THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SATURDAY , AUOUST 20 , 181) ) .
LEGALITY OF WEAVER ACTl
Dispute Orer it Oans Two Faotioni at tis
State Hon 8.
SMYTH IN A BAD FRAME OF MIND
I'oporrnt Attorney ttcncrnlVnicn
Wroth nnil tVrltcn n Letter to
Ucpnty CoimnlNftlnner Ilrymit
lln I'odltlon.
LINCOLN , Aug. 25. ( Special. ) The dls-
rule over the locality ot the Weaver act.
creating the now Insurance department under
the control of the chief executive of the
Btate , has finally resolved Itself Into a row
between the two state house factions , Audi
tor Cornell and Attorney General Smyth
being arrayed against Governor Poyntcr and
Deputy Commissioner Bryant. Since the
law went Into effect both the covernor and
the deputy commissioner have been on the
defensive and nothing has been done to
test Its constitutionality In the courts. The
ottorney general , whllo not absolutely deny
ing the legality of the act , has sided with
the auditor all alone and still continues
to do so. There have been numerous op
portunities for the governor to toke the
Initiative to bring .the matter Into the courts ,
but all of these ho has carefully avoided , and
it Is now said that he Intends to take no
notion until the law Is amended by the
next legislature.
Attorney General Smyth returned from
Omaha In an unhappy frame of mind this
morning and went Immediately to the office
of Deputy Commissioner Bryant and de
manded to know under what section of the
statutes ho was acting and why he had pre-
Rumcd to address him in such peremptory
terms concerning the Royal Oaks Insurance
company of Omaha. As Mr. Bryant Is out
ot the city ho was unable to get any satis
faction from the clerk In charge of the of
fice. He then went back to his own office
and dictated a reply to Mr. Bryant's let
ter , stating his position In the case referred
to and why ho had not commenced pro
ceedings against the company , which Is al
leged to be doing an Illegal business In
this state. Copies of the letter written
toy Bryant , which stated what were al
leged to be facts concerning the company
ibut making no recommendations , wore pub
lished before the original was received by
ilr. Smyth. This Is what aroused the Ire
of the attorney general , and ho made no
attempt to conceal his thoughts.
Another Chnptcr.
Still another chapter was added to the
insurance muddle today by the statement
of the attorney general that he had at-
itempted two .weeks ago to settle the dis
pute between the auditor and the governor.
The former , he said , was very willing to
have the matter straightened out , but the
governor positively refused to fall In with
the plan.
"Most people are aware that I have never
Elven an opinion as to the validity of the
Weaver act as a whole , " said Mr. Smyth.
"I have never been requested by the gov
ernor to give an opinion regarding the law
and I 'had ' only three days' time to prepare
the short statement I gave to the auditor.
In view of the fact that the law presents
many nice questions over which there was
a difference of opinion I thought the courts
ehould settle 'the ' dispute.
"Two weeks ago I suggested to the gov
ernor and the auditor that the dispute might
bo settled by commencing an action In quo
warranto against both to determine the
rights held by each to conduct the Insurance
business for the state. The auditor was
willing to have this done , 'but ' the governor
was net. I , of course , have the power to
bring such an action without their consent ,
ibut the courtesy duo. them.Jr.qm .iny , office
forbids me doing so. Governor Poynter
didn't give any reason why ho didn't want
such nrocccdlngs commenced and I didn't
ask him , for It would have been presump
tuous ifor me to do so. "
Smyth' * Henly.
The reply of ( Attorney General Smyth to
Deputy Commissioner Bryant , which points
out one section of the old Insurance law
which was not , according to his opinion , re
pealed or amended by the Weaver act , Is as
follows :
LINCOLN , Neb. , Aug. 25. 1S99. Wilbur
F. Bryant , Esq. , Deputy Insurance Com
missioner : Dear Sir I have read In the
newspapers two letters from you addressd
to me , under date of August 21 , both of
which subsequently reached my office , with
respect to the alleged violation of the In-
Biiranco laws of the state by two societies ,
one known as the "Roman Catholic Mu
tual1 Protective society" and the other as
the "Uoyal Oaks. " You state that the first
named Is attempting to do business In the
elate as a fraternal Insurance company and
I take It that the last named Is acting as
n member of the same class.
These two societies , therefore , are gov
erned by the provisions of what Is known
ns the fraternal beneficiary act , which ap
pears In the laws of 1S97 as chapter xlvll.
Of this chapter section 09 of the new
Insurance law. or the Weaver net , as It is
commonly called , speaks as follows : "Noth
ing whatever In this act shall be BO con
strued as to affect cither fraternal bene
ficiary associations transacting business In
this state , under chapter xlvll , Session
Laws of 1897 , except as specifi
cally provided for In this act , except the
exemption from taxes on premiums and as
sessments , and occupation and fire depart
ment fees specified In the last clause of
section 36 of this act , The exemption from
taxes and fees mentioned In said clause
shall apply to alt fraternities from nny
etato or country doing business on the
lodge plan. "
I can find no other specific exceptions
and therefore chapter xlvll of the laws of
1897 stands as It was prior to the passage
of the Weaver act , except In the respects
covered by the- quotation just taken from
the latter law.
Section 16 of the old law , or section 106 ,
chapter xllll , Compiled Statutes of 1897 ,
which , as wo havn seen , was not In any
way changed by the Weaver act , provides
as follows * "Tho auditor of public accounts
PLEASEDJO DO IT ,
, .
Omaha Citizens Gladly Speak Publicly
on This Subject ,
A public statement
Given to the public for the public good.
A citizen's experience.
Truthfully told for humanity's cake ,
Should find ready appreciation.
Omaha people are pleased to do It ,
Pleased to tefl their friends and neighbors.
Tell them about the "Mttle Conqueror. "
The good deeds of Dean's Kidney Pllfs
Are spreading o'er the city
Lifting burdens from aching backs-
Curing the pains of kidney ills.
Read the proof in an Omaha citizen's
words.
Mrs , David Gorhau , of 401 N , llth street ,
pays ; "You are welcome to my name as an
endorser nt Dcan'n Kidney Pills. I bad kid
ney complaint for about three years and
tried doctors and medicines , but nothing
eecmed to do me much good. Backache ,
headache and dizziness bothered me con
stantly. When I piocurcd Doan's Kidney
Pills at Kuhn & Co.'s drug store I was so
weak I could not do anything. Their use
brought me relief in a short time. Any of
my neighbors ran vouch for the great good
Poan's Kidney Pills did me. "
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by air deal
ers. Prlc 60 cents. Mailed by Foster-Mil-
burn Co. , Buffalo , N. Y. , sole agents for the
U , S. Remember the name Doan's and
take no cubstltute.
roust within sixty days after failure to' '
make such report , or In case any ooclcty
shall exceed Its power ? , give no
tice In writing to the attorney general ,
who nhall Immediately commence action
against such society and enjoin the same
from carrying on any business. " The duty ,
therefore , of giving the notice which you
have given me In the letters referred to
above belongs to the auditor and not to the
deputy insurance commissioner.
The auditor Informs me that when he 1s-
flued permission to the Hoyar Oaks to do
business that association had complied with
nil the requirements of the statute and
that it was Its right to demand from him
the permission granted. With respect to
the Roman Catholic Mutual Protective so
ciety , the auditor Is prosecuting Inquiries
with the view of getting at all the facts
nnd when ho has finished his work he will ,
he says , If ho believes the society Is doing
business In violation of law , bring the mat
ter to my notlro In the manner provided
by the statute.
In view of the law nnd the facts there
is nothing which it wouM be lawful for mete
to do at present touching cither of these
societies , and hence I must decline to pro
ceed as suggested by you. Very truly ,
C. J. SMYTH , Attorney General ,
IjrRnllty of Appropriation * .
According to the opinion of Deputy Attor
ney General Oldham regarding the legality
of the appropriation for the expenses of the
State Horticultural society , and under which
the claim of C. H. Barnard for $1,500 has
been allowed by the auditor , there will
probably be no further dispute over the ap
propriation for the pure food commission.
It was held by the auditor In both of these
cases that the appropriations were not spe
cific. In the act creating the Food commis
sion a biennial appropriation Is made , but
In the general appropriation bills no pro
vision for Its expenses was made. In ether
wordfj the appropriation uns not confined
to the blcnnlum beyond which , It was al
leged , the legislature had no constitutional
authority to provide.
In deciding this question Mr. Oldham
holds that an appropriation must meet
thcso requirements. First , that it Is for a
definite sum or has a definite limit ; second ,
that It In upon a specific and readily ascer-
talnablc fund , and third , that It Is for a
legitimate and beneficial purpose. The ap
propriation for the Horticultural society ,
he holds , meets all these requirements.
As the conditions arc practically the
same regarding the food commission act ,
the claims of Deputy Commissioner Hlbbard
and his clerk and those covering the ex
penses of the otlice , will probably be al
lowed as soon as presented.
A requisition was Issued at the governor's
office today for the return of , George M.
Lockey , now under arrest in Oklahoma on
the charge of dteposlng of mortgaged prop *
crty. Sheriff Hugh O. Patton of Sherman
county , where the offense was committed ,
will bring the prisoner 'back for trial.
The Western Bohemian Catholic union to
day applied through its president , Louis J.
Kudma , for permission to do business under
the Insurance laws of the stato. As the by
laws and constitution of this company are
written in Bohemian , the request will not ha
granted until they are translated.
The Board of Public Lands and Buildings
today appointed F. iM. Good to the position
of night watchman at the capltol at a salary
of $50 per month. The appointment of a.
superintendent of construction for the new
school building for the deaf and dumb at
Omaha was taken up , but no selection was
made. A few days ago J. C. Brennanwas
appointed , but he later resigned. The posi
tion carries with it a salary of $4 per day.
Crniul Army Reunion.
The following orders relative to the Grand
Army reunion were Issued today by Depart
ment Commander Evans :
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
NEBRASKA , GRAND ARMY OF THE RE
PUBLIC , Aug. 25 , 1890. General orders
No. C :
1. The twenty-first annual reunion of the
soMlers and sailors to be held at Camp
Otis , in the city of Lincoln , September 11
to 16 , 189D , promises to be equal to if not
greater than any of the great reunions for
which Nebraska has been famous. Among
the number of distinguished ex-soldiers and
public men invited to be present on re
union week are : President McKlnley , Gen
eral Miles , Adjutant General Corbln , Sec
retary of War Root , Assistant Secretary of
War Melklejohn , ex-Senator Allen , Con
gressmen Henderson and Hepburn.
The program for each day will bo fun
of Interest to all patriotic people and will
be published in full later. A scenic dis
play of marvelous brilliancy will take place
on Wednesday , Thursday and Friday evenIngs -
Ings of reunion week.
The Invitation to all soldiers who enlisted
for the Spanish-American war to come and
spend the week with us is of special im
portance and we earnestly hope all such
soldiers will avalf themselves of this privi
lege and help us make this a reunion long
to be remembered.
The Woman's Relief corps will have nm-
plo accommodations at headquarters to re
ceive and entertain their friends. Likewise
the Sons and Daughters of Veterans , Loyal
Legion , Ladles of the Grand Army of the
Republic , Union Veteran league , so'diers of
the Spanish-American war and the Ne
braska National Guard.
A postal clerk will be detailed to open
a temporary postofflco at headquarters on
the reunion grounds. Persons desiring to
receive their mall at such postolllco can dose
so by having the same marked'"Reunion
Grounds. "
Department headquarters will be closed
from September 2 to September 11 , when it
win bo reopened on the reunion grounds for
that week.
All railroads within the state will sell
round trip tickets to Lincoln and return
for the reunion for one faro.
Attention is once more called to the
thirty-third national encampment at Phila
delphia , September 4 to 9. The department
commander desires all comrades and their
friends who contemplated an eastern trip
In the near future to avail themselves of
the low rates offered to Philadelphia , J31.20
from Omaha. For rates from other points
add ono faro from homo station to Omaha.
Department headquarters will bo at 1410
Walnut street , where all comrades Irom
Nebraska are requested to report in tlmo
for the parade , September 5. By order of
JOHN E. EVANS.
Official : Department Commander.
WINSLOW H , BARGER ,
Aeslstant Adjutant GencraF.
SIII3 n.EUS M 1C K A. WILD 11BAST.
Discover } ' of Demciiteil Nude Woman
In i , Corn I 'I fill \ -nr friend.
FRIEND , Neb. . Aug. 25. ( Special. )
This morning John McCawloy , who lives
northeast of this city , noticed a nearly
nude woman go past his place and into his
corn field. When approached she ( led llko
a wild beaet , but was finally cornered at a
wlro fence and captured. When first dis
covered she was eating the raw green corn
gathered from the field , She was brought
to town and proved to be n half-demented
woman by the name of Rosa Wilds , and
belongs about five miles northwest of Crete.
According to her story ehe had been out
from homo a week. She was returned
home this afternoon , But little Information
could be elicited from her.
To Welt-Mime Company r ,
BEATRICE , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special , )
Arrangements for the entertainment of
Company C , First Nebraska , uon the re
turn of the regiment next week , are still
progressing. Places in private families
have been secured for over thirty of thu
boys whose bomcw are not In the city.
W. C. T. I' , nt TeciuiiNpli ,
TECUMSEH , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
Yesterday the First District Woman's
Christian Temperance Union convention
ccnvened in this city. The attendance IB
good and the program interesting. The
cession will close tomorrow ,
Polk Count ) ' Fnlr to He n llnmiiirr ,
OSCEOLA , Neb , , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
All things are now ready , says President
Fey and Secretary Stoner of 4he Polk county
Agricultural Society , and the fair to begin
on August 29 and last to and Including Sep
tember 1 Is to be a bummer. >
PUT Ul } A STRONG TICKET
Republicans of Holt Oonnty Hold an Enthu
siastic Convention.
BOYD COUNTY G , 0 , P , VERY HARMONIOUS
Deleunten to Stntc Convention Form
Until Thenc Sections Kim
In UlHcord In Ilntler Stntc
Polltlcnl'CWH. .
O'NEILL , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tele-1
gram. ) The county republican convention
met In the court holino In O'Neill today. The
gathering was a large and enthusiastic one ,
composed of old-time representative repub
licans. The following ticket was placed In |
nomination : i
Sheriff , H. W. McClure ; treasurer , Pat
rick Hagerty ; clerk , J. W. Werlz ; district j
clerk , John Sklrvlng ; county pudge , J. H. i
Benson ; coroner , I. R. Smith ; surveyor , R.
W. Bowdeo ; superintendent , J. C. Harnlsh. i
j Brantlcy Sturdcvant was made chairman
of the county central committee and H. A.
' Allen , secretary.
I Hon. M. P. Klnkald was allowed to select
the delegation to the congressional conven.
I tlon. The same courtesy was extended to
| R. R. Dlckson , candidate for district judge.
i The following named gentlemen were so-
' lectcd as delegates to the state convention :
I H. A. Allen , T. J. Smith , S. J. Weekcs ,
Jameo Stout , R. E. Chlttlck , 3. W. Green ,
Silas Rohr , Edward Adams , Charles Farter.
Iloyil County llcpnlillcnii Tleket.
BUTTE , Neb. , Aug. 25. Special. ) The
republican county convention held here yia-
terday was the most harmonious and en
thusiastic ono ever held In this county. The
following ticket was put up : Clerk , AV. E
Ballard ; sheriff , John Anderson ; treasurer ,
M , V. Hornbook ; superintendent , N. E.
Gardner ; Judge , J. N. Dykcman ; coroner ,
Dr. Ira ; surveyor , Henry Brandwlg ; com
missioner , D. W. Ames.
Delegates were selected as follows :
State Joslah Coombs , T. S. Armstrong ,
George Bell , J. M. McGlnltle. C. W. Orr.
Judicial W. T. Wells , Cal Moffet , Charles
Carlson , D. H. Brlgga , Howard Ware.
Congressional J. C. Harvey , Robert Ford ,
Sanford Parker , A. C. McFarland , Charles
Splcknall.
I' ' union uiHconl In Ilntler uonnty.
DAVID CITY , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
The fusion forces of Butler county are
not In harmony by n long shot. The real
trouble began over the nominations for dl -
trlct judges. The democrats are swearing
because the populists nominated Sornbcrger
and the populists are cursing the democrats
for nominating Good. Both candidates live
at Wahoo , the extreme east end of the dis
trict. Many are threatening to bolt the
ticket.
The present court house gang Is made up
of five populists and three democrats , all
of whom are candidates for renomlnatlon.
The democrats claim they have as ma y
votes In the county as the populists and
are demanding equal representation. The
populists claim they are entitled to six out
of the eight offlcee by reason of having
more votes In the county than the demo
crats.
There seems to be a general dissatisfac
tion among the fuslonists over the nomina
tion of Holcorab for supreme judge. Many
of them flay openly they will support the
republican nominee.
From present indicatlone there Is liable to
be a free-for-all fight In the next fusion
county convention.
TRENTON , Neb. . Aug. 25. ( Special. )
The republicans of Hitchcock county met
hero In convention and nominated a full
county ticket. The meeting was harmonious
throughout. O. E. Reynolds was elected as
chairman and Prof. Oslas of Stratton , sec
retary. After the usual preliminaries the
ollowlng ticket was nominated : Henry
-.ehman of Culbertson , county clerk ; Mr.
rlouten of Stratton , county treasurer ; J. H.
3rown , sheriff ; Nova Hannah , county su
perintendent ; A. H. Thomas , coroner ; Sin
clair Hill of Trenton , Judge ; John Hutton
of Palisade , commissioner of the Second
district.
This makes a three-cornered fight In
Hitchcock county , as the populists and dem
ocrats have each nominated a full ticket.
Unless the fusion forces get together , which
Is not at all probable at this time , the re
publican ticket will bo elected , although
: hls county has been considered one of the
popullstlc strongholds.
Flrnt District FunlonlntN.
TBCUMSEH , Neb. . Aug. 25. ( Special Tel
egram. ) The democrats , populists and free
silver republicans of the First district held
tlieir respective judicial conventions hero
today. According to a prearranged program
E. 0. Kretslncer of Gage county and A. S.
Storey of Pawnee county were unanimously
nominated candidates for Judges In each as
sembly. The separate conventions after dis
posing of minor business , adjourned only to
jointly reconvene in one erand love feast
The attendance at each convention was
light , some counties hardly being repre
sented at all , especially In the gathering o
free silver republicans.
GRAND ISLAND , Neb. . Aug. 25. ( Spe
clttl. ) The republicans of the Eleventh ju
dicial district held their convention In thli
city yesterday and placed In nomination ex-
Lieutenant Governor O. A. Abbctt of this
city and A. M. Robbins of Ord. There were
four candidates In the field , but the con
ventlon ondeil In a harmonious manner.
HUSSION woiiKBns AT
Convention Iliixy ulth Ilnntlne HIIN-
IICHH , CommitteeItenortM , IStr.
HASTINGS , Nob. , Aug. 25. ( Specla
Telegram. ) The morning session of the
Nebraska Christian Missionary convention
was devoted to business , the various com
mlttecis reporting on the work assignee
to them. The committee on resolutions pro
acnted a resolution commending the ofilcer
of the society for their work of the pas
year. A resolution was also passed con
demnlng Attorney General Griggs for his
decision on the anti-canteen law. The com
mlttce on educational matters brought In a
report that elicited a great deal of discus
slon. It was adopted In the main ,
The afternoon session from 1:30 : to
o'clock was devoted to devotional matters
Rev. Aylsworth of Cotner university mad
n btrong addrefs In behalf of the university
J. W. Hilton , financial agent of Cotner ml
verslty , made a report of his work. The re
port showed that the university was save <
to the brotherhood of the state.
At the conclusion of the devotional sea
elon the Christian Women's Board of Mis
slone took charge. Mrs , Alice Henry de
llvered an address on "Prayer Missions , '
LMra. McClccry delivered a fine speech on
"Our Successors In Home , In Social Ethic
and the Church. " Dr. Tyler followed will
an address to the juniors on "Cleansing
Human Hearts , " with the use of chemical
In glass bottles vividly Illustrating the Inno
cent , corrupt and cleansed hearts of man
kind In their career of childhood , elnfu
life and conversion to Christ.
This evening the ladles' quartet of Cot
ner gave a concert at the Christian churc
and William F. Cowden lectured to
splendid audience at the Methodist church
W. C. T. l > . In Semiloii nt YorU.
YORK , Neb , , Aug. 25 , ( Special. ) The W
0 , T. U. of this district opened Its conven
tlcn here yesterday , Mrs. N. M , Ferguson o
York , the district president , presiding , The i
morning session was devoted to bualnraj , |
commltteo reports , etc. Last evening Mrs. <
Eldholm , who has earned a national repu
tation as a lecturer , spake to a large audl- '
ence In the Methodist church , telling of tb
many ovlls that arise from toe abuse of ,
liquor. Both pensions were well attended. !
Tomorrow morning the business session |
will bo held , at which officers will bo elected i
for the ensuing year , standing committees !
chosen by the new president , and , location
for the next convention designated. The
attendance so far has surpassed all expecta
tion.
GEORGE COILIS UNMOVED
_
Illn Preliminary llenrltiK for the
Mil filer of Tom Hynn In on nt
Chnilron.
CHADRON , Nob. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tele-
cram. ) The preliminary hearing of George
Cell tor the murder of Tom Ryan a few
days ago was held hero today , Judge Rlckcr
presiding. Younr Cell was unmoved dur
ing the hearing , although his father wa < i
greatly moved and west bitterly. Mrs.
Ryan , the widow of the murdered man , tes
tified as to how Cell Informed her of the
murder. How she hurried to where her
husband lar and found life extinct. She
spoke of how she left her two babes to
watch over ihelr father while she went two
mllea away to secure assistance. The de
fense Introduced no testimony , and the case
as rested until Tuesday , when Judge Rlcker
111 pass decision on the question of ball.
1'rtmperlty nt Oxford.
OXFORD , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
Vhlle prospering materially , Oxford Is also
njoylng a spiritual awakening. Rev. Sun-
ay , Chicago's cx-baseballlst , Is con
victing a three weeks' tent service , assisted
> y Prof. Oliver , the singer , and Rev.
Irlffetts. Marked Interest Is manifest and
ar-reachlng results lire assured.
The large car repairer's shop and other
lUlhllngs are being removed by the B. & M.
o make room for new sidetracks. The
argo and Increasing business transacted
icro has rendered additional trackage nec
essary.
At the present rate Oxford will soon bo a
Ity of magnificent homes. I. C. Rceton Is
mlldlng a three-story residence and Banker
Springer's new house Is nearine comple
tion.
To Ilnlld HlKlit New Locomotive * .
PLATTSMOUTH , Neb. , Auc. 23. ( Spe-
lal. ) The material for the building of
Ight new cnclnes In the shops here and
n Havelock for the Burlington system has
> een received and the workmen are now en
gaged In the construction of the same. Or-
ers .have been received for four more , and
he material for their construction Is ex
pected to arrive soon. The material In one
ot these cnslnes costs about { 4,000 and the
abor $6,000 , which shows that the laboring
men will receive $72,000 for the bulldlnc of
hese engines.
llnmnne to Whent In the Shock.
FREMONT. Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Farmers who had wheat In the
shock during the rains of the last month
are pratty heavy losers. Some of the grain
las been threshed and brought to market.
Gralnmcn arc Generally refusing to take It ,
as they say it will not be of a marketable
grade , or If taklnc it , are only paying a
small price. The grains are dark and some
ire sprouted. Oats which have been wet are
n a better condition , though far from being
first-class.
Tnrnvereln Celehrntlon.
PLATTSMOUTH , Neb. , Auc. 25. ( Spe
cial. ) The Turnverein of this city arc rnak-
ng elaborate nrranzemrnts to celebrate In
an appropriate manner the ono hundred and
Iftleth anniversary of the birth of Goethe
Sunday evcnlntr. A valuable prize will bo
; lven for the best recitation selected from
ils work. There will also be given a prize
or the best address upon the topic , "Goethe's
Value to German Literature. "
Superior Cliili Vletorlnnx.
SUPERIOR , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tel
egram. ) Superior's base ball club defeated
Soever Crossing In two games at that place
iVednesday aod Thursday. The scores wers
11 to 29 and 7 to 19. Today they defeated
kelson at the home grounds with a score
of 12 to 1. A scratch hit in the ninth was
all that saved Nelson from a shut-out.
Contributed by fienevn.
GENEVA , Neb , , Aug. a5. ( Special. )
Citizens of Geneva have contributed as fol
lows to the fund to return the First Ne
braska free of expense homo from San Fran
cisco : Citizens of Geneva by W. H.
Stewart , S100 ; citizens of Geneva by C. H.
Sloan , $100 ; C. H. and F. W. Sloan , Geneva ,
$20 ; E. Sandrock , Geneva , $20.
Iteceptlnn for Company n.
FULLERTON , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
Fullerton people are making elaborate
preparations for a reception to Company B
and the band boys of the First regiment.
The date for the reception Is September 7.
The executive committee hopes to secure
the Hon. W F. Gurley ns orator of the
day. Mayor Orton today received a tele
gram from Assistant Secretary of War
Melklcjohn accepting the Invitation to bo
present.
CAN FIND NO TRACE OF HIM
Sudden mid M > Merlon * IM npienr- |
nncc of Dr. .1. II. Iliililiell of
Neb.
BLOOMINGTON , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special
Tcleeram. ) Dr. J. H. Hubbell of Naponcc ,
five miles west of here , Is missing under the
most peculiar circumstances. Last Mondav
night just before retlrlnc ho told his wife
he had been given a letter to mall and
would go and do so before going to bed. Ho
had been cone but a few minutes nhen he
returned saylnc ho had just cot a call to
go to the country. He klased his wife and
only child good nlcht and since then tele
grams have been sent In every direction , but
no trace can bo found of him or his buggy.
Ho has been married for elcht years and
|
scorned to think the world of his wife and
child , and people are hunting every pos I
sible nlaco and expect to find him soon ,
dead or alive.
AVonmii Killed III n
OUANU ISLAND , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Spe
cial. ) A distressing accident occurred In this
city last evening , resulting In the death of
Mrs. John W. West. Mr. and Mrs. West
had been some miles In the country to get
a cow. When within two blocks of their
home and about at 10 o'clock the cow gave
a lungo. Mr. West was holding the animal
by a rope , sitting In the rear end of the
spring wagon , on some sacks of feed. Ho
was jerked from the wagon. The fall gave
the wagon a lunge and frightened the horse.
Mrs. West was driving. Beside her was thirlr
little son Willy. Mrs. West lost control of
the animal and It ran Into a ditch near
their homo and both remaining occupants
were thrown from the wagon. Mrs. West
sustained the fracture of several ribs near
the spine and lived only about half an hour.
The little boy was run over by the wagon ,
but was not seriously Injured. The bereaved
husband was formerly city treasurer. Ho
and a largo family of children , most of
A. W. Perrln , M. D. S. , 980 Halsey St. ,
Brooklyn , N. Y. , In a recent letter to Dr.
Hartman says the following :
A. W. Perrln , M. D. S.
"I am using your Pe-ru-na myself , and
am recommending It to my patients In all
cases of catarrh , and find It to be more than
you represent. Pe-ru-na can be had now
of all druggists In this section ; at the time
I began using It , It was unknown. "
A. W. PBRRIN.
No organ of the whole body Is more fre
quently affected by catarrh than the blad-
de.1 , which Is sometimes BO severe as to ex
cite great suffering and alarm , and again so
the.m grown , remain to mourn the los of
a wife and mother
Snlillern' Iteeeiitlon nt Getietn.
OBNBVA. Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
Work Is being pushed on the decorations
for the reception , as the boys are expected
the first of the week. The Women's Relief
corps are preparing a dinner for COO for the
reception. The committee hns received a
letter from C. H. Korby of Omaha , the late
Captain Leo Forty's father , accepting the
Invitation to the reception for his wife and
daughter.
t'lotlilitK t'iMiKhr < > the Shnft.
BKAT1UCB , Neb. . AUG. 25. ( Special. )
T. B. Hutchlns , engineer at the canning
factory , narrowly escaped serious It not
fatal Injuries last night. Ho wns repairing
n belt near the main shaft when his cloth
ing caught on the shaft which threw him
violently to the floor and tore his clothing
from him. Mr. Hutchlns escaped without
Injury.
Methnillwt t'niiiiiineetlnn : .
Kt'LLKRTON , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
The Methodism of the Grand Island dis
trict are holding their annual camp meet
ing at the beautiful camping grounds near
the "Lolip , " conducted by the presiding
elder , D. K. Tyndalt. Many arc camping
at the grounds and there Is a largo congre *
Ration present nt all of the "services.
Win-ill Crop n 1'nlliire.
KARNAM , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special. )
The \Nhoat crop In this locality Is practi
cally a failure , the average yield being
about two bushels per acre. Corn promises
well ; better than over. The crop will be a
full one If the frost does not hurt It.
Cnttlr lluntler llntinil Over.
O'NKILL , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Charles A. Hayncs , a young farmer
living a few miles east of this place , ar
rested for cattle rustling , was bound over
to the district court under a { 200 bond ,
Holt County Teneliern' Inntltiile.
O'NBILL , Neb. , Aug. 25. ( Special Tele
gram. ) The annual session of the Holt
County Teachers' Institute closes hero today.
The Institute was largely attended and very
1 successful in every respect.
PROMINENT MEDICAL MEN
Find Catarrh of the Bladder a Very Prevalent
and Dangerous Malady.
light as to scarcely attract any notice. The
symptoms of catarrh of the bladder are :
Frequent desire to void urine , which is
generally scant In quantty and highly col
ored , with a thick white or slightly pinkish
sediment. Pc-ru-na has gained auch great
popularity In the treatment of all diseases
of the genlto-urlnary organs , because of Its
almost magical Influence over all catarrhal
diseases. The curative effect of Pe-ru-na
In all diseases of the kidneys , bladder and
urethra Is too well known to need com
ment ; and when It Is remembered that the
majority of these affections are of catarrhal
origin , and that Pe-ru-na is a specific for
catarrh , wherever located , the fact Is ex
plained.
Mr. Samuel Sanders of Blythcdale ,
Mo. , writes to Dr. Hartman : "I had ca
tarrh of the urethra
n n d bladder. My
symptoms were the
same as those given
In your free books.
I got a bottle of Pc-
ru-na and began tak
ing It , and In a few
days I was relieved
and could Blcef nn(1 (
rest all night. I
Samuel Saundcrs. thlnk that Pc.ru.na
Is a valuable remedy. I have tried other
highly recommended medicines , but they did
mo no good. My physician told mo that I
could not expect to be cured of my trouble ,
as I was getting to be an old man (57 ( years ) .
I fedl thankful for what Pe-ru-na has done
for me. "
A book on catarrh sent free by addressing
The Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co. , Columbus , O.
Remember that cholera morbus , cholera Infantum. summer complaint , bilious
colic , diarrhoea and dysentery are each and all catarrh of the bowels. Catarrh Is. the
only correct name for these affections. Pc-ru-na IB an absolute specific for theio
ailments , which are so common In summer. Dr. Hartman , In a practice of over-
forty years , never lost a single case ot cholera Infantum , dysentery , diarrhoea , or
cholera morbus , and his only remedy was Po-ru-na. Those desiring further particu
lars should send for a free copy of "Summer Catarrh. " Addrtas Dr. Hartman ,
Columbus , 0.
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Some doctors fall because of treating the wronBidlsMse others from not knowing
the rltfht treatment. NO MISTAKES. NO FAILURES.
Amonc the many diseases and troubles In which the State-Electro Medical
Institute
Guarantees a Perfect Cure are the Following :
Acute and Chronic Catarrh of RIADDFD Inflammation , cyhtltlls. NERVOUS DEBILITY UVrocPlo and all
the nose and air passages of ULrtUULn rystcrrhoe-a. catarrh of wciing | , tenderness
the "heart , polypus and other growths the bladder. These distressing diseases ailments of YOUNO , MIDDLE-AGED and Impediment ! ) of the uexual parts
In the nasal passaged positively cured invariably yield to our system of com and OLD MEN. The awful effects of quickly and completely cured ,
without surreal operation by this bined treatment. Indiscretions In youth or excesses In
treatment alone. afteMlfo , nnd the effects of neglected ° f every nature ;
IIVFR SPI FFM A disease of the or Improperly treated cases , producing am ] n | | venereal < | ls-
THROAT Ca'tarrtial ' sore "throat " , LIVLKOI LLLIX uVer. Jaundice , lack of vitality , weak back , sexual eases quickly and permanently cured ;
acute and chronic pharyn sclerosis , gallstone , congestion and nil weakness , ohest painH , nervousness , weak and tttrophltxl organs restored
gitis , enlarged tonsils and 'palate ' , organic and functional disorders. sleeplessness , weakness of body and to their natural vigor und functions ! .
hoarseness , loss of voice. , paralysis of Bowels diarrhoea , dysentery. Inflam brain. dlzzliies . f.illvr memory , lack BLOOD AND SKIN
the vocal cords and all forms of throat mation , and all nervous and reflex dis of energy and conlldeifce , despondency , 8VreBsaan HiB
trouble. orders ; rheumatism. evil forftbodlnss , timidity and other plinplt-s , scrofuU , taints , tumors , tet
distressing symptoms. Such cases , if ter , eczema , salt rheum , rln - worm
Consumption In the first and
second QTOMAfll Catarrh , ulceratlon nnd neglected , almost invariably lead to and acquired blood poison In all Its
stages , hemorrhages , OlUivmuil dyrpepsla. Indigestion , and death. forms
chronic bronchitis , dry loose . , premature decay Inronlty thoroughly eradicated leaving
pains In chest , dllllcuR or breathing cougii , , weakness , pain ami fullness after eat Cures guaranteed under our special the system In a strong , pure and
ing heartburn etc. electro-medical . healthful
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acute , toepltlza-
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iiLnir congestive headache ; dull full cure.
feellnr at base of brain , loss of memory CONSULTATION ,
FREE. Acute and
chronlo
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tumors and eczema of scalp. in all
ITrTPT'TnT ? lf y ° u cannot call. Letters confidential and answered in all its forms such as rnlarce and stif
HFADT 'Palpitations ' , Irregular pulsa- \ \ - * * - - - - * / languages. fened Joints , muscular rheumatism ,
ULrmi dons , valvular diseases , weak lumbdgo , sciatica , etc.
We have the mont successful home treatment known to the medical profession
and fatty heart , dropsy and rheuma
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etc. home by our special treatment. piles ( hemorr'holds , Internal or pro
truding , ItchltiKS , excoriations , etc. .
KIHMFYS Inflammation . of the kid- positively cured 'without the
MUNLI3 ' use of
nej.Si Brlght's disease , State Electro-Medical Institute
diabetes , congestion of the kidneys , ALL DISEASI33 OF WOMRN most
uraemia , gravel stone , all scientifically , guccffsfully treated and prwnplly
and cuccerofully treated by our com cured 'iy this Combined Electro-medi
bined electro-medical treatment. Permanently Located 1308 Farnam St. , Omaha , Neb , cal Treatment , -
