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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

call the giver for many months to come
Women's carriage Bags. black and brown
seal leather moria and leather lined snap
fasteners fitted with coin purse, prices $3.50
70 $3.50 each.
womens Hand Bags, in black and brown
seal, leather lined pockets on both sides Of
bag, two plain leather strap handles; prices,
$780, $500, $3.50 and 500 each.
women's Hand Bags, in brown, tan and
calf alligator, green, tan, brown and grey
walrus strap handle on back, at S2.75, $500,
$3.50 and $3.50 each.
Black seal Hand Purse, strap handle on
back, at $50 and $3.50 each.
Main Floor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
MESSAGES TO CONGRESS
President. WIN Send in Special Com
municRtiOn Next Week.

President. WIN Send in Special Com
municRtiOn Next Week.
WASHINGTON, Dec 14.--Six special mes
sages are to be sent TO congress next
week by President Roosevelt They include
one on the naval personnel bill, which con-
templates the more rapid retirement and
promotion of the officers of the navy
message transmitting Secretary Metcalfs
report on the alleged discrimination on the
Japanese in San Francisco; special mes
sage on Panama, a message on the public
land question, transmitting Secretary
Taft's report on Cuba and a reply to the
senate resolution calling for information re-
garding the discharge without honor OF the
soldiers of the Twenty-ffth regiment Of
colored infantry.
That he will send the congress special
message advocating the passage Of a ship
subsidy measure at the present session was
stated by several members of the house to-
day. 1t was said that the president had de-
clared that the recommendation In his an
nual message was misunderstood. In that
message he said II It were found inexpedi-
ent to pass the senate bill, a measure should
he passed to provide for a few lines to
South America ports. He did not mean to
minimize the importance Of other features
Of the bill IT is understood, and now pur-
poses to correct any false impression that
may have been gained by the public.
No decision as TO the committees attitude
on ship subsidy was reached al the caucus
Of the republican members Of the house on
merchant marine and fisheries held today.
After discussing the amended Galllnrer
bill the republicans took no action, but de-
cided to call meeting of the committee for
January 7, when vote OF the full commit
] tee will be taken II is believed that Presl-
dent Roosevelt's wishes in the matter VIII
have been communicated to the house be-
/ fore that time
The amendments 20 the bill drafted by
! Repre- sentative Grosvenor eliminate cargo
subsidy and limit the governments aid to
mail carrying ships 10 South America and
| the orient Even with these chances the
members OF the committee from the middle
west do not favor the measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Innn NOVA Nnten-

LOGAN-O. o. Rock, sheriff- elect of Har-
rison county, has announced his selection
OF Lowrey Logan Of Logan, as his deputy.
MISSOURI VALLEY-J. b. Lyon, who
mas oeeh IN the grocery business in Mis-
sour Naiiey Tor many years, has sold mis-
store to w. ID. Bird, who win continue the
business at the old stand.
LOGAN-Rey. c. p. Shatto OF the Iowa
Anu-SaIoon league will speak Sunday
morning at the Presbyterian church OF
In the evening at the Church of Christ.
SIDNEY-Lee Splitter, 10 years of age, a
son or william spit r. IT,, died yesterday
or typhold fever q was a popular and
promising young 3D. IA, who was recently
graduated from the Sidney High school,
SIDNEY-II. Williams OF St. Joseph, No.
a freight brakeman on the Kansas CITY
st Joseph a. Council Bluffs railroad had
MS leg broken yesterday, at Payne, a small
station west OF Hamburg. The accident
was caused by his slipping from a car.
LOGAN-The Board OF Supervisors mas
employed W. H. Wood OF logan ana w
II. Withrow OF Missouri Valley to check
up the books OF the various county offices
az compensation OF IS per Gay. They
nave begun WORK, starting with the ONCE
OF clerk OF the district court.
SIDNEY-A little 3-year-old child OF Ed
Hume, who lives west OF Sidney had a
narrow escape from death By poisoning
The little one got hold OF a rat biscuit
and when found had eaten a cOnsidera bic
quantity Of IL, and said Il was good. The
poison brought on severe vomiting. which
saved the child's life
LOGAN-The annual election OF the locaI
lodge, Modern WOOdmen Of America. re.
suited as follows: Consul, h. q. Tyler
Harvey; banker, Oscar Coffey. watchman
~ Alexander; escort j. r. Couch; sentry
Thomas Parker; manager Frank Hin: ply
sicians, DIS. c. S. Kennedy and /. c. Wood
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

they received in official positions was in
adequate.
IT believe" he said, there are not ten
men on this floor who in private conversa-
ton will say. The salary is lnadequat e,
the increase is right but some say: 4
cannot afford to vote for it"
For Gods sake let us answer the great
daily papers, who are challenging our
courage to go upon the record by our votes
before all the county" was the concluding
appeal.
Representatives Lamar (Fla), Gronna
IN. d.. Lacey Ua.) and Weber CO., OPP
posed the amendment; Grosvenor (oD and
Sims and Gaines OF Tennessee favored it,
The amendment was defeated by vote OF
log to 1888.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

description, obtained from Mr.. Sonnen-
berg and Morrisey, was telephoned to
South Omaha, Council Bluffs and nearby
towns. The passenger stations and freight
yards are being watched and Chief Savage
Is confident Wilson will be arrested within
few hours.
Both Are Ex-COnvIets.
Elliott and Wilson served time together
In the penitentiary at Canon City, Colo,
where Elliott was sentenced to three years
for a burglary committed at Denver. Chief
Donahue is acquainted with Elliott, having
seen him at the penitentiary about two
years ago when on visit.
The pictures OF both robbers adorn the
rogues' gallery and Chief Donahue believes
the men are wanted for crimes in other
cities They are both western crooks and
arrived in Omaha only few days ago.
Mr. sonnenberg said of the affair:
81 had no idea the men meant business
/ when they demanded my money. l told
SlASm 1 had no money and they told me to
AiSEoh to the back room. Wilson took
E charge Of nc, while my clerk, Morrisey,
was in charge Of Elliott. The men tied us
with short pieces OF rope that they had
brought with them, laid us on the floor in
the little back room and told us they'd kill
d US IL we opened our heads Then Mr.
Swan came in and was made to lie down
with us in the back room, although he was
not tied. When the men had finished rob-
bng the safes and rau out Of the door
got free from my bonds and cut those OF
Aiorrisey who grabebd a revolver. The
fireman, Mr. Gross, then came in the dool
and took the revolver away from Morrlsey
Mr. Gross and 1 then chased the mer
around to the alley until they went I'm thu
back door OF the Diamond saloon. Then
ran back to Douglas street and saw Gross
firing at the robbers near the corner o.
Fourteenth.
Had Just Opened Safes.
81 had Just opened the safes to be read!
for my son. Sam, who puts the goods "
the show windows. Morrisey was fxini
the hre in the stove and I was sitting on
chair near the stove, when the men CAM
in and threatened US with death IL WI
didn't submit,
They took every diamond I had in tn
place and most of my best watches. Eigh
thousand, dollars would be "a onseryativ
estimate Of the value OF the goods stolen
but / am lucky 10 get II all back"
Elliott Is about five feet four inches Il
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
TELEPHONE DOUGLAS SIS.
Neckwear.
Neckwear.
FOR FATHER, FOR BROTHER, OR BE-
TWEEN MEN FRIENDS.

FOR FATHER, FOR BROTHER, OR BE-
TWEEN MEN FRIENDS.
Was there ever such a great assortment
TO choose from as this season? No. never
in this store or any other store in the city.
The very point which most interests
Xmas buyers Of presents for men is pre-
scented In these rich new scarfs, the seasons
handsomest designs in the most effective
colors are strongly featured here today as
never before. There is a tie here for every
taste, and as to price we can surely please
you; good tie may be bought here as low
as Is cents, and then comes the popular
price, 90 cents; from these they go up as
high as $50 and 500 each.
AS every man must wear tie, you can
make no mistake deciding on one or two Of
these pretty new scarfs and then we box
them individually. which makes them all
the more acceptable
Some women arc afraid to buy tie for
a man for fear they viii not suit our fur
nishing man is artist at picking out ties;
he will be delighted to assist you this
season, the same as he has done in seasons
past.
Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Bee. December IA. 1906.

acceptable Xmas gifts, and will be es-
pecislly desirable this year. when all the
leading styles call for the fashionable
lengths to finish the costume.
We issue glove certificates for any guam
tity or price. II you do not know the size
of glove required, make a present Of a
certificate which can be exchanged for
gloves upon presentation.
s, IL and 16-button glace or suede Kid
Gloves in all desirable street and evening
shades from Waller, Trefousse and Perrin
makes, prices $3.50 to $500 per pair.
Short Kid Gloves, for dress or street
wear in all best makes, WALLER, Trefousse,
Dent, Fownes and p. Il L., $500 to $500 per
pair.
Misses 2-button kid Gloves, in tan
+ brown, red and white, per pair, S1.OO.
Fownes' mannish Kid Gloves, for infants
or misses, per pair, SIS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Beautiful Souvenir Postal Ca

height, smooth shaver and has light, curly
hair He was thoroughly cowed when
taken to the station and gave the officers
all the information possible, including
complete description of his partner in
crime. Wilson is described as being about
26 years of age, FIVE feet eight inches In
height and rather slender. He was wear
ing a black derby hat, dark coat and faded
light trousers and dark gray overcoat. He
is smooth-faced and of dark complexion
Detectives and officers were unanimous
| in the belief that II it had not been for the
efforts of Fireman Gross Elliott would
have escaped. Gross took the affair very
coolly and said he was only sorry he
hadn't wounded the man who shot al him
so as to prevent his escape.
Plan Robbery In Prison.
In conversation with Chief of Detectives
Savage Friday afternoon Elliott said he
| and Wilson had planned the robbery Of
sonnenbergs store when they were serving
time together in the penitentiary at Canyon
/ City. The two men came to Omaha Novem-
Der 10, after being released short time
before from the penitentiary and roomed
at the Lyons hotel, Thirteenth and Dodge
| streets. They had been advised by fellow
/ criminals that the job would be compare
lively easy to pull off and two attempts to
| that end were made. They went to the
store Tuesday morning with the intention
Of robbing the place, but were deferred
by the presence of several customers. A
/ second call was made Wednesday morning
but this also was futile on account Of
others in the store.
/ Elliott said he oversight Thursday morn
| ing until it was too late to attempt the
! robbery, and by nerving themselves up to
the task by the use of drugs. to which
both men are addicted, the robbery was
consummated as planned Friday.
The diamonds and other loot stolen by
the robbers were returned to Mr.. Sonnen.
berg, and II Is believed every article taken
by the thieves has been recovered. Elliott
said he had agreed with his partner 10
carry the spols he was the fastest
runner, and II Wilson had been captured II
was agreed Elliott should use the money
received from the sale OF the stolen goods
to aid in the defense OF his partner. Both
men are dope hends and a quantity OF
lsudanum and gum opium was found on
Elliott
open evenings Frenzer, JsweIer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Dy,pa woman Accuses Doctor.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. Dec. 1A-(Special Teie-
gram. i'm a statement given TO the county
attorney on what will likely be her death
bed. Mrs. Hanna Strawn today accused DR..
Kate Horner, a woman physician, of per-
forming criminal operation upon her. 1t
was done at the solicitation of her hus-
band, said Mrs. Strawn. He has since de-
serted her and is wanted by the police.
Mrs. strawn became Ill OF blood poison i'm
mediately after the operation. DR.. Homer
has not yet been arrested, though she Is
being held under police surveillance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Veilings for Xmas.

A new assortment of black lace Wells,
ranging in prices from $50 to $3.50 each.
Many pretty novelties in colored lace and
chiffon Wells.
Chiffon Auto Wells, yards long, at 800,
S1.S5, $50, $500, $3.50 to $50 each.
Plain and dotted Face Yelling, in all de-
sirable shades and styles, with prices from
sc TO $50 a yard.
Black and colored Dress Nets and Lace
Robes of the latest styles shown at this
department Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
HOWE GETS fireplace
Continued from First PageJ

Affe, substitute. Lyons, route l, John II.
Moran, carrier; Martin H. Moran, substi-
tute. Milo, route ?, Willie NJ. Estes, car
rier; James w. Estes, substitute. Walnut,
route ?, Emil o. Linke, carrier; Mort d.
Linke, substitute. South Dakota, Mellette,
route 2, Nels s. Johnson, carrier; Title e.
Johnson, substitute. Tabor, route l,
Teofel Koletzky carrier; Frank Petrik,
substitute. Wilmot, route 2, Walter S.
Mann, carrier; Clarence Hougan, substi-
tute.
Assistant Surgeon C. r. Ryder, United
States navy, has been detached from duty
at the Boston navy yard and ordered to
Omaha for duty at the navy recruiting sta
ton, relieving Assistant Surgeon c. c.
Grieve, who will proceed to the navy
yard at Portsmouth. N. H., for duty.
The postmaster at Dubuque Ia, has been
allowed two additional carriers, to begin
service January Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

honorably discharged, and who snail have
reached the age of so years shall receive
a pension of So a month. to be increased
to SIS a month when he shall have reached
the age of 70 years and to $40 month after
he has reached the age Of 70 years.
It is estimated that an additional APP
preparation OF $40 10000 annually would
be required to pay the increased rate pro-
vided by the bill to the soldiers now on the
pension roll.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS

II you desire to give a present to
a distant relative or friend, why
not save the trouble of packing
and shipping by allowing us to
send 1t for you. You can pay ex-
press or mail charges at our store
We will be pleased to do this for
you free of charge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Women's Hosiery for Xmas

We have all styles and all qualities Of
hosiery, from plain blacks to the daintlest
of threads, in Isle and silk.
The best Of hosiery, with Maco split, soIes
put up in boxes for gift purposes. very
sensible and welcome gift pair in a box,
for SlO0.
Black silk Isle Hose, very sheer and fine,
5Oc per pair.
Embroidered Isle hose, beautiful patterns,
at &C., T5c S5c, 31OO S1.25, $3.50, 600 and $3.50
per pair.
Black silk Hose, s1,OO, $50. 500, $3.50 and
$500 per pair.
SILK Hose, hand embroidered in flowers,
buds and sprays. at $3.50. $780, $3.50, 800,
$3.50 and $500 per pair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
TRAVELLING SALESMAN DROPS DEAD
Had Just Boarded Train mt Council
HIuna EnrOute East.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Ia, Dec. H-(Spe'
cial Telegram This evening as Set Funk
stepped onto train No. on the North
western, at Council Bluffs, enroute east, he
fell over lifeless. The train was in motion
before he was noticed and the body wa'
carried to Missouri Valley, where 1t is ir
charge Of Coroner Hennessey. Deceased
is about so years Of age and was travel
ing man for the Ohio Falls Wooden Mills
Of Louisville, Ky. A coroner's inquest viii
be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
GREAT INTEREST IN SOUTH OMAHA

Latest News Is Received with Lively
Concern.
Mr.. Howe expressed much satisfaction
when informed by telephone from The Bee
OF his appointment. His friends also
manifested great pleasure. They had not
heard the news, but had not quite aban-
doned hope.
Louis F. Etter son Of the late postmas-
ter and assistant under his father. was
one of the South Omaha men greatly in
terested I'm hearing the latest news. The
news spread rapidly and soon was upon
every tongue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
SERVICE PENSION BILL is UP

senator McCumber VIII Press Matter
at Present Session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Nc
Cumber, chairman OF the committee on PEN
sions, is planning TO press for early con-
sideration by the senate the house general
service pension bill as amended by the
senate committee. The amendment pro-
vides that any survivor OF the civil war
who has served for ninety days has been
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Austrian steamer Ashore

NEW YORK, Dec 1.-The Austrian
freight steamer Clara, from Trieste via
TOuiOn, for New York, went ashore today
near Msntoloking lifesaving station, turn
ing broadside 10 the beach The captain
came ashore In a hfasavers hrsaahaa fniav.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Saturday Night Special al Bar
gain Square in Basement
Commencing at 7:SO O'clock

Mems sample shirts, madras,
negligee, etc, regularly sold at
75c and 800, on sale at 29c each.
All the boys sample shirts and
waists. percale, madras, etc., all
sizes, regular soc and 75c quail
ties, on sale at Ice each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Leather Bags for Xmas.

Beautiful new Bags, new styles, new
feathers, all modestly priced; as a gift they
are sure to be appreciated, as they will re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
SPECIAL sane OF SAMPLE Shirts SATURDAY

fdonsto from a. If lie spring.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

To Cure Cold I'm one Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II II falls to cure
z w. Grove signature is on each box 25c,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles in to IA days or money refunded.
soc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

Infants silk Hose, colors, blue, white,
pink and black, SOC per pair.
Misses black silk Hose, 800 per pair.
Main Floor
Umbrellas for Xmas.
This section Of our store is noted for
value giving. This is especially noticeable
in our great holiday stock. which is now at
its best. We bought our Xmas umbrellas
months ago, bought them in large guam
titles and took advantage of the discounts;
this means a saving to you. Not only are
our handles pretty, but frame and cover
ings are OF the reliable sort. Come SAT-
URDAY and select your Xmas umbrella
by paying a small deposit you can select
your favorite umbrella and we will keep 1t
for you till Xmas, Prices from 800 to
$500 each.
AT $500 EACH our line is especially in
terestlng; the handles OFFER a wide and
varied choosing Of this seasons newest
novelties and the silk coverings are the
best that can be found anywhere.
Main floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Special Items in Dress Goods
and Silks for Saturday
Xmas Shopping.

These are the stylish prettiness in good,
practical Christmas gifts that push
aside the ordinary trinIets at Christmas
time. Note each item below carefully:
Regular s1.25 Pompadour silk Crepes for
scarfs and waists, Toe a yard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Robe Blankets for Xmas.
Xmas Suggestions From
Basement.
Gloves for Xmas.

Gloves, being a necessity at all seasons
Of the year, have always been proper and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

Regular 75c Pompadour Silk, in pretty,
dainty patterns, 5Oc a yard
Fine All Wool Challls, all the delicate
evening shades, SOC and 6Oc a yard.
Pretty Plaid SILK for Waists. Who ever
silk waists? Fine lire to show you at 500
a yard.
NOTE-we never had so many pretty
things on the colored dress goods rem
nant counter at any one time as we have
at the present time-waist lengths. lengths
for misses dresses and many full dress
patterns. Quantities of Christmas presents
are being picked from this counter at a
great saving in price.
Robe Blankets for Xmas.
( Our Blankets are the largest made. one
blanket makes robe for lady or gentleman.
Our Mccall pattern shows you how to
make them up. All the trimmings required
is a set OF cord which costs you SOC per set.
Blankets sell from $50 up.
Childrens Blankets at Csc.
Xmas Suggestions From
Basement.
| Embroidered Bed Sheets. Pillow Cases in
sets, nicely boxed, at $3.50. $500 and $500
per set.
Printed Dress Patterns at CSC and 800
each.
Gloves for Xmas.
Gloves, being a necessity at all seasons
Of the year, have always been proper and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

open evenings, Frenzer, JsweIer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

r. B. Koolbeck of Harlan, Ia. has been
appointed by the executive council as clerk
in charge Of the supply room at the state
house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
supreme Conrt Declsions.
Patton Reelected.

At the meeting Of the directors Of the
State Horticultural society today, c. G.
Patton was reelected to the commission
in charge of the experimental station work.
C. l.. Watrous of this city was made an
honorary member
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

; store, free upon request.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09

he was q, man whose acts were apt to
tread upon the heels of his threats. He
said that while he had captured inn
mense. sums his wealth was greatly
exaggerated, as he never kept more
than two or three thousand pounds
aboard at one time. He took what he
could and spent what he took.
From Kidd's account, several mer-
chants of prominence had shared in
his profits. He was very frank, and
spoke freely of what he had done and
OF his future plans. lie was in haste
10 go, and as soon as he could weighed
anchor and stood out to sea. And
narrow escape he had: for within
twenty-four hours after his departure
kings ship appeared off GARDENERS
island and sent a boat ashore in quest
or information concerning him. But
the bird had flown and for years after
rayaged the ocean, plundering every
thing he caught. He had determined.
so he assured Lady Gardiner, that the
only proper course was an honest
course. and as soon as he. could secure
sufficient to insure him against the
assaults of temptation he would leave
the sea. But he ackno wledged that the
chances were against his future 'safety.
Upon leaving he gave to my great
grandmother. Lady Gardeners daugh-
ter, gold ring, a large jar of dried
- uil diiu clOLil OIL SOtu WiilSi Nuo
used in those days to hold Infants or
at the baptismal font. These articles
are still in the possession OF the That
cher family. and said Miss Thatcher
to ME, there is the jar that held the
dried fruit" 1t is a large jar of red
clay. about three feet tall and
handled it with much curiosity as hav-
ing belonged to the most notorious
pirate that ever sailed the seas From
what Miss Thatcher said, her ancestor.
from whom she had this narrative. was
never tired of speaking Of Kidd, who
she said had not so much been born
villain or achieved villainy as he had
had yillainy thrust upon him.
She declared that. though he was
robber, he was not a vulgar, cruel sea
thief like Black Beard Bellanly and the
rest of that marine board of the six
teenth century supervisors But Kids
temerity was his undoing. After get
ting large fortune he burned his ship,
and taking passage for Boston he soon
appeared in that town. and having
bought fine house set up for gentle
man of fashion, and, strange to say.
was for some time unmolested. But
eventually he was taken into custody
and sent to England. where he was
tried for the murder OF one OF his men