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8 TOE OMAHA BUNDAY BEEs JANT7ABY 6, 1907. PERSONAL lTT STEAM LAUNDRT Shirts prmM, not Ironed, 211 S. 11th St. Tel. Dour. 254. U-4S? BEWINO machines rented, any make. TBo per week or 12.00 per month. Second hand machines for rale, tf 00 and up. Neb. Cycle Co., 15th and Harney. U-S17 PRIVATE CONFINEMENT HOM K Mrs. Dr. King, 201S N. 21st BL Tel. Doug. 3.V.9. U-81 PLEATING Buttoa, 1Khln. tLn I lllJ Embroidering, Dyeing and Clennlng. Sponging and Shrink ing, only 6c per yaid. Send for price list and sample. GOLDMAN PLEATING CO., 40 Douglas Block. Tel. Douglas U-l THE SALVATION ARMY solicits castoft clothing: In fact, an) thing you do nut need; we collect, repair and sell, at 114 N. 11th St.. for cost nf collecting, to the worthy poor. Call "Phone Doug. 4135 and wagon will call. U 611 FREE medical and surgical treatment at uretgnum Aieaical college, nth ana uav nnort Sis.: special attention Da Id lo con. flnernent caaoa; all treatment supervised Dy college professors. Phone Doug. iml. Calls answered day or night. U 129 THE CITT GARBAGE CO.. office 4th and Leavenworth Bts. Tel. Douglas 1387 OMAHA Bldg. , Stammerers' Institute, Ramga U Zl M AflN PTIPtrat-nent and bath. Mmo. IllftUnr. 1 IV-smith, 11H N. 16. 2d floor. ANY poor girl In need of friend call or write to the matron of the Salvation Army Home for Women at 3(C4 N. 24h Bt., Omaha, Neb. u Alioo PRIVATE home during confinement; ba bies adopted. The Uood Samaritan Sani tarian-. ,a First Ave., Council Bluffs, la. iei. 1 1. u aa r ' PEN NELL Millinery Co., 322 North ISth St. U 61 JO M AXSiAfllV oi circulation, 10 N. 16th, 4u.voo.tuij room 2 seconi floor- U-386 FS BYRINGES, rubber goods, by mall: cut prices; send for free catalogue. Myers- Dillon Drug Co., Omaha. U 93 MABy L'E costumes. Lleben. TeL 4116, Open ICIIIII0, J W-ft COSTUMES, 8318 S. 20th. Sack. Tel. Red 7073. ij Hoi ax FOR anything In the sewing machine line go to f. E. lootnan ft Co., 1&14 cap. Ave. U 493 J10 TYPEWRITERS rented.' $2.60 per month; all mukcs; satisfaction guaranteed. Fox Typewriter A Supply Co., 183 Farnam St. u-Mai jo ECZEMA absolutely oured by W. A. Pax- ton's aalve. B. J. Bcannell, agent, 59 Ware UIK. U M7H7 JZ1 r DR. C. N. SOMMER, homeopath, Bee Bldg. U Mi7 J 22 TYPEWRITERS All makes, for rent, 2 to montn. central typewriter exchange. iwi Leavenworth. 'I'hone Red fi699. U M990 Jan28 DIC VOGEL'S private home for ladles be fore and during confinement: best and cheapest In the city. 319 S. 13th St. U-M341 WILL open a private dining room at 1008 South 'Jflth street about Jan. 10. Call mornings. U M400 6 MARRIAGE PAPER Highest character. eleventh year. Incorporated, 2.000 mem bers; 12 pages, sealed. Send 10c. R, K. ixve, vox law, uenver, Colo. l-t03 x OMAHA Stenm Paste Co. manufactures uie flour paste. 2210 Cuming. Telephone ouglas 4521. U BUPERFLI'OUS HAIR, warts and moles permanently removed by electricity; con sultation free and confidential ; ull work guaranteed. Miss Allender, 422 N. Y. uie. U . WOULD you marry If suited? Matrimonial paper contalnlnr advertisements marrlu ve al) le people, many rich, from all sections or me united. Htates and Canada, mailed iree. iv. w. uunneis, Toledo, O. U REFINED, educated ynuna ladv of 24. stranger In the city, holding good posi tion, wishes to make the acquaintance of a young man ot culture and education. Auurcw cj-o, care liee. u MoOg 8x MARRY Wealthy ladles and gentlemen de sire to marry; s-nd description for new private plan, (sealed), confidential. Box St. Louis, Mo. U 463 6x MIDDLE-AGED capitalist, rich: lnn.nm deairea companionship of loving wife: rich or poor tnaaes no umerence. Box 425, St. josrpu, Aiicmgan. U 461 Sx A FINE sealskin cape, slie 120 Inches by 66 Inches, collar 24 Inches hv 6 Inches; rlco London dyed; Skinner satin lined; would make over into a beautiful lacket; for saie at a neavy discount. Address H 526, p"1- L' 434 6x OUT WEST CORRESPONDENCE CLUB Aiost connaentiai ana up-to-date matri monial club In existence. Dept. 19, ("xnon .oio. u 4su 6x A. MU1!,E-AGKD widow, very wealthy nice looking, tired of "single blessedness." wisnes to correspond. Lock Box 4i, St. jue pii. xu:cn. U 473 Jx A YOUNG gentleman wishes the acquaint ance of some young liulies and rentle. men who are Interested In the study of ijiB r renin language. Address M. IS14, ' ' II 6KJ 6X MEDICAL BEST nerve bracer for men, "Gray's Nerve Food Pills," tl box. postpaid. Sherman & DR. TfT TCHIN8ON. Deriftlliit nf nm.n and children. Office, !06 Cuming. 'Phone BUSINESS CHANCES Do You "Wish to Make a Change If you have a fnrm. home, business or property mm you want to sell or ex. ohanse. wiiie us. GLOBE LAND AND INVESTMENT CO., viiitui, iivu,, 11 diuua viiy, it) Y-360 F3 FURNITURE nd lease, 7 rooms, all full, brick flat near 17th and Burt. Must be sold. Cheap. lUker ec Chambers, 406 Bee Bldg. 'Phone D 61i Y MS6S 6 AMERICAN DeForest Wireless Te!rrr.h stock, any part of KO0 shares, 400 per cent iwiuw uimiiHiuy prices, jsig money mak nig Humus block. 111 cents snare. .Agents wanieu. J. Mackey, Drug stores for sale. F. V. Knlest, N. T. Ufe FOR SALE Drug store, city of 4,000 mo- ple, only three atooks In town; good opeu lug; owner traveling man and not regis tered. Address W. W. Coates, Platts- muuLu, ru. X M414 6 FURNISHED flat for sale cheap. Inquire Flut B. lata Dodge. Y-MMJ FINE clean stock of groceries. In good downtown location; doing good business will sell at a bargain. Apply No. liin' st. x-m:t w PATENT SECURED OR FEB RB. TURNED illustrated guide book mil 1 t of Inventions wauled, free to sny ai-1 area j. rsienis secured Dy us advertlaod free In World's progress; sample copy tree. Evans, Wllkena Co., U F St.. Washington. D. C. Y YOU can never profit by business chances unless you have some moiuy; small sav ings are the foundation of huge fortunes; atart a savings account with J. L. Bran dels A Sons, Bankers. 16th and Douglas Sis. Assets over 64UO.O0O. y A BIGGER AND SAFER INCOME on your money than you can get at a bank Aa sufe as real estate, but quicker. An exceptional opportunity for a few con servative inveators. Full details by re turn mall. G. W. Conover, sol Merchants Loan and Trust Bldg., Chicago. Y WHAT MARKET Cheap, nice fixtures, good location, low reuU Inquire ltU BUSINESS CHANCES IM WEEKLY and Independence; 75 of our machines ror venaing saitea peanuts p.jr an average daily profit of t&: write for particulars. Hllo Gum Co., 49 8. Lnlon St., Chicago. T-464 x MAKE $f-O0 a month; start In business for yourself; we will give you exclusive rignta for our celebrated "Star" Inverted gas I. unp, sells at sight In every gas town. Star Light Co., 2b State St., Chicago. 1 WV V MAKE MONET BY MAIL Only spare time and little cash required to atari. We teach you the mall order business by mall; thorough, practical Instruction leaned from experience of poor men who have become rich. If you are tired of being a drudging nobody, let us show you how to start and develop a big paying business of your own. Write now. Mail ffrder Lyceum, 248 Spruce St, Scrsnton. t'n, x twz CAN you command $15,000 to buy control long established and prosperous ioa manufacturing business? Your 1907 net profits would be at least $10,000, prob- abiy more: you to manage, as 1 wisn io retire and change climate. If you can qualify, when fully satisfied, send refer ences. Address Y 120, care Bee. Y W HEALTH and wealth In Cuba; send 4 cents In stamDS for booklet- beautiful cover, in 4 colors, 16 full page photographic Illus trations, telling of climate and opportuni ties for Investment. M. L, Fox, 923 Re public Bldg., Chicago, 111. . X FOR SALE Saratoga Hotel, located at 2423 Ames Ave.; 26 rooms, good location; rea son for selling, proprietor leaving city. IT Mil 1 0 tlU11l ..... CAPITAL. IF TOU NEED MONET to INCREASE your BUSINESS or PAY off a 1oain. write us, giving full particulars. BONDS SOLD on 8TRICTLY COMMISSION basis. Nothing but good propositions oonslderea. BEST COMMERCIAL and BAN REFV ERENCES given. THE WILIAM. HALL CO., HARTFORD BLDO., CHI- CAQO, ILL, Y lM TO EXCHANGE-12S,000 manufacturing plant suitable to manufacture automomies, gasoline engines; wen equippea wun foundry and both wood and Iron working machinery; large stock of gasoline en gines, patterns, special macnincry, etc.. on hand, all free and clear: two hours ride. Chlcaro: switch, two railroads: want other property; describe fully. Owner R. isu ljl naiie nt., unicagov i ox DO YOU need capital, extend or start busl- nessT If so write before arranging else where; exceptional facilities pin dug stocks, bonds quickly. Everett Dufour, corporation attorney, Le Droit Bldg., Washington, D. C. T 484 6x FOR EXCHANGE Stock general dry goods. Invoiced at about 19.600; stock not running and can be moved to any point desired; big lines of calicoes, sheeting, percales and all classes of domestics; big lines of ladles', men's and children's fur nishing goods, notions, etc., some cloth ing. Owner requires reasonable amount of cash; will take balance In good land and will assume encumbrance if land la good. What have you? Look this up at once If you want a Quick, fair deal, c W. Somers, 600 Manhattan Bldg.. St. Paul, Minn. x a ox I WANT a man to go In with me dollar for dollar In a land speculation which canot fall to make both of us some good money. I solicit Investigation of the full est kind; have nothing for sale but have not quite money enough to buy what I want alone. Investigate this In the strict est confidence. Address S 618, In care of Bee. Y 666 FOR SALE A good paying $2 a day hotel in county sest town; income over ii,v per month; failing health; will sell on very easy terms. Address W 619. care of Bee. i oo4 s FOR SALE One-half Interest In planing mill and building; new machinery in stalled and building Just finished re modeling. Will sell or trade to responsi ble party a half-interest, or sen entire plant. Good opportunity for some one. Address H 41, care Bee. Y 674 8x rnNCKTTlONERY. bakery and lunch stock; only soda fountain in town or inhabitants; doing wen; reason ior selling, health. Address N 816, care Bee. T-9 8x toio SHARES Uncle Sam oil stock at a sacrifice, as 1 am neeamg money. Aanress Q, Bee office, council tJiurrs. x CHIROPODY rm ROT-Warts, moles removed by eleC' trlcity. R. 2. Io06 Farnam. Tel. uoug. tn. oia WINES AND LIQUORS SOL S. GO LDSTROM Whiskies, wines and liquors for family use. Man oraera given prompt attention. Send for price list. South Omaha, Neb., opposite stock yard. PLUMBING LYNCH BROS. Repair work our specialty. US N. 16th St. Tel. uougias n.i. "78 J27 FENCING ANCHOR and Iron Fencing; Wire Fencing 60 per foot, zub N. litn su rei. nea m. DOS J IS Wnen You Write t Advertisers remember It takes only an extra stroke or two of the pen tn mention the fact that you saw tne aa. in lai ot RAILWAY TIME CARD I'KIOX STATIOS TENTH AND MARCY t'nloa Paolo Leave. Arrive. Overland Limited a f:f6 am a 6:11 pm The China and Japan Fast Mall a 4:is pm a t:i pm Colo. A Calif. Ex 4:1S pm a 9:30 pm California A Ore. Ex. ..a 4:26 pm a 6:10 pm Los Angeles Limited. Fast Mull .al2M urn a!0:46 dm ..a 1:66 a n a u:00 pin ..a 7:46 am a 7:44 an) ..a 8:10 am a 4:50 pm ..b 1:00 pm b!2:A pre Colorado Special North natte ixcai... Beatrice Local (hicaa-o, kUlnraultee bt. Paul. Chi. and Colo. Special.. a 7 :K am a 7:30 am California and ore. u.x..a : pm a 10 pm Overland Limited a 6:3b pm a (.30 am Marlon 4k Cedar K. Loc.D l:tt tm bll:0O pm Mlsaoari faclOo K. C. A 8t. L. Express.. a t:00 am a 6:30 am K. C. A- St. L. Express.. all :16 pm a 6:26 pm Nebraska Local a 2:06 pm all: am CkloMgo, Hock Islaad Jt PaelSe. EAST. Chicago Limited a 3:16 am a 7:10 am Iowa Local a 7:00 am a 4:30 pm Chlcaco Mall a : Din lowa Local 012:10 pm o s:oo pm Chicago (Eastern Ex.).. a 6:06 pm a 1:36 pm Chicago (Iowa Lmtd.K.a 6:36 pm a!2'2 rm Des Moines Local a 406 pm WEST. Rocky Mountain Limit. a 7:30 am a t :06 am Colo. A Cal. Express. ..a 1:60 pm a 4 CO pm Okl. A T?a Express.. a 4:40 pm all 05 pm Lincoln Falrbury and Bellevue a 1:60 pm a 3:30 am tateaaa A Kertawestera. Cedar Rapids Pass a 7.-06 am a 1:06 pm Twin City Express a 7:60 am al0:00 pm Chicago Daylight a 1:00 am all:16 pm Chicago Local all :30 am a 3:46 pm Sioux City Local a i pm a 1:36 am Carroll Local a :&l pm (:60am Sioux City Local a 1:46 pm Chicago Express a 6:60 pm a 7: am Fast Mall I ft) pm Fast Mall ,.v. a I 36 pm a 6. SO am Twin City Limited a 1:36 pm a 7.-06 am uveriana umitea . Chicago Limited ., Norfolk-Bonesleel Lincoln-ChadroO .. Deadwood-Llucola Casper-Shoshonl ... Hastings-Superior Fremont-Albion ... a 1 11 pm a 3 31 am all 00 pm all 61 am ... .a 7:40 am al0:36 am v t: am a 3 :00 pa i a 3 oo pm a t oo pm b I.-02 pm alo am a 6:06 pm a I 6 pin b 6:06 pm ou:v pm Cltlrase Great Wesiera. St. Paul St Minneapolis. 1:30 pm 7:10 am 11 60 pm 0 am 1160 pm J 3u pa Bt. raui Minneapolis. 7:4 am Chicago Limited 6 0 pm 7:4& am 1:30 pm Chicago Express Chicago Express Illlaela Ceatral. Chicago Express ...... Minn. A St. Paul Ex., Chicago Limited Minn. A Bt. Paul Ltd Wssuk. 6t Louis Express a I 00 am a 1:45 pnj b 10 am a 116 pm a 6:00 pm a 7:30 am a I 30 pm a IM am a 6 JO pm a I am tt. Louis IxK-al (from ouuoli tilunal i Ststitwrry Ixical (from a 1:16 am al04( pm Coym'll Binam b 141pm hUJlM NEWS OF OMAiU SUBURBS LItsIj Communities Around the City Tell of Local InoidenU. HOLIDAY VISITING DRAWS TO CLOSE Floreaee City Cvaacll F.qallses As sessment for Permanent lde-walks-Personal aad Social Chat of the Weak, West Ambler. Mrs. Alice Smith was the holiday guest of her mother, Mrs. Pitman. Mrs. J, Parrot was the guest ot her friend, Mrs. Oleson, near Millard, on Mon day. Miss Leslie Faverty haa been on the sIcX list the last week with an attack of la grippe. Mrs. George Blakely entertained her sis. ter from Beatrloe from Tuesday until Fri day of last week. George Carlson and wife were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Carlson, on New Year's day. Mrs. William McDonald was the guest ot her sister, Mrs. Henry Oleson. on South Sixtieth street, on New Year's day. Mr. Shearer of East Ambler has sold his farm near the Papplo and West Center street and la devoting his time to business at home. Mrs. N. Carbury and her mother, Mrs. Hickman, were holiday guests of their daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. Bert Gants and family. J. E. Aurhe and wife entertained their daughter, Mrs. John Toung of Paclflo unction, la., and little daughter, t nsnotio Ethel, from Monday until Tuesday. James Martin Young, eldest son of John Toung of Pacific Junction. Ta., was the guest or his grandfather. J. K. Aughe and wife, from Friday tmtll Tuesday of this week. Mrs. M. J. Whltelock returned from her visit with her niece, Mrs. W. Hall, at Tarklo, Mo., Friday and will visit relatives here a few weeks before going to her home at Ashland. Prof. John Henderson of the University of Denver surprised his parents here on Christmas day, remaining the week here and then In comranv with his sister. Mrs. J. Emory and family, has spent New Tear's week with their brother, Charles Henderson and family, at Sioux City. The Ladles' Aid eocletv will meet at the noma or Mrs. ueorre Biaxeiy in Kant Ambler on Thursday afternoon, January 10, to knit a comfort and do other general sew ing. Refreshments will be served at 4 o'clock. Let every member he present as business connected with the Christmas baxar must be closed up. Florence. Mrs. Sarah Track has been sick for the last few days and not able to be around Mr. and Mrs. Lou Grebe and famllv anent new 1 ear s aay with relatives in Omaha. Deputy Sheriff Hill of Omaha was a bus iness visitor here Wednesday and Thurs- aay. Dr. Roonev. Inte of Ponca. Neb., now at Omaha, was calling on friends here Thurs day last. Mlse Amy Gllmore of Omaha spent sev eral days here this week the guest of Mum Julia Hunt. Ernest Travis returned to his home at Morrill, Neb., last Sunday after a week's visit here with friends. George Gamble has accepted the manage ment of McClures butcher shop in conneo tlon with the grocery store. Hutchinson B. Hord returned last Fri day from a two weeks' visit with his par ents at Central City, Neb. The Ladles' Aid society of the Presby terian church met at the home of Mrs. R. H. Olmsted Thursday afternoon. George Buck. Jr.. of Lincoln spent a couple of days here the last week, the guest of the family of Hon. F. S. Tucker. Miss Bell Thompson returned to her home at Horton, Kan., after a couple weeks visit with her slater. Mrs. D. F. Kelley. M1ss Tebblns and Miss Callahan, both of Omaha, were the guests or Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tucker Saturday and Sunday last. MIsr Hacrer of South Omaha and Mr, Guttshaw of North Platte were the guests of Mr. and M. Hans uotecne last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rogers and children spent several days of last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. 1 E. Bimpson 01 ixes- cent, la. Mrs. Marv Pliant, accompanied by her daughter. Mrs. Grimm and Mr. u-nmrn, spent New Year's day with relatives at Irvlngton. F. H. Mechlnc of Glenford. Ohio. SDent several days of the. last week visiting with the family of L. A. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor being a suiter. Hon. F. S. Tucker returned from Lincoln Wednesday night. He has been attending to his legislative duties for several days down at the capital. Miss Rose Crum, Mlas Minnie Goetche Will and Henry Goetche were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Goetche New Year's eve and New Year s day. Mrs. Pone and children of Oakland. la. returned to their home Saturday last after spending a week here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lowry. Rev. Mr. Lampe of Omaha occupied the pulpit in tne rresDjrcenan cnurcn last Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Lampe Is con nected with the Omaha seminary. C. L. Schell of Beatrice. Neb., was a vis ltor here, Wednesday, accompanying his snn-lp law. 1). C Krats. minister of the Christian church at this place. The bodv of Mrs. A. W. Crookshank ar rived here Tuesaay rrom uaaersneia, t. ai. The funeral was held from the Christian church, burial at Forest Lawn. Charles A. Smith accompanied Dr. and Mrs. Track to their home at Union, Neb., F"rldnv last, where he remained several davs visiting, returning home Monday. Martin 1mm. a former resident of Flor ence, has accepted a position with a lumber company and will lane care or an omuo in Texas, leaving nere iasi lununr im- m new place. Herman Helse ef Bancroft, Neb., Is here for a few days, visiting nis tamer, f rit Helse. who Uvea northwest of town. Th Helse family held a reunion New Year day, with forty-nine relatives present. Charles A. Smith and James Fox opened up their meat market In the building just north cf the postoffice and formerly used bv Theodore Festner, who sold his Inter ests to them and moved to Omaha, his former home. Miss Mattte Tucker returned to Sheridan Wvo.. Bunday last, after Having spent sev. eral davs hare visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Tucker. Miss Tucker has been employed In the Sheridan schools for the last tnree years. The Fontanello Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles held IU regular meeting Wednes day nlaht and had several candidates to Initiate. Brother Henry Anderson was ap pointed captain pro-tern nf the team, and the work was a one exceuenuy. Mr. E. Roland of Hay Spring;, has spent the past few days visiting his sister, Mrs. 1 A. Tavlor. and looking over property Ir and around Florence thlnklnk seriously of locating here. He Is very much pleased with the growth of Florence since his last visit here. L. F. 1mm and wife, who have been here for several days past, left Tuesday for Hondo. Tex. wnere Mr. imm win lane charge of lumber yards and a sawmill. Mr. RAILWAY TIME CARD-covnNCED BtRLIXGTOS STATION 10th A MAI ATIO.H-lOth A MAIO BarllBSj-toa. Leave. Arrive. Denver 4t California.. Black Hills Northwest Special .... Northwest Express ... Nebraska Expieas .... Nebraska Local Uncaln Local ..a 4:10 pm a 1:30 pm ..a s:iv pm a u pm ..a 4:10 Dm a I:u6 am .all:10 pm a 6:30 pm .a 3:10 am a 7:40 pm .a I:u0 am a 1:06 am Lincoln Fast Mall ..L 3:00 pm al2:01 pm let. Crook A PlatUm'th.b 2:50 Din iiv:s am Bellevue A Plat Urn' th.. a liu am a 6:30 am rwiver Limited a 7:10 am Bellevue A Pac. June. ..a 3:30 am a 3:30 am Chicago Special .a 7:26 am a 7:31 am Chicago Express Chicago Flyer Iowa Local Bt. Louts Express.... Kansas Clty-St. Joe.. Kansas Clty-St. Joe.. Kansas Clty-St. Joe.. ..a l:4o piu a 3:6a d ..a l:ui pin a 7:26 am ..a 3:15 am al0:63 p ..a 4:46 pm all 30 a ..al0:43 pm a 6:46 a ..a 3:16 am a 6.10 pm . .a i:a pm WKBITKB STATIOH-1 Stb A WEllTE Cktoaara, t. Paal. Mlaaeapalls Oataaa. Twin City Passenger. Sioux City Passenger. Emerson Local Emerson Local Mtssoarl Paalaa. Local via Weeping -lr Vails City Local ,.b 6:30 am . .a 3:00 pm ..b 6:30 pm . a 1:46 am b 3:10 pm all:30 am b 3:10 am e i:60 pm a l ot am a i b pm a t M pin all .au am a Dally, b Dally except Bunday. d Daily except Saturday. Sunday onlv. a Dally sxcept aioadajrt Imm haa been located In Lincoln, but had to make a change for a southern country on account of his wife's health. Mr. and Mrs. TL H. Olmsted entertained their home on New Year s eve about orty guests. The evening was spent In dancing and playing Diiiiaras. a mosi at Ilshtful sunner was served about midnight. and all welcomed the New Year. A special car took the Omaha guests to their homes. a vMai fminfll triMtlnff was held on Wednesday night for the purpose of equall ing the assessments lor tlie new permanent alks recently pui in on wmn aim "hit streets. Ech lot was assessea tne amounts as advertised, except owners who held re ceipts showing that the walk had been paid ror. The event of the week was a house party given by Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Olmsted at their beautiful home on Bluff street for their daughter Florence. The guests were Mlse Juli Hunt of Florence, Miss Louis Kennedy of Fort Omaha and Misses Ra mon. Taylor and Miss Amy Oilmora of Omaha. Dandee. J. W. Akin has returned from his trip to Pennsylvania. Miss Bessie Palmer entertained a few friends Informally New Year's evening. The Dundee Woman's club will meet on Wednesday of this week with Mrs. T. L Combes. w. K. Thomas, who was called to his old home In Ohio recently by the death of his father, has returned. mim Frances Hule and J. J. Hardin were nited In marriage on Wednesday and have gone to Lansing, Mich., to lrve. Mrs. Wlllard's daughter. Miss Cordelia Wlllard. who Is a teacher In tlaleaburg, 111., was the guest over the holidays of her mother, at the home ot Hev. Joseph Lampe. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Covey of St. Paul, Neb., are the guests for a week of Mr. Covey's sister, Mrs. D. L. Johnson. The Ladles' Aid society of the Dundee Presbyterian church held a meeting Fri day afternoon aC the home of Mrs. D. L. Johnson. Rev. W. W. Talt and family, formerly of Odebolt, la., and now living at Mlnden, MeD . are tne guests or Hev. ana Mrs. 1. K. Hunter. The Round Dozen club will meet next on January 16 with Mrs, Henry C. Van uieaon and Mrs. James w. Hamilton, at, the home o Mrs. Van Oleson. William R. LlKhton. who has been seri ously ill with uneumonla at his home, 60116 Cuming street. Is reported out ot dan ger and li.. proving steadily now. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Barr and children, who were the guests over the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Barr. left early In the week for their home In Chadron. Miss Margaret Barr, who has spent the holidays In Cuba, la expected home today. Season. Miss Seaback has returned from a visit with relatives In Iowa. A son waa born to Mr. and Mrs. Robin son Monday, December 31. Bervloea will be held today at all the churches at the usual hours. Mr. and Mrs. C H. Norton have returned home from a trip to Chicago. Mrs. A. L. Thomas Is entertaining her father, Silas Hurd of Odin, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Prior have been spend ing the week visiting In Missouri. TTln.ns-l Camn No. 70 will meet Tuesday evening. Officers will be Installed. William HoDDer and grandchild. Miss Splcer, have gone for a trip to California. Minn Hoffman entertained Misses Camp bell and Field of Omaha during the week. Hugh Armstrong has returned home from week's vlait with relatives In Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Smock have re- tuned from a visit with friends In Lin coln. Miss Lettle Smith returns home today after spending the holiday vacation In itenson. MlHsea Edith and Alloe Culbertson have returned from a two weeka' visit In Shelby- vllle, Ind. The families of Eurene ana Will Chad- well joined In a family reunion In Omaha last week. Mp. and Mrs. Reed of Omaha have taken up their resldenco with the latter a Drotner, Bert cniids. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Younsr were guests at the home of friends In Omaha on New Year s day. Mp. and Mrs. E. J. wn stler went to Council Blufla last week to loin In a fam ily reunion. xtia Rmlth a.nd Miss Morgan were guests at New Year's dinner at the Btlger home List Tuesday. MiiM Mildred Marouette has returned to her home In lowa alter visiting ai me Ilaber home. Mrs. James Deean returned Tuesday from a few days' visit with her sister In Council Bluffs. The reirular business meeting of the Fraternal Union lodge was held at the hall Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs W. H. Grove have returned to their home In Leroy, 111., after a week's visit In Benson. Misa Mildred Snell was a visitor at the home of her uncle while on the way to Long Pine, Neb. Mp. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson entertained Miss Chapman and Mr. Peterson of Omaha New Year s eve. The Presbvterlans of Benson are plan. nlng to build a 33.000 church In the spring; on Military avenue. Imrlea Nelson was badly Injured last week at the Poet farm by the explosion of a gasoline engine. The vounr rjeoDle were entertained at a taffy pull at the home of Mrs. C. A. Plerson last Tuesday evening. B. Kentch of Reliance, S. D., Has neen a visitor at tne nome oi u. mionucu during the past week. The monthly meeting of the town trustees waa held Saturday evening with the regu lar routine of business. Mr ami Mrs. Adolnh Blelk celebrated a family reunion on New Year's day, when a large crowd was present. Mr. o. h. Wulff and daughter of Ken- nard have been guests at the home of her son, H. O. Wulff of Benson. Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Smith entertained Mr. and Mrs. Grau and MIbs Urau of Omaha at New Year's dinner. m .1 a Keller and daughter. Sadie, and son, Frank, left for their new home In Den ver on last Sunday afternoon. Thn members of the EDWorth league had a sale ot home baking at Sprague's drug store Saturday afternoon, wun success. Mr and Mrs. Whistler entertained Mr. and Mrs William Whistler or Aiorrei, Kan., and Miss Whistler of Fremont, Neb. The Workmen and Degree of Honor lodges will hold a Joint InsiuJatlon meet ing next Wednesday evening at their hall. Miss Kate McLaughlin and Miss Myrtle Dresh of Omaha and B. Beatty of Blair were New Year's guests at Uie M.cU u.r home. Revival services, which have been con ducted during the last week at the Meth ouist church, will continue during the fol lowing week. i Mrs. J. A. Rea entertained the Halcyon Card club at her home last Tuesday even ing. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Llndcr's home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas have taken up their residence In Benson. Mr. Thomas will till a position with the Byrne-Hammer company of Omaha. The next regular meeting of the Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Monday evening, will be Initiatory night. Degree staff will be present. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson entertained during the laxt week Mr. and Mr. W. E. Johnson of Benson, Miss Chapman and Mr. Peterson of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Braider and children, Mr and Mrs. W. Keyaer of Omaha were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Keyser New Year's day. The third annual ball of the fire depart ment was given last Monday evening at the Odd Fellows' hall, which was well at tended and proved a success. James Morton entertained a number of his young friends at his home lajit Tu ,i day evening In honor of his birthday, which was remembered by a number of presents. Mrs. A. L. Thomas entertained the Maple Leaf chapter of the Eastern Star at her home laBt Saturday evening, which waa largely attended. Cards and dancing was the program of the evening. Luncheon was served. Mrs. James Walsh pleasantly entertained a large crowd on New Year's eve, at a watch party. Among those present were: Mrs. Dr. Splcer of Minneapolis, Mrs. J I. Crooks of Spokane, Wash.; William Hopper. Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. l.indtll and sons. Will and Erutat. A woman's guild, known as St. Mary's guild, waa organized last Wednesday by the women of the Episcopal church at the home of Mrs. Henry Lancaster, and el-cted the following officers: President, Mrs. Lan caster; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. S. Rood. Dynamite Wrecks Balldlaaa. EL PASO, Tex., Jan. . Nine buildings were wrecked and much mining machinery destroyed in Lowell. Arix, near klsbee. last night by the accidental explosion of dynamite In a mine storehouse. So far as reported no Uvea were lost. The shock was terrific and all the window t la UlS towo ware smashed. NEWS FROM TOE ARM! POSTS Offioen and M at Bile frepaiinc for Entertainment for the winter. FORT CROOK ALSO SCENE OF ACTIVITY Practice on the Target Haaae to Commeace Soon Battalions Will Be Glvea the Raage la Tar a. Fort Riley. FORT RILEY, Kan., Ja . S. (Speclal). On Friday evening, December 2bth, Majol and Miss Adams gave a farewell hop at th post assembly hall room. In honor of thelt frurst. Miss Bojnton, to which all the adies and officers of the garrison were In. vlu-u. The hop room was decorated in keeping with the season with flags, bunting, Christinas garlands, among wulch were hung red Japanese lanterns, while the glare of the electric lamps was softened by shades of red holly paper. Card tables were arranged in a room adjoining the hop for those not wishing to dance. Following a program of twenty dances, supper was served and at the close of the evening Major Adams made the- announcement to his guests of his daughter's engagement to Lieutenant Beverly F. Browne, Artillery Corps. Following this announcement Major Morgan announced the engagement of his daughter, Marguerite, to Lieutenant Talbot, Twelfth cavalry,, who Is now stationed at Fort Ogelthrope. Ga. Lieutenant Hand and his family left on Thursday for San Francisco, where he joins his new command, thsTs'inth battery. nem artillery. Second Lieutenant C. Ft. Mavo. Twelfth cavalry, Is commanding Troop E, Second cavairy, in tne absence of Second Lieuten ant 11. J. Reilly, Second cavalry, on leave. Second Lieutenant Clarence Linnlnaer. First cavalry, Is commanding Troop F, Second cavalry. In the absence of Lieuten ant Harvey, on leave. t-ontract Uental Surgeon John D. Mllll ken, U. 8. A., stationed at Fort Leaven Worth, with his assistant, will arrive In the post tomorrow for temporary duty not to exceed a month. tlie Athletic association has made pre parations for a tug-of-war tournament which it hopes to make an annual event. Any troop, company, battery or school team may enter a team of eight men and a cap tain. A team to win must pull the op posing team ten feet and hold them over tne mark for at least ten seconds or pull them one foot farther. No team shall pull twice the same day. The tournament will take place In the post gymnasium for a cash prize of $60. rort tiiey defeated Junction City at folo on Sunday afternoon by a score of to 1. The play of both teams was fast but the excellent work on Riley's part proven, a decided factor In the result. Captain R. O. Williams. Thirteenth cav airy, on recruitlns- sen-Ice. haa been trans ferred from Marinette. Wis., to Phoenix. Arix. Lieutenants Rodolfo Casillas. Arturo Cer- tucha and Loretto Howell, Mexican officers, attenuing the school, were in Fort leaven worth and Kansas City last week tor sev eral days while on leave. Captains Miller. Mc-Cormick and Lieuten ant Bowie composed a board of officers wtio were. called upon to decide whethet the service of Private Ephriam Robinson, Band Ninth cavalry, soon to be discharged, was honest and faithful. The board de clared that it had not. Mrs. Lewis gave a reception Christmas morning between 11 and 12 o'clock. Miss Hoyle entertained on Christmas ev ening at dinner for a number of the young people. Following the. dinner presents were distributed from a Christmas tree. Major Beach of the engineer corps at Fort Leavenworth, has had referred to him the bill Introduced by Congressman Curtis, for the construction of a military highway between that post and Fort Riley. He Is directed to make a thorough In vestigation Into the matter and tnen sub mit a detailed report, covering facilities for scouring the neoessary rock along the route, etc. To comply with the recent order just Issued from the War department, which directs that no building, hall, street, drive way, etc., on a military reservation will be named In honor of a living officer, the names over the two bachelors' quarters will have to be changed. Carr hall In the cavalry garrison. Is named after General Comlllo C. C. Carr, U. S. A., recently re tired and now living In London, England. General Carr was ljl command of this post when the construction of the building waa authorized. The bachelor officers' quarters now in process of construction in the artil lery post, has been named after Ueneral Wallace F. Randolph, who was retired lust year as chief of artillery, and who formerly commanded the artillery subpost. The engineer battalion Is hurrying the construction of the bridge over the Kansas river as fast as possible, In order that the spans oyer the channel may be completed and the false work removed before the river Is cloned by Ice. With the false work remaining in the river throughout the win ter, the break-up of the Ice In the spring would very likely result In an Ice Jam which would be a serious state of af fairs. Last Saturday evening before a large crowd of spectators, the Fort Filey basket ball team went up agalnsw the Hoosler Athletic association team of Indianapolis, Ind. From the practicing of the two teams before the game It looked as If the soldiers should have a walk-over, but before the first half had been completed, Riley learned that they were up against a stiff proposi tion and that the "Hoosiers" were there with the goods. Fort Riley played a hard f ame, but the opposing team was too much or them. They not only had Riley out classed In passing the ball but In landing goals. Riley's great weakness, as shown In previous games, was In throwing bas kets, but In this case It was also unable to handle the ball effectively in passing. Score, 33-13, In favor of the Indiana team. Th success of the Christmas cantata that was presented a year ago in the poet theater was a brilliant one and it was the hope of all concerned that It might be rinnllcKted the following year If the ex- iironMea nf the service would permit. An other year has been torn off the calendar and the success of the one preceding was not only duplicated on Christmas eve, but If anything It was surpassed. For weeks the young folks selected to participate In the event, under the direction of Mesdames Godfrey. McNalr, Snow and Parsons, had kun Hillvntlv leamlna- and perfecting their parts, and before a record-breaking house composed of proud fathers and mothers and other spectators, almost as emiallv Interested, they scored a brilliant SeraVant Charles I. White, Twentieth battery. fild artillery, has been reduced to the grade of private upon his own re nliout On Saturday morning occurred the mar riage of Dr. Charles H. Jewell, veterinary surgeon of Fort Riley, and Miss Anna Oesterhaua. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kaltenoacn oi vne uvmwu Lutheran church. Fort Crsok. FORT CROOK. Neb.. Jan. B (Special.) On January 1 at 1:46 a. m. an tne .iucBr Af the mil assembled at the Officers club .,ii hmm and at noon marched in body to the residence or tne coionei com manding for the purpose of paying their re- B,v-'J1' T.,r'i Hay bolna- a legal holiday, all duty was suspended on that day except the UBual guard auty. ... Captain R. R. Stogsdall. Thirtieth In fantry, paid a flying visit to Chicago dur i. ,ia u.auV -1 1 1 relatives. Sergeant George L. Taylor, company D. Thirtieth Infantry, has been detailed on extra duty as school teacher In the post school for enlisted men. First Lieutenant L. P. Rucker. Thirtieth Infantry, has been granted seven days leave of absence, which he will enjoy at his home in San Antonio, Texas. vfaior Hollowav. Davmarter. arrived at the poet this morning and paid the troops for the month of December. The early ar rival of the paymaster was mucn appre ciated by the command. Captain Charles W. Castle. Thirtieth In imtrv and Klrst Lieutenant E. D. War- field. Thirtieth Infantry, are detailed to act with exchange officer, aa the post ex change council for the first quarter, 190i. On January i the officers attending the post school will commerce recitations In military tonosranhy. with Major W. R. Abercrombie as Instructor and Captain Guy G. Palmer. Thirtieth Inraniry, assistant Instructor. Miss Beno of Council Bluffs. la., was a guest st the post on New lears aav ana attended the reception given by the officers' wlvea Miss Lowe of St. Louis. Mo., was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Murphy, dur ing the holidays. Major Charles Byrne, inirtietn inramry, left the post on the 4th Inntant. for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, for the purpose of attending a meeting of the board of of ficers now In session at that post examining officers for promotion. From 1 to p. m. on New Year s day the ned Fr;d:1y evening at Bartght's hall fleers' wives here stationed held a com- The ceretn(n,... W include a Joint instaiu ned reception at the officers club, when m the j,dlPg of the Grand Army. officers bined Ice cream and rake were served, and the Thirtieth Infantry orchestra rendered a choice selection of music. A hoard of offlcess is ordered to meet on Monday. January 7, at 10 a. m., to examine first and second lieutenants wilfli tri of the National guard attending officers School in the subject of mllila hygiene. The examlolag officers Kill be Cajilala T. I Rhoads. post surgeon; Captain C. L. Bent. Thirtieth Infantry, and Contract Sur. genn C. W. McMillan, V. B A. Second Lieutenant George K. Turner, Thirtieth Infantry, left the post on the 4th Instant for Fort Iavenworth, Kansas, for the purpose of attending a meeting of the board of officers now In session at that post, examlntmr officers fo promotion. Captain I. Erwln, Thirtieth infantry, ac companied by Mrs.' Erwln and their son Marcus, returned to the post on the 3d Instant, after a month's leave of absence. which the raptaln and his family enjoyeu at the captain's home In Greenwood, Fla. Captain Chnrlea W. Castle, Thirtieth In fantry, and First Lieutenant E. K. Stone, battalion adjutant, and Mrs. Stone, re turned to the post during the week from St. Paul. Minn., where they enjoyed the Christ mas and New Year s holidays with rela tives. Captain Jerry C. Sprtngstead end First IJetitenant Harold L Snodrty of the Kan sas National guard, who are attending the officers' school at this post, left for their homes In Kansas for the purpose of spend ing the holidays with their families. Cap tain Sprtngstead and Lieutenant Snodily will return In time to take up their studies when the school reopens on the 7th In stant. The usual monthly hop scheduled for the 4th Instant, has been postponed until Fri day, the 11th Instant. This will be one of the largest linns that will be held during the winter and a large number of guests from Oinnha and other nearby cities are ex pected. The decorations and refreshments will be In the hands of Mrs. Welsh and Mrs. Carleton, and the full orchestra from the Thirtieth Infantry hand, under Band master Keating, will furnish the music for dancing. The winter target practice of this com mand will begin at the protected target range at the post on January 7. Practice will be held In the afternoons beginning at 2 p. m. dullv. the first batnlllon of the Thirtieth Infantry first, the third hatalllon of the regiment following when the first has completed Its practice. In accordance with War department orders full field equipment has to be worn on the person during the target practice. ECHOES CF THE ANTE ROOM Kews of Various Lodges Last and Comlai Weeks. for the Royal Arcinim, Pioneer council No. US will meet Tues day evening In Myrtle hall. Fifteenth and Douglas stieots, for the Initiation of sev eral candidates and Installation, of of ficers. Union Pacific council will meet Thursday evening In Crelghton Institute hall. The I enmlldutoa will l Initiated nn,l will he Vk n un """"" th'eVr'ioZTS'ri? o,;rte Lv-!n?e' w0Tw,W,ir. L eS?a,y n m Sfr t Brothers office. l,w ar-;th T smoker and entertainment will be given on Thursday evening. January 17. H.h! i T and their friends. The meeting of Ovcrlajid council held in Baright hall Thursday evening was an en thusiastic one. The installation of officers and Initiation took place and a number of applications were read and acted upon, The degree team of the council recently organized made Its first appearance and exempiined the work of the order in ex cellent style. Tribe of Ben llnr, Mecca court No. 13 spent a pleasant even Ing Thursday. Dancing was enjoyed by a lariTB number and thn nuni-h howl km ore- aided over by Miss Flora Stemm and Mrs. Smith. Next Ihursday the annual Instal lation of officers will be held. Several of the supreme officers are expected to be present. Omaha court No. 110 met the evening of December 81, with a largo attendance. Six new applications were read. After the reg ular business session closed a "watch party was organised to dance the old year out and the new year In. Monday evening officers will be Installed for the new year. State Manager Way will be present. Refreshments will be served after the Installation services. Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Friday evening the Yeomen held an open meeting at the hall In the Patterson block, with the Installation of officers for the year. About 100 members and visitors were present. Elmer E. Deel, assistant grand foreman from the castle office at Des Moines, was present to act as Installing officer, and also gave a rousing fraternal speech, witn u. H. Chestnut, state man ager for Nebraska, In.the chair as foreman, It Is expected there will be a great Influx to the ranks of the archers before another year rolls around. Royal Neighbors of Amsrles. A card party was given br Try cams No. t In Barlght's Society hall Wednesday nlgrht. About fifty couple contested for the prizes, which consisted of six beautiful pieces of hand-decorated china. The win ners were: First woman's prize. Mrs. Rich; second, Mrs. Reye; third, Mrs. Btory. First mens prise, J. w. Johnson: second. R C. Smith; third, H. Weldey. After the games a nne luncn was served. Wednesday even ing. January lrt, the installation of the new officers will take place. All members are requested to be present and may bring their friends. Fraternal 1 nlon of America. Mondamln lod"e No. ill initiated five pew candidates at Its last meeting, the full de gree work being exemplified by the retiring fraternal master and staff. Monday evening the officers-elect of Mon damln lodge will be publicly Installed by State Organizer Ostrom. R. E. McKelvey will be fraternal master and Miss Sophie Miller secretary. At the next meeting or Banner lodge. January 10, officers will be Installed for the ensuing: year. Supreme Officers George A. Ostrom and R- E. McKelvey will con duct the ceremonies. The degreen staff will tut on the In itiatory work and a special effort will be made to entertain the membership. Busi ness of Importance Is to be transacted and all members are asked to be present. Ladles of the (1. A. R. A special meeting of Garfield circle No. 11 will be held at the hall In the Rohrhouirh at Z:dO Tuesday arternoon. All members I ore asked to be present In order to make I arrangements tor tne installation to occur Friday evening. The joint Installation of the officers of Garfield circle No. 11 and of the Union Veteran union will be held Friday evening, January 11 at Bartght's Society hall. All members are urged to be on hand. Independent Order of Foresters. The joint Installation of the officers of the subordinate and companion courts of the Independent Order of Foresters will be held at Redmen's hall in the Continental block Wednesday evening. All Foresters and friends are Invited. - Daaahters of Pocahontas. Minnehaha council No. 2 will give a card party and dance at Myrtle hall, Saturday evening, January 12. Prizes will be award ed and refreshments served. Railway Trainmen. Golden Rod lodge No. 147 of the ladles' auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will give a mask ball Wednesday evening ut Etigles hall. Ancient Order lotted Workmen. North Omaha Lodge No. 1511 held an In teresting meeting Wednesday night last. Grand Master Workman O. J. VanDyke was present and gave an address and also acted aa installing officer. After the In stallation the lodge presented Brothers J. 8. Innes snd C. Farrel with a handsome chair each. In recognition of their services to the lodge as financier and receiver, re. spectively, for the past eight eights. Cigars were passed and a general good time was en '"ved by all present. The team will give Its next dance Jan uary 18. Royal Achates. Phoenix lodge No. W has reconsidered the action recently taken and decided to meet hereafter on Thursdiv evenings In the southwest hall of the Rihrbough build. Ing. The next meeting will be held oa January 10. Mrs. Emma Harzard Is deputy working In the Interest of phoenix lodfc-e. The dance to he given bv the men's d jgree staff will be held next Suturday evening. Rataboao Slaters aad Pythlaas. A 1o1nt public Installation will be held at Myrtle hall annex on Monday evening bv Lillian temple No. 1. Rathhone Slaters, and Triangle lodge. Knights of Pythias. I'aloa Veterans' talon. Th officers of Shlloh regiment No. t and of Vlckehurg regiment No. 1 will be In- All members are requested to be present. Woman's Relief Corps. George A. Custer post and the Woman's Relief corps will hold a Joint installation Tuesday evenlnir at Redman's hall. Conti nental block, Fifteenth and Douglas streets. Comrades and friends are lavlwd. CONDITION OF OMAHA'S TRADE Local Jobben Fnij Taking. InToioei of ctock Last Week. SEASONABLE GOODS WELL CLEANED UP Baslnesa la All Lines for Year Shows Satisfactory Urorrth Floor Trade I.laht at Preaeat In Moat Houses. Last week was one of Invoices arnnna; the local jobbing liuuxcs. mid manaxeis and employes have put in a busy five days' since the New Year dawned. The Invoice Showed most of the houses well cleaned up on seasonable stinks That the Jobbing; business of the clly lias inc. rased some thing like 3 per cent In the last year Is a matter of great satisfaction. Every Una made an encouraging Ki'nwlh. Floor trade In haidware, dry goods and) millinery is of course very liht, and It will not be heavy until the arrival cf the mer rhanls. who conio to intend the spring; meetings. At the Implement housen, visitors are becoming nmiu frequent. Ths retullers usually come to the market lit numbers after the first of the year, tit order to select goods In time to avoid the usual spring car shortage. The hardware situation Is satisfactory. Jobbers are very busy taking invoice ana hardly have time to consider the trado. Yet orders continue to come in. Just as though there were no such thing as In voice. Demand for builders' hardware, though not so heavy aa In the summer, IS remarkiibly good for the time of year. The dry goods market prewnts no new features. Goods are high and there i- na prospect of declines. Salesmen are sending; In good orders from the road, and they say the retailors all over the country are In the best of spirits when they apeak if the prospects for the year. The main tllf flleulty still with the Jobbers Is to secure enough goods to supply their trade. Goods am scarce in many lines, and It Is almost Impossible to obtain them. Better Trade In Rubbers. The few days of wet weather recently helped the shoe Jobbers by bringing In some handsome orders for rubbers. Trade In overshoes Is necessarily light, early ship ments having been mnde a long time ago, and no cold, snowy weather having coma to cause further orders. Shoes remain at tf."..'.!? , thy 'h.e &?0&lZnA!!?H? P.runil rocery Little business was reported outside the small buying on the part of dealers to "ry 1" currants the tone is s'eady. Slocks at moment Beem ample to take care of the tef aong'" wit "TnupS ten! Seethe advices quotVng per hu! dredweight for prompt shipment. Spot seeded raisins are firm at i4c to loo In one-pound cartons. Prunes are firm on the large sizes, but some easiness Is reported on the medium and small sizes. Telegrams from the coast report that market as strong, and the tendency of prices Is toward a higher level. Some business for January sniptnent Trom tne coast is reported on ths basis of J'-io for the four sizes f. o. b. In bugs. In figs the market Is easy and dull. The condition of stocks Is believed to be top-heavy and a good deal of the fruit available Is of ordinary quality. In dates me market Is nnn on Hallowe'ens and kha- drawees, but easy on salrs. with some shad. ing oi tne insioe ugures ossiDie. i.uron Is a little easier and the tone Is quiet. Apri cots and peaches are firm, but there is an absence of import mt demand. Imported raisins show an easy tendency, with the range slightly lower. Sardines Rule Stronger. Sardines are unchanged locally, but In the east are strong at the advance of loo per case on one-fourth oils and 2ua per case on three-fourths mustards, which went Into effect Wednesday. Stocks of all descrip tions are firmly held and In small compass. The prices based on the advance are as follows: One-quarter olla, key-opening cans, J2.9T4j3.oO; keyless, one-fourth oils, 12.70; small one-fourth mustards, drawn cans, J2.70; large one-fourth mustards, drawn cans, $2.76; large one-fourth mus tards, sanitary cans, X2.8U; three-fourths mustards, 60a, $2.46, and 48s, $2.35; one-fourth tomatoes, $3.25; all f. o. b. Eastport. Red Alaska salmon Is firm at quotations and a fair movement Is reported from Jobbers. The buying from first hands Is on a small scale at the moment. Columbia river sal- i mon Is In small compass. The tea market is still strona-. with a good demand from Jobbers for Interior consump tion. Prices hold firm and unchanged, in view of the shortage of 10,0W,uua pounds tn the year's supplies. No sales of especial significance are reported. Business In drugs and chemicals for ths year haa begun auspiciously, and mall orders have exceeded expectations, but in some Instances compliance with the require ments of the pure food and drug law is causing more or less confusion and incon venience. It Is expected, however, that affairs will shortly adjust themselves to ths satisfaction of those concerned, and dealers are disposed to view the situation philo sophically. Price changes yesterday were chiefly of minor consequence, but the gon eral market retained a steady undertone. Bark shipments from Java show consider able shrinkage, and the position of quin ine Is firm, lialsam copaiba values have again been advanced, and Valencia saffron Is higher. Cotton root bark Is dull nnd a shade lower. Culvers root and deer tongue leaves are firmer and the latter Is very scarce. Quinine remains quiet In the continued absence of Important demand, but manu facturers' prices are well sustained on the basis of ITHc for bulk In 100-ounce tins. A stimulating feature of the situation Is the falling off In bark shipments from Java during the past year, the figures for Deeembor being 564,0n0 pounds, against 8R4.00O for the corresrpondlng month 1n l'.tos. The total shipments for 190 are 13.51fi.000 pounds, against 15. 406.01 0 In 1905, showing a shrinkage of nearly 2.000,000 pounds. Beresford to Claim Estate. LONDON, Jan. 6. Lords Charles anil Marcus Beresford, It Is announced, will leave for the United States at an early day to realize on the estate of their brother. Lord Deleval Beresford, who was killed In a railroad wreck In North Dakota. The estate, valued at nearly 11,000.000. was left to be equally divided between them and the son of the lata William Beresford, another brother. LEGAL NOTICES STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. Office of Lee-Olass-Andreesen Hardware Company, Omnha, Neb., December 9, 1!ML Notice is heretiy given to the stockholders of the Lee-Glass-Andreesen Hardware Company that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the company will be held at the offices of the said company, corner of Ninth and Harney streets, in the city of Omaha, In the state of Nebraska, on Tues day, January tl, A. D , 1907, at i o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the company to serve during the ensuing year, and to transact such other bicdiie.su as may such meeting- Attest; W. M. GLASS. Secretary. be presented at H. J. LEE, President. D-lKl Sit NOTICE. STOCKHOLDERS MEKTING OF THEI I NION LAND COMPANY. Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Union Land company for the election of five di rectors and the transaction of such other business ss may lawfully come before the meeting will be held at the office of the general solicitor, I niull Pacific Building, 9th and Farnam Sis.. Omaha, Ketrajltt, on Monday, the 14th day of January, 1&7, at io o'clock a. m. The stock transfer books will be clased ten days previous lo the meeting. ALEX MILLER, Secretary. Dated, New York, December 2oth. lis.. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. Notice Is herfby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Bea Building company will l held at 4 o'clock; p. m., Tuesday, January 22, is;, at the office of suid company In The iee building, Omaha, for the election of a board of di rectors for the ensuing year and the trans action of such other business as may prop erly come before such n e.-ung C. C. ROSE WATER, Secretary. J?dl4t DAB . 4 STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders ot The South Omaha and Western Railroad Company, for the election of seven dl lectors and the transaction of such other business aa may come before the meeting, w ill be held at the orlu e of A. L. Muhler, corner of Ninth and Farnam streets, imuha. Neb., on Wednesday, the 9th day oi Januaiy, A. D. IS"', at 11 o'clock a. m. LXdjJt. X. M. OKB, tfecrsiar K