THE OMAHA DAILY IIi.L. .U'I > DAY , MAY 2G , 1895. 3
CRUELTY TOINSANEPATIESTS
Moro Startling Bovelatloni at tbo Lincoln
Asjlnm.
INMATES CHOKED , BEATEN AND DRUGGED
Former Attendant Itereali Borne of the
Queitlonnble 1'rnctlcei at the Inll-
tntlon Alnnngcd by Superintendent
Hay anil 111 * Anlitnnti.
LINCOLN , May 25. ( Special. ) Today , be
fore Governor Hdlcomb , the Investigation of
Dr. Mnnary on charges preferred against htm
wna continued , Ex-Attendant L. M. Evans
was the principal witness examined. His
testimony was very severe against both Dr.
Manary and ex-Attendant Morland. Evans
( wore that hevns a ward attendant at the
Lincoln hospital from August , 1893 , until
August , 1894. Since then he had held a
similar position at Clarlnda , la. , and had
cone from there to Kankakcc , III. In neither
of these Insane asylums was the use of
rmraldehyde permitted , nor did he ever hear
of Its use In any other asylum. The effect
of the drug was to produce a drunken stupor.
In the Lincoln asylum he had seen as much
as two teaspoonfuls given at one dose. When
patients had resisted It had been forced
down their throats. The attendants arc al
lowed to give It freely without specific direc
tions. They carried It around on their per
sons In eight-ounce bottles. Dr. Manary was ,
at times , exceedingly rough and cross with
patients. Attendant Morland had beaten
patients when It was unnecessary. In other
asylums It nag customary to place the hands
of the violent patient In mutts and hand
cuffs. There was no need of beating.
Patients respected Dr. Manary only be
cause they feared him. Witness had seen
fox
Morland choke patients with a wet towel
until they were black In the face.
General Webster , counsel for Dr. Hay ,
subjected Evans to n severe examination ,
but did not succeed In shaking his testimony.
Witness exhibited a letter of recommenda
tion from Dr. Manary.
Judge Tlbbctts , In the district court , has
rendered no decision In the Hay-Abbott In
junction case , and now that It has been
lodged In the supreme court It Is not probable
that he will do so.
The supreme court announces that It will
hand down a decision In the Hay-Abbott
quo warranto case on June 12. Dr. Abbott
has returned to his home In Fremont and
announces that he will not again return to
Lincoln until ho docs so as the acknowl
edged superintendent of the Insane hospital.
Miss Sophranlu Lane , assistant physician
nt the hospital , now says she will not ac
knowledge the validity of the governor's
order of removal and will contest the case
against the new apotntee , Mrs. Newbecker
of Omaha.
NOTES FROM THE STATE HOUSE.
It Is probable that the Board of Public
Lands and Buildings will prefer charges
against one of the keepers at the penitentiary
under Warden Leldyh for alleged brutality
In striking with a heavy cane one of the
prisoners. The matter has been brough
to the attention of the board by Land Com
mlssloner Russell , who witnessed the as
sault yesterday while vlsftlng the pen. The
man accused of the assault Is said to be th
name one who burned Secretary J. Sterling
Morton In clflgy about a year ago.
The case of Ralph E. Gaylord , admlnls
trator of the estate of George Jay , agalns.
the Missouri Pacific railroad , " has come up
to the supreme court from the district courl
of Douglas county , Judge Ambrose presiding ,
on appeal. Gaylord sued for $5,000 damages
against the road for the death of Jay , who
was killed while crossing the railroad track
but a jury found for defendant.
Th } Crelghton university appeals Its cas
against Edward C. Erfllng ot. al. from th.
district court of Douglas county. Judge Duffle
flo presiding , to the supreme court. In the
court' below Judgment was asked on a prom
issory note for $10,000 , dated February 14 ,
1895. and due February 14 , 1896 , default "hav
ing been made In Intermediate payments.
AFTER BRAD SLAUGHTER.
A petition Is being numerously signed In
West Lincoln , which Is addressed to Judge
Dundy. In It the petitioners recite that the
street railway between this city and West
Lincoln Is the only public means by which
the residents of that suburb can reach here.
- They aver that Receiver Slaughter has re
fused to operate cars on that system , thus
causing them great Inconvenience and depriv
ing them of the only means of reaching Lin
coln by public conveyance. They ask that
Judge Dundy Inquire into the matter Imme
diately and that th : receiver be ordered to
resume the operation of cars on that line.
For a month no cars have been run on the-
West Lincoln line.
WITH COMMERCIAL PILGRIMS.
The attendance at the convention of the
Comnrrcl.il Pilgrims Is not large , but there
are delegates present from several ot the
leading cities of the west. This morning re
ports were received from the secretary and
treasurer and on funeral benefits , all of which
were of the most satisfactory nature. In the
afternoon n number of changes were made
In the constitution and by-laws. This even
ing the delegates repaired to the lodge room
of the Pilgrim Sisters and partook of a light
banquet , at the conclusion of which toasts
and responses were hadlrs. . F , A. Wilson
acted as toastmlstress. Henry Coffeen of
Council Bluffs responded to an address of
welcome. F. M. TVrell spoke on "Our
Guests" and E. A. Haworth of Council Bluffs
responded. "The Supreme Council" was dis
cussed by M. C. McSherry of Broken Bow.
M. F. Rohrer of Council Bluffs spoke on "The
Academy. "
The following officers were elected this
evening and Installed : S. W. P. . Robert Bin-
ford ; S. V. W. P. , Charhs A. Tracy ; S. W.
C. L. . W. Garoutte ; S. W. secretary , R. J.
McBrlde : S. W. T. . H. S. Bllnn : S. T. , J.
"
II. Mlddlebrook" ; S. K. L. P. , 0. F. Spencer.
LINCOLN IN BRIEF.
The Rock Island Railroad company has filed
nn amended answer tcTtlio $5,000 damage case
brought by the heirs of Henry Peters , one of
the victims of the wreck of August last. The
defense Is that the wreck was due to un
known parties , who pulled spikes and re
moved the rails , And that defendants had no
means of knowing the rails had been re
moved and could not have averted the acci
dent.
dent.This
This morning City Detective Langdon ap
peared before United States Commissioner
Bllllngslry and procured warrants for the ar
rest of Lew Taylor and J. I ) . Frazler on the
charge ot passing counterfeit half dollars ,
lloth of them are said to be ex-convicts ,
Frnzler Is said to have passed counterfeit
money at three stores In town.
Th ? Inspection ot the University cadets at
the M street park this afternoon was a suc
cess In every particular. Between 2 and 3
q'cloclc the companies marched' from the
armory on the university grounds to the park
to the music ot the University band , Here
the boys went through the evolutions ot b.ital-
lion and company drill In a manner covering
themselves , Individually and collectively ,
with glory and due credit. Th * Individual
competition In the school of [ he soldier waa
close and exciting. Prizes will be awarded
on the campus next Monday.
Contrrnt Ucnt to Iliunn Alan.
AURORA. Neb. , May 25. ( Spsclal. ) A. C ,
Topple of Omaha got the contract ye tenla >
for the vault work for the new court house.
The Home Land and Cattl ; COT piny hat !
2,800 head of Texas steers fed In the yard :
here yesterday , and have 9,000 head more tc
follow. They are shipping to Billings ,
Mrs. E. W. Hulbut entertained the younp
ladles at tea Monday evening , and th mar
rled ladles were entertained Wednesday even'
Ing by Mrs. J. II. Bell and Mrs. Harvt )
Bell.
Bell.Queen
Queen Vic's birthday and the change of the
moon has ro far failed to give us rain Ir
ir- - Aurora. Showers occurred all around us yes
terdiy , but just a sprlnkb here. We are hopIng -
Ing and praying.
Baccalaureate crvlces will bo held al tbi
opera house tomorrow. Rev. Han tor d dellv
ws the address.
Great preparations are being made for Dco <
ration day. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Drcoriulaii l > uy Mirvlcoi nt Kearney.
KEARNEY , May 25. ( Special. ) Memorial
Sunday and Decoration day will be dul )
observed In Kearney this year. On Sundaj
morning Rev , F. L. Hay den , pastor of the
First Presbyterian church , will bold ipeclal
service In the armory , and the members o !
the two Grand Army ot the Republic poaU
the Woman's Relief corps , the Sons and
Daughters of Veterans and the members of
company A , Nebraska National Guard , will
attend In a body. On Decoration day 8. S.
Hartman will net as officer of the day , L A ,
Arnold as tnasttr of ceremonies , Hon. Nor-
rls Brown , orator , and Rev. Dr. Oliver , chap
lain. The ritualistic work of the Woman's
Relief corps will be conducted at the ceme
tery by Mrs. Barber , assisted by Mrs. Jo
seph McKaln , and 11C school children will
assist In decorating the graves.
On account of an extra school year hav
ing been added to the high school course
this year , there will be no graduating class
from the Kearney public school this year.
The old Kearney Journal plant has been
removed from Kearney and the presses have
bcon taken to Edgcmont , S. D.
Miss M. I. Stewart , who has been prin
cipal of the Kearney public schools for the
past twelve years and was re-elected again
at the last meeting of the school board , has
declined to accept. It Is understood that
she expects to retire Jrom the school room
altogether. The superintendent , Prof. Morey ,
will remain , but quite a number of the
other teachers have secured positions else
where. .
VOONO NUIIHAMtAN till UHJATK.
Coinmtncaincnt KxnroUm Held In Many
Towri4 of the Htilte.
FAIRBURY , N b. , May 25. ( Special. ) The
eleventh commencement exercises of the Fair-
bury High school were held last evening with
sixteen graduates. The following Is the list
of graduates , with their respective subjects :
Frank L. Rain , salutatory ; Bertha M. Peters ,
"Future Commsrce on the Pacific ; " Maude
Pearson , "Forestry ; " L. Edna Brown , "The
Anglo-Saxons ; " Kate II. Glllathy , "Growth
of Organizations ; " Mona A. Christian. "De
velopment of Water Power ; " Blanche Culver ,
"Arbitration ; " Charles W. Harris , "Athletic
Sports ; " Irene King , "Ths- Education of the
Laboratory ; " Winnie Ilanchett , "Municipal
oGvcrnmcnt ; " Stella McDonnell , "Develop
ment of Transportation ; " Rene E. Wlrt , "Ir
rigation ; " Mollle Shea , "Ship Canals ; " Milton
A. Pottlnger. "A Little Farm. Well Tilled ; "
Margaret M , McLucas , "Our Territorial
lomaln ; " Katherlne Price , valedictory. The
xerclses were Interspersed with vocal music
iy Misses Blanch Galloway and Maude Tol-
th , and Messrs. Ev Munger and R. A. Clapp.
VERDON , May 25. ( Spclal. ) The school
osed yesterday. The graduating class Hum
ored fourteen , the largest class ever grad
ated from the school. The baccalaureate
ermon , preached Sabbath morning , was by
.lv. A. W. Schinbcrger. The lower gradea
n the High school gave an entertainment
Wednesday evening. On Tuesday the primary
oem closed Its work by rendering a bird
rogram to an appreciative audience. This
fas followed by a flower program by th ? In-
crmedlate room. The work In all the dejwt-
ments was placed on exhibition for the In
.pcctlon . of the parents.
FORT CALHOUN , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. )
The Fort Calliotm schools closed on the 23 ( !
nst. The commencement exercises were the
est ever witnessed In this city. The ad-
rcsses of the graduates displayed superior
neiita ! drill and abilities. Prof. Hicks' able
nstructlon Is highly pr zed by all. Ills ad
rcss to his graduates and the presentation
ddress of Prof. M. O. Rohrbough , prest
ent of the Omaha Commercial college , were
Ighly appreciated by the audience. The
lass received valuable presents and bouquets
n abundance. Prof. Hicks was presented
vltli a gold pen by the class. An alumn
ianqttet and reception was given at the resl
cnce of Prof. Hicks last Saturday even ng.
JUNIATA , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) Elab
rate prcpaiatlons have been made for the
ommencemcnt exercises of the Juniata
chools , which takes place In Allen's hall to
light. By nn order from the national com
nander of the Grand Army of the Republic
hrough Geary post No. 81 , yesterday wa
'atrlotlc day In our public schools , and was
uly and appropriately celebrated by the pu
ills. Several of the old soldier boys were , In
ttendance.
VALENTINE , Neb. , May 2& . ( Special. )
The closing exercises of the Valentino Hlgl :
chool were held hero In the new Methodls
episcopal church last evening , where an In
cresting program was rendered , the exercises
insisting of orations , essays , vocal and In
trumental music. The graduates wen
dlsscs Goldie Pettljohn , Lottie E. Hubbard
and Mr. Claude J. Anderson , each ot whom
delivered n well chosen and very meritorious
rat'on. ' The school for the past three years
ias had for Its principal Prof. E. E. Good ,
who for the last year has been assisted by
Miss Brown , Mrs. Crawford , Miss Borst and
Miss Steele. Excellent progress has been
made In every grade.
ST. PAUL. Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) The
commencement exercises of the graduates of
he St. Paul High school , class of 1895 , were
held In the opera house last night. The ex
ercises , under the lend of Prof. A. O.
Thomas , Interspersed with songs and music ,
were very Interesting. The graduates were :
Misses Ethel Philips , Anna McCracken , Mar
garet McCrncken , Bessie West , Byrdle West ,
Edward Arthand , William J. Oyne. Edward
Chadwlck and Corwln W. Frederick. The
orations of the graduates were all good , but
special commendation Is due Miss Margaret
McCracken for her fine oration and excellent
delivery on her subject , "Every Day Wis
dom. "
SYRACUSE , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) The
graduating exercises of the Syracuse High
school class o ! ' 95 took place at the opera
house last night. The class numbered eleven
and the program was arranged .without re
gard to scholarship. Their orations spoke well
of their training , and wore well received by
the audience. The musical part of the pro
gram waa fine. Miss West's piano solo , "Se
cret Wishes , " by Langc , was especially well
rendered , and the duet , "Madeline , " by the
Misses Carpenter and Manning , was another
number that was well received. The pro
gram was concluded by the presentation of
diplomas by the president of the Board of
Education.
STANTON. Neb. . May 25. ( Special. ) The
Stanton schools closed yesterday , and last
night commencement exercl'es and a "Junior
league" exhibition were held at the Mcthod-
"st church. The exercises were highly Inter
esting , all discussions being of the live sub
jects of the day.
GRESHAM. Neb. . May 25. ( Special. ) The
closing exercises of the Gresham school were
held In the opera house last night , and were
highly creditable. The teachers. Prof. Wat-
eon and Miss Dolly Lonephere. Messrs. Clem ,
Hart , Mlchener and Van Gorden , entertained
the crowded house with songs of which the ,
quartet < s so well known.
CRAB ORCHARD. Neb , . May 25. ( Special
Telegram. ) The commencement exercises of
the public schools were held In the opera
house last night. A class of two graduated.
This Is the second class over graduated from
our school. Prof Clemmons of Fremont de
livered the class address.
BENKLEMAN , Neb. . May 25. ( Special. )
The Benkleman public schools closed yester
day , and last evening the graduating exer
cises were held In the Methodist Episcopal
church and the attendance was large. Six
of the ' 95 class were presented with diplo
mas , and the exercises were very Interest-
Ing. The principal , Prof. J. E. Dclzell. bids
farewell to our city with the close of this
term. Yesterday the scholars enjoyed a pic
nic on Big Timber creek , six miles south
of town , and many of our citizens partici
pated.
BEAVER CITY. Neb. . May 25. ( Special
Telegram. ) The commencement exercises of
the Beaver City High school were held at the
M.thodlst Episcopal church last night. Tne
graduates were : Enola Miller , Owennle Jet-
fers , Emma Nlckerson , Era Downing , Jennie
Runyon and Lynn Roberts.
llurilar Heap it l.lctit Harvest.
SIDNEY , Neb. . May 25. ( Special Tele-
gram. ) The general store of D. A. Burrltt
& Son was entered last night and the safe
blown open. Nothing was taken except a
tin box containing deeds and 3 cents from
the money drawer. A hammer , wrench and
two chisels were stolen from W. L. Gould'i
blacksmith shop. The burglars have van
ished , Two well dressed young men with c
small basket were seen about the streets al
4 o'clock Friday morning.
Small I'Hlluro nt Teeumieh.
TECUMSEH , Neb. , May 25. ( Spectal.- )
Wllllam Buentetta , dealer In groceries and
feei } , and an old-time business mon ot this
city , has failed. There will be but a small
difference In his resources and liabilities , It U
claimed , lluerwtetta has not applied hlmsell
to his business closely enough for months.
Norfolk tleti GMH College.
NORFOLK , Neb , , May 25. ( Special Tele
gram. ) At a meeting ot the trustees of Gate :
college at Js'ellgh yesterday It was voted t <
relocate the college at Norfolk , the propo
sition gf the Queen City Improvement com
piny of Norfolk being accepted. Building wll
commence at aa early da/ .
FREMONT CITIZEN IS MISSED
Ei-Oity Treasurer Leaves Home Under
Queer Circumstance *
COMPELLED TO RESIGN BY A SHORTAGE
Ills I'rlemli llollevo lie H Commlttod
tiuloldci but III * Wife Expect ! to
Ileiir from Him mill li Not
Worried.
FREMONT , Ntb. , May 25. ( Special. ) A.
\ \ ' . Forbes , formerly city treasurer , has been
missing since Tuesday night. He went to
bed Tuesday with Ills wife as usual , and waa
apparently In good spirits. Toward morning
his wife found that he was not In bed and
that his clothe ! ) were gone. Ills watch and
chain , which hs valued highly , were where
ho left them , and on a stand was a note has
tily scrawled , saying that he was of no use
to himself or any of his family and that he
would never be seen by them again. Ills wife
IlilnkJ he Is living and that they will hear
from him won. She talktd about his illsnp
pearanco very unconcernedly , and did not
wish to have anything slid or done about try
Ing to find him. His friends think he has
drowned himself In the 1'latte river. He Is
supposed to have had about $5,000 life Incur
anc ? .
Forbs was elected city treasurer In 1891 ,
and re-elected In 1893. Soon after his re
election there were rumors of a shortage In
ils accounts , and In January , 1891 , he was
lound to be short nearly $5,500 , and resigned.
Since then hs has had no regular occupation ,
and has been drinking heavily. The day be-
'oro he disappeared he was around the saloon
where he spent considerable of his fine and
s-eined In his usual spirit ! , at least as far as
those not Intimately acquainted with him
could see. His family are very reticent about
his disappearance , though feallng very anxious
about him. There Is no systematic search be
ing made for him.
Forbes Is about 55 or 60 years old , has dark
lialr and dark whiskers on his chin , slightly
gray , with a moustache , tie has but on ? arm
and has an Impediment In his speech , which
makes It dimcult for one not acquainted with
him to understand him. He Is about five feet ,
nine Inches tall , and weighs probably 175
pound ? . He was dressed In a dark suit , frock
coat and dark slouch hat.
It AIM COUis : IN SPOTS.
1'orlloin of the S'uto Vlnltocl by Tlnioly
hlimrnrn.
M'COOL , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) The
argest and best rain this locality has had this
spring fell here yesterday afternoon. The fall
is estimated by many to be at least three or
four Inches. McCool was In the center of the
main storm , which came from the north , and
was about six miles wide. Crops arc looking
fine. Tht- oat crop seems now to ie an as-
oareJ fact. Farmers are rejoicing over the
splendlj outlook.
ASHLAND , Neb. , May 25. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Heports here today from over the
country north , west and south show an un
even shower yesterday afternoon , some local
ities receiving from a sprinkle to two Inches
of water. A heavy rain would bo n great
benefit to Ue cros , jot f ey ere not : uT < rl.ig.
Small grain never looked better. Corn Is In
good condition , some plowed over once. Re
ports from some parts yhow the recent frosts
to bo severe , while these from other portions
of the county have proven It to be of no
damage whatever , a condition never before
known here.
SCIIUYLER , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) The
light shower of jesterday afternoon waa fol
lowed last night by a much more copious
one , the two aggregating a rainfall of 1.20
Inch. This rainfall , together with the cloudy
and damp weather that has prevailed for the
past three days , has had marked effect upon
vegetation , everything that grows from the
ground looking fresher and stronger. There
are indications that more rain will fall soon
DEW1TT. Neb. . May 25. ( Special. ) A light
shower visited this section yesterday. Ap
pearances indicate that just to our west the
rain was heavy. The rain here was not sufll-
clent to be of much benefit.
CREIOHTON , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. )
It rained steadily , with a pretty good fall , for
two and one-half hours. Looks very much as
If we would have more during the day.
LOUISVILLE , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. )
There was n slight fall of rain lnthls _ vlclfllty
last evening , but not sufficient "to do much
good to growing crops.
SYRACUSE , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) A
refreshing shqwcr fell last evening , laying
the dust and brightening the lawns , but not
sufficient to be of any material benefit to
crops. j
HENKLEMAN , Neb. . May 25. ( Special
Telegram. ) A general rain fell yesterday
evening , wetting down ono Inch. There Is
great rejoicing In Dundy county. It Is still
cloudy , and Indications are good for more
moisture.
RANDOLPH , Neb. , May 23. ( Special Tel
egram. ) There was a light rain here latt
night and a heavy rain north. Crops are re
covering from the effects of the frost and
cold weather.
ELGIN , Neb. , May 25. ( Special Telegram. )
A fine rain visited this section last night
and the present prospects for crops of all
kinds are excellent.
Nrunpnpo" I. w Declared Void.
GRAND ISLAND , Neb. , May 25. ( Special
Telegram. ) Judga Thompson In district court
today decided that the law passed by the leg
islature and approved April 5 , defining legal
newspapers and prohibiting the printing of
legal notices In newspapers which had not
been published fifty-two weeks , was uncon
stitutional on the grounds that It did not
contain In Its title what the law proved to
bo , that It amended a dozen or more sections
with specifically repealing them and was rot
In Itself complete.
.Senator Allen ullcu * < e Silver.
HUMPHREY , Neb. . May 25. ( Special
Telegram. ) Senator Allen addressed the cit
izens of Platte county here this afternoon.
The only Issue touched was the silver ques
tion. A large crowd greeted the speaker
wtUli frequent bursts of applause.
Jolinunn County llndgo Contract Ix > t >
TECUMSEH , Neb. , May 25. ( Special. ) H.
T. Ward & Co. of Tecumseh have been
awarded all the bridge building for Johnson
county for the ccmlng .year by the county
commissioners. The contracts Include several
largo Iron and numero\iF-mall \ wood struc
tures. . :
Ilimno liuirt * llrmk CM nip.
CRETE , Neb. , May 25S.pecUl Telegram. )
The Doano cadets mnrcMd Into town from
Camp Culver at Mllforrt Wfor * noon today.
A week was spent thcr liiInstruction.
OMAHA GUARDS 7ETEBAN CORPS
Call for the Orif nutrition of n Company
Nrxt Tueiilit'y' r.vonluir.
Ono of the plain rcuUn of the achieve
ments of the Hines and Guards at Memphis
Is the raising of the military spirit among
the young men of the c , , . .
It was regarded as significant that In the
ovation to the Rifles on their return the ex-
men-bers of the Guards tarried two brooms ,
ono bedizened with the colors of the Guards
and the other with those of the Rifles. These
ex-members now propose to return some
what to the old days and Intend to organize
a company to be known as the Omaha Guards
Veteran corps. The call for the meeting Is :
The undersigned , honorably dlgchnrgcd
members of the Oinnhn CJunrtls , cherishing
the memory of their drill rtnys as Guards ,
proud of the glory achieved by the company
nt the recent national prize drill encamp
ment at Memphis , desirous of cementlnR
thflr military fellowship with each other
and with nct'.vj mcmbjrshlp of the co i p ny ,
nnil to lend such encouragement to the com
pany na may ennue ftom united action , he e-
by npree to met nt the armory next Tuesday
evening , May 28 , nt 8 o'clock , for the purpose
of perfecting1 nn organization to be known
as the Omaha Guards Veteran corps : W.
A. Webster , W. H. Ten Kvck. Wing H.
Allen. K. N. Clnrk , A. 1) . Touzalln. U. A.
McAliaster , O. 1' . Goodman , W. II. Koenlff ,
O. Selffert , Nick L. Guckert , J. L. Johnson ,
J. A. Ilryans , M. C. COP , J. C. Ward , Harry
T. McCormlck. W. IJ. Tyler Uelt , A. Clark
Hedlck. George M. Lawrence , II. Murray ,
U. S. Hcrlln , C. W. Hull , O. C. Conkllne ,
H. Y. Cook. E. K. Mullltt , A. K. Squire. K.
N. Ilovelt , Henry H. Allen , U. 1 > . Wilson.
H. F. Dnlley , H. L. Searles , L. V. Lande-
gren , Frank L. Gregory , 1'nul Hurley ,
lamest Hennlnphoven. Luclen Stephens ,
Luther II. Tale , Hnrry R Moorcs , II. C.
Miller , H. Mills , T. U. Dakln , A. 13. Camp
bell.
Ctnvn William" : i .Meclul.
After closing hours nt the Omaha National
bank yesterday afternoon the employes had
a pleasant little surprise for Collector Wll-
llnins , the member of the Thurston Rifles
who won the prize for the best Individual
comportment at the Memphis encampment.
He was presented with n handsome com
memorative and testimonial gold medal.
RAISE THK P IOE OI ? B3E\D
Oiniihn linker * Dccldo It Sluill Ilo Thlrtj--
hlx I.oivrn fora Dollnr.
Omaha bakers held a meeting last night
In the Continental block and In view of the
doubling up In the price of flour Incident
to the recent advance In the- price of wheat ,
they agreed to raise the price of a loaf of
bread In Omaha. Tomorrow morning the new
schedule of thirty-six loaves , for $1 goes Into
effect.
William Lander called the meeting to
order and the situation was explained to
the members present from a baker's stand
point. Several bakers declared It nn Im
possibility to as much as make running
expenses to continue selling bread at the
rate of fifty loaves for $1 with the rise In
flour. The bakeries , It was stated , had
been compelled to cut , the , wages of the men
and were losing money every day In con
sequence of the fact that they \\ere expected
to sell a loaf for 2 cents , < vhereas the pound
of flour which went Intd It 'cost 2'X : cents.
P. F. Peterson reviewed the situation In
Omaha and stated that about a year ago
bread was being sold nt the rate of forty-
four loaves for $1It was reduced to 50
cents. In February everybody In the baking
business was losing money , he stated , and It
was determined to make a pound and a half
loaf and charge 4 cerUs , the bakers to alter
the amount of flour to , follow the fluctuations
of the flour market. Th city government
spoiled this plan , since which he claimed
things for the bakers had ' | been going from
bad to worse. i ' .
2. H. Recdcr , C. Allen nd others favored
the change and a motion requesting all bakers
In the city to join In the alteration of prices
prevailed. Another meeting 'Is to be held
Saturday evening. Tills 'schedule applies to
Omaha and South Omaha.
Mnrrlngn l.lccimef.
The following marriage licenses were Is
sued yesterday by the county judge :
Name and Address. Age.
Guy E. Hooper , De3 Molncs . 20
Clovls D. Baldwin , Omaha . IS
John Cacka , Omaha . 27
Mary Arnbro , Omaha . 20
lloinn fur .Mcihoclint Orphan ! ,
ST. LOUIS , May 25. Samuel C. Cupples
has agreed to build the proposed new struc
ture for the Southern Methodist Orphans
home , and ground has been broken. The
homo will cost about $70,000.
I.OU.IL
An entertainment will be given by the
North Omaha Woman's Educational society
May 28 at Dates hall , Thirty-first and Ames
avenue. Refreshments will be served.
General Copplnger and the members of his
staff visited Fort Crook yesterday. Inspecting
the new quarters and Improvements which
are now being made. They were accompalned
by Major Chaffee of the Ninth cavalry.
The officers of the Associated Charities have
purchased the old Lee & Nichols barn at
Twenty-eighth and Leavenworth street. Mon
day the barn will be torn down , thus giving
work for several days to the unemployed
of the city.
When the route of the South Omaha motor
line was changed from Sixteenth street to
Thirteenth street four trains that were run
on the latter street were discontinued. This
change has thrown four double crews , or
fourteen men , out.
Mrs. T. W. Blackburn and her party will
leave for California on the afternoon of June
5 , instead of the 4th , as hitherto announced ,
the change having been made to accommodate
the lady teachers who are to accompany her.
The party will have a special car , and will
spend one day In Denver enroute.
The Omaha Elk Minstrels will go to Fre
mont on a special train Thursday , May 30.
All members are requested to be at the
lodge rooms for rehearsals at 3 o'clock
sharp this afternoon and 8 o'clock Monday ,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. By T.
H. Hodder , H. R. Vandecar and Frank Kim-
ble. committee on arrangements.
Laughing Gas
I I
Is productive (5f ( aj reat deal
of hilarity by ? methods pecu
liarly its own , just as the
New Process
Gas Ranges
Lli v
produce tbo most satisfactory
results. They have all tbo latc&t and most desirable features , and
are the most economical. Soriotly up to date in every particular. Wo
have special arrangements with the Gas company to connect our gu ?
Btovcs which enables us to make extremely low prices.
MILTON ROGERS & SONS ,
(4th ( AND FARNAM ST3.
HAVE A CHAIR.
To show ordinary politeness to cullers yon must Invite them
to sit down ; otherwi.se yon indicate either a desire to shorten the
interview or display a lack of courtesy unpardonable.
There is no axcnso for not having chairs when they can be
bought for almost nothing. A Rocking Llmlr for comfort leaves
little to be desired ; its every motion suggests luxury.
Our success this season with rockers warranted us in pnr-
chaeing recently a car load 'of the latest and most modern styles
of these " .Comforts" at late season prices. We shall oiler for this
week the entire stock at figures which permit of no argument as
to value.
A substantial oak close woven cane scat half arm
$1.00
rocker , this sale
Old fashioned Comfort cane seat and back full Of _ f t <
arm , this sale tp-i.-xc *
Solid quarter snved oak , carved back , ladies' Ct O . K ( \
fancy rocker , this sale price yjf .w
Several patterns fancy rockers in curly birch niul
mahogany finish , beautifully carved , line select- l . QK _
ed wood , this sile : price tfii.-
Orchard & Willielm Carpet Co ,
S. IQtli Street.
OFFER
To keep our'-failors active during the week
To clean up all odd lengths and remnants-
Our An
novel' e'asy
method chance
to
of
double
winning
your
new
money.
friends.
Commencing , Monday , May 27th.
We offer choice of our $25.OO , $27OO , $28.OO Suitings at
Made IhTd P"S Ma.de
to to
Order Order
The variety of fabrics to choose from is almost unlimited but best designs always
go first. It's advisable to get your order in early
Over 500 Trouser Lengths Imported and Domestic Fabrics.
We bought them to sell at $6 , $6,5O ; $7 , $7.50 ,
Tomorrow- Do you
take your appreciate
choice , at a snap ?
There's no money in it but it's our way of cleaning up all odds and ends it pays us
to do it-
Performance is better than promise
Our name is a satisfactory guarantee that 'we'll do as we say
Or your money refunded ,
A few of 207
the goods in South
our window. 15th St.