Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 26, 1895, Page 3

« They aver that Receiver Sleughter has re- CRUELTY TOINSANE PATIENTS | Moro Btartling Revelatione at the Lincoln Asylum, INMATES CHOKED, BEATEN AND DRUGGED Former Attendant Reveals Some of the Questionable Practices at the Tnsti- tution Managed by Superintendent Hay and s A LINCOLN, May 25.—(Special.)—Today, be- | fore Governor Holcomb, the Investigation of | Dr. Manary on charges preferred against him | was continued, Ex-Attendant L. M. Evans was the principal witness examined. His testimony was very severe against both Dr Manary and ex-Attendant Morland. Svans swore that he was a ward attenfant at th Lincoln hospital from August, 1803, until August, 1894. Since then he had held a similar position at Clarinda, Ta., and had gone from there to Kankakee, 11l. In neither of these insane asylums was the use of paraldebyde permitted, nor did he ever hear | of its use in any other asylum. The effect of the drug was to produce a drunken stupor. In the Lincoln asylum he had seen as much as two teaspoonfuls given at one dose. When patients had resisted it had been forced | down their throats. The attendants are lowed to give it freely without specific direc tlons. They carried it around on their per- sons In elght-ounce bottles. Dr. Manary was, | at times, exceedingly rough and cross with patients. Attendant Morland had beaten patients when it was unnecessary. In other asylums it was customary to place the hands of the violent patient in muffs and hand cuffs, There was no need of beating Patlents respected Dr. Manary only be- couse they feared him. Witness had seen Morland choke patients with a wet towel until they were black in the face. General Webster, counsel for Dr. Hay, subjected Evans to a severe examination, but did not succeed in shaking his Witness exhibited a tion from Dr. Manary stimony, letter of recommenda- Judge Tibbetts, in the district court, has rendered no decision in the Hay-Abbott in Junction cese, and now that it has been lodged in the supreme court it is not probable that he will do so. The supreme court announces that it hand down a decision in the H quo warranto case on June 12. Dr. Abbott has returned to his home in Fremont and announces that he will not again return to Lincoln until he does so as the acknowl- edged superintendent of the insane hospital Miss Sophrania Lane, assistant physician at the hospital, now says she will not ac- knowledge the validity of the governor's order of removal and will contest the case against the new apointee, Mrs. Newbecker of Omaha. NOTES will y-Abbott FROM THE STATE HOUSE. It is probable that the Board of Public Lands and Buildings will prefer charges against one of the keepers at the penitentiary under Warden Leldyh for alleged brutality in striking with a heavy cane one of the prisoners. The matter has been brought to the attention of the board by Land Com- missioner Russell, who witnessed the sault yesterday while visiting the pen. man accused of the assault is sald to be the same one who burned Secretary J. Sterling Morton in effigy about a_year ago. as- The The case of Ralph E. Gaylord, adminis- trator of the estate of George Jay, against the Missouri Paclfic raflroad, has come up to the supreme court from the district court of Douglas county, Judgs Ambrose presiding, on appeal. Gaylord sued for $5,000 damages against the road for the death of Jay, who was killed while crossing the railroad track, but a jury found for defendant. The Creighton university appeals its case against Edward C. Erfling et al. from the district court of Douglas county, Judge Duf- fle presiding, to the supreme court. In the court below judgment was asked on a prom- iseory note for $16,000, dated February 14, 1895, and due February 14, 1896, default hay- ing been made in intermediate payments, AFTER BRAD SLAUGHTER. A petition s being numerously signed In West Lincoln, which is addressed to Judge Dundy. In it the petitioners recite that the street railway between this city and West Lincoln is the only public means by which the residents of that suburb can reach here. fused to operat> cars on that system, thus causing them great inconvenience and depriv- ing them of the only means of reaching Lin- coln by public conveyance. They ask that Judge Dundy inquire fnto the matter imme- diately and that th> receiver be ordered to resume tho operation of cars on that line. For a_month no cars have been run on the- West Lincoln line WITH COMMERCIAL PILGRIMS. The attendance at the convention of the Comm-refal Pilgrims is not large, but there are delegates present from several of the leading cities of the west. This morning re- ports were recelved from the secretary and treasurer and on funeral benefits, all of which were of the most satisfactory nature. In the afternoon a number of changes wers made in the constitution and by-laws. This even- ing the delegates repaired to the lodge room of the Pilgrim Sisters and partook of a light banquet, at the conclusion of which toasts and responses were had. Mrs. F. A, Wilson acted as toastmistress. Henry Coffeen of Council Bluffs responded to an address of welcome. F. M. Tyrell spoke on “‘Our Guests” and B. A. Haworth of Council Blufts responded. “The Supreme Council” was dis- cussed by M. C. McSherry of Broken Bow. M. F. Robrer of Council Bluffs spoke on “The Academy.” The following officers were elected this evening and Installed: S. W. P.. Robert Bin- ford; S. V. W. P., Charlss A. Tracy; 8. W C. L., W. Garoutfe; S. W. secretary, R. J McBride: 8. W. T., H. S. Blinn; 8. T., I. H. Middiebrook; 8. 'K. L. P., O. F. Spencer. LINCOLN IN BRIEF. The Rock Island Railroad company has filed an amended answer to the $5,000 damage case brought by the heirs of Henry Peters, one of the victims of the wrick of August last. The defenze is that the wreck was due to un- known partie, who pulled spikes and re- moved the rails, and that defendants had no means of knowing the rails had been re- moved and could not have averted the acel dent. This morning City Detective Langdon ap- peared before United States Commissioner Billingsley and procured warrants for the ar- rest of Lew Taylor and J. D. Frazier on t charge of passing counterfelt half dollars. Both of them are sald to be ex-convicts. Frazier is sald to have passed counterfelt money at three stores in_town Th: inspection of the University cadets at | the M street park this afternoon was a suc- cess in every particular, Between 2 and 3 a'clock the ~companies marched from the armory on the university grounds to the park to the music of the University band. Here the boys went through the evolutions of batal- tion and company drill in a manner covering themselves, Individually and collectively, with glory and due credit. The individual competition in the school of fhe soldier was close and exclting. Prizes will be awarded on the campus next Monday. Contreat Went to a Home Man, AURORA, Neb., May 25.—(Special)—A. C. Pepple of Omaha got the contract yesterday for the vault work for the new court house. The Home Land and Cattl> cowpany had 2,800 head of Texas steers fed in the yards here yesterday, and have 9,000 head more to follow. They are shipping to Billings. Mrs. E. W. Hulbut entertained th: ladies at tea Monday evenin ried ladies were entertained W Ing by Mrs. J. H. Bell and Bell, Queen Vic's birthday and the change of the moon has so far falied to give us rain in Aurora. Showers occurred all around us yes. terday, but just a sprinkle here. We are hop- Ing and praying. Baccalaureate s:rvices will be held at opera house tomorrow. Rev. ors the addre Great preparations are being made for Deeor ration day. Deeoration Day ~erviee: at Kearney. KEARNEY, May 25.—(Special )—Memorial Sunday and Decoration day wil be duly observed in Kearney this year. On Sunday morning Rev. F. L. Hayden, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will hold special service in the armory, and the members of young and the mar- dnesday even- Mrs, Harvey the Hanford deliv- the two Grand Army of the Republic posts, the Woman's ReMef corps, the Sons and Daughters of Veterans and the members of company A, Nebraska National Guard, will attend in a body. On Deooration day 8. 8. Hartman will act as officer of the day, 1. A. Arnold as master of ceremonies, Hon. Nor- ris Brown, orator, and Rev. Dr. Oliver, chap- lain. The ritualistic work of the Woman's Relfef corps will be conducted at the ceme- tery by Mrs. Barber, aseisted by Mrs. Jo- seph McKain, and 116 school children will assist in decorating the graves. On_account of an extra school year hav- ing been added to the high school course this year, there will be no graduating class from the Kearney public school this year. The old Kearney Journal plant has been removed from Kearney and the presses have been taken to Bdgemont, 8. D. Miss M. I. Stewart, who has been prin- cipal of the Kearney public schools for the past tweive years and was re-elected again at the last meeting of the school board, has declined to accept. It iz understood that ghe expects to retire Jrom the echool room altogether. The superintendent, Prof. Morey, will remain, but quite a number of the other teachers have secured positions els where. GRADUATE. BRASKA YOUNG N Commencement Exorcises fleld in Many State. (Special.)—The eleventh commencement exercises of the Fair- bury High school were held last evening with sixteen graduates, The following is the list of graduates, with thelr respective subjects Frank L. Rain, salutatory; Bertha M. Peters, “Future on the Maude Commeree Pacific;” Pearson, “Forestry;” L. Edna Brown, “The Anglo-Saxons;’ Kate H. Gillathy, “Growth of Organizations;” Mona A. Christian, “De- velopment of Water Power W, Blanche C Harris, ver, “‘Arbitration;" Charle “Athletic Sports;” Irene King, “Th= Education of th: Laboratory;” Winnie Hanchett, *“Municipal oGvernment; lla McDonnell, ‘“‘Develop- ment of Transportation;” Rene E. Wirt, “Ir- rigation;” Mollie Shea, ““Ship Canals;” Milton A. Pottinger, “A Little m Well Tilied;" Margaret M. McLucas, “Our Territorial Domain;" Katherine Price, valedictory. The exerc were interspersed with vocal music by Misses Blanch Galloway and Maude Tol leth, and Messrs. Ev Munger and R. A. Clapp. VERDON, May (Sp:cial)—The school clozed yesterday. The graduating class num bered fourteen, the largest class ever grad uated from the school. The baccalaureate sermon, preached Sabbath morning, was by Rev. A. W. Schinberger. The lower grades in the High hool gave an entertainment Wednesday evening. On Tuesday the primary room closed its work by rendering a bird program to an appreciative audience. This was followed by a flower program by the in termediate room ments was placed spection of the parents, FORT CALHOUN, Neb., May 25.—(Special.) —The Fort Calhoun’schools closed on the 23d inst. The commencement exercises were the best ever witnessed in this city. The ad Iros of the graduates displayed superior mental drill and abilities. Prof. Hicks' able instruction is highly przed by all. His ad- dress to his graduates and the presentation address of Prof. M. G. Rohrbough, presi- dent of the Omaha Commercial college, were highly appreciated by the audience. The class received valuable presents and bouquets in abundance. Prof. Hicks was presented with a gold pen by the class. An alumni banquet and reception was given at the resi- dence of Prof. Hicks last Saturday even ng. JUNIATA, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—Elab orate prepatations have been made for the commencement exercises of the Juniata schools, which takes place in Allen's hall to- night. By an order from the national com- mander of the Grand Army of the Republic through Geary post 0. 81, yesterday was Patriotic day in our public schools, and was duly and appropriately celebrated by the pu- pils. Several of the old soldier boys were in attendance. VALENTINE, Neb., May 2b.—(Special.)— The closing exercises of the Valentine High school were held here in the new Methodist Episcopal church last evening, where an in teresting program was rendered, the exercises consisting of orations, essays, vocal and in strumental music. The graduates were Misses Goldie Pettijohn, Lottie E. Hubbard and Mr. Claude J. Andérson, each of whom delivered a well chosen and very meritorious orat'on.’ The school for the past three years has had for its principal Prof. E. E. Good, who for the last year has been assisted by Miss Brown, Mrs. Crawford, Miss Borst and Miss Steele. Excellent progress has been made in every grade. ST. PAUL, Neb., May 25.—(Speclal.)—The commencement exercises of the graduates of the St. Paul High school, class of 1895, were held in the opera house last night. The ex- ercises, under the lead of Prof. A. O. Thomas, interspersed with songs and music, were very Interesting. The graduates were: Misses Ethel Philips, Anna McCracken, Mar- garet McCracken, Bessle West, Byrdie West, dward Arthand, Willlam J. Oyne, Edward S Chadwick and Corwin W. Frederick. The oratlons of the graduates were all good, but special commendation is due Miss Margaret McCracken for her fine oration and excellent delivery on her subject, “Every Day Wis- dom.’” SYRACUSE, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—The grajuating exercises of the Syracuse High The work In all the deguyi- on exhibition for the In- school class of '95 took place at the opera house last night. The class numbered eleven and_the program was arranged .without re- gard to scholarship. Their orations spoke well of their training, and were well received by the audlence. The musical part of the pro- gram was fine. Miss West's piano solo, “‘Se- cret Wishes,” by Lange, was especially well rendered, and the duet, “Madaline,” by the Misses Carpenter and Manning, was another number that was well received.. The pro- gram was concluded by the presentation of diplomas by the president of the Board of Education. STANTON, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—The Stanton schools closed yesterday, and last night commencement exercises and a *“junior leaguo” exhibition were held at the Method- ist church. The exercises were highly inter- esting, all discussions being of the live sub- Jects of the day. GRESHAM. Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—The closing exercises of the Gresham school were held in the opera house last night, and were highly creditable. The teachers, Prof. Wat- son and Miss Dolly Lonephere. Messrs. Clem, Hart, Michener and Van Gorden, entertained the crowded house with songs of which the quartet is so well kno CRAB ORCHARD, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram.)—The commencement exercises of the public schools were held in the opera house last night. A class of two graduated. This is the second class ever graduated from our school. Prof Clemmons of Fremont de- livered the class address. BENKLEMAN, Neb., May 25 The Benkleman public schools closed yester- day, and last evening the graduating exe cises were held in the Methodist Episcopal church and the attendance was large. Six of the '95 class were presented with diplo- mas, and the exercises were very interest- Special.) ing. The principal, Prof. J. E. Delzell, bids farewell to our city with the close of this term. Yesterday the scholars enjoyed a pic- nic on Big Timber creek, six miles south of town, and many of our citizens partici- pated. P"SEAVER CITY, Neb, May 25.—(Spectal Telegram.)—The commencement exercises of the Beaver City High school were held at the M:thodist Episcopal church last night. Tae graduates were: Enola Miller, Gwennle Jef- fers, Emma Nickerson, Era Downing, Jennle Runyon and Ly Burglars Nt Harvest. SIT Neb,, May 25.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—The general store of D. A. Burritt & Son was entered last night and the safe blown open. Nothing was taken except a tin box containing deeds and 3 cents from the money drawer. A hammer, wrench and two chisels were stolen from W. L. Gould's blacksmith shop. The burglars have van- ished. Two well dressed young men with a small basket were seen about the streets at 4 o'clock Friday morning. Small Fallure at Tecumseh. TECUMSEH, Neb., May 25.—(Special)— William Buerstetta, dealer in groceries and feed, and an old-time business mon of this city, has falled. There will be but a small difference in his resources and liabilities, it is claimed. Buerstetta has not applied himself to his business closely enough for months. Norfolk Gets Gates College. NORFOLK, Neb,, May 25.—(Special Tele gram.)—At a meeting of the trustees of Gates college at Neligh yesterday it was voted to relocate the college at Norfolk, the propo- sition of the Queen City Improvement com- pany of Norfolk belng accepted. Building will commence &t an early day. THE OMAHA DAILY TS —————— FREMONT CITIZEN 1S MISSED Ex-Oity Treasurer Leaves Home Under Queer Circumstances. COMPELLED TO RESIGN BY A SHORTAGE Bis Friends Delleve IHe Has Committod Suleide, but His Wite Expects to Henr from Him and Is Not Worr.ed, FREMONT, Neb., May 25.—(Speclal)—A W. Forbes, formerly city treasurer, has been missing since Tuesday night. He went to bed Tuesday with his wife as usual, and was apparently in good spirits. Toward morning | his wife found that he was rot in bed and that his clothes were gone and chain, which he valued highly, where he left them, and on a stand was a note has- tily scrawled, saying that ilis watch were he was of no use | his disappearance, though fe:ling very anxious about him. There Is no systematic search be- | ing made for him Forbes Is about 55 or 60 years old, has dark hair and dark whiskers on his chin, slightly gray, with a moustache. He has but on= arm and has an impediment in his speech, which makes it difficult for one not acquainted with him to understand him. He is about five feet, nine inches tall, and welghs probably 17 pounds. He was dressed in a dark suit, frock coat and dark slouch hat. COMES SPOTS, RA Porilons of the State Visited by Timely Showers. M'COOL, Neb., May 25.—(Special)—The largest and best rain this locality has had this spring fell here yesterday afternoon. The fall Is estimated by many to be at least three or | four inches. McCool was in the center of the main storm, which came from the north, and was atout six miles wide. Crops are looking fine. The oat crop seems now to be an as- ared fact. Farmers are rejoicing over the splendil outlook ASHLAND, Neb.,, May 25.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Reports here today from over the | country north, west and south show an un- | even shower terday afternoon, some local- ities receiving from a sprinkle to two Inches of water. A heavy rain would be a great | benefit to tte cros, yet t'ey cre not uTcriag, Small grain never looked better. Corn Is in good condition, some plowel over once. Re- ports from some parts show the recent frosts to be severe, while those from other portions of the county have proven it to be of no damage whatever, a condition never before known here, SCHUYLER, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—The light shower of yesterday afternoon was fol- lowed last night by a much more copious one, the two aggregating a rainfall of 1.20 inch. This rainfall, together with the cloudy and damp weather that has prevailed for the past three days, has hal markel effect upon vegetation, everything that grows from the | ground looking fresher and stronger. There | are indications that more rain will fall soon. | DEWITT, Neb., May 25.—(Speclal.)—A light shower visited this section yesterday. Ap- pearances indicate that just to our west the rain was heavy. The rain here was not suffi- clent to be of much benefit. CREIGHTON, Neb., May 25.—(Special)— It rained steadily, with a pretty good fall, for two and one-half hours. Looks very much as it we would have more during the day. LOUISVILLE, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)— There was a slight fall of rain in_this vicinity last_evening, but not sufficient to do much good to growing crops. SYRACUSE, Neb., May 25.—(Special)—A refreshing shower fell last evening, laying the dust and brightening the lawns, but not sufficlent to be of any material benefit to crops. l BENKLEMAN, Neb, May 25.—(Special Telegram.)—A general rain fell yesterday evening, wetting down one inch. There is great rejolcing in Dundy county. It is still cloudy, and indications are good for more molsture. RANDOLPH, Neb., May 25 egram.)—Therz was a light night and a heavy rain north. covering from cold weather. ELGIN, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram.) —A fine rain visited this section last night and_the present prospects for crops of all kinds are excellent. —(Speclal Tel- rain here Crops are re- the effects of the frost and Legal Newspapers Law Declared Void. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram.)—Judg> Thompson in district court today decided that the law passed by the leg- islature and approved April 5, defining legal newspapers and prohibiting the printing of legal notices in newspapers which had not been published fifty-two weeks, was uncon- stitutfonal on the grounds that it did not contain in its title what the law proved to be, that it amended a dozen or more sections with specifically repealing them and was rot in itself complete, Senator Allen viscus.es Sliver. HUMPHREY, Neb, May 25.—(Speclal Telegram.)—Senator Allen addressed the cit- fzens of Platte county here this afternoon. The only issue touched was the silver ques- tion. A large crowd greeted the speaker with frequent bursts of applause. Johnson County Bridge Contract Let. TECUMSEH, Neb., May 25.—(Special.)—H. T. Ward & Co. of Tecumseh have been awarded all the bridge building for Johnson Laughing G results. They bave all the latest are the most economical. have special errangemenjs with the | ana Serictly up to date in every particular. stoves which enables us to make extremely low prices. MILTON ROGERS & SONS, 14th AND FARNAM STS, NDAY, Bib. MAY 26, 1895. county for the ccming year by the county commlssioners. The conttacts include several large iron and numerois small wood struc- tures P Doane Cnaets Brenk Camp. CRETE, Neb., May 26-“{Special Telegram.) —The Doane cadets marched into town from Camp Culver at Milford tidfors noon today. A week was spent therq i instruction. B e OMAHA GUARDS YETERAN CORPS for the Organizition of & Company Next Taesdny Evening. One of the plain results of the achleve ments of the Rifles and Guards at Memphis is the raising of the hillitary spirit among the young men of the cjty, It was regarded as significant that in the ovation to the Rifles on their return the ex- menbers of the Guards &darried two brooms, one bedizened with the colors of the Guards and the other with those of the Rifles. These ex-members now prop to return some- what to the old days and intend to organize a company to be known as the Omaha Guards Veteran corps. The call for the meeting is The undersigned, honorably discharged members of the Om: cherishing the memory of their drill days as Guards, Cal to himself or any of his family and that he XT“.’.’ uvrm.- :“H’]"‘n“l‘l“\ '-ll"\ ]‘,'.“i o) i | would never be seen by them again. His Wife | hant at® Memphis. desirous of cementing thinks he is living and that they will hear | their lvlm!l(:n‘!\ nnu\;»ms- \\1;)\“ ach other . and with act:v: membership of the co i p ny, from him soon. She talked about his disap- | 873 WItL active memberehip of the co ip nv pearance very unconcernedly, and did not | pany from united action, Le e wish to have anything said or done about try- | o¥ Akree tg meck at the armory next luceday ing to find him. His friends think he has perfecting an_organization to be known drowned himself in the Platte river. He is e oc, e N supposed to have had about $5,000 life Insur- | Allen, F. N. Clark, A. D. Touzalin, B. A ane MeAllaster, 0. P. Goodman, H. Koen Forb:s was elected oty treasurer In 1891, | O Seiffert, Nick L. Quckert, J_ L. fonnson, and re-clected in 1893. Soon atter his re- | % Ay NANE My SO Ol TR election there were rumors of a shortage In | Redick, George M. I ence, H. Murray, his accounts, and in January, 1804, he was [ it. §. Beriin, C. W. Hull, O. . Conkling found to be short nearly $5,500, and resigned. | H. Y. Cook, 'E. B. Muflitt, A, K. Squire, I Since then h= has had no regular occupation } ‘\( }.E"\’I';llil"!' Y [" fi'\m:‘i ‘} 1 and has been drinking heavily. The day be- | pron™ Frank' 1, Gregory, Paul Burle fore he disappeared he was around the saloon | firnest Benninghoven, Lucien Stephens. whera he spent considerable of his t'me and | Luther H. Tate, Harry E. Moores, H. C scemed in his usual spirits, at least as far as | Miler, H. Mills, T. D. Dakin, A. E. Camp- those not intimately acquainted with him | bell A could see. His family are very reticent about Gave Willinma n Medal. After closing hours at the Omaha National bank yesterday afternoon the employes had a pleasant- little surprise for Collector Wil- liams, the member of the Thurston Rifles who won the prize for the best individual comportment at the Memphis encampment He was presented with a handsome com- | memorative and testimonial gold medal. Sl RAISE THE PRICE OF BREAD Omaha Bakers Decide it Shall Be Thirty- Six Loives for a Dollar. Omaha bakers held a meeting last night in the Continental block and in view of the doubling up in the price of flour incident to the recent advance in the price of wheat, they agreed to ralse the price of a loaf of bread in Omaha. Tomorrow morning the new edule of thirty-six loaves for $1 goes into effect. Willlam Lauder called the meeting to order and the situation was explained to the members present from a baker's stani- point. Several bakers declared it an im- possibility to as much as make running expenses to continue selling bread at the rate of fifty loaves for $1 with the rise in flour. The bakerles, ft was stated, had been compelled to cut,the wages of the men were losing money every day in con- sequence of the fact that they were expected to sell a loaf for 2 cents, whereas the pound of flour which went Into it cost 2% cents. P. F. Peterson reviewed the situation in Omaha and stated that about a year ago bread was being sold’ at the rate of forty four loaves for $1. It was reduced to 50 cents. In February everybody in the bakinz business was losing money, he stated, and it was determined to make a pound and a half loaf and charge 4 cens, the bakers to alter the amount of flour to, follow the fluctuations of the flour market. The cily government spoiled this plan, since which he claimed things for the bakers had| been going from bad to worse. s Z. H. Reeder, C. Allen and others favored the change and a motion requesting all bakers in the eity to join in the aiteration of prices prevailed. Another meeting Is to be held Saturday evening. This schedule applies to Omaha and South Omaha. PR SR Mareinge Licenses. The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday by the county judge: Name and Address, Guy E. Hooper, Des Moines.... Clovis D. Baldwin, On John Cacka, Omaha. Mary Arnbro, Omaha....... e Home for Meihodist Orphaus, ST. LOUIS, May 25.—Samuel C. Cupples has agreed to build the proposed new struc- Age. 20 ture for the Southern Methodist Orphans home, and ground has been broken. The home will cost about §70,000. — LOUAL BREVITIE An entertainment will be given by the North Omaha Woman's Educational society May 28 at Bates hall, Thirty-first and Ames avenue. Refreshments will be served. General Coppinger and the members of his staft visited Fort Crook yesterday, inspecting the new quarters and improvements which are now being made. They were accompained by Major Chaffee of the Ninth cavalry. The officers of the Associated Charities have purchased the old Lee & Nichols barn at Twenty-eighth and Leavenworth street. Mon- day the barn will be torn down, thus giving work for several days to the unemployed of the city. When the route of the South Omaha motor line was changed from Sixteenth street to Thirteenth street four trains that were run on the latter street were discontinued. This change has thrown four double crews, or fourteen men, out, Mrs. T. W. Blackburn and her party will leave for California on the afternoon of June 5, instead of the 4th, as hitherto announced, the change having been made to accommodate the lady teachers who are to accompany her. The party will have a special car, and will spend one day in Denver enroute, The Omaha Elk Minstrels will go to Fre- mont on a special train Thursday, May 30. All members are requested to be at the lodge rooms for rehearsals at 3 o'clock sharp this afternoon and 8 o'clock Monday, Tuesiay and Wednesday evenings. By T. H. Hodder, H. R. Vandecar and Frank Kim- ble, committee on arrangements. as Is productive of a' great deal of hilarity by méthods pecu- liurly its own, just as the New Process Gas Ranges produce the most satisfactory and most desirable features, and We Gas company to connect our gas | | it ' ,A\.Téa—_ HAVE A CHAIR. | To show ordinary politeness to callers you must invite them to sit down; otherwise you indicate either a desire to shorten the interview or display a lack of courtesy unpardonable. There is no axcuse for not having chairs when they can be bought for almost nothing. A Rocking Chair for comfort leaves little to be desired; its every motion suggests luxury Our success this soason with rockers warranted us in pur chaeing recently a car load of the latest and most modern styles of these ‘M’ at late ason prices. W Ve shall offer for this week the entire stock at igures which permit of no argument as to value. and .h;lt:'l\ .‘““ $1.45 A substantial oak close woven cane rocker, thissale..... | Old fashioned Comfort cane seat arm, thissale.......... Solid quarter sawed oak, carved back, fancy rocker, this sale price...... BT adie $2 50 Several patterns fancy rockers in curly birch and mahogany finish, beautifully carved, fine select- ed wood, this sale price. ... $4.85 Orchard & Wilhelm Carpet Co. at half arm COLL'S | OFFER To keep our tailors active during the week— To clean up all odd lengths and remnants— An novel easy method chance to of " double winning our new 4 money. friends, 4 4 Commencing, Monday, May 27th. We offer choice of our $25.00, $27,00, $28.00 Suitings at to to The variety of fabrics to choose from is almost unlimited—but best designs always Order "Order go first Over 500 Trouser Lengths—Imported and Domestic Fabrics. We bought them to sell at $6, $6.50; $7, $7.50, It's advisable to get your order in early Tomorrow Do you take your appreciate choice, at o a snap ? There's no money in it—but it's our way of cleaning up all odds and ends—it pays ug to do ite— Performance is better than promise—— Our name is a satisfactory guarantee—that we'll do as we say Or your money refunded, 207 South 15th St. A few of the goods in D[ our window.