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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

COLONEL NELLIE ELY.
The Southern Beauty Who is on Cow
ernor TayIor's stan.

In the absence OF any constitutional pro-
hibition in their respective states, Governor
Atkinson Of Georgia and Governor Robert
| L. Taylor Of Tennessee. have seen it TO ap-
point ladies on their stars. with the com
missions Of colonel.
Those partial qualities and those soldierly
instincts which John dare developed on the
field are not looked for nor expected from
! these young women. They are not asked to
buckle on srmor and go forth seeking whom
they may devour. Their commissions were
graceful recognition OF The fact that Peace
hath her victories no less renowned than
WAT"
The fair colonel from Tennessee is q typ
ical representative Of al illustrious lineage.
Colonel Nellie Ely springs from a family that
has contribuied TO the history Of two states
Her snteceaent, Governor Isaac Shelby
enjoyed the unique distinction OF having
been the first governor Of Kentucky and
the subsequent governor OF the later sister
commonwealth OF Tennessee. She comes OF
race Of beautiful womoo. Her mother was
Miss Ruth Whiteside OF Shelbyyille Tenn
who was noted in her day for being one
OF the scuth's most beautiful ana cultured
women.
An aunt of Colonel Ely was the famous
southern beauty, Miss Maggie Whiteside
now Mrs. Judge Bearden. whose fame as
belle WAS co-eItsnsiye with the south In
ante bellum days. Another aunt Of this
gifted and accomplished ofhcer was Mrs
James Msther who is well remembered 10
New York society.
Colonel Ely has been the leading spirit IN
the chief military functions OF this state
since her debut She received the best eau
csrionEl advantages and supplemented them
by close application 10 the finer arts
She has been & social fsvoTite wherever
her presence has been felt At Richmond
Va, al Dallas, Tex, al ST Louis and other
poiots all who have come within the radius
Of her influence have succumbed 10 her won
derfully fascinating personality.
Governor Taylor has known her since child
hood. Warm friendship has existed between
the governor and the nol0nel's father. M
Jesse Ely, for years. Her appointment Is
perhaps due In some measure to this fTlsod-
ship, but chiefly 10 the social triumph she
achieved on the occasion OF the late reunion
ball, when, as vice president OF the club,
she devoted all her energies to It's success
She wore neither ieEelry or flowers upon this
occasion. but appeared In 8 plain gown Of
red satin Her beauty. however. with her
native refinement and nodesIy OF demesnor.
mEae her conspicuous when least she sought
10 be II Was o. this occasion that Gov
ernor Taylor announced his intention Of
commissioning her 4 colonel
she Is brunette OF medium stature. Ia
her every movement there - . grace. and u
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
lovely eyes, not yet bereft OF all their youth
tul lustre. wee bright with enoiion.

lovely eyes, not yet bereft OF all their youth
ful lustre, weIe bright with enoiion.
She told NE some thing Of her eventful
life. OF her home in Washington, where for
thirty years her father, as United States
senator. lived out the honorable principles
which have crystslliEed into history but
with characteristic retieence she withheld
the graceful part she had borne in that
history; how al that time she was an &C
knowledged belle OF the old regime and
that in her were centered the finer qualities
Of long line OF illusirious ancestry OF
which she might well be proud More than
this was apparent; the gifls and grEces in
heTited from the famous men and women
Of the old dominion, so renowned for beauty
culture and refinement, still clung 10 Mrs
Fremont
i love Washington" said Mrs. Fremont
There is an agreeable form OF society, &
repose and elegance, also q spirit OF tolera-
tion from the varieties Of people meeting
there that ! like very much. In fact
Washington is the drawing room OF the ma
tion. ! would have preferred 10 spend my
days there, but the political conditions
after 1856 made 1t unpleasant. and We went
10 New York, where We lived over thirty
years, with occasional long Tisits 10 Cali
fornia and Europe"
In speaking Of this. she said: The
queens jubilee brings back 10 me our hrst
visit 10 Europe. II was in the early days
Of her reigni Prince Albert Sas attn living.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
A WOMAN oPTICIAN.
In Her Desire TO ne Hclpmcet She
Got n Profe<siun.

In Her Desire 10 ne n Helpmcet She
Got n Profession.
II is said that Mrs. Emma Beckwith is the
only woman op;ieian in the city OF New
York. She has received her diploma. aud
therefore is entitled to treat eyes and sell
glasses.
Some two years ago Mrs. Beckwlth, having
taste for business life. conceived the idea
that perhaps by close application she might
be helper TO her husband who is well
known optician. SO ste commenced by
going regularly every morning TO the shop
and taking in all the branches Of optical
work in 3 scientific way.
After learning its methods che studied
and graduated from the New York Mutual
Optical company school. and is now fine
example in making this line Of work sd
nirable purpose for women. She declares
that this business is not only clean one
but decidedly entertaining and urges all
women doctors TO add TO their store of val
ushle information q complete knowledge OF
the eye. That for children this is pc
culisrly useful, as nowadays they suffer
from many ills for which the eyes alone
are responsible. She also asserts that Ito
the general practitioner fame and money
achieved That the woman doctor should
make study Of optical subjects and connect
it with her daily practice OF medicine.
Women are particularly fitted for this
NoIh II involves no ldDUI anu ON4g
care and attention are required 10 make II
a profitable investment. Il is essentially
lsiylike, and. above ell, !; is q profession
that has not been overdoue. The one
great fact. it is comparatively new, and
for that reason am anxious 10 spread
q line OF work which women can do with
eaae and comfort, leaving OF ct an early
hour when the days work is done
Mrs. Beckwith is an agreeable .aIker and
in her chatty way gives many humorous
points in her line OF business. Among them
there are people who long and wish t3T an
intellectual air and think by the putting on
OF glasses the means is devised. That an eye
glass makes them distinguished locking and
the lo:gnette makes an impression. so thsi
it is not uncommon to put in plain win 70 \
glass in place Of leEse. All such order:
generally come by mail and the reminder /:
forcibly gwen that the frame and chair
should be Of an elaborate sort, TO fill all the
requirements Naturally no expense !:
spared, and for the optician proves his bes;
orders, SO the Intellectual air is gained.
But this same rule rs often carried ou'
when the patient. who is hypochondTiac
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
HINTS ABOUT EMBROIDERY.
Popularity of White and Green
Mateau DesiEns In. FiEar~..

This season the fashionsbis piazza work is
The chafng dish set pEetEy affair in i've
pieces, cne big doyley and four smaller ones
In form they are generally round and Of er-
cellent size. They can be .fringed on the
edges or done in deep sealiop. firmly button
holed, Es preferred. with tr6am-colored Roman
floss, and made ornamental by the grouping
OF any SUMMER flower in gay hues, such Is
the nAsturIlum, whose shades OF color are
most applicable for this scheme. Another
pretty idea Is blossoms with their emblemf
richly worked in dark silks, with an
elaborate cage Of circles in various sizes.
Flower effects for the summer are treated
IKE border, leaving the center plain for
the placing Of dishes and the Ike.
Another set equally charming Is the
miniature boy and gin dancing q mlnuet
These little men and women act finely in
different costumes, some in the dress Of Louis
XIV some in the attire Of Marie An.oineite;
others are eostuntd like the cavalier This
design is entirely new and very picturesque,
a fancy ball on linen
EnbV0lderiss Of today are Eungsuous u
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
mrs. JESSIE BENTON FREMONT.
some "Reminiscences of Her Life from
Her Own Iin~.

Some RcminiSccnces of Her Life from
Her own Lips.
The name Of Jessie Fremont calls up
many memories. To the memorable yresi-
Dental campaign Of 1856 it gave q favor
Of romance that kirdled the chiyalry in
many = young voters nature The union
Of the Rocky mountain hunter and the high
spirited daughter q "Old Bullion" o." as her
father. Thomas II. Benton. senator from
Missouri was sFectionstely called. as much
as the principles the new party embodied
gave fervor TO the famous free>on cam
psigu.
There are those Of today who will be
glad to know something Of the beautiful
life ths; rs now so peacefully being lived
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

angel O, the trenches" and during the
winter Of lisa. when the euntrings Q! the
English soldiers we're 50 heriibie she wac
a miuisterinE spirit % mescy and sympathy.
assisted Ia her work oi healing by thirty
four trticei nurses Miss Nightlnrtle was
born on May 8 1880. ard she spent her girl
hood nursing ArRhs ic Egyp, sad the pa
tisnts iu the London hospitals The English
government gave her $3.50. 600. which she
ussd 10 establishing the Traiaing School Tor
Nurses Il London
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

Various Novelties to Increase Fem.
fnfne Charms.

fntne Charms
PARIS. Aug. 2.-The ingenuity OF the
french woman is never at loss 70 dev e. rev
methods for aiding and abettiag the female
form divine. In all the latest Paris models
there is clever arrangement for filling ont
Goo sligh; figures. This consists Of ruf7es
about ,hree inches vide made OF ribbon.
muslin lace or any material TO match the
go~n. These are sewed inside the body
across the bust and make . sof; iulness over
hst chest The rufles present a very at
trActive appearance. ana the entire absence oi
cotton or heavy pads. su-cslled Ebet;ors bu,
really form destroyers, is refreshing 10 the
eye.
These are placed in all the French gowns
nov being turned out. 50 that leen and fat
rlike may have the benefit OF the new
wrinkles. These rufies can be removed as
easily as shield when not needed.
The woman who wishes TO look younger
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

I Vill get Il all back aaa mo-e will ~
the happieEt girl in the world II can 60 TO
Nssssr this fall and every minute an not
working 10 the Office epead collecting trade
and waiting on customers. OF course l will
shine shoes rrvself
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
E.n.inin. Nni..

every elsnee Q, her large. brilliant eyes there
is that peculiar charm 50 noted in the south
err type
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15
DR.. EDW. E. HALE.

Tells of a Positive specific for Sery-
Diseases.
Edward Everett Hale. D. D., L. l. D.. the
celebrated New England Preacher, Author
and PhilanthropIst writes:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

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confidence. that Or. ChzTeot's Kols NerVins
Tablets are invaluable IN Insomnia and al
nervous dissEses
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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-15

with sweet serenity. swstts-the opeoIng Of
the besutiful door that some glad day will
usher her into life. f
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-23

10, city block 54S; lot, city
block $40; lots 10 and "a, city
block 1880; lots %, 26, % and
81, city block 1414; lots Is, 16,
20 and "a, city blocks 1411-
1916; lots 80 and "a, city block
593; lot 10, city block 1868; lot
2, city block 1865 .............
DIGNOwITY, Mrs. A, J., lots
3 and 4, city block SIS; lots
II, 10 to 10, 81 and 80, city
block 1871; lots to 4, 10 to
IL, and 26, city block 1873:
lot 16, city block 1347; lots II
to 20, city block 1873; W part of
lot IL, city block 1880; lot s and
part of lot 9, city block ATS;
lots q and SO, city block 593;
lot 10, city block 1921; lot,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-23

" III u n dIIu II
STEPHENSON, lots 1 to 5, and
to II, city block 1856; lots 1 to :
5, and to 10, city block 2651;
lot IL, city block 1861; lot IL,
city block 1850; lots to
and to IL, city block 2661 -. 81 2
FRAwLEY, Josie L., lot z, city
block $780,. ........ ........ 81 o.
FRAZIER, Estate Dolly N, lots
2 to s, city block 1410; lots 6, 4
and s, city block 24s5; lots to
4, city block 2464 ............ 81 81
FRAZER, F. j., lots %, % and
"a, city block 1920 ............ s11
FREEMAN, Mrs. c. F., lots 10
nd u, city block S62......... As 81
FIR, SEMAN, Refugio c. de, part
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
POPULIST PLATFORM.

The populist platform reaihrms the
principles of the national platform
adopted ut st. Louis: stands upon ev-
cry one of the grand truths therein
enunciated and specifically reiterate
their loyalty to the free coinage of sill
yer at h ratio of l6 To /: pledge the
people that there shall be no fa,tcring
until private corporations are stripped
OF the privilege of issuing money; con
graduates William j. Bryan, who.
though defeated, is yet triumphant,
who having neither rank nor riches, is
still the most popular citizen of the re-
public; congratulates Senator Allen on
the splendid work he has done for Ne
braska and the nation; commcnds the
position OF the congressional delcga-
ton; thanks Providence for the pros.
perity by the rise of wheat; favors re-
ognition of Cuba; views with alarm
the settled policy of the present adj
ministration to retire the grccnbacks:
commcnds the striking coal miners for
their orderly n law-abiding manners:
congratulates Nebraska on her splcn-
ala crops and the great cXpoSitiOn;
conincnds the administration Of Gov
ernor llolcomb and the state govern
ment; compares their administration
to the profigate actions of their repub-
lican predecessors; commrnds the ac-
tion Of the late legislature in reducing
appropriations and for the other wise
acts passed in the interests of the peo-
pie; expresses regret that the maxi
mum rate law has been held up in
federal courts; pledges the party to
preserve the supreme court from par
tisanship; d%enounces AS un-American
the attempts of organized wealth to
Danish able men from educational in.
situations for their views on the money
question, and sends greetings To the
other conventions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10

Delegates to the three conventions
locked into Lincoln Wednesday from
all directions. The hotels and private
boarding houses were taxed to their
full capacity, while lunch houses were
literally p~atronized.
The getting together of the reform
forces Thursday morning on Il nominee
for supreme judge was delayed some
what by the multiplicity of candidates.
All the previous night had been used
up by the various conventions in efforts
to make progress but without avail.
The conference committees appointed
by the three conventions could reach
no agreement as to the man who
should head the reform ticket this fall.
The only thing they could agree on
was to report to their respective con-
ventions that the best way out of the
difficulty was for each convention to
ballot for choice. When two of the
conventions had succeeded in agreeing
on n candidate, the other convention
was to acquiesce in their selection. and
the candidate SO named was TO be the
nominee.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10

Prof, Alexander Graham Bell IL now
busily engaged in perfecting an instru-
ment which carries words on the rays
OF light. He has already succeeded in
telephoning by this means for a single
mile.
A medical contemporary mentions.
on the authority Of DR.. Alexander, that
the planting Of osiers on a large scale
In northwestern India has been ussfu.
In stamping out malaria In a noto.
rionsly unhealthy valley covered with
stAGpant poolS.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The democratic platform contains
the following:
1t renews the party's devotion to the
principles of jefferson ana Jackson. it
endorses the Chicago platform of 1896;
1t asserts that the domination of the
syndicate stock exchanges and other
money combinations is more impera-
tive than ever before; it denounces the
masked attempt of the administration
Ia secure the retirement of greenbacks:
it congratulates Nebraska democracy
ON having furnished the great leader
of the silver forces, William j. Bryan;
it commends the action of the demo
Gratis in the senate and house in resist
ing the efforts of the republicans to pay
back to the trusts and combinations
through the Dingley bill their contri-
buttons to the republican campaign Of
last year; it expresses satisfaction with
the way Senator Allen has discharged
the duties of his office: it congratulates
Nebraska on ousting the republican
plundercrs. and expresses satisfaction
with Governor Ilolcomb and other state
officers: it denounccs the action of any
who denies the humble,t
citizen the right Of trial by jury; il APP.
peals to the supreme court for an early
in the Nebraska maximum
rate cases; it expressed deep sympathy
with the coal miners in their lawful
and peaceful efforts to secure living
wages: it renew the expression of sym
with the people Of Cuba made
in the last national platform. and it
words of greeting and good cheer
the bimetallic forces all over the
-
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
u P%OPULIsTs.

The populists gathered at the Lans-
Ing theatre. Temporary organization
was made by selecting Honest John
Powers as temporary chairman. Mr..
Powers spoke earnestly in favor of
harmony and fusion. There was some
delay in getting permanently organ
lied but 1t was finally accomplished by
the choice of w. A. Poynter for chair.
man and Simeon Bloom of Douglas for
secretary. AS their emblem they
adopted the cottage home. 1t was sug.
gested by Sprecher of Colfax county
The populists. on Thursday morn.
ing. spent their time in bnlloting for
Judge Neville, and awaiting reports
from the other conventions. Finally.
just at noon, when they were informed
that the free silver republicans and
democrats had both nominated Judge
sullivan, they Immediately acquicsced
n the selection made.
The populists, upon converting after
dinner, soon selected as their candi-
late for regent of the state university,
r. Won Forrcll, at present chaplain at
the kearney industrial school.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
THE SILVER REPUBLICANS.

State Chairman Pace called the sill.
YER republicans to order Wednesday
afternoon. Representative Loomis
was made temporary chairman and
made a happy address to the conven-
ton. Permanent organization was cf.
fected by the selection of A.. j. Weaver
OF Richardson county for chairman and
W. +. Cramb of jefferson and T.. H..
Hines of Fillmore as secretaries.
The convention adopted the Liberty
Bell as its emblem.
The free silver republicans were nm
til 1l:i5 agreeing on whom they Wished
for their candidate. The first two bal
lots were not unanimous. The third
ballot was for Judge Cunningham T..
scott OF Omaha. who secured about 90
per cent of the votes OF the delegates.
The populists and democrats refused
Ia accept Judge SCOTS name. Judge
scott had promised to Withdraw at
noon il not nominated by either of the
other parties. AS the noon hour APP
preached it was evident that the popu-
lists would not agree to name Mr..
scott, and as the democrats had al
ready changed from Thompson to Sui
Ivan. the case was a hopeless one for
him, by this time the silver republi-
cans had commenced the fourth ballot.
Before the roll call was finished. how
ever, "a member of the Douglas county
delegation Withdrew Judge SCOTS
name from before the convention. This
started a stampede for Judge sullivan,
and one county after another fell in
line. Several changes were made in
the votes of the counties, in the midst
OF which n delegate arose and moved
that MIR. sullivan he declared to be- the
unanimous choice of the convention
for Judge of the supreme court. When
'he motion was put by Chairman
Weaver n mighty chorus ot ayes re-
suited. 4 committee was n: once ap-
pointed To inform the other two con
ventions of the selection of the silver
republicans. The convention then adj
journcd until !. u. IN.
After dinner Thursday the free sill
ver republicans selected T.. T.. REMOVER
MS their choice for regent of the Uni.
versity.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
WORLDS CROP
The Mark Lam Express Figures u whoa
shortage OF 10000. 900 Bushels.

LONDON, Sept. $. The Mark
Lane Express says: Correspondents
of English business firms state that
the Russian wheat crop will amount
to from a64, DOC, 900 to ass, OOo, 900
bushels. The Austria Hungary crop
is stated to go 1876, Obo, 0oo bushels. II
this is true it adds greatly to the
gravity Of the situation. The Amer
lean crop is reckoned by careful judges
to be SIS, 900, 900 bushels, or ss, 600, 900
bushels increase over last year, to or
set the decline of T2,ODo, 900 bushels in
Russia aud As, 600, 900 to so, 900, 900
bushels in France. All the figures
point, therefore, to a deficiency in the
worlds supply of ll2,opo, 900 bushels.
Should the demand be actually as
large as this the store of old wheat
will be used up and a crisis of greater
seriousness will only be prevented by
general good prospects for the spring
of 1898. We are not, however, en-
titled to argue that such prospects
will DO more than the average.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
MORE LUETGERT LETTERS
Mrs. Feidt Again on the Witness stand
The Defendant Winces,

Inc Dcfendant Winces.
CHICAGO. Sept s.-When Luetgert,
the alleged wife murderer, entered
Judge Tuthill's court room this morn
ing he smiled and nodded ut the jury.
The translations of the letters written
ny the defendant to Mrs. Christine
reIdt occupied much time, several be.
ing lengthy. Assistant States Attor-
ncy McEwan, who read the epistles.
was careful to place due emphasis on
each ~endearing word or phrase, and
so fully emphasize all reference to the
Tact that tho sausage.maker was
anxious for the time to come when he
could be free TO wed the object of his
affections.
when those portions OF the letters
containing reference to Luetgert's
trouble in engaging an attorney were
read aloud his leading attorney, ex.
Judge Vincent, smiled. Luctgert Wis.
ibiy WINGED when the sentence was
heard in which Attorney Vincent was
termed greedy" and it was state
n n Luctgert intended to re.
lease Vincent. rs he did not
consider him able to handle so inn
portant a case. In another letter
Luetgert wrote hat on the first dav
OF the trial there was to be a great
surprise for the police and the state.
An attorney of world WIDE fame was
to be engaged, and when 1.-THE dogs of
the police saw whom il was thew
would quail with fear.
After the letters had all been read
Mrs. Christine Fcldt was called TO the
witness chair for the purpose of finish.
ing her testimony for the state. Luet-
CERT twisted uneasily in his chair
and then leaned over to Attorney Vim.
cent and a consultation was held.
Meanwhile McEwan, assistant states
attorney, proceeded with the direct
examination, which dealt largely with
the financial relations between Luet.
CERT and Mrs. Feldt The latter ad.
mitted having received funds from
Luetgert prior to his arrest, and said
she had withdrawn s4,0 0 at his de-.
mand from q safety deposit vault for
his use.
Nicholas Faber, employed as a fire.
nan in the sausage factory, said he
had seen Mrs. Luetgert enter the fac
tory about IL o'clock on the night of
the murder.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-09-10
Al.TCELD'S LABOR SPEECH.
In Favor OF Government Ownership Of
the Hig Corporations

PHILADELPHIA, Sept s.-Beforc a
throng Of eager listeners, composed
mostly Of laboring men, Ex-Governor
John r. Altgeld of Illinois yesterday
delivered an address that has already
attracted widespread attention. His
subject was Municipal and Govern
ment Ownership and Government by
Injunction" He favored government
ownership of the great monopolies as
the solution of the present problems.
He reviewed the present miners strike
and advocated government ownership
OF the mines as a remedy. The sub
Ject of injunctions figured conspic-
uously in the address. Governor Alt
geld favored radical measures being
taken with federal judges. lie de.
clared that the people were face to
face with a great crisis, hat the pub
lie was in great peril, and that dcspcr.
ate remedies were needed to preserve
free American institutions.