THE OKAITA DAILT BEE : KBIT ) AT , SEPTEMBER 17 , 180'T.
SOLDIERS SOAK AND SHIVER
Grano" Army Veterans POM an Uncomfort
able Night in Camp.
COLD RAIN MARS THE REUNION SERIOUSLY
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TlioiiKiimtn.
UNCOI.N' . Sept. 1C. ( Special. ) The people
at the reunion ground * passed a disagree
able nlKlil , and the camp this morning pro-
sciitcd n dreary scene. The cold rain that
fell during the night hail kept most of them
nwako. In many CHFCS the tents leaked a
little , or the water ran In under the sides ,
and the campers had to crawl In with their
n.ore comforta'hly fixed neighbors to finish
the night. A few of the louts blew down ,
the Illinois hcndritinrtors being ono of the
number , These who wore tints rudely driven
out wore housed In other tents until morn
ing. When daylight dawned It was the gen
eral belief that the day would bo rainy and
the streets of the camp too muddy for
travel , and n gicat many of the campers
made up Iholr minds to leave for homo on
tbo flrfU trains. Hut the mud soon dried
up , anil aside from the chilliness , the day
was a pleasant ono. Not so many wont homo
as at llrst Intended , and thu newcomers
equaled In numbers those who wont away ,
There \\ero many amusing scenes during the
breakfast hour. In IIon of overcoats the
campers arrayed themselves In blankets and
paraded the grounds like untutored Indians ,
and there wcro many vigorous ImlUtlonx of
war danccH and warwhoopa. Many of the
older men were so chilled by the sudden
drop In thu thermometer that they took the
first cars to thu city , In ordrr to get Inside
of warm buildings and partake of warm
food and drink.
Thu crowd ut the grounds during the day
was about the sarno as on yesterday , and a
afo estimate would place It at 10.00U people.
The Buven bands in attendance did what
they could to entertain the crowd , and us
usual the numerous fakirs und stands did
a good business. Two ot the gamblers , who
thad established regular gamca on the
grounds , h.id been driven out during the
night , but the fortune wheel and slot ma
chines , which had bsen licensed by the man
agement , wcro still running , and In several
places small bojs might bo seen playing the
wheel for cheap cigars , or trying to tap the
tills nf the professional cash gambling ma
chines. Tln steam merry-go-round stood on
low ground anil as It was submerged In
water a foot deep this morning , business had
to bo suspended Thu show tent of the giant
from Australia had collapsed .luring the night
and the giant from tbo rue-esses of a smaller
tout could he heard bewailing his luck In a
rich Irish liroguo.
The cx-prlsonors ot war held their annual
meeting in the auditorium this afternoon.
J. D. Gage of Lincoln presided and made the
opening speech. There were a number of
.other talks , and they had a very pleasant
session.
STATK ASSOCIATION OFFJCI3KS.
The Indiana association met during the
forenoon and elected the following officials
for the co-nlng year : President , Jesse Chap-
poll of Lincoln ; secretary , I. II. OJell of Lin
coln ; treasurer , W. J. Dlystone of Lincoln ;
oxccutlvo committee , W. N. Qlltord of Lewis-
town , J. G. Wilson of Morris IllufI and D. S.
Hasker of Auburn ; color sergeant , John
AVard of 1'awneo City.
The officers elected by the Ohio associa
tion arc as follows : President , Joe Urooks ,
University Place ; vice president , Myron
Hlchnrds , Lincoln ; secretary , \V. F. Mc-
Laughlln , Grand Island ; treasurer , A. L.
Warner , St. Paul ; marshal , a. W. Klhler ,
Lolgh ; color bearer , V. W. Graves , Leigh ;
chaplain , S. F. Moore , Omaha ; orator , II. N.
Spencer , Negunda.
Now olllcers of the Michigan association :
President , A. V. Cole , Junlata ; vice presi
dent. , A. II. llowcn , Hastings ; secretary , Kzra
Hrown , Harvard ; treasurer , A. Traynor ,
Omaha ; color bearer , Walter Trumbull , Lin
coln.
coln.Now
Now ofilcers of the Iowa association :
President , J. II. Dorrance. Fairmont ; vice
jiemldont , W. II. Smith , Sutton ; treasurer ,
Jacob linger , Clay Center ; chaplain , W. Mil
ler , Tobias ; secretary , J. P. Heal , Crete ; color
bearer , William Newell , Lincoln.
The Pennsylvania soldiers elected the fol
lowing1 President. J. F. IMerior , Syracuse ;
adjutant , II. S , Shoemaker , Llmcoln ; quarter-
mastur , J W. Minnlck , Lincoln.
The Ladles of the Grand Army of the Re
public held a reception at their headquarters
lust night , and also provided a musical en
tertainment for their guests.
This nfUTnoon there was a good crowd at
the auditorium. IIC. . Hussell of Lincoln
spoke on "Tho Flag and Its Uses. " J. Ster
ling Morton also made a speech.
The- arrangements for the celebration of
Lincoln day tomorrow are about completed
tonight. The parade will start at 1:30 : , and
will form on Twelfth and K streets. It will
go through the city on the streets where the
pavements are the most passable , and will
close at the state capltol , where the living
flag , composed of 2,000 school children dressed
In costume , will bo displayed. In the even
ing then * will bo a band concert In govern
ment square , In which seven bands will par
ticipate
There was another large crowd at the re-
imlop tonight. At the rampflro Church Howe ,
W C. Henry and others made speeches.
Church Howe talked politics throughout his
npeech , telling the old soldiers that the re
publican party represented the principles for
which they fought during the war and they
should all stay In line now. Mrs. Shepherd
of Ornnd Island , who went to the front as
a nurse , made a talk , telling of her army
experiences ,
Church Howe's speech stirred up great
enthusiasm among the veterans and upon
Ills bidding goodbye to them , preparatory to
Ills four years' absence In Italy , they
crowded around him for a last handshake.
MKIH'DltV TAKHS A SUIinH.V I1II01 * .
HUH Wlnil from ( lie North IlrliiKTH „
Heavy I'all of Italii.
COLUMHUS. Neb , , Sept. 16. ( Special" )
About 11 o'clock last evening the tempera
ture ituUlnnly fell about 40 degrees In thirty
minutes , bringing a stllT cold wind from the
north and this morning overcoats were In
demand. Yesterday and last evening had
been exceedingly warm and * ultry. A frost
Is looked for tonight , but It U thought that
It can do but little damage to vegetation ,
except , pci haps , a few cases of very late
corn.
corn.HLUB
HLUB SPRINGS. Sept. 10. ( Special. ) A
heavy rain last night marked the close of
the most Intensely heated term over known
bore In September. About two Inches of
water foil between 9 and 10 o'clock. Today
the mercury Is about 30 degrees lower than
yesterday , The farmers will now bo ahlo to
BOW tholr winter wheat.
RXUTKU , Neb. . Sept. 18. ( Special. ) After
about two weeks of almost torrid heat , and
wind and dust , with only an occasional light
ahowor to break the monotony , ono of the
finest rains of the year fell last night. It
was the first shower of any Importance slnco
June. About 11 o'clock last night It begin
raining and continued until near morning ,
sometimes falling In torrents. Two and
three-eighths Inches fell , These farmers who
put In their fall wheat regardless of the dry
weather uro feeling jubllaut today. There
is quite a largo acreage sown already and
hundreds of acres more ready to put In.
The next two weeks will bo busy ones wltb
the farmers ,
WKST POINT. Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
The temperature dropped 0 degrees last
evening , to the great relief of sweltering hu
manity. A heavy wind blow all last night ,
tut no rain fell ,
OKDAH HA PIPS. Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Spe
cial ) A heavy rain fell here Monday even-
Ing. Tuesday was extremely warm. This
morning Is cold and a hard north wind.
There was just a touch of frost last night.
Corn Is out of the way and the hay nearly
all put up for thin seiiort.
I3DQAU , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) A
heavy rain fell hero last night. The storm
began about 10 o'clock and the rain fell
heavily for nearly two hours , accompanied by
a twenty-mile wind and a brilliant electrical
( iUplay , The precipitation wad about ono
and one-half Inches. The weather has con
tinued nearly ai hot during September aa 1ft
waa during Auguat. TbU mornlnj , however.
the thermometer lu.i fallen to CO degrcei ,
which M fall of forty degrees ulnce 4
o'clock yesterday. Corn Is now almost fully
milured and will undoubtedly be the hear-
lent crop of that cereal ever harvested In thli
part of Nebraska.
? fO.MI\ATIJ STItO. > O TICKKT.
Cimlrr CountIleiinlillrniiH Knler the
Prny ulili it Solid Front.
imOKHN no\V , Neb. . Sept. 16. ( Special. )
The republican county convention convened
In this city yesterday. It ivas organized by
electing A. It. Humphrey temporary chair
man. George II. Melr editor of the Galloway
Courier ; Tom Wright , editor of the Ansley
Chronicle , and I ) . . .M. Araabcrry , editor of the
Ilrokon How Republican , \vcte elected secre
taries. Chairman Humphrey spoke for thirty
minutes , contrasting present conditions with
the condtlons of a > ear ago. While waiting
for the report of committees Judge II. M.
Slncart of Kearney made a ringing speech.
John B. Ca\aneo of Georgetown was elected
permanent chairman and Tom Wright secre
tary , with Melr and lAmsberry assistants.
J. A , Armour , an attorney of lAnslcy , was
nominated for county Judge ; Walt George ,
sheriff ; W. C. Nixon , clerk ; Colonel B. P.
Savage , treasurer. George O. Waters , re
corder ; Oliver H. Moody , superintendent ; 15.
N. Hlshop , surveyor ; Dr. T. H. Anderson ,
coroner. The ticket Is regarded as a strong
one. All the nominees are clean and highly
respected citizens. Jco Armour of Ansley
was elected chairman of the county central
committee. The nominees were all placed
In nomination under their protest. The party
Is In excellent shape In the county and It
will make a determined effort to wlpo out
the populist majority , which last year was
1,000.
HAHHISON. Neb. . Sept. 1C. ( Special Tele
gram. ) The republican county convention
met hern today and placed In nomination a
strong county ticket. The following Is the
ticket : Clerk , W. II. Davis ; treasurer , Hor-
kcy ; sheriff , D. Uartlett ; superintendent , W.
II. Smoke ; Judge , G. W. Hester ; surveyor , A.
It. Dew ; commissioner , True Miller.
FALLS CITY , Neb. . Sept. 16. ( Special. )
The republican county convention met here
Wednesday and nominated a full county
ticket. Chairman Jamison called the con
vention to order and H. S. Grlnstcad was
chosen chairman and J. R. Cain , jr. , secre
tary. The chairman appointed Messrs.
Hedges , Samuelson and McGowan as a com
mittee on credentials , and C. F. Ilcavls , A.
E. Tucker and F. W. Samuelson as a com
mittee on resolutions. Following Is the
ticket nominated : Treasurer , 0. L. Hantz.
Humboldt ; clerk. L. C. Davenport , Shubert ;
fhcrlfft Joe McGlnnls of Ncmaha ; county
judge , A. It. Kelm , Falls City township ; su
perintendent , J. A. Kuhlman ; coroner , Mar
tin Kyan ; surveyor , Robert Grlnstead. The
hottest light was on sheriff , there being
seven names presented , ami Mr. McGlunls
wan nominated on the seventh ballot.
HLOO.MINGTON , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
The republicans held their county conven
tion hero yesterday and nominated A. A.
Huthway for county clerk ; A. Alkeiv , super
intendent ; P. Houtz , surveyor ; J. G. Smith ,
sheriff ; Dr. E. Spencer , coroner.
CAi'Tt'iin Hinuiisits AKTKII A Fi < ; arr
Tno Mi'ii Who Stole Stamps mill
.MerelinmllNe Are Arreftted.
CRAWFORD. Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special Tel
egram. ) On the night of August 27 the post-
oirice and store at Uelmont was entered by
burclars and $40 worth of stamps and $30
worth of merchandise stolen. This afternoon
Cltv Marshal Spearman received Information
that two men with some of the plunder were
In the neighborhood of Crawford and Imme
diately started with Deputy Marshal Joe
Hand. The officers met the men sooner than
they expected on the main street In the busi
ness center of the town. The suspects , upon
seeing the officers approaching , drew their
guns. Hand quickly got his gun In action
and took ono or the men prisoner. The other
suspect , however , engaged the marshal and
a lively fusillade of shots was exchanged.
The marshal stood his ground and brought
down his man at the third shot with bullet
wounds In his shoulder and through the Jaw
and mouth. Dr. Anna M. Cross , through
whose olllco a bullet crashed , was Immedi
ately called. She dressed the wounds , which
she thinks are not serious.
No dainago was done by the flying bullets
bnvond the wounding of a horse.
The prisoners are young men and refuse
to talk or give their names. It Is learned , ] I
however , that the wounded man's name Is
Dan Lewis and the other Dick Austin. They
have been working for a couple of months
for Jim Mason In his wood camp , where they
were looked upon as desperate men and wcro
always heavily armed night and day. The
ofllceri have recovered some of thestolen'
property atjd burglar tools.
IJ.VXXnil STOCK ll.VI.SIXG COUNTY.
.
Chime County Farmer * Dim-over
Wealth lit Their Doors. I
IMPERIAL , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. ) The '
rouutatlon of Chase county Is rapidly reach
ing all over the west as one of the best
adapted counties for stoctc-rulsing In the
west. It has an abundance of pure water ,
magnificent prairies of unlimited gmss , a
healthy atmosphere , and mild winters. Yes
terday J. D. Shahan of Champion ( .hipped a
train load of cattlu Into this county. There I
wpro about 300 head in the bunch. A care- !
, ' : il estimate of the eattlo of this county
shows their total value to bo about $210,000.
The grass In this county Is as fine as It [ ' '
was over known and many farmers are
now making and putting' up their winter I
hay on the ranges. The stockmen say i
that they will not have to feed their stock '
anything this winter unless there Is un
usually deep snow. There have been quite
a number of Inquiries from the eastern part
of the Elate from men who wanted to bring
stock here to winter. Several men of this
rounty have gene or will go In a very short } I
time after sheep to bring here. Mr. Levl ; >
Heafer b'Ings 2,000 head and Mr. Prall will |
add to his flock not Ires than 2.G60 moic , ' 1
and ( Hilte a rumbcr of other persons will | !
bring smaller flocks. A splendid rain hero
vestcrday and last night has livened up
svcrvthlne and gives the county a bright
nncearance.
Finally Thrown from n
CHAPPELL. Neb. . Sept. 1C. ( Special. ) As
Charles Pickering waa coming to town this
morning -with his family to see the circus
his team became frightened and ran away.
Every one was thrown out and the wagon
demolished. Mr. Pickering was severely hurt
and one little girl received some bad bruises.
WI3ST POINT , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
Lawrence Seaman , a young farmer lUing
nlno miles northeast of town , was badly in
jured In a runaway this morning. He v.-aa
thrown out of the wagon , which passed over
his head , breakUg his jaw In a frightful
manner. Ho was brought to town by a
neighbor for treatment.
Cilve a DelNiirte Drill.
COLUMBUS , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
Theater goers of this city enjoyed a treat
last evening at the opera house , the attrac
tion being a delsarto entertainment by homo
talent , consisting of sixteen young women ,
assisted and directed by Harriet Fay Tanner ,
from Gonnvlevo Stebbens' school , New York.
The house was crowded to Us utmost capac
ity and the affair was a grand success. The
drills and tableaux were especially line and
reflected great credit both to the class and
the director. The entertainment closed with
a comlo farce entitled "The New Woman. "
Year Opens with a Greatly Increased
Attendance.
MANY NEW STUDENTS REGISTER FOR WORK
of Stnilloi nnil Clnimc
HrliiK Hnpltllj- Arranged Scx-rnl
Aililltloiin to ( he Corps of ln-
Htrnctorn Arc \oteil.
LINCOLN , Sept. 1C. ( Special. ) The regls-
tartlon department of the University of Ne
braska In the armory building presents a
busy scene this week. The Incoming
students are presenting their credentials , se
lecting their studies and making other ar
rangements for the university term , which
opens next week. Last evening 10 per cent
more students had paid their matriculation
fees than was the case at the same period
of registration week last year , and 15 per
cent more students were hero for registra
tion. Of the new students It Is noted that
there arc a large number ot experienced
teachers , principals and superintendents from
the schools of the state , who are seeking
the advantages of a university education' In
graduate work or special branches. The
number from this class Is larger than ever
before. In the Increased attendance of the
university a great gain In numbers will bo
observed In the freshman class.
The law department has advanced the
standard of admission so that the student
must be a graduate of a high school or have
art equivalent education. In spite of this
raise 'In the standard thcro Is no falling off
In the number of admissions to the law de
partment.
During the opening week the Young Men's
Christian association Is finding boarding
places and accommodations for the studciits.
furnishing Information and locating places
of employment for those who desire to work
their way through. It Is thought to bo In-
dlcatUu of the prevailing good times that
more places of employment have been found
than ha : , ever before been the case. The
Information bureau has been furnished table
space ii > the same room with the registra
tion department , and Is proving a great
help to the faculty and ofllcers of the uni
versity , as well as to the Individual students.
A number of Improvements In the build
ings and grounds are especially noted by
the visitor , adding much to general appear
ances. The mechanic arts building has been
veneered with chip-faced brick and presents
a much more handsome and substantial look.
The main building has been painted on the
outstdo and the campus has been thoroughly
trimmed up. Work will soon begin on tha
erection of the new building for the college
of Mechanic Arts , the cost for which the
last legislature appropriated $30,000. It will
be located at the northeast corner of the
campus between Nebraska ball and the En
gineering building.
SOME NEW INSTRUCTORS.
In the matter of Instructors the university
will stan out stronger than ever. There are
four new heads of departments , and a num
ber of new assistants , who come from some
of the greatest educational institutions ot the
United States , and will add new life and
new blood to the already able force. Among
the department professors is Dr. Hill , who
took the degree of bachelor of arts at Dal-
houslo college , Nova Scotia , and graduated
with the highest hoilc-rs of his class. He also
took the governor general's prize in phil
osophy , lie then took the three-years' course
and graduated from Cornel ! university and
took finishing cours'es in several Gorman
universities. Prof. Seth , the great professor
of philosophy in the Glasgow university ,
recommends Dr. Hill as the most brilliant
undergraduate student he has over known.
Dr. Hill takes Dr. Wolfe's place as professor
of psychology.
Prof. W. W. Hastings , the new director of
physical culture and professor ot physiology
and hygiene , graduated at a Tennessee col-1
leco and later took the degree of Ph.D.
nt Swathmoro. Pa. , where he was an In
structor. He took a course at Union seml-
nary. New York , and prepared for his present
work In the School of Physical Culture at
Sorlncfleld. Mass.
Prof. R. E. Chandler , who will have charge
of the department of mechanical drawing and
machine design , Is a. Virginian. He gradu
ated from Stevens' Institute ot Hobokcn , N.
' J. , and took a postgraduate course at Cornell -
nell university. He has been lately a pio-
fesstw in the State college at llozeman ,
! I Mont. , and comes to Nebraska recommended
as a very able Instructor.
I Among the now assistants might bo men-
. tloned Mrs. E. L. IHnnian , assistant In the
department or philosophy. Mrs. Hlnniau Is
a doctor of philosophy from Cornell , and
comas hero from a professorship in Ml.
Iloljoke college.
Prof. C. F. Ansley , assistant In the pro
fessorship of English literature , Is a gradu
ate of the University of Nebraska and Is
a very successful Instructor.
Mr. Franklin , assistant Instructor In Amer
ican history , is a graduate of the University
ot Kansas , and comes here from the Unl-
versltv of Chicago.
Dr. Guernsey Jones , assistant Instructor In
European and American history , is a Ne-
braskan. Ho graduated ! at the University of
California and took his Ph. D. at Heidelberg ,
Germany.
Dr. A. W. Whitney , assistant Instructor
In mathematics , is a graduate of Ilelolt college -
lego and IB a Ph. D. of the University of
Chicago.
Lieutenant Alfred n. Jackson , who will
have charge of the cadets. Is a graduate of
Went Point and holds a commission as Ileu-
tenant in the Ninth cavalry , U. S. A. , sta-
tloned at Fort Robinson.
James Grltlln , John Williams and Will
Forbes , who were arrested for picking pockets -
ots out nt the reunion Tuesday , had ta. hear
ing this morning and each drew a ton days'
meal ticket at the county jail. One of the
men had about $30 when arrested , but his
lawyer now has the greater part of It.
S. D. Meyer has returned from a two
months' trip to Europe. Ho visited London ,
Paris and Homo , besides a great many short
stops In all the countries of southern Europe.
I > AMUJiS KOH IIKKACH OK I'HOJIISK.
Dora Hii lineeke IteenverH a Small
Sum /rum ( JiiM Koehler.
GRAND ISLAND , Neb. . Sept. 1C. ( Spe
cial. ) The case of Dora Huchnecko against
I Giu Koehler for breach of promise , which
J has been attracting considerable attention In
the district court , was decided by the jury
this morning , the plaintiff being awarded
$200 damages. She sued for $10,000. The
plaintiff was formerly a domestic In the
household of the defendant , and alleged that
after the death of the lattcr's wlfo ho re
peatedly promised to marry her. It is the
I second breach of promlso case tried In this
county and Is the llrst for fifteen years. The
defendant is a prominent citizen , being the
proprietor of the Koohlor hotel.
Harvest Home I'leiilu at AV > more.
WYMORE , Nob. , Sept. 16. ( Special. )
About 2,000 people attended the Harvest
Homo picnic here today. The weather was
threatening In the morning , keeping a great
many at homo. Governor Holcomb spoke and
Drex L. Sliooman saya everybody
knowH Hint tlu mercury Is low but ho
wants every one to utxlcrstnnil Hint tbo
quality Is ns hl 'li as ever on our misses'
genuine calf sUlu school shoes this fall
they're ' the heavy soles In the new coin
totw either lace or button an Ideal shoe
for wear not clumsy , but n neat , dressy '
shoe misses' sizes W/j to 2 $ l.r > 0hlld'a ;
sizes 0 to 11 $1.25 we know these shoes
to be senulne calf and to be worth twice
the money wo ask JjSl.BO and $1.15. !
Drexel Shoe Co. ,
1410 PAKNAAI STKEET.
Bend for Illustrated catalogue , tre * .
w s followed by Senator Murphy. After the
speaking dinner was J rved , consisting of
roast ox , etc. The fire" department was out
In uniform and assisted ttt celebrate the day.
Music was furnlshedi b > ( the Illue Valley ,
Wllbcr and Martial binds , The fine depart
ment gave A grand ball In the evening.
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NrhrnnUn MeUioilNtM TrnnxnH Iliml-
iieRM unit DlNDtlMN I'niterx.
YORK , Neb. , Sept. IG-MSpeclat Telegram. )
At the roll call of the , M.ethodlst conference
this morning 125 delegates were present.
The total mcmbcrshlpoJ. ho Nebraska con-
fbrcnco Is 171 and the proportion present
at the York meeting Is regarded ai a very
good showing. The Nebr'a'ska ' conference In
cludes that portion of the state south ot the
Platte river and cast of the west line of
Adams county. In It are 147 pastoral charges.
At the conference session yesterday the
following officers wcro elected : A. A. Ran
dall , secretary ; 0. W. Piter and F. A. Stuff ,
assistants ; G. A. Hobson , recorder ; D. C.
Phillips , statistical secretory ; F. W. Esta-
brook , treasurer ; A. E. Chadwlck , conference
postmaster. D. 13. Lake was announced for
transference to this conference from the Mis
souri conference and L. Jean from the Illi
nois conference.
The reports of II. T. Davis and D. W. C.
Huntlngton , presiding ciders of the Lincoln
and Beatrice districts , respectively , were
given. The general toneof both reports uas
very encouraging. There has been a material
and spiritual growth that Is gratifying. At
a statistical session held In the afternoon
reports were given from all the chirges that
Indicated most encouraging progress over the
district. Among other matters of business
transacted the conference voted to have 2,000
copies of the minutes printed.
Dr. A. 13. Leonard oX New York , corresponding
spending secretary of the General Missionary
society , spoke on the missionary debt or HID
church. Ho reported that last year about
half ot the ministers took the missionary
collection and raised $80,000. This money
came l.ircelv from the weaker charges. He
reported the progress that has been made
during the past year , and congratulated the
Nebraska conference on the grand crops of
thn state and the prospects for better
times , The speaker paid a glowing tribute
to the Uaptlst missionary society for having
jxild off Its debt , and recommended a plan
whereby the Methodist society could do the
same.
The various committees ore named and
aligned to their respective duties. There
are a largo number of these committees and
.overv branch of the work Is carefully looked
after. The organization Is systematic and
thorough and the affairs of the conference
are progressing In a very business-like
manner.
The missionary sermon yesterday afternoon
was preached by Rev. C. II. Dalrymple of
Western. His subject was : "Tho Crown for
Them that Love His Appearing. " The leadIng -
Ing thought of the address was the scriptural
conception ot the coming of Christ that was
luterurcted In the specific coming as foretold -
told by Christ and his apostles. The speaker
found In the revolutions of that day. which
cnw the final destruction of the old economy
ami the freedom of the way to the new ,
the Interpretation ot the terms ot Ills coming
for all time. :
A Pentecostal nraver service was hnld at '
7:30 : In the evening. Following this was
the missionary anniversary. Dr. Leonard
was the speaker of the occasion. Ho de
livered a strong addrcfs on , foreign missions
and their Importance as laid down In the
old and new testaments. "The Christ of the
Dlblo" was his subject. He discussed at
consldcrablo length the relation which the
old testament bears to the new , and made
a strong defense of the former against the
attacks of the critics. "We canuot believe
ono part of the bible1 and not bellevo the
other , ' said the speaker. "Wo must either
believe 'It all or rojccf It all. The Old and
Now Testaments stanfl together , linked by
197 passages of scripture found in the Now
Testament that have had -their origin , di
rectly or Indirectly , In the Old Testament. "
The doctor told of the necessity of foreign
missions and the scope of the field. In
speaking ofthe common disregard of the
need of such missions ) he said that no man
can be a' Christian and not believe In for
eign missions. Dr. Lponard closed his ad
dress with a stirring. . condemnation of the
liquor tranic. Ho roundly arraigned the sa
loon and the man who keeps It.
Today's sessions began with a devotional
service at 8:30. : It was well attended and
participated in by many.
When ths names of the ministers of the
Hastings district were called oft this morn
ing at the conference session for the purpose
of ascertaining their characters as eflcctlve
ciders the name of Rov. A. M. Perry of Nel
son did not pass. A statement was made that
ho had had charges preferred against him
during the year for conduct unbecoming his
position as < i minister ot the gospel. Ho
was recently exonerated at a church trial
held at Nelson of charges In which he was
Implicated as being unduly intimate with a
young woman member of his choir. The
pretext on which the character of Perry Is
challenged at this conference Is based on a
minor specification ot the charge. A warn.
discussion was held an the matter this morn
ing and the subject was finally referral tea
a committee of thirteen for Investigation.
It Is not thought that any charge will bo sus
tained by the conference.
W. n. Alexander's report as presiding elder
ot the Hastings district showed that the | I
churches for Hastings district were In a '
greatly Improved condition materially and I
spiritually. The report ot Rov. P. Van Fleet , ! i
piesldlng elder of Nebraska City district , la i
also of an encouraging tone.
For the purprsu of raising funds for printing - <
ing the conference minutes subscriptions ;
were taken this morning ; amounting to $13C. I
Miss Ella Watson of Lincoln presided at '
the anniversary ot the Woman's Homo Missionary - j 1
sionary society this afternoon. Bishop Nlnde ,
was the principal speaker. Ho related his '
experience when traveling In the Orient and '
told of the progress foreign missions were
making in China and Japan. Rev. G. W.
Isham of Hastings alto talked , touching on
the needs of work In the homo field. A col
lection was lifted amounting to ? 20.12.
ATTACK THK PARTY AOMl.VHES.
of CiixU-r County Arc
lilVlllril AKIllllHt 'I'lll'lllNI-lM-H.
BROKEN 'DOW. ' Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
The present county Judge , Rhodes , has
filed complaint with the county board , now
In session , charging Shlnn , the populist
nominee for county Judge , with embezzling
funds of the county when In office four years
ago. Ho brings In two counts. In ono
count ho charges that ha failed to account
for $789.75 In feea collected ; In the other ho
says that hu failed to turn over to his suc
cessor ? 2G3 of moneys belonging to certain
estates. The fusion committee Is now Inves
tigating the charges.
Other members of the party are opposing
other nominees and the party Is In bad shape
to open a campaign. * ' '
Senator ONliorJUL It
LINCOLN , Sept. 16.Speelnl ( Telegram. )
State Senator John O8boriie ; from the First
district , lus sent In his' ro'slgnatlon , for the
reason that he has beenTnjbTjTnatcd for county
treasurer by the fusion party ot Pawnee
county. _ , , „
Running aorer , Indolclit fifrcrs end similar
troubles , oven ihough of 'many ' years' stand
ing. may bo cured by lislng' DeWUt'a Witch
Hazel Salve. It soothesj.ttrengtbens and
heals , It U the great Ue cure.
HOLCOJIB'S ' REPLY TO DOASE
Governor Gives His Version of the Trustees' '
Mooting in Omaln ,
STANDS UP FOR GILLESPIE'S ' REMOVAL
I'ntn Illi Own Interpretation oil ( lie
Clrt-it in Ml n firm nnil Jnnlllle * HU
Action In 'Smiting1 DIMTCH tin
Siiitcrliitcmlunt.
LINCOLN. Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Governor
Holcomb today gave out for publication the
following statement :
"Tho reported Interview with Judge Doano
In The Omaha Bco ot yesterday , relative to
Prof. Qlllespto's nonrctcntlon as superin
tendent of the denf school , Is entirely mis
leading. Whether this Is occasioned by tbo
Ueslro which seems to have recently de
veloped on the part ot The Jlco to do mo Injustice -
justice and misrepresent mo on all possible
occasions , or a misunderstanding of the mat
ter by Judge Doanc , I am unable to say.
"I never called tbo meeting of the trustees
lu extra session , as reported , and knew noth
ing of the meeting until the day previous
to the time It was held. 1 went up to Omaha
at the time to confer with the board , and
not with Judge Doanc , as the article scorns
to Imply. I met and conferred with the
board , and not with the Judge personally ,
about the matter. I stated explicitly not only
that Prof , flillesplc would have to explain
the shortage reported by the committee
within a few days , but also that I should
bo compelled to determine upon the appoint
ment before September 1 , then only a few
days oil , so that the school might bo prop
erly organized for the coming school year.
I did not Intentionally state that I had a
copy of the findings ot the Investigating
committee. I did not then have and never
have had any 'findings' or report filed In
this oillce. I made no promlso to have a
copy of the committee's report furnished
Prof. Olllcsplo or to bring the committee
and Prof. Olllesple together to Jointly go
over the report , and had no occasion to
make such promlso and was conversing with
no ono to whom such a promise would bo
proper. I had no power or authority to
require such a proceeding. Wc discussed at
the board meeting the subject quite fully
and It was suggested by myself , I think ,
that I might be able to got the committee
and the professor together at once ami let
them take up the several Items which make
up the shortage and ascertain whether the
differences could be adjusted , as this seemed
to bo the only course by which the matter
could ho adjusted , If at all , within the limited
time allowed.
DOANE OPPOSED HIM.
"Tho other two members ot the board wore
firmly of the opinion that It would bo In
jurious to the Institution to appoint Prof.
Oillcsplo In the face of the committee's find
ings. In this view I fully concurred. Judge
I Doanc seemed to take the other view. The
i conference ended leaving the subject sub-
1 atantlally as above narrated. I returned
! homo and found that Senator Mutz and Mr.
Silver were at Norfolk and that It was
highly Improbable that tbey and Prot. Gll-
losplo could take up the matter within the
! time mentioned. I learned also that Prof.
Glllesplc had all the Information needful to
acquaint him with the Items which go to
raako up the shortage , which had been given
| him directly after the committee had com
pleted Its work. He had also the books of
' the Institution from which the report had
i been made.
"In response to a letter from me ho advised -
vised mo that It would take from four to six
| weeks before ho would bo able to give his
version of the amount alleged to be due the
1 state. Under such n condition of things
there was for mo but ono of two alternatives :
[ Appoint Prof. Glllesple notwithstanding the
I committee's report , and this I would not have
I rfnnn I.V..M If thn nnsitloii remained vacant :
the other was to appoint a competent , well
equipped and qualified man to take the po
sition. This I did.
"Tho gist ot the whole matter , so far as
Judge Doano Is concerned , Is that he was not
In harmony -with the other members ot the
board or myself as to the best course to pur
sue in the management of this Institution.
It is due to ihim. to say that from the tlmo
of bis appointment ho has warmly advocated
Prof. Glllespio's cause.
EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS.
"In accepting his resignation I replied as
follows , which expresses my views of the
matter :
j I "LINCOLN , Neb , Sept. 0. 1S97 lion.
' George. W. Uoane. Omaha : Dear Sir I beg
to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the
Cth instant tendering your re.slgnatlon as
n member of the Hoard of Trustees for the
Blind and Deaf institutions of Nebraska ,
which Is hereby nccopted. Permit mo to
respectfully , yet firmly , say that you arc
entirely mistaken In your conception of tbo
policy sought to be Inaugurated In the ad
ministration of these Institutions , which you
seem to fear will be detrimental to their
, Interests.
"If to insist on economy .nnd honesty in
the administration of the nffalrs of the In-
Htitutlon ; to have them conducted in the
Interest of the children of the Btuto for
whoso benefit they are maintained rather
than for the benefit of the olllcers ; to strive
to improve the character of education of
the Inmates so us to make It moro snbstan-
tlal nnd useful ; In short , if to endeavor to
bring about a useful , economic and fnlth-
fill administration of the affairs of these
Institutions according to the spirit and intent -
tent of the law for the benelit of the un-
fortunate children attending them and in
the interest of the people who support them ,
Is detrimental , then the policy I seek to
inaugurate m.iy bo wrong , otherwise not.
"I beg also to say that the views of your
self and the other members of Hie board
on this subject are nt variance , nnd that
their views arc entitled to respectful con-
pldcratlon. I am ciultc sure they are workIng -
Ing for what they believe to be the best
interest of the institution. I did not take
this action without mature deliberation and
after obtaining1 the views of many others
well informed and interested in the Institu
tion's welfare , and am more than ever con
vinced that the action was proper and for
the good of the school. Very respectfully ,
"SILAS A. HOIXJO.MB. "
DEFENDS PROF. DAWES.
"As to the attempt to belittle Prof. Dawcs ,
than whom none have been more highly
recommended to mo by educators and people
of all classes , I quote from a letter filed
with me tram Prof. Jones ot the Institution
for the Blind , written In Prof. Dawes' behalf -
half , when ho was an applicant for another
position , and bearing data ot November 30 ,
189G :
"I have been associated -with Mr. Dawes
since the 1st of March last , I believe him
to bo In many respects peculiarity adapted
to thu place named. Ho lias executive abil
ity. Is a competent Instructor. Is prompt
and faithful In the discharge of every duty
and Is a man of upright character and moral
force.
force.Tho
The above I think covers the whole
ground. "
_
KiSI'\T Ull IjKSI'IK'.S IIKMOV.U , .
1'ari-iitB of Driif mill Dumb Children
KiprrNN ( in-ill DlNiippolnliiirnt.
GRAND ISLAND , Neb. , Sept , 1C. ( Spe
cial. ) Grand Island parents who have chil
dren In attendance at the Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb at Omaha are greatly dls-
Just nnil tins up wlftrtfyou can ceo It
that winter IH on Unj.'Sjijjif . and when It
gets hero that Kasollimrttove won't heat
up your kitchen you whould he prepared
beforehand select the'nuiRo you want
and have It ready-awhile looking Just
step In our store and let UH show you the
Jewel steel rni > Ko there are so many
good points about the Jewel thut wo
can't tell them all here but we can show
them and explain { hem to you at our
store for the class of range they are the
cheapest on the market $21.00 for the
small Blzes from that up ,
A. C. RAYMER ,
HUILDEKS' HARDWARE HERE.
1514 Fartinm St.
One Customer Said
He would not think of visiting
without stopping at "The National" any
more than he would go home without
seeing our magnificent parades next week.
Why did he say this ?
he is always welcomed hereas buyer or visitor ]
Wc employ courteous , considerate clerks ,
you can leave your baggage , your parcels , and
use our accommodations for your convenience
we'll try to make you feel at home.
if you want to buy your fall clothing1 , a hat , a
handkerchief , a pair of socks , or anything that
is included in a complete stock , we have all
that brains , capital and experience can command
It is one of the pleasing and educating sights of our progressive - *
gressive city.
Located in the heart of the business center Council Bluffs and
South Omaha cars always stop at our door ,
Cor. 14th and Douglas Sts.
satisfied over the discharge of Superintendent
Glllespio and the appointment of the present
Incumbent. There are three residents of
this city who have children lu the Institu
tion , Mr. Seaman , Mr. Tlmyer and Mr. Deo-
gle , and all of them are disappointed tdnco
their return from Omaha yobterday they
having accompanied their children back to
the Institution. These men arc not of the
same political belief , but they are all of the
opinion that a great error 1ms been , made In
the removal ot Mr. GIlK-nple.
Mr. Uoegle , who li a prominent shoo dealer
In this city with business Interests In other
Nebraska cities , states that It was pitiful to
sea the children come to the Institution mid
scarcely bo able to make thenibolves under
stood with the man who Is to bo their in
structor. Mr. Gillesplc's successor will , In
the opinion of Mr. Uceglc , undoubtedly do
everything in his power to keep the Institu
tion up to Its present standing , but ho has
his very serious doubts as to his ability to
do so.
During his visit at the Institution , Mr.
Beegle states , ho mot at least fifty people
from all parts of the state who had children
In the Institution and all of them were dis
satisfied with the change.
CI.OSK nv HAI'TmT COXVKXT1O.V.
Siiiulny Seliool 'I'l-nclicr * AnUrKvil to
Prritiirt * Their Ij4'inoiiM.
FREMONT , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. ) The
closing session of the Omaha Baptist associa
tion was hold yesterday evening. At the
close of the meeting of the Ladles' Missionary
society C. A. Manvllle of Fremont read a
carefully prepared paper on Sunday school
teachers' meetings. Ho emphasized the ne
cessity tor thorough preparation for the work
of Instructing the pupils ot the Sunday
schools. The co-operation of the teachers
and their Interchange of Ideas and experi
ences ho regarded as mutually profitable and
for the benefit of the schcol.
The subject of the evening session was
.Christian stewardship and the principal ad-
dress was by Rev. C. H. Antlsdel of Omaha.
I. W. Carpenter spoke upon "Systematic
Beneficence , " after which the association
Closed with a consecration meeting , led by
Rov. S. C. Green of Blair. The meeting ot
the association Is considered by the delegates
and clergymen present to have been a very
profitable one , and , though the attendance
has not been large , the meetings have been
replete with interest.
IXVlTHll TO SUM ) 1)KI < KATKS. i
XrhriiNlcii ANkfil to Attenil tin * Smil-
tnry CoiniiilxHlom-rN' Meeting.
LINCOLN , Sept. 1C. ( Special Telegram. )
The governor has received a message Invlt-
ng the state of Nebraska to send representa
tion to the meeting of sanitary commission
ers , which Is to bo held at Fort Worth , Tex. ,
on September 27. The principal subject to
jo considered at the meeting is the quaran
tine regulations affecting the shipment of j i
: attle , and also as to whether cheep should j
jo dipped en route , or after reaching their | i
lestinatlon. All the western and southern \ ,
states are expected to take part In the meet
ing.Tho
The Western Wheelman's Security society
of Lincoln has made a showing to the state
auditor and convinced him that it has been
acting in good faith. The auditor will allow
the society to continue business providing
It organizes under section ' 10 , chapter xlill ,
of the statutes. The officers of the society
supposed that they were legally Incorporated ,
but will now reorganize as suggested by tha
auditor ,
Ituy Cuttle h > - IInnilr > ilH.
COLUMBUS , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
A bunch of nearly 800 eattlo attracted some
attention at the Union Pacific stock yards
this morning and reminded some of the old
days of the "round-up. " They wcro ( orders
whipped In here to be fed nnil wcro taken
across the river to where they will bo kept
this winter. James Fralzcr had 410 head and
W. T. Rlckley HSO held. J. 15. Sallauh. a
prominent feeder of Monroe township ,
shipped In 409 head n few dajs ago und many
others have been getting from sixty to 200
head to feed this winter.
Contusion In Hit * Silver Itniikt.
IMPERIAL , Neb , Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
The three'silver parties will hold their
county conventions In Imperial next Satur
day. There is a disposition on the part oC
tne middle-of-the-road populists to put up a
straight ticket. The democrats Insist on the
clerkship and the free silver republicans ,
who caci almost bo counted on the fingers of
ono hand , are demanding the treasurer's oN
flee.
Fair Will l.iiHl l iir More liny.
SYRACUSE , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special Tc-lo-
gram. ) Otoc county fair will bo continue. !
until tomorrow , owing to the heavy rain of
last night , which leached a depth of l.GJ
inches A largo delegation Is expected from
Nebraska City tomorrow.
On Saturday of this week the republican
county convention convenes at this place for
the purpose of nominating county oincera.
Kiiterlnliis Uluh .Menihern.
FALLS CITY , Neb. . Sept. 1C. ( Special. )
Miss Stella Stretch entertained the members
of the II. T. C. at a fi o'clock tea. It was a
pretty affair and the house was bcJUtlfully
decorated. The tea was given In honor of
the Misses Dorrlngton .ind'Mlss ' Custor , thrto
members of the club , who left Thursday
for Lincoln , whcro they will enter the State
university.
Coliirlilen Tilth .Inline Cox.
CHICAGO , Sept. 10. In the federal court
today Judge Jenkins sustained Postmaster
Gordon in 'ils removal of Superintendent
Carr of tbo Englewood branch of the posf-
j i olllco known as Station O , nud dlspolveil
! the Injunction seemed by Carr. Judge
Jenkins took a similar position to that of
Judge Cox of the District of Columbia , In
the Wood case , which was decided u day
or two ago.
Three l.oilKeil In .lull.
Louis Price und John Hrown nro In Jail
on a charge of assault and battery. Last
evening the- two men were passing near
Twelfth nnd Chicago streets , when they
spied a mule which bud been turned out to
graze. They put a Imltcr on the animal
and were about to lead It away when the
owner , 1) . Hliimentlmll , discovered the ruse
to deprive him of hU property , lie Imme
diately donned lila war paint. Oilier neigh
bors came to ills nj-slslance and for u. tlmo
war prevailed , niumentball was also taken
to the station for disturbing the peace , and
It Is possible that n charge of trespass may
bo lodged against the mule.
OetM n llenvj" .Sentence.
Yesterday afternoon Police Judge Gordon
fined William Ilrowley KO and costs and
sentenced htm lo thirty days' imprisonment
In the county Jail on the charge of Indecent
exposure of lils person. The Severn penalty
was meted out to the prisoner for the reason
that bo has once before been convicted oC
the sumo charge.
CitiNollne CiiiiNfN a Sinn II I'11 re.
The ignition of gasoline yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock caused jv small blaze In
the residence of a family named Rodcn ut
1919 Clark street during tbo absence of all
the family except a little girl. The latter
was badly frightened , but was not hurt.
About 110 damage was done to the premises.
Arrexlcil for AMHIIIIH.
Rugene Andorhon wa arrested last night
for cutting1 his wlfo with a razor. The
woman received a large gash upon ono ot
her legs. The trouble aios over jealous/
upon the puit of tbo husband. The ioupla
reside In the lower portion of the city.
.Some of these days yon will regret It If
you don't take advantage of our now
low piano prices It's not often n dealer
lias ( lie opportunity of buying four etir-
louds of high grade plano.s at his own
price when he doe.s he don't always give
the buyer the benefit we're doing It
now though for every dollar's redtietlon
we received you get : i corresponding one
we can't make the terms any easier
than we have always because that's
Just like paying rent now If you really
want n piano there Is no reason why wo
shouldn't make n deal. , . .
A. HOSPE.
Music and Art. 1513 Douglas.
They will nil be hero next week for
that IH State Knlr week perhaps you
didn't know It for your benelit we'll tell
you the fair opens Krlday , September
17th next week though Is when the real
fuu begins theyro'll be some mighty In \
teresting reading In The lieu then
everything of Interest will be printed
maybe you can't come to the fair you
can read all about It In Thu JJeo ? 8.00 a
year will bring the dally to you seven
days In the week the Weekly Is n good
paper for those who don't have time to
read the Dally that's only 05c a year.
The Omaha Daily Bee
Circulation Department
17th and FarnanL Bee Building