Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 1, 1895, Page 3

FINE IELD OF SUGAR BEETS| G‘mnd Island I‘wt’o‘rTWilX Utilizo Thou-i sands of Tons, FARMERS WILL REAP A BIG HARVEST Many s Per Acre Are Reported Section. Averaging Ten ew Failu in Auy GRAND ISLAND, Aug. 31.—(Special)— The Oxnard Beet Sugar company of Grand Island will this year, beyond any question of doubt, make the largest run in the ot the beet sugar Industry of Ame Mhe Bee reporter visited the factory this morning and from H. 8. Ferrar, the superintendent, | learned that a large force of men has ben en- gaged, and fs constantly kept busy cleaning ¢p | the machinery, making necessary repairs and getiing tho large bins ready for the beets. All of the numerous pipes in both the boiler | room and the main building are be with asbestos an inch thick for the tion of a greater steam T floor of the main building Is be ened by iron supoprts, made by foundry. The company expects to store greater amount of sugir than it has be compelled to store at any previous scason. W. H. Baird was at work analyzing bee He stated that the heets for their pre condition as to maturity are showing up | splendidly, most of them averagng from 10 to 14 per cent. The late raing, while not injur- ing the crop, huve retarded its development. And fn view of this fact the company has de- | cided to give an additional price per ton to | those contractors who will make later deliv- erivs. For November deliveries the company will 25 cents extra per ton; for December beots 30 cents; for January beet 35 cents; for February beets 40 cents per ton. When asked what, in his op'nlon, would the crop for this factory be, Ferrar stated that | they figurel on no less thin 35,000 tons. Thi he said, was the lowest possible estimate The factory hal about 4,000 acres contracted al the beg'nuing of the seasn Supposing 500 acres In the different counties had failed, there still would be 3,600 acr good condition, and these will c>rtainiy age more than ten tons to the acre. few farmers who have taken good car their beets expect to harvest twenty five bushels to the acre. The Grand Island fic- tory expects to begin the minufacture of sugar September 1 and run five or six n.onths Two hundred men per day will be employed, half of them on the day shift and the other on the night. ’ NORFOLK, Neb., Aug. There are about 4,000 acres of sugar beets fn Norfolk district, all “laid by and in much better condition than in any previous year. Recent rains have benefited the beets greatly, and with continued favorable condi- tions for root development the result of the harvest should far exceed other seasons and | will probably be more than 40,000 _tons, which would mean an output of some 7,000,- 000 pounds of granulated sugar and a run of more than 100 days and nights. The ad- vantages of beet culture were clearly dem- onstrated dast year. Dry weather reduced the tonnage, but made the root richer in sugar, Weather conditions cut other crops very short, so that the beet was the chief, and, In many cases, the only source of revenue to the farmer. This year the beet agaln stands at the head as a money maker for the farmer, because the immense yield of wheat, corn and oats has lowered the price of those products, while, notwithstand- ing the large increase in tonnage of beets this year, the price remains $5 per ton. For the better preservation of the beet and for convenlence in handling the crop the Norfolk Beet Sugar company is asking farmers to place all or a part of their crop in store for later delivery, and is offering to pay $5.25 for November delivery, § December, $6.35 for January and $5.40 per ton for February delivery. Including last night’s rainfall of 1.59 Inches. there has been a total of 25.24 inches of rain here this seazon. LINCOLN, Aug. 31.—(Special)—The county sugar beet convention was cailed to order this afterncon at the court house. There was a large audience and some fine sample: of beets raised in Lancaster despite the dry weather which has preva'led in this locality, Tie display was pronounced as flue as could be produced anywhere. J. V. Wolfe was on hand with a big basket of the vegetables, from the handle of which depeaded the Invitation: “Bring on your factory; we'll raisa the beets. Among the audience were bus'ness and pro- fessional men, capitalists and farmers. They all expressed an interest in learning about the capacity of Lancaster county land for profitable cultivation of sugar beets. A num- ber of growers united in commend ng the cu'- tivation of the beet as a profitable one. Listory D! power. the Fremont | a| n nt 31.—(Special. Plenty of Rain at Western, WESTERN, Neb., Aug. 81.—(Special)— Rains are now coming thick and fast. They are so common that they cause no comment. A fine rain of over an hour's duration, pre- ceded by a hard wind, visited this locality lagt night about 8 o'clock. Thursday the 1l-year-old boy of J. R. Snider, living two miles east of town, was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake. His flesh swelled up and he turned black, and although an experienced physician has his case in charge, he will have a hard time to ull through. ~ The boy is naturally very eshy, weighing over 140 pounds, and the surpius flesh and blood make his case ail the more dangerous. Several farmers living south of this place have lost quite a number of hogs with some disease other than cholera since last spring. John Wahl has lost over 100 head, Mr. Baatz over eighty and Mr. Fritz about twenty head. Several of the animals were examined after death and worms were found in their lungs. They expect the state veterinarian to tell th'm what the disease is and what caused It Sel yler Notes and Personals, SCHUYLER, Neb., Aug. 81.—(Special)— Mrs, Z. E. Moon and daughter, Fannle, went to Lexington, Mo., Friday to join Mr. Moon and make their future home there. Charley Hurley, who has been away from Schuyler for a couple of years, at work on the Madison Reporter, has returned to Schuy- ler and is at work again on the Sun, The Schuyler base ball team left Thurs- day evening for Hastings, where they were to play on Friday and Saturday. A number of Schuyler base ball cranks accompanied the boys, among them Sheriff Kroeger, Banker Kenny, Policeman Willlams and Veterinarian Barnard. , The members of the congregation of Rev. Father Mugan presented him with a Mine bicycle this week. The Methodist Sunday school held a pic- nic at Kolm's grove three miles north of the city Thursday, and the’ Presbyterian school held one at the same place on the following day. Preparing for the New Crop. HEBRON, Aug. 31.—(Speclal Telegram.)— Thayer county was treated to another heavy rainfall of nearly two inches Thursday night, which makes a fall of over seven inches in this county for the month. The subsoil is wet down to the depth of three f Plowing and fall wheat sowing is in progress, and a larger acreage of wheat and rye will be sown than ever before, owing to the present en- couraging outlook for the 1896 crop. FAIRBURY, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Speclal)— The raintall during last night amounted to 1.07 inches. The fotal rainfall during the month has been 7.83 inches, and the ground is thoroughly saturated. Owing to the favor able condition of the soil, a largely increased acreage of fall grain will be sown. Heavy Fall of Water at $¢. Paul., ST. PAUL, Neb,, Aug. 31.—(Special)—An- other fine shower fell here last evening, last ing less than fifteen minutes, in which time forty-hundredths inch of water fell, mak- ing nearly one inch for this week, and five and twenty-five-hundredth inches of rain for the month of August. Corn is doing nicely and farmers are busy fall plowing. Shower in Otoe County. NEBRASKA CITY, Aug. 31.—(Special)— Another light rain fell here last night, greatly cooling the atmosphere. | that | atterncon Concluded to Redintrict Hall County. GRAND ISLAND, Aug. 31.—(Special)—At L.mlnq yesterday afterncom the Hall eoun(yJ Dourd the ! triets an Supervisors declded to eomply with o divide the county Into seven dis- potnt supervisor from each distriot, roducing the memborship from sixteen o seven, A committee was appointed to redistrict and report at the next meeting, October 0. The popullsts fought thls action, but were defeated. BIDS FOR THE CONVICT LABOR. Proposals Opened t No Contract Is Yet Awnrded. LINCOLN, Aug. 81.—(Speclal.)-~The Doard of Public Lands and Buildings met today pursnant to the adjournment of last Monday Attorney General Churchill was absent. The board opened the bids for the penitentiary contract, but did not let the contract. Land Commissioner Russell and Secretary of State Piper joined in saying that the cortract would not be let until Monday next. There were but two bids presented, all others having been withdrawn, These two were from Al Jecmer and Allen Buckstaff. L. H. Lawton for whose benefit, and at whose special re- quest the opening of the bids was postponed, wrote a lelter to the board in which he stated that Inasmuch as he had been unable Lo gee any documents whereby an idea could be formed of the condition under which the subcontractors now at the penitentlary are orking, he declined to become a bidder. It is the opinion of many that these contracts are all in the me of C. W. Mosher, and that Dorgan has nothing whatever to do with them. The latter says that they are packed away among his papers, and he does not know he could place his hands on them in week's hunting. Land Commissioner sald that he would not tod glve amounts of the two bidders, Beemer and Buckstaff, to the press. He sald that Buck- staff’s bid contained nine distinct and sep- arate propositions, and that it would require some me to figure them out and ascertain which was the best one. It Is the general opinion around the capital that Al Beemer is the sul ful bidder. THE COUN MUST REDISTRIC 15 New Liw on the Subj Bie Constitutionnl. FREMONT, Aug, 31 ecial Telegrim.)— Marshall handed down a decision this in the manlamus case against the Dodge county board of supervisors. He over- ruled the demurrer of respondents and held the law to be constitutional, though he inti- mated that he was not in favor of it. The defendants have taken an appeal, and the case will be filed in the supreme court Mot day or Tuesday. A decision Is expected there before the date of the fall election. Arranging a Chautauqun for 1806, TECUMSEH, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Special)— Citizens here are arranging a Chautauqua for next season. A committee is soliciting funds with which to ercct buildings and put grounds in condition and reports encourage- ment on all hands. The Chautauqua will be held in Dillon & Oder’s park. The Lincoln association ball team will play an exhibition game here with the Tecumseh team Wednesday. J. H. Crow, now a resident of this city, Declared to | purchased 10,000 acres of wild land in John- son and Nemaha counties thirty years ago for 70 cents per acre. This land now brings from §40 to $60 per acre. Crow does not own a foot of it now. The Tecumseh the state fair. band in the various parades. Hon. J. A. Wright will shortly commen the erection of a handsome and commodious residence on the lot he recently purchased on Jackson str When the house is com- pleted Mr. Wright will move his family down from Lincoln and occupy it. The Pawnee City and Tecumseh ball teams will have a bout tomorrow in Hinton's park at Falls City. A special train will be run to take the enthusiasts down to witness the contest. The Johnson county fair will be held Sep- tember 3 to 6, inclusive, The show promises to be one of unusual merit this year. York Co Military band will attend Positions have been given the nty's xeel nt Prospects, YORK, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special)—During the past few days more rain has fallen at this place than for years at this season. One year ago this month the ground in this county was dry, in fact It was with great dif- flculty that any wheat was sown at all. This year abundance of rain has fallen, Had the molsture which has fallen here this fall, fallen last year York county would have had a good crop. However, when the spring came this past season the farmers of the coupty had to contend with the dry winds in March, which dried out what little moist- ure there was in thy soll. Fall plowing can now be rapidly pushed 2s scon as the ground has dried sufficlently to allow it. At first it was thought that the county’ crops were beyond redemption, but it now appears that there are some very good flelds of corn, and the late showers will bring to the front many other flelds which were badly scorched. Oa! are being held, but little of them being sold by the farmers for feed. While the crops of the county have been light for three years, the value of York county land has decreased to no great extent. A quarter section of land was yesterday sold by a real estate agent in this city for about $7,000, and there are many better quarters In the county than this. North Loup Brevities, NORTH LOUP, Neb,, Aug. 31.—(Sp:eial.)— The more zealous porticn of North Lcup's Adventist population are absent this week attend'ng their annual camp meeting at Lin- coln. Mrs. Edward Haskins of this place has gone to lowa in response to a telegram an- nouncing the illness of relatives, The Valley County Chautauqua as:embly will be held on an island in the river near Ord, instead of at Fort Hartsuff, as at first announced. Rev. Oscar Bibsock of this city, one of the first settlers of the ccunty, will deliver an address on September 4, which has been set apart by the management as “old settlers’ day.” Captain N. G. Clement, who has been at Fort Robinson for a year or more, is now visiting his family in Mira valley. Work of an Ashiand Flyer. ASHLAND, Neb.,, Aug. 31.—(Special)— Hammerstein, an Ashland trotting horse, took nurst money in a 2:30 trot at Frankfort, Ind., Friday last He trotted a mile in 2:21. This is three races he has won since commencing the Indiana circuit. The races came off at the Ashland park this afternoon. The first event, one-quarter mile dash, purse $25, six entrles: Gray Dick, Rowdy Boy, Billy Bowlegs, Curiosity, Gray Nell, Roudy C. Curlosity won, Rowdy Boy second, Billy Bowlegs third. Time: 0:25. Halt' mile dash, $50 purse, four entries Little Dick, Fred S, Maud R and_Balley, Little Dick won, Fred S second, Maud R third, Balley fourth. Time: 0:50%. Pence Dixturbers Arres DE WITT, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Special)—A crowd of five, three men and two women, the former white, the latter black, were taken in by the authorities last night. They were oc- cupying a room in common Iin a vacant building in town when taken, and making the night hideous with their drunken revels. They are now lying in the city jail awaiting the arrival of the county attorney, when they will have their preliminary hearing. Demise of Mrs. M. E. Harrixon. BEATRICE, Aug. 31 clal Telegram.)— Mrs. M. E. Harrison, a widely known and highly respected woman, died at her Fifth street home early this morning. The de. ceased was 61 years old, the widow of Thomas H. Harrison, a former mayor of Beatrice. She had been in failing b ith for some time. The funeral will be held at Christ church at 10 o'clock a. m. Monday. e County Ploneers Meet, BEATRICE, Aug. 31.—(Speclal Telegram.)— The Gage County association par- ticipated in its annual plenic in this city today. There were present old settlers from all parts of the country and the affair was an entire success throughout. Officars for the ensuing year are: President, H. A. La- salle; vice president, H. F. Cook; secretary, W. A. Wagner; corresponding secretary, C, F, Gale; treasurer, Fred Elwood. Heavy Precipitation for August. NORTH LOUP, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special.)— Another raln, amounting to about half an inch, fell here yesterday afterncon. This makes a total precipitation for August of five inches and leaves the soll in better fall condition than for many years, the average ralnfall for August belug but two and one fourth inches. Pioneer THE OMAHA DAILY BEER {REPUBLICAN LOCAL MEETS Delegations to the State Convention Se- leoted in Beveral Jounties, NOTHING BUT HARMONY IN THE CAMP Administration Democrats President Cleveland and Money—] State Endorse nd HARTI Telegram.) met here delegates Strain, W. Ritchle, J. GTON, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Special The republicans of Cedar county today and selected t following the state convention ¥ P. Hill, William Jones, 0. G H. Eby, C. H. Randall, G. W. Mawley, J. L. Stewart and Frans Nelson. Judge H. A. Miller, candidate for district judge, was allowed to select his own dele- gation. The following county ticket was | nominated: Clerk, George 1. Parker; treas- urer, L. Blenkiron; superintendent, A. E. Ward; sheriff, S. W. Mosher; county judge, Jenjamin M. Weed; surveyor, Andrew Me- Neal; clerk district court, Harry Martin; commissioner Third district, A, Newman. WEST POINT, Neb.,, Aug. 31.—(Speclal Telegram.)—At tho publican conven- tion today the following were elected delegates to the state convention Fred Sonnenschein, chairman; D. C Giffert, R. F. Kioke, J. R. McKean, David Burke, C. Decker, W. Duthcher, W. bbon, C. C McNish, J. P. Rewey, O. Thompson. Judiclal: B. K. Valentine, chair- man; M. McLaughlin, A. R. Oleson, Willam Stuefe Blenkiron, J. F. Fitzgerald, J L. Rewey, O. D. Bassinger, Willlam Farley B. M. Kirton C. Elliott, F. C. Evans The county officers are: Treasvrer, J. H Lindale; clerk, M. Farran; clerk district court, B. Brooks; sheriff, J. L. Rewey; coro- ner, Dr. H. Shummers; surveyor, George Boyer, jr., superintendent of schools, James C. Elliott; county judge, U. Bruner. PENDER, Neb.,, Aug. 31.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Thurston county republican con- vention was held here today. The fight principally on the state and judicial dele- gates. W. E. Pebbles will head the delegates to the state convention, and the delegates to the judicial convention were instructed for Hon. W. F. Norris for judge of the Eighth judicial distriet. The convention by resolution endorsed W. E. Peebles for his efforts in behalf of Thurs- ton_county. UNION, Neb,, Aug. 31.—(Special Tele- gram.)—At the republican primary held here tonight the following delegates were chosen to represent Liberty precinct in the county convention: A. T. Becker, G. N. Larue, G. Barnum, Charles Morton, C. L. Graves, R. F. McNamee, G. A. Rose, William Chalfant, A. M. Rose, Charles Swan and Willlam Eiken- bary. The delegation is enthusiastic for A. R. Eikenbary of Union for county treasurer. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special Telegram.)—The republican primaries for the selection of delegates to the county conven- tion at Nehawka September 14 was held in this city today. A httle excitement prevailed in the precinct when two aspirants for sherift became involved in a little disoussion wherein strong language was used. However, no harm was done. In the precinct where there was but three votes cast last year, today the count showed sixty-eight. The election re- sulted in the choice of Will T. Richardson, Cole, R. F. Dean, Loran Wile . from the precinet, with John A N. Dovey, Henry Mansey, C. H rmlce, L. C. Curtis and Louis Egenberger from the First ward; O. H. Snyder, J. H. Pollock, Jesse L. Root, Henry C. McMacken, Thomas _Fry, John ~Nims, E. Hilton, Robert Donnelly, Virgil Mullis, M. N. An- thony and Jacob Sanders, Second; Frank Richey, I. Dunn, Sam H. Atwood, Gus Brandon, Will H. Rhodes, Ami B. Todd, Fred A. Murphy, John Seaburg, James Mitchell, H. Steimker, John M. Leyda and Joseph H. Hall, Third; D. B. Smith, Charley H man, Louis Anderson, Eric Westland, Wil- liam Falhson, A. P. Barnes, Will Cooledge, August Reinhackel and Harry Barthold, Fourth; A. J. Graves, Joe T. Lloyd, J. M. Young, Ed Bates, Bd S._Barker and B. J. Reynolds, Fifth. BENKELMAN, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special Telegram.—The Dundy republicin county con- vention passed off harmoniously here tolay. With the exception of sheriff all nominations were unanimous and by acclamation. The ticket follows: E. A. Stowater, clerk; J. G. Ough, troasurer; Frank Israel, judge; Joe Mc Corkle, $heriff; 0. E. Butterfizld, su ern- tendent of schcols; J. H. Ferman, coroner; J. 8. Lynch, surveyor; commissioner for Sec- ond district, James Knox; Third, Captain J. F. Morgan; delegates state c-nvention, L. Morse, A. F. Wood, M. N. Nesmith and J. 8. West; judicial, J. W. James, J. T. Deleware, . M. Johnson and F. E. Benson. BROKEN BOW, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special Telegram.)—The republican county convention was held here today. The permanent or- ganization was effected by electing W. S. Wescott chairman and J. W. Salisbury sec- retary, with W. W. Thornton assistant. The selection of delegates for the judicial con- vention precipitated a fight at the beginning of the convention that made the session in- teresting throughout. An effort was made to pass a motion authorizing Judge Sinclair of Kearney to select the delegates to the ju- dicial convention, while this move was bit- terly opposed by ‘the friends of C. L. son of Broken Bow, who is a candidate for the nomination. The motion to instruct for Sinclair was formally defeated by a vote of 137 to 39. The convention was decidedly in favor of Sinclair, providing Gutterson would not accept the nomination. The delsgates were elected without instructions for any one. The nominees for the county offices are: J. A. Armout, judge; Jules Houmont, clerk; I. A. Renean, district court clerk; H. C. Stuckey, treasurer; I. M. Amsberry, county superintendent; C. C. Gardner, surveyor; Dr. McArthur, coroner, and Phil Wymore of Cal- laway, sheriff. The ticket is regarded as ex- ceptionally strong. ENDORSED THE H. DMINISTRATION, Cuming County Democrats Satisfied with Sound Money Advoecates. WEST POINT, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Special Telegram.)—At the county convention of ad- ministration democrats held today the fol- lowing delegates were. elected to the state convention at Lincoln: M. J. Hughes, M. O. Gentzke, H. Kass, E. Baum, C. Brandt, H. Klingbel, C. H. Wilde, J. A. Lucas, Henry Gentrup, Henry Kloke, T. McKeegan, John Schorn and Chris Hirschman. The following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the democracy of Cum- ing county in convention assembled hear- tily endorses the administration of Grover Resolved, That selves unequivocally declare our- and unreservedly for that metallic money the bullion and the mint values of which are approximately the same and the purchasing power of which, regardless of government minting, is the least fluctuating in all the markets of the civilized world. GREELEY CENTER, Neb., (Special Telegram.)—There was tendance at the democratic county- conven- tion here today. The body placed in the fleld the following candidates: John Kav- anaugh, treasurer; Peter Kerrigan, clerk; Luke Finn, sheriff; J. O'Malley, county superintendent; Patrick O'Neil, county judge. M'COOK, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The administration democrats met in county convention here this afternoon. It was decided not to nominate a county ticket, although the free silver democrats have done so. The following delegates were elected to the Lincoln convention: J. W. Hupp, E. C. Ballew and James Harris; judicial, E. C. Ballew, J. W. Hupp, A. C. Clyde, J. F. Forbes, Jesse Welborn and J. 8. Lehew. J W. Hupp was chosen chairman of the central committee and J. F. Forbes secretary, They were authorized to fill all vacancies in the central committee. O'NEILL, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The democratic county convention was held in this city today. Nearly every township in the county was represented and it was a very enthusiastic gathering, There was only one candidate nominated, Mayor 0. F. Biglin of this city for county treasurer. Biglin is an old resident of this county, hay- ing resided here for fifteen years. The popu- list candidate is J. P. Mullen. The following delegates were elected to attend the state convention: O. F. Biglin, E. Williams, J. Hoathing, R. M. Johnson, Ben Sherwood, P. H. Parker and Fred Phelps. l VALENTINE, Neb., Aug. 81.—(Special Tel- we hereby Aug. 31— a full at- T | gram.)—At the Cherry county republican con- vention held tod the follgwing county ticket was nominated: Clefk, George Elliott; sherlff, Amos Strong: treasurer, Horace Speer; judge, F. M. Walcott; county super- intenden', Charles Reece; suryeyor, Charles Tate; coconer, Dr. Alfred; Le commis- sioner Forst district, Max E. Vier(ele; Third district, J. P. Baker, The convention was good natured throughout Nomipations were all made by acclamation, except for sheriff, over | which there was a very spirited contest, the successful candidate winning by three votes. | The ticket is considered very strong. The following delegates were elected to the state convention: John Tucker, E. J. Davenport, V. Nicholson, H. Razey, J. H. Ferguson and W. V. Johnson. Hon. J. Weslay Tucker, can- didate for district judge, was permitted to select the delegates to the judicial conven- tion of the Fifteenth judicial district as fol- lows: B. J. Davenport, F. M. Walcott, d Clark, C. H. Cornell, R. B. Howell and Lewis Archer. AMONG POPUL LITCHFELD, Neb., Aug (Speeial ) — The populists of the Twelfth judcial distrfet held thefr convention at th's place at 8 o'closk sast evening and placed in nomination W. L. Green of Kearney for judge. Although there were a number of aspirants, the conventlon was harmoniou ocratic Troubles. Neb, Aug. 30, To the Editor of The Bex: I notice a dispatch in this morning's Bee from Clarks which does gross injustice to the democratic party of Merrick county. The facts are that a convention of democrats was called in the usual manner by the regular county commit tee. Caucuses were called in the townships In Clarks the administration men had five and the silver men twenty-two votes, In | Central City, administration three and sil- ver eighteen votes. When the convention met there were seven administration duly elected delegates and twenty-six free silver delegates with legal credentials. Thomas | G. Morgan, chalrman of the county com- mittee, calied the convention to order. A motion was made by a free silver delegate that R. E. Barge be temporary chairman Mr. Morgan refused to entertain the motion Then one of the delegates put the motion it was carried and the convention went on to do the regular business. It passed resolu- tions, elected delegates to the judicial con- vention at Columbus and appointed a_cen tral committee, with S. E. Sturritt of Clarks as chairman. The ple biters held a ma meeting at the same time, elected Thomas ¢ Morgan chairman, passed some resolutions nd pretended to elect delegates to Columbus, who will not be admitted, and then ad- Journed. Mr. Morgan was beaten in his own caucus by his demoeratic neighbors by a vote of 22 to 5. GEORGE WEL Merrick Connty D CENTRAL CIT Like Old T Ar DUNBAR, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special)—To see from seven to ten teams in line, bound for the elevator with grain, appears like old times, The peach crop in this section fs the largest for five years. Tacre will be egough to supply the local demand and to spare. The school board is making preparations for the school commencing Monday. The room are being repaired in an inviting man- ner. The directors have also purchased a large, new library. A heavy rain fell here will greatly assist the plowing. 1 Du r. last night, which farmers in their fall Heavy Rain in ¥il} ) EXETER, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special)—No trouble to get rain now. A few clouds gath- ered in the west Friday’evening and about 7 o'clock it began raining, and in an hour and a half over an inch and a half <f water fell. It was general over rillmore county, but much heavier north and south of this place. These fall rains are putting new heart in the farmers. The board of supervisors for Fillmore county at a special meeting this week re- districted the county into seven distric's, as provided by the new law. Exeter and Lib- erty will hereafter constituie district No. 1. Plattsmouth Dicycle Races. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special.) —The bicycle races to be held in this city Monday under the management of the Platts- mouth Wheel club promise to be a great success. For the benefit of cut of town riders the entries will be held open till Monday noon, after the 12:25 p. m. train arrives from Omaha, The Plattsmouth High school will place a foot ball team in the flell this fall that Hromises to make a record. The coach Is one of considerable experience, and promises to shape the team to win the pennant in the High school league this fall. Endeavor Mem EXETER, Neb., Aug. 31 regular monthly business and social mect- ing of the Congregational Young People’s So ciety of Christian Endeavor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Smith last Thursday evening was the same successful affair that these meetings always are. The reports of the various committees showed considerable improvement, and that greater interest is being taken for the advancement of the cause. Rev. George E. Taylor, field secretary for Doane college, will occupy the puipit at the lay morning. All Coming to the State Fair, ASHLAND, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special)—The state fair at Omaha is the all-absorbing topic. Everybody, with thelr cousins, uncles and aunts, is going from this county. A carload of Grand Army of the Republic boys belonging at Wahoo stopped off here this afternoon on their way home from Hast- ings. Frank Bogan, a brakeman on the Burffag- ton, had the muscle of his arm torn out and will lose the member. His arm was caught between two cars as the train was slowing up. He resides in Ashland. Plenty of Grain Around nttxmouth, PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special.) —A light rain fell here last night after § o'clock, which was not in demand, yet goes a ‘long ways toward the assurance of a bounteous crop in 1896. Corn through Cass county is looking fine. The ears of corn are growing to a diameter far past any seen for years in this section. Without a doubt thera will be ears of corn that will measure three inches in diameter, Small Blaze at Nebraxka City. NEBRASKA CITY, Aug. 31L.—(Speclal)— Last night fire was discovered In the brick building occupied by Miss Mosher as a mil- linery store. The fire department succeeded in saving the building, but the stock, valued at about $1,500, is almgst & total loss, with $1,000 insurancs, Miss Florence Mather, who conducted dressmaking . in the rear room, suffered several hundred dollars’ loss; fully insured. The loss to the building was 'small. Teasnnt Plattsmouth Social Event. PLATTSMOUTH, Nebi, Apg. 31.—(Special.) —Miss Florence entertafned & party of young folks last night at her father’s home on North Sixth street, In honor of Miss Ada DuBoise of Ashland. About twenty couple werw present. The hall and dining ropm were richly deco- rated with ferus, palms and asparagus. Re- freshments were served at 4 late hour. Danc- Ing, cards and music furpished the amuse- ment, * a Two Suspects Captured. HASTINGS, Aug. 31.—(Speclal Telegram.) —Sherift Ranchey of Red CJoud was in the gity today and took Frapk Nelson of Fairfield back to Red Cloud with him. “About twe weeks ago Nelson and a pal broke sinto Wright's store in Red Cloud and made their escape. Chief of Police Wanzer of this city was notified and succeeded In capturing Nel- son, who had brought the goods to this city to dispose of. Ground Sonked for Several In o SHELBY, Neb, Aug. 31.—(Spectal)—For an hour last evening a heavy rain fell, aftes which the clouds disappeared as quickly as they formed. The streets are covered with water and the fields and pastures are thor- oughly soaked. Considerable oats yet remain unstacked, which will be slightly damaged The weather could not be better for late corn. Charles Mott New Appointment, CHICAGO, Aug. 31.—Charles Mott has been appointed general emigrant agent for the Northern Pacifio railroad, to succeed H. B, Groat, resigned. The appolutment s gffec- tive September 1, KELLY, STIGER & High Art Novelty Dress Stuffs-- Now open and on sale. The most attractive assortment ever shown by us, comprising the latest Paris, Berlin and Amer . ican creations. Mohair Jacquard Sicilian, Clay Diagonals, Wide Wall Diagonals, The latest Scotch Cloths. attractive Black Dress Goods. Tailor Cloths. the colorings now ready for your inspection, Noveltics, Mohair Bourette, Mohair The best of T'he most varied and Marvelously rich and novel are Silks for Autumn and Winter 1895 and '96 now displayed. All the late weaves and new colorings included. Black Dress Silks—that we can guarantee. Fine Trimmings and Buttons. “There’s a distinctive Something” about our Ladies’ and Children’s Jackets. That makes them sought after by those wishing ex style, fit, finish and best materials, Fur Capes clusive a large assortment ready for inspection. Fall Gloves—We will continue to retain our well earned reputation for desirable and stylish gloves by selling only the re- liable brands, such as the “Trefousse.” and fit. Correct styles, shades Ladies’ and children’s fall and winter weight underwear now on sale. Kelley, Stiger & Co,, Farnam and 15th Street, IRRICATION LAW IS VALID Constitutionality of the Measure Passed Upon at Ogalalla, JUDGE NEVILLE RENDERS THE DECISION Cawe Will Be Court at O All Do to the Sup in Order thut OGALALLA, Neb., Aug. 81.—(Special Tele- gram.)—In the district court of Keith county Judge Neville, in the case of the Alfalfa ir- rigation district, decided that the district was legally organized, the issue of bonds regular , and holds the district irrigation sed at the last session of the legisla ture to be constitutional. The opinion in full will be given to the readers of The Bee not later than Thursday. The hearing of the case consumed the entire day, and was ex- haustively argued. Judge Shields appeared for the district and Gantt & Brotherton for the taxpayers. The case will be immediately docketed in the supreme court, and the court asked to give it precedence, as provided in the law, LINCOLN SALOON KE SR SHOT. A. Martin Fatally Injured in a Row with a Tramp Printer. LINCOLN, Aug. 3L—(Special Tele- gram.)—At 8:30 this evening in a saloon at the corner of Ninth and P streets Melville A. Martin, the proprietor of the place, was shot. He now lies at his residence, corner of 8 and Twelfth streets, in a precarious condition, the effects of a wound in the pit of the stomach. Martin and a stranger were playing a game of pool. They stopped for a few minutes in the midst of the game and came out of the pool room to the bar, bring- ing their cues with them. While drinking at the bar three printers came in, and, go ing up to the pool table, began to rack up the balls for a new game. Their names are Austin Nickerson, Bartlett and Dailey. Mar- tin came back to the pool room and remon- strated with the printers. Daily was smok- ing a clgarette and Martin first took the pool balls away from him, and said: “I don’t like cigarette smoke any way. You get out of here.” Then Dailey snatched a pistol out of Bartletts' pocket and fired. The first shot. went into the wainscoating, near the up- per edge. He then placed the muzzle of the 32-caliber revolver to Martin's stomach and again fired and ran out of the saloon. He went north on Ninth street to Q and thence down toward the railroad. At a late hour tonight he had not been capturad. It it shought by the police he may Lave gone east on the 9:15 Missouri Pacific train, No effort seems to have been made 0 cepture Dailey. The latter is a tramp printer who came to Lincoln from Arkansas about two weeks since. Yesterday he amussd himself by shooting at the feet of a couple of his room mates to make them dance. Me roomed over the saloon where the shooting occurred There is little chance for Martin's recoy- ery. Telegrams describing Dailey have been sent broadcast by the police. Labor day celebration on Manlay will cp:n with a parade in the morning. The exercises at the city park will commence at 2 p. m. Governor Holcomb will be the first spe:ker, and will talk on “Labor in General.” C. J. Smythe of Omaba will deliver an address on Bimelallism,” and L. C. Pace another cn the same Jel Addresses will be delivered by James L. Caldwell on “Tie Minneapolis Platform;" by Judge C. L. Hail on “Tae Re publican Plstform;” by A. Gi Woifeabarger on “Socialism.” At the educational rally at Cotn:r university yesterday an apepal in behalf of that inst tu- tion for funds resulted in raising’ $546 In donations from the visitors. This leaves only about $3,500 yet to be raised to secure the $100,000 endowment fund Chief of Police Melick went to Omaha t afternoon after Jack Griffith, in cusiody a that clty. Grifith went to the home of Mrs. Hoffman on Friday last, as he said, to en- gage a room. While walting in the parlor for the rain to cease he nabbed a goid watch ‘lym; on the dresser lo the adjoluing room. He claimed to be an englneer fn the employ of the Burlington. Last night at the residence of Thomas Hu'ton Miss Jennie Morrison was given a el reception. She leaves Moniay for to take up the work of a missionary under the dir:ction of the fore'gn mission beard of the United Presbyterlan church. Omaha people in Lincoin: At the Lindel J. W. Battin, Charles W. Webster, W. Nason, W. G. House. At the Lincoln—A. A Whitworth, H. V. Van Sickel, W. S. Seavey, Milton Rogers and party of sixteen, John J. Hopkins, HEADQUARTERS. State Seceretary J es Has Officers in apitol Bullding at Present, LINCOLN, Aug. 81.—(Special)—Secretary Ludden of the State Rellef Commission an- nounced over a week ago that all business of the commission had been completed and everything connected with that particular department of the state wound up. A ceept- ing the word of that gentleman the question arises what is W. E., batter known as A. P. A. Jones, doing with the rooms of the de funct commission? He appears to have spe clal charge of them, together with a number of typewriters, which he operates every day Industriously, ‘and carries the keys to the apartments, It seems a sensational statement to make, but it is freely claimed in several officzs at the state capitol that this man Jones has been given the use of the rooms for the purpose of carrying on his regular operation of disseminating A. P, A. literature throughout the state. It is weil known that hundreds of packages of this kind of stuff are sent out from these rooms almost daily and that the busy typewriters therein are constantly turning off matter of this descrip- tion. The state of Nebraska Is virtually affording shelter and providiug offices for the head center of the A. P. A., and Nebraska taxpayers are bearing the burden of the ex- pente. These are some of the most lux- uriously furnished rooms in the building. There are many desks there which could be put to good service in other departments. The Board of Public Lands and Buildings re- fused to provide on office for State OIl In- spector Edmisten, and also refused to provide him with a desk. But the board is now pro- viding the A. P. A. of Nebraska with head- quarters at the expense of the state. This condition of affairs has been brought about by the plotting of Churchill and Russell. It is not known how long they will thus dare to defy public opinion, but it is well known that 50 long as Jones has anything to say he will very reluctantly release his A. P. A. tentacles from the furniture of the state. S IRMAN S LOGAN AND SH ENT Close of the nfon Amia HASTINGS, Aug. 31.—(Speclal Telegram.) —When the sunrise gun was fired this morn- ing at Camps Sherman and Logan several thousand people arose from their slumbers and began hurried preparations to make their departure. All day a perfect string of drays, lumber wagons and carriages were kept busy hauling goods back to the city, But regard- less of the fact that this was the last day thousands of people were upon the grounds most of the day, as there are still several attiactions, such as the merry-go-rounds, dance hall, side shows and all other places of_amusement. The heavy rain last night did not have much of an effect upon the grounds, as they are almost as smooth as a floor. This morn- ing the militia bands played in front of the militia_headquarters while the boys fell in line and answering roll call received their pay. There was some drilling by the Omaha Guards and some fine work by artillery and cavalry In afternoon most of the crowd was down town, where the Hastings Military band and the Second Regiment band of Lin coln furnished music, the latter making the rounds of the newspaper offices and giving m a serenade, and in this way the re- ing visitors were entertained A small crowd of militiamen made a raid on a friut stand this morning which was run by an Italian in the southesstern part of the camp. They had asked the Italiap to set ‘em up, which he did by giving them green fruit, This made the boys mad, and they proceeded to scatter fruit all over the ground, when the enraged proprietor pulled a gun and attempted to shoot, but the boys soon had the weapon in their possession and then completed their work of destruction without further interference. The fruit was released after telling his story. Outside of this racket and the rald on the gambling Joints which were running on the grounds, everything went oft as smoothly as could possibly be desired The Second regiment secured the prize for having their tents down first. The special train, with seventeen coaches, which left this evening at 7:30, had on bozrd the two Omaha companies, the First Regiment band of Omaha and the Second Regiment band of Lincoln. Colonel Costa and General Colby were also on board. Before the train started the bands gave a concert and speeches were made by Colonel Costa and Major Fechet, which were received with cheers. The speaks ers were carried all around” the depot plate form on the shoulders of the militiamen. The local Woman's Relief corps No. 9 coy= ered themselves with glory by the way in which they entertained the visiting ladies. Their department headquarters were the best decorated of any headquarters ever found at 1 Nebraska reunion, and they recelved a great deal of praise on the elegance of their res ception tendered to the Grand Army of the Republic department officcrs and _the mems bers of the Hastings Silas A, Strickland post. The geunion was undoubtedly the best and largest. affair of its kind ever held In the state of Nebraska. OTOE COUNTY'S FAIREST DAU She Will Be Ma of State Fair Bu NEBRASKA CITY, Aug. 31--(Special)— The voting contest started several days ago to decide upon the handsomest young lady in the city, per arrangements of falr commits tee, to act as maid of honor at the grand ball during the state fair, closed last night and a count of the ballots showed Miss Mary. Wilson elected, she having received about 9,000 votes. Misses Minnie Gilman, Veleda McLellan and Nellie Bartling also recelved a large vote. John C. Watson was requested by the state fair wanagement to select the young lady, but to avoid such a responsibility he turned the matter over to a local paper, and they printed coupons each night. Any oe could vote as many times as they wished 0 long as coupons were used. Yesterday friends of the contestants kept the job ofs fices busy printing coupons, which were Ime mediately signed and sent in. nor at the Pawnee City Notex of News. PAWNEE CITY, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special) —William Ferris, a former resident of thls city, died at his home in Superior, Neb., Monday after a several weeks' illness. Nelson Dundas and Willis Beebe, two pops ular young men of this city, left Monday for a trip to Phillipsburg, Kan., on their ble cycles, the distance being a miles, Rey, H. W. Davis has returned to Rochese ter, N. Y., to resume his studics at the di= vinity ‘school, after occupying the pulpit in the Baptist church for the past few months. He was tendered a farewul reception toe night. Pawnee City is agaln enlivened with base ball. A new club has been reorganized and started the ball to rolling by winning two out of three games played away from home this week. W. L. Merchant and E. 0. Orton of Peorfa, 1IL, were in the city last week, having rode thelr bicycles the entire distance, 670 miles, in five days. A farewell reception was tendered by the Epworth league Tuesday night to fifteen of its members, who leave next month, five to become teachers, four to attend {he Ne= braska Wesleyan, one the State university, four the State Normal and one as assoclats editor of a leading journal of the state. The reception took place at the pleasant home of Miss Stella Bullard. The early evening was spent In listening to a splendid musical program. The president, Paul Haas, spoke in behalf of the league in bidding those members goodbye. The secretary, Miss Care rie Bipp, responded for those members going away, The original poem, “Goodbye,” by Mrs. A. C. Holg, was a splendid effort. 'After this part of the evening's entertalnment tables were spread on the lawn and the leaguers invited to partake of refreshments, The Pawnee county fair, September 25 to 27, inclusive, promiscs to be & grand success in” every particular, Bleycle races and ball games will be some of the notable features of sport John Hassler, Lid Stebbins, James F. tiss, Harry Lindsey of this city and Fred Smith of St. Joseph returned home last Wednesday from a two weeks' delightful trip to the Blg Horn mountains. W. E. Hassler, editor of the Dally Press, expects to leave September 16 to assume the position of city editor on the Kearuey Dally Prend dealer was taken to police headquarters, but | Hub,