Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 29, 1894, Page 8

MAYOR BEMIS ACQUITTED All Judges Corenr in Baying the [mpeach- ment Charges Were Baselcss, IN FULL OFINION OF THE COURT Mayor Found to Have Acted Honestly, Pru- dently and Within the Scope of ‘Duty—Attorney Conne ing Arg '8 low ment. The end of the impeachment trial, wherein Mayor P. Bemis charged with malfeasance and misconduct In office, neglect of his official duty and refusal to enforce the ordinances of the city and the laws, been 1eached, Walton, Hopewell sitting as a court of im have given him a clean bill holding that the charges pre Hasall, councilman from the Fir d, and Daniel 8. Wheeler, coun cllman from the Fourth ward, both a8 managers of the impeachment, were with ont foundation. For four In the courts, and Ma their efforts to show that the of this city had acted in good faith and for the best i the city. Yesterday noon the arguments were concluded, and be fore leaving the bench Judge Walton an nounced that at 4 o'clock in the afternoon he and his assoclates would pass upon the o and hand down their opinfon Immediately after making the an nouncement, they repa‘red to a pri vate room, where they reviewed the testimony and examined the law that was applicable to the issues involved. During the afternoon there was some discussion as to what the fludings of the court would b though the general opinfon was that there would be a verdiet of acquittal and that none of the charges would be sustained. Long before the time for the reconvening of the court, the room filled up with at torneys, prominent citizens and city officials although Managers Hascall and Wheeler were conspicuous by their absence, At 4 o'elock the three Judges entered the room, at once going upon the bench. As goon as the ailiff had rapped for order, Judge Walton commenced 10 review the specifications filed by the two councilmen, after which he handed down the following opinion OPINION OF THE COURT. This triul has been a long and one, but the court has desired that all of the facts in relation to the issues joined in this case might be fully presented and a fair trial had. The case has been ably con ducted by the attorneys on both sides fact has materially 1 the court final nation George was and Judges and Ferguson, seachment anauimously Tred by leaac S posing fought rnish days the has been Attorne omber leaving no stone nnell, C; unturned in tedious fact, that the defendant in the duties of the office of maye Il things acted with an honest purpose faithfully and consclentiously perform dutle such While the mayor may have seemingly ex cceded his authority in some instances, yel we find from the evidence that in all of his official acts he had an honest purpose, with out any possible gain to himself, and with out fraud existing in any particular. We further hold, as a matter of law, that srder to conviet the defendant of any one © of the ch set forth in this defendant must not only hav but that he must hav and corruptly, and thix hown beyond 4 reason doubt A there being ne ! fraudulent inite ssence of all of the ingredic | herein to con- stitute grounds’ for it necessarily follows that the judgment of this eourt [« in favor of the défendant, and.that the de- fendant he dismissed and judgment entered sccordingly JUDGE HOPEWELL'S REMARKS, When Judge Walton had concluded, Judge Hopewell said: “The finding and judgment of the court, as just expressed, has been fully agreed upon, it being our unanimous verdict, but at this time it might be only proper for me o make some remarks. “In vegard to the charge in the specifi tions that Mayor Bemis, as mayor and me ber of the Board of Fire and Police Com- missioners, obstructed and prevented the en- forcement of the law with regard 1o gamb- ling, 1 have this to say. He aeted in tho same capacity as did every other of that board. His: responsibility greater and it was no less than that of of the other members of tlie Board of Rirc and Police Commissioners. In casting vote, it appears in evidence that he acted in accordance with his best Judgment, and voted for what he thought was to the best in terests of the city. The question of gambling cvil came before the board, and there were different opinions as to how it should be dealt with and as to how the law should be enfor: some members taking one view and others another. If s vote con- stituted a cause for a removal from office, then others who voted were equelly guilty. But in casting his vote as he did, the evidence f8 to the fact that he acted honestly, show- ing a desire to enforce the law to the best of his ability “Where the corrupt design and Intent is wanting there can be no impeachment, and it hus been shown that they were both lacking in this case. There i no proof to show that (here was any agreement between the mayor and the gamblers. Did the proof show that there was any such agreement the charges would be sustained, but it fs ab- solutely lacking." Regarding the supplying of food to the Kelly Commonwealers, Judge Hopewell said that the mayor had acted with a good deal of prudence and not until he had consulted the city offieials who were in the city and se- cured their approval with reference to the purchase. AS TO OTHER CHARGES. Touching upon the park matter, the judge sald that it was clear to his mind that the Bemis park tract had been selected by the park commissioners long prior (o the time of Mayor Bemis' election, and that the fact of his signing the deed as president of the park company was only a matter of form in carry ing cut the terms of a contract that had bLeen entered into as early as 1899, months before he was cven a candidate for the office of mayor. Upon the subject of the electric light mat ter, the judge remarked that there was testi- mony to show that when the mayor refuse to sign the warrants in payment of the bil of the Thomsen-Houston company, he had official information to the effect that there was heing but 1,200 candle-power furnished while the contract called for nearly that quantity of lght he believed there was a combination between the lighting company and the council and that he acted honestly in repeatedly return ing the name of M. J. Cowgill to the council as an appointee to the office of city electri- elan, doing only what he was called upon as an official to do, Judge Ferguson added that he had nothing to say, only that he fully concurred with what the other judges had said and the judgment that had been rendered There was a stir of approval in but it was promptly hushed. Judge Walton sald that the question of costs would be passed upon at some subse- quent date. whereupon Mr. McCulloch, attor. [ hiy must he the room chief executive | | it not | Mayor | other has | is | 1| cross-examin bis | what I the | double | The showing is that | pense that it has been put to as a result of this trial. The only charge that in law mmounts to a charge stands absolutely unsup- ported by proof. It Is the charge that Mayor Bemis entered into a combination and corrupt agreement with certaln gamblers whereby they were to be permitted to carry on their | | business unmolested by the eity officiale Now, let It us see with regard to the first charg is to the effect that George P. Bemis, member and chairman of the Hoard of Fire and Police Commissioners, re- fused to vote on a certain resolution known as the Strickler resolution, and was in favor of placing the same on the table. Now, if your honors please, that action of Mayor mis was purely a matter of discretion Bemis honestly and conscientiously and for reasons which he stated to this court, favored placing that resolution on the table for the time being. But ppose he de- sired, as the gentlemen claim, to de t the resolution, wherein did he commit any erim Has the gentleman pointed out any provision of law making his vote one way or the thai re.olution an offense Where statute to that effect? A controversy before that board; it had become somewhat personal between the mayor and tain mémbers of that board. It was as- soted by the mayor that ecertain members of the board were deslrous of escaping all respensbility and placing that responzibility on his shoulde:s he did not pro: to favor them in any move of that racter, or in any under-handed proceed- whereby he could be censured for what had done What he had done he had lone openly and above board, in the most public manner, and he was willing to stand by his own action, and did not propose that the othier members of the board should place him before this community in a false light. Was his right, his privilege and his duty then to vote exactly as he did vote The next charg “that he wre wickedly conspired and combir tain evil disposed persons, wrong doers and iminals, to alléw them to violate the ordi nances of sald city, and the laws of the state of Nebraska, and to shield and protect them from prosecution and punishments for their wrongful and eriminal acts.” THE GROSSEST OUTRAGE. v I submit to this honorable court, in the light of the evidence in this case, if that charge is not an outrage of the yesest char on the chief executive of this city re is the testimony even tending to sup- such a charge? The gentlemen at the of their e did not pretend, and, in fact, as I recall it, admitted that there was 1o proof to support that charge. They did not pose, however, to dismiss it; they hoped they might be able to smoke out some thing on the cross-examination of the wit- nesses cualled by the defense. The W 1a Herald, through certain information fur. nished by a certain party who might properly e characterized as a if not a charged that the mayor, the city attor two gamblers, held a conference office of the editor of The Omal: It was learned further, probably by the same meaus, that a certain gambler named White was seen in the office of Mayor Bemis. Now there have been in the past some exciting vents in the progress of trials in this court [ | bniit whether there was ever a mor interesting or exciting event during the pro gress of any irial than occurred during the progress of (his trial while Mayor Bemis sat n that chair ux a witness and was being by JudgesClarkson with ref- e alleged interviews, The mayor ice: “Did not a certain White visit your office in the before the last nominating The mayor in his quiet way “Yes. Judge Clarkson, with a hopeful smile on his countenance, then asked At that interview was not reference mad to your policy concerning gambling in the event that you should be elected?' The mayor, in the rame quiet, dignified manner, answe 1, “There was.” Then the smile on Judge Clarkson's countenance extended until it reached both ears. He followed his lead up with another question: *“What did Mr Whit to you on that asio; L v mayor, still cool and collected, replied: ‘“‘He wished to know whether in the event of my clection 1 would permit him or some other representative of the Damond to nime a certain nuber of houses to run and (o kKeep all others closed.” Well, that was jugt the answer the gentleman hoped to secure. The mayor had made just the response they de- sired he should make. H was gambler at his office, making th proposition, 1 very nuturally Jud, Clarkson reasoned the mayor would acquiesce—and why not? Co sider the time, consider the situation, con sider the creumstances. It was just a half an hour Lefore the convention; it was claimed by Mr. White that he had ipfluence with this Third ward delegation, which was sald to b shaky. and Judge Clarkzon tat according to the poli- tclans, a favorable an evasive answer With this in view he asked Mayor Bemis “What did you v In reply?’ Then have referred to as the most | ing if not tragic evint that has been nessed in this court room for ma In place of Judge Clarkson obtaining the answer he was hoping to secure, he got an answ he did not like, an answer that im- pressed the court; an answir that carried convietion to the minds of every one pri nt in this court room. Mayor Bemis answered as the fact was t he astonished and dumbfounded at such a proposition, that he was angry, that rm.'" as the gentlemen put it he arose out of he gfully and with cer spy in erence to t} was asked in substa gambler nan city hall just convention ? responded reasoned policy of or at would be give exi vice crusaders, has stood up here and stated 10 this court that he would favor his idea of the enforcement -of law, even though it would result in more gambling and more crime, and would take away from our school fund $1,500 a month. What kind of en- forcement of the law fis that? The gentle men have continually assumed that the question was enforcement or nonenforcement of the law. That was not the question at all, as shown by their own witnesses, It was how best could the law be enforced. The following is from Mr, Strickler's ex- amination Q—I suppose you saw and heard a good deal of and from Mayor Bemis in connection with this controversy, did you not? A.—I do not remefbmer that Mayor Bemls took very much part in the discussion growing out of this resolution of mine Q—Did he ever say or do any time to lead you to question his good faith or sincerity In desiring to do away with the gambling that existed in this city? A.—The only thing that 1 remember Mayor Bemis saying was that he thought my reso- lution was buncombe, and that s the only thing that I remember his saying at any time on_that subject, Now, the above s from Mr. Strickler, this gentleman who, when he Is asked where he came from, said he did not come from any city, but rom a small town in the Shenandoah in_ Virginia. Then the question was asked of him if he had always lived there, and he safd yes. Then follows Q.—You never had very much experience in city life? A.—Not until I came to Omaha. Q.—When did you come to Omaha? A.—1 came here n 1887 Here fs this young man from the rural districts of Virginia, in the Shenandoah val ley, coming to this electric lighted city of Omaha and undertaking to reform every- thing, to enforce prohibition. He propose to wipe out the gambling evil and to run every woman of questionable character out of the eity of Omaha. Oh, what a city we would have if Judge McCulloch and Mr. Strickler could only run- it! Q—Do you know, Mr. Strickler, of Mayor Bemis ever advocating or favoring the set- ting aside of laws or ordinances—or was th controversy merely as (o the most tive method of enforcement? Thiere was no question of the enforcement of the laws be- fore the board. in this resolution of mine. The question was to instruct the chief of police to close up these gambling houses; that was all, Q.—You never doubted or sincerity or honesty of Mayor position he took, did you? A not question Mayor Bemis in re all I would also like to read the testimony of Mr. Smith on this question. 1 only wish I had the time to do Mr. Smith is well known in (his community as a gentleman of fairness. 1t is true, he differed with Mayor but he sald frankly and honestly on stand that their difference d to. its nonenforcement DR. MACKAY'S LETTER. Then we have Dr. Mackay's letter on that subject, which is before the court, and does not his letter count for more than this peti- tion signed largely, as shown here, by Sun- day school scholars and by people just to t rid of a few of these fanatical anti-vice isaders? Dr. Mackay saye Sich movements (referring to this anti- vice crusade) are spasmodic and accompli-h little permanent good. They aim at accom plishing o much. They would wipe out of existence evils which are inherently perma- nent in the existing tonditions of society. You must change the esnditions ere you can re- move the evil. 1 believe that the present system of controlling the gambling houses is the wiiest and best course that could be followed. To close them or attempt to close them would be (o scatter the evil broadeast over the eity and drive it into places where it would thrive more luxuriantly than eve I believe that our city will compare favor- ably with any eastern city of the same size or larger. I saw more drunken men in the strects of Boston last sumnier in one week than I have seen on our streets in a year. d fference between eastern and western civilization is that vice which in the east is kept_carefully concealed is in the west ex- posed to the light of day. I believe that our and c¢hief of police are hone-t in their efforts to suppress the vices aimned at in this and that their sober judgment jn sment of this crusade ugainst vice is wceth more than the well meant though injudicious efforts of those who signed the anti-vice petition.’” In one view of it [ regret that our time is limited, becaus: | would like to go into some matters more in detail than 1 will have time or opportunity to do. It is useless for me to waste time with this charge against the mayor on account of the expenditure of something less than $300 for feéding those starving men known as Kelly's army. That was thrown in, as these other charges were as a mere make-weight, alter seeing that the charges they put to the front wire baseless and could not be supported, and they hoped that on some technical ground they might hold the mayor, and so they threw in this charge regarding Kelly's my word, Judg: McCulle like a boomerang, docs not co camp of the men who made it, and if these men are not hereafler held to answer for their raid on Mayor Hemis on account of his action with referenc: to Kelly's army, which was supported and sustained by every good citizen and every honest taxpayer, as well as every labor organization in the city or in the state, then I am v.ry much mistaken anything at questioned the Bemis in the No, sir; 1 did ard to it at s0. the mana, ar back to th his chair and sald, in substance, that if the gumblers or prostitutes could obtain any comfort from anything he might have said at the meeting of the anti-vice crusade thoy were welcome to it, but he did not pro- pose that any gambler or set of gamblers sliould dictate to him what his policy should be, and he said further: “Turn me down it you can; go over to the convention which is to assemble in less than thirty minutes and do your worst. 1 would rather live a private citizen; I wonld rather abandon this office, leave this chair, than have any gambler or uny other person have a brass collar around my neck.” WAS) Now, HONEST INDIGNATION. tragic as this event was upon the it was only a circumstance to curred. What occurred cannot by cold type, or by a recital stand; it must be witnessed tc be reciated; and I do not wonder that Mr Rosewater, the editor of The Omaha Bee, was impressed on that occasion as he never before with the absolute honesty and feariessness of Mayor Bemis. 1 say but few men would have stood up.at that critical in the manner Mayor Bemis did and what he did. He is not a politician; othing politic about his course. ve taken some other course; he been evasive, He might have White: I will see that you are treated,” or something to that effect But no: he says: “Turn me down if you can; I care nothing for the result of that conven- tion as compared with my own manhood. I would rather remain a private citizen with the consciousness that I was In the right, and that | was the slave of no man, than to hold | the high office of president of the United States.” The court remembers very well the chop-fallen appearance of Judge Clarkson at the conclusion of Mayor Bemis' answers He got a little more than he went after. The facts which I knew, but which were not generally known in this community, had been developed: not lugged in here by Mayor Bemlis for the purpose of making a show or a parade, or sustaining himself, but dragged out of him, and facts that were corroborated %0 overwhelmingly as to leave 10 controversy, question or dispute concerning them. TION OF GOOD FAITH. then for these gambling charges. ount to nothing. It is absurd ia | might have id to Mr fairly ney for the managers, said that he would | f®14ire the mayor to perform a duty which «Jike a bill of exceptions. that he could have, and asked when the decree Judge Walton told him have it submitted next would be signed. This the court said then would be signed to prepare it and Monday, when The feature of yesterday morning's session | of the court was Mr. Connell's argum CONNELL'S ARGUMENT. Referring to the prosecution with bitter marcasm, Mr. Connell passed to the specific charges. nt Mr. Connell | it | is placed by law on the district court and the public prosecutor, and although such Is the law beyond question, we have the statement of a judge of this court, echoed through this city from the pulpit of at least one of the leuding churches, that Mayor Bemls should be impeached for neglecting this duty ™ then, did the mayor act in good faith, even if the law required him to perform this duty? Let take (he statements of Mr. Gilbert Mr. Strickler and Mr. Smith, the only wit sex called by th secution with refer us Now let us take up these charges. But be fore doing this, I desire to again assert what I stated during the early part of this trial. | that from a tachnical standpoint there is only | one charge of the entire six worth eration. A demurrer to eacn o malning five, 1 believe, would have been sus- tained by this court; and but for the fact that I considered that there was one charg which would necessarily result In a trial and for the additional reason that of a of the re. Mayor Remis desired a full Judicial investigation of wll these charges, I would have favored filing A demurrer and dlsposing of this case at ance, without taking up the time of the court and putting the county of Douglas to the ex- ence 10 his votes on that subject. Mr. Gil | bert is examined and makes answers as fol lows Q During that entire time do you know period when gambling was not going e city of Omaha? A.—No, sir; | can any tin W the real que 1 how Lo Wipe out could not be wiped out | eould be best suppressed numbe wasn't 1t? A -1 fair conclusion Q.—~You would not favor such a ment of the law as to increase the any way, would you? A.—No, sir Judge McCulloch, the leader of the anti- tion with the board places, because but how they and reduced i think that is a enforce evil in RAID OF DELUDED FANATICS The Bemis park transaction, among other things, is brought in here ax @ make-weight Here is a transaction (hat occurred long prior to the election of Mayor Bemis. It is a remnant of the old campalgn thunder of the World-Herald; an exploded statement regarding the mayor, made during the heat of a political campaign. I am glad of one thing, and that is that this impeachment case 1s in no manner a political case, I am pleased that such prominent democrats as Dr. Miller and Judge Wakeley come in cheerfully to give their testimony and to state the facts exactly as they occurred This is not, as Impeachment (rials some- times are, a political rail by ome party against the representative of the other party; it is the raid of a set of conspirators and deluded fanatics who propose to take the city government out of the hands of the best mayor that Omaha ever had and place it In the hands of the parties making these charges. Dr. Miller comes in and states th facts fully regarding the Bemis park matter and shows that what was done was prior to the time Mayor Bemis was first electe It is not charged that Lie was interested in the decd conveying the lots In Bemis park or that he did anything improp-r in con- nection with that. The char that he was, interested in the contract. This is the charge: That the mayor arranged to make a contract and did contract with the -city of Omaha for the sale of this block at the price stat.d. Either there was a contract or there was no contract prior to the execution of the deed. 1f there was a contract, then it was consummated long before Mayor Bemis was inducted into off If there was no con- tract, then the charg: must necessarily fall This ‘may be said o be a technleality. Dut Mayor Bemis does not wish (o stand on a technicality. He has come in here and demonstrated by such men as Dr. Miller, Judge Wakeley and Mr. Lining:r and other gentlemen of that character the ecorrectness of his position In this matter. He has made a complete and a fair answer to all these charges. Ho has been ready from the start to meet tliese charges; he has thrown out the black flag to these conspirators and said “Come on, 1 am ready to meet you, I have ne my duty, 1 have stood by this ‘eity, I ve stood by the taxpaycrs, 1 have en avored (o head off what I regarded as cor- rupt combinations and am willing to abide the consequences.” 1 submit whether Mayor Bemls has not met these charges manfully, and whether he has not wiped (hem out completely and left his defamers without shadow or cause for ever making them in the future. roli Notices Hereafter the Bee will make a uniform charge of £ cents per word per Insertion, in advance, for political notices, No n¢ (0 be less Candidates can publish cards at rate. Is cents the same — - Assoc Cliwvities of Omahs, The annual meeting of this assoclation will be held In the Young Men's Cnristian asso. clatls rooms on Monday evening, October 1, at 7:30. John Laughland, secretury - - ¥y Opening. Joyce millinery opening takes place Satugs | day, September Monday and Tuesday, October 1 and 2, at 1624 Douglas street, e J.yeo, millinery, 1624 Douglas street, ATDEN BROS, Every Line Disclosesn Real Bargal Them All--You Mudt Need Some of T SPECIAL SALR.FOR SATURDAY. 1 case of men's.cumel's hair drawers, no shirts in this lot, only 19¢ each, worth 50c. 500 dozen gent's: fast black cotton hose, only 12%ec pair, worth 26c Gent's heavy brown cotton British hose, only 1214c pen pair, regular price 100 dozen gent's fahey percale shirts, dered, only 25c each, worth 7be 100 dozen umbrellaw, cotton glorias, fancy handles, worth $100,/go at 49c. 1,000 pounds Gemman knitting quality only 11c skein, worth 26c Ladies' fast black cotton hose, 12%c, worth 20c. DRESS 'GOODS, RGAINS FOR inch black fancies,15¢ worth henrijett halt laun- yarn, best SPECIAL 10 pleces goods are 46-inch_ black for 8%. 25 picces 38-Inch il wool bedford cord, worth 50c, for 100 pleces all wool henrietta, worth 50e, for SATURDAY these pleces worth — bdc SPECIAL, Two of the biggest bargains ever offered in Omaha. Beginning at 7 p. m. we will sell One dress of 3% eh brocade for §0c¢ One dress of 36-inch English cashmere, s0c. One dress illuminated pin chec One dress illuminated brocade, one of this lot worth less than $ One dress to a customer At 9 a. m. we offer every remnant of goods in our bargain circle at yard. There are goods in thig line worth $1.00 per yard. ON SALE ALL DAY TOMORROW Dark dress style ginghams, were 10¢, duced to 3%e a yara Mill_remnants 36 inches a yard 18-inch wide crochet bed spreads, $1.50, on sale all day tomorrow each. Yard wide bleached muslin reduced to 3¢ a yard i8-inch wide finen twilled crash, 10c, on sale at oc a d. Mill remnants of the best e line to pick from only 314c a yard. NOTION SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY, We offer on Saturday 8,000 vards black all silk- satin and grosgrain ribbons at 2lgc +d for No. 2, 6o for No. 5, 6e for No. 9, 10¢ for No. 12, 12¢ for No. 20¢ for No. 40. an elegant line the newest thing s, Soc. 80c. Not 50 (o $2.50. re- wide ale worth $1.00 worth alico and a big 16, 14c for No. Just opened stamped linens, market Speclal sale on cellu v your choice of six 20¢ to 35c. CLOAK DEPARTMENT. | jackets and cloaks are sparkling with newness. The everlasting hurrah to get a cent or two below some one else does not involve us. We seek and find the nicest, the newest and the best. Our prices are as low as they ought to b The jackets that are most our beavers, The latest cuts, full 38 inches long, at from of in new the 10c from loid photo frames styles, worth our sought after full skirt* i $3.75 to 'he capes that captivate. We are selling the firest Astrachan cape in the eity for the money and a visit to the cloak depa ment is all that is needed to convince you that we are doing just what we say HAT AND CAP DEPARTMENT. Don't fail to eall and all of the leading styles that we place on sale Satur day, $1.50 derbys, worth $3.00; $1.50 tourists worth $3.00. We are showing the most com plete line of misses’ and children's fancy caps at 25c and 5Qc. Men's crushers, 50¢ and 5e; boys faney hats gnd turbans, 0. A large line of men's defby, tourist and soft ha at $1.00, GRAND PERFUMERY From 7 to 9 Eaturday buy perfumes, all the popular an oz, Supply yourself. BASEMENT BARGAINS. 000 flower pots at ic each . 5,000 rice root scrub brushes, 10,000 cne gallom milk crocks, ¢ each. Silver metal teaspoens, 12lzc set For tomurrow only, the finest iron frame wringer in the world, $1.50. Remember, for tomorrow GROCERIES. Saturduy’s eale will be just bargains like the.e 21 pounds gr ulated sugar Large pails jelly, 3¢ quart Cans ‘tomatoes, 73c; string beans can; S-pound can California plums, 12%4c California apricots, 12%e can; castile 504 bar; Sapolio, cake; red salmon, 8%e self raising pancake fiour, 4 1-te; val- raisins, o pound; fine:t laundry bar} clam chowder, 17z¢ can. HAYDEN BROS. Ay o oo Mareinge Licenses, The following marriage licenses sued yesterday: Name and Address, Vemel Sebek, Omaha Hannah Sebron, Omaha Charl Anderson, Om Lottie 8. Peterson, Omahi OFFERING evening you odors, at can oniy. loaded with £1.00. encia were Is- Age One crea Pric: Baking The plant povder the world. th the g0, the the dollars tar plant are invested in used to suppl Powder company of Chic the largest in the world, strongest and purest in million of NEBRASEKA MANUFACTURERS. Fourih Annual Meeting and the Election of Otlicers for the Year. The fourth annual meeting of the director of the Manufacturers and Consumers ciation was held in the parlors of the Com- merclal club at noon yesterday, where a sumptuous banquet was spread. After din- ner the address of the retiring president, W. A. Page, was delivered. The report of Secretary Holmes was read and approved, after which sever firms were taken into the ation. In electing officers for the ensuing year, the result was as follows: President, W, A. Page; vice president, J. C. Harpham’ secre- tary, 0. C. Holmes; treasurer, L. H. Rheem It was decided to hold the mext banquet at Norfolk, the date to be fixed by the executive committee. asso- GIVE AWAY A Sample Package (4 to 7 doses) of Dr. Pierce’s —m. Pleasant Pellets To any one sendiwg name and address lo ws on a posial card: ONCE USED THEY ARE ALWAYS IN FAVOR. Hence, our object in sending them out broadcast e ON TRIAL. . They absolutely cwre Sick Headache, Bil- fousness, Constipation, Coated Tongue, Poor Appetite, Dyspepsia and kindred derange. ments of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, Don't accept some substitule said to be “just as good.” The substitute casts the dealer less. 1t costs you ABOUT the same. HIS profit is in the ' just as good» WHERE IS YOURS ? Address for FREE Saupis, World's Dispensary Medical Assoclation, No, 663 Maia St., BUFFALO, N. ¥, FAREWELL TO FITZPATRICK. Tendered & Banquet by Members of School Board and Other Friends. A farewell banquet was tendered last night to Frank A. Fitzpatrick, the retiring super- intendent of schools, at the Millard hotel, by his many Omaha friends. An elegant table was spread at 7 o'clock, and after supper the guests delivered themselves of their re- grets at the departure of Mr. Fitzpatrick Congratulations were offered him for the growth of the schools, both in number and efficiency, during his administration, bring ing them forward into the first rank The guests comprised the Board of Educa- tion and other close friends, and were as follows Euclid Martin, Fred B. Lowe, Samuel Rees, B. 1. Thomas, I. O. Rhoad i Charles Conoyer, Willlam Coburn, F. W Burgess, Morris Morrison, John L. Pierson Henry Knodell, A. P. Tukey, C. S. Elgutter Dr. Duryea, Fred MeConnell, George S, Wedgwood, Clinton N. F - Women's Christian Tem. and others wishing in their donations of cup, saucer, plate, spoon, ete, will find the coffee room open to receive them lay after noon, September 20, N. E 1ith and Cass H. C. Akin, R. W. Gibson, W. N.Babeock, C. L. Ja of the union Members perance to send Short 1" Chief Detective from the Denver police asking if a dry goods store had been robbed here recently. The also stated that a couple of suspiclous characters had been lot of dress goods and silks had been found in their possession No robberles of that kind have occurred here lately, but a dry goods store at Atlantic, la was entered about a week ago, and $140 in money and a lot of silks and cloth stolen Gus Hartman, a saloon keeper at Fifly. fourth and Dodge stiects, has been arrested for selling liquor on Sunday in violation of the Slocum law. He will have a hearing October 11 before Justice of the Peace Smith Hartman gave bonds in the sum of $300 for his appearance Pt M In order to introduce Chamberlain's Cough Remedy here we sold several dozen b-ttles on a strict guarantee, and have found every bet- tle did good service. We have used it our- selyes and think It supericr to any other. W. I. Mowrey, Jarvisvilie, W. Va. For sale Ly Gruggists. Yesterday a telegram Haze recelved message ar- rested there, and that a Y.ML C of A. Fall G ring. One which the has ever the Omaha Young tion the annual members at a lary ing last night. Onec were present and fu €:30 until 9 o'clock. most enjoyable social oceurred in the annals Men's - Christian fall gathering supper_and sp hundred and y occupied the time events of associa- of the hmak- Ahirty from _Turmrédi Disfigured Humiliated By unsightly skin and blood dis- eases. Is there hope of cure? CUTICURA RESOLVENT Is the greatest of skin purifiers, As well as blood purifiers, Because of its peculiar action on the PORES, It is successful in curing Torturing, disfiguring, humiliating humors, When the usual remedies and even The best physicians fail. Entirely vegetable, innocent, and effective, It especially appeals to those who have Suffered long and hopelessly. It acts upon the liver, kidneys, and bowels as well as upon the skin and blood. Its use at this season Insures a clear skin and pure blood, As well as sound bodily health. 1t is the only Purifier acting on the Skin and Blood at the same time. Bold throughout the world. Price, CUTICURA, 80c.- Buar, 25¢.; RESOLVENT, §1. 'OTTER DRvd AND CHEM. CORE., Bole 'roprictors, Bosto « How to Cure fkin and Blood Humors," fre #a-Facinl Blemishes, falling hir and sim- ple baby rashes prevented by Cuticura Soup. If tired, aching, nervous mothers knew the comfort, strength, and vitality in Cutlcura Plasters, they would uever be witbout thew. Chocolat- Menier the FINEST of all Vanilla Clocolate unites in a perfect form all the quali- ties everybody desires to find in his food. It is as Nourishing as Meat, and still pleasant to take. It is as Delicate as a Luxury, and still cheap in price. It is by far healthier than either Tea. Coffee or Cocoa. Therefore it should be maje a house- held article for daily use, as it is in France. rARIS MIENIE R ronoon 69 Wabash Av.. Chicago—80 VY, Broadway, N. ¥ NEBRASKA | NATIONAL BANK 8. Depository, Umaha, Nebraska, CAPITAL, $400,000 SURPLUS, $55,600 Officers and Directors—Henry W. Yotes, pi 8. Collins, vize-president; Lawls er; Willlam H. 8. Hughes, eraist THE IRON BANK. INVALID CHAIRS, | Elastio Btockiugs, Deiormity Gruces, Trusses Crutches, Datteries, Syriuges. Invaiid and Mid feal Supplies. The Lion House. sn parmset B AL & FEFOLD 0 . A 0t R e TR AYMOXD PAYMOND RAYMC AYMONDRAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMON AYMOND AVH ANORIVI ANOIAVI ANOIWA VM ANOWAVI (INOKA VU ANOKAVH (NOWAVM AN UNOIA VU ANOWAVA (INOIA VA (NONAVAL UNOIRA VAL INORAVIAY il ANONAVH A T I I A A O ' Hreanmm 3 ¥ OO LA R D RAYMONT) RAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND ND RAYMOND RAYMOI RATMSNB DRAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND RAYMOND B e d > A baby in the house is a well spring Then you look at baby's finger for the ring—we sell rings. of pleasure, RAYMOND, {5th and Douglas, JEWELER. ANOWAVH ANONAYH ANOKAYHANONA & ANARLIYEANORLYH CNOKAVE ANCEA VN <u $g = 7 = SNnmmmmnnmmmmmnmmmes 8 PROOF O THE PLODING e e ] IS INKISSING THE C00K, Conelusive proof of one thing—that the patent fleeced underwear (hygenic) is here to stay, as we predicted last year or a year before. Sc do w me persons are attached to it, and hout. So would y The fleece liningist and heat ret conldn’t really two reaso i if you try it, for nder, nonirritable, Second—It is more durable, warmer and a good amount eheaper than ordinary wool. 5. First mooth ining. Heavy demands were made upon us forthis underwear We sold loads of 'em. in fact we were unable to T'hi. nged direct- cturers fo s and as a conse- last year, supply the demand. year we're fixed—q Iy with the manuf, full supp! quence rty., we are also dealing with ifty and & nes of fleeced lined underwear that sold last year from 75¢ to $1.25, A stroke ufacturers’ prices. nts for three | of enterprise we are to be congratulated upon, The reduction on other underwear is perhaps not quite so extensive, until you reach imported wool, which received a sctback, because of the decree of free wool, which goes into January Ist, 1895, So far wesqueczed the juice of the fruit and our stock of wool underwear is sl effe lved at a good —last year 85c¢, Doubdle breast and back camel’s hair ats, last year %$1.10. Medicated om $1.25 to Ninety Cent. Two thr D cut from $1.50. $1.75 tepped down to One Twenty-five deal cheaper than last year, ar Sixty Cents. ronly 1 Camel’s ha this v is this ye: scarlet is reduced f striped underwear is now O: natural wool underwear and so on-finer the value, bigger the chig Cheaper underwear hearing cotton have suffercd but little, 1 ed the best on elosely shay d wool mixtures, vy purchasers, like ourselves, captu Brown mixed » is Thirty Cents, Jersey ¢ underwear we sold last year at 50e¢, All wool is Fiity Cents. \ marging. stuff, a first class 50¢ ribbed, a standa is this year only Forty. nderw d 77 This is underwzar time—the Sizes complete. prices lean Why not buy carly. toward you, & i Full Catalogues sent to any asker free of eharge. = 3 E = = = 3 = = =2 E = = e = e 3 3 = E 3 = = = 3 = 3 = = 3 3 =2 Draperies. Our drapery department is full of new things just now, and many of them at much lower pricés than heretofore, as these have just been i?lportcd under the new tariff. T'or doors and arches we have: The The new Negas cartains. new Durby curtains. The new Verdure curtains. The new Tuscan curtains, The new Ramsic curtains, 100 Couch Covers $1.65 each, former price $3.50. The line of Swiss Lace curtains of all kinds, Laces by the yard is complete in all widths and the variety of patterns and qualities is far greater than ever befere- These goods are more popular than ever this season, Orchard & Wilhelm Garpet Go. Chas. Shiverick & Co FURNITURE A complete new stock, recently purchased at reduced market prices. 1206-1208 Douglas Street. AT o3 L TR P s s