8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 28 , 1804.
1
SAM PAYSE ON THE STAND
Denies that Ho Murdered Maud Rubel or
Ever Know the Girl.
DR , BROWN GAVE HIM HER JEWELRY
Eayi tlmt Ills Alleged tionfaMloni Were
Wrung Out of Illm-Illi Treatment
by the 1'otlcc Nnmo Forged
to a Slutcmrut.
Sam Payne told the Jury that Is trying
his case In the criminal court that ho did
hot murder Maud Rubel ; that he did not
know her ; had never seen her except after
eho had been killed ; that the confessions
which ho was alleged to have made to tha
police were not made by him , and that his
signature to the confession offered In court
was a forgery. The prisoner told his story
In a connected manner , with perfect self-
possession and many evidences of sincerity.
Ills testimony created something of a sensa
tion In court.
When the case was called yesterday
Sheriff Drexel was placed upon the stand
by the defense. He was asked what ho did
with Payne on the way to Lincoln , while
the train was pissing through South Omaha ,
and replied that he had Sam get uiulcr the
scat. Ho was afraid that some ono might
see the prisoner and take a shot at him
through the car window. He did not want
Sam to bo shot and did not care about being
shot himself , and so he took the precaution.
Andrew P tersen , a tinner , testified that
on Sunday afternoon , the day of the supposed
murder , ho had seen a white man give a
colored man a bundle at the McIIugh build
ing. The white man was a middle-aged
gentleman , dressed like a professional man.
Ed Knott , the Mag man at the Tenth street
crossing , under the viaduct , was called , lie
swora that on Sunday night or Monday
morning a coupe drove down Tenth street
and past his place. The vehicle was driven
up to the south entrance of the McIIugh
building and remained there for about ten
minutes , and was then driven cast on Leav-
cnworth street. He notlceJ the outfit , as It
was very unusual for a carriage or any other
kind of a vehicle to bo found on that part of
the street , as there was no way to get to
the depot under the viaduct and nothing
but freight and garbage wagons were usually
seen In that part of the territory under his
supervision.
SAM TELLS HIS STORY.
Then the defendant's attorneys called Sam
Payne to the witness stand , and there was a
craning of necks and a movement for good
positions from which the testimony of the
accused could bo heard. Sam took the oath
and told of his life In Omaha and of the
places where he had worked. When he was
asked why he had left Omaha on the mornIng -
Ing of June 2 the state objected , and some
discussion followed as to what the witness
would bo allowed to state on the stand.
Judge Scott finally took the matter In Tils
own hands and dated with some asperity that
the accused should bo allowed to tell his
story In his own way \\ltliout any
interruptions from either the state or the
defendant's attorneys , and Payne proceeded.
Ho said that ho was working at the Drexel
hotel on the night of June 1. when a reporter
called on him and aslied him If he knew
Maud Rubel. He replied that he did not.
The repoVter then asked If ho knew Dr.
Drown , and he said he did not. The reporter
then said that the police were after him
for the murder of the girl , and were going
to get him. Payne then went on with his
work until C o'clock the next morning , when
ho left the hotel and walked down the prin
cipal streets to the depot at Tenth street ,
took the railroad track to Gibson , caught a
freight and then went to Creston , when ) he
commenced work the next day on a dining
car , running between Creston and Plaits-
mouth. Ho worked for five days and then
went to Mystic , la. , where he had relatives.
He stayed there until arrested and .brought to
Omaha by Officer Russell.
After arriving at the city Jail he wat
taken by Captain Mostyn to the city hali
and had an Interview with Chief Seav'ey ,
In the afternoon he was taken to Mostyn' !
office and asked by the captain as to wher
the clothing had been given him by Dr
Brown. Ho replied that on the morning
of May 27 ho met Brown at tUo comer ol
Tenth and Jones streets. Brown asked hln
If ho did not want to make some snial
change and Jio replied that he did. Hi
Wont to the McIIugh building with Browr
and to the room where the dead body o
the girl was found. Brown turned to hln
and said , "You are in this as deep as I am. '
Brown lifted the body of the girl up am
carried It Into the dark room , where it wai
found by the police , and then gave tin
prisoner a bundle and a dollar. He askei
him to como back that night and the pris
oner refused. Payne Bald he went nortl
after leaving Brown , who walked south fron
the building. Payne opened the bundle am
found the clothing , rings and slippers. Hi
wont homo and had breakfast and then wen
I to church with his mother. Ho then wen
to Sugar Lump Clark's place and gave he
the clothing and told her It had been glvei
to him by an actress at the hotel. Lum ]
said the clothing was good. He then wen
to the Drexel hotel and secured a place a
porter.
porter.BULLDOZED BY MOSTYN.
Returning to the time of his arrest Paym
said that ho was taken to Mostyn's office
and Mostyn said : "Well , Sam , I have beci
working up th's case for two or three week
and I know you killed Maud Rubsl. " Payn
declared he had done nothing of the < kind
"He wrote a statement , " said Payne , "aiv
told me to sign It. I signed It , and thci
ho read It to me. I told him it was no
true. I was locked up again , and thei
Chief Seavcy came down to the jail anil i-ali
to Mostyn , 'Tako this d d nigger down t
that building and lee what you can flndl o
learn. ' They took me to the building an
there Detective Donahue picked up a stlc' '
and said that was what the buslues
was done with.
"I was taken back to Mostyn's office agal :
and ho said he would fix the matter up fo
me. He wrote a statement the one pre
sentcd In court and when Day came Mosty
told me to tell him that the statement wa
true. "
"Did you sign that ttatenunt ? " asked At
torncy Tuttlo.
"I did not. "
"Is that your signature ? " presenting th
statement or confession which Captain Mo ;
tyn had sworn had been signed by Payne.
"No , sir , it is not , " replied Payne , cm
plmtlcally.
Payne says that while he was locked I
the cell a number of people were brought IK
fore him and he was asked to point out th
man who had given htm the clothing c
Maud Rubel. He Immediately pointed out D
Brown. After that Mostyn went to Payn
and asked him to say to Mr. Day that li
did not know Dr. Brown , and hnd never see
him. He said he had asked for his mothe
had asked to sec Sheriff Drexel and had aske
for an attorney , but that all his requests ha
been denied. Ho swore that the story 1 :
told the newspaper reporters had been fixe
up for him by Captain Mostyn , and that 1
did not like to tell the reporters that he ho
been Intlmato with the girl , but the captal
told him ho must make the statement. I
gwaro that during cno of the conversattor
with Mostyn the captain had taken n revolvi
from his desk nnd laid It under the prisoner
nose. He was badly scared , and told tl
story fixed up for htm by the police. I
plead guilty In Judge Berka's court becau
Captain Mostyn hnd told him to do BO , at
had stood at his elbow when ho was nrralgm
to plead. He had sent a letter from I.lr.co
to Mr. Day , but had not received any attci
tlon. Ho had talked with Knley at LIr.col
"Did not Mr. Kaley como down there at
represent himself as yoir ; attorney ? " aski
Mr. Tuttle.
The slate objected nnd Judge Scott sharp
told Mr. Tuttle that the question was not
fit cno ,
IIEFLKCTION ON KALUY.
"I think It IB , " replied Mr. Tuttle , "and
fit subject for a bar Investigation.
Payne testified that he hnd told Mr. Kali
at Lincoln that the alleged confessions 1
had made * wcro not true. He did not knc )
Maud Itubel and had never seen her.
When Payne had completed his atatctne
the defense- announced that the state inlg
cross examine him. "Arc you serious
aeked Judge. Scott. "Why , Mr. Tuttle , tht
ro nt lout a dozen nuesllonu that yi
ought to ftik this witness. They are vlt
to this case. I will give you until 2 o'clock
to consider thi- matter and court will be
adjourned until that hour. "
At Iho afternoon session the defendant' *
attorney * continued the examination of Payne
and went Into the question of his disposal of
the Jewelry taken from Maud Rubel's body.
Ho denied that ho had over given Mrs. Lowry
and oarrlnp * or that he had ever had two
bloody handkerchiefs which she had advised
him to burn up. He then went over Captain
Mostyn'o evidence and denied every state
ment made by that official touching the al
leged confessions of the prisoner ,
The rest of the day was taken up by the
stain In cross-examining the witness. While
Mr. Kaley succeeded In a few minor matters
In getting Payne confused , his tesllmony an
a whole was not shaken.
The defense has two or three witnesses
who will bo called In the morning and the
state will offer Us evidence In rebuttal. The
case will probably be given to the Jury this
evening. _
Tlmt Illjf Clothing Sale Now ( hi ,
Big crowds are attending this sale. A
final rcttlemsnt has got to be made. Men's
complets suits , elegant cloth , $2.98 ; men's
wool socks , heavy weight , 5c ; strong , durable
ovcicoats , $1.90 ; knee pants , Cc ( HRht we'ght
and mostly small sizes ) ; men's black olay
worsted suit ! , $4.25 ; elegant silk web sus-
psnders , with wire buckles nnd all the late
Improvements , lOc ; boys' heavy , strong ,
durable suits , 7Bc ; celluloid collars , Sc ; heavy
nobby men's pants , 89c ; men's blue fast col
ored handkerchiefs , 2c ; boys' long storm
ulttcrs , 89c ; men's winter caps , 15c ; extreme
high grade of all fur overcoats , $7.75 ; silk
neckwear , 3c ; duck coats , wool lined , C9c ;
cotton socks , 2c n pair ; overshoes , 39c ; men's
nnd boys' stiff hats , worth up to $2.50 , your
pick 25c ; extreme heavy weight wool under
wear , scarlel or yellow , 45c ; boys' gloves , 9c ;
cooks' nnd waiters' jackets , worth up to
$1.25 , cho'co 25c ; slookers , 99c ; large valises ,
3e ! ) ; men's nil wool milts , Be ; , duck ulsters ,
extra long , blanket lined , $1.95. There Is a
terrific overstock of real fine clothing , such
as Prince Albert suits , fancy vests , dress
ovsrcoats , etc. . which , so as to turn them
Into money without delay , are ordered sold
for about 33c on the dollar al the
RECEIVER'S SALE ,
115 S. IGth St. , near Douglas St.
Opposite the Boston Store.
P. S. By the way , the Boslon Store Is
nol In the Bell Department Store any longer ,
but corner 16th and Douglas , and this sale
la straight opposite.
o '
The ladles' fair of the First Congregational
church , of which.a full , detailed account will
be given Sunday , with a description of oil the
booths , will be held the Clh and 7th of De
cember.
o
The Marvelous Kola Nut.
WASHINGTON , D. C. , Nov. 27. The re
port sent out recently by the Stale depart
ment regarding the wonderful medical prop
erties of Kola has awakened renewed Interest
among physicians , to whom It was originally
introudced by F. Stearns & Co. of Detroit.
Clicitp Ilatuj to the Went.
On December 4 and 18 the Union Pacific
will sell first class round trip tickets to all
points In Kansas , Nebraska , Colorado , Wyo-
mlngand Utah at a rate of ons standard first
class fare for the round trip , plus $2. Read
of wonderful prosperity of the irrigated dis
tricts along the line of the Unloir Pacific and
take this opportunity to see for yourself.
For further Information , descriptive printed
matter , time tables , etc. , call on or address
your nearest ticket agent , or
II. P. DEUEL ,
C. T. A. U. P. System.
1302 Farnain St. , Omaha.
Now Omatin Limited Trnln ,
On and ntter Sunday , November 4 , , the
Chicago , Milwaukee & St. Paul "electric
lighted limited" will leave Omaha at G p. m , ,
arriving In Chicago at 9 a. m. Remember this
train carries diners n la carte.
C. S. CARRIER. Ticket Agent.
1501 Farnam St.
HUSTLING FOB THE JOBS.
ThoroAro a. Number at Men Who Would
Willingly Servo the City.
Although the newly elected city clerk will
not assume the office until January 1 , there
has already been a lively hustling on the
part of a few.ambltious politicians who would
like 'to assist him in taking care of the Job.
The .city clerk is allowed a deputy clerk , a
journal clerk and a JQllng clerk besides a
stenographer , and although these positions
would not .begin to go around among the as
pirants , they are sufficient to make the favor
of the city clerk-elect a desirable acquisi
tion.
It may be stated that for the most part
Mr. Hlgby has decided on the men whom he
will name. He admitted this much In a con
versation yesterday , but refused to give
any clue to his se'ectlons thus early In the
day. It Is pretty well understood , however ,
among local politicians that George Hoi-
brook will bo deputy city clerk under the
new administration. Whether any of the
present employes of the office will be retained
does not appear , but judging by the prece
dents of former elections , ono or two of the
present force will probably be allowed to con
tinue In the service of the city until the new
administration has a chance to become
familiar with the business of the office. W.
M. Carter who was formerly clerk to the
building Inspector , Is circulating a petition
asking for his appointment to one of the posi
tions In sight , and Andy Gram , ex-sergeant-
at-arms ot the council. Is looking after a Job
In the eame direction.
SOAP 1TACTOKY SOLD.
Mr. Page Sulla III * Interest in the riant In
Thin Cltj- .
TjV. A. Page has sold his Interest In the
e W. A. Page Soap company to his partner , iMr.
J , D. Humphrcy.formerly of St. Paul.Mlnn. Mr ,
Page Is not In the city , and his plans for the
future are not known , but It is understood
that ho will continue to be Identified In some
way with manufacturing in Omaha.
Mr. Page came to Omaha from Creston , la. ,
nnd organized the W. A. Page Soap company
In 1887. Under his management the business
has steadily grown , and the factory has been
enlarged until It Is now one of tha best soar
plants In the west. Mr. Page Is best known
to the general public as the president of the
Manufacturers ncd Consumers association ol
Nebraska , a position which he has held evei
slnco the organization of the association.
.v.u. r.in.mit.ii'iis.
George Lclscr , Grand Island , Is at th <
Darker.
H. C. Matheson. ot Bronio Seltzer tame
Is domiciled at the llarlcer.
A. Hall , A. Illckup , T , P. Hunt and T. L
Phclps are registered at the Barker Iron
Lincoln.
n. G. Spencer , C. H. Word , J. W , Appletoi
and C. H. Clark are registered at the I3arke :
from Kansas City.
Ernest O. Fisher of Atlantic , la. , was It
the city yesterday , on his way home from lit
ranch In Rock county.
At the Mercer : C. D. Campbell , Lincoln
V. Daughaday , Llttlo nock , Ark. ; I. Malorj
Denver : U. 13. Pate , Tender , Franl
Itaudlntz , New York ; J , Mauritius , Nc
York : 13. A. Thornton , New York ; T. fi
CartK right , Fort Wr.yne ; A. M. Llpsey am
wife , Wallace ; L. H. Ileason , Denver ; H. 11
Shaw , Chicago ; J. II. llrandlmoro , Chicago.
Nttbrnnbaus at the Hotel" .
At the Merehants-ttev. L. V. Drltt , Lin
coin ; J. 31. Heed , Valley : Alfied Hayzletl
Heatrlce ; J.V. . Pole , Taylor Wells , Cul
Uertson.
At the Mlllard A. S. naymond , Lincoln
A. I' . Hrlnk , Hushvlllc ; C , K. Urush , wlf
nnd daughter. Tllden : Ira D. Muf. dPi
Kearn y ; J. O. TateHaatlncfl : J. H. lii
ford , Seward ; Jl. D. Miller , Lincoln.
At the I'uxton-a. W. Vex , 13. A. Cool
Lexington ; W. SI. Collins. Fremont : U II
Clmney and wife , Btookvlllo ; J'crry L. Hoi
nnd wife , Arnpahoe ; Mike Itced und tlaugr
ter Onn , lla.stluc : T. D. Clark , roiillllor
Church Howe , Howe.
At the Uellono C1. D.VOirilarocr , IToopei
P. A. Whymore. Lincoln ; H. II. Knowlei
I'Vemont ; W. K. Conner , lloone ; A. S
Paddock , Ocorgo A. Murphy and \vlf <
lloatrlce ; E. N. Allen , Arnpahoo : W. I
Mend , Jr. , York ; II. Ttt'ibiMRC. Lincoln ; .
lmetier , Syracuse ; T. J. Marshall , dreer
ey wood.
hoW At the Arcade Mrs. T3. M. Jamei , Tckr
W niah ; II. J. Ilinnsch , Fremont ; 13. 1. . Ma )
ore. 8. P. Alderman , Newport : W.
nt Craven , Valparaiso ; W. ) I , Jennings , Dai
ht onport ; J. Ost , Ord : M J. Wllcox , Gran
i" Island : Georco. W. Vroomnn , North Plutt <
1 Fred Homer und wife. Morse Hluffs ; W , ;
re Wells , J , Klepstcrnmnn , l.UvM City ; D. I
on Cramer , York ; - CE , IVIIfim. Crawford : 1
al A. Uoylc , O'Neill ! Mell C. Jay , Dakota CH ;
THOUGHT TO BE A SWINDLER
Thomaa Dnffey Found to Have Been Work
ing a Charity Ball Hoar.
CELTIC-AMERICAN LEAGUE A COYER
Indication * lh.it Oinatia 1'rnplo Have lleen
lIMkcil Out or Two Hundred Dollar *
Candidate * I'liiclicd Knsiljr
and with Good I'rollt.
Thomas P. Duffey was arrested Monday night
for being very drunk. On searching him ,
however , things wcro found In his possession
that may warrant placing the moro serious
charge of fraud against his name. Ho had
a batch of tickets which purported to be
admission tick eta to a ball that was to have
been held on November 24 at Washington
hall. Upon Investigation It was discovered
that no such ball hnd taken place , nor had
any arrangements been mada for a ball at
that time. The date on the tickets had been
changed , and now the ball 13 to take place
on an evening In the early part of December.
He also had In his possession a subscription
list for the relief of the Inhabitants
ot Ireland. If he has collected all that has
been subscribed ho has obtained a neat sum
of money. Ono subscription was $15 , and
nearly 100 parties had purchased from ono to
five tickets. The ball was supposed to have
been given by the Celtic-American league.
A thorough Investigation by The Bee
proves conclusively that there Is no such or
ganization In Omaha. Nearly all ot the
prominent Irishmen In the city were called
upon and shown one of the tickets. Nat ono
of them knew of the existence of such an
organization. The Morning Bee of August 11
contained a short notice to the effect that the
Celtic-American league neld a meeting the
evening previous and considered reports from
Lincoln , Grand Island , Beatrice , and several
other towns. This communication was signed
by M. F. Carroll as secretary , and was sent
to The Bee office with a request that the
report of the meeting be printed. This was
the first step of a very smooth scheme , .
Other papers published the same , or a similar
notice. These clippings from the newspapers
were pasted to the head of a subscription
list and Duffey started out on the trail of
suckers.
In order to throw purchasers ot tickets off
their guard , should they make any Inquiries ,
a man giving the name of James Ryan called
on James Larson , the manager of Washington
hall , and engaged the hall for a ball , to bo
given by the Celtic-American league on the
evening of September 24. Before this date
Arrived the snmo man called on Mr. Larson
and stated that for certain reasons the ball
would have to be postponed until October
25. The books of the manager show
an entry to that effect , but no ball was given.
Not a person appeared , and after keeping the
lights burning for an hour the hall was
darkened. No advance money was paid by
"Ryan. " It now develops that Ryan and
Duffey are one and the same person.
Election was coming on , and Duffey saw
a chance to catch the candidates. So he
started again with his subscription list ,
headed as before with clippings from the
papers. Every candidate In the city was vis
ited , and nearly every one purchased two
tickets. Many persons well known for their
charity also purchased tickets. Duffey Is sup
posed to have collected about $200 possibly
more.
Council Bluffs was also worked to some ex
tent.
tent.Some
Some of the tickets in Duffey's possession
were dated for November 24 , wlilla others
bore the date of December 8 ns the time for
the ball. The erasures and change of date
had been carelessly made , and It surprised the
[ officer that any person should bo caught by
such coarse work.
When asked about his crooked work yes *
tcrady , by Sergeant Ormslyv the prisoner
positively refused to talk or offer any expla
nation ot his scheme until ho had consulted
an attorney.
Assistant County Attorney Day will be
called upon to Investigate the matter fully
and prosecute Duffey for his swindling opera
tions.
AChlld rnjo.iH
The pleasant flavor , gentle action and sooth-
"Ing effects of Syrup of Figs , when in need
of a laxative , and If the father or mother be
costlvo or bilious , the most gratifying results
follow Its use ; so that it Is the best family
remedy known , and every family should
have a bottle on hand.
Read Fidelity's real estate ad
Federal Court Notre.
I. B. King , who was arrested at Sioux City
some weeks ago and brought here on the
charge of robbing the Sutton postofilce of
$500 worth of stamps , was before Judge
Dundy yesterday. The stamps were found
in his possession , but the Sutton postmaster
was unable to identify them , and cense
quently United fBwtts Attorney Sawyer
thought best not > | o < present hln case to the
grand Jury. King M under Indictment , how
ever , for a slmllug crime In North Dakota ,
and yesterday ho agreed to go to the
northern state wlUwtit requisition papers.
Judge Dundy ytattrday filed his decree
In the case of tIM National Life Insurance
company against ( the officers ot ichool dis
trict No. 44 In Holt county , giving the In-
euranco company adjudgment for $4,996.98 and
colts , the total amounting to $5,933.01. The
school officers aroi commanded to levy one-
fifth of the amount'cavry year for five years.
The United States grand Jury Is still In
session , but up to it lie present tlmo has In
vestigated no casrs ot serious moment. A
large number of Indians from the Pine Ridge
agency jvere examined yesterday , nnd the
usual Indictments for selling liquor to the
red skins will probably be reported.
Purify your blood , tone up the system , nnd
regulate the digestive organs by taking Hood's
Snrsaparllla. Sold by alt druggists.
THANKSGIMNO DONATIONS
Far the I'rcsbytorlan Hospital.
When the generous hearted people of
Omaha are planning where they can send
their donations that they will do the most
good don't forget the hospital.
The Presbyterian Sabbath schools are going
to make Wednesday a special donation day
and the Ladles Aid to the hospital call
upon the public generally to assist them In
sending supplies.
Donations of money , groceries , etc. , should
bo &ent directly to the hospital , corner of
13th and Dodge streets.
Sam'l Burns Is making specially low prices
for Thanksgiving.
IIAUVKST KXCUItSIONS SOUTH.
Tin the \VulKXRli It. R ,
On November 20 , December 4 and IS ,
( he Wabash will nell tickets at one fare ,
with $2 added. For tickets or a copy ol
the Homeseekers' Guide call at Wabash of
fice , 1502 Farnam street , or write.
0. N. CLAYTON , N. W. P. Agt. , Omaha.
Our Italy.
Tlmo was when the "glorious clltnato ot
California" dll not attract tourists. But year
after year the tide of travel sets In stronger
and stronger every fall and winter toward
this favored region. There Is no cllmato lllco
It on this continent for a winter resort , and
the usual line service of the Union Pacific
system has this season been brought to a
degree qf perfection which leaves nothing to
be desired.
For further Information call on your near
est ticket agent or address
H , P. DCUEL.
City ticket agent ,
802 Farnam st. . Omaha , Neb.
f.VU.ir. JIltKl'lTlKS.
Chief Seavey has been notified to be on
the lookout for Ellas Styles , who broke Jail
at Falls City Monday night.
Fire In a shed at Seventeenth and Web
ster streets called out the fire department
early yesterday. Loss about $10. ,
The Omaha poultry fanciers held a meetIng -
Ing Monday night , nt which they decided to
hold the fourth annual exhibition from Jan
uary 22 to 26 , Inclusive.
Mr. James Hogan , director and organizer
ot the American Railway union , will address
the order at Gate City hall Thursday evening.
Members of labor organizations are Invited.
Al Dorsey , a railroad brakeman , had his
foot crushed whllovworking In the yards nt
Cayuga Mondny morning. Ho was brought
to this city and placed In St. Joseph's hospi
tal.
The street railway company Is putting In a
switch nnd curvnsi at the Intersection of
Twentieth nnd Cumlng streets. This Is so
that In tlnies of a-rush of travel ears can be
transferred from the north and Eouth to the
cross town lines.
The apartments of Mme. Norrls , 2384 Har
tley street , - wereentered Monday afternoon
by sneak thieves vandj.a. handsome sealskin
'cloak valued at $300 Jtolem Miss Jarmon ,
a guest of Mine. Norrls , also mourns the loss
of $100 worth of Jewelry.
Coroner Maul has thoroughly Investigated
the accidental shooting ol Kduanl Hlggins ,
which occurred Monday nlghti and has decided
that an Inquest is unnecessary. The re
mains of the young man will be sent to Col
umbus , Neb. , today for Interment.
The old horse cars are being used as trail
ers on the Dodge and North Twentieth line.
The trailers which have been used for a
number of years have been taken to the
shops , where they are being converted Into
motors , to be put Into use as soon as this
line Is operated by electricity.
The open weather of the past few days is
a boon to the contractors who are finishing up
work on public Improvements. This Is es
pecially the case with Contractor Katz , who
has a double force of men at work on the
$10,000 Cumlng : street sewer job. The work
has progressed more rapidly than was ex
pected , and only two blocks are left to be con
structed. There is a big gang of men at
work at each end of this piece , and a few
days more ot good weather will see the Job
completed.
Planting the Standard
All hail Columbus ! Behold the
great navigator as he lands. The
perils of the deep are past. The
clouds of fear have vanished.
The .night of gloom has ended.
In the heavens the sun of success
shines resplendent. Morning has
dawned.
Imperiously the banner of
haughty Spain greets the day
light. Upon its fluttering folds
are inscribed the destinies of a
new world. Its gleaming surface
marks a long advance in the evolution
lution of the human race. It
tells a story of prophecy unpar
alleled , of developement unap-
preached in the fullness of re
corded time. It crowns with
triumph the efforts of genius.
The World's Fair contained no finer statue of the great
discoverer than this colossal figure. It commanded from its
pedestal the eastern .entrance to the Administration build
ing. The majesty of its dimensions , the vigor and aggres
siveness of its expression and the artistic finish of its com
position made it admired as a genuine sculptural triumph ,
Another Standard Proudly Displayed
at the Fair WA5 that ol
Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder
A Standard of Excellence for Forty Years.
It was the standard of unequalled strength , perfect
rt ( purity and wholesome results. The award to Dr. Price's of
highest honors at the Fair furnishes conclusive evidence of
its superiority over alUtherbaking ) _ powders ,
IIAYDEN BROS ,
Special Cloak Bargains on Fifth Page for
Wednesday ,
KID GLOVE SALE TOMORROW
NCIT Stjlcs Ladles' Trim mod llntu , OBc ,
81.48 , 2.-l8-Seo the All Wool fnih-
mercs , aflc , Worth (15c lllnck
Uootli , BOc , Worth 81.
Wednesday we will have a special sale of
ladles' white
KID GLOVES , $1.98.
12-button length , worth J2.60 ; another lot
E-hook Foster
FosterKID
KID GLOVES , 9SC.
regular fl.50 quality ; Saxony wool mittens
tomorrow , 40c quality Tor 2Gc.
MILLINERY UEl'AimiENT.
Wo have a lot of stylishly trimmed lints
at 98c , JU8 , 11.08 and ? 2.48. made up neatly
of best materials , that you can not purchase
In a millinery sto'ro for double our price.
LADIES' HATS , $2.98.
Stylishly and' tastefully trimmed , of the
very best materials , as good a hat as you
ever saw before for $5,00 , our price $2.98.
CIIILDHEN'S BONNETS.
A new line of surah sllli , moire silk , elder-
down and velvet cans and Ixmncts at 25c ,
SEc , 45c upwards just received.
ALL WOOL SERGES.
The 10-Inch all wool serges that we ad
vertise on Bth page at 39o are worth COc
to G5e , and the narrower quality at 33o
can not be matched less than COc.
DLACIC DRESS GOODS.
We are cutting the prices on these to COc
on the dollar. Our stock of dress goods
MUST DE SOLD.
Novelty suitings that cost Jl.GO , $1.7C and
$2,00 to Import , down to 95c ; black brocade
dress goods , worth 7Gc , $1.00 , $1.25
DOWN TO COC.
These prices are ridiculously low ; come and
verify them at our counters.
IIAYDEN BROTHERS.
To Cnllfornla In n Tourist Slrrpor.
The Burlington route's personally con
ducted excursions to the Pacific coast are
just the thing for people of moderate means.
Cheap respectable comfortable expedi
tious.
Prom Omaha every Thursday morning ,
through to San Pranclsco and Los Angeles
without change of cars. Experienced ex
cursion managers and uniformed Pullman
porters In charge. Second class tickets ac
cepted. Cars are carpeted and upholstered
and have spring seats and backs , mattresses ,
blankets , curtains , pillows , towels , etc. Only
$5.00 for a double berth , wldo enough and
big enough for two.
The route Is over the "Scenic Line of the
World , " through Denver , Salt Lake City
and Sacramento. All the wonderful canyons
yens and peaks of the Rocky mountains
are passed during the day.
Full Information at 1324 Farnnm street , or
by addressing J. Francis , general passenger
agent , Burlington route , Omaha , Neb.
Opium habit and alcoholism treated. Years
of experience. II. W. Hyde , M. D. , 407 Paxton -
ton block , Omaha , Neb.
DIED.
WINDHI3IM Mrs. A. , Tuesday morning nt
8 o'clock , ngeil 51 years , 1 month , 1 days.
Funeral from residence. 1808 Callfoinla at
3 o'clock Thursday ; Interment , Prospect
Hill Cemetery.
Chicago impels please copy.
Eiderdown
Lounging
Robes ,
$5.98
Nothing BO comforta-
ulc on ! i cold winter
morning as ono of
thcso warm Eiderdown
Wrappers , easily slip
ped on , too. as they
nro open all the way
down , and fasten at
the waiat with handsome cord and tassel.
Our Eiderdown Dressing Sacques at $2.75
$3.93 and $4.98.
$4.98.iCQFIELD
.CIOAKS.SU1TS.FURS.
. . . .
c'46.lLJ"t1'El"sl * ' ! " OMAHA
THANKSGIVING
SPECIALTIES ,
Tha flaunting peacocks , the noble pastries ,
the boars' heads , served on sliver platters ,
the soul-Inspiring wassail cups , have
vanished from this world , and the 10th
century reveller Is a conversationalist In a
claw-hammer coat who admires old china
and artistic furniture.
It Is not easy to do much that Is artistic
with an ordinary-Sideboard In a small room.
And so for th'o , special needs of many buyers
we have arranged a scries ot Uuffct Side
boards for xfee In limited areas.
The engraving shows such a one. This Is
built'to project-only two feet from the wall ,
bui Is four feet wldo. Wo have others which
almost reverse these proportions ; and thus
In ono style or , another wo are able to fit
any nook .or corner with an artistic board.
Odd and unique shapes and sizes a
specialty.
Charles SMverid & Co.
FURNITURp of Every Description
Temporary Location ,
nrid ! - ' ( > DouirliiH Struct ,
MILLARD HOTEL. BLOCK.
PERMANENTLY
CURED
NO PAY UNTIL CURED
Wt Mf YOU TO 8,000 PATItHM.
Write for Bank Reference * .
FREE.
mi JIM 111 EXAMINATION
'ilo Operation , Ho Detention from Business ,
SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
THE O. E. MIUUER CO. .
S07 and 306 New York Ufa bide. Oman * .
THANKSGIVING.
BY GROWER CLEVELAND , U. S. A.
"I" proclaim thU day n day of tlmnks said Opovor , Now York
urnctl down "hill1 ami ho winked iho otlior " 1" on the sujjar sena
tors cnch mortal hiw soinotlilnj ? to thank for "JM11" Wilson Is
thnnkful for tlmt banquet O ! Lord and Iloleomb for that dollclous
rosowntor. " Yon nro thankful because your turkey Is so fat und
cheap , and others inlghf bo thankful for a crust of broad.
Open your purse you generous hearted Americans lot some
unfortunate mortal thank you for something the Almighty has
created him for don't lot him freeze. The Nebraska will eo-opornto
with you this week a houseful of spooial prices , especially arranged
for Thanksgiving Is awaiting you. 'Twon't cut tnuoh of a vacancy in
your purse , and you'll have a lot of stuff.
All Wool Hose , either cassimerc , merino , cam
el's hair or stout wool , I0c , 15c , 20c and
25c
Underwear , warm and durable , llocca lined ,
30c , 35c , 40c and 50c
Pretty Ties , all silk or satin , 15c , 25c ,
35c and 50c
Comfortable Caps for men 25c , 35c and
45c
Leather Gloves , strong and durable , 35c ,
50c , and 65c
Wool Mitts , leather faced , 35c , 45c , and 55c
Shirts , warm and well made , 35c , 45c and
65c
Blue Flannel Shirts , color warranted , $1.00
and $1.30
White Unlaundered Shirts , 35c , 50c and
70c
White Laundered Shirts , 50c and 85c
Boys' Underwear 20c and 35c
Boys' Long Hose , black , 15c , 20c and 25c
Boys' Caps , warm and drcssey , 150 , 35c,4oc.
And hero is a good substantial and warm Overcoat for a llttlo or
nothing for a man or boy , or a suit for a boy from SKOO up , or for a
man for $4.OOIt is an unexceptional boon wo'vo spread for
Thanksgiving week you'll thank us and we'll thank you.
PUre
Are the rage just now and believing that our lady
patrons are always interested in anything that will
add variety to or improve the home menu , we have
arranged with several of the most prominent manu
facturers of lood articles to display their goods in our
store all of this week.
A light luncheon will be served , gratis , and a
skilled attendant will give valuable hints on the cul
inary art.
Do not fail to call.
Attend our Thanksgiving Linen Sale tomorrow.
N. B. FALCONER.
CHEAPER THAN CANAL POWER
The OTTO Gasoline Engine will
furnish you power at a cost of 50
to 40 percent less than the price
proposed to be charged for power
by the Canal Co.
For particulars call on or address ,
The Otto Gas Engine Works ,
321 S. 15th St , OMAHA , NEB
W.L.
. .
10 THE DEBT.
NO SQUEAKING.
5. CORDOVAN ,
FRENCH&ENAMEUEDCALF :
43.s. POLICE,3SoLE3.
* 2.WORKINGH
EXTRA FINE.
.7 BOYSSCHOOL
LADIES
f , SEND TOR CATAUJGUE
' W'U'DOUGUAS. ,
'
BROCKTON , ALASS.
You enn save mouoy by wearing ( he
\V. 1 , , Iloualiia 83.OO Hhoo ,
Ilecauie , tro nro the largest manufacture c ?
thligmcloof elioe lu Ilianorm , ntulKuarnuteo their
Talue by stamping the name anil prlco oil tlio
bottom , which protect you ngalntt blgli price * and
the middleman' ! profit * . Our times cquHt cuitom
work la Hjlt , eur fitting tnJ wearlug qualities.
VCobaToihetn sola erery where at lower prices for
the value clven than any other make. Take nu < ut/
tltutc. If jour dealer ctmnot u | > ply you. wecau.
Sold by
A. W. Bowman Co. , 117 N. ( SIX
C. J. Carlson , 1218 N 24th.
Ellcs Svonson , 2003 N. 24fn ,
Innatz Newman , 424 S. I3fn.
W . W.FIshor , 2923 Loavonworf
Kelly , Stlgor & Co. , Farnam & 15th
T. Grassy , 2SOO N Bt. So. Omnhn
Or the Liquor Habit , Positively Cured
BTADMINISURINQDR.HAINtS'OOltlNtflCiriC.
II can be gl en In a cup at collee or lea , or In r
tides ot food , without the knowledge of the
porwntaUnglfiUUabeolutclyharmlc.snna
will effect ft permanent and pce < ly cure ,
whether the patient U n moderate drlukcr or
an Alcoholic wreck. IT NEVER FAILS. a
OUARANtEEacompletccuHilncyerylnttance.
48 P BO book FRt E. A Mre a In confidence ,
OOLOEN SPECIFIcm,183 RaceSI..CInclnn U,0.
For sate by Kuhu & Co. , Drugglata. Corner
HtU ana pout'lM streets , Omaaa.
Prepared from the original fo roula pri
rcrved In tha Archives of tlm Holy Lniul , liar
, ngau authentic history Oatlug baciCOOycar
A POSITIVE CURE
for all Stomach , Kidney and Bowel
troubles , especially
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
Price SO cents. Sold by nil druuglBts.
The Franciscan Remedy Co. ,
isivA rrnRB.t SY. , OBIOAOO , nx.
, d for Circular i.nil Illustrated Calendar.
For sale by Kuiin & Co. , 1511i &Donglas
STBAIGHTEN UP
THE
In Iho way
they should
Co by using
Shoulder Braces.
Wo liavo iliem AT All. PRICE'
The Aloe & Pcnfold Co. ,
1408 FAUNAil ST.
THE UON DRUG HOUSE