Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 29, 1902, Page 3

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, 1902. MORE FRIENDS OF THE COURT Manderson and Kolby File Answers in As- sessment Mandamus Oase. WORRIED ABOUT THE FIRST ANSWER Insist That Action of the Board Was Final and Cannot Be Overturned Except for Frand—Fran. (From a Staft Correspondent ) LINCOL June 28.-(Special.)—The at- torneys for the BurMngton railroac Charles F. Manderson and James B. Kelb have filed a brief in the eupreme cour defending the State Board of Equalizatio in” the mandamus proceedings begun b The Bee Building company. The argu ment advanced Is along the lines of th used by John N. Baldwin in & bricf fil yesterday afternoon, and which has beo reported in The Bee. It 3 contended the sccond answer of (he board proper sets forth the facts regarding the asscs: ment of the rallroad property and that i shows conclusively that the frunchises or intangible preperty were taken Into cot sideration in fixing the valuation The appearafice of the attorneys Is cx plained thus: “The undersigned, a peys-at-law and officers of this honorabl court, being thercto permitted by th courtesy of this court, have the pleasure to present, amici curiae, their suggestions the record and questions lavolv-d to the end that this honorable court may have the benefit thereof in its consideration and determination of the matters of the controverey.” It is first argued that the board hon- estly performed its duties as an assessing board, fairly met the requirements of the constitution and laws of the state, and that the assessment as made must stand, even though the methods employed by its members for the ascertalnment of values were not so sclentifically correct as some others that might have been devised. “In fixing the assessment the board acted judicially,” continue the attorneys. “Its act, its judgment, its determination, was final and conclusive, and of lke effect and equally binding as a judgment pro- nounced by a court upon a subject matter of which it has jurisdiction, and having this character It cannot be overturned at the caprice or whim of any person. And we Insist most strenuously that the judg- ment of the board can only be attacked or impeached for _fraud, or that which amounts to an Intentional disregard of law, with the evident purpose of imposiug unusual burdens upon certain of the tax- payers. Brush Aside First Answer. It s insisted that the board undoubtedly knew about the constituent elements of a franchise at the time the jessment Wi made, and on the same page with this statement is found the statement that the insistence of counsel for the relator that the board did not consider or assess the franchise, is somewhat in keeping with | the first return of the board, that it doubted its power to assess the franchise and therefore did not But the first answer of the is quickly brushed aside. “Both are mere opinions, conclusions, but not statements of the fas peys, referring to the first answer and the comment thereon by the relator's attorney. “The truth is that the first return stated unwarranted conclusions; the amended an- swer narrated fact: Further they say: “Counsel for relator hysterically proclaims that the rallroads prepared the second answer and thefeby surped the Board of Equalization.' It is eviderit that counsel’ do not. ifke ithe smended answer any better than the rallroads liked the first answer (7), for they indulge in the cry that the preparation and filing of the amended return was such a shameful performance to justify the view that the time is ripe for open revolt by the | people. “The board did assess all the property of each corporation, including the franchises. Apply what rule you may and you will find that the entire property, including the fran- chise of the rallroads within Nebraska, is board The $300,000 recently appropriated for a new postofiice bullding In this city will be used for reconstructing and enlarging the present bullding. It will be entirely re- bullt, so that when finished it will in no ‘way resemble the unsightly building now in use. Plans for the structure are now being drawn and will be ready for submis- slon to the proper authorities within a few weeks. Mr. Bizer expects the work to begin some time in the ter part of the sum- mer or early fal He bas received no ex- act jnformation as to the arrangement of the new bullding or the material with which it is to be constructed, but has been as- sured by Congressman Burkett that when completed the structure will be as nearly mew as It Is possible to make it under the terms of the appropriation, which pro- vides for an annex or addition to the pres- ent bullding. An election in the Natlonal Guard to fll the vacancy caused by the prometion of Major McDonald of the Second Nebraska has been called. The votes must be in by August 1, and will be canvassed at 4 o'clock that day by a board consisting of Adjutant Geveral Colby, Captain Jesse C. Penrod of Company C of the First, and First Lieuten- ant Fred Ludwig of Company F of the Sec- n Thayer County. June 28.—(Special )—The trops of Thayer county are in better con- Qition at present than they have been for several years. The rye has nearly all been out and many of the farmers are now cut- | Mng thelr why If the present conditions | toptinue favorable throughout a glorious barvest will surely follow. Has Depressing Effect on Fairfield. FAIRFIELD, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— The absorption of the Kansas City & Omuba ralilwey by the B. & M., which change is to take place onm Monday, Is highly a teful to the people of this town, owing to the fact that Fairfield will Hair - Vain? Why not? A little vanity is a good thing. Perhaps you can’t be hair-vain, your hair is so thin, so short, so gray. Then use Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It stops falling of the hair, makes the hair grow, and always restores color to gray hair. “1 have used Ayer’s Hair Vigor for ‘over 40 years, | am now in my 9lst ear ai ¢ an abundance of soft > wn halr, 'Mc;ol immulbc u;o our aration.’’ — Mrs. . Kelth, Bellcvilie, 1. ” S8, Al draggieta. ). C. AYER CO., Lowell, Mass. cense -to be division nd that some thirty to forty railroad men and their familles will be obliged to change their residence to some other point on the line. Last evening the citizens tendered a fare- well reception to thirty-two rallroad men and their families, who will leave for other points on Sunday and Monday. Others w.li ave Iater. RAINS RETARD HARVESTING Downpours Are Sethack to Work in | Wheat and Also Hinder Corn Plawing. GIBBON, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)—An- her heavy rain has assured a fine potato p but has stopped work in the harvest 1d for a couple of days. It is cloudy and Corn {8 wrowing nicely. Farmers nrt an immense crop of small graln. PAPILLION, Neb., June 28.-—(Speclal.)— \nother h rain visited this vieinity t night and today the ground has plenty melsture and the rains are putting the hind wing thelr corn. Tho * being chocked and s well filled sty. avy re D, Neb, June 28.—(Speoial)— inch of rain has fallen during orty-elght Eours and today is 11 cloudy and with a light mist. But t'lr wheat has hesn cut during the week, It has ripencd slowly and wet weather has prevented the cutting the little that PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., June 28.—(Spe- clal.)—A driving rain has been falling in this locality all day. BEATRICE, N<b., June 28.—(Special.)— A cloudburst visited this section last night and {t rained for hours. The rainfall is estimated at nearly three inches. The Blue river and its tributaries are badly ewollen as a result and farm work will be greatly Interfered with in .his section. WEST POINT, Neb., June 28.—(Special.) —The growth of corn is being seriously re- tarded by the wet and cold weather which has prevalled steadily for the last two weeks. Small graln, however, is benefiting In just the same proportion and potatoes and ghrden produce were never better. TRENTON, Neb., June 28.—(Special Tele- gram.)-—Hitchcock county has again been visited by rain. In some parts two inches was the precipitation. Harvesting has just begun and will be delayed a few days. The yleld promises to be one of the largest for ten years. All other crops are doing well. WILL OBSERVE THE FOURTH Nebraska Towns FPrepare to Hold & Celebrations on In- dependence Day. Rous! HASTINGS, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— Great preparations are being made for a big Fourth of July celebration in Hastings. The members of the local lodge of the Anclent Order of United Workmen have taken charge and are going to make it a state affair for the various Ancient Order of United Workmen lodges. Among the features will be a competitive drill for a $100 silver cup as first prize and 1825 as second prize. There will be a com- petitive drill between the Degree of Homor teams; first prize $15, cond prize $5. A program of various kinds of races has also been arranged. Addresses will be delivered by Mayor Miles, S, R. Barton, Jacob Jaskalek, O. J. Van Dyke, A. C. Shal- lenberger and G. W. Norris. YORK, Neh, June 28.—(Special.)— The celebration of the Fourth of July at York promises to be more than a local af- fair. A number of business men and citi- zens of Lincoln are coming here. There will be something like 500 from Aurora, and a number will attend from Grand Is- land. Special excursion trains will be run on the Kansas City & Omaha from points south and north and there will be a large delegation from all of the towns along that line as far as Fairfield, Fairbury and | Stromsburg on the north. Games of ball will be played In the morning between York and Aurora and in the afternoon | Lincoln against York. At the four corners | of the courthouse park four platforms are being bullt and a number of the best vaude- ville performers have been engaged, who will give a continuous performance from morning until late at night. REPUBLICANS CHOOSE TwO Fifty-Sixth District Names Chpaey and Waldron for State Rgp- resentatives. BROKEN BOW, Neb.. June 28.—(Special Telegram.)--The republican representative convention of the Fifty-sixth representa- tive district of Nebraska was held here in this city today. R. Hogland of Gandy, Logan county, was elected chairman, and C. C. Gardner of Sargent, Custer county, ry. Alonzo H. Copsey of Wester- ville and Stlas C. Waldron of Over were nominated on the first formal ballot. The candidates voted for were: A. H. Copsey, 8. C. Waldron, Dr. Matthews, T. H. Boyer- hoffer and C. L. Gutterson. The latter declined to be & candldate. Mr. Copsey is a native of Green county, Wisconsin. He was born In 1852. He to Custer county, Nebraska, in with his family, where he has since resided. He owns a fine farm n Clear creek valley of 240 acres. He is a pros- perous farmer and quite an extensive | teeder. Mr. Waldron is a native of Walworth county, Wisconsin. He was born in 1860 and came to Nebraska with his parents in 1870 and located in Cass county. Since 1884 he has resided in the southwest part of Custer county, where he Is engaged In farming and stock-raising. He has a ranch enclosed of four sections of land and has 250 head of cattle, besides other stock. Both candidates are exceptionally strong with the farming class. They are suc- cessful business men and highly capable of filling the positions to which they as- pire. |CHAUTAUQUA AT DAVID CITY fecond Annual sion Opens with Falr Attendance in Spite of Inclcment W | DAVID CITY, Neb., June 28.—/Special.) —The second I seseion of the David City Chautauqua assembly commenced this evening and the indications ars for a large attendance. ) of the prominent fraternal orders have large and commodious headquarters on the grounds. The rainy, gloomy weather the last few days has somewhat retarded preparing the grounds, but the force has been enlarged and everything is In readiness to accommodate the im- mense crowd that is expected tomorrow. Notwiths:anding the inclement weather 2t the opening exercises, this evening, a large crowd was in attendance. The en- tertalnment of the evening was: Opening address by the platform superintendent, music by the Aerisl quartet, the Kendall assisted by Prof. Samuel F. Smith, planist. The principal attraction tomorew is two addresses by Rev. M. C. B. Meson, the colored orator of Cincinnati. BEATRICE, Yesterday was tauqua grounds notwithstanding the fact that Artlvy ain bad fallen the night before the Attendance was very large. Last diamond medal cor Nel it was held, |tracks, then toward Arlington, [CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT Editor of Bes Dines at White House and Talks Over Political Matters. FILES PAPERS IN INDIAN MATTERS Mepresentative Martin on the President the Interest of Bills Relating to His State, (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, June 28.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Mr. Rosewater left hington to- day for the west. Previous to his departure he had an Interview with Secretary Hitch- ock in relation to conditions on the Omaha and Winnebago reservation in Thurston ounty. He ascertained that Inspector Churchill's report was on the way and would probably reach the Washington office next week. Mr. Rosewater remonstrated with the secretary against the indictment t two of The Bee's reporters growing out f an Investigation of the conduct of the agency and sald It was a most outrageous and highhanded proceedings. He filed with the secretary a number of additional pa- pers relating to charges which he has made against the conduct of the agency and de- s'red that they be considered In connection with Mr, Churchill's report. Later In the day he was the guest of the president at luncheon, the only other guest prescnt being Gemeral Wood. It is under- stood that matters of not only legislation but administration were talked over, the Cuban question being ome of the subjects discussed. Mr. Rosewater expects to be in Omaha in time to attend the last dinner growing out of the very successful management of the Trans-mississippi exposition Representative Martin, of South Dakota, saw the president today in regard to sev eral bills that are upon the president's desk awalting his signature. Mr. Martin urged the president to sign the bill con- firming title in South Dakota-to the Sisse- ton reservation, the bill granting a pension of fifty dollars to Captaln Van Houten and also the bill granting twenty dollars to Charles A. Scott, of Spearfish. The bill granting to the Duluth, Plerre & Black Hills Rallroad company the right to construct a bridge across the Missourl river has passed bosh houses and now goes to the president for signature. The postofice department has accepted the proposition of F. M. Wethereld to lease premises for the Hebron, Neb., postoffico from January next, also the proposition of L. M. Hopkins for premises for the Guthrie Center, Ia., postoffice from Octobar 1, next. The postofice department has authorized the postmaster at Neligh, Neb., to move the postoffice to the bullding owned by the Nebraska Land company. Ernest O. Patterson has been appointed clerk In the treasury department. Willlam Newgood, of New York, was the lowest bidder today for installing the wir- ing system for the extension of the Omaha public bullding, at $3,985. The comptroller of the currency has ap- proved the application of the following persons to organize the First Nationa of Kelemme, Ia, with a capltal of $25,000: 0. 0. Abbey, C. S. Terwilliger, Isaac Sweiger, M. B. Cooper and A. Kelley. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska, S. L. Danner, Sacramento, Phelps county, vice A. T. Curtis, resigned. Iowa, A. H. Stroth- ers, Martelle, Jones county. South Dakota, C. J. Lerager, Flynn, Aurora county; Frank Boldt, Hosmer, Edmunds county. N. P. Bromlee, of Redfleld, 8. D., is in the city on his way to New York. W. S. Summers, United States district attorney for Nebraska, is in the city, Tt is presumed that he comes here on matters connected with hjs office TWO BURGLARIES AT FREMONT Noctural Visitors Enter House and Lumber Office, but Secure No Boety. FREMONT, June 28.—(Speclal.)-- About 12:30 o'clock last night a burglar was discovered in the house of W. J. Gregor on North Bell street. He was frightened away without having taken anything. Early this morning a pair of bloodhounds from Valley were placed on the trail. They took the scent and went directly to the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missourl Valley At Arlin, ton the scent was lost at the tracks near the station. The Edwards & Bradford Lumber com- pany’s office on F street was also entered last night. The thieves climbed over the high picket fence and broke in a window. The drawers of one desk were ransacked and also the safe, which had been left un- locked. Seyenty-five cents worth of stamps, which were in a drawer, were taken. SHERIFF BLOCKS ELOPEMENT llll.. County Official St Youthful Lovers in Act of Boarding & Train, BEATRICE, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— Sheriff Waddington was called to Filley, this county, where he spoiled an elopment of a young couple. The principals in the affair were Miss Reed, the 16-year-old daughter of Mrs. Vanderploeg of this city, and a young Mr. Phillips, a resident of Filley. ‘The couple had planned to leave on an afternoon train, but when the people with whom the young woman was staying were apprised of her intended departure with Phillips, they notified the girl's mother here. Mrs. Vanderploeg sent word to the sherift to go to Filley at once. This he did, ar- riving there just in time to head off the youthful elopers. The sheriff brought the girl to the home of her mother here. Blair Hardware Dusiness BLAIR, , June 28.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—A deal was closed here tonight by which D. Miller of Leigh, Neb., and 8. W. Chambers of this city bought the old e tablished hardware business owned by E. F. Cool Mr. Miller has recently eold his hardware business at Leigh and Mr. Cook wi'l retire to enter another line of busines Mr. Chambers, who has been the jolnt agent of the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missourt Valley and Chlcago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railroads at Blalr for six years, bas tendered his resignation to become an active member of the firm. The considera- tion for stock and fixtures is about $6,000. Banks at Sars: SARGENT, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— The two Sargent banks, the Custer County and the Farmers' and Merchants’, have sold their businesses and bufldings to & new organization, which will consolidate them and continue the business under the name of the Custer County bank. F. H. Young will be president, W. P. Higgins nt Merge. vice president and H. A. Sherman cashier Mr. Young is also president of the Custer National bank of Broken Bow, the Ansley State bank and the Callaway State bank. ladependent Line for Fremont. FREMONT, Neb., June 28.—(Special)— At a special meeting of the city council last evening &.franchise was granted to a independent telephone company, which will probably operate in connection with the Farmers’ Telephone company. The ank | ususl permissioh wak given to erect poles and string wires. The price for telephones was fixed at $2 or under per month for single lines in the business part of town and $1 for residences. The price for an Instru- ment on a party line will be reduced at least 20 per cent. The new company is to file its acceptance of the provisions of tha ordinance within thirty days. Exercises at Fecble Minded School. BEATRICE, Neb., June 28.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The annual closing exercises at the Institution for Feeble-Minded took place last night in the presence of a largs and interested company of visitors from this city and other towns in the state The exercises consisted of sonmgs, recita- tions and drills, and were held in the assembly hall, which was tastily decorated with flags and flowers. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by all and Superin- tendent Johnson and his corps of teachers are deserving of credit for the degree of proficiency to which they have brought these children. Aurora Board 1 AURORA, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)—At the meeting of the school board teachers were elected for the coming year as fol- lows: Superintendent, James Sparks: prineipal of High school, Miss Kathleen G. Hearn, of Lincoln; assistant principal, Mrs. H. H. Gable, of Aurora; Miss Clara Pense, of Harvard; Miss Eleanor Rodgers, of Aurora; Miss Kate Friend, of Syracu: Miss Mary E. Dunn, of Kenesaw; Miss Anna Harper, of Aurora; Miss Olive Warner, of Bladen; Miss Maude Bramer, Nellie Moore and Bessio of Aurora. es Teachers. Chidester, Boy Injured by Toy Camnnon. FREMONT, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— { Thirteen-year-old John Benjamin, iving on East Fourth street, started a premature celebration of the Fourth of July yester- day afternoon and as result his face is severely burned. In company with some other boys he was firing a toy cannon on the sidewalk. John thought the fuse burned too slow and .stepped up to the gun to Investigate. The explosion which fol- lowed burned his face and filled it with tragments of powder. His eyes were unin- jured. Drug Has Serious Effect. YORK, Neb., June 28.—(Speclal.)— About noon yesterday Miss Florence Brown, daughter of John 8. Brown, was seized with violent convulsions, which were followed by hysteria. Her condition at first was considered quite serious, but Dr, Conaway, the attending physician, thinks she is now practically out of danger. The cause of her trouble is supposed to be a drug which she purchased from a Chicago firm, which was recommended to her for nervousness. She took only a small quantity. Ci County Levy. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., June 28.—(Spe- clal.)—The Cass county commissioners have finished their labore as a board of equall- zation. The total assessed valuation of the farm land of the county is $2,618471. The tiroads and telegraph lines were assessed at $783,212.45, and the total personal prop- erty at $649,620. The levy made for the en- suing year was: General fund, 7% mill bridge fund, 4 mills; road fund, 3 mille; | soldiers’ rellef fund % of a mill and court- house bond fund, 2 mills. Rousing Celebration at Osceola. OSCEOLA, Neb., June 28.—(Special.)— Osceola’s Fourth of July committee has everything prepared, and if the weather s favorable there will be the biggest crowd and the hottest time that has ever been had here. Rev. Knox Boude, the pastor of the Presbyterian church, will be orator of the day. The Osceola Woodmen band will furnish the music. A public dinner will be furnished. In the evening there will be fireworks and an {lluminated parade. First Pipe Organ in Nebraska City. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June 28.—(Spe- clal.)—J. H. Simms, organist at All Saints' church, Omal and Mrs. J. Wagner Thomas of that city last night christened the new pipe organ that .the young women of the First Presbyterian church have had placed in thelr new building. The church was crowded to the doors with people who were anxious to hear the instfument on its initlal porformance. This is the first pipe organ this city has ever had. Held Up by Masked Men. NEHAWKA, Neb., June 28.—(Spectal.)— About 10 o'clock last night Raymond Pollard, while returning from home, was held up on the edge of town by two masked men. One of the masked men pressed a revolver close to his face while the other went through his pockets, taking from him $22. No clue to the perpetrators has so far ben discovered, but bloodhounds have been sent for and every effort will be .made to run them down. Parallels Edward's Case. FAIRFIELD, Neb., June 28.—(Special.) ~Charles Brown, son of a prominent far- mer llving a few miles west of this place, underwent an operation for appendicitis on the same date as King Edward. The op- eration, performed by Dr. A. R. Ray of this place, was exactly identical with that performed on the king, and the bulletins issued in regard to his majesty would have answered for Brown's case. Red Men @ e Falrbury. FAIRBURY, Neb., June 28.—(Spectal.} —A lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men was instituted here Thursday night, with & charter membership of twenty. The officers elected were: L. J. Nutzman, prophet; H. A. Day, sachem; P. C. Huber, senior sagamore; L. Well, junlor saga- Conrad, chief recorder; Ernest SARGENT, Neb., Ju 28.—(Special.)— A heavy frost last Friday night did con- siderable damage to gardens and the corn crop in the hills around her FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Promise is That It Will Be Fair and olorado, Wyoming, South and North Dakota—Fair and warmer Sun- day and Monday. For lowa—Showers, Sunday; Monday fair, For Kausi Rain Sunday and in east portion Monday; warmer Monday. For Illinole—Fair in south, rain in north portion SBunday; Monday fair, brisk to high northwest winds. For Missouri—Fair Sunday; Monday in- creasing cloudiness, showers in western portion. followed by fair Local Reco: OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, June 2 —Officlal record of tem- perature and precipitation, compared with ihe corresponding day of the last three 1902, 1901, 1900, 1599. < BT 100 88 84 Maximum temperature.. Minimum temperature Mean temperature Precipitation .. Record of umre at Omaha for this day a Normal temperature . Deficlency for the day .. Total excess since March 1, i Normal procipitation Total rautall st a) raintall nce u.rcn Defictenc: March 1 Deflclency for cor. p-m.{ il 3.89 inch Deficlency for cor, beriod 1900.... ;wuu:hunc . . lndl prect) itation ince 3 reh 1 JUNE 29, BUTLER IS TURNED OUT House Decides Against Him in the Oontest Oase from Missouri. DISTRICT ELECTION IS HELD NOT VALID Ousted Man Makes a Vigorous Speech for an Hour in Defense of His Right to Retaln the Seat. WASHINGTON, June 28.—~When the house adjourned tonight the general deficiency bill and one {tem In the naval appropriation bill was all that remained in dispute be- tween the two houses so far as the appro- priation bills are concerned. The confer- ence report on the District of Columbia bill was adopted and it now goes to the presi- dent for his signature. Earlier In the day the house decided the contested election case of Horton against Butler from the Twelfth Missouri district by declaring the seat vacant. By a vote of 100 to 136—a strict party vote—Mr. Butler, who is a democrat, was decided not enmtitled to the seat. Mr. Butler made a vigorous speech of an hour in defense of his right to the seat. The Dick military bill was made a con- tinuing order, not to interfere with con- ference reports. When the house met today Mr. Babeock of Wisconsin asked unanimous consent for consideration of a provision for the clerk of the District of Columbla to make special regulations for the Grand Army of the Re- public encampment in this city next Sep- tember. Reserving the right to object, Mr. Moon of Tennessee took the Hoor to explaln why he had objected yesterday. On March 14, he explained, made a unanimous report on a bill to give Indian Territory a territorial form of gov- ernment under the name of the Territory of Jefterson. He sald that by order of the committee he was directed to secure action on the bill. It was necessary to see the important matters were pressing and that consideration would be arranged for later. “The rights of 400,000 people were in- volved,” sald he. “The condition in the Indian Territory is chaotic. There are mo courts, no provisions for the insane and no penitentiaries. But the committee on rules | and the speaker declined to fix a day, or to | hear a motion to fix a day, for the consid- eration of the bill. The only reacon as- signed by you, Mr. Speaker, or the other members of the committee on rules was that you had protests from the territors against this measure. I submit that every paper in the territory, every democratic and republican club, every municipality and 95 per cent of the people are in favor of this bill. *I have no personal Interest in the meas- ure, but I would feel justified now in ob- jecting to every request for unanimous consent for the consideration of a less im- portant measure.” Grand Army Bill Passcs. He specifically disclaimea any intention to impugn the speaker's motives, and while he felt that he ought to object, he appre- clated that at the close of the session he might interfere. with the paseage of many | meritorious bills. “But I give notice now," he concluded, ““that at th® next session I shall object to every request for unanimous . consent until there has been a hearing upon this bilL" The resolution was then passed and the house resumed the debate on the Horton- Butler contested election case, notice having been given that after it was disposed of the reports of the naval and District of Co- Jumbla sppropriation bills would be called up. a speech of an hour. Mr. Butler made sn eloquent plea for justice In the determination of the ca: Mr. Taylor of Ohlo cdncluded the debate in behalf of the majority report. At the conclusion of Mr. Taylor's re- marks the vote was taken, first on the minority resolutione, declaring Mr. Butler elected and entitled to the seat. The resolutions were defeated—100 to 136. The majority resolutions, declaring the seat vacant, then were adopted without division. Bills were passed to extend for one year the time in which to make final proot in desert land entries in the Yakima reser- vation, Washington; to appoint George H. Ball a wifrrant machinist in the navy; to authorize the secretary of war to recelve Arturo R. Calvo of Costa Rica as a cadet at West Point; to prevent any conmsular officer of the United States from accept- ing an office of trust from a forelgn coun- try without executing ample bond with the secretary of the treasury, and for the reliet of settlers on lands granted in aid of the construction of wagon roads. At 6:50 the house adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday). BOY’S HEAD BLOWN OFF Ray Ma 1 Meets Untimely End by Discharge of Gun in His Own Hands. SHELTON, Neb., June 28.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Ray Manfull, son of Jobn Manfull, a well-to-do farmer living on Elm Island, nine miles southwest of this place, met in- stant death this forenoon by the discharge of a loaded shotgun in his own hands. Early this morning he took the gun and went into a neighbor's cornfield, where he was found by his father a short time after the report of the gun was heard. The charge of shot entered his left eye Have YouSeen The Omaha Petro- leum, Gas and Coal Company’s EXHIBIT? BENNETT'S WINDOWS It will interest you. Call at the office, 208-210 Bee Building, and we will take you on the ground. the committee on territories | speaker and he had bene Informed that more | The contestee, Mr. Butler of Missourl, | 1ook the floor in his own behalf, making and tore oft almost the top of his head. He was sixteen years old WOMAN KILLED AT VALLEY Mrs. A. Fre| Lockwood t Tr Result Struck by Death Neb., June gram.)—Mrs. H. A. Lockwood was killed by a freight traln while crossing Malin street In Valley at 10 o'clock tonight. Her borse was killed also and the buggy emashed. Mr. Lockwood, her husband, was a can- |didate for county treasurer a few years ago |on the fusion ticket. He lives five miles northeast of Valley. VALLEY, Morton Memo NEBRASKA CITY, Swel Neb., June 28.—(Spe- ing a healthy increase. something over $4,700. It now amounts to Harvard Revi HARVARD, Neb., » Close. June 28.—(Special.)— l Rev. E. J. Baskerville, who has been con- ducting union revival meetings in a large tent, assisted by various ministers and members of different churches, closes the series tomorrow. The music has been in charge of Prof. Coultes, who has organized the singers of the city In such an effectual | manner as to have been of great service 28.—(Special Tele- | clal)—The Morton memorial fund is show- | to the meetings. Exterminate G TRENTON, Neb., June 28 —(Special Tele gram.)—A number of farmers of this county met here at the courthouse today to discuss the extermination of the grasshoppers. Mr. Sheldon of the State university experiment station was present and spoke of the sue- cess of the fungas he has put out here. The season’s rain has kept the grasshoppers back more this year than formerly. hoppers. New Publication BEATRICE, Neb., June 28.~(Special.)— The sun is the name of a new morning paper to be launched here july § by G. P. Marvin, one of the veteran newspaper men of the state. The paper will be independent n politics. in Beatrice. f 16th and Farnam Sts Omaha WiLLiAm s. BAI.DUffv Caus Mruvines 47 A4 We Make & Special Price for Ocr Delicious Ice Cream to Churches, Lodges and Picnics. Come in and . Get Our Prices Before You Decide | My, But It’s Good! | That's what folks say of our delicious § NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM Three fine flavors—enough for elght people—for 40c. Put up in & QUART BARREL which will fit in your pocket. along with your today. Pint barrels, 20c. Take one W. S. BALDUFF, 1520 Farnam Street. Bullding.” Omaha. elevator service. ditional cost. time. those listed below, it you are wise. Noom 1y 154 .Ill! anitor service. Buudml If You Want the Best In looking at offices in differeat buildings, rental agent can give an office is to say that it !s the greatest praise the owner or g0od as an office in The Bee It may be In come respects, but it can not be In every respect. The. Bee Build'ng is one of the only two absolutely fireproot office bulldings in The Bec Buliding Is the only bullding baving all night and all day Sunday The Bee Bullding furnishes electric light and water without ad- The Bee Bullding is kept clean, not some ut the time, but all of the Keep these points in mind when looking for an office, and you will take one of List of vacant rooms in The Bee Building Ground Floor. fest. Faces Bevenisenth street and has This In o large, light room, a1d"Lne renial vion lneludee Yl lnd Seventeenth street . First Floor. tairway, Tront sntrance Way Une room is tei- plece, ha burgiar-prool vault, ma frescoed to sult tenant IOOI‘ANI This room s jus! ractor. The Hoor wpace is JUxls reet.. Third Floor. ROOM 308: This room 1s Ixs feet and is elevator. A Sign oo the d&nr un e uu!ll of m bull 1ix1¥ und the other SxiV. d‘ 3 rdwood Hoors, ‘and will be ... Price 376,00 taizway on the first floor. would be & very deslrable olice for some rewlestate man eor convenien! located w u{vm Off the .h'? HOOM suy. ':u- TN-I 'Ioo-llfllflh‘lnnd'lflbld"ld.dwnfllm is'particuiarly uaapted or some concern decideGly handsome oifice, haviug vut Upon Beventeenth street. Wwood loors and is en: space ana iy d C0Urt and windows Aun:‘? lun burglar-proot vi €es io the buliding. “n enur .ollbc Fourth Floor. #OOM 4011 15213 feot This room is Bas & large burglas-proof vault 5o Drics Turnisnes wnd ior tae price ezt to the and s first-class -u»modnwn........ P - voll Venitiated ™ RS s Fifth Floor. (UITE 014 This is & very large lght and well ventilated. It s fered in The Bee bLullding. employing & large number of cler! wholesale Jeweler, or manufacturel tire-proot Lullding, or it will be divi e room, 1ix4 feet. It fanes very l‘ldoll that space of -u.lao. u- muuamr::‘m\;uxuo oy lor fArm like to be In & ent, who wouls to suit the tenant. Price $0.00 MOM 631: This room (uflll::::oufl lld is 18xi4 feet. It has & b'lln'.hrv root th vault, and as it is near number of grain firms, it woul firm desiring fOrsprclass accommodation ...... Sixth Floor. two rooms, both 1834x11%. Each of them has & ts it, have Iy decorated ov,nnt, e besn newly rated and are Jooms R. C. PETERS & CO., Rental Agents. may be wn(oruhlo Ground Floor, Bee Building ¢ TR e a et e e G A e S o —