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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
THE COURIER

while the gifts we're being distributed
many local hits were delivered. Gifts
were given to the House and to the
freshmen. Pictures, china, ornaments
OF all descriptions, moneys clock, can.
dlesticks and numerous other useful
thinge were given to the House. There
were toys for the freshmen. A monkey
on a stick, horse and cart, some conf
cal coons. a number OF musical instru.
ments. and jumping jack were some Of
the gifts. An image OF policeman
with eyes that moved about as IL search.
ing for the guilty one, was presented to
the House. A small sign was placed In
his arms, and read, "Ten o'clock. Move
on" After the tree was stripped re-
Treatments we're served. The policeman
rolled his eyes in vain. the sorority was
strictly en- fdmilie. The Delta Gammas
present were: Mesdames Sherman,
Frank Woods, Fisher; Misses Turkey,
Harwood, Deweese, Cole. Garten, WEIGH.
Watkins. Polk, Sta'rett. Mullen. Coch-
rane, Jackson, Jaynes, honeywell,
Kenny. Daniels, Maecomber, Mulliken,
Hacker, Gregory, Rice, Bridge. Web
ster, Davis, Maecombsr, Hamilton.
Wing, Woods, Wing.
Mira. w. A. Poynter entertained about
two hundred ladies at the executive res.
idence last Saturday afternoon by a
dramatic recital given by the Univer-
city Dramatic Club, under the super
vision Of Mrs. Mary Manning. The
guests we're shown to the dressing room
by tiny Maude Jewell and were vel
coined in the psrlors on the first floor
by Mrs. Poyntor. Mrs. Jewell, Mrs
Chapman and Mrs. Tibbetts assisted
Mrs. Poynter iu receiving. Chrysanthe.
NUNS, carnations and palms decorated
the psrlors. The dining room was very
effective 10 scarlet. TIE BattenburG
centerpiece over scarlet held a glowing
bunch Of pinks. Mrs. Silss A. Hol.
comb and Mrs. Heron served the icee
and coffee. Misses Smith. Bonnell.
Ames, Hoover and Bonnell assisted the
ladies in The dining room. The program
was given on the third floor. American
flags draped the walls and formed the
curtains for the stage erected at one
end Of the dancing room. The fire,
number was an acted pantomine to the
reading Of "Vashti's Lament" behind
the scenes by Mrs. Manning and won
we'll deserved applause. Misses Poy n 81
and Alderman then gave recitations
The second part Of the program was q
farce by John Kendrick Bangs. All Of
the actors found full scope for their
dramatic powers and acted with unusual
self. possession. The play is supposed
rehearsal for private theatricals and ia
very bright and entertaining. Mlss
Poynter was very charming in hel
change to the affected defamation Of
the lines Of Lady Ellen. A number Of
local hits we're delivered by M. Wilson
and Mr.. Perkins. The program was al
follows:
Pantomime -"Queen Vashti's La
ment." Mary Manning.
Monologue-"Behind a Curtain" Mrs
Burton Harrison, Josephine Poynter.
Observation-Disclosures at the Corner
Grocery" w, A. Dromgoole, Miss Rens
Alderman.
Farce-"The Fatal Message John
Kendrick Bangs. Characters: Mr.
Thaddeus Perkins lin charge Of curtsin)
Claude Wilson; Mrs. Thaddeus Perkinl
(cast for Lady Ellen). Josephine Poy n
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23


tune. Doctor Marsh read extracts
from Dickens works. and refresh ments
we're served in the parlor Of the church.
The tables we're prettily decorated with
meteor roses. Mrs. Brooks served tea
and Mrs. Hill served the coffee. Mes
danes Lewis, Mitchell, Stevens and
Weeks; Misses Hammond, Wing and
Beemer assisted In serving. The eve.
ming closed with an od-fashioned spell.
ing match.
Mr.. William Meyer, Of Denver, visited
friends in Lincoln this week.
Mrs. Thomas Sewell is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Percy Silver. in Omaha.
Mrs. &. G. White and daughters have
returned to Lincoln for the holidays.
The pupils of Miss Gregory g kinder.
gsrten gave Christmas entertainment
for their parents Friday afternoon.
Everything was very informal; and reg
ular morning exercises were gone
through with and at four o'clock the
tree was lighted. It was decorated with
paper chains, paper flowers and stairs
that we're made by the children. Miss
Gregory opened the afternoon by telling
the Christmas story and was followed
by carols from the school. The tree was
loaded with presents that the children
had made for their parents. Picture
frames. mats, calendars, aud pen.wipers
were distributed to the proud fathers
aud mothers. Miss Emma Baird's divis-
ion gave the following program: Essay,
Glen Harvey; When Santa Claus Comes,
Jeao Kelly; Baby's Stocking, Jeanette
Meyer; reading. Letter Rankin; Trouble
Ahead, Walter Macarthur; reading,
Julian Currie; carols, school.
Miss Catherine Lumery. OF Fullerton,
was initiated into the Delta Delta Delta
sorority Tuesday night. After the mi.
tiation spread was given at the home
, OF Miss Bertha Du Tell. .-.. ..s- .......-
Mrs. G. M. Lambertson has gone east,
where che will spend the holidays with
Mr.. Lambertson.
Miss Marie Hoover expects to spend
Christmas in Nemaha.
Miss Sarah Burnham spent few days
10 Omaha this week. Mics Burnham
will leave soon for Washington, where
she will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dawes.
Misc Maude Oakley is at home for
the holidays. The Castle Square opera
company lie filling an engagement in
New York this week but Miss Oakley
was unable to join them because Of the
effect Of overwork.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hayden entertained
the ladies OF the E. E. D. Kensington
and their husbands Wednesday night at
fagot party. \ fsgot was flung by
each guest upon the cheerful open fire
and short poem. song. or conum.
drum was given. Some very pretty
verses and number OF local jokes made
the evening very enjoyable one. Those
present we're, Messrs and Mesdames
Ernst, Mosher, Matthews. Granger,
Whiting, Hyde. Campbell, Naylor, Bell,
McGreer, Nilsor. Burlingim. Baldwin,
Dewitt, Hass, Miltonberger, Zehrung,
Yoho, Baldwin.
The members OF Delta Gamma soro-
rity were at home to Santa Claus Tues
day night. The girls began to arrive at
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Corn Tassels, William Reed Dunroy's
new collection Of poems, on sale at the book
stores.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
4&& ~ ~ ~ ~
y After the Holidays.

On Tuesday, December Goth, we place on
sale every holiday novelty that escaped the ire
mendous holiday selling, at about half of it's
real value In addition to this we begin
clearing of the heavy winter wares preparatory
to inventory and sacrifice price and profit to
our object, that of procuring room for our
sp ing lines soon to arrive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09


The Register does not believe in pa
rading in its columns the names OF
the more or less unfortunate people
who may be fined in police court for
ordinary cases Of disorder and drunk
ennes, particularly as innocent wives,
sisters and children suffer from the
stigma. In cases Of any Importance.
names are given, but this is infreduent
in this Court 1t often happens, also,
that fictitious names are given, and
are published in other papers. A case
OF this sort occurred only a few days
ago, where contemporary gave
false name to a man who was fined.
and the readers Of that paper were
thereby imposed upon. The records or
the Police Court are public, and those
interested in the punishment OF the
indiscretions ofothers can have access
to them. For many years. however,
the Register has exercised a discretion
in the publication Of names, and viii
continue TO do so, this, however, not
implying immunity to any enc desery-
ing publicity in addition to a fine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
PARTIES HELD
To Answer to a Serious Charge Over the
River.

To Answer to Serious Charge Over the
For the past two days Coroner A. c..
Beetham, of Belmont county, has been
investigating case at the town of Bel
mont, on the B. & o., west of Bellaire.
Miss Claudio Smith, aged Il years, died
Monday at the home of her uncle,
Thomas Smith. 1t was suspicioned
that death was due to the effects of an
abortion, and post norton examina-
ton at which Coroner Beetham and
five physicians were present, con-
firmed this opinion. Curtis Newland,
a young man of the town upon whom
suspicion rests, has not been seen since
Sunday. Mrs. Olive Wilhelm and
Howard Groves, charged with being
implicated with the crime, were ar
rested and upon being given hearing
were held to the grand jury. Mrs. Will
helm gave bond but Groves is still in
custody. The neighborhood is greatly
worked UP over the matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
A BLAZE AT BELLAIRE.
The Hell siau .hter House Burned Early
This Morsing.

The Hell slau .hter House Burned Kariy
This Moraing.
The slaughter house owned by John
He'll in South Bellaire caught fire this
morning about one o'clock and togeth-'
er with stable was badly dam
aged. The entire fire department
was called early to the scene and sue
ceeded in getting the fire under control
after about a half hours work. The
old Aetna glass house and other prop
erty in the vicinity were endangered
by the heat and flying sparks at times,
but were saved from damage. The
building, which was located on the
creek bank, was quite old and burned
rapidly, making large blaze which
could be plainly seen at some distance
away. The slaughter house was two
stories. An ice house adjoining the
building was destroyed.
The loss is estimated at about one
thousand dollars. The fire started in
the stable and 1t is thought was Of
incendiary origin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09

Mrs. Fred Park had captured the first
prize. The visitors prize went to Miss
PAUL. the lone hand to Miss McCabe.
and the consolation to Mrs. G. III.
Hancher. Delightful refreshments
were served at the conclusion Of play.
Mrs. Wrestling, of South Front street,
will entertain the club at its next meet
ing, November I'D.
The wedding of Mr.. Charles Buch.
of the Peninsula, and Miss Elizabeth
Michaels, of Greggsville. will take place
at the Methodist Episcopal church of
the latter place this evening at 1880
o'clock.
Klondike social will be given at
the Chapline Street NJ E. church this
evening. under the auspices of Mr..
Davis Sunday School class.
Tuesday evening charming musical
was given at the home of Mrs. Chap
man, on the Island under the auspices
of the Womans Camp Ground Associa-
ton. 1t was complete success.
A company of popular young gentle
men conducted a very successful dance
at the Island club rooms last evening,
for which the music was furnished by
Prof. Charles Kellmeyer.
A number of prominent married
ladies and gentlemen Of this city and
suburbs are arranging dancing class
to take lessons from Prof. George Del
brugge.
Invitations have been received here
for the marriage of Miss Louise Evans
Finnell, of Morgantown, to DR.. Page
Alexander Gibbons. which will occur
at Morgantown on "Wednesday morn
ing November %. at 10 o'clock. Miss
Finnell has many friends and relatives
here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
FUNERAL OF MRS. HUBBARD.
Her Remains Laid at Rest In Greenwood
Cemetery yesterday Morning.

Her Remains Laid at Rest in Greenwood
Cemetery yesterday Morning.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Palister
Hubbard took place from her late resi-
dence on South Chapline street yester-
day morning at $3.50 o'clock and was
attended by the relatives and many
friends of the deceased. The services
were simple and impressive and were
conducted by Rev. w. ]. Hardness,
pastor of the Chapline Street M. L.
Church, with the assistance of Rev.
Ray Thompson, OF Brooklyn, N. Y, and
Rev. j. l.. Clarke, of Tarentum, Pa,
former pastors Of the church. The OH
ciating ministers spoke touehingly OF
the noble characteristics of the dead,
dwelling especially upon her devotion
as Chris tan and her connection with
the Chapline Street M. E. Church. AT
the conclusion of the ceremonies at the
home the remains were borne to their
last resting place in Greenwood ceme-
terry. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
Russell Hubbard, Nelson Hubbard, Ar
thur Hubbard, William Hubbard, j. C.
Brady and William Kelley, sons and
grandsons of the deceased. A number
of handsome and appropriate floral de-
signs were received.
Mrs. Hubbard was a founder OF and
one Of the Oldest members of the Chap
line Street NJ. E. Church, and the ac-
quaintance between her and each of the
former pastors, Reverends Thompson
and Clark, extended over quite long
period. The former minister was pas
tor of the church from 1855 to 1853,
and it has been twenty-six years since
the latter minister was pastor here.
The fiftieth anniversary of the church
was observed recently and among the
decorations was a cross of bouquets,
each representing a year OF the history
of the church, which was a gift from
Mrs Hubbard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
A SEARCH WARRANT
For Stolen Goods Led to the Arrest OF Two
Women Yesterday.

Women Yesterday.
In Squire ]. R. Larue's court, yester-
day morning. Mrs. d. F. McIvon, Of
South Main street, made complaint that
a lot of household goods had been
stolen from her residence, and at her
request a search warrant was issued.
The warrant was handed over to Con-
stable McDermott, and later Mrs Alice
Fisher and Miss Emma Bartlett, re-
siding in Paper Mill alley, at the rear
of the McIvon residence, were placed
under arrest on the charge Of carrying
away property not their own. The de-
PENDANTS were given a preliminary hear
ing and were held TO the grand jury,
each under bond of 500. Being I'M
able to furnish the required bond, they
were committed to jail In searching
the residence, the constable found in
the cellar a bundle of feathers which
was identified by the plaintiff to be a
portion of the stolen goods. 1t was al
legged by Mrs. McIvon that the goods
were taken from her residence while
she was on a visit at New MartinsviIle.
The goods included bedding, and were
valued at about s75.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
AN INQUIRY ANSWERED

To the Editor Of the Register.
Sir:
There were four important cases in
Police Court, yesterday morning.
Would like to have more definite In
formation regarding above.
Fl. X w.
81 Sixteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
ON THE OHIO SIDE.

The result in Belmont county is not
at all discouraging to the Democracy.
They made gains at various points, not
ably in Bellaire and Martins Ferry. In
the former town the Democratic gain
was nearly one hundred, while the en-
tire county shows a Democratic gain
over year ago, of about 200. The Of
fetal vote will probably be known to-
day. Mr.. Spence. the Democratic nom
inee for Congress, made a splendid
fight against overwhelming odds, and
he and his friends have every reason
to be satisfied with the result
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09

81 Sixteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
IN ATTORNEY AI-[AN
Sent to Jail by Justice Fitzpatrick,
Last Evening,
% ANSWER A CHARGE PREFER
RED AGAINST HIM BY HUMANE
OFFICER w. w. ECHOLS-THE
TROUBLE AROSE OVER AN Eff
FORT TO GET A GIRL OUT OF
THE SPENCER REFOM SCHOOL.
OTHER MINOR COURT ITEMS.

Joseph A. Nealey, an attornew who
has been practicing but few months
in this city, is confined in the county
Jail in default of $500 bond, awaiting a
hearing before Justice Of the Peace
Fitzpatrick at two o'clock this after
noon on a serious charge. The COM
plant was made by State Humane So
ciety Officer w. w. Echols. Briefly, the
warrant charges that Mr.. Nealey en-
deavored to corrupt the humane officer
by offering him a reward to secure the
release of one Eta Dayton from the
Reform School for Girls at Spencer.
According to Justice Fitzpatrick, the
humane officers version of Mr. Neal
I ey's alleged proceedings are as fol-
lows:
Yesterday Mr.. Echols was on Chap
line street when Mr.. Nealey came along.
Noticing the officer, he said he wished
to see him privately. The two pro-
ceeded to the latter's Office. 1t was
then that Mr. Echols alleges that Mr..
Nealey offered to pay him (Echols) $40
if he would secure the release of Eta
Dayton from the girls reform school
and relinquish his guardianship over
her Mr.. Echols told Mr.. Nealey he
evidently did not know whom he was
talking to and refused to be a party
to the proposed transaction, where
upon the attorney began to swear at
the officer, saying that he would get
the girl out in spite Of anything.
Mr.. Echols then made information
before Justice Fitzpatrick, and Con-
stable Thomas served the warrant. Mr.
Nealey swore at the constable but Of
fered no violence. Later, at the Office
of Justice Fitzpatrick, there was an
other scene, Mr.. Nealey swearing and
kicking the cuspidors about the floor.
Eta Dayton, the girl in question,
was committed to the school at Spencer
about month ago through the efforts
of Mr.. Echols, who at the time was ap-
pointed guardian over her. The girls
mother lives in the East End. and it
is supposed she retained Mr.. Nealey to
secure the release of her daughter. Mr.
Nealey recently arrived in this city
ard was admitted to the bar He
claims Seattle, Washn., as his home
A great deal of interest is centered in
the case, and at the hearing to-day the
room will probably be packed to the
doors.
Mr. Nealey's version Of the affair
could not be secured, last evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
TWO WOMEN BEATERS.

Two men who, with excessive drink
ing as an excuse. beat women, were ar
raigned in Police Court, yesterday
morning. William Johnson was
charged by his wife with personal
cruelty. and with spending all his
money for intoxicants. He made the
stereotyped excuse. and the Mayor let
him of with FIVE and costs or fifteen
days. Then Johnson asked his wife to
pay his fine.
Alonzo Scott colored. beat . woman
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09

Tuesday night, in the alley G district.
He knocked her down, walked on her.
and threatened to kill her. In court
he had no apparent recollection of the
circumstance. He went to the hill for
a month in default of ten dollars and
costs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
STILL IN SESSION.


fu6 EusfheBs TrHnEAcKed by the Dirtct0ft
Of the State Prison Yesterday
The board OF directors of the State
prison. which has been in session at
Moundsville since Tuesday, devoted great
deal of time to the approving of bills yes
terday. Two contracts were let for per-
iod of six months. The meat contract was
let TO Stillwell & Gamble, of Moundsviile,
and the meal contract to Brown & Riggs.
The firm of Lennon & Co.. of Wheeling.
had the contract for furnishing the meat
the last period. The -four contract will be
let to-day.
If the board adJourns early to-day War
den Hawk and Directors Gilkerson and
Bloyd will go to Pittsburg to purchase
large range and the necessary utensils for
the new kitchen at the prison, according
to instructions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09
THE RACKET.
Friday and Saturday
Great SALE.
SHOES.

Butchers Working Shoes for. $50
Miners Working Shoes for. ..............gSc
Carpenters Working Shoes for.........g $50
Machinists Working Shoes for......... .sSc
Brewers Working Shoes for. ............ $50
lin Workers Working Shoes for.......qso
Iron Workers Working Shoes for.......9s $50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09

Take your SUPPER this Thursday even
ing at st. Matthews Church Tickets
IS cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-09

Take your supper this Thursday even
ing at st. Matthews Church. Tickets
So cents.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-10
"Capltal Punishment" In Switzerland.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUS-Sir: Because the
existing laws Of the Canton OF Geneva saved Inc.
chem, tho murderer of tho Empress of Austria,
from death by law. it has been generally assumed
abroad, even by editors. that capital punishment"
is no longer in force in Switzerland. The fact seems
unknown orforgottcn that the SWISS Rntons occupy
toward the federation a position similar to that OF
orr States toward tho Union. In Switzerland there
arc still as many penal codes as there are Cautions
and half Cantons-twenty.hve.
Capital punishment" was. indeed. abolished
throughout tho republic by federal law In 1874, /
think; but a subsequent increase In the number Of
murders brought about a change in public opinion
on the question. and the several Cantons were again
invested with tho right to take life for life" so
that now the laws of some Cantons impose death a.
the extreme penalty, while the lawmakers of tho
others decline TO do no. know of at least one muir
derer who was sentenced TO death in the Canton OF
Bchafhausen last year. Tho Communication Of his
sentence to imprisonment for life was received With
surprise and not at all fAyorAbly by the people Of
tho said Canton. ZuBERBuEHLER,
FFB. o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-10

although we believe the question Of annex
ing the Danish islands has been started
again since our acquisition Of Porto Rico.
Still another illustration was suggested
by the proposal that the Iowa and Oregon
should touch at the Galapagos Islands on
their present y These islands, stu
ated some hundreds Of miles west OF
Ecuador, have more than once been con-
sldered by our naval authorities as a site
for q coaling station, and not very long ago
IL was rumored that q treaty for acquiring
ono of them had been arranged. 1t was
finally arranged that Capt. BARRIERS squad
ron should not include the Galapagos ISL
md in its itinerary; but the advantage OF
a coaling station Of u OWL between the
Isthmus and Cape Horn is clear.
The naval board already spoken OF
pointed out various other places desirable
as stations for our navy, among them be-
ing one on the Mexican coast, another ut
Santa Catherine, In Brazil {; a third at Mon
rovia, in Liberia, and q fourth on one OF the
islands off Corea. With the Philippines ours
this last may now perhaps be stricken out
of the list, but we may find IL advisable TO
add to our naval and coaling stations in
various parts OF the globe.