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Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
SUMMER WAGES is ALL GONE
Chris Peterson OF Minnesota Has n
Costly Experience with n
ColOred COurte1an.


Chris Peterson of Lincoln county Mimi,
who spent all summer grading i'm Minnesota
and the fall grading in the northern part of
this state, came to the city last night with
$50 OF his savings to spend the winter
months. He lost il all i'm a single night of
folly. He and his three companions were
taking In the town. and allowed themselves
to be decoyed by a clever negro thief She
took them to the rooms of her friend. a
woman by the name of Nettie Miles, at
Twelfth and Davenport While there she
robbed Peterson Of his money. He felt her
taking II, but allowed himself to be tricked
When he accused her she denied having it
and this gave the Miles woman the cue.
She came in and ordered the visitor, who
was Kittie Tucker to give up the money IL
she had 1t, and went through the blum of
accusing her. The Tucker woman made a
dash for the front door. but Peterson
stopped her. The woman then turned and
darted out the back door, which the Miles
woman was careful to have unlocked She,
in pretending to chase after the thief really
kept in Petersons way to give the other
woman chance to get out.
The three young men were clearly outwit-
ted though they were all sober This is
their first visit to Omaha and they declare
that they have learned one lesson that they
will not forget in a hurry
The police were unable to locate the Gull
prit last night and 1t is thought she went
to Council Bluffs She is consort OF
Can" Smith, well known character of
that city
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
HOLLY SPURNED
Fremont Papers Suggestion 10 Baxter
and Munger ON Passes ELECTS
Warm Response.
The Fremont Herald Nays .

\ suggestion to Judge Munger: 1t is
currently reported that the members of the
FEDERAL jury now on duty IN Omaha arc
supplied with free railroad passes every
time they want to take a visit out in the
state TO visit their families.
The item gives opportunity for an elab-
crate editorial reprinted in The Bee upon
the danger OF the system and the informa-
ton that several railroad cases are. now
pending before the grand jury and the fed
eral courts.
A The item was called to the attention of
Judge Munger and Judge Baxter Thursday
'moFning. with the result that the whole
story Is characterized as malicious fab
rication." Said Judge Baxter:
Every Juror or witness who is sum-
moped OF subpoenaed before the federal
courts is paid his mileage in cash through
the office of the United States marshal.
IL he has a pass he Keeps the matter an
inviolate secret from the court or marshal
When juror ~ examined before the court
in any case where the railroads are d.
rectly, indirectly or most remotely involved,
they are asked II they have a pass or
have received any courtesy at any time
from the railroads, and in the event Of an
affirmative answer they are barred from
the trial of that case.
The court is not supposed TO know
, whether the juror or witness has a rail-
road pass I'm his possession and any init
nation that the court, marshal or district
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
UNCLE SAM HOLDS LAMBERT
Government Retains tight Grip on
Nan Who IL n Valuable
Witness.

The zeal manifested by the friends of
Frank w. Lambert to secure his release
on bonds in the sum of $4,000 is only
equaled by the determination of the gov
eminent that the bond must be a gilt
edged one. The reasons for this are that
Lambert will be needed by the govern
ment as it's leading. witness in the Rev.
George @. Ware case. wherein he is jointly
indicted with Ware and Welsh for con-
spiracy in the matter Of the procurement
of illegal filings of lands by old soldiers
and others within the L.. b.. l. ranch en-
closure. r.
1t is evident Lambert had sufficient as
'surances that the bond would be forth
coming and his securities were at hand
to execute the bond, but at the same time
1t was understood Lambert would be In
definitely detained here under summons as
"A witness against Ware and his confeder-
ates. In view of this phase of the case,
aside from relatives and personal friends OF
Lambert, he mas, been unable to secure a
bond completely satisfactory to the gov
eminent. The situation is simply this:
that the government does not propose to
lose its hold on Lambert as his evidence is
too essential TO permit him 10 leave the
view of the Ware case, which is considered
the next most important to the Bartlett,
Richards and Cob,stoek, cases. Lambert
knows too much for the government TO
take any chances in LOSING sight of him,
and hence the frequent bitches in the mat
ter OF the Lambert bond
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
AK-sAR-BEN ANNUAL MEETING
samson Calls the Faithful to Gather
at the kruE Theater This
Evening.

Samson will hold court this evening at the
Krug theater. ss.
All loyal knights of Ak-sar-B Ben have
been commended to appear at the theater
for the purpose of attending 10 some OF
the royal business of the realm. Among
other things, the report of the secretary
and treasurer win be made. and some re-
marks from the president Of the board of
governors. Nine candidates will be nom
mated. from which any vacancies that may
occur on the board of governors will be
hlled
Admission to the thea er will be 70 knights
only These have been furnished with tick
cts which will be accepted only when pre-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
FARE FOR THE DESTITUTE
Money Raised in Omaha 10 BE Put 20
Practical Use by the Jewish
Committee.

The committee which is raising money for
the relief OF oppressed Jews in Russia met
last night at the Office of Martin & Harris.
In addition to what has already been sent
to Jacob Schiff in New York for the Jews.
the sum of 5000 was reported 1t was de-
cided to use this to pay the passage to
Omaha of Jews who have relatives here.
but who are destitute in Russia and whose
relatives are not able to send them money
enough to pay their way. Such persons are
for the most part women and children. The
husbands and fathers are laboring men and
are getting wages on which they can sup
port those who are to be brought to Amer
lea.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
MINERS ARE In CONVENTION
Anthracite Delegates Representing 100,
300 men Get at Shamobin.
PRtSletNT JOHN MITCHELL PRrslDsS
EiRht-Hour Day, Recognition of
Union and an Advance of
Wages VIII Probably
he Demanded.

SHAMoKIN. Pa, Dec. 14-The tri-district
convention of the United Mine Workers OF
the anthracite coal field opened here today
with 695 delegates in attendance, represent
ing l0S,SO union men. Chief Burgess David
Shuster delivered welcoming address
after which President Mitchell. being unani-
mously elected chairman. was greeted with
handclapping and cheers as he stepped for
ward to address the convention lie spoke
briefly. He said:
/ have watched during the time | have
been associated with you the evolving of
the miner the development of his manhood
the gradual uplifting of the great mass OF
people, who for generations have been op-
pressed and crushed; do not know
whether you fully realize what wonderful
transformation has taken place among the
anthracite miners The mine workers are
to be congratulated on the good use to
which. they have put their leisure time and
their Increased earnings Everywhere are
evidences of increased intelligence, of
better manhood, of a nobler womanhood,
OF better and more cheerful childhood III
by any chance our beloved organization
should pass, the achievements IL has al
ready made should endear 1t for all time
to every citizen who is dependent on the
anthracite coal fields for his livelihood or
welfare.
John Gallagher of Hazelton was elected
secretary After the committees on resolu-
tons and a wage scale were appointed the
convention adjourned until tomorrow.
Immediately after adjournment the wage
scale committee assembled in President
Mitchells rooms at the Windsor hotel and
commenced work. They held a prolonged
session. Delegates feel little doubt but that
a demand for an eight-hour day and recog-
milton of the union will be incorporated In
the report of this committee, along with an
increase of wages from 10 to 20 per cent
The report Of the committee, 1t is expected,
will be made tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
HIGH SCHOOL JOINT DEBATE
Omaha and West Des Mofnes VIII
Meet In Contest This
Evening.

The annual debate between the Omaha
High school and the West Des Moines High
school will be held tonight at the First
Methodist church. The Des Moines team
accompanied by II. d. Smith OF the West
Des MONIES High school faculty and a num-
Der of students arrived last night Herbert
Potter. Glen WATERSHED and John Latenser
will represent Omaha. The number Of
tickets already sold indicates an attend
ance of about 1.9O0 Following is the pro-
gram:
Selection from THE Burgomaster' .Luders
Omaha High School Band.
~. Nevatti. Directory
Song-The Teller on NV Knee. ........ Parks
Boys Octet.
Debate-HesOlved, That American cities
should own and operate their street
railway systems OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. r
Affirmative, Des Mones.
..4e Negative, Omaha,
Vocal Solo-The Friars of Orders Gray.
4 Shieids
Walter Hoffman.
observation-disclosures from "Cavalleria
Rusticana" .................... Mascagni
-r Omaha High School Orchestra ~
STANLEY Letovsky, Directory
Decision of the judges.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
BLAIR MAN IS FATALLY HURT
Picked Up with Fractured skull
Under the Tenth street
Niaduct.

A man supposed to be G. ]. Parish of
Blair. Neb., was probably fatally injured
at an early hour this morning by falling
from the east end of the Fourth street
viaduct. He was unconscious and the only
means of Identification was a postal card
bearing that address which was found in
his pocket.
He was taken to the police station, where
1t was found his skull was fractured and
he was suffering from internal injuries
He was taken to Clarkson hospital From
present indications the man will die
Parish was found by Louis Frank. 1913
Mason street. who reported to the police
How he happened to fall or when the acct
dent happened is not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
OFFICIALS WAIT ON BOARD
Mcdonald, handle and Baveriy Hesi-
tating 10 Appoint Their
Assistants.

sherirf-elect Mcdonald. asked about the
appointments he is to make for his once
and jail force, said:
Il am expecting the county commissioners
viii hold a meeting before the newly
elected officers are TO qualify and decide
ON the number OF employees To be allowed
the different sffices. Personally. / DO not
feel like making OF announcing any ap-
pointments entil We know just what the
commissioners intend to do
Messrs. Bandle and Haverly express
themselves In about the same terms with
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
HOLDUP ON HOWARD STREET
Two Men Relieve Ike Harrison of
Money He Had Accumu-
lated.

Ike Harrison, porter at the Burlington
station, who lives at 12O5 Pierce street. re-
ported that he was robbed at 8 p. m. AZ
Fourteenth and Howard streets. He had
lust left the corner of Fourteenth, walk
ing east on Howard, when two men met
him with guns leveled in his face and took
I'll his money, N4.30. They were white men
md wore no disguise.
After committing the robbery they went
away in the direction Of Tenth street.
They appeared to be in no hurry but walked
leisurely. Harrison watched them until
they turned down Tenth and then went to
the police station and reported the case.
He said he would be able to identify both
the men if he should see them.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
ANOTHER TRIAL IS HUNG UP
Case of Government Against PbiIli,.
and johnson Impeded by Lack
of Marshal.

The same old story of paralysis in the
trial of criminal proceedings in the United
states district court occurred THURSDAY
morning in the presence OF witnesses from
the Indian reservation to testify in the
case OF the United States against PhilIips
and johnson for the illegal appropriation OF
timber on Blackbird island adjacent to and
part OF the Omaha Indian reservation. A
dozen OF Indian witnesses appeared Thurs
day. morning to testify in the case, but
necessarily had TO be discharged because
there was no legal provision for their paw
ment, All Of the witnesses were discharged
until January ?, when 1t is thought the sit
uation In the marshals office will be
cleared sufficiently 90 permit the calling of
the district court docket.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
French Stag Wear.

Ladies' toilet sets, containing brush,
comb. mirror and hat brush, put up in very
pretty leatherette boxes, at $500 each.
Ladies sets, containing brush, comb and
mirror, also manicure articles, at $500.
Ladies' sets, consisting of brush and
comb, at si.75.S2oO and $3.50.
Manicure sets, at $lOo to $500 each.
Gentlemen's military sets at $3.50 each.
Shaving sets, cup and brush, from soc to
$50 each.
Shaving sets with cup, mirror and
brush. from $3.50 to $500 each
Smoking sets in brass and copper. with
French stag handles. at $3.50 and $3.50 each
Smoking set, made of French stag, at $50
to $3.50 each.
We also carry a nice line of ebonoid
toilet and manicure articles.
Puff boxes at &c, Soc and s1.OO each.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Arrested for steniine cloak,

Ollie Leonard was brought to the toll gate
on the Douglas street bridge at $3.50 last
night by the Council Bluffs police, where
the Omaha officers were waiting. They arr
rested her soon az she was released.
She was charged at the Jail with being a
suspicious character. 1t il stated however
that the charge of petit larceny will be
made as anst her in the police court. II is
said that she entered room belonging to
Della Haze, 1905 Douglas street, and took
from It cloak valued at $25. 1t is alleged
that she had an accoTplice in the theft, n
young man. They both went to Council
Bluffs after the coat was taken, When de-
tected there. the young woman expressed
her willingness 10 return and face the
charge, but the young man demanded
reuuisition papers
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Bath Robe Rlankets.

These Robe Blankets are intended espe-
cially for bath and Longing robes and they
are so easily made up and SO inexpensive
that everybody ought to have one. Cords
and tassels i'm contrasting colors greatly
add to the appearance
Robe Blankets for children at sec pair
and 800 each Zone for garment. Robe
Blankets for ladies and gentlemen at soc
pair Zone pair for garmenD. Imported Robe
Blankets. the finest assortment in the city,
at s1.75. $500, s2.25. $3.50, s2.75. $30O each
Zone blanket for a garment Finest of
Wool Robe Blankets at $780, $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50 each Zone blanket for a garmentl.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
ANARCHY IN LIVONIA.


from Riga by courier. are of the most
alarming character. Bands of thousands of
Let's are roaming the country in the vicin-
ity Of Riga putting the. torch to the house
on all streets and even threatening the
town OF Riga itself, The districts OF Riga
and Vendor are entirely in the hands of
the Insurgents. The revolt is spreading to
all parts of courland. All railway COM
munication with Riga is cut. The insur-
gents have seized a number OF stations on
the three railroads leading from that city
and are advancing against others. q
According 10 this information all sailors
from the commercial steamers in the harbor
of Riga have joined the strike. The gov
eminent claims that the troops there are
loyal though Inadequate. The situation is
also bad at Nitau. where on December IL
the troops fired on the rioters.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
CASE AWAITS A MARSHAL
Union Pacific Tax Hearing HELD
Up for Lack of Wit
neSses.

The absence OF a United States marshal
10 serve summons already has had It's
erect on witnesses desired by the Union
Paclhc railroad in its suit TO prevent the
collection of it's 1904 taxes. in which case
evidence Is now being taken before Special
examiner Pearsall. resident OF Buffalo
county, who had been requested to be
present by the railroad company and who
signed a statement that land in that county
mad been assessed at 50 per cent OF its
fuli value wrote in Thursday morning that
II was not his intention to come and testify
and that he would not come unless ne was
compelled to by process of law.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
subcom mittees on Appropriations.

WASHINGTON Dec. H.-The following
subcommittee of the house committee on
appropriations has been announced:
Sundry Civil Bill-Tawney, Smith Qa },
Brownlow. Taylor (Ala.) and Sullivan.
Iegislative-Bingham, Littauer, Brick,
Livingston and Burleson.
District of olumbia-Glllett Mass },
Gardner (Mich.), Madden, Burleson and
Fitzgerald.
Pensions-Gardner CMich), Brownlow,
keifer. sullivan and Livingston.
Fortifications-Smith Ua.), Keifsr, Graft,
Fitzgerald and Brundge.
Observation-Disclosures. Tawney, Graf,
Brundige and Livingston.
Permanent Observation-Disclosures Brick,
Madden, Taylor (Ala.) and Burleson.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Children's Underwear.

late shipment received of children's
feeced cotton shirts. drawers and union
suits They are a good winter weight and
marked at popular prices Boys shirts and
drawers in heavy ribbed fleeced cotton. all
Sizes 25c each.
Boys shirts and drawers in heavy heeced
cotton, fiat goods. all Sizes CSC each.
Children's union suits in heavy gray
ribbed f!eeced cotton, made with drop seat,
prices 35c to 6Oe per suit according to size
Children's vests and pants In fine ribbed
feeced cotton, heavy weight, creani color,
sizes l to 4, at 35c; sizes to s at Soc per
garment.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Children's Goats.

II you are wondering what to give the
little folks and want to give something that
is useful, your money will do double duty in
our chlldrens cloak department. Coats In
sizes up to years at the following prices:
s.. % for coats that sold at N.5O.
800 for coats that sold at 800.
1915 for conts that sold at 1850
s4.0O for coats that sold at $500.
$500 for coats that sold at 1000.
1925 for coats that sold at si2.5O.
500 for coats that sold at s14W.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15

regard to their appointments. County
Judge Leslie will keep the men at present
employed in the office, as they have all
been associatd with him for several years
and are familiar with the work County
Treasurer Fink will make one or two
changes in his office force, but in the main
1t will be as at present.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
General Herman Haunt

NEWARK, N. j. Dec. H.-General Her
man Haupt veteran of the civil war and
a noted railroad man and engineer and the
oldest graduate of West Point. died sud
denly this morning on a Pennsylvania train
between Jersey City and Newark. He was
stricken with heart disease while CONVEX
sing with his son.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Bank Cashier Fatally shot.

KENNETT Mo- Dec. 1.-THE Bank OF
Clarkton, eighteen miles distant. was en-
door of the safe blown off, but the inner
doors resisted the explosion and no money
was secured. Cashier w. Pc Chatham,
bearing the noise. attempted to intercept
the robbers, who shot him several times.
He will probably die. The robbers es-
capped.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Gifts for Him.

Men appreciate gifts that are useful.
our Mems Department is filled with choice
new furnishings. Come hcie for your
Christmas suggestions A box of Fancy
Half-Hose make good present. our holi-
day assortment was never better. Special
good values at 25c per pair.
Tfandkerchiefs are always acceotable.
See the new ones we have put up to repre-
sent a book half dozen nice White Hand
kerchiefs to n volume, $50 a book.
Our Jewelry case Is filled with many new
designs in Scarf Pins, Watch Fobs and
Cuff Buttons. They are marked Mt reason
able prices. too.
Fancy Silk Suspenders. either elastic or
silk webbing, latest novelty buckles; prices
from SOC to 800 pair
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Children's Bath Robes.

Made of fine fieeced pink and blue-hgured
outing nannels. The patterns are pretty
and garments are nicely made. They come
in sizes for children from 4 to IA years
and In three styles, scalloped edge, fancy
ribbon trimmed and silk trimmed. The two
latter styles are made with cord fasteners
Prices, N.75. $500 and $3.50 each. Sold on
second foor .
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
w. B. Nuform Corsets.

The new costumes are cut with a higher
bust effect than those of previous recent
seasons. In other words, the fashion fig
ures have again changed. The W. b.
Nuform is the corset which will furnish
your figure with the proper shape--high at
the bust, slender at the waist. The selec-
ton of the hips is very complete. Prices
start at 500 each. .-.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Fancy Silk Bags.

silk Opera Bags made Of good quality OF
plain and fancy Dresden silk. nicely lined,
in all the delicate shades of pink and blue,
at sl25 $50 and $500 each.
Fancy Silk Bags in .colors. tan, pink and
light green, spangled with gilt aequins. at
$500 and $3.50 each. A very pretty line at
SOC and 75c each ....
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Rich Mines Close Down

SAN JOSE, Cal. Dec. 14.-It Is reported
that the new Almaden quicksilver mines
are to be closed down in the near future
For year past men have been laid OF at
the mines. until at present there are less
than seventy-five men employed about the
property. The mines are owned by the
Quicksilver Mining company of New York
The reason assigned for closing the mines
is that the property is developed enough
The new Almaden mines. next to Almaden
mines In Spain, were at one time the larg-
est in the world. The product up to March
6, 1891. amounted to s15OCO.OO0
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
New Holiday Umbrellas.

An Umbrella makes a very pretty gift,
and one that will be remembered for a
long time. Our holiday line is ready. New
novelty handles in ivory and gold. silver
and pearl. also ivory and silver Ask to
see the new Punjab handles; also some
very pretty coored umbrellas. Prices of
umbrellas, 800 to $3.50 each.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Initial Handkerchiefs.

Special values in initial handkerchiefs for
holiday gift giving.
Women's all linen initial handkerchiefs at
15c each, or s5c per box; &c each, or 81 20
per box and s.5O per box of six.
Mems all linen initial handkerchiefs, 25c
EACH or 81. 20 per box; Csc each or 81 per
hoy of six
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
BRoocHEs-Frenzer. 18th ana Doas
Governor EIrod BETTER.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.-THE condition of
Governor Elrod of South Dakota, who is
confined TO his room in a hotel here with
an acute attack OF indigestion was re-
ported as improved today. II was expected
that he would be able TO leave his room
by evening
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Store Commencing Saturday
: u7omI7S@m, SEl DEN &C.,
Howard and Sixteenth Streets

attorney has any knowledge of such a cir
cumstance Is a gratuitous insult. and no
one knows It better THAN the person who
gives IL credence." z,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
IL Travelling In Japan

Or any civilized country you can procure
Laxative BrOmo Quinine from any drug
gist. All nations use it. Z. w. GROVES
signature on box
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Rmafhern I'm Mind.

ST. JOSEPH Mo, Dec. IA. - Harrison
Burnett, a railroad man, while intoxicated
fell over an embankment of the Missouri
river last night and was smothered In the
mud.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Nominations by President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE president
today sent the following nominations to the
senate:
chief Justice OF the Supreme Court of
New Mexico--William J. Mills, New Mex
leo.
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
of New NeXico-Frank W. Parker, New
Mexico; John r, McFie, New Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Headaehes and NenrnIgia from CoIds

Laxative Bromo Quinine the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy, removes the cause.
Call for the fun name and look for sig
nature of T.. w. Grove. &c
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Colds Cause Sore Throat.

Laxative Bromo Qulnine, the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy, removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for sig
nature of E. w. Grove, Csc.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Flawless NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., teweler


ROCKLAND, Me. Dec. 1.-THE battle
ship Louisiana started on its four hours
run today on a straight course
from Michigan island toward Boston.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15

sented by members. After the meeting OF
the knights the evening will I've devoted to
hearing "A Son OF Rest"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-15
Bee. Dec. "a. 1895.
Choosing ChristmasGiftS

Gifts that always appreciated because of their usefulness
will found here There nnumeabe articles here suitable