8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1003. M Xmas Present Free 1 With Eacb $12 Purchase at Our Store SATURDAY ONLY Ono of thou beautiful DirftKols frto with Parh $12 cosh or credit aa)o in our Men. Wornon nnd Chil dren 8 Department Saturday. Man'a Useful Xmas Gifts on Payments Men's Suits Men's Overcoats Men's Shoes Men's Hats Men's Odd Trousers Men's New Cravenettes s Ladles' New Furs Make a Fine Gift Ladies' Suits Ladies' Coats Ladies' Skirts Ladies' Cravenettes Ladies' Shoes Fine Millinery Also floe line of Little Girl's Coats Everything for man, woman nnd child ou credit at less thnn most local "tores sell for cash. Buy your clothing here tomorrow, wear It Xmas, besides getting a beautiful parasol free with every 912 pur chase. 1417 Douglas St. Elmer Beddeo, Mgr. Op a Evenings Until Alter Xmas I FOR 30 YEARS DR. McGREW has nsido a SPE CIALTY of all forms Of diseases of MEN 10 Years In Omaha. Over 30,000 Caaea Cured Varicocele. Hydro ' cele. Blood Poison. (Stricture, O I e l, Nervous Debility. Losa of Strength and Vitality. Ills Hostto Treatment has permanently ' cuivd thousands of eases of chronic Nervous. Iteolal. Kidney and Sladdrr and tekin diseases at small mat. Ueocribe your case and write for FREii BOOK and terms of treatment. Medicine xent In plain package. rkarita Less Tana All Others. Office Hours a. m. to 1:30 p. m. Bun ' days. a. m. to i p. m. Call or write. Box 766. Office tli Bouts h street. Omaha Neb. MEN AND WOMEN. I'm Eif ii tot aaaataral a ir araa,la Its BMitaaa, IrrilatMQB of Bicrlloa of aaca atmktaota. TNI tVMtCMiniCM C. (.Dt r BotMBOUS. naaavii,! r - noia h? ttrnnuta, V Cl 4. 'I l atat la aula vr JSli mar, prMi4 Ctrvaiar ets aa w let 7 tfaaia Mgleys M M In S-J k 4 tlrtllMM. POWER TO DISMISS CADETS Attorney General Aiked for n Opinien on Law Govming Caie. APPARENT CONFLICT IN STATUTES It Right of Secretary IMenalss Hnsers Without Trial la 9ns- talned annnnnry Aetlon Will Be Taken. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. "Whether the superintendent of the naval academy, or the secretary of the navy, or both, con Jointly have power summarily to dismiss from the naval academy without trial by court martial a midshipman guilty of hal ing." and "whether such action If takeu would prore a bar to proceedings In the civil courts for assault or other criminal elements Involved In the offense," are two questions "upon which the attorney general at the request of the secretary of the navy will render an opinion upon tomorrow. The I character of this opinion will chapo tho action of tho Nevy department on the rec ommendation of the superintendent of the naval academy for the summary dismissal of Midshipman Trennior Coffin, Jr., for hat ing and of Midshipman Warren A. Vander veer, for countenancing the practice. If Attorney General Moody rules that the secretary has such power these midshipmen will ho summarily dismissed from the academy. If such power Is lacking their Immediate trial by court martial will be ordered. Otherwise, Secretary Bonaparte will direct that action be brought against the dismissed midshipmen in the courts of Maryland. Apparent Conflict of Laws. The doubt In the mind of the Navy de partment regarding tho limits of its Juris diction arises from the apparent conlllct between an net of June 23, 174. which calls for the trial by court martial of cadets found guilty of hazing and thnt of March 3. 1903, which provides that "any cadet found guilty of participating In or counten ancing such practices shall be summarily dlsmlwscd." Hazing at the academy was the subject,of two conferences today between Admlml Hands and Secretary Bonaparte. The ad miral Informed the secretary that the cadet and cadet petty officers at a conference whlrh the admiral held with them several days ago voluntarily pledged him their sup port on his insistence upon a strict obedience to all rules of the academy. Tlaxlna- Common nt Academy. The opinion Is expressed at the depart ment that hazing has existed at the naval academy for a long time under cover. Ad miral Sands returned to Annapolis this afternoon, were a thorough Investigation of the conditions there affecting midship man life Is In progress. A search Is being made for evidences against midshipmen who have hitherto been guilty of hating and these, as well as any hereafter appre hended, will be recommended for dismissal. An Immediate congressional investigation of hazing at the naval academy probably will not be made, as provided for in tho resolution of Representative Loud of Michi gan. Members of the rules committee have agreed to delay consideration of the resolu tion until they learn of Secretary Bona parte's course Kin of All Congo Medicines. Mr. K. G. Case, a mall currier of Canton Center, . Conn., who has been in the U. 8. service for about sixteen years, says: "We have tried many cough medicines for croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is king of all and one to be relied upon every time. We also And It the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain results and leaving no bad after effects. W are never without It In the house." FACTS ABUUT ASSESSMENT (Continued from Third Page.) One span gave away on the north side at the east end, precipitating the driver, wagon, spelts and heavy bridge railing on the Ice some twelve feet below the bridge level. The outfit weighed about three tons. The team turned, broke the , reach and stayed on the bridge with the tongue and front wheels. The wagon and ! driver went through the heavy bridge I railing and the driver slid and fell about eighteen feet, tie struck bis side on a heavy timber and waa bruised and hurt internally. Pet Stock Show at Valley. VALLEY, Neb., Dec. 15. (Special.) The first annual exhibition of the Platte Val ley Poultry and Pet Stock association closed tonight. The exhibition, which was j held In the Valley opera house, beginning Tuesday morning. December 13, as com posed of over 1,100 fowls selected from the best poultry In the west. Breeders from all sections In Nebraska and many points in Iowa exhibited their finest prize winners. Silver cups were given as special prizes for sweepstakes. The attendance and Interest during the entire exhibition waa very large. Wednesday evening the Valley Commercial club gave a banquet at the Fitzgerald, hotel for the members of the association and the breeders exhibiting. General sat isfaction with the management of the exhibition waa express? by the exhibitors. Hardware Dealer Assigns. BROKEN BOW, Neb-. Deo. 15.-Speclal.) The assignment of the big hardware dealer, Martin Bates, on the North Side, for the benefit of his creditors, is generally deplored by the business community. The firm, which has carried one of the largest hardware stocks in the county, claims to have several thousand dollars out in notes and bills, which it is unable to collect. Holiday Goods Stolen. BEATRICE. Neb.. Dec. 15.-Special Tele gram.) Thieves entered a box car at Wy mote last night and stole some holiday goods consigned to merchants In this city and Wymore. A few articles not taken were destroyed. There is no clue to the thieves. Boy Sentenced for Horso Stealing;. FREMONT. Neb.,' Deo. 15. (Speclal.) Jolm Cleek, the 19-year-old boy who has been confined In the county Jail, awaiting FortheBa a Fresh milk is absolutely necessary for the baby. No dried milk fpod, or food which is used without frath milk will net: the requirements. Mellin'a Food h always to be used with fresh milk ; i: aatiafise and frtda tha baby. Send (or ou book, Tba Caia A FcaOwg el Ulaata," (raa. TV, awit !.'.. lul recaivina the CKANb riUE at St. Leal. I4. Cold Medal. Highest Award, Portland, Cre. 1905. HELUN'S POOD CO.. BOSTON, MASS. trisl on the charge of stealing a horse from Arthur Knelrlm of Scritmer. pleaded guilty In the district court yesterday and was sen tenced to one year in the penitentiary- Cleek's people live In New Jersey. He ran away from home several years ago and, ac cording to his own story, has hsd a rattier checkered career since. 5ewa of Xebraaka. PI.ATTSMOVTH Oeorge L. Farley has riurehased a new t'njtyne machine for use n the plant of the Plattsmouth livening News. WOOD RTVER-Miss Evella Mulr of Alda and R. O. Breekenridge of this place were united In marriage at, the home of the bride Tuesday afternoon. M CQOK A large Increase In the work ing force of the Burlington shops at this place is announced for the n -ar future. In order to place the company's motive power In effective condition. AINSWORTll .1. R. Gardiner, formerly of Pannebmg. this state, lias taken pos session of the old Western Rancher office of this place-and will convert the same Into a Job printing office. Mr. Gardiner is an old newspaper man. BEATRICE "The Queen of Sheha" was presented to a largn audience at St. Jos eph's Catholic church Inst night by home talent. .Miss Mary McDonald played the part of the queen, and she was well sup ported by other members of the cast. BEATRICB The funeral of Mrs. Pa tience Ayers was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the tnnuly home In West Beatrice and was largely attended The services were conducted by Rev. K. M. Buswell, and Interment was In the Beatrice cemetery. OAK LAND1 Fred Emerson Brooks, the poet humorist, entertained the people of this city at the opera house Thursday even ing for almost two hours. His poems aro full to the brim of humor and philosophy. This clcses tho lecture course of the Com mercial club. WOOD RIVER The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of this place lis. elected the following officers for tho ensuing year: J. C. Burkerd. noble grand; V. (' John, vice grand; George W. Miller, serretary; J. M. Weldon. treasurer; E. T. Rounds, trustee, and Charles Warren, hall trustee. FREMONT A deed from the Cemetery association of the Irving park property hHS been filed for record, the confederation being $1,600. The association wants the name rhanped to Barnard park In honor of F II. Barnard, the original owner of the property and ono of the founders of Fremont. BEATRICE Carpenters' union No. 1IM elected these officers last night: J. Q Over man, president; W. H. Kohlhsnn, vioe prenl dent: J. H. Coomes. reoordlnir secretary; George T. Barber, financial secretary; J. W. Trautweln, treasurer; Henry Lucks, warden: C. K. Pcthoud, conductor; W. H. Robinson, trustee. WOOD RIVER A serious fire was averted yesterday by tho prompt responso of the bucket brigade at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. lngraham In the northenst part of town. Damage to the extent of J1S0 was done, hut the loss Is covered by In surance. Tho fire started from a pile of burning rubbish near the house. NEBRASKA CITY Mr. L. B. Overton and Miss Minnie Harrison were united In marriage at noon today at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J, Harri son, north of Morton park. The ceremony was witnessed by only a few intimate friends and relatives and was iwrfonned by Rev. C. A. Mastin of the Methodist church. M'COOK Martin Bush of Sidney, Neb., a paroled prisoner from the state peniten tiary, st Lincoln, who was arrested hero yesterday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, a repeated otiense committed by him In this city, since, his release from the penitentiary on parole, wns returned to the state s prison last night. He had but a few weeks more time to serve. BEATRICE Camp ' No. 270, Modern Woodmen of America, elected thcee ofll- cers lsst night: J. C Wheaton, venerablo consul; L. U. Meadwos, worthy adviser; W. H. Arnold, eminent banker; A. J. John son, clerk; J. F. Harklns, escort; H. R. , Thomas, watchman; J. R. Craig, gentry; O. P. Ralston, A. J. Johnson, I.'. K Reed. managers; Drs. Fall, Brush and Curry phy sicians. BEATRICE J. P. Bailey, who has been here for the past week in the interest of the Young Men's Christian association, rt turned to Omaha yesterday. The money necessary for the completion of the new building has not ail been raised, but as the froject . Is in good hands, it is thought he amount needed will be forthcoming in a few days. When completed the building will be one of the finest in the state. PLATTSMOL'TH The probabilities are that Cass county will soon have a new Jail which will be a credit to any county. It is well known that prisoners have escaped from the old one at times for many years and that prisoners have frequently been taken to Omaha for safekeeping. The new Jail will probably be buildud north of the courthouse, as it is understood that the county commissioners favor that location. PLATTSMOI'TH In the county court a petition was filed charging Miss Lulu Tay lor with being the motner of four children, named Ira 8 lull, aged 12 years; Una Stull, 7 years; Ora Stull, 6 years, and one aged 3 years, and that she has never been married and Is now living in this city alone, with the children, who are not being properly sup ported, clothed and educated. The hearing of the case was continued until the I'-nn Inst. WOOD RIVER Ira Wilson, father of Postmaster Wilson of this place, died on I his homestead south of Wood River Sunday, . at tho age of M years. He came to Ne braska In 1874 and located on his home stead, where he has since continuously re sided. He waa the father of ten children, eight of whom survive him. His remains were lata to rest in tne bneiton cemetery, beside those of his wife, who died seven years ago. BEATRICE Germanla lodge No. 2K5. Ancient Order United Workmen, elected the following officers lost night for the coming year; John Lens, master workman; Aug ust Kleeman, foreman; C. C. Kllngenbeig, overseer: C. F. A. Burning, recorder; Al fred Marth. financier; Conrad Stroll, re ceiver; Martin OssowsVl, guide; Anton Blckel, Inner, guard; Ferd Bradt, outer guard; Dr. C. 8. Curry, physician; August A. Schaefer. trustee. NEBRASKA CITY Mrs. C. Kindennann has tiled suit in the district court to ob tain a Judgment for I2.00U against the Bank ers' Ur.lon of the World. Mrs. Kinder mann alleges that her husband, Wilhelm Klndermann, became a member of the In dependent Workmen of America, which or- j cunlsatlon was absorbed, by the Bankers' ' T'nlon. Mr. Klndxrmunn died on April 1, I'jOG, and the plaintiff claims the company has tailed to luitui tne insurance contract. AINSWORTH The Brown County Far mers Institute opened here this morning with two such able professors as Dr. J. S. Anderson of Howard and O. Hull of Alma. Their subjects were In the forenoon, "Er rors in Treatment of Farm Animals" and "Dry Lund Fanning.' la the afternoon the subjects were, "Horse Breeding;" and "Forage Crops for Western Nebraska," These subjects were well and ably handled. The lecturers were sent here by the State university. The audience was not so large as was expected owing. to corn gathering. ITARVARD About December I John Krelger, a boy close to 19 years of age, caught his hand in a meat grinder In Mess ier market, seriously hurting it, though no amputation seemed necessary. Within forty minutes Dr. Wolford had the hand carefully dressed and all seemed to be do ing well until lost Tuesday, when, towards evening, after the young man had stood around on the streets for several hours, he went to the office of Dr. Wolford to have the hand examined, saying it felt cold and he was generally under a chill. He was ad vised to go home and go to bed. which lie did.' and since that time the doctor has called on him as required, the hand stead ily growing worse till at 6 o'clock this morning, when death came from lockjaw. Tremendous Power over constipation, biliousness, etc.. Is shown in the marvelous cures made by Eleetrlo B'ttera, (0 cents; guaranteed. For sol by Sherman Jk McConnell Drug Co. Stick Plna Frenzer, loth and Dodgt. Finest Lorgnettes Edholm, jeweler. Large Shops (or Snlt Lake. SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 15.-The Herald today says that the Gould lines running Into Salt Lake City, which comprise the Rio Grande Western and the Western Pa cific, which Is now under construction, will build shops here costing aDDroxl- mately t-'.OOO.OuO. The capacity of the present shops will be doubled and l.&oO men empioyea. it is ma intention to make the shops so complete that locomotives and cars can be built from the ground ud. Work will probably be commenced early in in. spring. Otnple Hrla on Suspicion. BT. LOUIS, Dec, 15. A man and woman, known as Bernard F. Reld and Unv Rvan. were arrrated at a hotel here last night and are being held by the police on suspi cion. Reid wis convicted here a year ago cf petit larceny. The couple came down from Chicago last Sunday night over the Wabash road and used the annual pass of Frank J. McNhbola. a niemU-r of the Illi nois legislature. Reid ari he knows Mcricnots aua ikitwcu me pass. ELECTION LAW ON NAME DAY Important Manifuto for Euuian Peasants is Also Expected Isocmber 19. CZAR WILL MAKE TRIP TO MOSCOW Proclamation Will Be laanea from the Kremlin Serlona Riot Ins; la Street a of Riga. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 14-Mornlng, via Eydtkuhnen. East' Prussia, Dec. 15. The emperor's name day, December 1. will be signalized by an Important peasant manifesto and the publication of the elec tion law. Dmitri Shlpoff, president of the Moscow lomstvo, the most commanding figure among the moderate liberals, who, with M. Guchkoff, a prominent 'member of- the Moscow cemstvo, Alexander Stakovltch an-1 others, has been consulted ' In the preparation of the election law. Is out with a strong appeal to all who have the wel fare of their country at heart, without regard to party affiliation, to unite In the restoration of order, and thus Insure peaceful elections and the convocation of the national assembly, which Is tha only legel plice ln which to settle polltlcsl differences. He further declares that all classes of the population can Join In this Imperative work except those who do not beltm-e In the following doctrines: First The development of a constitu tional monarchy, based on universal suffrage. ... Second-The reform of Russia by peace ful means through an Imperial national as sembly. Under Ihe leadership of the law and order party, an attempt Is being made to organize a peasant's party In opposition to the Moscow peasants' congress. Tsar Will Go to Moscow. Upon tho early convocation of the na tional assembly, tho pressure for which is constantly Increasing, It Is generally be lieved tliat Premier Wltte will . dispense with the services of Interior Minister Dur novo, against whom all classes have risen, and appoint M. Guchkoff, a prominent mem ber of the Moscow zemstvo, who Is said to be ready to accept the office as his succes sor. . The people here continue to talk of the probable ceremonial attending the Issuing of the report that tho golden state car riages used at momentous ceremonies will be sent to Tsarskoe Selo. An investigation of tho rumor, however, seems to show that it is baseless, as the emperor Is going to Moscow to proclaim the constitution in tho Kremlin. The budget of lnnfi is being cut hard, not only in order to try to make both ends meet, but In'order to make the best possi ble showing to the national assembly. Ex travagance in all directions has been elim inated and projects for new railroad con struction and new public works of every de scription are omitted. The only Items In creased are the salaries of the railroad and postal employes. The personnel of the army and navy and the naval program are greatly reduced and an item of I19.000,WO for new construction Is stricken out. Matlny In Manchuria. The outbreak of the mutinous spirit In the Manchurian army Is partly attributable to the failure to pay and properly feed the troops. The latter problem Is especially difficult owing to the. Impossibility of for warding adequate provisions from Russia on account of the practical paralysis of the railroad to Siberia, compelling the purchase of supplies from the Chinese, for which ad equate funds are not available. The au thorities have now hurriedly forwarded 112.000.000 to the army. in Manchuria.. The reports from the provinces Indicate that the country generally remains close to the boiling point. The situation In the Caucaaeus Is again serious. The ' Tartars and Armenians are murdering each ' other as of yore. At Kllzabethopol. especially, there has been a savage exhibition of race hatred. From Kharkoff an agent of thr New Tork Life Insurance company who fled, brings the story of the establishment of a republic there. He says the military forces have gone over to the revolutionists and that the latter have full possession of the city. Some Strikers Desert. The post telegraph congress at Moscow Is still holding out. Insisting that the strik ers can be victorious, although, unless a new development enters Into the situation, their cause apparently is lost. The ranks of the strikers are being deserted and those returning to work are compelled to sign a declaration to the effect that they were enticed Into the union under false pretenses and agreeing not to meddle with politics in the future. Nevertheless, the strikers can cripple the postal service for an indefinite period and without the striking operators It is impossible for the government to' secure a resumption of telegraphic com munication. There are no signs of a break on the Siberian lines and business men everywhere are In despair at the outlook. Runs on savings banks are reported at many places In the provinces. The des perate strikers here continue their attacks on mail wagons and the robbery of letter boxes. The provincial zemstvo are com plaining that they are unable to collect the taxea without the aid of the federal government and they have been obliged to close the schools. Throughout the Volga and Don regions the peasants continue to cut down the forests. It seems to be beyond question that bloody collisions have occurred between troops and the united peasantry and work men In the streets of Riga during which Weak Lungs Bronchitis For over sixty years doctors have en dorsed Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs, colds, weak lungs, bronchitis, consumption. Cures hard cases, des perate cases, old cases. You can trust a medicine the best doctors approve. Ask your doctor all about it. We have no secrets We publish the formulas of all our medicines. suae as- ska t. O. ayes Oa.. LeweU, Kaea. , Alaa BtanaaMtsrara ar ATOt'S TlOOa-Fsf tbs kalr. ATKk'8 Pill Par ceattiaatioa. AliJt'a aaaflAraalUA-PM tat aloo. ATEB'a AOUB CCR-Fa BuUru Sit egas. ALL GOODS MARKED III PLAIN FIGURES 161 Free hristinnias Tirees With each and every CASH or CREDIT sale of ten dollars ($10) or over in onr MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ONLY we will give away absolutely free of cost to you a beautifully TRIMMED CHRISTMAS TREE. By purchasing these trees and trimming theiu in large quantities we are enabled to give you a TRIMMED CHRISTMAS TREE that would cost you almost $5.00. It, of course, costs us much less, and that's how we can afford it, An exact duplicate of the TRIMMED TREES WE GIVE a VTT A 1 e mechine guns werer used. The situation Is most serious In the country, which is prac tically abandoned to the revolutionary bands owing to the concentration of the troops In cities and town. Against somo of the estates where the landlords, aided by a faithful few adherents, are attempt ing to protect their property, the revolution ists are conducting regular military opera tions. They reduced the garrison of the estate' of Baron von Loewls to submission after a majority of the defendants had been ; killed, and plundered and burned the build ings and carried off the baron. The sur vivors were made prisoners. Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, at the tlrt Interview which he had with the American ambassador. Mr. Meyer, since the latter's return to 8t Petersburg, while not optl- ' mlsltc, expressed the opinion that the po litical situation and outlook had consider ably Improved. The law and order elements are now the principal hope of averting the cataclysm which the revolutionary parties are or ganising. Gold Hat Pins Edholm, Jeweler. - J & FARNAM STREETS. OMAHA. (The Peoples Furniture ft Carpet Co.) AWA. is on display in our Sixteenth street cloth ing window. Men's Fall Suits Mario, by Knli, Nathan & Fischer of Chicago, makers of "SINCKRITV CLOTHES," at 9 18, l 12.50 aud H Men's Winter Overcoats 82 inches long, with or with out belt, in a large assortment of pat (ems, at $20, f 18, f 15, 912.50 and GIVE USEFUL PRESENTS FASHIONABLE FURS Natural Squirrel Four-in-Hftnd Ties- satin lined. ' , Blended Japanese Mink Sturdy at ; Natural Beaver Neckband short lined ; Persian Lamb Flat Sturdy waist lengths . . . '. Ladies' Gray Krimmer Coats new models in lat est effects, 2i in. long Saturday's price. Ladies' Gray Krimmer Coats blouse stylelapel front, 22 in. long Saturday's price ANOTHER SILK WAIST SALE for Christmas positively worth Lot includes new style waists One and two of a kind. All $10 and $12.50 Ladies' Coats All $5, $6 and $7 Ladies' Hats DRESS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS You Need No Money To buy a Suit or Over coat from us. $1.00 a WEEK WILL DO. Inspect Our Prices and Our Goods. Open Evenings Until Nine O'clock 'Till Christmas. JEWELRY. CUT CiLASS and SILVERWARE VT WVI-WAki-tlfcma IwrHri, 40 S. lih ltrte WE SOLICIT CHARGE ACCOUNTS 5.00 drop satin 6.50 8 i 7.50 15.00 50.00 e 65.00 i And just in time A An $5, at. . ,t OBIS' for evening and daytime wear. $6.98 98c L7SZ WATCHES ON CREDIT WE CARRY ONLY STANDARD MAKES Such as you all know. ELGIN, WALTHAM, DUE BER, HAMDEN MOVE MENTS. Boss and Deuber 20-year Cases. Prices as Low as Cash Jewelers, on $1.00 Weekly Payments. s