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    THE O.MA1IA DAILY 11.13 B: Tllt'KSDAY, SliL'T 13 M HCR lit, 1!)00.
NEW BOORS AND MAGAZINES
Large Number of New and Entertaining
Novels from Boston '
BEWILDERING ARRAY OF GOOD FICTION
I'iiIiIIIith Hi litrntlj- i 1 !! pn t ni
llniir.l Popular Intcn-M In the
lllitnrli'nl .Nov i-l stor.v Miniit
nml lor Oninlin People,
I.. C. rage & Co. of Iloston have brought
out a most InterestlnR line of books for
fall, ll hag been a long time since stuh a
notablo collection of novels has roino to
hand at any one time. No admirer of good,
wholesome Action should overlook these
new books from the Iloston publishers.
Among tho number might be mentioned
"Unto tho Heights of Simplicity," by
.Johannes Ilolmcrs. The author, who Is a
Norwegian by birth, but a resident of Call-,
fomla, In his story treats with strength
and reticence of tho relation of tho soxos
nnd tho problem of marriage. The de
scriptions of srenery are Idyllic In their
rharm and form a lilting background for
the love story.
Tho admirers of the groat Hungarian
noellBt, Maurus Jokal. will be pleased to
know that Messrs. Pago ft Co. have In
cluded In their publications a translation
of nnothcr of his novols, "The llaron's
Sons: A Romance of the Hungarian Revolu
tion of ISIS." Tho scene of tho story Is
laid nt the courts of St. Petersburg, Mob
cow and Vlenua, and In tho armies of the
Austrian and Hungarians. The story Is
told with all of .lokal's dash and vigor.
Amedeo Achard was a contemporary
writer of Dumas, and his romances are
very similar to those of that great writer.
"Tho (ioldcn Fleece," a translation of
which Messrs, Pago & Co. have Just pub
lished, compares favorably with "The
Three Musketeers" and tho other D'Ar
tagnan romances. Admirers of historical
fiction will most assuredly bo plcused
with It.
Another historical novel from tho same
publishing house bears tho title of "Philip
Wlnwood." It Is a sketch of the domestic
history of an American captain In the war
of the revolution. Kmhraced in the story
nre events that occurred between and dur
ing the years KM and 17S0. The writer of
this story, Robert Nellson Stephens, Is
tho author of "A (lentlcman Player,"
which was most favorably commented upon
In these columns at the time of Its first
appearance.
Still another historical novel bearing the
Imprint of I.. C. Pago & Co. M "At the Court
of tho King," by (1. llembert YVestley. It
Is a volume of stirring romances of Intrigue
and adventure, love and war, at the courts
of tho French kings,
"(lod, tho King, My Ilrother." by Mary
F. Nixon, Is a historical tale dealing with
tho romantic pwlod of Hdwnrd tho'" Black
Prince. Tho well told story records the
adventures of two young Hnglish knights
errant, twin brothers, whose family motto
gives the title to tho book. The Spanish
maid, tho heroine of the romance. Is a de
lightful characterization, and the lovo story,
with Its surprising, yet logical denouement,
Is enthralling.
Messrs. Pago & Co. evidently do not ngree
with certain literary experts who profess to
bcllevo that the public has had enough of
the historical novel, live of their publica
tions noted above being of that character.
They have, howuvcr, shown a desire to meet
all tastes In making up their line. A book
differing very widely from those Just men
tioned, but one that will please a large
number of readers Is "Edward Harry: South
Sea Pearler," by Louis Decker. It Is n tale
of adventure of enthralling Interest. The
hero of tho story Is a sailor, Kdward Harry,
who, shipping for a pearling cruise, llnds
himself associated with a trio of desperate
rufllans, who have gained possession of the
vessel. Running through the tale there Is
n very pleasing love story with a happy end
ing. '
A stirring tale of the present day, pre
senting In a new light the alms and objects
of tho nihilists, hears the title of "The
Illack Terror: A Romanco of Russia," and
Is from tho pen of John K. Leys. Tho
story is so vivid and truo to life that It
might easily he considered a history of
political Intrigue In Russia, disguised as a
novel, while Its startling Incidents and
strange denouement would only confirm thj
old adage that "truth Is stranger than
fiction."
There Is nothing In tho title of "A
Georgian Actress" to glvo one a clue to
Pauline Ilradford Macklo's latest story, and
It Is not until ono rcadB It that ho discovers
that It Is a romanco of tho time of
Oeorgo III. It tells of tho llfo and ad
ventures of a fair young actress and the
sceno Is laid In England and America, it
is a well written and Interesting story.
Another story having to do with pooplo
of tho stago is "Ada Vcrnham, Aotress,"
by Richard Marsh. This now book by the
author of "Frivolities" deals with the In
side llfo of tho London stage, Tho char
acter of tho heroine Is wonderfully drawn
and tho story of her struggles and suc
cesses Is of absorbing Interest. It Is n
book that Is bound to nttract attention.
"Slaves of Chanco," by Ferrler Lang
worthy, Is n study of some of the realties
of London life. Tho slaves of chance, nnd,
It might ho ndded, of temptation, too, are
five pretty girls, the daughters of a pretty
widow whose means are scarcely sufficient,
even living as they do, in a quiet way and
In a quiet London street, to make both
ends meet.
"Memory Strool" Is tho tltlo of aunther
volumo from tho same publishing house as
tho above. It Is a story of life from tho
pen of Martha Raker Dunn, the nuthor of
"Tho Sleeping Beauty" and several other
stories.
A llttlo book qulto different from any of
tho above, though from tho same publish
ers, Is "Her Iloston Experiences," by Mar
garot Allston. It is a most entertaining
plcturo of Iloston society and people. It
Is Just tho kind of a book to pick up for a
few leisure moments.
"Tho Progress of Paulino Kessler." by
Frederick Carrel, Is a noval that will be
widely road and much discussed. A power
ful sketch of an adventuress who has much
of tho Reeky Sbarpo In hor. The story Is
crisply written and told with directness
and Insight Into the ways of soclul and
political life. Tho characters are stroug
types of the class to which they belong.
Last, but not least. In "ho list of full
publications by L. ('. Page & Co . is a most
Interesting and attractive llttlo book for
children, "Helena's Wonderland," by
Frances Ilo.lgea Whlto. The wonder
stories are well calculated to amuse chil
dren, while the Illustrations, by Charles A.
Laurence and Ernest L. Proctor, add very
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the volume.
Other Recent Fiction.
"The Jay-Hawkers," Mrs. Adela K.
Orpen's new romance, deals with a theme
so stirring and so full of Interest that Its
negleri by writers of fiction seems sur
prising. She pictures tho free-soil aud
border ruffian lonfllcts In Missouri and Kan
sas and Introduces the notorious guerilla.
Quant roll, together with a dramatic plcturo
of the sack of Lawrence. Although Mrs.
Orpen lives nt prosent In England, her
childhood and youth were passed on the
Kansas frontier and her personal knowi
edge and vivid memories are reflet. tod In
"The Jay-Hawkers" 1). Appleton & Co.,
New York. Price it.
"Babes In the Rush." by Rolf Iloldrcwood.
Is an Australian story, taking tho reader
back tn the rough experiences of farm llfo
In the colonics nearly three-quarters of a
century ago. It Is a narrative of the
migration from England to New South
Wales In 1831 of a retired English captain
ami hi family, ami their settlement upon
a large landed estate In the Interior, about
200 milts back of Sydney. The story tells
of how the family embarked from England
with their household goods and gods, how
they reached their new home In tho wilder
ness. how the farm was stocked, how they
suriounded themselves with comforts, how
In due time the girls found husbands to
their taste and their brothers found wives,
and how they all prospered in the land of
tho kangaroo long before the discovery of
gold In Its hills. Without being at all
dramntlr, the narrative Is very Interesting
Tho Macmlllan Company, New York, Price
11.60.
('no seldom reads of adventures In the
North Polar regions without suffering
shocks of the nervous system from the
relation of hairbreadth escapes from peril
ous situations and the actual situations
and tho actual trngrdlcs that too often
occur among adventurous explorers; but
In "Laughter of the Sphinx," by Albert
White Vorse, tragedy and comedy (Imag
inary) are so mixed as to provo Intensely
Interesting. The volumo 13 a repilut of
stories first published In magnzlnes and
newspapers Of the stories that of "An
Alette Problem" seems the most entertain
ing. Two women accompanied this ex
pedition wives of the trader and tho doctor
of the party. The leader's wife was n
ttue woman and proved a great help and
comfort In attending the sick and super
intending the cooking, but the doctor's
wife was a conscious beauty, who claimul
the admiration and services of all and
almost succeeded In bringing about a mu
tiny through pique at tho evident appre
ciation of the splendid qualities of her
sister companion. Tho trouble, tribula
tions and fun encountered by tho different
members nio delightfully portrayed and tho
sterling aud other qualities of tho arious
individuals composing the party nre natur
ally unfolded. Drexol Riddle, Philadelphia.
Laird & Lee of Chicago have Just Issued
n new story, especially written for them
by Elllo Adelaide Rowlands, author of so
many deservedly popular novels. The book
Is entitled "The Heart of Hetta," and tho
events It relates take place In England In
our time. It Is quite a relief, amidst this
flood of so-called h H'crl al novels, to tlhd
refuge In a truly modern and In every way
wholesome and olevn'lng t ry. Hero '.ho
atmosphere Is rr e from murder seeues and
antiquated swear-words: gentlemen and
gentlewomen meet In befitting surroundings
and the emotions are such as the readers
themselves are apt to go through at any
time. Laird A Loc, Chicago. Price, $1.25,
"A Continental Cavalier" la Mr. Kimball
Scrlblicr'fl latest work and one of his best
efforts. Ilcnrl do Marc, a chavalior of
1' ranee, was ono of tho Frcnchmon who
took tip arms In the cause of American
freedom. Duty lead him to (leneral Wash
ington's headquarters at Tappan in time
to witness the execution, ns a spy, of the
unfortunate Major Andre. Following closo
upon hlu nrrlval In America he ts called
upon to draw arms In behalf of ih heroine
of this tale. Following tho drift of tho
latter years of tho war the scene shifts
to tho swamps and mountain fastnesses
of the south, the battleground of Marlon's
men, Tarleton's loglons nnd the struggle
between the forces of Oeneral (Jreene and
Lord Cornwall Is, which ended with the
laying down of tho Hrltlah arm.i at York
town. Chovullor de Maro was n wit
uess to thoso events and whal ho saw he
has told In his book. The Abbey Prcs3,
Ntw York. Price, $1.
Omaha (ilrl (he He nil nr.
"Love's Equality: A Study in Sixteen
Parts" is a novel written by Mis. Anna
E. H. Sattorleo of Dtinlap, la. Tho prom
inence of tho author nnd the fact, of her
near residence to Omaha would naturally
occasion Interest In her book among tho
poople of this, city, but what will attract
still more attention is tho further, fact that
tho heroine of the story Is an Omaha girl.
Tho icouo of tho story Is laid partly In
Omaha nnd at Lake OkoboJI. It Is plainly
n purpose novel, Mrs. Sa'tteriee being a
sttong believer In political equality. Th
nuthor says that while tho heroine is not u
llfo plcturo of any one, yet sho gave her her
own Ideas and convictions, weaving In tho
simple love talo so as to nako tho v.holo
more universally attractive. In this way
sho hopes to convince he- readers of the
justice of political equality more readily
than could 1 ) dono by 'cmou pure end
simple, or by an attltudo of Intolerance
toward ail he believe nthorvvMo. sjiuii
an attltudo ot the part of csii.iin advo
cates of sufti'iho for womou she uprccai a
heartily, believing that H does great In
Jury to tho .-.uisc She Is now at work on
a second book which bcaia on the tem
perance problem, which has for years lain
very near her heart. Tho Editor Publish
ing company. Cincinnati.
In Paper fin cri.
"Sunbeams" Is by doorgo W. Peek, author
of "Peck's Bad Roy," and like all of that
grnt email's books Is sparkling with wit
and humor. Every ono with a liking for
tho Peck brand of fun should read it.
Jamicson-Hlgglus company. Chicago. Price,
J 5 cents.
"Stories of tho Railroad," by John A.
Hill, contains among other stories, "An
Engineer's Christmas Story." "Tho Clean
Man and the Dirty Angels." "Jim Wain
Wright's Kid," "My Lady of the Eyes,"
"Mormon Joe, the Robber," etc The
stories are of tho kind to plcae railroad
men. Published by tho Jamlcson-Hlgglns
company. Chicago. Price 25c.
The above books are for sale by tho
Megeath Stationary company. 1308 Far
nam. The abovo books are for sale by the
Megeath Stationery Co., 130S Farnam street.
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ALL LOYAL TO THE TICKET
Eepublicans Atsert Intention of Supporting
Convention's Nominees.
EVERYBODY
IS WELL SATISFIED
ion Vlucli nt Mnl.e tn Allow I'ne
llmint IVrllim lit .Irnpii rillre
dinner of .nieces nt
the Pulls,
Without exception republicans on both '
sides of the recent primaries express them
solves loyal to the ticket made up at tho
county convention. They feel that the vital
Importance of the coming election over
shadows the late primary lontest, which Is
relegnted to the rear ns a forgotten family
quarrel.
Charles L. Saunders. "Most of us re
publicans who supported Webster, In my
opinion, arc men who allow no potty sense
of Injury to affect their political principles.
As Coioucl Savago leinarkcd Tuesday night,
the Douglas delegation of twelve Is llablo to
hold the balance of power, as the struggle
Is hard-fought If Douglai, county repub
licans cRt.n.' the victory of twelve democrats
and the election of two democratic senators
through any personal feeling It will be a
perp-'tunl disgrace to them and the party."
Harry Flshet : "Of course I felt u good
deal cast down over the result of tho pri
maries, but neither I nor any of Webster's
supporters will make a scratch on the ticket
when It ionics to a showdown. It Is pres
idential year nnd the republicans must
stnnd shoulder tu shoulder. I am confident
that we will send n republican legislative
delegation to Lincoln with a majority of
5,000."
Judgo Dickinson: "I only arrived from
my homo up In the state Tuesday and am
not acquainted with al) ol the nominees,
but I do not feel a moment's anxiety as to
republican success In November. There nre
one or two changes which I might have
mnde had I selected the ticket, but I recog
nize that It Is strong ns It stands. The bar
Is certainty well pleased over Its two rep
resentatives on tho ticket, Raldrlgo nnd
Parish."
Dr. I). P. Tcter: "I am a republican and
propose to remain one for all time to come.
The decision of the party al the primaries
I always abide by, regardless of whether it
goes according to my way of thinking or
not. While I opposed the election of tho
successful legislative delegation, yet I re
alize that It Is composed of strong men.
In fact tho entire ticket Is a good ono
and I expect to work for It will nil my
might."
W. L. Smith: "Tho outcome of the con
vention and the ticket nominated thero Is
certaluly a fortunate combination. So far
as I havo been ahlo to learn tho ticket lt
ono that commands the highest respect
and Is such that the rnnk nnd lllo of the
party can get out and work for Its success
nt the polls with tho knowledge that clean,
strr.ng men are being assisted In their can
didacies." Ren T. White: "From whnt 1 hear tho
legislative and county ticket nominated Is
a first-rate ono and one that should com
mand the hearty support of every repub
lican. Everyono seems to bo well sat
isfied so far as the personality of tho
ticket Is concerned and any other differ
ences that may exist will bo wiped away
In the common deslro for republican suc
cess. I think tho ticket Is a sure winner
and If It Is uo ono will havo reason for
fault-finding."
C. A. Rutherford: "Rnllroad men this
year can bo depended uptn to lino up for
tho republican ticket, regardless of what
their former political preferences may havo
been. This being tho caso II Is a par
ticularly fortunate matter that the re
publicans have used such wisdom In nom
inating a set of men for tho legislature
and county positions whom no oue can
find fault with. The ticket Is certainly a
strong ono and will go through nt top
speed and with a right-of-way over every
thing." Joo Mlk: "The ticket seems to me to
combine every possible element of
strength."
J. E. Kelby: "I believe the ticket nom
inated is a strong one and deserves the
united support of the republicans tn Doug
las county."
A. H. Comstock: "I was a Webster sup
portor and a cnndldato for delegate to tho
convention from the Fourth ward In tho In
terests of Ouiiey for senator and Wills for
tho legislature, both of whom aro warm
personal friends of mine. I think, however,
that the ticket nominated Is a strong ono
and It will receive my hearty support. I do
not see how any good republican this year
can voto for any democrat for tho legisla
ture, when tho men elected to the next ses
sion will have the Important work of elect
lug two Vnlted Stntes senators. Nebraska
ought to be represented by republicans In
tho senato fo." tho next six years. As re
gards the nomination of Mr. Parish for
county attorney, I havo known him Intl
mntely for several years and know him to
bo honest, conscientious aud well qualified
for tho poaltlan. Ho should receive tho sup
port of all republicans."
Political affairs havo reached such a
pass In Missouri that boveral leading mem
bers of the mossback party have broken
lifelong allegiance and Joined tho repub
licans Ono of tho recent converts from
bourbonlsm to progress Is (leneral 1). II.
Mclntyro of Moxlco, Mo., formorly attorney
general of tho state. Goneral Mclntyre Is
ono of tho best kuown citizens of Missouri.
Ho served In the confederate nrmy, earning
successive promotions from tho ranks to
that of captain. At a recent public meet
ing he gave his reasons "for tho faith that
Is In him " "The silver question," he said.
"Is tho real Issue In this campaign, but for
policy the men who nro conducting It ure
saying very little, although Mr. Bryan made
It more prominent In the platform at Kan
sas City than any other Issue. You notice
that Mr. Hryan has refused to answer tho
question whether or not ho will discharge
the obligations of tho government with
silver If elected.
"As I look over the history of the coun
try for the last forty years I find that
thirty-two years of this time tho country
has bean under republican rule nnd that It
has prospered during this time need not be
argued. Look In any direction aud you find
signs of Improvement and nilvuncoment. It
can't possibly bo that the republican party
has been so detrimental to public Interests.
"Tho declaration of principles nt Chicago
was a departure from old democratic prin
ciples. The new departure Is a mere ex
periment and ono that cannot be trusted,
for every doctrine It advocates, financial
or otherwise. Is fallacious, unsound and
dangerous I see no Improvement upon
these deilaratlons at Kansas City, but, on
the contrary, a reaffirmation of them. I
therefore sec no hope that the democratic
party will reject theso heresies and return
to safe and conservative principles, such
as will Insure the prosperity and welfare
of tho country. Hence I havo left the
democratic partyy. not without reluctance,
but from a conscientious sense, of duty
arising from a careful investigation of the
whole ground of difference between the two
parties anil a firm eonvicUon that no
American eltUen has n right to do less than
the hot. i he can for the pood of his counto
suldsd by bid couieienco and an enlightened
CULLED from the Field of POLITICS
; AMUSEMENTS.
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Omaha theater goers have evidently
heard of Eddie Fov. Possibly tho most of
them havo seen him. Perhaps that was
tho reason why those who stayed away
last night outnumbered those, who tame to
see him. I'ndoilbtedly, thoso who ilbl Stay
away were wiser than those who did not.
In Justice to Mr. Foy, however, It mus'
be said that the pleco In which ho Is now
appearing Is a vast Improvement over the
pornographic Inanity and sphacelaceous
drivel that mado up the so-called "play,"
which ho. endeavored to foist upon l his pub
lic one year ago. The name of his now
piece, "A Night In Town," dors not bring
to mind reminiscences of Sunday school
days, but It Is as mild as a sucking dove
when placed In comparison with "Hated
Topsy Turvy." For this betterment, Mr.
Foy should be given commensurate credit
and tho fact that he has started on the
upward path ts recorded with pleasure.
There Is yet room for improvement, how
ever, and If he can only bring himself to
see that tho trend of public favor Is Bet
ting toward productions that aro clean
and wholesome nnd that fame and riches
aro to bo won more easily and more surely
by cutting out lines and actions that ap
peal only to the prurient minded, there may
be some hope for him yet. Time was win n
Eddie Foy was one of tho favorites with
the public and for his own sake and tho
sake of those halcyon days In the Chicago
Opera Ik. use. everyone who knew him then
will wish most sincerely that they may
qome again and bring with them old-llms
largesse.
"A Night In Town" Is a typical farce
comedy. There Isn't very much sense to
It and thero Is a great deal of nonsense.
Thoso who saw It last night seemed to
like the nonsense best. 'Theio arc a few
good mots scattered here and there nmld
the desert of words and It may be thnl tho
bright things were appreciated the more
because of their rarity. At any rate, en
cores were numerous and the applause was
hearty and spontaneous. The poople
seemed to be satisfied that they were get
ting their mouey's worth and so long as
they were contented there seems to he
no pnrtlcular need for further criticism.
llellsteill (iiixnle Cniiecrt.
Tho second classic night at the pavilion
brought out a large and enthusiastic audi
ence nnd It added fresh laurels to the al
ready vvcll-leavcd wrcuth won by the Roll
stedt organization. A glance nt tho pro
gram sufficed to show that the numbers
wore especially for the delectation of those
who loved highest class music and those
who were willing to learn to lovo It. The
benefit of the analytical programs was of
little moment, as the printing committee
bed furnished programs which, as far ns
notes are conctrned, would do more harm
than good, through printers' errcrs.
The Eurynntho ovcrtliro opened the
progrnm nnd Its classic beauty attracted
the attention of the thoroughly Interested
audience. ' The program In Its cutlretly was
a daring experiment on Mr. Bellstcdt'a
part, on account of the absolute nuwness
of almost all the numbers, but It proved
the soundness of his Judgment. Tho
beautiful third act prelude of Ooldmark's
"Cricket on the Hearth" and tho excerpt
from "The Nutcrackers" suite by Tschut
kowsky were very popular numbers with
the audience and of course tho familiar
"Tannhauscr" overturo which vvaB substi
tuted for the "Rartored Rrldo" overturo
by Smotuna, cortnln parts of the latter
score belne typographically Incorrect. Tho
Chabrler "Rhapsodlo Espana" proved to bo
an all-nbsorblntr-tone-creation, full of dif
ficulty of both tempo nnd technique.
Rut the piece do resistance was, to he
sure, the fine old symphony of Haydn,
which from tho martial nature of Its nlle
gretto has become familiar under tho tltlo
of tho "Military Symphony." Too much
praise cannot bo given to the wood-winda
for tho naive delicacy and studied sim
plicity of their work, ami their excellent
results in essaying the effects of the
pliable strings, which they certainly did
succeed in suggesting. Tho symphony re
ceived most hearty applause and was ap
parently carefully studied by tho many
students and lovers of music In tho largo
audience. The Second Polonaise In B
minor of Liszt closed tho program. The
attraction tomorrow evening will bo the
German Composers.
Tho program for this afternoon follows:
March, "Young America'' Kelly
Waltz, "Jolly Follows" (watch for
roosteri VolMr-dt
Caprice, "The Dancing- Ctrl" Hellstodi
Variations on tho ".Mockingbird". .Hell.itodt
Intermission.
Descriptive, "In ii Clock Store" Orth
Solo for cornet, "Hello, M,i Ilaby"
Charles H. J ines
"Adventures of a Roy Who Hull Awnv
from Home"
March, "The Man Rehlml the Gun"..Sousa
Here's Health to You!
That Is the motto of Cascarcts Candy
Cathartic, ami an Iron-clad guarantee goes
with It to those who uso tho magic tablets.
DrugslstB, 10c, 2.ric, 50c.
underetandlng of the great Issues beforo
him."
Next to Senator Thomas C. liatt, the
man who attracted most attention In tho
Now York republican state convonilon last
week was young Cornelius Vanderbllt, who
was n delegate from tho Twenty-fourth dis
trict. Great lntorest was manifested In his
movements, nnd although ho hud bcon in
politics scarcely twenty-four hours when
he arrived nt the convention city ho taught
somo of tho republicans that ho Is not so
much of n novice as he might be. After
shaking hands with the leaders he promptly
dtcilncd an Invitation to become treasurer
of tho State Lcagun of Repuhllcan Clubs
and managers of that organization were
scon busy looking for some other )ouns
man of means to foot tho league's bills,
Mr. Vanderbllt was at first surprised, then
nmusod and finally irritated bv tho Interest
taken in him. In the flrsl place, Mr. Van
derbllt Is quiet, reserved, dignified and un
ostentatious. Ho mingled freoly with the
delegates and others nnd mado many ac
quaintances. Ho said frankly that politics
Is a new thing to him nnd ho Is Just learn
ing a few things. Ilo won many friends by
bis quiet courtesy, unaffected cordiality
and attentive Interest.
Some, however, presumed upon this cour
tesy, and even that ho tolerated In an
amused way. Several papers, however,
printed Interviews with Mr. Vanderbllt,
putting In his mouth words ho never said,
nnd making him out as expressing various
political views. One New York paper went
so far as to print a long article alleged to
have been written by Mr Vandorbllt He
declared this to he a sheer fabrication.
Benjamin R. Odell, republican candidate
for governor of New York. Is n natlvo tfi
the state, IS years of age. Mr. Odell's
father conducted an Icehouso at Newburgh
and was active In loial politics. Tho son was
educated at Bethany college In West Vlr
glnla Htid at Columbia college In New York
City, where ho would have been graduated
with the class of 1S77 had he not given up
college for business life His father was
fighting In the republican ranks at homo
and the young student preferred aiding him
III his battles tn pursuing a college caurio
Taking up his fathers business, ho darted
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Till KNOWS FAINTING BERTHA
Assistant to the Police Reporter Tells How
She Docs Things.
DES MOINES POLICE ARE EASY MARKS
fool. IK-i- III for I'llfftiiiH n Dliiimiiiil,
lint llfleiixeil Her .tlorn
Inu Vflec TuliliiK I )i it
ColKrlliulloil,
"Say," began Tim Ornish)', as he turned
the hot water upon a dlshpauful of soiled
ctockery In the jail culinary department,
"did you hear about Bertha Llbbokc four
flufhlu' the police over In Demolne the
other day? Well, I ain't wiso to whero
tho story comes from, and I ain't sayln'
It's gospel, hut the boys was handln' It
around the station here, an' 1 gives ll to
on for what It's worth. it s unds all
right, all right. I ain't one to say Bertha
can't do It, for she's a world beater. She
don't play no understudy to u low curd.
"You know Rertha. She's the ono that s
so handy with tho faint, nnd that drapes
herself In graceful folds about the neck of
the cop that plmhes her. And she's n
buto, too, In a way. I know shirt wnlstt.
In this town that would stay away from the
matlaeo to learn whero Rertha buys the
kalso.nlno she uses on that mug of hers
all plnl; and white, you know, like a wax
work. And lamps? Sny! Them big. buby,
blue lamps of hers can talk In six different
languages. They say when she trains 'em
ou a cop, all Hwlmmln' with tears an'
mournful, he begins to bate himself fer n
hard-hearted brute nnd wishes he'd died
when he's young nnd Innocent like her.
"Well, here tho other 'day they hot-foots
Berlin out of Omaha anc' she steers for
Demolnes, and the llrnt rattle out of tho
box she winds up at a paste shop, where
she nips a sparklor, and"
"A paste shop? You mean a bakery?"
asked the reporter.
"Not on your facial expression. A bakory
Is a pie foundry, but a paste shop is where
they sells twinklers for shirt fronts."
iiioiiKlit iiic.v Hail l.llj l.niinlrj.
"A Jewelry store oh, yes!"
'"i es. Well, she nips tho sparkler, and
gets pinched. It's In the night and dark
and tho shift dou't get wise that they've
run In a Lily Langtry, but when the day
shift comes on then Rertha begins to got
In her graft. The Jailer comes In with her
breukfast an' she sets to plckin'
things oft his coat and cooln'.
He goes out and tells tho
desk sergeant about It and says that the
night shift has made a horrible blunder.
Tho desk sergeant goes In to seo and she
gives him the saucy eye. Then the captain
hears about It and calls around at cell No.
It Just tn lime to catch Bertha as sho faints.
Well, sir, before night sho gct3 a pull
with that force llko a porous plnster nnd
the first thing you know they're takln' up
a collection for her to send hero away to a
maiden mint down In Mlt-sourl. Straight!
Sho gets the force locoed, so they're willln'
in to learn It from tho bottom, and took
his place as tho driver of an Ico wagon.
In that capacity ho came to know Inti
mately a large part of tho population of
Newburgh, their ways, their likes and their
dislikes, nnd he becamo known of nil na
"Ron" Odell. From the tee buslnvss ho
branched out nnd became Interested In
electric street railways and electric light
ing and power companies and In banking
enterprises. Six years ago Mr. Odell waa
secretary and treasurer of tho Muchatjoes
Lake Ice company, president of tho New
burgh Ulcctrlc Light and Power company
and vlco prosldent of tho Haverstraw Ulec
trlc Light, Heat and Power company.
Following Is a list of presidential tickets
now In the fiold, printed In tho order in
which the nominations wore mado:
SOCIALIST LABOR JANUARY 27.
Job K. Hnrrlman, Cullfornla President
Max S. Hayes, Ohio Vlcu Presldeut
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY MARCH 6.
Kugene V. Dobs, Indiana President
Job I Harriman, California. .Vice President
I'NITKD CHRISTIAN MAY 1.
Rev. S. C. Swallow. Pennsylvania. .President
John O. Woolley, Illinois. .. .Vlco President
PnoPLK'S PARTY-MAY !i.
William J. Bryan. Nebraska PreVlcnt
Chas. A. Towne, Minnesota . .Vice Prosldont
MIDDLE OP THR ROAD-MAY 0.
Wharton Rarker, Penns)lvanla. .. President
Ignatius Donnelly, Mlnnch'ta.Vlce President
DK LEON SOCIALIST MAY Si.
Jen. !'. Maloncy, Massachusetts. .Prtsldcnt
Valentine Remlll. Pennsylv'a.Vho President
REPI BI.ICAN JCNI'J 10.
William McKlnley, Ohio President
Theo. Roosevelt, New York.. Vlco Pre3ldont
PROHIBITION JUNK 2S.
John G. Woolley, Illinois President
"tl. B. Motcalf, Rhodo Island Vice President
DEMOCRATIC JULY i.
William J. Rrynu, Nebraska President
Adlal K. Stevenson, Illinois. .Vlco President
SILVER REPUBLICAN -JULY I.
William J. Bryan, Nebraska President
Adlal E. Stevenson, Illinois. .Vice President
NATIONAL PARTY SEPTEMBER 5.
Donaldson ''artery, Louisiana President
Anhltald Murray Howb ...Vhe Prendein
I NION REKORM PARTY SEI'TUMRER .,
Soth Ellis Presides
S, T, Nicholson , vico President
olderv Age is
LD DUST Age
that emancipates women of all ages from the
tyranny of hard housework. GOLD DUST
Washing Powder is the greatest boon of the
century to woman, since it lightens her heavi
est work. Large package is greatest economy.
life
mHttttii'
to go down In their Janes, and Is 'pologlsln'
to her for belli' rude, an' all that.
"I don't know whether the hluecoats of
Demolne has come out of the trance yet
or t:ot, but Bertha Is gone, an' down In the
booby hatch they'a n vacant cell.
"But the funny part of It all is that
everybody seems to think that this vvlo one
baa an Improved breed of bats In her
garret! What do you think of that? She's
got all tho crack bughouse expert in
Iowa tllmilammcd on this, so they nlwa)s
stnnd ready to get her out of a light place
when her falntln' graft falls. Oh, Bertha's
e. pbenom! I'd like to have u drag llko
hers."
WYOMING LAND DEAL CLOSED
Sevrn ThotiMi nil i're l)lnioiei! Of (o
S iiillrnte of Slieep ItnNrri for
ItllllKC I'llI'llllHI'K,
R. A. Harnden of Rockdale, Wyo.. closed
a deal yesterday with the Fnlon Pacific land
department for the purchase of 7,000 acres
of land In Carbon comity, Wyoming. Mr.
Harnden Is one of a syndicate of Wjomlni;
sheepmen who are buying up approximately
100,000 acres of land In order to have
ample range for their sheep.
Vi'iv TritiiNiMititliiciitnl I, Inc.
General Passenger Acent Francis of the
Burlington has leturned from St. Paul,
whero ho went to consult with Northern
'a Itle olllclnls regarding tho opening of
tho Burlington's new line from Denver to
tho northwest on tho 16th lust. In con
nectlon with tho Northern Pacific the Hur
llngton will have tho short line from Denver
to Montana nnd Washington points and tho
new service will open a practically new
transcontinental line between Denver ana
points on tho north Pnrlhc coast.
Ilnllvray Votrn nml I'l-rsonnU.
General Western Agent I-'. A. Nnh of the
Milwaukee leturned )estordnv lrom n busi
ness trip to Chicago.
Asslstunt General Freight Agent Scons
M. Entrlkln of the Omaha & St. Loulu Is
out of town looking after business nutters
through tbu state.
.1. O. I'hllllppl, uslstaiit general frolifht
and passenger a;;ent of the Mis oiirl Pnelil
In absent on a short tour oi Inspection over
the Kansas lines of the rond.
AY. I). Cornish of New York, vice presi
dent of tho Union PncIlK', left Tuesday
afternoon In bis private car for a w-noni
trip. Mr. Cornish was accompanied by
bit family.
Dewit Cuyler of Denver, ncei'iiipanled lu
ll party of friends, passed through the llv
on tho Burlington yes crilav. enro itc
for Chicago. Mr. Cuyhr nnd his fi lends
occupied u special car.
The llraverj of Woninu
Was grandly shown by Mrs. Charles Dowl
Ing of Butler, Pa., In a thrco years' strug
gle with a malignant stomach trouble,
that caused distressing attacks of nuusen
and Indigestion. All remedies failed to
relievo her until sho trlod Electric Bit
ters. After taking it two months. bIio
wrote: "I nm now wholly cured and can
eat anything. U Is truly a grand tonic
for tho whole system, as I gained In wolght
ami feol much stronger slnco using It."
It aids digestion, cures dyspepsln, Im
proves appettto, gives now life. Only 50c.
Guaranteed, at Kuhn & Co.'h drug store.
Mnrtpll liclciiieil from CiiNtnily.
W. A. Zlomnmlorf, the humane officer at
St. Joseph, has wired Mrs. Welseuberc of
this city that her brother, A. Martell. has
been releused from custody ami that Ills
present vvheroabo its are unknown. .Mrs
Welsenberg denies that her brother la In
sane, as was reported trom St. Joseph, nnd
says that bo left homo two weeks ago to
search for employment. She Is of the opln
Ion that when tho Missouri olllcer came t..
talk with Martull that ho saw ho was ra
tlonal and gave him Ills freedom.
Our Overstock Art Sale
Of jilfiinvs continues to nttrnct wide
iittPtitlon nniuiiK nrt lovers Novor lie
foro lmvo we offered such IwrnnliiH In
pictures-$1,1.00 pictures $8.00 10.00
pictures ?.-.00-.f.-i.00 pictures JiJl.OO--$1.00
pictures !8c-Our entire stock Is
offered nt it discount of 10 to (10 per
cent oft' rcKiilur price, Ineludlnp till our
copyrighted and Imported subjects -You
euntiot afford to miss litis oppor
tunlty to pot n beautiful picture n(
such low prices IJnvo your picture?
framed now and put away for Christ
mas.
A. HOSPB,
Music sod Art 1113 OouttSb.
Drex L Shooman
Will teach you a lesson In boys' and
Kli'ls' M-liool shoes If you but clve lilin
a chance In ihee few days Just before
school tune--We wouldn't claim to linvo
the best school shoes on earth If we
didn't Im.-p them we wouldn't cuar
tiulce to please you and the boy or jj
If we didn't know we could It makes
no difference vtbere you so, east or
wet, north or south, you can't ;,'Ol a
school shoe for ,l.nti Unit will near
fiiml our l."o si'hool shoes.
DrexeJ Shoe Co.,
eiv tnlaliiKiio ri'iiil) Tiit frrr fur
the ail. In u.
(iiuulin'K I i-to-ilule Shoe House,
1110 I'AU.'AM S'l'ttUK'U
raw tr.. .K'wiv. en
'orU, Boston. Rj iw
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TRIBUTE TO REV. MAXFIELD
Vtcllioillxl Irru? men of Oniiilut K
lii'i'xx iiielr ) in in t Ii fur Fam
ily of rlcnin NrliriixKnii,
At a special meeting of tho Omaha Meth
odist Preachers' Union a committee, con
sisting of Revs, .1. P. Roe, G. W Luce and
M. W. Chase, waa named to personally
represent the Preachers' Union In an ex
pression of sympathy to the bereaved fa lu
ll) cf Rtv. J. B. Maxfleld. I). 1)
I'tllt I.ADII'.S IIM.l,
llllinniilt)' IHiiNtriitcil tiy liter lllulit
lliimlreil Iti'iiiitlrul 'n MoilrlN.
Last TucMlay a great number of Indies
took advantage of tho matinee to visit tho
"Wax Works" on Sixteenth street nnd all
expressed thenn-elves us being highly pleased
with the exhibit. This Is. without a douhl,
tho finest collection of wax specimens rep
resenting normal anatomy that Is in tho
United States. Every model Is a work of
art and being scientifically correct much
valuable Information can be obtained dur
ing an hour's visit to the institution It
Is run for Instruction, not for amusement,
nnd there Is no catering to a morbid cu
riosity. The very best ladles In each city
visited have given It their hearty endorse
ment and have pntronlzed It In crowds.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening tfrom 3
to tM will be reserved for ladles exclusively
and there will be a Indy demonstrator pres
ent to explain the different models to vis
itors. Cloth nml Coyne Ailmllteil to Hull.
Upon tho ndvlco of County Attorney
Shields Judge Baker has admitted to ball
Harry Flnth and Leo Coyne, accused of tho
murder of Charles Fco on Cuming street.
The county attorney was of the opinion that
thero was no presumption of murder In tho
first degree sufficiently strong to hold tho
young men without ball.
Mortality Ktnf UHcm.
The following deaths nml births were -e-ported
to tho Hoard of Health for tin
twenty-four hours ending at noon Wedn- .
tiny:
Deaths Harvey llubbar, St. Josephs io.
nltal. aged 20; Mrs. Mary Hohmllz. 10J0
South Seventeenth Mreet, need tS
Births II. Calvert. M1G North Thi'-iv-third,
hoy; C. I'npe. Mil lliirdette. ho) ;
f!oori!o Rich. Tvveiitv-eiglith mik! Fort, bov ;
K. F. i'reiz. 2B.'K Dewey avenue, ho);
Onkes Amen, f.12 Hickory, boy; Nuln Itosen
erntiz. 2711 Hiirdette. boy, Hnrnharil
t'irunewald, fi;w North Twenty-fourth, girl.
A
Cnreful
Cumpou ruling
of
Prescriptions
by
Competent
I'liitrmucisti
from
l'n re
Drugs
nt
Reasonable
Prices,
THE ALOE & PENf OLD CO.,
lMrnrnt Meillrnl Supply Home.
1408 Fniiiam St., OMAHA,
Opposite Paxton Hotel.
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