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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
AMUSEMENTS.
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The Broadway comedians presented at the
Creighton last night the new thing called
Town Topics" purporting to be "frOlic-
some, fun-makng farCe-cOmedy." These are
the adjectural titles given to the piece by
its authors and If IL Is a funny play II is
funny because they say II is. The authoro
also claim that Town Topics" is laugh
ing entertainment" In three parts. dis
eliminating audience may have some little
difficulty in determining which of the three
parts Is the best--Or the worst. The cast
includes a number of people; rJine who have
been in Omaha before Phil OFT is as clever
as of yore and his legs have lost none Of
their versatility since he was here the last
time. He did three or four eccentric dances
in the last act which really deserved the
whirlwind of applause which swept down
from the gallery Miss Beatrice Norman did
some clever character work In the closing
act and Gang one or two solos IN pleasing
manner. Her centraIio voice iS a marked
one and could easily. be picked out from
hundred. Tho ehfifestompany render num-
Der OF choruses that. give evidence or some
attention to theeeasrts Of the musical d.
rector. T.
ION the Earth" was first perpetrated upon
even then thereSsseshed to be no valid rea.,
son why 1t shQNId have outlived its initial
y yeracIous editol SS playful, by John d.
Gilbert. The pie ss.y-save been composed
by Mr. Gilbert, bi has been sadly decom-
posed by the aggfTgbfon Of players who are
drawing salaries Srk hshing 1t before for
getful public - season.. 1t came back to
Boyds last cyeYnsssanS was presented by
Eddie Foy and hfteen or sixteen assistants,
who labored hard and with Indifferent sue
Gees to make II co., In the cast are: Miss
Adele Harrington. Miss Mary Marble, Miss
Louise Archer ana Miss Adlyn Este, all of
whom made conscientious efforts to please.
They all y, ISIS good voices and pleasing,
graceful ma PRS. The singing of Misses
Harrington, Archer and Este in the second
act did much to relieve the play OF its SOM
berness. Miss Marble carried the soubrette
role in a manner really creditable. Her
songs were new and sung with chic. Outside
OF these mentioned, the work OF the cast
hardly attracted the attention Of the audi
ence.
The scenic effects are superb and have not
been exeelled by anything in the extraYa-
ganza line seen here this season. "The
Gates of the Moon by Earthlight" and
"Luna's Palace" both In the closing act
are fine specimens OF the scenic painters
art The costumes. too, are very good. The
chorus girls are up to the average In general
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Tenchers' Reading Circle.

BELLEVUE. Neb.. Dec, Especial. THE
loca! Teachers Reading circle held its regu-
lar monthly meeting Saturday afternoon at
tho home Of Miss Jessie Flynt. Mr.. Fred
Robinson Of Avery, presiding. Misses Flynt
and kast read papers on THE Founding Of
jamestown Colony" '"rhe French and Indian
War" and THE Manners and Customs OF
the Early Inhabltants OF America" Miss
jennie Wallace then favored the company
VITA an instrumental solo. which was heartily
Hpplaudol Perception" and Imagination"
were the subjects discussed By Mrs, Cutlery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Dynamite Made n Mistake.

Edward Thomas, popularity known as
dynamite" on account of his quick tenn
per. drank heavily last evening and while
passing in front of Farnam street hotel
saw man standing IN front whose per-
I'm a better man than YOU any day.
said Dynamite" 81 travel in the best
society, L do and then he reached for
other man. however. was the quicker and
dynamite" soon received bruised nose
and n black eye and was willing to call
the mill Off. Both men were taken to the
station on the charge of being disorderly
The stranger gave the name of Billy Mon
ahan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
IyuIs n 1Ioonshincr.

GREENSBORO, n. G., Dec. G.-Deputy
Collector of Internal Revenue Moftitt.
whose home was at Asheboro, Randolph
county. was killed while on "A raid in the
northwestern part of Montgomery county
Friday evening. About five miles from the
old Russell gold mine they found the block
ado distillery Of Lee Turner an old char
acter. He forbade the collectors entrance,
but the latter boldly proceeded, In an in
slant Turner's rifle sent bullet into the
heart of the officer, but before he fell he
returned the fire, killing the blockader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

Origin and End of the Now Famous
Church Litigation.

TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. Especial Tele-
gram.) -Responding to the invitation to be
present at St. Andrews Catholic church
this morning, to hear the reading of the
judgment OF the metropolitan court at Du-
buque in the famous Bonacum against Muir
ply and Fitzgerald case, the commodlous
edlflce was packed with both members of
the church and non-Catholic citizens. At
the close of mass Father Murphy announced
that in reading the judgment 1t was not
triumph, but was, in fact, contrary to his
own wishes. He said that in the reading
of the document he was carrying out the
Instructions Of Judge Baart OF the metro
Doltan court Disregarding the fact that
the bishop at Lincoln had prosecuted him
for the past two years and half, he har-
bored no ermity toward him, and as regards
the Catholics here, that at the critical mo-
ments of the commencement OF the con-
trOyersy between bishop and priest, decided
to leave his parish and attend divine serv-
ices at the place of worship provided by the
bishop, thereby declaring themselves as not
in sympathy with him in the stand he had
taken against his superior, he
so doing by the dictates of their
best Judgment and he bore them no III will
whatsoever. Therefore he did not desire
to make any manifestation of the victory
he had achieved that would in any way
harass the feelings Of either the bishop o,
his Catholic brethren here who disapproved
of the course he pursued.
The reading OF the findings of the court
was supplcn ented with resume of the
case, and fully two hours were consumed by
the reverend gentlemen in the review. II
was listened to with marked attention by
the large congregation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
MYSTIC sHnINERs ATTEND CHURCH
Special Musical Program Arranged
for the Occasion.

Speciai musical Program Arranged
for the Occasion.
Tho members of Tangier Temple, Mobiles OF
tho Mystic Shrine, attended services in a
body last evening at st. Marys Avenue Con-
gregational church. The mobiles met at the
temple on Sixteenth street at $50 and pro-
ceeded in a body to the church. There was
large representation Of the membership
present. Rev. S. Wright Butler, the pastor
and also a member OF Tangier temple,
preached sermon appropriate to the occa-
sion special musical program had been
arranged, in addition to noted local singers
the ottumwa male quartet having been Sc
cured for one selection. The following was
tho musical program:
Introduction to Worship-organ.. ........
...''''''' '''''''''''..'''.'''..''.H III. Allen
G fty /,
Solo, Cornet-AYe Maria............ Schubert
II. II. milford.
soprano Solo-Angels Ever Bright and
rdlT'.''''. ..'.'. ....,.......... Handel
Miss Lillian Terry.
Ottumwa Male Quartet..............S Selected
soprano solo-There is a Land Mine Eye
Miss Lillian Terry.
Offertory, Cornet Solo-The Palms. Faure
III. II. milford.
Gloria--Glory BE to the Father, etc.,....All
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
sLAsHEs HIS HOST WITH A KNIFE.
Too Mnny Beers Drowned Out Good
ErIIOXNal in.

Raphael Mark, an Italian fruit peddler,
invited a number of friends to his house
near Thirteenth and Jones streets last even
ing, and after his guests had assembled
he crushed the growler" so many times
that he lost count early in the evening.
When it came time to dispense Mark and
one OF his friends, Mike Brue, got into ar
alteration over the last glass of beer, and
Brue. drawing a long stiletto from his
sleeve. plunged II into the left cheek OF
his host. The wounded man called for help.
and officers arriving, he was taken to the
station. A cash several inches In length
was found along his left jaw. which bled
profusely The city physician took seven
stitches In the wound ana Mark was then
locked up for being drunk -and disorderly.
Brue has not as yet been arrested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Rnynrd Declines the GIFT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Authorization re
ceived here tonight from London states
that Mr. Bayard has declined the gift pro-
posed to be made to him In recognition of
his efforts In the cause of peace and good
will between the United States and Eng
land In his declnation Mr.. Bayard cor
daily thanks the Daily Telegraph and those
who supported its proposition, but says his
position as an ambassador would prevent
his accepting any testimonial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
VIII Build n New House.

NEBRASKA CITY, Dec. 6-t5peciaLI-
Hon. John c. Watson arrived home last
night from Fullerton, where he has been
detained on business all week. He was ac-
companed by Henry Voss, the architect, from
Omaha. who will Immediately draw plans
for another residence, the erection of which
will be commenced at once. Since the fire
there has been some talk of Mr. Watson
removing to Omaha, but he states cmphati-
cally that he has no intention Of doing So.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

FREMONT, Dec. G.-(Special)-The VII
of the late j. d. Mcdonald was admittedFto
probate in the county court yesterday.
Ono-third OF his estate ia bequeathed to his
widow and the balance to be equally dl-
vlded between his four children, the share
OF his youngest child to be held by his
widow until he Is 81 years OF age. His son,
Charles Mcdonald, and Henry Torpin OF
Glenrock, Wyo. are appointed executors.
The estate is estimated at about $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Oppose Co-opcrntivc housekeeping.

FREMONT, Dec. c. Especially - The
Woman's club discussed cooperative house
keeping at it's regular meeting yesterday
afternoon. The discussion was opened by
Mrs. r. l.. Mathews for the affirmative
She advocated several families occupying
one large residence suitably arranged and
all the work of the establishment. including
the care of the children, being done on the
cooperative plan. Mrs. f. II. Barnard also
spoke in favor of It, Miss Marshall Mrs.
NJ. II. Hnman and others brought out
many arguments showing the impracticabil-
ity of the plan. Mrs. Human made a strong
argument against 1t on the plea that it
would break up the influence OF the home.
After the discussion tea was served by Mrs
Mckinney and Mrs w A. G. Cobb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Enr n stntntnr, nnenrc.

wAHOo. Neb., Dee. ESPECIALLY --Yester-
day. before County Judge Gruver, occurred
the trial of John Johnson, young man
about % years OF age, who was accused of
the crime OF statutory assault upon the
person Of Mary Blomgren a 1i-year-od girl.
Judge Gruver thought the evidence sufficient
to hold johnson. AMI he was bound over 10
the district court. his bail being fixed at
$500, which he could not give and was
taken back to jail. where he has been CON
fined for the last thIec Meeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
old Horse shows signs OF Life.

FAIRMoNT. Neb,. Dee Especial Tele-
gram)-George syler made a purchase OF an
old and crippled horse day or so ago and
yesterday bethought himself TO take ride.
Bat n short distance had been Travelled when
tho horse began to kick and run. The dash
board went al the first shot. Mr.. SayleI' was
the next article aimed at. He waS struck
on both knees and kicked out of the buggy.
being injured so badly he had TO be carried
home Tho buggy and harness were badly
demolished but the horse still lives, and
Mr. Sayler viii recover. but is still unable
10 walk
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Governor BrnJIc,,s sickness.

CINCINNATI, Dec. Ex-Governor Bradley
of Kentucky Is still here in charge of DR.
Max Thorner. Two operations were per
formed yesterday and the patient rested wei
today, but up to tonight the physician de.
MED all callers access 10 the governor Ow.
ing to his throat troubles he cannot talk
but II Is believed he viii soon recover
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

and Miss Gray, respectively. a paper on
How Shall We Grade Our Country Schools,
by Mr.. Robinson, gave rise to an animsted
discussion. The teachers then responded to
roll call by reporting on current events, after
which the meeting adjourned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup OF Figs, when
in need OF the laxative effect of a gensle
remedy than by any other. and that 1t is
more acceptable to them. Children enjoy
II and II benefits them. The true remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. is manufactured by the Cali
fornla Fig Syrup company only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
DIED.
BENSON

BENSON-Helen Marie, infant daughter OF
BENJAMIN l.. and Hannah Benson, 1929
take place. from family residence Friends
are invited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

Palmer Cox's brownies" which will be
the attraction at the Creighton for four
nghts, commencing Thursday. December TO-
comes heralded as one OF the most success
ful spectacular productions yet offered to
the public. having met with unqualified ap-
proyal during extended engagements in New
York and Chicago. The Brownies" Is under
the management Of Messrs Jefferson, Klaw
& Erlanger, who are we'll known in the
theatrical world, as the managers OF In
Gay New York" which so recently scored
an artistic and financial hit In thia city, and
OF other attractions Of equal merit. The
coming attraction is said to be staged in a
sumptuous manner, being presented by the
same company Of over 100 persons which
was seen - the production during the $50
night run in New York City. The company
includes Frank Deshon. Ida Mule, Marie
Celeste, Ida Brookes, Sol Solomon, Charles
Hagan and other prominent players Seats
will be placed on sale at the Creighton box
office this morning. Matinees will be given
Saturday and Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

NEW YORK, Dec. G-The two brothers,
Francesca and James Garilla. VINO We're
shot during a quarrel on Saturday night by
Giuseppe Desaro are both dead. Fran
cesco, Who was shot in the temple died in
stuntiy, and james died early today from
a pistol shot wound in the abdomen. De-
sario, the murderer, was arraigned in police
court today and held to await the action Of
the coroner. All are Italians. Jealousy is
given as the cause of the double murder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

Boyd's announces for the dclectatlon Of
amusement peekers, Beach & Bowers min
strels for four performances, commencing
Tuesday nigat. 1t is reported to be an evenly
balanced and successful company and the
management promises much that is good la
the way of music, specalties. dancing, fine
first part and other essentials to minstrel
chow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Fifty Years Ago.

who could imagine that this should be
The place where, in eighteen uineiy-three
That white world-wonder of arch aud
dome
Should shadow the nations, polyehrome
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills by the world preferred.
chicagoiike. they a record show,
Since they s,arted-So years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

Edison's vitascupc. which opens its season
at Boyd's theater Friday evening, December
II, is said to be a greater marvel than his
tion all over the world. The figures adapted
to this machine are shown life size. There
10 an absence Of annoying and distinct
waverng motion and other defects which
would detraCt from a highly satisfactory
production. In short when the machine Is
started by the operator the bare canvas
before the audience instantly becomes u
stage upon which living beings move about
aud go through their respective acts, move
mcnts gestures, and changing expressions,
surrounded by appropriate settings and access
sories-the very counterpart Of the stage,
tho field the city the country. The vita
scope IL PLACED from fifty to seventy-fivc feet
away from the canvas thereby placing the
audience between the machine and the screen
and most excellent results are said to be
thus secured. Some of the films used by this
machine are highly colCred for instance
Cialy Fitzgerald in her famous dance, show
ing calcium effects, and the LUgh sisters
in the umbrella" dance showing the same
effects. One Of the NEST realistic scenes
shown by this wonderful machine is the
execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots. Comedy
scenes are also introduced, such as a water
melon eating contest by little negro boys
Tbs machine will probably create a big
o-nsatiCn here as it has in other cities.
The dramatic attraction for Friday night
will be The Fire Patrol" The play for
each evening will be announced In these col
umrs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

charms. and the manner in which the latter
arc exhibited furnish the bald -pated con-
tingcnt no reasonable excuse for occupying
seats in the rear of the house
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

Neuralgia IS the prayer of the nerves for
pure blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the One
True Blood Purifier and nerve builder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time of their
preparation, been a continuous
SUCCESS with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. 1t was fitting.
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal of 1903 "a fact
which emphasizes the record;
so Years of Cures.
- - -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6--Jossph jefferson, who
has been playing weeks engagement at the
Olympic theater here, before the curtain last
night denied the rumor that he intended to
retire from the stage. He said in part:
when | do retire, 1t shall be after it has
becn announced to the public, and | shall
not make the announcement az long as |
have health"
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Messrs. Al Hayman,
Kaw G. Erlanger have signed contracts
with Nine. Nordica for concert tour be-
ginning December 2S. The tour will extend
from New York to San Francisco and return
and Nine Nprdicl will appear about four
times week. An organization Of carefully
selected artists will be engaged for Nine
Nordica Nine. Nordica has gone to Gin
cinnati, where she will sing on Monday
right.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6.--F'OT the first time in
their career the Holland Bros. Il. NJ. and
Joseph, made their appearance in the Social
Highwayman" here tonight at the Olympic
thcater. Joseph Jefferson. their godfather,
and his family, occupied box. The house
was packed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

The appearance tomorrow night at the
Creighton theater of Leopold Godowsky will
be one of the stellar musical attractions
of the season, and the indications are that
he will have one of the largest audiences
chat ever filled Creighton theater. Much
has been written and said concerning this
great artist, both abroad and at home, and
to thoroughly appreciate him he must be
heard. His range is marvellous, and his
execution cannot be equaled by any living
pianist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07
DOING PRELIMINARY WORK
Committee of Exposition Directory Formu-
lates Plan of Procedure,
WILL BE SUBMITTED TUESDAY NIGHT
California Prbpte Enter EnthusinStc-
IN Intos.t,,e EntcN risc-rinns
10 securn an Appropriation
from the Legislature.

The committee on organization appointed
at Saturdays meeting of the directors OF
the Irai smississippi Exposition directory
met - erday afternoon. The necessity Of
commencing active work at the earliest date
possible vi so apparent that the committee
did not IS though any time should be
wasted preliminary work. Nothing
can 4 he'd until the organization
of the difSsss completed and some def
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-07

The Australian press seems to have gone
into raptureo ever Mr.. y c. Gooiwin's new
play, "An American Citizen" which will
be presented by this well known comedian
during the three night engagement at the
Creighton, which will commence Monday,
December "A. But they were no
more enthusiastic over the performance
thsn were the theater gGers and press Of
San Francisco when he produced it before
tho critical audiences of that city. The play
was credited with being the best of ito
order of comedies that has ever been brought
out in the city cf the Golden Gate, and
much was said in praise of tae work done by
Mr. Goodwin. rs Beresford Cruger and Maxine
Elliot as Beatrice Carew, as well as the re-
mainder CT the excellent cast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-20

circumstances would he oppose Captain
OBrlen. who has 50 ably filled the posi-
tion FOR four years.
Mr.. Morton saws he will vote for Captain
OBrion first. last, and all tho time, for'
besides being his warm personal FRIEND
ne has the highest admiration Tor the
ability and fidelity that he has displayed
TOOK PARIS GREEN.
Mr.. r. II. Niece. well-known citi-
zen Of Chesterfield county. who lives about
three miles from the Courthouse, died
about o'clock Thursday night at his
home from what IS supposed 10 have been
the effects OF poison taken by MN.
During tho afternoon or thursday MI
McGee's son William found his father
lying under "A tree in d suffering 90 ndltloh.
In answer 10 inquiries. he said that he
felt a little sick. His son noticed some
green substance on his ne ustache. ana
thinking that he had taken Paris green.
went AZ once after Or. Cheatham. who
lives az Chesterfield Courthouse. For
some reason DR.. Chatham was unable ~
come al the time. Mr.. MCGEE after In
gering in awful agony aH me afternoon
died at the hour above mentioned.
The funeral will take place from the res
idence this morning az II % clock. and the
remains VIII be inferred Ia the family
hurying- ground Mr.. MCGEE was In the
sixty-seventh year u his age. and had
long resided in Chesterfield county.
lie leaves seven children.
STRUCK by LIGHTNING.
During the storm Of Thursday afternoon.
lightning struck the house occupied By
SIR. T.. j.. GaskiM. on Fourth street. and
PLAYED havoc With the building. 4 por-
ton of the chimney was torn down. WIN
dOws were knocked out and tie treach-
crows Guid seemed 20 be running In floods
about the floors and down tie wall. The
occupants OF the house were badly terri
fed. but none OF them sustained any b0di-
j. hurt. The house IS the property CT Mr..
W. i. Robertson. OF Petersburg. The
damage Will probably amount to about
500.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. IT, Go0ch Of Charlottesville, 20
the marriage q their daughter. Miss Nora
a. GoOch 20 Mr. james \. Cox. Tie
wedding Will take place June 18th. next
az the residence Of the brides parents
On that city SIR. Cox formerly resided
in Manchester, and has mauny friends
here.
BRIEF MENTION.
Tho Manchester Fire Department has
received an invitation 90 be present at
the tenth annual convention and tourna-
mant ~ the Virginia state Firemen's As
sccIat.on 10 be held az Hampton Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday. July 7th
s'h and 9th
Sir. and Mrs Charles ". Lee OF Sails
bury. y. g.. are visiting Air. and Mrs.
Jcwett. ii09 cambridge street.
Stewart Lodge ~. lf ~ Odd-Fcl-
lows. VIII hold their annual memorial
services 40 the Odd-Feli0ws' Hall. Eighth
and Hull streets next Tuesday an $50
o'clock. All Odd-Feliows are cordially
invited 10 attend.
Mrs. William Smith is quite I'll at her
residence. on Nineteenth street.
SIR. Ernest W Walden left THURSDAY
night FOR Pocahcntas, va, 10 accept
position.
Miss Prosser Davis is quite ill at her
residence. on Nineteeneh street.
telegram was received from NJ.
Floyd Morrissett Thursday night stating
that he had passed bis examinations al
the West Point Military Academy.