Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 30, 1902, Page 3

o THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1902. KELLEY, STIGER & COMPANY in Mercer. Exclusive Styles i Merser: (5‘00-‘. for shirt waists, costumes, ete. ‘We are on the very threshold of the sea- ®on and the question of pure white is para mount. The variety we carry is verita- bly endless, even the scarce novelties. Every style new and exclusive; some be- witchingly beautiful. To sum it up in & few words, “the prettiest and largest as- sortment in Omaha,” is the comment of all Who see our showing, (White Basket Weave Oxford— Plaln weaves and satin stripes—at 15c, 180, 260, 30c, 35c and 46c yard. White Marseilles Cloth— For walsts or costumes—at 2Gc, 30c, 36c and 40c yard. White English Madras— Flgured or striped, with mercerized warp yarns, giving the raised figure a silk or lustrous appearance—40c, 45¢ and 50c Colored Wash Fabrics Unstinted praise of our spring display is heard on every side. The assortment is an interesting one, and will appeal to all care- ful, fashionable and discrim- inating women. Dark Blue and Black Lawns— In small, neat designs, 10c yard. Sheer Dimity and Holly Ba- tiste— Many exquisite designs, 15¢ yard. Embroidered Tissues— In all the very latest styles, 25c yard, ard, 24 v : Wl:ite Mercerized Sea Moss Rope Stripe Bwiss— ¢ o In solid colors, viz.: Light blue, light Madras— green, pink, ecru, black, white and All beautiful styl t 45¢ yard. White Mercerized Etamine— With satin stripe, soft and lustrou yard, White Embroidered Pique— With open work stripe, very fine and light weight—69¢ yard. {White Irish Lawn— -50¢ In imitation hand drawn work effects— | 59 yard. Bilk and Linen Batiste— This fabric comes In cream and linen color, with figured satin stripe, very sheer, yet durable, and euitable for dresses and walsts—price 60c and 6ic yard, White Tsattlee Wash Silks— 32 inches, wide, in handsome designs—at T5¢ yard. White Mercerized Madras— Made from heavy round thread yarns— $1.00 yard. White India Linons— At 10c, 16¢, 20c, 25¢, 28¢,30c, 35c and 40c yard. White Persian Lawns— At 2c, 30c, 36c, 40c, 45c, BOc, G5e, 60c and 0 yard. White French Lawns— 47 inches wide, very sheer and washable— at 30c and 35 yard. WHITE AND CREAM MOUSELINE DE S0IE— 32 inches wide—at 45c yard. WHITE DOTTED SWISS— At 40c, 4be, S0c, Bbe, 6be, T0¢ yard. WHITE OPERA BATISTE— 48 Inches wide—at 40c, 45c, G0c, 60c, 65c - and TS yard, WHITE WASH CHIFFON— 48 tnches wide—at 30c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c and 70c yard. Hungarian MERCERIZED cream, 35c yard. 8ho-Tah Novelties— Satin striped, and come in beautiful de- signs and colorings, 50c yard. Mousseline de Soie— In all shades, with small cluster dot, 50c yard. Tsattlee Wash Silks— In all the latest colors, stripes only, 32 inches wide, 75¢ yard. St. Gaul Swiss Patterns— We are showing a beautiful line of fine noveltles, each design being shown by us only. Price, $8.50, $9.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $16.50, $18.50 and $20.00 each. these Table Linens Quality considered, our prices are the lowest; that is the true test of cheap- nees. Speclals for the coming week: 68-INCH HOMESPUN—Table linen, made from bolled yarns, giving the goods a semi-bleached appearance, 47%c yard. yards wide extra heavy unbleached table linen, marked down from 80c to 68c yard. yards wide bleached Irish table linen, marked down from $1.10 to 75¢ yard. yards wide half-bleached table linen, marked down from $1.35 to $1.00 yard. yards wide very heavy bleached table linen, marked down from $2.00 to $1.45 yard. All our very fine cloths that are in any ‘way mussed or soiled, to be closed out at less than cost. Bed spreads, fringed, with cut corner: $1.59, $2.00 and $3.00 each. N . at Special Offerings In Laces, Veilings, Belts, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear BLACK CHANTILLY AND ESCURIAL LACE GALOONS AND INSERTIONS— Berpentine and medallion effects, extra values—at 10c, 12%c, 16c, 1S¢, 22¢, 36c and 0c a yard. 45-INCH BLACK FILAT COSTUME NET —8peclal—§5c & yard. WHITE IRISH CROCHET GALOONS— Correct coples of the hand made, extra values—at 85c, 40c, Boc, T5¢ to $1.50 a yard. WHITE CREME AND ECRU NOVELTY LACE GALOONS—Elegant, wavy and serpentine effects—at 8¢, 10c, 12%c, 20c, 28c and 35¢c a yard. WHITE AND CREME ALLOVER LACES ~18-inch wide, in llerre, cluny and venise effects—at 6c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.76 to $6.00 a yard. WHITE FRENCH VALENCIENNES LACES—New patterns, edges, insertions, galoons and beading to match—at dc, be, 6c, 8¢, 10c, 12%c and 16c a yard. FINE MACHINE TORCHON LACBES— New designs, durable qualities, extra values—at 3c, 4c, 5e, 6¢, 8¢, 10c, 12%c and 16c a yard. LATEST NOVELTIES IN VEILINGS— Fancy mesh and dotted tuxedos, dotted chiffons and hemstitched chiffons—at l5c, e, 3bc, B0c, e and $1.00 a yard. REAL SEAL BELTS—1 inch leather covered buckles, special— actually worth 40c each. LADIES' wide, e, LADIES' FINE LEATHER BELTS—In real seal. sea lion and walrus, new shapes and new buckles—at 50c, 60c, T5c and $1.00 each. LADIES' FINE SILK CRUSH BELTS— New moire and peau de cygne silks—at $150 and $1.6 each. LADIES' FINE LEATHER CHATE- LAINE BAGS—At $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.25, $3.50 and $5.00 each. LADIES' HEMSTITCHED SHEER LINEN DEMI-LAUNDERED EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS—Warranted * every thread linen, speclal—16c each. GENUINE KEISER TURNOVER COL- LARS—Made from butcher linen, fite silk embroldery, all colors—only 60c each. WHITE EMBROIDERED BATISTE TURNOVER COLLARS—Very dainty de- signs—at ¢, c, 3¢ and 500 each. NEW AUTOMOBILES, STOCKS, JA- BOTS, RUFF8 AND BOAS—Novel ideas at very reasonable prices. Black Dress Goods Our exhibit of Spring Fabrics is worthy of the most careful the weaves and all the new novel- observation—all staple ties—to be found on our coun- ters. 52-inch Canvas Cloth— Every thread wool, a charming ma- terial for spring suits, per yard, $1.25. 45-inch Crash Cloth— Among the newest products of the French looms, a large assortment, at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 per yard. 46-inch Voiles— Few dress materials have attained greater vogue than volles. We have them in all widths and prices, from $1.00 to $2.50 per yard. 45-inch Etamines— These fabrics are Indescribably pretty. We are showing them in plain and lace stripes. We make a leading speclalty Monday of black etamines at these prices, 85c, $1.00, | $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00. 45-inch Imported Eolienne— French The thin, silky weave, so much ad- mired, and algo 46-inch wool and silk crepe (three special prices in these materials), $1.50, $1.65 and $LT5. 56 and 58-inch Buitings— Just the thing for unlined skirts and suits, $1.25 and $1.50 per yard. 52 to 58-inch Cheviots— We make a special showing of cheviots this season. A large line to select from, all shrunk ready for use, from 85¢ to $3.00 per yard. Colored Dress Goods We have one of the largest and finest assortments of spring weight dress goods in the city, embracing all the new and popular styles and weaves, as well as a complete line of stan- dard weights. Etamines and Mistrals— $1.00 a yard, 46 Inches wide. The I ing light-weight fabric of the season; very stylish, having-the soft and clinging effect, which is very fashionable, comprising the plain, striped and flaked weaves in & cholce Iine of colors. Silk and Wool Algo Crepe— $1.60 a yard, 45 Inches wide. A suitable fabric for dressy gowns; a mixture of silk and wool, with a decided silk effect. Shades, Java, reseda, marine blue and champagne. All Wool Crepe de Chenes— 85c a yard, 42 inches wide. A styllsh and dressy spring-weight fabric, with the popu- lar and much used, crepe effect, in a large array of colorings. Tailor Cloth— Wa have a large assortment of the latest stylish weaves In seasonable weights, for traveling gowns, etc., in the following weaves: French baskets, canvas cloths, meltons, cheviots, Venetlans and home- spuns. All late shades and mixtures, prices ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 per yard. Waistings— For golt and unlined skirts we carry an unusually fine line of medium-weight fab- ric, 68 inches wide, $1.50 to $3.00 per yard. ‘We carry an exceedingly fine line of light- welght wool walsting in white and all col- ors. 60c a yard, 27-inch wide satin stripe alba- tross in a dalnty line of colors. 76c a yard, 20-inch; the best all wool French challls, with & silk woven stripe, in all shades. v 60c and 66c a yard, 30 inches wide, a large and new line of French challis in the latest figures, Persian stripes and color- ings, for ladles’ walsts, children's dresses and house gowns. New Idea for Under Skirts— Silk poplin lustre, a new fabric for under- skirts, with a silk warp. STRICTLY FAST COLORS AND WASHABLE, 3%c a yard, 25 inches wide, InFashionable Silks We offer values that custo- mers, who have made compar- isons, say are the best seen this season. Imported French Moire— In the most stylish colors, Including black and white, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 per yard. New and Exclusive Styles in Black and White and White and Black Silks— In Loufsine taffeta, satin liberty, imported foulards, etc., on sale at 75¢, $1.00, $1.25 per yard. New Soft Finished stitched Louisine— In shades of blue, tan, porcelain, reseda and white, 24 inches wide, regular $1.35 quality, $1.19 per yard. New White Grenadines— In (dress patterns) very new and desir- able for evening wear. New Black Grenadines— 45-inch wide satin and taffeta ribbon, stripes, Mexican mesh and other allover effects, $1.00, $1.25, §1.50, $2.00, $3.00 and $5.00 per yard, Pongee Silks— Natural color, twilled and plain weaves, 24 inches wide, T5c, 85c, $1.00 per yard. Dotted Shantung— Natural color, with embroldered silk dots of cardinal, blue, tan, brown and white, 24-inch All 8ilk Crepe de Chine In street and evening shades, per yard, $1.00. White Wash Silks White Japanese Silks— 20 to 36 inches wide, 50c, T6c, $1.00, $1.25. White Japanese Corded Silks— 49 per yard. White Foulard Silks— 24 inches wide, 76c and $1.00 per yard. Black Silks 24-inch black moire. 24-inch black peau de sole. 24-inch black (guaranteed) taffeta. 24-lnch black royal armure. 24-inch black French surah. 24-inch black foulard twille. 24-inch black peau de cygne at $1.00 and $1.26 per yard. Hem- Ladies’ Man-Tailored Shirt Waistsshow the latest models in Ladies’ Up-to-Date Man-Tailored Suits, made of the most popular materials—Etamines, Mistrals, Canvas Cloth, Cheviots, etc. We are now prepared to so unlined. Skirts silk and percaline lined—al—in White, Oxford, Cheviots and Canvas effects. LADIES’ JACKETS—Silk Etons, Cheviot Blouses and Long Silk Raglans, Separate Dress Skirts and Walking Skirts. Hosiery & Underwear Large and complete stock of Women’s and Children’s Spring and Summer Hosiery and Un- derwear—gathered from the best manufacturers of the world—at astonishing prices. o 100 dozen of wome: fast black hose, dropstitch or plain, double sole, heel and toe, never sold for less than 230 pair; special, 150, 2 for 350. Wo ' Fast Black Hose— Lisle thread or cotton in famcy lace drop- itch or plain; also a real bargain in split soles; our ortment is large; regular 350 and 46c qualities, only 235c palr. We are headquarters for all the New Novelties— In women's fancy stockings, all the ex- treme. patterns, white and blagk, lace effects; French embroidered boots, the very latest; all over lace In black and colored, all fast colors, high spliced heel and toe, 50c, 75c, $1.00 up to $3.00. t In women's black, pure thread silk hose, high spliced heel and toe, double sole; regular $2.50 quality for Monday, only $1.60 palr. Just received—All aizes in the Shaw Knit Stocking for children— Nothing to equal in wear; fast black, double knee, heel and toe; also a com- plete stock of the PONY brand, extra heavy welght for boys, medium welght for girls; these two speclal lines, all zes, only 25¢ pair. Women's Spring Venta— High neck, long or short sleeves; pants to match, all sizes, 26c each. Women's Extra Size Ribbed Vesta— High-neck long or short sleeves, low- neck, sleeveless or wing sleeve, pants to match; this line is complete for spring or summer, very nicely finished; our price, 85c, 8 for $1.00. Boys' Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers. Special welghts for spring wear, high- neck, long or short sl knee or ankle length, well made, all sizes, 25¢c eaoh. Women's Black and Colored brellas— 1 Very pretty handles, sterling trimmed, Welight Ribbed 1k Ume fancy Pearls, new Hnglish Princess, 26- inch, steel rod, paragon frame, silk cover and tassel, $1.50. Children's school umbrellas, black silk, steel rod, paragon frame, 24-Inch, pretty and durable handles, $1.00 and $1.50 each. The jackets are all silk lined. We have now on display a very choice selection of KELLEY, STIGER & COMPANY, CORNER FARNAM AND FIFTEENTH STREETS HALTS IN THE RHEA CASE Governor Savage Awaits Attitude of | Supreme Court. MAY THEN LISTEN TO PARDON PLEAS Lincoln Has Its Final Anti-Saloon Rally Today—Driver of Hose ‘Wagon Badly Hurt in way. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, March 29.—(Special.)—Gov- ernor Savage will take no action on ‘the numerous petitions for executive clemency in behalt of Willlam Rhea until the su- preme court has ruled on his motlon for a rehearing. The court Is expected to an- nounce its decision at the next sitting and it unfavorable to Rhea the governor will then listen to requests for the pardon or commutation of the man's sentence. date of execution as fixed by the court is April 26, Articles of Incorporation of these insti- tutions have been recorded in the sccretary of state's office: } The Sprague Drug company, Lincoln} capital stock, $10,000; incorporators, B. B. Sprague, C. K. Sprague and 8. A. Sprague. The Omaba Roofing and Supply company, Omaha; capital stock, $26,000; incorpora- tors, Lester T. Sunderland, Ralph E. Sun- derland, James A. Sunderiand and Charles G. Cromble. . The Union Gas company, Lincoln; cap'tal stock, $1,000,000; incorporators, R. H. Me- Call, W. Irving Osborne and Rufus O. wes. Final Rally in Anti-Saloon Campatgn, The ‘final rally of the anti-sal:on cam- palgn will be held at the Auditorium to- morrow afternoon. Among those who are advertised to speak are Chancellor Hunt- ington of the Nebraska Wesleyan univer- sity, Rev. ¥letcher Ly Wharton and A. G. Wolfenbarger. The meeting will be under the auspices of the Citizens' No-Lisense ! league dent this morning. A vital team’s ‘ness broke and the herses, dash. ing forward, pulled him to the pavem mt and dragged him a distance of 100 fect. He was picked up in an insensible condi- tion and removed to his home, Tha | 1,000 acres of corn and 200 acres of toma- toes, and have thus far been able to con- tract for less than 100 acres of corn and about seventy-five acres of tomatoes. They are paying as good prices as any concerns in this part of the country, and more than many, and their plant provides a market for produce for from five to ten miles around. If they can’t get the stuff they can’t run, and the farmers will feel the dif- terence when they want to market their ap- ples. TO SELL BEATRICE PAPER Plans for Disposal of Daily Express Nearly Complete and Change Expected April 1, BEATRICE, Neb., Mareh 20.—(Special Telegram.)—For the last month negotia tions have been pending for the purchase of the Beatrice Dally Exprees, a republican paper owned by Kilpatrick Bros. of this city, by a number of citizens who ere in terested more or I in politics In Gage county, and it s learned from a reliable | source this afternoon that the deal is about consummated whereby the change will take place April 1. Some of those most prominently identl- fled with the new venture are General L. W. Colby, W. P. Norcross, R. R. Kyd and W. C. Dorsey. If these men get control of the papei the job office of Paul Springer will be’ consolidated with the newspaper plant. W. C. Doreey is booked for editor and Paul Springer for business manager. The republican party in Gage county has been divided into two factions for a long {time and it is understood that when the new proprietors get charge of the paper It will be run for the purpose of uniting the opposing forces, WOMEN ON EQUAL FOOTING Boheminn crea Benevolent Soclety In- s Constitutional Benefits for Feminine Members. WILBER, Neb., March 29.—(Special)— The grand lodge of the Bohemian benevo- lent society, Z. C. B. J., adjourned late last Driver Willlam Eddy of hose wagon No, | M8t 80d the delegates and visitors left for 1 was serlously injured in a runaway acel- | part of his| their homes today. A. Novotny was elected president, J. Salda, vice president; Alols Blaha, secretary; F. 8. Salda, treasurer, All are from Cedar Rapids, la., the headquar- tes of the organization. Dr. E. H. Breuer of Omaha was elected chlef physiclan. The next grand lodge will be i Milwaukee in June, 1907. bank for eight years. The business of Lush- ton has increased and the business men feel there Is a necessity for a bank and local parties contemplate organizing a bank for Lushton. Phil Mooce, druggist, of Lushton is to be cashier and manager. The capital stock ie to be $5,000. There is a good ter- ritory around Lushton. FREMONTERS ARE.VICTORS High School Delegation from Dodge County Bests Blair Students in Debate. BLAIR, Neb.,, March 20.—(Spectal Tele- gram.)—The opera house was crowded to- night to witness the debate betweem the members of the Fremont and Blair High schools. Seventy-five members of the Fre- mont- High school accompanied the de- baters. The question, ‘‘Resolved, That Further Acquisition of Territory on the Part of the United States would be Detrimental to the American People,” was ably handled by Misses Helen Gray, Nellle James, Alta Blewett and Mr. Milo Draemel of Fremont |for the afrmative and Miss Lilllan Pout- zius and Messrs. Albert Bruce, Earl Mc- Connaha and Oron Wentworth of Blair for the negative. The judges were County Superintendent Arendt of Dodge county, Superintendent Bardell of Douglas county and ex-Superin- tendent Marshall of Washington county, who gave the decision to the afMrmative side. The program was opened with singing by the Blair High School Glee club and fol- lowed by solos by Mrs. Foght and Edith Foley and a trombone solo by 8. Hedelund of Blair. The large audlence was fairly carried away with the way the young de- baters handled their subject. The recelpts were $105. BOLD HOLDUP AT HASTINGS Young Woman Confronted by Thugs Who Relieve Her of HASTINGS, Neb., March 29.—(Special Telegram.)—Miss Essa Hamot, daughter df Carson J. Hamot, was held up and robbed of her purse, containing a $5 bill and some change, at 10 o'clock tonight. Miss Hamot had been shopping downtown with some of her young women friends, whom she left at Seventh street near the Presbyterian church, and started for her home, two blocks away. LYNCHERS STAY UNENOWN Wyoming Jury Fails to Learn Identity of Woodward's Executioners. WIDOW PAYS FOR BURIAL OF THE BODY Only a Few Women Attend the Serve ices, in Addition to Priest and Bearers—No Prosecution Anticipated. CASPER, Wyo., March 29.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The funeral of Charles Wood- ward, who was lynched yesterday, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Brief services were held at the Catholic church. Rev. Father Bryant, spiritual advisor of the dead man, officlated. Not more than a dozen | persons were in attendance outside of the priest and pallbearers, and almost all of them were women, who went to the funeral to comfort Mrs. Woodward, who arrivea from Thermopolis ten hours before her hus- band was hanged. The body was burled in the Casper cemetery, the funeral expenses being paid by the widow. The coromer’s jury today brought in a verdict that Woodward came to his death by being hanged on the gallows adjacent to the county jall by persons unknown to the jurors. Sheriff Tubbs and the prisoners in the county jall and two newspaper men were the only witnesses examined. The sheriff and prisoners testified that the lynchers were masked, and that no one could be identified. The newspaper men sald they arrived Inside the stockade just as the lynchers were walking up the steps of the allows, and they were warned not to interfere at the peril of their lives. They were allowed to take a station in the stockade, but were not allowed to leave until all of the masked men had gone out. The reporters were unable to recognize any of the lynchers. The sentiment of the community is that the remaining thleves will take warning and leave the country. No attempt | being made to find out who were in the vigilance committee and no trouble fs an. ticipated, HARKINS’ SKELETON IS FOUND Remains of Man Who Disappeared from Gillette Two Years Mexican named Ed Sanches, stolé a horse last night and ekipped. After belag bound over he developed a mild case of smallpox and was being guarded in the pesthouse at Fort Plerre. He eluded his guards in the darknes WHEAT AND CATTLE ARE SAFE Kansas Grain andd Oklahoma Stock Suffer but Little from Cold. TOPEKA, Kan., March 29.—Reports from nearly all the counties In the wheat belt say the wheat crop in Kansas this year is in ®ood condition and that the yleld will | be very large. The weather for the last three weeks has been especially favorable to wheat, and as the cold did not injure the product nearly so much as was re- vorted. there s no more occasion for alarm as to the outcome of the year's yleld. GUTHRIE, Okl., March 29.—Cattle condi- tions are first-class throughout Oklahoma and despite the unusual cold winter the cattlemen say thelr lossés will not excesd 3 per cent. Cattle are now feeding on the pastures made luxurlant by recent heavy rains and there are many shipments of stock cattle from Texas and other polnts into the two territories to take advantage | of the pastures. Haill in Indian Territory. ARDMORE, 1. T. March 20.—In some sectlons of the Indian Territory last night the heaviest fall of hail ever known was experienced. Great damage to early ve etables and fruit resulted and at Durant several small houses were badly damaged. The weather for March is the coldest in years. STANLEY CALLS THE MEETING to Dem: for Effort to Expand Western Reclproeity League. TOPEKA, Kan., March 29.—Governor W. E. Stanley, president of the Western Recl- procity league, tonight issped the follow- ing call: On January 22, 1802, the Western Reci- rocity league was formed. The interest in the movement has extended beyond the territory covered by the original organiza- | tion and I have received many letters and personal requests asking me to call a meeting In one of the western citles for the purpose of enlurfln[ the organization with a view to making it national in its character and giving It wider influence. In pursuance of these requests and with a ot Benator CLOUD OVER IRRIGATION BILL Prosident Firmly Opposes Feature Relating to Btate Oontrol. THIS PROVISION IS HELD TO BE VITAL Towa Delegation Delayed in Its Con- Ap- Pointments—Dr, Garrigan Re- ported as Bishop. ference Regarding F ral (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, March 29.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—The outlook for an Irrigation measure at this session is not bright. President Roosevelt is determined in his opposition to the provision relating to the state control of the appropriation, distribu- tion and use of water from the jrrigation and, it s sald, he will veto the bill should it reach him with this provi- slon incorporated. Unless this provision ia retalned in the bill a majority of the advo- cates of irrigation say they will oppose the legislation, claiming the provision is an important one and the law would be in- operative should the bill pass without it. Strange to say, the most active opposition to irrigation comes from representatives residing in the Missiesippl valley. The Towa delegation falled to get together to- day on account of the unexpected absence Dolliver. The members met, pursuant to the call {ssued by Senator Al- lison, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the private apartments of Speaker Henderson for the purpose of declding upon federal appointments, but owing to the absence of the junlor senator it was decided to let the matter go over until a later date. Thomas Alone Esca As & matter of fact the members of the delegation, with the single exception of Lot Thomas of the Sioux City district, are not over anxlous to have any changes made in the present appointees until after the congressional conventions. Mr. Thomas, however, wants action Immediately, he belleves his renomination 1s depemdent upon early action. It is rumored tonight that Rev. Dr. Philip J. Garrigan, vice rector of the Catholic University of America of this city, has been appointed bishop of the see of Sloux City. The report of the appolntment, how- ever, could not be confirmed, although it member of the civil service board for thi Lincoln (Neb.) postoffice. RECIPROCITY MAY HAVE WON Action of Payne in C ling Committee Meeting for Monday Inter. preted that W ASHINGTON, March 20.—Chairman ayne of the ways and means committee of the house has called a meeting of the com- mittee for Monday morning at 10:30 to con- sider his bill for reciprocity with Cuba. This announcement 1s interpreted as an | surance on the part of the ways and means leaders that the victory fob reciprocity has been won in the committee. EARLAPS FOR EASTER BONNETS Sun Will Smile Coldly, While Wind Whistles West by North Anthems, WASHINGTON, March 20 —Forecas For Nebraska—Falr Sunday; colder in east portion; Monday fair and warmer; west to north winds. For Iowa—Colder Sunday, with fair in west and probably showers In east por- tion; Monday fair; north winds. For Wyoming and Colorado—Falr warmer Sunday; Monday fair; winds. For South Dakota—Falr, continued cold Sunday, except probably snow in east por- tion; brisk to high north winds; Monday fair and warmer. For Kansas—Fair Sunday; colder in north- east portion; Monday fair; north winds. For Oklahoma and Indlan Territory—Fair, continued cold Sunday; Monday fair; north winds. For Missouri—Falir in west, clearing and colder In east portion Sunday; Monday fal north winds. and variable Local Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, March 2.—Official record of tem® perature and precipitation compared with he co-responding day of the last thres years: 1902. 1901, 1900, 1899, Maximum temperature... 49 81 8 81 Minimum_temperature 0 oz B Mean temperature 2 u oM o7 Precipitation . 00 5 T .00 Record of tempe: at Omaha for this 1 1902: Normal temperature., Departure for the day.. Total excess since March Normal precipitation Excess for the day. nd sine nd precipitation ch f Amo. idering the ad: is known that Dr. Garrigan's name Was Total precipitation srce { street. He sustained severe interaal in-[JUn® TN o 8 the consti.| The robbers bad evidently followed her Xlr?..'nf&f&'.'.'of'u"nauo'n:n ey ofrihe [one of the three submitted to Rome for Deficlency aince March 1. . Surtes. ;. J tution was the placing of the women mem- | for some distance, for directly after leav-| 1y pTTE Wyo. March 29.—(Special)— :'.‘,J,,{.l’“:.'"fi.% ‘F{r.‘fifi"p&}i?‘.fi:?fl‘“c‘.fi‘ consideration n this connection, Dr. Gar- EXcess for cor. g:ngg 5 . { Distriet Ooure Has Ko Business. bers on an equal footing with the men as | !PE her friends she was confronted by the | mpe remains of B. F. Harkins, formerly of | cago, on ApH) 10, 192, to consider the ad. | Fi6a8 bas been assistant treasurer of the | T yrdicates trace of precipitation. ‘ The district court of this county wili!to Insurance and other benefits of the or-|Boldups, who demanded her purse. The | Guige Rock, Neb., were found sheltered by | Yisability of forming o nationa: organisa. | university since 185§ and previous to his L A WE meet mext Saturday ani prebably aljourm|der. The Wilber lodge entertained the vis- police think it the work of local toughs rude logs near @ sheep ranch thirty miles :l_"";fl 3‘ oumr";«‘:r:f.':rfrr.'a:".dn":-::" l'rll‘l;"ry entering priesthood was educated in the ) til] the May term. The jury was discharged | ltors at a babquet at the opera house ow | 404 are at work upon the case. " public schools of Massachusetts. northeast of here. requested to send delegates to this meet- _——— | early this week and practically no business | Thursday night, at which 400 were present. ing. Congressman Me has been considered by that time with the exception of ons ques-| the judges sinve Good Crop Weather Near Gibbon. tion in the Lincoln Traction company tax| GIBBON, Neb., March 20.—(Special)— case. | The rains during the past few days has Mrs. E. J. Shellhorn, wite of Represenia- | put the soll in fine condition for spring tive Shellhorn, died at her home, Twen.y- | ¢rops. The farmers will begin spring fourth and O strects. at § o'clock this| work in earnest next week if the weather morning. She had been in Ili-bealth sev-| continues favorable. Some small grain and eral months, but the immedizte cause ol her death was a complicated trouble. The French consul at Chicago has written to Governor Savage for information regard ing the whereabouts of Charles Ferry, who stat> in 1593. The man's address is wanted by is known to have resided in th Rene Renault, attorney at the Paris courl of appeals. Canuing Factory Needs Acreage. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., March 29.—(Spe- stomach ¢ | potatoes are being planted this week. Win- ter wheat and rye are flourishing. Dog Tears Away Flesh. -! MADISON, Neb., March 29.—(Special Tel- egram.)—This afternoon while the 10-year- old son of Hugh Herbison was passing the flour mill on a bicycle a large, viclous dog + | belonging to Farmer Underwood ran out and grabbed him by the leg, tearing out a chunk of flesh as large as & hen's egs. New Bank for Lushtom, Two Brick Bulldings for Beatrice: BEATRICE, Neb., March 29.—(Special.)— Major A. L. Green is planning the erection of two ome-story brick blocks to take the place of the frame buildings which were partially destroyed by fire recently. The question of a sultable location for the new library bullding is one of the principal top- les in Beatrice at present. The building will likely be within a block of the govern- ment building. Presbyterl at Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., March 29.—(Special Telegram.)—The annual meeting of the Ne- braska presbytery will be held in the First Presbyterian church Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings 0il and Coal pany at Stell STELLA, Neb., March 29.e-(Special.)—. When discovered nothing remained but the skeleton covered with & few rags, to- gether with a note signed by himself. The missive stated that he died from starva- tion and had a wife and nine children at Oketo, Kan., and at the time of writing there was $46.25 on his person, which amount was found in good condition. Harkins started for Spokane, Wash., three years ago, but when he arrived there he abandoned the .train and set out on foot acr the hill At the time it was thought the man was demented. Search for bhim was futile. ALLEGED MURDERER ESCAPES Cuba’s First President. Although it has been stated that the Cubans are incapable of governing them- selves, yet they have selected their first president, who is a great favorite with the people. A favorite medicine with the Amer- ican people is Hostetter's Stomach Bitte: because it is an idea] remedy for headache, indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation and bil- fousness. It is also an excellent medicine for spring fever, la grippe and malaria. Don't fall to try it, but be sure to get the genulne. Pontoon PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., March 20.—(Spe- cial.)—~Mayor Tom E. Parmele has received plans and specifications from the Midland Bridge company of Kansas City for the pontoon bridge to be built across the M'e- r has gome to Ohlo with the buildings and grounds committee. Department Notes. The Corn Exchange National bank of New York was today approved as a re- serve agent for the Citivens' National bank of Cedar Raplds, Ia. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska—J. J. Greene, Moorefield, Fron- tler county, vice M, Wesley, removed; C. C. Gregg, Jr., McCool Junction, York county, vice Willlam McFadden, removed. South Dakota—B. F. Keith, Dalzelle, Meade county. Wyoming—J. L. Johnaton, Creek, Laramie county. Dr. J. H. Bradford was today appointed a pension examining surgeon at Sheridan, Wyo., and Dr. Murdock Bannister at Ot- tumwa,’ Ia. The First National bank of Freeman, 8. Little Horse SHRADER GUARANTEES every box of FIG POWDER to cure Constipation, Billous- ness, Liver Complaint, Gall Stones, Kidney Pains, Sal- low Complexion, Headaches, Tired Feeling, - Bad Blood, pimples. From alvine pol- sons arises all llls—Shrader's Fig Powder removes alvine poison. Sold and guaranteed by all drugists, Manufac- tured hy W. J. Shrader Medicine Co,, PIERRE, 8. D, March 29.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Bob Adams, whe was being held in Stanley county on & charge of killing s stock company i being formed of loc ital to bore for oll and coal. The nec stock ls belng rapldly taken up. clal.)—The officers of the canning company are baving trouble in securing the acreage needed for thelr season’s run. They need YORK, Neb., March 29.—(Special.)—The village of Lushton, in the southwestern part of York county, has been without & sourl river st this point. It is to be 1,800 teet long, with & sixteen-foot roadway, and will cost $15,000. New York and Omaha. ichardson Drug Co., Distributors, Omaha, Neb. D., was today authorized to begin busines with $26,000 capital. W. H. Cotton was today appelated &