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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb. 1s.-The
agent OF the Detroit, Grand Haven 4;
milwaukee, steamship line says that the
steamer Roanoke, over whose safety
there was much apprehension, arrived
In Grand Haven at IL o'clock last night,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Commenting upon the recent expira.
ton by Limitation of the fundamental
Bell telephone patent ana the prospects
Tor competition in that fold which have
been opened up thereby, the Philadcl-
phia Ledger says that the history of telc.
phone patents suggests the advisability
OF such modification Of our patent laws
as will render more difficult the obtain
ing OF patent rights of this sweeping
character. "Such sweeping powers, il
granted at all TO one person, should be
granted charity and with great circum.
spection. 1t has been proven in this
instance that several men were on the
verge of, if they had not already sue.
ceeded in accomplishing the feat, beside
the one to whom the patent was
granted. These men, despite their
labor and toll, were debarred for
seventeen years from reaping any re.
ward, saving from making improvements
which might be used or not, as the
original patentee might choose. II GER
talhly seems hard that. because an in
yention is the first one patented, it
should prevent all similar inventions
coming into use, whether better or
cheaper, until the first has practically
reaped the entire field. Such fundu-
mental patents should be granted, If at
all, only when it appears that the whole
idea is entirely novel, and it might be
well to curtail the length of time for
which such monopolstic powers are
granted. 4 machine or an instrument is
rightly protected for a long term of
years, but it may be questioned whether
il is wise TO SO monoplizc means and
ideas which may be carried out in other
and perhaps better ways"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

The Philadelphia Ledger, which was
founded by Swain & Abel in 1896, and
OF which the late George w. Childs was
the editor and proprietor from Deccm-
Der 3D., 1864, to February Sd, 1894,
passes, by reason of his death and in
consonance with an agreement entered
into during the lifetime OF each by Mr..
Childs and his friend and partner,
Anthony ]. Drexel, under the absolute
ownership of the Drexel estate, and the
name of George w. Childs Drexel APP
peared on Monday, at the head Of
the editorial columns, as editor and
publisher. The Ledger announces that
this change of proprietorship "involves
no change in the character of the
journal, as its character was created and
maintained by that wise, just man who
Tor 80 years of unremitting energy and
sagacity wrought in high principle, a
good conscience and unselfish public
spirit to render the Public Ledger worthy
the confidence, respect and support Of
popular intelligence and virtue"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

rheumatism racks the system like thumb
ecrew. II retreats before The power OF Hoode
SarsapariliR, which purlnes the blood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
The LOWEST QUOTED.

or as low as any.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

CRIsTIELD, Nd, Feb. 13.-Mrs. S. D.
Venable, wife of the proprietor of the
Eastern Shore Hotel, died this morning
at 4.S0 o'clock. She will be buried in
Princess Anne.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14

Two overcoats were stolen from dummies
in front of Heyman's place last night.
Eight large comforts were stolen from in
front of the Boston store last evening.
l.. G. Stanley of Chippewa Falls. Wis, is
the guest of his brother, G.. G. Stanley.
James w. Tanner and wife of Fullerton
will spend Sunday in the city with friends.
Oh, w, j.. Slabaugh has gone to Pueblo to
visit his wife, who is there for her health.
Thieves raided Mrs. Kaufman's hennery
at Twenty-eighth and q streets last night.
Rev. IL. l.. Wheeler's topic this morning
will be Some Signs of ChrisG's Second Com
ing" and in the evening Fleet ChrIstians.',
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Francis of Watertown,
S. d., are here visiting their uncle, MIR. s..
w. Francis, who lives at Tweny-second and
* streets.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
EndeavOr have arranged TO give a grand
concert at the Presbyterian church on the
evening of January %.
Mrs. j. +. Cornish is reported as being
much worse. She is at the home of her sis
ter at Lyons. DIR. Il, A. Berwick left for
Lyons this morning TO attend her,
A sorrel pony with white spots on the
neck was stolen from w. [. Schmidt's barn
in Albright Friday. The pony belonged TO
Arthur Smith, one of The BEE carriers.
The usual services will be conducted at
the Baptist church this morning, with
the ordinance of baptism at the close of the
evening service. Revival services will be
held each evening during the next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
Will Marry the Girl.

Annie Umrick was discharged from custody
Thursday evening and will not he prosecuted
on the information filed by John Merwalt,
who accused her of stealing $S2 of his hard
earned cash. "
The cash was found by Chief Mitchell, but
he has not yet delivered the same over to
Mr.. Merwalt and will not do so until he gets
matters Strengthened out for the unfortunate
girl.
Charles Esker is the young man who was
to have welded Annie. He was seen by u
reporter for THE BEE last night and asked
what he Intended doing. Il loved the girl
all right said Esker, "and fully intended
to marry her. In fact | nave written a mum
Der of times for her to come on TO South
Omaha since ! found work here. She finally
came, but did not bring her trunk. We were
waiting for her clothes to come ana then we
were going to be married. ] never backed
out until after | heard the girl had been ar
rested for stealing. | don't want n woman
for a wife who will be pointed out as II thief
as we pass down the street. | admit that |
done wrong sand will bear the expense and
provide for the child, but | don't think so
much of the woman as | did,
Thursday evening Esker was taken before
Justice Montgomery and placed under $500
ponds to marry the girl before 6 o'clock last
evening. The young man worked at the
packing house until noon, when he started
for Omaha to get his marriage license. The
wedding will not create much of n furry,
but it will prevent the young man being
sent over the road for being the father of
the woman's UNBORN child.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
SUP
Commissioner Grant Contracts for worl
and Supplies for the Year.

Commissioner Grant Contracts for Work
and Supplies for the Year.
The county commissioners were in open
session for a few moments yesterday,
after which they again resolved themselves
into a committee of the whole to tackle the
question of employees of the county and their
salaries during the ensuing year.
In open session the chairmen of the re-
spective committees reported upon bids
which were submitted to them some days
ago. Regarding the printing, stationery and
blanks, the contracts were divided among
the job printing houses of the city, each
getting the contract on the articles on which
it was the lowest.
For doing the Autograph work the Ameri-
can was the lowest bidder, but it having
come to the knowledge of the board that
that concern intended to have the work
done in Chicago, the bid was rejected and
the contract awarded to the Rees Printing
company, the next lowest competitor.
The contract for bar soap at the hospital
was awarded to the Page Soap company,
while the contract for soft soap went to the
Qualey soap company at 81 per barrel.
There were two BIDS for furnishing milk
at the hospital, but that of Paulson
Brothers, at 1915 cents per gallon, was the
lower and the award went to that firm.
The contract for supplying ice at the court
house, jail and hospital was awarded to the
South Omaha Ice company, the supply at
the hospital to be delivered at the ice house,
and that Mt the court house and Jail to be
delivered daily at the rate of 2713 cents per
hundred weight.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14

Degree OF PoCahontas.

The ceremony of raising up the newly
elected chiefs for the current term took
place at the wlgwam of Minnehaha council
No. 2, Degree of Pocahontas, at the corner
of Thirty-secoud street and Ames avenue, on
the sleep of the 1lth Sun, Cold Moon, G. S. D.,
403 Common era, January IL, lS94.) The
duty of raising up the chiefs was performed
by Deputy Great Sachem Sister Nellie Hale,
and the expressions of praise and hearty con-
CALCULATIONS showed that her work vas well
done. Speeches were then called for and the
history and objects of the Improved Order of
Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas were
fully explained to appreciative listeners.
Great Sachem ]. II. Flanagan, great council
of Nebraska, Independent Order of Red
Men, mad the speech of the evening, and
his ringing words will not be forgotten soon
by those fortunate enough to hear them.
An emblematic gold pin was then pre-
scented to the retiring Pocahontas as a mark
of esteem from the council. Several sisters
from Etcheta council No. 3 of Council Bluffs
and Alfuretta council No. 3 of Omaha graced
the occasion by their presence. Coffee, cake
and delicacies were then brought forth,
after which dancing was the prevailing
order and in the early morning the assem-
bled daughters of the forest reluctantly re-
tired to their homes, tired but happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14

one Of tho assistant librarians, she would los
furnished with the first book on the list that
happened to he In stock. The young lady
rraciouslv expressed her gratitude for tho
attention shown and proceeded to act as di.
rCctcd, soon returning with her list. Tho
assistant who waited on her looked the titles
over carefully, then handed the slip back 10
the fair hterdteur with the Information thne
all the books named were unknown to this
library and were not listed in the catalogue.
"Oh, | am so Disappointed said th0
pretty maiden; I'm sure ! thought you kept
everything in the way of books
Rolling up her slip of paper into a littlS
wad she carelcssly dropped 1t TO the floor
ana started for the elevator. After she hud
gone an elderly gentleman, who happened to
De q witness of the incident and whose
KINDLY interest was aroused by the belief
That the beautiful Young lady had asked for
some special scientific or foreign works OF
too deep a character to bc carried in an or
binary public library, picked up the scrap Of
papor on which she had written the titles
and found that her first choice was Tho
Belle of the Biscuit Works !" the second,
Married Without u liCcusc;N third, "A
Trademarks Darling" Other eruditc works
mentioned ON the list were Little Goldie's
temptation comfy a B~lacismtth's Daugh.
ter and 'Madcnp Mary's Fatal Secret
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
F.: A BIG HOT WIENER WITH EVERY GLASS
{: OF BEER, :
. ERDN q TO IN u NJ ,
FROM 6 TO 10 p. NJ,

That was enough for him, and lmmedi-
atcly the Look OF pain on his face gave way
to one of joy. He reached down in his
pocket, grasped what was probably the last
coin he had, and started out i'll a stiff heel
and toe for the Little Daisy.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
Work OF an Omaha Artist.

The program of the Kansas City Elks
annual charity benefit, held at Coates opera
house, December 20, 1893, is a wonderfully
clever bit of work, both from an artistic and
typographical standpoint. The program is
bound in bristol board covers, the trout
page being an etching by w. Grant
Richardson OF the Kansas Clty Star, for
several years connected with THE OMAHA
BEE. Throughout the pages there are
bright sketches of famous stars of the stage,
drawn with excellent ability by the artists
who contributed their mite to the sue
cess of the charity benefit, which Melted
81, 800 for Kansas City lodge. Many OF the
sketches are by Mr.. Richardson, who has
developed into one ,of the cleverest artists
in the west. His marginal sketches of the
'Elks Gambols" are particularly well done,
the idea being thoroughly original and
finely wrought out.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14

-
The Event Tomorrow, Monday, VIII he to
Discover who Has Selected the Right Key
to the
BOX WHICH CONTAINS $500.
The man, woman or child who selected
the key which will unlock box No. .
will receive the $25 in gold.
Somebody has the right ksy-maybe
you have.
Better come and try.
IT you did not succeed in selecting the
proper key try again next week.
And see if you can Judge the rightkey
to unlock box No. 3.
New box every week.
81, 900 IN GOLD
has been taken from our advertising APP
preparation and will be paid directly to
Il customers.
$25 every week.
This is bona fdc and on the theory
that a pleased customer is our best adj
vertisement.
BOSTON STORE,
N. w. Cor. 10th ann Douglas.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
DOUGLAS COUNTY TEACHERS,
Merits of County Schools Discussed at
Largely Attended Meeting.

merits OF county schools discussed at n
Largely Attended Meeting.
The monthly meeting of the country
teachers Of Douglas county, held at the
court house yesterday afternoon, uwas we'll
attended, more tnan seventy-five of the in
structors being present. In speaking of the
meeting, Superintendent Hill said that 1t
was the most successful one that had been
held since his term of office began.
In adj 7ition to the country teachers, Presi-
dent Norton of the State Normal and Prof,
Clemmcnts of the Fremont Normal school
sat in the audience and took part in the
discussion, the subject of which was
Country Schools
w. II. Allen, principal of the Dodge school,
gave IL as his opinion that "a majority of the
patriots of the country and the best men of
the nation We're educated in the country
schools. The best teachers in the city
schools were those who began their career
in the country schools.
President Norton said that he started as
a country school teacher on a salary of 81
per week and boarded round. Since then
the country schools had kept pace with
other lines of the profession until they had
reached a high standing,
Az the close OF the session Superintendent
Hill announced that the next meeting would
be held In the new school house at Willard
on February | and = and that Chancellor
Canheld OF the State university would be
present,
d. n
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
in Ohio.

Yesterday Chief Detective Haze re,
ceived a letter from the police officials Of
Cleveland, o., regarding Delaney and Emert,
the cash register swindlers arrested hero
the first of the week.
With the letter came n big batch of com.
paints received by the Cleveland policd
from persons in Ohio who had been swlndled
by the men under arrest here. Delaney ana
Emert had a trial in police court and were
each fined $50. AS they could not pay the
fine both were sent TO the county Jail. 1t is
the intention of Haze to refer the matter to
government will not prosecute the men for
fraudulent useo the United States mails.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
Bread, &c loaf at Haydcn's.


Jennie Robinson, IL years of age, is re.
ported as missing from her home, corner
Nineteenth and Charles streets. When last
seen she wore a red dress, black jacket, blue
four corncrcd cape and n broken finger ring.
1t is thought BY Ed Raymond, who reported
the disappearance, that she has left with a
theater company which recently PLAYED here.
Ed Hunt, Il dairyman in the employ of NJ.
Garter, 4l29 Lake street, left there a Gay or
two ago and nothing has been heard of him
since. tie has dark HAIR, dark mustachc.
dark complexion and is apparently about ~
years of age.
Pearl Sea, Is years old, is another who
has disappeared this week. She has made
her home for some time at the Mission OF
Our Merciful Savior, 250S Davenport.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
CRY ShETCTE S.

The crowd that jostles around the deliv.
cry windows at the postoflce on Sunday
mornings when the carriers begin to hand
out mail is not always n good natured one.
Some of the worshipers who drop in on their
way home from church throw of the spell of
the sanctuary with remarkable agility and
often their actions lead TO the opinion that
they have just come from a prize
fight or n political mass meet
ing rather than from religious SER
vices. Last Sunday morning the scram-
bic was waxing red hot, whom Il tall, slender
youth stepped on the toes of an older man,
who was also tall but not slender. The in
iurcd person let loose a howl of rage and ex.
claimed:
"Whatcher mean by trampin' on my toes'
Do you think I'm a step LADDER"
"Oh well, don't get humorous, - answered
the offender, who was a trItlG frightened but
was determined TO appear unabashed. You
ought to fold up your pedals when you get
in a Crowd.n
The reply was not at all satisfactory to
the other man, who was now as sore as a
tlea-bitten pup,and with Il voice that knocked
some of Uncle Sans Greek architecture out
of plumb he said:
see here, young fellow, I'd just as soon
break Your mug as not"
He then began to cut big gashes in the
atmosphere with his arms, but q friend laid
a hand on his shoulder and jerked him back
Just in time for the young man to get out
side the periphery of his swing. The youth
was watching the points of The game and
made his escape i'll the throng, thus bringing
the disturbance to an end.
In the afternoons, from 5 to 6 o'clock,
Sixteenth street between Farnam and Dodge
presents Il more animated appearance than
any other nlrt of town. PpOnln going home
from work swarm out of the big Office build
inGs and dry goods stores until the sidewalks
are crowded to the curb. Everybody is
hungry and in a hurry to get home, and the
average pedestrian, when handed a card or
advertising device of any kind, either throws
1T away or sticks it In his pocket without
noticing it.
Thursday afternoon, during the hour men
toned, n nctimoni looking young man
stood IN front of the entrance of the Young
Mems Christian association building with a
bunch of cards in his hand. He did not
give any to the ladies nor to all of the men,
ana a close observer could see that he was
carefully selecting his victims. Pretty soon
a man whose ragged coat and musty appear
ance gave him a distinct Hungry Higgins
appearance came along. He was walking
slowly and aimlessly and had a sad. de-
jected look in his eye that indicated home
sickness, an empty stomach and perhaps a
longing for a better life. Certainly here
was a golden opportunity for a little mis-
sionary work. for a filter candidate for
prayer meeting could not well be imagined.
Seeming to realize this fact The young man
with the countenance affected
an encouraging smile and handed u card to
the forlorn stranger, who took 1T with a
look of sorrowful disdain. He held the card
in his hand, however, until he got to the COR
ner of the building, when he stopped and,
holding the card up to the light, saw that it
bore the following inscription III bold, clear
type:
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
NJ ms, .. BENSON.
Every Article in the store Sold at a Cut
Price.
20 to so per sent of winter goods.

Every Article in the Store Sold at n Cut
Price.
20 to 80 per sent off winter goods.
FURS.
We are closing what furs we have left
at about one-half and one-third former
prices.
$1,000 and $3.50 capes for $500; 800
capes for SO. Is; $21. 80 capes for $l0.75.
Beaver mufTs $1,000 for $3.50; $1,000
for 1926. Lynx mufrs, $500 muffs for
$3.50; martin, $3.50 muifs for S4.25.
Krimmer, $3.50 for 1926. Nutria, $3.50
for 1926, $500 for $1.50. Krimmer set
muff and collerette, $3.50 for 1925.
Children's sets, $500 black sets for
sl.75. Gray sets, $500 to- $1.oO; white
angora mufTs, $3.50 for $1.2j. Angora
fur trimming, in all colors at just half
price.
CHILDREN'S ClOAKS.
One lot, ages 2and 3 years, plaid good,
trimmed with fur, we will sell set for
SI.75: would be cheap for double the
money.
We are selling all children's cloaks at
very low prices.
Oriental burlap, 30 inches wide, for
draperies and sofa pillows, 69c a yard.
Silk drapery fringes at half price.
TABLE LINEN AT COST.
Hemstitched center and tray cloths.
20 inch, stamped, for 25c.
Good quality of Germantown wool at
10c q skeln.
MRS. j. BENSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
MONDAY SPECIALS
Closing Out the Blankets, the Underwear
and the Hosiery.
WHITE FLEECED BLANKETS SOC PAIR
An Linen Towels ut &c Each Monday
ChiIdren's Imported 200 Hose Will
- Sold for Do Monday
5Oc Corsets for 25c.
BLANKETS.

~
Closing prices on blankets. Gray wool
mixed blankets, slightly mussed, only
25c each. White feeced blankets,
slightly damaged in transportation SOC
per pair. Gray blankets, SOC, 65c, 75c,
05c, $l.00, $l.25 and Sl.50 a pair.
la size white blankets at CSC a pair,
Just half their value. We want to sell
1000 pair of blankets this coming week,
and we will make the prices that you
can not afford to pass them, if you wish
to save money. Now is your chance to
buy blankets.
SPECIAL BARGAIN IN LINENS.
200 dozen all pure linen towels, Grape,
huck or damask, all linen, on Monday DC
each.
1s-inch unbleached linen crash for
Monday only &c yard.
ON Monday we offer Aiexander's i'm
ported Turkey red damask at 4Oc yard,
would be cheap at SOC.
3G-inch wide soft finished bleached
muslin DC yard.
If you are looking for bargains take a
walk through our Domestic department:
it will pay you to do so. Remnants OF
white goods on sale now.
HAYDEN BROS.
UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, ETC.
Children's imported cotton hose, worth
25c to SOC per pair, on Monday &c.
Oar special sale of children's wool
underwear continued all this week. Just
think. underwear for 2c for l6-inch, with
a small advance on larger sizes.
On Monday we will put on sale l0C
dozen ladies' night gowns worth $l.OO
for SOC.
One lot Of gents heavy wool under
wear, no drawers, reduced to 25c each.
100 doz. ladies' c~orsets, worth SOC per
pair, reduced to 25c.
HAYDEN BROS.
Watch for surprises this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14
IN LOCAL LODGE ROOMS.
Order of World Dedicates Its New Halt
Rpnnut Ilecfinna.

Order of World Ded!cates Its New Hall
Recent Elections.
One of the most enjoyable secret society
events of the season was the dedication of
their new hall IN the Patterson block by
Oak lodge No. 1909, Order of the World, last
Thursday night. 1t was made the occasion
of the public installation of officers. which,
co mbined with music, dancing and a de-
lcious banquet, made the occasion of more
than ordinary pleasure. The hall was
GRO wded with the members of the order and
their friends, nearly 600 people being in
attendance.
The hall was formally dedicated by the
following supreme officers: President G. A.
Harper of Wheeling, W. Va, General Man
ager l.. A. Burtis of New York and Assist
amt General Manager &. T.. Embie of Chi
cago. Interesting addresses were given by
each of the supreme officers and the program
included several solos by Mrs. Edith Urqu-
hart. The program was followed by a sup
per and dancing. The officers installed
were: Past President, DR.. w. N. Dorward;
president, DIR. G.. II. Parsell; vice president,
Mrs. 5. p. Elbourn; secretary, L.. S. Skin
ner; treasurer. S. p. Elbourn chaplain, Mrs.
A. f. Skinner; marshal, d. 5. Stanley in
side guard, William Wheeler; sentinel, Miss
q Nj Gibson
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-14

Jack Kavanaugh and bride have returned
from a short bridal tour and are receiving
the congratulations of many friends. The
bride was Miss Anna Brown of Avery.
Last evening q number of Jacks friends,
who are employed at the stock yards, made
The newly married couple a call and pre-
scented them with a handsome book case and
secretary. Mr., Thomas Murphy made the
presentation with an appropriate address,
and the present was received by an eX-
preston OF thanks by Mr.. Kavanaugh.