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WILL NOT HIRE COLLECTORS
Dountj Board Tumi Down Lawyer' Pro
posal to Collect Taxes.
WORK TO BE DONE BY COUNTY OFFICIALS
fter InirMlKntlnn Commissioners
Drrldf to Allow Clerk Miller
V , to Hetnln Two Men la
Tm Department.
On second thought the county rommls
loner have realized that If delinquent
taxes ran be collected at all they can be
collected without the expensive aid of en
terprising attorneys, and It was agreed
yesterday afternoon to turn down the
proposition of Ransom and Plattl to make
auch collection for 15 per cent of all taxes
paid more than the J2.200 per month, which
la the normal.
"In the long run It would be an expen
sive arrangement," anld one of the com
missioners at the meeting of the committee
of the whole. "The attorneys would be at
Do expense Whatever, except the value of
their time In such Instances as they chose
to prosecute the delinquent, as thev re
quire the board to employ the expert, who Is
to prepare the lists, and to furnish also
the notices to be cnt out, and even the
postage on the' same. For less thnn the
money they would make on the denl we
could put a few collectors In the field and
bring the money in faster than tbey could.
Indeed, the county treasurer has arranged,
The flee says, to begin Just this kind of a
crusade soon, and I notice that the col
lector he has out now has collected more
than l,.riOO In the first month he has been
out. He cannot start out that van any
too soon to suit me, and let him use his
distress warrants without fear or favor.
County Una Some Hired Men.
"As for suing, we can do that, too, with
out the assistance of these bidders, for the
Bounty has, or is supposed to have, Ha
own legal machinery, competent to do
whatever la right and Is required. I have
sever favored giving the bidders the five
year contract they have asked for, but at
Drst I thought it might do to let them
try it one year. But now, when I have
thought over the details more fully, I fall
to find any Inducement whatever In the
plan, and I believe It is the duty of the
commissioners to sea that these collections
are pushed by the county officials and not
(arm out the work in the way proposed."
Without exception the other commission
ers appeared to have reached practically
the same conclusion and the proposition
was accordingly dismissed from further
consideration.
In this connection there may be men
tioned the fact that two men who are ex
tensive property owners and tax-shirkers
Dave appeared before the board as a self
appolntod committee to protest against the
proposed campaign of collection announced
by Treasurer Elsasser.
Relatives Cat a. Figure.
Another clrcumatance that la amusing, it
ot Important, la the change of front pre
sented by two veteran advocate of re
trenchment since Immediate relatives of
each have secured places on the county pay
roll. The commissioners say that It Is
such circumstances aa these that make
the board wonder it the cry tor economy Is
as unselfish and public-spirited as It
should be.
The board rummaged the tax books Thurs
Say until O'Keeffe waa aatlafled that the
county clerk had use for the two additional
men he bad asked to retain In that depart
ment and bis request was accordingly
granted. It Is said that the personal tax
lecounts have not been brought up since
1897 and the real estate taxea not since 1S90.
The treasurer la now adopting the system
of Indexed cards to avoid future errors of
the kind that recently occurred when one
man paid seven years' back taxea and later
waa confronted with taxea for the three
years prior to the seven he had paid. He
aaked the collector it there was nobody
about the county court house who knows
how to keep books.
COUNSEL AND JAILER TIRED
"Fainting; Bertha." Llbhecke Makes
Life Burdensome for Stecre
and Flynn.
Attorney Asel Steere la in the position
IT a man who wishes to let loose and can't,
Bo la Custodian Tom Flynn of the county
(all. And both of them are haunting Judge
Baxter's court In the hope of being relieved
Irom longer service aa counsel and keeper
fespectively.of "Fainting Bertha" Libbecke.
abo has been In Jail since December 28,
swatting trial on a charge of larceny from
the person. Bertha is, Dr. Tllden says,
mildly Insane and ahe persists In weep
log and walling to the great distress of the
Dther prisoners and in sending for her
counsel every time she wlahea to decide
sven ao amall a problem aa which way to
lo up her hair. When he doesn't come she
walla all the louder.
It la said that she will not be tried at
all, but will be aent back to Council Bluffs,
where her Insanity developed some time
before her mother moved here with her
two jeara ago. The young woman has
been In an Iowa asylum at Clarlnda and
ggt HdVBSQ
All women who suffer
from ohronlo diseases
to wrlto to Drm Pierce00
That advice Is based upon practical
experience. After Buffering for months,
.and finding no benefit result from the
treatment of the
local physician,
Misa Belle Hedrick
wrote to Dr. Pierce
for advice. She
acted on the advice,
regained her appe
tite, recovered her
strength, and gain-
mt asawoaW a-t e-w-vtt i A at
W in weight,
I Wnl tn TWt,.
Pierce " is good ad
vice for every
woman to follow.
ii costs nommg.
j Dr. Pierce invitee
- suu mm, by letter,
VJ Iree- Address Dr.
r k. V. Pierce. In
valids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute,
Buffalo. N. Y.
In a little over thirty years, Dr. Pierce,
assisted by hia staff of nearly a score of
physicians, haa treated and cured over
Lalf a million women.
I suffered from female weakness for live
nomas.' writes Miaa Belle Hednca of Nye,
Putnam Co., W. Va. "I waa treated by a good
phyaiciau. but he never seemed to do at any
good I wrote to Dr. R. V. Pierce for advice,
which I received, telltoc m to uk hi ' Favorite
iTMcriptioa ' and 'Ooldcn Medical Discovery.'
1 took thirteen bottle of ' Pavuriw Preacriptioa '
and eight of 'Uoidea Medical Pwcovei v.' when
I had uard the medicine a month my health waa
aauch improved. It ha continue! to improve
until now 1 can work at almost all kiuda of
houaework. 1 bad scarcely any appetite, but it
im all nitht now. Have rained aeveral pounds
lu weight. 1 advise all who sutler from chroma
4ieaca to write to Ir. Fierce."
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant PcllcU regulate
th aWWCla,
OWL
r
she spent eight months In one In Mis
souri also. Ir. Tllden believea that her
Insanity may be responsible for her per
sistent attnmpta to relieve gentlemen of
their valuables while being supported In
their arms during fainting spell.
Our goods sell like magic. When you
see the quality and price you will under
stand the cause. ' Hayden Proa., with an
ad, on page 7.
for ntsr,
llnndanme Brick Residence)
on the southwest corner or Seventeenth arid
Douglas streets. It was built by the lata
Henry Pundt aa his home and is one of the
best constructed aa well as one of the finest
houses in Omaha. It is built entirely of
brick and stone, atone steps and slate roof,
It Is finished in the choicest of bard woods,
baa hard wood floors, Imported English tile
floor In the reception ball, electric lights,
porcelain bath, laundry with atatlonary
washtubs. large pantry, china and linen
closets, cedar-lined woolen cloaet, etc
TWELVE ROOM a
bestdea the basement, containing laundry,
storage rooma, storeroom, cellar and win
cellar, also large, high attlo storeroom, sep
arated from the servanta rooma. It alao
baa a large veranda enclosed as a sua par
lor, equipped with steam heat
RENTAL PRICE
INCLUDES STEAM HEAT, ELECTRIC
LIGHT AND HOT WATER,
aa the house Is connected with the heating
and lighting systems of The Bee Building.
For further Information call on Charles C.
Rosewater, Secretary The Bee Building Co.,
Room 100, Bee Building. Telephone 231.
THAIS CHANGER.
The Northwestern I.lne-
St. P., M.
A O. H.
Commencing Sunday, April , the after
noon train for Sioux City, Wayne, Bloom
field. Hartington, New Castle and Interme
diate points, on the C, St. P., M. & O.
Ry. will leave Webster street depot at 2
o'clock Instead of 2:45, as heretofore.
The Emerson local will leave at 6:40 c.
m. Instead of 5:30 p. m. No change In the
morning train.
No changes In arriving time of trains ex
cept that evening train from Sioux City
will reach Omaha at 9 p. m. instead of 9:15
p. m.
Improvements In Dining Cars.'
Commenting on the recent change in the
operation of the dining care on the New
York Central, and the improvements now
being made In the service, the New York
Commercial Advertiser saya: "In most din
ing cars the kitchen, situated In one end of
the car, opens Into a passageway Inside of
the car, and the fumes of the cooking and
occasionally smoke are wafted Into the car
while pasaengere are at the tablee. All
the dining cars on the New York Central
are being constructed so that there shall
be no opening from the kitchen Into the
Interior of the car. The only approach
to and exit from the kitchen will be by way
of the platform vestibule, about half of
which Is made a part of the kitchen." This
change will be greatly appreciated by
patrons of these care.
The dining car service on the New York
Central la now under the direct charge
of the general passenger agent, and it Is
the Intention to make it aa perfect as pos
sible In every respect.
Two Books Two Cents.
The Burlington route has Just Issued two
publications of great interest to homeseek
ers. 'Nebraska" Is the title of a forty-eight
page book descriptive of the agricultural
resources of the state, profusely Illustrated
with farm acenes and supplemented with
an accurate sectional map.
"Big Horn Basin" la an illustrated
folder telling all about the rich but unde
veloped portion of northwestern Wyoming.
The Big Horn basin contains wonderful
openings for small ranches along good
streams, with 1,000,000 acrea of government
land open for settlement under the United
States land laws.
Both publications will be sent to any ad
dress on receipt of 2 cents In stampa. Ad
dress J. Francis, general passenger agent,
Burlington Route, Omaha.
Attention, A. O. I. W.
The members of Omaha lodge No. IS are
requested to meet at the temple. No. 110
North 14th St., Sunday, April 6, at 1:30 p.
m. sharp, to attend the funeral of our late
brother, Alex. I. Henderson, which will be
held at the residence of bis brother, No.
1314 Jackson St.; at 2 o'clock p. m. Mem
bers of sister lodges are invited to attend.
S. A. 8EARLE, M. W.
Attest: C. H. COLLIER. Recorder.
Announcements of the Theaters.
Thia afternoon Mr. Goodwin and Miss El
liott will give a matinee performance of
"When We Were Twenty-One." Tonight,
"An American Citizen" will be the offer
ing. Sunday afternoon and night Dan Sully
will be aeen In his beautiful natural drama,
"The Parish Priest." The piece waa aeen
here last season and created a most favor
able Impression on the theater-going pub
lic. A matchless store with matchless prices
Hayden Bros. Our ad. la on -page 7.
Pbampoolng and halrdrsaslng, 25c, at The
fiathery. 218-220 Bee Building. Tel 1711.
NO COMMANDANT SELECTED
High School Committee Looks Moat
Favorably I'pon I.leotraant
1 C. C. Todd.
The High school committee of the Board
of Education baa aa yet been unable to
decide on a commandant tor the cadet corps
of the school. From the adjutant general
of the army a list baa been furnished of a
dozen or more retired officers who are
available for the detail. Ot thla list the
committee Is Inclined to look most favorably
upon First Lieutenant C. C. Todd of Brazos.
Tex., formerly of the Third infantry. Todd
is a graduate ot Texas college. He was
appointed to the army by President Mc
kinley and waa promoted for gallantry
in action. Hla retirement was because
of disability incident to the service. Fur
ther Investigation of the matter is under
way.
Senator Millard haa promised to take up
the matter with the adjutant general to
secure a West Pointer If poaulble.
DUGAN GETSJHREE MONTHS
Jadse Baxter Passes Sea tear oa Old
Mas Wit Aasaaltesl Police
Officer.
Daniel Dugan. aged (3, pleaded guilty of
assault and battery and was sentenced yes
terday by Judge Baxter to three months
in the county Jail.' Daniel was charged
with attempting viviaection at South Omaha
recently, the aubject being a well preserved
policeman.
Frank 8mock of Florence waa arraigned
also and pleaded not guilty of the charge ot
criminal assault upon Emma J. Roach, who
made the accuaatlon against him laat Sat
urday. He will be tried soon.
Levi Bernatein was arraigned and pleaded
not guilty to the charge of receiving stolen
good. A jury waa aecured yesterday
to try the state's caae agalnat E. A. Ather-
too, charged with having aold a 60 sewing
wacnma mat waa not hla.
THE OMAHA DAILY EE S ATI J III) AY,
y H I 1 I I i M f 4 8 1 I M I s II
5 fl. i J u pu
Extraordinary
Shoe Bargains
Itftliicfd prices on new nntl stylish shoe that nre
bound to crowd the enlarged Shoe Section Saturday.
Here are instances note the
of vici kid,
$1.98
0k
$1.98
The Best Boys' and Girls' Shoes Are Here
Special in Misses' Shoes For school or dress pur
poses, vici kid, wit'h patent tip and
scroll top, and patent leather with oloth Kl I
Jinrl Lid tnna xvnrrVi nr. 9 Ml ot 1 0 oml " V-'
m -aia. ma V" J ' fa V V' . a. U u ' -v j'aS(VVt 111 "jj' 4. t, V.J II iltl
WANAMAKER
& BROWN
"The Foremost Tailoring House of
America.
Our Prices
Are based on a business with prac
tically no fluctuations. We mean to
be busy twelve months in every year.
We ar nearly; so. The high prices
of smaller tailoring housea do not
always represent value six months'
business made to do twelve montha'
duty In sustaining the merchant and
hla force.
CIIITC made to CH 50
OUI I O measure PIJaUi
Everything Guaranteed All Wool.
OMAHA STORE,
122 South 15th St
N. W. Cor. Douglas.
Drug Stock For Sale
AT ADMINISTRATORS SALE: The
well known stock of drugs, store fixtures
and household furniture of the late Chris
tian U. Happ for the past ten years lo
cated at 2uih and Grace streets, Omaha.
A splendid opportunity tor u wide awake
drug man to continue the first-clans busi
ness founded by Christian U. Happ. The
store and the living apartments upstairs
will be rented to the purchaser If desired
at reasonuble rent. The stock appraised
at $772.24. The store fixtures appraised at
$.144. Sl. The household furniture appraised
at 1134.06. The inventory can be examined
at the ortlce of the county Judne of Doug
las county. Nebraska. The property can
be Inspected at the premises, 2utn and
Urace streets, Omaha, dally from 10 to 12
and from 2 to 4. Healed bids will be re
ceived for the put chase of this property,
all or singular, and the good will of the
business, until . Monday, April 7, at 12
o clock noon at the office of Charles 8. El-
f utter, attorney for the administrator, 64
X Hee building, Omaha. Terms cash.
Possession given Immediately upon con
firmation of tl.e sale by the court. The
right to accept or reject any or all bids la
reserved. L. K. ROBERTS,
Special Administrator of the Estate of
Christian G. Kapp, Deceased.
Keeps theCas in
The "PERFECTION"
bottle stopper shown
herewith Is the only
perfect device ever
Invented for prevent
ing the escape of gas
after a bottle' of car
bonated liquid has
been opened.
It Is made In two sizes and constructed
so that eu.'h else wil tit bottles of varying
sizes
1 riese stoppers will laxt for yeara.
ritlCE Sac each; by muil
Sue.
Sherman & McGonnell Drug Co.
COR. 16TH AND DODGE, OMAHA.
As In the psst, our prices shall be loaded
with tne smallest possible profit margins.
Read our ad. on page 7 and come to our
stors Saturday Hayden Bros.
Rbampoolng and balr dresslLc, toe. at The
eathery. J1-:Z0 Bee Building. Tel.
Btillman Price, att'ys. Ii, collections.
A. P. LilUs. notary. 23 V. B. Nat. Tel. 1720.
Publish your legal notices In The Weekly
Bee. Telelpbune
The low price is the entering wedge
Hayden Bros.Read our ait. oa page 7.
navines
$1.98 Men's $3 Shoes
Men's fine aud stylish shoes, made
calf and velours, in all the
latest toeslight and
heavy soles these are
shoes that sell regular at
$3.50 a pair on sale Sat
urday in men's shoe sec
tion at $1.98 pair.
$1.98 for Women s$3 Shoes
Women's strictly modish footwear
neat and pretty the best styles. They
come in patent leather and vici kid,
patent and stock tip new spring
styles worth three dollars
and three- fifty apair Satur
special price
ONIMOD
The .Gentleman's
Shoe. "
The shoe that IS always the leader
In style, haa that fine finish, work
manship and leather, which Is never
found In other 13.50 shoes, but In those
15.00 and $0.00 ones.
Careful MttlnK la our motto. Our
factory Is making special efforts to
make the Onlmoil better than ever and
in the finest ami snappiest styles
Our sprfntr and summer Oxfords are
all here for you to select from.
'e also make a genuine Uoodyear
welt ahoe for $2.50. Their equal costs
$3.50 elsewhere.
Catalogue "C" on request.
SCOFIELDI
aoamuiTcal
jDio uoaa-lns St.
Silk Etons C7 50
Morse Etons
We show tomorrow new silk Etons
In black, peau de sole silk and black
silk moire In handsome designs, satin
lined, at $7.50. We have finer ones
If you wish. New walking; skirts for
Saturday's trade. New suits for Sat
urday's trade. New washable and
silk waists.
SATURDAY'S SPECIAL SALE.
Wash waists, 50c; usually J1.50 and
$2.00.
Flannel waists, $1.00; usually $1.00
to $6.00.
3T Department store prices or less.
'SCOFIELD
(MK&SUITCO.
lautiai street.
JUST IT !
We use space in this pupcr because we
have Iweu taught from past experience
that It la the best medium hv which we
can make It gem-rally known that any
one, IN TOWN OK Ol'T IN THE COl'N
TKy, can save ni"iiev by COMING to us
fur their DKl'G NEEDS, or If they can t
come, by sending to us. Remember, we
CHARGE NOTHING for boxing or for
delivering goods to depot if for out of
town eople, nor do we charge city people
a cent for delivering anything any tlnie
DAY OR N1UHT; store always open; keys
never used.
$ .76 Dr. (iunn's Hlood and Nerve Tonic $
l.uo Mother's Friend 7.)
l.OO Wampole'i. Wine Cod Liver Oil... ,7;i
1.00 Swunson's 5 Drops ;j
l.U Wine Car Jul w
l.int Kodol ;j
.') Kodnl .:ts
I.'m Lambert's Llsterlne
.5i Cramer's Kidney Cure
.' Memien's Talcum Powder
.Zi Orangelne
.& Oransetne
t -00 PE-KU-NA. sure enough, almost
forgot to mention It
1.60 Red Rubber Gloves, guaranteed, pr l.'M
1.28 Silk busnensory, by mall, for (
WE NEVER CLOSE.
SCHflEFER'S niiiS
Vel. T4I, . w. lr. lth as Cfaiease.
flood tsUverss WRRM to as pari of alt.
loluV
APRIL 5, 1902.
The art of spending your money wisely and to the
greatest advantage will be best learned by doing your shopping
at this store Saturday,
Every department joins in the welcome New things
you'll need are plentifully provided everything a man wears
everything a boy wears and readyto'wear garments for
woman. The selling features here Saturday will be certain
to push The Nebraska still further ahead of all possible conv
petition, There is never a . backward step at this store, but a
constant pushing forward,.
itary
and
with
fect
Women's Suit Room
So rapid has been the selling in our Woman's Suit Department
that a new purchase is scarcely more than displayed before sold out.
This keeps the showing ever new, ever changing, and places its in a pwi.
Hon to take advantage of buying opportunities which come to us from
time to time.
For Saturday's Offering
WOMEN'S MAN-TAILORED SUITS made of a very line all
wool cheviot serge, in black, blue and brown, the new eton ef
fects, with silk vest front, jacket and skirt trimmed with stitch
ed taffeta bandn, jacket taffeta lined throughout $1 71
a suit worth $ 18 Saturday Cm I J
WOMEN'S MAN-TAILOKED SUITS Gibson blouse and eton
shapes, our own models, etamines and canvas weaves in black
and colors, the handsomest costumes ever offered $)Q
ut these prices Saturday .CmJmi J
Special for Saturday.
250 Samples of Women's Dress Skirts, bought at 50c on the dollar
All high grade skirts, made of the best materials, such as cheviots, Venetians, broad
cloths and etamines, all this season's latest productions, the new habit and inverted
plait backs they hang gracefully and the workmanship the very best. They will go on
sale
SATURDAY MORNING at $4.90, $6.75, $8.75 and $9.75
Every skirt is worth double the price.
v Something Doing.
There la always something; doing; at the boys' and Blrla' store, because
we eirrl In STYLE, Ql'ALITY and PRICK.
Children dressed as we dress them don't look "odd."' They have that appear
ance which Is termed "correct." DOES THE BOY NEED A SPRING SUITJ There
Is only one BEST place to get It, whether It be a Rutslan, Sailor, Norfolk. Khaki or
a two or three-piece Suit.
Our HAT and CAP showing is especially attractive.
INFANTS' WEAR, from curly pate to poky toes.
ItmfumanS
Talks atsttl
' Catalogue
THE
SHOPPERS
Who are down town ordering supplies for
the table should visit the only exclusive
li iuor store In Omaha. There Is no bar In
this store and only a choice line of high
grade table liquors are sold In original
packages or gallon lots. There Is not such
another complete stock of Imported and
American wines, brandies, whiskies,
punches, cordials, etc., in the west, and
we cater especially' to the best family
trade. We buy in quantities direct from
the manufacturers and our prices cannot
lie duplicated by those who only handle
liquors as a side line, and, therefore, buy
In small lots The ladiea are Invited to
look over our store when shopping down
town.
CACKLEY BROS.
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS.
Opposite I'ustotHce. Teleplioae 114-
SAMC SHAPE.
TWO QUALITIES
Vr.
BOYS' CLOTHING
Ita a puzzling question at times to I now what to buy for the
boys' but you can save yourself a deal of worry by making your selec
tions from our wonderful assortmant of new, bright, stylish suits for
the boys,
We'll venture to say there has been more thought and care ex
pended on our boys' clothing than many an outfit for the adult,
BOYS' SUITS
BOYS' SUITS made of the best black un
finished worsted. In double and sinele
breasted sacks, they have the bread mil
shoulders and close fitting backs.
flaring hips so popular
the young men
$9.Q0
BOYS' SUITS made from the best French
flannel and English blue sreges. cut In
the two button, double breasted sack.
an entirely new production; they are per
examples of the high
$12.50
art tailors' suits, worth $18.
BOYS' SUITS made of the best fancy
Scotch cheviots and English homespuns,
cut In the new three-button sack. In single-breasted,'
the workmanship la equal
to that of the best custom C M f
tailors, values $20, at vJjlT'.UU
azaar
Opa. Oeeaara at WUhelas
on Request.
A New Arrival
often has to introduce himself. If you
haven't formed the acquaintance of Meta
beer, let us present It to your notice for
favorable consideration. We can assure
you of its merit and claim to your high
regard. It's purity, palatablllty and free
dom from Injurious Ingredients render It a
desirable acquisition to your circle of bev
erage friends.
Metz Bros., Brewing Co.
Telephone lit. Omaha.
Or Jacob Neumaysr, Agt., care Neumaysr
Hotel, Council LlulTs. la.
Carey Roofing
Better than gravel, metal or shingles.
Omaha Roofing and Supply Co.
512 Kainga Building
Long DlstTnou) 871. Omaha, Neb.
CHILDREN'S SUITS
CHILDREN'S SUITS made u of a choice
line of suitings, made to wear, correct
in style and well made, they come In
light and dark checks, plain ami fancy
patterns, they are made In double-breasted
or Norfolk styles with patent waist
band and buttons, well frfX C(
worth $3.75, Saturday i3U
CHILDREN'S SUITS made of scrgos. cas
slmeres, plaids and over-plaids, checks
and plain colors, they are perfectly tai
lored with the best of linings, they come
in double-breasted, Norfolks and three
piece, suits that are well ftfl
worth $4.00, Saturday I,UU
Our hat department for children Is com
plete In the widest range of high novel- '
ties and staple styles, at lower prices
than the ordinary store can acll for.
$1.50, That's All!
Maybe you're afraid of $1.60
sboea for boys' wear. You
needn't be when you get our
$1.60 (hoes, for they're made for
boys, and that means they're ft
made from good, honest leather '
and made well; Just tucb a ahoe
as will wear well for school or
dress, alwaya a good looking
shoe. We can fit all Vindaof boys '
in sll sizes, just so tbey are
boys. We guarantee nil our boys'
a hues.
Drexel Shoe Co.,
Umaba'a I p-to-aafe hhn. kloane
111" FA K.NAM MTitLKT,
MY OF THE BEAUTIFUL
HALF TONE CUTS
L'SED IN
THE ILLUSTRATED BEE
from time to lime are for sale at the
publication office all in good condi
tion low prices.
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