Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, May 08, 1898, Part I, Image 3
FLAGS FOR THE REGIMENTS Hobnska Volunteers Get Their Colors at a PuHio Presentation. GENERAL THAYER MAKES THE ADDRESS I Fnlnts On * < o the Yonn c Men the Proud DUtlnctlnit Which In Their , nil Cult * on Them to He- member the Mnlne. LINCOLN , May 7. ( Special. ) The new fend handsome silk battle flngg wore pre sented to too First and Second regiments of the Nebraska Volunteers this afternoon , with Impressive ceremonies. The presenta tion took place on the grounds at the south Bide of the cnpltol building and the pre sentation speech was made by ex-Governor John M. Thayer. who was colonel of the First Nebraska In the late war. At 2 o'clock the troops at Camp Alvln Saunders formed In platoons and marched to the city , coming In on Four teenth street. Near the university they were met by an escort composed of the Univer sity band , a battalion of cadets , 2C5 old vet erans , a company of letter carriers and a number of old soldiers on horseback. The line of march was west on R street to Eleventh , thence south to I > , west to the government square and down O street to Fifteenth , where the column marched up to the capltol grounds. The streets were lined with people along the course of the parade nnd an Immense crowd was gathered at the capltol. The soldiers were led by Governor Holcomb , General Harry , General mils and etaff officers on horseback. Following came the First Regiment band from Fullerton , which played national airs from time to time during the march. Company D , known as the "Governor's Guards , " led the First regiment. Marching In advance of the Second regi ment was the regimental band from Has tings , playing along the Una of march the "Semper Fldells" march , with Its bugle calls and counter melodies. Following be hind the band was the Second regiment , led by company G , the Omaha Guards. Arrived at the capltol grounds the regi ments were formed In close order , with the two bands In front , facing the presentation stand. The old soldleia and the University 1 cadets wcro drawn up on the other Bide of the stand. The presiding officer was Gen eral Amasa Cobb , who made n few remarks showing his appreciation of the honor of the position ho occupied. General Cobb then read the following letter from ex-Governor Furnas , who hod been Invited to moke the flag presentation to the Second regiment : BROWNVILLE , Neb. , May 3 , 1898. Hon. C. II. Gere , Chairman Committee Arrange ments. Lincoln : Dear Sir Referring to your wire Invitation to present colors to the new Second regiment , yesterday I met with an accident which has put tno off my feet , 1 hope only for a few days , but which disa bles me from leaving home , or travel. Nothing would afford mo more pleasure , I assure you , than to perform the duty your committee has honored me with. Bo pleased to convoy to the "Nebraska boys" who have BO promptly responded to their country's call my sincere regrets that I cannot pass Into their hands our national emblem. I know they will ever bo ready to honor and defend , even with the sacrifice of life If need be. "Remember the Maine. " ThankIng - Ing the committee for honor tendered , and with repeated regrets , I am , sir , yours sin cerely. ROBERT W FURNAS. General Tunycr'a Addrem. The presiding officer then announced that the presentation would be made by General John M. Thayer and Introduced the speaker. General Thayer was greeted with htnrty ap plause when he made his appearance. He said : General Cobb. Governor Holcomb , Officers and Men of the First nnd Second Regiments of the Nebraska Volunteers : I am charged by the veterans of Nebraska with the per formance of a most pleasing duty , though not unattended with Badness. Pleasing , be cause I am J.O speak to you words of en couragement and hope , and to present to you evidence of the favorable Impression you will have left behind you ; and sad , be cause you will bo called upon to pass through scenes of danger , Buffering and sadness incident to war. You are now about to enter upon a new life , to assume new duties and new respon sibilities. You are about to don the uni form of the American soldier ; about to be come the representatives of the American arnly ; about to become In part representa tives of the people and government of the American union. You go forth not In the spirit of conquest , not for the purpose of pillaging and destroying peaceful communi ties , not for the purpose of reddening the rich soil of the neighboring Island of Cuba with the blood of Its harmless people. Oh , no , but' you go forth armed In God's right eousness to battle for eternal Justice and mercy to cry aloud and spare not the au thors of Indescribable wrongs and cruelties. The souls of more than 250 brave seamen of the American navy , whose bodies lay deep beneath the dark waves of that har bor of death in Havana , or who have be come food for the monsters of the deep , cry loud for vengeance upon their assassins. The souls of more than 250,000 helpless men , women and children , noncombatants , who have literally laid themselves down to die of starvation and of disease resulting therefrom are crying aloud for vengeance against the Inhuman Weyler. "Vengeance IB mine , salth the Lord. " Very true , but the Lord often needs agents to execute Ills will , and I. hope to God that you may be some of HlB agents to execute His ven- Kcanco upon the despollera of the lives , the homes and the peace of the Inhabitants of that fair Island of the sea. I trust It maybe bo your privilege to aid in preparing the way for the proclamation of universal lib erty there and to aid in establishing a gov ernment of the republic. You will engage In a most glorious mission the mission of es tablishing liberty throughout the Isle and to all the inhabitants thereof. Why They Go Hence. Providence and fate have placed upon thli nation the sacred obligation to put an end to the awful crimes and barbarities that have disgraced humanity on that Island dur ing the last three years. You will only be enacting that sublime command spoken by the Infinite while upon earth. "Do unto others as ye would that they should do untc you , " for that Is the foundation of all law of all justice and of all government. You go to break the bonds of the oppressors nnd to let the oppressed go free. When your mission has been accomplished , all ol us will be repolced to welcome you back to your own beloved Nebraska to enjoy the honors bestowed by a grateful people. Bui I beg you will not return till the last vestige of a monstrous tyranny Is blotted from thai Island , and the last soldier of Spanish des. potlsm Is driven beyond the sea , nevei kgaln to find a ( oothold on this western hem isphere. Congress has said , "We do not want the Island of Cuba to be annexed to the United States , " but I say we do need the Island of Porto Rico for a coaling station and t harbor of refuge for our fleets and for oui merchant marine. Old Glory now floats In triumph In the orient. I trust before peace Is declared with Spain that the United States will have a harbor and coaling station In the Philip pines , and that the United States will be known as a great naval power In that dis tant quarter of the world. Soldiers , the patriotic people of Nebraskt will watch your course with eagerness , and their prayers and benedictions will follow you wherever you go. They believe , as 1 believe , you will bear these flags aloft to victory , and that no taint of dishonor will iver mar their beauty. Flap of the free hearts' home , Ily angel hands to valor Riven , Thy stars have lit the welkin dome. All thy colors were born of heaven. Forever float that standard sheet ! Where breathes the foe but falls bcfori us. .With freedom's soil beneath our feet And freedom's banner streaming o'er us And the sue * t Terr morning bill creel It with "all ball , " and their parting rays play around It In Rlory ever , and forever. At the close of the speech the color bear- j crs of the regiments advanced nnd received the fiflgs , while the bands played "Star Spangled Banner" nml the people cheered themselves hoarse. Governor llolootnh's Response. Governor Hotcomb made the response , ac cepting the flags in behalf of the state troops. He said that these ceremonies were most fitting. The 2,000 men gathered before him were hero for the purpose of maintain ing the honor and Integrity of the flag and the country for which It stands. "The fact that they are here Is a proof of their patriotIsm - Ism and an appreciation of the present con ditions. " Ho believed them to bo fully worthy of the beautiful gifts , nnd referred to them as being the cons and brothers of the people of Nebraska. They had heard their country's call and had left their busi ness , their homes and families , and every thing that h held dear to the human heart In order that they might respond to the cull of the government. These men were worthy of every confidence , and were now going forth , not to fight for the preservation of their own country , but to fight for the cause of common liberty and the cause of human ity. Ho believed that- the welcome news would soon come that the stars and stripes were waving over the Island of Cuba , and he know that If the boys from Nebraska en tered the struggle of this war that they would acquit themselves with svery honor. Success was sure to come to the American arms , because of .the superior valor and the superior Intelligence of the American pee ple. The present struggle Inspired them with a great moral courage that could bring noth ing but victory and honor. After the response by the governor , the bands played "Hall Columbia , " the troops marched back to the camp , and the crowd dispersed. Flrnt Rciclment Note * . ' Mrs. J. O. Goodwin of Crete was vlsVtlng company F today. Private Allen of company F was promoted from private to cergeant today. Mrs. James Stuart , from Madison , treated the boys of company F to a feast yester day. day.Harry Calvcrt , n former member of com pany D , treated the boys to cigars this morning. The members of company B received three boxes of provisions In camp yesterday from Fullerton. Mrs. C. A. Vlckcrs , from Omaha , Is vis iting her husband , Captain Vlckers of com pany F , today. Company I lost twenty men by the ex amination this morning from being under weight nnd under size. Two boxes of cake were received by the boys of company L , Thurston Rifles , from Mrs. Edward Lowray today. Company E received Its new tent last night. The officers are very proud of It. It Is one of the finest In the camp. ' The callers on company O today were Charles Hyde , Hon. Charles Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Hcckman , from Geneva. Several of the boys of company B wouK not muster in yesterday after they hai ! passed their physical examination , so they were discharged. Company M was ordered to be examined today In place of company O , which was on guard. Company M had to miss the flag day ceremonies up In the city. The wives of all the officers of company K are visiting them today. They are Mes- damcs J. N. Klllan , C. W. Jens , R. V. Hummer and C. L. Stlllman. Quartermaster Sergeant Q. F. Colemnn of company L was promoted t be regimental quartermaster sergeant yesterday. Private White Is acting quartermaster sergeant for the company in place of Coleman. Visitors to company E today were : Mes- damcs John F. Zelllnger , wife of Captain Zelllngcr ; Frank B. Naracong , wife of Lieu tenant Narocong ; Misses Graham and Davis ; Mcsdamoa King and J. W. King and Miss Cobb , all of David City. Visitors of company L today were : Misses Alice and Grace Wtlklns and Mr * C. F. Wllklns. Miss Stephens , Cadet Taylor , B. A. Orchard , Bob Wlnrlg nnd Roger Dickens ons , supreme secretary of Independent Workmen of America , all of Omaha. Commodore Dewey , the mascot of com pany D , a very young pug , presented to the company by Miss Ide of Lincoln , whipped the mascot of the Thurston Rifles , a pug of considerable size , this morning. The fight was not a draw , either. E. D. Fltzpatrlck , mayor of Columbus , presented company K with a beautiful silk flag today. Mr. Fltzpatrlck accompanied the flag with a very charming letter to Captain J. N. Klllan , which , when read to the boys , was received by cheers for the mayor. Tbo visitors of company C today are : L. A. Hunter , S. C. Peters , wife and son : F. M. Davis and wife , Mrs. E. Wilt , Mrs. Wil liam Mitchell and son , Charles ; Mrs. Storne and daughters , Mabel and Bertha ; Mrs. Richard Beatty , Miss Sagland and Mr. Swain , all of Beatrice. Company G was on guard duty today , so the boys could not take part In the flag day services in the city. Captain Williams Is officer of the day and Lieutenant Ough of ficer of the guard ; Second Lieutenant Bur ton Fisher Is junior officer of the guard. But three arrests were made by the company since going on guard at 4:50 : last evening. The commanding officer of the brigade com plimented the company on the order kept In camp last night , stating that there were fewer soldiers outside the guard line than common. Second Regiment Notoa. ' Company D contains five printers. Company D was relieved from going to > the city this afternoon in order to drill for guard duty tonight. Company L lost twenty men yesterday as the result of the physical examination , on account of lack of weight for their height. Three hundred and sixteen men were ex amined this forenoon by the examining board. About eighteen of every seventy- nine failed. Private Butler of company M returned from St. Elizabeth's hospital this morning. The Grand Island boys expect 300 or 400 people from home tomorrow. Visitors of company K from Schuyler to day are : J. W. Schultz , Mrs. Thomas Bry ant and daughter Helen , Mcsdames J. L. Anderson and C. S. Paine and L. W. Dick inson. Visitors to company I were : Colonel Rob erts of Sterling , Samuel McKce and wife of Lewistown , Mrs. Everett Woods , C. M. Lee , Deputy Sheriff John Kelly and wife of Tecumseh. , Women of Women's Christian Temper ance union from Lincoln distributed tracts to company K today written by General 0. O. Howard , containing advice in regard to camp life. Visitors to company D today : Colonel W. H. Barnes and County Attorney Hlnshaw of Falrbury , who treated the boys to about forty pies. Two cases of eggs and two palls of butter were sent to the boys of company D from Falrbury yesterday. Company K lost , through discharge yes terday , ten men , as follows : H. C. Woods , George A. Johnson , W. A. Louden , Joseph Crakes , Ed Jungbluth , Walter K. Long , Ed de Zehnder. Adolph Reha , J. A. Dlmmlck and Peter H. Thompson , all of Schuyler , ex cept tbe last two , who are from Lincoln. PINE DAV AT CAMP 8AUNDER9. Nebrnska Guards Are Basking ; In the Ilrla-ht SnnllKht Once More. LINCOLN , May 7. ( Special Telegram. ) The day is a perfect one and Camp SaunJers Is in splendid condition. Tbe work of tbe examining board has been carried on this morning oven more rapidly than It was yesterday afternoon. The companies from the smaller towns are getting through much better than did those from Omoh.i and Lin coln , the cowboys being found to be almost perfect specimens. From these companies the most of tbe rejections are because the boys are too light. Companies from York , Broken Bow , Schuy ler and Bennett wer examined today , each having about sixteen men rejected. The board took a rest during tbe afternoon while tbe parade was la progress. The work will go right on tomorrow , and It is given out t that all of tbe companies can be examined by 1 Tuesday evening. The new recruits will then { bo taken up. The board Is getting ( along , faster than at first seemed possible. j' At the present rate the guard will bo ready to move to Omaha the later part of next week. Dr. Wiser of Falls City , who was ap pointed assistant surgeon of the Second regiment , failed to pass the physical ex amination and returned homo today , A number of excursions will be run Into the city tomorrow. The news from Dcwey caused the great est enthusiasm both at the camp nnd In ths city this afternoon. WEST POINT LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Cltr Council Organise * nnd Mayor Mnkex III" Appointment * . WEST POINT , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) The new city council took the oath of of fice last Monday evening. The personnel of the new council is the same as last year , with the exception of Councilman Black of the First word , who succeeds J. H. Tlurap- son , and Councilman Brcldlnger of the Third ward , superseding O. W. Bo > er The mayor appointed M. McLaughltn as city at torney ; H. J. Lamraers , water commis sioner ; tL. . Boyer , city marshaland _ Chris Johnson , street commissioner , whlch appointments were unanimously confrmeJ by the council. Memorial Day v.-lll bo observed In West Point with great enthusiasm. The various secret societies , the fire companies and the mayor nnd corporation of the city are jointly arranging a parade msd demonstra tion which v.lll outshine any former effort In this direction. Rev. S. Pearson of the Congregational church of this city was elected at the ses sion of the Omaha council at Irvlngton last Tuesday as a delegate to the triennial na tional council of Congregational churches , which convenes In Portland , Ore. , July 7. Park Fodrca , son of ex-Postmaster Nathan Fodrea , formerly of West Point , but now of Grand Island , enlisted In the mllltla of his homo city. Park was born In West Point and went to school here until his parents removed from this city. . West Point Is now represented in the army nnd navy by six young men , viz : Zeno E Brlggs , Edward Bley , Joe Grothe , John Jacobs , Park Fodrea and Jerome Langer. TECUMSI2U MAN OS OTIE OLYMPIA. Arthur Knvnnniiyrh nn KimlKtt on Ilonrd the PlttKnhlli. TECUMSEH , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) A Tccumseh boy , Arthur G. Kavanagh , son of Mr. nnd .Mrs. John Kavanagh , served with Dowcy In the great naval battle of Manila. Mr. Kavanagh Is an ensign on board Dewey's flag ship , Olympla , and Is 27 years of age. He was educated In the local schools , the University of Nebraska and at a college In Atchlson , prior to his en tering Uncle Sam's school at Annapolis In May , 1S90. His appointment to a cadetshlp 111 this school was largely due to the per sonal efforts of ox-Congressman W. J. Con- nell. Graduating from the four years' course at Annapolis , ho went aboard the cruiser Cincinnati for a two years' special training. In 1896 he was assigned duties on the battle ship Oregon and the year following on the Olympla , which cruiser he has been with since and on which he is now an officer un der Dewey. Ills many friends here , aside from his relatives , anxiously await his re ports of the great naval encounter. RAIN FOLLOWED UP BY FROST. Sonic Damnire Thought to Have Dcen Done to Fruit. GOTHENBURG , Neb. . May 7. ( Special. ) It commenced raining here last Saturday and continued until Thursday evening. Three Inches of rain has fallen , which Insures a big wheat crop. Small grain and the trees and small fruits set out this spring are In splendid condition and making a rapid growth. But little corn has been planted. A heavy frost prevailed Thursday night but the damage to fruit will be qulto light as It Is backward. The cherries will be dam aged some. GRAFTON , Neb , , May 7. ( Special. ) The weather cleared up last night with a frost. Fruit trees In blossom will suffer consid erable Injury. Celebrate Dcwey'a Victory. FREMONT , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) The official news of Admiral Dewey's victory over the Spanish squadron at Manila was received here at 10 o'clock this morning and was at first doubted. As soon as it was con firmed , flags of all sizes were run up and every one was happy. At noon a salute of thirteen guns was flred from May Brothers' cannon. Merchants say that their supply of flags Is nearly exhausted and that there ore none but the smallest cheap ones left. OAKLAND , Neb. , May 7. ( Special Tele- cram. ) When the 3 o'clock train arrived with the afternoon Bee , giving full detail of Dewey's glorious victory , the business men at once decorated the main street with flags and bunting. A collection was made at once for the band boys , the greatest juvenile band In northeast Nebraska , who came out at 6 o'clock , and there was no end to music and fireworks and the main street was crowded with citizens. WAYNE , Neb. , May 7. ( Special Tele gram. ) The streets of Wayne were ablaze with enthusiasm tonight , caused by the vic tory of Commodore Dewev. Bells rang , an- Tfls were fired and whistles blew. The band played and bonfires and fireworks added to the enthusiasm of the population of Wayne and surrounding country. Tenchcm Entertain Their Friend * . WYMORE , Neb. . . May 7. ( Special. ) Last evening at the parlors of the Touzalln hotel In this city the teachers of the Wymore and Blue Springs public schools entertained the members of the school boards of the two cities and their families. Prof. L. Fossler of the State university was present and read a paper on educational work which was in structive , practical and interesting and was well received by all present. After Mr. Fossler's paper bad been read the doors to the dining room were thrown open and an elaborate spread was served. Covers were * laid for fifty. When supper over A. F. Bur ton , superintendent of the Wymore city schools , was .Introduced as toastmaster and made a short address. Other toasts were responded to by Misses Rlley , Byerly , Mesdames - dames Russell , Bly and Messrs. Dr. Given and Prof , Fossler. Teacher * Chonen. HASTINGS , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) The city School board has just elected teachers for the ensuing year as follows : South ward Helen Knight , Florence Jones , Myrtle Pease , Hattle Berg. First ward Fidelia Schaffnit , Julia Boyle , Julia "Vineyard , Marlon Nye , Jennie Hudson. Second ward- Alice Kirk , Florence Kirk , Lizzie Alford , Agnes Meaton. Mamie Dungan. Third ward Emma Parker , Mrs.John Snider , Minnie E. Carpenter , Katie Birdcall. Grace Albright. Fourth ward Marie Newham , Delia High , Kathleen Hartlgan , Jennie Walker , Alice Mason , Maud Faxson. High school F. D. French , C. F. Rogers , Helen Maybacb , Mattle Kelley. Special teachers Music , Irene Brlggs ; drawing , Martha Burham. The school board ordered five new flags , one to be placed on each school building. Women Elect Ofltceri. SUPERIOR , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) At the interstate Woman's Relief corps conven tion held here Wednesday the following officers were elected : President , Mrs. E. J. Savage , Bellvllle , Kan. ; senior vice , Mrs. Kate Pond , Red Cloud , Neb. ; junior vice , Mrs. Clara Thompson , Chester , Neb. ; treas urer , Mrs. Fannie Dow , Red Cloud , Neb. ; chaplain , tin. Maggie A. Wood , Burr Oak , Kan. ; conductor , Mrs. Sarah Felt , Superior , Neb. ; assistant conductor , Mrs. Sarah W. James , Republic , Kan. ; guard , Mrs. Dora McDonald , Nelson , Neb. ; executive board , Mr * . Lorlnda Nelson. Chester. Neb. ; Mra. KELLEY , STIGER & CO , Table Linens , Such values as we Jp lPffer In Table Linens would seem simply Impossible at any other time or place. To sell quick we will sell chean and a dollar never went as far at any time or In any way as It goes HklU-herc In this store. 1 llj All the 60-Inch bleached , silver bleach and unbleached Table Linen , go at COc yard. Among our extraordinary values Is an opportunity to buy CS-lnch Bleached Irish Table Linen , worth $1.15 , tomor row nnd nil week , 79e. All the 64 and 72-inch Superfine Silver Bleach , $1.10 and 90o yard. All the 66 and 72-Inch Dresden Dam ask at less than Import price $1.25 and $1.00 yard. Why pay a big fancy price for pattern cloths we can show you Omaha's best for $1.65 and $1.50 yard. Try us for a fair , square deal In Nap kins and you will get U. We think more of a small profit than a big stock. Qualities as you like them assortment complete and all at right prices. Two cases largo size Bed Spreads , al ready hemmed , go at 75c. Good Linen Toweling at 5c , 8 l-3c , lOc and 12Vic yard. Our Towel Department Is complete In prices at Cc , 6Uc , lOc , 12V&C each and up to the finest made. Sheets and Pillow Gases , All our 2x214 and 2U2V4 yards ready made sheets go at 49c and 39c each. $1.50 dozen , 45x36 and 42x30 Inch ready made Pillow Cases 12V4c and lOc each. These arc only an Index to the scores of bargains In this department and the thrifty shopper will be well repaid for a visit to this counter. The present Is your time to buy because it has been ours. Wash Goods , You need a new wash dress every spring. You will think , you never want ed one more ardently than this Benson when you see what we have In up-to- date designs. Goods that wo guaran tee can bo relied upon. Some of our new goods are matchlessly beautiful all are dnlnty all have the tone that makes the wearer feel that the worth of money invested has been received. The prudent shopper will not delay whtlo the prompt shopper Is ftaking a pick that means a choice of the very best when lines are fullest. White Goods , The demand Is wide In this line and we carry a stock that will admit of pro viding every want and satisfying every taste. Piques in solid colors printed and pure white every conceivable sized welt at 40c. 35c , 30c , 25c , 20c and 15c yard. ' Paris Muslin. 48-lnchbai'wlde. This is n fine sheer fabric .and an Ideal goods for summer wear Just , , ue thing for graduating dresses prices , $1.00 , 80c , 65c. 50c. 40c and 30c'yard. 70-Inch pure white' Prench Organdie. Bo careful to secure the trustworthy kind we keep no other at prices from EOc to $1.50 yard. r I 32-Inch Irish Dimity. In checks and Drawers 69c. High gtadr , best cambric , stylish em broidered ruffled , worth $1.00. The Latest of the Season at 35c Corset Cover , seamless , will fit any figure , with draw string ; regular price 50 cents. Something New for Girls and Boys at 40c , The Skeleton Waist , with hose sup porters , substantial and very comfort able , never sold less than GOc. Novelties in Richly Braided Circular Lace Skirts. Will be shown Monday morning. Black All Silk Laces In Chantllly , Applique and Combination Guipures for trimming Capes , Wraps , etc. , at 15c , 20c , 25c , 35c and 60c yard , Fine French Valenciennes Laces In endless variety Insertions , headings , etc. , to match , at 2c , 2V4c , 3c , 4c , 5c , 6c , Sc and lOc a yard. New Styles Lace Border Wash Veils At 40c , COc , 60c , 75c and $1.00 each. Tuxedo and Russia Mesh Veilings Chcnlllo and Figured Dots , at 15c , 2Gc , 35c and COc a yard. Novelties in Jeweled and Enameled Belts At COc , $1.00 , $1.25 , $1.75 , $2.25 and up. Military and Naval Belts At 25c , 7Cc , $1.00 nnd $1.50 each. Fine Morrocco Leather Belts Studded with jeweled buttons , only COc each. Patent Adjustable Morrocco Leather Belts With skirt supporter attached all col ors only COc each. All Silk Checked Ribbon Pretty bright color combinations just the thing for tlclng the hair , only Sc yd. 1000 Yards Novelty Plaid Striped and Figured Ribbons 3 to 4 % Inches wide , suitable for ties , sashes , millinery purposes , etc. , all at one price 25c a yard. Hand Knotted Fringe End All Silk Sashes Rich stripes , plain niorles , etc. , at $1.75 , $2.25 , $2.75 and $3.00 each. Corniir if ri ry CTII2CD P OA f5 " Gorner Farnam and : 15th. IVCLLCI , O I lUCI ! < M UU-X'Fariiara and 15th. Nancy J. Turner , lied reload , Neb. ; Mrs , Emma Htltman , BuperlorJ'Neb. ; Mrs. Lylla Raberer , Red Cloud , Neb.r Mrs. Mary Hun ter , Guide Rock , Neb. * Mlnlftten Gather1 Statlntlc * . HASTINGS , Neb. , Mtfy 7. ( Special. ) The ministers of Hastings have formed a perma nent union , which meets once every month for the .purpose of discussing subjects of common Interest. This week a meeting was held and Rev. Folsom of the Baptist church read an Interesting paper In which he pre sented the following facts in regard to the Sunday school work of Hastings : Numfber Sunday schools In city , 17 ; attendance on April 27 , 1,420 ; number of children of school age in the city , 2,440 ; number of young people not in Sunday school on April 24 , 1,446 ; boys or young men in public school , 1,167 ; boys and young men In Sunday school April 24 , 790. Shut * Off the City Light * . SHELBY , Neb. , May 7.1-Speclal.J ( J. O. Mercer , the owner of tne electric light plant , has shut off the arc lights because the town board will not contract with him for another year at nn advance In price of $2 per light each month or accept several' more lights at the same rate. * The trustees will pay him the same rate as heretofore , which was $8 a month for each light. The Incandescent lights In the buildings still burn nightly. Enthusiasm at Bllnden. MINDEN , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) The war spirit has had possession of this com munity for some time past and patriotism Is running hl'/b. A company of fifty-five young men was organized last night to bo ready for a second coll. J. L. McPhuly was elected captain ; Charles McEean , first lieu tenant , and C. A. Slosser , second lieuten ant. About thirty more applications have been made to join the company. III nil School Commencement. HASTINGS. Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) It has been decided to hold High school com mencement exercises In the opera house Thursday evening , May 26. Class night will be held Friday night , May 27. The promo tional exercises willbe , held Tuesday evenIng - Ing in the Methodist church. The graduat ing class this year is one of the largest ever turned out of the Hastings High school. Change In Landlord * . SCRIBNER , Neb. . May 7. ( Special. ) Yesterday afternoon the1 Clifton hotel In this place changed bands , 7. H.'Jones re tiring and Fred G. Beofeer > Jtaklng posses sion. Mr. Jones has been.in ithe hotel busi ness In Ecribner for years ( and now retires to private life. Mr. Beckenld one of Dodge county's successful farnwsnand has lived near Snyder for a long ! time. ; . ' Tt.l School Matter * afBmernon. EMERSON , Neb. , May.oT.Special. ( . ) F. D. Fales , principal of the ) schools at this place , has been elected' superintendent of the Randolph /Neb. ) schodts. The school board bos clectwl the following teachers : Miss Imo MonrOeQprlmary | ; Miss Hallle Bennett , Intermedlate/iand Miss Anna Peterson , grammar. The'prtaclpal for the ensuing year has not yet' * > eri elected. ig l oil/ Greet the Dakota Guardsmen. EMERSON , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) .Three companies of the national guard from Hot Springs , Custer and .Deadwood . , 8. D. , passed through here on their way to Sioux Falls. They were greeted at the depot by the band and a largecrowd of Emerson's cltltens. Much enthusiasm was manifested. Want Better Mall Faclltle . BLAIR. Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) The clt- Ixens of Blair and north on the Chicago , St. Paul , Minneapolis ft Omaha railway are working bard to get letter mall service OB Sunday * . At present the dally paper * do not reacb u until abqut noon and after that to points north of Blair , Camven Rejolel * * * Blair. BLAIR , Neb. , Hay 7. ( Special. ) There was great rejoicing at Blair today when a telephone mepMce freai Omaha was re ceived annou&elac tba rpart from Dewey. WHITE : noons coxTixt'nn. stripes , at 40c , 3Sc , 30c , 25c nnd 15c yard.We We are offering special Inducements In India Llnons ut 6Uc and up. Enormous Cut Price Sale Dress Goods , Black Silk and Fancy Silks , COc and 60c , all wool checks , mixtures and novelty weaves now 29c Regardless of Cost Price Our New Spring Novelties , Mixtures , Plaids , Etamlne , Fancies , etc. , $1.00 , $1.25 and $1.50 qualities are 69c Black Silk Bargains for Monday. Satin Duchcssc , all silk , $1.00 quality will be 7uc. Pcau de Sole , 22-Inch , $1.25 grade , now $1.00. Gros Grain , warranted , 24-Inch , never sold less J1.25 , now $1.00. Taffeta , full rustic , S5c grade at Me. Clearance sale of odd lengths of Fancy Silks , alt kinds , for mer prices not considered CQn now UvJU Special Agents Butterick Patterns , Juno styles and all the late publica tions now ready. Parasols , We have on exhibition the largest as sortment of Parasols ever displayed by us , comprising all the new , up-to-date styles. Children's Parasols an Immense line to select from. We will continue the sale of our Night Robes at 37c , This is the fine muslin with tucks , yoke and ruffles. Night Robe 5Oc A special for Monday. Fine Muslin , embroidered trimmed , well made. Night Robe Sf.OO. These $1.35 garments In the best styles and materials. Skirt ; 75c. French flounced , embroidered or laced trimmed , $1.00 Skirts ; your choice of the three new styles. Skirts $ I.5O. Highest class garment , supcrfina cam bric , pretty Val lace flounce ? and In sertion , $2.00 quality. Drawers 25c. We offer a variety of the latest cut and best materials at less than cost of goods. DEWEY BEATS THE'RECORD Fatalit/ His Fire the Marvel of Naval and Military Men , NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD'S ' HISTORY Muit nave Simply Smothered the SpnnlHh Fleet tvlth Shot and Shell Getting Soldier * Ready to Reinforce Illni. WASHINGTON , May 7. The officials of the Navy department as well as all the army officers who were on duty at the War department , were simply amazed at the extent of the mortality Inflicted upon the Spanish by Admiral Dewey , for from the moment when Secretary Long sent his dispatch of congratulation the commodore became an admiral. Officers scratched their heads in vain to think of any genuine hos- .tlle engagement between armed forces that has been so one-sided In its results as the battle of Manila and the subsequent en gagements. Never before , save where some terrible accident , such as the blowing up of a ship had occurred , was there any rec ord of such a result. The opinion was ex pressed by strategists that with superb judg ment Dewey absolutely smothered the fire of the Spanish batteries and ships under the weight of his metal before they bad opportunity to make any effective response. As for the forts it Is likely that he took up his position at a distance that placed his ships beyond the range of the old-fashioned ordnace that formed nine-tenths or more of the defensive power of the works and shelled them Into silence , succeeding in escaping hits meantime from the few pieces of mod ern ordnance that could be trained upon him. Of course this opinion is speculative , but it represents the views of some of the ablest strategists in the Navy'department. . Admiral Dewey speaks of the Spanish sick and wounded In hospital , "within our lines. " There can be but one Interpretation placed upon this , namely , that the admiral has oc cupied Cavlte , a considerable town about seven miles toward the mouth of the bay from Manila. He has thus , supposing he goes no further , secured a naval base for the fleet which will serve through the re mainder of the war at least. Cavlte , It Is said , outside of the fortifications , possessed already very many or the essentials of a naval station , among them a marine rail road' capable of lifting out of the water vessels up to 2,000 tons displacement and hence of great service In the repairing and cleaning of the smaller vessels of the Ameri can fleet. An Important feature of Admiral Dewey's cablegram sent is that he destroyed the for tifications at the entrance. This refers to the strong forts at Corrlgedor Islands , lying at the cntance to the bay and Insures the admiral against any Interruption in the line of communications with the outside world. TroooB to Aid Dewey. As soon as the news In the cablegrams had been fairly absorbed by the officials they turned.thelr attention to the future. It was already In contemplation to send some troops to relieve the squadron of the necessity of occupying Manila and the forts if Admiral Dewey should call for them. Although he made no such request In his cablegram to day , the officials gathered from its text that he was not la , complete poawsclon of the city and they immediately ascribed this to lack of men to occupy It ; therefore Secretary Lone stated that without waiting further the government would send troops to rein force Admiral Dewey with all prompti tude. Secretary Alter and General Miles war * communicated with on the sub ject and they at once planned all arranfimenU for the sending of an ex pedition from Ban Francisco. These plans will b put into Immediate execution. The City of Peklo U expected at San Francisco today and tbe Mare Island navy yard peo. pie promised to have It In condition to re ceive troops and supplies by next Thuis- day. Meanwhile the navy pay officer. Pay Director Griffin , will make every effort to get together some more swift merchant steamers to serve as transports. It is not doubted that a sufficient number of these can bo readily secured from among the swift and powerful steamers of the great ocean lines starting from San Francisco. General Miles thought that about 5,000 troops would suffice to reinforce Dewey. With vessels like the City of Pekin no trouble would bo found In carrying these to the Philippines within three weeks. It Is the purpose to start the expedition on the 15th a week from tomorrow. Tbe troops will bo taken from tbe west mainly. Senator Shoup was the first In the field with a bid for his people for the Philippine campaign. The War department promised to take one of the Infantry companies from Idaho. Other troops will be drawn from Washington and California. There are eight companies of United States regulars In San Francisco harbor and they probably will bo dispatched , their places in the coast defense being taken by the four cavalry companies at the Presidio and some of the six com panies of the Fourteenth Infantry now at Vancouver barracks. PROVIDING A PLACE FOR DEWEY. Dill to Create an Additional Rear Admiral. WASHINGTON , May 7. Chairman Bou- telle of the house committee on naval pf- falrs says he will Introduce from that com mittee on Monday a resolution of thanKs to Commodore Dewey. Ho will clso Intro duce a bill creating an additional rear ad miral. Commodore Dewey cannot be named in the bill , but It will provide for the pro motion of a commodore who has won honor for the United States navy and the United States. FATHER S11EUSIAN ENTEU13 ARMY. Son of the General Will Be Chaplain of Ml'iourl Rea-lrae'nt. ST. LOUIS , May 7. The son of the late William T. Sherman , Rev. Thomas Sherman , has been appointed chaplain of the Fourth regiment , Missouri National Guard. Father Sherman says he considers It his duty to servo his country. He is familiar with camp life , having spent considerable time with his father during tbe last war. Contain Taylor on the Camp * . CAMP ALVIN SAUNDERS , Neb. , May 8. To the Editor of The Bee : The article appearing in The Bee signed by "A Guard" Is deserving of a rebuke and a contradiction Insofar as concerns tbe condition of the camp and the food furnished the men. I simply have this to say , that the grounds are heavily sodded and the drainage could not be better. The food Is wholesome and of a good quality , as Id attested by tbe man ner in which It Is disposed of by the men. The remark that 90 per cent of tbe guard would , under present conditions , be anxloui to be relieved cannot find any foundation In my company , as my men are all In good health and growing fat IB spite of hard work. Older members of the guard are united In saying that this Is the finest camp Nebraska baa had in years. Respectfully , W. C. TAYLOR , Captain Thurston Rifles. Good Wheat Weather. LEXINGTON , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) Tbe oldest Inhabitant says Dawson county never before bad such splendid wheat weather as during this season. Tbe last week baa been cool , with a steady rainfall for four days. Every prospect points to a repetition of last year's record , when the county raised more wheat than any other In the United States. Dnly I'aper at Lexington. LEXINGTON , Neb. , May 7. ( Special. ) Tbe Dally Pioneer made Its appearance yes terday. The editor , B. T. Krler , states that while tbe principal object is to furnish tbe lates war news , be will work to make tbe venture permanent. Rich Bayadere Striped Ribbons Rich colorings , for tics , hat bauds , etc. , at 2Ic , 33c and 40c A yard , 100 Dozen Ladies' ' All Linen Handkerchiefs Revere , hemstitched nnd hand embroi dery neat styles only lOc each reduced from 16c. Ladies' Suits In novelty fnncy mixtures , In green , brown , blue nnil tan , Jacket tailor fin ish , half lined ; skirt pcroallnc lined , per fect lit and finish. Special thU week , JC.OO. Ladies' ' Suits In covert nnd serge nnd broadcloth , jacket box or Ily front , lined or half lined with llk or untln. skirt lined with ullk or pcrcallne. cut from the llcdfcrn model , perfect In every detail ; colors tnn , cadet blue , navy , Kreen nnd black , tlio material In each garment has been steamed nnd shrunk. Trices (10.00 , 113.00 nnd 115.00. Ladies' ' Limn awl Piqui Suits Style jackets , box front with four button ? , or the blazer effect , finish lap ped or Btrnpcd seam * , skirt * finished with lapped Bcnnm , deep hem , perfect finish nnd fit. Prices J5.50 to 10.W. Ladies' ' Bicycle Suits Just arrived. In double-faced Scotch Cheviot , In plaid * or fnncy mixtures , jacket box or Ily front effects , silk lined , the now round nklrt , perfect hanging on or off the wheel , colors tnn , blue , green , brown. Prices JIO.CO to $20.00. Ladies' ' Jackets In covert and kersey. In tans , gray , blue , green nnd brown , box or Ily front , tailor llnlsh , with lapped or strapped scums , half or full lined throughout with sutln or silk. Prices $1.25 to $18.00. Ladies' ' Silk or Wool Gapes IS. 22 and 24-Inch IctiRths , trimmed with ribbon , lace nnd chiffon. Prices $ S.OO to $26.00. Ladies' ' Dress Skirts In serge , brllllnntlno nnd molinlr , lined In plain or fnncy pcrciillne. cut from Ueilfcrn model , perfect llnlsh and fit. Prices $3.00 to $10.00. Ladies' ' Linen or Pique Skirts Plnln or figures nnd stripes , scams all finished , good deep hems. Prices $1.50 to $5.00 nnd $7.00. Ladies' ' Wrappers And two-piece cowns , in percale nnd lawn , nil new colorings and designs. Prices $1.25 to $2.25. Ladies' Silk Waists Ladles' Waists In taffeta silk , In plaids stripes or plnln , mndc with tucks or cords , In bias , straight or bayadere ef fects , nlso the new blouse effect , with vest nnd ripple blouse , nil colors , light and dnrk. Prices $5.00 to $13.60. Ladies' Wash Waists Made of mndrna , gingham , piques nnd percale , in nil new colorings , nlso plain black and white , with or without col lars of the same. Prices. 75c to $3.50. FEAR TROUBLE IN MADRID Students of the University Are Assembling Near the Oapitol. HEAVY DETAIL OF POLICE IS ON DUTY Endeavor to Keep the Populace and Student * from JoliiliiK tn the Expected Demon- ' tratlon. MADRID , May 7. Renewed rioting and conflicts between mobs and police have oc curred at various points. The provinces are still in a state of dis order. Renewed rioting is reported from various points , and there have been frequent conflicts between mobs and police. At Sorla , capital of the province of that name , the rioters have burned the market building and the barracks of the troops. Here , again , the women joined In the rioting. Tbe feeling is especially bitter against the speculators In grain. Serious trouble Is apprehended here and much excitement prevails throughout the capitol. Students of tbe university are as sembling there , and it Is supposed they In tend tOj promote a riot. A strong force of pollfo has been detailed to prevent tbe general public from reaching tbe university and joining the students , which is believed to be the plan of the leaders of the pro posed demonstration. There has been fresh rioting at CiudaA Real , capital of the province of that and martial law has been proclaimed OFFICERS ARE NOT SATISFACTORY. Colorado Gnardcmen Decline to BnlUt. DENVER , May 7. A sensation has bee * caused in military circles by companies A and C of the First regiment of the Na tional Guard voting not to enlist In the new consolidated regiment of volunteers , became they object to the officer ! appointed by th governor to command them. Twenty of the seventy-three members of company A , which 1s from Denver , Anally consented to enlist , but company C , from Longmout , refused la a body. No Cipher Message * to Italy. NEW YORK , May 7. The Commercial Cable company sent out the following no tice this morning : "Tho Italian adminis tration announces that private messages In cipher and code language are prohibited. " TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Probabilities Are that Sunday Will Be Fair In Nebraska , Accom panied by Variable Winds. WASHINGTON , May 7. Forecast for Sun day : For Nebraska and Kansas Fair weather ] southwesterly winds. For Iowa and Missouri Fair and warmer ; winds becoming southerly. For South Dakota Fair weather ; south westerly winds. For Wyoming Partly cloudy weather : variable winds. Local Hceord. OMAHIABSFTiJ WEATHBR BUREAU. . OMAHA , May 7. Omaha record of tem perature and rainfall compared wltb th corresponding day of the last three years : 1S98 * 1897 ' IBM iMff Maximum temperature . . 7J so' 85 U Minimum temperature . . . U fa 68 n Average temperature . . . . 60 70 76 7a Rainfall 00 .00 T ,6O Record of temperature and precipitation ° m tw" ( Uy ftnd "lnco * * * rcn m Normal for the day fa Excess for the day , , ! ! " ! ! ! " i Accumulated excess ilnce March 1 ! . "ll Normal rain fall for the day Ulnca Deficiency for the day U ich Total rainfall since March 1. . . . . . CMinchfS Deficiency since March 1 88 Inch Kxcess for corrpwrlod , 1887 l.io Inches Excess for cor. period ; UM lOlncS Tiln > c5Jlf.tr.ac * ot Precipitation. I * A. WELSH , Local Forecast ( metal.