Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 24, 1902, Page 3

( &, - Prem! 83 Adv n, Ad: orrtnlum .o 1, her Nabilities THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, HOME BUILDERS PROSPER Inoreass in Number of Stookholders and Alse in the Basiness Done. UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AT THE FAIR Slfek Swindler m Worthless Checks Drawn on the Firat Na 1 ot Lin (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Aug. 28.—(Special.)—Another year of prosperous growth has gone into Ristory for the building and loan associa- tlons of Nebraska. The showing of the twelve months exceeds 0 the expecta- tlons of the sanguine and demonstrates undeniably that the assoclations have been & great factor in the bullding of homes throughout the state, as well as having af- forded a wide and profitable fleld for in- ‘vestment. In the year ending June 30 the number of sbares of all ociations In force in- 85 to 130,085 and the increased from $3,641,462 to $4,090,- The total business trapsacted was #05. $3,078,938.80. At the end of the period there ‘were fty-six associations doing busines: an increase of one during the year. The figures are taken from the annual statement issued by Secretary Royse of the Btate Banking Board. Mr. Royse expected A substantial increas thought the number of shares in force would be about the same as a year ago. He based this estimate upon the reports trom the a: soclation in the smaller towns, which sut- Yered through competition with the tontine bullding associations. Later returns, how- ever, coming mostiy from the cities, showed & good increase In all items. The itemized statement follo ASSETS. 1901, First mortgage loans... .$3641,462 First mortgage loans in of foreclosure.. 1902, $4,090,505 20,776 11870 111,208 3,423 177,668 Tve fund ndivided profits ue shareholders on complete lonns. 2 ] ] 2% £ 383222383 EREBSEAS 252 RE3383E 4,090,565 demonstration will be held at a spectal bour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of falr week. The following demonstrations will be given twice daily, the time being limited to fifteen minutes: 10 tcm. and 3 p. m.—Judging beet cattle end hogs. ’?u‘: & m. and 2:46 p. m.—Judging datry ca 11:30 a. m. and 3:3 p. m.~Examination ot horse for soundnes: 13:15 and 4:16 p. m.—Budding and grafting frait trees. 1 and § p. m.—Judging seed corn. The public will be admitted for fiftecn minutes preceding each demonstration, but mot while any exercise s In progres: Uncover Incendiary Plot. A Lincoln detective ‘has discovered tho detalls of a plan recently attempted to burn the principal business bullding of ‘Wilsonville, a small town near the western end of Furnas county. The local authori- tles of the county have the man under sur- veillance and will soon take him in cus- tody. The incendlary was prompted by personal motives against the owner and occupant of the bullding, 'A. C. who con- portion of ts lower floor. A hole several inches wide was cut in the rear door and through it was poured several quarts of ofl, which was afterward ignited. The ofl burned away, léaving the woodwork only slightly oharred. The total damage was estimated at less than $10. Detective Franklin says the plan ia sim- flar to that used with success in Law- rence several weeks ago, only in this case the floor of the store heppened to be hard Wood and would not catch the flames from the burning Mquid. ¥ Werks Eastern Bankers. ‘Two checks for amounts aggregating $3,610 and signed by E. G. Deniels wero sent to the First National bank of Lin- oln for collection by the Buffolk National bank of River Head, N. Y. and by the institution here were promptly rejected, With the explanation that Danfels is en- tirely unkmown. Dispatches from River Head say that the man appeared there @eyeral days ago, representing himself to be & capitallst from Lincoln, and began Degotiations through the Suffolk National pank for the purchase of 100,000 bushels of potatoes, which he sald he intended to Put in cold storage for use in the western market later in the year. He wom the confidence of the bank’s officials and they orks Eastern Banks | [ acceptea Bia checks and torwardea them | here for collection. The checks were rec- ognized as the regular stationery of the First National bank, and even had the name Daniols printed on the left side mar- | #in, but no such man was ever known by the institution. | Articles of incorporation for the Ne- braska Art association have been filed with | the county clerk. The authorized capital | stock 1s $1,000. The incorporators are: F. | M. Hall, A. G. Greenlee, Clara Walsh, Francis J. Plynn, Fred Morrow Fling and A. Ross Hill, HAIL WORKS = DEVASTATION Sevege Storm Totally Destroys H: dreds of Acres of Crops Near Lyo: LYONS, Neb., Auvg. 23.—(Special.)—A se- vere hailstorm passed in a southerly direc- ticn about four miles west of here Thursday night. The path varied from one-half to two miles In width. The storm dealt total destruction to craps over hundreds of acres. Corn was stripped of everything but the stalk and small graln in shock was literally th eshed out. A heavy rainstorm swept over this entire section of country at the same tme. Continued rains in the country are rendering it impossible to thresh or- stack grain to advantage. Much of it is already damaged. SUPERIOR, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal)— The numercus ehowers of this week have been followed by a soaking rain, measuring .76 of an inch here, which fell Thursday nizht. This 1ain practically assures a “bumper’* corn crop in Nuckolls county end the ccunty just gouth in Kan Some 8o~ lated flelds were damaged a little by the ex- cesslve heat of last Sunday. Tho acresge Was never so large In this section as it is this year. HARVARD, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)—A fine rain came Thursday night. Observer Fleming reported .56 of an inch precipita- tion. This molsture was greatly wanted for corn and plowlag, dry weather was be- gloning to tell on corn. Another .50 of an inch of raln Friday night, making 1:16 inches in the last twen. ty-four hours. This plac corn and fall plowing again in fine condition. TEKAMAH, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Special.)—A damaging hall’ storm passed through the country west and south of this oity Thurs- day night, damaging many flelds of corn. The condition of much corn in this section is becoming serlous and what promised a few weeks ago to be a record-breaking yleld will, unless weather conditions change at once and frost keeps off until very late, fall to mature. The continued cool, wet diet, Mot receizing any emscuragement and despairing of success, it has besn eom- polied to purchase a lot and bulld its el vator thereon, which will necessitate it, it it ships by the B. & M., to handie its grain twice, The farmers are pretty well worked up in not being able to get a location and have inserted an advertisement in one of the York papers, stating that on Septem- ber 1 they will commence the erection of the elevator and will buy grain on the track. They denounce the Elevator trust in York county, claiming that it is through its Influence they are unable to secure a right-of-way location. SUING PAYS UP THE DEFICIT rer Makes Good e Found in ar County Tre $6,070 Short Accounts, HARTINGTON, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special Telegram.)—Last April the county commis- sloners of Cedar county let the contract of examining the tre or's books to T. ©O. Cannon of Sloux Ofty and Colin Val- entine of Bloomfleld, expert accountants. “They commenced work Immediately and made thelr report June 17 on the condition of the books under H. B. Sulng's admin- istration from January, 1895, to January, 1902. $6,683.06. In addition to this there were clerical errors of a1 hundred dollars. Mr. Sulng at once engagod Accountant John M. Gilebrist of Omaha, who exam- ined the books in Mr. Buing's bebalf, but was unable to materially ehange the result of the sbove report. He did 2nd, however, ftems with which Mr. Buing was entitled to eredit In the shape of warrants that had been paid, but not sntered on the rec- ords, and the warrants Jost. Proof of this wsa found In Mr. Suing's returned cheoks. These iteme reduced the amount of short- ags to $6079, which amount Mr. SBuing promptly settled with the commissionars. In the absence of Mr. Camnon, Mr. Val- entine i now engaged In an Imvestigation of he veoords of exTroacurer T. F. Bezigler, who held effice the four years preceding Mr. Peing's sdmiaistration. GOTHENBURG CANAL IS OUT Water Floods Vails Villa and Hun- dreds of Fiahes Are Omst Into Shallow FPools. \ QGOTHENBURG, N Aug. 33.—(Bpe- olal.)~Yesterday ti Gothenburg canal broke just west of the Holton works and the additlon known as Vails Villa is now under water and wome of the residences weather keeps the corn green and much of it that now ought to be past the roasting ear sl is still in the milk. SCHUYLER, Neb.,, Aug. 23.—(Speclal.)— Friday morning’s Inch of rain, while not needed for growing crops, was much ap- preciated by those having plowing to do, the soll being hard to work because of hav- ing been run together by excessive rains of summer and by belng somewhat dry, as well. Threshing has been interfered with by the continued damp and rainy weather, a8 has haying, a great amount of hay being yet to be put up. Corn is in splendid condition and a bet- er Crop Was never more Promising. Mariy corn will be out of the way of frost in three to four weeks; late corn two weeks later. HASTINGS, Neb, Aug. 23.—(Speclal)— The corn crop in Adams county is now as- sured, as an Inch of rain visited this county yesterday and today. This will bring all late corn out in fine shape. FALLS CITY, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)— A steady, soaking rain has been falling all day. FAIRMONT, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)— Thore has been a rainfall of about an inch and a half here, which was a great boon for the corn as well as for the plowing. The farmers are taking advantage of it and making preparations for a large acre- age this fall. CURTAIN DOWN ON ASSEMBLY Chautauqua at Fullert Sncceastul Sessio: Days. Closes After of Eleven FULLERTON, Neb., Aug. 32.—(Special,)— Great interest has been manifested through- out the entiro eleven days of the assembly hero and thousands of people have visited the grounds each day. Yesterday the usual program was carried out, in addition to which Dr. F. H. S8anderson of Fremont gave & fine lecture, esubject: “Men Wanted.” Last night the Wesleyan male quartet gave a farewell concert and Prof. Frank R. Rob- assembly closed today and many broke camp, but the program was as inter- esting as usual. Prof. Soanderson lectured this morning on “Is Marriage a Fallure?” and it was well received. In the afternoon Prof. Colburn conducted the chorus and Charles Cullen Smith closed his evangel- Istic services. This evening the First Ne- braska Regiment band gave a concert and the Chautauqua closed with Prof. Rober- son's lecture, “The McKinley Epoch in American History.” The Epworth league of the Grand Island district elected as officers the following: President, E. Besumont King of St. Edward; first vice president, Prof. J. H.* Bartell, Columbus; recording secretary, Rev. M. M. Long, Wolbach; corresponding secretary, Dr. E. E. Copple, Fullerton; treasurer, J. A. Barr, Greeley; missionary secretary, Rev. J. A. Crews, Genoa; junior superin- tendent, Mre. H. H. Millard, Grand Island; directors, Rev. J. M. Bothwell, Fullerton, end Rev. Carr, Grand Island. Too much credit cannot be given the man- Agement in its efforts to entertain and in- struct the people throughout the entire assembly. Den; Trust. BENEDICT, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal. ): For the last three months the Farmers' company has been trying to ‘secure an elevator location on until made in Omaha. ‘Phone L-2221 D. H. BECK, Manager. Ordering your fall clothes and says “Can’t [ get my suit by Friday night?” Big new stock—experienced cutter—skilled tailors. Suits $17. Paris Woolen Co. Omaha's Busiest Tallors. everybody comes in 50 and up. All garments New Location 1415 Douglas St. flooded. The company oclosed the head gates of the canal at the head and also 6t the Imke, but it has taken until the present time to got rid of the surplus Water wo that men and teams could work. All night and today the villagers hav: be water sprend shallow spearing fish. Nearly every fumily in town has from twenty to 100 pounds of carp and catfish, and this morulug two wagon loads were upon the streots for sale at b oents per pound. The fish takou from the waters welghed from three to ten pounds. The oompsny s busy repairing the breaks, and by the middle of the week tho water will be turned into the canal again. The fish taken from the oanal waters last night and today demonstrate that there great numbers of fine fish In the Goth- burg canal. German Lutheran Pastors in Session. WHAT POINT, Nob., Aug. 28,—(Speoial,)— The annual conferanso of the pastors of north Nebrasks German Lathoran churches, Misscur| synod, sonvenad in this eity Thurs- aay eyening, Rav, J, P, Musiler of Norfolk Was eleotod prosident of the contorence and Rav, I', Winges of Concord secretary, Fifty- nina slergymon are in attendan On Thursday ovening Rev, O, Gutknecht of Wayno deltvorod an oration on “Pastoral Prayors for tho Oongregation,” On Friday & speclal communion servioe was held, fol- lowed by a musical entortalnment. Bunday the annual misslon festival will be neld in the Riverside park. Musdes Mystery Dospons, FREMONT, Neb., Aug.' 28.—(Special.)— Further detalls in regard to the murder of Charles Osterman, formerly of this city, south of Rock Springs, Wyo., about two weeks ago, leave the affair more mysterious than ever. Osterman had & bunch of sheep of his own and was also foreman for a man by the name of Cosgrove. The last secn of him he left the home ranch for the herders' camps with a wagon. His body was found lying dead in the wagon at some distance from where any sheep had been pastured, with a bullet wound in the head. Child Vietim of Lockjaw. FALLS CITY, Neb.,, Aug. 33.—(Special.)— A 10-year-old boy of John Michel, who lives near Fargo, died in this city of lock- Jaw. Beveral days ago he was playing in the yard and stepped upon an old umbrella frame, one of the rusty ribs entering his foot. The wound did not heal and he was brought to this city and the doctors ex- tracted a plece of the umbrelia rib nearly two inches long. The assistance came too late, however, and the Boy died of lockjaw in awful agony. Buys Two York County Elevators. M'COOL JUNCTION, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Spe- cial)—George Snyder, owner of the frame elevator here has sold the same for $10,000 to the Nebraska Grain company. It wi only three or four years ago that Mr. Sm der bought this clevator of George Chess- man of York for $2,600. J. W. James of Benedict has sold one of his elevators to the Nebraska Grain company, and purch the Henry Harrington 260 afres of land west of Bemedict, paying for the same $56 an acre. Dates for Adams Conventions. HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—The republican county central committee of Adams county met here this afternoon and fixed Saturday, September 20, as the date for holding the county con- vention to elect dclegates to the float con- vention and to nominate one candidste for state senator, one candidate for represent- ative and one candidate for county attor- ney. The fusioniots will hold their county convention on Saturday, September 13. Ready for State Reunion. HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal.)— All necessary preparations have been made tor the entertainment of the Nebraska state Grand Army of the Republic reunion, which is to be held iu this city from September § fo 13. The grounds have been carefully platted and water mains have been extended S0 that there will be plenty of water at varfous convenient places. More than 1,000 tents will be put up several days in ad- vance of the opening of the reunionm. York Carriers Selected. YORK, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)—There were twenty applicants who stood examina- tion for the position of mail carriers. Eight out of the twenty who took the examina- tion passed. The carriers will be Daniel F. Valentine, Fred E. McFariand, John W. Moist. The substitute carrier will be Win- fred P. Haner. On September 1 York will have free delivery service. Sucossstnl Woman Farmer. TRENTON, Neb, Aug. 23.—(Special)— Mrs, Mary Thelmer, living about ten miles west of town, Is sald to be a champion woma: farme;. She has threched 3,600 bush- | The report showed Mr. Suing short | has 130 acres of broom corn of good quality roady for cutting, fifty acres of Kafr corn and a quantity of cane. The woman has had the direction and management of over 700 acres of crops. Pair Arrested in Crawford a tenced to Two Y in the Sen- Penitentiary. CHADRON,” Neb.,, Aug. 23.—(Special.)— At a speclal term of court held here Judge Westover sentenced Thomas C. Burns and John Saunders to two years in the peniten- tiary for burglary. The men pleaded gullty to the charge, having been caught in the act. About 1:30 last Sunday morning a crash from breaking glass was heard in the town of Crawford in this county and at once two fires were discovered. The noise came from the rear of McDowell & Smith's hardware store and upon investigation the two men were discovered inside. They were arrested and the fires rapidly extingulshed. Fraternal Plenic Promising. FALLS CITY, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)— The Brotherhood picnic to b held here Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 26 and 27, promises to be a big affair. Among the speakers for the various orders are: Ralph Johnson, Lincoln, for Modern Woodmen of | America; G. H. Schlek, Omaba, for the Woodmen of the World; A. D. Humbargar, Falls City, for the Independent Order of Red Men; W. A. Sharp, Aurora, for Royal High- landers; T. J. Majors, Peru, for the. Grand Army of the Republic; O. J. Vam Dyke, Omaha, for the Ancient Order of Un'ted Workmen; H. H. Hanks, fusion candidate for congress; Reyv. Father Kelley, chap'ain United States army during Spanish war, will lecture Tuesday afternoon on “‘The Yankee Volunteer. Crete Lo Active. CRETE, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Special.)—The Crete Loan and Savings association, which was recently incorporated under the state laws, has now begun active operations. The sale of shares began on Tuesday and over 700 have already been sold, some of the purchasers coming from the surrounding towns. The officers of the assoclation are: M. B. Haight, president; M. H. Fleming, vice president; C. B. Goodell, secretary and treasurer. Vacation Days Soon Over. Aug. 23.—(Special.)— public schools will open for fon on September 8. Miss Jessie Simmens of Illinols has been engaged to teach the seventh grade cla: HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal.)— Hastings' public schools will open on Mon- day, September 1, with the largest attend- ance ever enrolled in this city. The various teachers have been assigned. Fusto; jame Nuquist. STROMSBURG, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Specfal.) —Andrew F. Nuquist of this city was nomi- nated yesterday at Clarks for state senator for the First district. Mr. Nuquist is a Swede and served as sherlff of this county for four years when the fusionists were in thelr glory, Mr. Nuquist is a young man and 1s at the head of the list among the fu- sionists as a successful politiclan in this county. Swedish Methodist On STROMSBURG, Neb., Auj —The Swedish Methodists of the state have purchased ten acres of land here and are holding camp meetings this week. - They have not enjoyed the occasion very much on account of the constant rain. They have a large tabernacle, besides several dozen liv- ing in tents. There are people from all parts of the state In attendance. Pythians Will Ga er in Beatrice. BEATRICE, Nel Aug. 23.—(Speclal.)— On Wednesday evening, September’17, dur- ing the Elks' carnival, the Knights of Pythias of southeastern Nebraska will hold & big district meeting In this city. The grand lodge officers from Lincoln will be here, with delegations from Wymore, De- Witt, Fairbury, Liberty and other towns in this section of the state. Adams Oatholies Will Pienie. HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 23.—(Speclal.)— The Catholics of Adams county and vicinity are making big preparations for their an- nual plenie, which is to be held on Wednes- day, September 3, at the large grove two wfles north of Roseland. There will be an attendance of nearly 1,600 people and sev- eral prominent speakers have been secured to address them. Good Prospeet for Harvest H TRENTON, Neb., Aug. 2.—(Special)— The success of the annual harvest home is assured. The event will be held here Sep- tember 18, 19 and 20, and promises to be the best held for several years. The exhibitions will bo unusually good. Aside fwom ball games and races, other amusements will be provided. AR 1y Five Thousand at Ploneer Plente. FAIRMONT, Neb, Aug. 23.—(Special)— On yesterday the old setlers held their annual plenic. The weather, which fn the morning looked threatening and rainy, cleared up and it proved to be an ideal plenie day. MANAW 'S CONCERT. s Make the Big Hit of the S son—Tuesday Request N Lake Manawa bas had a big week, patrons realizing, probably, tho end of the season is pearing, Not only has the attendance at Manawa Park been large, but at The Kur- 1 as well. The picturesque lake has been crowded with many yachting parties during the beautiful moonlight night; At no time this season has Covalt's con- cert band received such thundercus appla as it did Friday night during the soloist concert. It was the greatest musical suc- cess possible from every polnt. The audi- ence was large and enthusiastic throughout the entire program. Messrs. Kendricks and Phelps selected“for a cornet duet “Utility Polka,” while Mr. Parisi’s baritone solo was “Serenade Originale,” which was extremely fine. In response to an encore he rendered “Sweetest Story Ever Told.” Mr. Hofmann xylophone solo, “Poet and Peasant,” was brilllantly executed, as was his “Hall to the Spirit of Liberty.” The clariongt solo by Mr. Luyben, “Sonnambula,” theme and vari- ations, was well rendered and received, while Mr. J. A. Abbott, after his trombone ‘Romance,” gave “Always.” The hit ening was Mr. Kendrick's cornet tolo, “The Belle of the West." The ap- plsuse was tremendous even after he had given Cogley and Bock's “Tom, the Ne'er ," for an encore. The piccolo solo, “Through the Air,” by Mr. Davis was well recelved and encored. The solo conmcert closed with a coruet solo by the ever popu- ar leader, Mr. Covalt, who gave Shubert's ‘Serenade,” responding to an encore ‘with the new song, “Jennie Lee.” The concert was such & decided sucanss that another sololsts’ concert will be given next Friday night. Tuesday is request night and Mr. Covalt asks all requests to be In by tomorrow morning. Killed by FPrema LEXINGTUN, Ky, Aw Covington and Charles Hunter, d, and John O'Hara, white, were killed today by a premaiure blast at the city work- house. O'Hars was manager of the works. NO TROUBLE OVER ESTATE Property of Late Mra. Obarles Fair to Go to Her Relatives. SUM OF MONEY MAY ALSO BE ADDED Whole Matter to Be Settled Out of Court and Relations of All Con- ecerned Contin Be Plea SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.—Mrs. Hanna Nelson, mother of the late Mre. Charles Fair, has arrived here from her home in Newmarket, N. J. She Is accompanied by her son, A. G. Nelson, who conducts a general mer- chandise business at Plainfield, N. J. Fred Fowler, a nephew of Mrs. Fair by mar- riage, and his wife, are also here. Mrs. Nelson is a woman of 70 years of age and she was greatly fatigued by her Journey across the continent. Joseph Harvey, tne lifelong friend of Charles Fair, and Charles 8. Neal, manager of the Falr estate, went to Reno to meet Mrs. Nelson and her son. Harvey and Neal also met Charles J. Smith, a brother of the late | Mrs. Fair, at Reno, who has come to this city trom Boulder Creek, Colo. Mrs. Nelson declined to talk for publica- ton, but to Mr. Harvey she sald 1 don't care much what becomes of my €hare of the estate, but I do want to see my children get all they are entitled to. A. G. Nelson sald: There will be no contest betwoen my mother and Mr. Smith of Colorado. Ie Is my half-brother. Of course, my mother will g0 into court, but the legal matters rest with her counsel altogether. She will ask for letters of administration on the estate and for that reason we intend to take up our residence in S8an Franclsco. “Our mother,” he continued, “we regard as the sole heir, 6o there will be no contest 50 far as we are concerned.” “There will be no' contest at all,” re- marked Joseph Harvey, who was present. “The whole matter will be settlea out ot court, and, anyhow, nothing definite has yet been decided on.” The Call this morning says: It {s now generally known that the Fairs will authorize Hermann Oelrichs to inform the relatives of Mrs. Falr that they can take possession of certain properties of her estate. To this estate will also probably be added a_sum of money. What the amount will be has not yet been settled upon. The details of the compromise have not yet been discussed. FOR LETTERS IN FAIR ESTATE Cook at San Francisco Hears Arguments in Farnahan's Behalf. Judge SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.—Judge Cook heard further arguments today on the peti- tion of John Farnahan, public administrator, for special letters of administration on the estate of Charles L. Fair and Caroline Decker Falr, deceased. Carlton W. Greene appeared as counselor for the public administrator, while the Fair estate was represented by Charles J. Hag- gerty. Judge Cook announced that he would hear further arguments in the cace on next Thursday afternoon. It i{s expected that a decision will be reached on that day. COURTLAND BEACH BREEZES. Omah Famous Summer Watering Resort Offers New Attractio: The past week has been one of the great- est In the history of Courtland beach so tar as attendance is concerned, and the end of the season is now drawing nigh the public is taking advantage of every opportunity to vielt Omaha's popular re- sort. At no time during the present sea- son has so many private pfenic parties been held as during the week just past. The special nightly musical programs that were inaugurated by Nordin's big or- chestra have been exceedingly successtul. 8o much so that the management hi con- cluded to continue them during the sea- son. The program this week will be: Mon- day, Strauss night; Tuesday, descriptive concert; Wednesday, night; Thursday, Friday, classical coon melody night. The Hanscom Park Dancing club inau- gurated the fall on on Friday night by a seven-course dinner at the Courtland beach cafe, the long table being deco- rated with smilax, ferns and cut flowers from the beach flower beds. After the banquet the fitty odd couples danced in the pavilion. An entirely new and novel flying trapeze performance will be among the many beach free attractions this week. A quartet composed of Messrs. Arnold, Rivers, Snowden and Webb will give two daily concerts this week. Manager Grifiiths says he wishes pat- rons who desire to listen to Nordin's or- chestra at the cafe to use the seats there with the same freedom they do those at the pavilion. . Afternoon bathing has greatly increased since the nights are so cool. While the atmosphere has sometimes been rather cool, the temperature of the water haw been perfect for bathing the past week. The Jacksonian club plenic will be held next Saturday at Courtland. Hon. Wil- lam J. Bryan and Senator Patterson of Colorado will be among the principal speakers during the afternoon. In addl- tion gubernatorial Candidate Thompson and Gilbert M. Hitchcock, congressional cantidate, as well as all the democratic state candidates will address the assem- blage, which, because of the proximity ot Courtland beach to the heart of the city, is expected to be double the size of any previous picnic of the chub. Rainy Weather in South Dakota PIERRE, 8. D., ' Aug. 23.—(Speol Nearly every day the last week bas brought showers to this section of the state, rang- ing from a fourth of an inch to a half inch in amount. Over a half inch fell today, making the total rainfall so far this month three and one-half inches. This rain is soaking up the soll and putting it in con- dition where it will freeze to a good depth the coming winter, giving everything in the line of vegetation a good start next spring and practically assuring another good crop for next year. Hair - Food Falling hair, thin hair, gray hair —starved hair. You can stop starvation with proper food. Then feed your starv- ing hair with a hair-food— Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It re- news, refreshes, feeds, nour- ishes, restores color. Don’t grow old too fast. “‘1 have tried two ‘best ever sold’ preparations, but Ayer’s Hair Vigor bears them aii for restoris e natural color to the hair, and it k"fl. my hair very soft and smooth.”” —Mrs. J. H. Marcrum, Sumner, Miss. $L80. Al druggists. J. C. AVER CO., Lowsll, Mar.s concert, and Saturday, KELLEY; STIGER & CO. Slightly Soiled Blankets at Less Than Manufacturers’ Gost. It is our yearly custom to close out all our wool blankets that are in any way soiled and tomorrow morning we place on sale Baby plaid Carriage Blankets that sold at $4 a pair, now 7 each, BLANKETS Baby Blankefs, Baby Carriage Robes and some of the finest and largest Bed Blankets ever shown in this city at prices doubtfully would pay for the wool alone. that oe White Baby Blankets that sold at $2.85, $§3 and $3.50, now $1.00 a pair. One White Baby Blanket that sold at $3.75, now $1.50 a pair. One Wool Embroidered Baby Carriage Blanket that sold at $6, now $2.00. Two Eiderdown Baby Carriage Robes, bound with 1}-inch silk, sold at $5, now $1.75 each. One extra large size White Bed Blanket that sold at § now $3.95 a pair. Two extra large California White Blankets that sold $12.50, now $6.75 a pair. One extra large St. Mary’s White Blanket that sold at § now §7.50 a pair. .50, at 5, Two pairs extra large and very fine Gray Saxony Blankets that sold at $12, now $6.50 a pair. One Gray and one White All Wool Blanket that sold at | $4.75, now $2.35 a pair. OUR NEW STOCK OF WINTER BLANKETS HAVE NOW ARRIVED AND WILL BE SOLD IN CONNECTION WITH THE S8OILED BLANKETS—PRICES VERY LOW. COMFORTS Take a look at our new line of Comforts that we are showing at Sl{ $1.35, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 each. FLANNELETTES New Flannelettes in beautiful designs and colorings for waists, wrappers and dressing sacques. Best time, of course, to buy is now when the assortment is at its best—all 15¢ a yard. New all wool embroidered and tucked Shirt Waist Patterns, exclusive designs, $3.37 each. LAST CALL ON WASH GOODS—We have taken all the wash goods remnants that sold up to 50c a yard and placed them all on one counter and at one price—9c. 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