TITE OMAHA PAIIT BEE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1902. FAVOR ASSESSMENT REFORM Oc 10 5, County Oommiuioien aid SnpeTTUors De cide on Legislative Ac. ion. WANT TO FORCE FULL CASH VALUATIONS Tosr ."icrey In Our lank tOflS? sons r CBnltl Will Prepare Bill for L(UI(lirt Deal.ned to Compel Assessor In ohert f.et ter nl the I.arr. rt now appears that county commission ers and county supervisors of Nebraska are among thoao moiit determined to have fu ture assessing of property done on a basis f full cash value and that they will be represented at the coming session of the legislature by a committee which will have bill ready for presentation and be pre pared to puah It. Thla bill will be one to i mpower county commissioners or auper- Visors to compel, by mandamua and fine, the assessors to assess on such basis should j the latter be disposed to do otherwise. , Such Is the substance of the reoon Com missioners Ostrom and Hofeldt brousht j yesterday morning upon their return from ; Beatrice, where they attended a called iM(iti f tha mmmliiRlnnprR' and auner- I Slice...... a v. . .. - Visors' association. Thla meeting was, they atate, merely pre 1 limlnary to and In preparation for the regular session of the association, which Is to open In Omaha January 20. At the pre liminary meeting, attended by sixty men. representng thirty-five counties, there were adopted a number of resolutions covering thla and other matters, which resolutions were merely for the guidance of the legis lative committee In framing bills that will be presented at the Omaha meeting for final approval before the legislators are asked to take them up. The legislative committee la made up of one man from each countv and the date of the general meeting this year la moved ahead one month bo that the committee may get before thla session Of the legislature with Its demands. Mr. Hofeldt Dlirntun the Subject. Hofeldt la the Douglas county member of the committee. He said: "The law requires that assessing be done on a basis of full cash value and the asses- j sors' plnn of assessing on a basis of only one-sixth, aa In Douglas county, or one tenth, as In some other counties, was never suggested or approved by our associations. Indeed, what we wish now Is a law that will enable county boards to compel, by mandamus, the assessor to obey the In structions In the law and to Bx a penalty for him If he does not. Among the sixty commissioners . and supervisors at this called meeting there was not one but favored making special effort to get through the legislature a bill making such pro vision. At the Omaha meeting there will be 200 or more of the 'county dads' and I anticipate no opposition whatever. Our committee will have a bill ready to be in spected and approved, but It is the purpose to submit It to the legislature only In case no legislator Is already prepared with a similar and satisfactory draft." . Among other resolutions adopted at the Beatrice meeting was one preliminary to a bill Imposing upon county boards the work of condemning and appraising for the open ing of new roads. Under the present law the county clerk first sends a man out to "view" ths ' ground at $10 per view, and then three other men at S6 per man, and mileage, to act as appraising board. As all they do Is to report to the county board, which' finally disposes of the matter as it pleases, the promoters of the new bill argue that the commissioners may as well do the iwork in ths first place and save the county the expense of ths "viewer" and the ap ' pralsera. Bridge, by Day Labor. Still another resolution adopted and or 'tiered framed as a bill was one empowering county boards to build bridges by buying the material and having the work done as day. labor. The law as it Dow stands re quires that where a bridge is to cost more than $100 bids must be advertised for. which means contract work. Commission ers from some counties say they can build bridges for less than contractors will bid. The legislative committee, of which Com missioner Welton of Lancaster county Is chairman, presented a dozen resolutions (or adoption, but some were turned down. One was preliminary to a bill empowering county boards to employ any attorney they see fit and practically forbidding the regularly-elected county attorney to concern himself In . a board's legal affairs except upon invitation. Other commissioners. It Is said, inatructed that Welton was seeking vengeance on Lancaster parties with whom be baa had personal difference and de clined to sanction his resolution. At the meeting there, was presented, but promptly tabled, a resolution expressing approval of the movement to have ths term of office of county clerks, treasurers, sher iffs and superintendents made four yeara Jnatead of two. It Is said that the resolu tion might have been adopted had It not ' been for the ' clauae stipulating that the present Incumbents are to have the benefit of such enactment. Sale of Remnants from the New York Dressmaking Stock Remnants of high grade dress goods in broadcloths, xibellnes, ES-, camel's hair. In principally plain colors., in lengths from I to S JvfC yards and many dress lengths, all these goods are 1V4 yards wide til I and go In wo lots, at, a yard P Remnants From the Custom House. Bought from the custom house highest grade dress goods remnants, all of them nearly a yard long and In three or four pieces that match, which contain enough material for a lady's waist or child's dress; fZ these goods are in all colors and In black, and are worth up to iSOC $1.50 a yard, go on large bargain square on main floor at 25o and mm 35c for an entire remnant OOC Dress (ioods Remnants at 15c. A new lot of dress goods remnants In bright colors. These are especially adapted for doll dresses or fancy work; they are all pure wool and silk and wool, on Bale at, per garment , IOC 75c French Flannel at 29c. All the accumulations of high grade French flannels, In lengths from 1H to 8 yards, many remnants to match. In pinks, cremes, light blues and blacks, also figured French flannels and Persian patterns, all go at, a yard .. 29c $1 Velvets at 49c. -Silk Velvets, In all colors, including black, In lengths from 2 to 8 yards, enough for a lady's waist or child's coat, every yard guaranteed to be $1.00 quality on sale at, yard Short Length Colored Velvets and Silks These remnants are especi ally desirable for fancy work, neck wear, doll dresses, also dress trim mings and millinery purposes, and go at, for entire remnant 49c 5c, 10c, 15c and 25c g Silk Remnants From Our Oreat Dressmaking; Sale All the accumula tions of silks from 2 to 10 yard lengths, suitable f-v A C f for waists or skirts, go at jjC 4"C"OyC 50c Velveteens at 19c Yard Another lot of velveteens, all wldo i f goods, in colors and black, goon sale, in basement at, yard IzsC Big Bargains at Our Linen Counter Today 10,000 mill remnants of all kinds of table damasks, bleached, unbleached and turkey red, from 1V4 to yards long, at big bargain prices. 36-lnch wide, good quality unbleached muslin, at, yard .,, Good quality bleached muslin, yard at ..3ic 2ic 10c Fine Imitation of French' flannel, yard M at One big table of light and dark, fine grade outing flannel, the --) i 12V4c and 16o kind, go at, O2C 10c quality outing flannel remnants, in light and dark colors, also plain mm colored baby flannel In pinks, blues and cremes, go at, yard... 3ic One big table of all kinds of canton and shaker flannels, both heavy mm and light weights, ail go r at, yard Uv One big table of all kinds of calicos, worth yard, all go at . One big table of finest quality black and colored mercerized sat- 4 mm een, the regular 40c kind, go at, yard M.J One big table of finest quality com forter sateens and drapery mm cretonnes, the regular loo iC kind, go at, yard w One big table of best quality lining sateens, some of them are mm mercerized, worth 26c a iC yard, go at w Remnants of Fine Laces Remnants Remnants of Fancy Wash Laces in sample strips of fine Imported . fine French valenrlennes laces Oi laces, guloons, bands, appliques t and Insertions, point d'esprtt lv and insertions, In short lengths vf I laces over 60 styles, worth E, ch, at, each m t up toftc, at, a yard -W many to match. Watch Our Windows tBBfi Watch Our Windows 1 C H .Th I'klldren'a Favorite. Ons of the greatest difficulties encoun tered when children are ill la the objection they bavs to taking medicine. The remedy must bs pleasant or the patience of the par ent Is exhausted before It is successfully administered. Mr. O. Q. Wagner of Spring drova. Pa., overcomes this annoyance by ualnr Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He aays bis little boy always asks for it when ever be catches cold. This remedy has be come the children's favorite, as it Is pleas ant to taka and it always cures and cures quickly. Recreation ant) good exercise In Ping Pong. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building Parlors, 214 South 17th street. Gives It t Anyone. Omaha baa 6.000 musto lovers, who would gladly give $5,000 for the talent the Ceclllan Piano Player gives anyone. GREAT CLOTHIXO TRANSACTION. Nathan Bros., 608-TO3 Broadway, N. Y., Retire and Sell Their Entire Stock. AT SPECIAL, PEREMPTORY SALE. MESSRS. J. L. BRANDK1S & SONS Will Hold A SENSATIONAL SALE OF THIS STOCK SATURDAY, DEC. . The remarkable and astonishing bargains In men's suits, overcoats and pants which will be offered at this sale Saturday are possible only by reason of the way in which the entire stock was bought. We paid spot cash for it and the stock had to be sold. The reputation of the firm of Nathan Bros, as makers of the highest grade of clothing is full guarantee of the splendid quality and excellence of style of all the garments in the stock. This sale begins Saturday, December S. Watch evening papers for further particu lars until the day of the sale. J. L. BRANDEIS A SONS. Recreation and good exercise in Ping Pong. Tables are SO cents an hour. Bee Building Parlors, 214 South 17th street. Fonr Personally Conducted Escnr. slons From Omaha to California with choice of routes. These excursions leave Omaha every Wednesday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4:25 p. m.. In Pullman tourist sleeping ears. The cars are accompanied all the way by conductors skilled In the service of excursion parties. The Union Pacific is the only line from Omaha running four excursions to California every week. These excursions can be Joined at any point enroute. City Ticket Office, 1324 Farnam St. 'Phone, 316. King Cole Self-Rising best. Buckwheat's the Publish your legal notices In Ths Weekly Bee. Telephone 231. Recreation and good exercise la Ping Popg. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building Parlors, 214 South 17th street. Holiday Rates Via Wabash Railroad. On December 18, 19, 20 and 21 the Wabash will sell round trip tickets from Chicago to many points in Canada at half fare. Tickets good returning January 10, 1903. Call at Wabash corner 1601 Farnam street, or address Harry E. Moores, O. A. P. D., Omaha, Neb. Ping Pong Is good exercise for office men. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building parlors, 214 South Seventeenth street. Deposits. made on or before. December 10 draw in terest (or the entire month. Interest will be paid January 1. 4 per cent Interest paid. J. L. BRANDEIS a- SONS, Bankers. Mood roaltion Open. Good opening for a newspaper or maga zine solicitor. Permanent position for a competent man. Address Twentieth Cen tury Farmer. Bee Building, Omaha. Ping Pong Is good exercise for office men. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building parlors, 214 South Seventeenth street. Mrs. J. Benson IN PRICE Of CHILDREN'S CLOAKS BIG CUT 112.50 Coats reduced to 10.75 Coats reduced to.. $8.50 Coats reduced to $5.50 Coats reduced to .$9.50 .$7.87 .$581 .$1.87 DESTITUTION CRY IS HEARD Cold Bnap Bring Many Appeals far Aid from City'" Fsor. POLICE ARE HAMPERED IN RELIEF WORK Force Not Sufficient for Routine, Tbnt Mayor and Chief Will Do What They Can to Re lieve Snfferlnar. The cold snap of the last two days has brought to light a number of cases of deatl tutlon and numerous appeals for assistance have been made to the city and county au thorities and to the organizations such as the Salvation Army and the church socle ties which are known to engage in charita ble work. A number of persons called upon Mayor Moores yesterday morning to enlist his as slstance on behalf of either themselves or some of their needy friends. Discussing this question, the mayor said: "The city has no distinct department of charity, but the county has one and it has done a great deal for the relief of our city poor. The county agent, however, has so much to do that be cannot always promptly Investigate and attend to the city cases re ported to him, so it haa been customary for the police department to make such Inves tigation as is necessary and to make appli cation to the county poor department tor the relief of those cases which are lmpera tlve. Police Force la Short. "In the present condition of the police department this will be very difficult to do, although, of course, it must be done. Chief Donahue now has not sufficient men for the regular police work, to say nothing of a detail to look after charity cases, but I suppose the police must find some way to do it. Such cases as have been reported to me I have turned over to the chief to be looked up, and he will have them attended to In some way at once." Chief Donahue said he had Instructed all of the police officers to make Inquiries as to cases of destitution existing on tbelr respective beats and to make as thorough investigation as possible of any cases that may be reported to them. Cases specially reported to the chief or the mayor will be Investigated at once by a man detailed for the purpose and all Imperative cases will be attended to without delay. Illl Krtpt If KS. "During a period of poor health soma tlms ago I got a trial bottle of DeWitt'a Little Early Risers," says Justice of the Peace Adam Shook of New Lisbon, Ind. "I took them and they did ma so much good I have used them ever since." Safe, reliable and gentle, DeWltt's Little Early Risers neither gripe nor distress, but stimulate the liver and promote regular and easy action of the bowels. The funniest fun Is Ping Pong. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building par lors, 214 South Seventeenth street. Announcements of the Theaters. Gertrude Coghlan, In a dramatization of Maurice Thompson's engrosbing story of the revolution, "Alice of Old Vlncennes," will be the attraction at the Boyd tonight, Saturday matinee and night. This Is by far the beet of the so-called book plays, 'and m . 9 .wf.Of I e1" jiiiBB iv(umiu rrrij vpui iuuiij j to display the dramatic gifts that bavs made her such a favorite. The tlav haa $3.87 been liven a most beautiful and lavish T "",0 PofltK IfdllpM to o 2 pro1uctlon- Two exterior scenes, showing f,l..U tOaiS ItUlHtM IO CCD landa,..nfi tth ,ha w.h.h rlr tn the distance, are declared to be the most artistic efforts In this direction seen on the American stage, their beauty being greatly enhanced by new and original electrical effects In coloring and lighting. f2.50 Coats reduced to ' LADIES' DRESSING SACQUES " Ve are allowing a beautiful assortment of these goods iu plain and fancy Eiderdown, plain and Prices 75c up to 3.00. ripple lambs' wool. BUY HOD And save ths 10 to 20 per cent ad vance which Is sure to come January 1. So long as present stock lasts we shall continue to sell at bedrock prices and on the close margin that has made It possible for Schmoller V Mueller to completely distance all competition. Know Ye that during this month of December ws can and will sell you a piano at a saving of from $26.00 to (75.00. Don't Neglect to Investigate the reasons why we can accomplish this saving to you NOW. Those Interested are Invited to examine the original letters from the different factories now on file at our office, notifying us of the advance of wholesale prices. Special Bargains About half a dozen of used Uprights will be closed out at genuine bar gain prices on terms of $1.00 per week. Square Pianos These have been thoroughly over hauled and are in just as good condi tion aa skilled workmen can put them. A very small amount buys these. Even, then, you don't have to have the cash; 60c, 76c per week and they are yours. Used Organs Nearly a .dozen of these at money-ln-pocket prices. SCHMOLLER & MUELLER 1313 Farnam St., Omaha. 502 Broadway, Council Bluffs. teal Ping Pong Is good exercise for office uen. Tables are 30 cents an hour. Bee Building parlors, $14 South Seventeenth street. Overcoat Talk, Watch one of our -winter over coats In the hands of our tailors. Watch hln stitching the collar. With goods held taut over his finger, he pulls the stitches tight and firmactually working the fabric Into shape. There are about one thousand stitches put into a well-made coat collar. Thai's why "MoGarthy" Over coats hold their shaie so ever lastingly this care for detail, And not one of the thousand stitches show when the coat is being worn. Whether It's a long overcoat or a short one, or medium length one or a strap-back we'll make It for you for 35. The more more know about MacCartby tailoring merit the more more begin to realize the advantage of coming "up the hill." MacCarthy Tailoring Co. Phone 180$. 1710-12 Farnam St Bee Bldf ., Omaha. lludnut Perfumes Having Introduced these goods In Omaha many years ago, our store haa always been heauquariers I'jr IlVDNl'T Toilet Water. HL'IJNl'T Sachet Powders. HTDNl'T Concrete Perfumes. Hl'DNl'T Face Powders. Hl'IlNl'T Hulk Perfumea. ' Hl'DNl'T Ti1 let Cream. Hl'DNl'T Tullet Cerates. HUDNL'T Tooth Preparations. HUDNTT'S Quadruple Extract. In 60c rlnsa inmirrril ,oi lies, packed In a nat box In following odors: Jockey Club, Ideal Pink. Virginia Rote, 'White Rose Peau D'Kepagne. Naitolron Violet. Vloletorrls, Wood Violet, White Heliotrope, Lily of the Valley, Sweet Orchid- Mudnut s Florida Water, bottle Srtc Yiudnut's Violet geq Water, bottle 76c Hudnut's San Remo Water, bottle 75c Hurinut's Bwe?t Orchid Water, bottle 75c Hudnut's Floro-Vegetat Water, bottle. ..7oc Hudnut's Floro Violet Sachet Powder, the sweetest by far, 6oc ounce In bulk; alo In 6oc bottles. Sharman & McGonnell Drug Co. COR. 18TH AND PODGE STS., OMAHA. Lk!M!l5S itfhJ iSI'i..:...lvj.l.".ld, 500 Men's Overcoats Orv SaJe Todey at $10 Today we place on sale a recent purchase of Men's Overcoats that was picked up by our eastern resi dent buyer. They are the greatest Overcoat values you ever saw. They are well lined, well finished and they are well worth $15.00. They are made of the finest cheviots, including a large assortment ol fine black cheviots. Remember that Overcoat weather is here, you want to get the best Overcoat for your money and you want to take no chances on the coat you happen to buy. In these coats at $10 we offer the best coat on 'fCTf fl the market for the least money and an absolute assurance of wear and style. I I 1 THEY AR.E $15.00 VALUES FOR SPECIAL VALUES MEN'S UNDER.WEAR MEN'S JERSEY RIBBED EGYPTIAN COTTON ahlrta and drawers In natural gray and ecru colors, C underwear that Is sold for SOc, at OOC MEN'S SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, all wool fleece In blue, yaeger and brown mixed, 75c values, A C at a 4t5C MEN'S SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, tn heavy merino, In camel's hair and natural colors, non-sbrlnkable, and s'y CS an excellent wearing garment, worth $1.00, at X OC MEN'S SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, made of extra fine aualltT of all wool and French merinos, In natural gray and camel's hair with heavv sateen facings and pearl ff buttons, $1.60 value, for i leVIVf MEN'S SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, ' ma of a vary In Atlitrall.n wool. In touble-bresated shirts, and doublo-iMtod Irawars, no better garments mad. for wmnnth and wotr optional values st Boys' and Children's. REEFERS and OVERCOATS i ONE LOT OF REEFERS, made of fine grade blue chinchilla, large storm collar, casslmere lining, sizes 8 4 PA to 14 years, at IsOvl 2.25 ONE LOT OF BOY'S REEFERS, made of very fins grade blue chinchilla, large storm collar, lined with the best farmer satin, sizes 8 to 15, at BOYS' OVERCOATS AT $4 00 Made of fine grade all wool cheviots, In medium' and dark gray and fancy overplald colors, well made and well trimmed. ages from 8 to 15 years, VALUE3 CP TO $6.50..., 4.00 BOY'S OVERCOATS AT $5.00 made of genuine Irish frieze and Cambridge cheviots, with fancy overplatds, also fancy gray and other shades,! for boys ages 7 to 16... 5.00 BOYS' OVERCOATS AT $6.50 Made of the best Cambridge cheviots. In ox ford gray r.nd black colors, lined with the most durable farmer's satin lining, guaranteed to be regular $6.00 values. TTZ 6.50 H ft A Ml H isip,iiMiiintSST Read What Doctor A. J. Gonzolas, of El Paso, Texas, says of Shradar's Laxative Fig Fonder. "There is no better LAXATIVE than figs, evaporated and powdered seeds, combined with saline salts, it acts gently, and pleasant to take. Any child can take it. Never gripes while you sleep." Shrader's Laxative Fig Powder can be obtained At all Drug Stores, in 10c and 25c Boxes. Manufactured by The W. J. Shrader Med. Co., Omaha and New York. DIAMOND PURITY In selection of a Diamond, else Is only ons of the many considerations. PURITY of color, freedom from flaws, are the more tmnnrtant Almpn ta a . n Arm ihane and stvle of cuttlna. I w ruarintm all atnna to he as reDresented by us and never uee our knowledge to the detriment of the purchaser. Buying Diamonds of us means absolute security and lowest prices. Our complete stock allows a selection from any price from $5 to $5rt0. Come and see the pretty goods for gifts and favors, or write for catalogue. Mawhinney & Ryan Co., Jewelers and Art Stationers. 1 5th and Douglas Sts., OflAH A. ....WHY STAY.... IN A GOLD OFFICE? Warm Rooms $10.00 Up THE BEE BUILDING. Rental price Includes Heat, Light, Water and Janitor Service. R. C. PETERS & Co., Ground Floor Rental Agents. Bee Bldg. lis Dspaty Mat V start carina rood Inspector. II. L RAIMCCIOTTI. D. V. S. CITT VXTERINJLRIAN. pflo. aavd Innrmary, Jlth aaa Masoa Btm. Omaha. MtW Tslssbona WS. If you are Growing Old Go to California this winter and add ten years to your life. Wine-like air and balmy sunshine Every comfort on the restful California Limited. Chicago to California In lens than three days. Why shiver at home? The California tour described In our books; Dialled for 10c in stamps- Address Tafseuger Office, Atchison, Topeka &' Santa Fe Hallway, Les Moines. Santa Fe this is IT Been waiting for It some time Lotus Cream weather and Lotua Cream Is as food aa ever. Everybody who has evr used It tell all their friends about It, and evun Chicago ,and Denver people send here for It. If your face and hands are rough or chapped, or If you are a nentlemnn and shave yourself, just try Lotus Cvt-atn. it is the same size aa other face and hand preparation which ell for 2oc, and If ours Is not AS (HK)U islvlns all otb-rs the benefit of the doubt), we will 1'AV HACK Yol'K WC, 'CACHh, THAT'S T11K 1'HICE a for Sic. $1 00 Pierce's Prescriptions Wc 10U Pierce's Medical Discovery 64c $1.00 Perunu J"0 tl tO Vtuol, If you want It. 75c 16c Moller's Cod Uver Oil.. .............. Jjc $100 Lrfjftm Emulsion Cod Uver Oil iac THE OOOLS AKK PI KE AND CONTAIN COD UVER OIL. ll'.OO Iler's Malt Whiskey !c II 00 CanaillHn Malt Whiskey (best) .oc 3io Oenulne Caatorla c OPEN. ALWAYS. CUT PRICE DRUQ STORE a. W. Car. CBlna. SCIIAEFEIVS Tat. rr. CERTIFICATES We sell certificates good for a pair of Sorosis shoes at this or any other borosls Store In the United BianeSendlng shoes for Christmas It li much more convenient to nd the little certificate In your letter than to pay express on the pulr Ihen !he recipient selects the pair sne want. In W c7ry"wthh.erecoun- porosis are sold that means them all. 13.50 ALWAYS SOfOSlS Shoe Store, 201 S. 15th SI. rruk Wlleoa, Mr. Catalogs, mailed tree. 16a Listen! ANOTHER LIST IN TUB CLOSING 8 ALB. 10a Bromo Seltzer Ko Bromo Seltzer 60c Bromo Seltzer too $1.00 Bromo Seltzer 0o 2."c Mennen's Talcum 1 lOo 25e MUlkln's Talcum, nn. to 2r,c Pasteurlne Tooth Taste lBo 25c Face Powder fo 85c Combs 20c. 25c Combs 16o 15c Comhr, fins 6o lOo Perfumes 6o 10c Toilet Paper, 1,000 sheets Co Rochelle Salts, per pound 25o Carbolic Acid, purs, per pound I5o MORE TO FOIAaOW. Fuller Drug 6 Paint Go 114 S. 14th Street. Next door north the Omaha Dally Nsws. TWENTIETH CENTURY FARMER Beat AgrlenltaraJ Weekly.