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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 17 , 1899. 3 VALUABLE DOCUMENTS LOST State EnlFan as tht Beiult of an Earlj Morning Fire. RECORDS OF THE LAST LEGISLATURE Copy nnd Proof of the Senate nnd Journal * Are llnrncd State Library Alno Suf- term a , Lou. LINCOLN , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) In the North flro hero this morning several val uable records and manuscripts were do- troyed , among them being the copy nnd proof of the senate and house journals , sev eral thousand printed copies of the election lawa of the state and olhcr printing con tracted for by the State Printing board. The journals of the two houses of the legis lature were almost completed and the bound copies would probably have been delivered at the Blato house within the next two weeks had It not been for the destruction of the printing establishment. The last proof on the house journal was read only a few da > s ago , and Secretary John Wall and hla as- elstant , J. O. Berkley. w re paid In full for tbolr services. There were still some eight or ten pages of tbo senate journal to be put Into typo. The destruction of this property will prob ably result In a loee both to the state and Uio printing firm. Jacob North & Co. have paid for composition on the house Journal over $2,000 , and probably a third as much for work on the journal of the other house. Tills of course will bo a dead loss , as the tate will not relmburao the printer for tbo money expanded unless the books arc deliv ered. The law requires the publication of a report of the proceedings ot the legislature ml If It Is to bo compiled with In this re- epect the oncretarlea ot the two branches nml tholr assistants will have to be ro-em- jiloyed. It ID said that the official reports handed In soaio tlmo ago are In a mlxcd-up condition and that It would DO Impossible to reset the matter from them. The State Printing Board contracted for 8,000 copies ot the election laws and ot this number only 1,584 have been delivered , all of which have been distributed In thirty- eight counties In the state. In connection with this publication another perplexing question arises. The contract has been par tially fulfilled , but the printer Is still shy about 1,500 coplos and It Is doubtful If those already delivered are paid for until the bal ance ' ) s supplied. There Is a way out of this difficulty , however , for there Is another ' ' 'net of plates of these laws -In the city and f North & Co , will probably sublet a portion of their contract to the firm owning them. The State library will also lese a large cumber of magazines and old volumes which were being rebound. These were only seni to the Mndciry a few days ago. That Innnrance Squabble. Judge Robert Ryan has written a lengthy document to bo filed In the supremet court next week asking In behalf of Auditor Cor nell that the court declare the governor of the state to have authority to act as In- Eurancov commissioner. It was announced laot week that the auditor had retained private counsel to begin proceedings In the eupremo court to establish the rights of his ofllco to conduct the Insurance business of the state. The necessary papers have been drawn up and the petition to be filed con tains over sixty typewritten pages. In It numerous allegations are made denying the validity of the Weaver act. This petition will bo filed as noon aa permission Is granted by the court. Auditor Cornell , as relater , says In the A New Savings Bank As we Have no Savings Bank in Omaha And the Rate of Interest on Money Placed in Our Na tional Banks is so Nominal , The Greatest Investment You Can Make is to Visit the Establishment of A. Mandelberg , the Leading Jeweler , N. E. Cor. 16th and Farnam St. , Where You Can Purchase a Diamond , I Gold Watch , Silverware , or Any Piece of Rich Jewelry o n Credit. Everyone can purchase without security. To invest In a diamond is far better than I real estate , as this article you can always take with you , and ) In case of need you can always realize. Beginning next Monday , September 18 , I will eell Watches , Diamonds , or any mer chandise in my line , on easy weekly or monthly payments. The poor can -wear diamonds the same as the rich. A clerk , mechanic or saleslady may not have $100 or } 50 at ono tlmo to purchase a diamond or a flno gold watch , but by paying { 5 or | 10 down and from U to $2.per week they can purchase a fCO.OO diamond ring or gold watch. Chances are that ( ho name money would be spent for some foolish pleasure , but Instead , with a few weeks ot economy , you will bo able to bo the owner of a handsome Diamond Ring , Stud or Pin erA A Oold Watch. I purchased last November , In ' 03 , before- the advance In Diamonds , $25,000.00 worth of fine gems that I will dispose of at the old price. Wo will de liver nil goods on the flrat payment. Our terms are as follows : $10.00 article , $2.00 cash , $1.00 per week , $15.00 article , $3.00 cash , $1.25 per week. $20.00 article , $4.00 cash , $1.50 per week. $50.00 article , $10,00 cash , $2.50 per week. $75.00 article , $15.00 cash , $3.00 per week. $100.00 article , $20.00 cash , $5.00 per week. Our reputation as to fair dealing Is 01- tabllahed , having been In Omaha for the past 16 years. All goods marked In plain figures. All our goods are new and up-to- date. We have the finest and largest se lection In the city. You have a $100,000.00 clock to select from. No trouble to show goods. Extra help engaged to wait on the trade. All goods 'warranted as represented. A. MANDELBERG , Leading Jeweler , K. E. Cor. IGthand Farnam Street. document that ha Is hindered and that the' ' jcrformanco of the duties ot bis office la nterfered with and prevented by the usur- mtlon of Governor Poynter , who will bo the lefondaat In the case. Ho also calls at- .entlon to the fact that -whon first Intro duced the Weaver act provided for the creation ot "The State Insurance Depart ment" and that In the coureo of the con sideration of the bill the name ot tbo pro- xxted department was changed to that In Its fatcr etages and up to and Including Ita passage the tltlo of the department waa rcado to appear as "Tho State Insurance Bureau. " Ho quotes the following section ot the law : "All Insurance companies , corporations , asaoclatlons or Individuals In any way trans acting or seeking to transact insurance buslnceo ot any character whatever In this state shall report to and be under the super vision of the State department. " Mr. Cornell alleges that by the language of this section of the law there was con firmed In him his previously pcssessed pow ers , and that ho alone has legal jurisdiction over the Insurance department of the state. Ho further represents that Governor Poyn- ter's approval of the act by which It was attempted to deprive him of certain powers and relieve htm of certain responsibilities and confer them upon himself , was an abuse of the executive powcro In his capacity as governor , and that the approval of the act waa null and void , and hat the defendant should not be permitted to assume the exer cise of any function or prerogative there under. Cltcn HI * ncimon * . Ho cites the following reasons for hold- ng that the law was Invalid : First Dccauso the legislature attempted to create a department In no sense related : o the omco of governor , but Independent thereof In Its character and functions. Second That it was on abortive attempt by the legislature to specially appoint an In dividual to an executive ofllco. and the fact that such resignation waa by his ofuclal tltlo rather than by his own proper name In no degree obviates this objection. Third The attempt to require of the gov ernor the performance of the dutlea of In surance commissioner Is Inconsistent with the provisions of sections 21 and 22 , article v , of the constitution ot Nebraska , whereby reports of such officers as supervisors of insurance matters are required to be made to and received by the governor. Fourth This attempted legislation con flicts with and Is vlolatlvo ot section 29 , arti cle v , of the constitution of Nebraska , whereby It Is provided that "no other execu tive state officials shall bo continued or cre ated and the duties now devolving upon odlcors not provided for by the constitution shall bo performed by the officers herein named. " Auditor CornelP asserts that notwith standing the legislature attempted to transfer from himself as an officer the entire - tire management and supervision of insur- rnco ho feels that ho would not tie Justi fied In surrendering his official functions because he has been Informed by reliable counsel that the law is unconstitutional. Ho also holds that several sections of the law referred to In the Weaver act as having been repealed cover only a portion of the statutes relating to the formation , man agement , control and supervision of insur ance companies doing business In the state , and that among the sections not embraced are those relating to plate glass insurance. Insurance against accidental breakage and mutual plate glass insurance. The State Bank of Cody was chartered this afternoon by Secretary Hall of the State Banking ( board. The capital stock of the bank is $5,000 , held principally by J. A. Sparks and B. Sparks. Mrs. Henry Oliver , wife of one of the owners of the Oliver theater , died after a short Illness at her home this morning. . The street fair commltteo has offered n number of fine prizes for the bicycle parada and the mask carnival to be held hero next week. DITCH OBJECTORS AT FREMONT. Hearing of Thane AVlio Oppose the Amen Cnnnl DeRlim There. PRE3MONT. Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The County board this afternoon began hear ing the objections to assessments for the construction of the proposed new drainage ditch west ot Ames. There are a largo number of claims on file for damages to farms by reason of the ditch passing through them , In addition to protests against assessments. Altogether about forty landowners are fighting the ditch. Many objectors claim their property Is as sessed too high and that the assessments on lands which will derive a greater bene fit l.i too small. There are also objections to the line of location. The testimony Is being taken by the court reporter and exceptions preserved as In coses In the district court , as the ques tion will eventually reach the courts. People - plo In this section nearly all favor the ditch. Another ditch petition has been filed pray ing for a short ditch In Elkhorn township to complete ono already dug. There will bo llttlo opposition and It will probably be granted. WASHINGTON I1O.VDS IN COURT. Validity of mi Old Inane io DC Tented In tliu Supreme Court. BLAIK , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Tiio validity of the Sioux City & Pacific rail road bonds of Washington county will bo tested In the supreme court. Last spring the county supervisors at tempted to refund these bonds at a much lower rate of Interest than they are draw- Ing and at a reduction of $76,000 from the amount now due. Objections were filed and the question ot refunding was taken to the district court before Judge Baker , who ruled against the road on the ground tbo bonds were void , having been Issued with out authority of law. Tbo county board will take the matter to the supreme court to determine finally whether they have the right to refund the bonds , WORKING ON FAIIlllimY'S PAIR. ISIcctrla AVIren Already Dclne Strung mill All Other I'reimrntloiin > Wn < le. FAI1UIUHY. Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Falrbury's street fair begins September 2T and continues three days , and elestrlc wires ar being titrung for street illuminating The public bullAings and business houses will bo decorated with carnival colors , a fin * band has been engaged and a , large number ot attractions have been booked for the mld > - way. way.Tho The Woman's club of Falrbury will have charge of the flower parade. The queen of the carnival will be Mrs. John Heasty , who has selected as her maids of honor Mlssoa Maud Tolleth , Isabella McLord , Kate Oellatley , Gertrude Hanson , Cora Cropsoy , Mary Burk , Claire Pemberton and Mrs. Warren Perry. Kimlou ISfturfM nt Trenton. TRENTON , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The democratic and populist county central committees have appointed a conference to agree on a fusion ticket. The democratic and populist conventions were held the same day and the democrats asked for clerk and sheriff. This the populists refused , but offered the Judge , and the democrats nom- inati-il a complete list of candidates. If the democrats are given the offices they oak fusion la possible ; it not a republican vic tory Is assured. Trnctluu HiiKlue TliroiiKli a IlrldKC. CEDAR CREEK , Neb. , Sept. 16 , ( Special Telegram. ) While George Hicks was crossIng - Ing a bridge with a traction engine five miles cast of hero tcday the bridge gave away and the engine was precipitated Into a. ditch twelve feet below , Hicks was otruck by a plank Just above the ankle and bla left leg was broken. MAM AFTER A JUDGESI11P Nnmtrons Aspirants for the Woolsack in the " Tenth District. PLENTY OF CANDIDATES TO CHOOSE FROM Convention Will lie IIclil in on Tliurmlnr When the Mnttcr AVI11 He Settled Numerous ConvcntlonH Held. HASTINGS , Nob. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Politics Is warming up considerably In the Tenth judicial district owing to the fact that nearly every county has a candidate for the Judqoshlp who feels certain he can de feat EJward Adams , the fusion candidate. In all probability the strongest candidates In the Hold are L. 0. Capps of Hastings and J. L. McPhcely of Mlndcn , Each will como to the judicial convention In Hastings Tues day with n solid delegation from their re spective counties besides plenty of scattering votes. The populists , democrats and free silver republicans held their conventions this aft- cmoon and nominated a fusion ticket as follows : County clerk , W. J. Ohlelser ; Judge , A. H. Bowen ; clerk of the district court , August Dlndcrup ; nhcrlff , J. J. Sim mering ; treasurer , William Brookley ; county superintendent , R. D. Morltz ; coroner , R. J. Irwln. HEAL OP nUFFALO'S FUSIOX1STS. I'opnllntn Turn Over Clerk nnd Treas urer to tlic IlcmocrntH. KEARNEY , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special Tel egram. ) The populists and democrats of Buffalo county held conventions In the court house today. The former In the court room , on the third floor , and the latter In a basement room underneath. The populists appointed a commltteo to confer with a llko committee of democrats and offer them the offices of treasurer and judge , but treasurer and clerk were demanded by the democrats. At this point fusion came near being smashed , us a motion was made that the populists go It alotio and it came within a vote of passing. However , the demand of the democrats was agreed to and they sup plied the nominees for treasurer and clerk. Very llttlo enthusiasm1 was in evidence , as several times less than half the delegates voted. Addresses were made by Senator J. E. Miller and W. T. Hand , who abused the administration and lauded "slippery" SI Holcomb and Bryan to the skies. Many populists feel the democrats got the best of them , because they took two of the five county offices and only have ono vote -where the populists have eight. The following candidates were nominated : District clerk , George Nixon of Gibbon ; sheriff , W. O. Weaver of Shelton ; county judge , C. P. Yost of Kearney ; treasurer , C. F. Bodlnson of Kearney ; county clerk. Lawrence Welsh of Elm Creek. PIERCE COUNTY'S CONVENTIONS. They Select State nnd Judicial Delc- Kfitcn nnd Choonc County Ticket. PIERCE , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special Tele gram. ) In the republican convention of Pierce county today twelve out of thirteen precincts were represented. In the absence of the chairman of the county central com mittee , L. R. Hertort , the secretary , called the convention to order and the following delegates were chosen to attend the state convention : George Mitchell , James Me- Whorter , A. L. Brande , Fred T. Wilson , Herman Taylor. The delegates to the judi cial convention are : Benjamin Lindsay , Charles McWhorter , F. H. Gruenwald , W. W. Qulvey , C. A. Relmers and B. S. Leedom. The county ticket is : Clerk of district court , W. B. Chllvers , Pierce ; county clerk , C. H. Tlllotson , Osmond ; treasurer. L. R. Hertert , Pierce ; sheriff , Colonel John Stew art , Osmond ; Judge , J. Dean , Pierce ; super intendent , W. N. Stevenson , Pierce ; sur veyor , W. E. Bishop , Fierce ; coroner , Dr. J. T. Prlngle , Pierce. The commissioners' convention of the Third district nominated August Schwlchten- burg of Hadar. RED WILLOW COUNTY'S TICKET. Mr . Conlenl for Superintendent nnd G. S. Dlxhop for Jnilec. M'COOK , Neb. . Sept. 16. ( Special Tele gram. ) 'At ' Indlanola today the republicans of Red Willow county nominated candidates as follows : Clerk. S. W. Clark ; treasurer , O. L. Thompson ; clerk of court , F. G. Stllge- fbourj county superintendent , Mrs. S. Cor- deal ; county Judge , G. S. Bishop ; sheriff , J. F. Klnghorn ; coroner , J. Spoils ; surveyor , E. S. Hill ; commissioner First district , D. A. Waterman. Delegates to the state convention are : C. F. Babcock , J. W. Dolan , C. I. Hall , J. E. Hathorn , H. W. Cole , Charles Masters , H. I. Peterson , C. E. Eldred , J. E. Tlrrlll. To the judicial convention : F. M. Rathbun , W. T. Henton , F. S. Lofton , A. D. Johnson , S. J. Haywood , J. E. Kelley , E. A. Sexson , C. B. Gray , C. G. Coglizer , E. E. Smith , Charles Skolla. The resolutions expressed appreciation of the services of the volunteers and declared for generous recognition of the veterans of the civil war. C. F. Babcock ot McCook was made chairman of the central com mittee. YOIUC COUNTY'S CAMPAIGN OPENS. Rcnoltitlonti Endornlne JmlRe Scde- Yrlck for Supreme .IinlKC. - YORK , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special Tele gram. ) At the republican county convention today every prcalnct was represented. John R. Downing was chosen chairman and Alfred Christian secretary. The candidates are : For county dork , C. C. Boslow ; county Judge , M. M. Wlldman ; county treasurer , Captain George Soldoman ; sheriff , H. W. Brett ; clerk of the district court , I. T. Daker ; county superintendent , E. C. Bishop ; surveyor , A. B. Codding. The convention requested Judge Sedgwlck to .meet with a commltteo to select dele gates to the state convention and the follow ing were named : H. S. Harrison , G. W. Post , A. L. Sandall , James Tucker , George ShrecU , Alfred Miller , James Sturgeon , Dr. Fllppen , Alfred Christian , M. William W. Taylor , Harry Chllds , James Ecklcs , Fred erick Power , A. J. Newman , Charles Cowan , Timothy Sedgwlck , Dwight Smith. Resolutions -was passed endorsing Judge Sedgwlck of York as county candidate for supreme judge. SOLDIERS FOR. CLERIC AND JUDGE. I'lnttc County Republican ! * Rcinenilier tlio I'"lr t Nt'IiruHka. COLUMBUS , Neb. , Sept. 1C. ( Special Telegram , ) The republican county conven tion this afternoon nominated Ralph Pugs- ley , county Judge ; C. W. Jens , county clerk ; Gus G. Bocher , clerk of the district court ; 0. E. Stclnbaugli , sheriff ; John Eltlund , treasurer ; W. T. Craig , superin tendent ; Dr. Dobere , coroner , and W. A. MoElheron , surveyor. 0. W. Jens and Pugsloy are both members of the First Nebraska , the former being captain of Company F , Madison , It Is generally conceded a part of this ticket win be elected even In' ' this democratic stronghold. Clieyenn County Republican * . SIDNEY. Nob. , Sept. 16. ( Special Tele gram. ) The republicans of Cheyenne county mot in convention hero today and nominated a county ticket aa follows : For treasurer , Julius Neubauor ; clerk , J. E. Trlnnler ; county judge , A. Salomonscn ; coronur , W. F , Bassott ; surveyor. Robert H. Willis ; sheriff , Frank H , King ; superintendent oi . gchcoU , Otis D. Lyon ; commissioner , Sec- 1 end district , A. Poase. The convention was j the largest lu yean. James L. Mclntcsh WM chairman. The committee on resolu tions reported a set of revolutions endorsing ing the administration and eulogltlng the First Nebraska , Pending th report of the commltteo on resolutions , the Sidney Cor net band discoursed muelo during the con vention. The Klnkald And Grimes clubs turned out In force and altogether It was | the largest congregation at republicans i scon hero tor eomo time. M. A , Daugh- crty , J. L. .Mclntosh , A. Pease , W. A. Miles and -M. H. Tobln wore elected delegates to the state convention. Dlxnit Cnnnty'H Ticket. DIXON , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The republican county convention at Dlxon yes terday nominated the following ticket : For county clerk , J. F. Ekeroth ot Ponca ; treasurer , William Thompson of Dlxon ; sheriff , Joseph Boekenhauer of Newcastle ; superintendent of public Instruction , Blon , H. Culver of Ponca ; judge. Judge Fales of Ponca ; clerk of court , W. W. Cooper ot Ponca ; coroner , Dr. Talboy of Newcastle. Willis Jenkins was nominated for supervisor of Concord township. Wnnlilnutoii County DclCRntcn. BLAIR , Neb , Sept. 16. ( Special1. ) The republican county central committee has ' called the county convention for Saturday , September 30. The following delegates were chosen to attend the state convention : L. A. Williams , A. C. Jones , John Me- Quarrle , F. W. Kenny , Jr. , W. j. Cook , William Wilson , Gllta Mead , Fred Frohm , | L. C. Weber , Marcus Bock , Charles Car penter , John NIssen , Joseph Lazuro and B. P. Miller. Cnim Cnnnty Nomination ! . WEEPING WATER , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Spo- clal Telegram. ) The republicans In county convention today nominated the following ticket : County clerk , J. M. Robertson ; treasurer , G. L. Barton ; clerk of the district court , George Houscworth ; county Judge , J. I E. Douglass ; sheriff , T. E. Williams ; county ' superintendent , Robert Case ; coroner , P. P. 1 Gofa ; surveyor , E. E. Hylton ; commissioner , J. H. Davis. DEAD ENGINEER'S 1IODY FOUND. Two Demi Trnnipn Probably In the Ncbrniikn. City Wreck. NEBRASKA CITY , Neb. , Sopt. 16. ( Special Telegram. ) The Missouri Pacific has had two wrecking crows at work today clearing the track of the wreckage of last night's disaster near hero. The body of a manv charred and blackened beyond recog nition , was unearthed today and Identified as the dead engineer , Tom Gillian , by means of a ring found In his pocketbook. The body will bo sent to Kansas City for burial. An Inquest will be held Monday by Cor oner Karstens. George Schroeder , conduc tor ot ono of the wrecking trains , received a broken leg today by the breaking of a i hoisting cable which was belng used in ro- I moving wreckage. I Two tramps who were beating tholrway ' on the ill-fated train are believed to have lost their llvos In the wreck. WYMORE , Nob. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Brakeman W. I. Foster , who was killed In the Missouri Pacific railway wreck south of Nebraska City yesterday , was well known heiro , having worked out of Wymore as a Burlington brakeman. NEBRASKA CROPS AND WEATHER. Very Dry nt Norfolk Rains at Har vard , HaatliiRN niul Elscvrhcrc. NORFOLK , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The hot winds and continued dry weather have ripened aomo of the corn prematurely , and the pastures have dried up so that there Is a shortage In milk and dairy products In thli region. HARVARD , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Afler two days and nights ot hard windy weather , a 'light rain is falling this morn ing , with some Indications ot continuing through the day. ' ST. EDWARDS , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) A good rain began falling early this morn ing and at noon it was stin raining. HASTINGS , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) A terrific wind storm visited the section be tween Hastings and Junlata last night and did minor damage. It also blew up a good rain. rain.WYAIORE WYAIORE , Neb. , Sept. 16 ( Special. ) A light rain has been falling here all day. NORFOLK RESUMES SUGAR MAKING. Improved Machinery for Shortening the ProccnN Han Ilccn Added. NORFOLK , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Monday morning the American Beet Sugar company will begin slicing beets and workIng - Ing up the crop of 1899 , and In from thirty- six to forty-eight hours granulated sugar ready for the table will bo the product at the opposite end of the factory. During the summer important changes have een made in the factory at an ex pense of about $40,000. Improved machinery for shortening the process of sugar making has been added and the laboratory has been greatly enlarged. It Is In the laboratory that defects in any stage In the process of manufacture are detected and righted. Scttlerit nt it Illrthduy Fount. TABLE ROCK , Neb. . Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Sixty-five old esttlers , most all of whom have lived here since 1860 and earlier , met today to celebrate the SOlh birthday of Grandma Margaret Jones with a reunion and an elaborate dinner. Mrs. Jones came to Pawnee county thirty-nine years ago , and has many children , grandchildren and other relatives In the state. Painful Accident to a Hoy. HARVARD , Neb. . Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Yesterday afternoon , as a eon of George Hoctel , a farmer , was coming to town , In some .way . ho accldently slipped from the wagon's seat Into tbo hind wheel of the wagon , and before the team courd bo stopped nls leg was bent over toward the body , re sulting In a compound dislocation of the knee joint. Richard FMKIXII Hunan Illinnelf. BASSETT , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Richard Fagan committed suicide , presum ably three days ago , at his farm three miles northwest of Newport , In this county , by hanging himself. His body waa found yes- lerday In his 'barn , Fagan -was a bachelor and came hero from Colfax counly three years ago. He bad been In poor health. AVc t Poliitern boon to Iliillil. WEST POINT , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The Occidental Building and Loan asso ciation of Omaha has secured over 100 mem bers here. As the West Point Building and Loan association has decided to wind up its affaliff , the Occidental will probably absorb a largo share of the old company's invest ments. End of WiiHbliiKton'H Fair. BLAIR , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The Washington County Agricultural Society has concluded a successful fair. The racing Included trotting , running and blcyclo races and drew fair-sized crowds. The stock exhibits were better than for a num ber of years. Good Price * for C inning Farm * . WEST POINT , Neb. , Sept. 16 , ( Special. ) Cumlng county land Is still advancing In prle. Anton Scbalnost has sold a quarter section In Logan township to Henry Scbllck- berend for $15 per acre , and a number of sales are on record where the price has been $40. Diphtheria at Dlxon. .DIXON , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The Dlxon schools arc closed because of an epidemic of diphtheria. Ono death thus far has resulted from the disease. Reception fur Frealinien. HASTINGS , Neb. , Sept. 16. The freshmen of Hastings college were tendered a recep tion last night at Rlngland ball by the Kelley , Stiger 6k Company Corner Farnam and Fifteenth Moderate Prices for Correct Fashions and Reliable Dress Goods Silks , Jackets , Capes , and Suits Flannels and Blankets NEW SUITINGS Armuro checks , cllk melange , diagonal tailor cloth , Cheviot , etc 45c nnfl tOo CHEVIOTS Silk etrlpos cheviot , 60 Inches , Venetian cloth , cto T.'iO and SOc TAILOR CLOTHS-'VcnoUans , herringbone tweed , Ko\t \ plaids , shutl.inl plfltds , oto $1.00 nnd $1.23 SPECIAL NOTICE Wo are now In rocelpt of a second shipment ot OOt.V CLOTHS tyllsh grey blue , tan , mode , brown and navy with now combinations of exceedingly novel plalilsV.75. . $2.00 , $2.50 , S3.25 und $3.35. VENETIAN'S A fuil line of stylish shades Just nrrUed $1,50 and 13.00 Black Dress Silks Flannels Crcpo do Chine $1.00 100 pieces ot our lOo grade Shaker Flannel , this troek , Any weave In reliable Dress Silk $1.00 16 yards for $1.00. IMro dye Dress Taffeta $1.00 Cream , pink and Wuo Cinderella Flannel , soft us wool Satin Duchesse $1.00 and specially adapted for night gowns , 12Hc yard. Taffeta , for lining or petticoats , 27-ln. , $1.10 ; 37-tn $1.35 All the latest styles and colors In heavy BwanoJown , Black Dress Goods Flannel , for dressing aacques , at 15o yard . Fall colors in Silk Embroidered Dot Sacquolnff Flannel Wo have the very latest In this department. Exclusive at 65c yard. patterns , single dioss lengths , Inexpensive high-class novelties French FlannoU , In all the latest designs , at 60 cand.'Go CREPON , CRYSTAL1NE. POPLIN , BENGALINE , TAILOR . a yard. CLOTHS , CHEVIOTS , CAMEL'S HAIR , ETC. Special Notice from Our Advance Sale of Cloak Department Blankets and Comforts Good quality Flcoco Blankets nt COc , 60c and 7Bo a pair. $6.00 tor Tallormado Jacket , kersey cloth , silk lined , . 10-4 slzo Robe Blankets , in fawn and brown , pink and actual value $8.00. $8.00 for Custom-made Jacket , Melton cloth , satin lined grey , blue and can stripes , at 85c a pair. entire , best finish , actual value $10.00. 12-4 Grey and Fawn Fleece Blankets , weight , 7 Ibo. for $10.00 for elegant Kersey Jacket , cntlro satin lining , $1.50 a pair. ( Skinner's satin ) actual value $13.50. 10-4 Shaker Grey Wool Mixed Blankets nt $1.85 a pair. 11-4 Grey Newtonian Mixed Blankets at $2.47 a pair. Capes and Golf Capes 50 pairs 11-4 Blankets , silk bound , worth $7.00 a pair , A more fascinating bargain In seasonable garments can for $5.35. not bo found latest style plalded golf cloth and fascinating Best grade Sllkollne .Hand-knotted . Qullta at $1.35 and plaids , $7.00 and $9.00. $1.50 each. Best Sllkollno Hand-knotted Ruffled , at . grade - Quilts $1.60 Tailor Made Frocks each. Extra large slzo Homemade Comforts , $1.65 and $1.75 ca. Correctly made tailored suits herringbone tweed , home spun , camel's hair and cheviot , oxfords , brown , Scotch or heather mixtures and checks silk lined Jackets , best binding Specials in Our and flnlshlngs $15.00 and $18.00. Linen Department Fur Collarettes Boas , 72-Inch Half-bleached Damask , worth 60c , norr 4Bo * yd. Ono case largest size Crochet Bed Spreads , worth $1,35 , and Tippets now $1.00 each. Wo have added many choice kinds of Fur Collarettes to Ono case largest slzo Satin Marseilles Spreads our $3.00 our already largo variety $3.50 up to $45.00. grade now $2.43 each. STONE MARTEN , BROWN MARTEN , PERSIAN LAMB , Dinner slzo Napkins , full bleached , at $1.45 a dozen. KRIMMER ELECTRIC SEAL with MARTEN , and other novel varieties and combinations. Wo invite your Inspection ot a splendid assortment of Wool Waists. Special Agentsfor the Butterick Patterns Kelley , Stiger Si Company Corner Fartiam and Fifteenth Christian association. An address of wel come was delivered by Miss Halberg , with response by Prof. Hlckock. There were musical selections by Misses Webber and Baughn and refreshments. Pnittom Change PalpltB. WEST POINT , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) Rev. William Tonat , pastor of the Ger man Methodist church will preach hla last sermon Sunday , having been removed by the conference to Culbertson , Neb. Rev. Mat thew Hermann of Cufbertson will take his place. Curfew nt ElKlit at Crelfrhtoii. CREIGHTON. Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The curfew ordinance , which prescribes that children under the age at. 16 years are lla- ble to arrest If ifound on the streets after 8 p. m. unless accompanied by parents or guardians , went Into effect yesterday. Wclintcr County's Fair a. SncccuK. RED CLOUD. Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The Webster county fair closed a very suc cessful four days' program today. The show of stock and poultry was the best exhibited here for years. Over a Million Cnnn of Corn. BLAIR , Neb. , Sept. 16. ( Special. ) The Blair canning factory has shut down for the season after canning over 1,100,000 cans of corn. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Predict Fair Sunday in Nclirankn , with Wanner In AVcutern Portion tion of State. WASHINGTON , Sept. 16. Forecaot for for Sunday and Monday : For Nebraska Fair Sunday ; warmer In western portion. Monday fair ; warmer In eastern portion ; east to south winds. For Iowa Generally fair Sunday ; cooler In extreme eastern portion. Monday fair ; warmer In western and central portions ; north to cast winds. For Missouri Showers and cooler Sunday. Monday fair ; variable winds. For South Dakota Fair ; warmer Sunday. Monday fair ; cooler In western portion ; variable winds. For Kansas Fair Sunday and Monday , preceded by showers In southeast quarter Sunday ; warmer Sunday ; variable winds. Local Itecaril. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU , OMAHA. Sept. 16. Omaha record of tem perature and precipitation compared with the corresponding day of the last three vears : 1893. 1893. 1897. 1S9G. Maximum temperature. . . 67 72 "G 79 Minimum temperature. . . . CO 67 BO OS Averaco temperature < H 64 C1 72 Precloltation T .00 1.16 .00 Record of temperature nnd precipitation at Omaha for tlila day and tlnco March 1. 1895 : Normal for the day. , 63 Excess for the day , . . , 1 i Accumulated deficiency since March 1..1.01 Normal rainfall for tho. day 10 Inch Dellclency for the day , , 10 Inch | Total rainfall blnce March 1. . . . 20.82 Inches I Deficiency since March 1 4.H Inches Deficiency for cor. period , 1S3S , , l.SC Inches Dellclency for cor. period , 1837. . S.31 Inches LUCIUS A , WKLSH. Local Forecast Ofllclal. Many Prostrated Citizens will Now Recover. There are men and women In every com munity who are being racked to death by rheumatism. Tliey have tried mlany sure j curea and. sUH they suffer. Many of them have exhausted Wielr purse , Ivope and pa- ; tlence. If you It now of such a person , or uro afflicted yourself , do not fall to try Gloria Tonic , for It U the most remarkable remedy for the cure of rheumatism , that ever anne to the rescue at man. Mls Km ma Calltndar at 130 Oak Street , Vlnoennes , Ind. was recently cured through Gloria Tonic when her attending : physician * Kavo her up to die. She had spent with them oved MO dollars and her condition re mained aa < t vnuj critical In , the hlrheet de gree. She ItUrned throueh her Christian Advocate of Gloria -Tonic and ued It wlxh the good rteult fl Above stated. G.'orln Tonic veils at } 1.00 a. packag-o or flvo pack ages tor J3.0. Five irackign I * considered the av MK-o cure. Sold by Kuhn & Co. , 16th and Douglas 8to. , Omaha. Neb. CALLS THE TURN ON WEATHER Storma Predicted lir Forecast Of- llclal VVclnh Arc on the Way. Two or three days ago Forecast Official Welsh of the Weather bureau predicted bad weather and the early coming of the equi noctial storm. Now Mr. Welsh Is in his ele ment , as ho feels confident that ho has hit the nail on the head. The latest weather map Indicates that there is a trough of low barometer over about all the western section of the country and that it Is raining In fifty or elxty places. The equinoctial storm coming on early In September makes the weather official and the old settler feel happy , for on onYproposl- tlon they Join hands and declare that It means a long Indian summer and from six to eight weeks of fine fall weather during October and November. The weather official and the Individual who predicts after looking at the geese bone both declare that for sev eral days there will bo a season of unsettled weather , mixed with rain , cold and bright sunshine. After this Is over the sun will break through the clouds , a clearing spell will follow and then will como that balmy weather which Is found in no place other than Nebraska and ono or two other western states. The prophets are not looking for an early winter , yet they all venture the opin ion that during November and December there will bo considerable snow. AN OMAHA DAY AT HASTINGS niff Crowd oi Local Bnilncia Men Golnc to tlie Street Fair. During the past two weeks the member * of the Commercial club and the Knlghta of Ak-Sar-Bcn have been working up as excursion to visit the street fair In Hastings - tings next Saturday. Their efforts have been crowned with success. A special train has been hired for tbo occasion , and tickets to the number of 600 bavo been sold , with the expectation that fully 1,000 persons will make tbo trip. Saturday has been sot flsldo as Omaha day , and the Omaha poopfo are going down there with the fixed determina tion of making the day one that will Ions bo remembered. This Is in response to a most cordial and unanimous Invitation. The special train will leave the Burling ton depot at 7:20 : and reach Hastings at 11:30 : a. m. , and reach Omaha returning the same day via the Elkhorn at 12 o'clock at night. Two brass bands will accompany the excursion. Ladles are in cluded in the invitation. Tickets are on sale at the Commercial club. Information can bo obtained by tcfephonlng S20. The rldo through Nebraska will bo delightful and invigorating. The excursionists will sco on this trip the greatest corn and hay ; crops In the history of the world. 1-Iollida.y Jewelers and Art Stationers , 15th nnd Douglas. Wedding Gifts We have recently added to our line of Cut Glass and Sterling Sliver a large number of new , choice and novel pieces suitable for presentation gifts. Monday morning we will have them on special display and invite your inspection. Visi tors are always welcomed. Engraved Visiting Cards 100 nnd plate $1.50. ' Successors to C. 5. Raymond Co. WHITE RUSSIAN SOAP WRAPPERS A $250.00 SEALSKIN JACKET Made to your measure fit guaranteed. ALSO VALUABLE OTHER NINE fid I PRIZES Some ot them cash prizes , given abso lutely free to the women who secure the greatest number of wrappers of White Rus sian Soap wrappers. Bring or mail all White Russian Soap -wrappers to Jas , S. Kirk & Co. , 306 South 12th street , Omaha. $10 cash to the woman having the great- eat number of Whit * Huealun Soap wrap- pore to her credit at 12 o'clock , noon , Oc tober 1C. All wrappers count In the graaA contest ending Dec ml or 20 , 1890 ,