Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 26, 1903, Page 5

PIRATES ADD T0 THEIR LEAD] Take Two Games from Philadelphia by Beinz Handy with Stiok. SECOND ONE STOPPED AT SIXTH INNING Other Gawmes in the National League Postponed om Account of Ra or Wet Grounds, PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3.—Pittsburg won two games from Philadelphia today by #0od stick work. The second game was called at the end of the sixth inning owing to darkness. Roth was spiked in the first game and was compelled to retire. At- tendance 3,782, Score, first game: PITTSBURG. . PHILADELPHIA RH.OAE H.OAE Besumont, €013 0 0 OThomas ef..1 ¢ YGleason, 2, 3 Wolvtn, #b 0 Keister, ‘1t OBarry, it 1 Douglam, ib OHulewie, s oRoth, ¢ 0 Duggleby, B = —|Dooln, ¢ = Ritchey Bebrin Totals xDoheny out, hit by batted ball Pittsburg ... 007201000238 Philadelphta 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 —4 Three-base hits: Barry, Sacrifice hit: Wolverton. Double plays: Ritchey, Wag- Der to Bransfield 2, | Lefs on bases: Pitts- burg % Philadeiphth 4 'First_on balls: Off Doleny 2, off Dugglevy 2. Struck out: By Doheny 3, by Duggleby 2, ball: Phelps. Wild pifch: Doheny. Umplre: Emslie. 8core, second game: PITTSBURG. | RHOAE 1 PHILADELP! [ Mrhomas, et Glenson, 3b.. 0 Woiv't'n, ib0 WKeister, ‘rt... [Barry, 1. oougiass, [Hulewite, ‘ . Dootn, ¢ Eluccontume ol mononsen 1% | Tos L 30111 Philadelphia s 00000 Two-base Clarke, Sebring, Barry. Stolen bamert Teach, Hitchey. Barry 3 Lott on Dases: Pittsburg 6, Philadeiphia 7. First base on balls: Of 'Windham 1, oft Frazer, 2. Hit by pitched bali:_Ritchey Btruck out: By Windham, 5; by Fraser, 3. Passed badli: Dooin. Time Umpires: Emslle and Maliman. Powtponed Games. At Brooklyn—Brodklyn-Cincinnati game Jostponed on. account of. rain, in_ second nmn*l At New York~Owing to darkness from the threatening storm the Chicago-New York game was called In the first inning. At Boston—Boston-St. Louls game post- poned, wet grounds. 2 Stan of the Tea: N Played. Won. Lost. .P. Pittsburg. ot el Ry Chicago . 109 H New York /4 “ Cincinnatl . 101 s 4 Brooklyn ... o0 T SR I 1 Boston . et “ 68 8t. Louls ........ m 3 Philadelphia N .8 B Games today: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, New York at Boston, Chicago at Cincin: natl. GAMES IN AMERICAN LEAGUE Flaherty's Fine Pitching Heads Off the Sluggers in De- troit, Axrg. 26.-~Chicago shut out De- trok erroriess game. Flahert was very o4’ whe Detroit ha its lows in th ini he -mmko Wu. rhm:h‘ 1,068 | Boore: A 3 ] 0 0 Lo . 0 1 1 o o H B posoncontt B ibtios ol sosas e Totals o Chicago Detroft 000000 Two-base hits: Donovan, Jones. Three- pase hit: Tannehill. Stolen hages: Green, ‘allahan. Bases on balls: Off Donovan, off Flaherty, 2. Left on bases: Detroit, 4; bicago, 7. Btruck out: By Donovan, §; by laherty, 2. Double play: Magoon to Tan- nehill to Isbell. Passed ball: Slattery. Time: 1:28. Umpire; O'Laughlin. New Pitcher Does Good Work. CLEVELAND, . 25.—Philadelphia batted out e victoFy in the sixth inning atter Gochnauer had had chances to re- tire the side without a run. Killlan, the southpaw secured from the Three I lea; finished the game and prevented Philadel phia_from " scoring_again. | Henley kep! 1,:;1 sland's hits, . scattered, Attendance, I > (] oo P ° Elwounmononar wl it First base oo _errors: Cleveland, 2; Pl adel Two-base hit: Dok Btoten bas P ona. "Double playe: e M. uble plav: o "Gocnnauer t6 Ladole, TFck uer. First base on balls: Of 1; oft Henley, 1. Left on bases: nd, 10; Philadelphia, & Struck out: . 1; by Kil 2; by Henl Same: . T w ‘Bherldan Standing of the £ | Leeun2es 1!::!‘05!; BETEEED Games today at_Detrolt, Et. Louis gt Cleveland, ington At New York, Boston at Philadelphia: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION GAMES Loulaville Scores Shutout on immsas Oty in Final Game of Sertes. LOUISVILLE, Ag. 2. —wouisville shut Kannas ©Ity out today in the firs: game of the series. Walker held ‘a3 visitors safe 4t all times, while Duraan: was bat- ted hard. A catoh by Rrashear was the foature. Attendance 1800 Score: KANSAS CITY. R ] 1 [ 1 1 oKaoll, " if 1 O Bothfuss, B 0 0 Leews, ... 0 1 Durbam, i « ° o 370 Tetats 000280 EEERE Two-base hit: Durham. Three-base hi Bullivan, White, Stolen bases: Quinl Bri . Knolk. Sacrifice hit: Hart. Ba: on L Off “Walker I, off Durham Struck Out: By Walker 3, by Laurham 3 Wild pitches: Durham 2 Double pla Leewe ta/Rothfuss. Left op bases: Loul Cholera Infantum Every mother should guard against this awful disease. 1f babies bowels’ are loose, get s:v-koflold'l Blackberry Balsam ¥ never fgils to cure, [ P R - o=l ruvecnmeno { .- ¢ ville 8, Kansas City & Time: 2:3 Foreman Teledo Lost by Poor Work. TOILEDO, Aug. 2.—Toledo lost today game by very poor and indfiterent playing “heoh's pitching was very effective. At- tendance, 500. Bcore ST. PAUL \ RHOAE| Umpire TOLEDO, > " lds, 7% © Klelnow, Whesler, Sullivan Chech. p. Totale St. Paul Toledo ... . Two- base hits: Wheeler, Flournoy, Hug- ins, Childs. ‘Three-base hit: Shannon. Home run: Jackson. Stolen base: Jackson Sacrifice hit: Sc Base on balls: Off Walker, 1: 2 Struck out: By Walker, 5. by e Schaub’ to” Chllds to Turner; Jackson to Wheeler. Left on bases: st. i*aul, 4; To- ledo, 7. Time: 1:46. Umpire; Mullane Columbus Defeats Minneapolis. COLUMBUS, Aug. 25.—Columbus defeated Minneapolls today by superfor batting. HBer- ger pitched & splendid game for the locals and, besides, secured three hits in three times at bat. Attendance, ‘43. Scol coLuvMBUe MINNEAPOLIS. RH RHOAR Amde, 1t olsuttivan, et. 0 Glerscn, ¥l 1 Majoney. rf Sefith, 10 ofOyier, s, Raymer, Bannon, ®ol cscoccaced Pulcomsonacni ©%) snBrannosd S U E Berger, p. Yl conornmund moonsomon Tota Columbus ... Minneapolis Sacrifice hit: 3 Stolen Gleasop. Two-base hits: Smith (2), Ray- mer, Berger. Three-base hit Bannon. Struck out: By Berger, §; by Thomas, L First base on balls: O¥ Berger, 5 off Thomas, 4 Wild pitch: Berger. 1:4. Umplre: Cunningham. Standing of the Teams. Played. Won. Lost. P.C. J " 3% Time: 8t. Paul . Milwaukes Loulsville ., Indianapolis .. Kansas City Colambus ... Minneapolls Toledo ................111 Games today: Kansas City at Loulsville, Milwaukee at indianapolis, 8t. Paul at To- ledo, Minneapolis at Columbus. BASE BALL MEN TOGETHER Meeting at Buffalo Promises to Pi duce Agreement Pleasing to AlL BUFFALO, N. Y., Aug. 25.—The amount to be paid by the American and National loagues to the minor leagues for drafting new material from the latter and an agree- ment that will afford the little leagues better protection against indiscrimination against draftng by the major clubs were the issues that developed at today's base ball conference. Those who took part in the conference were: President Pulliam of the National Jeague, President Johnson of the Americar loague, President Powers of the Eastern and the Association of Minor Leagues, Charles Comisky of Chicago, Garfy Herrmann ot Cineinnati, J. P, Far- rell of the New York State league, M. H. Bexton of the Western and Three-I | M. Killilea of Milwaukee and Ja t of Chicago, Wililam Somers of Cleveland and Barrow of Detroit ‘and Manager Stil- lings of Buffalo were ajso in sttendarice e representatives of the minor leagues also held a preliminary meeting behind closed doors early in the afternoon. It was stated that a general understanding of the position they would take in the con- ference. was reached. The referees finally got _together at 8 o'clock this evening. After a brief preliminary session adjourn- ment was taken until tomorrow morning. The minor league magnates submitted the draft of an agreement, which will be ad: dressed to the American and National leagtie representatives. and amended arti- cles will acted upon at the meeting to- mOrrow. Opening of Field Tria SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Aus. 25.—(8pecial Ttlegfim.)—‘rh. fourth annual trials of the uth Dakota Pl 2 1al assoclation opened heré toiay : idedly vor- able conditions. The ‘weather w: ool and pleasant and could not have been bet- ter for fleld work. AL a meeting held last night 1t was décided to run the Derby ay, and bright d early the dogs were taken to the grount five miles southwest of the city, where 3,000 acres had been secured for the purpose. There were thirty- three entries in the Derbr and seventeen starters. The dogs were all of a very high class and did excellent work. The names of the winners will not be announced at once, bably not until-some time tomor- TOw. he judges are: E. H. Gregory, Sioux Falls; C. B. Whitford, Chicago, and Louls Steuhmer, of Emmetsburg, Ia. Stop Business for Ball. OAKLAND, Neb., Aul (Special Tel- egram.)—The Tekamah ss men with & large delegation of rooters came to Oak- land and played a nine consisting of Oak- land business men this afternoon. A band and several hundred people met them at the depot and escorted them to the ball ounds. All business houses wers. closed or the occasion. A five-inning game was layed, Oakland winning by a score of P'33°6 The honors were dividea between Lawyer Gillis, Mayor Anderson and Df. Raver of mah. The Tekamah team had on regulation sults consisting of over- alls and hats to match. Batteries: Teka- mah, Singhaus Rook; Oakland, Fil- Jlinger and Rock. Umpire: Rev. Conn. Tecumsch an Easy Winmer, | TECUMSEH, Neb., Aug. %—(Special Tel- egram.)—The locals defeated s City In a nice game of ball here this ‘wfternoon. Boore: RHE. Tecumseh . 100003408154 Fails City (/.0 0120010%462 Struck out: By Ruggle, Gore, §; by Townsend, 1. _Base on balls Rugste. 3 off Gore, 1.~ Batteries: Falls City: Ruggle and Pettit; Tecumseh, Gore, Townsend and Buftum. Umpire: Barnes. Bancroft Beats Stoux Olty. TBANCR(;)"{. N“f F :;!l Ifi‘lplchl ‘elegram.)—A very interesting m asplayea here 108ay between the Haw eyes of Sloux City and the locals h'.m-mmy r_Bancroft by a sce: 3 to 1. The features of the game w he pitching of Farley, the' flelding of Bas- ginger- i the ninth and the foul catch b on, Batteries: Bancroft, Farle R 3 on. Hogan and o) ..1‘1; by Hogan, 7. at Hawkey LYONS, Neb. Aug. 23.—(Special)—The Lyons Grays defeated the Hawkeyes of Sloux City in a neat game of ball here yes- terday, the score standing 7 to 2. On ae- ocount 'of rain only ecight innings were layed, but the game was given to the me team. Score by Jnr';’ : on tesiotts O 111289 3 00600200 0-2 Lyons, Smith and ‘Taylor; Hawkeyes, Brostrom and Duling. CLEVELAND, Aug. 2—Piteher Waddell of the Philadelphla leaguy team was re- leased_permanently hy Manager Mack to- day. Waddell did nat put in an appearance for today's game And thiv afternoon he was told to hand over his uniform to the club and to consider his services no longer at the disposal of the Philadeiphia team. Ouawa Men Better Players. ONAWA. la. Aug. 35 —(Special Telk ram.)-—-The business me® of Onawa leated the business men of Blencoe here this afiernoon by & score of 17 ta 6 Bat- tériea: Onawa, Kiner and Fitch; Blencoe, d Shea. Umpire; L. E.' Paing of HASTINGS. Neb., Aug. 2.—(Special Tel: egram.)—In thelr second game with the imiors the_'Has Beens" were victorious y & score Of § to 8. after the fourteenth Batteries: Juniors, Schauble and “Has Beens. Schaub and Houser. Three-I League. t Cedar Rapids—Cedar Rapids, 9; Rock o At Davenport—Davenport, §; Decatur, 3. In the W Lea Games 'todsy: Omaha at Denver. Des oines at Colorado Springs, Milwaukee at ansas City, Peoria at St. Joseph. T VALENTINE. Neb. Telegram.)—In t’-’ tournament for braska, held here- “Auspicss of the Valentine Tennis club. all conditions perfect for & With Ef R Aug./ 85 —(Special of the fennis Double plays: | played between Dr. J. E. Snyder and M V. Nicholson of Valentine, the former win- ning, 6-8, $-z Captan ¥. P Lyons of Fort Nioorara won over A M. Morrisy, Vaien- tine, 68, 6-2 Dr. K. 8 Furay, Yalentne, won over Dr. A. N. Compton, Valentine, ¢4, 61 Lieutenant Weigeasteln ot Fort Niobrara won over Lieutenant N. M. Green of Fort Nioorara, -4, 65 o4 Lr, 4. Snyder of Valentine won over Captaln Shattuck of Fort Niobrara, 4-6, 62, 6. EVENTS ON RUNNING TRACKS Twenty-to-One Shot La at C with Fifty-to-One Shot Second. CHICAGO, Aug. 25.—The second race fur- nished the surprise of the day, when Glen- to 1, finished first, with Fair a ® to 1 shot, second, and Mr. to 1 third, Weather hot; track First rac five furlongs: Witcheraft won, Sweetle second, Alllsta third. Time: 10 Eetona_race, one mile: Glentice won, air Lady.Anna second, Mr. Dingle third. Time: 1:42. Third race, mile and a sixteenth: Lin- guist won, Loulsville second, Hargis third. Time: 147%. S Fourth race, The Kentuckian second, "rime:. 1:15. Fifth race, mile and a quarter: Eikin won, Fopluels second, third. Tjme: 2:08%. Sixth Pace, mile: Orfeo won, Callant second, Lendin third, Time: 1% LONDON, Aug. Danny Maher, the jockey, today won the Bradgal lihg plate &t the York Augu meeting on Rather Warm. Maher sub- sequently won the chief event of the day nce of Wales plate on Cinquefoll Whitney’s Hands Down, ridden by third. 5 , Aug. %.—Result First race, six _furlon Cartledge won, Lampaa ven Run third. Time Second race, six furlong: Bruce won, Kittie Cutadash second, Dolly Gray third ime: 1:15. Third race, seven and a halt furlongs, selling: De’ Rémike won, Tom Kingsley second, Tom Crabb third. Time: 1:34 Fourth race, seven_ furlongs, handicap: Rainland won, Hugh McGowan second, Old Btone third. Time: 1:3. Fifth race, mile, purse: First Mason won, Belvino second, Golden Glitter third. Time: 1:4l Sixth race, mile and an elghth, selling: Exapo won, Kingstelle second, Baronet third_ Time: 1:55. BUFFALO, Aug. 2%.—Results: First_race, seven furlon won, Navigator second, third. = Time: 1:8. Second race, ‘five furlopgs: won, Melita second, La Almer : Dr. Stucky kelen Tarwater Jim Ferrin que third. Time: 1:08¢ Third race, six and a hait furlongs: Al- buls won. 'Littla Boy second. nmora Aratoma won, Hot second, Time: Fifth race, mile xteenth: Auto- light won, Flora Willoughby second, Ink third. Time: 1:52, Sixth race mile: Lansdowne won, Briers second. Cliffon Boy third. Time: 1:48 SARATOGA, Aug. %.—Africande; at the last minute, won the Cl akes today. Resul First race, seven furlongs: Duke of Ken- d News third. dal won, Ingold second, Time: 1:204. Second race, one mile: Gray Friar_won, Joe Cobb second, Onapas third. Time: 1:43%. Third race, six furlongs: Maharib won, ing third. Time: 11:;!{\’: Bhot second, Race “Fourth race, Champlain stakes, one mile and an elghth: Africnder won, Himself second, Girdle, third. Time: 1:58. Fifth race, five and a half furlongs: Sais yion, Esperince sacond, Fiag Officer third. me: 0: Sixth race, one mile and a furlong, Caith- less won. Green'ander second, y third. Time: 1:084. Arrange for Winter Rasciug. ST. LOUIS, Aug. %5.—At a conference of the persons interested in the Hot Springs, Ark., race track held .here today ai “f{' menis were practically completad for the winter meeting. which will open the first week In Janvary and continue until the opening ‘at Little Rock In March. Joseph A. Murphy was selected as pre- siding judge and Mars Caesidy as starter. The assoclation will tender the Western Jockey club at its October meeting a hond sufficient to cover the entire amount of the purses for the winter meeting. The plant will be completed by Decem- ber 1. The stewards will John M. Gracle, G. Lacy Crawford, Charles Gates, Sidney C. Love and Robert Aull. with a profes- slonal steward yét to be selécted as chalr- ma With the Bowlers. On Clark's alleys last night W. F. Weber and H. Fritscher were defeated for 108 pins ¥ F. J. Marble and M. R Huntinglon Score: 1st. 2d. 3d. 1. Marble 190 m T Huntington .. Totals .... ™ L . 3d. Total. Weber .. 185 Fritschér o Totals .. 108 Tennis Finals Postponed. NEWPORT, R. I, Aug. %—Rain Mas caused a postponement of the national tennis finals until tomorrow afternoon. BURWELL CITY MARSHAL SHOT Unidentified Party Fires at Him as He is About to E; r His Own Home. BURWELL, Neb., Aug. .—(Special)— J. H. Schuyler, city marshal, was shot last night by unidentified parties on his own doorstep. As he was going home, about 10:30, and just as he stepped upon the waik some unidentified party fired two shots from a shotgun, filling him full of shot. He is resting easily at this time, but is In a serious condition. No ecause s known for the shooting, as he had never had any grouble with anyone. Drowned While Bath BASSETT, Neb., Aug. %.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A young man by the name of Jos- eph Johnston was drowned while bathing Sunday evening In a small lake on the ranch of his brother, Lee H. Johnston, twenty miles southwest of here. Lee and his brother went to the lake about 6 o'clock Sunday evening and the one who was drowned went in the lake bathing and is supposed to have been taken with a cramp and sank for the last time before his brother could réach him. His body was recovered yesterday afternoon. The drowned man was about 30 years of age and was unmarried. His body will be taken to his former home in Iowa for burial. It was brought in last night. No induest was held. Boys Have Narrow Escape. BEATRICE, Neéb., Aug. 25.—(Special)— The two sons of L. H. North, aged 10 and 12 years, respectively, came very near be- ing killed in & runaway accident here. They were driving & colt to & cart when the animal became frighténed aend fan away, kicking the vehicle to pleces. The older of the two lads was thrown from the cart and escaped with slight bruises, while the younger jumped and escaped un- hurt. Battery Mardhes to Y CRETE, Neb., Aug. 25.—(Special)—Bat- tery A of the Nebraska National Guard from Wymore unloaded its cannon and horses here this morning and immediately began to prepare for the overland march to York. The boys expect to reach York by Thursday night, covering a distance of forty-eight miles. DEATH RECORD. Fathet Lysaght. Word was received in Omaha last even- Ing of the death of very Rev. P. A. Ly- saght, dean of the Jackson district, at his home in Jackson, Neb, from asthma, Father Lysaght has been in the seryice in Nebraska for nearly twenty-five years. He was at one time in charge of the perish at David: City, but on the division of the Alocese. transferred to the North Platte or Omaha diocese, and for twenty years has been stationed at Jackson. He will be buried at Jackson, the funeral to be held at 1 o'clock Friday morning. BEE: WEDNEEDAY, AUGUST 26, 1003 HUNDREDS VISIT THE HOME Large Number of Friends Inspect New Residence for Old People COMFORTABLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT stian Association Opens of Its Splendid Institu- tion Jmst Completed for the Aged. With nearly twenty yeafs of work com- pleted the Women's Christian sociaticn, next to the oldest chariteble organisation in the city, yesterday afternoon opened for the Inspection of the puolic its most re- cent accomplishment, the new Old People's Home at 2214 Wirt street, and between 2 and § o'clock three or four hundred friends called to go over the bullding and offer con- gratulations. A committee consisting of Mrs. P. L. Perrine, Mrs. George 'Uilden, Mrs. W. G. Clarke, Mrs. W. B. Taylor, Mrs. Cadet Taylor, Mra. O. H. Pratt, Mrs C. B. Lobingler, Mrs. C. 8. Hamilton and Mrs. Anna Scott recelved the guests and showed them over the house, while cut In the dining room a light refreshment was served. Though the house is not yot fully set- tled, the Inmates having been moved from the old home on Burt street two weeks ago, 4 general alr of comfort pervades, the place that makes it most homelike and In- viting. While the building is not all that might be desired for such purposes, it hav- ing been remodeled, its equioment is com- plete, each of the three floors belng furn- ished with two bath rooms, speaking tubes, gas and steam heat. On the first floor the large réception room has mot only been furnished comfortably, but attractively, by the members of the Friday club. The din- ing room adjoining was furnished by the Elks, the two long tablss, sideboard and chairs being of oak. Mrs. J. I. Brown and Mrs. Guy Barton have fgrnfshed two large rooms across the hall, which with the matron's apartments, hall and kitchen, completes that floor. Upstairs the larger rooms are given to the old couples, while those remaining, on the east side. ure oc- cupled by the women and those on the west by the men. Others Who Help. Among others who bave furnished rooms are Mrs. Thomas Kilpatrick, the library; Mrs. Allen B. Smith, Mrs. Andrew Traynor, Mrs. Hull, the Luddington memorial room, Mrs. Fred Clarke, Mrs. IL X. Burkett, First Presbyterian church, All Saints' church, Seward Stréet Methodist church, First Coggregational church und the Mc- Cague memorial room, furnished by the daughters of Mrs. McCague. There are in all twenty-seven rooms, twenty of which have been assigned and will be occu- pled by the last of the week. In 1887 the assoclation opendd the Old Ladies' Home at Twenty-seventh and Furt streets, but recognizing the need of a place | Wwhere aged men might aiso be care for, there being no such nstitution in the state, the assoclation was re-Incorporated about a year ago, the name being changed to the 0l1d People’s Home, and the women began looking about for a sultable buflding. the one then occupled having long since be- come inadequate to the needs. At a cost of $10,000 the new property was acquired, the bullding being remodeled and on Sun- day the new home was dedica‘ed, free of debt. though It was mecessary to place a #mall mortgage on the old property, which is otherwise unincumbered. Though the home 18 partially self-support- ing, the additfonal task of raising funds for a new bullding e been great ond in speaking of it yesterday one of the women sald: “We have accomplished this only through the generosity of the public. Evervwhere ‘we have met with encouragement and sub- stantial assistance and we appreclate it." SIGNAL ~ CORPS TELEGRAPH Avmy Now Has Line of Commanica- tion with (All Parts of Alaska. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—Major: Scriven, acting signal officer of the army, has been informed that telegraphic communication is now established in all parts of Alaska, co' ered by the signal corps lines. Forest fires in the Tanana valley interrupted the build- ing and completion of the line for nearly two months, but the iines which were de- stroyed have been rebuilt and the govern- ment is now in telegraphic reach of Forts Egbert, 8t. Michael and the entire’ Yukon district; also with the Copper river country. Prof. Mooney of the Buréau of Eth-| nology has made a statement to Prof. Langléy, secretary of the Smithsonian In- stitution, In reference to the Cheyenne sun dance, which he s #aid to have, encour- aged. He denles that the dance was paid | for by him In whole or in part, but says 1t was the regular tribal ceremony enacted by vlrious tribes on western reserves every year. Within the past ten years, Mr. Mooney says, he has witnessed four of these dances which were held with the ful] knawledge and sanction of the agent. He denles that any dancer, was strung up with cords, and (hat of the thirty-nine Indians who participated In the dance not one was anxious to undergo the pecullar form of torture in accordance with & vow of sacri- fice. . Prof. Mooney says a councll of chiefs was held and he advised against anything in the nature of torture, although he learned afterward that the last night of the dance, the man referred to had two slits made’in his breast with o knife, each cut being half an inch in length. He dentes thit he was present nor did he know of the affair untll the next day. He says he was ot present when the man started with the buffalo skull fastened with skewers to his shouldérs, but that later Beger, the super- intendent, who it is sald made the charges against him, witnessed the act and attempt- o4 no interterence. Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge d'af- faires at Washington, tonight made public the text of the latest dispatch received by him from Senor Rico, thé minister of for- elgn affairs at Bogots, regarding the canal pegotiations. Only a ‘general reference Reretofore has been made in the dispatches showing the feeling in Colombia toward ihe canal project and the appointment of & comimittee of the senate to take up the matter. The text of the cablegram, which Was received August 21, and which has been sent to the State department, is as tollows: BOGOTA. Aug. 18_Colombian Minister, Washington: The senate consldering that the Colombiun people {aining the most coralal relations with the United States and that the constru the canal as of the greatest im to the universal Amer appéinted & commiliée of three henators 10 devise the manmer of satiefying the ve- hement desire for the exeavation of & Panama canal, harmonising national in- terest Ad legality. (Signed) RICO. e desirous of main- ance PIERRE, 8. D., Aug. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The State Board of Review met this morning and considered protests which had been made by a number of telephone com- panies from over the state and by the Omaha road. A few minor changes were made in telephone asgsaments, but no other changes were granted. At Brookings the The Band ke the Smoker’s Protection of the Islands The Largest Selling Brand of Cigars in the World importance over the state as muhicipal ownership is growing all over South Da- kota. WESTERN Loses Suit UNION MUST PAY MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. %.—The state of Minnesota has won &n important sult against the Western Union Telegraph com- pany. . Judg# Simpson this afterncon rendered s décision sustaining the demurrer which Assistant Attorney General Somner inter- pased to the answer of the Western Unlon in the prosecution brought by the state because the company had not taken out a license and otherwise conformed to the Somerville law. The company claimed to be exempt becauss it is operated under the Interstate Commerce law. HYMENEAL. Wright-Smith, YORK, Neb. Aug. 25.—(Special.)—The marriage of Mr. Florence Smith, both of MeCool, took place groom is one of McCool's young business men. The bride Is an adopted daughter ot John Smith, one of the first settiers of South York county, who died a few months ago. They will make thelr home in Me- Cool. Gloekel-Hundrup. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Aug. 25.—(Spe- clal Telegram.)—E. G. Gloekel and Miss Anna Hundrup, Both of the western pact of the county, were married in this city today —_— State Examination of Teachers. PIERRE, 8. D., Aug. %.—(Speclal Tele gram )-The State Board of Examiner summoned by State Superintendent Nash telephone exchange is a municipal one and a protest came from that city against tax- ation of such property. The board decided to sllow the assessment to stand and the matter will no doubt go to the ‘supreme court for & Gecision. This will be of great to mark examination papers of teachers under the new law, met this morning and assignments of subjects to the differex members was arranged as well as other de- talls. Superintendent Nash hopes to clean up the work within ten gays. Tickets, $1.00. Ira Wright and Miss | yesterday at the county judge’s office. The | VERY LOW NO RAIN AT MISSOURI VALL The Valley Park Grounds Were Never Better ATTEND THE OMAHA AND SOUTH OMAHA GROCERS AND BUTCHERS PICNIC THURSDAY, AUG. 27. Special Trains 7:30 a. m. South Omaha—8:00 a. m,, 8:30 *a. m., 9:00 a. m. from Omaha. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE SEASON Everybody Invited Games, Races, Speeches, Refreshments Spend a day under the trees—Take the family. ‘Children, 50c. Including Admission to the Grounds. P. S.—All groceries and meat markets will close ali .y Thursday Baltimore and back, SRS Sept. 17 to 18 Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo ,and back, :7.50. Salt Lake City and back, R0.50 Deadwood and Lead and back, SAM Hot Springs, & D, and back, $16.4. Little Rock, Ark., and back, 0%, Oo tober 2, 3 and & San Francisco and Los Angeles and back, $60.00, October § to 17. On Beptember 1st and 15th, to Butte, Hal- ena, Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, Purtland and to hundreds of other points Northwest, ‘West and Southwest, &t one fare plus §2.00 for the round trip. Beptember 1, &, 15 and October ¢ to many points in Indiana and Obio, &t fare and one-third for the round trip. J. B. Reynolds, City Passenger Agent, McGREW SPECIALLST. Treats all forms of DISEASES OF ME! i1