THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 4 , 188a THE HFWARD. FOR DEVOTION Nearly $3,70O Paid Into tbo Boo's Horolno Fund. MISS ETTA SHATTUCK'S SHARE. Nearly * $2,7OO For Her Miss Uoyco D Will IJONO Ono of Her Feet TlioBlinltlick Hpnclal Fund UcncroiiH The Hlintttick .Special Fund. , Miss Kltn Sliattuck , the young Rchool tnu'licr who lost both limbs from the ex- iwsure In the recent storm will bo incapaci tated for any service by which hho inny do- rlvo u llvlnj , ' . It Is desired Unit H'XH ' ) bo raised. It'M ) persons will cadi subscribe not less than Ji ) tills nmount can bo raised. rj'ho money need not bo paid until the full iimnunt Is subscribed. This U to bo known us the "Slmtluck H | > cclal Fund. " The following pledges to this fund linvo been received : John J. Moncll . 30 00 llunnlson Bros. , rash paid . ! W 00 \f. G. Albright . MOO Misses Aunlonnd MiiggloTrulmid. . . . ! KI 00 George W. ItiiUibun , cush paid . 3000 Win. A. Paxton . .TO ( H ) Olive Urnncl . 0 00 1'ucillo express auditor's oflloo , cash paid . . . 30 00 Nebraska Ledge No. 1 , K. of 1' . , cash paid . 8000 Omulia 1 miles' afternoon coffee1 , cash paid . 30 00 St. John's r edge No. ! > , A. F. & A. M. , cash paid . W ) 00 Win. M. Croan . 80 00 Who will join thcmj _ Mlmili ; Frcciiinn. A largo photo of Miss Mlnnlo Freeman with her sod school house and the pupils whom she saved from the grout storm will bo Bent prepaid for Jl. 00 ouch. $3.00 per do/on , $ . .0.00 per hundred. Address The Quiz , Ord , Nub. A ItiK Contract. Referring to the actions of John F. Kates , ex-county superintendent of schools In Val ley county , the Omaha Republican yesterday morning says editorially : "Mr. ICutei never undertook a worao con tract than that of belittling the exploit of Miss Freeman. The charitable assumption is that ho was misinformed. " Ijlfo Sctioliirnlilps. OMAHA , Feb. . To the Editor of the Enclosed please find Ufo scholarships for throe persons to Valentino's Shorthand Insti tute , Including all necessary text-books and Stationery. 1'leaso send them to Miss Freo- rnun , Miss Shuttuulc and Miss Uoycc , with compliments of C. H. VAI.KNTINB , Ofllclal Stenographer Third Judicial District. These scholarships wcro forwarded to the young ladies yesterday. Itcsljrned to Her Fntn. Nebraska City News : Mrs. Jerry Urown received a letter from her sister , Mrs. Her bert Westbrook , who Is at present residing at Seward , In which she says that she visited Mlsa Etta Shattuck and that she is getting along ulcoly and Is recovering rapidly from the effects of the surgical operation wherein her limbs were taken off. The bravo little teacher scums resigned to her f ate and much lloasod ) with the interest the people through' out the state are tatting In her case. The Traveling Men. "Tho Elkhorn Valley Traveling Men's Fund. " has been started , by Jay Helphroy , who heads the list with a five dollar bill. Mr. Hclphrcy Is one of the oldest traveling men up the IClkhora country , and has been connected with the Poycko Bros. Co. of this city for a number ot years. Hi suggests that the "boys" get up n suoscrip tlon at tholr different Sunday towns , com xnoncing next Sunday and have the lanalort forward the amount to 1) . F. Locke , proprlo tor of the Pacillo hotel or Bcllislo & Ilcllmiin of the Tillcnburg. of Norfolk , on Monday February 27 , when the total amount will be forwarded to the BEE. It would bo mori satisfactory to state to which fund they wisl to contribute , Freeman , Shattuck or Uoyco The Ladles. OMAHA , Fob. 3. To the Editor of the BEK At n mooting of the Omaha Ladies' After noon Coffee , held yesterday at the rosidcnci of Mr. M. Goldsmith , No. 1023 Dodge street I was instructed to pay you $30 towards tin Bhattuck special fund. Enclosed please iim check for the amount. It Is the wish am bopo of our club that the J. J. Moncll plui will gloriously carry through , but should th well meant effort fall , wo then want Hi nmount divided as follows : For the Ktti Hhattuck fund , $20 : for the Louisa Hoyci fund , $ . " ; for the Minnie Freeman luud , & Yours rcsiioutfully , MRS. AI.HEUT HKI.I.KK , Treasurer of the Omaha Ladles' Afteruooi Coffee. The ladles who so kindly contributed th nbovo amount are : Mcsdanics I. Oberfcldet M. Hollmon , M. Goldsmith , F. Adlcr. Ma : Meyer , A. Meyer , M. Meyer , Gcorgi lleyn , IT. Kchfujdt , L. Mendelsohn ] 1. Newman , A. Polack , Lcopol Holler , Louis Heller , Albert Heller. Th ] ! KK extends the thanks of all friends of th cause to thuso generous ladies who have dis played such substantial sympathy with th movement. A llnnilfloiiiu Picture. PAWNEE CmNeb. . , Feb. 'J To the Edlto of the HICK : As ono of the citizens of Pawuci I would like to make a suggestion : Why can' it bo so arranged that the school teacher , wit her children , can bo photographed , in the sain position , all tied , as they wcro at the time o ( he storm. I am satisfied onongh could b flDld in this town nlono to pay for all oxpons of getting the uegativo ; or , In ottjer words , am satlstlcd 100 could bo sold bora at $ . apiece. All money to goto the fund. Now this may have been done , and if so , woul like to have you send some to us. Now , thi U only a suggestion , and would bo pleased t hour from you , and think right now is th tlmo to do it\vhtlo , the snow is on the ground A. KAUSS. The "Hoc" Will Uo There. HASTINGFeb. . 1. To the Editor of th HKK : Your unceasing labors for the fun for the Nebraska heroines Is highly e'en incndablo and if Jewels arc added to crown in heaven yours slircly will bo thickly BtXiil cd. As ono of Iowa's teachers I will con < 2rlbuto my mite to Miss Etta Shattuck' fund , as from long years of suffering I knoi liow great her trial is. Plcaso Unit enclose 91 toward her fund. I wish you godspeed i your mighty effort for good. Iitr.NK HiLi.iuitr Hnr.ni : . The kind words of Miss Buobo are apprecl nttxl. There U little authority in the supreme promo hut for an entertainment oC tha belie that u newspaper will bo circulated 1 heaven , but if such is the case , it is safe t soy that the HKE will bo there , and fully pn pared to make anidavit to an extensive an ponu lido circulation. _ St. Jollll'H IiOllgO. OMAHA , Fob. 2. To the Editor of the BKE At o'ur regular meeting this evening S Johns lodge No. 25 A. F. & A. M. , nppropr uled the following to the Beo's fund for Nc br.iska's heroines : For the Shattuck special fund . f30 f Miss Koyco . 10 l Miss Frocman . . . S C Westphalen monument fund . 5 0 for which amounts .please And order en closed. U IsthodealroofSt. John's lodge If tli special fund for Miss Shattuck does m reach the proposed amout to bo raised tin the WO bo placed to her credit In the Elt Bhuttuck fund. JAS. B. Buu.Nnit , Secretary. Sir. OWCH'H 1'ony. OM ui v , Feb. a To the Editor of thn Bcr In reply to your sugircstlon that the pony propose to donate to the fund fur the bcnef ot Miss Shattuck bo sold at public auction , would say that I have delayed setting a da for the sale , hoping that samoUilns oh would be Uouatod for tuo bcuoiU ot tuo f ut that could bo disposed ot at the game time and In like manner. Agreeable to your sug gestion , the pony Vrill bo sold to the highest bidder at my jitnbles , Wednesday February 15 , and I would like to have the HKF furnish n representative to manaeo the sulo and re ceipt for the proceeds of the same. Should nnyono else fel disposed to donate anything to bo sold at the snmo tlmo and plnco for the benefit of this most deserving young lady , I would bo pleased to furnish every accommo dation for the sale. HENKT L. Owns * , , Omaha Stables , 417 S 14th St. KntornrlHi ) nt Gcnon. OEXOI , Nob. , Fob. 2. To the Editor of the BKK : Fooling that It was our duty , as well as pleasure , to contribute something to the Nebraska horolno fund , wo have made ar rangements to give n grand charity ball Feb ruary 14 , the entire proceeds to go to the heroine fund. Wo are also making arrangements with the ladies of our town to give a supper , the proceeds to go to the same fund. If the sug gestion , ihat the towns in ttic state would do likewise , meets your approval , please inako it known through the columns of your paper. The proceeds will bo distributed ntnong the three heroines by n committee selected for the purpose and a statement sent to the BRK , together with the amount raised. A largo sum can bo raised In this way , which other wise would not bo contributed. Let the good work go on. J. A. OSDOUNB. Scrllmcr Subscribes. Sciiinxr.it , Neb. , Feb. 3. [ Special to the BEC.J A subscription paper is In circulation hero to raise a fund for Miss Shattuck. The nmount now contributed is about flO. The amount raised will be forwarded to the HUB in a few days. The people are responding handsomely. _ Oakland. Mttlo Folks Help. OAKLAND , Neb. , Feb. 3. [ Special Tclo- gram to the BER. ] Misses Lllllo Dale and Ida Samson , aged thirteen , begun this even ing collecting funds for the relief of Miss Shattuck. Their hearts have been touched , and they grow tired of waiting on older ones to take the matter in hand. They are moot ing with liberal responses and will send their collection to the Bnn fund Monday. Tne In dependent also started a fund to-day for the relief of Miss Shattuck. Let the good work con tin uo. uo.Itoyco's Itoyco's Additional Misfortune. NORFOLK , Neb. , Fob. 3. [ Special Tele gram to the BEE.Dr. . Boar , ot this city , received n message this afternoon requesting him to como to Plainvlow prepared to assist in amputating the foot of Miss Loutso Koyco , ono of the teacher sufferers in the late bliz zard. This amputation places her sufferings in a new light and gives her an additional claim upon the sympathy of the people of Ne braska. Norfolk's contribution to the special fund is already over (100 and will bo sent In In a few days. _ Old Holdlcrs Enlisted. The old soldiers of Omaha and the sons'of old soldiers met last night and formally re solved to lend their efforts in raising a sub scription for the unfortunate Miss Etta Shat tuck , the daughter of an ox-veteran. The meeting was held in the rooms of Ueorgo A. Custcr post , G. A. K. , No. 7 , and was of ficered by John A. Cuscnden as president , and John H. Sawhlll secretary. All In at tendance expressed tholr sympathy for the unfortunate young lady , and resolved to lend their energies In raising a purse expressive of their appreciation of her bravery. The following committee was appointed to solicit contributions : Major Clarkson , C. E. Hotli , F. E. Munn , Moses O'Brien , John Butler , J. H. Hurlburt , Mrs. Major C'arkson ' and Mrs. General O'Brien. This committee will meet in the oftlco of Ambrose & Munn , rooms 10 and 11. Union block , to-morrow afternoon to perfect an organization and make arrange ments for au active campaign. A Tribute From St. Paul. ST. PAUL , Neb. , Feb. 3. To the Editor ol the BEE : The people in our little city have taken great Interest in the reports of the heroism of Nebraska's noble heroines , and to show their appreciation In a substantial man ner the pupils of our city schools started o subscription paper among themselves , teach' crs and friends , and raised $53.12 in u few hours. To-day I had the honor to send this money by draft to them , divided as follows : For Miss Shattuck , $111.07 ; for Miss Uoycc , $ 21.05. Our deepest sympathies accompanj our mito. Uespcctfully , N. E. LKACII , Superintendent city schools. Notice. Several lists of contributors have been omitted from this issue owing to a lack ol space. Each , however , will bo published. II your list docs not appear in this issue it will bo published as soon as possible. TUB noiiit "OF uoxon. Those Who Hnvo Recognized Courage and Devotion. When the BIK : trusted to the liberality ol the citizens of Nebraska to provide for tht heroic and nflllcted it did not trust in vain Every mail reaching the Bm : ofllco brings additions to the fund and adds now names to the roll of honor. Every day the line re ceives letters and words of encouragement from the people of this growing state ; nn < ] though the contributions have been liberal on the part of these who have contributed then are many who have failed in tholr duty. It Is not presumed , however , that these who have not contributed and who are able U lend a hand will bo remiss in their duty. Oi the contrary there is every warrant for thi belief tliat the next few days contributions will add largely to the amount iiMfcady ro colved. From all parts of the state comes the charge "Let the good work go on , " unil this instruction will bo obeyed by. the BEE so long as the people show u disposition to aii ! the good work. If you have not contributed do so at once and increase the fund , to thi proper amount. ETTA SHATTUCK FUND. Amount received up to February 2 , . f 2,2 11 0 ! Mrs. L. J , Babcock , Gibbon . . . 2 0 ( Mrs. Joseph KcrnnhnnGrund , Island 1 ( M Mrs. Henry Sprague . 101 H. P. Hnlleck . 1 ( M Teacher and pupils Tekamah school 30 ( X Mrs. D. Gushing . 1 01 Irene H. Bcebe , Hastings . 1 ( X Lyiium Hichardson . 10 ( X Business men of Atkinson , Neb . & 7 3 : Paplllloii list . 42 fii Mrs. J. B. .lono' list , Platte Center. . 20 IX George A. Coulter . ' 1 0 ( John Andf rson . 1 0 ( William Ellis . l 0 ( MnuriceTerkelson . 1 IX Mrs. Howe's 2nd court hoiibo list. . 13 ( X S. C. Abbott , Abhlund . 1 ( M Mrs. J. Bauman . S ( X New Homo Suxving Machine Co . 2 in Hallio Winterstein's list . 11 ( V Win. Lister . 1 ( Gcrtlo Ulggs . 2 H. A. Tcbbcts , Lincoln . 50 S. A.'Sloner , Ogallala . 3 tt Ella K Shaw . 10 Prof. Gaynoro's social . 4 0 American Prcsi , nsao . 15 0 Win. Fair's b > t . 10H Boarders nt Mrs. T. C. Mac-key's. . . 15 0 Employes City Steam Laundry. . , . . 253 George Franklin . 1 0 Vredorickn Wcssells . 15 Total $ 2XV , > 1 LOUISE HOICK FUND. Amount received up to February 2 , . . $ 510 7 Mrs. L. J. Habcoek , Gibbon , Nob. . . ! 3 0 II. P. Halleck , Chicago 1 0 Mrs , Howes second court house list. fi New Home Sewing Machine Uo 3 0 S. A. Stoner , Ogalalhi , 10 1'rof , Gaynoro's social 4 0 American 1'ross Association 5 0 George Franklin 10 Frotlericka Wossolls D St. Johns lodge , A. F. & A. M 10 0 t Total t 5437 " MIXNIU niCCMAN rU.NI ) . a Amount received up to Fobruary2. . 5349 4 Mi-s. L. J. Hitbcock , Gibbon , Neb. . . 1 0 H. IMIalleck , Chicago 1 0 Mrs. Howe's second court house list JV New Homo Sewing Machine Co JO S. A. Stoner , Ojralalla 1 0 I Prof. Gaynoro's social 4 l > t Ameiican I'ress association GO I George Franklin 10 Frcdericka WossoU .1 St. John's Lodge A. F. & A. M fi U a a Total 4 J3CO 4 TIIK cntM > nsN's . _ Thl fund belong * exclusively to the chll' xlrou , And the amounts contributed will bo used for the purpo.io of erecting a monument ever the graves of the llttlo' Wcatnlmlcn girls. It Is n penny collection. From pupils of thu Izard school fll.42 Annie and Hooslo Camerotl 8 M St. I'aulsMission school 2 10 .Tcunno Wnkolleld , , , , , W ) Fred Shlnrock 2 00 Georgollusslo 1 00 Harvy and Kittle Ager , Ord 1 00 Jcssloli. Haynes 40 Jesslo and George Frost. North Uend. . 1 00 Pupils of Hickory school 1 47 A. It. Graham 1 00 Grant Children 5 00 Harry and Charley White's list 4 10 Abraham and Annie Kallsh's list U 00 Lulu Wolty ' 05 Frances and Harry Lovl 45 St. John's Lodge No. Uo. A. F. & A. M. . B 00 Total $ 43 10 The "Uco" Fund. The present condition of the four funds opened by ttio Uin Is as follows : EUn Shattuck ; $2TM 11 Loulso Koyco M3 70 Minnie Freeman . ' ( ) ! l 45 Westphalen monument fund 4310 Cash to special fund ISO 00 Grand total $3,072 43 Ijlsts of Contributors. Tlio BIB : \vlll ncknowlcdgo all contribu tions through these columns. All lists re ceived , unless otherwise directed , will bo published in full with the name of every coiii rlbutor. These lists will bo published ns BOOH after tucir receipt as space will per mit. NO. fi EXOIXR ItOfSE. The flro laddies can bo depended upon In n joint of liberality. The following letter ex- diiliia Itself : To the Editor of the Hun : Inclosed please find (4 to bo applied to Etta Shattuck fund ind donated by the members of No. 5 engine louse : 3co. A. Coulter $1 00 Tohn Anderson 1 00 William Ellis 1 00 Maurice Torkelsen 1 00 Till' I'l.ATTC CKXTKIl UST. PJATTK CKNTDU , Neb. , Feb. 1. To the Editor of the UER : Enclosed llnd money order for $20. 1 started out Tuesday and iuccecded in collecting quite a nice littlu sum or the benefit of Miss Etta Shattuck from ho citizens of Platte Center , which I trust vill bo added to her fund. fund.Mui. Mu-i. J. 13. Joxcs. THKAMAII'S I.lllBItU.lTV. To the Editor of the HIB : : Herewith flnp Omaha cxuhungo for ! 0 , Tokamuli's contri bution to the HKK'B fund for Miss Etta Shat tuck. There are forty-siovon subscriptions ranging from 25 cents to 63.50 , the teachers nnc ] pupils of our public school giving quite liber ally. 1'leaso acknowledge receipt through the columns of tlio Ucc. W. J. WILSON. WOODMAN I.IXSKK1) Oil , WOHIU. The following employes contributed as re ported yesterday as follows : ThosCleary 1 00 L. F. Perkins. Co. Wm.Stowart | 1 W 1) 44th Mo. Inf. John I.inlmrg 1 m Vol 1 OC HcnlMholm 1 60 ChuK.Worthlngton 1 W James Uedmnn. . . 1 COlA. ( l.Elchelberger fid Edw Knnntejr . . . 2,5S. F. McOluro 1 W John W. Nichols. J.U.Scunlan I Ol Ol K IV ) . P V. I'.A. Hell lot bucktiills. 1 60 It. Johnson. John C. Williams. 1 50 John Ulley 3 OC W. Urnln 100 Win. Cronse 101 N. Nicholson 60 ! . L. Logsdon 1 ( K .TohnMlkehCll B 00 J. M. Smith 5 ( Gnu Olson 1 HO 1. H. Crime 10 Jai-iib Huniscy. . . . 1 U ) J. F. Henzle 1 U Win. Ix'hmnn 1 l ) 'A. ' N. Olovcr H JnmesScanlan. . . . 1 CO s. Wright 2 tx PoterSmlth 1 ou ClnrK Woodman. . 10 Ov Seth I , . Petersen . 1 OOGi'O. Itudmaii 7 ; John II. Harrison 1 CO ! A. C. Weeks 5 ! ) Total J 50 ( X Jus Trotter 60 ] THE OMAII \ itL'sixn's cou.noE. Prof. George IJ K.ithburn , president of the Omaha Uusincss college , has contrihutei' very liberally to tlio horolno fund , and his excellent cellont example has liocn followed by the pu pils of his school as follows : MrsU.U.ltAthbun.t 1 COIClius. Poesch 2 : n. < : .Solomim. . . . 1 W Chaa. F. TacKart. 1 IK A. llurbank y , Harry II. ll.iker. . . H A. F. ( Iwln 10 A.O. Wllk.ii- , B Itobt. ( MIITniil 2. " , U. Sullivan 2i W..Nicholson. [ . 2.'i W.O.llurtnn 1M .1. T. llnijlies 2.VA. 1) . Id'sler 1 ( Emll I'rlcsson 25JO. N. Johnson. . . . n 1) , C. DtMViT 85)11. ) lleerluo 2i ( J. Andrews 25i | | . Peter * 1. . A. llecker 251 W. . Wilson Si ! Jaine-i Hush 75 Nets Hanson 2. . Daniel llnnnan. . . 1 00 A. ( 'onrney U J. M. I om ? 2fiJ. ( Kllllnger H Neim.Mellhede. . . . Hi.lt. llntd n It. I ) . MorrUon. . . . ffi J. A. Hanoy 6 Nelly Lynch 2.VA. M. llurgason. . . 2 Floroncti Warren. . 25L. | M. Fltzputrick. 21 Frnnk Itourko 60 C. II. Newton 1 Win. FUinngiin. . . . 25 F. Wlnki'lmnn ft II. A. lc.iry no II. Lunpstrom. . . . " M.H. Itlstenball. . 60 J. J. Zucho. Cory II. Lutlitn , . . . 60V. . L. Crowe H. C. Homier 25leorgu Jolm&OU. . John Ketelien. . . Boll. Heard. Nellie Porstyko. . . 60 F. J. King 2 IS. Hanson 50 i : . P. Itellly 2 Fiwik Murphy. . . . raF.C. Tlmmo 1 Kdwln Oiven BW.C. ! dowdy 61 K.T. Morris 25lM. U Wilson S , M.J.Weils 25. ) . Moran 6 H. i : . Conipton , , . . 25T. , 15. McDonald. . . 2 L. J. Hnin. . . . . . . . . 1 ud. ) | I ) . ( Ktrom S o 1' . 12. \ AURUiui. . . . ION. II.Neodham. _ . . 6 S. Will 25A.T. . Givln 6 I.lllle llecker 25 D , L. Mivliouey. . . . 2 Keller IIM John Cnsh 6 W. H. Taubiunn. . 1 Hi Peter Cnsh 2 M. Davis 2,1 Otto Dnnlelson. . . . 25 Total Ml 1 E.A. Wlllcox 1 UO KMI'I.OVES OP IIAVEX * . ItHODES Heportcd ycstcnlay. E. II. Webber , 1 uoiThonifts Gannon. . 2 John llai-hln BOD. K. Douclas . . . . 7 W. F. lloyil 1 CO-A. L. WIllToms. , . . 6 J.J.VouilK 60 A. L. Jeamug4. . . . 25 | Total , 'i 7 CAN YOU USE Your money more judiciously than to expend it wisely in your clothing.You , will find at the MISFIT PARLORS this week what remains as special bargains , as we will offer greater inducements than ever offered in genuine clothing. NO TRASH , but such as are equal to any marl's taste or price. A SUIT. AT $ 8. 0. 10. IL' , 1H. 1H.M. . 15. 17. 18 l-'O OYERGOJLT AT FOR AT FOU 8 0.20 which wti3 mmlo to orilcr $15.00 $ 9.70 which was mndo to order . $1UOO 8 .70 u IIII 18.00 11.4 u u . 25.00 10. .00 u IIII 22.00 18.0 u iiii . 30.00 12. .40 u II 28.00 15.8 ii iiu . 83.50 14 .20 u IIII H2.00 17. .35 itu u . 88.00 IIu IIII 35.00 10.8 u itii . 42.50 70 u II 40.00 21.8 ii iiii . 40.00 SO u II 45.00 25.7 ii iiu . 52.00 45 III IIII 50.00 28. .00 ii u . 00.00 40 ( I II 65.00 U0.4 ii u . 70.00 OR A thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven pairs , embracing all the leading styles of cuts and patterns in pantaloons that man ever had an idea of wearing , at the following prices , which in proportion to quality never was worn by man. You are invited to investigate this assertion. AT l-'OK AT FOR $ 2.M which was made to order . ' . $ 0.00 $2.50 which wag mndo to order $ fl.60 3.40 " " . 8.00 ; t.8 ( ) " " 0.50 4.80 " " . 9.00 4-CO " " 0.50 6.20 " " . 10.60 c.yo " " 11.00 0.70 " " . 18.60 0.10 " " 12.50 " " . 15.00 7.20 " " 15.00 8.40 " . " . 17.00 8.10 " " 17.50 9.10 " " . 20.00 0.30 " " 19.50 AT YOUR OWN PRICE Having overstocked our furnishing goods department , we now find we will need the room more than the money ; in consequence we will , in order to reduce the stock as much as pos- ibleat this advanced part of the season , offer All Winter Furnishing Goods , including Fur Caps of muskrat , cat and seal skin , at 50c on the dollar. Any doubts , satisfy them PAY A VISIT TO THE MISFIT PARLORS 1119 FARNAM STREET 1119 N. B. 6rders by mail receive prompt and careful attention. THE BUTTON LIST. SUTTON , Neb. , Feb. , 3. To the Editor of the HKK : At a sale , yesterday elf ht miles northeast of Sutton I succeed in raisins $20 for the benoilt of Miss Etta Shattuck , of Sewnrd , Neb. Please urge all auctioneers in the state to do likewise. Enclosed find draft for the same and u list of donors. * P. F. WALTON. P.T.Walton t 1 US'Ii. French 1 ( X ) O. K. Itten 1 OOJG. Itnme ill S. F. Fruli-y IJOlKrertllolTman. . . . K ) K. F . Fraley Sfi.Tom Watt B ) K. French W ) A. L. Thompson 50 Valentino Peters ftVOro. Thompson. fiO .1. Hodman ! ! V John Salman. . . . 5J Joseph Miller. . . . 31 FrertOrosshnns. 100 U. Fuurbanks. . . . 85.F. Amos & ' ) 1'hll Peter ! TiK. | W. Arnold. . . . 100 It. Shepard COI | > eterIIuber " 0 W.I , . Forbs r > ODau ( leorKO. . . 1(10 ( M. linker . ia > ( 'arl Ilollman. . . A. Sweatfeger. . . . 45 Kob. llenderbon O. Poltuan . a"iC.O.Westoott. . . F. ShetdlRBcr . HI J. I. Westwrtt. . . Frcil ( Jenwr . " " > C. Moon . John Heater . 85 John Fuhrer. . . . P. ( lorncr . SJ5 M. W. Btouord. . . 1 eel Total . 82000 Notes. Tlio lawyers should , and doubtless will contribute liberally. Will the ladies of Omaha assist in raising the Shattuek special fund ! H. P. Halleck , of the Mardor , Lusc & Co. Typo foundry , Chicago , sends $1 for the linn fuml. fuml.Mrs. Mrs. B. M. Howes , of the county clerk's onico. has imulo another very liberal payment into the liir. : fund. The churches of Omaha should bo filled Sunday and the contributions to the Shattuck fund should be liberal. Mrs. Jennie Masrouo promises to give a social at the Metropolitan hall at an early day , the entire proceeds to go to the heroine fund. Uut ono lumber merchant bus been heard from. These gentlemen will probably con tribute handsome suius If some ono will wait on them. Mrs. L. J. Uabcock , of Gibbon , Neb. , sends $5 to the Ems fund. Mrs. Gibbon is the first , contributor from Gibbon. She predicts , however , that more will follow. Mr. T. N. Parker , the florist , lias designed nmt constructed a beautiful lloral ship , which with two oilier similar designs will bo dis posed of at an early day for the benefit of the teachers' fund. Very few members of the medical frater nity have contributed. Will some physician or other person wait upon the gentlemen of this profession and remind them that contributions from them would swell the fund ! It is true that the contributions tothothrco teachers have been very liberal. There nro several thousand people in Omaha , however , who have not contributed and who could give liberally without the slightest inconvenience to themselves , Is it possible that Omaha has not among its 100,001) ) population 200 persons who will i-nch pledjre the Shattuck special fund 5W Omaha has many hundreds of i-ili/cns who can afford this contribution. WUHhcyuo ill 'Now is the time to act. Saturday , February 1'Mr. B. F. Norm , proprietor of Norris' restaurant , will clvo a dinner , the entire proceeds of which will pete to the hcroinu fund. This is a chance to get an excellent dinner and 'at the same time aid a worths cause. When tlio P.vthinn lo < lr ( < w of the city and stnto are heard from , the funit will be Rrcatly increased. Pythian instruction instills most tender motives into tho-Jieart of nun , and the members of tills prosperous order can , as a rule , bo relied upon tojfnllill the principles of Friendship , Charity ami Hcnevolunce. Mr. W. G. Boston' ' , La prominent mer chant of David City , l Neb. , writes , enclos ing ills contribution to the fund , as follows : "This is a duty that the business men of the towns of the whole state of Nebraska should not neglect. My voice shall bo let tlio ( jood work go on until every city and town in the whole state of Nebraska bus contributed to this fund and shown to the rest of tlio world what a penerous and noble people wo have in our state. " Mr. T. N. Parker , proprietor of the Hivcr- vlow Green houses is onpitfed in a commendable task. Mr. Parker Is arrang ing and packinp four boxes of bis choicest ( lowers , which ho will send by express to- nisht to four deserving pirls , Miss Shattuck , Miss Koyco , Miss Freeman and llttlo Lena Woobbocko , of Soward. Kach will receive ono of these boxes , Mr. Parker could in no way tender the young ladies a tribute moro tender than this. Rco the DllVerciico. Woven wire springs , OSo. Dealers clmrgo $3.00. Everything else In pro portion ut NKW Yoiiic STOKAOB , 1508 Capitol ave. LOCAL BREVITIES. Yesterday's internal roronuo collec tions for the district were the lowest for some time , being but $1,000.59. The Fort Omtiha military hand , gave another delightful soranade in the lobby of the Pnxtou to General Crook. The balconies ns well as the vestibules wore crowded with enthusi astic listeners. Several line selections wcro rondo rod. Tlio Omaha Wheel club filed articles of incorpoiation with the county clerk yesterday. The general business of the association is that of leasing club rooms and grounds. The capital stock is $1,000 , and the incorporators arc E. B. Smith , Perry Badollut , F. N. Clark , G. F. Schwartz and George Patterson. W. F. Hennessey , who issued such a sweeping challenge to Jiimnio Lindsay , present possessor of the middle-weight championship medal of the state of Ne braska , has not as yet been accepted. Hennessey will claim the medal in a few days , and if Lindsay refuses to give it up will apply to Richard K. Fox for his decision. ' A man giving the name of S. Sanboru was arrested yesterday for stealing a $7 rug pattern from the Lovcll Manufac turing company on the eighth day of last March. Sanboru was greatly sur prised at the arrest as ho supposed the affair had blown ever and had been for gotten longjigo. Uo will bo tried t ho morning. Complaints have boon mn < lo about the general dumping of garbage and other tilth near the corner of Ninth and Dodge streets , and the chief of police has ordered his men to arrest any per sons caught dumping there. It is said that there is already accumulated at that place a largo heap which a few , warm days will convert into a reeking mass of pestilence-brooding corruption. On complaint of Robert D. Duncan , plumbing inspector , warrants wore sworn out for the arrest of J. C. Elliott and John Wallace yesterday afternoon , Elliott on the charge of failing to cork and tightly fasten the soil pipe loading from a sink to the sewer at No. 1104 South Thirteenth street , and Wallace for making au excavation on Jackson and Fourteenth streets without obtain ing a permit. llonils. All the special policemen , commonly known ns "block watchmen , " npjminted by tlio board of police and fire commissioners , uro notified to furnish u ? 1,000 bond , with ap proved security , to Chief of Police Scuvoy without further delay. CREAM Itsinpsrlor excellence proven In millions of home * for moruthnn a quarter ot a century. It is ubi'd by tlie United bt.UeK ( iovernini'iit. Un- dorsndby thuheudunt Ihudri'ut lrntver.iitlrsas the StrotiK 'St , Purest and moU Healthful. Dr. J'rlce'g Cream llaklnK I'owdcr docs not contain Ammonia , I.lmo or Alum. Hold ojily In cans. 1'ltlCE ItAKINO I'OWUIJItCO. KKVT YOHK , CHICAGO. bT. LOUIS 1742 Lti'vrcnco St. , Denver , Col. Of tbo Missouri State Museum of Anatomy. St. Lculi , MIL , Univerblty CollfHii HunpiUl , Lon don , ( Uoseii. CJermnny and New York. Hnvl t devoted their attention SPECIALLY TO THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES. cured wifely and eunedlly without USD ot dan- Kerous driiRs. Patients whoso cn es have boon lU'Rlected. badly treated or pronounced Incur able , should not full to writu us coiicernlnK tholr symptoms. All letters receive immediate atten tion. JUST PUBLISHED. And will be mailed FHER to any addreM on re ceipt ot one lucent Htnmp , "Practical Observa tions on Nervous Debility and Physical Kxlmus- tton , " to which Is added an "Essay on Mar riage , " with important chapters on diseased of the Heproductive Organs , the whole fdrmlntf a valunble medical treatise which should bo ru.id by all young men. Address DRS , S , and D , DAVIESON , 1742 Liiwroncu St. , Douvcr , Col. J.W. Barnsdall , M. D lloinropathic Siiooinlist , SURGEON Gyn < i'colo/ixt and Obstetrician. a Tclophono 979. RAMGE BLOCK , - - OMAHA. -E.T.Allen , M. D.f Hpma-opathlo Specialist , THROAT AND NOSE , Spectacles Accurotely I'rctcribml. RAMGE ItL'K. , OMAHA Surgeon and Physician , Onico N.V Corner 14th unil UoiiKloH Ht. Ofllco , telephune , iU ; Ituslilcnco telephone , OC8. 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'Ihn safest , meal fra- Kruut and mobt ellicleut deodorl/.Hr. pOIINS AND HfNlONH am pixinptly rolluVcd U I ) ) ' MKAI > ' 8 ( 'DUN AMI Hir.MON 1'I.ASTM tl. OiiBoft felt , lilglily jnvdlcuU'd , Ituliovu auru itiid reduce inllumnmt.on. AM , Unuouisrs Si ; LI , BO M mUOqCAIMTBD WITH TUB OBOOmAMtT Or TBJI OOOKTUt WBJ. SIB BT BZAJHXUia 1HU AT TUX IK * CHICAGOROCKISLAND&PACFICRAILWAY ! Dr reason of It * central politico , t'xx * nUtlon to line * least of Chicago , and eontlnuom Un < * t terminal point * West , KorUiwi.it and Southwest. U th * Ira * middle link In thai transcontinental tjHrm which Invites aud facilitates tratel and traffic between th * Atlantic- and Paelflc. Th * Rock Island main lln * and branch * * Inctnd * Chicago cage , Jollet , Ottawa , LaSalle , fvnila , Oeneseo , tlolln * and Kook Iiland , In Illinois ! Darenport , Muscallne , Washington , ( 'airfield , Olturawa , Oskaloosa , Wstllb- rljr.IowaCltj.OoMolniiB.Inrtlanola.Wlnlenet , Atlan tic , KnoiTllln , Audubon , narlan , Outlurlo C ntro and Cuancllllluir , lnlorai Oallatln , Trrnton , Ht. . .topu , Cameron and Kama * City , la UUiourlt L l. iwortli and AtohlionInKnn aii | Albert L aMlnntapolli and t. Paul , In Minn t lot i Wattrtown and Sloui Falli , la Pakota , and hundroilj uf Intwrmetllato cttltf and town * . ' . 'The Great Rock Island Route" A Ouarantooi ip M , comfort , certainty and * afotjr. til permanent war 1 < illitlngulilird furlta eicellinc * . It * fcrldgot are of etono and Irou. 11 * track ! of lolld te lIU rolling Block perfect. Itspai9enfferqulpmnl ha * all th * latetr appliances that eipcrlmeo bupror4 nxeful. and for luxurious accommodation * U anm * * . p lasted. Its Kiprois Trains consist of tuperlor U f Joached , elegant Pullman 1'alace Parlor and Bleeplnff Cart , superb Dining Cars , prorMlne delicious meals , and ( batwetn Cblo go and St. Joseph , Atehlion and Kansas Cilj ) restful Retllnlns Chair Cars. It * man. BKement 1 * eonsturaUT * , IU dlsclpltn * eiactlof "The Famous Albert Lea Rowe" Detween Chicago anil Minneapolis and Bt. 1'a. ' U th * farorlte. Orcr Uilj Una Solid Fast Cipres * Trains run dally to attractlro resorU for toirlsts In Iowa aad Minnesota , and , via Wnt rtown and Sioux Falls , to th * rich wheat and irrailni lands ot interior Dakota , Via Seneca and Kankakee , the Hock Island offers superior Inducement * to trarelera between Cincinnati , Indian , polls , Ijufayotto and Council lllutfs , St. Joseph , Atchl. on , Leavenworth , Kansas Cltjr , Bt. Paul , and Interme diate point * . All patrons ( cspntlallr ladles and chll. drenr elreprot * tlon.eonrt < > * 7aadklmllrattaiitlon. For ticket * , maps , folders , cople * of Western Trail , or any deilred Information , apply to'prlnclpal oBlces la to * United State * and Canada , or addrn , at Chicago. R. R. CAIlf , I. ST. JUKI , I. A. MlUigit , Awl Ceil Mtaant. 0 .nt , * > rsel.A , % MPOUTRD IVrchorons. ClyiluHdnlos and Hhlrc , also linma brril eu\ti. \ Kvury nnlmiil Kuaruntood a lirowtler Onr stock has IHMIII Hulucti'd wllli rufcrenroto holli Inillvldiuil merit iind pcdlurce. Homo ot UieitonoriuM havu tiilcun llrat prizu ut the No- liruskii State I'ulr , 1M7. All our horttn * nro ac- rlliiiali-il.niKl rnlts of tlielr K t ran bo Hliovrn. 1'rln-s ri'iiHiinablo ami umy tt > nnn. liv thu thruii liindliiK rallrondi of thu stuto. II. It Jl. ; K. . i : . & M. V. . nnd 1C. ( J. & O. I'll V & 1'AIIItllAH , York , Neb THE OMAHA BEE , - lir.MVEnr.ii TO AM PAET OF LfflCOLN -IIV CAKIIIKU Full- 20 Cents a Week. Bovrn pipers a week. Bond ) our order to the ( lIlll'O , 1029 P Street , Capital Hotel Building JUDICIOUS AND PERSISTENT Advui lining Iim nliYRya proven Biicrcssful. riofoiu pldclnunnf NowspHpnr Advetllslnif cornu"i " LORD & THOMAS. . U I * \uitttk nuwc , CHICAGO ,