THE OMAHA DAILY UEJ3: STTN"DAV, DECEMBER 9, 1000.
KELLEY, STIGER & COMPANY
Holiday Suggestions
WE INVITE
INSPECTION
WE URGE
COMPARISON
I Furs as Christmas
GiftsSuits
at Special Prices
.Tailored Suits
Wo hare marked very low prices on all
Tallor-Mado mitts, otons, waistcoat nulls,
Blouso suits, to make a rapid clearance.
Ladies' Juckcts ?2.1)8, $3.08,
?1.98
To closn out quickly tho three lots are
being ottered at Ices than cost to manu
facture. Lndiea' Fine ContH
und Jackets
Half-fitted Ilox Coals at 110.00 to $15.00
of tho verr latest style tailoring and best
materials.
The newest fashions In Automobiles,
Driving Coats and Paletots, at reducod
prices.
Golf Skirts
at Cut Prices
Golf Capos, $10.00 and $15.00 mado of
the finest Scotch wool Bhawls.
CLOSING OUT MISSES' JACKETS AND
COATS, $2.00, $3.00 and $1.G0.
Fur Capes
Astrakhan and Near Seal
Jackets ? IS, ?25 and 27
Threo luts of hlgboBt Krado 30-Inch
Capes Skinner's satin lined. Former
prices $22.50, $30.00 and J3D.00.
Furs as Christmas Presents
Drown Marten Collarettes, $15.00, $20.00
and $25.00.
Neck Scarfs, brown marten, $7.00, $9.00,
$12.00 and $14.00.
Stone Marten, Mink and Beaver Neck
Bcarf, $15.00 and $20.00.
MuffS
AHtrakhan, $4.50: Marten, $6.00, $10.00
and $12.50; Persian Lamb, $12.50; Mink, $18
and $22.50.
For high grade furs, the above prices are
extreme bargains.
Canada Senl Muffs, $1.50.
Near Seal Boa marten tails, $3.50.
Waists
as Christmas Gifts
Peau do Sole, or Taffeta, black or col
ored, prettily made, correct fitting, $5.00,
$0.00, $7.00 and $3.00.
Corner Far nam and Fifteenth Streets
LAWS DO NOT SUIT MESERVE
EUte Treasurer Suggests Changes in the
Existing Statutes,
INVESTMENT0FSCH00LFUND WORRIES HIM
If fieneral l'uml WMrrunta Are lle
duuvd In Interest They .'Mar He
Left to thr Main to
Purchase.
LINCOLN, Doc. 8. (Spoclal.) In his bi
ennial report to the governor Treasurer
Moscrvo will uuggest several changes In tho
laws governing and regulating tho conduct
of business In tho Treasury department.
Ho will recommend that tho section of tho
law concerning tho disposition of the Hchool
money bo amended bo that tbo semi-annual
apportionments may bo made In April and
October of each year, Instead of In May and
December. This change Is suggested to
enable tho treasurer to lncludo all appor
tionments mado during his terra In his blon
nlivl'roport. Tho recommendation will also
b mado that all money In tho sinking
fund bo turned Into tho general fund.
In commenting upon his Inability to Invest
tho educational funds Treasurer Mcsorvo
will assort tliut unless moans aro tuken
to amend tho constitution so that the treas
urer can buy other securities than those
now allowed It will becomo harder every
year to keep theso funds Invested. lie
will suggest as one remedy that the rate
of Interest on general fund warrants be re
duced to 3 per cent, so that they may bo
purchased as Investment for tho educational
funds.
Tho treasurer will also fnvor an amend
ment to the revenue law authorizing a
7-mlll levy for the general fuud, Instrad of
a 6-mlll levy, this being necessary to keop
even with tho appropriations. Another
suggestion urges authorizing county treas
urers to collect Interest In Irrigation bonds.
Some MnuuTentloii Offered.
In part the report Is as follows:
In eoniltlliuico with section 22, Hrtlclo v, of
mo constitution, 1 nuvo 1110 Honor to hud
Cures
Goitre
Kn. Lillian Drown, who wnit entirely
cured uf Goitre utter suffering
for twentytvro yrnra.
A remnrknblo discovery has been made
that cures this dangerous und disfiguring
disease without pain, operation or incon
venience. Dr. HalK sonds a free trial puckago of
his discovery t.o thut puttonts nmy try nnd
know iioblttvulv that (Joltre enn tiu cured
ut home without pain, danger, operutlon or
any inconvenience, ofiui your name ami
nddresn to Dr. John 1. llalg. 755 Glenn
bulletin!?. Cincinnati. Ohio, nnd he will for
ward tho free trial package prepaid by
wail, write toaoy.
Waists for Party and Theatre Wear, $$.00,
$10.00 and $11.00.
New French Flannel Waists, $2.13.
Gloves as Christ
mas Offerings
Tho best that "Dent," "Perrln" and
"Trefou8se" produco.
The latest "Monarch."
"It Is advisable to make early selec
tions." Olovos are popular Christmas pre
sentations. Shelbourne Pique, $1.50
$1.50 Is tho reduced price on this famous
glove, Ml colors, tho highest order In qual
ity of kid, stylo and nt.
French Kid Glove, $1.15
An Imported dainty glovo of $1.60 value,
all colors.
A Kid Glove for street
wear, $1.00
All colors, correct fit guaranteed,
"Dent's" liingwood
Gloves, C0c
This Is a popular novelty In white- and
pnrtrldgo mixtures of fine Scotch yarn.
For Misses
Illngwood, Dents' Gloves, 60c, heather
nn (I silk mixtures, bright and pretty ef
fects. Silk Lined Mocha Gloves 75c
Wool Mitts, 25c. Extra value Is offered,
best soft wool.
Gloves for Men
Appreciable Gifts
Seasonable Offerings
Mocha Gloves, silk lined kid gloves $1.00,
$1.50 and $2.00.
Kid Gloves, silk lined $1.00, $1.60 and
$2.00. Snug, close fitting like the unllned
glove to please the'most fastidious.
"Reindeer"
A real Reindeer Glove, a splendid winter
glove of tho highest order $1.75.
A Dogskin Glove,
$U)0 and $1.50
Thoy are for strcot wear guaranteed
(It, absolutely correct stylo and colors.
A Dressy Glove for
$1.00 and $1.50
They are equal to $1.25 and $1.75 glove;
a flno kid glovo, all new tones of colorings.
FOIt I10YS 60C and $1.00 Heavy pique,
fleece lined.
mlt herewith the biennial rcnort nf this
department, showing the receipts and dis
bursements, excluding transfers, from De
cember 1, 1S93, to November 30, 1900, In
clusive: Ilalanco ns per report of 1S9S ..$ 624,523.43
Itecolved from November 30, 1398,
J ..u.Tllluvi OV, ipw ... U,11),lJUU
Total jcrcis.179. en
Disbursements from November 30,
to iNovemuer so, lyco M-a.iui.jj
Ilalanco nn hnnd at close of
business November 30, 190y,.$ 615,018.34
In uccordnncn with section S. nhiinter
Ixxlx, of tho Compllod Statute, which pro
vides for tho distribution of thn tonmnrarv
school fund on the third Monday In May and
me ursi .uonuny in ueoemuer, tne amount
of monoy In tho tempurury school fund
will bo certified to tho state superintendent
on tho 3d of De-comber and puld out dur
ing this month. This law should to
umundeil so that tho apportionment should
be made In April nnd October Instead of
May nnn uecemuer. Tne nscal year onus
November 30, and the treasurer's biennial
report Is made at that ante. If tho up-
oruonment was made April and October
t wntiid be nil closed un at the end of
tho fiscal year and properly reported. As
1 is now a part of mo Dusiness laps over
nto tho next term.
Bonded Debt of State.
Thn bonded Indebtedness nf thn state
having been entirely paid, thore Is now In
tho slnktnc fund SE6.16S.23. which should
bo transferred to tho goneral fund and
authority given to the state treasurer to
Hereafter cretin mis rutin 10 me general
fund, as It comes In from the county treas
urers In payment of taxes. Thero Is no
levy being made for the sinking fund, but
thero Is still soma due from back taxes.
There Is $2,353 In the penitentiary Und
fund, This money nrlsos from rent of
lands which wcro Et aside for the bulldtn?
of the penitentiary; small tracts of said
lanus nave not neon soia una mere snoum
bo authority given to cither transfer thej
lands to tho school or uui this money aris
ing1 therefrom for the Improvement of the
penitentiary. I called nttontlon to this In
mv niBi report, uut tne legislature toon
no action thereon nnd tho money Is still
nccumulutlnt; und cannot bo used for any
purpoHo unlet tho legislature does net
thereon, in my lust report wo still had
$153,217.35 of state bonds. These luivo been
dittrely pnld, :naklng it total uf t68,247.?S
pain 111111 canceled during my two terms
of oftlce. We still have n floating Indebt
edness consisting of warrants drawn on
the general fund, which nrlHes from tho
fnct thut wo have a large amount of brick
taxes which hnvn not been collected, but
uijalriHt which warrants have been Issued.
Tho school fund holds Sl-1QS.TC3.1S of thli
amount, tho balance, 26S.M, Is hold by
different Individuals. The fact Hint I ho
fchool fund has nbsorbed so much of thla
floating Indebtedness litis virtually put tho
stnte upon 11 cash bnls an fur us any ad
vuntneo could be obtained by paying cash
for nil purchases mado by tho stntn for
the running of the state Institutions, nnd
tho loss to tho stnte from paying the In
terest Is reduced to tho minimum. 11s tho
Interest goes back to tho stuto and li dis
tributed to tho tuxnayers through the tetn
unr.irv school fund: but unless there Is a
thorough revision of the revenue law thoro
should no nil umenumeni 10 uur pTtMeui
law to levy seven 17) mills for general
fund Instead of (Ivo (61. us tho present
levy does not keep up with tho appropria
tion, and thero should not only bo an
effort to keep from getting Into deht far
ther, but to gradually reduce thli llontlnz
iVht until It Ik nil mild un. The state
Inn bonds and securities as an Investment
for Its educational funds amounting to
H.3CS.6H 3, Klnco my last report wo haVH
bought county bonds to the amount of
JltiS.sfitf.K!. Wo have bought general fund
nnd university fund warrnntn to the amount
of 1 .23S.2SS 28, muklnur a totul inve-tme-u
In four vears of 12.245. 3M. 79. I called at
tention In my last report to the great dlf-
ncuuy in mo iiuuro to invest uio cnuci
tlonal trust funds under our nresent law.
and unless means nro taken to nmend the
constitution so that wo can buy other se
curities than aro now allowed by luw, It
will become border every year to keep
theso funds Invested. In my last report I
recommended the reduction nf Interest urcn
general fund warrants from 5 to i per
cent, thinking that would makn the rate
low enough so that such warrants could
bo purchased ns Investment for these
funds without paying a premium therein:
but there Is so much money accumulating
In these funds that It has been found Im
possible to keep It Invested without paying
niilln 11 henvv nremlum for warrnnts. In-
nsmuch as thero will be more money In tho
futuro to Invest than thero has been in
the past, I would recommend that Mie
raio oi intero'i im renuceu 10 .1 per ceni
In this connection I hone I mnv be nar.
doned If I should evince some pride In
reenlllni: that when I first came
into th
oftlco n 6 per cent warrant was selling at
83 to M cents on the dollar, and nt thl
tlmo a 4 per con; warrant commands a
nremlum of 1 nor cent.
Ily reducing tho rate of Interest from 6 to
Xmas
Handkerchiefs
Tho best collodion wo over gathered to
gether. Ileal Duchess Lace Border Handker
chiefs, genulno Brussols productions, spe
cial values-$2.00, $2.25, $2.75, $3.00, $3.60
up to $10.00 each.
Fine French Valenciennes Lace Border
Handkerchiefs thoso dainty, popular hand
kerchiefs nre mado by hand by expert
needle women and are greatly admired
only 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60, $2.00, $2.25, $2.60
and $3.50 each.
Flno French, Swiss and Irish Hand Em
broidered Fine Linen Handkerchiefs, very
dainty now designs and flno needlework,
surprising values, at 60c, 76c, $1.00, $1.25,
$1.60, $2.00 up to $3.50 each.
Flno Irish and Swiss Embroidered Scol
loped and Hemstitched Border Llnon and
Uatlsto Handkerchiefs, In an endless va
riety, of protty designs special values at
15c, 25c and 30c each.
Flno Honlton Valenciennes Lace and Em
broldored Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, a
regular 50c quality epoclal while thoy last
35c, 3 for $1.00.
Flno Hemstitched Irish Linen Cambrlo
Handkorchlefs, very serviceable K, hi and
hi real hems, extra values, at V4o, 8 l-3c,
10c, 12&c, 15c and 25c oach.
Latest Novelties
in Neckwear
Chiffon, Liberty and Taffeta Jabots, 50o,
$1.00. -$1.50, $2.00. $2.60 up to $6.00 each.
Chiffon and Liberty Gaure Scarfs, pleated,
ruffled and embroidered ends, at 76c, $1.00,
$1.26, $1.60 and $2.00 each.
Point Gauze and Applique Lace Ties, 36c,
60c, 75o, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60, $2.00 each.
Embroidered Silk Crepe Ties at $1.25,
$1.60, $2.00, $2.60 and $3.00 each.
Liberty Silk Collarettes and Boas, special
values at $1.60, $2.00, $2.50, $3.60 to $10.00
each.
Arabian and Venetian Point Collars at
$1.60, $1.65, $2.25, $3.00 and $4.60 each.
Fine Imported Gnuie Fans, hand painted
and spangled, at 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60, $2.00,
$2.50 up to $5.00 each.
All Silk, Satin and Oros Grnln Ribbons, In
all tho delicate shades for art any fancy
work.
Fine French Valenciennes
Laces, Insertions,
and Beadings
For bordering handkerchiefs, In dainty
new patterns, at 3c, 4o, 6c, 8c, 10c, 12V4c,
16c and 20c a yard.
4 per cent on genernl fund warrants there
has been n saving to tho state In the las,t
two years of over $30,000; by retiulrlng tho
county treasurers to remit each month In
stead of twice a year as formerly there has
been u snvlng of Interest In tho lust four
years or something over fiO.OCW.
As the law now reads Interest unon bonds
Issued for Irrigation purposes Is made pay
able at the statu treasurer's olllce mid
county treasurers arc directed to remit to
mo mule treustircr all moneys collected lor
this purpose, nils 'Is a county mutter nnd
not state and the law should bo amended
so us to make tho Interest payable at the
county treasurer's olllce, the mime as school
and precinct bonds. If It Is paid Into the
stato treasurer's olllce It would have to He
over until the next session of tho legislature
before It could be puld out, as no money can
bo paid out of the state treasury without
an appropriation by tho legislature,
In order to clear away the llnunclal wreck
which 1 found In tho olllce when I first came
into It wo charged off Into a suspended ac
count iUi3,Bii,. unrougn me untiring ef
forts of Attorney General Smyth a uortlon
of this suspended account has been recov
ered, amounting to jiviw.u..
For further details I respectfully refer you
to tho tables making up the remainder of
this report.
In conclusion I wish to repeat what I
snld In my last report, "that I should not
chow a proper appreciation of good work
done If I did not say that the satisfactory
conduct of this office Is In a large measure
dun to my office force, who have been ef
ficient, prompt und loyal at all times during
the lust two years.
llnrbcra' Hoard Report.
The report of the Stato Barbers' Exam
ining board for tho year ending July 1 was
today filed In the auditor's olllce. It dis
closes tho fact that all monoy received by
the board during that period was expendod,
the major portion of It going to the secre
taries. The report was presented to the
governor several months ago, but for
reasons that were not explained It was
withheld from public examination until to
day. Secretary II. M. Cascbccr of this city
rocclvcd $2,309.11 for his services end the
two ether secretaries $1,079.53 each. Iu
the report there aro two entries for tbo
monoy paid to Dr. Casebeor. Ono eutry
showB tho monoy ho received as salary and
the other entry simply credits him with
being pnld n stipulated amount without
specifying what It was for.
The receipts and disbursements of the
Stato Ilarbers' Examining board during the
tlmo Dr. Casebeer acted as Its secretary
wero as follows:
I-'or 200 licenses for 1900 at $3 each.... $1,000.00
V'or 1,271 licenses for ISM nt $1 each.. 1,271.00
For 101 apprentice licenses for 1SD9
at $1.. 101.00
For 204 licenses for 1S?9 nt J3 l,020.no
For 1.3CS licenses for 1900 ut $1 1,308.00
For 3'.'S apprentice licenses for 1900
at $1 ; 32S.O0
For 25 permits for 1900 at Jj 125.00
Received un account from applicants 37.30
Received from examinations 39.00
Received from apprentices on ac
count 3.00
Totnl receipts 13,2M.D0
Ofllco expense $ S14.30
I'nstage, books, stationery 910
Salary for secretury, ono year nlno
days 1.229.G0
To V. J. Fitzgerald, president of sec
retaries 1,079 M
To Joseph Tummond 1,079.53
To Dr. 11. M. Casebeer, secretury.... 1.079.GI
Totul disbursements t5,2S2.r0
In commenting upon tho work of tho
board Secretury Casebeer said: "During
our term of office wo endeavored to comply
strictly with tho requirements of tho net
regulating tho barbers of Nebraska. Wo
are pleased to stato that there has beoti
a cheerful and ready compliance with but
fow exceptions and they havo been mis
load and misinformed concerning tho true
Importance and benefits accruing to the
public, and to tho barbers, so numerous
and Important. Tho sanitary conditions
of tho barber shops throughout tho state
havo been much Unproved and the confi
dence of public patrons has been greatly
strengthened. Men who for years havo
been fearful of contracting disease and
havo shunned tho shops havo laid nstdo
their tonsorlal outfits and are now patrons,
confident that the eunttary measures
adopted by the board will protect them.
There have been but few cases where It
Laces for Fancy Work
D'Esprlt, Oriental, Applique, Antique
Val., Mecklln, etc., at 8c, 10c, 12Ho, 16c,
20o, 25c and 35c a yard.
Special Sale Ladles'
Combination
Pocketbooks and
Finger Purses
In all the fashionable leathers, comprising
morocco, seal, walrus, Texas steer, alli
gator, etc. 35c, 60c, 76c, $1.00, $1.26, $1.60,
$2.00 and $2.60 each.
Sterling Silver and Gold Trimmed Pocket
Books, very latest styles at 75e, $1.00,
$1.25, $1.60, $2.00 up to $5.00 each.
Ladles' Chatatalne Leather Bags, plain
and fancy mounted, at 60c, 76c, $1.00, $1.25,
$1.60, $2.00 to $4.60 each.
Indies' Boston Shopping Bags, cloth with
leather trimmings, nt $1.20, $1.35, $1.50,
$1.75 and $2.25 each.
Ladies' Leather Belts
Latest styles, leather cover and fancy
motal buckles 35c, 50c, 76c and $1.00 each.
Ladlos' Fancy Gold Metal Belts, with
fancy buckles, at 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60 and
$2.00 each.
Baskets
Odd conceptions, In the greatest variety,
from tho mlnaturo to the largo paper bas
kets. Novelties on Center Counter In Art De
partment a splendid assortment.
Black Dress Goods
Practical Christmas
Offerings
AT 40C Fine all wool Serge or India
Twill, 39-lnches wide.
AT 60C French Bergo, Cashmere, Henri
etta, Fancy weaves, Slcllllan, Cheviot, etc.
AT 76C Granite Cloth, Mommte, Nuns
Serge, India Twill, Storm Berge, Henri
etta. AT 85C Whipcord, Serpentine cord, Hen
rietta, Canvas, Granite, etc.
$1.00 Broadcloth, Mountain Serge, Pop
lin, Whipcord, Diagonals, Bilk Warp, Hen
rietta, etc.
Cheviots for Skirts,
$1.15, $1.25, $1.50
Thcso are threo bargains, shrunkon cloth,
(3 yards for Bklrt).
Imported Pattern Dresses
Wo have mado special prices on all our
high grado foreign dress patterns.
Borego Silk Novelties, Beaded Grenadines,
Poplins, Hemstitched, Pompadours, etc.
0
has been found necessary to bring action
against willful aud persistent violators of
tho law and In overy case snvo one the
courts have sustained tho law nnd the action
of the board and tho violators liavo boon
fined.
DiimiiKC Suit ut Fremont.
FREMONT, Nob., Dec. 8. (Special.)
Harris Kavlch, administrator of tho estate
of Lcnh Kavlch, deceased, has commenced
an action In tho district court to recover
tho sum of $1,999.99 from the Union Pacific
Itallrond company. Leah Kavlch, a girl 7
years of age, wus killed by being run over
by a train on the Union 1'aclflo at tho Nyc
avenue crossing In this city Inst summer,
In the samo accident a man by tho name
of Wilson was killed and a brother of tho
little girl wns so severely Injured ns to
cripple him tor lite. Tho plalntifl alleges
that the girl's death was caused by the
negligence of tho company In running a
train of cars at a faster rato of speed than
tho city ordlnanco permits.
Judge Hollenbeck heard today a motion
for a now trial In tho case of Russell
against Toogood, In which nt tho summer
term of court tho plaintiff secured a judg
ment of $1,500 against tho defendant for
Injuries sustained from an alleged assault
by defendant. The motion Is on the ground
of newly discovered evidence tending to
show that tho plaintiff was suffering from
various disabilities before tho aesault. Tho
affidavits filed by the plaintiff, which are
very voluminous, attack the credibility of
the parties who mado defendant's affidavits.
For KellliiK Her Husband I.I q nor.
HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.)
Mrs. Anna Foley has filed suit In tho dis
trict court against Max Lustlg nnd others
asking damages to tho amount of $5,000 for
having sold her husband, John Foley, In
toxicating liquors. Tho plaintiff alleges
that John Foloy had been addicted for a
number of years to tho Intemperate use of
Intoxicating drinks, and cspoclally so during
tho period coverod by petition, and that
since tho 10th day of April, 1899, tho said
John Foloy beenmo nn habitual drunkard
and that the defendants, though aware of
the fact that Foley was addicted to tho
cxcesslvo ubo of Intoxicating liquors, con
tinued to sell liquors to him. Thn plaintiff
claims that this caused John Foloy to be
romo so addicted to Btrong drink that he
becamo unfit to enro nnd provide for his
family. Hence the suit nsklng for dam
ages to tho extent of $5,000,
Senrlet Prver nt I.elKh.
LEIOH, Nob., Dec. 8. (Special,) ficnrlet
fover has broken out In Leigh. Two fam
ilies aro under quarantine and two cases
aro reported In tho country north of town.
Tho Honrd of Health is considering the ad
visability of closing the schools and will
doclde before Monday. Tho cases so fnr aro
of n mild form.
Tho Ladles' Aid society gavo a "country
fair" at the opera house yesterday after
noon and evening. Rooths of funcy work
and of vegetables were In evidence and the
sales were largo. The women also served
supper. A cantata was rendored by the
children of the Methodist Episcopal Bun
day school and tho woman's quartot fur
nished music. Tho receipts of the evening
were large.
Adam County Old Hettlrm.
HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.)
The Old Settlers' association of Adams
county will moet In annual session next
Wodncsday nt Juniata, when the following
will bo carried out: Call to order at 10:30;
dinner at Grand Army ball at 12 sharp;
cell to order at 1 p. m.; song, "Amorlcn";
Instrumental duet, Dr. Markloy and Mrs.
Slack; nddrcss, Rev. John Towers; song,
William Gay; rccltntlon. Mrs, O. N. Staley;
paper, Mrs, F. C. Crosier; recitation, Prof.
Crotthwalte; Instrumental music, Dr. Mark
loy and Mrs. Slack; song, Mrs. William
Lowman; select reading, Colonel Harry
Colored
Dress Goods
Broadcloth, 52-in., $1.00
This $1.25 quality consists of prune,
browns, copperas, gray (5 yards for drees).
Venetian Cloth, 50-in., $1.15
These aro $1.60 quality brown, castor,
navy and gray; (5 yards for dress.)
Amazon Cloth, $1.50
Actual value $2.00; 64 Inches wide: nil
the latest shadings; (5 yards tor dress.)
Scotch Ilomespuu, 85c
54 Inches wide, navy, brown and gray
mixtures; (34 yards for skirt.)
Cheviot, 50-in., $1.00
This cloth has been shrunken to Its pre
sent width $1.25 actual value garnet,
navy, mode; (3 ',4 yards for skirt.)
For Children for
Waists or Wrappers
Fine French Sergo, all colors, 40-Inch, 60c.
All Wool Henriettas, all colors, 60c.
Pretty now Plaids, bright, all wool, 65c.
Thero nro great bargains ut 49c In dress
goods' atslo, for skirts, children and
dresses.
Silks as
Christmas Gifts
Waist lengths, $3.50
Tho latest styles pelisse fancy atrlpes
plain duchesso crepe do chine etc.
Silk petticoat length, $6.00
The best taffeta known all shades (76
to select from).
Grenadines, $1.75
Wo have some very stylish 44-Inch pure
sowing silk Grenadines $2.25 regular value.
Party dress of
Crepe de Chine, $12.00
Dainty Shades of high grade silk crepe
24 Inches wide stylish for watsts.
Black Dress Silks
60c Taffeta wo still have a few pieces of
Oils remarkable silk for tho prlco quoted.
A Black Silk Dress
Pattern, $12.00
Peau de Sole Cashmere Sublime Groo
Grain Armuro and Fancy Cords.
Lyons Silks Taffeta
at $1.00 and $1.15
For tho holiday trade wo are offering;
puro dyed French silks "Bonneta" $1.25
Corner Farnam and Fifteenth Streets
Dungan; ten-mlnuto talks, Dr. A. R. Van
Sickle, Rov. A. W. Coirman, Rov. Mr. mil
and othors.
Aaannlt Cue nt Wayne,
WAYNE. Neb.. Dec. 8. (Special Telo-
gram.) Judgo J. F. Boyd, recently elected
to succeed Judge Cones, who was appointed
to fill tho vacancy caused by the resigna
tion of Serator W. V. Allen, held hts first
torm of district court here this week. The
enso of the Stato of Nebraska against John
Sattlo. In which defendant was charged
with statutory criminal assault, tho plntn-
tiff being rcarl VonUNgglo, nged 12 yoars,
was tho only criminal caso of Importance,
Tho charge was brought In September,
1899. The jury in tno case, wnicn worn
out yesterday about 2 o'clock, was dis
charged at 5 this evening, being unable to
reach an agreement.
Teachers' Institute.
WESTON, Neb., Doc 8. (3peclal.)
Educational section No. 4 of the Saunders
County Toachor.V association Is In Mrtelom
here today. The session began last night
at the Methodist Episcopal church, with a
Acture on "The Strength of a Clean Life"
by Prof. W. H. Clemmons of the Fremont
Normal. Carpenter's orchestra of thla
placo and Mrs. W. H. Ostcnberg and dm
Peterson of Mallno, furnished music. Prof
D. B. Juckett and Mies Molllo Scenlon of
the association prepared the excellsnt
program that has made the meeting a
nucccss and of much benefit to the many
teachers in attendance.
Geneva, Too, Want an Andltorlnm.
riRNRVA. Neb.. Doc. 8. (Special.) Last
night the Masons gave a banquet In their
hall. Thero were 200 present and the even
ing was spent in listening to a good pro
gram.
Mrs. John Balrd was today seized wim
severo stroko of paralysis In her face.
Geneva is considerably interested in the
subject of nn auditorium and a committer
has been appointed to look up the pros
pects. The now Roman Cathollo church, a brick
building, Is now enclosed and la being
rushed to Us completion.
Nnntn I Strike In Ncbmskn.
SUPERIOR. Neb., Doc. 12. (Special
Telegram.) Tho strike ordered this after
noon by tho Order of Railway Telegraphers
on nil lines of tho Santa Fe Is nn absorbing
toplo among railroad men hero. All opera
tors on tho Superior & Strong City
branch aro Order of Railway Telegraphers'
mcmbors and tho tleup on this lino will
bo complcto. Predictions aro freely mado
that tho southbound pnsscnger leaving Su
perior at 7 o'clock toulght will be stuck at
Webber, Kan., tho first station out, as the
strlko order reads to display red board.
MnrtKHKe Record.
HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.)
During tho month of November the follow
ing number of mortgages wero filed and
released In Adams county: Farm mortgages
filed, thirty-flvo, amounting to $29,316.06;
farm mortgages released, thirty-four,
amounting to $22,509.7$; city mortgages filed,
twelve, amounting to $7,575.72; city mort
gages released, ten, amounting to $5,182;
chattel mortgages filed, 162, amounting to
$24,651.60; chattel mortgages released 96,
amounting to $35,575.85.
Calhonn Lays a Cornerstone.
CALHOUN, Nob., Deo. . (Special.)
Tho cornerstone of the new High school
building here was placed this afternoon.
The ceremony was conducted by Mr. Harris,
tbo principal of the schools. The building
Is nearlng completion. It Is two stories
high, has n large basement, and will be
beatod by steam.
Oninlin Man for Fremont Schools.
FREMONT, Nob., Dec. 8. (Speolal.) At
a special meeting of the school board last
evening Mr. H. A. Wlgton of Omaha was
and $1.85 value. A skirt of the above would
be a highly prized gift.
Velvets, for Waists
A black velvet blouse pattern $3.50 silk
velvet of superior quality.
Lyons Velvets, $5.00
and $0.00 yard
These ore of $6.00 and $8.00 value.
Velvets all shades. We rarely fall to
match material out of our large selection.
OQp We are closing out the balaneo
0f u,rM iotg of Teivpts aml
velveteens at 89c 860 and $1.00
IT odes.
Qp We have added to the lot of
f'i fancy silks that we aro dosing
out at 69c $1.35 grado.
Comforts
72xS0-Inch Silkollno Comforts, worth $1.65,
at $1.35 each.
72x$4-iDch Silkollno Comforts, worth
$2.60, at $2.00 each.
Larger sizes and heavlor makes at $2.23,
$2.60 and $2.76 each.
Down Comforts, varying according to
size and weight, at $5.00, $6.00, $6.60, $8.00,
$9.00 and $10.00 each.
Trustworthy Merchandise
The Christmas holidays aro fast ap
proaching tho season of good will and
gift giving und to Inaugurate the holiday
trado wo announce attractive values that
will Immediately claim the attention of dis
criminating shoppers. It has bcon Bald
that wo aro ultra conservative In stating
tho rospoctlvo value of our merchandise
but that's our way. Comparisons will
show tho price advantago that prevails
here.
Dropped In prlco because the mercury
didn't drop 60 pairs of large size silver
gray Blankets, half wool aad worth $3.00,
at $2.39 pair.
All wool White Blanket, good quality and
good weight, worth $5.00, at $4.00 pair.
Extra large size white Zenith Blanket,
with one-Inch silk binding, red, blue and
yellow borders, a regular $6.60 Blanket,
for $4.96 pair.
Extra large all wool Gray Blankets, made
In Iowa, best quality of fleece and a bar
gain at $5.76 pair.
Cotton Fleece Blankets at 65c, 75c, $1.25
and $1.39 pair.
Robe Blankets
Imported German Veloutlne Robe Blan
kets, size 72x81 Inches, reduced price $2.00
each.
California Robe Blankets, in gray
grounds ,wlth pink, bluo, black, hellos and
cardinal stripes, slzo 76x84 Inches, $3.76
each.
California Robe Blankets, brocade figures
and stripes, size 76x84-lncb, at $4.50 and
$5.00 each.
Vcluur Slumber Robes, In small all-over
and center designs, at $1.35 and $2.00 each.
elected Instructor of physics at tho High
school In the place of Prof. Barry, who had
resigned to ncccpt a position In the Omaha
High school. Prof. Wlgton Is a graduate of
Hastings collcgo and an experienced In
structor. Miss Grnco nrldgo of this city
was elected substitute teacher In the High
schcol.
Sentenced for Aaannltlnn; a Child.
BUTTE. Neb., Dec. 8. (Special Telegram.)
After being out seven hours a Jury found
William Reinold, a family man 35 years
old, guilty of criminal assault upon Julia
Springer, a girl only 10 years of age, und
Judgo Harrington sentenced him to serve
at hard labor, In tho penitentiary, seven
teen yeara and to pass each anniversary of
his crlrao in tho prison dungeon.
Tho dotalls of tho atrocity, as brought
out In the threo days' trial, wero particu
larly revolting, and tho verdict seems to
meet with universal approval here.
George L. Dowe, who pleaded guilty to
forgery, was sentenced to five years.
Smyth Filed an Appeal.
LINCOLN, Dec. 8. (Special Telegram.)
Attorney General Smyth late this after
noon filed In tho supreme court an appeal
of the case of tho State against the Omaha
National bank.
Judgo Holmes this afternoon dissolved
a restraining order Issued sevoral months
ago, enjoining the Stato Board of Health
from hearing a complaint against L. Tol
son of this city, as applicant for a phy
sician's license. The judge bold that the
board was a judiciary power, from which
an appeal might be taken.
noraethlef (Jeta a Year's Sentence.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special
Telegram.) Ocorgo F. Dodd was taken Into
district court this afternoon to plead guilty
to the cbargo of having stolen a horse
from a farmer residing near Nehawka and
was sentenced by Judge JeBscn to one year
at hard labor In the stato penitentiary.
The Plattamouth Evening Post has been
sold to H. B. Grovo of tho Plattsmouth
Journal, who announces that, commencing
next week, he will lssuo a morning dally
which will be Independent In politics.
Mead Woodmen Klect.
MEAD, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.) Alvln
Camp No, 119, Woodmen of the World,
elected tho following officers for 1P01:
Council commander, August BehronB; ad
visor, Charles Challqulst; clerk, Georgo A.
Byrne; banker, Nels Sjogren; escort, L. E.
Churchill; watchman, L. J. Fargetto; sentry,
T. W. Fraham; managor, Honry Munn, Jr.;
delegates, Georgo A. Byrne and Charles
Challqulst.
John Olson Burled at Fremont,
FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.) Tho
remains of John Olson, the man who was
shot by N. J, Gentleman at Platte Center
this week, were brought to Fremont this
afternoon. His funeral will be held hero,
probably Monday afternoon. He was a son
of Nelson Olson of this city, and also has
a sister residing hero. Ho was well and
favorably known In this city.
(Ira nd Island Harder la finite.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.)
William Halnllne, a barber, went to tho
shop where he was employed at 5 o'clock
yesterday morning, packed his tools and
left on a westbound freight. He neither
advised his family nor his employer and
there Is considerable anxloty on the part
of Mrs. Halnllne.
David City Lodgii firorrs,
DAVID CITY, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special,)
Esther court of the Tribe of Ben Ilur added
sixteen new mombers to Its already large
membership Thursday night. Esther court's
splendid degree team conferred the degrees
and Stato Manager BurgeBs was present.
Traveling Men Indorse Thompson,
LINCOLN, Dec. 8. (Special Telegram.)
The Lincoln Traveling Men's Republican
French Flannel,
Swansdown Flannel
Plain French Flannol, la all the latest
shades, at 69c and 76c yard.
All tho figured, dots and striped French
Flannels, btst quality made, at 76c yard.
Silk Embroidered Dots and Crescents at
$1.00, $1.15 and $1.60 yard:
Outing Flannol atd Fleoce Lined Flannel,
best inako shown for tho monoy, 100 yard.
Swansdown Flannels for dressing sacqura
and wrappers, at 16c and 16 2-3o yard.
lmltntlon French Flannols, strictly fast
color, at 16 2-3c and 18o yard.
Scotch Shirting Flannels, half wool aad
non-shrlnkable, at 25c yard.
Table Linens and
Embroidered Linens
The prices quoted below will Insuro vig
orous selling.
72-Inch Homespun Table Linen, halt
bloached, nt 39o yard.
72-Inch Extra Heavy Half Bleach at 48o
ynrd.
66-Inch full bloached Irish Table Linen,
worth 90c, at 6P0 ynrd,
72-lnch full bleached Irish Table Linen,
worth $1.00, at 76o yard.
A bargain In Pattern Table Cloths, 2x254
yards, full bleach, regular $2.25 quality, ut
$1.75 each.
Extra flno Pattern Cloths, 2x2 yard.
$2.35-2x2 yards, $3.002x3 yards, $3.8
each.
Dinner Napkins to match nt $3.60 dozen.
Hand Embroidered Irish Linens.
18x36-lnch Embroidered Washstnnd Cov
ers, POc each.
Bureau and Sldoboard Scnrfs, 18x45-lnch,
$1.00 18x64-lnch. $1.25 18x72-lnch, $1.33
each.
Lunch Cloths, embroidered, 82x$2-lnch
$1.15 36x36-lnch, $1.39 46x45-lnch, $2.15
each.
Speolal agents for William Llddell's fine
Irish Table Linens.
Art Department
and Fancy Work
Elegant Pillows, novel designs, ready for
use.
Bilk Pillow Covers at $1.00.
nilow Covers, stamped.
Odd and original designs, on drill, crash,
denim, etc., 29c, 35c, 40o to $2.00.
Silken Embroidery Twist for working, the
abovo, all colors.
Stamped Linens with all the varieties of
embroidery silks for finishing.
Dresser Scarfs, Lunch cloths. Center
pieces, Dcylics, etc.
Shetland Wool Bhawls and Novel Rain
bow Bcarfs.
All kinds of Columbia 'Shetland Wool or
Floss for making tho abovo.
club tonight Indorsed D. VS. Thompson for
United StatcB senator and J. Hayes of this
city for appointment to tho position of
stato oil Inspector. An offort will bo made
to Induco Governor Roosevelt to stop over
In Lincoln on his way to or from Colo
rado and become tho guest of honor at a
banquet to be given by the club.
Many have lost confidence nnd hnne. as
tsoII as health, because thoy thought their
Kianey disease wbb incurable. Foley's Kid
ney Cure is a noslttve cure fnr in ji.
couraged nnd disconsolate. Take no other.
union's drug store. South Omaha: Mrers.
Dillon Drug Co., Omaha.
Merchant TuUen UN Own I.lfe.
NEW YORK. Dec. 8.-S.'ated In a chlr
In tho study of his luxurious home, Uriah
C. Ilurnap, ono of Hronklytrii foremost
citizens, a flguro well known nmonr tho
clty'a solid business men nnd n close friend
of the late William I.. Strong, was found
dead today, it bullet hnk In lib head. At
his aide lay a revolver. Melancholia, aggra
vated by worry over the condition of n sled
daughter, Is believed to hove led Mr. Bur
nnp to take his own Ilf.s. Us had been
In low spirits for weeks and th death of
Mr. Strong wns, It Is said, a blow which
ho felt keenly.
Mr. Iiurnap was a member of the whole
salo dry goods firm of Faulkner, Pngo
Co.. New York City. Mr. Bitmap was M
yearw old and until recently had been very
uctlve.
MUSCLE AND NOT FAT
What Thin People Need to Round Off
the Corners.
What thin folks need Is flesh or muscle,
not fat.
To bo symmetrical and properly propor
tioned every porson should have a certain
amount of excess flesh, but to bo plump
docs not necessarily mean to be fat.
Fat Is undesirable; It clogs and retards
the action of tho muscles, Interferes with
tho healthy action of tho heart and lungs
and when, very excessive, predisposes to
fatty degeneration of vital organs, to say
nothing of the discomfort resulting from too
much aillpoao tissue.
Common Benso would suggest that If one
wishes to become fleshy and plump the
thing most needed would be( flesh-forming
food, that Is albuminous foods, Uko eggs,
beef, oatmeal, etc.
Tho kinds of food rhlch make flesh aro
tho foods wo have on our tablos every day,
but the trouble Is that our stomachs, from
weakness or derangement of somo kind, do
not promptly and properly digest It.
Really tho principal reason so many peo
ple remain thin Is because their stomachs
do not properly and completely digest and
assimilate the flesh-forming beefsteak and
eggs we cat every day,
There are thousands of such people and
they aro really dyspoptlcs, although they
may not suffor any particular pain or ln
convcnlenco from their stomachs.
If such persons and all thin people would
take after their meals some simple and
natural digestive like Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets the food would be quickly digested
and the propor degree of plumpness very
soon result, because these tablets are pre
pared exactly for that purpose. They di
gest every variety of flesh-forming food,
which Is the real reason why they so
quickly build up and strengthen thin, dys
peptic met and women.
Stuart'B Dyspspsla Tablets cure every
form of Indigestion on this common sense
plan, that they thoroughly digest the food
promptly, giving strength to every nerve
and organ of the body and the weakened
stomuch a chance to rest and recover Us
natural vigor. Nothing further Is re-
quired to euro any stomach trouble, except
cancer of the stomach. They make thin,
dyspeptlo people strong, plump and well.
This excellent preparation Is sold at 50
cents for full sized treatment by all drug
gists In the United States, Canada and
Oreat Britain.
