Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 11, 1895, Page 5

HAD ALL KINDS OF VALUABLES Buspicions Oharacter Arrested at Tecumseh While Passing Through, HAD THOUSANDS IN HIS POCKETS Mining Certificates, Gold Bullion Cer~ tificates and Other Evidences of Wealth to an Enor- mous Amount, TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special Tele- Bram.)-~A susplcious-looking man was taken off the night B. & M. train here last night at the request of Conductor Lawson. The man carried two bundles of papers that appeared to have great value. In the lot there Is sev- eral hundred thousand dollars’ worth of min- ing stock in the Medora and Durango mines of Lawrence county, South Dakota, and sev- eral deeds to mining properly in the district, Then there are both gold and silver bullion certificates from Kountz Bros., New York, and from the United States assayer's office, New York. All these papers are made out to three men, P. H. McNamie, Willis A. Barnes and George Doyle. Besides these, there are hundreds of papers of all kinds that appear to be of value, among them being certificates of deposit on a bank in Central City, 8. D. The man also had about $500 In cash and three large bunches of keys and a revolver with him. He refuses to give his name or to be Interviewed. He Is a smooth appearing man, dressed in a black suit, well built, about six feet tail, and weighs 170 pounds; has small sandy mustache and small growth of beard. His eyes arc sunk deep into his head and are gray. _ HOW A MOTHER-IN-LAW FIGURED, Joweph Seott Recites Hiw Domestle Woes in a Dodge County Court. FREMOY Sept. 10.—(Speclal.)—Joseph Bcott has filed an answer to the petition of his wife for a divorco which is a legal cu- riosity, and sets up a new defence to divorce cases. Joseph says that the founfa- tion of all his troubles is an overdose of mother-In-law, That she couspired with his wite Rlizabeth to reduce him to a state of servility, which his haughty spirit could not endure, ' That his wife would not cook his food and followed him around when he w doing his work, taunting him and laughi him when the pangs of hunger werc gnawing at his vitals; that on one occasion she fol- lowed him to the barn while he was doing the chores and so frritated and taunted him that he could stand it no longer. He caught hold of Elizabeth, and laying her across his lap, gave her a good spanking. He also says that his wife has taken away the wedding pres- ents and most of his household property and that the only true facts in her petition are that they were married and that she Is living with his mother-in-law. The Dunbar Opera company played last night at the Love opera house to a fair audi- ence. This morning Landlord Daniels of the Eno, becoming convinced the company was about to pull out and leave him in the lurch for its board bill of $50, attached the prop- erty of the company. The company has had hard luck lately. Market gardeners are making a great many complaints this season of depredations in their farms. Watermelons are 5 cents aplece and muskmelons three for a dime, A farmer near the packing house had his en- tire patch of watermelons torn up Saturday night, and some one destroyed a wagon load of muskmelons for another west of town. YORK COUNTY AT THE STATE FAIR. Prepnrations Completed for a Fine Agricultural Display at Omaha. YORK, Sept. 10.—(Special.)—Extensive preparations are being pushed for a York county exhibit at the state fair. Already there has been quite a sum contributed for this purpose, and it Is thought that the county will be well represented. At first it was the intention of the business men of York to exhibit a business float, but it was at last decided to make an agricultural display. The York county fair opened here today. Everything is looking bright for a success- ful fair. There are probably twenty-five gpeedy horses on the grounds, and there will be some lively racing. The exhibits are exceptionally good, and the agricultural dis- play is beyond the expectations of those in- terested In the fair. Preparations are being made by the merchants of the city for a big trade. At the grounds early this morning there was the usual scene, horse owners, and those managing the same, out airing their favorites, and looking after their general wel- fare. One horse, becoming injured in some unaccountable way, was taken from the grounds. NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Spe- clal Telegram)—The Lincoln county exhibit for the state fair was shipped tonight. The collection occuples three cars and is the finest exhibit ever seen in this county. Today was the hottest day of the season this point, the mercury showing 100 in the shade. LANDED A CHICAGO CROOK, Plattsmouth Officin Capture a Smooth Criminal After n Chase. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special ‘Telegram.)—The police landed a daring erook fn the city jail tonight, but ‘it kept them on the move to effect his capture. The fel- low picked up an acquaintance with a tray- eling nurseryman this afternoon while the latter was engaged in a debauch, and it was only a short time until the crook had rifled the nurseryman’s pockets and possessad himselt of $140. A raloon man ro'ed crook's sudden departure, and upon finding the nurseryman minus the roll which he had previously disp'ayed, reported the affair to the police. Chase was immediately given, but the crook flew to the B. & M. yards and was pursued almost a mile bifore being over- taken. He had previously hidd n the money, but a searching party of swi‘chmen roon discovered its place of concealment. Letters found on the prisoner’s clothes gave his name as James Kelly and Chicago his place of residence. The fellow is a smooth crook, and after searching him three times for valuables tho officers found money on his person af er a fourth time, La Platte Depot Opened. LA PLATTE, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Speclal.)— Mr. Hood took possession of the new Bur- lington depot Tuesday, and now telegraphic and express communications are once more opened with the world. Things are decidedly more convenient since the office is in use. Mr. McLean, who is farming on some of the lands which were formed by the action of the Missourl river, is harvesting a crop of 300 bushels of sweet potatoes Sunday Rev. Mr. Adams of Omaha will begin his work for the Free Methodist peo- ple_here, There are thousands of bushels of apples being taken across the Platte river at this place for northern market: One of the Improved conditions of the times is the demand for labor. There is now no excuse for any one to be idle, for the harvesting of the great crop of hay, the man- ufacturing of molasses and other business are furnishing employment. All wages are fair and the flelds now present a busy scene. ‘The weather is priving to be favorable for autumn work. Mine of Mineral Paint Found. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Spec'al Telegram.)—A number of p:ople who reside in Rock Bluffs, this county, recently form:d a stock company for the purpose of investi- gating the coal prosp:ct which abounds in that nelghborhood. Drilling was commenc2d last weck, and after boring for several days to a depth of over forty feet a rich veln of mineral paint, twelve feet in thickness, was struck by the drill. Samples of the paint have been submitted to experts and the product Is pronounced an excellent quality. ‘The members of the company will discontinue the exploration for coal and will take immedi. steps to develop their new find, which every promise of being a veritable bo- Mra. L. J. Stichler Hurt. NORTH LOUP, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.) ~As Mrs. L. J. Stichler and daughter were driving into town from thelr home, about four mliles down the valley, Sunday, their 4 buggy were run Into by team, which had ese: throwing out the cccupants of t vehielo and %o seriously shocking and brufstng Mrs. Stichler that she was delirious for a number of hours. Her daughter escaped unhurt. She was earried to a house near the seel of the nceldent. She had recoversd jier mind by the folicwing morning and will soon re- cover, NUFFALO Strong Ticket Named fu Convention Amid the Best of Feellng. KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Buffalo county republican con- vention met at the court house this afteruoon and a more harmonious or good-natured con- vention was never held in the county. Nearly every township in the county was repre- sented and the following ticket was placed in nomination: Treasurer, John Swenson, Sar- torla; sheriff, George W, Overmier, Kearnev: clerk district court, S. M. Nevius, Kearney; county clerk, Sydney E. Smith, Pleasanton: judge, D. 1. Brown, Elm Creek; superintend- ent, F. P. Wolsey, Kearney; surveyor, I Porterfield, Kearney; co Dr. M. A REPUBLICANS, COUNTY Hoover, Kearney. ~The of county Judge, superintendent, surveyor and coroner were tendered by acclamation. Mr. Over- mier 18 the present chief of police of Kearney and Mr. Wilsey Is the present superintendent. The ticket s considered a strong one locally. A resoiution was adopted, allowlng Judge H. M. Sinclair to select his own delegates to the judicial convention and endorsing him In the strongest terms, YORK, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special Telegram.) York county’s republican convention was held here today. Everything passed off har- monfously with the exception of the nomina- tion for treasurer, in which after twenty ballots a dark horse captured the plumb, Those nominated werc: Treasurer, Nathan Johnson; sheriff, Thomas Price; clerk of the court, A, J. Newman; county judge, M. M. Wildman; clerk, J. D. White; surveyor, A. B. Codding; superintendent, George Hol- derman; coroner, Dr. Holbrook. Samuel C. Bedgwick, candidate for district judge, re- celved the York county delegation and se- lected the delegates from this county to the judiclal convention at David City on the 17th, HAYES CENTER, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Spe- clal)—The republican county convention w attended by nearly every voter in the county. Delegates to the state convention are: L. D. Smith, C. E. Abbott, R. C. Orr, J. H. Christner; judicial, Thomas McMahan, M. J. Abbott, C. A. Ready, J. B. Crusin; nomina- tions, county clerk, S. M. Harry; sherift, « Orr; treasurer, J. L. Blood; county J. 8. Kirk; superintendent, C. surveyor, A. E. Eubank; coroner, H. Bostock; commissioner, G. W. Furrow. MUST GO ON BY PETITION. Gage County Silver Democrats [ fented in an Election Contest. BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Judge Babcock in district court this afternoon rendered a decision in the free silver ballot muddle sustaining the county clerk in his decision to not place the free silver nominee® on the official ballots as the democratic ticket. The administration demo- crats, having control of the county organiza- tion in Gage county, called a convention and made their nominations, after which F. M Davis, by virtue of his appointment as state central committeeman by Chairman Smythe, called a convention and nominated a ticket and sought to have it placed on the ballots as the democratic ticket. The administra- tion ring contested the matter with the above result. ‘Davis gave notice of appeal, and if the supreme court sustains Judge Babcock, the free silverites will have to go upon the ballots by petition. Preparing for Another Big Crop. NORTH LOUP, Neb., Sept. 10.—(8peclal.) —The North Loup Irrigation and Improve- ment company’s ditch, water from which has been shut oft for a week for the purpose of putting in a new waste-way to facilitate the handling of the water, will be filled again today to enable all farmers who so desire to soak up their ground and insure Its being moist in the spring as soon as freezing is over, presumably thus expediting their spring work. Willard Hibbard, a farmer living two miles north of town, threshed forty hushels of oats from one-half bushel of seed sown on a plece of irrigated land. The soll here is quite uniform and all the land in the valley is capable of doing as well or better under like conditions, Grafton News Noten. GRAFTON, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.)—Pre- siding Elder Alexander held quarterly serv- ices in the Methodist church Saturday, preaching yesterday at Asbury, an out-of- town appointment. Rev. Mr. Andress, who has been spending his summer vacation here, returned to his studles in Doane college this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hainey and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hennessey spent Saturday and Sun- day with friends at Clay Center, Miss Carrie Halney entertained elght young couples at her home Saturday evening. The Grafton Courler was not lssued last week, owing to illness in Editor Shoft's tamily. Canal Company Organised. ORD, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.)—A cdrpora- tion composed of George B. Tzschuck, H. E. Babcock, C. L. Horr, D. A. Good, H. F. Stewart, W. B. Keown and M. E. Getter and known as the Tzschuck Canal company, has filed articles®of incorporation here, They are at work on a ditch, which begins above Olmerla and extends down the North Loup river thirty miles, and possibly to Ord, cov- ering thousands of acres of fine land, b Uiake ity Litigating Over Hydrant Rentals, NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Spe- clal)—Attorneys went to Plattsmouth yester- day and appeared before Judge Chapman to argue the application of the Water company for a mandamus to compel the city to levy a tax for hydrant rental. The city’s attorneys ralsed the question of the legality of service of the notice. After hearing the arguments of both sides Judge Chapman took the case under advisement. Cnrriage Works Closed. FREMONT, Sept. 10.—(Special.)—The Nov- elty Carriage works closed up this afternoon. They gave chattel mortgages to the following parties: Commercial National bank, $40; J. T. Smith, $210; Baum Iron company $67; Hammond Bros., $10; Sally Stevens, $166. The stock of the concern will hardly cover these mortgages. The company did little but The uunsecured indebtedness is De. Keeper Fined. Sept. 10.—(Special.)—Henry Richter, a Blalr saloon keeper, was arrestea hero yesterday for keeping his saloon open on Sunday. The mayor had sent word to him every Sunday for a month now to close. Last Sunday the police Instructed him to close and he failed to do so. He w ar- rested, pleaded guilty and paid his fin Saunders County's Falr Opened. WAHOO, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.)—This was the first day of the Saunders county fair. Everything Is being put in readiness for tomorrow, when the races will begin. A large number of entries are being made especially of fine stock, which already outnumbers last year's exhibition. Some good horses will be here during the week. Addressed ey Good Templars SIDNEY, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.)—Hon. A. G. Wolfenbarger of Lincoln delivered a lecture tonight at the court house under the auspices of the Independent Order of Good Templars. The address was an elo- Quent one, and elicited frequent applause. Music was furnished by local talent. Mrs. John C. Watsom Entertains, NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept, 10.—(Spe- clal.)—Mrs. John C. Watson last night en- tertained a large party of young society peo- ple at her home in honor of her sister, Miss Gwendolyn Larsch, who will soon leave for school. Cards and dancing were indulged in and all were royally entertained. Given a Jail Sentence, HASTINGS, Sept. 10.—(Special.)—Arthur Snyder, the young man who was arrested about four months ago for stealing, and has been lying in jail ever since, was today sen- tenced to six moaths in the county bastile, Married at Blu BLUE SPRINGS, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Spe- clal.)—Peter Fiuness of Greenleaf, Ia., and Miss Addle Wonder of this city were mar- ried bere yesterday, Blankensen, Whose Slot Machines Wore Raided by Lincoln Police, Grnmbles, SAYS T WAS INSTIGATED BY GAMBLERS Alleges that the Move Was Made to Cut on ¢ petition of the Re larly Ordained Lalrs of the Tiger, LINCOLN, Sept. 10.—(Special)—F. Blank- enser, whose nickel-In-the-slot were confiscated last evening by the Lincoln molice force, declares that he has been dono out ot considerable money by the peculiar brand of jvetice that has been dealt out to bim. Accoriing to his story the machines wero seized on the complaint of a lot of gamblers, who came into.town shortly after the election of Mayor Graham. These con- sorvators of publie morals, who have five gambling hells in operation and running on full time, Blankensen says, made complaint to the police that the slot machines would be injurieus to their “‘business” and wanted the proprietor arrested. Blankensen says that Chiet ot Police Melick adyised him to employ a# attorney, but as thére was to be no trial he did not see the necessity of going to that expense. He agreed to pay the costs. Justice McCandless, however, appeared to act as attorney, and demanded’ that Blanken- sen hand over $35, of which sum $30 was to €0 to McCandless as fees and the balance into court to pay costs. To this proposition Blankensen demurred, but he was overruled and paid under protest. He was told that if he waited long there were eleven . witnesses for the state who would be produced and the costs materially increased. It was children's day out at the falr grounds and thousands of boys and girls ac- cepted the invitation to be present. All the schools in the city had closed for this pur- pose. The sugar beet exnibit is the most important, and, perhaps, the most Interesting. Samples show a surprising growth, even without timely showers, of which they have been deprived. Since yesterday the mercan- tile department has added many interesting displays. There are over 200 entries in the educational department. Deputy United States Marshal left for Tecumseh this afternoon whether a man under arrest there was wanted fn Lincoln or mot. The sheriff at Tecumseh wired that he had taken up a man who had $450 and nineteen keys in his possession. He I suspected of being a post- office robber, The Hubbard to see Kimball hotel block and the Windsor stables were sold today by sheriff’s sale. In the former case.ths Natlonal Life Insurance company, of Montpelier, Vt., Is plaintift; in the latter the Insurance Com- pany of North America. The Kimball was bought in by the National Life for $35,000 and tho stables for $6,670, by the Nebraska Land company. Geroge W. Berge, populist candidate for county judge, has challenged S. T. Cochran, republican candidate for the same offics, to a joint debate. Mr. Cochran has not yet signified his intentions. It is reported that F. Nagel, solicitor of the Frele Presse of this city, will sue A. Esser, editor of the Staats Anzeiger, for defamation of character and criminal libel. In fts issue of September 5 the Staats Anzelger had an editorlal in which Nagel Is referred to as “refuse of mankind,” and “d rattlesnake of polsonous breath.’” BUSY AT THE UNIVERSITY. There is renewed activity In all depart- ments of the State university. Today the librarlans began moving the Iibrary intc ite new quarters at the southwest quarter ot the campus. A cass of thirty books from this library, intended for exhibition at the state falr, were shipped to Omaha yesterday. Four electric lights have lately been added to the department of meteorology. Two have besn placed on the roof of Nebraska hall, and are turned on by pressing a but- tol They are Intended to replace the dan- gerous lanterns in making observations by night. The other two are used to illuminate instruments in the inside department room. The department of meteorology has lately secured a sling psychrometer, an instru- ment for determining the per cent of moisture in the air. As usual the university is keeping open house during fair week. Large signs inviting people to enter and make examinations are hung in conspicuous placas. Prof. G. E. Barber offers electives in history, grammer, advanced Latin, com- position and Roman archaeology, and Prof. G. D. Swezey offers two clectives, one a study of weather maps and how predictions are made from them, and the other a course in general meteorology. In Prof. Swezey's department this is the first time electives have been offered. Miss Mary Tremaln has returned from England, where she has been studying the past year. Omaha people in Lincoln: At the Lindell— J. B. Hall, R. B. Howell, T. C. Brownell, A. 8. Churchill. At the Capital—R. G. Hake. At the Lincoln—J. M. Richards, C. E. Yost, E. H. Scott, H. B. Heywood, John T. Hop- kins, A. Lehman, G. W. Carlock. RELATIONS OF STATE BOARDS. Governor Holcomb Points Out the Law Concerning Purchase of Suppliew. LINCOLN, Sept. 10.—(Speclal.)—Con# tractor Beemer came in from - the town of Beemer at 9 o'clock last night, but he made no attempt to in- vade the prison today. To a correspondent of The Bee he said he didn't want to go down there if it was destined to bring on fight. He sald he fully realized the disagree- ble position he would be placed i under ex- Isting clrcumstances. Taken in connection with the fact that Mr. Beemer has not filed a new bond this language is significant. State Auditor Moore and Governor Holcomb held a short consultation today, the exact nature of which was not made public. It is thought certain, however, that the subject matter had reference to 'the penitentiary muddle. The interview between these two gave rise to the story that Auditor Moore would honor penitentiary maintenance vouch- ers approved by the chalrman of the Board of Purchase and Supplies. The chairman of this board is Governor Holcomb. Warden Leldigh appears to be well stocked up with provisions, and in a condition to stand quite a long slege. Following the interview with State Audi- tor Moore, Governor Holcomb late this aft- ernoon addressed the appended communica- tion to the board: LINCOLN, Sept. 10.—To the Honorable, the Board of Public Lands and Buildings: Gentlemen—1 observe a notice in the Dally State Journal purporting to have been pub- lished by order of the Board of Public Lands and_Buildings, and signed by the chairman of that body, wherein it is stated “the public i3 hereby hotified that there is no one authorized to incur any Indebtedness for or on behaif of the state for supplies to be used at the penitentiary, The Board of Public Lands and Buildings will pay no bills for goods, groceries or material furnished to or for 'the penitentiary." am at a loss to understand " by what au- thority the Board of Public Lands and ‘Buildings “assumes to control the upplies furnished state Institutions in the face of a law especially creating a board for this purpose and giving It authority to purchase all supplies and approve vouchers therefor. ~Section 2, “article xil, chapter Ixxxill, Compiled Statutes, entitled; ‘“Sup- plies for Btate Institutions” provides that ‘at least one mouth previous to the first day of January, April, July and October, respectively, in each year, a board consist. ing of the governor, commissioner of public lands and bulldings, secretary of ‘state, treasurer and attorney general shall meet with the warden of the state prison and the superintendents of each of the asylums or other state institutions and determine the supplies that may be necessary for three months, except articles as may be perish- able and cannot be kept.” Bection 3 pro- vides, “all supplies for such institutions not purchased as provided in this act shall be purchased in such manner as shall be ai- rected by _said board by written Instru tions.” “Bection 5 provides, “that all youchers for supplies. ‘having been exam. ined ‘and appreved by said board, or the head of the department, as the case may be, shall be approved by the secretary of state and_thereupon the auditor of state shall draw his warrant upon the treasurer for the amount.” The assumption by the Board of Public Lands and Buildings that the supplies for the different state institutions and approval of the vouchers for the same are to be regu- lated by said body Is not enly unauthorized by law, but is calculated o mislead and deceive'the public as to the authority of the different boards which are created by law. The control of supplies for all of the state ‘natitutions and the approval of the machines | vouchers for the samo fs a duty that prop- eriy balongs to the Doard of Purchase and Bupplies and not 1o (he Hoard of Public Lands and Bulldings. Yours very truly, SILAS A, HOLCOMB, Gevernor, WHERE STATE BOUNTIES ARE PATD, Inspeetors and Welghmnste Ap- olnted Under 8 N LINCOLN, Sept. 10.—~(Speclal Telegram.)— Under tha sugar beat and chicory bounty bill, passed last wintar, Secretary of State per today made the following appointments of officers: For Grand Island, Albert H. Raesor, inspecior; Captain George C. Hum- phrey of Doniphdn, weighmaster; 8, H. Brewster of Grand Istind, assistant weigh- master. For Norfolk: E. M. Norton, in- spector; Hon. BEdward C. Burns of Scribner, welghmaster; George W. McLary of Norfolk, assistant weighmaster; George A. McArthur of Norfolk, assistant weighmaster. There are two asalstapts at Norfolk of equal rank and pay. The compensation of inspectors is fixed by law not to exceed the sum of 25 cents for each package branded, nor the sum of $5 per day for any one day's service, and the inspector ¥8 required to give a bond of $2,000, The weighmasters are allowed $5 per day and assistants $3 for the time actually em- ploved. A bond of $2,000 s required of the welghmasters, ¥ s City's Telephon Syste FALLS CITY, Neb., Sept. 10. The poles for the telephone line for this city, which was organized here not long ago, have arrived and workmen have commenced putting them in. The company will put in about 200 telephones and expect to have it in operation by the first of next month. G. W. Strong Is erecting a two-story busi- ness block. Mrs. C. D. Baker died at her home about six miles west of this city yesterday, aged 48 years. Sha was thought to be insane and Sherift Fergus went there last week and found her too low to be removed to the asylum. The funeral occurred today at the family residence. There was a_social at the home of M. Ginnini tonight for the benefit of the Baptis church, T WIIl Irrigate an Immense Seetlo O'NEILL, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The dicectors of the Golden irriga- tion district who were elected about three weeks ago, met In this city today and organ- ized by electing E. F. Dodd of Newport pres- ident and T. B. Brown of Bassett secretary. In the confines of this district are 500,000 acres of land, besldes the cities and villages, The ditch will ba about 250 miles long and will run through the finest portion- of the Elkhorn valley. After the preliminary ar- rangements are completed the officers will endeavor to float bonds and commence the construction of the ditch. O'Neill was se- lected as headquarters of the company. Judge Nevi Renominnted SIDNEY, Neb.,, Sept. 10.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Thirteenth judicial populist con- vention convened here today. Every county in the district was represented. Hon. Wil- llam Neville was unanimously renominated for district judge. The delegates rose en- masse when the nomination was made, and for fully five minutes the cheering was con- tinued. Several prominent attorneys of the district were present. Judge Neville was unavoidably detained at North Platte, (Special.)— Syracuse S pIv Opened. SYRACUSE, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Special.)— The public school opened here this morning with 275 echolars, and. the following corps of teachers: A. L. Caveness, principal; Miss Bertha Bloomingdale, Miss Addie Emerson, Miss Jessie Metcalf, Miss Sara Dunn and Miss Kate Harris. Colonel 0. Harne, J. F. Dieme and D. A. Shull left this morning for Louisville, Ky., where they will attend the national en- campment. Hot Wenther at Ashland. ASHLAND, Neb., Sept. 10,—(Speclal.)— This has been one of the hottest days of the season—105 in the shade. Wagon loads of peaches from Richardson and Otoe counties are seen on the market at 80 cents per bushel, Miss L. E, Thayer will leave tomorrow for a visit in Illinols and Albany, N. Y. Large quantities of hay are being baled and stored, ready for shipment when sold. pted to Ki WAHOO, Neb., Sept. 10.—(Speclal.)—A young man who was traveling with a num- ber of emigrants from Lincoln to Tekamah in this state, while encamped near town last night, became violently insane from some cause and attempted to kill his fellow travelers with a club. He was placed in the city fail for safe keeping and this morn- ing was taken by rail to Tekamah by one of his friends. e Taken In by the Officers. C. W. Henry, alias Hendricks, alias Wells, was arrested by Detectives Dunn and Davis yesterday as he alight:d from a Council Bluffs train. The detectives say that he is a well known crook, having just been released from Jall at South Omaha, where he was arrested on several charges of forgery. While on the train he was seated between two farmers, whom he was tellng of a won- derful horse. The first thing he did after being arrested was to send a note to his sister, Gladys Bush, A charge of suspicious character and carrying concealed weapons was entered against his name. Later Gladys Bush visited the station and offered herself as surety for his appearance. RAGRAPHS, PERSONAL Mrs. R. A. Bliss has just returned from a trip to the east. Mr. BE. F. Margaret s registered at the Barker from Lincoln, H. C. Ramsey is registered at the Barker from Kansas City, Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Stdney A. Smith of Kansas City are at ths Paxton. Mr. Adam Crawford Is registered at the Barker from Seward, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Titus of San Francisco are guests at the Paxton. Assistant United States Attorney Rush is in Valentine. He will return today. Louis Goodman, clothier, of Nebraska Ci y and recently of Omaha, is at the Arcade. Miss Zitella Ebert, a graduate of the Bos- ton School of Oratory, is in the city visiting friends. W. G. Knittle of 8t. Louis, traveling pas- senger agent for the Toledo, St. Louls & Kansas City railroad, is at the Millard. P. B. Doddrige, trave!ing freight agent, and W. C. Barnes, traveling passenger ag:nt, of the Missour! Pacific, have started on & west- ern trip, George F. Dickman of Seward, speed clerk for the state fair, and E. L. Vance of the state fair board of mansgers went to Des Moines last evening. Fred S. McCormack of the Unfon Paclfie freight department has returned from his va- cation. He says he had a good time, but still refuses to tell wliere he had his fun. W, G. Soule, contracting freight agent for tho Memphis & Charleston ra'lway, and W. W. Miller, commercial agent for the “Katy," both of Kansas Gity, sp:nt yesterday in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. James I Brown, with the'r daughter, Jessie Helen, and son, James H., Jr., have returned to their home, 2215 Binney street, after an ghsance of three months spent at their country home at Plerce, Neb, Billy Trafley, thevokl ple-eating king of Cincinnati, now the manager of the Des Moines ball team, passed through this city yesterday enroute to:Lincoln, wiere his boys were to play the Lincoln team In the sfter- noon, Traf says that iv is all plxin sailing now, and in October he will nall the West- ern assoclation pennant to the flagstaff on top of the Savery hotel. At the Mercer: W. W. Wells, Chicago; J. N. Hobbs, Chicago; E. C. Sil'dorf, Chicsgo; C. L. Weitherwax, St. Louis; G. S. Bailey and wite, Lincoln; J, C. Hanuer, 8'oux C ly; F. E. Gage, L'mnocin; Ira Mallory, Grand Island; C. W. Buckholtz, Salt Lake; S, N. Fiteh, Center, S. D.; Henry Welkim, Bruncau Valley, Idaho; W. A. Smith, St, Louls; George H. Mead and wite, Chadron, Neb.; William Smith, Fairbury, Neb.; J. M. Gilbert, New York; W. H. W. Reer, Cueionati; A, L Olds, Chicago; O. H. Swingley, Beatr Nebraskanus at the Hotels. At the Paxton-Paul Hullharst, Robert Utter, Wayn At the Dellone-W, B. Walker, J. C. Walker, Kearney, At the Merchants-J. A. Oschee, Lincoln; James Leonard, North Piatte; T. J. Brown- fleld, E.'P. Meyer, . Tyler, L. B. Ree- o T eyer, A. G. Tyler, L. B. Rec. Scotla; NADE FROM WHOLE CLOTH Sensational Story Published Yesterday Had No Foundation Whatever, LINCOLN JOURNAL SPRINGS A FAKE Assertion that the Supreme Court Has Declded the Fire and olice Commission Case Denfed by the Supreme Justice. LINCOLN, Sept. 10.—(Special Telegram)— The State Journal is out this morning with a sensational article that the supreme court has approved of the Omaha I'ire and Police com- mission bill, but will not file a formal de- clsion until it meets In regular sesslon on the 17th inst. The decision, it says, finds the entire law constitutional, that the appolutment of the new commissioners was clearly regular and that the new board is the one which must be recognized, Last Saturday Captaln Muefn, who stands very close to Tom Majors, was around the streets of Lincoln volunteer- Ing the same prophesy which s Implied In the Journal article. No attention was paid to him, as it was considered too severe a reflection on the supreme court that its decisions should be anticipated and hawked about by =0 notorlous a Majors striker as Murfin, It is considered in Lincoln that the Journal story emanated from Murfin, and little credence is given to it. Justice Post was at work today in the consultation room of the supreme court. When gpoken to regarding the sensational article in the Journal he laughed and sald that no news concerning the opinion wasg available to reporters unless they had burg- larized the matter. So far as that was con- cerned he had not missed any papers bearing on the subject. Chief Justice Norval stated that it was utterly untrue that the court had arrived at a decision in the matter, or that it had, in fact, considered ‘the cas FREIGHT RAT TO ADVANCE, Union Pacific Puts Westhou 5 Effective September 20 there will be a de- cided advance in westbovud freight rates on the Union Pacific from Chicago and Missouri river points to Montana common points and to points on the Oregon Railway & Naviga- tlon company lines. For more than a year rates have been in an unsettled and unsatisfactory condition to that territory. Westbound rates have been lower than eastbound tariffs and, owing to conditions that are apt to arise in competi- tive territory, have been forced below a pay- ing basis. 'Rates to Spokane and other Oregon_ Raiflway & vigation company points have been decidedly muddied and the new tariff aims at a revision and equaliza- tion. The new tariff will be published today. The new rates to Montana common points as compared with the old tariff are as follows. Class 1 g g B AR O Tl ew 620 215 1.50 115 100 .90 75 .63 18 170 140 12) 110 .90 .80 .70 .69 From the Missouri river to Oregon Rail- way & Navigation company points west of Huntington and east of Northern Pacific coast terminals, the latter not Included, the New old 3.00 2. 215 19 180 1 Railway Not ruonals. General Manager Dickinson of the Unlon Pacific s in Chicago. General Pagsenger Agent Union Pacific Is in Chicago. Attorney Carroll of the Unfon Pacific has returned from his castern trip. General Solicitor Manderson of the B. & M. will be the speaker of the day at the dedica- tion of the park at Chickamauga battlefield on September 18. Attorney Charles J. Greene of the Burling- ton returned yesterday from his vacatin spent at Narragansett Pier. He was accom- panied by ‘Mrs. Greene. George E. Abbott, traveling pass:nger agant of the Union Pacific, came in f om Des Moines yesterday with a party of excursionists for Botse City and Portland. John H. Barrickman, formerly traveling freight agent of the Loulsville & Nashville and well known in Omalia, has been promoted to the position of contracting frelght agent of that road with headquarters at Memphis, somscish g Increasing Their Numbers. The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben had a royal round up at their Twentieth street den Mon- day night. About 140 postulants received the first degree and the high mucky-mucks had their hands full administering the weird and solemn rites to such a host. They were all put through with a rush, however, especlally Matt Daugherty of North Platte and Curtiss Turner of good roads and social fame Charlie Saunders of this city also took the degree. The Knights whil hold thelr closing initlating conclaves ‘on next Friday and Mon- day nights, the latter evening after the bicyele parade. The Knights are very strong now, embracing a membership of over half a thousand. City Hall's Star Shines Bright. The electric hts that have been placed upon the tower of the c’ty ball, and which will be uzed for illuminating purposes durlng state falr wezk, were tried for the first time last night. Everything worked to the sat's- faction of City Electric'an Schurig. Thoe ef- fect was very pleasing and for several blocks around the city hall the streets wera almost as light as at mid’ay. The co'ored star hung over the main entrance of the build- ing was admired by hundreds of spec'ato: and was visible to the residents of the ex- treme southern part of the city. Major Muni on the Spot. George Munson, ahead of the “Derby Winner,” is in the city. Formerly Major Munson was a luminary of the first magni- tude among the sporting writérs of the world, but new he is “a actor,” as well as advance man. He was a leading authority, not only on base ball and the horses, but prize fighting, lawn tennis, amateur athlet- ics, mumblety-peg, and all other sports, when ho was one of the craft, and always a gen- tleman and the “right stuff” anywhere. e LT For the Horticultural Exhibit. D. U. Reed, secretary of the Nebraska State Horticultural soclely, has established an office at the Colonade hotel, where he will remain until the openieg of the state fair, when he will remove to the grounds. Entries are com- ing in at a rapid rate, with a prospect that every class fn the horticultural exhibit will be filled. The exhibits will be put .a place on Friday and Saturday of this week. Lomax of the NONE BETTER MADE P'l'gBAO o No Chemicals PUREST and BEST No Nerves Quaking ROHERSE Prugrarne; v, ANTIBF8¥E2#Pic of the Board of Wdueation fs a frandulent scheme on Pollu's part to get hold of the money. Tho bavk bases its olalm to the funds on account of three promissory notes lven by Bolln. 1t says thoy wero due long Defore (he certificate of deposit matured, His Remarks Nefore Ninth Ward e publican Club, About sixty mombers of the Ninth Ward Republican glub greetod the president, Charles 8. Huntington, whon he called the extensively advertised mass meeting to order last evening. Mr. Ohapman's amondment 10 | \S-M‘l“»‘»(‘!hly‘l v e wap Qi L § retolution passed at the last meeting, to | v doctied o ¢ i "1‘ ol ""“"‘: o . orth side of the falr g 5, sending all of Ay oF henat a1 delogaten when elected 10 | (g carriages down (o the oast eniARGY, neat for the candidate having recelved the highest | (1 tetminus of the sireet o number of votes at the primary election until [ 5'1¢¢ that dects . 3.4 Drotess the delegate should be released by that can- | 38 £ode up from the owners ot horses and didate, Was the prineipal order of business, | Yohicles until the managers have concluded Mr. Hutehinson spoke forctbly on the fesee. | 10 Keep the gate open at all times and sta bis many biblical allusions being greatly lon & ticket collentor at the ‘whtrance, T preciated. He was followed by "Mr. John | Ford reaching the north entran o runs (¥ rough L, nwood park, and In view of the decision Then came an amendment to the amend- of the fair the park com- ment, and the chairman appeared to be ced to keep tho driveway, plexed. Messrs. John L. Carr, Slabough and Holmes, candidates for judiciai honors, were called fn Cff the street to express their opin- lons! They acknowledged that they- were not famfiiar with the question in debate, but they were all sure that whateyer the o thought right would sult them. Finally, af North Gate to De Kept Opem, — Cradle and the Greave, The followlug births and deaths wero ree ealth offica during the twentys ending at & 1d. Teeion K¢ 604 an hour's discussion, the original amendment | Thirty-seventt, hey; I nitt, was unanimously defeated, | a8d Walnui, boy; Rohert Johnson, 2019 The second part of the meeting consisted | enwo: R. Enn's, 218 Mason, girl of addresses by W. J. Broatch and Judge Scott. The former sad that he did not care to talk and willingly ylelded the floor to Judge Scott, who declared that he did not esme to the meeting to boom his own camprign, and | then procceded to tell the audience of the | many excellencles in the administration of | fce during the last four years. He in- ned his auditors that if they ran short in r curses for the “so-called czar of the re- publican party” he had a large supply on hand which he would willingly loan for the purpose. He promised to adjourn court to celebrate his re-election in the fall. Deatt Hagine, mmett, consumption, Florence, s el omtR ik SO 7 0, SRR RN IR SRR AR 1 year, 30: SPRCIAL North I The regular meeting of Republican' club was held at Re? Men's hall, the North End Thirty-first street and Ames avenue, last night. There was a small attendance and the majority of the audience was made up of candidates. After the regular busincss was transacted there were short addresses by Judge Berka, Judge Baxter and Ben Baker, The next regular meeting will be held Monday, September 2: Every one of the organs here presented Is a genuine bargain, Such prices for siightly used and second hand organs are never outside our store Read sy terms, too. A Mason & Hamlin organ, $14. John Hoyt 6-stop organ, $17, Wilcox & While, 1l-stop, 7-foot Held Against Bolln's Debts. The Board of Education In its efforts to secure $10,000, supposed to be reposing in the Midland State bank, where It was placed by Henry Bolln while city treasurer, may high organ, $57 % encounter some difficulties before it ulti- A Kimball ercan for 850, ; mately lays its hands on the money. The | AUTUNEPRWIH mirfOor: I top et 11 stops for 361 bank ‘charges that it has the cash, just as A1) Organeis down and 1, months called for by the certificate ‘of deposit placed with it by Bolln, byt alleges that it has a A. HOSPE, Jr., im for $5,075 on the sum named. 2 I Y The efforts of William Paxton, trustee, who sues to recover the sum due on the certificato of deposit, the bank has met by | filing its answer, setting out that B n's en- DI S AN ASAA AN ORCHARD HOMES. The Land of Plenty Sure Crops No Drouths No Cold Winters and Art, The Land of Promise Big Profits No Hot Winds No Fierce Blizzards RCHARD HOMES! situated in the most fertile and rich vegetable and fruit growing re- gion of the world. The place where one-half the energy and perse- verance necessary in this western country to make a bare living, will In that glorious climate make you a good living, a home and money in the bank. Here Is a soll that will raise anything that grows and no such thing 1s known as afailure. You are not limited in the demand for what you raise by any local markets. On the costrary you have the markets v VYLV RN of the World Buying all you can raise and paying the highest price for it. There is no end to the season or crops. You can have a crop to market every month In the twelve if you wish to do so. You are the architect of your own fortune in this garden spot of the world. Now is the time to go south. It has been estimated that more people can be accomino- dated comfortably fn the south and lay the foundation for prosper- ity than now live in the United States, 20 TO 40 ACRES. In that marvelous reglon with its perfect climate and rich sofl if properly worked will make you more money and make It faster and easier than the best 160 acre farm in the west. Garden products are an immense yield and bring big prices all the year round. Strawe berries, apricots, plums, peaches, pears, early apples, figs, oranges— all small fruits—are an early and very profitable crop. Timber of the highest quality is abundant. FUEL s abundant and costs you nothing. Cattle run out all the year. They are easily raised and fattened. Grazing Is good all the year. Natlve grasses are luxurious and nutritious. 0¥ . CLIMATE 1s the finest In the known world. The summers are even in tempera- ature anad ‘rendered ‘delightful by land and sea breezes. The nights are always cool. The winters are mild and short in duration. There are no extremes of heat or cold In this favored reglon. The mean temperature is 42 to 66 degrees. The average ralufall is 56 inches, There is aa abundance of raln for all crops. Central Mississippi offers to the Intelligent mun the finest opportunity for bettering his coudition that was ever offered. The health of this reglon Is excelled by no section of this country., The soil found here can rarely be equalled and never excelled for all good qualities. RKarly and sure crops bring you blg prices. The best railroad facllitics in the coun- try bring the entive country to you as a market. One-half the work you now do to get along will render you a successful money maker on any of this Orchard Home lands, Work intelligently and success s assured. This is your opportunity, The people are friendly; schools efficient; newspapers progressive; churches liberal. The enter- prising man who wants to better the condition of himself and his family should investigate thls matter and he will be convinced. Care- fully selected frult growing and garden lands in tracts of 10 to 20 acres we now offer on liberal terms and reasonable prices, Corres spondence sollcited, GEO. W. AMES, Gen. Agent 1617 Farnam St., Omaha, Nebraska, almost