TJIE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, .TANTJATtY 4, 1001.
3)
PREVENT HARTLEY'S PARDON
Tvro Things Operate to Hold Off the Retiring
6 r . . 6
ONE IS POSITION OF PRSONER HIMSELF
gtr.tilrnntlr nefnaca to Illaeloae Wlint
Wen Done ltli l'linilnr-dtlicr ltnr
Ik 1' I h h I'umtiril by llnrt
Icy'a Ilciirvneiitntlvva.
LINCOLN, Jan. X (Special.) Governor
Poyntcr lias tnoilo his exit from tho ex
ecutive offlcu without Interfering with tho
bcntenco of ex-Treasurer Hartley. There
la nu question that herculean efforts were
main by Hartley's friends to procure a
pardon or parolo for him before the expira
tion of Governor 1'oyntcr's term nnd that
theso efforts vcro redoubled ns tho days
end hours kept slipping by. There Is no
uu siion that Hartley is suffering physically,
especially through his weak eyesight and
that tho condition of his family would cx
clto tho sympathy of anyone, There Is no
question althcr that Governor l'oyutcr has
expressed the belief that Hartley has al
ready paid a severe penalty for his mis
deeds and that tho force of his conviction
lis nn example to others subject o like
temptation hns been exerted to full ex
tent. Tho friends of Hartley havo been
encouraged In their efforts by this nltltudo
nf tlm envcrnor. who has Intimated that
under certain conditions ho might even
sign ft petition for pardon addressed to
his successor. Only u few days ago nn
attorney supposed to bo closo to Poyntcr
nnd of tho same political party was or
fered n fee of $10,000 to exert his Influenco
In that behalf payablo on tho achievement
of Hartley'H liberty, but declined to under
take tho mission.
Mill Hun I. a rue UfNoiireci).
From parties on tho Inside It Is learned
that two things havo operated to prevent
n pardon of Hartley by Govornor Poynter.
Ono Is tho position of Hartley himself, who
has steadfastly refused to tell what was
done v.lth tho embezzled funds, In whoso
r.osHci'sInn what Is left of them rests, or
to make return of any kind to the Btato for
tho shortage. The lavish use of money In
his legal , defense and tho offer of good
Hired chunks to procure his rclcaso Is taken
nn conclusive, evidence that he has still
(onsl Icrnblo icjourccs at his .command .which
might, If ho bo disposed, bo applied to mnko
good tho hole left In tho etnto treasury
Tho other Insupernblo bar consists In tho
plnn pursued by Bnrtloy's representatives
Govornor Poyntcr, as has been said, had
unquestionably been npproached with a so
called "plain business proposition," which
lie resented without consideration. Ho said
that whatever ho might bo willing to do
must be without price or promise, but no
matter what motive ho might have, n par
don of Hartley at this tlmo, on tho ovo of
Ills oxlt from tho governor's chair and after
ho had been defeated for re-election, would
bo construed by tho public as bought nnd
paid for. Ho Is said to havo nsserted that
even though he were persuaded that a par
don wnn tho proper thing and were willing
to stand tho stlgmo It would undoubtedly
place upon him, ho did not have the right
to leavo n cloud upon his nnmo that would
attach to his family and his children nnd
havo to bo endured by them long after
ho had been relieved of llfo'B burdens.
Tho Incident, therefore, so far as Gov
ernor Poynter Is concerned, Is closed. Ho
has listened to tho Hartley bendsmon to
tho extent of reincorporating In his mes
ago a recommendation for n compromise
of tho stnto'B claim ogalnst, tlvm and In
utl" probability 'their e'ffortH will' now bo
centered on this project as n necessary pre
liminary to nsslstlng Hartley out. That Is
what n close friend of his nays, who be
lieves tho road cannot bo opened as long
us tho treasury shortage U unsettled.
RESCUES FUSION SECRETARIES
Dcniil 5 Attorney (Iriu-ral Old li 11 111 !)-
clnri'H Tlu-y Arc IViitltlril to Hnlnry
hi Spite of Court lleelnlon.
LINCOLN, Jan. 3: (Special.) Deputy At
torney General Oldham came to the rcscuo
of tho outgoing fusion secretaries of tha
Stnto Hoard of Transportation today by
giving an olficlnl opinion, in which ho held
that, notwithstanding tho fact that thn
board had been declared unconstitutional
by tho supremo court, tho secretaries wow
official employes and therefore entitled to
inlnry until tho expiration of their terras.
On tho Btreugth of tho opinion tho salary
claims of tho threo secretaries wero al
lowed.
Following Is tho deputy attorney gcn
rral'H opinion:.
"Tho recent decision of the supremo
court only nttneked tho constitution of the
Hoard of Transportation collaterally and
no direct attack by quo warranto or othtr
direct proceedings has yet been brought In,
consequently tho secretaries of that board
nro do facto officers, whoso rights to the
emoluments of tho olfico havo not yat been
determined ndversoly In nny direct pro'
eroding against them by the courts. It
thcroforo follows that they aro entitled to
their salaries, as provided by tho appro'
print Inn made by tho Btato legislature."
OMAHA BANKERS COUNT CASH
Victor Cnllw ell unit K. K. Ilnleli Hun
Over the Htiite'a .Money In Presence
nf Two Treiixurern.
LINCOLN, Jnn. 3. (Special Telegram,)
The-transfer of stnto funds was completed
this afternoon nnd William 13. Stuefor form
ally entered upon tho discharge of tho
duties of stnto treasurer.
Tho actual cash turned over by F. U,
Meservo amounted to $91,639.48. This was
countttl In tho presence of Mr. Stuefor and
tho retiring treasurer by Victor Caldwell
of tho United States National bank, Omaha
and 13. K. llalcti of tho Omaha National
bank.
It will require a weok to ccraplcto tho
checking over of all securities in tiio troas
urcr's office.
Crete TIiiiiiUn .Mr. Miller.
CnnTB, Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.) At tho
mcctlug ot tho city council of Creto last
evening resolutions of thanks to Hanker
Miller for his mngulficent offer of $10,000
ts n gift toward a freo public library bulla-
Ing wero passed nnd spread on tho records.
K publlo meeting will bo cnllcd for Sat
urday, January 12, to nppolut committees
to select n slto for the building and make
itner final arrangements.
Cut hum i loo,
FREMONT, Nob., Jan. 3. (Special.) Tho
Ico dealers nf this city have commencod
putting up tho crop for the year nnd about
What Shall We
Have for Dessert?
This question arises in tho family
every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try
a delicious nnd healthful dessert. Pre.
Cared in two minutes. No boiling;! no
akingr! odd boiling water ard set to
cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange, Hasp,
berry and Strawberry. Get a paclcago
at your grocers to-day, 10 cts.
fifty men arc now employed. Tho lea la
(rem nine to ten Inches thick nnd of roo1
quality. Enough will probably bo put to
supply tho local demand and some to do
"hipped , 10 oulsld ointB; B,khor1
Hallroad company have not yet commenced
cutting
CAMBRIDGE, Neb., Jon. 3. (Special.)
Ice-cutters nro now at work here, tho
quality Is fine, measuring from nlno to
eleven Inches thick, ttnnkln I!ro3. have
a large force of men and teams on tho Btir-
llngton contract and are loading about fifty
cars per day.
LINCOLN TRACTION WINS SUIT
Supreme Court llevvrnrn Deoldlnii mill
City Lose Km Clnlm for 1SKHI,
OOO I 11 pn til Tnr.
LINCOLN, Jan. 3. (Special Telegram.)
Tho supremo court adjourned nt 6 o'clock
tonight, after handing down nn opinion re
versing the decision In tho case of tho City
of Lincoln against tho Lincoln Traction
company. In tho district court Judgment
was rendered ngalnst the company for $100,-
000 unpaid taxes. Tho case was appealed
on error. The opinion of tho court Is In
favor of tho defendant company.
Orders on motion for rehearing: Scott
against Flowers, rehearing allowed; St
James Orphan asylum against Shelby, re'
hearing denied; Peoples' Hulldlng and Loan
association against Pcnrman, rehearing do
nlcd; Llttlo against State, rehcnrlng do
nled; Flsk ngalnat Thorpe, rehearing de
nlcd; Poska against Stearns, rehearing do
nled.
Tho following cases wero argued nnd
submitted: Melsntr against Moore, appeal
Hall; Strccter against Stnlnnkcr. appeal
Hamilton; Cnhn against Carplcss Co., error,
Cass; Hrown against Sloan, error, Paw
nee; Thompson agninst State, error,
Cherry; Stover against Stark, appeal, Ham
llton.
TnkliiK OfT the I'lnster.
COLUMHUS, Neb., Jnn. 3. (Spcctal.)-
FollowMnc Ib a copy of tho mortgage In
debtcdness record for this (Platte) county
for tho month of December, WOO. Eighteen
farm mortgages filed, worth $23,233X0; same
released, 01, $43,318.03. Twclvo town and
city mortgages filed, $5,2.19.00; snmo BatU
fled, 4, $2,350.00. Tho chattel record shows
67 mortgages filed, worth $38,010.16; while
40 were releaBed...$17,207.31. The built of tho
chattel mortgages wero given on stock to
bo fed during tho winter. Thero was ono
Bherlft's deed filed In foreclosure during tho
month. For the year ending December 31
1900, thero was satisfied In the clerk's ofilrc
022 farm mortgages, aggregating $584,019.03
SCO mortgages filol, $493,957.83; mortgago In
debtedness reduced, $90,OS1.20.
Comity Clerk Clint ItrnlgnR.
FAinnimY. Nob., Jan. 3. (Special.) E
L. Cllne, county clerk, tendered his reslgna
tlon to tho county commissioners yesterday,
It was accepted and W. S. Dlller appointed
to fill the vacancy. Mr. Cllno was tilling
his second term, having been re-elected by
n largely Increased majority, and resigns for
tho purposo of engaging In more lucrntlvo
business. Ho will hereafter bo associated
with Colonel C. J. Hill In tho farm loan
business. Mr. Dlller has been deputy clerk
for three years and Is thoroughly posted as
to tho duties of the office.
Court Patn.
FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.)
Judges Hollenbeck and Grlmlson have fixed
tho following dates for holding tho rcgu
litr terms of tho district court for tho year
1901; Colfax county, March 4, Juno 3, Decern
bor 2; Dodgo county, February 4, May 13
November 11; Merrick county, January 28,
May 6, September 23; Nanco county, Janu
nry 21, April 29, September 16; Platto
county, February 11, May 20, November 18
A Jury Is to bo called In each county for
tho second day of tho form. Tho Judges will
hold tho terms of each county alternately.
Comity lttirlcn Nulclilr.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3. (Special
Tho body of Charles Frlsch, who commit
ted Biilcldo by hanging in tho county Jail
was burled in Oak Hill cemetery yester
day. Tho family formorly resided here nnd
ho worked In tho Hurltngton Bhops, but
somo eight years ago they removed
Omaha. Ho stated that domestic troubl
had caused his wife to eject him from thel
homo. It Is understood that he carried
llfo lnsuranco policy. Ho was burled by tho
county.
Oprim mv Llliriiry IIiiIIiIIiik.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.)
Tho now PlattBmouth public library build
ing was formally opened to tho public on
Now Year s day. It was tho fiftconth annl
vorsary of tho freo circulating library
originating from tho Young Ladles' Itcud
ing Hoom association, which was organized
hero Fobruary 25, 1885. The library, which
started with 200 volumes, now has over
:,000 volumes of standard works and is a
sourco of great pride to tho citizens.
Tuli the Trnliiiuru'H Clutlien.
TLATTSMOUTH, Neb;, Jan. 3. (Special.)
-Tho waycar attached to nurllngton
freight train No. 87, which arrived In this
city, wqb entered by thieves during a tem
porary stop In tho local yards and n quan
tity of clothing stolen. W. F. Ashley, one
of tho brakemen, lost n new black ulster
and a good suit of clothes, while F. 13.
Kelly, another brnkeman, reports tho dis
appearance ot a dresscoat and cap.
Wnmnti'H CI11I1 Iteeeptlon.
PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.)
-Tho Plattsmouth Woman's club held Its
annual New Year's reception nt tho home
of H. Bison, Tuesday evening, which proved
to bo a most enjoyablo and successful func
tion, notwithstanding a number of other
attractions during tho evening. Tho largo
number of guests wore received by tho
president, Mrs. It. O. Follows. Mrs. Elson
and James Herold.
CutliollcH F.lcet Ollleern.
WEST POINT. Nob., Jan. 3. (Special.)
Tho local branch of tho Roman Catholic
Mutual Protective society of Iowa, nt their
regular session held Inst night, elected tho
following officers for tho ensuing year:
William Stleren, president; Joseph F. Kaup,
vlco president; John H. Llndnlc, secretary
and treasurer. This la a benevolent lnsur
anco association in connection with tho
Catholic church.
llimtliiKH Iteeoril tluitn.
HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.)
Tho Hastings Evening Record, which first
saw light In this city three years ago, has
perished. Tho paper was started by Mock
Bros, of Alma, who operated It for two
ycurs beforo they wero compelled to close
It up. Slnco then It has changed hands
many times, but has always been a losing
proposition.
IIi-kimI Dive Keener ArreNteil.
REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb., Jnn. 3. (Spe
cial,) Sheriff Dow nnd his deputy camo
down from Alma Tuesday night and iir
rested Peter Kerr on a cburgo of keeping
n dive. Tho prisoner wns taken to Alma
to bo tried before tho county Judgo.
SHIS. M.MtV CltKOOVlCII.
Ot
I'lilllliklmrK. .Itoiitiiiui, 'I'd In llmv
She Wim Cured of DiiiidriilT,
Mrs. Mary Oregovlch of 1'hlllpsburg,
Mont., under dato of November 20, 1890,
writes; "1 had typhoid fever this summer,
consequently was losing my hair terribly
and my head In places was perfectly bald.
Newbro's Herplcldo had Just como Into use
In I'hlllpgburg and tho doctor strongly
recommended It to me. After three or four
applications my hair stopped falling out and
Is coming In again quite thick, 1 UBed to
bo troubled greatly with dandruff, of which
I am now quite cured. " Kill the dandruff
germ with Ilerplclde,
IT I VV Urn ffnttfP DnDPDTC
II ttLLjd II LLLUlllLd IVUULilVlO
Returning Field Marshal Geti Great I
Reception in England.
FOG INTERFERES WITH THE PLANS
tlrmoimt rntlou Commences When 113
Lnmlft nt Moutliitmiiton nnil Lou
don lurloi the Cllmiix
Troop Kent rut 11 Crottit.
SOUTHAMPTON. Jan. 3. A dense fog
this morning disarranged the program here
for tho reception of Field Marshal Lord
Roberts and It wus an hour after tho ap
pointed time when ho arrived. Tho enthusi
asm of tho largo concourso of people, how-
over, wns In no way dampened by tho thick
pall of mist and amid scenes of great
Jubilation. commluRlod with cheering and
tho singing of patriotic airs In accompaul
went of tho bands ot music, Lord Roberts
landed and drovo through tho profusely
decorated streets to tho Hartley Institute,
whero tho mayor, surrounded by tho mem
bcrs of thu corporation In full robes of
office, presented him with tho freedom of
tho city in a gold casket. Tho Institute waB
crowded to Its capacity and thero was n ro-
murkablo demonstration when tho field
marchnl, in tho uniform of his rank, stepped
on a raised platform. Tho proceedings wero
most brief. Lord Roberts, In a few words
of thanks, referred to the war In terms
Hirallar to thoso which ho used yesterday,
On returning to tho railroad station ho was
greeted with continuous plaudits from tho
assembled throngs.
At 11:30 n. m. tho field marshal's train
started for London.
Weleome to London.
LONDON, Jan. 3. Crowds of pcoplo
flocked to points of vnntago along the route
to bo followed by Lord Roberts, from I'ad-
dlngton station to Buckingham palnco dur
ing tho early hours of tho morning, but
tho numbers In no way compared with those
that gathered at tho demoatrntlon In honor
of the return of tho City Volunteers from
South Africa.
Fears of tho riotous behavior and disas
ters on that occasion deterred many per
sons from Joining In tho public welcome-
Warned by occurrences at tho tlmo of tho
volunteers' return, the police today fur
niched barriers to prevent crushing and
15.000 regular troops In addition to thou
sands of police lined the route, blocked tho
sldo streets and wero concentrated In tho
wldo spaces to guard against dangerous
rushes.
Lord Roberts reached Paddlngton station
only twenty minutes behind tho schedule
time. As ho descended from his saloon car-
rlago to tho platform of tho elaborately
decorated railroad station he was greeted
by tho prlnco of Wnlcs, tho rirlnccss of
Wales, the duko nnd duchess of York, the
duke of Connnught nnd tho duko of Cam
bridge. Tho members of tho royal family
shook hands heartily with the field mar
shal, whllo tho bands played tho national
anthem. Tho princess of Wales engaged
Lord Roberts in a conversation ot somo
length.
Tho occasion was very brilliant. Every
where wero groups of women In bright cos
tumes, cabinet ministers nnd staff officers.
Tho pcoplo on tho stand opposite tiio car
peted platform could sco llttlo but cocked
hats and ladles' bonnets. Tho first captain
of tho empire. G feet 2 inches high, was
Invisible but from tho front of the clrclo,
After congratulations had been exchanged
Lord Roberts walked with tho prlnco of
Wales, tbo duko of York and tho adjutant
general, General Sir Evelyn Wood, and ro
viewed tho guard of honoj. Tho veteran
field marshal, who nppcared to bo in per
fect health, with pink cheeks, boro himself
Jauntily nnd with evident enjoyment. Ho
walked down each rank, saluting with his
left hand, as his right hand Is still In a
sling as a result of his fall from his horse
In South Africa, speaking to tho sergeants
nnd occasionally picking out a private for a
few words, recalling previous scrvlco to
gothcr.
After tho Inspection Lord Roberts had a
few minutes' conversation with his old com
rades beforo ho went out Into tho station
cnclosuro to meet London's multitudes.
Tho prlnco of Wales soon left tho rail
road station, preceding Lord Roberts to
Buckingham palace. Tho returning field
marshal was then presented with an nd
dress from tho municipality of Paddlngton
Kneorteil liy Inillnn Cuvnlry.
After Lord Roberts had replied the pro
cession was formed, tho headquarters staff,
In six carriages, following Immediately be
hind tho Held marshal, wno occupied a
state carriage escorted by Indian cavalry,
Tho secretary of stnto for war, William St,
John Broderlck, nnd tho secretary of state
for foreign affairs, tho marquis of Lans
downe, wero seated In another carriage. A
detachment of cavalry brought up tho rea
The party proceeded to Buckingham palaco
by way of Hydo park and Piccadilly. Deaf
ening cheers greeted tho field marshal and
new commander-ln-chlot of tho forces along
all parts of tho route. Clubland wnB ablazo
with color, nnd tho greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. Tho women admitted to tho club
houses thronged the windows and balconies
The hotels and other buildings wero all
lnvlshly bedecked, with all crowded from
top to bottom with cheering spectators
The roar of welcome rolled on Increasingly
until tho veteran commander entered tho
gates of tho palaco.
A few distinguished pcoplo wero wnltlng
wearily within tho somber palaco quad
rangle In which the gas lnmps vainly tried
to dlspcrso tho. foggy gloom. Tho foot
guards on duty, wearing their overcoats,
wero drawn up within, whllo without some
50,000 persons wero packed together In an
effort to get n view of tho hero of tho hour
The royal party arrived half an hour be
foro Lord Roberts, who was driven Into the
quadrnnglo nmld a salvo of cheering from
the crowds nnd n dignified waving of hand
kerchiefs on tho part ot the bare-headed
nobility. Within, tho prlnco of Wales again
warmly greeted tho field marshal.
uveryuouy uy that time, L':30 p, m., wns
very hungry, but Lord Roberts would not go
to luncheon until ho had Inspected the
guard3. Accompanied by one or two of
ficers, ho walked between tho lines of men,
towering over tho tiny comninnder-ln-chtef,
making him appear smaller than over al
most overweighted by tho lmracnso plumes
of his field marshal s hat.
When tho Inspection was over Lord Rob
erts, tho members of tho royal family nnd
tho generals went Into tho palaco and had
a private luncheon, whereupon tho crowds
dispersed.
AViilen ToiiMtn Utile Holts.
At tho palaco diner thoro wero only two
toasts, one to the queen and tho other to
Lord Roberts. Tho prlnco of Wales, pro
posing tho hcnlth of the field marshal,
sa!d:
It Is my pleasure, In behalf of tho princess
nml of all the members of tho royal family.
In the queen's name to welcome Lord
Hnberts homo from thn distant country
whom ho has commanded our gallant army
111 very mincmi ami iryniK circnmsianees.
I nm uliul to think the war Is now nenrlv
approaching concliiflmi, Wo congratulatu
Lord Hoberts upon mo great kuccchs no lias
achieved unil upon peeing nun f-aro back,
In thn inlinii of nil lirPHt'llt I wish tn nv.
prcKK our dullght ut finding Lord Hoberts
ncroitipnnlcd by Ills wife and two daughters,
especially tho ono whoso health recently
caused so inucn iiiixiuij.
Aftor fellcltntlng Lord Hoberts upon tho
"reception accorded him by the citizens and
tho soldiers, tho prince went on tn snyi
It was such n recentlon as will tin ex
tendril to nil KnullHlimen who do their duty.
His lordship and I havo known each other
so long that It tills my heart with Joy to
boo the gallant soldier home again. No one
could offer him heartier congratulations
than thoso whleli on behalf of tho intern-
u"igo it is my honor to extend to mm.
rne prince was ircquenuy interrupted vr
cries of "Hear! hear!" nnd the whole com
pany rose to honor tho toast.
ltiiotiHP of I.oril Hotter!.
Lord Hoberts roplylng said!
Your Ilnvnl I tidinesses. My Lords nnd
Ladles nnd Gentlemen: I 11m deeply
sensible to tho honor j our . royal
highness, with tho princess ami uie
duke nnd duchess of Connntight. paid nio
in coming to seo mo nt Pnddlngton station,
and I nppreclato very highly the klnuly
nnd flattering words which your royal
highness hits used In proposing my neniui.
My heart Is full of Joy tit tho unexpected
nnd magnificent honor, her ninjfsty. til"
queen, has been pleased to reKiird my t'n
denvors In South Africa, nnd In the splen
did reception the public ot England has
given me. , , .
1 no tiniv urnwoacK to my iiupimivna
that circumstances In South Africa havo
irevented more or my comrades irom uu
nir with tis. the comrades to whoso valor
and military skill 1 owe nny success turn.
may have been ucmeveii in houui Ainc
1 much wished that somo of tho represen
tative of the creat colonies could nave
accompanied mo here, tho colonies that
nave given :neir univrai m iu
for the mother country In signal proof of
thn empire under one sovereign.
Your gracious words, sir, tho goodness
ot this distinguished company In respond
ing to them, I assure you will never bo
forgotten by me,
Tho speech was heartily npplaudcd. After
a short Interval, during which Lord Rob-
erts chatted with tho prlnco and princess
of Wales and others, their royal high
nesses departed for Marlborough house,
Lord Roberts repairing to tho War office to
report himself officially. Thero ho formally
took over tho work ot commander-in-chief
of tho forces. Ho will begin attending tho
War olfico at regular hours tomorrow.
BOBS READS YELLOW LINES
lu Stlilat of London Greeting Seen
lAstnr'N HnndvrrltliiK on
the AVnll.
(Copyright, 1001, by Press Publishing Co.)
LONDON. Jan. 3. (New York World Ca
blegramSpecial Telegram.) London wcl
corned "Dobs" with fog nnd as much en
thuslnsm ns tlo depressing news from South
Africa rendered possible Tho West End
was early ostlr with tho marshaling nf
troops along tho routo, the military com
bltilng claborato precautions to obviate a
rccurrenco of disorder and accidents of tho
Ivic march through tho metropolis, but
the crowd proved comparatively small nnd
quite orderly. "Bobs," In Ills field mar-
-,-. i ii .1 ..i. ... i i
snui o unuuriu, iuuki-u wi-ii mm um-i-i
acknowledging tho salutations of tho throng
with that agrccablo smllo that endears him
so much to every man. Lord Wolsoley
and War Secretary Broderlck followed in
another carriage and wero absolutely Ig
liorcd, whllo tho Horso Guards' staff was
received In chilling silence. Thero was no
surperfiuous enthusiasm aroused.
Two features of tho procession which
excited most remark wero tho moro than
ever marvelous prcttlncss nnd freshness of
tho prlncesB of Wales, whoso secret of eter
nal youth bewilders and fascinates all be
holders. Tho other was Lady Roberts, n
stately dame, whoso lntenso gratification
nnd frank acceptance of her position as
tho hcrolno of tho day wero qulto refresh-
Ing.
As "Bobs" passed down St. James street
somo evil-disposed person held abovo tho
heads of tho crowd tho flaring yollow poster
ot Astor's paper, containing tho two lines,
"Roberts' wclcomo In London," "Naval
guns landed In Capetown," on cpltomo of
the situation that momentarily arrested
Hobs' " pained attention. Then ho resumed
bowing ns beforo.
"llcnrt nnd Nnord"
A three-act comedy presented for the ilrnt
tlmo In Omaha at Koyil'n theater Thurs
day night by Mr. Walker Whiteside and
coinpuny.
THIS CAST.
Prince Victor of tho Principality of
Hclnhuult Mr. Whiteside
Bnron Stnnbach, prlmo minister of
Hclnhnult Harry J. Soltcr
coiini Jtocinnoai, prime minister
Dnvlfl MnliMintt
Count Oscar, nrlvato secretary tn I'rinnn
victor William H. MncK
Frederick Stalbach, traitor to Hcln
hnult Frederic L, Power
Hans, town crier of Stelnlmusen
Frank A. MpL'ntrn
Giles, landlord of tho Uerry Bush Inn...
Hart Conway
Hugo, tin Krwaldlan spy ....Gcorgo A. Holt
I'.rneaune, couhiu or rrinco victor
, Helen Mnr Wilcox
Christina, a peasant Willetto Kerhow
Gustavo, her brother Joo Williams
Nettchen, mistress of tho Berry Bush
Inn Miss Julia Ralph
Princess Sylvia of Steinhauscn
Miss i.ella Wolstan
air. Whiteside's now play, "Heart and
Sword," which was given Its Initial np
Iieur.uiuc in uninna last nignt, proved n
delightful treat to tho many friends and
well-wishers of this ambitious and success
iui young actor, u camo irom this very
reason In tho naturo of a pleasing Hiirplrse
In that not overmuch had been expected of
tho old and somewhat threadbare themo
utilized In Mr. Whltcsldo s now play. For
"Heart nnd Sword" Is a romantic drama
with enough of high-class comedy em
ployed in its dlnloguo and action to per
mlt Its designation cither so or as a pic
turesquo comedy.
Tho author of this original composition,
however, has handled tho themo in
highly commendable manner. Tho plot
hinges upon a stato mnrriago between tho
prlnco nnd princess of nclghborlno prlncl
palltles, arranged by their prlmo ministers
becauso of apparent political prestige to
be gained by such a union. As Is ordinary
in fiction of this sort, tho woman most In
torestcd fools a natural aversion to tho
husband chosen for bor because of his un
known personality and Individuality, tho
two having never met when tho arrange
ments for tho marrlago aro completed.
Tho prlnco In question, Victor of Heln-
hault, Is by no means a strong charactor In
his Initial Introduction. Selfish In tho ox
tremo, ho has permitted his subjects to
bo Impoverished by reason of unjust taxa
tion nnd has dissipated tho once-teeming
coffers to no good end. Prince Victor
arouses himself when his stato Is tottering
upon Its last legs and shows himself pos
soEscd of sterling qualities. Ho meets tho
princess nnd, In tho dlsgulso ot nnother.
wlnB her affection. When his renl Identity
Is discovered tho marrlago Is happily and
speedily arranged.
It can readily bo seen from this somewhat
attenuated review that tho thread of a
lovo story is somewhat prominent and it
Is, too, charmingly Interesting. Tho com
cdy Is supplied largely in tho spoetaclo of
a principality too poor to furnish its ruler
with royal notepapcr or to keep his royal
band supplied with adequato instruments,
Thoro Is the atmosphero of warfare and
tho rumble of nrtlllery nnd tho Inovltnblo
treachery of a trusted olllcer who in this
coso was a member of tho prince's staff.
All tn all, tho pleco Is decidedly Interest
Ing, tho dlaloguo being crisp nnd pungont
and tho action nltogother vigorous,' Tho
staging, scenic settings and costumes aro
highly praiseworthy.
Mr. Whltesldo shows his versatility In
bolng nblo to assumo tho part of tho care
less, nonchalant light-hearted prlnco, fur'
vent In his loveuiaklng nnd bravo when
brought tn tho tCBt, without any trace of
tho tragedian, with which rolo ho Is most
familiar. Ho wbb entirely satisfactory nnd
has won new laurels for himself. Miss
Leila Wolstan was graceful, dignified and,
when occasion demanded, piquant, making
a decidedly charming prlnceBs. Miss Helen
Mao Wilcox arose splendidly to tho possi
bilities of tho part assigned her as Krncs.
tine, tho prince's cousin. Tho balance of
Mr Whiteside's support was capable
Mr, Whiteside's engagement will continue
KELLEY, STIGER
Annual January Clearance Sale
Of Muslin Underwear,
Skirts, Gowns, Drawers, Corset-Covers, Etc.
Clearance Prices
Ladies' White Skirts
Ur g-fk wh- a; (r S
1MOW OUC, dOG, qH.UU; 3110
frmn....75C, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50,
Oil center counter.
Ladles' Night Gowns
On separate counters.
Now 25c, 49c, 75c, 89c,
Out
40c, 58c, iiOc, $1.00,
from.
Ladies' Drawers
Closing out at
15c, 20c, 29c, 45c, 50cy 75c
....20c, 25c, 85c, 50c, 85c, $1.00
Pormor
prlco....
Ladies' Corset Covers
Clearance Dl'ice9
t
15c, 25c, 35c, 50c,
Reduced
from
9fi
5c, 35c, 45c, 60c,
French Lingerie
Suits $25.00 Cut from $32.00
20 per cent discount on Flan
nel Night Gowns and
QoilC
'
KELLEY, STIGER & CO.
FARNAM AND FIFTEENTH STREETS.
tho balanso of tho week, "Heart nnd Sword"
being repeated at Saturday's matlnco.
ODD FELLOWS' COSTLY FIRE
Lnrge ItulldliiK nt Tnlilr Ilnek nnd All
11m Coiiteiitn Totally l)c
k troy imI.
TABLE ItOCK, Neb., Jan. 3. (Special.)
Tho Odd Fellows' building erected In 1S83
at a cost of $3,600. wns totally destroyed,
with all Its contents, at about 2 o'clock
this morning by fire, which Is supposed to
have originated In tho basement In somo
manner not yet known.
Thero wns $1,500 lnsuranco on tho build
ing and $250 Insurance on tho furnlturo In
tho lodgo rooms, which wero used by both
tho Odd Fellows and Daughters of Ho
bekah. The first alarm this morning was given
by J. N. Phillips, who sleeps In tho bank
building across tho street to tho north and
who was awakened by hearing tho glass
breaking and tho chemicals exploding In S.
G. Wright's drug storo, which occupied tho
first floor and basement of tho burning
building. Ho at first thought that somcono
was attempting to blow tho safes in tho
bank. Discovering his mlstnko ho gavo a
general alarm as promptly as possible, but
tho oils and chemicals In tho drug stock
nindo such a flcrco fire that tho building
could not bo entered and Its cntlro con
tents burned, Including all tho records of
tho lodgo slnco It was Instituted on July
4, 1872, and tho Ilebckah lodgo, now In Its
fourth year.
Tho building, which wnB a brick, meas
uring 22x60 feet, was tho property of tho
Table Hock Odd Fellows' Building associa
tion, all but two of tho shares being held
by tho lodge.
S. G. Wright estimates his loss at bo-
tween $4,000 and $5,000, and carried $2,800
lnsuranco Tho frauio offlco of M, H. Mar
ble, twenty-eight feet from tho burned
building, was seriously threatened for a
time, but was saved by Its tin roof and tho
vigorous efforts of tho firemen.
Threatened All of Ut. Anthony.
GHINNELL, la., Jan. 3. (Special Tele
gram.) Tho business portion of tho town
of St. Anthony wns almost destroyed by
firo early this morning. The flames started
In a pool room, which wbb burned, together
with a hotel and hnrness shop. A vacant
lot alone stopped the flames from further
destruction, ns tho town haB no flro pro
tection. Tho property losers aro T. II.
Farbcr, Frank Norman and James Dunn, Jr,
NcliriiNkn City Coniiucrrlnl Club.
NKBHASKA CITY, Nob., Jan. 3. (Spo
clal.) A number of tho business nnd pro
fesslonal men of this city mot ycBtorday
and organized a commercial club. Tho fol
lowing officers wero elected: President, N.
A. Duff; vlco president, C. L. DeUrort; cor
responding secretary, John W. Stelnhart;
recording secrotnry, O. C. Morton; trens
uror, H. 0. Mnrnell.
To Cum u CoiikIi
stop coughing, as It Irritates tho lungs and
gives them no chnnco to heal. Foley's
Hcnoy and Tar cures without causing n
strain In throwing off tho phlegm llko com
mon cough expectorants. For sale by
Myers-Dillon Drug Co., Omaha; Dillon's
drug store, South Omaha.
COLD WAVE IS DUE TODAY
"Wcnther llurrnu l'rot;nnnt teuton De
cided l'Hll In Trio pe rut ii re with
.NortliPi'ii WIiiiIn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Forecast for
Friday and Saturday:
For Nebraska Fair; colder In northern
nnd western section; with a cold wavo In
north central portion on Friday; winds
generally northerly; Saturday fair.
For Eastern Texas Fair Friday; vaii
atilu winds; fresh on tho coast, Saturday
fair.
For Western Texas Fair Friday; varl
ablo winds becoming southerly; Saturday
fair.
For New Mexico Fair Friday; warme
In northern portion; variable winds bo
coming southerly; Saturday fair.
For Oklahoma, Indian Territory und Ar
Clearance Sale
of Corsets
Four Lots at Prices to Close
OR 1 SO
ql.4Q ipi.OU
$2.00
One lot Royal Worcester,
$2.00 and $2.25
grades
Ono lot, "Glove Fitting,"
white and drab, $1.00
and $1.25 grades.
$1.00, $1.25
$1.2 - 5, $1.50
65c, 85c
75c,
$1.00
Dressing
You spend
half your lifetime
In your office. Why stand the aggravation of dirt
and cold of miserable elevator service bad light and
ventilation? There is no office building in the town kept
like
The Bee Building
The best is none too good for you, and you will find it a
good business investment to take a half hour and look at
the three or four vacant rooms. We keep them filled.
Why?
R. C. Peters & Co., Bee Building,
Rental Agents, Ground Floor.
kansas Fair; varlablo winds; Saturday
fair.
For Iowa Fair except occasional snows
In northeast portion Friday; colder north
westerly winds; Saturday fair.
For Missouri Fair Friday; colder In
northern portion; winds generally north
westerly; Saturday fair.
For North Dakota Fair In western; oc
casional snows In eastern portion; con
tinued cold, with generally northerly, Sat
urday fair.
For South Dakota Fair except occasional
snows In easteni portion; continued cold,
with a-cold wavo Friday; winds generally
northerly, Saturday fair.
For AVyomlng Probably occasional
snows Friday and Saturday; coldor in west
ern portion; variable winds.
Locnl llreoril.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Jan. 3, Official record of tem-
puraturu and precipitation compared with
tho corresponding day of tho last threo
years.
1300. IkOT. 135S. 1S37.
Maximum temperature .. 40 .Hi 15 41
.Minimum temperature .. jt n l'4 lo
Menn temperaturo 2S 25 31 T4
Precipitation 00 . 00 ,oo .00
uocoru or temperaturo anil precipitation
at Omaha for this day-and slnco March 1,
1900:
Normal temperature IS
Excess for tho day 10
Total excess wlnco Maroli 1 1115
Normnl precipitation 03 Inch
Excess for tho day ,03 Inch
Total ralnfnll fdncn March 1 30.21 Inches
Excens since Mnrch 1 32 inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 11)00.... 4.31 Inches)
Dollclency fdr cor. period, ISyr. . . . 3. S3 Inches
ItrnortN from StntloiiN nt H I', 31,
VTATIOrlfl AND STATU
OF WKATHKK.
55
II:' S
:5
Omaha, clear
North Platte, clear
Cheyenne, clear
Halt Lake, cloudy
Hapld City, cloudy
Huron, cloudy
Wllllstun, eloudy
Chicago, clear
St. Louis, elenr
St. Paul, cloudy
Davenport, partly cloudy
Kansas City, clear
Helena, snowing
36 40 ,00
i 42 .1.0
30 40 ,00
4G 50 A)
fl 38 ,11)
IS 36 ,0)
-S -t .01
26 2S f)
III IIS .0)
26 2i .(
30 31 ,01
3S 42 .fo
-10 -S ,0
10 S 0
4 0 ,HI
G2 5t ,00
Havre, snowing
Illsmarck, partly clo
cloudy
Galveston, clear
Zero,
L. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Olllclal,
Keep Your Bowels Strong.
Constipation or diarrhoea when
your bowels are out of order. Cas
carets Candy Cathartic will make
them act naturally. Genuine tablets
stamped C. C. C. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, ioc.
& CO.
$1.50
75c
W. C C. Corset at
$1.00
Extra line correct litting corset, wltite,
black and drab.
P. D. Corsets
Closing Out P. D.
Various styles of odd sizes high grade black
and white superfine coutile perfect fitting
$3.00 and $3.50 qualities at
$2 $2
PIRST CLASS PULLHAN SLBBPBR5
...DAILY BETWEEN...
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