Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 17, 1893, Page 3

e J Barbara Ehick's Serious Against One Suedden. Mis, Oharge BALL CLUB ASSURED CAPITAL ChiY Roqoired Sum of Twe Thousand Dollars [ ny of the Details Are Those Interested cribed and M rangea-List of in the Orgunization, Lixcory, Dec. 16.— [Special to e B3es.) Justice Brown has been engaged all day in o case which has filled his office with a crowd Irs. Barbara Shick n nawmed Snedden, Mrs ady of some 40 years of ant is a man of 22, She s him with having committed an as- ult upon her in Juno, 1501, and produces a healthy chila us a proof that the assault was of a serious nature Hler story, as sho told it to the court, was to the effect that during her husband’s ab- sence young Snedden eame to her house and perpetrated the assault. Sho told her hus- and of the matter, but nothing was done until sho beeame ayw: at she was inan interesting condition. Then her husband re- solved upon heroic measures, He v and told the boy's parents all about it. The af- fair again became serious on April 9, 1862, when she alleges the young man undertook 1o repeat the offenso she again com- plained to the boy's nd ho loft the country and went to stland, where he re- mained until Inst October, when he returned and wus arrested, Lincotn's Ball Ciub Assured, Late last night T. J. Hickey completed the by Hhick is a German age, while the defen ch work of securing subscribers to the §2.000 fund necessary to give Lm\rvln a tho Western Base Ball | ‘The stockholders of the follows: 1% W nd Lincoln Railway company. §250 each; T. J. Hickey. Ed Young, W. A. Abboti, Joseph Opelt, Capital hotel and Georgo Woods, $100 each R. H. Townley and J. 15 White, £5 M. Cook, F. W, Brown, Cha S. H. Burnham, Columbia C. Caldwell, J. 8. Bartley, F. W. A, Kind, S, W. Burnham, John 'I'. Dorgan, C. M. Camp, I M. Moor ill, H. R. Krug, H. M. Leavitt, | effer, A. H. Buckslaff, D. N. Goldberg, A. K. Andrano, C. H. Mann, Courier Publishing company, H, C. Zebrung, Sulpho Suline Bath compan, Otties, J. T. Ferguson, Dr. R. E. Giffen, M. H. Baldwin, Dr. W. L. Dayton, A. Cobb, | Merrill, C. A. P. Clough and “cash,’ $25 eacl The league will be organized at n meeting to be held at Chicago or Des Moines in Junuary. It is likely to be composed of teams representing Des~ Moing Omaha, St. Joseph, Peoria, Quiney, Springfield, Daven: port, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Rock sland, Clinton and Lincoln, Lincoin in Brief. The examination of Julius Thorson on the charge of disposing of mortgaged property will occur before Justice Brown next Tues- dny. A member of the firm of Manger Bros. claims to have sold Julius a team, and took a mortgage on several head of horses for tho money. Julius sold the mortgaged horses in South Omaha and blew in_the money in a gambling house. Detective Yoemans brought “Thorson over 'ort Crook on Thursday. inal e in which the entiro north- r of the county has taken an 1 brought before Judge Tiams, who is doing Justice Foxworthy's work d\num the la 'S sence, toduy, on a change of venue. e in'which Zephania Proc- tor is charged with the theft of & worth of corn from Carl Bochme's fleld. The reaches Ioxworthy’s court burdened wi #1375 cost bill. It was continued until the 22 inst. The home of Mrs. Pitcher, 1645 f1 street, is swarming with ladies this after: noon ‘y ho auxiliary Young Woman's Christi tion, of which Mrs. Young is pre nh-nt is lolding a_ bazaar. It was opcnea at 1 o'clock and will continue this evening. The articles on exhibition are not so numerous as beavtiful. The entire proceeds will be turned over to the hospital. The Tuxedo Mandolin club will assist in the entertain- ment this evening, and a pleasant time 18 wsured. The ladies in charge are Mrs. Pitcher and Mrs. Preston, A 15-year-old boy, Henry Iitchcock, was on trial today in police court for burglary. He was accused of complicity in the burg lary of George Lisle's store on North Ninth street in October, and although the office claim that he confessed to them, the testi- mony was not of such a nature as to justify holding him. The burglary e was dis- missed, and County Attorney Collins at once drew up a_complaint charging him, along with Dick Dubois and Char White, youthful companions supposed to b been connected with the act, with incorrigibility, with a view of sending them to the reform Stroot Center ment. i, Dec. Special to Tue |—Union nall was well filled last even- ing by the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Kuights of Pythias lodges and their families, it being their annual social, which is always looked forward to with much delight, articularly by the younger members, An elegant banquet closed the festivitics, which reflectedfmuch eredit upon the committee of arrangenents. County Superintendent Graham . is busily cngaged hearing testimony upon the aues- tion of the division of a school di: t near rficld, and as usual much feeling is mani- fested on both sides of the question. il new row of five two-story bricks which were crected last o now_ all occupicd and business appears brisk. Tho plans for flour mill are now being Portected und ground will bo broken s 800 48 tho weather will pormit. 5 Her Bab, , Dec. 16, —[Special to Tue Bee.]—Yesterday C. S. Casper, with his wife and 5-weeks-old baby, came Lo town from Polk county to take the noon train for 1llinois. When they mrrived at the depot the baby was dead, Tho mother had wrapped it too closely to protect it from the cold north wind and it had died of suffoca- tion, Recently Mrs. Martin Karges, r. operated on for malignaut tuwor, The breast was entirely removed. She is now domg well. Last Wednesduy there was given at Hill's hall a literary and_dramatic entertainment in the interest of o Christmas tree for tho Episcopal Sunday school. The affairy was planned by the ladics of the church and was participated in by a considerable uumber of young people. 1LVER CREER, Toblas Hrevities, Tenias, Neb., Dec. 16.—|Special to Tue Bek. | —~Again a United States deputy mar- shal has appeared in this quiet community and carted off a citizen, Chavles Dixon, to appear before Judge Dundy to answer ques- tions on the liquor subj The revival which has been in progress at the Methodist church for the last two weeks closed tonight. Quite a number of conversions have been made. The city authorities are talking of foreing Skinner & Dixon to move their frame build- dug, which has lately been erected within thic tire limits. A Fire ut Long rine. Loxa Pixe, Neb,, Dec. 16.—[Speciul Tele- gram to Tng Bre]—About 1 o'clock this mornivg a fire broke out in the building oc- cupied by White & Wheeler. Promptaction by the fire pepartment preve the spread- i0g of the flames and thoy were extinguished before much damage was done. The stock and fixtures wero damaged, but ure fully protected by iusurance. The building was™ not insured aud a loss of provably $300 was sustained. UV Younk Mun Fatully Shot, 0GALLALA, Neb., Dec. 16.—(Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee)|—George Crowell, aged 21 years, accidentally shot himself ihis morning, the charge tearlng off his left ear aud a portion of the skull, lacerating the brain, His injury, it is expected, will be fatut He resides seven miles north of Ogallala. To Extermiuate the Wolves. SerixarieLp, Neb,, Dec. 16, —|Special Tele- [ to Tug Beg |—For several years the ;\W\UITED A LINCOLY LADY ! 'l'lll-‘ farmers and stock raisers on western part of troubled more or le stock and poultry the south tho county have been s by wolves destroying One hundred farmers and business men from throughout the county lield & mass meeting in the opera house this afternoon to devise some plan to exterminate them, and succeeded inorganiz ing a grand circle 'wolf hunt to take place December 20, About one-fourth of tho county lying southwest of this village wiil be the scene of action. Parties in Omaha and Council Bluffs with dogs or hounds can have some sport by attending this roundup. For particulars address Howard Whit Papitlion or A. L. Spearman at Sprinefie i RANSOM'S VICTIM DEAD. Hog Thief fhot by a Detective Dies from 18 Wounds, Wanoo, Neb., Dec. 16, [Special Telegram to "I'nie Ber, |~ Albert Rish, who was shot a fow days ago while stealing hogs from a moving train on the Union Pacific near Val paraiso by W. I3 Ransom of Omaha, de- tective in the employ of the railroad com pany, died yesterday. it was issued charging Ransom with murder. A coroner's inquest was held today, and, aftera full examination, returned a verdict that Rish came to his death t revolver in the hands of W, the discharge of his duty said Rish An inquest will be held at Valparaiso to morrow over the body of W. 0. Wright, who was shot and killed by Charies Basa one di this wee a bullet of a . Ransom in while arresting I8 tmprovine. 16~ [Special to Tie BEE.| Young Ostern n, who was shot at the IKre der wedding near Arlington oy Echtenkamp, is improving. The preliminary examination set for yesterday at Arlington was ad- journed until January 4, when it is thought Osternmn will be able to attend and t Councilman Murray suffered sover juries. vestorday in falling baciwards on o on Third street, render for nearly half an hour lure of the banks at Rushville a Hay Springs is creating much _interest i this city. where the principal actors are so well kown rties i this city were told by Mr. Williams over sixty duys the bink at Rushville wis “tho rotienest thing In the state of Nebraska and 1t was only a question ofa short time before it woild break. ' Hence ta those who were on the inside the failure created no surprise. J. D. McDonald is preparing to give the poor chiildren of this city u Christmas enter- tainment, Oste Fresoxt, Dec slippery b wrpy County Ploneer. SprivarieLy, Neb., Dee, 16.— [Special Tele gram to Tne Bee. |—Horace Rogers, one of the oldest settlers of this county, died yes- terday morning at the residence of his son, W. C. Rogevs, in this village, aged S0. M, IRogers was boru in Franklin county. Ver- mont, Iebru: 12, 1812, emigrated to Michi- gan in 1836 and to Bellevue, Sarpy county, in 1856, and has continually resided in this county until his death. The deceased was a member of Nebraska lodge No. 1, Anclent Free und Accepted Masons, and will be buried tomorrow in Fuirview cemetery with Masonic houor He leaves a wile to whom he had been married fifty-six years, and three sons in this county, C., D. L. and A. V. Roge third son, Clayton, left home in 1861, since which time no ‘word over been received from him by his ents or brothers, and his whereabouts are unknown. Death of \\’ln\'lry i o_('o Poixt, Nub., Dec. 16. “The celebrated case of tho sower contract in which Contractor Rhoel sued the city of West Point for a large amount on cont as been decided in favor of Rhoel. The jury awarded him £1,456. Thiscase was bitterly fought in the district court by both sides. A\hulll two ,500 1n_bong ars ago West Point voted or which a_sewer was to be hmll “Phe sewe was to drain a large water shed near town and was to run through Bridge street to the ri: B. Rhoel secured the contract, but the city council, being dis- pleased with his slow progress and the time for completioa of the contract having ex- pived, determined to cancel the con- trac nd thereupon work on the sewer was discontinued. Rhoel then sued the city for the balance of the contract and also bac] 1( pay. Ord rersonal ntlol , Dec. ial to Tnr Ber. ] visitor this Oun, Nel week. My D, W agentof the Ch Northwestern rail- way system, was in the city Wednesd I N. Leach and W. D.” Ogden of Doric chapter No. 50 Royal Arch Masons, were delegates 1o the Masonic meeting ot York who has been visiting 'lrlll {()I the [\ st two weeks, returned home Monday. Mr. J Hughes, who was taken sick with lung fever while on a visit to the World's fair, has recovered and arrived home Mesd E. Lloyd and F. C. Ferguson entertained a large company of friends av high five Thursday evening. Heniox, Neb, Bee.| , Dec. 16.—[Special to Tue Jumes B. Conner, dealer in hard- at Gilead, was closed under attach- ment of Wyeth Hardware Manufacturing compauy, 8. Joseph, Mo. Slow collections was the cause. Attorneys C. L, Richards, O. H. Scott and M. H. Weiss attended court at Nelson this week. Judgze Melee is in Missouri on business, The apron social and supper given by the ladies' guild of the Catholic church Friday netted §62. The mortgage indebtedness of Thay county for November is as follows: mortgages filed, $35,200; rele: city mortgages filed, $400; re ~Chinttel mortghges filed, §i 1,800, 014 Burhigton Employe Injured. Prarrsvovt, Neb, Dee. 16.—[Special Telegram to Tur Bee.]—Johu Dalton, a man about 40 years of age, who has been working in the Burelington yards at Pacific Junction, stepped in between two freight cars this morning to make a_coupling and was caught on i brake beam and thrown down and a loaded car passed over his left leg below the knee, crusning the bone and flesh to a pul His urm was also crushed above the elbow in the same manner. Surgeons amputated the two limbs, His condition is such that his life is almost despaired of. Mr. Dalton is an old resident of the Junction and has been in the employ of the company there for over ten years. B ANOTHEL INDIAN WAL IN SIGHT, lt,lhlu«.d ones and Arapahoes O tempts to Keform Them, Cnevesye, Dee. 16.—Trouble is expected on the Shoshone reservation trom the efforts being mude by Captain Ray, the military agent, to suppresa immorality and polygamy among the Indians, A few weeks ago he had & numberof Indian maidens, who iu- sisted on visiting the post the soldiers' puy day, arrested and sent them back to their lodges with their heads shaved. This was considered a great indignity among the Shoshones and Arapahoes and they were in bad humor when last week the captain called a number of chiefs before him and ordered them to dispense with all their wives but one. Plenty Bear, the war chief of the Arapa- hoes, who has two squaws with whom he has lived for many vears, said he was too old to change his haoits and would die be- fore he would ol such an order. Raising his Winchester he said: “*We will both die together,” Ray ordered him arrested, vut tho Indian police refused to obey aud Plenty Bear left the meeting very angry. Washa- kie, chief of the Shoshoues, is aiso a polyga- wist aud his arrest has been ordered. He is guarded by a number of Shoshone braves who say they will not allow Washakie's arrest. 1fit1s attempted an outbreak of the ludians is certain, i Toak Three Thousand. Pievvonr, W. Va,, Dec. 16.—-P. E. Halae- man, superintendent of the Frauklin com- pauy, was robbed of money with which to y the winers this mormng. The robbers fi‘.'m ked him insensible with & saudbag and ook §3,000, ect to At- ago that | T0 GREET FRAYK JACKSON How Iowa's Governor-Elect Will ducted Into Office, Be In- REPU3LICANS PREPARING TO CELEBRATE Ex-Governor Foraker and Other Onio ent a Eloguent tizens Expected to Be Pres- Participate In the Cere wonies of the Day, Drs Moises, Dec. 16, [Special Telegram to Tne Ben. |—A well attended meeting of | members of republican clubs of this city was held this afternoon to discuss the arrange. ments i connection with the inauguration of Governor-efect Juckson, President Con away of the State Leagueof Republican Clubs was present, Nothing definite w, | accomphished, however, in the way of de- ing on the program. nses was discussed, vi make them as light us possible, espoc far os the state treasury is concerned, Governor-elect Jackson is expected home from his southern trip tomorrow which the arrangements will be perfected in accordance with his wishes. There will te an attempt to hold a great mass meeting of | young republicans to be addressed by lead- ing republicans of this and other states There is a probability that ex-Governor For- aker and other friends of Governor-elect Jackson in Ohio will be present. There will also likely be an_inauguration ball after the governor's reception, but this is not yev fully determined. A. R Philley of Kan: Kills Two Sloux City Confidence Sharks. Siovx Crry, Dee, 16, pecial Telegram to Tue BEE.]—One of the most sensational murders in the history of this city was com- mitted here at 6 o'clock this morning. | For several weeks a gaug of crooks, among them “Kidney Joe Blum, “Burley” Graves and Snell, have been operating a confilence gamo at 310 Third street, and although exposed by the | newspapers were not molested by the police. They have made ita plan to mako “steers’ from carly morning trains to their place and work the dollar store racket This morning Meyer or “Kidney," as he is better known among crooks, picked up A. H. Philley of Kansas City at ozie of the depots and then steered him to the place where Joc s waiting. hey confidenced him money. When he saw that he was swindled he demanded his money back. Both men resisted and Phiiley shot them. Blum was shot twice through the heart and | Meyer once through the heart. Phiiley then | took his money, went to the depot and took a train for Kansas Oity. It is uncertain whether an attempt will be made to bring Philley back for trial or not. His action meets with general approval. SECURED A B1G CONTRACT. Creston Water Works Col nih the Burlin Ia., Dac. 16, The Creston W company has sccured a contract from the Burlington to furnish ice on the lowa _lines and all branches in Towa and has number of other big contracts. 100 and 200 men have been though many familics are in pany Wil Ice. 1 Telegram ter Works Fur- Between employed. Al- waut, the 1ce harvesting will relieve many who woula have been destitute in a few days. A lad named Ballard broke into Goff's taurant this mory small amount. school. A watch wa this afternoon. ing, but secured only a He will besent to the reform stolen from Fireman Barker He had just came in off his “run,” and being tired at once went to ved, and some one went into the room and luu.{ the ticker. Brakeman C. S. Browdy fell from the top of a freizht car yesterday morning near Cromwell and was fatally injured. He stepped on_the icy car top and fell, st on his head, He was brought her and b remained 1 _an unconscious day. His skull was fractured and tho physicians pronounce his injuvies fatal. Investigating Serious Charges. Des Moixes, Dee. 16, |Special Telegram A comittee of the city coun- cil, composed of Mayor Lane and Aidermen Shakland and Hus held a meeting today with closed doors for the purpese of inves gating the charges of corruption preferred by Alderman against certain members of the council w| lmll\ he refused to name at the time of the charges. The alleged corru connection with the recent attempts de upon a new cemetery location. The meeting today was held with closed doors and its proceedings are to be kept sceret until after a report: is made to the council. ion, pecial Telegram Campbell, dean of the Iowa Veterinary college of this ci today convicted of scduction. His v was Miss Mary Hirschman, who was in his employ for a time. The trial has been in progress all week, was out less than half an_hou itten_was con- victed some time ctice in con- nection with the same case. Sentence will probably be pronounced in both cases next week. Des Mory to Tue B Plight of u Chinaman, Perny, Ia., Dec, 16.—[Special Telegram to Tk Bee ]—William Ar Shong, the Chinese merchant whose store was raided last night and a lot of stolen goods recovered, made an assignment today. His liabilities o and asscts about £300. He wa today, charged with grand lu bouds in the sum of 1,000, rshal Etheridge United States 3 sarched his place to- night, but found nothing. Cepan Ravivs, Ta., Dee. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee J—Mrs. Will Hays of Vin- ton has commenced suit m the district court against Dr. A. L. Hopewood for $10,000 E;m’wL nd §,000 attorneys fi for in- juries sustained to herself and child because of the sulo of liquors by defendant to her husbund, Polios Offeer suspended Cepar Rarios, Ta., Dec. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee, |—Ofcer Maher, who ehot Charles Oudkirk last night, while trving to escape, hus been suspended peuding an investigation. Oudkirk is still alive, but it is thought he cannot recoy Hog Cholera in 1 CevaRr Rarins, 1a., Dec. gram to Tug Ber.) —1 are dying of cholera in ' farmers have lost 500 head in three weeks. | All efforts to stop the ravages of the discase have proved futile. Will Have Spectal . .. Dunvque, Dec. 16.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee. |—Special juries will try the Van Leuven pension cases. The indictments are expected next Wednesday. Work of Fairmont Wowmen. Fammoxt, Neb., Dec. 16.—[Special to Tug Bee.)—The Women's Relief corvs of Lhis place gave a “‘wishbone" supper last night at Grand Army ofthe Republic hall, the pro- ceeds 1o go (o the relief fund. The receipts ! from the supper were $12.25. They also sold a quilt which they had made, containing ninety blocks of vatehwork, with a sokiier's name, company, regiment aund lunk 10 each block. The quilt brought $8.25, to bo distrfbuted among the poor. e — Kearney Hoy Injared. Keansey, Dec. 16.—[Special Telegram to Tae Bee)—This afternoon while Harry Draer, the 12-year-old son of Prof. Draper, musical instructor in the public schools, was riaing up Central avenue his horse became frightened and threw the boy, breaking his left arm. 1t s feared that he also received serious internal injurice, for | secured a OMAHA DAILY BEE: YNDAY ])fi(‘FMBFR 'l7 189'4 TWI‘I\'IY PAGES. Cor, I Store open every FOR ONE MORE WEEK 20?2 Kelley, Stiger & Co. ‘arnam and 15th Sts. Christmas Attraehons evening this week We shall continue for another week to give DISCOUNT O ONALLOUR GLOA This includes our entire cloak stock in ladies’, misses’ and children's garments in cloth and fur trimmed goods, embracing all the latest novelties of this season'’s IKS manufacture, Just received—a large line of In angora and othor desirable fuxe. CHILDREN'S FUR SETS : A very large assortment of LADIES’ FUR MUFFS Made from the most fashionable furs at our usual popu'ar prices. and CAPES !\fi;’RECI;\’l‘lVE Christmas Presents. Silk Dress Pattern, ‘Wool Dress—Black or Colored; Or Fine Gloves, Are the things ladies always appro- ciate. Black Drass Silk. $14 will buy a_rch black silk dress. A good dresssilik. Any of the new weaves. Black Dress Sllks. To Grentlemen or those buying sills for Christmas presents: Wo sell in our silk department ck dress silks that ave posi- :ly warranted to wear satisfac- ly in every respect. All grades and styles in ‘stock. Colored Dress 8ilks. $16.10 will buy a_rich colored dross silk, any shade of exquisite dress sillc and of the most reliable manufacture. Colored Dress Satin. $16.25 will buy a beautiful lus- trous dress satin duchesse, now so fashionable. For Children and Party Dresses. Tancy two-toned silks at all prices. Cloar Linen, Li (ver 82 , §3.50, up to $10.50 each. Fine ss Hand_Embroidercd Mousaline do_Soie Handkerchiefs, §3.50, $4.50, $5.50, and $6.50 cach. Fino Irish Hand B Pure Linen Handkere the late 1,00, $1.25, up to $2.50 Hollday Handkerchlefs The largest and most lmu{»ldo assortmont of I'ashionable Hand- kerchiefs that we ever had the pleasure of offering.at PRICES 1 WILL PLEASE THE CLOSEST BUYERS Real Point Lace Border Handkerchiefs (Choice Designs) $8.50 to ¢15 each. Real Duchess Tace Handker- chicfs (astonishing values), at $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, up to $15 each, ‘ Sw Embroide t designs), Scalloped Fine 'rench Hand ibroidered Border, [Rine Batiste Handker- I hie dainty designs), at $1.35, $1.6 chiels (very acat designs), only 1ic, well worth 25e. Irish Hand Embroidered Hem- stitched Border, k Lawn Hund- kerchiefs, only i0c, usually sell for 15¢. Four Special Bargains In Hand Embroidered. Japanese Silk, Scalloped and Hemstitched Border Handkerchiels (very pretty Two-toned satin twills, now $1 designs and marvelous values), at Glace two-toned silks, now 950 124e, 13¢, 25c and 35¢ cach. India silk, any color, 30 A Dbeautiful assorvment of Fine Tmported Gauze and Ostrich Foath- ers in all the latest novelties, at inches wido . cero . 85¢ Plaid silks for Lh\hll'en m’ waists reducec from $1.25 to 85¢ Two-toned velvets, for capes and dress trimmings, in great varieties. COLORED AYD BLACK DRESS GOODS sortment in the city), av 50c. 60c, 75¢, $1.00, §1.50, up 10 $6.00 each. Ladies’ Chatelaine and Shopping Bags (In endless variety) from 50c, 7. $1.00, $1.25, $1. Silk Finished Henriettas. 0, up to $7.00 each. 85c and $1 for our fine 4(-inch sillc finished Erench Henriottn, $1 and $1.25 qualities; all shades. French Serges., 85¢c for our fine 81 46-inch French Serge; all shades. Best Sackings. 60c and 75¢ for our superior fi0- inch sickings; regular pric and 8ic. Ladies’ Real Spanish Lace Scarls (Larg sovtment) from $2.25 ,00, up to ¥10.00 each. 0, Ladies’ All Silk Reefer Broadcloth. Scarfs $2 for our best French sponged broadeloth, 52 inches wide; regu- lar pric .50, all ghades. Cashmere and Serge. 50c tor our extra fine all-wool serge and cashmere; sells at Glo usually. Novelty Dr2ss Coods. ‘We have made great reductions in our French novelty dress goods, Our varictics are o large, we cun please you both in price and style, BLACK DRESS GOODS. Rich, Plain, Iks), at $1.00, $2.00 each, Figured and Plaid $1.25, 81 and Men’s Handkerchiefs. We call special attention to our direct 1 linen and China silk liefs for holiduy trade. importation of men’s all pur hand- ker Lot 1 at 12ic, 500 dozen wmen’s hemstitched handkerchicfs, in plain white and fancy priuts, all new and choice designs und all colors, guaranteed fust, at 124 8ilk Finished Henrietta. 85¢ for our 46-inch fine French Henrietta, English Diagonal. 85c for our fine 45-inch diagonal suiting; u great bargain. Silk Warp Henrietta. Lot 2 at 25¢c. 50 dozen men’s plain white all vure linen hemstitched handker- chiefs, full size and splendid quality: they come in 3 inch, 1 inch, 13 inch and 2 inch hems, at 25¢ each, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, up to $16.50 each, Ladies’Combination Pock- et Books, Card Cases and Portmon'es In all the latest leathers, such as Reul Seal, Lizard, Snake, Scrpont. Alligator, and Fine Grain. Plain and silver mounted (the largost as- $1 for our extra fine imported silk Lot 8 at 25¢—"Initials.¥ warp Henvietta, 200 dozen men's plain white hem- Stitched handkerchiefs, with hand embroidered initials,a very pretty handkerchief, put up in fancy boxes (6 in a box), at 25c cach, $1.50 a box. Broadcloth: $1.15 for an extra fir brosdeloih; regular § French quality, Fancy Weaves. Lot 4 at 85¢, 3 for $1.00, ‘We have made great reductions in price on fancy weaves in black dress goods. Best styles and low- est price during Christmas week, 150 dozen men’s extra fine quality pure Irish linen plain white heni- Stitched handkerchiefs,all widths of hew; they aro goud valuo at 45c each, 85c, 3 for 81. Lot 5 at 50c. 100 dozen men’s extra fine all pure linen hemstitehed handkerchiefs (direct from Belfast, Ireland), henutiful goods and very suitable for cmbroidering; we carry all widths of hems from 4 to 2 in wide, at 50¢, good value at G China Silk Handkerchiefs Lot 6 at 50c—"'Initials. 125 dozen men’s real China silic hemstitehed handkerchiefs, with beautiful hand embroidered let- ters, full sizeand very fino quality, at HCe each, Lot 7 at 60c. 50 dozen mea’s real China sill hemstitched handkerehiefe, in 1- inch hem, full size, at G0c. Lot 8 at 75c¢. Wo have an_endless variety of men's real China_silk handker- chiefs, in plain white and hand embroidered initials, 1 and 13- inch fiem, every handierchief full at 7ve each, Men’s extra large sizes in plain and twilled silk_hemstitehed and tape borders, at§1, $1.25 und $1.35. Men’s Silk Mufflers dozen men’s all pure silk muf- flers, styles navy blue with as- sorted size polka dots, They are 43 inches long, 28 inches wide; very stylish. At $1.40 each. They are worth $1.75. Men’s extra heavy all pure silk solid black muffle largoe sizo ut $2.75, worth §3.50. Men'’s Collar and Cuff Boxes In men’s collar and cuff boxes we ure now showing the lurgest and most_complete assortment to be foundanywhere. Thedesigns are the newest and mo: ¢ elaborate in finish than ever. They come in solid black, dark red and s:al brown leather. Also some beau- tiful boxes in polished ouk. All satin lined nm\ silver mounted, Prices $1.15 to $3.00 each. Men’s Neckwear ine” all pure than half pri 50 dozen men’s puff scarfs, made up from very stylish all pure silk material, silk and satin lined throughout, a very choice assort- ment of colors and designs, every scarf worth $1.00 and §1.2 All go at b0e each, 1k pufl scarfs at less At 75¢, Worth $1.00, We have an endles: men’s fine neckwear in Ticks and wide end four-in-hands, very choice colors und patterns, in durk, medium and light shades, £ilk lined throughout, never made 1o sell for less than $1.00, at cach, assortment of LADIES Cloves for Christmas Gifts. iloves of the hest manufacture, at the very lowest possible price are the most appreciative Christ- mas presents to buy. 69c for u #1.25 4-button glove. $1 for a finc $1.25 linca, fur |np|n 3ed, $1.50 for u spiendid Mochamitten, fleece lined. Black and all shades, The latest fashion. $1.50 for onr superior and stylish Mocha giove. Black and all shades. Glace 5 1iid mitten, feeco For Children. 60c will buy a substantial kid mit- ten, fleece lined, fur topped. $1. Our children’s fine Mocha mitten, flecce lined, so desirable, it being durable and stylish, The Best Value in the Market. $1.50 Suede Mousquetaire glove. “The Trefousse.” $2. World renowned Suede, Mous- quetaire; the very latest finish, style and shades, STYLISH Driving Gauntiet Gloves. $2.15 will buy a vair of the most hionable, durable and warm winter and driving gauntlet, flecee lined glove Theater and Party Wear. “The Trefousse,” superb glove. Any of the late A much prized Christmas ring. Ladies’ Hosiery Special offering of ladics’ and children’s pure silk, silk plated and lisle ¢ at greatly reduced prices. Christmas gifts that never fail to please. At $2.75—TLadies’ bright thread sill hose, in all the latest shades and in Richelieu rib, assorted col- ored tops uud black boots. Never before sold for less than $3.75. At $4.50—Pure black silk hoso, lace front, beautiful patterns, worth $6, At $2.35-A fine 1 with high spliced spliced soles; aregu At $1.40—A ladies silkk hose, worth $i.75. At 90c—Ladies’ fine silk plated hoese, in black and all the latest colors, for cvening wear, woirth $1.25, At 85c—An exira fine 4-thread blaclk lisle hose for ladies, worth §1. 'k silk hose heols and r $3 quallty. pure black We are also showing an elegant live of ladies’ cotton, lisle, silk plated and puresilk hose, in trunk tovs, outsizes und opera lengthe to be found in Omaha, from 600 up to $4., Children’s Silk, €ilk Plated and Lisle Hose. At $1-— ’hildren’s extra heavy, pure thrend silk hose, ribbed, in black, tun and cardinal, from §1 up, according to size, At 55¢—Infants’ and misses’ ribbed and plain silk plated and spun silk hose, in white, pink. sky, tan, bronze and cardinal, from 65¢ up, according to size, Novelties in ladies’ fine umbrellas for the holiday in ail the latesy styles in R A L ated, Dresden, imported, natucal woods, trimmed and untrimmed, At $3—50 26-inch Union silk um- brellas with fine imported natural handles, every one warranted, worth $4.25. At $3.50—50 26-inch Union ik umbrellus with fine imported handles, worth $4.50, At $3.75, $4, $4.50 and $6— An elegant assortment of ladies’ 6-inch umbrellas, in black, navy and cardinal, with beautiful im- ported handles, trimwed in silver and gold, worth up to $7.50, Table Linens. Handsome Sets of Table Linen for Christmas Gifts, We offer all next week sets of the most hvnul‘\[ul linens at «xtraors dina:y low prices, in all dimen- sions and dowigns, from the very best munufacturers, Y oucan buy a set of Wm, lllldluu Belfust linen table cloth, with large % napkins to match, ot $0.75 a set. These were our 812 grades, We have them as high us $387.60 a set. In looking over our linen stock you'll find we have the finest and bandsomest stock of linens in the city. ‘We call your attention to our new line of fiue hemstitched Lunch “loths, Tray Cloths and Dresser urfs, in all sizes 1o mutch, s y e Tow: s Hemstitched Huck Towels in fire grades are now all the rage, We cun suit you 1n this line as we huve them fromr 25¢ to 81 each. We bhave at least 800 dozen in all grades and patlerns. A nice Huck Towel makes an appropri- ate gift, Kelley, Stigef & Co. Store open every evening thi§ Corner Farnam and 15th Sts, week, - =