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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
MISS LYON GIVES TESTIMONY
Repeats Former story of Paying Five
Dollars to School Di-
rector Miller.


The objections of the defense were the
most noticeable of the features OF the trial
of Alonzo V. Miller of the South Omaha
school board yesterday on a charge Of
accepting a bride of So from Cecile Lyon,
a teacher, for assisting in securing for her
a raise in salary.
The first witness was A.. L. Lott, secretary
Of the board. who identified the minutes Of
the board meetings at which salaries were
considered and raised. Next was Denna Al
berry, who identified the rules which he had
printed for the board at his shop. City
Clerk Shrigley testified to the classifca-
tion Of the city of South Omaha.
The last witness OF the morning was
Cecile Lyon, who again told her story Of the
transaction as twice printed previously,
first at the time of the arrests and then at
the time OF the preliminary hearing in
county court. She again affirmed that Mil
Ter had approached her on the subject at
the school house one, evening and on Oc-
tober 3 had accepted from her, at a public
street corner and in the presence Of a friend
of hers, S. for using his influence to Sc
cure for her a raise i'm salary; that suisse
quently he tried to get her to take back
the money and that finally she received by
mail that amount, which she supposed came
from Miller.
The attorneys for the defense perfuncto-
rily objected to the proceeding yesterday
morning and then to nearly every individ-
ual question, such objections being as
promptly overruled.
During the afternoon Miss Johnson, an
other teacher, testified to having been ap-
preached by Miller in the same manner as
Miss Lyon testified she had been. the prop
osition to Miss Johnson being that she pay
him $40 for Kubat and $40 for Murphy.
Murphy then took the stand and testified
that he had authorized Miller to make no
such proposition or suggestion. Before
Before Murphy went on the attorneys for
the defense moved that all testimony as
to other alleged transactions. such as Miss
Johnson's, be kept out, but the judge over
ruled the motion, after an argument con-
Stunning nearly two hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
P. P. FODREA is PROMOTED
Becomes First Assistant Advertising
for Burlington sys-
tenn at Chicago.

p. P. Fodrea. who for the last year has
been assistant advertising agent for the
B. & NJ. In Omaha. has been promoted TO
the position OF first assistant advertising
agent or the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
in Chicago, and will assume the duties Of
his new office January 5. J. r. Griffith
is advertising agent for the head office In
Chicago, and the position Of first assistant
was given to Charles S, Young, sdyertis-
ing agent of the b. & NJ, some two or
three weeks ago, but in the meantime Mr..
Young received a better offer to become
general advertising agent for the Milwau-
kee in Chicago and accepted. Mr.. Fodrea,
who had been Mr.. Yourg's assistant for a
year, was then rendered the Chicago posi-
ton and accepted.
Mr.. Fodrea, like Mr.. Young. went 10 the
B.. & NJ. from the Teportorial STAFF Of The
Bee, OF which he was a member for two
years. Mr.. Fodrea came to Omaha from
Grand Island, where he had been variously
employed in the newspaper and printing
business. AS assistant advertising man
on the b. & NJ. he has accomplished som
very effective work and has made a good
name for himself in this recently chosen
pursuit. No successor to Mr.. Fodrea has
yet been selected. II is thought Mr.. Fran
els will announce an appointment within a
few days.
Mr.. Young left yesterday for Chi
cage. Mr.. Young has been officially con-
graduated on his promotion by the Omaha
typographical union, which body extends
him best wishes for continued success and
gratitude for courtesies and friendship
shown IL in his capacity as advertising
agent for the b. & M.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
HOW TO DRINK rIILK.

why Il Disagrees with Some People.
When one needs a r%eviving stimulant after
exhaustion nothing can rival the effects of
hot milk slipped slowly.
Some people say they cannot digest milk
and these are the people who drink II down
quickly. so that the digestive acids, in play
ing around Il, form large curds which give
trouble before they can be absorbed.
The right way is to sip the. milk in small
amounts, so that each mouthful, as it de-
seends into the stomach. is surrounded by
the gastric fluid, and when the whole
glassful is down the effect is that OF a
spongy mass OF ourds, in and out OF which
the keen gastric juices course, speedily
doing their work OF turning the curd into
peptones that the tissues can take up.
To make sure OF complete digestion take
one or two OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
afterward. as the pepsin and diatase they
contain Increase the quantity and efficiency
OF the gastric juices and supply the natural
digestive feTment which all weak stomachs
lack.
Miss Anna FoIger. a professional nurse,
speaking Of the value Of Stuart's Tablets in
convalescence. says: In adult patients re-
covering from severe illness, and especially
in children where milk disagrees. one or two
tablets overcome any diniculty and seem to
strength the stomach In a remarkably
short time. l myself have used them daily
for years, when my own digestion has suf-
fered from the Irregularities and loss OF
sleep consequent upon my occupation.
"Not only children and invalids, but pro-
fessional people and others whose meals are
necessarily hurried or irregular will find
STARTS Dyspepsia Tablets OF the greatest
value in keeping up the tone and digestive
vigor OF the stomach"
They contain the active digestive ferments
the lack of which is really the only cause
OF Indigestion and stomach troubles. and the
regular daily use Of them after meals will
probably sure any case Of stomach trouble
except such as arises from cancer or ulcera-
tion.
Many druggists have said that they sell
more stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets than all
other stomach remedies combined.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
MRS. STEEN LOSES PROPERTY
Judge Dickinson Decides h Has No
Interest In winch
Estate.

At noon yesterday Judge Dickinson gave n
decision which in effect transfers the own
ership OF about 100000 worth OF real es-
tate left by Seth Winch from Miranda ].
Steen. said to be the widow Of Winch, to
Elvira NJ. Aldrich, a daughter; Mrs. Emma
s. Oatman Of Providence, r. l.. another
daughter. and Miss Irene Sweet OF
Worcester. Mass, a granddaughter Of the
deceased Omahan. The court set aside
an old deed, on the ground that Winch was
practically insane when he made Il, and
also annulled the divorce granted the first
Mrs. Winch. which ruling has the effect OF
making invalid his marriage to she who is
now Mrs. Steen. but who was at that time
Mrs. Miranda Mitchell.
The case has been hard fought and has
occupied considerably more than a week
in its trial. The plaintiffs sought to have
set aside q deed that Winch made in 1892 by
the terms OF which he transferred several
lots in Omaha, two in Chicago and some
other realty to Mrs. Mitchell. a year
previously he bad gone to Plattsmouth and
sued for divorce from his first wife, who
was living then in Rhode Island and had
not been with him in thirty years. She
appeared and made answer, whereupon
Winch moved to dismiss, but the court
held Jurisdiction and granted her the di-
vorce instead, allowing her also SIS, 600
alimony, which Winch paid.
Judge Dickinson held that as Winch was
resident in this district and his wife in
Rhode Island Judge Chapman of the district
court Of Cass county had no jurisdiction to
grant the decree, and that therefore Mrs.
Winch had remained Winch's wife until her
death in 1898, or for five years after Winch
had married Mrs. Mitchell, now Mrs. Steen,
the defendant in this suit. Thus the latter.
by Tuesday mornings decision, is deprived
of even dover rights.
Winch was adjudged insane in October,
1896, and died in st. Demands hospital,
Council Bluffs, in 1899, but the defendant in
this case sought to prove him to have been
sane when he made the deed. Many wit
nesses, including business men and his old
lawyers, were called, but the judge was
unconvinced and so the deed was set aside,
leaving Mrs. Steen nothing.
The decree is not yet drawn because the
judge wishes to give a further hearing to
some who have purchased property of Mrs.
Winch-Steen since Winch's death and whom
the judge believes to have rights as inno-
cent purchasers which must be protected.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
FOR SHOOTING HACK DRIVER
Henry jackson Has Preliminary Hear
Ing Continued and Bond
n Fixed.

The hearing Of Henry Jackson, who is
held on the charge Of assault with intent
to DO great bodily harm, having shot Al
ogle, a hackman, during an alteration last
Saturday, was continued before Judge Berka
In the police court until January 8. Jack
son, through his attorney. stated that he
had not been able to secure the witnesses
he desired and was unprepared to proceed
with the bearing. The bond OF the pris-
oner was placed at $1,000, and will be fur
nished.
ogle's condition is reported not serious
and the attending physician states that I'M
less complications set in the patient will
recover from the bullet wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
G Cox Of lincoln is in Omaha.

]. c. Cox of Lincoln is In Omaha.
Tom Allen OF Lincoln is at the Willard.
A. j. Morris Of Lincoln is a Willard guest.
r. Marion OF Falls City, Neb., is in the
city.
c. z. Wilson Of Blair, Neb.. is at the
Murray.
J. e. Martin. Chicago, is a guest of the
Willard.
George w. Tierney Of Chicago is at the
Willard.
II. z. Donahoe Of La Platte. Neb,, Is at
the Murray.
Elmer e. Lesh of University Place. Neb,
Is in the city.
D.. s. Warner of Tecumseh. Neb.. is a
Murray guest.
II. f. Fonda OF Genoa, Nsb., is a guest
OF the Millard.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. l. Archer OF Beatrice,
Neb., are An Omaha.
c. J, Bowlby. a newspaper man Of Crete,
Neb., Is at the Millard.
j. IA. Little and wife OF Fullerton, Neb.
are stopping at the Willard.
J. NJ. Holt, a prominent cattleman OF
Miles City, Mont, Is In Omaha.
ID Glen Beaver. receiver OF the United
Statee Land once at O'NeilL Neb, Is In
Omaha on business
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
DEATH RECORD.
old Settler OF Butler County.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Dec. 3O.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Martha Davis, one Of the oldest resi-
dents Of Butler county, died in this city
yesterday afternoon at the age OF SO years.
Her husband died about twenty-five years
ago and since that time she has made her
home with her children. Mrs. Davis came
to Butler county over thirty years ago. She
three sons, ex-County Treasurer
Frank Davis, G. c. Davis, a prominent
farmer of Center township. and Elijah
Davis, who resides in Iowa. The funeral
servloeL will be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
ola Resident of Beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb., Dec. 3O.-(Special)-
Joseph Davidson. an old resident otBeatrice,
died yesterday of pneumonia after an ILL
ness Of a week. aged IS years. He is sur
vived by a widow and six children. The
funeral occurred today ard was held under
the auspices of the Woodmen Of the World,
Of which order deceased was a member.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Judge william c. TaIcott.

VALPARAISO, Ind. Dec. 3O.-Former
Judge William C. Talcott. the oldest news
paper man in the state, died suddenly
this morning in his S7th year. For fifty
years he owned and edited the Porter
County Vidette. He was one of the first
judges elected in this county.
Several years ago Judge Talcott wrote a
4 ,OOO-word sermon which was to be read
at his funeral. At the time it was set
up and printed and a few copies were dis
tributed among his friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Bartenders' Annual Ban.

One OF the largest crowds ever gathered
in Creighton hall. estimated at $50 people.
taxed the dancing floor last night to ITS
capacity and testified to the popularity OF
louge 264. Omaha Bartenders' union, under
whose auspices the ball was given. The
anair was the first annual party OF the
union. The dance program was varied and
contained twenty numbers each having a
name significant OF the profession OF the
entertainers. The last dance was called al
about 4 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

DAYTON, o.. Dec. 3O.-Hon. II. l.. Nor
reg, former congressman from this dis
trict, and a member OF the board OF trustees
Of the Dayton State Hospital for Insane,
died suddenly shortly after midnight at his
home in Hamilton from a stroke of apo
plexy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

here. He has been for two years the BUSH
ness agent for the synods of Illinois, In
diana and Iowa and active in securing con-
tributions to a $3.50. 600 fund the church is
providing for a part Of the endowment OF
the new James Millikin university in this
city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Consul General McNauy Arrives.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 90. c Nc
Nally. United States consul general to
Guatemala, has arrived here from Central
America. He is on sixty days leave Of alb
sence and is now enroute 10 his former
home at Pittsburg, Pa, but he hopes 10 be
assigned to some other post In the diplO-
matte service, probably Liege. Belgium.
Prior 10 his appointment as consul gem
eIal he was a federal judge in Utah.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Stanley NAY settIe.

The hearing OF A J. Stanley, who was
arrested, charged with embezzling funds
from the Heinz Pickle Ompan OF this city,
Is set for this morning I'm the police court.
Stanley has been released from Jail on A
bond, IL Is the opinion Of those who are I'm
settled out OF court
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Minnesota DeIegates named.

ST. PAUL. Dec. 30-GOvernor Van SAINT
today appointed the following delegates 10
irE az Kansas City January 10 TO rs: John
Cooper and n, A.. Clark OF ST. Cloud, j. j.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The sales Of live
stock at the Union stock yards this year
aggregated f2l, 723.5SO. The total number
OF animals deceived, most 0f them being
slaughtered i this city. was l6,2l4,S70. The
total was de up of 2.9i5. 131 cattle. 22. 7B
calves, $685. hogs, 4.507 .i99 sheep and
l0l.AA hore II required 2s6,6Os cars TO
bring Pals " thg yards.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

DECATUR. Ill, Dec. 3O.-Rey. A. W.
Hawkins. a prominent Cumberland Presby-
terrain minister, died today at his home
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

Fulong and Lyman ID. Baird of Austin,
sam b. Scott OF Cumbrota, II. +. Brown
and George M. Gillette Of Minneapolis and
college.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
PREPARE COLLECTION BILL
Representatives Of Merchants ard Labor
Unions Favor Court for Debtors.
WOULD TAKE PERCENTAGE OF SALARIES
Country Member of Legislature Wants
Law to Collect from Tenant
Farmers Rather Thar From
Wage Farmers.

The result of the conference between the
State Association of Retail Merchants and
the labor union committee Monday night
was the preparation of a bill which con-
tains many novel features and which, If it
can be made constitutional, will be APP
proved by all parties to the conference in
its general plan. Briefly, the bill provides:
After judgment has been secured in the
usual way the judgment creditor may call
into court the judgment debtor and cause
him to reveal the names of persons who
owe him money, the amount of his stated
salary and the times Of payment. The court
may then order paid into the court or to
the judgment creditor a certain per cent
Of the stated salary at such times as It Is
payable, the money thus paid to be applied
upon the satisfaction of the debt. In case
the debtor fails to comply with the rules
Of the court in the matter of m the
judge may call him into court and ascer-
tain the reason for the failure. II 1t is
found that the debtor has failed for no good
reason he may be fined an amount not ex-
ceeding IS and the court may order the en-
ployer of the debtor to pay into court the
entire salary earned by the debtor until
such time as the debt has been extin-
guished, the court to pay to the creditor the
amount previously ordered and to the debtor
the remainder.
Scale of Percentage.
At the suggestion Of the labor committee
a provision was inserted in the bill pro-
viding that the percentage Of salary to be
applied on the debt should vary with the
amount Of the salary received, the per-
centages conditionally settled upon being:
On all wages not exceeding $50 per month.
not to exceed 10 per cent OF the total
wages; on wages from $50 to $50, not to
exceed is per cent; on wages from $50 to
500, not to exceed rs per cent; on wages
exceeding 800, not to exceed so per cent.
The proposed law seeks to abolish the
existing laws for punishment in every
case, but the law on attachments and labor
liens IT not to be affected.
z. w. w. Jones of Dunbar, a member Of
the grocers' association and a representa-
tive to the legislature from Otoe county,
speaking of the proposed bill. said: Here
a different class OF debtors than we OF the
smaller towns. What we desire above all
is an amendment TO the exemption law
which will permit us to collect debts from
farmers. At the present time we have no
recourse effective against tenant farmers
They may own any amount of personal prop
erty and never be compelled to pay a debt.
So far as the wage Garner Is concerned we
have little trouble, and will be inclined to
give the Omaha and Lincoln people what
ever they may agree upon"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

Clay Emery in a little book entitled
"Cap'n Titus" chronicles many anecdotes
and amusing stories Of New England coun-
try folk which center around the personal
ity Of a g~rizzled old mariner. whose yarns
have the salty flavor Of the seacoest towns
where he lives. Some oft the titles are:
Captain Titus Ride" ga Remarkable
Shot ''The Cap'n Sells Some Apples. -
Uncle silas on Baked Beans" "a stomach
Pump story" IAN Eel Story "A Whaling
Yarn" "a Deep Sea Yarn "a Horse
Trade "Cap'n Titus Bread Foot" Pub
lished by Doubleday, Page & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

THE Mishaps Of an Automobile" by De
witt c. Falls, comprises twelve colored
plates showing the comica accidents that
might happen to the automobilist and
laughable incidents connected with them.
They are accompanied by explanatory and
humorous verses by M. J. Moses. There
are also twelve smaller pictures, sequels
to the large ones. representing the amusing
results OF the accidents. Published by
F. o. Stokes & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

deduces some conclusions. and asks and
" some questions suggested by what
he saw.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

THE Hurdy-Gurdy,'' inspired nonsense
for children, by Laura e. Richards. is one
Of the latest publications of Dana, Estes &
Co. Mrs. Richards jingles are hardly less
captivating than the child lyrics of Lear
and Lewis Carroll. The 100 pictures by
Mr.. Mora, whose illustrations for the
Animals Of Aesop,'' "Reynard and Fox"
and "Andersen's Fairy Tales" have won
him a secure place among younger artists.
are irresistibly amusing and deserve a place
in the company of these drolI and fascina-
ing verses.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Sending Invitations.

Secretary Marsh of the local Young Mems
Christian association is sending out invita-
tions to members and friends of the insti-
tuition for the annual New Years reception.
The reception will be held at the parlors
Of the association on the evening Of Janu-
airy l, from 5 until 10 o'clock. Prepare
lions are being made to entertain a large
lumber of guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Hanging Church Bell.

The bell donated by G. F. Swift OF Chi
cago was hauled to the First Methodist
church yesterday. The bell. with fixtures.
weighs $3.50 pounds. 1t is the intention Of
Rev. Head Pnd the trustees of the church
to have the bell placed in the belfry today.
TIL task will entail considerable labor and
will necessitate the employment OF quite a
lumber OF men. 1t is expected that the
bell will ring for the first time on New
Years day.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
Magic city Gossip.

Roy Honey is back from a trip to VIII
bur, Neb.
Mrs. ]. LaRue Of Creston, Ia, is here Wis
iting relatives.
Mike Culkins Is I'm the east looking after
business matters.
The local b~artenders' union elected the
officers nominated at a meeting held yes
terday.
day visiting friends. He will leave tonight
for home.
Knoxall council OF the Royal Arcanum
will install officers on Friday night at the
lodge hall.
Frank jones. sanitary inspector, has been
called to Harvard, Neb., by the serious ILL
ness of his wife's mother.
City Treasurer Howe advises people to
pay their taxes now and save the interest
which will accrue on all de~linquents.
John Flynn is still at the sanitarlum in
Lincoln, where he Is aking treatment for
couple OF weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

Bob. the Photographer" by Arthur NJ.
Winfield, relates the experiences Of a poor
boy who falls in with a camera hend" and
thus develops a liking for photography.
After a number Of unusual and stirring
adventures Bob becomes photographer for
a railroad, and while taking pictures along
the line thwarts the plan Of those who
would injure the railroad corporation and
incidentally clears a mystery surrounding
his parentage. Many of the characters are
drawn from life. The book is fully illus
trated. A. Vessels company, Publisher.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

THE Lieutenant Governor by Guy Wet
more Carryl, the novelette, with which the
January number. Of the Smart Set opens, is
full OF power and fascination. The plot is
absolutely new, and the strikingly dram
attic situations are handled by the author
with a mastery of art that holds the reader
absorbed from opening to climax. This is
the. strongest novelette, that has appeared
in the Smart Set. 1t is a Splendid piece
of fiction. There are nifty items in the
table of contents, and the sum total Of
merit in these, in stories. verses and hui
NOR. both explains and ~justihes the mag
nincent success of the Smart Set magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31

Tower or Throne" a romance Of the
girlhood Of Elizabeth. by Harriet T. Com
stock. In this fascinating book the story
Of the youthful years OF Elizabeth is told
with unusual grace, and the writer has
given a portrait of the great queens girl
hood which is picturesque and enchanting,
vivid and brilliant. and full Of dramatic
strength. The story begins with the court
life Of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. and
ends with the death of Mary and the &C
cession Of Elizabeth to the throne. The
chapters relating to Edward vi and Lady
Jane Grey have a special charm. Pub
lished by Little, Brown & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
sunrise Prayer Meeting.

The usual sunrise prayer meeting will be
held at the First Presbyterian church on
New Years morning. This service will be
held between 7 and 8 o'clock. w. G. T.
Baker of the local Young Mems Christian
association will be in charge. For years
past the Presbyterians have held sunrise
prayer meetings on New Years day. All
members of the congregation are invited to
attend this service.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-31
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

The above books are for sale by thu
Megeath Stationery Co, 1908 Farnam st
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-01

lake where the large steamer was al
eady in trim to carry the happy visitors
to the park All aboard the steamer
left the shore on its "trip around the
lake, the band keeping time with its
music all az happy as they could be as
the steamer glided over the water.
Soon the park was reached, which is an
ideal place for picnic grounds and a
days outing In few moments after
the arrival of the party they congre
gated in the shade when Rev. Ander
son read chapter and led in prayer.
At IL O'Clock all gathered and enjoyed
the dinner which bad been taken along
The Afternoon was spent roaming about
the grounds boat riding and fishing
The rather cool weather prevented
many from taking a plunge in the
stream Al $3.50 o'clock Che foot of the
steamer announced that it was ready to
take the crowd back 10 the depot The
ride home was equally as pleasant as it
was going. Everybody was satisfied
with the trip and expressed themselves
as il being one of the best days outing
they had ever had. Not an accident or
,nishap occurred to mar their pleasure.