Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 13, 1900, Page 7

FINE SHOW OF FAT STOCK Exhibit ot South Omaba Proves & Worthy One in All Lines, CATTLE, HOGS AND SHEEP OF HIGH DEGREE Cattiemen frem All Over the West Come View the Anim The prizes oftered for the best loads of eattle, hogs and sheep on the South Omaha Nve stock market yesterday brought in a large number of fancy loads of stock. This 18 the second year that a prize contest has been held and the stock entered was by far the best ever seen on this market. The eompetition was keenest in the catile Al- vislon and interest centered at that point. Cattlemen from all over the west came In 1o wee the show and the yards were crowded with visitors. There were two loads of cat- tle In particular that attracted attention One was fed by W. R. Thurber of Ong and the other by John Shannon of Hoskins. The former had Polled Angus stecrs and the latter Whitefaces. Hoth bunches were about as good as are often secn. The Whitefaces were branded westerns rafsel on the range. The prizes were not awarded until late in the afternoon. The White- faces were given first place and the Polled Angus cattle carried off the socond prize. The first premium was a $376 plano and the second $25 in cash In the yearling class there were two prizes awarded, the first one being $100 fa cash and the second a $50 saddle. A. W. Clark of Papillion was the winner of the first premium. The cattle had been on feed about fourteen months. 8. R. Stone of Mal- vern, Ta., was the owner of the second prize 1oad of yearlings, which were Polled Angus oattle The prizes on hogs were awarded In the forenoon and are as follows: W. C. Scott of Gibbon won first prize on light hogs; D. Beam of Riverton, Ia., took second prize on light hogs. In medium welghts Jim Nash of Portsmouth, Ia., carried off first money with a load of Durock Jerseys, of which Mr Nash fs a breeder. The second prize i me- dium weights was won by M. Johnnon of Kennard. In heavy hogs F. C. Foster of Palmer was given first place and 1. B. Bar- ton of Aurora carried oft second honors. There were four prizes given in the sheop contest. The first prize on lambs— 475 In cash—was awarded to Thomas Crowe of Veruigris. He entered a bunch of slxty head which averaged elghty-five pounds and were purchased by Cudahy at $5.40 Templeton & 8on, the well known sheep- men of Tekamah, were glven second pro- mium on lambs. They were grade Cotswold 1daho lambs and averaged about elghty-five pounds. The prize awarded on this bunch was §25 in cash. George Holstein of Seward carried off the first prize on sheep with a bunch of sixty- four head of Utah wethers, which he bought on this market about & year ago. The prize glven in this case \ as the same as the first prize on lambs. These sheep were fleld ted and averaged 129 pounds. The second prize of $25 In cash on sheep was given to W. C. Swartz of Siver City, Ia., for a bunch of South Dakota yearlings that Mr. Swartz has been feeding for the last ninety deys. The elghty-eight head averaged 115 pounds and brought $4.15. DANCE FOR THE AUOITORIUM Mu An fon Fund Swelled by the Proceeds of a Very Suc essstul Publie B A ball for the benefit of the Omaha au- dltorium was held Wednesday night at the Collseum, under the ausplces of the Omaha Musiclans’ association. It was largely at- tended and was successful to a degree that was more than satlsfactory to the promoters of the affalr. W. L. Dodson, manager of the Omaha Military band, officlated as master of ceremonies and was ably assisted by Harry Sage. The grand march was held promptly at 9 o'clock and was led by Miss Dessa Cum- ming, who had been designated by popu- lar vote as the queen of the ball. It was participated in by large delegations of Lady Holllster Hive No. 21, Ladles of Mac- cabees; the degree team of Magle City lodge No. 80, Fraternal Union of South Omaha, and Maple Camp, Modern Woodmen of America. All of the members of the fra- ternal organizations were costumed in at- tractive robes symbolizing the wocletios which they represented. Following these came a hundred or more couples, and the evolutions performed in the grand march were very attractive. The program of dances was a long one, comprising all the popular terpsichorean favorites, the waits and two-step predominating. Dancing was indulged In until & late hour and the event was voted a great success by all who en- Joyed it. BOARD Omaha G Rife —_— HEARS PROTESTS Company and New York Sata George W. Clabaugh, secretary of the Omaha Gas company, appeared before the Board of Review yesterday and asked for a reduction In the assessed valuation of #760,000 placed upon the personal property of the company for 1900. This year the property was assessed at $380,000. Mr. Clabaugh maintained that the assessment this year was excessive and asked that the amount be reduced to $300,000 for the com- ing year. He stated that a new plant of the sort owned by the company can be in- stalled for $400,000, In 1900 the New York Life building was taxed on a valuation of $220,000. The sessed valuation for 1901 has been raised to $23¢,000. H. F. Wyman appeared before the Board of Review this morning and asked that the valuation bo restored to the old figure. POSITIVE CURE FOR COUGHS, CATARRH, BRON- CHITIS AND CONSUMPTION. THE ONLY CURE. Because it is the on'y germicide that ocun be inhaled, and because it is through inbalation alone that the diseased purts of the alr passages cun be reached. You breathe it. We refund the money if it fails to cure. Five days' treatment and medical advice utfits Complete $1.00. Trial Outfits e. THE R, T. $00TH CO, Ithacs, N. Y, ADAIR MAKES A CONFESSION Alleg: Burglar Where Stole, Founa, Informs Pollce Property May He t It s Not There, Lowell Adalr, the one-armed suspect, who has been in jail since November 24 on tho charge of robbing the home of Hughes, u commission merchant living at 2711 South Twentleth street, has finally made & confession and has told the police where the loot was concealed. He said it was burled In the cellar of a vacant cottage at Ninth and Fredericks streets. Detec- tives Drummy and Mitchell went out there Tuesday. A fresh excavation was found in the cellar floor, but all of the stolen prop- erty of value had been removed. Nothing remained but a copper teakettle, a teapot and a coffeepot, Adalr was again subjected to the sweat- box, but he stoutly maintained that he had made his confes It the goods were missing he could offer explanation. He supposed he was the only person who knew of the hiding pla. The police belleve that Adair had pals, who, Immediately upon his arrest, removed the property. Adair will have his prolim- Inary hearing in pollce court next Monday. After serving a jail sentence at Columbia, Mo., for stealing hogs, Lowell Adalr, a con- genital eripple with a long Bertillon record, returned to Omaha about the first of last November and rented the cottage which ho designated as the repository of the stolen propesty. The rooms were never furnished and Adair's purpose in renting the place was a mystery. The Hughes burglary occurred on the night of November 21. Among the articles stolen were the lace curtains from the win- dows, a marten fur collarette and cape, shoes, trousers, $16 In money, two jeweled bracelets, a pair of earrings and a teakettle, teapot and coffeepot from the kitchen range. Adalr was arrested the following Satur- day while attempting to dispose of some ot the goods. Saturday night a family living near the cottage rented by Adalr saw a 1ight In the window and heard voices inside, but thought little of It. The police are of the opinion that these Saturday night vie- Itors were Adair's pals and that they wern engaged n removing the stolen property The prisoner thus far, however, declines to disclose the names of his collaborators, or to admit that he had assistants in the Hughes burglary, GETS TWO YEARS’ EXTENSION B we Up Stockholders of Omaha Savin, Given More Time to CI Aftuirs, The closing up of the affairs of the Omsha Savings bank, which became in- solvent about four years ago, has been Lostponed for two years, an extension of time having been granted the stockholders at a meeting of the State Banking board keld in Lincoln yesterday. At the time the bank closed its doors a bond of $200,000 was given by the stock- holders, binding themselves to settle up the affairs of the institution in four years. This bond expires January 7 mext, but by its renewal will remain in force and effect until vunuary 7, 1903 The bank's affairs will continue to be supervised by the bondsmen, most of whom were heavy stockholders in the bank. They are: General Charles F. Manderson, Guy C. Barton, Truman Buck, J. J. Brown, L. M. Bennett, E. W. Nash, F. W. Wessels, T. L. Kimball, Earl Gannett, E. L. Stone, J. E. Wilbur, W. R, Morris, signing for Mrs. Lucy T. Savage. John B. Wilbur, formerly cashier of the bank, has been In cbarge of Its affairs since it went into In- sclvency. Mr. Wilbur asserts the bellef that the interests of the deposito) Detter protected by reason of the exton- slon of two years' time in winding up the affairs of the bank. “At the time of the failure,”” he said, “‘there were deposits of nearly $750,000 and our assets approximated $1,000,000, nearly all being in real esi About one-third of the clalms against the bank have been paid off and the assets have been reduced In like proportion, being now estimated at $760,000, the bulk of which 14 In real estate.” COLISEUM WILL BE TORN DOWN Material of Which It It to Be Used In Construction of Cotta The Collseum and the ground which it occuples were purchased yesterday from the Campbell estate by W. T. Graham and W. G. Ure of the real estate firm of Gra- ham & Ure. The lease of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben will expire January 1, 1901, and the new owners will have the bullding torn down at once and converted into twelve modern cottages. ‘‘We estimate that the building contains $16,000 worth of lumber,” Mr. Graham sald when asked it he could be persuaded to lease the Coliseum to the Knights of Ak- Sar-Ben. “Insurance rates on the structure are 4 per cent. The Insurance necessary to #ive us any sort of protection would cost $600 a year. Anyone can see that the bulld- ing cannot be rented for $100 per month with any profit to the owners. The ma- terfal In the big structure can be used to advantage In houses which will yleld a g00d income. Unless we recelve an ox- cellent offer for the building the wreckers will begtn January 1. It will probably be three months befdre the work is com- pleted.” The plot of ground upon which the bulld- ing is located contalns two and ome-half acres. The bullding is 350 feet long and 260 feet wide. It is estimated that the foundation contains 400,000 bricks, ———— PUG DOG BALKS THE ROBBER an's Pet Charges a Masked Man, Who Beats a Hasty An Omaha pug dog has proven the right to bo called a real dog instead of a well- ted, worthless plaything, and has also vin- dicated his much-abused species, for the courngeous little canine in questfon pre- vented a saloon holdup Wednesday night A man wearing a red handkerchlef as a mask went Into Fred Dahlman's saloon at Ninth and Pacific streets a few minutes before 10 o'clock and leveling a revolver at Dabiman’s head ordered him to empty the cash register. Dahlman dropped out of sight behind the bar and yelled “Sic 'em, Pug. sic em, pug!” to the dog. He barked vociferously and made a rush for the rot- ber, catching him by the pants| The fol- low could not have been so brave as rob- bers are supposed to be, for he lost no time In gotting out of the back door, his speed belng accelerated by a shot from Dahiman's revolver. In gatting away from the angry pug, which could have been put In his pocket, the amateur robber fell and log his cap, which was turned over to the po- lice. Brave Men Fall, Vietims of stomach, lver and kidney troubles as well women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, polsons in the blood, backache, nervousness, headache and tired, listless, run-down feeling. But the no need to feel lke that. J, W Gardner of Idaville, Ind., says: ‘“Electric Bitters are just the thing for @ man when he don't care whether he lives or dies. It gave me new strength and good appetite. 1 can mow eat anything and have a new on lte." Only 50 cénts at Kuhn & drug store, Every bottle guaranteed. —_— Do you need a bired giri A Bee want ad will bring one. © | the permits being $214 John | fon 1n good faith and fhat | | and material has been fully as great as it South Omaha News So far this year 363 building permits have been Iseued, the aggregate cost as given in 5. While the pum- ter of permits issued so far this year Is larger than for the entire year of 1509, the total cost Is not so large. In 1899 348 per- mits were {ssued by the local building in- spector, the estimated cost of the butld- Ings being $575,662. In this connection it must be stated that several 'ge bulld- ings were erected in 1899, while this year bullding operations have been confined al- most_entirely to the crection of dwellings. In 1809 the Holmes-Adkins stable was bullt, also the Troy block, the Murphy block, the Jungmann school and Armour's cold storage warehouse. More dwellings have been erected this year, it Is stated, than a year ago and the demand for labor was in 1899, While speaking of existing conditions yes- terday one real estate dealer said that he had sold an unusually large number of lots, the majority being to laboring men who were building homes of thelr own, and he asserted that as compared with a year agy payments were being mot more promptly. In looking over his books it as shown that not a single purchaser was behind n making his payments. In fact, several were ahead of the schedule, having paid in ad- vance in order to save interest, Very few improvements have been made by the big corporations this year, but still ropairs have been going on all the time, which has made a steady demand for labor. The Stock Yards company paved a large part of its alleys and made other Improve- ments, for which large amounts were ex- pended, but as no permits were required the city has no record. It is estimated, however, by those who are conversant with the facts, that if all the improvements made were figured in the total would al- most, it not quite, equal that of a year ago. Some real estate dealers have a few va- cant houses to let, but in most cases the houses now vacant were occupled by per- sons who have erected dwellings of their own. In epeaking of the general situation See- retary Watkins of the Commercial club sald last night that he felt that South Omaha had passed through a very success- ful year. He admitted that more homes and fewer business houses had been con- structed than during 1899, but he coneiders this a good omen, as inveterate renters are now homeowners and taxpayers. Merchants all over the city look for a good holiday trade and seem to think that the year 1901 will be a banner oue in the history of South Omaha. Excellent Sheep Market. Dealers {n sheep at this point, both buy- ers and sellers, are figuring on handling a much larger percentagé of the sheep and lambs that are being fed in Colorado than ever before. All through the present year sheepmen have found South Omaha to be the best market in the country and consequently shipments to this point have been large. It is predicted that before the end of the month the excess of sheep recelpts as compared with a year ago will be fully 200,000 head. Local packers have bullt up a mutton trade at a very lively rate and the Indications are that the de- mand for fat lambs will exceed the supply. One packer 18 quoted as saying that he wonders where the supply is coming from. In November 02,668 sheep were recelved at the yards here, while reports from Konsas City show receipts of only 55,600, with St. Joseph 17,000 and St. Louls 28,000, In other words, South Omaha received in Noyember 8,166 more sheep than §' ouls and Kansas City combined. On account of the expected increase in receipts in 1801 the Stock Yards company preposes increasing its facilities for handling sheep. The big barn will, it is stated, be enlarged and other improve- ments made 8o that all sheep coming here can be cared for, no matter how large t! shipment. Commercial Club Danquet. The second annual banquet of the South Omaha Commercial club, to be held at the Exchange building next Monday night, promises to eclipse even the first function of that organization, which was regarded by all as a complete succ Colonel B. P. Savage arrived from Lin- coln last night and gave assurance of his consent to be a speaker of the occasion. W. J. Bryan gave word of acceptance also yesterday, stating that he would arrive via the Burlington Monday evening. Gov- ernor-elect Dietrich, John N. Baldwin and General Fitzhugh Lee will make out the 18t of speakers. A large attendance i3 confidently ex- pected. State legislators and out-of-town Commercial club men are expected. Gen- oral Manager W. J. O. Kenyon will pre- side as toastmaster. The various commit tees are busy perfecting arrangements. Between 150 and 200 plates will be lala and tickets will sell for $2.50 each. The banquet speeches, it 18 expected, will be devoted more especially to the remarka- ble growth which South Omaha has en- joyed during the last decade. Tbe reports of the census enumerators giving the city 30,000 inhabitants are the basis for the event, which ls intended to celebrate this wonderful showing. Condition of School Funds, Just at present there remains in the school district treasury only about $3,000 Until a few days ago there was only $400 of school money in the hands of Treasurer Koutsky, but nearly $3,000 was secured from the county only a few days ago. To OMAHA DAILY BEE: THURSDAY, D 6 that they get better prices here thai other markets. Magie City Gossip Attorney Wells 1s in Webster county Mrs. D. L. Holmes has about recovered ftrom quins: The fat cattle show at the yards yester- day was largely attended R. O. Waters has beer position In the postal servic Mrs. L. C. Gibson has entirely recovered from her recent serious 1lin ppointed to a The Kings Daughters meet this atter- noon with Mrs. Denna Allbe:y The Hawthorne and Jungmann achools will glve entertainments near the holidays, The foresters of Court Transmississippi i give a bail at the Odd Fellows' hall to- g 8Sam Remer has returned from Co'orado, whers he spent two weeks hunting small game. Mrs. B. E. Wilcox entertained the ladl of Bt. Martin's auxiliary at her home y terday afternoon. John Holland left last where he accepted a p Colorado Telephone company ht for Denver, tion with the ‘The Commercial club directors’ meeting Friday evening will doubtiess be brief be- caune of the banquet to be heid Mondny evening, The ladies of the Presbyterian Ald so- clety were entertained by Mrs, C. W Wright, Twenty-fiftth and H streets, yes- terday afternoon. The drill crew of Nebraska lodge, No, 2 Anclent Order of United Workmen, wil ive o masquerade ball at the Odd Fellows all New Year's eve. R. W. C. Peters of Springfield elected grand chief tem: ar of the Inde- pendent “Order ‘of Good Templars, was a VISitor In the city yesterday The second annual prize stock contest at the stock yards yesterday attracted a large humber of peopfe from weveral states nnd was In every way satistactory to the pro- Jectors, Rev. Renwick, pastor of the United Pres- byterian church, conducted the services over the remains of Miss Mary Littell yes- terday. The body forwarded to Aller- ton, Ia., for interment. Clover Leaf camp of the Roval Nelghbors will meet on Saturday night instead of to- night. The lodge rooms of this order have Deen moved to the hall over the 8oath Omaha Natlonal bank W. J. C. Kenyon, general manager of the Unlon Btock Yards company, will act as toastmaster at the Commercial club ban- quet to be held at the exchange dining hall on next Monday evening. SHY SYDNEY SAW THE SEER Cashier Swan Missing Cash Despl voyant's Ski n Sl Mourns His the Clair- Sydney Swanson, night cashier at the Calumot restaurant, residing at 2518 Daven- port street, reported the loss of $6 to the police Wednesday evening. He sald the money was in a purse which had been in A pair of pants sent to a downtown tailor shop to be pressed during the afternoon. When he miesed the money he went at once to the shop and asked the tailor if he had seen the purse, The tallor blushed and stammered, but finally said that he had not. 'Then Sydney went home and Inquired of the members of the family, but nono of them knew anything about the missing money. Sydney was positive that the tailor had taken the purse, but in order to be absolutely sure he consulted one of those mysterious personages who possess the un- doubted power to reveal the past and unvell the future. The seer knew all about it. He told the exact amount of money in the purse, told the denominations of the bills, just how thcy were folded and where 8rd- ney got them and why. The wonderful man went on to tell that the purse had been stolen by the wicked tallor, whom he described with the utmost fidelity of de- tall. With this array of evidence Sydney d1d not hesitate to tell his troubles to the police, whereupon Detectives Dempsey and Jorgenson were detailed to find the tallor. They were glven instructions to feel the bumps on his head, look at his teeth and read the lines of his palms and if these signs were right to immediaiely arrest him. Up to a late hour last night the detoctives had not reached a decision as to the prob- able gullt of the tailor. NOTABLE ELKS VISIT OMAHA nd Lodge Are ed by Members Lodge. Ofcers of the Reyally E of the Loc Joseph T. Fanning of Indianapolls, Ind., chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge of Elks, and John D. O'Shea of Lynn, Mass., wuember of the same board, arrived in the city Tuesday morning. They ‘were met at the station by George P. Cronk, who 1is oclated with the visitors on the subcommittee appointed by the grand lodge in the selection of a site for a national Elks' home, and also by Lysle I. Abbott, exalter ruler of Omaha Lodge of Elks. Mesers. Fanning and O'Shea were escorted offset the amount on hand warrants to the amount of about $30,000 are outstand- ing. President Bulla of the Board of Fducation does not seem to be at all alarmed over the existing conditions. He says that the district ts In us good financlal con- ditlon at this time as In previous yea and he considers the prospects very good He estimates that with an increass in the saloon license $75,000 will be realized aud at least $40,000 from the levy to say noth- Ing of the state apportionment, which will run about $6,000. With this amount, he thinks that all outstanding warrants can bo called in, leaving funds suffclent for the running of the schools the coming fisca! year. Sinking Fond Needed. One of the needs of the city, sald a man who 1s working on one of the proposed new charters, is the establishment of a sink- ing fund. There is no arrangement now for the reduction of the general Indebted ness of the city. The bonaed debt at thi time amounts to $307,000, and no money has boen laid aside with which to redeem these bonds as they fall dus. The debt s refunded from time to time, but Is not being decreased. Nearly one-third of the annual tax levy Is being used to pay in- terest on general indebtedncss and distriet bonds. The suggestion s that a certaln portion of the levy be lald aside each year for the purpose of taking up geners Indebtedness bonds as thev fall due. this is done it is thought that with an in orease In the valuation some of the out standing bonds m be taken up and can- celed instead of being renewed. Another Record Preaker, Yesterday's live stock receipts from lowr broke all previous records. There wers thirty-five cars of cattle, 101 cars of hogs and four cars of sheep, a total of 140 car from across the river. Shinments from lowr points to this market are Increasing rapidl a8 farmers ln western lowa seem to real to their hotel and subsequently they visited the Elks' rooms {n the Ware block. In the afternoon District Deputy W. B. Taylor and Mr. Oronk, accompanied by George E. Smith of Council Bluffs lodge, took a drive about the city, lunching at the Omaha Club, These officers left last evening for Denver, where they will meet Henry W. Mears of Baltimore, a member of the board of grand trustees, who has prceded them on their western trip. The mission of the committee 18 to meet Mr. Stratton, the mining millionalre in Colorado Springs, with the view of investigating his proposition to glve a large cash contribution as well as a site for the proposed home. These gentlemen expect to return to Omaha within two or three days, at which time they will stop with the Omaba and Council Blufts lodges for a day or two, and at that time an opportunity will be given for the members of both lodges to meet | wn | the | ment. ecently | o nde. {as cach r | below that minimum, and does not affect |In Nebraska. | one [tives of al |ders of this country—men who are qualified CEMBER 18, 1000, FRATERNAL INSURANCE LAWS the ‘Nebraska € Hopes 1o Get Incorporated Into a Statute Soo OMAHA, Dec. 12.—-To the Rditor of The \Bee: 1 notice fn The Bee of this date, in |the Lincoln correspondence, some com- ments apparently made by an insurance man with reference to the proposed law adopted by the Fraternal congress at its session in Lincoin yesterday. Inasmuch as the article is misleading in its charac ter 1 desire to correct somo of the in- accuracies therein, for the reason that the preposed law is of interest to a great wany thousand citizens of Nebraska who are members of the varlous fraternal or- lders It is not true, as stated in the article, Lat the proposed law requires all mem- |bers to pay thelr own assessments, making it uniawful for the beneficlary to pay the assessment of the member whose life is ineured.” There is no such provision in the proposed law. Neither s it true that Iaw fixes a “definite rate” of assess- It merely provides that any or- ganization hereafter licensed to transact | business in the state shall collect a mini mum annual or monthly rate, leaving It to the socleties to fix the amounts col- lected for mortuary purposes at such figures 1y decide, so they do not fix them organizations which are now doing busine This minimum rate is the adopted by the Natlonal Fraternal congress, which is composed of represent. the leading beneficlary or- by judgment and long years of experience to determine what legislation I8 necessary |to place fraternal orders on a permanent | and souni financial basis. It is the fin- tention of the National Fraternal congress to secure the adoption of this minimun, scale of rates by every state In the union, it it is possible, and that it will be able to do so in most every state is evidenced by tho fact that the majority of the states have enacted the so-called “uniform bill" adopted by the Natlonal Fraternal con- &ress several years ago. It 18 not true that children can be in- sured in fraternal orders and that they may have their assessments paid by their parents. The 1897 law, which I prepared and with the help of others procured the passage of by the legislature of 1897, pro. hibits persons under the age of 18 ye from bocoming beneficlal members, and the strenuous objection urged by your corre- spondent’s informant because of the f ture of the law which he mentlons falls to the ground, first, because that feature 18 not in the bill which the Nebraska Fra- ternal congress decided to recommend to the legislature, and, second, because un- der the present law, as stated above, chil- dren cannot become members of fraternal orders, The present law of this state requires heneficlary orders to answer the identieal llst of questions proposed by the ndw bill, honce there is no need of the legislature adopting that only. It seems to me that the “insurance man' who gave your Lincoln correspondent thls Information knows nothing of the present law regulating fraternal beneficiary orders and certainly knows nothing of the pro- posed bill which would entitle his judg- ment to be relied upon by the public. H. M. WARING, Chalrman of Committee on Legislation of Nebraska Fraternal Congres Uncle Sam as & Doctor, The United States government owns the Hot Springs of Arkansas and has endorsed them for the cure of rheumatism, neuralgla, catarrh and nervous troubles. Write Bureau of Information, Hot Springs, for illustrated book telling all about it. them. ———— s DISREGARDS STATE BOARD Tax Commissioner Fleming Assesses a Belt Line According to His Own Ideas. Tax Commissioner Willlam Fleming, act- Ing upon the advice of City Attorney W. J. Connell, has taken the position that the Omaha Belt line is different from other railroad property and that it may be as- sessed by the city of Omaha independent of any action of the State Board of Equaliza- tion. The state board placed the assessable valuation of the Belt line at $6,500 per mile. Mr. Fleming disregarded the action of the board and placed the taxable value of the company's line at $16,000 per mile, J. F. Stout appeared before the Board of Re- view yesterday and opposed the commis- stoner's action in ignoring the state law. After & long discussion the Board of Re- view consented to reduce the a ment to $12,000 per mile. — MASONS IN ANNUAL CONCLAVE shed Members of ternity from Various F Nebraska Are He Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska assem- bled in annual session at Masonio temple yesterday afternoon, and the meeting will bo continued today, possibly extending over until tomorrow. This yearly conclave has brought to Omaha distinguished mem- bers of the Masonic order from various parts of the state, and there is also in attendance a large representation of Omaha citizens. At yesterday's fon James Dinsmore of Hebron, grand high priest for the state, delivered his annual address, which was re- plete with topics of Interest to the fra- ternity. Following the delivery of this ad- dress came reports from varlous committees which were recelved ard filed. Last night the degree of high priesthood was conferred upon thirteen candidates from different sections of Nebraska. Judge - ampered by I Reaith Disease defeats the purposes of men, and makes havoe of their fondest hopes. How quickly courage and energy disappear! Great enterprises show ing every probability of accomplish- ment take on the sallow hue of ruin when over- tasked Nature breaks down, Look around among your immediate friends. 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Deagts, Woodsville, N. ** About, m.{—r, who did not seem to hit my case heard of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood on other people, and I resolved to try it, and it. I have not beard and known of as well ll‘:uyun ;;{w:m llnmfm Dr. Greene's Nervora. and these things are impossible Don’t wait until you are forced to h Dr. Greene's Ner- t gives them strength and determination, calmness aud cheer H., says: & half 1 was taken sick and 3 'lllm:‘l%hwm n and was ailing for a long time. T had k much for about a year. 1 emploved a doctor T was weak and the slightest exertion wearied and nerve remedy, and of the wonderful results from the results I can say nothing but goad for [ ly recommend it toall.” READ DR. GREENE’S OFFER OF FREE COUNSEL TO ALL WHO ARE SIOK. Dr. Greene's counsel is at the free disposal of all inquiring men and wo- men. This brings the benefit of his advice within reach of every one, for con- sultation by letter is as free as personal call. his office, 85 West 14th Street, New York City, Write or call upon Dr. Greeno at and you have the services of the world's moss successful physician without cost. Will you continue to hazard your hopes and your health by neglecting this Dr. Greene's success as a specialist in nervous and by that of any other man. Consult recovery. opportunity to be made well ? chronic diseases is not equalled him now and find the way to complete C. W. Haller Introduced resolution thanking ‘the general managers of the Unfon Pacific ‘and Burlington rallroads, which was gdopted. 8. P. Davidson of Tecumseh presided, and the ceremonles were particularly impres- sive. The grand chapter will convene at 9 o'clock this morning, and it s expected that this morning's trains will bring an additional iuflux of visitor A Dbanquet will conclude the ceremonies Pt i Southwest Improvers Meet, The sesslon of the Southwest Improve- ment club last night was a ratifieation meeting, the members all feeling good over the settlement of the Twenty-fourth street viaduct muddle, W. H. Gréen opened the meoting and W. J. Connell spoka briefly, congratulating the clib on the successful tormination of ita two years' Strugg e for the construction of the roadway by the rafl- road compan Ho was followed by Isaac Hascall, who recited history showing the growth of Omaha and the part taken by the clubs of the town in the development of the eity. GRAIN THE PURE GRAIN COFFEE Grain-O is not a stimulant, like coffee. It is a tonic and its effects are permanent, A successful substitute for coffee, because it has the coffee flavor that evorybudly ikes. Lots of coffee substitutes in the market, but only one food drink— Grain-0, All grocers ; 15¢, and 8¢, Dr. Kay's Lung Balm for coughs, col et dfsesss A resolution thanking certain property owners for walving damages consequent upon the construction of the viaduct was introduced by Henry Rohiff and adopted unanimously. With a resolution thanking the mayor, clty uttorney, city engineer and city councii the meeting adjournes PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS, C. J. Bills of Falrbury 1s at the Millard, W. E. Drury of London, England, i in the city. 8. C. Osborn of Tabor, is at the Merchants. George F. Davis of Kokemo, Ind., 1s at the Vienshaw. W. W. McKenny of Blair fu registered at the Hens* aiw. C, W. Kaley of Red Cloud is quartered at the Merc! 'f ts. 5 il H. W, Rogers of Lincoln fs puttin at the Iler Grand, i e C. I. Pettibone of Kansas City - tered at the Millard. 7% D F. M. Knlhhl of Alllance, Neb. pin at the Her Grand. Willilam Gallaway of Monmouth, Iil, ia a patron of the Henshaw. E. P. Savage. lleutenant governor-elect, is stopping at the Merchants, J. W. Hamliton, an Elkhorn raliroad ma at Chadron, is a visitor in the city. A Mesdames R. L. Shaw and F. Bragg of Fremont are guests of the ller Grand. 8. J. Holbrook and Charles R. k- won of Bt, Louls are staying at the MiTL. Judge 8. J. Osborn of Halina, Kan., ex. speaker of “the® Kansus legiaihture is 4 | patron of the Merchants, W. B. Hasding and I. L. Whiteht!l of Ne- R Cl‘a"‘m'p-ion of Tekamah t and M. R, ‘ekamah wi the Miilard Wednesday. e Judge A'bert W. Crites, B. L. Scovel and B F. Piuman, prominent clitseng of Chad: ron, arrivi n 6 city yesterda: t- tend a Masontc gathering. vl Police Matron Delina. Rafter was called t Cricago, Wednonday by the"ahd en death ier mother, who ed at t b4 ster at 1471 Polk street, ol 4 . H, Gerhart of Lincoln 0. H. tey of trice, James Collins of N%r'f‘:l Ia., Is stop- | Everett of Schuyler, W | " ney, W, J. H, Umstead of Fullerton, P. J. Philbin of Spalding and W. R. Morse of Clarks regis- tered Wednesday at the Murray. Fred Bragg and famiiy and Mr. and Mrs, B L BRAW B Fromont. 15 3. Culinn and 8. D, Ktipatrick of Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs, R. F. Kloke of West Point,'N. D. Jackson | and daughter of Neligh, A. D. Besmer of Beemer and Hugh W. Cole of McCook are state guests at the Iler Grand. Nebraskans at the Merchants: G. E. Harrls, A J. Deets, A. Lucas and D, Blod- ett of Kearney, J.'P. 'Hamilton and A. W. ‘rites of Chadron, H. C. Spaulding and A 8utton of Ord, A.'L. Cowperthwalte and C. Klenner of Beaver Crossing, I, 8. Spurck and R, Greenwood of Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wilson of Broken How, W. Hammond of Holdrege, 5. M. Tyler of Auburn, E. P, Bavage of flnrgfl\l. C.F. Schuldt of Ban- croft, H. 8 How of Coleridge, 1. J Harris of Wisner, Radcliff of Sidni I". Currie of Whit* V. Blackmore of Friend, J. M, Rogers of Ifremont and £ Oswaid ot Wood ver. E. M. F. Leflang of Lexington | No matter who is your doctor or how difficult the prescrip tion hemay prescribe —bring it to us and you will be sure of getting the purest drugsand absolutely no substitution. xl. Are Cut Price ruggists. THE ALOE & PENFOLD CO., on.l.;. Oppesite Paxton Hotel, ady For You— We have everything complete and in fine shape In our establishment for your inspection—Never before have we felt so confident at our abllity to please with Xmas goods as this season—One Dollar will do a whole lot in our music department—We have drums—toy pi- anos — music boxes — accordeons and horns, etc, from $1.00 up—Smaller presents from 5 cents up—The little ones are welcome to visit our exhibition. A. HOSPE, Swloasd At 1612 bougime S7nta Claus— Is golng to come to all of Drex L. 8hoo- man's friends—and It's the sensible things he brings, too—shoes—and such shoes—made just for Drex L. 8hooman in a way peculiarly his own-—-made just the shape of the foot, so that to wear them I8 comfort like unto an old pair— there's the rub about most shoes—they don't shape to the feet—there I8 no rub thout these shoes, though—we invite you to come in and take a look at the Christmas shoes and slippers we have for everybody—only 11 shopping days till Christmas. Drexel Shoe Co., y—Sent Free for New Catslogwe R the Asking. Omat. Up-to-dat House, 2419 FARNAM STREET, Course Doy Is Skating — An' even ef dey wuszn't yore boy must have a pair from his Santa Claus—an’ Santa Claus must get 'em from my boss ~'cause he sells de B. & B. skate fur 50c ~—den he sells good sleds from 25c up— iron wagons from 76¢ up—pocket knives from 10c to $4—an’ fur older people dat boss o' mine has got chafing dishes fur §$2.50-carving sets fur $l1—rasor sets fur $2 up—fancy tea and coffee pots ©8c—shears an' sclssors 28c—an’ de greatest stock of plated knives, forks an' spoons you ever gased on-an’' he dun’ sed, “Zeke, we'se got ter sell ‘em"— an' we am & goin' to—'cause de prices am right—an’' don't you furget it. A. C. Raymer 1814 Farnam St.