Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 27, 1903, Page 3

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: BUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 { under the ruling of the supreme court ex- | | cept to put the money back into the state | THREATEN COVERNOR'S CHILD Bold Attempt Made to Kidnap One of His Little Girls. PLOT HATCHED BY CONVICTS FOR REVENGE Warned by a Trusty, bat it Wi Belleved Any Attempt Would B Made in Day Publie Place. Not (From a Btaft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Bept. 2.—(Special.)—An un- successful attempt was made yesterday | afternoon to kidnap Elizabeth Mickey, the 8-year-old daughtfr of Governor Mickey, | while she was at play with a number of girls of her own age in the front yard of the executive mansion. The screams of the little girl and the herolc cries and fight on the part of her playmates pre- vented the man from carrying out his purpose. He ald succeed in carrying her half a block from the yard, with the other little girls hanging to his coat and clothing, each screaming at the top of her volce, when, probably through fear of de- tection, he dropped her. It is belleved, and there fs evidence to substantiate the bellef, that this was the result of the scheme on the part of a number of convicts at the state peniten- tiary who desire to wreak vengeance upon Governor Mickey because he refused to interfere in the case of Murderer Rhea. The man who made the attempt is thought o be an ex-convict recently released. The Nttle girls could give no description of him other than that he was a large man with closely-cropped halr and a stubby beard He was dressed in the garb of a working- man. That such a deed was contemplated by the convicts was reported to Warden Beemer three weeks ago, and agaln the morning befors the attempt. The warden reported each time to the governor. The Informant was a trusty and he told War- den Beemer that immediately after the hanging of Rhea the convicts began to discuss some means of getting even with the governor. It was finally decided that one of his children should be kidnaped by one or more of the convicts whos terms would expire soon. When the mat- ter was first reported to the warden he placed little credence In it, thinking that possibly the convict was trying to curry favor. He reported to Governor Mickey, however, and the two discussed whether to call in the police, and finally declded not to do so, the governor agreeing to keep a sharp lookout. The matter was then reported to Mrs. Mickey and the chil- dren were forbldden to leave the yard after dark, the governor nmot thinking that an attempt would be made in the daytime. The day preceding the attempt the trusty again reported to Warden Beemer that the attempt was sure to be made and asked him to warn the governor. This so excited Governor Mickey that he decided to take the children Into his confidence. | Ho arrived home after the man had al- ready tried to steal the child. The gov- ernor tried to keep the matter quiet, but it leaked out this morning. At present he is using all precautions to prevent a second and possibly a successful attempt. Mot! Nearly Frantle. Governor Mickey has five children at ‘home, three boys and two girls, ranging in ge from 4 to 14 years. None of these is allowed to leave the yard gfter dark and the littie girls are never out of sight of their mother, who s nearly frantig with fear, lest one of them be stolen' The children have all been told, and, while the “Mttle girls. are. too young to understand what It means, the other chlldren are remaining at home constantly, The trusty reporting to Governor Mickey sald that the children of a minister who worked to prevent Rhea from getting a pardon were also to be kidnaped. While Governor Mickey Is worried and fears that the convict's story 1s true, there is yet a chance that it may not be. It has been suggested that possibly the conviet who told the storles to Warden Beemer may desire to secure favors at his hands, or at the hands of the governor, and It was for that reason he talked and friends of his on the outside- made the attempt to give credence to the story. On the other hand there ls no question but that the convicts were considerably worked up over Rhea hanging and felt revengeful toward Governor Mickey. Among | the most desperate of them Rhea appeared as @ hero, for his abuse of the guards and for his utter disregard of rules and regu- lations of the prison. Porter Given Ten Days to Answer. ‘Willlam ¥. Portqr, formerly secretary of state and member of the Marks and Brands commission, has ten days In which to tell the district court why he hakn't “put it back.” It refers to the §1,618.85, which Por- ter recelved as a member of that commit- tee, and which the supreme court said he should put Into the treasury. Attorney General Prout secured a reinstatement of th before Judge Frost. The court en order for an answer to be flled in ten days. ‘When the sult was originally brought in this court Porter's bondsmen as sec retary of state were also made defendants. Counsel for the defense flled a demurrer claiming that the fees were not collected by Porter by virtue of his office as secre- tary of stats, but as a member of tho marks and brands committee. It appeared that the collections exceeded the amount sued. for, and that a considerable sum had been pald out for clerk hire to keep the records of marks and brands. The de- murrer to the petition was sustained in the district court and the attorney geceral carried the case to the supreme court. The latter recently sustained the de- clslon of the lower court so far as It re- lated to the bondsmen, but reversed it as to Porter, remanding the case against him for turther proceedings in the lower court. It held that the sum expended for clerk | hire had been properly expended, but that Porter must account to the state for all fees recelved in excess of that expense. It released the bondsmen on the ground that | the collections of fees involved was not a constitutional duty contemplated in the &iving of his bond. Attorneys say that they do not see that Porter has any other answer to make —_—_— Notice the next 10, healthy men you meet. They take Ayer’s Pills. tsares: i treasury. | Sue for Wolf Bounty Claim, | In the case brought against Auditor Weston by the Lincoln Safe Deposit com- pany to require him to pay the company | $i8 under the wolf bounty appropriation, | the attorney general has filed a demurer. | In his petition the plaintiff sets up that #some years prior to the fillng of fits ap- | peal from the action of the state auditor | parties In various parts of the state had | killed wolves and thereafter made proofs | to the clerks of the respective counties in which the animals were killed, and that more than two years after such certifica- | tion had filed their certificates in the of flce of the state auditor, but there was at that time no appropriation from which they could be pald. Afterward the claims were assigned to plaintiff for consideration, | and at the last session of the legislature | an appropriation of $40,000 was made to | meet the wolf bounty claims. The plaintiff alleges that the committee on claims in the last legislature was fur- nished a Mst of wolf bounty clalms on | file in the office of the state auditor, whic list Included the clalms involved in this appeal, that the appropriation was suf- ficent to pay all such claims and was £o appropriated in contemplation of the pay- mert of all such items then pending. But when they were presented to the state auditor $160 of the $28 were rejocted be- cause the certificates of the county clerk had not been pretented to the state auditor within two years of their certification A schedule attached to the appeal shows that of the 28 wolves and coyotes, fifty- nine are alleged to have been killed in Kimball county, forty-two In Cherry, sixty-elght in Deuel, fofty-three in Thomas, thirty-seven in Gage, thirty-one in Boone, threq each In Buffalo and Lancaster and one in Knox. Judge Cornish has the demurer under ad- visement. Library Commission Active. The school and home libraries of Ne- braska are the objects of especlal concern on the part of the Library commission. In order to stimulate the \growth and ln-| fluence of these llbrarfes, the commission has just printed and distributed 10,000 | coples each of two circulars entitled “List of Books Suitable for Presents for Chil- | dren,” and ‘‘Suggestions for the Observ- ance of Library Day in the Public S8chools of Nebraska, October 2, 1908.” It is In- tended that these circulars shall reach every teacher in the state. Governor Mickey left this evening for Osceola, where he will spend Sunday and incidentally dellyer an address at the dedi- cation of the Swedish Baptist church of that place. J. A. C. Kennedy, a fusion member of the house of representatives from Douglas county, of the late session, has tendered | his resignation to Governor Mickey, and | it has been accepted. Mr. Kennely re. slgned to take the place of deputy under County Attorney English, Pecullar Accldent Happens to Man. HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Special.)— | A pecullar accident happened ‘to George | Ritcheson this morning which will lay him up for some time. A horse fell down in the stable and got its front feet tangled | in the manger 8o that it could not get up. | Mr, Ritcheson came to the animal's ms. | sistance and succeeded in releasing it. Freed, the animal arose violently so that the man was thrown under the manger and in_turn was unable to arise. The hors trampled upon Mr. Ritcheson's legs and when he was released he was unable to walk. Upon examination the physician found that the lateral llgaments of the lett 1tmb had been torn loose. Gr Destroyed by Fire, PAPILLION, Neb,, Sept. 2%.—(Special)— About 10 o'clock last night fire consumed four stacks of oats and one of wheat on the| farm of Peter Elhers, five, miles southwest of Paplilfon. “A threshing outfit that had been working there during the day was also badly damaged, the separater being rulned. The loss will be heavy and it is not known whether there was any insur- ance. The cause of the fire cannot be as- certained, but it is thought to be the work of an incendlary. The grain burned so rapldly that nothing could be done to save it Beatrice Council Elects Ofcers. BEATRICE, Neb.,. Sept. 23.—(Special)— Beatrice councll No. 124, Knights and La- dles of Security, met last night in regular session and elected the following officers | for the ensuing vear: Mrs. Mary B. Stew- art, president; Mrs. Mabe! B. Cox, first vice president; Mrs, Hattie Johnson, second vice president; Mrs, Anna Horner, prelat Della Burlingham, financial and corre- sponding secretary; Mrs. N. A. Scott, treas- urer; Mrs. Jennie Walker, conductor; Mrs, Lucy Ayers, inner guard; T. V. Rhodes, outer sentinel. Officers will be installed at the first meeting in October. Has Experience with Rattler. HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Special)— Ada Garver, a school teacher, who teaches six miles northeast of town, had an ex- perience with a rattler Thursday, When school was dismissed at 4 o'clock and the puplls opened the door preparatory to leav- ing the bullding they found the reptile colled upon the steps. Teacher and pupils were for a time besieged, after which Miss Garver seized a spade which had been left in the bullding by a man who had been removing stumps from the school ground and, opening the door a little, brought the implement down on the reptile's neck. She bravely bore down on the writhing snake until it was despatched by the puplls, Promizent Horseman Visits State. BEATRICE, Neb., Bept. 26.—(Speclal)- George Stettenfeld of Cleveland, 0., ac/ companied by his wife, passed through the city yesterday enroute to Hebron, this state, to visit relatives, Mr. Stettenfeld is 4 prominent horseman of Cleveland and ralsed Fanny Dillard, the mare which re- cefitly trotted a mile in 2:08%. Three years ago he sold” the mare for $5,000. He still owns her dam, including a string of fifteen fine horses. Mr. Stettenfeld is a member of the Cleveland Roadster Driving assocla- tion. Fight for Judge is Wa BEATRICE, Neb, Sept. . clal.)— The district judgeship fight l& warming up in earnest, but there is little doubt but ‘hat the republicin candidates, Hon. A. H Babcock of this city and Hon. C. F. Reav's of Falls City, will win hands down. The opposition is trying in every way, shape and form to defeat the republican nomi- nees, but as far as Gage county is con- cerned it will roll up a good round for Babcock and Reavis, Deel SCHUYLER, Neb., Sept. 26—(8pecial.)— C. J. Phelps was appointel county at- torney by Mayor Arnold, vice ¥. J. Ever- itt, who resigued recemtly on acesunt of his removal to Kearney. Mr. Phelps de- clined the office, stating that there seemed to be a disposition to criticize everything that would be undertaken, and that he had enough of his own business to keep him busy. » Heavy Rocks. NEHAWKA, Neb., Sept. .—(Special)— Gus Rood, foreman in the Van Court quar- ries here, yesterday fired the heaviest. blast ever fired In these quarries. Stones welgh- ing five or six tons were thrown fifty feet in the air, and about sixty-five cars of rock weres thrown cut. | need of assistance was considered at con- BY OLD, RELIABLE, ACCURATE, PAINLESS, EXPERT DENTISTS. TESTIMONIALS After having seven sets of teeth made by supposed to be the best dentists, I nearly lost all faith in dentists, but being advised by so many to try the Union Dental col- Jege, I went and had a set of teeth made, and I am thankful to those profegsors who made me such a fine fittting set of teeth. I recom- mend all who are looking for high class dentistry, gentlemanly treat- ment and low prices to go to the Union Dental ‘College, 1522 Doug- las street. MRS. D. H. JOHNSON. s+ Olara Crandall, being sworn, says: “Work was done and com- pleted by the Unlon Dental College strictly In accordance with the contract. Pleased with the work and received gentlemanly treat- ment.” OLARA ORANDALL. UNTIL OCTOBER 15 By request, to enable all to have their teeth examined and fixed we have decided to extend our extra cut prices until October 15. early and avoid the rush. We are always crowded. startled the dentists. Call Our success has The jealous, idle, sorehead dentists and dental secs who have not enough to do to mind their own business, tried to bluff is out; but with all their working, blowing, lying and bluffing we beat them. greatest in the west. We have stood the test. Our record is acknowl Over 10,000 patients in the last twenty months. edged to be the cleanest and The people are for the Union, because we have pleased them all and got the business. Dentists raising purses to get fake reports out shows the people we have got the dentists’ business and going to keep it. We Make Loose Testh Tight. Stop bleeding gums and treat all disenses of the mouth, If you have heavy plates or pintes that don’t fit, get one of our non-breakable, roof- less, double suction, p tented, mon plate; CHALLENGE ‘We will forfeit §1,000 1f any dentist in Omaha can compete in fine workmanship, fine ma- terial, painless methods and low prices. $50.00 REWAR Dr. Worster, Terror to the dentists: Incorporated under state law. We are here to stay. Establ sult the profexsora fre: Dentints learn our up-to-date make the extracting, teeth a plemsure. GOLD CROWNS, from SET OF TEETH, p ALUMINUM PLATES, FILLINGS, from .. cesme . TEETH CLEANED, for. TEETH EXTRACTED ... . $8.00 26¢ . 28e FREB WORK GUARANTEED TEN YEARS. Others ar hed for year: No students, but mitted to our e come from all p dentints will be methods. Our ts of the world to methods filling and crowning of Our prices will be continued—THAT'S WHAT HURTS THEM. Reliable Dentistry Saves Pain and Money. Why dentint your experiment ‘on teeth when you tend your eamet member this is one of the ben wtitutions Omaha ha enables people to get high grade dentistry at prices with- their reach. They have to be robbed, s of the past, by combine or trust tints, e mot. Con- grad. ourse. From now on for enough evidence to make a slander suit against the dentists that will win out. Another victory for the Union. Apply to We have got the buriness and here to stay. We are on the rightside with the people, not with any trust dentist. Don’t let any dentists lie to you. Bring them to us and we will show you who is right. Union Dental College 1522 Douglas St., Omaha, MRS. MONETTE NOT CHOSEN 0. A. Goss' Oandidature Prevents Her Eleotion as Delegate. BALLOTS METHODISTS ~ CAST Stubborn Contest for Third Place, Which is Finally Secured by F. J. Saylor of Neligh—FPlans for the Semi-Centennial NINE FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Speclal)— The Methodist Episcopal lay conference yesterday turned down Mrs. M. J. Monette of Omaha, who was a candidate for the, general conference. Omaha delegates were divided, C. A. Goss of that city also hav- ing considerable support. On the first bal- lot Bernard Paine of Grand Island recelved 63 votes, F. J. Saylor of Neligh 31, G. C. Barns of Alblon 14, C. A. Goss of Omaha 34, M. C. Hazen of Norfolk 41, M. E. Smith of Osmond 10, and Mrs. Monette 34 Messrs, Paine and Hazen were declared elected. Eight more ballots were taken bafore the third delegate was chosen. Mrs, Monette's friends made an ineffectual at- tempt to induce Mr. Goss to with?raw, but he declined to do so, and his rupporters stuck by him. At the close of the elghth ballot Mrs. Monette withdrew her name and her' friends who had stood by her for elght ballots cast their votes for Mr. F. J. Saylor of Neligh. Had the Omaha delegates been united for Mrs. Monette she would have been elected. In the opinion of many delegates the real object of Mr. Goss' candidacy was to defeat her. Routine of the Conferemce. The actual business of the conference, with the exception of the announcement, of appointments, which will be given out Monday morning, was completed this after- noon. Tomorrow occurs the ordination of deacons and elders and the annual me- morial service. The devotional exercises | this mhorning were conducted by Rev. J B. Leedom of Battle Creek. After the opening exercises and the reading of the minutes the lists of supernumerary and superannuated clergymen were considered Rev. . L. Robinson, Rev. D, )!urqu-'l(t; and Rev. Oscar Eggleston were transferred | to the active list from the supernumary list and the question of the support of | the superannuated clergymen who were in siderable lgngth. Mr. E. E. Sala was >mmended for deacon's orders and Rev. | H. G. Kemp for ordination as elder. Rev H. L. Powers was chosen conference eva gelist The committee on the celebration of the semi-centennial of Methodism fn Nebraska submitted its report and Rev. D. Marquette was made permanent secretary of the com- | mittee. The plans contemplate a general recognition among all churches of the date of the beginning of Methodism in Ne- braska. - Wayne Gets Next Conference, Wayne and Lyons each wanted the next | conference and had strong and active ad- | vocates on the floor. majority of 4 Rev. A. P. George, D. D, spoke on Sun- day school work, urging upon the clergy- men the necessity of more liberal gifts | from their parishes for this important work. The conference then adjourned to 4 p. m, at which time several reports from committees were submitted. This evening the anniversary meeting of the Women's Home Missionary soclety was held. Mrs. J. B. Leedom and Mrs. Anna Hoobe Woodcock were the principal | speakers. H The venerable Bishop Andrews has pre- sided at each session but one of the con- ference and his conservative influence in shaping clerical legislation has several times showed itself. The attendance of Fremont people at the conference, even at the morning business sessions, has been J Wayne won by a much larger than was anticipated. | times | part of wisdom not to give him t SAYS STATE WILL AID OMAHA Lineoln Man Writes to The Bee that Farmers Want Falr Grain Rates, Too. LINCOLN, Sept. 26.—To the Editor of The Bee: Picking up a copy of The Bee I was pleased to note the activity being mani- fested in stirring up the question of grain rates to Omaha. Shippers have long known the things that other peopie appear to be discovering. The farmers of the state might be of considerable assistance to Omaha at this time if the proper effort is made to get together! The Farmers' Co- operative company of Omaha represents soveral thousand farmers, members of @ strong corporation, operating over twenty grain clevators and getting ready to oper- ate more. This assoclation should be en- listed in behalf of fair rates. The showing of discriminauon made In a recent lssue of The Bee should rouse a spirit of resent- ment against the companies that have been nourished by Nebraska, and now repay its kindness with such shameful treatment of its chief city. Congratulations are due The Bee for its support of the Omaha grain market. J. M. BALL. BANK ROBBER IS SENTENCED James Kennedy is Sent Up for Seven and Stn His Innocence. Years Maintains SCHUYLER, Neb., Sept. 26.—James Ken- nedy, whose trial for the Rogers' bank robbery last winter was recently com- pleted here, resulting in his conviction, was sentenced to seven years at hard labor in the penitentiary, no part of which is to be in solitary confinement. When asked if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed he replied othing, only I am innocent.” His wife was with him throughout the trial and at the time of passing sentence upon him, and at all each took matters very coolly. Kennedy was hurried off to the peniten- tiary and the closest survelllance was maintained over him while oute, as he has the reputation of being so smooth and daring that it was deemed the better light- est opportunity to escape. While the cir- cumstances were very strong against him, there are many who feel that he should not have been convicted. KILLS AN ARMY OF RATTLERS Farmer Disturbs Two Nests of Thirty- Eight and Kills All but One of the Snakes. YORK, Neb., Sept. 2%6.—(Special)—C. E. Seeger, a farmer living south of McCool, near the Fillmore county line, while plow- | ing uncovered two nests of rattlesnakes, in which there were thirty-eight snakes, Mr. Beeger succeeded In killing all except the largest, which was & full grown rattler. In the nest were some very small snake eggs, from which when broken came little snakes as full of fight and activity as if they were a year old. CAR OF HORSES IS BURNED Fire HBreaks Ou Montana to Missourl and Only Four Escape. FIRTH, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A car of western horses from Bill- ings, Mont., enroute to St. Louls, caught | fire here last evening and out of the en- tire car only four are allve, which have been turned out to pasture. The B. & M. claim agent is here and a settlement will be effected as soon as possible. Heavy Damages. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept. 2. cial.)—Bridget K. Cunningham, form: this city, has instituted suit in the district court of Mills county, lowa, to collect §15,000 damages from Patrick Cunningham for al- leged fallure to complete an agreement of marriage. COUNTY TICKETS ARE NAMED Republican Conventions Are Held a Various Points in Nebraska and Harony Prevails. HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 2.—(Spectal Tel- cgram.)—The republicans of Adams county met in convention today and nominated a complete county ticket without a single hitch In the proceedings. The attendance was large and much interest was mani- fested for the good of the republican party. The ticket as nominated follows: For clerk of the district court, Peter W. Warner; judge, L. J. Capps; sheriff, John W. Hill; treasurer, E. N. Hamen; county clerk, W. H. Davis; superintendent of public Instruction, W. A. Jullan; assessor, Dave Barlass; surveyor, C. A. Heartwel coroner, Dr. Perkins. Mark Levy w elected chairman of the county central committee and James Crowley secretary. AINSWORTH, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Special Telegram.)—The Brown county republican convention today nominated E. B. Smith for clerk; J. M. Mead, treasurer; John Lambert, sheriff; O. L. Ramsey, judge; C. B. Goodspeéd, superintendent; John Sullivan, assessor; and B. L. Bucklen of Long Plne was chosen chairman of the central committee. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the national and state administrations and pledging support to the state and judiclal nominess of the Fifteenth district. . DOANE COLLEGE RECEPTION New Students Are Givem Chance 1o Become Acquainted at Annual Entertainment. CRETE, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Special)—The annual fall reception tendered to the new students ut Doane was held In the college chapel 1ast night. As this is one of the most important social events of the college year it is largely attended by the people of Crete as well as by the students. Last night was no exception, as the chapel was filled with students, members of the faculty and townspeople. Those present spent an en- joyable time in forming new acquaintances | and n listening to a musical program, con- sisting of a violin solo by Prof. R. L. Dick, an instrumental solo by Miss Nellle Kralnek and vocal solos by Prof. W. G Reynolds, George Ireland and Miss Mattle Knapp. Each number was heartily encored and the program ended with the singing of “Here's to Good Old Doane,” by all pres- ent. Big Corn Crep in York County. YORK, Neb., Sept. 2.—(Special)—York county farmers are wearing a smile of sat- isfaction through these days of hot weather. Every day of warm weather means hundreds more bushels of corn in York county. Thousands of acres in this county would not have ylelded any corn to speak of if frost had come early. If the warm weather continues a little longer there will be one of the largest crops of corn in the history of this county. Escaped Lunatic is Sent Back. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Spe- clal)—~Charles Spenecr, a patient who escaped from the Asylum for the Insane at Lincoln, was found wandering around near the Burlington bridge and taken back to the asylum. He was sent there from this county about two years ago. Switch Engline Strikes 014 W NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 26.—(Spe- clal Telegram.)—Mrs. Mary Comerford was struck by a Burlington switch engine this afternoon on South Fifteenth street and seriously injured. Owing to her advanced age her recovery is doubtful. Luther Academy Celebra o WAHOO, Neb., Sept. 2.—(Special)—The twentieth anniversary of Luther academy OF PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Skilled Specialists in Each De- partment, No Students to Experiment on You. The Professors Do Your Work. TESTIMONIALS Prof. Henry makes sworn state- ment that work dome for him by the Unlon feels natural and en- tirely satisfactory, and after going to five dentists in Omaha found our prices about one-half what they demanded. I had twenty teeth extracted without pain at the Union Dental College, 15 Douglas street, and am highly pleased with their treatment. MRS. A. F. SMITH. 1 G. Alexander makes sworn statement and says work done at the Union was highly satisfactory and has sent all his friends here since, and after Investigating found prices charged were from one-third to one-half what other dentlsts de- manded. OPEN DAILY TILL 8, SUNDAYS, 9 T0 4 | ana dedication of the new building will be keld October 10 and 11 Addresses will be given by Re. Dr. Carl Swenson, president of Bethany collenge; Rev. Dr. M. Noyd of Chicago, Dr. Gustav Andreen, president of Augustana college and theological serinary, | and Governor Mickey, On the Sunday * morning Rev. Dr. M. Wahlstrom will preéach at the college ohapel. MAKE FIGHT FOR NEW BRIDGE Schuyler Cith Employ Attorney to Conduct the Struggle on Ba ot No Bridge No Pay. SCHUYLER, Neb., Sept. %.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Citizens of Schuyler have arranged with Mr. James Gadsen that he shall take up the fight with the county commissioners for the rebullding of the wagon bridge across the Platte river, which was carried out by tho ice last spring. The agreement with Mr. Gadsen, it is reported, is that it he is successful he is to recelve $500; otherwise, nothing. After the washout of the old bridge, no- tice was served upon the gounty commis- sioners of the desire of a number of tax- payers to have maintained the road of which the bridge was a part, and petition- ing that the part of the road mentioned, comprising the bridge, be made safe for travel for the general public. The com- missioners unanimously voted against the proposition. If Mr. Gadsen's efforts succeed, the com- missionors will be compelled to provide for tho raising of funds by taxation to bufld the bridge. General negligence during past years will be charged in the attempt to prove that the commissioners are now careless in the matter of rebullding. The cpmmissioners decided rome time since to submit the question of rebullding the bridge to the voters of Colfax county, but that 1s well understood to be a sure and positive method of killing the proposition entirely. WEST POINT, Neb.,, Sept. 2.—(Speclal.) —~Last week the firm.of Holst & Peterson, hardware merchants of this city, bought an 38,000 stock of hardware at Oakland, where they will establish & branch store. Mr. Peterson will have charge of the store at Oakland and Mr. Holst will conduct the business here. The former removed his family and houschgld goods to' Oakland Tuesday. A & County District Court. WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. %.—(Special.) ~The regular term of the Cuming county district court is now fairly under way and has, during the last five days, cleared the docket of most of the important cases pend- ing. George P. Hoy, a farmer, was acquitted of a charge of assault and battery, pre- ferred by Willam Murray. This case grew out of the Blair road controversy, which has engendered much bad blood and strite in the nelghborhood. George Trexler, a Pennsylvanian, pleaded guilty to stealing a team and buggy from a local liveryman, and was given one year a‘ hard labor. This is the case which at- tracted much attention at the time of the theft, the property being recovered and the thief arrested in the southwest part of the state, Mission Fentival at West Point. WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. %.—(Spectal) —The annual mission festival of St. Paul's German Lutheran church will take place tomorrow. This I8 one of the principal fes- tivals of this body and is very Targely at- tended. Rev. John Hilgendort of Arlington will preach the mission sermon. Tn the afternoon Rev. Paul Mueller of Norfolk will conduct the exercises. GREEN trading stamps show how to earn interest on the money you spend—Bennett's. P. S. EUSTIS CRITICALLY ILL Passenger Trafic Manager of Bur- lington System Suffers with Pneumonin'at La Grange, CHICAGO, Sept. 2.—P. 8. Tustis, pas- senger traffic manager of the Burlington road, is eritically 1l with pneumonta at his home in LaGrange. Recovery is con- sidered doubttul. 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