12 TIIE OMAHA DA1LV 'BEE: THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7, 3903. CURRENT LITERATURE. "Zat; an International Romance," by nuprt Hushes, In th story of a pianist's battle for recognition In Isw Tork. Ladl ilar MonhiiFiko Id young, he la a genius "thn one man In hi thousand pianists.". He come s to New York.' unknown, to prove his powers, which at first only the elect few reeosnlse. One of these few Is Rose Mar grave, herself a musician of no mean merit. At tadlslav's first concert Rose, capitulates. 6he want lessons from Ladlslav, but fen.rs her father's ,vealtti will prore a barrier, no she K"ra to him a a poor girl whose all la striked upon her musical equipment. And so the romance of the story begins. Ldinlav la soon the rage In New York. nn1 his fan-e grows with everj conceit to the greedy delight of his gambling father mid the tender pride of thn gentle mother whose , devotion for her son la equalled only by hla rfevotlon to her. Rose's parenta neve destined her for an English duke; but I,adtslar'a undlfigulsed Infatuation fires Rose and ' sweeps away all her prudence. Kven when Ladlslav saves Rose's life at Mtter -coat, lier fiitlwr relaxes not at all Ma determination to wed hla daughter to a duke And carries her off across the sea, whlla t,adlsim- finds his growing honors empty unrt vnln. Rose's flight back to .America, her m fringe while her father rages at the door keep the Interest and ex iltemeflt up to the last page. The book I from the press of the Century company. "The Wheat Princess," by Jean Webster, author of "When J'ntty Went to College.' shows gratifying growth' of the author In skill and power. The; wheat princesa, Marcla Copley, la aa pretty, attractive and altogether lovable as an American girl can be. IJfo n the Villa Vlvalantl, where the family of Marcla'a uncle takes up summer residence, "begina. very comfortably, grows picturesque 'ami develops rather thrilling Incidents, for Marcla's millionaire father In America has cornered the wheat market and the Italian peasants, their heavy bur dens rendered almost unbearable by the scarcity of bread, grow angry over the lux urtoua life and careless generosity of inno cent Marcla and her relatives. Of course Marcla's lovers have their part In the plot, and the most Interesting of all the men we meet In the pages of "The Wheet Princesa" is an American of strong Italian sympathies, who. In addition to be Ing a man well worth the knowing and well worthy of Marcla'a loving, reveals an Interesting side of Italy's life and prob lems. There la no question that "The Wheat. Princess". la romantic and fasclnat log reading. Published by the Century company. "The Art of Caricature," by Grant Wright Is a manual designed for the use of students, but of value to all who are Interested In the history and development of the art of caricature. The book con tains many Illustrations of this work groat number being reproductions of famous cartoons, which furnish, a hauls for the introductions and gives the volume a historical value. The Baker & Taylor Co. are the publishers. "The Making of a Man" by Dr. Orison Sweet Marden, one of the . few secular books having accomplished . as much as the remarkable "Self Help', by Samuel Smiles, and If any man at the present time is qualified to continue the subject, that man la certainly Dr. Marden, who Is so well Identified with the magazine . "Buc cess," of which the title and record are synonymous. The book is a succession of talks to boys on such subjects as "Self Honor," "The Price of Success," "Raskin's Motto," "I Must, Therefore I Can," "Cour age at the . Sticking Point," "Courtesy, Tidiness, and Heart Sunshine," and many others, twenty-one helpful sections of book that it will please any youth to own and prise. This will make a splendid gift lor any boy or young man. "The Joy of Friendship", is a collection of quoted passages referring to this noble theme, which have been compiled by Mary Allette Ayer. Miss Ayer gained recogni tion as a compiler of unusual taste and dis crimination when she produced the "Dally Cheer Tear Book." She has arranged the book In sections, respectively, enti tled "The Love." "The Companionship, The Bympathy,". "The Influence," and "The Immortality of Friendship," with a 'losing section entitled "The Divine rlendshlp." The book has a dainty cover with a design of forget-me-nots and makes a very appropriate gift book. Lotbrop, lvee at Bhepberd Co. are the publishers. "Cameron of Lochlel," by Charles O. D. Roberts, is an interesting and valuahi romance -which deals with that period of Canadian history when, the French and ng!ish were struggling for the possession or canaoa. Archie Cameron "of Lochlel." in viu from his. native land, while at school in Canada.' forms a strong friendship for a young French fellow student, ana a deep aitecnpient ror his friend's sister. Later, nowever, as a capuan or a company of Scottish Highlanders, he finds himself an enemy 10 - nis scnool-day comrade, and bound te duty, compelled to wage bitter The Jsalsajjk SJfSlfs Folk) Saturday jjU) 100 Calling UT-TQN-fWC Cards All PeaLse Bros Ladies9 Cravervcite Coats At Exactly Half Price The stock of ladies' Crarenette Rain Coats carried by Pease Bros. Co. was of the finest grade. Every coat strlcf.lv first class a large stock of them on sale Thursday In our Cloak Department. Second flfloor, at Exactly One-Half Pease Bros.' Prices. Ladies' Tailored Suits warfare against him and his people. 5 jf A HARD ROW And a long pull describe the pthw of a woman afflicted, with female weak ness unlets she It under the care of a doctor who hat had successful eiperienoe In the treatment of tuch cases or else hat found the right remedy which can be safely used tnuependently of the doctor. Forty years ago. Dr. R. V. Pierce found that women were being grossly mal treated mainly through Ignorance and earttlnssneeg, and he determined to devote himself to study and research till he found the real cause of their suffering and a proper remedy for It. He found it, and dug from Nature's Laboratory, the earth. Aoture'i remedies fur woman weaknesses and ailments, lie found In Lady's Slipper root. Black Cohosh root. Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh root and Golden beal root the required Ingredients. The remedial virtues of these he trscted, combined and preserved by bit own peculiar non-alcoholic, glyeerio pro teases, and the compound Is now known the world over, as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. "The wearing of cereals too tlrat seemed So have bruugut on an ebdumlntl pressure, weakwing the ligament and resulting fa dUplaoement, which truubled me uotlTTwst not It to walk, and at time could herdlf stand." writes Mrs. BeTerty Sltgreavea. of 14 tUuo Iw. Ban Francisco. Cel. "A. neighbor adviMd ase to try Dr. fterce'a Favorite fre- n pi loo, Before tbe fret buttle wa naed lt much better. Improveaeut weal steadily on. ead within tour months I was like a new and well woman on re sore. 1 am bow perfectly well and (Iron, end -uwniely grateful to you for your blessed remedy a sou to slok women. A Qreat Doctor Book Free. Send tl one cent stamps to Dr. R. V. Plflrce, Buffalo. N. Y., to rover mailing and he will send tou a free copy of his lOus-page Common Sense Medical Adviser, pa per -covered. Cloth-corered 31 t la id pa. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are th best and safest laxative for the use o sVeJlcate wais Worth up to $25, at Ch98 OMAHA WKATHEK FORECAST Tni'ItSDAY FAIR T7A TV T7 T 77 1 M lETTO. H ' II ' Some of our smartest, most up-to-date long and short coat suits plain colors and th fancy novelty mix tures every one nicely tailored ex tra special bargains. SILVERWARE MAKES A SPLENDID CHRISTMAS GIFT Sterling Plate Silverware J Pearl handle Child Set, knife fork and spoon. In faQ fancy box, for ... .IO C Sterling Plate Knives and Forks, both knife and fork for Table Spoons and Dessert Wallace Bros, and W. Rogers' make, choice, at, each ' W. A. Rogers' Coffee Spoons Six in box, per set 10c 49c Ivory Handle Child Knife, fork and Spoon, set Set 75c Oneida Co. Wild Rose rat tern, knives, forks and ta ble Spoons, all go f O ' at, each ..IC 03 New Handkerchief Dept. To make all shoppers quickly familiar with our great new handkerchief department we offer extra specials. ' Ladles' plain hemstitched, fine sheer quality handkerchiefs, Mexican drawn work and em . broldered edge also men's large size fine all linen handkerchiefs regular 25c " quality, at, each liCjC Box Handkerchiefs Ladles and men's Initial -frvX. " Initials six in a fancy box, at, . PA VV ' ,,,,. w W Ladles' Hosiery Imported French lisle thread full regular made blacks and fancies m 50c quality, at 0C Christmas .Presents. Buy early and avoid the rush. Our line Is complete. . ' ART CALENDARS.. IVRITlNa CASES. CARD CASES. PORTFOLIOS ' DESK SETS. POKER SETS. The Moy er Stationery Co, 220 South Sixteenth Street. hardship of this position can readily be understood, and the trying circumstances in which the young man finds himself can not fail to win the sympathies of all; but the author's denoument is most logical and reasonable and puts to shame those historical novels which sacrifice reason to sensationalism. The story has great merits of sincerity. simplicity and originality. It ' abounds in the riches of Canadian tradition, folk-lore, and perished customs, and depicts a beau tiful and gracious life, a life of family de votion, and chivalry and courage. ' Pub lished by I C. Page oV Co. There will be one of Myra Kelly's stories of East Side child life in the Christmas Century. "Star of Bethlehem." the tale of a little Jew's last Christmas; with illus trationsone in tint by Jay llambiidge. A book of travel which has recently been published 'by Dodd. Mead tc Co., la "The Silken East, a Record of Life and Travel in Burma," by V. C. Boott O'Connor, comptroller of Aasam. ' The volume sums up the results of the author's observations during a great many years of active service there.. The book is at the same time scientific and popular. It is both an exhaustive and authoritative work on the natural features of the country and the con dition of the people, and also, by reason of its excellent description and lively nar ratlve a book of Interest' to the general reader! The book Is fully Illustrated. A new kind of tribute to a book has recently been paid by a New . Torker to Booth Tarklngton's "The Beautiful Lady." McClure-PhlUlps were called upon for a apare cover of that , volume In order that the red and gold title might be attached to the applicant's motor car. Here Is a new consideration for authora In naming their stories: Will the title fit an auto mobile? ; "Where the Sporttnan Loves to Linger." is one of the late publications of the J. S. Ogllvle Publishing company. The book describee the three moat popular canoe trips In Maine, the Allagash.. the East and west Branches of the Penobscot. It will be illustrated with seventy-six pictures taken along the route. The author is O. Smith Stanton of . New York, a son of Elisabeth Cady Bunton. The narrative. which is an Intereatlng and amusing- one, begins In New Tork and brings the trav eler back to New Tork again. , The Menace of Prlvileae: X Sturtv rt the Dangers of the Republic from the Ex istence 01 a ravored uiaas." la the full title of Henry George, ir.'u, new book. puouanea OV the alacmlllan Co. The volume ia a brief, nlaln. direct' tlon of the great problems, aimple and i-ompiex, mat are lining In' the United States and omnloualy Dreaelna- for solution In particular Mr. George takea up such suojecis aa the cause of the .rtr.,... dlnary Inequality In the distribution of weaun. me rise of class feelina. the growth of the aristocratic Idea, the rise ui a militant trade unionism and the deepening corruption' of politics. Above booka at lowest retail nria Matthews. 123 South Fifteenth street. M'atcUes-Krenxer. laiti and IXxJg. l SXSSMg-jJ.fc ". mi '""jii niM 111 'J'i'nlfl'ii 0 YOUIIG MEN'S HOBBY SHOES The Stylish Street or Dress Shoe for Young- Men's Wear this season la the Button made of Patent Colt. Gun Metal Calf and Wax Calf-Potay and Drop Toe Military Heel Single or Double Sole. OUR PRICE $3.50. The Young- Man who Is particular about his Footwear will appreciate these Shoes. Send for catalogue. DrexelShoe Co. 1419 Faruam Si. f. TWM If3 M I " VA U 1L Only 15 Shopping Days 'till Christmas . MILLINERY A Handsome Mid-Winter Showing of Attractive &nd Us-to-D&te Hats. Priced About ONE -HALF Hats that are f rush and full of style strictly to the minute tor street and evening wear. 2nd Floor. Dry Goods Section Thursday 1 I 1 " H 1 1 I TOYS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS IS THE BASEMENT 1.39 ' STRIKING SILK VALUES " t fl.OO All SIlKCrrpf di Chine, the beautiful, soft, clinging Quality that makes up so prettily for evening dresses, waists and neck scarfs 24 Inches wide. In a full range of light and dark shades CO Thursday ssle a yard DJC 25 pieces of dainty light Silk. In all new pompadour and printed warp novelties, for evening waists and fancy work Silk In this lot 7 r worth up tp $1.50 yard Thursday sale a yard 3C The Best Black Bilk Bargains Ever Offered In Omaha 10 pieces 27 inch Black, Taffeta, for waists, dresses, petticoats, linings or trim mings this Is one of the best $1.26 Black Taffetas In the market every yard guaranteed. ., We will sell ten pieces only Tours- Qfl dsy at a yard k ... . OtC ...Pi6068 '16-lncn Black Peau de Sole, for waists and dresses. This wik nas tne much sought for BOft chiffon finish full 36 Inches wide and sold everywhere at $2 yard Thursday sale Guarantor! Black Taffeta 36 Inches wide $1.25 grade at a yard '.91.00 $1.50 grade at a yard .$1.19 $2.25 grade at a yard .f 1.50 Umbrellas A Useful Christmas Gift Handsome pearl handle Um brellas, sterling silver and gold trimmings. ' sterling silver tipped, natural wood handles, all silk and silk and linen covers ? aa styles to suit all prices $10.00 down to J.UU Handsome Hair Ornaments Shell and Amber Side and Back Combs and Back and Side Comb Sets gold band and brilliant stone 1 A A settings, huge variety of styles prices from $6 down to I.UU Christmas Hosiery Beautiful silk embroidered All Silk Hose 1 f for.ladles price, per pair, from $5.00 down to. , . . .,,, J Christmas Handkerchief OfTers Ladies' Handkerchiefs, pure linen hand embroidered initial, hemstitched, embroidered and embroidery borders and fine lace Insertion trimmed Handkerchiefs. is worth from $5c to 75c each all go Thursday each. ! WC A Useful Gift to Children Plain hemsitched Linen Handker- 1 f? chiefs, colored borders, put up 3 to a box special a box I JC Odd Pieces of Linens Tray Cloths and Carving Cloths at 60c made of fine satin damask and hemstitched all around, and of Xin I1?611 wlth three r0W8 of drawnwork regular price CA 65c and 75c each at only , ..... . . 50c Lunch Cloths and Sideboard Scarfs Made of fine satin damask and i1,08 do"bl hemstlch all around regular f A A price $1.60 and $1,75 each only T . . . . ... LOO China. Section Good, Sensible Christum Pres ents from Onr Larse Assortment. Prices Rla-hti 7' DINNER ShiT-Whether Havlland , China. .English or American Por- relain-snrlr-wi lowest ever quoted. MO-piece SKIS AS Jc ra LOW AJB.C4J.. 0.98 And up to ao,v Fine line ttn from 18) down to....:,.. 3IU NEW GCHAJ Q LASS WARE A delayed f Jpm.nt 4U8t. arrlved-pretty, hand- Hon Dishes, Bowls, Comports, etc. Prices ,98c. . U.25, $1.60, $1.76, 11.90 up o handsomelarce pieces Q qq SPECIAL Irm;TH8DATChoco late Set, alz cups and saucers 1 fit Jug- to match, full eet for.... leOS Only twelve of .these, JAPANESE CHINA SALTS AND rEPPERS-Pretty red decorations, nave aold all season at two e for 26c; Thursday, two for IOC Only two sets to a customer. B?AJJTIFUL .CUT GLASS-An endless variety at the riht prices- 00 up from yOC SEE THE EXTRA GOOD VALUES ON OUR 5.00 TABLE. MAND PAINTED CHINA The renu Ine article, pretty decorations Cups and Saucers. Plutes. Trays, etc.. etc. SEE THE VALUES WE OFFER on our 10c. ?5c. J0c and 75c Tablea. They are wonderful bargains. Many pieoes worth double. . Bennett's Big Grocery ; CANNED GOODS SPECIAL-Slxtv Green Trading Stampa with thirst TIU?neCapeeaVt.U:.Dter 25c Tfor Cn" ennasee 'Tomatoes" 25g for C nn'B8ea Wa Bejins 1 2 '?!if. i4; i2c C QQ SIXTT GREEN TRAPINd STAMPS. ThTty 2reen Trading- Stamps r with 20 lbs. Granulated sSgar $l Forty Green Trading Stamps "with f."0" f " Bennett s CpT- t tol Maple Syrup v I.OO Twe.1ty ,?rn Trading SUmpe with Mrrru".08!!:' 75 c T?, ?reen Trading Stamps with BENNETT'S CANDT SECTION Thodsanda of NovelUea, each. . e up from OC Twenty Green Trading Stampa" "with arge fancy box Marahmal- im lows, vanilla flavored ........I3C Flv; Green Trading Stamps with glass Suit Case filled fi ' with candy lUC THE IGNITO! THE IGNIT0! A gas hiantle that instantly lights by mere turning on of gas A marvel . in the science of illumination, 35c. Crockery, 2d floor. Om.hfc.' Greatest Toy B&.zaar, in full twin ort 2d Hoof. Bring the Little Folks. Omahi's Holiday Shopping Center ones TIIK RKL1AULH STOKK. Greatest . Stock of Holiday Goods in the West ZXQI I DEBTS VeT sm.. AA. H 4sM lA SBaMT. AS. fV SW BH - aa-i ifTssresnt iMirtlsssi It mLsrht and then pay ua a small weekly or mommy payment uum jw out of debt. We loan en furni ture. Pianos and other Chattels, and we loan to aaiariea peopia upon their own agreement to J t r,,l..r JMJ. uur crviua w . and we always iry o pimmm. OMAHA MORTOAQ8 UO AS CO., aos a. itn st. 'Pbene OS. I QHA n HU RACn iin iu uiiiuriuu and Return via CENTRAL Dec. 16th to 19th Inclusive FAST TRA ILLINOIS Pv t a pt'Q DENTAL L. lAri Brooms, My 1517 Douglas St LcavcG; Omaha 6:00 P. Arrives Chicago 7:30 A. Dining Car Cervlc , CITY TICKET OFFICE, 14a2 FARNAM OT. (P) ' r A Mirror, Brush and Comb -'(f?) 'i In sterling silver would make a handsome gift for ' J t , ady. ..We have some beautiful pieces in iSeite gonds. We" j f yiT-rW also have them Id ebony and quadruple fJlate. Our store f v A f 1 Is full of Christmas auggeaUona. Yeu could sneud a few if " X 1 I flf J minutes profitably In our store. Ixxik for the nam A f Wy S. W. LIND8W, JEWELER, - i8l Douglas St ' VJX Great December Reduction Sale 'n 0ur gty. Ctoak Department Never before have we shown such an array of handsome,, high tirade garments In our Annual Re duction Ssle. Never before have we shown sueh enticing values. ' . . Handsome Suits, In, long Chesterfield, short jacket and Eton styles, In great variety of line plain and fancy mixed fabrics, worth tip to QQ 1 18. B0 December Sale price... 0JO Women's Cravenettes, In the newest styles and col ors, worth up to $15.00 Reduction - no Sale price. . 0.1 O New Swagger Costs,' from thfeo-qiiarter to stven elghth length made of handsome fancy mixed materials regular $12. SO values Q A A Sale price ' O.U 925.00 Tailor Suits, in the new Eton and blouse ef fects, come In plum, greens, cardinals, navy blue, browns or black very special bar- f Q mt gains at Reduction Sale price 10. J U SPECIAL FUR BARGAINS. $50 Krimmer Coats 930.00 $35 Astrakhan Coats $24 0O Women's 72-tnch Coney Scarfs, worth $5, at! .f2.98 $45 Near Seal Coats, with mink collar, cuffs and revers at ... .f,S0.oo Genuine Marten Scarfs worth SS at svi ou Manufacturer's Stock of Silk Underskirts Mx donarsndat"klrt CO'r" black-worth regularly up to y QQ 2 QH I " w""'8 Bklrts In newest A DQ I stylefi. at 4,ytJ I5.W Bilk Wtlstn, all colors. BI Vw walking Skirts. latest ntyles, O OR Nw Clrcnlar Bklrtw. at $15.66; 7 en n Omr JAlkAla rtstrles unl aaila tfblwvr ..... ........ stocks, worth un to tt.nn. t . ... . I.UU Children Hear Skin Coats. 15.01) values, at fc-VCJ Great Underwear Every day has seen Increase of Interest cannot afford to mles these special sales. Ladles' All Wool Underwear In scarlet all slaes. regular $1.60 values. e. only, at, garment iut Ladles' All Wool Union Butts Double across chest, all sices, natural gray only worth regularly $1.75 and no. $2.o6-eale Price ..VOC CHILDREN'S WOOL UNION SUITS In a . $1.50 values, at 35c Women s Waists, worth regularly TOr cnoice w Flannelette Dressing Sacqucs . worth 75c, at Bargains Thursday v in our December sale of Underwear.' Ton, Ladles' Fleece Lined Union Butts Fine ribbed, tailor cut. In tan or pure Crt-, white, worth $1 and $1.60, at 76c, ft OUC Ladles' Vesta and rants Ribbed, fleece lined In gray, cream or black special values, at $50c, 39c and.."'' 11 slies, natural color regular 75c Great December Grocery Sale : The highest quality goods at the lowest possible prices Is always the word at Hayden's. Save holiday money by buying your supplies here. 48-lb sacks fancy high patent Mlnne sota Flour, nothing finer for family use $1.25 10 bars best brand Laundry Soap. .25c 10 lbs. best granulated Cornmeal. .15c 6 lbs. best hand picked Navy Beans 25c 6 lbs. best Pearl Sago, Barley Farina or Hominy 25c 6 lbs. choice Japan Rice 25c Choice Cleaned Currants, per lb...0c Fancy Muscatel Raisins, per lb.... 9c Fancy Mulr Peaches, per lb. .. .12 He Fancy Moor Park Apricots, lb 12 He Choice California Prunes, per lb... 4c The best Lemon, Orange or Citron Peel, per lb 125 Fancy Full Cream Cheese. !b.,12H Young American Cheese, per lb. 12 He The best Soda or Oyster Crackers,. .Oc OMAHA'S GREAT FRESn FRUIT DEPARTMENT PRICES Fancy sweet, Juicy Navel Oranges, per dozen 12c Fancy large, ripe Bananas, dos. .12 He 3 measures Fresh Roasted Peanuts 10c New Colorado Honey, per rack. . . 10c Bushel boxes of fancy Colorado Wine Sap Apples 1.73 Fancy new Imp. Figs, per lb..... 13c KIAVISr3 BR8 Some Cozy Offices There is one office building in Omaha; that is always warm in winter and cool in summer. There are not very many offices vacant at the present time in The Bee Biiilditiff Among them, however, are some very choice small offices,; which rent from $10 to '$18.; This price in cludes electric light, heat, water and janitor service and the advantage of being in an absolutely fire proof building. If you want a comfortable office, see ui before they, are all gone. Re G. PETERS CO- , Rental Afeats. ' Ground Floor, Bee Building. . . nn ' . During the Holiday Season Tickets at one-", and one-third fare for the round trip will' be 9 sold between points on the ' Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Dates of sale are December 22, 23, 24, 25, . ,. - 30and 31, 1905, and January 1, 1906. Return 1 limit January 4. ", These low. rates apply to all stations on the 4 'St. Paul Road" regardless of distance limit. - ' Ask the ticket agent about rates and train serv- ice, or write to F. A. HASH, General Western Agent, : ... 1524 Farnara Street, Omaha, Neb. Trunks, Traveling Bags, and Suit Cases We have Jnst received a large shipment fer the noli day trade which we are selling at way-down prices; alse a lot of robes, horse blsakeU and all winter good. , Harness. Saddles and Fancy Horn Goods. Alfred Cornish & Co. Fhone314 ' ; ' ItiO rotmom mtrt No Headache, Nervousness or Insomnia WHBB) YOU MOKC . . ' Cy3eira nWe Sgars eeause Veu Are SmoklnjA Fine Selected Havana Tobee and Which Haa Bcn Carefully an Profsrly Treated.