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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
FAvORITEs FIGHT FOR RACES
InsleSide Outsiders Win by Head,
Only One First Choice scOr-
ing Victory.

SAN. FRANCISCO. Dec. 2s.-Racing at
lngleside today was marked by close An
ishes and the defeat OF favorites, only one
hrst choice getting home in front. The
weather was fine and the track good.
Minder carried off the riding honors by
landing three winners. On two occasions
he beat Ransch by a head when the latter
boy was on a favorite.
Results:
First race, seven furlongs, selling: Hum
gaTian won, Hutch Miller second, Mamie
Nolan third. Time: 1880.
Second race, futurity course: The Weaver
won, Milaspini second, Blackthorn third.
Time: 1:13h.
Third race, seyen-eighths OF a mile, sell
ing: Kickum Bob won, Parsifal second.
st. Rica third. Time: 1929.
Fourth race, one mile and a sixteenth,
lanthus third. Time: 1850.
Fifth race, eleven-sixteenth of a mile,
selling: May Joslin won. The Major sec
ond, Little Margaret third. Time: I:O9H.
Sixth race, one mile, purse: Diderot won.
Ilowaho second, Marque third. Time: l:lS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24

on deposit at the Packers National bank
"Now let some Of these fellows who are
hollering go after the money" said Mr.,
Koutsky.
Magic City Gossip.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mockler, a
son.
The banks and city ofices will be closed
Miss Edna Van Arman has gone to Indi-
ana to visit friends.
A daughter has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Trap, 2527 Y street.
Edward Cahow is back from a trip
through the western part of the state.
Clyde Lake, who shot himself a few
nights ago, appears to be doing nicely.
The Lotus club gave a very enjoyable
dancing party at Masonic hall last night.
A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Schneider, Thirty-eighth and S
streets.
Mrs. Frank e. Jones has gone to Harvard
Neb;, being called there by the illness Of her
mother.
L. A. Sandwich of No. 8 fire company has
gone to Marshalltown. Ia, for a ten days
vacation.
The two men injured in the Burlington
Omaha hospital.
The Sunday school of the First Methodist
church will give a Christmas entertainment
at the church this evening.
The Baptist Sunday school will hold
Christmas exercises this evening. Gifts
will be made to The Child's Saving Institute.
The case of Carrie Holman against the
city will come up in Justice Caldwell's
court today. The plaintiff claims damages
to the extent of $500 for personal injuries
received by a fall on a sidewalk.
r. B. Hawley, formerly local manager of
the A. d. T. company in South Omaha, but
now located In New York City, was here
yesterday. the guest of Sam and Harry
Christie.
Tba Ea.torn S+ar ,,u, uJu -
box social at Masonic hall on the evening
of January 10. instead of on December 81,
as previously announced. The proceeds will
go for the benefit Of the South Omaha
hospital.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
COLD WAVE FOR CHRISTMAS
Zero is Predicted to Greet
santa Claus in Omaha
Tonight.

1t is quite probable that Santa Claus will
not be put to the annoying inconvenience
OF bringing his own weather with him
when he comes to Omaha on his Christmas
eve rounds. Weather Forecaster Welch
has promised to do this much to tighten
the burden Of good old Saint Nick, and so
the frosty bearded old fellow may be ex-
pected 10 bring a bigger load of presents.
Mr.. WEIGH has sent for a fresh assort-
ment Of genuine water weather and he
expects the first consignment in by 4
o'clock this afternoon, and Is quite con-
hdent that by evening the mercury will
descend to zero at least. so that by the
time Santa Claus makes his sly advent
there is little doubt that he will n things
doing in the weather line.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
.ELKS' NIGHT AT THE 0RPHEUM
OmRhA WeArers of the AntIers Pay
. Little Tribute to Manager
Reiter.

Omaha lodge No. 80 of Elks rendered
Manager Reiter OF the orpheum a testi-
monial last night in the shape Of a fra
ternal visit. The members occupied seats
In a body on the first floor. Just after the
interlude by the orchestra, Mr.. Reiter was
called before the curtain. He responded
with a little speech. thanking the brothers
for The pleasure and honor, and told sew
eral OF his latest stories. which elected
enthusiastic applause. He was Just about
to exit When brother Page stepped onto
the stage and In the behalf Of the lodge
presented the popular nag with a
handsome umbrella appropriately inscribed
for the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24

George Sutton, or bearer. The customer
said that he WIS sutton and that he lived
at 1911 Cunning street. when the forgery
was discovered Detectives Donahue and
Heitfeld we're put Ito work on the case.
Frank Belts Of 1924 Sherman avenue and
James Schultz Of Forty-ninth street and
Underwood avenue were last night ar
rested. as It was thought that either one
OF them Appropriated the description Of
the thief as given by Nelson. They will be
brought before the latter for Identification.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
HICKS RULED OFF FOR GOOD
New Orleans Stewards Refuse Entries
from Racing Firm and Continue
Jockeys Suspension.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-Fading Light.
Hayward Hunter and Flo Carline were the
winning faVorites today. The stewards
nave recommended that entries OF horses
belonging. to the firm of Hatfield e. Ownby
be refused for the remainder of the meeting
Hicks be continued indefinitely.
Weather fair, track fast. Results:
First race, tve furlongs: Fading Light
Time: 1903.
Second race. selling. seven furlongs: Paul
Greton won, Ttllo second, Play Lik third.
Time: 1929 LIS. ~
Third race, selling, one mile and a six
teenth: Nesuvia won. Charles Ramsey sec
ono, Netne regent bird. Times: 1850 3-5.
Fourth race. handicap, one mile ana a
quarter: Major Mallsir won, Barrack sec
ono Jessie Jarboe third. Time: 2:O9 as.
Fifth race, selling, one mile and Ave fur
longs: Hayward won, Lady Chorister sec
ond, Cogswell third. Time; 2:52 3-5.
sixth race, one mile: Flo Carline won.
1;3. ~ -"'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
MINNEAPOLIS MILLER HERE
w. TT. DunwoOdie Says Coal Supply f.
Important Question in
the North.

w. H. Dunwoodie. one of Minneapolis
prominent millers. and his wife passed
through Omaha yesterday enroute to Colo
RADIO Springs. They stopped several hours
in the city Mr.. Dunwoodie at one time
supplied Omaha with a large portion of It's
-four and retains a natural interest In the
city, with whose progressive spirit he was
much impressed.
The matter Of coal supply, Mr.. Dunwoodie
said, was one Of great interest just now in
the frozen north and yet, he said, the big
mills had not suffered from any dearth.
AS they use water power mostly, only sup
plementing with steam, they are not in a
way TO ndure severe hardship from the
lack Of coal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
DEATH RECORD.
senator Dwight M. sabin.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Former United States
Senator Dwight M. sabin of Minnesota died
suddenly early this morning In his apart
ments at the Auditorium annex. Senator
Sabin had been a guest OF the hotel since
November 2, being accompanied by his wife
and daughter. He was stricken with heart
failure about IL o'clock last night and a
physician was summoned. He found Mr..
Sabin is a dying condition and beyond medi-
cal aid. The patient remained unconscious
for upward Of an hour and the end was
peaceful. For twenty-five years h was
prominent in national republican politics,
being a member Of the national republican
committee from 1878 to 1884 and its chair
man from 1882 to 1884.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24

Given good weather and a fart track at New Orleans md W e car Ioe a hot
for you. Even when the TRACK is bad the worst We ever get is an ever break
Our dispatches indicate good weather and a good track indefinitely from now
on and our famous corps IF track experts announce that never in the history of
Maxim q Gay Company have they had up their sleeve such a bunch ~ sod
things as they will spring for the benefit Of u clients in the ext ten dSs
You can't afford to miss is from nw on. We are clearly in M stride IF vu
are wise you VIII ut In N get some Of the ptcklngs at once. 500 per cent
the dividends earned past six days and yet the plays W e have mad i'm that
period are the most conservative that could have been selected. The six were
sur winners We nevers boot at the moon. The Stockholders of h Maxin&
Gay Company bet thousands daily on the Onehorse selection and M none of
our clients is therefore as precisely handled rs theirs. The outlook for ta
present is really glowing The track istn good condition and promises To re-
main So Or experts are O the ground 10 a month, and they IA mas
tered every detail Of the game. They look forward for the next FORTNIGHT 10
the biggest winning percentage Of their career String along with us vu viii
get he moneY ""
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
SWNDLED BY A BAD CHECK
Cunning street Merchant Suffers and
Two Men Are Held NJ the
station.

J. N. Nelson. who conducts a dry goods
store at 2222 Cunning street. was victimized
Yesterday TO the extent Of $50 In money and
s. worth OF merchandise through the me-
dium Of a forged check, A man. a stranger
10 the shopkeeper. bought a bill OF goods
amounting TO s. and In payment presented a
check for SIS drawn by W. l. seabrook Of
iOs North Sixteenth street. the payee being
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
FIND THE CITY INTERESTING
Tive IOwans Find No Trouble In Dis
posing OF Time a.
Omaha.

A $50 gold watch and a missing portion
OF q bank roll are the links in the chain Of
evidence which hold Frankie Baker and
Mary Haley. 1921 Capitol avenue, prison
ers at police headquarters, while Chris
Lookup and Chris Sorensen. two residents
OF Iowa, claim they are the aggrieyed par-
ties. The men came to town Monday n
visited at No. 1921 The watch was missed
some time later. sOrensen. In the role Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
We Handle Your MONEY! WIth caution

witt 5a ne sue seSs of OF our our Feeagnonary measures to surround our tremendous operauon
planned coups before the races are run would endangr success and thenEmSS Ne al
low zone A a pledge Of good faith, the Maxim q Gay Company at % m daily
the sIecuon such letter bennga bGtmnL sW% az suusGrber ne name. OF
are communicated by telegraph after the races TO subscribers "N
- All money! pr our clients is placed through Mr. Sol LichunsteIn the noted eastern
P s naI me gets II cow In a dozen cities through agents, and thereby secures
- Fee Tor placing our commission 5 per cent Of net weekly nroats This. q NJ
LHhtensten charge Fee for the information Is no weekly This is Mhxin q Gas
nI1 s txo bets mailed 5ahe weekly EEK NTH check for profits Accounts subjsct to with
$40 FOR a so daily play on one horse $50 For a 100 d2v PnIyv on on one ho''
Py " anal street, New Orleans An accounts received by the Maxim & CAV
mpan Viii be payedby Mr. Sol Lichensten or some ohr agent r. ne ATtn&
enPg arH k Aml we MAHm q Gay Company will make all accountngs direct 10
Of is snsnts Orders sS o Ho of45Ss, a as W rISPonaSMY for q proper ~
hrSH the nails without IegsannE
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
Boone FaIIs to BomIern.

BOONE, Ia, Dec. 3-The AIl-Amerfcan
bowlers beat the Boone team today. Five
games were played. in which Boone's toeal
score was 2.63S; An-Amencans. asa "A
two-men contest Of three games between
Peterson and VOORHEES, OF the An-American
team and Crowley and ~Schaunweber Of
Boone resulted In a score Of Lon for Boone
to - for the An-AmeEicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
ButterwOrth Is Athletic Director.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-Horace Butterwortb
has been appointed director OF physical
culture and athletics at the Northwestern
lister. Mr.. Butterworth is a graduate Of
the University of Chicago and has been
an instructor OF gymnastics at the univer-
sity since 1852. Lately, In addition 10 Civ
ing Instructions, he has been manageF Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
Late St. Joseph Mayors Mother.

ST, JOSEPH. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Grace Combe,
aged 72, mother of ex-Mayor John Combe,
died here today after a short illness. She
was born in Scotland, became a convert
early in life to the Presbyterian faith and
took a conspicuous part in religious mat
tiers In the west.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
John Armstrong.

ABERDEEN, 8. D., Dec. 2S.-(special
Telegram. John Armstrong, a prominent
citizen Of Desmet, 8. d. was found dead In
his bed at the Ward hotel this morning.
He retired in apparent good health last
evening. Death supposed to be due to heart
diseaRe.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
A Chamnfnn HenIrr.

Bucklen's Arnica salve, the pest in the
world. cures cuts. corns. burns, boiIs. ulcers,
sores and piles or no pay. Csc. For sale
by Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24

a detective. went to recover It and Is said
to have been touched" for s75. Both men
appeared at police headquarters yesterday
afternoon and the women we're promptly
arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
A peathbIow to meIar,n.

Electric Bitters kill and expel malaria
fever and ague or no gay. only SOC. For
sale by Kuhn & &c.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
Minister from Ecuador Arrives.

BaqueriEo. minister Of Ecuador to The
United States, arrived today on the steamer
Alliance from Colon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
Light BINS ordered Paid.

The same action was taken on certain
bills Of the Omaha Gas company and the
Globe Light and Heating coming for the
months Of September and October. which
had been held out OF former appropriation
sheets, but this action was not taken until
after the comptroller had reported that he
had investigated the matter and recon-
mended the payment. The payment was or
dered over the protest Of Mr.. Zimman.
Upon the accommodation Of the finance
committee $3.50 was placed at the disposal
OF the city engineer from the general fund.
The regular appropriation ordinance was
passed, Hoye. Whltehorn and Zimman vot-
ing in the negative.
Councilman Burnley was excused from
attending the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
with the BowIers.

A very Interesting match occurred on the
cate CITY bowling alleys last night between
two three-men teams. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24

Mr.. Joseph Calm played two numbers
and responded to generous encores; par
tieularly enjoyable were the compositions
Of his own. His Lullaby" sung by Miss
Munchon Ito whom It is dedicated), was
yoeiferously applauded and repeated, after
being beautifully and POLITICALLY sung. Mr..
Calm also played most artistic aeeompani-
ments and som OF them were very din
cult.
Mr.. Petersen played a most effective flute
obligato. THOMAS J. KELLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-24
Marriage Licenaes.

These marriage licenses were issued yes
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
NEGRO KILLED.

A dispatch from Merrill says; Ned
Jenkins, negro trackman on the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
Railway, was shot and instantly
killed this morning while working
alone two miles north of Beaumont.
The bullet entered just below the
left ear, coming out below the right
eye. He had $40 when he left camp
this morning, and robbery is sup
posed to have been the incentive for
the crime. No money was found on
him, and there is no clew TO the
assassin. The coroner was notified,
and the jury brought in a verdict of
"Shot by unknown party The
crime was committed III cut, half q
mile from anyone.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
IMPORTANT DECISION
HANDED DOWN IN CASE OF CENTRAL
TRUST COMPANY.
Suit Was Instituted Two Years
Ago-About s., 500, 900
Involved.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, July l6.-Judge II. G..
Niles of the federal court has handed
down an important decision in the
case of the Central Trust Company of
New York VS.. the New Orleans and
Northwestern railroad, involving
about $2,5oo,00o. The suit was lnsti-
tuted by the trust company about
two years ago for the purpose of
strengthening out the affairs of the
railroad company, and by virtue of
the decision the New Orleans and
Northwestern will practically be-
come part of the st. Louis and Iron
Mountain, otherwise known as the
Gould system. The bonds were is
sued in 1890, and the interest and
principal amounts to s2,4S2, 65l, and
the decree enables the bondholders
to turn the road over to the Gould
system with perfect title.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
THE MAYORS COURT.

The mayor had only a few cases
and he disposed of them with neat
ness and dispatch, as be usually
does.
Tom Jackson was charged with
assault and paid $3.50 and the costs
for same.
jesse Bracey and Charlie Thomas
failed to work the streets, but were
discharged upon payment of costs.
jim Little and Will Manuel rolled
the bones and ''faded' q few times
and his honor told them it was worth
So and costs.
The p olice court is doing a thriving
business this week, and will I'M
doubtedly bring in a good net sum
for the city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
Summer Tourist Tickets.

To ali summer reSOI ls reached 10y the
Queen 81 Crescent Ronte viii be sold
commencing June LIST at low rates for
the round trip ana carrying return limit
Sept. 80, 1902.
The summer schedules are nearly all
now in operation, few additional facIl
tiles to be added by connecting lines on
Jube 1st and Sth, when the summer
travel will be in full swing.
The Asheville service including sleeper
from Birminf ham. hich Is attached to
train leaving New Orlean> at 80 p. M,
will run daily commencing June Sth.
The dining car service of the Cue en- q
Crescent Route is maintaining its repu
tation for excellence, and no effort is
spared to make the summer trip via this
splepdidly equipped line a thoroughly
enjoyable journey.
BROOK TROUT FISHING
The Trout Fishing in the stocked
streams of the Sapphire Country OF North
Carolina is now at its best.
The splendid new hotels or the Tox-
away Company afford Accommodations
which are thoroughly mp to date.
The scenery is not surpassed BY any
mountainous section of the country.
Summer tourist ticketSto Brevard and
Toxaway. N. g. on sale at I'll principal
stations on the Queen 81 Crescent Sys-
tem.
GEO. H. SMITH, g. PA.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
EXECUTORS SALE.

By virtue of decree Of the Chancery
Court of the end district of Perry coun-
ty, Mississippi, made in vacation on the
18th day of June, 1902. the undersigned
executor of the estate of Exam Sharpe.
deceased, will on Monday the 4th day
of August. 1902. at the front door of the
court house in Hattiesburg. and within
legal hours of sale, sell to the highest
bidder for cash the following described
land belonging to said estate, to-wit:
n hf of sw or of sw or and Sc or of
sw CIR of sw or of section 36, township B,
range 13, containing about 30 acres. and
upon which the late residence of the
decedent is situated.
JOHN W. QUICK, Executor.
Hardy & Arnold, Attorney.
June 20, 1902.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
Pith and Point.
three weeks

We hate man "who knows It all,
and so do you.
A glance backwards is the only way
to look into the future.
Ever notice how you hate some peo-
pie that others greatly admire?
Be good to some people, and they be
gin making demands on you until you
cannot staEl it.
When the average man tells woman
he is fond of her, it is with the inward
hope that some other woman WILL never
hear of it.
hen a woman weighing 80 pounds
tries to curl up on fur rug 10 front Of
fireplace in i'm tatiu of her favorite
novel heroine, it is time to call a halt
Atchison Globe.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
CIRCULAR LETTER
Setting Forth Reasons Why SPe-
cial Sessions be Called.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, July Is. - The special
committee appointed at the recent
session of the commercial convention
called for the purpose of urging an
extraordinary session of the legisla-
ture to repeal the valued policy
clause of the insurance laws, is
sending out circular letter to the
members of the legislature setting
forth the reasons why this session
should be called. The argument is
quite lengthy and the question
is we'll presented. 1t IS expected
that the governor Will reach de-
cision in the matter within the next
three weeks.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-07-16
THE AFTERNOON NEWSPAPERS.
T.nnisrilla Post

Louisville Post.
The afternoon newspaper Is the
, paper the people read. 1t goes to
The home to be read around the
fireside by every member of the
family.
Each season marks the growth
of the afternoon newspaper. In
louisville, as ia Cincinnati. II
dianapolis, Columbus, Chic igo,
st Louis and Nashville, the after-
noon newspapers have the cir
! culati N and the advert ing, and
spend the money.
! This is especially true at st.
Louis and Indianapolis, where the
local advertisers have simply
taken possession Of the afternoon
newspapers. which, not once Il
week. but two or three times a
week, a. pear with seventy five,
eighty FIVE, min ty or one hnndre I
columns of advertising.
|, This is in accordance with he
. laws of commercial dev, lcpment.
The man of business. with 4 great
Plant and large stock cannot
afford 10 have dull day any more
than he can afford TO have dull
seaso ms. He must make each day
count, and he must push his bust
ness if he does not wish to have
hi business push him. So to get
in touch with the buying public,
to let the shoppers of the city aud
state know what be has for sale.
he must more and more use the
columns of the afternoon news
papers. Thus it is that not here
alone but all over the country, the
afternoon newspaper goes for
ward. while the morning compiIa-
ton stands still or goes back