Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 4, 1901, Page 3

PREVENT BARTLEY'S PARDON Twro Things Operate to Hold Off the Retiring | Governor's Clemency, CNE IS POSITION OF PRSONER HIMSELF Steadfastly Refases to D) e What Wen Done with Funds=Other Bar ix Plan Pursued by Bart- ley's Representatives, fal.)—Governor his exit from the ex- interfering with the | There | LINCOLN, Jan Poynter uas made ecutive office without (8pec sentence of ex-Treasurer Bartley 15 no question that herculean efforts were made by Bartley's friends to procure & pardon or parole for him before the expira- | tion of Governor Poynter's term and that these efforts were redoubled as the days end hours kept slipping by. There is no Gu stion that Bartiey is suffering physically, especially through his weak eyesight and that the condition of his family would ex- cite the sympathy of anyone, There is no question sither that Governor Poynter has expressed the bellef that Bartley has al- | ready paid a severe penalty for his mis- | deeds and that the force of his conviction as an example to others subject ‘o like temptation has been exerted to full ex tent. The friends of Bartley have been encouraged in thelr efforts by this attitude | of the governor, who has intimated that under certain conditions he might even sign a petition for pardon addressed to his succescor. Only & few days ago an attorney suppesed to be close to Poynter and of the same political party was of- fered a fes of $10,000 to exert his influence in that behalf payable on the achievement of Rartley's liberty, but declined to under- take the mission Still Hax Large Reso From parties on the inside it is learned that two things have operated to prevent a pardon of Bartley by Governor Poynter. One is the position of Bartley himself, who has steadfastly refused to tell what was done with the embezzied funds, in wkose possession what is left of them rests, or to make return of any kind to the state for the shortage. The lavish use of money in his logal . defense and the offer of good | #ized chunks to procure his release is taken as conclusive evidence that he has still consi lerable resources at his commard which might, It he 8o disposed, be applied to make | good the hole left in the stato treasury. The other insuperable bar consists in the plan pursued by Bartley's representatives. Governor Poynter, as has been said, had unquestionably been approached with a so- called “piain business proposition,” which he resented without consideration, He said that whatever he might be willing to do must be without price or promise, but no matter what motive he might have, a par- don of Hartley at this time, on the eve of his exit trom tho governor's chair and after he had been defeated for re-election, would be construed by the public as bought and pald tor. He is sald to have asserted that even though he were persuaded that a par- don was the proper thing and were willing to stand the stigma it would undoubtedly place upon him, he did not have the right to leave a cloud upon his name that would attach to his family and his children and have to be endured by them long after he had been relieved of life's burdens. The incident, therefore, 8o far as Gov- ernor Poynter is concerned, is closed. He has listened to the Bartley bendsmen to the extent of reincorporating in his mes- sage a recommendation for a compromise of the state’s claim against them and in all’ probability their efforts will now be centered on this project as a necessary pre- liminary to assisting Bartley out. That is what a close friend of his says, who be- Jleves the road caunot be opened as long as the treasury shortage fe unsettled. RESCUES FUSION SECRETARIES Attorney General Oldham De- y Are Emtitled to Salary of Court Decinion. LINCOLN, Jan. 3.—(Special.)—Deputy At- torney General Oldham came to the rescue of the outgoing fusion secretaries of the State Board of Transportation today hy glving an official opinion, in which he held that, notwithstanding the fact that tha hoard had been declared unconstitutional by the supreme court, the secretaries wers official employes and therefore entitled to salary until the expiration of their terms. On the strepgth of the opinion the salary slalms of the three secretarles were al- lowed. Following 18 the sral's opinion: “The recent decision of the supreme court only attacked the constitution of the Board of Transportation collaterally and no direct attack by quo warranto or other direct proceedings has yet been brought in, consequently the secretaries of that board are de facto officers, whose rights to tae emoluments of the office have not yet been determined adversely in any direct pro- ceeding against them by the courts. It therefore follows that they are entitled to their salaries, as provided by the appro- priation made by the state legislature.” OMAHA BANKERS COUNT CASH Victor ell and E. E. Baleh Run Over the State’s Money in Presence Two Treasurers. deputy attorney gen- LINCOLN, Jan. 8.—(Special Telegram.)— The transfer of state funds was completed thig afternoon and Willinm E. Stuefer form- ally cntered upon the discharge of the duties of state treasurer. The actual cash turned over by F. B. Meserve amounted to $81,630.45. This was counted in the presence of Mr. Stuefer and | the retiring treasurer by Victor Caldwell of the United States National bank, Omaha | and B E. Dalch of the Omaha National bank It will require a week to complete the | | and treasurer. This 1s a benevolent insur- ance association In connmection with the Catholie church checking over of all securities in the treas- | urer's office, Crete Milter. CRRTE, Neb., (Special.)—At the meeting of the city council of Crete last evening resolutions of thanks to Banker | Miller for his magnificent offer of $10,000 | s a glft toward a free public library build- Ing were passed and spread on the records A public meeting will be called for Sat- arday, January 12, to appoint committee select a site for the bullding and make sther final arrangement Cut Sa e FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special.)—~The Ice dealers of this city have commenced putting up the crop for the year and about What Shall We Have for Dessert ? s question every day, arises in the family Let us answer it to-day, Try Jeli-0, a delicious and healthful dessert, r pered in two minutes. No boiling! no aking ! add boiling water ard set to ool I'lavors:—Lemon, Orange, Rasp- | Supreme Court Rever | titon. OMAHA DAILY BEE: fifty men are now employed. The fee is| trem nine to ten inches thick and of good qualify. Enough will probably be put to | supply the local demand and some to be | shipped to outside points. The Eikhorn Rallroad company have not yet commenced cutting. CAMBRIDGE, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special )——‘ Ice-cutters are mow at work here, the quality is fine, measuring from nine to cleven inches thick, Rankin Bros. have a large force of men and teams on the Bur- lington contract and are loading about fifty cars per day. LINCOLN TRACTION WINS SUIT Decision and City Loses Its Claim for $100,- 000 i Taxes. LINCOLN, Jan. 3.-(8pecial Telegram.) The supreme court adjourned at 6 o'clock tonight, after handing down an opinion re- versing the decision in the case of the City of Lincoln against the Lincoln Traction company. In the district court judgment | was rendered against the company for $100,- 000 unpaid taxes. The case was appealed | on error. The opinion of the court Is in favor of the defendant company. Orders on motion for rehearing: against Flowers, rehearing allowed; St James Orphan asylum againet Shelby, re- hearing denied; Peoples’ Building and Loan association against Pearman, rehearing de- Scott nied; Little against State, rehearing de- nled; Fisk against Thorpe, rehearing de- | nied; Poska against Stearns, rehearing de- nied. The following cases were argued and | submitted: Melsner against Moore, appea! Hall; Streeter against Stalnaker, appeal, | Hamilton; Cahn against Carpless Co., error, Cass; Brown against Sloan, error, Paw- Thompson against State, errof Cherry; Stover aganst Stark, appeal, Ham- Taking Off the Plasters. COLUMBUS, Neb, Jan. 8.—(Special)— Following is a cony of the mortgage in- debtedness record for this (Platte) county for the month of December, 1900. Eighteen farm mortgages filed, worth $23,238.60; same | released, 61, § 63, Twelve town and city mortgages filed, $5,269.00; same satls- , 4, § 00. The chattel record shows mortgages flled, worth $38,010.16; while 40 were released, $17 1. The bulk of the chattel mortgages were given on stock to be fed during the winter. There was one sherifi’s deed filed in foreclosure during the month. For the year ending December 31, 1900, there was satisfled In the clerk's offi 22 farm mortgages, aggregating $584,019 560 wortgages filel, $4 debtedness reduced, ,957.83; mortgage in- $90,081.20, County Clerk Cline Resigns. FAIRBURY, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special.)—E. L. Cline, county clerk, tendered his resigna- tion to the county commissioners yesterday It was accepted and W. . Diller appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Cline was filling his second term, having been re-elected by a largely increased majority, and resigns for the purpose of engaging in more lucrative business. He will hereafter be associated with Colonel C. J. Bill in the farm loan businegs. Mr. Diller has been deputy clerk for three years and is thoroughly posted as to the dutles of the office. Court Date FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Speclal)— Judges Hollenbeck and Grimison have fixed the following dates for holding the regu- lar terms of the district court for the year 1901; Colfax county, March 4, June 3, Decem- ber 2; Dodge county, February 4, May 13, November 11; Merrick county, January 28, May 6, September 23; Nance county, Janu- ary 21, April 20, September 16; Platte county, February 11, May 20, November 18. A jury is to be ealled In each county for the second day of the term. The judges will hold the torms of each county alternately. County Buries Sulcide, PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special.) ~—The body of Charles Frisch, who commit ted suicide by hanging in the county jall, was buried in Oak HIll cemetery yester- day. The family formerly resided here and he worked in the Burlington shops, but some eight years ago they removed to Omaha. He stated that domestic trouble had caused his wife to eject him from their home. It is understood that he carried a lite insurance policy. He was buried by the county Opens New Library Bullding. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Speclal.) —The new Plattsmouth public library build- ing was formally opened to the public on New Year's day. It was the fifteenth anni- versary of the free circulating library, originating from the Young Ladies' Read- ing Room association, which was organized | here February The library, which started with 200 volumes, now has over 2,000 volumes of standard works and is a source of great pride to the citizens. the Trat Tak men's Clothes, PLATTSMOUTH, Neb:, Jan. 8.—(Speclal.) —The wayear attached to Burlington frelght train No. 87, which arrived in this city, was entered by thieves during a tem- porary stop In the local yards and a quan- tity of clothing stolen. W. F. Ashley, one of the brakemen, lost a new black ulster and a good suit of clothes, while F. E. Kelly, another brakeman, reports the dis- appearance of a dresscoat and cap. ‘Woman' ub Reception. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special.) ~The Plattsmouth Woman's club held its annual New Year's reception at the home of B. Elson, Tuesday evening, which proved to be a most enjoyable and successful furc- tion, notwithstanding a number of other attractions durlng the evening. The large number of guests were received by the president, Mrs, R. O. Fellows, Mrs. Elson and James Herold. lect Oficers, T POINT, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Speclal)— The local branch of the Roman Catholic | Mutual Protective society of lowa, at their regular session held last night, elected the Catholies following officers for the ensuing year: | | William Stieren, president; Joseph F. Kaup vice president; John H. Lindale, secretary rd Quits. HASTINGS, Jan. 3.—(Special)— | The Hastings Evening Record, which first saw light in this clty three years ago, has | perished. Tho paper was started by Mock Bros. of Alma, who operated it for two | years vefore they were compelled to close | it up. Since then it has changed hands many times, but has always been a losing proposition. Alleged Dive Kee N UBLICAN CITY, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Spe- Sheriit Dow and his deputy came from Alma Tuesday night and ar- rested Peter Kerr on a charge of keeping a dive. The prisoner was taken to Alma to be tried before the county judge. Arres RE clal.) down MRS, MARY GREGOVI ot ¥ Mrs. Mary Gregovich of Philipsburg, Mont., under date of November 26, 1899, writes: 1 had typhoid fever this summer, consequently was losing my hair terribly and my head in places was perfectly bald. Newbro's Herpicide had just come into use in Philipsburg and the doctor strongly recommended it to me. After three or four applications my hair stopped falling out and is coming In again quite thick. 1 used to | FOG be troubled greatly with dandruff, of which berry and Strawberry, Get a package &t your grocers to-day, 1o cts, 1 am now quite cured. " Kill the dandruff germ with Herpicide, WALES WELCOMES ROBERTS oturning Field Marshal Gots & Great Reception in England. | INTERFERES WITH THE PLANS | Demonstration Commences When Ho Lands at Southampton and Lou- don Develo Climax— Troops Restrain Crowds, SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 3.—-A dense fog this morning disarranged the program here for the reception of Field Marshal Lord Roberts and it was an hour after the ap- pointed time when he arrived. The enthusi- asm of the large concourse of people, how- ever, was in no way dampened by the thick pall of mist and amid scenes of great Jjubilation, comminglod with cheerlng and | the singing of patriotic airs in accompani- ment of the bands of music, Lord Roberts landed and drove through the profusely decorated streets to the Hartley institute, where the mayor, surrounded by the mem- bers of the corporation in full robes of office, presented him with the freedom of the city in a gold casket. The institute was crowded to Its capacity and there was a re- markable demonstration when the field marchal, in the uniform of his rank, stepped on a ralsed platform. The proceedings were most brief. Lord Roberts, in a few words of thauks, referred to the war in terms similar to those which he used yesterday. On returning to the raiiroad station he was greeted with continuous plaudits from the ussembled throngs. At 11:30 a. m. the field marshal's train started for London. Welcome to London. LONDON, Jan. 3.—rowds ot people flocked to points of vantage along the route to be followed by Lord Roberts, from Pad- dington station to Buckingham palace dur- ing the early hours of the morning, but the numbers (n no way compared with those that gathered at the demostration in honor of the return of the City Volunteers from South Africa Fears of the riotous behavior and disas- ters on that occasion deterred many per- sons from joining in the public we Warned by occurrences at the time of the volunteers' return, the police today fur- niched barriers to prevent crushing and 15,000 regular troops in addition to thou- sands of police lined the route, blocked the side streets and were concentrated in the wide spaces to guard against dangerous rushes. Lord Roberts reached Paddington station only twenty minutes behind the schedule time. As he descended from his saloon car- riage to the platform of the elaborately décorated railroad station he was greeted by the prince of Wales, the princess of Wales, the duke and duchess of York, the duke of Connaught and the duke of Cam- bridge. The members of the royal family shook hands heartily with the field mar- shal, while the bands played the national them. The princess of Wales engaged ord Roberts im a conversation of some length. The occasion was very brilllant. Every- where were groups of women in bright co tumes, cabinet ministers and staff officers. The people on the stand opposite tue car- peted platform could see little but cocked hats and ladles' bonnets. The first captain of the empire, b feet 2 inches high, was invisible, but from the front of the circle. After congratulations had been exchanged | Lord Roberts walked with the prince of Wales, the duke of York and the adjutant general, General Sir Evelyn Wood, and re- viewed the guard of honor. The veteran fleld marshal, who appeared to be in per- fect health, with pink cheeks, bore himself jauntily and with evident enjoyment. Ho walked down each rank, saluting with his left hand, as his right hand is still in & sling as a result of his fall from his horse in South Africa, speaking to the sergeants and occasionally picking out a private for a few words, recalling previous service to- gether. After the inspection Lord Roberts had a few minutes’ conversation with his old com- rades before he went out into the station enclosure to meet London's multitudes. The prince of Wales soon left the rall- road station, preceding Lord Roberts to Buckingham palace. The returning field marshal was then presented with an ad- dress from the municipality of Paddington. Escorted by Indian Cavalry. After Lord Roberts had replied the pro- sion was formed, the headquarters staff, | In six carriages, following immediately be- hind the field marshal, who occupied a state carriage escorted by Indian cavalry. The secretary of state for war, Willlam St. John Broderick, and the secretary of state for foreign affairs, the marquis of Lans- downe, were seated in another carriage. A detachment of cavalry brought up the rear. The party proceeded to Buckingham palace by way of Hyde park and Piccadilly. Deaf- ening cheers greeted the feld marshal and new commander-in-chief of the forces along all parts of the route. Clubland was ablaze with color, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The women admitted to the club houses thronged the windows and balconies The hotels and other buildings were all lavishly bedecked, with all crowded from top to bottom with cheering spectators. The roar of welcome rolled on increasingly until the veteran commander entered the gates of the palace. A few distinguished people were waiting wearlly within the somber palace quad- rangle in which the gas lamps vainly tried to disperse the. foggy gloom. The foot guards on duty, wearing their overcoats, were drawn up within, while without some 50,000 persons were packed together in an effort to get a view of the hero of the hour. The royal party arrived half an hour be- fore Lord Roberts, who was driven into the quadrangle amid a salvo of cheering from the crowds and a dignificd waving of hand- kerchiefs on the part of the bare-headed nobility, Within, the prince of Wales again ted the field marshal by that time, 2:30 p. m., was but Lord Roberts would not go very hungry, to luncheon until he had inspected the guards. Accompanied by one or two of- ficers, he walked between the lines of men, towering over the tiny commander-in-chief, making him appear smaller than ever—al- most overwelghted by the immense plumes of his field marshal's hat When the inspection was over Lord Rob- erts, the members of the royal family and the generals went into the palace and had a private luncheon, whereupon the crowds dispersed. Wales Toasts Little Bobs, At the palace diner there were only two toasts, one to the quecn and the other to Lord Roberts. The prince of Wales, pro- posing the health of the field marshal, £ the princess members of the roval fam in the queen’s name to welcome Lord Roberts home from the distant count where he has commanded our gall in very difficult and try 1 hink the war § appro cluston. We ¢ Lord Roberts upon the great success he has | achieved and upon seelng him safe back, he name of all present I wish t & our delight at finding Lord R: mpanied by his wife and two daugh lly the one whose health rec caused 50 much anxlety Aftor fellcitating Lord Roberts upon the ‘reception accorded him by the citizens and the soldiers, the prince went on to say: It was such a reception as will be ex tended to all Englishmen who do thelr dut come. | His lordship and I have known each ®0 long that it fills my heart with joy he gallant soldier home again. No one could offer him heartier congratulations than th which on behalf of the assem- blage it is my honor to extend to him. The prince was frequently interrupted by eries of “Hear! hear!” and the whole com- pany rose to honor the toast. exponse of Lord Roberts, Lord Roberts replying said Your Royal Highnesses, My Lord and Ladies Gentlemen:' 1 am de sensib) to the honor vour highness, with the princess “and duke and duchess of Connaught in coming to see me at Paddington station, and I apy te very highly the kinal and flattering words which your royal highness nus used in proposing my hea|th My heart {s full of Joy at the unexpectsd And mannifcent horor, her majesty, th queen, has been pl ed to regard my in South Afriea, and in the spl eption the public of England iven The oniv drawback to my happiness is that circumstances in South Afri have prevented more of my comrades {ro e« ing with ug, the com s to W valor and military skill | owe any suc that may have been achieved In South Africa. I much wi: that #ome of the repre tallven of "the grent colonies coni ! icesmpanled me here, the colonies that have given their bravest and bes. to figat for the mother country in slgnal proof of mpire under one sovereign r graclous words, the goodness of this distinguished compiny In respond ing to them, 1 assure you will never be forgotten by me. The speech was heartily applauded. After a short interval, during which Lord Rob- erts chatted with the prince and princess of Wales and others, their royal high- nesses departed for Marlborough house. Lord Roberts repairing to the War office to port himself officially. There he formally took over the work of commander-in-chief of the forces. He will bogin attending the War office at regular hours tomorrow. BOBS READS YELLOW LINES dst of London Greeting Seen Astor's Handwriting on the Wall, (Copyright, 1001, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, Jan. 8.—(New York World Ca- am—Special Telegram.)—London wel- ‘Bobs™ with fog and as much en- thusiasm as tle depressing news from South Africa rendered possible. The West End was early astit with the marshaling of troops along the route, the military com- bining elaborate precautions to obviate a recurrence of disorder and accidents of the civic march through the metropolis, but the crowd proved comparatively small and quite orderly. “Bobs,” In his fleld mar- shal's uniform, looked well and cheerful, acknowledging the salutations of the throng with that agreeable smile that endears him %0 much to every man. Lord Wolseley and War Secretary Broderick followed in another carriage and were absolutely ig- nored, while the Horse Guards' staff was received in chilling silence. There was no surperfluous enthusiasm aroused. Two features of the procession which excited most remark were the more than ever marvelous pretiiness and freshness of the princess of Wales, whose secret of eter- nal youth bewilders and fascinates all be- holders. The other was Lady Roberts, a stately dame, whose intense gratification and frank acceptance of her position as the heroine of the day were quite refresh- ing. As “Bobs” passed down St. James street some evil-disposed person held above the heads of the crowd the flaring yellow poster f Astor's paper, containing the t ines, Roberts' welcome in Londo 1 guns landed In Capetown,” an epitome of the situation that momentarily arrested “Bobs’ " pained attention. Then he resumed bowing as before. AMUSEMENTS. art and Sword”— A three-act comedy presented for the first time In Omaha at Boyd's theater Thurs- day night by Mr. Walker Whiteside and compa THE CAST. Prince Victor of the Principality of Helnhault Mr. Whiteside Baron Stanbach, inistes Heinhault .. .Harry J Count l(lnlllnhu + prime minister . David Han prime Count ( 5 _ Victor .. . Willlam Frederick *'Staibach, traitor to Heln- hault ... Frederic L. Power Hans, town crier o snml Lusen . cidntee Giles, i inn... _Hart Conway rge A. Holt r brother . mistress o 1 tha Berry Bush Miss Julia Ralph en. .., Miss Lelia Woistan Mr. Whiteside's new play, Sword,” which was given its initial ap- pearance in Omaha last night, proved a delightful treat to the many friends and well-wishers of this ambitlous and success- ful young actor. It came from this very reason iu the nature of a pleasing surpirse in that not overmuch had been expected of the old and somewhat threadbare theme utilized in Mr. Whiteside's new play. For “Heart and Sword” is a romantic drama with enough of high-class comedy em- ployed in its dialogue and action to per- mit its designation elther 5o or as a pio- turesque comedy. The author of this original composition, however, has handled the theme In & highly commendable manner. The plot hinges upon a state marriage between the prince and princess of neighborine princi- palities, arranged by thelr prime ministers because of apparent political prestige to be gained by such a union. As is ordinary in fiction of this sort, the woman most in- terested feels a natural aversion to the husband chosen for her because of his un- known personality and individuality, the two having never met when the arrange- ments for the marriage are completed. The prince in question, Vietor of Hein- “Heart and hault, is by no means a strong character in his initial introduction. Selfish in the ex- treme, he has permitted his subjects to be Impoverished by reason of unjust taxa- tion and has dissipated the once-teeming coffers to no good end. Prince Victor arouses himself when his state is tottering upon its last legs and shows himself pos- sessed of sterling qualities. He meets the princess and, in the disguise of another, wins her affection. When his real identity 15 discovered the marriage is happily and epeedily arranged. It can readily be seen from this somewhat attenuated review that the thread of a love story 1s somewhat prominent and it is, too, charmingly interesting. The com- edy is supplied largely in the spectacle of a principality too poor to furnish its ruler with royal notepaper or to keep his royal band supplled with adequate instruments. There is the atmosphere of warfare and the rumble of artillery and the inevitable treachery of a trusted officer who in this case was a member of the prince's staff All in all, the plece is decidedly interest- ing, the dlalogue heing crisp and pungent aud the action altogether vigorous. The staging, scenic settings and costumes are highly praiseworthy. Mr. Whiteslde ghows hls versatility being able to assume the part of the lecs, monchalant light-hearted prince, for- vent in his lovemaking and brave when Lrought to the test, without anmy trace of the tragedian, with which role he is most familiar. He was ontirely satisfactory and has won new laurels for himself. Miss Lelia Wolstan was graceful, dignified and when occasion demanded, plquant, making a decidedly charming princess. Miss Helen Mue Wilcox arose splendidly to the possi- bilitles of the part assigned her as Ernes- tine, the prince’s cousin. The balance of Mr. Whiteside's support was capable. Mr, Whiteside's engagement will continue in care- JANUARY 4 1901, KELLEY, STIGER % CO. . Annual January Clearance Sale Of Muslin Underwear, Skirts, Gowns, Drawers, Corset-Govers, Etc. bl ut from The, T$1.00, $1.25, $1.50, On center counter. On separate counte Clearance Prices Ladies’ White Skirts | ow B0c, 75¢, $1.00, $1.15, $1.25, $1.50 $2.00 Ladies’ Night Gowns rs, Now 25¢, 49¢, 75¢, 89¢c, $1.00, $1.25 T Clearance Sale of Corsets [ Four Lots at Prices to Close $1.50 75c¢ | One lot Royal Worcester, $2.00 and $2.25 grades......o ceoerens One lot, “‘Glove Fitting,’ white and drab, §1.00 and $1.25 grades. . Out from.... 40¢, 68¢, Y0c¢, Closing out at— 25¢, 8bc, Clearance prices— “50¢, tl 00, £1.25, !‘1..)0 Ladies’ Drawers 20c, 29c, 45¢, 50c c 85¢, $1.00 Ladies’ Corset Covers 15¢, 25¢, 35¢, 50c, 65¢, 85¢ | W. C. C. Corset at $1.00 Lxtra fine correct fitting corset, black and drab. 75¢ white, Reduced trom 26¢, Rfic. 45¢, Suits $25.00 Sacques. the balance of the week, “Heart and Sword" being repeated at Saturday’s matinee. 0DD FELLOWS' COSTLY FIRE arge Bullding at Table Rock and All Its Contents Totally De- stroyed. TABLE ROCK, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Special.)— The Odd Fellows' building erected In 1583 at & cost of §3,500, was totally destroyed, with all its contents, at about 2 o'clock this morning by fire, which is supposed to have originated In the basement in some manner not yet known. There was $1,500 {nsurance on the bulld- 60c, French Lingerie Cut from $32.00 20 per cent discount on Flan- nel Night Gowns and Dressing ha i ing and $250 insurance on the furniture in the lodge rooms, which were used by both the Odd Fellows and Daughters of Re- bekah. The first alarm this morning was given by J. N. Phillips, who sleeps in the bank building across the street to the morth and who was awakened by hearing the glass breaking and the chemicals exploding in 8. G. Wright's drug store, which occupied the first floor and basement of the burning building. He at first thought that someone was attempting to blow the safes in the bank. Discovering his mistake he gave a general alarm as promptly as possible, but the olls and chemicals in the drug stock made such a fierce fire that the building could not be entered and its entire con- tents burned, including all the records of the lodge since it was instituted on July 4, 1872, and the Rebekah lodge, mow in its fourth year. The building, which was a brick, meas- uring 22x60 feet, was the property of the Table Rock Odd Fellows’ Building assocla- tion, all but two of the shares being held by the lodge. 8. G. Wright estimates his loss at be- tween $4,000 and $5,000, and carried $2,800 insurance The frame office of M. H. Mar- ble, twemty-elght fcet from the burned building, was seriously threatened for a time, but was saved by its tin roof and the vigorous efforts of the firemen. Threatened All of St. Anthony. GRINNELL, Ia., Jan. 3.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The business portion of the town of St. Anthony was almost destroyed by fire early this morning. The flames started in a pool room, which was burned, together with a hotel and harness shop. A vacant lot alone stopped the flames from further destruction, as the town has no fire pro- tection. The property losers are T. H. Farber, Frank Norman and James Dunn, ir. Nebraskn ¢ y Comm inl Club, NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Jan. 3.—(Spe- cial)—A number of the business and pro- fessional men of this city met yesterday | and organized a commercial club. The fol- lowing officers were elected: President, N. | A, Duft; vice president, C. L. DeGroff; cor- responding secretary, John W. Steinhart; recording secretary, O. C. Morton; treas- urer, R. O, Marnell. To Cure a Cough stop coughing, as it irritates the lungs and glves them no chance to heal. Foley's Heney and Tar cures without causing a strain in throwing off the phlegm like com- | mon cough expectorants. For sale by Myers-Dillon Drug Co., Omaha; Dillon's drug store, South Omaha. COLD WAVE IS DUE TODAY | Weather Burena ¥ clded 14n Te osticates De- | ure wi Northern Winds, WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-—Forecast rari Friday and Saturday: »r Nebraska—I colder In northern id western section; with a cold wave In north central portion on Fr ; winds generally northerly; Saturday falr. or Bastern Texas—Falr Friday; vari- able winds; fresh on the coast, Saturday fair, For Western Texas—Fair Friday; vari- able winds becoming soitherly; Saturday fair. For New Mexlco—Fair Friday; warmer in northern portion; variable winds be- coming southerly; Saturday fair. |N T5c, $1.00 P. D. Corsets Closing Out P. D. Various styles of odd sizes—high grade black and white superfine countile—perfect fitting-— $3.00 and $3.50 qualities at $2 52 KELLEY, STIGER % CO. FARNAM AND FIFTEENTH STREETS. You spend 1f your lifetime n your offic. Why stand the aggravation of dirt and cold—of miserable elevator service—bad light and ventilation? There is no office building in the town kept like The Bee Building The best is none too good for you, and you will find it a good business investment to take a half hour and look at the three or four vacant rooms. Why? We keep them filled. R. C. Peters & Co., Bee Building, Rental Agents, Ground Floor. tinued col urday fal OMAHA, perature the years, Omaha, ¢ venpor sy O carels For Oklahoma, Indlan Territory and Ar. stampes bulk. kansas—Fair; varlable winds; Saturday fatr, W 3 i in northeast portion Friday; colder north- & westerly winds; Saturday fair. For Missouri—Fair Friday; colder in FIRST CLASS PULLMAN SIEEPERS northern portion; winds generally north- wDAILY BETWEEN... westerly; Saturday fair. OMAHA AND SAN FRANCISCO For North Dakota—Fair in western; oc- Without Change caslonal snows In castern portion; con- For South Dakota—Fair except occasional with a:cold wave Friday; winds generally snows In northerly; For snows Friday and Saturday; colder in west- ern portion; variable winds. OFFICE OF TH correspon your bowels are out of order. them act naturally. GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROVUTE 1d, with generally r. northerly, Sat. eastern portion; continued cold, Saturday fair. ‘Wyoming—Probably occasional Al the best Scen the ROCKY JOUNTAINS “and SIER A" NEV, Local Record. Daylightin both directioncs ' A0A B DINING CAR SERVICE THROUGH, ) BUFFET LIBRARY CARS, For full information, reservati an ary “‘Chicago to_ Calllo Filket Offies, 135y Faraam “dress &ty WEATHER BUREAT, Jan, 3.-—-Officlal record of tem: und precipitation” compared with ing day of the last three 1900, 1500, 1598, 1807. | | Nebs & Omals, Maximum temperature .. 40 2 45 i Minimum temperaturs " 2 " h— Mean temperature 5 8 M Precipiiation % .00 .00 Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day and since March 1, To00: Normal te mywr:lurn . 1“‘ Excess for the i Total excess sin \Ifllh 1 L. 1116 ormal precipitation V"( |7\fh Xcens for the day... 03 inch otal rainfall sinc March 1 1 inches xcews since March 1 32 ineh ney for cor. period. 1960 {‘inches feiency for cor. period, 15 85 inches eports froi ntions at 8 P, M, ... a7 Cough Cure ‘pg §! STATIONS AND STAT® |33 (g‘ P 0 joki OF WEATHER. 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