Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 15, 1894, Page 5

s S e WOULD APPEAL FROM BREWER Btate Board of Transportation Recommends Further Stepe in the Rate Case, B0 /DVISES THE LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS Confident that the Judge Has Adopted a Wrong System for Ascertaining Reas sonable Tarift Charges for ght Trafc, LINCOLN, Dec. 14.—(Speclal)—At a spe- ©lal meeting of the State Board of Transpor- tation today there were present J. C. Allen, chalrman; A. R. Humphrey, secretary missioners Eugene Moore, J. 8. Bartley and George H. Hastings, and Secretaries Koontz, Dilworth and Jolinson. The following recommendation to the legls- lature in regard to the present status of the maximum rate case was drafted and ordered sent to Governor Crounse for his considera- tion: Tt will be seen by this decislon (Judge Brew 's) that the constitutionality of the law was fully maintained, l\"}?\ as to the gingle proposition that th hedule of rates therein fixed was so low as not to provide a reasonable compensation to the rallroad companies; in other words, that these rates were not ynable rates, and for that a- #on th temporary injunctions were made ll‘ rmanent, with the right to the Board of Fransportation of the ate of Nebraska to at any time make application to reope the case whenever it is d ed that the in- creased business of the railroad companies 48 such that the sald schedule of rates pro- vided under sald law will become reason- able rates 1t will also be seen by careful study of this decision and the opinion of Judge Bre r that no rule or basis is laid down as how reasonable rates are to be ascer- tained. Reasonable r s _are, of course, such rates as to for the payment of the necessary erating expenses of the raflroad, the pay t of taxes, and to al- low a fensonable return to the company. But as to the question whether this reason- able return should be something to the stockholders after paying operating ex- pen , taxes and Interest of the funded debt, or for the money actually and neces- warily inyested in the construction and equipment of the various railroads, or the payment of reasonable interest upon the amount of money that the roads are actu- rth at the time of the taking effect w, Is not, in this suit, Juc Brewer does not say in his opinion which of these should be used as a true basis for ascertaining reasonable rates We deem it of the ut such rule be ascertained, rule Is laid down by our higher courts stablishment of maximum ates by any tribunal 18 merel an experiment to be passed upec by bme court whose idea and Whose judgment may be entirely differant from that of the rate making power. For the purpose of having such a rule or basis established, we think it all important that these cases should be carried to a final de- termination by the highest court. Believing that Judge Hrewer has adopted a wrong system for ascertaining reasonable rate: atd that this case can be ultimately won by the state, and also that It is of the utmost importance to the people of this state and country that a definite rule or basis for the ascertainment of reasonable rates should be established by our highest court, we would respectfully recommend that these cases be appealed And further, regarding the maximum rates, we will say that if the capital stock and funded debt be taken into consideration in ascertaining what are reasonable arges, then it follows as a necessary conclusion that the legislature has the right and should exercise it in fixing or limiting the amount of capital stock or funded debt that such corporations can {ssue or cr e. It is held by the courts that a corpora- tion in which the public has an interest has a right to earn something for the benefit of the stcckholders after paying operating ex- penses, taxes and interest on its funded debt, then our corporation laws should be remodeled as to limit the amount of capital stock of such corporation, and {ts powers to create a funded or mortgage debt. Then it will be wise to provide that, be- fore any such corporation hereafter to be created should be allowed to do business, that it receive a license from the board of transportation, or some other tribunal, which license ‘should designate the amount of NIrflnl stock that the corporation should be allowed to issue, also the amount of mortgage debt that it would be allowed to crdate, with the proviso that at any time after the organization of the company and the {ssue of the license aforesaid, that upon good cause shown such capital stock or funded debt may be, by the tribunal grant- ing such license, allowed to be increased to such an amount as in the judgment of such tribunal Is deemed necessary to the proper construction, development and equipment of the property of sald corporation, providing, however, in the law, that the amount of capital stock and funded debt shall not ex- ceed the actual cost of the construction, equipment and development of such prop- erty. STATE HOUSE GOSSIP. The Board of Transportation today ordered the Omaha & Republican Valley ralltoad to raise Its tracks three feet at the crossing of the road at a point near Holmesville, Gage county. The crossing of the wagon road now is considered dangerous. Holmesville s a lively trading point for farmers, nine miles south of Beatrice. Governor Crounse today appointed as addi- tional delegates to the Kearney irrigation convention, to be held on the 18th inst., F. I Foss, Crete; John A. MeShaue, George W. Holdrege and Mr. Howells, Omaha, and Isaac Le Dioyt, Hastings. The governor also appointed as an additional delegate to the Atlanta Cotton exposition W. C. Taylor of Culbertson. On the application of Attorney Charles S. Lobinger. and recommendation of Police Judge Berka and Prosecuting Attorney Shoe- maker of Omaha, Governor Crounse today ardoned A. L. Morris from serving a jal sentence In default of a $25 fine. It ap- pears that Morris was convicted of the larceny of some law books and fined the above amount. Mayor Bemis recommended a par- don to the police court, owing to the destitute condition of the prisoner's family, but for some technical reason the court refused to honor the recommendation. As habea: corpus proceedings would have been expen- slve, resort was had to the chief executive, with the above result. The clty excise board has decided upon a plan whereby the police force will be subject to a system of rotation in night and day service. Patrolmen will be on duty one week in the daytime, followed by two weeks' n'ght service. It is thought the system will prove satisfactory to a majority of the police- men interested. The relief commission is informed that a carload of potatoes for the drouth-stricken sufterecs in Nebraska is enroute from Port- land, O Sam Payne, the murderer of Maud Rubel, at Omaha, has been turned over to the peni- tentiary authorities, and commenced on h's life sentence. LA Are the inhabitants of Mars trying to sig- nal the people of the earth? Many astrono- mers think so. The women of Mars probably want a supply of Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder. the — - State Grange Eloots OMoers, BLAIR, Neb., Dec. 14.—(Special.)—The ses- sion of the Nebraska State Grange was con- cluded yesterday. The following officers were elected: Master, 0. Hall, Pawnee City; over- seer, J. Blackstone, Craig; lecturer, J. N. Willlams, Culbertson; steward, R. Hanson, Curtls; assistant steward, C. P. Miller, Mis- slon Creck; chaplain, G, W. Dawson, Vacoma; treasurer, A. M. Bovee, Vacoma; secretary. J. R. Cantlin, Webster; gatekeeper, Frank Relnert, Tekamah; executive committee, A. P. Joj, Tekamah; G. H. Richardson, Butler; H. Joger, Cralg; R. B. Thompson, Steele City. Lady officers: Mrs. M. E. Hall, Pawnee City; Mrs. L. R. Fletcher, Bancroft; Mrs. J P. Blackstone, Cralg, and Miss Annie Linden Blair. L. R. Fletcher of Bancroft was elected state deputy. - No one who has taken Harper's Magazine gives it up willingly, Price $4.00 a year, Forced the Fallure. KEARNEY, Dec. 14.—(Special)—The fail- ure of the Kearney National bank is the principal topie of discussion on the street ‘While there are a combination of eircum- stances which made the closing necessary, the direct cause was the action taken by the pop board of supervisors the day be- fore. The bank has been one of the heaviest county depositories and the board gave It out that it was golng to order all the county money withdrawn. The directors could easily see what effect this would have and ordered doors closed. It is under- stood that @ new bank will soon be organized and that the depositors in the Kearney Na- determined | tional will be paid in full. Tn fact, arrange- ments have been pending for some time for a reorganization of the bank January 1, but this step will undoubtedly be postponed for some time, To keep up with the times you eannot afford to be without Harper's Weekly. Only $4.00 a year, ——— IMPULSIVE MR. WINNETT, He Brusquely Objects to a Young Man's Attentions to fis Danghter. YORK, Neb, Dec. 14.—(Special)—The church soclal held at the Litel school house, this county, for the purpose of buying cur- tains for the building came very near turn- ing out far more seriously than intended. During the course of the evening a young man by the name of Cross attempted to take a young lady by the name of Winnett to supper. The girl seemed willing enough, but her father objected. While the young man was determined to take the girl the father was determined that he should not. A wordy contest followed, and to end the heated dis- cussion the old man tried the persuasive powers of a revolver, with the desired effect. While Cross immediately surrendered the girl he claims he will make it hot for Win- nett. More trouble is expected. The marriage of Harry F. Kellogg of Omaha and Miss Maggle D. Edie was cele- brated at the home of the bride’s uncle, Mr. Couch. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Long. A few invited friends and rela- tives were present. The young couple left for Omaha yesterday morning, which place will be their future home. York Military band will go to Aurora this evening to render a concert. The one given here a few nights ago was a decided suc- cess. The County Bee Keepers assoctation of York county met with D. Broadwell yester- day. Theis was a good attendance. A masculine Shakespeare club has been or- ganized in this city. The club met at the office of Gilbert Bros. last evening and read the first chapter the “Merchant of Venice." of s Divorce Troubles. LINCOLN, Dec. 14.—(Speclal to the Bee)— About 5:30 last evening the petition of Mrs. Ella A. Billingsiey for a divorce from her husband, Captain L. W. Billingsley, the well known attorney, was filed In district court, along with the answer of defendant. The parties proceeded to the private room of Judge Strode, where the testimony was taken, and the court found that the plaintift's al- legations were true and she was entitled to a divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. She was also given the custody, care and education of their 10-year-old daughter, Be- atrice. No provision as to alimony was made, but it is stated that the family resi- dence at Tenth and H streets is in Mrs. Bil- lingsley's name, and that the settlement of property rights was made in advance of the granting of the decree. No testimony was adduced in defendant’s behalf. James A. Plillips last October was mar- ried at Glenwood, la. In @& pe- tition for divorce filed in the district court he says that six weeks later, on the 20th of November, his wife was guiity of adultery with divers and sundry persons at Twenty- first and O streets. The cases brought by R. M, Turner, O. N. Humphrey, Lydia Greenman, A. M. Davis, Gettier Bros., E. Hallett and Campbell & Son against the directors of the Capital Na- tional bank, to recover the amount of their deposits because of the laches of defendants, were dismissed at plaintiffs’ costs yesterday. The federal court has held that no individ- ual depositor can maintain an action against the directors, but that the receiver is the only man who can do so, and that after the assets have been exhausted. This settled the matter. Two Gage County Citizens Dead. BEATRICE, Dec. 14.—(Special Telegram.) —Two deaths of highly esteemed citizens have occurred in this community within the past twenty-four hours. Cornelius Jansen, jr., one ofthe best known residents of the ¢ity, passed away this morning from the ef- fects of a stroke of apoplexy recelved last evening. The old gentleman took a ride of five miles Into the country yesterday after- noon and up to the time he was stricken was fecling as well as usual. J. M. Ramsey died at his home at § o'clock this morning after a prolonged fll- ne The deceased was an old resident of Gage county and a member of Rawling post, Grand Army of the Republic. He had been in ill health for some time, being cubject to occasional attacks of epilepsy. To Necuro n Beot Sugar Factory. HASTINGS, Dec. 14.—(Special Telegram.)— The business men of this city held a meeting tonight in the court house for the purpose of further discussing the proposed beet sugar factory proposition. A committee of six was appointed to meet the capitalists from the east who will be here tomorrow and discuss the question thoroughly and report at the next meeting. A committee of three was ap- pointed to attend the state irrigation conven- tion at Kearney for the purpose of trying to secure the next state meet of that organiza- tion, Northwestorn Loglon of Honor Elect Officers. BERLIN, Neb.,, Dec. 14.—(Special)—The Northwestern Leglon of Honor met in its new and elegant lodge rooms last evening and elected the following officers: Com- mander, A. F. Young; past commander, G. H. Hillman; vice commander, F. L. Hillman; orator, William Flamme; secretary and col- lector, Charles H. Busch; treasurer, Klaus Knabex; chaplain, Williaia H. Abker; guide, F. C. Knabe; warden, Krnest Mussermann; sentry, August Block; board of trustees, Wil- liam Flamme, Claus Knabe and William H. Abker. Funeral of Chauncey Wiltse. FULLERTON, Neb., Dec. 14.—(Speclal.)— The funeral of Chauncey Wiltse occurred this morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home, con- ducted by Rev. Dr. W. H. H. Pilisbury of this place. The societies of Knights of Pythlas and Grand Army of the Republile were both out and assisted in the services. A special train conveyed the remains, ac- companied by Mrs. Wiltse, Rev. Dr. Pills- bury, Dr. Johnson P. Storch, G. Wheeler, W. H. Orton and others to Omaha, at which place the body will be interred. Wahoo Residence Destroyed. WAHOO, Neb., Dec. 14.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The residence of Mrs. Lutze, in the southern part of the city, was destroyed by fire tonight. The building could not be saved, as it was too far out to be reached by a hose. The fire originated from a defective flue. The household goods were all saved, but the building, valued at $800, was totally destroyed. It was Insured for $600. Demlse of Mrs. John Wilson, STROMSBURG, Neb, Dee. 14.—(Speclal Telegram,)—Mrs. John Wilson, wife of the president of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank, died last evening. She was one of the early settlers of Polk county and leaves a family of grown children - Would'st breakfast in luxury? See that Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder is in the tood. et iy WILL PROVE FRUITFUL, Omaha Jobbers Talk About Thelr Trip to tho Northwest. The Omaha jobbers, who for a week past have been visiting the northwest, returncd from their long trip yesterday afternoon without any mishap. The trip was a most enjoyable one in every respect. The prac- tical results of the excursion Into the new territory opened by the Burlington's exten- sion to a junction with the Northern Pacific at Biilings cannot be estimated until the returns begin to come in. The new terri- tory made tributary to Omaha is rich in resources, and is destined to support an im- mense_industrial and agricultural popula- tion. Much of it I8 almost, the jobbers say. a wilderness, and the irrigation ditch will have to traverse thousands of broad acres before they are productive. The immense herds of cattle, "the mineral wealth, the coal flelds, all promise much for Omaha With the development of these resources will come the development of closer rela- tions with Omaha. The excursionists were everywhere re- celved with a typlcal western cordiality The friendly feeling toward Omaha has un- doubtedly been intensified by the personal visit of the representative wholesalers and manufacturers of this city, and the trip will unquestionably result in an increases trade. " Al the members of the party aré strong in the bellef that the business Inter- ests of Omaha have been advanced by the excursion, THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1804, MUST PAY THE MILITIA Towa Boldiers Secure a Vordiot for Services Rendered Against Kelly, SUPREME COURT PASSES ON THE SUBJECT Expensos S8hall Bo Pald from the Executive Counell's Contingent Fand — State ~State Auditor MeCarthy Will Now Disburse the Money. DES MOINES, Dec. 14.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The supreme court today handed down a decision In the case of Adjutant General John R. Prime against State Auditor Mc- Carthy, appellant, appealed from the Polk district court, in relation to the fund from which the National Guard should be paid. The court holds that the expense must be paid from the executive council's contingent fund and be audited by the executive council The case ‘grew out of claims for servic:s of the National Guard In the Kelly army in- vasion at Council Bluffs, coal strike at Muchakinock and Evuns and railway strike at Sioux City, in each c ordered out by the governor. The court says: *‘No question is made as to the governor's authority or the necessity for his action. Neither is it questioned that the claim fs just and correct and should be paid It is conceded that the adjutant general is entitled to the sum of $4,102.11 from the source from which it is payable for disbu: ment to the persons cntitled thereto. The claim was presented by the adjutant general, under whose immediate command its services were rendered and the expense incurred, to the executive council, by whom it was audited and certified under section 120 of the code. Appellant refuses to issue the warrant on this certificate, contending that the claim was chargeable to Pottawattamie county under section 8, chapter xxiv, acts of Eighteenth general assembly, and that if not so payable it Is payable out of the appropriations made in section 21 of chapter Ixxiv, and the addi- tional appropriations thereto made in section 5, chapter Ixv, acts of the Twentieth gencral assembly, and section 19, chapter xxxi, acts of the Twenty-fourth general assembly. “While it is truel that section 120 does not employ language usually found in laws ap- propriating money, still we think it was the intention of the legislature that under au- thority of section 120 all expenses authorized under it and all other necessary expenses for which no other appropriation was made should b paid out of any money in the treas- ury not ot wise appropriated upon the cer- tificate of the executive council, and that upon such certificate It is the duty of the auditor to draw his warrant therefor and of the treas- urer to pay the same.” OTHER DECISIONS, Other decisions were filed as follows: Sarah I. Acker and Sarah 1. Acker as next friend of Wiiliam I'ranklin Pr John 1d- ward Priest, Joseph Henr; t, Morton Raymond Priest, Elmer Priest and Charles 8. Priest, minor heirs of Elizabeth V. Priest, appellant, against Stephen Priest and > Dickerson and G. 8. Acker, ad- ministrator of the estate of Elizabeth V. Priest, deceased, Cass district, affirmed. B. ¥. Winey, appeilant, against Chicago, Mil- waukee & St. Paul Railway company,Craw- ford district, reversed. D. Griffith against Milwaukee iarvester company et al, ap- pellant, O'Brien district, reversed. —Sarah J. Helmer, administratrix, against J. C. Yetzer, appeilant, Cass district, modified and affirmed. Farmers Loan and Trust company, appellant, against John Olsen, L. E. Gutz and August Ripke, Calhoun dis- trict, affirmed. T. A. Morgan against Fre mont county, appellant, Mills district, af- firmed. John R. Taylor and Citizens Na- tional bank of Des Moines against F. M. Glibert, appellant, and Henry . Yeomuns et al, Polk district, affirmed. M. E. Haw- ley, ‘administratrix, against the' Michigan Mutual Life Insurance company, appellant, Wapello district, reversed. C. 8. Young against the Omaha & St. Louls Railway company, appellant, Fremont district, af- firmed. ~ Tillmore Noyes, appellant, against Jdward Collins, Har listrict, ‘affirmed. . McCoy, assignee, appellant, against the Hastings & Bradley company et al, appel- lant, J. V. Farwell & Co., Intervenor, ap- pellée, Lyon district, affifmed. John P. Burks, appellant, against C. D. Dillin, C. M. Witt et al, Pottawattamie district, af- firmed. Sophla White and John D. White ainst D. R. Kinley, sheriff, and John Thomas, intervenor, appellant, Linn disirict, affirmed. C. T. Sater, appellant, against Henry County Farmers Insurance company, Henry district, afirmed. H. H. Oberholtz against John D. Hazen, sheriff, appellant, Pottawattamie district, afirmed.’ C. G. Cul- ver & Co. against the American Express company, appellant, Woodbury district, af- firmed. VAN LE N FOUND GUILTY. Jury Declares that He Attempted to Bribe the Pension Examining Board. DUBUQUE, Dec. 14.—(Special Telegram.) —Pension Agent Van Leuven of Lime Springs, Ta., was this afternoon found guilty of conspiracy with John Rankin, a pen- sloner seeking an increase, to bribe the board of examining surgeons at Cresco, Ia. The jury returned the verdict after an hour's deliberation, and while another jury was being impaneled to try Van Leuven for conspiracy to bribe the Decorah board. Erwin of Paul, in his argument for Van Leuven, insisted the purpose of the prosecution was to place a “political stig- ma’ upon the union soldier. Judge Shiras instructed the jury that the government's pension policy “was not on trial, and_that Allen, the man in_whose presence Van Leuven asked for $15 with which to ‘‘grease” the surgeons, was not an accomplice §f he was there to see Van Leuven about his own case and not about Rankin's. “If the defendant is guilty,” said the court, “say g0 without regard to your senti- ments concerning politics or pensions."” Jall Bira ns Krustrated. CRESTON, Ia, Dec. 14.—(Special)—Will Galtley, the youthful burglar who is lan- suishing In the county jall awaiting trial, evidently does not look forward to his ap- pearance before Judge Towner with much enjoyment. He is very anxious to release himself from his present confinement, and planned to make his escape yesterday, but the fallure of the message to reach the proper person frustrated his plans. Galitley had written a letter to his brother, a local resident, requesting him to furnish saws and flles so he could escape. This letter was glven to a tramp for delivery, the tramp being released after a few days’ con- finement. Officers promptly fired the tramp out of town after giving him liberty, and he did not have an opportunity of delivering Galtley's message. The tramp gave It to an operator at Kast Creston, and the con- tents became known and Gaitley will hard- ly make his escape. t. Dreadful Accldent Near L CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. 14.—(Special Telegram.)—A terrible accident occurred at the home of a Mr. Edwards, a farmer living near Lonetree, Several of the nelghbors gathered there last evening for an evening's visit. Among the children were Jimmie Ryan and BEddie Goldsberry, who stole away from the older folks and were up- stairs playing. Picking up a loaded gun Bddie Goldsberry pointed it at his little companion and “pulled the trigger. The charge carried away the whole front of his face, causing instant death. CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia., Dec. 14.—(Speclal Telegram,)—John Jermia, a young farmer living near metsburg, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting jack rab- bits by moonlight. He was riding a pony and it Is supposed the pony fell and the gun, striking the ground, was discharged The back part of his head was entirely shot treo. — A fair complexion comes from What woman would not with Dr. Price pure food. prefer food cooked Baking Powder? Brakeman Charged with Robbery. DES MOINES, Ia., Dec. 14.—(Special Tele- gram.)~Two special detectives from the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad company passed through the city today, having in custody A. R. Brown, a brakeman on freight trains between Belle Plaine and Boone, who, with tw confederates, s charged with having broken into a car and stolen 70,000 cigars and a large quantity of general merchandise, The officers were taking Brown to Boone, where he will be arraigned and tried. T Had a single Friend. DUBUQUE, Dec. 14.—(Special Telegram.) “The jury in Mrs. Handyside's breach of promise case against Dr. Guthrie was dis- charged tonight, having failed to agree after deliberating since noon Thursday, An old farmer s out for the widow. A fifty-two week feast is provided by Har- per's Young People for $2.00 a year, se the troops being HAYDEN: S Holiday Bargains - FOR - Satuyrday. | XMAS HANDKERGHIEFS The larg chiefs in pr pst stock of fine handker the west. Look at th | s and judge who is the cheapest: | _ Fine embroidered handkerchiefs only | | cach. | Fine | each, Job lot fancy | chiefs only 12140, Big new line fancy kerchiefs only 10¢ e New choice lot ecmbroidered ndkerchiefs only ench, The finest lot of fancy embroidered handkerchiefs in the city at 23e¢, 35¢ and Hoe each. Handkerchilefs in this lot worth up to $1 each. A special line of pure linen embroidered handk hiefs at (¢ $1.25. Worth from $1.50 to $2. A special line of real Duche: lnce handkerchiefs at § Worth from $5.00 to $7.00. JOB LOT SILK initial handkerchiefs only Ge embroidered handker- embroidered hand- ch, fan e hand- up to s point ) and $3.00. HANDKERCHIEFS, T%C EACH. MANY OF THIS LOT COME EARLY. Just received, a beautiful line of pure white silk handkerchiefs with fine ini- tinls, Choice, 23¢ each Saturday only. NOT LEFT. FANCY GOODS, Knitting silks only 1 rth ¢ ilk floss only Silkaline drapes, 28c. CREPE TISSUR BIG cUT per spool; w per doz. bolting cloth ends, PAPER AT COST. IN PRICES ON STAMPED LINENS, s the latest and always the cheapest is our motto in this depart- ment. N Shakespeare's comilete works, $1.20. By complety. works, $1.20, The finest cook Luuk published, bound in fine white oilcloth, $1.00 each. 500 copies of faney padded poets, in- cluding the works, of Longfellow, 1d- smith, Bryant, Byron, etc, $1.00 each; fully worth $2.50; BIBLES, - The largest line in the city at the low- est prices. Biblew 68¢ to .00, All of the Intest revised' editions. Prayer books froin 8¢ to §3.00. Cloaks and Suits. GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE THE GREATEST CHILDREN'S SUIT SALE. 'VER OFFERED IN OMAHA. Tomorrow we want every lady in Omaha, South Omaha and Council Bluffs who has a boy to clothe to visit our clothing department. We guaran- tee to save you 50c on every dollar you invest in this remarkable sale we in- gurate tomorrow. These sults are in ages 4 to 15 years, all wool, double- Dbreasted cassimere, cheviot and wors- teds. Boys' 3-plece knee pant suits, ages 10 to 15, Not a suit worth less than $5.00 and $7.50. Choice tomorrow at $3.2 5 boys' 2-picce knee pant suits, ages 4 to 15, double-breasted coat; the pants have the patent elastic waistband; not a suit worth l¢ than $4.00. On sale to- morrow at $2.50. 240 very fine worsteds and cassimere suits, same ages, the kind we alway sold for $5.50 and $6.00. your choice at $3.75 A handsome Christmas gift with every suit in this sale. Your choice of the handsome battleship Columbla or a fine snare drum. All wool knee pants at 50c. NOTICE OUR LOCALS ON 8TH I ABOUT TOYS, [buy a sensible Christmas present Tomorrow | NOW ON. Our entire stock of Cloaks, in black, navy brown, tan, oxford and gray, sizes 32 to 4 inches, are divided into the lowing prices: fol $5.90, §5.90, §7.90, $9.80, $9.90, §$12.50. This sale ircludes all and are 38 to 46 inches long. We will put on sale Saturday morning 195 Ladies” Suits, worth from $8 to 815, «$4.49, 178 Ladies' Suits, worth from 315 to $40, §14.50, §22.50. Just received 5 cases Ladies Wrappers at 98¢, worth $1.50 SPECIAL SALE DRESS GOODS, SATURDAY EVENING, 7:30. Iridescent novelties, beautiful for 'REET OR HOUSE WEAR, 98“ PATTERN. This is an excellent opportunity ta LITTLE MONEY. P. S.—Only ONE pattern tome to a cus. WATCHES. ON SATURDAY. At 40 per Cent Below House Omaha. Men's coin silver case, stem wind and nickel works, worth § Ladies' gold-filled watcehes, stem winding graved, $18.00 Ladies' coin silver chatelain fine jewelled movement, worth tomorrow, $2.48, See the jewelry stock before Chris mas. Any ches, set, fine lever 00, at $1.98. nunting 0 . handsomely en watch $7.00 DEFENDED THE PENSIONERS General Bickles Takes His Last Opportunity to Rebuke His Political Friends, PENSION FRAUDS ARE FEW IN NUMBER Plckler of South Dakota and Dunn of New Jersey Got Into u Squabble—Ponsion Bl finally Passed With- out Uivision, WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The time of the house was consumed today with debate on the pension appropriation biil, and, although it abounded in charges and counter charges, it lacked interesting details. The bill car- ries $141,381,570 and was passed without amendment. The Hitt resolution of inquiry calling on the secretary of state for the correspondence relating to the payment of $425,000 in the biil In connection with the fur seal controversy was adopted. The even- ing session was devoted to the considera- tion of private pension bills, after which the house adjourned until Monday. The house went Into committee of the whole and resumed consideration of the pen- sion appropriation bill. Mr. Grosvenor, re- publican of Ohlo, took the floor and delivered a speech of an hour, in which he criticised the attitude of the pension office toward the pensioner and pension claimant. He reviewed the policy of the office, de- talling the evidence of alleged hostility to- ward the soldier and citing many instances of injustice. Mr. Morse, republican of Mas- sachusetts, and Mr. Lacey, republican of Towa, followed in the same strain. Mr. Sickles, democrat of New York, ex- pressed his disgust with the frequent recur- rence in the president’s message and In the report of the sccretary of the interior and commissioner of pensions of charges of fraud in the pension roll. For the last time, prob- | ably, before his retirement from congress, he sald, he desired to defend his old comrades from this slander. With almost 1,000,000 names enrolled and $150,000,000 disburs:d in pensions annually, he declared that the fraud | discovered was utterly insignificant and | should be a subject of self-congratulation to | every soldier in the land, | “I want to reply oncafor all to the charges from the other side," sald Mr. Pickler of | South Dakota, ‘“that the pension roll is a | roll_of dishonor.” “Who on this side has ever made such a statement?" asked Mr.'Dunn of New Jersey. “A great many. “Who? Name one,"'came in chorus from the democratic side. “I refer you to ‘the record,” Pickler, “I have mo time to ‘look through the rec- ord,” persisted Mr. Dutin; ‘‘name one.” T do not care to’drag names in here," re- plied Mr. Pickler. 'Mr. Pickler went on to detail the result of the pension office purging, which he declared hid resulted in but twenty- nine convictions. “You would not dzpriye the government of the means to discover even twenty-nine frauds, would you?' asked Mr. Dunn, re- turning to the attack. “Certalnly not,” said Mr. Pickler. “Then what are you talking about?” re- torted Mr. Dunn_ sarcastically. “The report of the commissioner of pen- sions and the message of the president show they are demagogues,” returned Mr. Pickler hotly. The general debats proceeded marked Incident, Messrs. Baker Hampshire, Enloe of Tenaessee, Pennsylvanis, Hulick of Ohio, New York, Bynum of Indiana, Cannon of Illinols and Milliken of Maine participating, and was concluded by a brief speech from Mr. O'Neill of Massachusetts, in charge of the bill, He explained that $189,000,000 bad been expended for pensions during the last fiscal year, and the commissioner had estl- mated that the same sum would be expended during the present year. The commissioner believed that the limit of pension expendi- fur had been reached, and that after replied Mr. without of New Mahon of Coombs of wavering about the present figure for two or three years it would begin to decre The bill was then passed without division. Mr. Outhwalte reported the army appropri- ation bill. On motion of Mr. McCreary the Hitt reso- lution calling on the secretary of state for all correspondence and reports relating to the shipment of $425,000 to Great Britain, growing out of the controversy over the Alaskan fur seals, was adopted. A motion to adjourn until Monday was carried and then, at 3:10 p. m., the house took a recess until 8 o'clock. The evening session was devoted to private pension bills. Porte Withdrew Its Lnvitation. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The United States will take no part in the investigation into the Armenian outrages. Finding that the Iimitations imposed by President Cleve- land upon the function of Consul Jewett were such as to prevent his joint action with the representatives of the cther coun- tries, the sultan has withdrawn his invita- tion to the United States to appoint a com- missioner, and consequently Mr. Jewett's appointment lapses. AS an extra precaution against involving the United States in any European disagreements, Mr. Jewett was instructed to make an independent inquiry and report only to the State department. The last restrictions were apparently un palatable to the porte, and so by the with- drawal of its invitation Mr. Jewett's ap- pointment s canceled Overruled Howgates Demurrers WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The application of Captain Howgate for an appeal from the decision of Judge Cole overruling demurrers to the indictments against him was denfed today by the district court of appeals. An additional indictment wag reported by the grand jury today charging Howgate with forging the name of Rosewell H. Rochester, treasurer of the Western Unlon Telegraph company, to vouchers to the amount of $1,100. —_——— Edison never invented anything of greater value to the world than is Dr. Price’s Baking Powder. CORNING AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS Ugly Storles Concorning a Beautifal Womn Are Not Vet substantiated. CORNING, Ia, Dec. 4.—(Special Te gram.)—What promises to be either a rare piece of scandal or cruel slander is just now agitating the church and soclety. circles of Corning, Last spring the Christian denomi- nation of Corning began the erection of a costly edifice. Mrs. H. A. Stigler, a charm- ing womun of prepossessing appearance, who_had recently removed to Corning with her husband, was very active in the Inter- ests of the church, acd became chief solici- tor, visiticg nearly all the towns far and near soliciting_ funds, The church being finished, Mrs. Stigler stas out six weeks ago to' ¢ he maturing obligations Rumors for eral days past have been ming thick and fast that the lady has eloped with a traveling man who, previcus to her departure, had been in Corhing seat- ing the new house of worship. The ru- mors cannot yet be substantiated, as the hushand has had frequent letters from his wife advising him of her whereabouts, and he still places implicit confidence in her, and she will undoubtedly return home within a few hours. Mrs. Stigler has been the central attraction in the circles of the church, and the current rumors are branded as the work of envious, mischief-making women, - Good Citizens Indignant. SIOUX CITY, Dec. .--(Special m.)—The publication of warrants de by the sifting committee of the cit- izens committee and the county bankers has led to grief, because it contained the names of many reputable citizens who had secured money on them. They find their names were used by corrupt supervisors to get money, and object to having thelr names made public, lest it reflect on them The sifting committee Is not work yet. Tele- [ et ol Ran Away with Cash Heury Watters, a barber, and treasurer of the Elite Soclal club of South Omaha, left the city Thursday night, carrying away about §160 belonglig to the club and leav- ing & number of creditors unpaid. — - Small Blaze at Hastings. HASTINGS, Dec. 14.—(Special —The wagon and carriage Telegram.) manufacturing shop of James Rooney was damaged to the | amount of about §200 by fire this morning. e Harper's Bazar gives correct information about fashions for everybody, for $4.00 a year, nearly done | our lies' Cloaks from $8.50 to $20.00 for in Saturday at $7.08 HAYDEN GENTS' DEPARTMENT. The most attractive stock of hollday goods In the west. A beautiful stock of suspenders, neckwear, silk handker- chiefs, mufllers, silk umbrellas and fancy nightshirts now on display 100 doz. gents' silk handkerchiefs, full size, worth 50¢, now on sale at 25c. Gents' Initial linen handkerchiefs, 15¢ nts' fancy teck ties, new styles, and four-in-hand 50c and 75e. Elegant suspenders, 2 e, Hoc and nts' dogskin gloves, $1.00; worth $1.50. Men's fine Hoe. wool half-hose, 23¢; worth Best quality linen collars, 121, Men's linen cuffs, & quality go af Men's unlaundered shirvts, 30¢, 50¢ and e, Men's fancy nightgowns, 50e, $1.00. Se and Gents' silk umbrellas, $1.98, §2.50 $3.00. and Gents' heavy | 75¢ and 08c. wool underwear, 00e, Beautiful display of knives. gents' pocket Gents' fast black 124 worth 25¢. 100 doz gents' fancy border handker- chiefs, 18 3 worth 26¢. Men's lined gloves and mittens, 50e, e, 98¢ and FEATHER BOAS. 1 lot of boas, and 50c. 1 lot of boas, long, $1.50 eack $3.00. We are now showing a beautiful line of fur muffs at popular prices. cotton half-hose, > short length, 25¢, 35¢ 3 worth mntins | Thousands 0F Remnants 3 CHINA SILKS, All bright and light shades, at 10e¢, 20¢ and 25¢. Al day Saturday. V| SATURDAY EVENING IFROM 8 TO i o P M We sell 1,000 rds plain China silks AT 10C A YARD. = A FORGED DALE $250,000 WO RTH OF GOODS ON SALE AT A BiG SACRIFICE. HE GREAT FORCED SALE o f Household Furniture announced in Sunday’s papers is now on at The People’s Furniture and Carpet Company’s establishment, aud such a veritable feast of bargains has sel- dom been seen in this city. gle piece of furniture, carpets and greatly reduced in price. ¢“The succulent worm awaketh the NOTE THESE Chamber Suits. .. ... $19.75 Folding Beds...... 17.80 Chiffoniers. 745 Sideboards. . ... ... 13.25 Extension Tables. ... 495 China Closets...... 1490 Kitchen Chairs..... .24 B A sencrinn o) Mattresses. v oovos. 240 Pillows. Teaagle) amnl BlanketS......... 120 Lace Curtains.. ..... 1.8 BOTEINCES= b eis s s s i00) Baussels Carpet . 59 Ingrain Carpet..... .0 Linoleum. . . . 159 Wast! Terms--GASH 0 Worth $40.00 Worth Worth #16.00 Worth $30.00 Worth $11.50 Worth #30.00 Worth 0c Worth Worth #3.00 Worth B Worth $1.25 Goe Do not delay, but, come at once. Worth Worth On account of being over stocked every sin- stoves and all the crockery has been Remember, early bird.” LOW PRICES. | Art Squaces. . .$1.98 Smyrna Rugs...... 1.24 Misit Ingrains..... 0.65 1700 B8, < s ss s 0ns BB Hall Racks. ... .... 5.90 Baby Carriages. .... 6.50 Center Tables...... 1.65 Parlor Suits....... 24,75 Lounges......... 490 Oil Heaters....... 3.75 Base Burners. ..... 12.50 Oak Heaters ...... 6.75 RaBI. .5 e s 08 Wire Springs...... .89 Dinmer Sets....... 6.75 Piano Lamps...... 4.90 Worth $1.60 Worth $4.25 Worth #14.00 Worth $15.00 Worth $14.00 Worth #13.00 Worth 84.60 Worth #60.00 Worth $12.00 Worth 5,60 Worth Py 22,00 Worth 82,60 Worth §14.60 Worth $12.50 R_EASY PAYMENTS Formerly People’s Mammota Instalimsnt Houss Open Monday and DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISKEY. All Druggist: Saturday Evenings, snd vigor g rostored. Varicocele, Wiehtly emissions atrophy ete.. sursly cursd by INDAY®. th Hindod itemody. ' Wit wrikies gusrustés to . A. Fuller & Co., 'OMAlil;: NI& Cornes 15tk and Douglass Stay Lost Manhood