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Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
MAY PAY OUT IN TWO WEEKS
American Savings Bank Affairs in Prospect
of Settlement,
DEPoSlToRs' CLAIMS TO BE PAID IN FULL
Money I'm sight with which to Lie
quidnte All the Claims
Against the Insolvent
Institution.

The affairs Of the American Savings bank
formed the subject OF a short discussion in
Judge SCOTS court yesterday, and the
announcement made by the court will be
received with rejoicing by the depositors
in that institution. this announcement being
to the effect that the depositors will prob
ably receive full payment ON their deposits
within the next two weeks.
The matter came up on an application by
a number of depositors represented by their
attorney, these depositors being anxious to
know more about the affairs of the bank
and the probability of their ever getting
anything out OF the assets of the bank.
When the attorney brought the matter to
the attention OF the court Judge Scott In
terrupted him to say that he was glad to
inform him and his clients as well as all
other depositors that within the next ten
days or two weeks there would be paid In
the sum Of S25, 900, with which all undis-
puted claims against the bank would be
paid. The court said the disputed claims
and the liability of the stockholders would
be settled. If the S25. 900 was not enough
to pay all claims then remaining the stock
holders would be required to pay the bal
ance. Continuing, the court said there
would probably be no litigation, but hat
all disputes would be settled amicabiy and
the affairs OF the bank Wounu up III an eN-
peditious manner. In commenting on this
case Judge Scott said he wanted especially
to compliment the receiver, j. w. Thomas
on the business-like way in which he had
| conducted the affairs of this bank. The
| court said the affairs had been carried on
| in a most satisfactory way and tho receiver
| had used excellent business tact in getting
the matters in such shape that the liabtli-
| ties would probably be settled without liti-
cation.
The attorney stated that the desire OF
the stockholders was to preserve the assets
of the bank intact, so far as possible. He
said his clients had made no objection to
this, but they had insisted that the stock
holders should pay the depositors. He said
the capital stock of the bank was 100000,
on which only 25 per cent had been paid,
and there was enough still due from solvent
| stockholders to pay So per cent of the
claims. The attention of the court was
| called to the fact that Judge Ambrose had
| fixed the compensation of the receiver at
$500 per north and asked to reduce this
amount.
Judge Scott said he would not acknowledge
the right of another judge to fix the COM
| pensatiOn of a receiver in a case under his
Jurisdiction and he said he would set the
order aside temporarily, leaving the matter
1 of compensation to be determined later. The
court said he wished to be understood as
not Directing to the amount fixed, but said
this was a question which could only be de-
termined when the matter was settled.
The order was set aside and the applica-
ton was put over for two weeks, pending
the payment by the stockholders.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

DeposItors In III Nebraska savings
md EXCHANGE nnnk RcsOlve.

DeposItors In the Nebraska savings
and Exchange bank Resolve.
At the last meeting Of the depositors OF
the Nebraska Savings and Exchange bank,
John Mackin, Mrs. C. c. Mckinney, Lizzie
Quaiey, G. c. Cockrell and Charles Rose
water. members Of the committee. reported
a set Of resolutions which were adopted by
a unanimous vote. After a long preamble,
In which grave charges are made against
Receiver Potter, came the following resolu-
tions:
Resolved. That w. X. Potter is not a ft
person for receiver; that MS appolhtnnem
interests as depositors; his salary Is exor-
bitant and an unjust contiscation OF our
property, and we demand his removal ana
the appointment of n disinterested person
of good business capacity at Sl,AO per an
mum. who will close the matter up IN SIX to
the depositors; and we guarantee to mo
any number of such men competent and
Resolved, That we deem Mr.. Potter's bond
insufficient, as most OF the names upon u
are said to be insolvent or judgment proof;
and we REQUEST that the connection of the
receiver with the National Bank OF Com
merce be severed, as inimtcal TO our inter-
ests; that the receiver rent an Office else
where at $40 per month and not $25 as now
paid; and that he deposit any money on
hand in one of the Omaha banks known as
a United States depository, whose, officers
were not, nor are not, Interested III tne
affairs of the broken bank he represents.
Resolved, That 1t is the sense Of this
meeting that, owing to a recent decision or
the supreme court, we, the depositors, Will
never realize anything except from the as
sets, and we respectfully submit to the
court that most of us are poor people, who
earned this money by hard work at low
wages; that many of us are out of employ
ment and have families that suffer privation
for want of food and fire, and we protest
that the retention of W.. X. Potter and
Silas Cobb at their high salaries, or at any
salary, is an outrage of our rights, We pc
lleve Mr.. Potter is not competent to DIS
pose of the assets II. he were willing, and
that he and Cobb would rather perpetuate
their office than wind up the affairs of the
broken bank.
Resolved. That in order to expedite the
sale of assets, a list describing all the prop
erty should be made by the receiver, giving
| name and address of parties owing each
| claim, with a list of all real estate by street
and number. giving name of occupant; II
| any; that 1000 co les of such list or schedule
| should be printed for distribution among
the depositors. and that the addresses of al
depositors be given to the president and sec.
| rotary of this meeting by the receiver II
order that they may confer together upor
a plan of settlement.
The next meeting of the depositors of the
insolvent bank will be held on the evening
of March 8, at tho rooms Of the Jacksonian
| Climb
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Secret Society Notes.

A lodge OF the Royal Mystic Legion with
fifty members was recently organized at
Shelton.
George A. Custer Women's Relief Corps
No. 50 will give a progressive high five
party in Grand Army of the Republic hall
next Saturday evening.
~Troquois tepee, No. /, Order Of Omaha
Chiefs, gave a public ow-wo in its hall
in the Boston store building Thursday night
at which a large number of friends OF the
order were present. "A literary and musical
program of unusual excellence was rendered.
Among those who participated were: NJ. A.
Pillsbury, Lyman Scarf, ]. Swartzlander, A.
N. Davis, w. A. Baldwin. G. p. Netherly,
NJ. p. Goodrich and Miss Heinrich. The
autoharp solo by Prof, Gus Miller and the
piano solo, LA Rose au Nord,' by Miss
Heinrich, were worthy of special mention.
Ak-Sar-Ben lodge, No. 1922, Ancient Order
of United Workmen, Is in a prosperous con-
dition, it's membership increasing steadily.
During the present season this lodge has
given a number of social entertainments,
which have been very successful and en-
joyed by all. Next Tuesday evening a
progressive high five party will be given for
the members and their friends. Two weeks
following this there will be the browning
event of the season, to which every effort
will be put forth to make 1t a grand sue
cess. A cordial invitation is extended to all
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
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A masquerade ball Is to be given under
the auspices of the Woman's turnyerein In
Germania hall on next Saturday evening.
In yesterday mornings paper there was
an item stating that Mrs. Glider had been
| arrested. The item should have read Mrs.
Gilligan.
The local civil service board held a special
examination this morning to accommodate
an applicant who wished to be examined for
the position of meat inspector.
The receipts at the custom house for the
| past week were: Twenty-six cars OF ore from
| British Columbia for the smelter and seven
cars OF sugar beet seed from Germany and
France for Meyer g. Raapke.
Representatives from the different Ger
man societies of the city will meet in Ger
mania hall this afternoon at 3 O'Clock
for the purpose OF considering the advisa-
biltty Of consolidating all these bodies.
The mother Of Susie Schneider, a ~17-year-
old girl, has asked the police to locate the
girl, who has been way from home for the
past two weeks, but who is in the city. The
family lives at s13 South Ninth street.
Martha Green yesterday afternoon swore
out a warrant for the arrest OF her l7-year-
old stepson on the charge OF assault and
battery. Mrs. Green alleges that the boy
struck her in an effort to prevent her from
moving from the Cunningham block.
Invitations have been received in Omaha
for the marriage of Mr.. William r.. Heath
cote of this city and Josephine, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Croker Sibley OF Frank
lin, Pa, to take place at the First Baptist
church of Franklin, Wednesday, March II,
At 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon hot
Stag running through a trough in one of the
buildings at the smelling works set fire to
the woodwork and was the cause of a fire
alarm. The little blaze was extinsuished
after some SIS damage had been done.
Come Back to Your Mother. Madge," Ii
the title Of a song recently issued from the
press, the words and music being writer
by residents OF this city. The words are by
Samuel l. osmond, and the music by James
A. Fairfield. h piece has a pretty senti'
ment, and the music Is said to be catchy.
The case OF Charles Wilson, the only mem
Der OF the Davis gang who has not been
bound over 10 the district court for some
burglary. was TO have been tried yesterday
afternoon In Justice OF the Peace CockTelis
court for robbing the school house OF dis
' triet No. 81 OF an organ, but the case was
continued until next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Order of the world.

On Monday evening, March 1, Myrtle lodge,
No. 399, order of the World, will give a
masquerade charity ball at the lodge rooms
in Myrtle hall, Continental block. The af-
fair is in the hands of a competent com
mittee, and no expense will be spared to pro-
vide entertainment and amusement for all
who attend.
A good sized company of the members and
friends of Omaha lodge, No. 200, Order of the
World, enjoyed a private masquerade at the
lodge rooms, Patterson block, Seventeenth
and Farnam streets. last Monday evening.
Under the management of ]. w. Doran, the
affair was a decided success.
Otto Schneidewind. the well known Ger
man deputy who was severely injured about
a year ago, is improving rapidly and is able
to be out again.
On Saturday evening, March G, a promen-
ade concert followed by a masquerade will
be given by Teutonia lodge, No. 262, Wood
men of the World, in the knights of Pythias
hall. Fourteenth street.
Riverview lodge, No. 421, Order of the
World, will hold a masquerade ball on Mon
day evening, March 1, in Forrest hall, Sixth
and Pierce streets,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Order of Omaha chiefs.

~Iroquois tepee No. 1, a newly organized
literary and social society, gave its first pub
lie entertainment and council of peace last
Thursday evening in the Omaha CONNER
cial college hall over the Boston store. En-
couraged by the assurance that the braves
were not on the warpath and no scalps would
be taken On this occasion, a large number
of pale face friends gathered to witness the
ceremonies. A literary and musical program
was rendered, concluding with the enchanted
bear dance, the chiefs appearing in full re-
gala to smoke the pipe of peace and engage
in the dance, which was b revelation to the
whites.
The objects of the order are to learn the
art of public speaking and acquire a general
knowledge of literature. The membership II
each tepee is limited to sixteen. 1t is the
intention to organize a number of tepees in
different parts Of the city and surrounding
country. The regular weekly meetings are
secret, but it is the purpose of %Iroquois tepee
to give a public entertainment about once a
month.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

The supreme officers have rented and
fitted up a suite of rooms in the McCague
building and the headquarters of the supreme
castle will be at that place in future.
Reports from South Dakota show a con-
tinued interest in the work in spite OF the
stormy weather that has prevailed there
nearly the whole winter.
The new meeting place of Windsor castle
in Foresters' hall. over the Boston store.
will be occupied Friday night OF the COM
ing week and thereafter on Thursday even
ings. This Is done to accommodate Court
Omaha of the Independent Order of Forest
ers, which has arranged to give an enter
tainment on Thursday evening.
Preliminary work in the extension OF the
order Is being done in North Dakota, Call
fornia and Ohio. In a short time representa-
tiyes of the order will be on the ground
in those states,
Owing to the lateness of the hour only a
short program was rendered at the last ses-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

Preparations for entertaining the delegates
to the state convention in this city and mem
bers in the vicinity are approaching compile
ton. A royal time may be expected by
those fortunate enough to receive an invita-
ton. March "a has been set as the time
and Metropolitan club the place.
Gate City, No. so, team visited Washington
tent, No. 81, at South Omaha and conferred
the work in a manner creditable to them
selves and the order.
Deputy Supreme Commander Hubbard is
rounding up the state this week.
The several tents in the vicinity Of Omaha
are having work every meeting night and
the order has taken a new lease of Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
A CURE FOR 1T;
Not n Patent Cure-alI, Nor II Modern
Miracle, but Simply II Rational Cure
fa. nysnausiu-

Ior byspepNih"
In these days of humbuggery and decep-
tlon the manufacturers OF patent medicines,
as a rule. seem to think their medicines
will not sell unless they claim it will cure
every disease under the sun. And they
never think of leaving out dyspepsia and
stomach troubles They are sure to claim
that their nostrum is absolutely certain to
cure every dyspeptic and he need look no
further.
In the face OF these absurd claims 1t is
refreshing to note the proprletors of Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets have carefully re-
Trained from making any undue claims or
false representations regarding the merits
OF this most excellent remedy for dyspepsia
and stomach troubles. They make but one
claim for it, and that is, that for indiges-
tion and various stomach troubles Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets is a radical cure, They
20 no farther than this and any man or
woman suffering from indigestion. chronic
or nervous dyspepsia, who will give the
remedy a trial will find that nothing is
claimed for 1t that the facts Will not fully
sustain.
1t is a modern discovery, composed OF
harmless vegetable ingredients acceptable to
the weakest or most delicate stomach Its
great success in curing stomach troubles is
due TO the fact that the medical properties
are such that II will digest whatever whole
some food is taken into the stomach no
matter whether the stomach is in good
working order or not. 1t rests the over
worked organ and replenishes the body, the
blood, the nerves, creating a healthy appe-
title. gives refreshing sleep and the blessings
which always accompany a good digestion
and proper assimilation of food.
In using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets nc
dieting Is required. Simply eat plenty OF
wholesome food and take these Tablets al
each meal, thus assisting and resting the
stomach, which rapidly regains its proper
digestive power, when the Tablets will be
no longer required.
Nervous Dyspepsia is simply a condition
In which some portion or portions or the
nervous system are not properly nourlshed
Good digestion inyigorates the nervous sys'
TEN and every organ in the body,
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by al
druggists at 30 cents per package.
They are manufactured by the Stuart
Chemical Co. OF Marshall, Mich.
Any druggist will tell you 1t gives uniyeT'
kal Satisfaction.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Knjrbts of Ii

On Friday evening, February 10, Triangle
lodge. No. 40, of Howard, S. D., held a pub
lie installation of officers, which proved to
be- a decidedly enjoyable affair. Deputy
Grand Chancellor w. w. Girton, assisted by
Deputy Grand Master-at-Arms John johnson
and Deputy Grand Prelate j. w. Sency, ad-
ministered the beautiful ceremorla OF the
order in the presence OF a large audience
c. A.. Lamson was installed chancellor COM
mander, l.. E. Girton keeper OF records ana
seals and the minor Offices well and July
filed. At the close of the services the lodge,
with invited guests to the number OF 100, sat
down to an elegant banquet. j. w. Sency
was astmast and announced the following
toasts: 1.-The Order Universal response by
Prof. C. e. Holmes; 'Triangle Lodge, NO
49.r response by o. M tOsbon; THE Motto
of Our Order responsefbysProf. w. w. Cir
ton: The Lodge Goat ~ response by c. j.
Farmer. At the conclusion OF the feast the
Young folks engaged IN dancing until 2 a. m.
On last Wednesday evening the annual ball
of the Hebron lodge occurred and was one
of the most brilliant Affairs of the season,
The knights were resplendent In full dress
uniforms and excellent music was furnished
by the Manhattan Mandolin club. Lieuten-
ami Marsh. who had complete charge, spared
no pains TO make It the Success 1t was.
At the conclusion of.1ast weeks regular
meeting the lodge at Weeping Water en-
ioyed a social, to whichuthe members wives
were invited. Bowling parlor croquet and
auoits were the amuse1Ients. Fruit, candles
and nuts were servedG"J {
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

Jacob Elton of Irvington has received a
letter from o. II. Elliott OF Winfield, La,
telling of the distress ann sufferings which
exists in that state owing to the failure of
the drouth began early and continued late,
preventing even fruit and vegetables from
growing. 1t says the people in fourteen
ton and asks Mr. Elton to interest himself
in soliciting subscriptions of food or money
for relief. The latter adds that the state
OF Louisiana will pay the freight on any
shipments which may be made intended for
the drouth-stricken people.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Let us Explain:

We have discovered that certain msf-
chants in this city purchased Il little
Postum Cereal Food Coffee some time
ago, because there was n great demand
for it. They advertised the fact that
they had it for sale and really sold
some genuine packages. They got the
trade started with them, whereupon
they began to serve their customers
with some Drowned and ground rye
corn, etc, in bulk, having large signs
put up with Cereal Coffee on them,
and in1uirers for Postum Cereal Food
Coffee were given that base imitation.
Naturally, those who knew the taste of
Postum soon discovered something
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
FORECAST OF TODAY,s WEATHER.
increasing Cloudiness and
showers During the Day.

lnCFGlSIhE I"
During the Day.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2T.-Forecast for
Sunday:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Increasing
cloudiness and probably showers Sunday or
Sunday night; south winds, becoming varia-
BILE: colder in western portion Sunday night.
For misunderstanding cloudiness, PROB
ably showers Sunday afternoon or night;
warmer; south winds.
For Iowa-Generally cloudy weather, with
snow or rain; east to south winds; warmer
in southeastern portion.
For South Dakota-Threatering weather
and snow; north to east WIN Is:
For Wy~oming-Fartly cloudy weather;
variable winds: colder In western roitlol'
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
MAHA, Feb. 2Z.-Omaha record OF rainfall
and temperature compared with correspond
ing day of the past three ynears5G;o ,oo- 100,
Maximum temperature. "a g s3 81
Average temperature. Is 90 AZ
Record of temperature ana precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l.
1896: 90
! Deficiency for the day."":.."";":.,".'.o II
Accumulated excess since March 49,. ,2gS
| Normal precipitation for the day. .O3 men
Deficiency for the day ..""...... 10 men
Total precipitation since Mar. l..36l "a inches
Excess since March 1..:";.,;a:..,5 0S inches
I Deficiency for cor. period, 1886. u ~ inches
Deficiency for cor period, 1880 'l9'4l lhches
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
INVESTIGA ALTON is CONCLUDED.
Legislative Committee Finishes Its
Work md Returns to Lincoln.

The legislative committee appointed to
investigate the Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb in this city finished its work and
returned to Lincoln last night. 1t spent
the greater part of two days in examin-
ing witnesses. 1t listened to a repetition
of the charges made by ex-Bookkeeper
Davis and the former carpenter, Richards,
against Superintendent Gillespie, and the
superintendent explained the matters in
volved in the charges. Further testimony
was taken from most of the employees Of
the institution.
While the report was not agreed upon, 1t
is understood Superintendent Gillespie will
be exonerated and the action of Davis in
preferring charges severely criticised.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
START WORK on NEW COACH SHOP.
II. & NJ. is Replacing the Building
Burned Down at Plattsmouth

PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Feb. 2I.-(Speoial.)
Work has already commenced upon the
framework of the new coach shop to be
erected by the B.. & NJ. in place of the one
destroyed by fire at this point a month ago.
The ironworlt and woodwork are being taken
out and as soon as the weather becomes
settled and warmer the brick masonry will
be begun. The carpenters employed in the
coach department have not lest a single
days work on account of the fire, as tenn
porary quarters were provided in another
portion on the shops and work has gone on
without any stoppage. The company has
acted in a very generous manner and the
men have been able to purchase new tools
from the company to replace those destroyed
and ample time given them in which to make
payments. The company also sent a check
to- the fire department the other day, giving
81 to each member who assisted at the fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Modern woodmeai of America.

Last Friday night a joint committee from
all the lodges in the cry ahd South Omaha
met with Beach camp for the purpose or
taking steps to induce the supreme head
to establish headquarters in this city
during the exposition. The committee Is
composed OF three members from each camp
and has the entire matter In charge. j. w.
Houder is chairman and p. C.. Shredder Sec
rotary.
II will be necessary to bring the matter
up before the head camp meeting next June.
Ii is believed that II the proper representa-
lions are made that the body will see the
thing in the right light and will establish
the headquarters. The committee decided to
at once get into communication with the
delegates of the western states to the meet
ing in order to. get satisfactory results.
on last Wednesday evening the Joint de-
bate OF the camps in this city and South
Omaha on the reserve question occurred In
Myrtle hall, j. w. Houder, DR.. Merriam,
and James Sheean spoke in favor Of the plan
and d. Glen Beaver, George ". Magney'
John s. King and X. Murdoch OF South
Omaha In opposition. The question was fully
discussed and brought forth considerable
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

wrong, but those who had never tried
the genuine, we fear, never will, unless
they learn that n rank and unpalatable
imitation was put off III them. Pos
tum is NEVER SOLD IN BULK. 1t
comes in packages, having the red seals
with the words at makes red blood"
our u. S. registered trade mark, which
the imposters dare not copy. The gen
uine Postum Is kept at all first class
fancy groceries at 10 and % cents per
package. 1t brews as black and rich
as the finest Mocha if boiled 10 min
utes, and it is made by pure food eX-
perts, whose experiments extended over
a period of some twelve months, be-
fore they were able to learn how to
make Postum. Anybody can brown