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KSTAllMSHKD JUNK 19, 1871.
OMAHA. SUNDAY IOKNIN(., FKItKUAISY 28, 1904.
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A $27.00
IRON BED
OUTFIT
for
$19.95
Consists of
On8 massive ;ontin.iiiU8 Ptot Bod,
artlfttio deUo. Your chii'-e in anv
oolor combinaii at. 7 Cf
Ltegularly Bulls at I. f
One extra heavy bast stel spiral
or woven Wiro Sprlujr. all tfl
frame, si, .10
Iloularly sells u-t Tr.W
One S earni fc Foter clebried
eiaatlo Felt .Mattress, made of hand
laid layers of clastic felt. Non-absorbent,
health glvlnfj and ever
lasting. Full size only, fl CA
ltegularly Balls at lvF.JVF
A Raisin Carnival
(In of
8c
Monday reveral thousand rounds of
nice two crown Raisins
Monday, a pound ,
A Sensation in Jewelry Section
15 c
Wilton IVisri. 27 Inohoi wide,
Juto flllinir Oriental floral Qfip
and medallion effects, at....vJw
Coooa Mud Matt, 14 by 24 lnrhos,
heavy braided edjro anJ
well filled, at JOL
Genuine Cork Linoleum, best
grado, 12 feot wide, all the ne tile
and wood oftocts, (Lf
at por squure yurd UtTV
Extension Huli, extend fr m 3J
,to 54 lu3tie, Jj-lnoti tubloij whh
silver end and bracket OJmnle'.e,
worth 2jo eaoh, 'JC
at 2 for- at?C
, Window Shades 38 in., 42 in., 48
Id., 64 in. wide ready made, vou
don't have to alt., A com
pie line upward from....
Screens 3 panels 5 feet 0 inuhoi
high, 4 foot 6 in. wide on It frame
filled with silkolino, fl A C
all olur, special 1t J
GENUINE .
STOVE
BARGAINS
3.50
2.98
3.98
Seventy-live cents worth in a Pearl Waist Set
and two dollars worth of Green
Trading Stamps.. .
Pearl and Gold Button Waist Ssts A manufactur
ers' clean up Round, squire and oval ehapas,
all ocean pearl worth up to 75c
Monday lor ....
15 c
A Cigar Special
5c
Helen Gould Cig ir Tcn-i cnt slue
and quality Monday
Five for 25c each
And Two Dollars
worth of Green Trad
ing Stamps thrown in.
A two-hole Laundry
Stova for
A two-hole Model Jr.
Qisollns Stova for. . .
A three-hole Model Jr.
Qasollno Stovj (or...
These stove have double valve
burner, brass tube stem, enclosed
ends. Those are genuine bargains.
A Carpet
Beater
a price whacker
at that
Mo iv day
I
Our Buyers
of things to wear,
ladies' cloaks,
suits, etc., men's
and boys' clothing
etc., millinery, etc.
have returned from their annual Feb
ruary trips to the eastern markets.
SPUING GOODS of the CHOICEST
and MOST VARIED DESCRIPTION
are being hastily unpacked, nrd prior
to our GRAND ANNUAL. SPRING
OPENING there'll be such a BE
TWEEN SEASON'S BARGAIN CAK
N1VAL a you haven't r.een In Omaha
In years.
GREEN TRADING STAMPS TO
YOUR HEART'S CONTENT WITH
ALL PURCHASES IN ALL DEPART
MENTS ALL. THE TIME AT BENNETT'S.
A Tea Special
Two dollars of Green Trading Stamps
with every round, TQA
JUU
up from
rjgr? V'ti1 '-L ''' Jui.Bi
A Great Muscle Maker
The Racine Exereicer. capable of hun
dreds of movements a developer for
every muscle wnai we sen ornin
arlly at three dollars O SS
Monday for
Racine Chest Expander sells regu
larly at 11.50 Monday for 11.24.
Every one guaranteed for Ave years.
Sporting Goods Dept., main floor.
19c
SSS823C
P.earl Waist Set
Seventy-flve cents worth In a pearl
waist set for 16c and $2 worth of
stickers thrown In Jewelry er
department ...
a
MEN'S
SHOES
The Place for Perfect
Shoe Fitting & Money
Saving Satisfaction
BENNETTS.
Women's
Shoes
Handkerchiefs
Two hundred dozen fine Swiss Hand
kerchiefs, embroidery and lace eiges
worth up to 19c each,
Monday, three for
Stationery!
Stationery!
Stationery!
Newest Creations
i sale In Drsss
see them
In Spring Goods on sale
Goods Department
Monday.
Wall Paper Sale
REMNANT5 OF WALL PAPER.
3,000 rolls of Embossed
Golds, Silks, iJilts, Glim
mers and White IUanks
worth up lo l0e "per roll, in
1 and 2-rnnui lots, Monday
and Tuesday, at per roll
15c, 12ic,
7c, 5c and 3c
This is the jireatest Wall
Paper sensntion of the sea
son Don't miss it,
Green Trading Stamps
with all purchases.
Third Floor.
ry Goods Dept.
MONDAY MORNING ONLY A largi imsortmont of English and French
Zephyr Ginghams, worlh 2."c and 3iK-. to ilcan out, at yard
MONDAY MORNING ONLY 125 places of plain and fancy figured sateens,
worth '&c and 35c, to clean out, fit yard
PLAIN AND FANCY VOILES We have a very large nssortmont of plain
snd fanoy figured Voiles, worth 3."c and 4'H six-clal for Monday, yard...
NAINSOOKS ricces of Kngllsh Nainsooks, worth 15c, speelal
I'vr Monday, yard '
INDIAN LINON So pieces of lino Indian Llnon, worth
lie, at yard
18c
15c
18c
10c
8k
Wash Goods Department
18c
id and
5c-10c
Greut barfraJus In our While Mercerljiod Walsilnes, our special for Monday.
150 pice of very pretly fancy fluured and striped English Mercerised
WalstiuKS, worth from Sin to hoc, at yard
STRIPED AND CHECKED LAWNS-350 pieces of whits Lawns, In checked
striped, worth from 20c to 35c,
Monday, at yard ',
A Candy Special
12c
A big quantity of nice fresh vanilla
flavored chocolate creams,
Monday, per pound
' Finest assortment of box
note paper envelopes t o
match in tints'
or white
for
19c
Men's $3 vtct kid and box falf O en
welted sole shoes t
2.00
2.00
. 1.48
Men's 12.50 vtel kid and box
calf shoes .
Men's $2.50 seamless shoes
double 'sole
Men's J2.M all solid
work shoes
Women's $3.00 and S3.50 welt
or turned sola shoes ,
Women's fine 12.50' shoes
heavy or light soles
Women's Z.U shoes
' at ..
Boys' all solid school
2 '48
2.00
.1.43
soe. .....1.50 & 1.25
Fancy designed crepe pa
perregular values 25 cents
our special f
Monday fi2C
And Green Trading Stamps
every time. ,
Art! Art!!
Phenomenal Bargains
and Extra
GREEN TRADING
STAMPS.
Handsome frames for photos In
wood veneer, oval openings, easel
back, finished In line black and brown
woods.
A big- assortment of bhtck and gold'
metal framt these are all In latest
novelty daslgna (limit one to i)s
a customer), no delivery each..
And Two DilUri' worts of Greta Tridinf SUmp.
Pyrojrraphy News and Bargains
Outfits, fitted complete with two
points, one for fine work, the other
for shading. Never sold anywhere
under 14.75 Monday our r e(
price uOU
Free Instructions In Pyroyraphy
with all wood and outfit purchase
by Mrs. Frank Leslie.
50c
60c
50o
50c
25o
Perfumery.
Buy your perfumery at the leading
perfumery section, where stocks are
most elaborate and freshest, Honnctl's.
lludnutlne Perfumery (Richard
Hudnut, New York), Sweet Or
chid Perfume, per oz
Vlrlm Rose, per os..
YaQina, per ox
Monallsa, per oz
Colgate's 1a France Rose, per oz.
Colgate's Edition de Luxe (can't
tell It from Ideal, which sells
for J2.75 per os.), per oz $1.00
Roger & Gallet's Vlneedor, per oz. K5o
Violet (Vee-o-lay), Bouquet Far-
nese, per os ,11.35
Hudnut s Marvelous Cold Cream,
per Jar 50c
Hudnot's Violet Sec. soap, In box of
three cakes, per cake 50c
A big, fine line of Powder Puffs.
Toilet Chamois. Manicure Scissors,
Files, Orange Wood Sticks, Nail Pol
ishers ar.d Fsco Powders. Everything
In fancy up-to-date Perfumery, all at
cut prices.
Perfumery section adjoining Drug
department, main floor.
10-Inch circle
Practice Plaque
Monday for
18c.
See our Art Window, then visit
the Art Gallery.
Pyrojfraphy
- Frames
Monday for
19c.
Some
Inexpensive
Usefuls
Sewing Table for ... v95c
Lapboard, 20x3G, for...32c
Folding Ironing Board,
for 79c
China Salt Box, for. . . .28c
Wool Dusters, for 9c
LINEN SITTINGS We are showing In all plain colors a very pretty Una JJ
In French Linen Suitings, worth 4'c, Monday, at yard t)C
100 DOZEN LADIES' FINE ALL WOOL FINE CASHMEKE HOSE. FULL FASH
IONED LEG AND FRENCH FOOT, REOl'LAH LOO
VALCE. ON SALE MONDAY, AT
35c
500 plpcns Fancy Neck and Sash IUbhons, all slllt,
worth up to Sftc yard, Monday at, yard
12c
Dress Goods 50c Yard
100 pieces 36 to 48 In. Cheviot, Granite, Venitian, Basket Weaves, fancy figured two
tone Mohairs, Dotted, Crllllantlncs, Serges, Voiles, Etamlnea, Mistrals, Mohairs, In
knotted effects, checks and plaids, worth up to 85c Ct
per yard, Monday, at yard aJVC
25 pieces 44 In. Yolandu Crepe, in all tho newest shades, Just the right material for
street and evening wear. A regular $1.25 value, q
Monday only, at yard QjQ
BO pieces 40 in. French Vol'.es, In Champagne, biscuit, French blue, navy blue, pearl
gray, garnet, cream, brown and black, an
Monday, at yard A.JI
25 pieces 46 In. Crepe de Paus, nil colors and black and cream. A good f fj
value for $1.50, Monday s' price, yard
Blatck Dress Goods
Mel-
1.00
Serges,
2,600 yards 46 to 64 In. Crcponette, Voile, Mistral, Roxiana, Cheviots, Armure,
rose, i-anama, Bicuuna, uanvas. Nuns' Velning, Mohair, Brondcloth,
Seeded Voile, fancy Granite and Prunella Cloth, Monday, yard.
About 1.300 yards of Mistral. Etamlne. Crcponette, Bilk Emhd. Slcllllans,
"" o'iut.-iM, jieiirieiiR, i-runena, umvas, Manama and Mohair, worth r?
up to $1.50 per yard, Monday price, yard SJ
New Spring- Styles
Just jpened.
WALKINO SKIRTS $2.23 fine Melton, latest cut, .colors black, tan, navy
dark and light gray
WALKING SKIRTS $2.96 Cheviot, Serge, colors black, navy and gray,
solendld value .'
In the Cloak Room-
WALKING SKIRTS $3.9C fine mixtures, very nobby, dark and
light shadeis
WALKING SKIRTS-14.85 fine Cheviots In black and navy, fancy mixtures,
In the very latest materials
RAIN COATS Finest Cravonette Cloth, ,
colors In gray and tan
Women's Spring Jackets, In fine Cheviot Berges, all lined, tailor made,
really worth $8.50, for
New Bilk Waists, a very flne quality of Peau de Sole, Silk, In black
and all colors, a $5.00 waist at
A nobby street suit, mixed shades of blue, tan and gray, blouse or
Jacket style t
handwomjs voile coTUAiES colors brown, blue, black and
lined. A. dressmaker will charge $20.00 for making, .
our price, ready fitted
SILK SKIRTS, WAISTS, SUITS Washable silks, very neat patterns,
good styki
YOUR TRADING STAMPS WITH ALL SALES.
2.25
2.95
3.95
4.95
8.95
4.95
3.95
14.50
crsam. a!l silk
27.50
12.50
stswMmiiiJJL.wB
WAGON TO FORT CROOK AND BELLEVUE WEDNESDAY, SOUTH OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS EVERY DAY.
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MISS PATTUN S PRIZE ESSAY
Het Paper on Frandin that Won the D. A.
E. Gold Metal
WHAT A PLUCKY ORPHAN GIRL HAS WON
on
Works Her Way Throng School
Without Helo and Pls
Taltlasj K Course at
the I'ulvcrslty.
Miss Violet Patton, the girl member of
the senior class of the Omaha High school
who won the prise offered by the local
olmpter of Pauw'hteis of the American
Revolution; for the best essay on "Franklin
us Our Colonial Agent," Is an excellent
example of what pluck will do for a girl.
brought befort the House of Commons to
testify concerning- the attitude of Ameri
cans toward the stamp -act In particular,
and taxation In general. He answered
174 Questions, firmly preserving and defend
ing the stand taken by the colonies con
cerning taxation without representation.
A noted preacher said of him, "He stood
una ppa lied, gave pleasuro to his friends
and honor to his country."
The stamp act was repealed, but at the
same time a declaratory act was passed
asserting England's right to "legislate for
the colonies In all cases whatsoever." In
accordance with the sentiment of this act,
more repressive acta were passed. Frank
lin now (17ti8) agent for Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Massachusetts and Georgia, re
monstrated all In vain; he tried to show
both by conversation and through the
press just how the colonies regarded the
treatment England gave them. The most
Important productions of his pen at this
period were two satires, "The Edict of
the King of Prussia," and "Rules for Re-
tiho is barely DO years old. Is an orphaii , tfuclng a Great Empire to a Small One.'
In these every tyrannical act of the mother
country was clearly portrayed and yet so
cleverly put that some thought the papers
really were Issued by the king of Prussia.
Tompkins thus aptly expressed their Im
portance: "Had Franklin done nothing
else than write these two papers his name
would have deserved a place forever on
the scroll of American patriots."
Sparna British Bribes.
Affairs were rapidly nearlng a crisis In
America. The first Continental Congress
met In 1774 and framed a potltlon to the
king In the form of a declaration of rights.
This petition the king referred to Parlia
ment. There It laid on the table for three
days, unread, and was then received by the
house with laughter and abuse. Parliament
had determined not to consulate America
but to crush her. Attempts wiere made to
bribe Franklin to use his Influence to
secure American's peaceful submission.
These the noble patriot Indignantly spurned
and settling his affairs as soon as possible,
ha embarked for home early In the spring
of 177S arriving shortly after the skirmish
at Lexington had precipitated the war
which won our Independence.
In September of 1776, Franklin received
a letter from Dr. Dubourg, a French
philosopher, assuring him of the sympathy
of ranee. Congress Immediately appointed
Dr. Franklin, Silas Deane and Arthur Lee
commissioners to Paris. ' As the other two
commissioners were In England at the Urns,
Dr. Franklin made the voyage only ac
companied by his two grandsons. His
fame had proceeded him; his ready wit,
literary ability and scientific research gave
him entrance to the best society while,
as the representative of a nation struggling
for liberty, lie was particularly dear to the
people. Three duties confronted him;
satisfying those who were so esger to ob
tain commission In the American army,
overseeing the Infant American navy In the
course of construction In French porta, and
most difficult of all, procuring mosey for
congress. After much skillful rasnoeuver
In he succeeded n obtaining a loan of
ao.ooe pounds, to be psld with Interest, after
the war, on condition that It should not be
sail whence the money cams.
Reveotlea at Paris.
Although the people welcomed hint so
heartily. Franklin was not recognised as ar
ambassador at ths court of Franco. Thing
without relatives, und Is forced to pay
her own way while attending school. She
came to Omaha from Iowa a few years
ago, and began doing domestic work to
puy her expenses while attending school.
She has persevered, until she baa ail but
completed the public school oourse, and Is
now looking forward to attendance at the
University of Nebraska. Her ambition Is
to become a teucher. Following Is the full
text of Miss Putton's essay, which was
sclectod as the best among thlrty-slx sub
mitted In the prise oompetitlon:
Looking backward to the Revolution and
the years Immediately proceeding. It seams
to us that this period Is especially pro
ductive of great men soldiers, patriots,
statesmen. The self-made Franklin stands
out prominently among them, ranking as
one of the greatest dlplorasts the world
has ever produced.
In Franklin's appointment as agent for
Pennsylvania, can be seen the beginning
of his foreign diplomatic career. The pro
prietors of Pennsylvania, acting through
the governor's veto, refused to pass soy
bill for raising money unless their own
large estates were exempt from the gen
eral tax. In order to remedy this evil. If
possible. Franklin was sent to Englsnd to
treat with the Penns personally, and If
neefsssry with the king. Arriving In Eng
land he at once sought an audience with
the Penns, but received only delay and
Insolent abuse from them. However, he
referred the matter to the British lords
sf commission and the privy council, ho
settled it satisfactorily for the colony, and
In ITtiJ ha returned home. From the work
of these five years he received very Impor
tant diplomatic training for his future
areer.
Jerend MUsloa to Ragland.
In 1704 Franklin w sgaln appointed
agent for Pennsylvania, this time to beir
a petition to the klnsj for a change of gov
ernment and also to remonstrate agslnst
the passsgs of the stamp act. He Immedi
ately set sail for England and upon his
errlVAl AA mil In hi. hup a furtfcr li.
wishes of the colony. Ths petition wss
reiusea ana nui remonstrance sgslnst ttts
stamp act was of no avail. In ths course
of time, however. Parliament, at the
Institution of the Drltlah tnercbents who
were losing greatly under the stamp set
administration, begun to consider the ad
visability at its repeal. Franklin was
looked dark for America until the news of
Burgoyne's surrender cams to Paris In
December, 1777. The whole of France
seemed to rejoice and Louis prepared to
receive the ambassadors formally. In 1778
a treaty was drawn, up In which the fn
dependence of the United States was rec
ognized and an, agreement made that
neither that country nor France should
treat for peace with England without ths
knowledge and consent of the other.
Troops and money were at once sent to the
relief of the Americans and M. Glrard ap
pointed minister to the United States.
Auams was sent from America to Join
Franklin, but because of hla serious Inter
ference, he was recalled In 1778 leaving
Franklin solo plenipotentiary.
Corn wa Ills surrendered In 1781 virtually
ending the war and Franklin, now on old
man, wrote home asking permission to drop
his arduous tasks and return to his native
land. But he had proven too valuabla a
diplomat In former years to be dispensed
with at this Imporant crisis when terms
of peace were to be made; so Instead of
accepting his resignation, congress ap
pointed him on the committee for peace
negotiations. .
England made several attempts to treat
with the allies separately, but they stood
firmly by their treaty. The preliminary
negotiations occupied the greater part of
two years. Finally, on account of suspicions
entertained by John Jay, Franklin's col
league, the final treaty between the United
States and England, was drawn up with
out the consent and knowledge of France.
The liberal terms of the treaty are largely
du to Franklin's sagaolty and foresight.
One biographer says he there did work
which has been rarely surpassed either in
difficulty or Importance, In the whole annals
of diplomacy.
Praakllu's Final Tank.
Franklin had one more task to perform,
one which only he oould do, that of ap
peasing France for the violation of the
treaty. His diplomatic art served him so
well In this emergency that the treaty
between this country and England and the
treaty between France and England were
signed on the same day. Franklin felt that
his country could now spare him from the
diplomatic field and again sought permis
sion to return but it was not until 1788 that
Jefferson was sent to succeed him. At last
Franklin returned home having spent
twenty-three years In foreign dtplomatlo
service, fifteen In England and eight In
France. During this time he was brought
face to face with the most difficult problems
of diplomacy, yet he never faltered. Keen
In Judgment sura In conviction, powerful
In coping with dangerous opponents hs
served his country faithful, nor will that
service be forgotten as long- ss an Amerl
can lives.
Palllatr Walls Kill Two.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 27Two workmen
were killed and nine Injured this afternoon
by a falling wall la the burnsd district.
MARRIES THOUSAND COUPLES
Eev. 0. W. Savidge Even 6nrpu:s that
Number of Hupt al Ceremonies.
TAKES HIM
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS
Omaha Minister Who Holds Record
Over Scores of His Brethren
as an Ally of Dan
Cnpld.
Notwithstanding the many cynical things
said and written about marriage, numerous
persons continue to Indulge In It, as per
haps no one in Omaha Is better qualified
to testify than Rev. Charles W. Savidge,
pastor of the People's church. For Mr.
Savldgo In his twenty-four years, four
months and nine days behind the Bible
has married probably 1,100 couples. A part
of this total Is estimated because the pas
tor did not keep complete records until he
came to Omaha In October, 18S2. Since
then It Is a matter of record that he has
presided at Hymen's altar Just 950 times.
This probably. Is the free-for-all long dis
tance marrying record of Omaha, and
doubtless a good many other cities.
Mr. Savldge's dream, which he does not
expect to see materialise. Is to get to
gether all of these couples which he has
married, with their children and their chil
dren's children, for such there are among
the first marriages, and to preach them a
special sermon. He has kept complete
records or rather Mrs. Savidge has of all
baptisms, marriages and deaths, and finds
considerable Interest In turning over the
pages of the past and calling to mind this
and that pair of blushing and embarrassed
lovers, who in their time tried to look as
though getting married were a habit with
them, and who lost the ring unaccountably.
No Race Suicide.
"The first marriage I ever performed was
blessed by twins," said Mr. Savidge. "It
was an omen of good Import, for a long
series of race suicide refutations has fol
lowed." Seven and eight cherubs Rev. Mr. Sav
idge knows of In single families, and he
hopes for equal blessings among those who
have moved out from the circle of his
knowledge.
The initial marriage was performed at
Litchfield, Minn. Mr. Savidge has preached
there and elsewhere before his ordination
after graduation from the University of
Minnesota. When he was ordained he re
oelved the pastorate at Mankato, Minn, lit
returned to Litchfield to pack his belong
ings, and Mary Matson, a member of the
cougTegatlon, wasting no time, caused hjm
to marry her lo Orvllle buck on October
17, U7, two days after his ordination.
Mankato was quick to recognise the ad
vantages of Rev. Mr. Savldge'a marriage
manual and on the day of his arrival hs
married 8. Russell and Sarah B. Robinson
at the hotel where he was staylnc. This
ttmded a. meeting of the il.irimnl of su- couple Lad Just struck town In search
perlnu-r.dance of the National Educational i . . , . . .
association. Questions concerning the edu- ' toT Parson and going to the hotel to
.tlon if the southern iitgro and Improve- I cleanse themselves from the dust Of travel,
men; of rural schools were d n-.ujrw.i. Majiy I tney found Mr. Bavldcs.
toutbera educators favoied government aid I " . . .. .
maintaining schools for the negroes. I October, 1S8J, ths pastor was trans-
Pearse Home ra Booth. f
Superintendent Pearse returned yesterday
morning from Atlanta, u., where be at.
f erred from the Minnesota conference to
the North Nebraska conference in Omaha
to take charge of the old First Methodist
Episcopal church on . Davenport Btreet,
which Is now the First Pentecostal. The
first marriage in this city solemnised In
the parsonage was that of E. S. Hartshorn
and Matilda Kepdall.
Funny Side of Solemn Affair.
Another marriage which took place one
Wednesday night after prayer meeting held
an amusing Incident. Certain merry maids
were not on such terms as to be Invited to
ent-r the pastor's second story study
room, but they were bound to Join In the
event. The pastor rather thought they
would not. But while he was asking Al
fred W. Smith and Delia Dower the omin
ous questions, the maids in the story were
busy piling up some empty packing cases
under the window and arrived on tin level
with the lower panes In time to cheer the
ceremony.
Marriage No. 3 was that of Wlliue Whlt
son and Lizzie Smith. While this young
man was fidgettlng the fur off of Mr. Sav
Idea's new sofa and telling the pastor of
his Intentions, a wise steward. In the per
son of a thief, got busy In the hallway
and stole the bridegroom's hat and two
coats belonging to the man of the cloth.
June 7, 18S3. Rev. Savidge married his
own brother, William H. Bavldge, to Emily
L. Hough. They now live In Boise City,
Idaho. No. 02 In the record was the cere
mony of Rev. W. J. Davis and Lizzie Da via
This was solemnized at 10 o'clock at night.
The pair had come to the city In search of
a minister and were unable to locate ths
man they had In mind. Late at night they
were directed to Rev. Savidge.
A few weeks ago his telephone rang at
11 o'clock at night and a silvery voice In
quired for the preacher. When he replied
the voice asked If he would mind marrying
Its owner to a gentleman that night with
out the aid or consent of the usual license.
The affair had been arranged without pre
meditation and the license would be ob
tained In the morning. The voice betrayed
annoyance at the refusal. Iowa certificates
are another trouble of the marrying ex
pert. People from Council Bluffs corns
here armed with the document of their
own etafe.
Husband of Thirteen Wives.
The marriage of all which turned out
worst was that of Mrs. Alice T. Coffey snd
Charles W. McKown. alias Ed L. Gardner
and other names. Shortly after the wed
ding day It appeared that the groom was
already the husband of thirteen wives. He
departed Impulsively during a night with
certain personal property of the bride.
This was In 1902. The ambidextrous biga
mist first sent a messenger boy to make
arrangement for his coming. Then In a
carriage from the Millard, beautifully
dressed, he came.
"He told me be ass the son of a minis
ter," said Rev. Bavtdye, "and 'Sorry to say
that I am fallen from my inheritance and
am at present an actor.' He was a 'bad
actor." "
Fifty dollars was the most princely fee
received among the 1,100. This wss from
lla'.e Ferrlne of Wisconsin and Cora Rein
hart of Illinois. The minister was baying
a buggy and needed currency for the final
payment. He preyed ths Lord that the
young man might be generous and had got
his faith up to about 10, but ths groom
startled him with an envelope holding ten
$3 bills. . ' ,
"It was money from heaven," said Rev.
Savidge.
This ally of Cupid has, as he remembers,
performed eight double weddings. One or
the other couple in an affair of this kind
Is supposed to fall on an evil future. In at
least one rase this was true and the wife
ran away, with a handsomer man.
One man who was married by Rev.
Savidge received a suit of clothes from the
parson at their first meeting. This was In
1S89 on Wirt street, when Rev. Savidge
met two little ragged boys., He asked them
what Sunday school they attended and
when told thny did not go to any because
they had no clothes he got them stilts and
they went to his Sunday school In the old
Boyd theater. When the eldest boy wanted
a bride he returned to Ills benefactor.
Late to Marry Himself.
Although so Intrepid a marrler of other
people, Mr. Savidge himself was slow to
come to a decision. He had known of so
much trouble coming from unhappy mar
riages that he was 8C years old before he
took the plunse. This was In January,
1S8T, and the woman was Anna Bloor.
Mansfield, O., was the wedding place end
the people of Seward Street Methodist
Episcopal church greeted them with a
reception on their return.
"It was the best step I ever took," said
Mr. Savidge. "The Christian home Is next
to heaven. My advice lo all young men
Is to marry and to marry early. Never
mind If you haven't a big Income; marry."
People married and no questions nsked
seems to be Mr. Bsvldge's motto, If the
applicants present the necessary legal doc
ument. He holds that by asking questions
about things whlah ths pair wish to con
ceal he simply gets lies and misinforma
tion. If the state Is satisfied that they are
eligible, the pastor la.
His ceremony Is short. Mr. Savidge has
learned that the average groom has no
"linger longer. Lucy" feeling about ths
marriage ceremonial. "
Mr. Savidge admits he exercised his
legal rights and kissed the first 400 or 600
brides, but when he came himself to be
married, he thought his horoscope pointed
to an advisable cessation In such gallant
gaiety. The best day the pastor remem
bers Is four marriages. But he has two
on many a day.
Finally, Mr. Savidge has become known
as the prlest of the plain man and to him
go thy of all sorts who are not sitters
In the fore pews in the synagogue. Jew
and Gentile, foreigner and American, all
know that Mr. Savidge awaits them with
a short, sure service, and a word of kindly
counsel, '
Closes Omaha Office.
The Block Light company of Nehrasks
and Kansns has cloned Its Omaha office In
The Bee building and consolidated it with
the Denver offl.e. This will double the
size of tho Denver headquarters. P. A.
lialcom general manager of the company
was In Omaha Friday and arranged for
closing the office. It was said that the
business gained by the additional office
was not enough of an increase to Justify
the additional expense.
Xev Poetofflro for Xfw York.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27. The senate
committee on public buildings and grounds
today-ordered a favorable report on the bill
appropriating I'J OnO.IHK) fur a postoflh e slls
In New York City In connection with ths
Pennsylvania railroad station.?
WINN PLEASED AT VERDICT
Slayer of Dan Oashln ii Convioted of Man
laughter and Laughs.
SAYS HE DOES NOT WANT A NEW TRIAL
Gets Better Than lie or Counsel
Hoped, Maximum. Term fa
Penitentiary Belna
Ten Years.
After a trial lasting the better part of
five days the case of Mace C. Winn
charged with the murder of Dan Cashln In
South Omaha last fall was given to tho
Jury at a late hour Friday afternoon. A
verdict was not agreed upon until lata at
night and so the court was not called up to
receive It until the opening of the session
yesterday. At that time after the usual
formalities the foreman announced that
the Jury had found the prisoner guilty of
manslaughter.
Both the prisoner and bis counsel
received this decision with broad smiles ot
apparent satisfaction and freely acknowl
edge that It was far better than they had
dared hope. The prisoner at once arose)
from his seat and shook hands with and
thanked the Jury for Its consideration of
his case.
The maximum sentence which the court
can Impose upon tho prisoner under the law
lsten years In the penltentary. When asked
If his counsel would ask for a new trial
Winn laughted outright and replied. "Not
on your life. This Is good enough for me."
He will however be given the statutory
three days before being brought up - for
sentence.
BIG INCREASE IN BUILDING
Figures la Inspector's Office Show
Lively Season Already la
Actual Progress.
Figures compiled in the office of the
building Inspector show that for ths first
two months of 1904 the value of new eon-,
structton Increased about 77 per cent over
the preceedlng year, the showing being aa
follows:
1901 1904.
January a m $ M.MS
tobruary 77,125 H.0v
Totals , $100,133 $177.60
iM.Via
Increase $ 77,68a
Promises for extensive building as soon
as spring opens axs very bright, according
to officers of the department. Among the
buildings under contract or for which plana
are benlg drawn are the following:
Omaha Methodist hospital, three build
ings. Thirty-eighth and Cuming; M. TateL
double flat, c:4 South Twenty-sixth street,
$5.0nn; Dr. Downs, flat building containing
twelve apartments, Fortieth and Famain,
fM.000; W. Byles, residence; T. C. Rich,
residence at Manderson and Florence bou
levard ; Howard B. Smith, thrte flats.
Twenty-ninth snd Fsrnam, $10,000; Rngsra
Real Estate company, three double flats.
Sixth snd Pierce, $U,0O0; A. L. J-atrtck,
two dwellings.