THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , JUNE 10 , 1801TWENTY PAGES.
NEBRASKA'S ' DROUTH BROKEN
Goncrons Bains Reported from All Sections
of the State ,
TOO LATE TO SAVE MUCH SMALL GRAIN
In Mnny Countlc * Nmnll Crop * ofVlirat
nil 4 > nt * Mny Itn Mnilo Corn In
Splcmllil Condition mill Im
proving.
TLKHOnN , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Last night's rain whs a
godsend to this locality. While corn that
ti-as planted early Is all right and If anything
i little ahead of this time last year , that
planted late Is very uneven on account of
iced not sprouting. Oats are headed out ,
hut In most fields the straw Is no short It
will be Impossible to bind It. 1 'allures are
almost burned up , a number of farmers hav
ing turned their stock on to the oats fields ,
The rain of list night , however , will help
pastures wonderfully ,
Hood il'mnprct * for Corn.
HUBDELL , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) The corn crop will certainly bring
forth a heavy yield this year If rains such
is visited this locality last night continue
to full at Intervals during the coming sen-
ion. The heaviest rain of the season foil
last night and wet the soil thoroughly.
While the other small grains will not
amount to a great deal In this locality , the
corn crop may amply xuppiy the loss which
farmers have sustained by the necessity of
tubplantlng. _
Lightning at Lincoln.
LINCOLN , Juno 9. ( Special to The Bee. )
The late theater car , which leaves the center
of town at midnight , stopped nt Twcnty-
Reventh and Holdrcgc streets to unload sev
eral passengers living In the neighborhood
when n fiery bolt struck a barn In the Im
mediate vicinity. Several people were
thrown to the ground and two of them ren
dered senseless. Restoratives were applied.
Neither was seriously Injured.
Two Itulni Dnr UK Hi" Wrnk
BRLVIDRRR. 'Neb. ' , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Bee. ) The rain last night was ono of
the best that over fell In this part of the
country. This makes the second rain In
one week. The ground Is wet down for over
n foot. Farmers are In the best of spirits.
Lightning struck Mr. Warphot's barn and
burned It to the ground , lie lost his fine
gray team , harness , hay and corn. Loss ,
$1,000 , with no Insurance.
J'lrnty of Ituln tit Mtclillnld.
L1TCIIFIELD , Nob. , June 8. ( Special to
The Bee. ) There was another fine shower
nt this place last evening , lasting about
thirty minutes. While not sufficient to
make crops the ground Is moistened by the
two showers of this week BO that corn and
potatoes will Improve right along , and with
good local rains soon an abundant corn crop
will be asiurcd.
Corn FlmirlHliInc Around Jnnlntii.
JUNIATA , Neb. , Juno 8. ( Special , to The
Bee. ) There was another heavy fall of rain
last night and crops begin to look fine , es
pecially corn. There will bo an unusually
large crop of corn , as much of the small
grain was plowed up and the ground put
Into corn after the drouth cut It short , and
now these good rain * will make a big corn
crop. _
Wnll of Water DUnpponrnil.
KEARNEY , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Bee. ) The five-foot wall of water
which came down the Platte river as far
as North Platte last Thursday disappeared
before it got this far , and did no damage
hero at all. All necessary precautions , how
ever , were taken to guard ngaln t It , and
Beveral parties remained up all night watchIng -
Ing for It ,
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Corn flood but Siimll Oruln Diimngod.
ORD , Neb. , June 9. ( Special to The Bee. )
This section was visited by a fine rain last
night , which will greatly benefit the crops.
The dry weather this season has been harden
on small grain , which In some cases Is
almost a total failure , though In others It
will make half a crop , but corn Is a good
stand and promises a very large crop.
Ilrav'lrKt Ilnln of tbo Your.
BROKEN BOW , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special
to The Bee. ) The heaviest rain fall In this
locality for a year occurred yesterday oven-
Ing. A largq portion of the county was
favored. Corn Is doing splendidly where It
was planted early. The wheat and oat crop
will bo almost a failure. Much of the crop
Is being planted to corn or millet ,
Too I.Bto for Small Grain.
HEBRON , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Reo. ) This section was visited by a very-
heavy downpour , which continued all last
night. The ground Is thoroughly soaked
and nothing but hall can prevent a good
corn crop. Wheat and oats cannot bo bcno-
fltted , of which there will bo about half the
usual yield.
u Corn Crop Around West 1'olnt.
WEST POINT , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
'i * > * > Boo. ) This section was visited last
night by va heavy downpour. This Insures
the 'corn crop and materially helps wheat and
oats , which were suffering greatly , The
crop of fruit was badly , damaged , and the
yield of garden produce 'will bo'llght.
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Corn Croj 1'roapectn Hrlght.
OJNEILti' . Neb. , June X9. ( Fjpeclal Tele
gram to The Bee. ) One of tbo finest rains of
the season visited this section last night ,
The rain did an Inestimable amount of good
to crops. Small grain will bo a little
light , but corn Is looking well , and Indica
tions are good for a splendid crop.
Ilruvy Jtnln unil L'ronpocts for JMoro.
SILVER CREEK , Nob. , Juno 9. ( Special
to The Beo. ) There was a fine rain last
night of several ' 'limirs duration with the
outlook good for more within twenty-four
hours. This will bo of very great advan
tage to corn , which had not suffered much
as yet from the drouth.
Tnlrmont Was Not Nnglootod.
FAIRMONT , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
.Tho Bee. ) This vicinity was treated to a
fine rain last night. It commenced raining
at 730 ; and 'continued steadily till 4 this
morning , About three inches of water foil
and it was all taken up by the ground.
None wont to waste ,
Arlington' * Heavy Htorin.
ARLINGTON , Neb. , Juno 9. Special to
The Bee. ) The drouth 'In the vicinity of
Arlington was broken last night by a heavy
shower and the many long faces became
suddenly broadened. Small grain and pas
ture. land was In bad shape , but the dan
ger Is past.
Bonking Until ut Htorlln ? .
STERLING , Neb. . Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) A soaking rain last night and this
morning has put an end to the drouth that
has for several weeks threatened crops , The
farmers are much encouraged , and say the
rain did not come too lato.
I'roftpecti itt ( irojmm Improved ,
GRESHAM , Neb. , June 9. ( Special to The
Hee. ) This vicinity was visited by a good ,
soaking rain last night. Corn has done well
the past week , although the nights -wore
cool. Not much Improvement In small
grain , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Downpour ut Huporlor.
SUPERIOR , Neb. , June 9. ( Special to The
lieu. ) The heaviest rain that has visited this
vicinity for the past two years fell last
night. It fairly poured for about four hours
and gave the ground a thorough soaking.
i Dlil ( lood Around Wymore.
WYMORE , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) A soaking rain last night did this
part of Nebraska an untold amount of good.
County * Condition
KULLERTON , Neb. , June 9 , ( Special to
The Beo. ) Nanco county was visited last
sight by _ fln rain , which was badly needed.
Alt matl grain was ruined by the drouth.
Pastures are very Oil VI Vt Corn 1 * In flno con-
dlllon. The hny crop will be a failure owing
to the drouth
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KnlrCrnp of tint * nhtl Whitit.
EXBTKIl , Neb. , Juno 0. ( Special lo The
ncc. ) Kxctcr ami vicinity was v lulled last
nlRht with a Klorlous rain , At leant two
Inches of water fell from 10 p. m. to 3 a. m. ,
and tlio ground wn soakod. There will be
a very fair crop of late oats and wheat now
around here.
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In Micrmiin County ,
LOOP CITY. Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram -
gram to The lice. ) Another heavy rain oc
curred all over Sherman county last night.
This makes two good rains this week. Corn
Is looking very fine and the prospects are
that there will be fully one-half small grain
crop. _ _ _ _ _
( Invn tlin rurmrrfln dinner.
IU.AIIl , Neb. , June 9. ( Special Telegram
to The Boo. ) The rain hero last night has
Insured a good corn crop. The farmers all
feel good today. The small grain Is dam
aged much. Pastures were drying up , but
are starting up fresh now.
II ijil on Ninnll drain.
ROOEIIS , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
lice. ) This vicinity was visited with a
heavy rain last night , and It was badly
needed. The small grain will yield about
CO to 70 per cent. Corn Is all right.
C'ropnnt ( Inliln Hnrlc llrnrfltml.
GUIDE HOCK , Neb. , Juno 0. ( Special
Telegram to The lice. ) Guide Hock was
favored last night with a heavy rainfall ,
lasting all night. Over an Inch of water
fell. All crops are doing well ,
Drouth Knilcilnt I'lilmjru.
I'ALMYUA , Neb. , Juno 0. ( Special to The
nee. ) four hours of heavy rain hero last
night breaks the long drouth and saves the
corn crop , and much of tlio pasturage. All
small grain will bo very light.
I'rolltiililn t Otnn County.
NRURASKA CITY , Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Deo. ) A soaking rain fell early
this morning , continuing until 7 o'clock. It
has saved thousands of dollars to Otoe county
farmers.
Drouth llruknn lit Tom.
PERU , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) The severe drouth In this part of the
county was broken by an Inch Of rain
Friday night. Crops are now In good con
dition. _ _
Verilljjro In tlui Nwlin.
VBRDIOIII3 , Nob. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Bee. ) A good , soaking rain fell hero
last night , which will bo a great thing for
small grain and grass. Com Is looking
fine.
Ituln of the Hcnnnn.
NELSON , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
IJeo. ) A very heavy rain , the best of the
season , fell hero last night. This materially
Improves prospects for crops of all kinds.
Darn Ilnrnril During the Storm.
HASTINGS , Juno 9. ( Special to The Dee. )
Last night during the rain storm the barn
of 0. D. Thatcher was struck by lightning.
Loss , J150 or $500 , with $300 Insurance.
Hula lii Hurt County.
TEKAMAH , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Deo. ) Another fine rain fell In this
vicinity of Durt county last night and
farmers are again happy.
Corn In 1'nlr Hlmno.
RESCUE , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) A flno rain fell last night , the best
of the year. Corn Is In fair shape , but small
grain Is very poor.
Ituln at Petersburg.
PETEHSDUUG.-Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Beo. ) This locality had a flno rain last
night. It will bo a great help to all kinds of
crops and pasture.
XHKK.ITJKXISO Jll' A 3W11.
Special Holt County Constable Fatally
Wounds Henry llrunzo ,
NAPER , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Specal Telegram
to The Beo. ) Henry Brunze , a German liv
ing about two miles west of this place , was
stabbed and fatally Injured by a man
named Charles Hill , claiming to be a special
constable from Chelsea , Holt county. Hill ,
who has no papers to show his authority
having lost his warrant In the fracas , says
ho was deputized to arrest ono Gottlieb
Krause , who also resides near here. Krause
resisted and called for help , and about
thirty or forty Germans responded. In tryIng -
Ing to get away Hill says he stabbed Brunzo
who was striking him with a heavy whip.
Krause swore out a warrant and Hill was
arrested , charged with Intent to 'kill , and
as the friends of the Injured man were gath
ering with the avowed Intention of lynching
Hill ho waived a hearing and was hustled
off to Butte and placed In the care of the
sheriff until the next term of the district
court , which meets next Monday. Brunze
cannot recover.
Unroln Social Kvont.
LINCOLN , Juno 9. ( Special to The Bee. )
The annual ball , given under the auspices of
the senior class , took place In Reprcsentatlvo
hall at the state capltol building last night.
The grand march was led by Lieutenant J.
J. Porshlng and Mrs. Hon. J. C. Watson
of Nebraska City. Twenty-one regular and
throe extra numbers wcro danced , the mer
riment continuing until 2 a. m. Cadet Cap
tain John C. Utxon of Nebraska City ofll-
clated as master of ceremonies.
The Beta Tan chapter of tlio Delta Tan
Delta fraternity of the State university last
night Initiated the following nev/ members :
Messrs. C. C. Maslay , R. L. Manloy , Harry
G. Barker , Fred Lyons and Henry J. Lin-
hod. The celebration of the event extended
far Into the night.
Warned by White Caps.
WAVERLY. Neb. . Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Dee. ) It seems as though the
bad blood stirred up over the accidental
shooting of the man Holt would never bo
quieted , as Indicated by th'e following letter
just received by Marshal Kracsonr which
was postmarked at Lincoln , and reads as
follows :
Juno 1. To Mr. Charles Kreeson Sir :
You will take .notls 1C you don't leav
Wnverly by Juno 20 , 18W , you will have to
suffer the consequences. WHITE CAPS.
The marshal says he will not leave , and
Is not frightened.
bay * Her Hualiaml Was Cruel.
HASTINGS , June 9. ( Special Telegram to
The Dee. ) The second chapter of the Dr.
Francis Naultous trial began today , when
his wife , Frederlcko , filed her petition with
the clerk of the district court asking for a
divorce and that she bo allowed to resume
her maiden name. The petition states that
they were married In Germany In I860 , and
that of lata the doctor has struck her ,
driven her from homo and been otherwise
cruel. The case against the doctor In the
police court will bo tried next week ,
To 1'ny nn Kx-1'rcasurer'n Shortage.
BROKEN BOW , Nob. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Beo. ) Treasurer Welmer's bondsmen
wcro to meet today to pay off $ 1,000 of the
shortage. A number of them will ask more
time and It Is thought that none of It will
be paid at this time. The bondsman of
Treasurer Brow wilt also meet today with a
view of Investigating some of his clerks. J ,
U. Moore , who was assistant under Treasurer
Wclmer , Is the mala ono they scorn to bo
after. Ho is the best bookkeeper the ofllco
ban. H _ * _ WM > _ _ _ _ riW
Well Known McCool Junction I-niljr Dead.
M'COOL JUNCTION. Neb. , Juno 9. ( Spe
cial to The Doe. ) A telegram was received
yesterday announcing the death of Mrs.
Morris , wife of Dr. Morris of this place , at
Denver. Mrs. Morris was a loading mem
ber of the Women's Christian Temperance
union and qulto prominent in church circles.
1111 It'll by n Mad Dog.
PALMYRA , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) A rabid dog , 'belonging : lo Mr. Wells ,
near Unadllla , bit a 9-year-old son of Arthur
Jones severely In the hip , and also bit *
number of dogs and several head of cattle.
Two daring balloon ascensions at Courtland
beach this afternoon and evening.
READY 1 ] FOR STATE LEAGUE
Lincoln Completing Preparations to Enter
tain tbo Delegates Tuesday ,
MANY REPUBLICAN CLUBS ORGANIZED
Much KntlitlMmiii Munlfoiloil Throughout
Kohcutkn nnd All Sort loin Will llo Well
Jtcprenriitml nt tbo "Sleeting Adiima
County Tnvorit Andrew * .
LINCOLN , June 9-Speclal ( to The Bee. )
Active preparations are In progress for the
meeting of the republican state league In
this city next Tuesday. Congressman Halner
ban telegraphed to the headquarters at the
Lincoln hotel that Congressman Oroavenor
will speak nt the meeting and the next even
ing at Omaha. Mr. Halner nnd Congress
man Mclklcjohn will also be present. The
following letter has been received from Mr.
Grosvenor :
House of Representatives , June 3. Ilrail
I ) . Slaughter , esq. , Chairman Republican
State Central Committee , Lincoln , Neb. :
Dear Sir I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of Mny 17 , nnd
Ktiy to you that so far na I now sec there
will bo no obstacle In the way to prevent
my coming to Lincoln on the 12th of June.
I cannot na yet llx tbu time or thu train
that I will arrive on , but presume that tbo
bent way will 'bo to come on the Chicago ,
Hurllngton & Qulncy , nnd I shall nlm to
urrlvo nt Lincoln on the llth. Will give
you fuller Information later. Yours truly ,
. H. GUOSVENOU.
j'Avoitin : HON. AV. j : . A
AdaniK County Holcrts DelcKiiti'S to tlio
Klfth Congri-Riloiml Convention.
HASTINGS , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram to
The Bee. ) Enthusiasm and harmony played
n prominent part In the Adams county re
publican convention held hero today to se
lect delegates to the Fifth congressional
convention at Holdrcge on August 8. A vote
to show the choice of the convention for
congressman resulted In every vote being
cast In favor of Hon. William E. Andrews.
The delegates chosen to attend the district
convention nro : A. L. Bcxtcn , W. W. Phil-
llco , George Maxwell. Peter Griffiths , H. E.
Norton , George W. Stoner , S. M. Frlnk , J.
N. Lyman , Isaac H. nickel , B. S. Morrcll ,
Jacob Wooster , J. II. Fleming , John Jacobson -
son , Fred Renner , A. II. Brown , W. R.
Burton and E. W. Bexten , eight of whom
arc from the county precincts , ono from
Junlata , and eight from Hastings. Members
of congressional contra ! committee will be
appointed by Chairman Rlckcl.
In response to repeated calls , Mr. An
drews appeared and was Introduced to the
convention ns "our next member of con
gress. " After tendering his thanks-for their
renewed expression of confidence Mr.
Andrews spoke ably and at length upon the
sliver question , and iclearly defined his
stand on this and other Important political
questions. Ho was frequently Interrupted
with applause , and both cheers and congrat
ulations greeted him as the convention ad
journed.
DKLEGATKS FOK SILVKU CONVENTION" .
Lincoln's Contingent to tlio Onmlm Meeting ,
JUMP SI , Selected.
LINCOLN , Juno 9. ( Special to The Bee. )
As a result of the free sliver democrat
agitation lately the following delegation has
been appointed to represent this county at
the state convention : Judge J. H. Broady ,
John McManlgal , James O'Shee , Edwin M.
Lamb , Henry M. Leavltt , John J. Butler , J.
W. Cutrlght , E. T. Huff , John J. Angleton ,
Dr. T. F. Brltt. Ed Hughes , Patrick McGerr ,
J. E. Davey , Thomas A. Davidson , P. J. Cos-
grave , Fred Nagle , John Mitchell , C. S.
Jones , Thomas Hanlon , R. P. R. Millar , Otto
Palm , George Hagcnslck , W. B. Burllnglm ,
James II. O'Neill , P. H. Cooper , A. Swanson ,
T. H : Hatch , D. McLennan , Louis F. Zelger ,
Will Barton , W. P. Larsh , J. L. Wind. P. E.
Beardsley , Dr. L. Wj Edwards , Stephen
O'Hern , Joe R. Drinker , George H. Rogers ,
Ed Friend , Dr. W. T. Hathaway , M. D. Tif
fany , M. F. Gould , Louis Falhaber and Mar
tin Davey.
Among the prominent speakers who are
expected to bo present will be Congressman
Bryan and Governor Stone of Missouri.
Fairmont's Contingent Itcucly ,
FAIRMONT , Neb. , June 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Last Saturday night
the organization of a Republican League
club was * perfected and the following offi
cers elected : President , Wallace Wheeler ;
vice presidents , C. H. Ketrldge , N. T.
Magee , I. G. Hcckman and G. D. Maxfleld ;
secretary , H. Musselman ; treasurer , S , F.
Ashby.
At the same meeting a committee was ap
pointed to solicit names for the club , and at
a meeting hold tonight the committee re
ported having about 225 members. The
following is the executive committee of the
club : E. ' D. Beech , J. S , Foulon , A. F.
Ashby , V. A. Stuart and Clark Robinson.
The following were chosen as delegates to
the state league : George Carson , T. W.
Drummond , J. Burns , G. D. Maxfleld , James
Keegan , William White , L. L. Swartz. Al
ternates , C. D. Llnley , J. O. McFadden , T ,
L. Martin , C. II. Ketridge , I. G. Heckman ,
Clark Robinson and W. C. Henry. "
Wnvorlj's Hopuhllcnn Itnlly.
WAVERLY , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) A largo and enthusiastic
assemblage of republicans filled the court
house cdYly this evening and organized a re
publican club. Fully 150 citizens will bp en
rolled as members. The list of signers 'com
prises many names of prominent men whoso
politics were never before of this complexion.
The meeting was called to order by Commlt-
teeman John W. Dickinson and the call read ,
The officers elected nro : President , Alvn
Smith ; vlco presidents , Major C. J. Pierce
and R. S. Cooley ; treasurer , John W. Dick
inson ; secretary , Judge C. G , LIUIcfleld ;
executive committee , Z. S. Bronson , John
Berg , V. A. Jones , John Cavcnaugh and E.
W. Smith ; delegates to the county conven
tlon , Silas W. Clark , Thomas Cameron , Wil
liam Hoflenberger , A. Gable , E. 11. Burr and
P. P. Walker. After this the club listened
to a few appropriate remarks by Major
Plerco regarding the objects and alms of
the club , which wore heartily endorsed by
the .
meeting. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ord Ilcpulillcmia Kntlnmliistlc.
ORD , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram to
The Boo. ) A republican Icagfle club was
organized hero this evening with 114 mem
bers. Following are the officers : M ,
Coombs , president ; W. B. Keown , vlco pres
ident ; Harold Foght , second vlco president ;
Edwin N. Mitchell , secretary ; Peter Morton-
sen , treasurer ; executive committee , Jesse
D. Lavcrty , Richard M , loverly , Royal
Bailey , Edgar A. Littler , Morton Anderson.
Delegates to the convention at Lincoln :
Edgar A. Littler , Harold Foght , Marcus
E. Getter , James F. Colby , S. C. Perry.
Republicans hero are enthusiastic , and a
vigorous fall campaign Is looked for.
Mcltlnluy Club Organized.
BLAIR , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram
to The Bee. ) About 200 persons signed u call
for tbo purpose of organizing a republican
club tonight. The club was organized and
elected the following officers : President ,
Jesse T. Davis ; secretary , Perry Seldon ;
treasurer , II. H , Reed ; vice presidents , F ,
W. Kenney and John W. Boggs ; executive
committee , W. P. Squler , Sam Gerehard , F.
H , Clarldgo , J. W. Henderson and Alonzo
Perkins ; delegates to the state league , W. P.
Squlor , J , W , Boggs. F. W. Kenney , sr , , E.
S. Gaylord , F. H. Clarldgo , E. J. Farr and
Joe S. Cook. The organization Is called the
McKlnley Republican club.
Sliver Creek In the I'roroiHlon.
SILVER CREEK , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special
to The Beo. ) A republican club was organ
ized In this place Thursday night , with D. I ,
Towsloo , president ; M. L. Itossltor , secretary ,
and Deles Kearna , treasurer. Charles Woos
ter , D. I. Towsloo and W. E. Kerr were
elected delegates to the-meetlng of the Btato
league.
Tukimmli'n Kepubllrun Club.
TEKAMAH , Neb. , June 9. ( Special to
The Bee. ) A republican club for Tekamah
precinct was organized at the court house
last night. Hon. J , R. Sutherland was
elected president , S. C. Woodruff secretary
and P , R. DnrdwcU corrriondlnit n crelary.
The club itartn out will * ntfer 200 members.
The following gentlemen were elected to
attend the utale IcnguA rnrfcllng at Lincoln
Tuciday : M. 3 , McGi'eu1. . o. Hopewell.
S. C. Woodruff , C. EJ' Wdwell. A. P.
Mason , C.V. . Conkllntf , R. C. Houston , S.
S. Skinner , S. A. Mltuni , It. A. Smith , H.
Wade Gllll * and O. A. ' Jack.
Konrnry'n Cluli , IUiirlOilng. )
KEARNEY , Neb , , JunoVSpeclal ! ( to The
Bee. ) At the last meeting of the Buffalo
County Republican I ; rt'lo ' club delegates
were elected to the Siatr1 republican Icaguo
which meets In Lincoln Tuesday ns follows :
Norrls Brown , U. H. 'Goollell , L. II. Cun
ningham , C. H. Gregg , J , T. Mallallcu , M. A.
Brown , W. H. Cnsh , H. C. Andrews , O. O.
Smith , Ira Johnson , G. H. Cutting , Gcorgo
E. Ford , Barclay Fawtclt , II. M. Sinclair ,
Frank McLaughlln and X A. Larimer , Tlio
league Is In a flourishing condition nnd nearly
every township In the county has a town
ship league club. f
KntliiiftluAtii nt ilunlntn.
JUANITA , Neb. , Juno i ) . ( Special to The
Bee. ) The republicans oJunlata / township
met at the town ball Thursday night nnd
elected fifteen delegates to the county con
vention nt Hastings next Saturday , whcro
delegates will be chosen to nominate a con
gressman for this district. Following nro
those chosen : J. A. Gates , J. S. Roby , John
Konkrlght. E. A. St. John , I. H. Rlckcl. A.
P. Slack. H. A. Morcland , C , T. McOracken ,
James McKclvey , 0. Butler , J. E. Wlltrout ,
W. M. Heche , O. R. Palmer. A. V. Cole nnd
J. H. Walker. An enthusiastic meeting was
held.
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riindron'H .Strong ( lull.
CHADRON , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Beo. ) The Chadron Republican
club was reorganized tonight with 1C5 char
ter members. A. A. McFadon was elected
president ; A. G. Fisher nnd J. W. Wright ,
vlc3 presidents ; L. A. Harrington , secre
tary , nnd A. A. Record , treasurer.
The following were elected delegates to
the state league convention : G. A. Eckles ,
C. W. Vance , B. F. Pitman. Colonel
Ketchum , D. B. Jcnckcs , A. M. Bartlett
and H. B. Ollnn.
Helped Out by tlio llcpubllcniiY.
WAVERLY , Neb. , June 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Hon. J. H. Powers ad
dressed a small and very undemonstrative
crowd In the opera house here this evening.
Howard Penn was chosen chairman of the
meeting nnd possibly twenty-five people were
In attendance until after the closing of the
republican club meeting , when the audience
Increased. Ills argument consisted mostly
In holding up the Coxcyltcs as the awful
and Inevitable fate of all citizens.
McCoofrt Club iifct : * Olllcer < .
M'COOL JUNCTION , Neb. , Juno 9.
( Special to The Bee. ) The following officers
were elected at a meeting of the republican
club : President , A. B. Chrl&tlan ; vice presi
dent , Max Howel ; secretory , F. II. Knights.
Delegates were appointed to the state con
vention at Lincoln. A membership of 1GO
will soon bo enrolled. A resolution was
passed asking that Hon. W. E. Andrews bo
Invited to speak hero In the near future.
u Clty'n llelegiiteH.
NEBRASKA CITY , Juno 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) The Republican club
from this city elected tbo following dele
gates to the State Republican league meet
ing at Lincoln : H. H. Barcllng , C. W. Sey
mour , John C. Watson , M. L. Haward , H. _ J.
Coleman , J. Colin , C. Chapman , Frank
Nicholson , F. W. HodeuMock , H. C. Free
man and E. A. BrownJ , , "
Loup Clty'H League Club.
LOUP CITY , Neb. , June ' ,9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) A ( 'republican league club
was organized here this evening with about
fifty signers. George W. Hunter was elected
president and W. H. Mellor secretary. The
delegates elected to tlie state convention are :
Aaron Wall. W. J. FIshernO. H. Scott. John
M. Taylor , William ShUll and W. H. Conger.
Campaign at lixe.titr Blurted.
EXETER , Neb. , Junfei 9 > ( Special to The
Beo. ) Exeter , started ( .liQ . polltlcal campaign
ball of Fillmore county tp/rolllng last night
by n rousing republican' ting-under the
auspices of the Rcpubllcan'iLoague club. The
speakers for the occasion Svpre Charles H.
Sloan of Geneva and 0. "P. Baker , president
of the Exeter club. There Was a full house.
Jtoducnd Itittn * to the 'Leiiguo A
LINCOLN , Neb. , May 26. All delegates
to the State League of Republican Clubs
meeting will b'e returned for one-third fare ,
providing they purchase tickets at the sta
tion when they leave homo and take re
ceipt from the agent , and have that
stamped by Secretary Slaughter attho con
vention. _ _
Ilcatrlco Will Do Well Itpprcxcntcd.
BEATRICE , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram to
The Bee. ) Beatrice -has five republican clubs
and all of them will send a largo delegation
to the state league convention at Lincoln.
The Third City band will accompany the
boys and Gage expects to bo among the ban
ner counties In point of attondanco.
Fullcrton Delegate * Selected.
FULLERTON , June 9. ( Special to The
Bee. ) At a meeting of the Melklcjohn Re
publican league last evening Will S. Jay , M.
H. Barber , G. Wheeler , Frank Penney , H.
II. Eyman , II. E. Knapp and C. P. Forbes
were chosen delegates to the state league at
Lincoln.
_
Orleans College League Club.
ORLEANS , Neb. , June 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Orleans College Repub
lican league organized here last night.
Delegates to the state league : J. , L. Mc-
Brlen , R. G.Harris , A. M. Beresford and
Dr. Banwell.
Klected Delegated.
The Danish American Republican club
hold a meeting last night and elected dele
gates to go to Lincoln next Tuesday. The
delegates are : Theodore Olsen , -Conner ,
S. Peterson , James Hendrickson and P , 0.
Hanson.
Ono Is In n Critical Conilltlon.
DENVER , Juno 9. The passengers most
seriously Injured In the railroad accident
near Golden yesterday are now In St. Luke's
hospital. Herbert C. Lowe , mining engineer
and manager of the Argyle mine , whoso
skull is fractured , is In a critical condition.
Delavan Smith of Lake Forest , 111. , has some
painful bruises , but will bo able to be around
In a few days. Mr , Smith , In company with
Mr. Lowe , was going to Central City to look
over mines In which ho la Interested when
the acldent occurred.
Copious ItuliiH 111 Knnsns.
KANSAS CITY , Juno 9. The drouth In
western and central Kansas has at last
been broken. Dispatches from various sec
tions of those portions 'the state plve the
Information that durlri' , iuthe past twenty-
four hours copious rainfalls has been ex
perienced. This has rjpUUite d In much good
to growing crops , nnd-WWre ! the destruction
of wheat has not bebHc total It Is thought
there will be at least Trait a crop.
DIUIIIICO * Af ufiiUt finlooiilfltft.
BEATRICE , Juno 9/Msjieclal / Telegram to
The Dee. ) The suit , /f/ir / / .damages against
four lieatrlco saloon ( Jfq pers , brought by
Mrs , Sounders on account of the death of
her husband , whom , It . alleged , fell from
a Rock Island train whjlcj ) Intoxicated , canio
to a close this afternopniat 1 o'clock by the
jury returning u < verdict assessing damages
against Schlock. ands , Uraum of $850 and
costs.
Otoe County Oli' Kattlura Meet.
NEI1RASKA CITY , Vilnd 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee.The Vh'reatenlng ' weather
Interfered somewhat with the attendance at
the annual meeting of Otoe county old set
tlers. A good crowd was present , however.
After routine business General Van Wyck
delivered the address , which was frequently
Interrupted by applause from the assembled
forty-niners.
Looks lliul for Kills.
MASON CITY , Juno 9. In tha trial of
Attorney General Rills for alleged forgery
of election returns , the state witnesses ap
peared to flatly contradict cad ) other on cer
tain points regarding the communications
under which the forgeries were committed.
The testimony tends to connect the attorney
general with the forgeries.
Tbroo steamers at Courtland , take sail.
Anntml Assembly of the Organization Will
Open There Juno 29.
S 3ME OF THE ATTRACTIONS TO BE ENJOYED
Inviting Trout I'oinl Unit of tlio
Cool Oround * , Ilioellmit Hold Accom
modation * , Abln Speaker. * mid Pretty
.Sunimi'r Iloiurn nt tlio lti' ort.
LONG PINE , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to
The Bee. ) Tlio annual assembly of the Long
Pine Chautaiiqua will occur Juno 29 to July
10 , Inclusive. This will the eighth yearly ses
sion. The Clmutniniua lm become ono of
the permanent Institutions of Long Pine and
has already become famous throughout the
west as the moRt desirable resort for summer
rest and recreation. Tho. citizens and regu
lar visitors , being assured of the perma
nency of the resort , have decided to erect
cottage ! ) on the grounds for the purpose of
occupying them through the hot weather
months , as well ns during the Chnutnunua
session. .Work has been commenced upon
several and they nro In course of erec
tion. Notable among these Is the log cabin
being constructed for the summer residence
of the superintendent of the grinds. Be
ing a reproduction of the old fashioned log
houses , It presents a novel and romantic ap
pearance and will prove one of the centers
of attraction for the Long Pine visitors In
the future. The front of the collage looks
upon n beautiful trout pond , which Is fed
continually by springs. Many other pretty
summer houses are being contracted for , to
bo completed before the opening of the
Chnutauqiia.
The cuslomnry good program for the as
sembly has been arranged , and will Include
lectures upon the leading questions by em
inent speakers , good music and the usual
courses of study. Ono of the moro Interest
ing subjects to which considerable time will
be dcvolcd Is irrlgallon. This question will
bo handled by speakers well acquainted with
Its workings. Fourth of July , happening
during Chautauqua , will bo observed In n
flttlng manner , and the celebration prom
ises to rival anything of the kind that has
ever occurred In the northwest. Grand Army
of the Republic day will be another Im
portant * occasion. It falls on July 10.
Whllo a great many people como to this
Chautauqua and attend lectures and spend
the time In study , equally as many , It not
more , seek and find n haven of rest and
recreation from business and care among
thu wild wood of the canon and besldo the
rushing water of the Long Pine river. Hero
Is nature's plunge bath , clear , clean and
sparkling , where children and older people
wade nud splash 'or swim to their content.
Handsome speckled trout nwnit the angler's
hook and bait ; game of tbo air the hunter's
shot. Every day during the fishing season
organized parties may bo seen returning
from the trout stream with strings of the
speckled beauties. Long Pine river Is con
ceded to bo the best trout stream In Ne
braska. Many other amusements will be
furnished by the Chautauqua association dur
ing the season.
As usual the hotel accommodations will
bo strictly first class and yet reasonable In
prices. By addressing the Long Pine Chau
tauqua Information to Inquirers will bo
promptly furnished.
Thrown From Tluilr
BEATRICE , June 9. ( Special Telegram
to The Bee. ) Mrs. J. T. Rhodes and her
two daughters were thrown from their car
riage out upon the brick pavement today.
Mrs. Rhodes sustained quite serious Injuries ,
having a bad gash cut In the side of her
head and dislocating her right wrist. After
having her wounds dressed she was driven
to her homo , a couple of miles west of the
city. Neither of the girls received the
slightest Injury. Some time ago the same
animal ran away , throwing Mr. nnd Mrs.
Rhodes from the buggy , and Injuring Mr.
Rhodes to such a degree that hi was not
able to bo taken to bis home until a few
hours before this' accident occurred.
Captured n I'rofoHHlonnl Thlnf.
NEBRASKA CITY , June 9. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) The police made an Im
portant capture when they took In Paul
Lyon , recently arrested -for robbing his em
ployer , S. H. Morrison , Jeweler. Since his
arrest the police have been looking up his
record and ho proves to bo an all around
crook. About $200 worth of Jewelry was re
covered from bis trunk and this morning
a box full of rings , bracelets and charms
from which the sets had been taken were
received from Philadelphia , where Lyon had
attempted to sell them for old gold. Ho has
a wlfo and child at Salt Lake , and was In
the Iowa penitentiary for the same offense.
Nolirimka City Protests.
NEBRASKA CITY , June S. To the Edi
tor of The Bee : I noticed In yesterday's
edition of your paper a special from Ne
braska City , to the effect that one W. C. P.
Brocklnrldgo had been Invited to deliver a
Fourth of July address In this city. This
has no foundation In fact. As chairman of
the committee to secure speakers for that
day , and authorized by the balance of the
committee , I will state that the name of
Brecklnrldgo has never even been men
tioned , much lesa considered , as n speaker
for that day. _ JOHN C. WATSON.
Dnntli of Alias Lucy Conl.
JUNIATA , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special to Tha
I3eo. ) Miss Lucy Cole died yesterday morn
ing. Mrs. Cole went to Missouri last Mon
day with her daughter , hoping the change
would benefit her failing health. The re
mains will be brought backjiere for burial.
Clmrgod with Soiling Liquor to Itrdn.
NAPER , Neb. , Juno 9. ( Special Telegram
to The BeeO Deputy United States Marshal
Coble of Sprlngvlow today arrested John
Strahlecker , charging him with selling liquor
to the Indians. Ho took him to Omaha.
THIS CURIOUS THING
Is a Sweat Gland.
Its mouth is called a PORE.
. .There are 7,000,000 in the
human skin.
Through them are discharged
many impurities.
To close them means death.
Sluggish or clogged pores
mean yellow , niothy skin ,
pimples , blotches , eczema.
The blood becomes impure.
Hence serious blood hu
mors.
Perfect action of the
pores
Means clear , wholesome
skin , pure blood ,
health.
o ATi.v Mcansbcautyand
MACNirUU.
CUTICURA RESOLVENT
Exerts a peculiar , purifying action
upon the skin , and through it
upon the blood.
Hence its cures of distressing hu
mors are speedy , permanent and
economical.
Like all of the Cuncuius , it is
pure , sweet , gentle , and effective.
Mothers are its warmest friends.
Sold throughout the woilj. Price , $ i. POTTII
Duua AND CIUM. Cm > r. * , Sole Trap * . , Doilon.
" How to Cure Evciy Humor , " nulled free.
For Pimples , USD Cutlcuru Soap.
WOMEN FULL OF PAINS
Aches , and wcaVncmi find comfort , itrtnglh , anil
renewed vitality in Cuticura 1'Uitec , the fiiil and
only p-ia-kUlug , BCive-tUeogthc-Uig { 4aitu.
j , y : j Tr r * frTf ; I1 ! t' WS T ; t
A NECESSARY SACRIFICE ,
w'
: Our Refrigerators
; Must be Sold at Once , i
P8ICES COT IN TWO , 5
We arc offering the World's
Fair Premium Refrigerators at
Factory Prices , in order to
reduce stock , We compel
you to purchase of us when you
sec the poods and prices.
These Celebrated
WORTH STAR
Mavc tlio very best
Clri'iiliillon. 4 ( ilontiiililnQiiitlltlci.
IOLLiIlSANDUr\VAIIDS. ) \ 5 Ice Chamber.
3 0 Workiiiunthip.
CALL ! EXAMIXEI AXI ) RE CONVINCED !
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T : WM. LYLE DICKEY & CO. ,
r 1403 DOUGLAS.
OF
This stock was not burned , but the store -was full of smoka
and the goods became wet from water that dropped from the
floors above. The smoke is all gone now and everything is
dry. Fire prices go , however , regardless of value ,
Men's Full Suits The kind wo
nro making the run on at $5
before the flro are now
$1.75 ;
Men's Light Overcoats Dam
aged by water only , all dry
now , "and when pressed aa
good as ever
$2.00.
Men's Strong Pants They were
up in the gal lory and wcro not
wet at all. only smoked
35c
Men's Suspenders No apparent
damage by either water or
smoke
3c.
Men's Handkerchiefs Plain
white and just as good as over
3 for 10 c.
Neckties The water did not
get into thorn for most of thorn
were in the show cases
5c.
M en's Sack Suits In brown ,
gray and oxfords , only
slightly wet and smoked of
course , sold for $10 before the
fire
$3.00.
Boys' Suits that sold for $5 before
fore the 11 ro , only smoked , go
now for ,
2.5O.
Men's Cutaway Suits The $18
and $20 kind. Tlioy were only
smoked ; not hurt a bit ; go now
for
$6.0O ,
Men's Cassimoro Suits In two
colors time.tho water couldn't
hurt , regular $15 suits , go now
for
Wilson Bros. Shirts 1 ply linen
the water did not como near
them , and they are not even
smoked : got them for. . . . .
75c
Pull finished top Hose worth
2jc before the fire , regular
R-jekforJ socks , go at
5C
Balbriggnn Undershirts Not
damaged a particle , just-as
goad as over , . ,
35c ,
Columbia Clotting Co , ,
Cor. 13th and Farnam.
Read This :
50 lots in Stoepel Place are offered on the
following terms :
Price $300.
$50 down , balance $5 monthly , without interest
until January 1st , 1895. Title perfect.
You can buy your LUMBER on monthly
payments to build in Stoepel Place.
Take West Leavenworth street car line and
o out and see these lots.
O
Stoepel Placeoffice 48th and Pacific streets ,
open every afternoon , including Sunday.
For full information concerning these lots ,
call on ,
" < W. A. WEBSTER ,
Telephone 58. 1402 Bee Building