Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 29, 1894, Page 5

10 LEAD THE REPUBLICANS Jack MaoOoll's “andidacy for Governor Given a Bubstantial Impetus, DAWSON COUNTY VERY ENTHUSIASTIC Other Deolegn structed for the Politl. cal Chample Great Confid Ability te Win the LEXINGTON, Neb., July 25.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The Dawson c nty re- publican convention was held here today with a large and enthusiastic attendance. C. E. Kester presided, with A. W. Snyder secr tary. Jack MacColl was by resolution invited to name the delegates to the state conven- tion. The following resolution endorsing his candidacy was unanimously adopted, amid great enthusfasm Resolve That the time for the recop tion of the advance and progress of the woestern part of our great state has arrived and Dawson county presents as the standard bearer of the republican party 1 the state one under whose leadersh we will be invuinerable; one who will never tratl our banne n the dust of falsehood or ck anery who will lead us to certain victory—Jick MacColl A commitiee escorted MacColl to the con- vention hall, where he was greeted with long continued applause and cheers. Mr. MacColl, In a n ! h, thanked the con- vention for the honor conferred. I'rank Bacon was nominated for represen- nd G. W. Fox, county attorney. The following delegation was elected to the con gressional convention: E. A. Totten, J Thomas, J. M. Beans, E. D. Owens West, J. T. Hurst, G. H. Blakesl Cook, A. C. Banks, M. Dout Worthing, A. B. Wise, S. Drak of the senatorlal—Siemiller P ley Wells, O. O. Carnahan, A. V. son, W. D, Grifin, B. F. Krier, Georg Darr, J. C. Chamberlin, W. D. Billmyer J. T, Costin. These delegates were not straeted. Mr. MacColl has not yet announced the state delegation HOT TIML IN BUFFALO. L oand Majors ns Come To- gether—Defent for the Hickory Shirt. KEARNEY, Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The Buffalo county re- publican convention, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the state and cong sional conventions, was held at the court today. Before the convention opened was evident there would be a fight be- tween the MacColl and Majors delegates, and the storm burst in earnest by a motion that Rice Baton, who is a candidate for secretary of state, be allowed to select his own deleg: tion. The MacColl men would not have it that way, and for an hour pandemonium roigned supreme. Delegates were shaking their fists at cach other all over the house and a score of members were all speaking at once. It was the wildest republican con- vention ever held in the county, and Tom Gr.fling sald it reminded him of the time he was a democrat. It was soon evident that the MacColl men were in the majority, and when quict was restored the following delegates to the state convention were selected: J. W. Duncan, M M. Noble, C. M. Beck, G. D. Hesselgrave, J.R. Patterson, J. W. Lalone, H. H. Bowle, J. H. Penn, C." H. Elmendorf, Frank Reed, B. 0. Hosteler, M. A. Hostetler, Frank Rice, L. P. Main, 8. M. Nevius, G. L. Brooker, H. M. Sinclair, B. H. Goodell, C. H. Gregg and George Shepherd. No instructions were given, but these are all considered MacColl men. A resolution was then passed that the delegation be requested to use all honorable means to secure the nomination of Rice Baton for secretary of state. The following delegates were elected to the congressional convention without opposition, and no prefer- ences were considered: Henry Fieldgrove, I A. Arnold, Charles Miner, W. W. Barney, J. H. Schneider, P. L. Lambett, M Brown, Norris Brown, J. M. Forestall Carpenter, W. G. Hyer, N. W. Reese, G. H. Cuttings, T. L. Griffins, J. M. Comstock, J.W. Lalone, J. F. Young, O. G. Smith and §. W. Thornton. All but two townships in the county were represented. Divided Between Ma and Majors, O'NEILL, Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- glam to The Bee)—The Hall county repub- lican convention met in this city today and was largely attended. J. L. Roll of Ewin was nominated for county attorney and J. A. Trommershasser of Ewing and W. S. Grifith of Turner were nominated for rep- resentatives. The delegates to the state con- vention are for Bartley for treasurer and are about evenly divided between Mnjors and MacColl for governor. They are: John Skir- ving, Frank Dabney, Elmer Allison, John Brady, Neil Brennan, G. C. Hazlett, Clyde King, J. A. De Yarman, Willlam Griffith, J. D. Selah and D. E. Eisley. The following delegates are for Kincaid for congress: John McBride, J. W. Wertz, H. C. McEvony, D. H. Cronin, L. C. Chapman, H. A. Allen, S. D. Oreutt, G. A. MeArthur, L. S. Hutler, John Trommershasser, J. M. Alderson and W. E. Scott. The following delegates were selected to attend the scnatorial con- vention to be held in this city on September 1: D. C. Harrison, B. C. Farrin, J. L. Ter- shiser, J. L. Roll, Frank Moc Phillips, A. J. Clark, J. A. Rie Moss, John Ingles and Willlam Cl Sheridan County b RUSHVILLE, Neb, July 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—The republican con- vertion to put in nomination a candidate for county attorney and to name delogates to the state congressional, senatorial and representative conventions was held today. Resolutions censuring the Cleveland admin’ istration were passed, as was also one favor- ing bimetallism, gold and silver to be on a parity with one another. The congres- sional delegation was instructed for Judge Kincald. Delegates to the state conven- tion—John Crowder, John Bee Thompson, W. B. McQueen, J. B. J. G Armstrong, Abel Hill. Congressional ~Scott Brownlee, Thomas M. Huntington, W. W. Wood, Austin Cravath, J. J. Barnes, W, B. McQueen, W. H. Newtin and H. A. Peters. By courtesy of the convention J. A. Scamahorn was authorized to name t delegates to the senatorial convention, these to be delegates to the representative con- veution also. In Keyn Puha € . SPRINGVIEW, Neb, July 28.—(Speclal ogram to The .Bee)—At the republican county convention of Keya Paha county held a' Springview yesterday the following dele gates were elected to the different conven tions: State—H. J. Winuer, F. L. Brewster and Frank Wood; congressional—W. C. Brown, D. Holges, H. 8. Jarvis and Willlam Connell; senatorial—C. A. Ripley, Henry Walter ‘and P. P. Hogan; Fifty-second re resen‘ative district—J. A. Stevenson, A. S. Webb and F. L. Brewster. H. J. Skinner was elected chairman of the county central committes for the ensulng year and C. A Ripley secretary Franklin Delogates Not Pledged. BLOOMINGTON, Neb., July 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—At the Franklin re- publican cow ity convention held in this city toduy Henry Mormon was nominated as a candidate for legislative honors and Oliver T. Patterson for county attorney. Delegates selected to attend the state congressional and senatorial conventions were not pledged nor Ins'ructed. The state delegation favors Majors for governor and the cougressional delegation favors Andrews Casper Republicans Enthusiustic, CASPER, Wyo.,, July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The preparations for the republican etato convention August 2 are abaut complete. The town has a holiday appearance. Arrangements have been ma to accommodate 500 people from abroad No expense Is being spared to make a great success of the convention Schuylor Republican Cavous SCHUYLER, Neb., July 2. —«Speclal T pam to The Bee)—Schuyler republicans held a precinct caucus tonight to elect del gates to the eounty convention. An une usvally large number were present. Re- publicans here are alive to their interests. DEMOCRATS DENOUNCE WEAVER. Cass County's Falthfal Wil Not Support Him i Nominated. ATLANTIC, Ta, July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Boe,)—Cass county’s democratic convention was held here today, with T. B Swan In the chair and S. W. Rowley secre- tary. A county ticket was selected as fol- lows: John Curry, clerk; R. 8. Fudge auditor; Thomas Morton, recorder; Judge Willard, county attorney. 1In consideration of the fact that it has been gencrally conceded the demccrats and populists of the Ninth congressional district would fuse on General Weaver, the pessage of the following resolu- tions 1 quite significant Resolved, By the democrats of Cass county, that they reject with scorn and contempt the scheme proposed by certain so-called democrats to deliver the demo- cratic party of this congressional diatrict into the s of the popullsts; that they Instruct their delegates to the congressional convention to oppose such cowardly sur render with voice and vote, and that they serve timely notice’ upon the con- should they succeed in the ac f their fell purpose, that the 1ss county will nof consider ves bound by the convention's ac- jsting that the support of J. B 1 cannot be construed into emocratic party fealty Cady for Governor. 1y b., July 28.—(Special Tele gram to The Bee)—The Howard county re- publican convention assembled this afternoon for the purpose of nominating delegates to the state, congressional, judicial and sen- atorial conventions, The convention was or- inized by ting J. B. Willlams president and W. R. Stitt secretary. The following were elected delegates: .St F. W. Crew, T. T. Bell, H. B. Vandecar, J. C. Cornfield, W. E. Green and H. K. Cook; congressional R. Hannibal, F. F. Ward, W. H . R. Stitt, J. N, Paul, Clark Per W. Brink Hon. A. A. Kendal, present district judge was called on to select his own delegates to the judicial convention, and selected J. M Paul, H. D. Hayward, Bd Ammon, Harry Schnicktedantz, J. W. Brackett and R. C. rkins; senatorial rge E. Lean, M. A Moore, R. M. Wholmes, . A. Stewart, Frank Boyle and James Wood he committee on resolutions presented strong resolutions endorsiug the national re- publican platform and the last state con tion, favoring sound money, and a ringing resolution in favor of doing something to promote irrigation. The convention was unanimous for A. E dy for governor, and he was invited to se lect his own delegates, which, however, he declined, preferring the convention to do the work. It was a very enthusiastic gath ering of republicans. No selection was mad for county officers. The convention ad- Journed for eight weeks for that purpose Chey Enthusiustiec Republicans. SIDNEY, Neb., July 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—The convention of Cheyenne county republicans today was characterized with all the elegant features of harmony The gathering was the largest that has as- sembled here in many years, owing to the ct of the popularity of Hon. Henry Mayner, candidate for congress from the big Sixth At 2 o'clock the convention was lled to order. Arthur J. Carruth was elec'ed chair- man and Charles Trognitz secretary. Fifty- two delegates were present. The following gentlemen were selected as delegates: State Michael H. Tobin, Jerome B. Haiston, Francis 0. Wister, A. J. Carruth, Charles E. Trognitz, Harry Barrett; senatorial—Leonard B. Cary, A. Pease, Mayor Neubauer, James W. Harper, Lewis R. Barlow; representative: ~John W. North, E. D. Harold, L. R. Bar- low, J. W. McDaniels, John Ha a ringing speech, Hon. Henry Strayner named the following delegates to the congressional convention: Judge George W. Heist, Wil- liam P. Miles, Michael H. Tobin, Charles B Trognitz, Leonard B. Cary, Mayor Julius Neubauer, Edward McLernon. Judge A Pease was elccted chalrman of the county oentral committee and Frank Dawson sec- retary. Frun HAY to The Bee.)—Tne items from Chicago with reference to the notorious Frank Joy Dock, who s wanted in different parts of the United States for various crimes, recalls instances in the minds of the people here with reference to his traits and peculiarities. Dock was night ope or at this place for the Elkhorn when arrested for forgery and embezzlement by that company. He was a very competent operator, and his unusual intelligence attracted attention. Just a day or so before he was arrested he stopped in at a judge’s office and listened to the preliminary hearing of some boys for steal- ing, and after the trial he made an off- hand talk on criminal wrong doing, closing with the query, wondering what could pos- sess @ man that he would commit an a that would take away his liberty. His remarks were so innocently pure and earn- est that they were commented upon by those present, but more so the day after when he was before the same court for a more serious offense, and later when the news came that he was wanted in different parts of the United States by both state and federal authorities for devious crimes Little Pop Enthushism in N olls, ELSON, Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—The populist conventio of this county was held in Nelson today. David Guthrie of Superior was nominated for representative, R. D. Sutherlani for county attorney and F. W. Tucker for com- missioner. Delegates state convention— Greenmayer, F. O. Joy, S. 8. Bowers, J. F. Harris, A. C. Churchiil, F. W. Tuclor, S. Rouse, J. B. Nesbitt, D. L. Herrick, George Jackson and W. S. Keith. Congressional John Gress, A. Stahl, W. G. Ewiag, . W. Potter, B. L. Beach, James Uayes, 'L W. Minnich, R, D. Sutherland, iwonse, I, Fearing and C. G. Sooy. The delegates to the state convention are instruct Powers for state treasurer, and the con- gressional delegates for MeKeighan. The customary resolutions were adopted. The convention was fairly well attended, but the old time onthus a5 wanting! Cherry Favors Majors. LENTINE, Neb., July 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—The republican county convention met here today and or- rized by electing J. W. Tucker chairman nd E. E. Stone secretary. BEd Clark was nominated for county attorney and Max Virtel for commissioner of the First dis- trict. Delegates to the state convention a J. W. Tucker, J. M. Clarkson, S. G. Greene, Henry Razey, J. C. Pettijohn and E, Stone. They are for Majors, and Majors’ men ruled the convention throughout. Con- gressional delegates are: G. H. Horuby, Eldon Sparks, C. A. Johnson, Prof. E. E. Goode, C. J. ne and A White, It is a Kincaid delegation straight. J. A Brewer was allowed to select delegates to the representative convention, The conven- tion was enthusiastic, and harmony pre- valled. No Instractions from Brown. AINSWOR' July Special Tel- egram to The Bee.)—The republican county convention of Brown county held in this eity today selected the following delegates to the various conventions: State—H. 0. Paine, Frank Thompson, George Bergan, R. Snell and Frank Whittemore; congressional—J. A. Nay, P. D. McAndrew, J. 8. Davisson, J. G Ackerman and P. D.' Roberts; senatorial— W. H. Willlams, E. W. Hoyt, B. B. Mastick John Pfiffer and B. MeDonald; representa- tive—R. 8. Hall, Z. T. Funk, Uriah Chester, George W. Wood and O. C. Bartlet J. S. Davisson was renominated for county attorney by a unanimous vote of the con- vention. The congressional delegation is in- structed for Kinkald. Lincoln County Delegutes Divide. NORTH PLATTE, Neb., July 28.—(Special elegram to The Bee)—The Lincoln county republican convention met here today and transacted the usual business with a thor- ough absence of jangling voices and ad journed well satisfied with itself. The nominees for the county oftices are: County attorney, R. F. Forrest amissioner, David Thompson; coroner, E. Hunting- ton. The following s a list of the delegates to the state conventfon: John Sorenson W. C. Elder, A. D. Buckworth, B. B. War- uner, H. M. Grames, J. H. Knowles, T. C proprietors of thelr constantly need of better that led the firm of Sixteenth building is being pushed of September. On or about r well known d ideis & Sons, facilities and building was goods store in a cut of which is herewith presented. The store is located at of Sixteenth Omaha brick, Omaha iron, Beatrice fireproof the northwest cor- i architect, gave the contract their fondest expectations center of the dry goods business is being pushed to completion as the foundation as men and money can do the work. frontage of 100 feet ornamental The elevators, plumb- | per hour and completely destroyed the build But the proprietors of the disheartened. on it was seen BUTTH AR were made in Omaha. Boston Store the building was burning that nothing could be saved from the f negotiations Department store building at the corner of Fifteenth and result Omaha finest retail dry goods store building of any city of its size on While the building is a new one, the pro- Brandeis & Sons, to the people of Omaha, prising and floor rooms of the continent. or a total floor space of and pecple who know the proprietors of the 13,200 square 000 square feet, open for business in the temporar: this floor space will be needed to accommodate within four days from the time of the fire the stock of goods that Emil and Hugo. the firm will carry | and his son; 7 goods which had been ordered for the spring a dry goods were arriving inconvenienced. was carrizd_on s for the adjustment of the insu; but the conditions were ripe for the success nee the pro- stone, steel and fireproof materfal can make a building and is the only fireproof building of Chicago No word has been used struction of any part of the buildin the stairways are made of iron is of steel. tors in the building business and 11 good goods at the lowe the new building on September 1, and prom- ise the people of Omaha to show them the ary goods store opportunity. then did not have facilities for accomodat- | to be found in the w EBRASKA SALOON BUSINESS will be three steam ele ive motor cars were called use, and, headed by the Third City band, the and children is solid for John rched to the grounds, followed by a retary of state, the convention voting Ev: the privilege of naming the delegates. instructions were given as to governor, but fully half, if not the majority of the dele- to by stock- the establishment dinner toasts liolders and employeg of as well as by a number of prominent citi- The remainder of the day was spent in playing base ball and other games, making it a day long to be remem- bered by all who participated in its pleasures. s the sixteenth anniversary Dempster company, 1 by President C. B, wonderful growth. business depression have kept their force of more than 100 men at work in full 7, and have been able to pay a fair divi- nd to stockholders. were responded Result of the Investigation by the State Bureau of Lab:r, and ministers. frierds among Sixth congressional district uninstructed T. Wilcox, Wiley Matthews, PRESENT EXTENT, OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC The occasion w Little More Than Three Dollars Distributed and a_paper T in This B ey ster showed a most Hawkins, C. H. Stamp, H. Commerco for Hill, W. C. Elder and Sandford Bowman. HUNTER'S COMMISSION HUNG UP, Ghilld:in:the. Many Democrats Are LINCOLN, July 28.—(Special to The Bee.) —(Special Telegram The postoffice fight has opened been wired in from with such rapidity that C| land has decided to withhold Hunter's com- investigation. a blank to each postoffice in the state ad- r clty clerk, asking to The Bee.) Roenbalm's Destroyed with Much Valuable Proporty. ~(Special Telegram Yire broke out in H. B. Roen- balm's livery stable this afternoon. of two minutes from ssed to the village answers to the following questions to The Bee.) What amount of license does each saloon investigators it was first a flame over One horse was saved with- Twenty-one horses were and forty blanks were The democratic party different towns and they are working for. Colonel Biboeck, here is all torn up over it. the whole barn. being burned. replien were 151 clerks reported leaving 222 towns reporting a total of 856 saloons paying license fees ranging to $1,500 per year, and aggregating the Of this amount saloons paid $13,880 occupation and which amount, in the above total, Omaha and Lincoln, the two largest cities with a combined population Hunter, and some sensa- escaped and sults are expected. was shot while running Expressed In Grant Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bes)—The republican conven- tion of Grant county met today and nomi- to the varlous conventions No Preferenc two buggles HYANNIS, s and three double harnesses. rg loses one horse, harness and R. Stewart, horse, harness and buggy; C. E. Ada of Omaha, horse harness single harne: Mrs. O. E. F buggy, Dr. E. of $700,950. is included two sets of harness, one buggy and two suits the farmers who had put up for dinner who lost in the fire wera: horses and team of mules, ness and wagon; G. Mehrns, team of horses team of horse Wilkerson, one Walt Rodman, one horse and sional—W. L. Mathews and A. B. Buckley; A. K. Cowles and S. representatives—W. o delegates were not instructed for condidates average license Robert Arnold, state over, including special tax on sa- there preference and harness nd harness am _Anderson, MacColl Ogalalla’ OGALALLA, July 28.—(Special Tel court_house: in blacksmith shop of James R. Smith Delegates to the state conven- J. Morford, convention met total receipts of the average saloon for the ssary to cover known expenses, in cluding license fee and all other expenses, than $4,000. loons at $4.000 per makes $3,424,000, Rector and uninstructed, favor MacColl for governor. erty was allowed to name the dele convention for th n express office was next, which is certainly caught fire twice, but was put out. Had there been any wind, the whole town would have gone, as the supply of wat It is not known how the fire origl- the haymow, no one had been since morning. total loss foots up about $6,000. $800 insurance on the barn Pennsylvania, stock in_the constituting the population appropriated IMPERIAL, 28.—(Special to $1,104,470 per year, which is less th in the State of Martin, A. M. Carroll and delegates to The congressional delega- is supposed to be for McKeighan and representative was held here toda. David O'Gilvie, were chosen health depart- ment Is burying the dead animals. All of the bulldings will be rebuilt. BERTRAND, The Bee.)—The residence of Philo consumed by fire Wednesd its contents. investigation have been discovered at the Wes- nick of time part of the year is being state_convention. niver: delegates_for untyratiyacfut noon, with all nominated for commissioner. loss, $1,600; insured for nomies Won remembered (Special Tele- The democratic primaries were held in Cheyenne tonight to elect dele- convention, be held next Thursday to select delegates to the state convention in Cheyenne August 8. CHEYENNE, Wy gram to The Bee.) 1 something to do with the cause ¢ RANDAL of the burning of the Haish building, and it of Omahn K an Englne at Grand Inland. GRAND ISLAND, July 28 gram to The Be Former Resld, The lad has been in consultation the county attorney told him would not be given out, Attarnemt with the investigation, but some interesting developments are promised soon. v of the Lincoln lub turnsd out:last night to hear Nedrey of Omaha address the m: a delegation from La ed to the nomination of Governor Os- this morning by a Pacific engine Loup City ary Conventio republicans primary convention yes- township officers following persons in nomination The engine was backing down at three hip held th nour with the bell riogng and the Miss Isabelle Wymap, and ler sister, May, of Omaha are the guests of Dr. Bailey AT AR W, J. Fisher; justicea of the peac The railroad men, yi\l hold a recention at Conger and € distracted wife and coroner's jury exonerated the oh Notes and ¥ TECUMSEH, enjoyable time is antic)pa Mayor Weir has expri much displeas- Juck Osakin Jack Osakin, | testifying at the teial ot a nephew of Chief Moses of the Colville res- ervation, Is an outlaw, allke from Indian and man's justice mountains of the I rignt if Griner | C1ty yesterday appeared before the insanity His resignation will He'inayor hinted that it should marry the as she was of the opinion that he him with great ubuse to herself and and claimed that she was afraid to liy Accordingly the board sat on the case and decided that Philpott was a sane man, bound over to the Hiyffict court in the sum western part of the reser tion, and Chief Moses has given orders that On July 20 he killed he be shot on sight e Chief Moses, caused by excessiy visitor this w Willlam A. Wotherspoon, formerly of Particulars of the crime have not been re- Edward Colton, a today released residing near this December he slew his own brother among friends and relatives here. Miss Edith Robbins of this city returned Saturday fre e was attending the Normal school. Willlam J. Mattley is visiting friends in the chieftainship don's court, Princes of the blood being loath to see Osakin hanged for his previous crime and used his infue; pleading that the two were engaged in a drunken quarrel and that both were equally ow Moses was of Johnson county has dissolved. Harsha are visiting elutives in Dixo with her sister, Mrs peiativa - iaoo, 111 hiet Moses' successor. cuperating in Hot § 1 reservation authorities are but it s feared he the Canadian Indian police a looking for the murderer. may escape across (Special Telegram to Mill Manufacturing | fFom an extended visit in Callfornia The Dempste alers kxpocte cruited throu ervations of the United States. ears of flight from the res- | employes and their families an ¢ of a pienle the Chautauqua comn, Wash, are expected to pass down the river In a day of two, on their way to the capital. An advance crow of five arrived yestorday and stopped for a couple of Ito One of the m was quite sick. FREMONT, July 28.~(Special to The Bee) | —Grand Master Sovereign of the Knights of Labor spoke to a very large audience in the court room last evening. The speaker was introduced by Dr. Abbott, who pre at the meeting, and entertained the people for over an hour with an explanation of the ob ject of the organization which he repre- sented and its future hopes of accomplish- ment. His argument was interspersed with humorous stories and was pronounced inter- esting, even to those who were not in har- mony with the speaker. Grand Secretary Hays, whe had been an nounced to be present, did not appear at the meeting. At the close of the meeting a large number remained in the hall and a local assembly of knights is supposed to have been organized Daring Deed of a 1 GRAND ISLAND, July 28.—(Special to The Bee)—Willile Cash, a lad of scarcel 16 years, stopped a runaway horss last night in an herole and altogether admirable man- ner. He was in the act of delivering new papers when he was attracted by the eries of a woman, Mrs. Eisenhower, wife of the Pacific Express_company’s agent, who was in the buggy. The horse was just approach ing a corner. The boy caught hold of the bridle and threw the horse, but the animal foll on the boy and it was at first feared that he was seriously hurt. He was un conscious for fully half an but this morning both he and Mrs. Eisen was thrown to the ground, are resting casiiy neither being seriously hurt York County Farmers to M M'COOL JUNCTION, Neb., July 1 to The Bee.)—The York County Farmers institute, the largest farmers organization in this county, will hold its next meeting at McCool August 14 in the Blue River park The citizens of McCool are going to make large and ample preparations for the ac commodation of the largest gathering of the year in York coun The York County IParmers Institute has nothing to do with politics. Its time is devoted to listening to speeches of practical and successful farmers on farm topics, which are instructive and very entertaining. The McCool Glee Club and Chorus and the McCool and bands will furnish the music. Hoavy Loss of a Farme STANTON b., July (Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—J. D. Barnett, a pros- perous farmer living four miles south of here, lost his barn, granary, 500 bushels of corn, several hundred bus! s of oats and a horse by fire last evening. It was c used by a lanter xploding. Value, $1,300; in- surance, $850. ST. PAUL, Neb., J (Special to The I )—Christ Nielsen's residence in the western part of the county was entirely de- stroyed by fire last night with conte Value, $400; insured in the German of port for $250. h 1 STRATTON, Neb., July The Bee)—The Hitchcock County Tea institute, which has been in session at this place for the Inst three weeks, under the iranagement of County Superintendent Watie Van Petten, closed today. This was the most successful session ever held in the county—105 teachers being enrolled. The teachers were addressed at different times during the institute by State Su- perintendent Gowdy, Hon. W. E. Andrews of Hastings, Prof. Porter of Culbertson, Neb., and C. W. Shurtleff of Stratton. Falrbury Chur Dedicated. FAIRBURY, Neb., July 28.—(Special to The Bee.)—The corner stone of the new brick church building of the Christian denomina- tion was laid yesterday afternoon with ap- propriate ceremony. The other denominations of the city participated in the caremonies, as also did the various eivic societies. The address was delivered by Rev, D. R. Dungan of Cotner university. The building will be the finest church edific: in the city when completed, and will cost about $10,000. Sad Aceid t at Litehfield. LITCHFIELD, Neb., July 28.—(Spectal to The Bee.)— st accident of recent vears in this town occurred yesterday, when B. S. Greenalgh was drowned in the mill pond. He had been in town with a wagon- load of hogs and was returning home and stopped to take a swim in company with two others. He let himself down, as they thought, as though testing the depth, but he never came up again, and before he could be rescued was dead. Sherman County LOUP CITY, Neb., July 28.—(Special to The Bee.)—The most successful Teachers in- stitute ever held in Sherman county closed after a two weeks' session yesterday. About 100 teachers were enrolled.” The majority of the teachers commended Charles F. Johnson, the county superintendent, for his firmness in carrying out his convictions as to the proper course to pursue. Chappell’s Proud Day. CHAPPELL, Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—The largest gathering ever held in Deul county was that of today in honor of the location of a permanent county seat, there being 1,500 people pres- ent. A ball game In the afternoon between Lodge Pole and Chappell resulted in a vic- tory for Lodge Pole, the score being 16 to 14, RS Died by itis Ho GRAND ISLAND, July 28.—(Speclal to The Bee)—The jury investigating the death of Chris Cornelius arrived at a verdict to tho effect that the deceased came to his death from a pistol shot wound inflicted by his own hands. The verdict scems to bo in accordance with the general opinion. The funeral took place this afternoon. Company ('s New Flag. NEBRASKA CITY, July 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—The members of corpany C were presented with a hand- some silk flag and pole last evening by the Nebraska City club. Fremont ing Men Organizo. FREMONT, Neb., July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—A local traveling men's league auxiliary to the state league was organized here today and officers elected. ALLEN PROVOKES POPULISTS Thurston County Convention of that Parky Oalls the Senator to Order, PASTURE PROPRIETORS BEING FAVORED They Demand that 1o at Oneo Take Stepe to Declinre Himself on the Subject and Secure Leglalation in Thelr Tnte PENDER, Neb., July 28-—(Special Teles gram to The Bee)—The people of Thurston punty are very much stirred up over the eport from Washington that Senator Allen has introduced a bill lcoking tos ward the repeal of the Omaha allotment act passed at the last session of congress, now more than a year ago, but which has never been put into effect, evidently through influence exercised by the pasture proprietors and thefr eaps italist backers. The people of this county, republicans, democrats and populists, are all in earnest in demanding the passage of the Indian land tax bill introduced by Reps resentative Meiklejohn, and also the immes diate allotment of the Omaha lands in ac: cordance with what has already passed cons gress, and which it seems Senator Allen is desirous of repealing At the populist convention here today { resolutions were adopted as follows Whereas, 1t has come i hearing that iator Allen has int a bil looking towa the repeal of the Omaha allotment act, and also that he is opposed to the pa sage of the Indian land tax bill, And whereas, it 1 a question of utmost fm portance o the people’of Thurston county Resolved, That we, the populists ot Thurston county In_convention assembled, believe it to e to thé best interests of the Omaha and Winnebago Indians, as well as the white population of ‘Thurston county, that the Indian land tax bill become a law, and that the real allotment of the Omaha Indian lands ordered made immediately lance with the bill passed at the wress; and be it we believe it is the duty Allen to lend his assistance ull:l influence for the pas Indian lan tax bill, and also that h d e an immediate allotment of the Omaha India ands in accordance with the provisions of the bill passed in the Fifty-second cons gress, and that he desist from promoting In any way the bill reported to have been introduced repealing d allotment act; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Senator Allen by the secres tary of this convention without del Sunstroke ves Fatal. SCRIBNER, Neb,, July 28.—(Special to The Bee.)—Frederick Stegelman, a well-to-do farmer living five miles southwest of this place, died this morning as a result of suns stroke. He was out in the harvest fleld Thursday afternoon during the hot winds and was overcome by the heat and fell un- consclous, He was brought to by the appli cation of proper remedies and felt wol enough to come to town, when he was pros- trated a second time, from which he did not recover. BERTRAND, Neb, July 28.—(Speclal to The Bee)—The worst drouth cver experie enced here has prevailed for the past month, All hope of crops of any Kind has been abandoned. Many are going away to find work, while others are looking for localitics where they can winter stock. Hogs are being marketed rapidl; LITCHFIELD, Neb., July 28.—(Speclal to The Bee.)—Crops in this county are entirely, gone, not even rough feed left for stock The drouth finished the last hope yesterduy, and it was very slim before that NEWCASTLE, Neb., July 28.—(Special to The Bee)—Small grafn in this vicinity is turning out much better than most people expected. Yesterday was the hottest day on record in this county The thermometer stood 113 degrees in the shade the greater part of the day. NEBRASKA CITY, July 28.—(Special to The Bee.)—Heavy black clouds forming in the south gave great hopes that the long wished for ain had come at last. Beyond a few drops, however, none fell, and within an hour it was as bright and warm as ever. Crops are suffers ing terribly. Many fields of corn are past :, 231 others, even with rain, will not average half a crop. Collided with the Fast Mall. COLUMBUS, Neb., July 28.—(Special Telo« gram to The Bee.)—The fast mail train, wests bound, ran into a freight train on a side track In the Union Pacific yards here about 9 p. m., the tender of the mail train engina penetrating the forward mail car and killing an unknown tramp. There was no serlous injury to any other person. The train was running slow. De KEARNEY, Neb., July 28.—(Speclal Tele- gram to The Bee)—V. G. Lyman received a cablegram this afternoon from Pekin, China, announcing the death of his brother-in-law, Rev. Leslie Stevens, formerly presiding elder of the Methodist church for this district, but who has been a missionary to China the past four years. No details of his death were given, op of Four ties Wi Picnle. ULYSSES, Neb., July 28.—(Special to The Bee.)— Butler, Polk, Seward and York coun- ties will hold their tenth annual picnic at W. Lord's grove August 9. Able speakers and good music, base ball, etc., will be the attractive features. . CHEMICAL NATIONAL FAILURE. of unct Chicago Bank Chargod with Gross Carelessness. AGO, July 2 Recelver Bly C. ‘ourtelot of the delanet Chemizal National has filed a court bill charging the ex- president of the institution, Joseph O. Curry, with gross carclessness fn wmaking lans and wrongfully converting to his own use Jargs sums. The bill charges that almost $300, 000 is missing and asks 2a investigation and accounting by the court, e Omaha’s popular pleasure resort, Courtland. MRS. J. BENSON. Children’'s Drawers. Made above of good cotton, three tucks hem, prices 7¢, 10¢, 15¢, 17¢, according to size, Drawers, made of Masonville muslin, five tucks and good em- broidery, button holes worked and make the best, prices 28€¢ and 35¢, according to size. Children’s Good Under= waists, sizes from 1 to 10 years, price 15¢. Ladies’ Cambric Corset Covers. V back and front with embroidery edge and insertion, price Grreriocss IR S NN {16 S BTG b L aces, Just in—a large line of Val Edges and Insertion, MRS. J. BENSON.,