Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 3, 1895, Page 5

VOTE T0 LET IN THE WOMEN | North Nebraska Methodists Unanimous on This Important Point. CONFERENCE IN SESSION AT FREMONT Large Representation from the Districts Inc resided Over by Bishop nn—Reports from the Presiding Elders. FREMONT, Oct. 2.—(8pecial)—The open- ing session of the North Nebraska Methodist conference was held at the Methodist church last evening. The chancel was decorated with palms and cut flowers and back of the altar a large silk flag was tastefully draped. The seating capacity of the church was tested to the utmost, the pews were all filled and chairs were placed in the aisles. Rev. Dr. J. B. Maxfield, presiding elder of the Omaha district, presided. The service was opened by the singing of several good old Methodist hymns. If there Is an g in which a Methodist congregation excels it is in the singing, and the inspiring strains of those well known hymns would awaken the better thoughts and impulses in any man who had any good still left in him. After prayer by Rev. G. A, Brown of Buffalo, N. Y., Hon. G. G. Martin of Fremont deltvered an address of welcome on behalf of the laymen. He pald a glowing tributs to the whole-souled, self- sacrificing character of the itinerant clergy and to the power and influences of the princi- ples of Methodism as excmplified by its clergy and laity. Rev. F. M. Sisson, pastor of the Fremont Methodist church, delivered an address of ‘welcome on the part of the church. Mr. Sis- son Is a very bright and witty speaker and his address was frequently interrupted by laughter and applause. After an_anthem by the eholr, “Praise Ye Jehovah," Rev. N. A, Martin of Grand Island delivered a response in behalf of the clergy. He said that there was a great deal of false sympathy expressed in behalf of the Methodist itincrants, for in spite of debts not their own, for the clergy doesn't run in debt, dis- couragements and hard times, they were the happiest of any class of people. The laymen were equally as earnest and self-sacrificing as the clergy, and he had personzlly known of instances of men mortgaging their small properties to raise money to advance the cause of Christ. The clergy is here to work for the advancement of Methodism in Ne- braska, and not to have a good time, but the two always go together. LAYMEN THE PIONEERS. Hon. J. A. Erhardt of Stanton delivered the response on behalf of the laymen in a few well chosen words. He sald that the laymen were now the real ploneers of Meth- odism and were honestly and faithfully doing the work assigned to them. Nearly all the parishes in the four districts constituting the conference are represented #nd the sessions of the conference will be full of interest. The business session of the conference was opened this morning by the celebration of the sacrament of the holy communion, Bishop J. P. Newman officlating. At the close of communion Bishop Newman called the con- ference to order. The roll call showed u good representation of the clergymen pres. ent. Reyv. D. C. Winship of Dakota City was chosen secretary and Revs. H. A. Barton and C. N. Dawson of Omaha and N. A. Mar- tin of Grand Island assistants. Rev. C. M. Grifith of Niobrara treasurer and Revs. R. J. Millard of Creighton and G. H. McAdam of Grand Island assistants. Rev. J. B. Priest of Omaha was chosen statistical secretary. Afier the appointment of a large number of commiitees on the various departments of church work, Dr. J. W. Shank of Omaha addressed (he conference In regard to the church paper, the Omaha Christian Advocate. Rev. Dr. Hard of Philadelphia presented the claims and needs of the Church Extension society and made a brief summary of its work In the conference district, and Dr. H. Pye of St. Louls made a similar address 1n behalf of the Methodist Book Concern. IN FAVOR OF WOMEN, A vote was then taken on what is known among Methodist people as the Hamilton amendment, which is that the term delegates as used in the Book of Discipline be construed to mean males only. The proposed amend- ment was defeated by a vote of none in the afirmative and sixty-four in the negative. The question of whether women should be admitted to the gen- eral conference then came before the conference and the proposition to admit women to the general conference on equal terms with men was carried by a unanimous vote. The conference was very onthusias tic over the result, and it is safe 1o predict that the North Nebraska conference wili, as 8000 as the canons of the church will permit have a woman representative or representa- tives in tho next meeting. The proposed amendment to increase the membership in the general conference then came up for action. At the present time the ratio of representation is one delegate to every s.venty-five communicants, The amend- ment was to make it oLe to forty-five. The conference was not quite as unanimous on this as on the woman question Several of the clergy were of the opinion that it would make the general conference an unwieldy body, and that the present number could do the work as well. The proposed amendment, however, carried by a vote of fifty-five in the afirmative and six in the negative. PRESIDING ELDERS REPORT. The larger part of the morning's session was taken with hearing the reports of the presiding elders or sub-bishops of the four districts, Rev. J. B. Maxfield of Omaha for tho Omaha district, Rev. D. Marquett, D. ., of Grand Island, for the Grand Island dis- trict, Rev. H. Hodgetts, D. D., of Norfolk, for the Norfolk district and Rev. O, K. Tyn- dall of Neligh, for the Neligh district. These reports were quite lengthy and gave full statements of the condition and progress of churen work 1 the different parishes In nearly all parishes the work of the church during the past year was reported as being successful. In the Grand Isiand district, where the drouth has been severe, there has been gratifylng pregress. Many new churches have been erected throughout the conference district. Work has been commenced on others, and the temporal affairs of the churches are in good shape, everything be- dng considered. Dr. J. B. Maxfield of the Omaha district reported 1,300 conversions in his district during the past year. The First church of Omaha, Trinity, Hanscom Park and Seward Street church each ask for the return of their present pastors. The report of Dr. Hodgetts of the Norfolk dis- trict showed cspecial prog ess in the flnan-fa’ affairs of the district, and a large number of conversions. A great part of the work of the conference is done In committees. The Fremont Methodist church has secured a vacant house opposite the church for the use of the various committees. The prayer meeting Toom of the church and the choir loft are also used for that purpose. The lay con- ference session will be held at the Congre- gational church, Plattsmo. People Pralse The Bee. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Special.)— The praize and patronsge of The Omaha Bee has been steadily on the Increase since it commenced to arrive here in time for break- fast. Previous to three weeks ago The Bee arrivel here with the other Omaha dailies at 9:30 on the freight train and were never certain then, but now the readers are able to see The Bee at 7 a. m while both the Omaha Herald and the Linc Journal arrive at 10:30. The Bee representative in this city took occasion to inquire of saveral leading busi- mess men of this clty. concerning Tho Bee, and the result was in eubstance: “There is no question that The Omaha Bee is the only thorough metropolitan paper west of the Missiosippi river,” or as a young democratic ex-official said: “The Omaha Bee is 100 per cent the best paper west of Chicago.” Judge Chapman's Fr » Rejolec, PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Special.)— All Plattsmouth rejoiced with one eccord last night on recelpt of the announcement that Judge Samuel M. Chapman had secured the nomination for re-election to the bench in this district An attemipt was made last night to burn the home of Mrs. Willlam Webb on North Bixth sireet i this city, by placing a large n ent of schools and coroner, the ticket as nomi- | nated are. all present officer HARRISON, Neb., Oct. (Special Tele- gram.)—At a mass convention held here to- day the following county ticket was placed in the field, to be known as the citizens' ticket: Clerk, M. J. Blewett; treasurer, Charles | Bichle; cheriff, D. Haml n; cup rint ndent, W, H. Da tepublican candidate _endorsed; | THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: l'li—bRSDAY OCTOBER 3 buneh of waste saturated with ofl under the back steps, which was sst on fire. It went out of its own accord. No one discovered the fire till late this morning. At 2 o'clock (his afternoon at the Catholle church in this eity ocenrred the marriagn of John Bajeck, a cigar maker, to Miss Elizabe M. Cloidt. Both parties were born and raised in this city, At noon today a fire was ¢ rear of one of the large business blocks In | this city. It had apparentiy started from a cast off cigar stump and was making great covered In the headway towards a t of gasoline under the back end of Wescott's clothing store when discovered OTOE DEMOCRATS GE Both Wings of t Work in ¥ SYRACUSE, Neb., Oct. 2.- clal Tele- gram.)—The hatchet has been buried between the free silver and Morton democrats of Otoe county, and brethren in democracy held their convention in the opera house. After placing Harry Boydston in the chair today the unite d making E. D. Marnell secretary, they placed in nomination the following ticket: District clerk, M. 8. Campbell; county | clerk, BE. R. Haas; tre; f, J. P. Hul; Judge, W. J. Eaton; sheriff, J. M. Huberlee; superintendent of schools, N. St. Clair; sur- veyor, C. W. Plerce; coroner, Dr. Roy Ross; commigsioner Second distriet, James Carlin. John V. Morgan was made chairman of the county central committ d B, D. Marnell secretary. With the excepion of superintend judge, Robert Wilson; coroner, J. E. Plon The populist convention will be held Octo- ber 12 CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Oct. 2—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—The populist county convention was held today. B. W. Baker was nominated for probate judge; Charles Huxford, clerk; A. J Harshbarger, treasurer; 8. F. Kennedy, clerk of court; F. A. Marsh, superintendent; J C. Hartwell, sheriff; Dr. Barnett, coroner. Much dissatisfaction exists as a large number of populists were opposed to fusion. Harsh- barger, Kennedy and Marsh are present county officers. Today’s fusion will strengthen the republican ticket. Hartwell and Barnett are free silver democrats. The nomination of John Patterson as one of the candidates for district judge by the republicans at Co- lumbus yesterday meets with favor here and will add strength to the repubiican ticket. TECUMSEH, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Special.)—At a county conventlon held here yesterday the prohibitionists of the county placed in nomi- nation the following county ticket: Clerk, J. M. Dilworth, treasurer, W. C. Joll sheriff, J. W. Bertie; judge, George Knowle: superintendent public instruction, Miss Mary Emerson; surveyor, W. L. Dunlap; coroner, Dr. Sherman; commissioner, A. J. Thomp- son. EXTE T OF THE ¥ RICE STEAL. Ex Taken from the BEATRICE, Oct, .)—Expert Fowler made a report to the city council last evening of his work upon the city’s books His report shows that bogus warrants have been fssued to the amount of $11,500, of which between $7.000 and $8,000 has been paid, the balance being still outstanding. All of the warrants, with the exception of about $2,000, were drawn upon the water fund. The investigation covers the time from January 1, 1890, up to August 21, 1895, the latter being the date of the discovery of the crookedness and the arrest of City Clerk Phillips and Water Commissioner Hawkins. A little boy named Fell was badly injured last evening by being run fnto on Court street, one of the shafts of the buggy run- ning into the lad striking him in the fore- head, inflicting an ugly wound, and the back of his head was badly bruised When it struck upon the paving. Several stitches were re- quired to close up the wound in the forehead. Following s the mortgage record of Gage county for the month of September: Numbe of farm mortgages filed, 203 amount, $82,421; released, 22; amount, $15,891; city mortgage Al amount, $6,903; released, 38; amount, As the cold weather approaches charitably inclined people begin to devise means for raising funds to take care of the deserving poor. With this end in view a number of the young men of this city have held a couple of meetings to discuss the idea of giving an entertainment the latter part of this month, the proceeds to be donated to the Beatrice Benevolent association. AL BEEMER' Wants to H AT SCHEME, the State for Feed- in Convicts, LINCOLN, Oct. 2—(Special Telegram.)— The raid by Contractor Beemer and the Board of Public Lands and Buildings on the $100,000 penitentiary fund has commenced. Tucked away in a pigeon hole in the desk of Land Commissioner Russell s a voucher drawn by Mr. Beemer for $4,000 for “boarding the victs of the penitentiary” since he received his contract at the rate of 40 cents per day per capita. The voucher lacks only the sig- Leture of Secretary of State Piper to make it a valid document, and one on which State Auditor Moore must draw a warrant. This Is in spite of the statement of Beemer that he would pay back all of the 40 cents per day per capita which he did not use. He has during the time he has been contractor expended nothing for board of the convicts, All this has been done by Warden Leidigh. So soon as Governor Holcomb learned of the matter he had an interview with the state auditor. The result of this was that the latter held another interview with Con- tractor Beemer, at the conclusion of which it was decided to temporarily suspend further efforts to socure a warrant on the voucher which, it is now claimed, has been signed by the secretary of state. Wedding Anniversary Celebration. HASTINGS, Oct. Special.)—Monday evening about 8 p. m. there was a rap at the door of Walter Churchill's resi- dence, corner of Sixth street and Colorado avenue, and as Walter opened the door a large number of guests were ushered in. The reason was the twelfth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, and also that they are about to remove from the city, and their friends desired to show their appreciation of having a8 good neighbors as Mr. and Mrs. Church- il by passing a pleasant evening with them. " Several who were expectsd to be in attendance sent in regrets, but among those who were present were: Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Serf, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Danskin and son, Mr. and Mrs. Hollister, Dr. and Mrs Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Glispie, Mr. and Mrs. S. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. Sikes and son, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Reader, Mrs Finck and daughter Jessie, Mrs. Morrison and daughter Jennfe, Mrs. Dudley, Misses Myrtle and Emma Carson, Fiora and Lizzie Palmer, Nellle McGrath, Sudden Death of W, L. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Oct. 2—(Special.) —~W. L. Willard, secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance company of this city, died very suddenly last night of heart disease. He went to bed last night in as good health as he ever enjoyed, excepting that a few days ago he complained of a slight feeling of numbness in the left side. About midnight Mrs. Willard awoke to find her husband trying to get up. Just after he had done so ho fell over and died without being able to Willard, speak. » The deceased was very highly respected in this community. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. Clay Center Printing Awarded, CLAY CENTER, Oc (Special.)—The board of supervisors of the county yesterday awarded the contract for publishing the de- linquent tax list to the Sun and the Patriot on a jolnt bid of half legal rates, which will be good for the printer this year. To Dedl the Plerce Opera Houve, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Special)~Grand preparations are belng made for the opening f Plerce’s new opera house. The manage- nt has secured Conroy & Fox to present ‘O'Flaherty’'s Vacation Deat « Mes, YORK, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Speclal.)—Mrs. Fred A. Archard, wife of the deputy treasurer of York county, dled after a long illuess -«I this place today. FOR UNION PACIFIC RELIEF New Buggestions Offered by Commissione Wade Haimpton, SAYS CAST IRON RULES ARE UNJUST Thinks the Thurman Act Should Re A eral Important Prote Government. WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.—Wade Hampton commissioner of rallroads, has made his an- nual report to the secretary of the interior. He says, In part: “In the hard times it appears that the gross receipts of the Union Pacific system were reduced $1,000,000 a month below the normal.” The commissioner s that a cast-Iron rule as to payments cannot be observed, and thinks there should be a flexible adjustment of annual payments to correspond with diminished earnings. He thinks that the Thurman act will be found to justify the expectation of its framers, it the following amendments are made: “1. To embrace within its provisions an Pacific roads which have received from the United States a loan of its bonds in aid of construction. 2. To provide that 50 per cent Instead of 5 per cent of the net earnings be retained. 3. To extend the debt until it shall have been discharged as provided. “'4, Further, to provide that it any of the companies abandon any portion of the sub- sidized lines or divert their business from a subsidized to an unsubsidized road the com pany shall in such cases be required to tran: fer the lien and condition which attached to the old or subsidized line to the new and un- subsidized line in order that the rights and interests of the United States may be pro- tected. The commissioner believes that such legls- lation will hasten the payment of the com- pany's Indebtedness, as it is anxious to be freed from governmental supervision. The commissioner also renews his recom- mendation relative to a revised system of accounting by the Pacific roads. It the recommendations previously made, that the Thurman act be amended, be not accepted as an alternative, he recommends that a commission be appointed by the presi- dent to settle the indebtedness of the bond- aided railroads. The commissioner recommends that the order of the Treasury department, which di- rects that compensation for services ren- dered the government by the non-aided and leased lines of the Union Pacific company be paid to the receivers of the roads in cash, and not retained in the treasury, as formerly. IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITIONS. The commissioner refers to the fact that there has been great improvement in condi- tions since his annual report, and that thes is an increase of earnings of roads under his supervision. He reviews the financial con- dition of the Union and Central Pacific rail- roads, and says the debt of the Union Pacific to the government is $53,005,063, with a total liability of $187,873,500; the debt of the Cen- tral Pacific to the United States is $57,73 183, with a total liability of $185,033,682. The commissioner says that the bonds of the Central Pacific, which fell due on January 16, 1895, were to have been paid by the com- pany, but as a matter of fact, were paid out of the general funds of the United States treasury. He said that this payment may be reimbursed from the sale of bonds in the sinking fund, but there is not sufficlent mar- ket for the sale of such bonds to cancel one- tenth part of the debt. The properties of the two roads are reported In good condition. The commissioner reviews the attempt at Pacific railroad legislation in the last con- gress, and says: “The results of the past two years have shown that during a period of financial and industrial depression it would be impossible for the Union Pacific company to meet the annual fixed charges, and other necessary and inevitable expenses, and in addition” such an amount as would be re- quired to discharge the debt of the United States in fifty years with 3 per cent interest, as proposed in the Reilly bill, or even 2 per cent, which the representatives of the com- pany were understood to be willing to accept Some regard should be had for such condi- tions as have existed, and which are likely to arise again. RECEIVERS J Hanford Refuses to Accept ir K tions. SEATTLE, Oct. 2.—Judge Hanford refused today to accept the re:ignations of the receivers of the Northern Pactfic and removed them be- cause of failure to comply with his order di- recting them to give an accounting of their past acts and to answer the charges of Bray- ton Ives. Andrew F. Burleigh was appointed as receiver for the lines in Washington, The Judge fixed Burleigh's bond at $300,000, and directed him to take charge of the com- pany's affairs at once. When the court con- vened Judge Hanford remarked that the old receivers had been directed to file with th court new bonds, o give an accounting of their past acts and to answer charges which had been preferred against them by Brayton Ives as president of the Northern Pacific Railroad company. The receivers had re- signed and therefore the bond was unneces- sary. It was the desire of the court to know*whether or not the orders of the court had been complied with. Assistant General Counsel Bunn of St. Paul arose and said that they had not been, and he was authorized to say that they would not be. Tho court then sald that he would not ac- cept their resignations, but would remove them and appoint Burleigh receiver. President Brayton Ives filed a new and sen- sational affidavit this morning, charging that Henry Villard, a month before the Northern Pacific road was placed in the hands of a receiver, had authorized his personal counsel to take steps to place it in the hands of re- ceivers, and had given it out that Henry C. Paine would be one of them. The Farmers Loan and Trust company, as trustee of the first mortgage bonds, has flled its answer in the receivership case, de- nying the alleged Villard influence in’ the appointment of the old receivers, and de- nying the alleged conference between Oakes, Villard, Colby, Hoyt, Cromwell and Rolston, though conceding that Rolston may have had other interviews with Oakes, Colby and Crom- well. The answer denies any knowledge of Gustay Ulbricht prior to the appointment cf Oakes, and pronounces absolutely false the allegation that Oakes appealed to Rolston or Villard to insist on his appointment as re- ceiver. It concedes that President Rolston nominated him for the receivership, but de- nies that he did so from personal or busi- ness interests. It suggests that the re- celvers, in justice to themselves and the com- pany, should either in Wisconsin or here answer the charges made against them, In the afternoon Burleigh qualified by filing a $300,000 bond with Governor John H. Mec. Graw, M. McDougall, S. L. Crawford, Jacob Furth, A. B. Stewart, C. J. Smith and H. C. Henry, sureties. His order of appointment was made absolute and other orders were signed, including orders removing the re- celvers, and admitting the second and third mortgage bondholders to become parties to tho suit. Burleigh left for Portland, Ore., on the 5 o'clock train. He announced before leav- ing that C. W. Dickinson, assistant general superintendent under the old receivers, would be his general manager. The appointment will be followed by application along the line and Burleigh will appear in the United States court at Portland tomorrow. Be Held One Position Twenty-Five Yenrs LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2—Judge Houston, chiet counsel for the Louisville & Nashville raiiroad, is dead. Judge Houston has been chief counsel of the Loulsville & Nashville Railroad company for a quarter of a century and was the only person who ever held that office. In 1868 he wicceeded James Guthrie as president of the Loulsville & Nashyille, but declin:d re-election after the expiration of his term. While president of the United States Mr. Johnson tendered Judge Houston the position of assoclate justice of the su- preme court, but the appointment was de- clined. Did Nothing umber Rates. CHICAGO, Oct. 2.—The general freight agents of the western rosds were unable to reach any agreement today as to the equaliza- tion of lumber rates from Chicago and Mis- sissippl river points to Missouri river points and points beyond. They referred the whole W matter to a compmittee of the northwestern roads to prepare & plan and submit a report to a subsequent ¥Aeéting to be held in St. Paul. The meeting will be called by the chairman of the Western Freight association as soon as the edmmlittee gets ready to re- port, EXTRA STOCK WAS VER ISSUED, | Loutsville & Nashville Holds Tts A nunl eotlo LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2.—~The arnual meet- ing of the stockholders of the Louisville & Nashville took place 'in this city today at the general offides ‘of the company. The neeting was a short one, the only belng the election of a board of directors and the reading and adoption of the annual report. The report adopted shows the total length of roads owned and operated by the company is 4,848 miles. This includes the leased lines. There has been no change in the capital stock. Included in this amount is $2,200,000 held in the treasury. The ad- ditional increase of $5,000,000, which was | authorized in November, 1893, has not been izsusd. The bonded debt of the company last year was $70.311,660. This year there Is an increase of $27,000 in the bonded indebtedness of the road. The net income for the year was §700,684.99. During the year there were 136.72 miles of track relaid with new steel rails at a cost of $19,683.71; $668,671 was paid on account of sinking funds for 1895 The following board of directors was elected, being substantially the same as last year: August Belmont, J. D. Probst, R. C. Garth, J. 8. Witerbury, J. A. Horsey of New York; L. M. Lane, Boston; J. L. Helm, Elizabeth- town; Rudolph Ellis, Philadelphia; N. Smith, Atilla county, and J. D. Taggert, Louis The last named three directors succeeded Albert Fink, Thomas Butter and Edmond Smith. Suitable resolutions were passed in regard ta the death of Judge Russel Houston. Excess Baggage Rates on Bleyeles. CHICAGO, Oct. 2.—Western roads have re- vived the proposition to charge excess bag- gage rates for the transportation of all bi- cycles, tricycles and baby carriages in bag- gage cars, a minimum rate of 25 conts to be charged on each machine. A vote on the matter is now being taken, and it bids fair to carry. It is proposed that the charge be im- posed commencing November 1, when bi- cycles are not much used, so that riders will become accustomed to it by the time the next season opens. el e Noy Fatally Injured. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, Oct. 2,—(Spe- clal)—A few days ago Ike Cohn, a young nephew of Jacob Colin, manager of the dis- tillery in this city, became engaged in an altercation with a playmate and was struck on the head with a brick. At the time noth- Ing serious was thought of the Injury, but yesterday a doctor had to be called and it was found that his skull was crushed, neces- sitating the removal of a large plece of bone from the brain., His recovery s deemed very doubtful, County Recorder Freeman has made his report for September of mortgages filed and released in this county, showing twenty-two farm mortgages filed, ‘aggregating $33,909, and twenty-four released, amounting to $2 084, and fifteen city mortgages, amounting to $12,620, filed and four released, amounting to §3,630. o [ TR Grafton Notes of News, GRAFTON, Neb., Oct. Speclal.)—Rev. H. B. Seymour of Guide Rock, who was ap- pointed to this place by the late Methodist conference, preached here Sunday to a full house. He will ocoupy the parsonage this week. The different temperance unions of Grafton opened a reading room Saturday evening, glving a reception, -at which books were donated to the library. Miss Eva Wagner is librarian. . Joo Hennessey | returned Sunday from a month's visit in . Iilinois. P. Walters and Fred Giffen left a few days since for the Missourl river in quest of a load of apples. . - Rev. A. W. Shamel of Bostwick spent one night last week with friends here while driy- ing home from the conference at Lincoln, e oln Gamblers Arrested. LINCOLN, Oct. 2.—(Special Telegram.)— At the instance of Peter Gledrock a raid was made on the gambling house of Tom Widick end Ed Shears, and they were arrested by Skerift Miller. They gave bail for an appear- ance tomorsow, and the gambling place is to- night running full blast. Gledrock is from Billings, Mont., and claims he lost $400 in Widick's house, This is the first time the gamblers have been disturbed since the elec- tion of Mayor Graham, and this was not done by the police. Bank of Hemingford Closed. HEMINGFORD, Neb., Oct. 2.—(Special Telegram.)—The Bank of Hemingford, to- gether with the general merchandise store of R. McLeod, which is under control of the bank, were taken charge of today and closed by State Bank Examiner E. L. Dodder, jr. H. B. Austin, cashier of the bank, sfates that the object of the action is the protection of the interest of the bank's depositors. He hopes to open for business in a short time again. Dodge County Mortgnge Reeord. FREMONT, Oct. 2.—(Special.)—The real estate mortgage record of Dodge county for September is a good one. Number of farm mortgages filed, six, § 84; releasd, five, \700.82. Town and city mortgages filed, twelve, §$11,617.96; released, ten, $6 . Chattel mort, filed, fifty-seven, §3: releas:d, ten, 6.51. The large number of chattel merigages filed is due to the Bullock & Neilsson failure. e = Creston ( CRESTON, Ia., Oct. 2.—(Special Telegram.) Arthur, the 3-year-old son of George Lamb, set his clothing on fire today and was fatally burned. He was lighting matches and at- tempting to light a gasoline stove, His cloth- ing caught fire, and he was frightfully burned before the fire was extinguished. Arthur and a little sister were alone at the time. ty. Yo : ONE BENJOYS Both the method and results whea Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshingto the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the BYyS. wm effectually, dispeis colds, head- aches and fevers.and cures haditual vonstipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, vleasing to' the taste and ac. septable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficizl in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known, Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent hottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- rure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. * Donot accept any eubstitute, CALIFORNIA FI6 SYRUP CO, Mu FRANCISCO, CAL, ar. AEW (0K, R business | We e ot possibly overstate tending buyers cannot afford to Morse’s Stylish Dress Goods Yhis sale has established a new record for cheapness. We have been doing the dress goods of the town, and no wonder, when you compare our quali- ties and prices with offerings elsewhere, Black Dress Goods 40-inch fine imported mohair novelties, regular $1.00 to $1.25 qualities. price, per yard. 52-inch’ extra fine s hair. lowest price $2.25 to $3.00 per yard. Sale price, per yard.............. $1.35 Colored Dress Goods Lot of 46-inch silk and' wool mixtures, very nobby and all the rage. Cost to land 85c to $1.25 per yard. Closing price only per yard.... 49 1 lot plaid cloakings, fine and serviceable goods, worth $1.50 per yard. Sale price, per yard 98¢ Further Reductions in Morses Bank- rupt Laces and Handkerchiefs Black laces, all widths, worth from 30c to $3.00 per yard. Sale price, per yard, cereee 10c to $1.98 30¢ to 90¢ quality valenciennes laces, Sale price, per yard.......cvivee 12¢ to 50c Ladies’ white lace trimmed chemesettes, 25¢ to 60c goods, at each.... 10c to 250 25¢ to 76c veilings, per yard.. 10c to 40c Handkerchiefs 12%c ladies’ handkerchiefs, each...... Gc 30c quality gentlemen’s initial hem- stitched “handkerchiefs for......... 16¢ SUCH GREAT BARGAINS AS THESE THURSDAY we will offer choice of all THURSDAY we will Headquarters for Bargains in Linings All best 6c quality cambrics, now per ST kel 3%e 35c quality fiber chamois, per yard.. 19¢ quality real hair cloth, now per 40¢ yard pets, Morse's Bankrupt Notions BARGAIN We quote some sample ite ms and pri Morses Bankrupt Carpets Items that will Positively be Closed Thursday §5c Napler striped matting, per yard... $1.00 grade cocoa door mats, for each. $1.50 grade wire door mats, to close g5c grads ingrain terry, closing price, per 0dds and ends of pretty patterns, A Perfect Stronghold of Bargains AT THE OF THE the importanc overlook. Cloaks! in plain cloth to match. Our price Thursday § trimmed with 6 rows of silk braid. Ladies' box jacket out. suit, this season? $135.00 Beaver Capes at. Special Offering from Morses Famous Silk Department OFF 2 IN A ONLY ED ON LIFETIME, THURSDAY we sell all Morse's beautiful assortment of colored Silk Crapes that sold at $1.25 a yard; sale price, per yard, 65c. Morse marked down to 60c; sale price, per yard offer choice of Morse's elegant collection of colored Gros Grain Silks, that were rapid sellers at $1.00 a yard, for (per yard) 59c. fine colored Satins that were 33¢. Two Temptationery Itetus in Hosiery and Underwear Ladies’ colored silk hose, former price $2.50 pair. While they last Thursday, per pair . 98¢ Ladies' natural wool vests and pantd, $1.25 grade. Thursday, per gar- ment .... . Toe MIRAGULOUS BANKRUPT SALE s that appeal to all economical buye S. E. OLSON COMPANY. Children’s latest style skirt, 4 Thursday price per suit com plete, $9 Ladies black henrietta dresses, waist and skirt lined, complete at $8.25. With every suit a perfect fit is guaranteed. If so, come and look us through. complete fur department in the city. 20,000 Stock to Choose From 818.00 Electric Seal Capes at. $13.50 French Coney Capes at.... «.cuueas. $10.50 French Capes at..cccecccovese sooas $35.00 Astrachan Capes at.covveerne vvvee..$21.00 855,00 Astrachan Capes at..vevvienenee.....$39.00 delglde SDAY S. P. MORSE DRY GOODS CO0. 16th and Farnam Sts. of this “WONDER SAl moth high-class stock of goods and the wonderful low prices which we 1 The desirabili me, make it an oce v of this mam- ision which in- Cloaks! For the Little Ones, At a Little Price. 18 new children's long cloaks, made of new mixtures, with strapped cape These cloaks were manufactured to sell at $9.00, $9.50, $10.00 and $10.50. 5, $6.00, $6.35, $6. $8.50 new kersey capes at $5.60, in black only, warranted all wool, double cape All sizes. , sizes 6 to 12, A bargaln at $5.60, Our New Suits Have Arrived yards wide and lined through- each. Are you going to buy a fur cape We have the largest and most SR ey $12.00 $8.95 $7.36 ....$83.00 Just a Few Items and Prices To show how we Slaughter Morse’S Choice Stock of Linens bandsome de- Thursday, per Heavy German damasks, signs, were $1.256 goods. yard 66c Full % heavy napkins, $2.50 quality. Thursday (dozen)...$1.49 8c quality all linen crash. Thursday, per yard . 4o 61%c quality crash, only per yard. 2¢ Glove Dep’t Another opportunity to buy the celo- brated Reynier kid gloves, 8-inch sueds in all colors and sizes, $2.50 quality. Thursday, per palr $1.79 4-buton Glace kid gloves, in blacks, brown and tans, all sizes, $1.50 grade. Thurs- day, per pair . .. 88¢c Morse’s Fashionable Dress Trimmings 3 great lots, consisting of plain braids, a5e fancy gimps, ete., divided as folows: 50e Lot 1, Morse's price up to 25¢ yard. Sale T65¢ price . Lot 2, Morse's price up to 45¢ price . No CAr- Lot 3, Morse's price up to $1.25 yard. Sale per yard, per yard price . ... 170 ae aees +v B0C Finer goods in same proportion and less. S - = e T 0 e I NS TS “Hot Stuff"” for Thursday in Baukrupt Wash Goods, Flannels and Muslins orth B 5 : unbleached cotton flannels, per yard. .., 4o 300d spool cotton, worth 5c, 3 spools for.. §e 70 unbleac! ; o aanty common pins, 2 papers for...... 1c 4-4 bleached muslin, Der YArd,......... 4% 8c twin wire dress stays for....... . Be 124c figured crepon, per yard . 6ie 1 dozen coraline dress stays, worth 25c, for 20c fast black sateen, per yard.. . le 18¢ 121 and 15c dress ginghams, per yard.. 8c .2 12tkc cheviot shirtings, best goods, per ark’ \. T. crochet cotton, 3 balls YOG 001 e ' N 8% U?‘:rk‘ Q. Mid feashat oog . 10¢ 12%c dark outing flannels, per yar ¢ Large siza imitation Morocco coin purses, 10¢ quality all wool shirting flannel, per worth S0c. Sale price . 90 yard S. E. OLSON CO., PROPRIETORS, =aL00D POISON Ay? nICI TnYySronn?'uu s permanently eus Gayn You gun bo treated at home f @ same price under same KUArAALY. I 0u prefer to e o wo wil contrack %0 pay raliroad fare and hotel bill o cure, 1f you b tash. and suill oains, Mueous Patches in mouth, Sore Throaty Fimples, Copper Golored Spots, Uleers ot \ny part OF the body, TLALE o Eyebro SUtVit lnthis Byphilltie RLOOD POISON th we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most obati= ante eases and challenge the world for & case we eannot cure. ‘his diseate lins alwa; baflied the skill of the most ewinent phy el 3500,000 capital behind our uncondl ty. Absolu B COO REMED il ot o A A 00N Easily, Quickly, Permanently Restored. | Weakness, Nervousness Dobiiity: and all tho traia of ls from early errom later exiesees, Lhe resulls k, sickness, wi overwor ; w.n“ om.. opmentind toae kiven ehery orian i bortion ural methods. mmed] Failure imposiible. 2,000 references. Bool explavation and proofs malled (sealod) free. ete, Full stre of the body. Sim) AT il o T2 ERIE MEDIGAL C0.. Buffalo, V.Y VIGOR o MEN | |