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Thousands of Pairs of Fine Gloves from Kelley
, Stiger's Stock at Less than Half Price
Kid Gloves mado of real kid leather for stylish
street and evening wear great variety of newest shaded
elbow length gloves some renowned Trefouase kid
gloves two flaap and button gloves worth 1.50 and
J2.00 a pair at, per pair,
Saturday
59s
Lndies'IIosicry Black,
tan and fancy colored hos
iery, open work, etc.
worth up to 75c 5.
pair, at
15c
Men's Hosiery, plalp and
fumy north 60c a
Ia!r at
Ladies Uuderwear
Kelley-Stiger's highest
grade summer underwear
worth up to 75c-
at -
Flno Lisle Vests, silk
trimmed worth up to
4)c e.'icta
'..!5.!25c
15c
weat ale'Oi' UndermuisiiRs
Choice Selections from Kcllcy-Sliger Stock Most Elegant
Lon Cloth and French Cambric Underwear
Every well posted shopper in Omaha knews the quality of KelleyStiger's fine under tnusl ins.
We have taken the very finest underwear in tho stock and priced it at half or less than half
I I GownsSkirts. Skirt.Chemises. Corset Covers. Drawers
Everything up to the same high standard skirts
extra vride skirt-chemises full length -drawers are
extra wide umbrella styles gowns long or half sleeves.
Irenes
Sample .
Shoes
Made by C. P. Ford & Co.,
''Rochester, IN. V.
Worth Three Dollars
Worth Four Dollars
Worth Five Dollars
Worth Six Dollars
On Bale Saturday '.
On Bargain Square at
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We also give you the choice
of any ladies' oxford AO
tie in the house for.. Ie0
These are all the traveling
men's samples used this
season to show this fall's
and winter's styles. They
are made up In the very
best leathers and by- the
best shoemakers in the fac
tory all absolutely perfect
and better than any other
ordinary shoe.
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This underwear, made of English Long Cloth, nain
sook and French cambrieelaborateiy trimmed with
French Valenciennes laces and insertings, point
d'esprit wash laces, Normandy Vals, dainty ribbon
headings lace edged ruffles the greatest array of
extra fine underwear ever, shown in Omaha 5i and
CG inch length skirt-chemises, trimmed top and bottom with lace, etc.,
etc. all on sale on second floor worth up to $6 at '
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;2SMeiShirts.75c
1,100 Shirts, the Choice Goods of the Kclley
Stigcr Stock, on Sale Saturday -These are ther
highest erode, right up-to-date negligee and
laundered shirts for which you always pay at
least $1.50 ana oueti
$2.50 and $3 Monarch,
Star and Quaker City makes
in fit, style, material and work
manship they equal made to
order shirts neatest 6triped
and figurod imported shirtings
cutis at
tached or
detached,
etc., etc
Main floor
bargain square
-at
Mens 75c Summer Underwear at 25c
All broken sizes of men's pummer weight balbriggan, linen-
ette, mercerized silk underwear, etc.
all 50c and 75c values
choice at
All K.-S.'s Night Shirts, worth up to $1.50 each, at 49c
7
25c
20c Handkerchiefs at 61c
Dainty lace edged and insertion trimmed
handkerchiefs, also ecallobed embroid
ered handkerchiefs of fine Swiss,
veneer embroidered, etc., worth
up to 20c each, Saturday
50c Feather Fans at 15c
Plain and fancy decorated feather fans,
in pretty colors feathered on
both sides regular 50c
. values at, eaoh.
15 c
Sale of Bed Spreads
Four Specials for Saturday.
Full 51zs Whit or Colored Bid Spreads frinjr- pi
ed all around 91.25 valuea
at, each
Heavy Weight; Marseilles Pattern f Ci
hemmed bed spreads worth Wllf
$1.60 each, at, each fJ
Frinjred Marseilles Pattern Bed J f
. Spreads 12-4 size worth I sXl
$eo, at t
Fine Quality Satin Marseilles Frlng--
ed Bed Spreads worth J Bi
' $3.00, at, each V. SJ
BIG STATIONERY SALE
50c Stationery at 10c box Highest quality of linea
writing paper wallet envelopes to match white, cream
and all the pretty tints ruled and plain -rf f
would be good value at 50c a box j fj ) (fb
at, bo4... JlV-v
15c and 19c Dox Paper at 5c box All the fine
box paper always sells up to 19c box
on big bargain squares in basement "
at, box
Envelopes at lc pkg. A whole carload of
envelopes all sizes and styles on sale, per
package of 25, at
5e
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FIRST TRAIN .10 CONCLAVE
' . . ' '" ' ".
ifaasaohueetts Knights Templar Go to San
Pranoisco as Advance Guard. "
PASS, TKRQUGH . OMAHA .IN , SPECIAL
Other Delegations Will ' Toller on
from Xow Intll First of Septem-
' ber. When SbtaikU, .
' 0 Uaota Start.
The first of he epecial trains carrying
Knights Templar to their annual conclave
in San, l'Yajici!co passed through Omaha
Friday fcrternooi', arriving here over the
Northwestern 'from Chlcagu at 2 o'clock
and Jeayinjc over the L'nlo:i Pacinc for
&uver at i'tloek. The train consisted
t one baggage car and four tourist cars
and carried 100 people.
Either going vst or returning nearly
' all of the special trains will pass through
OmaJia, und arrangements have been made
la several Instances to give the tourists
time to tate a look over the city. As far
a the schedule- of trains has been re
ceived by the. Union. Pacific It shows that
tiis MabMiiJiuaetts contingent will spend
several hours sight tetlng here August 29.
This crowd will number about 100 persons
aud will reach here at 10 a. m. and tour the
city in' motor cars from that hour until
13:43 p. m.
Others to Come.
The ' command rlea will pass through
Omaha, according to the Information re
ceived at Union Pacific headquarters, as
follow: -Chicago & Northwestern from
Chicago, 100 people, this afternoon; Cin
cinnati, PalOHtine, Reed and Yellowstone
pS-i K party, 123 poople, August 20; Allegheny
command) j', 115 people, from Pennsylvania,
August 1; New lluven comma ndry, from
Connecticut, ninety people, August 23;
grund commundry from "New Jersey, 100
people, August 24; Michigan grand com.
mandry, 100 people, August 24; Chicago &
Northwestern Knights Templar, 100 peo
ple. August 28. A second train from Ohio
V.1U uarh Omaha with lr) people August
27; Indiana contingent,, 123 people, August
2h; UeMnlay cemnuindiy from Louisville,
Ky ,' Vii people, August 2S; Chicago com
mamlery, August 2H; Massachusetts con
tingent, Auenut 29; Milwaukee, August 30;
laltu oummundery from Ulnshiniton, N.
T., 1') people, August 31; Oriental com
ma ndery from Cleveland, 100 people, Sep
tember J; St. Barnard commandery, Chi
cago,' 13 people. September 1. Grand com
mandery of Nebraska and Mount Calvary,
oimiha. leave at 11:20 p. in. September X,
Young Hair
That means rich hair, heavy
hair, no gray hair. Is yours
thin, short, gray? Just re
memlcr. Aycr's Hair Vigor
always restores color to
'gray hair, all the dark, rich
color, it had years ago. It
stops falling of the hair, also.
I las been tested for 50 years.
About a year ;:o my hair nearly
II can s out. I 1 ioug!. I would try
Ajer'a Hair Vlg'-.r. 1 used only ona
btitOe of tr, and now my limr has coma
In rtrl ti.kis sjiJ a hale cutlv. iU.
Lie no M. i,ia.ih, Sarator, N; Y;
Central, commandery from. Syracuse, N. T..
100 people,' Soptember 2; Michigan special,
carrying fort knights from Detroit, Ge
noese und Bay City, August 24; Phlladel
phla special, sixty-five people, August 25:
Apollo commandery, Chicago, 123 people,
September 13.
EAGLES' PICNIC A SUCCESS
Annual Oatlngr of Oninha Aerie Draws
10,000 People to Conrtland
Beach,
The Eagles had, a jubilee at Courtland
Beach yesterday and notwithstanding the
fact that Jupiter Pluvlus poured a few
barrels of molsturj on the festive multi
tudei everyone enjoyed the afternoon to the
limit. There were on the grounds during
the day more than 10,000 people. One of
the drawing cards of the day wan a large
eagle, the largest In. captivity, exhibited In
a tent. Hundreds visited this magnificent
specimen, and commented freely on his line
points. The bird was captured last month
In a rhubarb patch fn Kansas, and will re
main In the city a, few days more. An In
teresting program of sports was given, the
watermelon eating contest eliciting much
merriment.
The following were the lucky contestants
In th various events:
Hundred-yard Dash for Kagles James
Ford, first ; C. W. Scott, second
Hundred-yard Dash for All J. Ford, first;
Roy Kimball, second.
Standing Jump I. Bnrto.
Three-lagged Race C. V. Scott and Jim
Ford, flrat; John Bowles and Fred Jay,
second.
Putting; the Phot James Ford, first; Buck
Howard, second.
Running Jump C. W. Scott, first; James
Ford, second.
Girls' Race Edna Gwyer, first; Miss Mc
Gaitli, second.
Swimming Contest E. Turner, first; Dr.
M. J. Ford second.
Rowing Contest Carl Bruner, first;
Frnnk Uliimberg, pocond.
Roys' Boot and Bhoe Race Charles
Bnumloy.
' Watermelon Eating Contest Fred Mey
hum, first ; Walter Weyerman, second.
"Irish Automobile" Race Walter Weyer
man and Charles Baumley, first; Harry
lister and Joe Nightingale, second.
Fat Women's Race Mrs. l)an Baldwin,
first; Mrs. A. Chaffee, second.
During the events Dan Baldwin gave an
exhibition of putting the shot, throwing the
shot forty feet. Those In charge of the
events were: Captain H. W. Dunn, Dr.
M. J. Ford and Dun Baldwin.
NOTES CI GHAHA SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT WELL PLEASED
Rat I rely Satisfied, Says Commissioner
, Richards, with Rosebud and
Devil's Lake Land Drawings.
United States I-iind Commissioner W. A.
Richards of Washington cut la the city
yesterday afternoon on his return from
Denver. He left lust evcplng for St. Paul.
He sold: . - 1
"The. disposition Ql the Rosebud and
Devil's I-'ike reservation lands was highly
sallfifactory to the government. The draw
ings wero curried on with the utmost fair
ness and no one has any reason for com
plaint. . "
"The transactions of the general land
ofllce for the lat month have been enor
mous. . The totul amount realized from
sales reached the enormous figure of $2.2oO,
OOu. Of this great amount there has been
dipoulted in the Oinaliu banks within the
lust few weeks about SloO.OuO.
"The political conditions throughout the
wefct, as fur as I can observe,, a 11 point to
an overwhelming republican u'cess. presi
dent Roosevelt Is liiini' insi ly populur In the
went. There Is no question about his carry
ing Colorudo by un Inert-used majority.
CI airman Wllllnms of the Colorado com
litHtev tells liuj tliei.) Is no doubt at all
about Colorado this fr. Tha same ob
servation. UI JUi'ly to all of tho western
li'iouiit'.ilu slates."
In honor of her sisters, Miss Thompson
of New Vork City and Mrs. Haughton of
Palatka, Fla., Mrs. T, C. Van Buren en
tertained at cards Thursday morning at
her home, 1129 South Twenty-eighth street.
Nine tables were distributed through the
house and about the veranda and six
handed euchre was the game of the morn
ing. After a lively contest three handsome
prices were awarded, a cut glass dUh to
Mr. E. E. Hastings, a hand-decorated
plate to Mrs. Huntley and a Wedgewood
pitcher to Mrs. F. O. Frederick. The guest
list Included: Mmes. J. - B. Blanchard,
Rosa, Reed Talmage, Anderson. Grant,
Vetta. William Garrat, W. Sunderland,
Alex Buchanan, Clinton Miller, John Kuhn,
Herbert Sumney, Robert Cowell, Elizabeth
Goodrich. E. E. Hastings, Charles Rose
water, Frank Barret, Herbert McCoy, Ed
ward Johnson, B. F. Weaver. W. R. Bailey,
Thompson. Chase, McLean, John McDon
ald, L. H. Korty, D. O. Fredrick, Robert
son, Loomis, R. W. Welch, E. E. Benson,
O. D. Klpllnger, Charles Williamson, Arthur
Englisch, Cuarlej Gygor, Woodward, Hunt
Icy, Willis Todd, Robert Howe, Rice, Bab
cock, Ingwerecn, Orotte, Heller and
Hunt-on. .
Miss Edna Chapln was hostess of a
pretty luncheon given at her home, 2214
Webster street, Thursday In honor of her
guest, Mlsse Kathleen and Beatrice Gal
lagher of Kansas City. Covers were laid j
tor Misses Alice Mcjuanou, liyacinm Ma
lone, Reba McMahon, Julia Battelle, Ruth
Toder, Oallager, Kathering Gallagher, Mrs.
Swartzlander and Mrs. Cutter.
As a farewell to Mrs. E. Smith, who
leaves soon for her former home in Maine,
a picnic was given at the pavilion at Hans
corn park Thursday afternoon. Thirty
seven guests were present, the afternoon
concluding with a luncheon.
Miss Georgia Kennard is entertaining In
formally at cards this afternoon In honor
of her guest. Miss More of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Kountse will
leave for New York tomorrow and will sail
Tuesday for Europe.
Mrs. Robert E. Lamoreaux has returned
from Excelsior Bprlngs.
Mrs. Merits Meyer and family have re
turned from their summer's outing at At
lantic City, New York and Washington.
Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Summers, Jr., with
their children, are guests of Mr. and Mrs.'
W. A. I'axton, Jr., at their ranch at Ogul
alla. Miss Alma Schmidt has returned from
Berlin, where she has been studying music,
and Is the guest of her uncle, Mr. C. J.
Schmidt of 217 North Twenty-third street.
Mrs. Frank Gram of Madison, Wis., Is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Llvcsey.
Misses Edith and Ella Bandlierg havs re
turned from a fortnight's visit to St. Louis.
Mrs. J. F. Rector and daughter, Miss
Maude, accompanied by Miss Olga Rhodes,
have gone to Luke GkoboJI.
Miss Fuith Potter is In Minneapolis vis
iting Miss Wells, who will be remembered
a her guest lust season.
Mr. Edward Johnson wus summoned yes
terday to Kalumasoo, Mich., by the lllnees
of his mother, Mrs. W. E. Johnson of that
cliy. .Mrs. Johnson died this morning '-V-eral
hours before her son reached her.
1.1 Ihs Jean Kleinmlug Is vlelllng relatives
in Madison', Conn.
More Money for I'rlse Fa ad,
The following aJ.iittnnul persona have
Cool rtlaiird money to !h. ,rle fund ool
of u tin ii prlreH 111 t, (liven by the Cm aim
I ini'l ivr no-lit haMue In !, sod s1'! of
(oontiH f'ir the t.-i M't ysids sort meant
lots: lr. W. V. t:iloes, y. B. Giunaiu,
Dr. D. C. Bryajnt, C. O. Lobeekr The prizes
for each ward for yards are tlO. $7, B, 13,
and H. For vacant lots one set of prizes
for the whole city. 4 Contributions to tho
tuna may be sent to mis. ueorg-) 1 linen,
treasurer of the prize fund, at 124 South
Mineteenm street.
PISTOL SH0TS COMPETING
Honor of Being; Members of the Army
Team and Medals Are the
' Prises.
FORT RILEY, Kan., Aug. 19. (Special
Telegram.) Pistol ' firing by representa
tives of the divisions of the Atlantic, Pa
cific, south and north for the army pistol
teams In the preliminary round began this
morning. The preliminary course com
pleted today consists of one score slow
fire, with time limit of thirty seconds per
shot at both fifty and seventy-five yards at
the elght-lncn bulls-eye target; one score
timed fire, time limit 'of thjrty seconds per
score at both twenty-five and fifty yards at
the eight-inch bulls-eye target; one score
rapid fire at both fifteen and twenty-five
yards at silhouette of a man in a stand
ing position, posted on a white ground.
The record firing will begin tomorrow and
If today's scores are any indication will
be of a very high order. The army team
will consist of the twelve men who have
the largest scores at the close of the firing
tomorrow, which will be exactly double
the course completed today. Gold medals
are awarded the first four men and silver
medals go to the next eight.
Today's scores out of a possible 150
points made by the first twelve men are as
follows:
First Sgt H. T, Black, 3d artillery 142
Q. M. Sgt. 11. E. Barker, 3d artillery. ...139
Private Janves E. I.oirun. th cavalry. ..IK
Q. M. Sgt. Daniel Marey, 16th cavalry. .1.18
Corporal Nathan Jones, iith cavalry ITT
First Sgt. N. VunUordat, lftth cavalry. . .137
Lieutenant Jay llopklrm, Artllley corps.. 1SU
Capt. Herbert Deakyne, Engineer corps.. li
Sst. Michael Carey, 6th cavalry l.iti
Capt. James A. Cole, 6th cavalry 135
Cook William Floyd, 10th cavalry i:
First 8gt. Eugene Bohnne, 15th battery. .134
Teams from various states are coming In
dally for the national match, which opens
Monday.
FROM OUR LETTER BOX
LEAVES REAL, ESTATE HERE
Will of Wealthy Easterner, Oace
Heavy Omaha Property Owner,
Filed for Probate.
A copy of the will of the late Wilbur F.
Bramon, ono of the wealthiest and most
prominent citizens of Montpclier, Vt., has
been filed for probate In the ' Douglas
county court. .
The deceased was at one time a heavy
holder of real estate in Omaha, but at the
time of his death he had disposed of all
but about J1.600 worth. In order to admin
ister this It was necessary to have the tes
tament filed here.
FIRE RECORD.
Elevator at Albion.
ALBION, Neb., Aug. lit. (Speclal.)-The
large grain elevator owned and operated
by the Albion Milling company burned at
an early hour this morning, with about
4.000 bushels of wheat which It contained.
The fire was discovered about 3:81, and by
the tlmo assistance arrived tha elevator
wus beyond saving. The heat was Intense
and lhn mill, whleh stood mil a foT feet
from the burning building, seemed doomed
to go bIho, and it was only by reason of the
magnificent work of the fire company that
It was saved. Tho flying embers set fire
twice to the Northwestern water tunk, and
the roof of tho Nye. Bihnelder & Fowler
lumber shed wus afire scverel times, but
these were extinguished without loss. The
elevator und contents urs a total loss, and
the duiiissu to the mill will amount to
several hundred dollars.
lite Want Ads Pioduee i.touiie
Strike Breakers and Guns.
OMAHA. Aug. 19. To the Editor of The
Bee: Referring to an article in last even
ing's Bee entitled. "Strike Breakers Are In
Woe,", in which an account was giver, of
the arrests at the packing houses of late
arrivals, charged with various crimes, in
cluding murder, my mind was forcibly
called to a conversation between W. L.
Selby and other prominent citizens of
Dundee recently. Mr. Selby was asked In
regard to the progress he was making
toward filling the strikers' places at the
South Omaha packing houses and he re
plied:
We are getting along very nicely. We
are filling the strikers' places very rap-
Idly. . They are mostly niggers, they carry
guns, and they are not those little guns:
either. A nigger won't carry anything but
a big gun, and these, fellows will use them,
too. They are the kind of people we
want-
Here Mr. Selby was interrupted by one
or the bystanders with the remark: "Yes,
and they .make d d good citizens, too,
don't they?"
. This closed the conversation.
Where Is the Civic Federation and the
ministers and others who want the laws
rigidly enforced T Do they confine their
labors to one Isolated case, ahd close their
eyes when murderers, ravlshers and other
criminals are brought into this city, armed
with "big guns," and men that "will use
them, too?" Only a few days ago, while
gambling, one of these newly-acquired citi
zens, as I have been informed, murdered
one of his fellows. I wonder If the Civic
Federation knows about these things. If
so, I would like to ask, through the col
umns of The Boo, If they approve the ao
tlon, and If not, what, If any, steps they
have taken to prevent the Importation of
criminals with big guns. I understand
there is a law In this state forbidding pri
vate citizens carryng concealed guns of
any kind, large or small, and if it Is not
good for law-abiding citizens to carry guns,
why should criminals be brought In and
permitted to violate the laws which citi
zens and taxpayers of this state are com
pelled to obey? C. A. POTTER.
DETAILS OF NAVAL KNGAGKMK!T
Alexlefl Telegraphs Emperor Jeasen's
Account of the Battle.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. W.-Emperor
Nicholas has received a dispatch from
Viceroy Alexleff, dated at Vladivostok, Au
gust 17, saying that the cruisers Rossia and
Uroraobol of the Vladivostok squadron re
turned to Vladivostok August 16, and com
municating the following report made by
Rear Admiral Jeseen, commander uf tha
squadron:
At dawn on August 14, the Rossla, Grom
obol and Run It arrived forty-two miles
from the parallel with Fussn and thirty
miles from the northern lighthouse of
TsaljnJ. Six miles to north we discovered
a squadron of the enemy's ships. This
squadron consisted of four vessels of the
lwute type, and was putting on full speed.
1 took a ciKirio to the northward Willi a
view, to attaining tho open sea, but the
enemy, who wus of superior speed, turned
immediately end took the same course. I
was. therefore, obliged to engage In battle,
which commenced at a o'clock in the morn
ing with a distance of sixty cables be
tween the two squadrons (a cable length Is
fan i yards).
In the straits to the south we saw a second-class
rrulsrr of the Nanlwa t coin
ing to Join the enemy. At a convenient
opportunity Wa rapidly turned to the l in lit.
luieiKlliig to approach the Coresn coast,
Sad by Increasing our speed to seventeen
knots we seemed to have an opportunity
tif succeeding, but the enemy now obsrrved
our Intention and directed him course to
wards us for lli puipoB of hindering ur
uckIk n.
liaid'.y Ave minute ps.std before the
Rurtk left the ranks and signalled that
its steering gear was disabled, l replied,
"Steer with the engines," and continued
on my former course.
At this time I saw two warships, one a
second and the other a third-class cruiser.
coming to Join the enemy. The Rurik
hoisted the signal. "Cannot steer." Some
maneuvering in the front 'Am gave the
Rurik a choice of going in the direction of
tne coresn guir, ana at a o ciock tne signal
was hoisted, "Go east." The Rurik ar
rested the signal and took the requisite
course at full speed, as could be seen, from
the waves from its bows.
The battle continued fy three hours In
this manner. We suffered considerable
damage. The Rossla had three funnels
pierced, which prevented It from keeping
up good steam and three of Its boilers were
rendered useless.
At 9:30 the Rurik began to lag behind
considerably and again turned Its bows
toward the shore, at the same time fight
ing against the two second-class cruisers
which had Joined the enemy's squadron.
The Rurik soon afterward began to get
out of sight. Vice Admiral Kamlmura. with
four armored cruisers, kept steadfastly en
gaging us In such a manner as to keep us
trom assisting the Rurik.
wnne tne uuriK continued ngnting we
continued our efforts to attract the enemy
further north. In the hope that the Rurik
would manage to dispose of its opponents,
and that niter repairing the damage to
Its rudder, it would be able to reach Vladi
vostok IndeDendentlv.- Shortly before 10
o'clock the enemy's fire was the most ter
rlflo of the battle, but to our great aston
ishment the Japanese squadron left us In
the middle of th fight, which had lasted
five hours.
The Rossla had eleven holes at Ita water
line and the Gromobol had six. Both
cruisers lost more than half their officers
and the losses smonsr the men totalled -n
tier cent. It abnenred Impossible to renew i
lh. l.altU . A ,u Kn41r mrhirh I
was now thirty miles to the south.
Taking advantage of the calm, we
stopped our engines and quickly com
menced to renalr the breaches in our ves
sels so as to be able to proceed to Vladivostok.
CaDtain Berllnskv of the Rossla was
killed and several of his officers were
wounded. On board the Gromobol, two
lieutenant were killed snd other officers
were wounded. Both cruisers hud 1S5 men
killed and 807 wounded. Captain Uerllnsky
wus burled at sea.
poking bis head through tha window, broke
a long silence by saying: "Mr. Chairman
now that the rain has stopped, I move
we adjourn." The proposition was car
ried with the only enthusiasm that waa
shown throughout the meeting.
. Demorest Medal Contest.
The second temperance oratorical conteat
for the week was held Thursday evening
at Grant Street Christian church. There
were six contestants, Bessie Weeks, Jessie
Calder, Harold Thon and Ethel Ewplln of .
Omaha and Kathryn Morehouse and
Francie Utterback of Council Bluffs. Tne
Iudges, Miss Fitch, Miss Nellie Magee and
r. W. R. Sheppard, each decided for
separate speakers and a count of the gen
eral average gave the mrdel to Miss Utter
back of Council Bluffs, while the superin
tendent, Mrs. Edith Shlnrock, felt Impelled
to call Miss Esplln and Mr. Thon forward
and congratulate them on the excel'enee
of their effort end nearness to winning
the coveted gold medal prize. Mr. Thon
sang "Adrift." Little Elsie Hitch sang two
solos and Mrs. Ora Hayes of Chicago sang
'"The House That Used to Be." There
will be another gold medal contest Satur
day evening at the Baptist church.
Dnlldlns; Permits.
Building permits have been Issued to Ed
ward L. Nelson for a 11.500 frame dwelling
at 6006 North Twenty-third street and to
J. D. Crelghton for 11,000 worth of altera
tions and repairs on the building at 1317
Farnam street. The National Brick Manu
facturing and Construction company Is pre
paring to take out a permit for the en
largement and Improvement of Its plant at
Thirtieth and Boyd streets.
KEW SIGHTS FOR THE BIG GINS
Navy Department Gets Ready to Eaaip
Vessels for Greater Kfflcleney.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19. In the bureau
of ordnance plans are being drawn for
the relighting of all the guns In the navy.
The rapid fire guns will be fitted with a
new telescopic sight which will permit of
continuous aim. The cost for this work
will be large, but Ita immediate execu
tion Is declared to be necessary.
Tests are soon to be conducted with a
new range finder and the ships of the
battleship squadron are to be fitted with
rsnge finders of a design which has re
cently been tested and found satisfactory.
Tests also have been ordered of a nsw
type of shell, known as tracers, which
are to be used for night firing and which
are Illuminated so that - they trace the
course of the projectile and enable the
gun pointers to note the effect of the
firing. i -
Case is Set for September.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19-Secretsry Taft
has fixed September - as the date tor
hearing of Interest Involved In th
appeal of the slate of Missouri to have
hs United States take possession of the
St. Louis Merchant bridge. Copies of
the order will be mailed at one to all
of th legal representatives of the com
panies Interested and tha secretary Is de
sirous to afford tha public opportunity to
participate in the hearing.
Democrats Do Not Enthnse,
The democrats of the First Ward t
least about a dozen of them met st
Hickory hall, st Tenth snd Hickory, last
Ms-lit. but apart from -ener'ly kicking
about the wet did imtliint; much. Tim
dozen unanimously endorsed the sctlnn of
the St. I.ooH convention and also put It
on record that Hie state plmform wai
(). K. s far as they were concerned. A
committee was appointed to try and get Mr.
Unci. cock and Jao.es f. r.riKllsh to sr-exs j
st th meeting to b bald lirt Thuislsy.
The election of olflcers Is iu be lirld on
September 1. Gu of th n.tmuers, after '
Jo Ovcrcrovding
at St. Louis
Ample) Accommodations at Reasonable
Rates.
The alarming and altogether erroneous
reports which have been circulated froea
time to time regarding the probable over
crowding of vlt4tors to the exposition and
the lack of accommodations may he en
tirely discarded, as the arrangement
which have been mad 'a the Cascade City
are such as to provide good accommoda
tlona and entertainment for all who oome
Chief among the prominent hoetelrieo
which have opened their hospitable door)
is The Inside Inn, situated actually wlthls)
th grounds of the exposition; Itself and
erected under the supervision of , the
World's Fair management. It Is three
stories In height, is 400 fret wide, 800 feet
long and contains t,S67 rooms .in addition
to ita parlors and waiting room and a
dining room and restaurant seating t,6ou
The Inside Inn Is under the direct man
agement of Mr. 2. M. gtatler, the well
known caterer of Buffalo, who maintain
high class, uniform cuisine and service
for everyone of bis guests.
The Inside Inn ia run on both the Euro
pean and American plea at r.tee ranging
from 11.60 to 1650 per day, European, ai d
from $2.00 to 17.00. American, Including ad
mission In both clasret, tho range of prlcue
being solely controlled by the size and lo
cation of the rooms. , ' '
The advantage of a large, comfortable
and .thoroughly equipped home-like hotol
right inside the grounds will at onoe be
obvious to all who remember the long,
wearisome Journeys so offen' entailed
both at the World s Fair in Chicago and
at Buffalo by those v. ho lived come distance
away from the exposition. No admission,
fee other than the first ono Is 'needed, vis
itors being within, th precincts of th ex
position all the time. They thus save all
lcs of time, expenxes of street cars, eto.,
and are able to devote the wholo of their
time to the pleasures end enjoyment of
the exposition.
Reeervatlnns may be nutde for any date
and full details regarding th many ad
vantages of The Inside Inn may be ob
tained by addressing a postal curd to. Th
Insld Inn, AdnilnUtrs.tti.ru Bldg,, WcUl'
I'alr Orviuids, tft. Laoula,