Nebraska Newspapers

    8 THE OMAHA DAILY UHE : FRIDAY , MAY in , 1808.
HENRY OERTER IS CUim
Convicted of Setting Up and Maintaining
Gambling Devices.
CHARLEY FANNING GETS BAIL FOR HU
Jnrr In Jnilro Slnlmutli'n Conrt He
turn * n Verdict Aicnlimt the Ue-
femlnnt anil HID Friend *
IIuntie Up n llonil.
Henry Ocrtcr has been found guilty 01
setting up' and keeping gambling fixture !
In the rooms on the second floor of HO ;
Douglas. The jury returned the verdict las
night at 10:30 : o'clock. Ocrter prctendcc
to be surprised. After considerable hurry'
ing and scurrying In his behalf by the no
torious Charley Fanning ho was rclcasci
on n bond of 12,000 , signed by J. J. 1'htlbln
t > ticket broker , and J , 11. McDonald , a tailor
the bondsmen promising to produce Oertci
In court on the morning of May 21 , at 1 (
o'clock ,
The Jury went out nt C:30 o'clock yester
day afternoon , and reached the verdict ol
guilty after about three hours' deliberation
much of the time being spent at suppci
and In assembling the court officers to re
ceive the decision. The result of the trio !
was no great surprise to the majority ol
thowho had followed the case. The charge
to the jury by Judge Slabaugh emphasized
the fact that the question for the jury tt
determine wan whether or not Oertcr wat
Interested In the gambling games conducted
nt 1409 Douglas street , there being no ques
tion about the fact that gambling was car
ried on there. That Oertcr was guilty of thi
charge of setting up and keeping gambling
fixtures \\aa abundantly proved through the
evidence presented , and tnade emphatic it
County Attorney Baldrlgc's strong presenta
tion of the case against the defendant.
When the verdict was returned Ocrtei
was In the court room , accompanied bj
representatives of the gambling fraternity
chief among whom was Charley Fanning
In the absence of Oerter's attorney Fanning
ncted as the whole thing for the defense
and did most of the work In hustling uj
the bondsmen. After call of the roll ol
jurors , on the verdict , Oertcr was called
up to the bar , told that he had been fount
guilty and would bo remanded to jail un
less ho could give bonds for his appearance
There was a consultation between Ocrtei
and Fanning , and It looked as though UK
latter were going to go hlfl friend's bond
r.mnlng asserted he could qualify to give
n bond for not more than $1,500. A ;
thinva not satisfactory there was t
consultation among Clerk Frank , Oer-
ter , Fanning and n couple of friend1
In the clerk's room. The conference
lasted about a quarter of an hour , durlnt
which time there was some lively telephoii'
ing for help to familiar joints. Just a
11 o'clock J. J. Phllbln nnd J. H. McDonaU
arrived on the scene , and qualified In tin
sum of $3,000 , swearing that they had thai
much property value above all debts , am
In addition deposited a certified check on t
local bank for $1,157,90. The penalty pro
vldcd In the statute Is a fine not less thar
$300 or Imprisonment In the pcnltentlarj
tor not more than two years.
Trntliiioiiy for the De-feline.
The state rested shortly after the conven
Ing of the morning session and the defcnsi
opened by calling Victor Rosewater , man <
oglng editor of the Dec , to the witness stand
By him It attempted to Impeach the tcstl
tnony of the witnesses for the state and nisi
attempted to show that the prosecution wai
a private matter , Instead of an action Instl
tutcd In good faith nnd for the purpose o
suppressing gambling. In this the attorne ;
for Oertor made n complete failure , as 1
did not adduce a word of testimony to con
tradlct the testimony of the state's wit
nesses.
Henry Ocrter.tho defendnnt.was called ni
a witness nnd testified that ho was the oc-
cupnnt of the entire building at 1409 Doug
las street , Including the basement and thi
three floors nbovc. The basement was usec
for storage purposes , the first floor for a sa
loon , the second for n card room nnd thi
third was occasionally occupied by roomers
Going Into details relative to the secon <
floor , witness said that sometimes men gath
cred there and played whist. Prior t
March 17 , the rooms on this floor had been oc
euplcd for gaming purposes by one Ed Davis
This mnn.tho witness sold , opened the gnmb
ling rooms In February last and occuplee
them until about thtf time of the raid of thi
police on Mnrfth. 17. After that he left thi
city , but whereihtf wpnt , the witness did no
know. The jrarajng tables and fixtures wen
left In thecftttfdy of the witness , nnd wen
In his custody on 'the date of the rnld. Davli
liail the N' t6' the rooms nnd turned I
over to witness ipon hU departure from thi
city. M'lhe'saW ' time he requested wit
nebs to look uft the property end care fo
It Prior to 'March 17 , witness said that thi
rooms on the second floor of the bulldlui
had been used for gambling purposes.
Ocrtcr on CroHN-ISxamltintlon.
At this point In tUe proceedings the dl
rect testimony of Ocrter was concluded nm
heSvas turned over to the county attorno
for crogs-examl'natlon. Ocrter In reply t
questions said that he had resided In Omnh
eight years nnd thnt he had been In th
laloon and gambling business. Upon his nr
rival hero from Missouri he Immediate !
bought an Interest In a gambling house eve
Foloy's saloon nnd ran It ns a partner untl
October , 1893 , when he sold out. Thrc
months later he leased the building nt 140
Douglas street and opened n saloon on th
lower floor , with card and gambling room
on the floor above. Ho said that he wen
out of the gambling business a few month
ego.
During February of the present year \\lt
cess said that' Kd Davli came to Omnh
and proposed opening gambling room ) . \vit
ness let him tnto the rooms on the BPCOII
Door nnd made the rent to be paid con
tlngent upon the profits of the games plnyn
in the place. Witness had no lease wit
Davis , It being understood that be was t
pay If the games made money. No rnonc
In the way of rent was ever paid wltuce
by Davlu during the period of his occupanc
of the rooms. Tbo witness said that h
knew thnt the gambling house was runnln
right nlong. He frequently went up stall
and saw the games In progress , Davis ri
matncd In thu city until a day or two prlc
to the raid mudo by the police , when r
disappeared , since which time witness ha
never beard from him ,
After the gambling fixtures were take
to the poltcu station witness went dow
there nnd made an inventory of them tbi
be might know what was tukcn away.
Several witnesses were called , their te :
tlmouy being along the line of Impeachtuc ;
of the witnesses of the state , after whir
Victor Rosewater wns recalled and requcaU
to produce the report made to him by tt
detective who secured the evidence ngaloi
Oerter. The Introduction of this testlmun
by the defense was a surprise to thu co'ii
and the attorneys for the state , as It wr
just what the defense had sought to ku
from the Jury while the prosecution ws
'Baking ' Its case In chief. The documental
evidence thus Introduced fixed the pcrttci
| ar dates upon which gambling was ot
served In Dormer's place nnd corroborate
the testimony 'o the witnesses for the atat
who were sworn and testified during tt
flrat day oJLthe trial. The state made r
objection Utbe * Introduction of the list
d 1 went < o. Uie Jury.
ArnoW't Bro'wo Celerr cures headache
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THAT tlOSTOIV STOHK SIIOH HALK
< hr Two t'hlcnicn Shoe fltncki
mill Price * Wolf'n Snniplci.
9C , 290 , 390 , 690 , 750 AND 980.
Ladles' and men's shoes worth $3,00
$4.00 , $5.00 , $6.00 and $7.00 , go on malt
floor at $1.50 , $1.98 , $2. CO , $3.00 nnd $3.75
MOKE THAN FIFTY BAHOA1N SQUARES
BOSTON STORE.
All tbo women's black nnd tan button ant
lace shoes , worth up to $3,00 , go nt $1,50.
$4.00 , $5.00 , $6.00 AND $7.00 SHOES FOf
$1.93.
All the ladles * black , tan and fancy sill
vesting top shoes ; all the ladles' blcycli
shoes of every description and all Price (
Wolf's sample shoes , worth from $4.00 t (
$5,00 , $6.00 nnd $7.00 a pair , go on 8 bar
gain tables , the choice of any pair of shoe !
In the lot at $1.98.
In the center aisles , 30 cases of Indies
black , tan , purple , green and wine colorcc
oxford tics , all hnnd turned , worth up tc
$4.00 , all widths , nil sizes , nil toes , go a
$1.50 , $2.00 nnd $2.25.
1,000 pair of the finest Rochester made
shoes In the cxtremest of extreme new
styles , made to retail for $5.00 and $6.0 (
pair , go nt $3.00 , $3,60 nnd $3.75. These
Include all the new silk plaid tops , sill
vesting tops and scroll patcrn tops.
IN THE BASEMENT.
Infants' fancy moccasins , Oc.
Ladles' serge congress shors. 39c.
Women's kid house slippers , 23c.
Children's dongoln shoes , sizes 1 to 5
39c.
39c.Children's
Children's hand-turn , black nnd tnn , bu !
ton nnd lace , spring heel shoes , 6 to 8 , nl
69c nnd C5c.
1,000 PAIRS WOMEN'S OXFORDS , WORTH
$1.60 , AT 75C PAH'
2.000 PAIR WOMEN'S BLACK. TAN AN !
WINE OXFORDS , MADE TO RETAIL
FOR $2.00. AT 9SC.
COO pair misses' and children's black and
tan oxford tics and strap sandals go at 69 <
and 75c.
600 pair misses' and children's black nnd
tan , lace nnd congress shoes , 8',4 to 11 nud
12 to 2 , go nt 89c and 98c pair.
100 pair youths' summer shoes , C9c.
COO pair youths' and boys' black and tar
shoes , 89c , $1.00 and $1.15.
500 pair men's tennis shoes , 39c pair.
400 pair ladles' dongola button and lace
shoes , BSc. *
522 pair men's calf shoes , $1.25.
1,000 pair men's embroidered velvet slip
pers , C9c , 69c and 75c.
BOSTON STORE. OMAHA.
.AMUSEMENTS.
The Kountzo Memorial chorus , under the
direction of Mr. Leo G. Krntz , gave a con
cert last evening at the Lutheran church
In the presence of n largo audience. The
chorus was assisted by Mr. George W. Kar-
bach , Hute solulst ; Mr. E. Harnlsch , organ
ist , and the "T. K. " quartet. The program
consisted of choruses nnd concerted pieces
for the vocalists and several Interesting
solos for the flute nnd the organ. The malt
quaitct contributed two numbers , one conv
posed by Howard M. Dow nnd the othei
by Dudley Buck. The work of the chorus
deserves special commendation. The voices
were strong nnd clear , the Intonation falrlj
accurate and the general Interest such as
to produce an enthusiasm that Is very pleas
ing.
ing.The
The concert ended with n composition bj
Mr. Kratz , entitled "O Land of Freedom. '
It Is ono of those children born of the
present troublesome times and Is so fai
above Its competitors that they will suffei
If compared. Mr. Kratz's effort is In the
form ot n hymn-anthem , Is melodious anil
well harmonized and while possessing nc
striking characteristics Is well worth hear
ing and singing.
A large and appreciative audience gath
cred at the First Congregational church lai
evening to hear the lecture on "California"
given by Miss Helen Kelleher for the bene
fit of the Homo for Children and Old Women
The many teautlca of the "land of health
wealth and beauty" were admirably sel
forth by the lecturer , who combines n fine
presence with excellent powers of rendition
clear Intonation nnd voice and n rcndy func
of pleasing Ideas. The lecture was Illus
trated by numerous nnd excellent views.
S. E. Parker , Sharon , Wis. , writes " ;
have tried Do Witt's Witch Hazel Salve
for Itching piles and It always stops then
In two minutes. I consider "Do Wltt'i
Witch Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure
on the market. "
EXCURSIONS TO SEE SOLDIERS
IlnllrondM Arrmine to Ilnnl People ti
Cniun Alvlu Ma 11 lulu r for a
Interview.
There are Indications that next Sundnj
will be another big dny for Miuoln. While
the arrangements for transporting one regl
'ment ' to Chlckamauga Pink nre going along
rapidly It Is the belief among foma of the
'army ' officers and rallrcad uncials here thai
the regiment will not get nwny from Cami
Alvlu Saunders before Monday. Accord
ingly the proMm'nary plans arc being made
for excursions Into Lincoln on Sunday tf
allow the families and friends of the
ic'.dlers a last chance to say g9od-byn tc
] Ultra. The Burlington announced on Thuts-
day morning that It would run Sunday ex
cursions Into Llnco'n from Omaha , Nebrahkr
City , Grand Island and Beatrice. The Hod
Island is considering the advisability ot run-
Ding an excursion from this city , and will
undoubtedly do EO. The Union Pacific Is
.considering the feasibility of running ex
cursions from several points in the state te
Lincoln , and will do so It tbo other line :
run their proposed excursions.
Ilallvrny Note * and , remonmli.
Traveling Passenger Agent Branch ot tin
Erie lines 1s In the city.
About sixty people left yesterday 01
the Burlington for Lincoln.
B. A. Branch , traveling passenger agcn
for the Erie line Is In the city.
J. O. Brlnkerhoff , gcaieral siiperlntcnden
of the Kansas lines of the Union Pacific , li
at local headquarters.
Freight Truffle Manager Munroe and General
oral Passenger Agent Lomax of the Unloi
Pacific are In Chicago.
Chief Engineer Berry of the Union Pa
clfie has returned from a trip ot Inspectloi
over the Kansas lines of the system.
The stone walk In front of the Webste
street depot has been completed and ncv
platforms have also been laid In the rca
of the depot.
The elcuitlng of two of the Burllngtoi
tracks just north ot the new depot has bcci
completed nnd the space between the track
has been paved with brick. Men are neat \
at work elevating the third track to the ne\
grade established.
Joint Agent Lee , who will stamp ticket
for tourists stopping over In Omaha durlni
the exposition season , arrived In the clt ;
yesterday. Hu will establish an office u
1319 Farnam street. In the building will
an Information bureau , and will begin t
transact business on June 1.
Captain J. F. Merry , assistant genera
passenger agent of the Illinois Central rail
road with headquarters at Manchester , la ,
is In the city. He Is a member of the low
state commission to the exposition , and 1
In Omaha to get such Information as wll
enable him to best advertise the expobltlo
and Us attractions In his territory. He ele
Clares that all Iowa will be In attendance
and thinks that the state will furnish mor
visitors than any elate except Nebraska.
Don't l-'oritet.
The new offices of the Missouri Pnclfl
or * at the corner of 14th and Douglas Stt
Hid the lloyn Goodbye.
They leave for San Francisco and Chick
amauga carl ) next \vcek. $1.25 for th
round trip to Lincoln Sunday , MayJ5th. . vl
Burlington Houte. Train leaves Burling
tnn depot at 8:35 : . m. Returning , lenvc
Ltrcoln at 2:15 : p. in. , 6:00 p. ro. or 10:35 i
*
m.
Get tickets at 1502 Farnam St. or at Bur
llnxton depot , 10th and Mason Sts.
Don't fall ( o attend tbo grand opening c
Fred Schneider's soda fountain Baturdt
May 14 , 1510 Dou lai St.
THE SHOE BUYERS' ' MECCA
Only Once in a Lifetime Do Ton Have Such
Bheo'Buying Opportunities.
NEW SHOES AT OLD SHOE PRICES
Itcjrnrdlcnn of Cat In Price * We ( live
to Cnch Ladr Purchnncr Satur
day * U eful Souvenir We're
AliTton II un > - .
COMB WHEN YOU CAN.
Today and tomorrow.
Many now lines added.
All at prices cut away down for this May
reduction sale.
$2.60 LADIES' VESTING TOP TANS $1.98.
This Is a new shoe that wo bought to
sell for $2.50 new fancy vesting tops flno
vlcl kid but we're going to make this sale
a success , so down they go to $1.98.
Souvciilers given to lady purchasers
Saturday.
For $2.98 we offer n shoe thnt beats the
world you can't duplicate It nny where
for style , finish nnd wear In tans nnd
blacks with vesting tops their equal never
before offered for $2.98.
LADIES' $2.50 TAN OXFORDS 98C.
We've added to our 98e table n line of ton
oxfords and Juliets that we've been selling
at $2.50 sizes somewhat broken.
Misses' tans DSc ,
A few of them left. Take your choice at
SSc.
SSc.Child's shoes , sizes 6 to,8 , on ono table , go
at CSc.
$3.50 LADIES' TANS FOR $1.00.
Not near so many , yet most all sizes , In
button or lace , Columbia Juliets , not new
styles , sold readily at $3.50 , to close $1.00.
Souvenirs to lady customers Saturday.
A SNAP FOR THE MEN , $1.98.
We have some odd lots of tana that wo are
going to close ; many have sold for $5.00 , a
feu ut $4.00 , In small sizes only ; In this May
reduction sale , $1.98.
MEN'S SUMMER TANS , $2.98.
You might get as much style elsewhere ,
but It's the price wo make on the quality
thnt fills this store with eager buyers ; these
are all new goods , plain nnd fancy vesting
tops , all the new toes , a great shoo for
$2.98.
This la a shoe opportunity.
T. B. NORRIS ,
1413 Douglas St.
HAYDEN IIHOS.
A We Huy So We Sell.
Whenever we have the opportunity of pur
chasing below regular cost out customers
reap the benefit.
HERE IS ANOTHER INSTANCE.
New York , April 28 , 1898.
Messrs. Hnyelen Bros. :
Omaha , Neb.
Bought of Max Ernst
Men's and youth's clothing , ,
715 , 717 nnd 719 Broadway.
TERMS SPOT CASH.
Quantity :
770 suits $ 6.00 $ 4,620.00
681 suits 9.00 6,129.00
634 suits 12.00 6,408.00
1,317 suits 8.00 10,536.00
875 suits 10.50 9.187.60
$36,880.50
Less 50 per cent 18,440.25
$18,440.25
On sale Saturday , May 14.HAYDEN
HAYDEN BROS.
Drlier Ilndlv Injured.
A serious runaway occurred on Farnam
street at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Charles Arnold , who lives at 707 South
Fourteenth street nnd works for the Mer
chants' barn , was driving a wagon along
Ifarnara near Twenty-fourth , when the
licises became scared at n street car and
became unmanageable. Arnold was thrown
from the wagon near Twentieth street nnd
received bad Injuries about his head. The
horses continued on down Farnam , running
on the walk In front of the city hall and
being stopped by the Iron railing In front
of The Bee building. The horses were ex
hausted and when they hit the railing were
thrown down nnd lay there until they were
untangled from the haincss. The wagon
remained with the horses and was unin
jured , with the exception of a broken
tongue.
Hill the Horn Goodbye.
They leave for San Francisco nnd Chlck-
nmauga enrly next weelc. $1.25 for the
round trip to Lincoln Sunday , May 16th , via
Burlington Route. Train leaves Burling
ton depot at 8:35 : a. in. Returning , leaves
Lincoln at 2:15 : p. m. , 6:00 : p. m. or 10:35 : p.
m.
m.Get tickets at 1502 Farnam St. or at Bur-
llngtou depot , 10th nnd Mason Sts.
IIAYU12N IIIIUS.
The Grentent Auction Sale of CarpetN
Ever Held In America.
The carloads of finest carpets In newest
patterns secured by "Tho Big Store" from
the W. & J. Sloano auction sale In New
York are now on sale.
This spot cash purchase Includes the most
elegant floor coverings made and were
bought by our representative at an absurdly
low figure. There never was such a grand
sale of carpets before. The biggest bargains
In moquettes , brussels , nxmlnsters and Wil
tons ever ottertd. The greatest assortment
to cheese from. Extra salespeople to wait
on you. Surprising bargains In new , per
fect floor coverings.
BIG REMNANT SILK SALE.
On Friday we place on sale all remnants
and odds and ends of plain silks , figured
silks , changeable silks , checked and stripes
and printed silks. Biggest lot and grand
est values all go nt 25c ynrd.
HAYDEN BROS.
Jl.2. % LICOIAND
Sunday , May 15 ,
Vln Burlington Route. Tnke the 8:35 : n. m.
trnln , Omaha to Lincoln. Returning leave
Lincoln at 2:16 : p.m. , 6:00 : p. m. or 10:35 : p. m.
This Is your last chance to see the Boys
In P.lue before they leave for the front.
Gat tickets at 1502 Farnam or nt Burling
ton depot , 10th and Mason Sts.
ItnrllnKtoii TrnvkN.
A Burlington special train carrying Super
intendent Blgnell , Paymaster Carter , Road-
master O'Donnell , Chief Engineer Weeks
nnd D. C. Wooderlng , superintendent of
bridge construction , arrived In Omaha last
night after spending the day In examining
the bridges and culverts along the division
ot the Burlington from Hastings to Pacific
Junction. Recent heavy rains and cloud-
buists have affected the tracks in BO mo
places , but the Burlington has not been as
great n sufferer In that respect as some
ot thq other lines.
TO CLUK CUI.U IN ClXr , HAY
Take Laxatlvn Uromo Quinine Tablets. AD
druggists n-tund tie money If It falls to cure
25c. The genuine has L. H. Q. on each tablet.
Two 'Irnlnn Daily
to Denver and Colorado polnU
via Union 1'ac-lflc.
Only line runnln ;
two trains dally
to Wyoming , Utah. California
and Pugei Sound Dolntn.
till at City Ticket Office. 1302 Farnam et.
91.25 LINCOLN AND IIUTUIIN ,
Sunday , Miiy 15 ,
Via Burlington Route. Take the 8:35 : a. m.
train , Omaha to Lincoln. Returning leave
Lincoln nt 2:15 p.m. , 6:00 p. ra. or 10:35 : p. in.
Thn ! Is your last chance to see the Boys
In Blur before they Icnvo for the front.
Gt-t tickets at 1502 Farnam or at Burling
ton dtpot , 10th and Masdn Sts.
Attention , N'olilrn Tnuirler Temple !
You are Instructed to assemble Friday
evening , May 13 , til 6 o'clock , Masonic hall
to participate In the parade to be ghen
prior to the ceremonial session. OUR ten A.
Koun , proprietor Streets of all Nations , will
participate. I.t e\ery Noble turn out.
BEN YAIIAR ,
Chief of CVremoiiirs.
Get a map of Cuba and get the best and
most complete. The Bee's combination map
of Cuba , the West Indies and ot the world.
With n Bee map coupon , on page 2 , 10
cents , nt Bee office. Omaha , South Omaha or
Counrll Bluffs. Or mall. 14 cents. Address
Cuban Map Department.
* ftTBHK IlKMSANTfl.
Hacrlflce flnlc toflifl'tnln fllnck nnd
Fnncy Nll'xmaiul lire * * Hood *
REMNANTS.
$1.00 SILK REMNANTS , 250 YD. '
This Is an accumulation of silk remnants ,
nil of them high class fnbrlcs In an army
of plain , brocaded , trucks , stripes nnd fou
lard silk * , worth up to $1.00 yd. , In lengths
from > ,4 yard to 16ynrdB , on our mnln floor
bargain square In the main silk aisle ; these
go nt 2.'ic yd.
SILK REMNANTS. 400 , 250 , 390 , 600
EAQII.
Black silk brovaUcs , Bayadere , Falllo
Francnls nnd tnlfptae , ion sale nt lOc , 26c ,
39c nnd COc for entire remnnnt , according
to size of remnnnt.
750 MOUSSELIN DE SOIE , 160 YD.
Moussclln do sole silks In a beautiful
combination ot colorings , light nnd dark
grounds , small nnd largo floral designs , nc-
tually worth 75c ynrd , for dress fronts , chil
dren's dresses , millinery purposes , on sale
In remnants at ICc yard.
Waist patterns ot moussclln do sole , these
are matched up remnants , each pnttcrn con
taining four yards , enabling n lady to make
an entire waist and worth 7Cc yard , on sale
the entire pattern nt 69c.
NEW DRESS GOODS REMNANTS , 160
AND 250.
Our second lot ot high class Imported
dress goods remnants , bought from the cus
toms house , will go on sale today , when
they will bo shown for the first time. All
clean , fresh goods , In bright colors , light
blues , tans , watermelon color , reds , Includ
ing black , navy , aUo checks and plaids ,
every yard worth from $1.00 to $2.00 , In
remnants that match , at 15c nnd 25c per
remnant.
Remnants of cashmere nnd brocaded dress
goods In the now colorings , In lengths from
1 to 8 yards , worth 25c. on sale at lOc ynrd.
BOSTON STORE , OMAHA ,
16th and Douglas.
Mans of Cuba at The Bee office Omaha
Council Bluffs or South Omaha. Cut a
coupon from page 2. Address Cuban map
dent.
SOU m OMAHA NEWS.
The walls of the Armour smoke nnd ham
houses are now above grade and about 100
men are engaged on the brick work. From
this time on the walls of these two big
buildings will rise rapidly. Plasterers have
completed their work In the office portion
of the power building nnd these rooms nro
now about ready for the furniture. The two
monster Ice machines , which were made In
Pennsylvania , are being placed In position
and will bo ready for use as soon as the bal
ance of the machinery Is In operation. These
Ice machines each have a capacity of 250
tons and arc of the latest Improved pattern.
Grading for the reservoir was completed
last night and today a start will be made
on the brick work. The walls of the reservoir
will be lined with brick while the floor will
bo of cement. All of the buildings now under
roof are being wired for electric lights and
power. Workmen started yesterday to erect
the stock scales on the viaduct which con
nects the hog and beef killing houses with
the stock yards. Those scales have a weigh
ing capacity of fifteen tons. Electric motors
arc being placed throughout the plant , and
a largo force of caulkers are dally employed
In caulking the floors of the completed
buildings. It Is expected that active opera
tions will commence at this plant soon
after June 1.
Gnw Frnnculnc niicitnMon.
One of Hhe most Important municipal mat
ters which has arisen In n long time will
como" before the city council tonight pro
vided the regular order of business Is gone
through with , nnd that Is the vote on the
final passage of the amended gan ordinance.
Some time ago.'the Omaha Gas company
caused to be introduced an ordinance amend
ing the franchise granted last July , the lea-
son being that the company desired to re
duce the maximum price of gas from $1.50
to $1.35. This looked a little strange , es
pecially as the amended ordinance Is very
long and Is practically a new ordinance. In
talking nbout the matter last night several
of the councllmen raised n number of ob
jections to the amendment and the chances
arc that the ordinance as.lt now stands will
have a hard road to travel. Ono objection
raised is that an attempt is made to compel
the citizens to pay the same price for gas
as Is charged In Omaha. Mr. Prltchard , a
representative ot the gas company , In ad
dressing the council , having stated that it
would be much more satisfactory to have
the price in the two cities the same , and
especially as the plant was In Omaha. Ac
cording the charter the council has the
right to regulate the price of gns , and It
Is claimed that If this amendment Is passed
this power will bo delegated to the gas com
pany and the rates could not be changed by
the city lawmakers in case it should bo de
sired.
SpcnrH Before n Jury.
On April 1 W. A. Heatley caused the ar
rest of Joseph Spears on the charge of lar
ceny. It was alleged In the complaint tllat
Spears stole $14 In money from tbo com
plainant. On ono pretext or another the
hearing has been postponed a number of
times , but was finally called last evening.
Assistant County Attorney Winters repre
sented the state , while the defendant's In
terests were looked after by .local attorneys.
A jury trial was demanded and after con
siderable delay tbo necessary six men to
act as jurors were obtained. Jury trials In
the police court are BO common that quite
a crowd watched the proceedings all the
evening. Heatley asserts that he and Spea'rs
wore sleeping In the same room at a lodg
ing house , when some time during the night
his roommate removed the money from
under his pillow. It was late when the
case was given to the jury , but a decision
Is expected today.
Council Meeting FullN.
Owing to a jury trial being In progress
In the police court room last night the city
council wns ndjourncd until tonight. It was
the Intention to take some action on the
liquor license applications , but nothing will
bo done now until tonight. Only ono sa
loon keeper has withdrawn his protest , so
that only this one license could have been
granted bad there been a meeting. Mem
bers of the council Jiave obtained legal ad
vice and ascertained ) that the liquor dealers
cannot l > y mandamus compel the issuance
of a license. When this opinion was made
known the members..announced their Inten
tion of standing patiand refusing a license
to all who have protests on file.
CiidnJiy < ietM jt Contract.
The Cudahy Packing company has been
awarded the contract to supply the Indians
on the western reservations with 680,000
pounds ot salt and emoked meats. The bid
ding for this contract was spirited , all of
the packers hero submitting figures. All of
the meat ordered byithe government for the
Indians will bo packed and shipped from
South Omaha. From'this time on It Is ex
pected that the packers hero will receive
government orders for meats for the army
and orders for canned goods for the navy.
Work on the PoMtolllee.
City Engineer Beal yesterday staked out
the corners for the new postoffico building.
The structure will have n frontage of ninety
feet on Twenty-fourth street nnd will hnvd
n depth of seventy-five feet. The high board
fence being built around the site Is nearly
completed. Quite a force of graders are now
at work. According to the estimates 3,000
cubic yards of earth will be removed.
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Smoker nt the Club.
At the South Omaha club smoker this
evening Mr. A. M. Kitchen ot New York
will deliver an address detailing bis experi
ences In Cuba and Mexico. Mr. Kitchen is
a pleasing speaker and bis visit to Havana
was just prior to the departure of Consul
General LM. While In Cuba Mr. Kitchen
met General Leo nnd also n number of well
known nrwfpnpor correspondents. This
smoker Is the first ot n serifs to bo given
during the spring nnd summer nnd It Is
proposed to have some entertaining speaker
as the guest of the club nt each meeting.
Pnr
Only twenty-two dog tags have been Is
sued so fnr this yenr by the city clerk.
Mayor Ensor yesterday Instructed the clerk
to Issue notices to the effect thnt ten days
from today the police would commence the
slaughter ot nil untnggcd canines. It Is
thought thnt ten dnys Is nmple time for nil
persons owning dogs to secure the necessary
tag.
Mnulc City OONHI.
Mrs. 0. It. Ellcr Is reported to bo very
sick.
sick.W
W , B. Check hna returned fioin a busi
ness trip to St. Joseph , Mo.
Eugene M. Bell of the Drovers' Journal
hns resigned to ncccpt n position In Omnhn.
Mrs. E. S. Dlmmpck , Twenty-fourth nnd
J streets , Is slowly recovering from a se
vere Illness.
Edward Fitch will deliver a lecture on
Cuba nt the First Methodist Eplscop.il
church next Monday evening.
James Plquctt nnd James Anglln , both
of the Cudahy fire department , bava yone
to Lincoln to join the Thurston Rlflci.
Dealers In live stock nt the yards nro
pleased at the action of the executive com
mittee of the exposition In nrranglng for
cash prizes for live stock Instead ot medals.
Building permits were Isssued yesterday
to Joseph Mornn , 2513 Washington street ,
for a barn ; H. D. Gwlnn , 2545 Jefferson
street , addition to residence ; M. Bnglcwez ,
Twenty-first nnd W streets , addition to res
idence.
All of the regular classes In gymnastics
at the Young Men's Christian association
have been discontinued , but during the
liummcr one class will be conducted every
Tuesday night. The gymnasium will re
main open for individual Instruction the
Fame as usual.
The Woman's auxiliary of the Young
Men's Christian association hr.3 elected the
following officers : Mrs. K. B. Toxvl. presi
dent ; Mrs. T. G. Smith , vice president ; Mrs.
R. O. Hnsklns , recording score'tary , Mrs. ! ' .
A. Cressey , treasurer. During the year the
auxiliary received and expended $153.50.
A Curd of ThniikH.
I wish to say that I feel under lasting ob
ligations for what Chamberlain's Cougli
Remedy has done for our family. We ha\e
used It In eo many cases ot coughs , lung
troubled and nbooplng cough and It lias al-
W'ljs given the meet perfect satisfaction. We
feel greatly Indebted to the manufacturers
of this remedy and wish them to please ac
cept our hearty thanks. Respectfully , Mra.
S. Doty , Des Molncs , Iowa. Mrs. Doty Is
the wife ot Alfred E. Doty , collector for the
United States Express Co. and one of their
oldest and moat trusted employes.
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nenldon Our ItcKulnr Frldny Ileniuniit
SaleWe Clone Out All Wet
REMNANTS.
FROM STEAMER "CITY OF MACON. "
2,000 yards remnants , best standard prints ,
go as long as they last at 2c yard.
All the remnants of light colored percales
go as long as they last at 3 ! c yard , worth
lOc.
lOc.All
All the short remnants of plain white
India linen , pique , Marseilles , etc. , worth
25c , go at 3c yard.
5,000 yards organdies , lawns , lapcttcs ,
dimities , etc. , long remnants , worth 25c , go
at 6c yard.
2,000 yards French sateen , long remnants ,
worth 25c , go at S'ic yard.
6,000 yards Scotch and zephyr gingham ,
worth 25c , go at G'.ic yard.
Thousands of remnants of all kinds of
table linen , suitable for napkins and fancy
work , go at 2c for entire remnant.
All the high grade turkey red and Indigo
blue , checked and plnld calico from the
steamer , "Cljy ot Macon , " today at 3c
yard.All
All the colored lawns from the steamer
"City of Macon" go nt 2V c ynrd.
Grand special sale of all the damaged car
pets , Wilton , Axmlnster , body brussels , mo-
quctte , In fact all kinds of carpets , In
lengths from l',4 to 3 yards , go at once price
today , lOc for entire remnant.
BOSTON STORE. OMAHA.
16th and Douglas Streets.
P1.il.- INCOIAAD n
Sun ilny , Mny in ,
Vln Burlington Route. Tnke the 8:35 : u. m.
train , Omaha to Lincoln. Returning leave
Lincoln at 2:15 : p.m. , 6:00 : p. m. or 10:35 : p. m.
This Is your last chance to see the Boys
In Blue before they lea o for the front.
Gtt tickets nt 1502 Farnam or at Burling
ton depot , 10th and Mason Sis.
Ijt2.no TO UKS MOINUS AND HI3TUMX ,
Vln nock Inlnnd Route , Sunday ,
Mny 15.
Last chance to see the soldier boys In
Camp McKlnlcy , Des Molnes. Train will
leave Omaha 6:10 : a. m. , Council Bluffs 6:30 :
a. m. , returning same day. Ticket ofllce
1323 Farnam St.
The Mls'sourl Pacific railway offices arc
now located nt the S. E. corner 14th nnd
Douglas Sts.
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Public Aailce.
The Northwestern Line Daylight Special
now leaves the U. P. depot at 0:40 : a. m. ;
arrives Chicago 8:45 : same evening. No
change In the other trains. The Overland
Limited 4:45 : p. m. and the Omaha Chicago
Special nt 6:45 p. m. arrive at Chicago 7:45
and 9:30 : , respectively , next morning. The
most advanced vestlbulcd sleepers , diners end
free parlor chair cars of course what else
would the "Northwestern" have ?
1401 Farnam st.
Get n mnp of Cuba and get the best and
most complete. The Bee's combination map
of Cuba , the West Indies and of the world.
With a Bee map coupon , on page 2 , 10
cents , at Bee office , Omaha , South Omaha or
Council Bluffs. By mall , 14 cents. Address
Cuban Map Department.
A Trlu to the Kant
on the New Pennsylvania Limited Is sure
to be a pleasant one. The grand scenery of
the Alleghanles may be enjoyed without re-
stialnt through the large plate glass windows
dews ot the observation room or from the
open platform of the Observation Car. For
details apply to H. R. Bering , A. G. P. Agt. ,
248 South Clark St. , Chicago.
of Locution.
When you want tickets do not forget to
call at the S. E. corner of 14th and Douglas
Sts. The new offices of the Missouri Pa
cific railway are located there.
Colorado , Uiali. CnlltorHia
Reached quickest via
UNION PACIFIC.
City ticket office. No. 1303 Farnam sireot
Til K HKAI/rV MAHKKT.
INSTRUMENTS plueed on record Thurs
day , May 12. U9S :
, Warranty Ucedx.
A. G. Reed to J. W. Klnkeail , lot 1.
block 1. Okahomu Place , . $ < ! , SOO
llcnrv Illller to Rose Hlller , w 50 fe-ct
of aub lot 3 , In tax lot 11 In 21-15-13. . 1
8. L. AVlley to Ottumwu Nntl. linnk ,
lot 36 , sub block "A. " Reservoir ndd. . 700
P. U. Cnldwcll nnd wife to K. J.
Hedges. w % of lot 16 , Dodge's ndil. . 113
H. M. AVcbster nnd wife to Addl.son
Austin , lots 17 nnd 18 , block 111 ,
Dundee Place . . . Jit
Unit Claim DeedH.
Cornelius Smith and wife to M. L.
O'Donnhoc , wl-3 of lot 2 , block 1 ,
Omaha . 1
8. W. SIliertB and wife to I. L. Leavltt ,
lot 7 , block 120 , Dundee IMaco . Zl
Deed * .
Special Master to D. C. John , lot 1 ,
block 2 , Muyne Place . . . .
Sheriff to 8. A. Goldsmith , lot 93 , Fair
mont Place . VVV Ka
L. F. Crofoot , receiver , to J. N.
Church , lots 13 nnd 14 , block 9 ,
Crclhgton Heights . 650
Totnl amount of trnnsfcrs . . . $5,950
Doctors agree that
Is Invaluable for the nourishing of convales
cents. Mnlt-Nutrtne Is prepared by the
famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n ,
which fact guarantees the purity , excellence
and merit claimed for U. t
Dee
Cents.
As a matter of fact it's easier to pay too much for
an article than it is to buy it at the right price. You
don't have to walk so far. You can go into any one
of a dozen stores in Omaha and pay half a dollar for
the same grade undershirt wo sell for 85 cents. Half
a dollar is the easy price. Go into any store and ask
to see some underwear and the clerk will show you
50 cent goods to begin with and he may keep going
higher , but never lower. We don't do that hero.
AVe let you name the price you want to pay. Like
as not if left to ourselves we commence by showing
you the 25 cent grade because good underwear for 25
cents is a novelty in Omaha , and it opens people's
eyes. If you ask for something better AVO show you
our 35 cent goods. The only difference between it
and .anybody else's half a dollar goods is the 15 cents
you save by coming to The Nebraska. That's no joke.
If anybody in Omaha is selling a better shirt"or"draw-
ers for 50 cents than our 35 cent ones , they're keep
ing mighty still about it and they don't show it to
everybody for we've been around to see. We have six
different lines of this great underwear at 35 cenTs"
and we want you to come round and examine it. The
underwear season is here.
ORCHARD & WILHELM CARPET CO.
Iron and
Brass Beds
The finer brass
trimmed and white enamel beds
are taking the place of the more
expensive all brass kinds so easy - I
to re-enamel when they become scratched many of the
new styles are very effective the patent side rail Avhich
makes a perfectly rigid bed when set up is one of the
latest improvements these beds come with solid cast
brass trimmings and brass tubing at head and foot.
Prices $15.00 , $20.00 and $21.00.
Now high sleigh shaped foot brass redhead
head and foot , $6.75.
Full extension bow foot , $5.50.
Other styles $4.75 , $3.00 and $2.CO.
We show the largest line ot these beds.
Pillows
We've a new lot of those down Pillows
best value ever given for the money
Same old price , 36c.
ORCHARD & WILHELM
14I4.14I6.I4I8
CARPET CO. , Douglas St.
A Card to Mr. Gallagher
Mr. C. V. Gallagher ,
Chief of Police ,
Dear Sir : Will you
kindly keep your eye on the "Middle of
Block" Drug Store on Friday afternoon
and Saturday all day and evening as there
are something llko a thousand ladles sell-
ins soda water tickets which are to bo re
deemed by the Sherman & McConnell Drug
Co. on those dates and the result can be
nothing less than a crush Hoping you will
take such action as may by you bo deemed
proper and to the end that no holder ot a
ticket or owner of a G or 10-cent piece la
deprived of the privilege of drinking the
moat excellent soda writer which will on
that elny be sold by this flrm for the benefit
of the YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN AS
SOCIATION. Signed ,
A TIMID SODA WATER DRINKER.
Children's Cups
f Syrup Cups f
J Tea Cups t
I Coffee Cups f
T In' silver nlco styles. V
A W5T US PUT your watch In repair , i
T Every one knows about our work. j
I S. W. LINDSAY , J
7 The Jeweler. 1516 Douglat f
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Not hose for your feet but garden hose
7 1-lTo to UOu iirr ( oat.
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