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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 29, 1903)
s k I V: U i! f ' r r . it SEW UNIFORMS FOR GUARD 8erric Clothinj rensrglly Pleailng to Offloerg and Men. DECIDEDLY EXPENSIVE FOR THE OFFICERS and tomanlaaloaer Follaner rrraaret List ef grhool Lands Which Will Be Offered ( the ! rabllc. (From a 8taff Correspondent.) xJNCOLN, March 28. 8peclal.) The new trior changing the uniform of the army ! i'i agitating the military department of I the at ate as the national guard la expected to conform to the new regulation!. A rep resentatlve of an eastern establlahment t was In the city today taking order in the office of Adjutant General Culver. Not withstanding the general tried to give a ? conservative order, he found at the conclu I slon of the deal that he had Invested $300 f with more to follow. f The new service uniform thst will be worn by enlisted men and officers is very simple and rather pleasing In appearance. It Is deceptive to the eye when observed ', at a little distance, resembling the dead grass, being an ollve-drab In color. A bronte button takes the place of the brass button and is very much liked br those who have had an opportunity to see It. Many changes have been made In the dress and full dress uniforms. The full dress uniform Is quite gaudy, being ornamented with gold lace and oak wreaths of gold on the cap, as well as the hloevea and collar. The Insig nia of rank Is placed on the aleeve. The dress uniform Is but little changed from what was formerly known as the dress fa- i tlgue. A sensible change has been made In the matter of swords and sabers. All k branches of the service will wear the saber, I which Is not as much curved as the saber formerly worn and Is very plain, and no 5 officer will be permitted to wear any other 1 than the plain saber when on duty. It has j a German silver or nickel-plated guard and i scabbard. There Is an Indenture on the j grip for ea'b. finger. The spurs adopted are iubuo vl ucrmiD silver or nicaei-piaiea, the dress spur being done away with, and i are of two kinds. The mounted officer Is r- obliged to wear the apur of the ordinary regulation shape when mounted; when dls I mounted on all ceremonials where full dress t Is worn he Is obliged to wear the box spur, Drab and white gloves are worn as the occasion requires, and the cravat is added to the uniform. The officers generally are not very well pleased with the rew regula , tlons along this line, there being four dlf ,C ferent kIMs of uniforms besides a full ' dress suit for evening wear at social gath .1 erlngs. The new order of things will be ', rather expensive, especially for staff offl rers snd those of higher grades. The or i Act from the War department regarding ' 1 change of dress goes Into effect on the first uay of July, when officers are on duty, whether In the national guard or In office i work or field, will be obliged to wear their 1 uniforms while In office work from to 4 each day. I Baraveca Club llanqaet. I At the first annual banquet of tha Bar acca club, given at the rlrst Baptist church , last night, Chancellor Andrews, W. J. Bryan ( , and Dr. J. W. Conley of Omaha were the y speakers. The club met in the large audi J torlum of the church, where the women members had prepared an excellent spread. Chancellor Andrews spoke on "The Church and the Outsider," Mr. Bryan on "The Value of an Ideal," and Dr. Conley on "Men and the Church." . . Softool Land- Aootlons. Commissioner Follmer has prepared the llat of the land to be auctioned at the fol lowing places and dates: Franklin county, April 80, 11 o'clock a m., at Blooming-ton: 8tt 36-8-1S. Harlan countv. AdHI 31. 11 o'clock a. m. at Alma: NM and ntfc sw4 and ee seK 1-19,; sw Itt-l-tS. Furnas oounty, April 21, 11 o'clock a. m., at Beaver City: He 18-8-22, wH meA H ana w ee so-a-JB. Red Willow county. Anrll 23. 11 o'clock a. m., at MeCook: Ntt and wVi sett 19-2-27, ne'ji iS6-4-s, w io--au. Hitchcock oounty, April 24, 1 o'clock i . m., at Trenton: Qovernment lot 6 In sw I lA-t.Xt nAU iaU aU. aaV maU tiA ' and n-S a4 t4-32, wH ie-1-Si, nw&. wft sW 36-1-34, all 16-2-35. Dundy county, April 25, 2 o'clock p. m., ' at Benkleman: All 36-X-38 except nw4 nwfc. - all 30-4-88. seA nehk lft-l-w. CuHter county. April 20. 1 o'clock o. m. at Broken Bow: 8w"4 86-18-26, neU and iH and nVi se4 and sw4 se4 36-20-25, all lft-lf-22. Thomas count r. April 21, I o'clock p. m., at 'l nearora: . ia-22-zs. Hooker oounty. April 12. I o'clock o. m . at Mullen: All IA-2S-U and n se and a BW4 ltt-LM-M. I Box Butte county. April 23. t o'clock n. lm at Alliance: - Ntt l-M-47. e4 and IsrU ae4 34-24-47. seVi ne4, se4 nw4, ne4 -w-4, se4 iv, n1 se ana swt seu - "-'. all afr-2-47. ne4 1&-26-49, nw S6-17-49. ' all 16-2o-f. e4 l-2-60, Scotts Bluff oounty, April 25. t o'clock a. m.. at Qeiina-: NeA and w4 nwk SS-22-&3. nV4 mw and ae4 10-22-M. &4-22-M, ne4 j "in. iw w. n- ae ae stv-zj-ao. aeU tiwli. ne' iwli and nV eU 1&-22-S7 1 ne4 ne4. lot 1 In nw4 ne4. lot i In w "iivin, wen uex mna t n-u-os. Bask Depoelta Iacccaii, The State Banking Board has received tatements from 400 banks out of 480 to sts j which the call was sent last week. While THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL N I grew real Know Hew Caefal tt Is ra rreaervlaar Baalta. aad Beaaty, 5 Nearly everybody knows that charcoal la i the safeat and moat efficient disinfectant j and purifier In nature, but few realise Its valus when taken 'Into the human system for the same cleansing purpose. ! Charcoal Is a remedy that the more yow I take of It the better; It Is not a drug at all i but almply absorbs the gasee and lmpurt 1 ties always present in the stomach and la 3 testlnes and carries them out of the system S Charccal sweetens ths breath after amok ' Ing and drinking or after eating onions and - other odorous vegetablea. t Charcoal effectually clears and Improves ' the complexion. It whitens the teeth and - farther acts as a natural and eminently safe cataartle. It absorbs the Injurious gaaes which eol lect In the stomach and bowels; it dlaln facts the month and throat from the o son , of catarrh. ' - All drugglats sell charcoal In one form or . another, but probably the beet charcoal and ; the taoat for the taeney it gtuart's Ab- ; aorbent Loiengee; they are composed of the ; finest powdered willow charcoal and other haxinlaaa antlaaDtloa In tablet form, or rather, la the form of large, pleasant taat Ing losengea, the charcoal being mixed with i honey. The dally see of these loaeoges will soon tell la a much Improved condition of the IimumI ft. a I f H KaMa MmnlvlAn mm fmtmm jkrtath and purer blood, and the baauty of It fin. that no possible harm can reealt from their continued use, bat, en ths contrary. ! great benefit. A Buffalo physician, in spsaklag of the , beneflta of charcoal, says: "I advtae Stuart's Absorbent Losengea to all natleate suffering from gas in the stomach and bow els, and to clear the complexion and purify tha breath, mouth and throat; I also be lieve the liver la greatly benefited by the dally use of them: they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stereo, and although tn ome eense a patent nreoamUoa. yet I be lieve I get more and better eharooal Stuart's Absorbent toseagea tea 1ft aajr 4 l& othesv CaVwvos-1 sahieisjB, tha statements bare not been carefully checked up. It U believed the amount of money on deposit In the aggregate will be much larger than shown by the November tatemeats. WEDDED FOR HALF A CENTURY Age Fremoat Coaple Celebrate the Aaalveraary with Maay Old FREMONT, Neb.. March 28. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. William Oarrett of this city celebrated their fiftieth wedding anni versary yesterdsy. at their residence. Invi tations had been extended to 200 relatives nd old acquaintances. The parlors were tastefully decorated with srallax and cut flowers. From t to 4 and from 4 to they received their friends, light refresh ments being served In the dining room. At 30 the family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Oarrett, seven of their eight children and their wives and husbands and nineteen grandchildren and a few intimate friends. Including Alva Evans of Ashland, who was best man at the wedding, and wife, sat Sown to the wedding supper. They were the recipients of many handsome presents Including $100 In $5 gold pieces from their children, two large easy chairs from the First Baptist church of thia city, a set of gold spoons and other articles of gold. Mr. Oarrett Is 74 years old and his wife TO. They were born In Ohio and came to Wlnterset, la., over fifty years sgo. They were married at that place on March 27, 1S52. They lived at Wlnterset until 188$ when they eame to Holt county, and three yeasr later to Fremont. Alva Evans, who was best man at their wedding, was the only witness of the occasion present. Both parties are lifelong members of the Baptist church and acttv In promoting Its inter ests. Politically Mr. Oarrett waa a dem ocrat and later a populist. YORK HAS A SWARM OF HOBOES Right Arrested tn One Day, While 81a More Are C'aptared at Nelajhbor laar Tows, ef Waco. YORK, Neb., March 28. (Special.) Sev eral sneak thieves tried to ply their trade yesterday In the different stores of the city. Two visited C. C. Cobb ft Co. and one of them concealed two bolts of goods under his coat. Mr. Haas, a clerk, saw the theft and after a chase captured the thelf and recovered the goods. At Dennis Meehan's shoe store they at tempted to steal a pair of shoes. County Sheriff Brott happened to be In the store and arrested the thieves. Officers Illgenfrlts and Miller captured a gang of six, who were placed in Jail. Many new articles stolen from merchants In towns around here were found on the pris oners. This morning snother gang of six was captured at Waco and brought here and placed In Jail. The officers think they are wanted in other localities and will hold them a few days for Identification. ACCIDENT ON B. & M. BRIDGE Craae Collapses and One Mai Is Thrown Into the River and Drowaed. PLATT8MOUTH, Neb.. March 28. (Spe cial Telegram.) While removing the braces from the traveler on the Burlington rail road bridge, which spans the Missouri river at this point, this afternoon, preparatory to taking it down. It shut up like a pair of scissors. One piece of the crane fell Into the river and the other on the track. William McClellan of Rulo fell to tbe river below and was drowned. Tbe body has not been recovered. Fred Reasoner had one leg broken and was otherwise injured, it is thought, fa tally. John Haveland had one toot smashed and left hand and side badly bruised. Among the others who were Injured were Fred Brust, James Hummel, Irvtn Bowery and Charles Erlckson. laaadtn Coaaty Teachers Meet. WAHOO, Neb., March 28. (Special.) Thla city has been Oiled with teachers Fri day and Saturday, attending the meeting of the Saunders County Teachers' associa tion. Friday evening Dr. L. B. Wlckersham delivered a lecture, "When the Chickens Come Home to Roost," to a large and ap preciative audience of teachers at the Wahoo opera house. At the close of the lecture tbe city teachers of the Wahoo schools gave a reception to the county teachers and patrons of the schools. Takes Iaventory of Coaaty Property. HUMBOLDT, Neb., March 28. (Special.) Joseph Olasser, the supervisor from this district, has Just completed the task of taking an Inventory of the property be longing to tbe county which Is kept In the court house and this list will he filed away In the vaults for safe keeping. An Investi gation showed that no Invoice of this kind had been taken for something like five years and ths county would doubtless have encountered difficulty in settling a lire loss should any occur.. Beatrice Elks Eleet OSeera. BEATRICE, Neb., March 28. (8peclal.) The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, No. 61. of thla city met last night and sleeted officers for the coming year as fol lows: Harry Spafford, exalted ruler; H. A. Scudder, esteemed leading knight; C. T. Peavey, eateemed loyal knight; Charles Fowble, esteemed lecturing knight; E. M. Carruthera, secretary; J. L. Anderson, treasurer; Sam Speler, inner guard; J. C Scott, tyler; W. A. Waddlngton, trustee. Brekea Rati Dltehee a Freight. CHADRON, Neb., March 28. (Special Tel egram.) A wreck occurred on the North- weatern six miles west of Cody today. Four teen eats, Including the waycar. of freight train No. 28, went Into tha ditch, severely Injuring Brakeman N. E. Sweat, cutting his face and spraining his back. Hs was on the top of the cars when they left the rails. Ths accident was caused by a broken rail. eeoad Serve? Completed. BEATRICE, Neb., March 28. (Special.) The second survey of the Kansas City, Beatrice ft Western railroad between this city and Virginia, was comp'sted yesterday. The Hue Just surveyed Is more than three miles shorter than ths ons surveyed by way of FUIey a few weeks ago. Just which one of the lines surveyed will be the official route haa not been deoided upon by the offlclala of the road in this city. Albtoa Gaa Company Formed. ALBION. Neb.. March 28. (Special.) J. D. Brewer, who started a gas plant here laat year, has sold a part of bis interest and the plant Is now owned by a corpora tion, of which John Peters is president. H. L. Brooks vice president. F. A. Doten secretary and F. S. Thompson Is treas urer. This places the plant on a strong financial footing. WUI Froepoet for Oil aad Coal. LOUISVILLE, Neb.. March 28. (Special Telegram.) Tbe Omaha Petroleum, Oas and Coal company has leased several hun dred acres of land near thla place for the purpose of prospecting for oil, gaa, coal and mineral. Tbe work will begin soon. Ths people of this section are Intensely ia tertJtee. THE OMAtlA DAILY Mil SUNDAY, HUNTER SHOOTS COMPANION Victim Bises Up ia Blind Jut ia Front ef Minle ef Shotgun. HEAD PRACTICALLY BLOWN TO PIECES No laaaeat Is Held, mm It Was Appar ent the Kllllaa; Was rarely Ac cidental Victim Marrlee Oaly a Tear. GRAND ISLAND. Neb., March . (Spe cial Telegram.) Longstreet Randolph was accidentally shot and Instantly killed about noon today In a blind in the Flatte river by a companion named Fry, with whom he had been hunting-. Ran dolph and Fry went out early this morning. About 10:30 they left their bl nd In the river to go to that of Mr. McDermott, an engineer, and while the three were In the blind a flock of ducks came along. McDer mott shot and Fry immediately took aim. AH had been tn a stooping position. At the moment Fry pulled tbe trigger Ran dolph suddenly stood up, receiving the charge In the back of his head. The head was so close to the mussle that It almost touched the gun. Half of the head was blown to stoma. Fry and Randolph were both switchmen In the Union Pacific yards. Randolph was married a year ago laat fall and leaves a widow. He was a member of the Brother hood of Trainmen, In which he had $1,100 Insurance, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. No inquest will be held. DELAY MAKES FARMERS ANGRY They Waal the Elevator Bill Passed at Once and Wlthoat Matlla tloa by the Senate. DAVENPORT, Neb.. March 2S. (Special Telegram.) Farmers are Incensed at the delay In the passage of the elevator bills and the changes made In the Ramsey bill In the senate has further angered them. At a meeting held here today the following resolution was passed: Resolved, That we deplore the delay tn acting on the elevator bills In the legisla ture, and we are opponed to the aenate amendment tn the Ramsey bill, placing therein a $4,000 Urn?. In place of the limit it contained when it passed the house. We are opposed to a limit exceeding $3,010. We demand prompt action by the legislature and the passage of the Ramsey bill In ac cordance with the request of the State Farmers Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock association In January. DORCHESTER, Neb., March 28. (Spe cial.) The Dorchester Farmers' Co-operative Elevator company had a meeting In the opera house here today and effected a permanent organization and adopted a con stitution and bylaws. The following board of directors wss chosen for the coming year: President. W. C. Endlcottj treas urer, C. D. Buckingham; secretary, S. Mil ler; A. Pslkal, O. P. Hanshew, W. J. Reld, Joe Carper. STOCKHAM. Neb., March 28. (Special Telegram.) Farmers about here hare been patiently waiting for the passage of the Ramsey bill as ssked for by the 8tate Co operative association in January, but are becoming uneasy and suspicious about the treatment given that bill and the Brady bill In the senate. They are for the Ram sey bill, but would generally accept a $3,000 limit Instead of the $4,000 limit proposed by the senate committee. Opposition to that amendment is unanimous. There will be trouble in these parts If tbe farmers do not get this small recognition from this legislature. FIND MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD Hanters Below Plattanaoath Pick Up Bottle Coatalalasr Dylan; Measaaje . from "J. W. B." ( Omaha. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. March 28. (Spe cial.) While some young men were hunt ing recently on an Island below the Bur lington bridge, which spans the Missouri river at thla point, they found an old whisky bottle which contained a atrange message. Their attention was first at tracted by ths fact that the cork of the bottle was securely fastened with a wire. When the cork was removed a sheet of or dinary -writing paper, carefully folded, waa brought out. The curiosity of the young men was thoroughly aroused and for ths next half houY they were engaged in dls ctpberlng about as strange a letter as they had ever tackled. At the top of the page were theee words: "My laat drink." The date was "Omaha, September 4, 1902," and the letter was signed with the letters "J. W. 8." The writer stated that the liquor habit had ruined his home and made bis life so un happy that he had about decided to end It by suicide. The pathetic part of the letter waa the writer's account of how he had gone en a protracted apres from ons to f . weeks, leaving his wife and their little child at home hungry and lllclad. Yesterday," the writer continued, "my wife and child disappeared. I do not blame them for leaving me. I now Intend to search tor them, and If I fail to find them I will taat myself Into the river Just like I In tend to cast away this bottle and the mes sage I am now writing." GENOA CONCERT IS A SUCCESS Choral Society aad Indian Baad Jela la Qivtas; ' m First-Class Eatertalameat. - GENOA, Neb., March 28. (Special.) The fifth number of the Geneva lecture and entertainment courss was given here last night. It conalated of a concert given by the Oeneva Choral society under the direc tion of Mr. D. Ross Cunningham of Co lumbus, and the Indian Concert band of tbe United States Indian school, Mr. N. S. Nel son, director. Everyone In Genoa and vi cinity haa looked forward to this concert with the greatest interest. Owing to con flicting dates It has been postponed two dif ferent times. Both the choral society and the Indian band have been in special train ing for aeveral montha. As a result an un usually fine concert was given. Under Mr. Nelson's able direction the Indian Concert band has become one ef the very beat In the state. The Oeaoa Choral society sang Simper's cantata, with orchestral accom panlmeut, and in a way that did great credit to themaelves and their director. Miss Paxton of the Indian school sang Buck's "8prlng Awakening" in a very charming manner. The reading given by Mtas Mattls Patrick of Fullerton waa greatly enjoyed. Womaa la Adjadared Iaaaae. DORCHESTER. Neb.. March 28. (Spe cial.) Mrs. T. Jarrett, wife of Thomas Jar rett. a groceryman of thla place, waa ad judged lnaane this afternoon by the county board of examiners and waa taken to the asylum at Lincoln. BEATRICE. Neb.. March 28. (Special.) Ths Smith farm of 120 acres In Logan town ship was sold yesterday to Henry Jurgens and Peter Jobman for $18,000. It Is rne of the finest farms In Gage county. Celebrates hlnetl:a Birthday. WEST POINT. Neb.. March 28. (Special.) Grandma Devlu, nether of F. T. DewlU. bub In fine goods, smart effects predominate as never before. Many styles have already been shown and admired the sale of the new creations has been quite pronounced. Everything desirable is shown, and the sale emphasized by the wonderfully low prices. Wash Goods cr1 Wo ara doltiQ an enormous busi ness in xvhito goods for waists, hun dreds of now novoltios havo just arrived. Special prices for this wooJf. ' Homespun Crash All pure linen, round thresd, 18 inches wide, for waists and 4 f I suits, only, yard lw2C Danish Cloth Half wool, poplin weave and unshrinkable, solid pink, and blue -d fg shades; very popular for waists and dresses, yard t7C Mercerized Basket Weave Cheviot an. Marseilles Pure white, special price, yard mSOC Mercerized Damask Madras for Waists Pure white, special r price, yard -iOC Soslette Cloth beautiful round thread fabric, a New Tork rage for walsta and costumes, all plain colors, vlx.: 'Pink, blue, light green, linen and O CJ white, only, yard ; OOC Novelty Walstings Comprising Oxford, Madras, Damask and doxena of other weaves A that are shown exclusively by us at 60c, 45c and, yard "yv Hungarian Oxford Cloth Pure white In plain and figured Cr effects, at 80c and, yard O vIC Imported Dotted Swiss This season promises to be a record breaker for these goods. We A f are showing a large variety at 76c, 65c, 65c, 60c, 45c and, yard...UC 48-Inch Paris Lawn One of tbe best white materials for wear g f. and washing, at, yard O vIC 48-Inch Paris Muslin This material heretofore has been considered cheap at 60c. EJ Fifty' pieces, while they last, at, yard OOC An Immense variety of Gingams, figured batistes, dimities ' and Suitings from 12ic to 75c a yard. Spring Silks Exclusive novelties both for fancy costumes and shirt waist suits. FOULARD BILKS In all the new . 24 Inches, $1.00, 75o, and, yard FANCY FOULARD SILKS In ezlucslve patterns, beautiful styles and fine quality (no two patterns alike.) PARIS BLUE AND GREEN CHECKED LOUISINE AND TAFFETA SILKS (All slses of checks.) BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SILKS The new weaves, $1.00, $1.25 and..'..,. JAP CORDED BILKS In a full line of new colorings. BLACK TAFFETA BILK 27 Inches. guaranteed ...., CHANGEABLE TAFFETA SILKS In all colors. 36-INCH PEAU DB 80IB Black) Special value'. I ... BLACK PONGEE BILKS A very desirable fabric, A,. V II. it incuen wiuo BLACK PEAU DE CYGNE Very fashionable silk. $1.28 and Black and Dress Voiles Tomorrow we offer one of the most extensive assortments of black and colored Vol Is, the best productions of the leading manufacturers, ranging in price from $1 to $3 a yard; a - lot in colors and black 45-Inch Wide Ctamlne , Sale beginning Monday (30th Inst). A speolal number In brown, blues and black; regular $1.00 Talus, 45 Inches wide Canvas Cloth, 50 Inches Wide All the choice shades for stylish Monday-... Cream and THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT SHOWN, COMPRISING ALL AND FANCY. Fashionable fabrics, such as Voiles, Yatchlng Serge, Batiste, Paris Crepe, Sicilian and Twine cloth, ranging in price from $1.60 down to, a yard , KELLEY, STIGER & CO, Corner Farman and a prominent farmer of this oounty. cele brated her 0th birthday Sunday. Large numbers of her relatives and. neighbors gathered to do her honor. 8he la In robust health and blda fair to reach the 100 mark. gecalnar to Beaia Monday, WE8T POINT. Neb., March 2$. (Special.) After a severe rain and sleet storm, turn ing to two inches of snow, the weather la again mild and balmy and prospects are that seeding of small grain will commence Monday on the highlands. OLD MAN FALLS DOWN STAIRS Elcatr-Bia-nt Years Old mm His Iltn la Dislocated by the Accident. BTURGIS. S. D., March M. (8peelal.) James H. Smith of this city, about $8 years of age, yesterday fell down the Steps of a cellar la the rear of a grocery store, dislo cating his hip. No one knew of the acci dent until one of the clerks of tbe store happened to go down to ths cellar about an hour and a half after It occurred end heard Mr. Smith moaning. He Immediately went to hla assistance aad helped him out and had him taken to his home. He Is the fsther of Dr. W. O. Bmlth, one of the railroad commlsaloaers of South Dakota. SOUTH DAKOTA QUARTZ RICH Ore that Teste Twe Handred Dvllars Pes' Ten la Discovered at Fair tax. BIOUX CITY, la., March IS (Bpeclal Telegram.) Gold-bearing quarts testing $:00 to tbe ton has been discovered at Fairfax, 8. D. The discovery was mads on the farm of August Kahn, two miles south of the city. It Is alleged to be genuine by reputable MAIICIl 20, 1003. EM, Ml LbU small designs, for walking suits, 69c i and fine A SILKS 75c l.Q.Q. ........ 2e00 1.00 light weight; a 1.00 Colored Spring Fabrics. special . .1.00 75c suits, .K valus, 1.00 White Wools OF CREAM AND WHITE WOOLS EVER THE NEW WEAVES IN ' BOTH PLAIN Etamines, Panama. Canvas Cloth. 50c cltlsens. town. Great excitement prevails at ths Teackere Inatltate for Three Cvnatles 8TURGI3, S. D.. March 8. (Special.) Tbe teachers' Joint Institute for Meade, Pennington and Fall River counties Is to be held In Rapid City, commencing June and continuing until the 29th. Tbe best of Instructors have been aecured. Meade county and thla city, aa usual, will be well repreaented. DEATH RECORD. Mas. afarsravret Thompson Taylor. TECUMSEH. Neb.. March 28. (Special.) Mrs. Margaret Thompson Taylor died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. ft. Baker, In this city, yesterday afternoon, aged 81 years 4 months and 22 days. Bhs was born In Franklin county, Massachusetts, and had resided la Michigan. At Jackson. Mich., In 1844 she was married to Mllnor Taylor. Two children were born to them, Mrs. Baker and F. Taylor of Red Oak, Ia. Tbe deceased came to this county In 1879 and haa resided here since. She had been an Invalid for many years. Ths funeral will be held at the home Saturday morning and Mr. Baker will take the remains back to Charlemont, Mass., for Interment beside those of her husband in ths csmstery there. Rev. E. I. Davlea of the Presbyterian church will have charge of the funeral service, although tbe deceased wss of Con gregational faith. TECUMSEH. Neb.. March 28. (Special.) Tbe funeral of Mrs. Arvtlla J. Abernetay. wife of John Abernethy, waa held at tbe family home In thla city yesterday after noon at I o'clock, conducted Dy Rev. E. I. Davles of the Presbyterian church, of which church deceased was a member. Mrs. Abernethy had been sick for a long tlms and died of a complication of diseases. Her age was M years I months aad 1$ daya. to) . t0 UU Viv High Grade Novelties Special OpcninQ Sale of real hand made Antique, Cluny and Wool Yale Laces which are on the top wivo of popularity, will be offered Monday morning. ISlegant now and unusual designs in Veniso, Irish, Tenoriffo, Paraguay and Porto Hican effects. Detachable designs, Bands, Oslo ons snd Medalllan effects, from $4.00 down to $1.00, 75c, 60c, 40c, 36c, and, yard mOC Wide Collars of Venlse and Irish Lace Elegant designs, from $12.00 down to $1.35, $1.25. 85c and. each Rich Rose Spray Applique Hand made buds of pink satin, Una e $1.25 a spray down to Do Barry Chlffou Veils Beautifying as face veils, very cblo ss a hat trimming, 114 yard f long, novel effects, $1.00, 75c, 60c and, each OvJC Latest Creations in Neckwear ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OP UP-TO-DATE IDEAS. Hand Made Chiffon Stocks Ornamented with dainty lace and embroidered mcdallons, beaded -d L C work, French knots, etc., each, $3.50, $3, $2.60, $2, $1.76 and laOO Elegant Turnover Collars Newest shapes. In One embroldoery, dainty lace, embroidered chffon, drawn work, hemstitching. In white, black, colors and Oriental effects, -d St endless variety, $1.50. 75c, 50c, 35c, 26c, 15o and 1 antiC New Washable Stocks Latest models in Cheviot,' Msdras, Pique, Canvas, White and Colors In novel combinations, $1.25, 75c, 60c, 40c, 15o and... New Gloves Just Received 'Trefousse" in now colors for dress and street wear PERRINS "LE MURE" A aplended 3 dress glove, at .' "ARACHINE" At $100; good value, Correct Styles in Suits. Jackets and Shirt Waists Ladies' Suits In blue and black Voiles, latest cut, shirred, collerless Jacket, full shirred skirt, with deep yoke effect, lined throughout with best O EZf quality taffeta, special 4a01 Ladies' Suits In Wool Crash Collarless blouse Jacket, fitted capes, finished in tailor braid, ry r full length pleated skirt.: O-mfeVvl Ladles' Walking Salts Made of black and blue basket wear. Btamlnes, collerless blouse Jackets, with deep fitted capes, large sleeves, new pleated AH effect skirt. Special. ...... 0mTsU . WE NOW have a full line of ladles' silk and cloth Jackets In all the popu lar cuts. A Beautiful Peau de Sole Silk Blouse Large sleeves, 14-inch skirt, trimmed In folds and applique lined with white satin .mjOeWvF Ladies' Silk Blouse Jackets Large sleeves, deep cape and finished m Ished braid, $18.00 and , Ladies' Jacket in Black Cheviot, blouse front, lined gray satin Ladles' Walking Skirts LADIES' WALKING SKIRTS in gray Scotch plaid, 4 ff flare, strapped seams, at..,.; ..., Avfevlvr LADIES WALKING SKIRTS in tan cloth, trimmed In knee f ff box pleats and buttons, at.. iVaUvl LADIES WALKING SKIRTS In black and gray cheviots, Q ffcfl Inserted pleat at each seam, at Osvlvl Ladies' Shirt Waists TAILORED WAISTS IN BASKET WEAVE LINEN, made with tailored straps, tucked back, new collar, finished with sy fj fancy tie M Ml A O NEW WHITE OXFORD cloth waists, trimmed In tucks, a aa peart buttons, at OsvlvF SHIRT WAISTS IN MERCERIZED OXFORD, with pannel front, ft ' finished In two rows of buttons.... 0I O SHIRT WAISTS IN BLACK AND WHITE OXFORD, tucked - front the newest sleeves, at $3.60, $3.00 and mfe A. O She wax a native of West Virginia. By her first husband, who was Isaac N. Shaw, she had four children, two of whom are living and who are C. M. Shaw of this city and B. B. 8haw of Hasttnga. Bbe was married to John Abernethy in 1888 and has sines resided in this city. Mrs. Wllhelmlna Mewla. WEST POINT. Neb.. March 28. (Special Telegram.) The death Is announced in Stanton county on last Wednesday of Mrs. Wllhelmlna Mewls, the mother of ex-county Judge Mewls of this city. Tbe deceased was 88 years old and haa resided con tinuously in this vicinity for thirty-four years. She was ths mother of four sons, who survive her. Roland Iteaaeaa. PIERRE. 8. D.. March 28. (Special Tel egramsRoland Rosaeau, one of the oldest residents of this part of ths state, died at Benedict hospital in this city last night after a lingering illness. Mr. Rossesu was among ths early fur traders who settled on tbe Missouri river and his death marks the passing of another among the Dakota pio neers. Mrs. Bertha Cavanaagh. ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 28. (Special Telegram.) Mrs. Bertha Cavanaugh, who recently came here from Omaha, died today In Ensworth hospital from Injuries received by being run down by an electric railway car. A daughter. Miss Alice Cavanaugh, Is a resident of Omaha and waa at the bedside of her mother when death came. Tea-Year-Old Plattemonth Hoy. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., March 28. (Spe cial.) Wlnalow Davla, 10 years of age, and the only son of Mrs. Stephen A. Davla, died at their home in this city this morning from diphtheria. Interment will be made In tbe Mount Pleasant cemetery tomorrow. 'Ales Balfenr, Br. PHILADELPHIA, March 28. Alex Bal four, sr., a prominent business man, dropped dead la his office In the Drexel building to 65c 35c 30c - clasp, overseam, , 1.50 Black, White, Mode and Brown. In tailor In tailor fo 00 with 12.00 Fifteenth Sts. day. Mr. Balfour was a director of sev eral local banks, a director of the Keyatone Telephone company, the Union Traction and a member of the board of Inspectors of the Eastern penitentiary. He was about 70 years old. Frank Baker. BEATRICE, Neb., March 28. (8peclal.) Frank Baker, aon of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, residents of South Beatrice, died yesterday morning after an Illness of two weeks, death being dus to blood poisoning. Deceased wss IT years of age. The funeral waa held this afternoon at 2:80 o'clock. In terment being made In EvergTeen Home cemetery. Benjamin Kraaeleeo. FRANKLIN, Neb.. March 28. (Special Telegram.) Benjamin Francisco died this afternoon after a long sickness. Hs be came paralysed about three weeks ago and sines that time has been entirely helpless.' He was ons of tbe oldest pioneers, 84 years vld mui Uiuch fespwtwl. The fuueral will be held here Monday. Mra. Kara M. Brassi, LONG PINE. Neb., March 28. (Special Telegram.) Mrs. Kura M. Braner of David City died here today at the home of her nephew, J. F. Dye, aged nearly $ years. Her son, E. J. Braner of Woodruff, Kan., will take the remains to David City. OFFERS TO BUY WHEEL TRUST Reersrealaatloa Committee Tenders aa, BOO ,000 for American Bicycle Company. NEW YORK, March 28. The announce ment was mads today that ths receivers of the American Bicycle company had agreed to accept the reorganization eotn mlttee's offer to buy all the personal prop erty of the company for $3,500,000. Ths offer excludes all real estate, which IS Val ued at $500,000. nbroldered stems,