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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

RED CLIFF, Colo, Dec l6-hn accident
by which six men are believed to have lost
their lives occurred this afternoon in the
tunnel Of the Holy Cross mine. near here.
A blast caused great fan OF Garth, and it
Is believed the men are buried under ii.
which case there is hope of their rescue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

TECuMSEH, Neb., Dec. 16-(Spccial)-
The newspaper men of this portion of the
state have organized the Southeastern Me-
braska Editorial association OF which organi.
cation Hon. L. A. Warner of the Sterling
sun has been named president and Il. A.
Harrison of the Table Rock Argus secretary
The first regular meeting of the association
will be held in Auburn, December 20
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
BEATRICE HANK REornNs TODAY
First National Makes Statement to
Ihe Irthlin.

BEATRICE. Dec. 1G.-- Special 1.-The First
National bank OF this city, which closed its
doors September I, will reopen tomorrow
morning. While the comptroller Of the cur
rency has demanded no public statement
from the concern. its officers have prepared
one, which appears in this evenings local
paper, showing the exact condition Of the
banks affairs. The Smith Bros, who are
the chief stockholders In the establishment,
are old aud highly esteemed citizens OF
Beatrice. and their ability 70 resume business
Is gratifying TO everybody.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
FccdIng CnttIc and Minsidc.

WINsIDE Neb. Dec, Specialize
good many cattle are being fed here thig
winter. some having a carload or two and
some as many as 300 or 400 head
Wingide Is building up rapidly; two hne
residences are about completed. The fine
weather IL favorable for this work as well
as for the cOrnhusking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
Chnnc. for HomcseeIsers.

o'NEIIL, Neb,, Dec. 16,-(special.) THE
local land office has issued notice that the
survey of township 80, range -, has been
approved and the land will be opon for set
Element on January IS. The land is located
Nesl aska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
Discussing Irrigation at Ord.

ORD, Neb., Dec. 1O.-(special)-At @
meeting Of the springdale Irrigation district
held Saturday evening. 20 consider what was
best to be done in regard to the construction
Of an irrigation ditch Il was decided TO let
the matter rest until spring. The estimate
Of irrlgable land under the ditch having
been cut from 1900 to 8 900 acres. raises the
question whether ditch would be profitable
or not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
mind. s.uIcnts EntcrtnIn.

NEBRASKA CITY Dec 16.-(Special)-A
very pleasant musical was given at the
Asylum for the Blind this evening by the
students assisted by their teachers Several
we'll rendered and reflect credit alike ON
teacher and pupil.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
Miss Annctta Newcnmcr Lectures.

EXETER, Neb Dec. .-(specal.)-Mlss
Annetta Newcomer. state organizer Of the
Christian Woman's Board Of Missions OF the
Christian church. delivered missionary ad-
dress I'm the Christian church at this place
Tuesday evening TO well filled house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

Here are d lew
words from a
woman TO wo-
men. There is
no theory about
this letter.
There is nothing
a bout it that
cannot be read
lily proven. 1t
is a voluntary
-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

YORK, Neb,. Dee. l6-(Special) 1.-THE de-
mand for crib lumber from local dealers and
the number Of new corn cribs going up inll-
cate the size OF York countys corn crop this
year A number OF firms in the city have
taken to storing corn In view OF better
prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

woman who has been restored to health
and strength, and who wishes that her
own experience may be duplicated by
the experiences of others.
Mrs. L. Dcdmon, of Fair Grove, Greene Co.,
Mo, writes " In July 1905 was confined. My
confinement was premature. About six weeks
after, was taken with severe flooding. / had
the best doctor the country afforded. took med
icnc for about two months but got no better 1
was very weals-could not do any Of my work.
Could scarcely liz n chair. Suffered with pain in
my back and hips and had soreness deep, low
down across me. had Inflammation aud ulcern.
tion-so the doctor said. l concluded would
consult DR.. X. V. Pierce wrote to you giving
You flil description OF my case You advised
me TO take your Tavortc Prescription ] be-
gan taking it at once. In three days could feel
a change. took three bottles and the result was
a coHbislc cgyc. II has been six months since
used your medicine, and feel 10 return of the
disease at all. l wish also TO say had not been
strong for many years. had taken patent med
icircs and been attended by doctors but got
better. To-day there is not n stronger woman in
the country than nm. I suffer no pain at all;
can work all day and not be tired at night. can
chcertuly say that believe owe my health 10
the use Of your valuable medicine, and your good
advice"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
nM,p0.o &. .8leeM777~1v

If a copy of DR.. Picrcc's Common Sense Med
lea Adviser" was in every house in the United
States half the sickness in he country could be
prevented. This great work of over n thousand
pages is completely illustrated with over three
hundred pictures. II contains many simple mex
peuSve receipts for curing the common ailments
which arise in every family by following It's
advice, simple home treatment may be given
for many little ailments Serious sickness may
be prevented and many doctor bills saved.
Nearly 100000 copies have been sold Al $50 per
volume aud now an edition papCTbCund Of
half million IS being distributed absolutely
free. 1t will BE- sent post paid TO any Die who
will send p one,ceni stamps 10 pay the cost Of
Association, No. COZ Main Street. Buffalo N. Y.
If you want French cloth binding, send 10 coats
extra, Al cents III all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

commented on IN a previous letter. The skirt has
, woke with q point in front about ii FOOT deep II
narrows on the sides shooting up 50 abr PLY ihat
u disappears at 'he waist line In the miIl'" o. h@
an embroidery of jets. gold pai,l"iies ana my
figures cut ont ~ black velvet. The bodice has
an oddly shaped emp "corn.nt 20 match me ypk'
The ernpicccnent is on the same 'front.' ana baC"'
two pieces DO not mot on the shoulders b1t arc
olroi hy straps u bia k velvet when are broush'
together b. t'ry silver buckles. There are ihrfr
Of these on each shoulder. There IL hr.t ipr,".'
closed on each side of IN, waist by The Tiny buckles
This makes ak buckles on tn hoIt alone. ne
same scheme OF trimming IS carried out on tHss
sleeves The high Gun IS eucGcl"d by straps OF
the outside OF the arm. Thc empi"ccmen'. as m
deed the whole gown is lined with foase-green
silk MI, 900
Isaw A most elaborate upon recently. There was
a corset 20 match, and me tWo l,''s l"i .',.' 4,
part OF a rousseau The skirt Is Of "A fancy PINK
SIX with pansies embroidered on II, ana mn" IN
distinct figure N pale green surrounding the mower
paft.rus About the bottom OF IN" skirt are, az
least four th.cky gathered rulrs WIZ p,'n n
edges Two % these ruiles are pink ana Two are
male green They are made OF lHnt SUN SIX.
Tho bottom Of The skirt IS trimmed ny a ursp
founce OF yellow lace. which practcfIN covers lhe
rufics Heading the hounce are itsi01hs OF q
rerrover iece which are caught mp by huhches OF
ar,ioclol nanses The use o, ar'lncal flowers on
underwear certainly forms HUMOROUS coh,rAs' 10
tho wearing Of real flowers on thc street ha' ie-
scrihed ea rlier IN this letter but the contra Ictoh
il really consistent with the Partisan love Tor nov
kind OF mind that devised The nat ulWhhs OF red!
vioets ia probably responsible for the garniure OF
yevet panslcs on a petticOat Pettlcoats now are
following the tendencies OF the dress skirt III GU
they are very Nat In from; and on the sides me
fulness being entirely arranged n the pdCA' anu
often confined with ribbon straps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

straws and combines lavender. green and black.
loosely interviewer The crown is pun Of green
velvet. and is trimmed with punches OF lacs and
d few pale yellow The tiny fancy muf is
mad Of black chiffon ruiies coming from under
a strap Of seal and is fragrant with violets
Another novel chapeau mas crown of coarseIy
woven ccru canvas. PRETTY embroidered in colored
silks and palle;tes. The brim is Of a fancy BLACK
straw. end rolls up each side after the manner OF
the equestrian shapes that have been in vogue this
winter. alth ough OF course. the soft crown gives
the nat quite a different appearance. The hat Is
trimmed with a scarf OF ecru lace. and on ono side
is a bunch OF green leaves. setting on a cluster OF
purple ths;les with black centres. The equestrian
shape appears this spring In the fancy straw.
slightly altered. for the br.m is broader and has a
deeper curl.
Fancy black straw hats are fashionable. and the
straws are so fanciiul and pretty. and originally
woven that the effect is far more dressy than the
generally produced by black straw hat. one
coarse black straw is sewed with the strips OF
braided straw overlapping each other and on every
edge is a tiny ruche Of white valenciennes This
hat is trimmed simply with strap OF green velvet
and d nosegay OF flowers. Any amount OF different
flowers are combined on the same hat. A fancy
black straw is used TO make broad nat
crown and a narrow rim OF brim. To the straw
brim Is sewed double ruche OF lavender and green
velvet and the hat is trimmed with volets pink
roses and green leaves In describing millinery IL
seems impossible TO get away from the combination
OF lavender and green for these par excellence
tie colors OF the season. Some straw is even USED
for trimming and there dainty roseites OF
ribbon straw that effective tiny toques some
times appear made % clusters and punches OF THESE
rosettes. with trimmings OF flowers.
\ good many smart Jackets are worn during these
morning parades. but the effect has none OF the
severity OF the taor-nade. for they are softened
and made dressy by bil.oWy OF tulle about
the neck. often with long rufiied ends hanging
down In front With nat and boa OF this Tasiie
fabric often in two three colors. producing
charming iridescent effect. the most severe
coat hardly appears business-lke. smart walking
suit seen IN the Bots is o, dark green serge and
the raised skirt reveals lining and dust runics OF
az me-coiored satin. The basque bodice has
Jacket effect given TO II by two long tabs winch
fall over the hips These pointed and reacn.
perhaps half way TO the knees. The tabs are lined
with the bright satin. There is = Nat vest forming
= tiny point 1pst below the wastline and extending
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
SPRING GOWNS IN PARKS.
THE PARTISAN HAT-MASSES OF NlohIio
THE LOUIS XIV COAT-A HIM
AT NEW SKIRTS.

Paris Feb l5.-These beautiful mornhss u'''s
throngs OF psople into the Bots. ana i" pea'
ant contrast 10 the summer days when the e,o"u
Of tourists overrln the town. There Is ia u''
hired vehicle 20 be seen. Along the drives '"e'e -
a procession Of traps. most OF them o'oue'
English In their tone for smart French houseio'us
boast English stables.
AS the days are. the tiny iur GUS a,'
wraps are retained for driving. They are maui
however, In accord with the spring IN inc an y!
innumcrabe fluffy arrangements OF chilio" anu
laces with punches OF vioets tucked away III every
possibe manner one can hardly believe that the
combination OF fur chiffon and violets couiu pr
duce so many entirely different effects In ues,''O
ing a hundred smart women seen on one OF 'nese
!deal mornings this combination would seem 10 oo-
eur with two-thrds of them. And yet every gown
seems 10 bear the stamp OF originality anu o,i.s
copies 50 me other in respect TO that iniescr'odpe
quality that We can only term "frenc"Y' Inc
Riviera is proving vast Acwer-bed TINS seHso"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Lates U.S. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE


taste, and add two eggs we'll beaten. and two %
three teaspoonfuls OF good cream or milk. Then
stir In little crackerdust. just sufficient 10 make
the mixture OF consistency OF chicken croqusttes SO
that It can be readily moulded with the hands into
a form. Now shape ii like mutton chops. and use
great 10 make IL take good form. kou
these chops in egg ard cracker and fry as you
would chicken croquettes. They can he served ory'
with cream sauce passed separately.
Here d Southern recipe for cooking terrapin:
Dip the terrapin In boiling water and take the skin
off win a towel: set IL the stove In Kettle. wen
covered with water; add little SALT ard let II boil
until the legs tender; then take il out. and when
II has cooled. pick al the meat off the SHE'LL taking
care to remove the gall; everything else is edible
Cut the meat into small pieces. one hour before
using, set IL into kettle on the stove. add little
water. and let II stew. mixing in once In while
small lump of butter: add salt. red pepper, and
little sherry. and very hot II requires nearly
half pound OF butter for large terrapin. Put the
eggs for dressing in water. remove the outer SKID,
and top of the terrapin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
HINTS FOR WHEELWONEN.
From Tho Queen,

From Tho Queen
Fashionable cycling Is firmly established now IN
Italy and a number Of celebrities have yeide f 10
its Irresistible fasc!nttions. In -. leteIspuis,
where the police have put such severe fcsi Ictlo
on cycling a few women have received speCIdi
nermIts 70 ride I'm the streets II was reported thit
Inc first TO obtain permission had had BAD ac-
cident which had caused the whole ihins 70 ne
s,onned Inn this has since been denied In farls.
a iaGy while GU, riding with her husband was
dragged OF her machine 10y gang OF y cle
A. the tine and so it was thought that she was un-
protected one of the thieves was caught any I'M.
vii NOT become common not only abroad, but mere
also now that many women rile dpou' ILL, M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

and literally carloads O, violets come into
Paris every morning Every one wears them.
from the Ntile rniiincr. apprentice. who buys her
two-sou bunch az the ubiquitous corner ho""r-
stand 20 The grande dame who pins the fnoet er-
persve and oi7rous o: the fragrant blossoms into
her mun or 'urks them. with seeming careicsTess
au0ns thc trimmings - her wrap, 20 Do thrown
AS lo after TIE mornings drive. There IL decided
craze u.s for wearing real howcr-. an! the "nim
az TIE moment has heen carried out 80 far hat the
blossoms are even pinned Oh 20 tiny toques and
cal1tcs.
Among some noticeable things seen duringa morn
ng's drive is short Jacket % s"alsk!n. with sleeves
OF black chiffon. arranged IN a series OF ruiics
Awning NOR. conducive 20 pneumonia can hardly
bee imAy4uel but the effect Is pretty. The rolling
collar " TIE jacket shows d fancy cravai and
ch.fnis.t,c q black chiffon. trimmed with white
lace with punches OF v.oles under each ear The
hat worn with this jacket Is one Of the new fancy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
A. SIMONSON,
o33 BROADWAY,
Uet,yeen 21st md I'D SITS.
Human Hair Goods.

To .,,,or one article useless. and 10 mention all Is
-. IT., r. ,hts snring season. my stock OF natural
gray and white is matchless IN beautiful coors quality
and artistic workmanship, Wigs OF my MAKE are the
standard II perfection 10 nj and are perfect @
ton ~ ra,,re. Of the assortment OF lghcass
-, 49,, ,,,o =, stock I would Ike 10 call your at
tr,on TO two articles necessary for the celebrated
Couture Marie Antolnette. the new
PoMpADOuR AND NEWPORT COIL:
No other establishment offers the same facilities FOR
nosre,slne and particularly my new mode OF shampoong
is perfect luxury TO hair coofihg 10 any sna"e DC
,a a., r,,s-s in nv employ experts In their pro
fesson.
HAIR ORNAMENTS.
Just received from Paris. London and Vienna. the
,rapd.s, selection Of In hair ornamsnts ever
displayed: you examine same 10 realize the immense
and beautiful assortment
A. SIMONsON.
a. ppoAnwAx 2isT AND 22D sTs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

tom, and ne hustled off upstairs amid shouts
Of unsympathetic laughter 10 be sewed up by MI
ladys maid.
The smarter the function the smaller the list OF
published names, goes without saying remarked
OF the world "and ii really II
ii were reduced TO d system Of measurement by
scale. For the swell subscription balls list may
be read that will measure half foot In length.
comprising all the grades OF what is known
society For smaller and more exclusive dances
several inches will suffice For private balls al
good houses still shorter measurement Is used.
while for dinner dances at certain places only the
t!p-tops remain
And where do YOU come In o. asked her country
friend. who was being thus enlightened.
"Oh. | get dropped about half way along, was
the modest answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
FOR LENT.
FISH. LOBSTER. TERRAPIN AND EGGS IN
VARIED FORMS.

FISH LOBSTER. TERRAPIN AND EGGS IN
VARIED FORMS.
ono ~ the most delicious salads Is made with cold
boiled fish either rock salmon or shad Other kinds
~ fish can be used but these particular varieties
are the tenderest and richest Remove all the bones
and skin and pick up the fish into small pieces. Be
s,,ro to keep 1t on ice some time before serving.
place the FISH in centre OF the dish on which II Is
. Ia serve1 and around the edge arrange good
,,o,titv Of crisp lettuce. The Boston head lettuce
- ne hest Then slice some ripe tomatoes and pls -
,bem ON the lettuce leaves. Over the whole pour
nnvonnsise dressing and garnish with parsley This
is a very delicate salad. and makes welcome
variety.
In this connection may recall recipe for
delicious mayor naise dressing which is made with
cream instead OF oil. Put two cups OF cream into
double boiler TO heat Mix in a bowl two even tea
spoorfuls Of salt two even teaspoonfuls OF mustard
TWO even tablespoonfuls OF sugar. and two even
tahespoonfrls of flour. and two eggs we'll beaten
Beat all these thoroughly together. and then
add half cup OF vinegar. When these ingredients
slowly and then put II back on the fire In the
double boiler and stir II constantly until II thckens
The best sauce for hot boiled FISH is the famous
Sauce Hoandase" which is at once the ambition
and the despair Of most cooks. II Is the only APP
pioprlatc sauce 10 at company dinners. the
usual white sauce. with hard-boed eggs chopped
ana stirred IN. being thoroughly commonplace ING
Sauce Ilollaniaise" is difficult to make success
fully and car easily be a disappointment and
failure But. the other hand. II care Is used IL
Is delicious.
Here Is a French recipe which was written out ny
chef" Aixes- Bains: one who has tried IL say
that 1t is Improvement TO pour IN nan cup VI
boiling water when the sauce first begins 10 th'cHe"
put two three or four yoks Of eggs INTO
farna boiler according to the quantity Oh sauce
u,btc ,yish tn add to them soliic 'cis
eood huttar n generous squeeze OF lemon, and some
salt Put this the fire ana sur anu h ~, ~. an =, ~
thoroughly and vigorously with an egg peatei ,h u
the sauce thickens. Take II OH the ie aau III, t "
in few drops OF water so as TO s.ob tne ith S
How deciously vague the august chet Is WIN re-
gard to his quantities. But If you happen TO strke
sbam tight the sauce is perfect The usuai iauit
wsich American cooks have fallen into In making u
T. 70 nut in too much lemon juice
nrsttv "entree" for a ladies' lunch Is dish OF
lobster chops. Boil the lobster tender. When II is
cool pick the meat from the shell and chop it fine.
Season 1t with cayenne and white pepper. salt 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

N he working in London and other places, VINO
make special profession of cycle stealing ~ cd
not wise for women to ride alone in unifeluenfsu,a
naces especially AT night 1t is well, too. to give
servants strict orders to let no one remove ose
mr. snecia orders given beforehand. 1t is faVorlte
trick. Of the bicycle thief call and lead the ,r un,
suspecting domestic TO believe that ne comes .io.
the cycle maker to fetch the machine for repair or
some thing of that sort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
HOUSEHOLD INTENTIONS.
SOME INGENIOUS DEVICES FOR MISTRESS AND
MAID.

People keen-w!ttel in these days. Active
brains working nigh. and day. thinking what
be done TO supply public needs. No sooner is
a demand made known. no matter from what hum
bic source. than some inventor is quick TO catch
the idea and puzzle out something 10 I'll the want
The cry for fresh air has resulted In cunning
little ventilators for pillows, whereby pure air
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01

7, takes very little 10 amuse ultra fashionable
people when they in a convivial mood AT one
Of the smarest houses lately. after a Lenten din
ner cock-hghting proposed. Not that highly
pleasing entertainment which is known by 'Arry
and his friends where bona fde cocks attack each
other yic!ousy with spur and bcak In the COCK
Dit. The contesting birds In the drawinr-roofn
were represented by couple of young gentlemen
who. seated the ground. clasped their hands IN
front OF their drawn-up knees. under which. and
over the arms a walking stick was thrust the
hands being then securely bound. This made them
quite helpless when upset FOR such was the object
Of the battle their only weapons being the points
OF their vanished shoes When these were cIeV-
erly inserted under those Of the opponent, the
latter tilted over and was left absurdly help
less on the floor
In this the contestants were a huge Eng
Nshman. who had recently arrived in this coun-
Try and a small French attache. who made up IN
aler;ness what he lacked in weight. ana VINO
hoped around Goliath with comical agility. while
the big man. acting the defensive, slowly turned
his front 10 the enemy and wari.y seized MS
chance OF attack when the latter came too near.
Twice the Frenchman nearly tilted over, put
recovered himself with india-rubber elasticity
which elected great applause from the amused
spectators, but never succeeded in pryine
sp the Brobdingraaian that remained glued
TO the Moor. Half dozen times the GaNc cock
hoped up and repulsed. Finally he changed
mis- tactics. and approaching the English champion
from the rear he charged him first on one side md
then on the other with surprising alacrity. Be
fore his unweiidy opponent recovered his balance
after a sudden turn he pried his pointed pumps
well under the others patent feathers. The big
form OF John Bull. who was thus taken at dis
advantage. tottered. and then swayed weakly over
and lay at the mercy OF his adversary. who hoped
about in triumph and crowcd voclferous.y This
was not. however. the OF the poor mans
discontinue; his dress coat which as he was
rather impecunous. not as new as It had
been. suddenly gave way and split from top to bot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
TEN DOLLARS A WEEK.
SOMETHING FOR PEOPLE OF SMALL IN.
COMES.
".
ANOTHER DINNER BILL OF FARE DESCRIBED IN
DETAIL.

dinner costing the modest sum OF So cents was
described in detail 1t will be remembered. in this
column last Sunday. The menu with which We
have to do to-day is trne elaborate and
expensive but balances the lower cost Of the
first dinner:
PURGE Of green peas
veal stuffed with forceneat and bruised. rs
Mashed potatoes tomatoes IL
Water lettuce salad o
Cus,ard pudding. caramel sauce. coffee ............