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Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
SAM GARDNER DEAD.
The Old Minstrel Ends His Days 1,
Omaha

The Old Minstrel Ends His Days in
Omaha.
Shortly before II o'clock last night, Sam
Gardner, the once famous negro minstrel,
breathed his last in q room at 1921 Douglas
street. For two weeks the old man had been
confined to his bed with complication of
diseases, but until yesterday he expressed
the hope that he would recover His rugged
constitution, however, could not withstand
the inroads disease had made on it, and sur,
rounded by many of his companions of later
days, he quietly passed away.
The final passing away of the old minstrel
was attended with tears and the kind minis
trations of friends. Mrs. Floyd wife of
Colonel Floyd, sat on the edge of the bed Of
death and wept bitterly. Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd had been warm friends of Mr.. Gard.
ner and respected him for his many tina
qualities. Harry III. Leonard, who had been
faithful nurse to the old man,
was also greatly affected, as We're
James Gibbons, John Donaldson and
number of lady acquaintance Tho
deceased has sister living in Rochester, N.
Y, and a brother in Utica of the same state.
They were apprised of his death by tele-
graph, and until they are heard from the
formal disposition of the remains will not be
decided upon.
The news of Sans death quickly spread
throughout the city, and condoling friends
arrived rapidly at bnB 0eaJn chamber and
gazed with sadness on the features of the de-
parted.
"Old" Sam Gardner as he was invariably
called, was familiar figure in Omaha. He
was Hercules in form, handsome IN features,
and IN demeanor gentlemanly and attractive.
Age, however, had caused him in later years
to walk less erectly, and his white hair, and
whittier and longer beard gave him venera-
BILE appearance. He was native Of New
York, and of the seventy years of his life
fOrty were spent the STAGE Ha
was one of the very first burnt cork mnstrels
the oldest living. He started IN the business
with the Hollans in 1910. He was known all
over the country and there was not a city Of
any note in the United States in which hd
had not appeared.
He had resided in Omaha since 1867, and,
during the intervening time had been identi-
fled with his profession and the saloon and
hotel business. His last appearance with
professional company on the road was as
member of the Leadville minstrels, which ha
organized with number OF other variety
show people who, being out OF funds in tha
Colorado mining camp, were anxious TO re-
turn TO civilization. The company played at
towns on the line until 1t reached Omaha,
when IL disbanded. Since then Sam has only
appeared on the stage at the Olympic, whera
he played brief engagement His last em-
ployment was as door keeper for the sama
place Of amusement.
About two years ago his wife died In
Omaha, and since then Sam has lived alone.
He had hosts of friends throughout the city,
and all will be saddened at the announcement
of his DEATH
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
HAYDEN BROS.

Letting Down the Prices Still Further.
We will place on sale new lot of lace
curtains at $1,25, $1.60, $1.75, $500 $2.40
and $3.50 pair.
We have full tapped lace curtains as
law as Toe pair.
Large size white bed spreads at 55c,
75c, S5c. $1.00 and $3.50 each.
ia Marseilles spreads dropped down
in price to S1.15, worth $1.75.
I all linen napkins at $1.50 doz.,
worth 1925.
4 all linen napkins at S1.00, worth
$3.50.
70 in. bleached table linen dropped
down to $1.00 per yard.
go in. cream table linen at 45c., worth
75c.
40 in. wide fancy curtain scrim lace
stripe, usually sells for 10c and 129c per
yard, dropped down to Ate per yard.
32 in wide American sateen worth 12ac,
on Monday only at TIC per yard.
Satin finished checked nainsook
dropped down to SIC yard.
20 doz. fancy turkish towels, knotted
fringe, dropped down to 25c each.
Yard wide penangs, cambrics and
foulards for shirtings and boys' waists,
new patterns Monday at 10c per yard.
3t ID. feather pillows at 58c each.
New dress styles, ginghams, SIC per
yard.
American sateens on Monday at sc per
yard.
Best grade of table oil cloth at 25c per
yard.
30 in. wide outing flannels at 93c per
yard.
2 bale Enterprise sheeting, full yard
wide, at 39c yard. Where can you
match it?
8-4 wide sheeting at 19c per yard.
104 wide sheeting at 22c per yard.
so good size bed comforts at Toe each.
Imported sateens at 25c per yard.
India linen DC, Sc and 10c per yard.
32-inch wide extra good quality sateen
at 12ac.
Turkey red table linen at 25c, 29c, Soc,
SOC, 40c, 45c, SOC and 55c yard.
On Monday we will offer our best 81
sateen comforts at $2,50 each.
Scotch zephyr ginghams at 18c and zoe
per yard. A beautiful line of colored
and black.
Surah silk at Csc, cheap at 81.
l6-inch colored and black silk velvets
at 69c, worth $l.25.
Black and colored silks at SSc and 99c
per yard.
A full line Of satins in the new shades
at 48c, worth 75c.
16-inch marbelized plush in colors and
black at 69c per yard, worth double.
All wool black and colored Henrietta
cloths at SOC, 75c, S5c, 81, Sl.25, 81. .35 and
si,45. In this lot you will find some bar
gains.
26-inch English cashmere, nice line
OF colors, all at l2ic per yard.
58-inch wide all wool grey suiting at
65c, worth 81.
nan odd lotiof 4wide colored dress goods
at 4c, &c, Sc, l0c and l2ic per yard to
close.
We have had a great rush the past
week on wall paper. Our low prices
will be continued all during this coming
week. HAYDEN BROS,
ll6 and llS So. 10th ST.,
Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A Healthy Growth.

One or two years ago certain large
manufacturing house in the east opened
an office in Omaha. The usual re-
marks upon new enterprise were in
dulged in, some envious competitors
were so unkind as to predict failure for
the undertaking. But conscious that
true merit would win in the end, the
enterprising manager pushed right on,
until to-day this office plays second fid-
die to none of its kind in the whole
west. The Office referred to is that of
UNION SEWING MACHINE co.
The reason for this phenomenal growth
is first and foremost the real merit of
this sewing machine itself, coupled
with the courteous treatment of GUS
toners, and the employment of only
competent men. A few of the points of
excellence of this machine will bear
mentioning.
1t is the lightest running and best
finished machine in existence. 1t has a
self-setting needle, an automatic ten
sion, large scale under the arm, a
scale to regulate the length OF the
stitch, a self-acting cylinder shuttle,
and is the only machine which will sew
equally well backwards or forwards.
Mr.. @. p. Heffiey, for many years the
manager of the city Office for the Singer
people, and man of eXceptionable
ability as sewing machine man, has
been induced by the leading place occu-
pied by the Union sewing machine to
forsake his old love and accept the city
management for the Union. This action
alone on the part of Mr.. Hef1ley is signi-
ficant. Thus Mr.. Douglas goes to the
Bluffs to take charge of the work over
there. Mr.. G.. S. Smith, the efficient
manager of the office located at 1909
Howard street, still occupies the posi-
tion, which he has filled so well in the
past The most successful thing on
earth is success, and if big sales, good
work and an universal verdict in its
favor is any Indication of success, the
Union sewing machine has it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Architects and superintendants.
Hodgson & Son. 26, Iron Bank.
Grabbed Him Quick.

Chicago Times: $50 you think you
can dress a show window so that the
ladies will all stop and look at it do
your" asked the manager OF dry goods
store of an applicant for work.
Eyes, sir, l do"
swell, sir, what is the first thing you
would dor"
''I'd put big mirror in the window
and -"
That's enough, young man; we don't
want you as an emplove. Wen take
you in as partner"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

The Omaha Douglas County Colored
Republican league will hold meeting
at the city hall Monday evening, March
II, to elect delegates to the state con-
vention of republican clubs to be held
in Omaha, March 15. We urgently re-
quest ali members and friends to be
present. By order of the executive
board. PERCY SANDERS, Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Important.

The old reliable "Clark's thread upon
white spools only" Better known to
trade as the so. N. T. spool cotton, ;" has
become very popular in Nebraska, par
tlcularly in Omaha. So much SO that
the finest sewers, with the needle Cor
sewing machine will have none other
on account OF its smoothness and general
superiority. Ladies and dress makers
call for it. S. =. MORSE & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

be at the Grand opera house Thursday, FRI
day and Saturday, March Is, 16 and H. The
company is larger and better than ever II
is scarcely necessary. to say much of thiS
company, as they are well known as first
class organization, and the roster, showing
as it does the names of the minstrel kings,
Ben Hum, McCabe and Young, j. w.
Brewer and Frank and Ed. Mallory is a
guarantee sufficient of q fine entertainment,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
$4,000 Kegs Nails

In stock ON cut freights. City buyers
dealers only will find that our prices
are as low as mill prices with lowest
store in quantities to suit you. Tele-
phone No. 12l.
LEE, CLARKE, ANDERSEN g. co.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
OUT SALE CONTINUES.
O'DOnahoe & Sherry.
" DOhaiOC SS ohCIiys
Are still Offering at their closing out
sale


Are still Offering at their closing out
sale
BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
We have CUT PRICES STILL
DEEPER. CUT PRICES in DRESS
SILK, VELVETS, DRESS GOODS,
FLANNELS, LADIES' CLOAKS, in
NEW MARKES, WRAPS and JACK
ETS, ,CHILDREN'S CLOAKS, SPRING
and WINTER SHAWLS, NOTING
HAM LACE CURT AIMS NET by the
yard or curtain, LADIES' and CHIL-
DREN'S JERSEYS, GENTS HOSIERY
and UNDERWEAR, SILK and GING-
HAM UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS,
HANDKERCHIEFS and NOTIONS.
Don't forget we are going out of busi-
ness and have marked goods LESS
THAN COST.
Only a few days will remain for you
to get
GOOD RELIABLE GOODS
AT A LITTLE MORE THAN HALF
PRICE.
OiDONAHOE & SHERRY,
Eiftaantb Straat Nayt IN pnot
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
orr With Tobacco Tax.

The Snow Bird Cigar is foretaste Of
what tax reduction and tariff reform
will do-high quality and low price.
Great l0c smoke. Give it a trial.
Wholesale depot, e. G. Horhick, 203 N.
10th ST., Omaha. Dealers write for
prices. You will find it profitable
leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

Free Chair Cars to Chicago.
Are run by this line every day, leav-
ing its own Omaha depot 10th and Ma
son SITS. at 6:45 p. m.
Colored porters in charge.
Ticket Office 1924 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
HAYDEN BROS. SALE.
Watches and Clocks.

Ladies' silverina chatelain watch,
$2.65, usually sold at 1915.
Ladies' solid silver, raised back and
handsomely engraved, fully warranted,
$4,75. WHY PAY $11.5O.
Ladies' solid gold, Elgin. Waltham or
Springfield watches, best timers in the
world, $3.50; jewelers. price, $2l.0O.
Ladies' solid gold watches, $3.50 to
$2l.0O, real gems of art, usually sold at
$25 to $75.
Gentlemen's Elgin, Waltham or
Springfield watches, $4.75, jewelers.
Waltham or Springfield, $3.50, usual
price, 500.
Gentlemen's best gold-flled cases with
best Elgin movements, $3.50; never
sold at less than S45.
Men solid gold watches, best Elgin,
Waltham or Springfield movement, $2l.
such as jewellers sell at from $50 to 800.
Roger Bros. teaspoons, 75c. per set,
usual price, $1.50.
1847 Roger Bros. silver knives or
forks, 81 80 per set. Everybody knows
their value.
Meridian Brittanla Co. silver plated
five bottle engraved castor, $l.95;
usually sold at $500.
TAn9oni" hiohio oioohs, 'oc, jewelers.
special price, $1.25. Every article is
fully warranted as represented.
We are showing an excellent line of
English and American crOckery, as well
as French and American glassware, at
one-half crockery stone prices.
Next week we will say something
about toilet soap.
We are now selling at less than one
half drug store prices. Colgate "White
Wing" sc; drug store price, 12c.
James S. Kirk & Co. s Flake White"
DC; drug store price, 10c.
We have many others at equally rea-
sonable prices. HAYDEN Bros,
1l6 and 1lS 10th.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11


We desire to call your attention to the
very large and complete stock we are
now carrying in shelf and builders
hardware, cutlery, ammunition, sport
ing goods, etc.
Our determination is to court and
protect the city dealer, and we respect
fully invite the attention of the city
trade to our goods and the inspection OF
our prices, which s6lll be found at the
market value right here at home.
observation-disclosures HARDWARE
Co.
Role plate charms 25c, worth 81, at
Hahn's.
See our last mark down on table linen
and napkins. Mrs. j. BENSON.
1SSS-Spring-1SSS
Arrival Of spring goods.
Range,
The
Draper.
Ranges Building, second floor.
o Handsome jerseys at Mrs, j. BensOn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
The New Route.

Buy here and save 40 per cent. Must
be sold. Furniture, pianos, organs, etc., +,
for 10 days only.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1908 Capitol ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
TheY AM Gnt Ieft

when they failed to see our price be-
fore buying elsewhere. Cut prices all
this week. Buy furniture, pianos, or
gans, ETC., at the
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1908 Capitol ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A Good Time Coming

ture and pianos at New York Storage
Co., corner Capitol ave. and 18th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Prices dropped behind cost of mater
ial. Call and see for yourselves. Fur
niture, pianos, organs, etc., for 10 days.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1903 Capitol ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

To see our cut prices; only lasts 10 days;
buy now. Furniture, pianos, organs, etc.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1908 Capitol ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A Great Discovery

and found prices lower than ever
known before. Furniture, pianos, Or
gans, ETC., for 10 days. You will be as
tonished.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
16lS (ianitnl ava
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
The Tie Up Oomnlote.


Highest quality, lowest prices, on fur
niture, pianos and organs at New York
Storage Co., corner Capitol ave and
10th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

20-year guaranteed filed case watches,
with Elgin Springfield or Walthan
watches at $14.75, never sold for less
than $50, at Hahn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Short HauIs

On furniture; pianos and organs, low
est prices ever known, at New York
Storage Co., corner Capitol ave. and
10Th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
10000 Waneed

Double crepe liesse ruchipg at cents
a ruche at Mrs. j. Benson s.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
New Spring Styles

of FINE SHOES ARE NOW ON SALE
AT THE FIRST CLASS SHOE STORE
OF G.. w. COOK,
pt 1896 Farnam st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

On Monday extra heavy silver thin
bles 25c, worth SOC, at Hahn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
For Rent.

To responsible parties, storeroom No
1913 Dodge street, with two floors above;
suitable for dry goods or boots and
Toft's cigar store, Twelfth and Farnam.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Nebraska Furniture & Carpet Co.,
6O6 and COS North 10th, will offer a full
line of all wool carpets at 40c per yard.
Sale Monday, March 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Do Not BE Deceived.

Not nickel clocks, but nickel alarm
clocks at SOC at Hahn's closing out sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Tin-PIate, Sheet-Iron, Solder, Timers
Stock ank Tools.

We claim to be headquarters for
above goods and solicit the trade of the
city dealers. Respectfully,
observation-disclosures HARDWARE
Co.
N. B.-No goods sold at retail.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Rogers Bros. knives, forks and spoons
at less than manufacturers prices
at Hahn's.
We do not want to pack up single
blackwalnut clock, consequently must
dispose of them at any price filed
at Hahn's.
Gold-headed canes, 81 .25 to $3.50
at Hahn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
The Tie-Up Complete,

but you can buy furniture, pianos, or
gans, etc., for the next 10 days at our
cut prices. Now is the time. Greatest
cut in prices ever known.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1908 Capitol ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Wanted, at the Fair, 18th and How
ard, young lady cashier,nO experience
required, but must have best OF refer
enceS.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A Good Time COMING.

See our last mark down on table linen
and napkins. Mrs. j. BENSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
To the City Hardware Trade,

Double crepe liesse ruching at cents
a ruche at Mrs. j. Benson's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
All Wool Carpets, 4Oc Per Yard.

Nebraska Furniture & Carpet Co., 606
p4d COS North 10th st. Sale Monday,
March 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Best AK gold filed cases, with fine
movement, $40, worth $50, at Hahus.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

UTCit oUFIKb HVEFCtU
by making a great sacrifice to all who
wish to buy furniture, pianos, organs,
etc. Call and see for yourselves.
NEW YORK STORAGE Co.,
1908 CAPITOL ave,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
EIgin Watches.
Walthann

watches. Springfield
watches.
$4.75. $4.75.
Worth $9.O0-at Hahn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

sale are warranted. We give you priv
ilege of taking away fine goods to any
responsible jeweler for examination. If
goods can be bought at factory at prices
we sell for, will refund money.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

A surprise, when smoking "Seiden-
berg Figaro" for &c you will find it lOc
eigar. Ask your dealer for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
The Great strike Ayerted.

And we are selling furniture, pianos
and organs at same old prices before the
war. Corner Capitol ave and 10Th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A GREAT BARGAIN.
SO0-piecesSire
Oriental EaCeS,
1Oc.

In cream and biege, q TO 10 inches
,Oide ond realty Wosst 25c to soc
per yard. They are on sale Monday
and as long as they last. Your
choice at IOc a yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Handsome jerseys at Mrs. J. Benson's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

|6()C Silk Velvets.


sold,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
A Great Strike Averted

O'DONAHOE e. SHERRY,
Fifteenth Street Next to Postoffice.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11
Dress GOOdSat Away DOWnPriCeS
ALI Silk GrOS Grain Ribbons.

900 pieces fine All Silk Gros Grain Ribbons in No 1e
widths all coors handsome pco edge your choice l5o
yard; worth 40c.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-11

Spring weights, elegant new light
shades, full yard and half wide, really
worth 81, On sale Monday, 65c a yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-13

know she'd stArvo herself to ralso tho sum,
II it were ten times - much, and never
Whimper ct the sacrifice"
Winthrop's blood was mp.
Stay where you are, Grey, for the next
hour or two. viii make settlement with
these fellows" he said, sternly.
"Do not go yet" Gordon interposed.
ssYou do not quite understand. could not
bear the disgrace Of letting them think
lost my money and then sQuealed 70 you.
That would be worse than
"Letting your mother pinch herself to
pay your disreputable debts"
Nevertheless. Harry had no intention Of
belittleing the boy in the eyes Of his COM
rades. So, having secured the necessary
funds, he started for the canteen where he
made sure of meeting Chatterton and other
Jovial spirits of the same kidney. He had
no intention Of making scene, or doing
any thing that would bring discredit on his
name, but the moment he entered the little
room where Chatterton sat and saw the
soddened condition of the fellows counte-
nance he realized that he had chosen an in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-13

it frightened her quite out of her Wits
People with much older heads have
been known to do very desperate.
things under similar circumstances.
but this child sent an appeal to the
President of the United States It was
q straightforward, childish letter.
The sincerity went straight to the
Presidents heart She said she had
heard he WAS kind to little girls, but IL
she had made a mistake in writing to
him. she hoped he wouldn't be cross.
'She may be the wife of a future
President" said Mr.. Cleveland, smil-
ing at the little girls letter. Inclosing
a five-dollar note in a letter he sent il
to the publishers in Boston. with q re-
quest that the remainder (for the bill
was less than that) be pue down to the
little girls credit for future subssrip-
tions. He also wrote the child very
pretty little note, telling her that it
was pleasure to him to relieve her
distress. -BoSton Letter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-13
Phelps for Tariff Reform.

William Walter Phelps was ASKED
the other day:
''How firmly, in your opinion. viii this vic
tory intrench the Republicans in powerx'
-Four years, certa My, and twe1ty-four
years if they adjust the inequalities Of the
tariff. II THIS be not done think Democratic
victory will follow in 1892"
Can it be that one OF the foremost
Republicans in the country confesses
that the present tariff system is unjust?
The Republican party has been
telling the people that there is no need
of tariff reform and that the working
men are happy, prosperous and con-
tented.
Now here comes Mr. Phelps with
the opinion that reformation is needed
and that unless the irregularities of
the present system are adjusted the
Republicans will suffer defeat I'M 1892
Is there one intelligent working
man in the country who can not ses
that the Republican party has been
playing the overwhelmingly
(Pd) Patriot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-13

How Heavy Articles Are Loaded and Tied
Upon the Camels' Humps.
When first saw the camels one foreleg
OF each was bent up and a strong cord tied
around the joint, SO that the beasts, thus
hObbled, could not stray out of sight. When
all was made ready for the march these
bands were loosened.
Upon the camels' humps were tied our
tents and tent-poles, casks of water, pad
locked to prevent the camel drivers from
stealing the scanty fluid; great boxes of
provisions; sacks of charcoal and sheet
iron stove; crates Of oranges and hampers
with eggs and cooking utensils; coops of
live chickens, pigeons and turkeys; beds
and bedding, and twenty solid leather trunks
of Photographic plates.
in the caravan went two live sheep to pro-
vide fresh mutton when wanted. Six riding
camels brought up the rear. These last
were saddled for the four 'showadji,"
Hedayah and Abdullah, whenever tired of
walking we chose to mount them. Each
camel was attended by its driver, who was
usually it's owner also, and took good care
that it was not Overtaxed.
Every night all this "outfit'' has to be
taken apart, assorted and shaped into the
cOnveniences of the camp. Every morning
it had to be loaded for the days travel
amid the growls of the camels, the screeches
of the Bedouins, and the earnest commands
Of our dragoman.
never could decide which was the best
camel or who the least profane of the Arabs
II fixed upon one as my good camel, the
next morning would find him protesting
against every pound placed upon his ugly
hump If I vectured to call Ali or Yuset
my good boy, the next time we broke up
camp would find them trying to sneak of
with light load. Moreover, it cost me fif-
teen days Of anxious watching to find the
rooster whose Growing awakened me before
light every morning.
Each morning on hearing him outside my
tent quickly peered through the door and
detected him. Abdullah was thereupon to
'sof with his head'' for the coming lunch.
The next morning cheerful voice greeted
me as usual Not until fifteen premature
and unjust executions had been perpetrated
was the correct chanticleer caught. He
was the last of his company, and died be-
cause he could not take hint.-Centauy.