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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Poultry show Mt Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 1Z-(Special.)-
The annual exhibit OF the Dodge County
Poultry and Pet Stock association is being
held in the women's Christian Temperance
union hall this week. Owing to bad weather
and the trains being delayed, a good many
entries were not in place when the doors
were opened, but there were a good many
coops of fine chickens, ducks and turkeys.
The largest exhibits are Of Plymouth Rocks
and Wyandottes. w. L. Houck and w. H.
Haven G. Son have a fine lot OF barred and
buff Plymouth Rocks. OF Wyandottes T. H.
Fowler of North Bend, Walter Cameron Of
Schuyler and C. II. Green of Fremont are
heavy exhibitors. There are some good lots
Of light and dark Brahmas, Cochins, Mi
norcas, Houdans and DangshRns. Walter
Cameron Of Schuyler exhibits a coop Of
Muscovy ducks and several coops OF Tou-
louise geese. J. NJ. Maize of Fremont, who
is a leading exhibitor, has a good lot of
Rouen ducks and geese and a mammoth
bronze turkey gobbler weighing thirty-fve
pounds, the largest bird in the show. The
exhibit will close Friday. A. H. Shaner Of
Lanark, Ill, is acting as Judge and will do
the scoring. While the number OF individ-
ual birds is less than last year. poultry men
say the class OF chicken is the best ever
shown here in many breeds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
CORN CORNER COLLAPSES
St. Louis Ring Loses Control of Market
and Quits.
PRICE DROPS SIX, CENTS IN SINGLE DAY
Operators Had Eleven million Bushels
Tied TIP, but Claim TO BE stin
Financially SQUAD and Ready
TO Pay Debts.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Bulls and bears oil
the Chicago Board OF Trade had a SHARP
and decisive struggle over December corn
today. W. w. McCleary & CO. failed to re-
spond to margin calls and the so-oalled
blind pool headed by Thomas A. Clesgue
OF 81. Louis suffered a severe setback.
December corn receded almost 6 cents
during the day and showed a break OF about
IL cents since earlier in the month.
Mr.. McCleary declared he would pay dol
lar for dollar and that the company would
be ready for business tomorrow. His order
to ave all his trades closed was because OF
excessive calls upon him for margins.
Mr.. Cleague's pool has about s.O0e mem
bers. He has been operating in st. Louis.
Kansas City and Chicago and at one time is
said to have had as much as II, ZOO, 900
bushels OF corn.
The opening was u cent to l cent lower
than yesterdays close, the first sales being
made at 52Q52% cents and on heavy llqui-
dation. with no support to speak Of. the
price gradually declining, with now and
then a slight rally, until AN cents was
cached.
The interest Of the majority Of traders
was centered in corn and considerable ex-
citement reigned. AS a result Of the bad
break the interests that have been operst-
ing on the board for the st. Louis clique
were unable to put up margins fast enough
and were sold out in order to even their &C
counts.
In spite Of the extreme weakness in the
December option, May was steady and held
it's own remarkably well throughout the
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
In Omaha Public Schools

In all Of the schools there is more or less
preparation for the Christmas exercises.
Nearly all OF the rooms in all OF the build
ings will present a more or less pretentious
program, but IT is chiefly among the lower
grades. that especial effort Is being put
forth. This is especially true In the kinder
garten. Here Christmas is the season Of
all seasons and is observed above all others,
II is usually the last year in the child's
school life before the reality OF the Christ
mas myth is outgrown, and the most is
made Of it, but il Is the spirit OF the Christ
Child rather than Of Santa Claus that is
emphasized. With possibly a half dozen
exceptions there will be Christmas trees in
every kindergarten and in these exceptions
the fireplace will be used instead. There
will be a bag Of candy and popcorn for each
Of the little ones and in a few cases the
teachers are planning some little remem-
brances. but aside from these the chlld's
share in the receiving ends, for It is the
giving that is emphasized, and the whole
spirit Of the occasion isithe doing for some
one else. For weeks past the every day
work OF the children has included the max
ing Of many beautiful things; mats. paper
sachet bags and a variety Of articles that
are made doubly attractive by the use OF
bright materials and water eolOrs. all Of
them for some ones else pleasure and
doubly valuable to the child as manual and
altruistic training. On Friday afternoon
these bright efforts will be hung upon the
Christmas trees and the parents invited to
the party" AS each child's name is
called he will go forward. receive his gifts
from the tree and present them to his
parents. II they are present. and II not,
viii take them home. Some surprisingly
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
open Big New Elevator.

ASHLAND, Neb., Dec. 17.-lSpecial.)-
Railsback Bros new elevator, one Of the
largest institutions of its kind in Nebraska,
was opened for business this week. The
building Is 40x5O feet on the ground and
seventy-fve feet high and a Flagstaff ex-
tends ninety feet above the ground. The
elevator contains twenty-one bins, with a
capacity Of $4,000 bushels Of grain. Rails
bach Bros. celebrated their twenty years OF
successful business in Ashland by con-
structing this plant, which they will use in
conjunction with their system OF elevators
at Greenwood, Memphis. Ithaca and Malmo,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18


To what extent the spirit Of altruism is
being woven into the lives Of the boys and
girls in the every day program Of the
schools is, unfortunately. too little under
stood by a large proportion Of parents, but
IT is impossible for one to go the rounds Of
the schools, especially at this season, with
out being impressed by this thought for
others, for II is manifested in every branch
and department OF the institution. Neces-
ssrily, the personality Of the principal and
teacher and the neighborhood from which
variation in its expression, but regardless
of this it is conspicuOusly In evidence.
A good share of the toys and more sub
stantial things, too. that will make the
children Of the missions happy on Christ
mas day are to be supplied by the school
children. but they have no idea TO whom
these things are TO go. These offerings are
being collected this week and an inspection
Of some OF the packages would be a revela-
tion and a much needed object lesson 10
man. an older person who each year care
lessly. II uneOnsciousiy. inhicts the bitter
est OF humiliation upon the recipient OF his
well meant assistance. With scarcely an
exception. the clothing is clean, neatly
ironed, brushed and mended and perfectly
presentable for school and every day wear.
Even the shoeG that were brought in,
though somewhat worn. were nicely blacked
and In ever 80 many Of the pockets a
clean folded handkerchief or some other
useful article or toy and even money was
found.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Reduce Telephone Charges.

YORK, Neb., Dec. 1Z.-(Special. 1T is
reported that the Bell telephone people ex-
pect to make a further reduction in tele-
phone rates. The reduction is to be made
to farmers and the rate will be only 81 per
month instead Of 50 per month. The rea-
son for the many reductions and better
service given by the telephones OF York
county is due to the strong York county In
dependent Telephone company that has
started in the county. Competition has
caused the Bell people to give free service
to all telephone subscribers to all towns in
the county and waving toll charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Bachelor Dies Suddenly.

HARVARD, Neb., Dec. 17.-(Special.)-
About 5 o'clock this afternoon, as Joseph
Hostetter was walking out to his home,
just outside our city, he was taken with a
hemorrhage of the lungs and fell to the
sidewalk. Parties seeing him fall took him
into the home OF Mr.. Gray. where he died
in a few moments. Mr.. Hostetter was a
bachelor, living alone on a fine little farm
OF some forty acres, a native of Swltzer-
land and without relatives, except one sis
ter living in Switzerland.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Must Pay Occupation Tax.

FALLS CITY, Neb., Dec. I7.-(Special)-
J. o. Weaver, employed as teacher in the
business training department OF the public
schools in this place, has for the last few
months been selling coal on the side. He
would take orders and then order a car or
more, or as much as 1t took to fill them.
The coal dealers who are paying an occu-
patton tax for carrying on such a business
objected to Weaver doing this kind Of busl-
ness without paying the customary tax into
the city treasury. This he kept putting of.
evidently not intending to pay it. until /.
C.. Mount. one OF the local coal dealers,
swore out a complaint against Weaver and
his partner. 1t cost the gentlemen the
usual occupation tax, together with costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Institute Lodge of EIks.

FREMONT, Dec. 17.-(special .)-Fremont
now has another lodge, the Elks, which was
organized last evening by Deputy Funk
houser of Lincoln. lightweight people Of
this city were. present and initiated into
the mysteries of the order. There were 10
names on the petition and those not in at
the last nights meeting will have to come in
as new members. After the lodge was
formally instituted an elaborate banquet
was held in the banquet room OF the Ma
sonic hall and toasts were responded to by
a number of visitors and newly fedged
Elks. There we're large delegations pres
ent from Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Colum-
bus and other outside points and everyone
had a big time,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Faces Another Forgery Charge.

ASHLAND, Neb.. Dec. 17.-(Spedal Tele-
gram.)-City Marshal Elmer CCrwin took
Manley Hightshoe to Wahoo tonight to an
swer to the charge Of forging E.. ]. Roses
name to a check for $40, which he cashed
at L. r. Brushes store in, this city last
February. Hightshoe was acquitted by the
jury in the district court last week Of
forging Roses name to a check for s14.90
cashed at Hoffman Bros store. On his
release from the county Jail Hightshoe i'm
mediateiy left for Council Bluffs, where
he was arrested Tuesday on information
from Marshal Corwin.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
BOYS PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Trial for Murder of Their step
Father Begins Thursday mt


COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 1.-THE three
Borcher boys, accused Of killing their step
father, Gerhard Borcher. when arraigned
here pleaded not guilty. Their case will
begin tomorrow.
The crime for which the three boys will
be tried tomorrow was committed Friday,
October 81. The boys lived alone at the
house for two days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
WANT MARRIAGE SET ASIDE
Sensational Divorce Case of Henry
Against DusseII Is Called
at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 1.-THE Henry
Dussell case in district court was called
today. The forenoon was spent in securing
a jury.
The Henrys ask for the annClment Of the
marriage Of Robert Henry, jr., and Mrs.
Jessie Henry. nee Dussell, who were mar
ried in Denver last spring. In the case the
alleged reasons are coercion.
In return Mrs. Jessie Henry and the
Dussells bring suit for $780, 900 against the
senior Henrys and others closely connected
with the family for the alleged alienation
OF her husbands affections and the defama-
tion Of her character.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
snow in Gosper County.

ELwooD, Neb., Dec. 17.-(Specia .)-one
foot Of snow is covering Gosper county
winter wheat fields. The fall was without
wind and the white covering is over every
thing. About so per cent OF the farm land
has been planted to wheat and rye. which
made a splendid start through the fall
months. Last year Gosper county was the
banner wheat county in the state, forty to
1fty-fve bushels per acre being the rule.
In a large number of instances the crop
brought more money than was asked for
the land.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
SNOW CATCHES CORN IN FIELD
Farmers Compelled to suspend Husk-
ing Until Covering Has
Disappeared.

wINsIDE. Neb, Dec. 17.-(Special)-
More snow has fallen this month than dur
ing the entire season for many preceding
years. The sleighing is fine and there is
more than a foot Of snow in the fields.
About half Of TIE entire crop OF corn is in
the fields and husking has been suspended
for more than two weeks past. The ground
is being put in splendid shape for the crops
Of the coming season, however, and farmers
will soon secure the balance OF the corn
when favorable weather permits.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
RECORD REAL ESTATE DEAL
FOrty-FIve Thousand Dollars in Cosh
Paid for n Farm in sarpy
County.

SPRINGFIELD, Neb.. Dec. ~11-(specisl
Telegram.)-The largest real estate trans
fer ever contaminated in this county was
closed here today, when John Snodgrass
sold to A. L. Spearman his fine stock ranch,
comprising 677 acres, for a consideration
of S45, 900. The land is adjoining town and
is in a high state Of cultivation. and the
improvements are Of the highest order.
Mr.. Spearman will divide the ranch up into
smaller farms and sell OF all but about
100 acres.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
RIoodhounds on Trail.

FAIRMoNT, Neb., Dec. I7.-(Special.)-
Burglars entered the store OF w. w.
Kemp last night by breaking the plato
glass in the front door. Goods consisting
OF silks. neckties, furs and ~jewelry.
amounting to $3.50 to $3.50 were taken.
Bloodhounds are on the trail OF the rob-
bers west of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Serious Charge Not Proven.

CLAY CENTER, Neb.. Dec. 1~7.-(special)
Theodore Clark. who was brought here
recently from Geneva, charged by his
daughter with criminal assault, was given
a preliminary hearing before County Judge
Palmer and released from custody, there
not being sufficient evidence to bind him
over to the higher court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Two Dollars for handkerchief.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. Dec. ~17.--(Spe-
cial.)-The bazaar given by the women OF
the First Presbyterian church In Water
mans hall last evening proved to be a
great success IN every particular. II net
ting the society about $50. The linen
handkerchief donated by the wife Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt was bought by Mr.. Wright.
the agent Of the Missouri Pacific at My
nard. for 50.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
VIII Cater to PopuIists.

FREMONT, Neb.. Dec. 17.-(Specicl.G
The proposed new democratic paper, a no.
tice of which appeared in yesterdays Bee,
is creating considerable talk among mem
bers of that party. Waldo Wintersteen is
said to he slated for editor. The plant OF the
Fremont Leader. r. d. Kelley's paper, will
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
Swanson Names Deputy.

FREMONT, Neb.. Dec. 17.-(Special)-
Dan Swanson, the newly appointed post
master, has named John Schurman as his
deputy, that being the only position which
he has at his disposal. Mr.. Swanson ex-
poets to take charge Of the office on jan
uary 1. that being the date on which the
resignation OF Postmaster Hammond takes
effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

Reports which have come to General
Manager Holdrege's office confirm the
above dispatch, so far as the death of Fire
man Morrell is concerned. They indicate,
however, that there were no other fatali-
ties and no serious injuries. The data is
incomplete, but leaves the supposition that
the wreck was due to carelessness of some
sort on the part Of trainmen in charge of
train No. "a.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
PREACHER WANTS COMMISSION
Sues Gage County for n Portion of
Fines against illegal
Saloons.

WYMORE, Neb., Dec. 17.-As a result Of
the recent closing OF illegal saloons in
Wymore, Rev. Parker has sued Gage county
for his 20 per cent OF the fines imposed, as
allowed by Nebraska statutes. The fines
aggregated $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
WILL BE NO INAUGURAL BALL
GovernOr-EIect Mickey Objects on
Account of Religion and Prep
nratiOns Cease.

LINCOLN, Dec. 17.-There will not be an
inaugural ball in Nebraska this winter.
Governor-elect Mickey is a staunch
Methodist and refuses to attend a dance.
The Commercial club OF Lincoln has
ended its preparations for the customary
ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
To NIeet in Detroit.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17.-Announce-
ment was made today that the executive
committee OF the National Municipal league
has accepted the invitation OF the Detroit
Municipal league to hold the next annual
meeting in Detroit. The date of the meet
ing has been hxed for April 20. 20 and "a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
clay County Court.

CLAY CENTER, Neb., Dec. 17.-(special.)
The fall term of the district court for
clay county convened yesterday at this
place, Judge Stubs presiding. There are
about hfty-six cases on the docket.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
COLLISION AT TABLE ROCK
Fireman MorreII Killed in Accident,
Probably Caused by an Engi-
neer Sleeping.

TABLE ROCK, Neb., Dec. 17.-Flreman
Morrell was killed in a wreck on the south
ern division of the Burlington early today
near here. Freight trains Nos. 229 and 226,
both extras, met in a "head-on" collision
on the main track in the railroad yards,
the engines of both trains being badly dam
aged.
According to the Burlington officials in
Lincoln. indications are that the wreck was
caused by one of the engineers being
asleep. An investigation will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

Many OF the teachers are planning to
spend their two weeks vacation out OF the
city. A number whose homes are in ad-
joining states will go home for the holi-
days and still others will go to Chicago and
even farther east for some special work in
some of the several special subjects that
are interesting the teacher this year.
While nothing definite as to numbers has
as yet been learned. Mr.. Pearse estimates
that fully twenty-five and possibly three
times that number will attend the State
Teachers association meeting at Lincoln.
A number Of teachers living out in the
state have planned TO stop there upon their
return. and there is some talk OF getting
up an excursion 10 Lincoln for the meeting
among the teachers who are to spend their
vacation in Omaha. Several teachers In
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

probably be purchased by the new concern.
and its editorial page viii be sufficiently
radical to suit the ~populistic element Of
the party.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18
PaintinE READY 10 Hang.

The paintings for the ninth ennua ex-
hIbit OF the Nebraska Art association are
here and the committee selected to hang
them will begin its work Thursday. The
opening OF the exhibit will be on the even
ing Of December 20 and the clese January
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

Miss Nancy Lewis, primary teacher at
Walnut Hill school, is quite seriously i'll
in Council Bluffs and will be unable to
participate in the program of the State
Teachers association meeting to be held
in Lincoln. January / and 2. Miss Lewis
was to have presented a paper on The
Value OF the Game" which has been es-
pecially anticipated by many, owing to her
wide and successful experience in primary
work. Fortunately Miss Lewis paper was
prepared before her illness and IT will be
read by Miss Elizabeth Ryan of the Walnut
Hill kindergarten
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

beautiful and useful things have been made
by these little people and in several locali-
ties these results Of their efforts promise
to be the only Christmas gifts the parents
win receive.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-18

the local schools are to have a part in the
program.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
MARRIED ON CHRISTMAS.
Wedding Of Miss Florence Della Mil
ler ard George Nelson Marsh.

Christmas day will be filled with
happy remembrances in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, of Tenth
avenue, for on Thursday evening their
daughter Miss Florence Della, was
welded to George Nelson Marsh.
The ceremony was solemnized by Rev.
A. T.. Coffee, pastor OF the First Meth
odist church. The young couple We're
united in the parlor, which was bright
with decorations and filled with WELL
Wishing friends. The bride and groom
stood before o bank of palms, while
overhead was an arch of evergreen.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter Mrs. Fuller Layman, and the
groon's best man was his brother,
Frank Miller. The bride was most be-
comingly gowned in blue silk with
trimmings of lace. She carried white
carnations. Mrs. Lawman was attired
likewise and carried pink and white
carnations.
The reception and wedding supper
followed. Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh will re-
side for a time at the home of the
bride. Mr.. Marsh Is employed by the
East Side Coal company. Both have a
host of friends in Carbondale.
Among the guests We're: NIr. and
Mrs. William James, Mrs. Chauncey
Ames and son Charles, Mrs. Martha
Simons, Of Wilkcs-Barrc; James KIM
ball, of Susquehanna; Richard Davis
and Miss Cora Goodwin, of Jermyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. II. G. Conrad, Of Middletown,
Conn.,, spent Christmas at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Maze, on Canaan
street.
Misses Mary FitZhenry and Mary
Loughney and brother, John Loughney,
of Minooka, are the guests of Misses
Teresa and Margaret Tighe, Of Fall
brook street.
Thomas Nolan is home from st. Bon
aventure's college, Allegheny, n. Y. to
spend the holidays with his parents in
this city. Mr.. Nolan gained consider
able fame on the baseball diamond this
year. He played in the Connecticut
league last summer.
Miss Genevieve Birs, teacher in the
Fell township schools, who has been
quite ill at her home on Washington
al Improvement.
Miss Kate O'Boyle, of Brooklyn, n.
Y, is spending the holidays with her
parents on Dundaff street.
Charles Orchard, of Homestead,
passed Christmas at the home of his
mother, Mrs. Thomas Orchard, on John
street
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bowers and chill
dren, of Parsons, took their Christmas
dinner at the home of Mrs. William
Bowers, on Canaan street.
John c. Davies came down from AL
bany, where he is at present employed,
to spend Christmas with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kraig. of Man
own, Allegheny county. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kagler, and daughter, Martha,
of Prompton, and Miss Gertrude Kraig
spent Christmas at the home of their
bald street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
TOO MUCH CELEBRATION.
Four West Side Residents Get Into II
Heap of Trouble.

Overlooking with spirits, not exactly
the product of the day, four West Side
residents celebrated Christmas too well,
but not wisely. Patrick Tighe, James
Gilboy, Michael Clarke and Michael
Jorghney are the quurtette. They
entered the home of Frank Wayman,
on Shell avenue. were elected and en-
deavorod to re-enter. The second time
they made an assault on the household
breaking in a door with Il clothespole.
There was considerable excitement and
during it's warmest stage, Mrs. Way
man was struck in the face with Il
stone.
The quartettc were arrested by Pa
trolman Garden, and were given n hear
ng before Alderman Atkinson yester-
day forenoon. They We're held in bail.
Sl.50o in all. All provided the security
ani were released with the exception of
Loughncy, who Is still in Jail.
There are four charges against them:
Malicious mischief, assault and bat
terry and making threats. The men came
to the Wayman residence before mid
night and were elected. They We're al!
intoxicated. They returned after mid
night, and when refused admission they
proceeded to force their company on
tlia family. Procuring Il clothes line
pole they battered one of the doors
knocking 1t into not much more than
llindling wood. One of the party threw
II stone shrinking Mrs. Wayman in the
face. They also made threats to an
nihlate the family. Patrolman Garden
was notified and apprehended two Of
the assaulting party about : o'clock
yesterday morning. The others We're
arrested later in the day.