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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 30, 1006. rrt- ) n Kl Oj o) LAI U IN ORDER TO COMPLETELY CLEAR AWAY ALL SMALL AND ODD LOTS BEFORE INVENTORY nsxzsssr 12 fH) F3 ir iisissss " """J mmmiimib j This Storo Will Bo Closed All Day Tuesday Now Years Day Pre-Inventory Sale of Ladies' Waists, Suits, Skirts, Furs, Evening Wraps, ! Ladies' $10.00 Cravenette Coats at $3.50 N Ladies' $5.00 Wool Waists at $1.98 Ladies' $6.50 Silk Waists at $2.50 Ladies' $1.00 Sateen Petticoats at 35 . Ladies' $2.50 Walking Skirts at 98 Ladies' $10 50-inch Novelty Mixture Coats S 4.98 Ladies' $9 50-inch Novelty Mixture Coats $3.98 Ladies $3 Fur Scarfs $1.50 Ladies' $2 Fur Scarfs 69 Ladies' $5 Walking Skirts .$1.98 Ladies' $50 Opera Coats .$19.00 Ladies' $65 Evening Gowns $25.00 Ladies' $20 Black Broadcloth Coats $9.98 Ladies' $25 Tailored Suits $10.00 Ladies' $20 Tailored Suits $6.98 Dress Goods Wool dress goods that have sold up to 85c yard, color line is complete, al- Q-, most every weave, yard jZJC 450 pieces of high grade dress goods, black and all colors chiffon taffeta, Panama, prunellas, granites, serges, cashmeres, etc. not an old piece in the lot; CQ yard Imported Dress Patterns 20 French dress pat terns, $26.00 grade, at $12.50 Fifteen $30 French cloth suit lengths. . . .$15.00 Thirty $35 to $50 dress patterns of cloth, silk voile and Marquisettes at, each $16.50 French challies and waistings, 50o and 75o grade at, yard C $1.50 silk eoliennes, silk and wool crepes, French Imported dimity, silk and wool dress M g goods all shad6s for street or party A IP wear yard J NEWS FROM ARMY POSTS Fort Rlley. FORT RILEY, Kan., Dec. 29. (Special.) The fact that the appropriation asked of congress only calls for funds for the con struction of building for one regiment of infantry at this post, has led many to be lieve that the original Idea for Increasing thin garrison hue been abandoned Such is not the cane by any means. The work planned will require at least three years to complete. 1. construction of buildings lor two regiments of Infantry, one oompmy of signal coips, with administration build ings, stables, storehouies, etc., and it la the intention to ask only for enough to carry on. the work from year to year, until It shall have reached completion. When one realizes that lit! buildings will be neces ary to accommodate the Increased strength planned, and that the post will extern! al. most to the old state house, the magnitude thework can be appreciated. When mils hall have been done. Fort Riley will be by far the largest poBt In the United Slates nil will contain about 6,ow) soldiers. The post authorities are bound to stop the pructlce of selling clothing that has been carried on very extensively of late by the enlisted men of the command Invesil- Sation shows that a great deal has been isposed of In town during the last few months and It would be wed for the seller and the buyer to discontinue this practice, Unless they want to make a great deal of trouble for themselves. Six men aie al ready In confinement awaiting trial for the AlsnosluK of clothing issued tliern, while one will be tried for stealing clothing from tiU Comrades. The Athletic arcoclatlon met on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing officers lor the ensuing year and to attend to other current business. The following officers were elected: Business manager, ("at tain Armstrong; In charge of base ball and foot ball, Lleuteant Gordon; in charge of Indoor ktiiletica, Lieutenant Holdemew; secretary i''?UUn Hamilton; treasurer, Captain Hc Wahon. A vote of thanks was tendered laptalns Armstrong and Parsons and Lieu tenant Glasslord for their energetic work during the year, which has resulted In paying off the associationa Indebtedness The firm game of Indoor base ball that the garrison has seen was played In the gymnasium , last Friday night by two teams from the Twenty-second battery, for the benefit of the Christmas tree fund. A-bout fcU people were In the hall. The polo game at the park on Sunday afternoon between the pest team and one rrpratLnT. Junction City resulted In a Us. The field, which had been skinned, was in excellent condition, and the game was U,?!. onft, Tn ftlk" msur ws t-t The following players composed the town team: kleears. ODonnell, Early, Fu and Rogrs t. po.t..w represented by Captains La Uer, MJl.er. McMalioa and Lieutenant Ienneeay. An Indoor base ball team has been orgajb d In the Ninth cavalry auuadron and a fame has already been arranged for an sarly date wl'Ji a team of the Twenty "nd battery. The use of the post assembly hall and the fymnaalum has been authorised for several bights thlM week by the enlisted men of the gwrrlson for dances. The quartermaster teamsters eel-hrated Christmas In advance. They were Informed last week that hereafter they would draw instead of $30 a month. Captain I'ar tona, poet quartermaster, took the matter THE GUARANTEED COLD CURE Ytar Drug jiit fiuirgstee Every Box al , UAJ OCMTAitt NO QUIHINK sV 4 To Cure Coldi and Stop Headache I does tk Work . Qulckly-Safely Leaving no. Bad Aher-Effecta .Like Quinine Preparation Because THERE IS K3 QUIX1KE IX IT In the Orange Colored Bos at all Drug Store 25 cent or by Mail. :09 CHtaiQAL 00, OHIOAeO I n M n a n n n p n El Monday at 8 worth up to $1.00 a yard; all go on several bargain squares per yard, at up with the quartermaster general's office and secured the raise. Miss Godfrey, who has been tjie guext of Lieutenant and Mrs. Bterrett at Fort Leav enworth, Kan., for tne last . three weeks, returned on Thursday. During her stay a number of entertainments were given In her honor. Corporal Hoger of the Seventh battery has been promoted sergeant, vice Oscar, lately reduced by sentence of a general court-martial. Oscar was tried for neglect of duty. A record breaking crowd assembled In the post gymnasium last Wednesday evening- to witness a game of basket ball be tween the teams of Fort Riley and Wash burn college, which resulted In a score of 22 to li in favor of the latter. It wnR a hotly contested name. The playing was fast and exciting from start to finish. Sev eral times during the game Riley was In the lead, but owing to the careless de fensive work of Oreder, lost the game. The game was followed by a masquerade ball. Colonel Godfrey has received Information from Washington that the secretary of war has approved the construction of a riding- hall in the cavalry post on the site already selected for use by the school of equitation. All the organizations of the garrison were Issued the olive drab overcoat last week with the exception of the Second battery, whosa members were already equipped with that article ol clothing. An athletic committee composed of five members baa been organized under the provisions oi tne constitution adopted by the association to assist Cant h in Arm. strong, the business manager, In the con duct of the association s affairs. Lieuten ant Gordon will look after the coaching and the entertainment of visiting teams. iuieiuiui nicuaoo win also assist In th coaching and will In addition have charge of the care of the grounds. Lieutenant Olaasford will attend to the nrrunglng of schedules, advertising and otherwise as sisting In the management. Lieutenant Mettler will be In chance of the nvmnn slum and the nark LitJl and irate ke. .' -hn r do' ore In MmZ1 wi.'A Th. .Mf'm''' "reJn Progress. With the apportionlnw of the duties In th.a of the association ought to be run In line order. Lieutenant McCabe, Second cavalry, left on Friday for his home to spend the holi days. He has leave for twelve davs. Considerable progress has been made on the construction work In the artillery sub post In the past week. Lieutenant Danford left Monday for Ne braska, where he spends Christmas with relatives while on leave for ten days. The post school for enlisted men has closed until after New Year's. The sea son so far has been remarkably success ful, the chaplain announces. The teachers are exceptionally capable and the students are working hard. Lieutenant Mettler left Monday for To peka, Kan,, where he will be on leave for ten days. First Lieutenant D. W. Hand, artillery corps, has been ordered transferred with First Lieutenant Fred W. Perry, artillery corpa. now stationed at the presidio of San Francisco with the Ninth battery. Field artillery Lieutenant Hand already has his household effects packed and with his family will leuve for his new station within the next two or three days. On Wednesday evening Mrs. McKinlay snd Miss Mott gave a six-handed euchre party for fifty-six guests Prises for the gentlemen were won by Captain Romeyn and Lieutenants Al'.en and Ebey. Mea damea McCormlck, hly and Lewis cap tured the ladles' prises. Colonel Macomb entertained at dinner Thursday evening. His guests were the Misses Mott and Lsutart. Captain and Mrs. rihurt, I amain and Mrs. McCormack, Cap tain and Mra. Conner and Major Reese. Lieutenant Moore, recently off sick re port with a broken arm, left yesterday with Mrs. Moore for his home at I-a-Grange, Tex., where the holidays will be pasxed while on leave for thirteen days. The Hunt club held a run last Bundar morning, starting from the kennels at 1:30 o'clock. The exercise was exhilarating- al though no came was started. Ma.1or Thomas H. Reaaa. engineer oorps. Who has been granted a four days' leave of absence, will spend Christmas with bU family In Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Lieutenants Huntley and Riley, artillery oorps, left Monday for Kansas City, Mo., where they will spend the holidays. N. Poorman, quartermaster blacksmith at the quartermaster corral, left last week for San Liego, Cal., to which point he was transferred by the government. For the past few months. Poorman has been black aiulta at b packer' eauift (tut ajler the I j5j) o1 71 M f 0 Sf L omahaTmed. OS UVi j A. GREAT SAC MICE OF EVERYTHING m Only a few more days to dispose of the goods in the old store basement. We will open our great new basement with all new goods. All the small lots all the odd pieces must go Monday. Wo have piled the bargain squares high with these desirable goods, and they will not last many hours on Monday at these prices. Read these specials. Mercerized Sateen The very fin est qualities In colors one en o w u o cu- 7ic tire bargain square, actually worth up to 20c yard at, yard Full size Cotton Bed Blankets These are grey cotton blankets. with fancy stripe border and .ae new German nap readily worth up to $1.26 pair, at, each 25c Fleece Hack Wrapper Flannel In mill lengths good, desirable aesirauie 3 k lengths and regu lar lOo values, at, a yard Our New Basement Will Be Opened in a. Few DaysIt Will Be Filled With the Most Extraordinary Bargains Ever Offered EXTRAORDINARY SPECIAL SALE OF SILKS AND VELVETS 15,000 yards of fine Silks and Velvets, Dress Taffetas, Peau de Messallne, fancy Silk Suiting, Crepe de Chine, Loulsene Checks and Stripes, In most every shade Imaginable. Have been much admired in the window. o'clock your choice of hundreds of patterns, positively 39c sending- away of the train to Cuba there was nothing for him to do, hence his trans fer. Corporal John M. Champeno, Twentieth battery, has been reduced to the grade of a private, at his own request, FREEZE OUT GAME ALLEGED Partners In Manufactory ITnable to Settle Difficulties Ont of Conrt. Alleging a conspiracy to freeie them out, E. S. Stotta and Bayard Llndley have be gun suit In district court against the Stotts Logsdon Signal and Equipment company to have certain acts of the officers set aside and to restrain the board of di rectors from voting certain shares of stock alleged to have been issued illegally. The tompany manufactures an automatic rail road signal and has a branch office In Omaha. The plaintiffs charge the directors ousted the regularly elected secretary of the cor poration, Claud Stotta, and seated E. T. Margaret, with C. J. Anderson as assistant secretary and treasurer. They charge stock has been Issued illegally and a gen eral conspiracy entered Into to "freeie" them out. A restraining order was se cured Saturday morning. Halldlnar Permits. ' The following building permits have been Issued: C. O. Nelson, Thirty-sixth and lAfayette avenue, fci.uuu dwelling; K. I). Van Horn, 2717 Sprague, K.OUO dwelling; E. D. Hicks, Thirtieth and Fort, $2,200 dwell ing; J. Bull Ivan, Thirty-third and Franklin, 1 'ou dwelling: jure. rmm uampoeu, twenty-seventh and Burt. $900 dwelling; L. I A. Goldsmith. 1817 and 1819 North Twinty- ,reet twn 11 unn iuinr. ,oo dwelling: Mrs. Kmma (J. Campbell, second street, two 11,800 dwellings. LOCAL BREVITIES. At the high school next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday examinations will be conducted by H. A. Senter for those wish ing to qualify for places In Tne public schools. Andrew Korliskl, Otis Nicholson and Jo seph Handle, three boys about 10 years old, were before the juvenile court charged with stealing coal from the Burlington yards. After a lecture by the court they were dis charged. Burglars stole an overcoat last Thurs day night from the home of C, P. Wilson, Forty-second and Grover streets, where en trance was effected through a basement window. Nothing else waa disturbed by the thieves. Dr. L. A. Merriam will address the Omaha Philosophical society Sunday aftei noon at t o'clock at the Fraternity hall, Seventeenth and Farnam streets, on the subject of "The Unity of Nature." Every body invited to attend. Henry Fox as administrator of the estate of W. E. Fox. a L'nlon Pacific brakeman. who was knocked off a car and killed at Willow island November 1. has secuied a Judgment by consent from the railr ad for JiA). Judgment was accepted in district court Saturday. Two cases of sneak thievery were re ported to the police as having occurred ursday night. An overcoat was stolen 4k u the room of Andrew Ellard at No. 446 a.rd of Trade building by a sneakthlef, and Charles Zleman, lit North Eighteenth street, reported the loss of some carpenter tools from his room, Joseph Tarnoskl has begun suit In dis trict court aaainst the Cudahy Packing company, claiming H,!fo& for injures he re ceived October 6, lt He was working at the plant as a palixed and while in the dressing room fell through a hole tn the floor fracturing two of his ribs and receiv ing other injuries. - He charges the floor waa defective and the light poor. Chief of Police C. B. Wade of Fargn N. V.. arrived In Omaha Friday night and left for 'his h me city Saturday morning with Lemuel Zimmerman, a fugitive from justice, who was arrested last Wednes day morning by Detectives Davis and Pa tullo after the receipt of a telegram from Chief Wade. Zimmerman Is wanted at Fargo on the charge of feloniously appro priating partnership tanas rom aa aaao. oiale tn irualneaa. THE BASEMENT Extra Heavy Quality Ontlng nan nel, in 10 to 20-yard length neat strlpea and check light or dark grounds, 12 hie grades, go at, yard 6ic 36-lnch Fancy Cretonnes, for couch covers, pillow tops, dra peries, etc., oriental and floral patterns, worth 25c yard, at, yard 8ic Heavy Fleece Back Flannelette 10 to 20-yard lengths, good, de sirable dress styles, our regular 10c grades, go Monday for, yard 5c Anywhere in the United Yard wide black - 19c HEWS OF OMAHA SUBURBS West Ambler. Mrs. Michael has been on the sick list the past week at her home on Pierce street. Mrs. I. Syas and sister, Mrs. R. Getty, entertained their sister at dinner the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Olof Carlson entertained their children and grandchildren at thnlr home here on Christmas. N. Carbury and family were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Bert Gantx, and family on Christmas day. Edward Parrot t left on Saturday for a week's visit with his grandmother and other relatives at Lincoln. . Robert and Arthur Cavender are home for the holidays from their work on the Union Pacific near Lincoln.- Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Henderson enter tained their children and grandchildren at their feast on Christmas day. J. E. Aughe and wife spent holiday week with their daughters, Mesdamea Ed Daw son and John Young and families Mrs. M. Ormsby of North Omaha spent Thursday and Friday with her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Blake, in Etckermun. B. Todd left Monday evening to spend the holidays with his two sous and one daughter, who live in western Nebraska, Albert Faverty is firing a switch engine in South Omaha and his brother, Allen, Is assisting his father at the round house during their holiday vacation. Rev. R. M. Henderson supplied the pul pit at Southwest church on Sunday for Rev K. G. Hiller, who waa called upon to participate In a funeral ceremony. Florence. Orlando Keirle of Chicago Is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gleason spent Christ mas day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Wall. Frank L. Tracy ?id wife of Union, Neb., are here visiting Mr. Tracy's mother, Sarah E. Tracy. Miss Fannie Gladwin of Omaha spent last Monday visiting with the family of Charles Hubbell. Prof. J. H, McLain and wife are visit ing frtenda at Ceresco and Lincoln, Neb., during the holidays. Prof. Yoder and wife are visiting at Lincoln, Neb., and attending the ttale Teachers' association. St, Marks' church had Its Christmas tree at the city hall Wednesday night, for Its Sunday school classes. Miss Amy Taylor entertained some of her Omaha friends at her home on Ftfth street Wednesday evening. Frank Langln of Grand Island Is here for a few days visiting relatives the fam ily of Mr. and Mrs. Finney. Miss Mary Langln of Grand Island spent a couple of days the past week bore visit ing with Mr. and Mrs. Finney. John Price of Mitchell, 8. D., is spend ing a few days here visiting hla parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Price, sr. Miss Ida Bidener of Fremont, Neb., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. W. A. Yoder and Miss Mattle Sidener, for a few days. Mrs. W. E. Taylor and son, Harry, are spending the Christmas holidays at Sliunan doah, la., visiting Mra, Taylor's parents. AU the churches held their special Christ mas services. The Christmas trees for the Sunday school classes were given during the week. The young people of St. Philips' Nerl church purchased two nice statues and presented theiu to the church for a Christ mas present. Misses Blanche and Amy Taylor spent the latter part of the week visiting tru-lr sis ter, Mrs. W. O. Chandler and friends at Hancock, la. The Nebraska Telephone company has been reaching out lately, averaging ten new phones per week, and more being put in every dayY Hon. F. 8. Tucker was a Lincoln visitor last Saturday, making arrangements for rooms, as next week lie will enter on his duties as a legislator. L. F. Imm arrived here Wednesday from Lincoln. Neb., and will visit with the family of William Tucker, a brother-in-law, until aloud, when air. u4 airs, laua Ladles' Corsets and Girdles In broken lines and sizes, worth up to 60c, as long as they last for 15c Wool Fascinators All wool, In black, white and colors some are slightly mussed, worth up to 75c reg ularly we sell them Monday for 25c Boys' and Girls Tarn O'Shanter Caps Red, green, black, etc. good heavy, shaggy mohair, always a 25c cai we sell them Monday for ........ 15c States. Dress Taffetas, regular price $1.25 a yard, In main silk department, 2d section, these fine black lustrous taffetas will be displayed, Just a limited quantity, (only fifteen pieces) per yard,, at We have taken about one-hundred odd pieces for the bargain square to be closed out regardless of cost, worth $1.00 to rn V O f $1.50 a yard, at, yard JUC 10 OJC Lloyd Smith, who has been here attend ing scnool. went to iioeklns, MeD.. Hat unlay morning for a couple of weeks' visit witn his motner. Miss Louise Finney, who has been In the millinery department of a Grand Island, Neb., store, came here last week and will reside with her parents. Miss Anna Potter, who Is employed In the public schools at Long Pine, Neb., In spending a couple of weeks here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Potter. Mrs. Sarah Fouler Is here from Hosklns, Neb., where she has been in the hotel busi ness for the past six months, having sold her Interests. She will remain In Florence, her former home. Mr. and Mrs. Grlmm and family, Mr. James lllant from Idaho, Wesley Pliant and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hotllngs worth, spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Mary Pliant. Deacon Dobyns of the Oregon Sentinel of Oregon, Mo., was viHltlnjr with the family of Sarah B. Tracy Wednesday afternoon. He had been In Omaha on a business trip and while there came to Florence. The Court of Honor lodge No. SG8 gave a delightful social and mask ball at Its hall on Mam street Christmas eve. There was a large attendance. Six prizes were given. Everybody had a good time. W. R. Wall visited with Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Whitney of Lincoln last Saturday, continuing on his way to Johnson county, Nebraska, Saturday night, where he spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Ernest Travis of Morrill, Neb., and a former resident of Florence, Neb., is here for a few days visiting and looking after some business interests. Mr. Travis has charge of a lumber yard at Morrill, Neb. Miss Mattle Tucker arrived home Satur day night from Sheridan, Wyo., where she Is employed in the public schools. She will spend a couple of weeks at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tucker. Morris Kindred of Blair came here last Friday to look over some land preparatory to mailing his home in tnis vicinity. Mr. Kindred owns a fine Washington county farm, but wishes to locate near Omaha. The Eagles held their regular meeting Wednesday night In Walla' hall, with a large atendance and a good social tune. Brother Christie of Omaha aerie No. 28 was a visitor and assisted with the regular work. A telegram to Mrs. Burton Wednesday, announced the death of her mother, Mrs. Crookshank. who resided at Bakerstleld Cal. The relatives are on the way to Omaha with the body. Burial will be at Forest Lawn cemetery, where her husbanu, A. W. Crookshank, an old soldier. Is burled. will go to Texas, where Mr. Imm will have charge of several lumber yards In western and southern Texas. On his trip south he stops la Oklahoma to invoice a couple of yards. Bestaosu Services at all the churches at the usual hours today. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pearson spent Christ mas with relatives In Lincoln. James Walsh leaves tomorrow for the opening session of representatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. Norton went to Chicago to spend Christmas with relatives. George Batty is spending his holiday vacation with relatives out of town. Mrs Orindulph has returned home from Missouri, where she made a long visit. Henry Senger of Pittsburg, Kan., was a guest of his sister, Mrs. Leochner, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Stlger spent Christ mas In Plattamouth with the latter'a parents. Frank Buncombe of Upland, Neb., waa the guest of his niece, Mra V. B. Smith, last week. The Benson fire department will meet at the tire house at I o'clock this afternoon to try the tire bell. Miss Lettie Smith arrived from Lincoln lust night and will visit In Benson until after New Year'. Mrs. E. E. Hoffman entertained at dinner In honor of Mrs. Keller and children, who leave soon for the west. Elden Benson entertained about fourteen of his little friends at his home during last week iu honor of his birthday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas of Boston, Mass., are visiting at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at Keystone ranch. Kft toA Mrs. Otto Ag er entertained, dur- I PRE-INVENTORY SALE MWffiKCfflEFS Thousands of samples and mussed handkerchiefs left from holiday sales embroidered, lace edged, scalloped and plain hemstiched border effects, worth up to 50c each your choice for LADIES' KID GLOVES All the leaaing street and evening shades, in short kid gloves finest imported brands, personally selected in Paris by our own buyers, (Jetl Q1 at, pair vPI-CP Ladies' Elbow Length Gloves In black, white, brown and fancy shades, 8, 12 and lfi-button lengths, Femn's and other French makes EMBROIDERIES All narrow, medium and corset cover widths of fine embroid eriesfresh, new goods, specially 7 i n fl )i lCft priced at, a yard Splendid Assortment of NEW YEAR'S CARDS Including Post Cards Prices Ic and up VP "sU!M JI'HIIlff n a n p u n ra n Ruffled Swiss is a u axj u a u a? a a 79c wide, in dots and figures; your choice Monday, pair Couch Covers, rich patterns, 50 in. wide, 3 yds. long; Monday, each, .. Battenburg Curtains, new styles; Monday at, pair. . . ; fag last week Mrs. StreitK, Ralph Streltx and Miss Edltn Anderson of Lincoln. Mrs. Sheterly of St. Louis and Miss LouUe Severn of Pacific Junction, la., were guests at the McMlchael home during the week. The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby terian church win meet at the home of Mrs. D. E. Smith next Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Leach entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Horton, Dr. and Mrs McCoy and Mr. Baker at Christmas dinner. The members of the Presbyterian church have purchased a lot on East Military avenue and will soon erect a church build ing. Mrs. J. A. Keller, Miss Sadie and son Frank leave todny for their new home In Denver, where Frank will fill a new posi tion. Mr. and Mrs. Orln Gift entertained at Christmas dinner Mrs. Esmey and daughter Hattle of Klkhorn and T. O. Esmey of Louisville, Neb. At the Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge and auxiliary meeting last Wednes day a social hour was spent after the busi ness session and a lunch was served. The Swedish Aid society will meet Thurs day at the home of Hlegert Larson, when Rev. Mr. Llndburg will be present before taking charge of the Swedish hospital. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Young entertained at dinner last week Mrs. C. C. Shiner and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Pau line Lockwood and John Reel of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Souders entertained Mrs. Featherstone of Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. Featherstone of Omaha, Mrs. Klser, Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nickolas, all of Omaha, Christmas day. The Ladles' Gym met at the home of Miss Morton last Thursday evening, when the following offloers were chosen: President. Mrs. E. C. Hoffman; secretary and treas urer. Ethel Thompson; trustees, Mrs. Fln- layson, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Thompson. Dundee. Mr. J. B. Carmlchael is making a trip to Kansa and other southern points. Mr. Joseph W. Hamilton returned on Saturday from a ten days' visit with his mother In Kentucky. Mrs. Henry C. Van Gleson announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Louise, to Dr. Henry B. Lemere. Mrs. L. D. Hartson of St. Louis a'nd Miss Claire Macken of Nebraska City are the guests of Mrs. D. L. Johnson. Dr. De Long and family expect U move into their new home this week, at the corner of Forty-ninth and Dodge streets. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Barr and children cf Chadron, Mr. Lester Barr of Chicago and Mr. Fred Barr have been the guests over Christmas week of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Barr. William Colfax waa the guest over Christmas of hla sister, Mrs. W. L. flelby, and distributed some handsome Angora goat skins, brought from the west, to his friends In Dundee. An entertainment waa given at the Dundee Presbyterian church on Christmas eve, In which the Sunday school children took a prominent part, and aided Santa Claus In the collection pt uselul articles for the poor. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Zltzman was christened on Christ mas day at the home of Mrs. Zitsman's par ents. Papplo View. Uev. Edwin Hurt Jenks performed the cerenyiny with water brought from the river Jordan. Four generations of the family were present. Benson Thorn Lilliputian Baaaar, aa nounce their semi-annual clearing sale of toys', girls' and babies' wear at 26 per cent off on all furnishings and 83Vi per cent off on all suits, overcoats and long trousers and girls' coats and baby boa nets. Walter Is Heleased. At the request of Chief of Detectives Sav- kc, Willis lllnton, a colored waiter at the Schllts hotel, waa released from custody ly JudKM Crawford Saturday morning, lllnton was arrested Thursday morning on the charge of attempting to onter a loom at the hotel with an Icepick with Intent to steal ll.Ouo which Hinton knew waa se creted In the room. As Hinton was frus trated before hs had gained entrance to the room, no crime had been committed, and hla discharge waa, therefore, teuostod. OF LADIES' and MEN'S odd lots of handkerchiefs nlsj SO' leading $1.98-3.75 .... 2.m .m CALENDARS AT HALF PRICE Pre-Inventory Sale of' LACE CURTAINS, DRAPERIES, ETC. Every item here is an extra special. We have reduced the price far below the profit line in order to clear them away Monday. Best Cloth "Window Shades, complete, for, each JZfC One big lot Lace Curtains, worth up Q O fo $4.50 pair, for Monday, each. . . ZrOC Curtains, 3 yds. long 40 in. 98c 98c 3.50 DEATH RECGRD. -William Montsxomery. William Montgomery, aged 68, of South Omaha, died about 11 a. m. Saturday at St. Joseph's hospital from aliments Incident to old age. Mr. Montgomery had been at the hospital about four months and was a well known character at the Institution, where he had been attended on many previous oc casions prior to the illness that caused hla death. He waa a widower and la survived by a widowed daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Montgomery, of South Omaha, Definite ar rangements for the funeral have not boon) made as yet, but It fa believed that th funeral will be held at 9 a. m. Monday . from the chapel of St Joseph's hospital and that Interment will be had at the Holy Scpulcher ' cemetery. ' - Mrs. Fa rah Carlyle. At the age of 79 years Mrs. Fa rah Carlyta died Friday morning at the residence of her son. Robert B. Carlyle, 9M North Twenty-fifth street. The funeral eervlcea will be conducted at the home by Rev. Frank L. Loveland, pastor of the First Methodist church, at 7:30 this evening, and the body will be taken by members of the family to Weeping Water early Sunday morning for burial. Mra. Carlyle lenves four sons and one daughter. They are Robert B. and Edward of Omaha, 6amu4 of Kimball, Dr. William of Sabetha, Kan., and Mrs. Margaret Holloway of Grant's Pass. Ore. t'harlemaa-ne Laurie, M. I MONTREAL. Deo. . - Charlemagne L&urler, M. P., half brother of Sir Wilfrid Laurler, premier of Canada, died last oigni. Bee Want Ads produce results. Hill Not to Kettre. AT IATTT. riiw. 1 T T Villi I - . . men for .publication today, denied that ho iiiiemieu iu retire juijt i as presiot'nt of the Great Northern railway, saying that' however much he would like to be relieved! of the responsibilities of his position, ha could not see bis way clear to do so yet. Boy Confesses Murrier. CT ttitt tv n.. rw A t . , . . -A . : i , ic., i. ren iioiman. -n tne n-year-oia adopted son of Mrs. Sarah -Ayrea. cinfensed today that he had shot and killed -his tnothor, whose dead body was found last night on ber farm near here. namphreys' Seventy Seren Cures Colds and At Druggists, cents or mailed. Humphreys' Home.,. Medicine Co.. fW WlUlau aul John Street, Now Iwi. vainly A