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.WE'LL SOON DC READY WITH OUR NIFTY SPRING CLOTHES.
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A TIMELY PURCHASE OF
1500 PAIRS MEN'S PANTS
At an extremely low price enables us to continue our Tanta Sale for another week. These. '
Pants were made to retail at $2.60 to $5.00, but we've decided to add them to the broken
lines we've been selling for $1.60, $2.50 and $3.50. The great variety ot patterns, range of
sizes and low fcrlees should be of particular moment to any man In need ot re-trouserlng or
who needs an extra pair to belp out a faithful coat and vest.
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:: HIGH GRADE GROCERIES, W1HES AtlD LIQUORS ::
Sale Begins Saturday, February 29th, at 8 A. 1
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Every article in this high-grade stock of Groceries, Canned Goods, v
'"v .': rtntileri Wines and Liauora must be closed out. :: :: :-A7ir
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Reductions Regardless ot Cost MOSTLY FROM ONE-HALF TO ONE-FOURTH REGULAR PRICE
These goods Consist of Curtice Bros. Canned. Goods, Heinz 57 varieties, A. D.
C. Canned Goods, Crosse & Dlackwell's Delicacies, Imported Sardines, Caviar,
Olive Oils, Olives, Mushrooms, Etc., Etc., in great variety. Everything fresh,
new stock and nothing damaged except the labels on packages.
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OUGCEHY DEPARTMENT
Nearly everyone in Omaha and vicinity knows the re
putation of the Old Hughes' Grocery for quality and var
iety Hero urc the best goods the market affords. We offer
yon a rare chance to lay in a large stock of household neces
sities for very little money:
J 5c eans Tomatoes, per can .8c
15c cans Corn, per can .' 8c
15c cans Peas, per can 8c
.. 20c cans Peas, per can 12c
$1.00 French Olive Oil, per bottle 68c
,25o Curtice Bro.'s Jams 17c
35c Curtis Bros.' Soups '. 18c
10c. Campbell Soups, per can 6c
,40c Sardines, per can Gc
40c Imported Sardines, per can . . .29c
25c Sardines, per can. ' 17c
GOc per quart Olives, now 39c
$1.25 Extra large Olives, now ........ .67c
.35c Oljves, now 19c
" 25c and '350 Imported French Peas, now,,.. . 16c. and 25c
35c caTTiT Pearhes, Pears, Apricots, Strawberries, '
Cherries, Pine Apples, Quinces, etc., now 21c
WINE AND LIQUOR DEPT.
Reductions in this department range from 50 to 75
less than regular selling prices. The quality of the goods
carried in this store are second to none in the west Every
article can be depended on and is highly recommended for
family use, either on the table or in the sick room:
75c Cherry Cordial extra fine. 29c
50c Port and Sherry ' '. 29c
50c California Maderia Wine 19c
75c Superior Port Wine 43c
C5c California Sweet Wines. 4 32c
$1.25 Cedar Brook Whisky bottled in bond 89c
$1.25 Green River Whisky bottled in bond 89c
$1.25 Hunter Rye Whisky bottled in bond 84c
$1.50 McBrayer Whisky ; g9c
Black and White Scotch Whisky t . . . .98c
$1.00 Hiller's Old Stock .73c
$1.25 Hiller's Standard bottled in bond 89c
$1.50 Imported Port and Sherry 85c
$1.50 French Cordials , .98c
$1.25 Apricot Brandy .......79c
$1.00 Rock and Rye '.. 1 68c
$1.50 Cognac Brandy 90Ox
FORMERLY
TFIhe LKluglhes rae&y
14th and Douglas Streets
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TERMINAL PROPERTY VALUE
I Great Western the First Boad to File
' a Schedujf .with Commission.
PEEPAMNG TO PUSH PASS CASE
Bawson romtr Attorney firt Hour
and lias One Doctor and One
Juilltor Round Over to the
Dlatrlrt C'oart.
From a Staff Correspondent.)
l.INCXlLNi FVb. ' :3.-(Speclal.)-The
i Mason City &,oFrt Dodge Railroad com
' pany Is tho first to file a rcjxirt of taxable
property under the terminal tax law, under
which railroad property 1h assessed for
city purposes, for the first time In Ne
bratska this year. This report was filed
tciluy with Secretary George D. Bennett
of the Hluto Hoard of Assessment. The
law provides also that a description of
railroad property located In cities and
villages be filed with the local assessor.
The law requires that these reports be
filed with the state board between Feb
ruary 1 and March 1. Some of the roads
which have a geat deal of property In tho
slate assert they cannot get their reports
ready ly the first of the month.
The. Mason City & Fort Dodge railroad
owns no main line mileage In Nebraska,
but owns tJ3 miles of side track. Of the
B.55 miles of track rights In Nebraska .546
miles .Is the trackage for regular trains
on the liiln Pat Ific. from the center of
the Missouri river channel to the Union
depot In the city of Omaha, and 6.01 miles
Is the trackage for freight trains on the
t'uton tl'aclto to South. Omaha. . The com
pany, reports as the value of real
estate covered. tiy Us tracks. In the .city
of Omaha, and 179. CM as the value of lota
outside of the rlght-pf-way. The right-of-way
property in South Omaha is tinted
at 11.000.. IVrsonal . property is listed at
li9.263 SS,"
The gross earnings of the company for
the whole, system .is J1.873.W7. 40; income
Among all the "foods" on
the market there's none that
affords the brain-building
elements of
Grape-Nuts
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from operation, $ti49,R29.1; . . Income from
other sources, $i,(!83.73; gross earnings In
Nebraska from operation, :0.0()2.78; deficit
from operation in Nebraska, $57,781.10; In
come from other sources in Nebraska,
1X7.60. The total Income from the city of
Omaha during the last year was &?J9,461
Tho ticket sales amounted to $57,852; In
coming business, $237,042; outgoing busi
ness, fcM.GM.
The Chicago & rGeat Western, which
owns this road, reports freight earnings
at South Omaha for the last year as fol
lows: Originating In South Omaha, $32.
6C3; terminating in South Omaha, $49,617.
Preparing to Push Paaa rase.
Attorney General Thompson . consulted
with former Judge John J. Sullivan and
County Attorney Tyrell of Lancaster county
this morning regarding the prosecution of
the Union Pacific for giving passes to local
Burgeons and lawyers, and the prosecution
of the recipients. Judge Sullivan has been
employed to assist the county attorney of
Platte county in the prosecutions started
there against local surgeons. The attorney
general Is figuring on filing a complaint, or
complaints, against the Union Pacific under
the provisions of the railway commission
law, charging discrimination-In the matter
of passes. He Is anxious to get a supreme
court ruling on every phase of the com
mission law as well as the anti-pass law.
He was much encouraged tills morning
when he received a cancelled pass with the
conditions under which it was issued printed
on the back. As suspected by the legal
department, the conditions set out that the
pass is given free and without any ounsid
eration whatsoever. A blank line is left
for the recipient upon which to sign his
name agreeing to the conditions and, fur
thermore, that the railroad company la not
responsible for any Injury he may receive
while on the train, or to recover for any
damage to his property, whether due to
negligence or not. The railroad company
has contended that the pass o surgeons
and attorneys Is given as part compensation
for the services they do for the company.
The attorney general believes the pass It
self effectively answers this contention.
Meld for l alna; Paaaea.
K. A. Cook, county attorney of Pawaon
county, notified the attorney 'general this
afternoon that Dr. F. J. liosenbcrg and
H. C. Booker had been bound over to the
district court for accepting passes from
the Union Pacific railroad. Dr. Rosenberg
is the local surgeon for the road at Lexing
ton and Mr. Booker is the editor of the
Oolhenberg Independent. District court
meets Monday and Information will be filed
In that court against the men at that time.
Mlaaoarl Patriae Concedes Hates.
The Missouri Pacific railroad has notified
the Railway commission that it will givo
to shippers of corn and wheat a rate to
St. Louis equal to the local rates through
Nebraska City and not compel them to
hip by way ot Omaha at a greater rate.
The complaint was made by shippers from
Burr, Cook and Douglas. When the matter.
which U purely Interstate, was referred to
tho railroad company by tho commission
the company refused to change Its rate.
The commission filed a complaint with tho
Interstate Commerce commission, but tho
company has now notified the commission
that it will grant the request without a
hearing. The matter will be dismissed be
fore tho Interstate commission. The differ
ence In the rate was about 2 cents on 100
pounds.
University Bays Milk.
Among the bills filed by the Board of
Begents of the University of Nebraska for
January with the state auditor was one
for J150.IS for butter fat sold by the Bea
trice Creamery company at SI cents a
pound. The butter fat was sold to the
dairy department at the state farm. Owing
to the large number of students at the
farm the dairy herd does not supply suffi
cient milk for demonstrations and It Is
necessary to buy milk. The butter mado
from the milk Is sold and the money goes
Into the cash fund of the university,
Argsmest In Fisher Case,
Argument will be heard tomorrow In the
disbarment proceedings instituted by the
attorney general against Captain Allen G.
Fisher. Testimony was taken In the case
some days ago and the final argument set
for February 29. W. B. Rose appears for
the state and Hall nek Rose for Captain
Fisher.
the water at the north end of Its bridge.
The water went through the same place
last night and today has swept out eighty
feet of the fill, which had been holding
up. A big force of men has been at work
at it today under the direction of Rngltu'er
Bowen arid Superintendent Blgnell. The
Ice is breaking up in tho river.
River Breaks Through Fill.
FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 2S. (Special Tele
gram.) Ist night It looked as though the
Burlington had succeeded in shutting off
Truth and
Quality
appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of Senna is tho only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it arts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syruf
Co only, and for sale by all leading drug
gist.
STEPHENS ,WJis OUT AT HOME
Considerable Opposition to Hint
Itevelope, However.
FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 28. tSeclal Tele
gram.) Tho democratic county convention
met at the courthouse this afternoon. There
was a good attendance and a lively time,
owing to a fight on Dan Stephens for na
tional committeeman. On a' teajt vote for
delegate the Stephens faction won out by a
vote of 92 to 40. Delegates were elected us
follows:
Fremont, O. L. Loomls, L. V. Stump, D.
V. Stephens, H. C. Richmond, C. R. Sclief
fer, A. E. Kvans, Thomas Fahey, George
Ixioschen; North Bend. T. B. Pureell, W. J.
McVlcker; Logan, Nels Martensen; Cum
mlng. Fred Volp, Dr. C. rnches; Pebbles.
William Schroneck, J. P. Flannagan; Web
ster, Henry (lrman, Peter Emanuel; Ev
erett, P. Purker, J. G. Htintseman; Hooper,
H. H. Ixschen, E. O. Spellherg: Nicker
son, John Mlntken, S. 8. Sidner; Maple, H.
B. Miller, Henry Eldiun; Union, C. A.
Ward, C. A. Mills; at large, O. Garrett.
A resolution endorsing Dan Stephens for
national committeeman was adopted w'th
out a roll call, the ant-Stephens faction be
ing contented with the result of the test
vote on the election of delegates.
PAWNEE CITY, Neb., Feb. 28. (Special
Telegram.) At the democratic county con
vention held In this city the following per
sona were selected delegates to the sta'
and district conventions to be held In
Omaha, March 6:
R. W. Story. Fred 8. Hassler. H. P. Far
well. John R. Hunseeker, John M. Osborne,
H. S. Hawkins. G. W. Potts. J W. Hen
nlnger. D. C. Stratton, G. F. Cotton and
Alvin Pepprle.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing W. J.
Bryan as candidate for president, also en
dorsing G. W. Berg for governor; W. H.
Thompson of Grand Island for delegate-at-large
to the Denver convention, and J. K.
Hennlnger of Pawnee City for district dele
gate. Preference vote for governor In Paw
nee county was largely In favor of O. W.
Bergo for governor.
Formaldehyde for Sherry Fatal.
GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Feb. 28
(Special.) A. O. Sutherland, baggageman
of the St. Joseph & Grand Island and
Union Pacific In thla city, died suddenly
this afternoon as the result of the mistake
of taking a bottle containing formaldehyde
from a shelf Instead of a bottle of sheiry
wine. On Sunday last he went to his home
somewhat early for luncheon end, the
family not having returned from church,
decided to take a swallow of sherry wine
and return to his work. He had swal
lowed the formaldehyde before he realised
the mistake. Hurrying to tl.. office of a
physician, his stomach was pumped,
washed thoroughly and, there having been
food In the stomach, It was believed he
might recover, regardless of ths severity
UNCOMMON KNEE PANTS BARGAINS
We've sold a great many Knee Pants during this sale we've still quite a number In
all sizes to economical parents who appreciate high quality at low prices. Bring your boy t
this store, even If he doesn't need a pair now; be will later on when you'll have to pay full
prices better do It now. v
Knee Pants, Including corduroys
that we sold up to 60c
for . . . .
Koee Pants, straight and Knicker
bocker styles, that we sold up to
$1.00 for
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Saturday is the Last Day of the February Clearing Sale
413-15-17 South 16th Street.
(CHoanrniTuO' gaiBg
This sale will pass into mercantile history as the greatest and most successful clear
ing sale of FURNITURE, CARPETS, RUGS and CURTAINS ever conducted in Omaha.
For the past four weeks Miller, Stewart & Beaton's annual February Clearing Sale
has been in the center of the local mercantile stage and the public interest has not waned
for a moment.
On the contrary, the merits of the sale became so widely known that it gained mo
mentum as it progressed and the wind-up finds everyone on tip-toe of expectancy, for they
realize that it is our method not to sit down and count the loss when merchandise must be
disposed of.
There are still thousands of dollars worth of FURNITURE, CARPETS, RUGS AND
CURTAINS to be disposed of and SATURDAY is the last day in which you will have the
opportunity to secure these great bargains.
The few items which we herewith quote are but an index to the general values which
are offered throughout the store. ,.um
Goods purchased now can be laid away for future delivery. ' : 3 :WJr2
ROOM'SIZE RUGS
$22.00 $20.00 Velvet Rug, 9x9 .....$15.00
$15.50 $23.00 Axminster Rug, 8-3x10-6.. $15.00
$1G.00, $20.00 Brussels Rug, 9x12 .$15.00
$37.50 $25.00 Brussels Rug, 9x12, $18.00
$31.00 $25.00 Axminster Rug, 9x12 $18.00
$8.50 $25.00 Velvet Rug, 9x12 $18.00
$13.50 $29.00 Axminster Rug, 8-3x11-9. .$20.00
$37.50 $30.00 Body Brussels, 8-3x11-6. . .$20.00
$27.00 Velvet Rug, 9x12. .$20.00
$30.00 Axminster Rug, 8-3x1 0-6,. $20.00
Oriental Rugs at y3 Off Regular Price.
Lace Curtains at ys Off Regular Price.
Rope Portieres at y3 Off Regular Price.
Festoon Draperies at y2 Off Regular Price.
OILCLOTH & LINOLEUM
50c Engli$h Oilcloths, per square yard, 25c
40c English Oilcloths, per square yard, 22c
85c Linoleum, per square yard 49(?
75c Lionleum, per square yard 39c
FURNITURE
$34.00 Mahogany Hall Seat
$22.00 Mahogany Work Table.... .
$21.50 Early English Buffet......
$56.00 Fumed Oak Buffet
$46.00 Fumed Oak China Cabinet.
$11.75 Fumed Oak Desk
$20.00 Weathered Oak Hall Chair
$75.00 Weathered Oak Cellarette
PORTIERES
$17.00 Velour Portieres .$11.75
$7.50 Tapestry Portieres $4.25
$25.00 Japanese Silk Portieres. . .$1G.00
$25.00 Silk Portieres $17.50
$20.00 Damask Portieres $15.00
$9.00 Tapestry Portieres $G.OO
$17.00 Damask Portieres ..$12.50
$12.50 Tapestry Portieres $8.50
$3.75 Tapestry Portieres $1.25
$5.00 Tapestry Portieres $3.75
TOMORROW mm THE END
Of our February Alteration Sale of llanos. A sale which has been unprecedented for price cutting un
equalled for the quality of the Instruments offered, Including such celebrated makes as Steinway, Bteger,
Lmerson, Hardman and twenty-three others and without a parallel In the number of lnntruments sola.
Because of this sale more homes in Omaha and vicinity are now able to enjoy the delights of music. Satur
day means the final wind-up of this Bale which, because of the low prices and liberal terms of payment,
places the ownership of a high-grade piano within your possession at a saving in price and with no larga
outlay of ready cash. Kindly note the several bargains have many others equally as good at out sales
room in this city.
$500 Kranlsh a Oach
$400 STECER
Only used aliort time In perfect con
dition throughout In tune and repair.
Uandsomply finished In R25
oak special price aiWJ
$500 EMERSON
Returned from rent only out a ahort
time. Has been re-flnlshed. relum-d
and l practically a new Instrument
tt.1..""!? $265
Parlor Grand hardly shows use In
perfect condition, fully guaranteed
$325
and warranted equal to
new nale price
We have a special line of New Pianos which we are offering at unusually low prices during this sale.
These are Uprights and are priced as follows: $500 instruments, cut to $328; $400, cut to $285; $300, cut
to $175; $200 cut to $138. Our easy terms of nothing down and 50c to $1 a week, apply on new and used
Instruments as well. We Invite your attendance at the closing day of this Bale, and at our free 1'iuno Player
Concert in the afternoon.
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co.
1311-1313 FARMAM KTKEET.
OMAHA.
Brunches Council Muffs, South Omaha, Lincoln and Siou City,
KSTAItLISlIEl) J 850.
of the poison. He was apparently recov
ering from the effects of the poison when,
today, he was suddenly taken worse and
expired. He leaves a wife and four chil
dren. The oldest of the children Is married.
Kluaal for?. Uaaqaet.
FKKMONT, Neb., Feb. Si. tSpecial.)
Thv signal corps gave a banquet last even
ing at Masonic hall, it being the tenth an
niversary of the organization. There was
a full attendance of the members of the
company and a number ot former members
of the company and veterans of the civil
war were present as gueuts. Mayor Wolz
presided as toastmaater. Adjutant General
Schwart was also present.
Paaaeaser Dies on Train.
LEXINGTON, Neb., Feb. 2H. t Kpecliil
Telegram.) Thin morning when train No.
10 of the Vnion Pacific arrived at Ia:x
Ington one of the pa-iaengera was found
dead In his seat In the tourist i-ir. In
vestigation showed that he hud been dead
for aome time, and wan a passenger from
La Angeles, CaL, to Milwaukee, Wis.,
for which place he had a through ticket,
ills body wait taken charge of by Coro
ner Wade of this county, and from pa
pers on hi person his name was Xoui.d
to be Joseph Slupeckl of MllWAJkee Tho
body will be held by the eoryner until
word U re.-elved from Milwaukee. 11a
was about OS years of age. -
Golden Weddliiu of I'loueers.
BT. PAUL. Neb.. Feb. 2S.-(Speclal.)-Mr.
and Mis. Kasmus Kb hereon celebrated, their
(.Continued on FourUt PafaJ
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