THE OMAHA 1 It PIT FICniINC THE RATE LAW Union Pic'fic Miji Aestt?: to tie Suit of th Attorney Gsniral. HAS MANY POINTS FOR ITS DEFENSE Ilnllrnnil Cnninnny Sets Ont Ilcnunna Iniinmrriihle an In Why It Mioulil ut lie Held ii Is Ilcitirsteil. age fmi ses o durl a'e the 'arams y e;d nr iv; wnen it threshed ri-r thiry ti flftv bushels the a re. p-odji-mg more monev off ra.-h acre thia what (he lanl cojjlit be bought for TftYING TO MAKE PORTER SIGN lonie for the Friendless n Lincoln llrluics I lie ki'criMnr) of stnte IlncU Into Court. LINCOLN", May SI. (Special.) An aa wer was filed la the supreme court today by the attorneys for the Union Paeiflc rail road la connection with the suit brought by the state against the company tome month so, In which something less than liW.ww Is demanded as a penalty for alleged viola Hons of the maximum freight law passed by the Nebraska legislature In ISM. The answer Is one to the original petition filed by Attorney General Smyth In the case. It Is very lengthy and contains various and numerous defenses. In one section the company set up that in this matter the state supreme court has sot original Jurisdiction, as the suit is practically a criminal one. No such author ity or Jurisdiction, says the answer. Is con ferred by section J. article 6 of the state constitution, which reads. "It (the supreme court) shall have orig inal Jurisdiction In cases relating to the revenue, civil rases In which the state shall be a party, mandamus, quo warranto and habeas corpus." The railroad company further avers that the company Is one organized under the laws of the state of Utah and Is therefore sot amenable to Nebraska law In this mat ter. It is set forth that no competent court has ever convicted the Union Pacific rail road of any violations of the maximum freight rate law, and that until such an occurrance takes place the supreme court has no authority to take Into its consider ation for a moment the subject matter cf the petition of Attorney General Smyth. It Is then jointed out that, under section ! of the maximum freight rate law. proceed ings for the collection of fines shall be under the criminal code and by Information or Indictment. Neither of these course. It Is stated, have been pursued In the pres ent case. Attnck Vnllillty "f tlx-- hnxr. The answer then goes on to attack the law itsolf. alleging that the act of the legislature In IS93 giving birth to It was In confllctloa to seven separate provisions of the consti tution of this state, and three of the consti tution of the United States. These parts of the stato constitution alleged to be violated by the act aro sections 3, 9, 11. 13, 15, and CI. of article I, oh well as section 11 of article III. Those portions of the United States constitution said to bo violated are article V, article VIII, and section 1 of article XIV. all of the amendments. The company further contends that the executive rights of the state board of trans portation extend only to administrative functions, stopping short of any legislative or Judical power. Despite this the fifth sec tion of the rate law attempts to vest in the board the power to fix another schedule of freight rates. Th answer argues further that the rates established under the law of 1SD3 are far too low, that they amount practically to a con fiscation of property, as the railroads would be unable to pay operating expenses if the provisions were to be enforced. The company complains that It will be not be Ktven an opportunity to show Just what Injury these rates would wreak If the pro visions were to be enforced. A citation of the decision of the United States supreme court In the case of Ames et al against the Union Pacific Railroad company Is made as proof of the statement that the act of 1S93 Is unconstitutional under the confiscation theory. In anticipation of these various defenses the principal point relied upon by Attorney General Smyth Is that the company has been reorganized since the decision cited and that owing to the change in the times that old order no longer applies to the present cor poration, as what was admittedly confisca tory then Is no longer so. But In answer to this the company says that title Is now held under act of congress of July 1. 1561, and therefore that old decree does not per tain to the present company. No briefs have as yet been filed In support of either side and the case may not be taken up in the supreme court for some months to come. Pny for a Street Cur. A verdict w-aa given In the district court today compelling the Missouri Pacific Rail road company to pay the Lincoln Traction company the sum of J7S7.S1 as reimburse ment for the destruction of a streot car. On a wild winter's night last February h street car was stopped directly on a railroad crcsslng in East Lincoln by the blowing air. of a fuse. A wild switch engine rushed down from the yards and crashed Into the car. carrying It 100 yards and throwing it aside crushed to kindling wood. Fortunately the car employes saw the approaching engine's headlight and all the occupants left the car In time. TheStreet Car company asked Jl.542.30 and received Just half that amount. The railroad people said that the oar company waB guilty of contributory negligence In allowing a fuse to be blown out nnd that this would pre vent a recovery. The point did no; hold. Governor Poynter this morning received a meaiage from Washington. D. C . in which It was stated that the Boer envoys will arrive In Omaha on June S. They anncunro theli Intention of coming by way of St. Paul, Minn., where they will bo on June 6. As soon as tha news reached Lincoln the many Doer sympathizers here began planning to Induce the envoys to visit this city and to entertain them royally during their s-ay. Judgo Cornish, John Trompen and others were at once consulted and the scheme will be pushed. LINCOLN. May 11. (Special.) On behalf of the president of the State Home for the Frlendles society Judge Broady today filed to district court a motion asking for the dismissal of the appeal of W. F. Porter, secretary of state, from the allowance by thsaudltor of claims agatnst the state ag gregating je.ooo. Mr. Porter has always been opposed to the Home for the Friendless society. He was the leader in the opposition to the rec ognition by state officers of the right of the society to operate the home In this city. He acted with other members of the beard la refusing to furnish supplies to keep the home going during the litigation cv?r the legal right of the state to appoint offlcrs of the institution. Mrs. Davis, pretlJont of the society, used Jd.OOO of the Hendley legacy to furnish supplies and pay salaries during that time. The supreme court de cided against the society n to the posses sion of the home and Mrs. Darls presented claims for the moneys paid out. Auditor Cornell Issued a voucher for the money, but Secretary of State Porter refused to sign It. Mr. Porter was called Into court to answer a writ of mandamus and he reslstel. but the court ordered him to sign the vcueher. He filed notice of appeal, supposing that by so doing he had stayed the execution of th? writ. But then he was called In for can tempt of the order. Then he agreed to sign and the contempt proceedings were dropped. But before he signed the voucher he appealed from the action of the district court In allowing the claims and put up a bond. This prevented the Issuance of the warrants and he probably thought It would also prevent the realization by the society of any money thereon, Judge Broady says now that there Is no law permitting any one to appeal from the allowance by the auditor of a claim against the state. The statute In this matter read? that "in the case of the disallowance of all such clalme or any part thereof, that party aggrieved may appeal therefrom to the dis trict court of the county where the capltol Is located within twenty days after receiv ing official notice." The statute nowhere gives any one the right to appeal from the allowance of a claim by the auditor. ANALYSIS IS NOW COMPLETE 't-n TS r'-uE'itr tn'rdj-es ev.deo e o show 'ha! the luels of the Platte bittoms are ?j-h th: the construction of the dit.ht Injures Instead rf twnefiti his land and that 1 t!ie damagt-3 an-sMed hiai are wholly Inal f'lJa'e The case Is progressing much more! rapHly that the former one. There are many I witnewea and other interested parMes pros- I ent from North Betid and the western part j oi the county "THE ECHO' SIX FACTS REMEMBER SOLDIER DEAD Chemist Mnkcs Full Itrport to the Coroner of York Comity In the Front Cnse. Ilrlrle Works llpnprn. BEATRICE, Neb., May 31. (Special Tele gram.) The Beatrice brick works resumed work today after an idleness of several fears. This Is thu largest exclusive brick mak ing establishment In the state and hag been entirely refitted with new machinery by the new management. Robert Klose &. Co.. for merly of Hastings, aro the new managers of the concern, and among the other Improvements added by them U a railway ipur to the clay beds which are tltuatod bout four miles south of the city. Crop In lorU fount)-. YORK. Neb. May 31 iSpecial.l Never In the history of York county has there been such wonderful growing crops as now. Corn Is up and nearly nil plowel for the first time. Oats anl barley are from six to fifteen Incheu high Rye Is so high that t will cover a horses back and winter wheat, of which there is considerable acre- YORK. Neb.. May 31. (Special Telegram.) County Coroner W. R. Knapp of Thayer has received the retort of the complete and final chemical analysis cf the stomach of Charles Frcat, but refuses to make public Its contents, saying that on return of absent Jurymen he will reconvene the Jury and then a verdict will be rendered and such action as may be necessary win be taken at that time. The Jury In Its first Investigation found an aconite bottle nearly empty at the Frost house. This Mrs. Frost had bought a few days before the death of Frost, claiming to have wanted It for chilblains. No phosphor ous was found on the premises, but as the heads of matches put In milk, coffee or lem onade easily dissolve this could have been done by some one, If Frost's death was due to this cause. Tho Jury found three kinds of poison In the house strychnine, which Mrs. Frcst said she bought for rats and the Jury said it found no sign of rats. Mrs. Frost said she bought the rat cheese for a Mrs. Lemon In the country. Mrs. Lemon denies this. The third was the aconite which she said she bought to doctor her chilblains, stating that she only used twenty drops of aconite and that the reut was spilled by her little son, Arthur. Since her release she has been living at her former home doing some dressmaking. On the streets she wears heavy mourning and around home and in the yard she dis cards the mourning for a red mother hub bard. She seems to wish to talk of her late trouble and at no time does she give way to emotion when she speaks of Mr. Frost. The Jury will not meet until about Monday. .Smnlliiox Sonre njlnur Out. BEATRICE. Neb.. May 31. (Special Tele gram.) The smallpox scare has nearly died out. Only a few persons who like to keep up a commotion or who like to hear them selves talk have had anything to say about smallpox today. Some self-appointed per sons desirous of doing Kearney merchants an Injury have been staying around the outskirts of the town telling farmers they met that if they came Into town they would be quarantined and not allowed to murn to their homes. Such work as this Is entirely uncalled for as there is no danger whatever of any person coming to Kearney being held In quarantine. No new cases have developed and thrse discovered Wednesday are of the varioloid form. All those affected or who may have been exposed are held In strict quarantine and are personally isolated from all persons to whom the disease might be communicated. No Kearney persons are staying away from their business nor are any of them thinking cf leaving the city because of the little scare of Wednesday. Comineiii-cnient nt Hnstliins. HASTINGS. Neb.. May 31. (Special. ) The class day exercise of Hastings High school were held tonight In the Kerr opera house, whlrh was crowded to the doors. The program as carried out was: Clara song, graduating class: salutatory. Laura Payne; reading, "A Telephonic Conversation." Ger trude E. Winter; class prophecy. Bertha A. Yost and Walter Lamoreaux; reading, "Music on the Rappahannock." Mary J. Kelley, vocal solo, (a) "September:" (bl "Capture of Bacchus." Archie B. Hopper, reading, extract from "Moriturl Salutamus," Lydla W. Morgan; medley, "Molly," Mattte E. Hedge, "Calling the Cow3." Mary D. Baker; "The Charcoal Man." Nellie Sher man: piano solo. Grace Noycs; valedictory. Miriam Alberta Ma son; "Electrical Decora tions," Ben Bally and Hardy Cloyd. Tho evening's prosram was brought to a eloce with a class play entitled "My Lord in Livery." Crrninn Fnriners Unnrrrl. GENEVA. Neb.. May 31. (Special Tele gram.) Henry Naightor aud Henry Belstor, two German farmers living west of town a fe miles, had a difficulty tcday at the res idence of the former. Nalglibor was struck over the ejea by a board In the hands of Relator and probably fatally injured. Dr. B. B. Mozee was culled and found the pa tient In aa unconscious condition. with blood running from bio mouth and ears. No arrest has yet teen made. Daisy Queen " J1 fragrant ptrlunit, rich In the swtttness or fltlJ and fertst. Dtlieate ytt lasting. Shtrman S- WcConntll Drug Co., TnytnsDIIhn Drug Co., Kuhn & Co, Ili-itrn !renks nt Cnmil. roZAD. Neb.. May 31. (Spoclal.) Grand Chancellor J. H. Bexten of Omaha visited Co-ad lodge. Knights of Pythias. No. 153, last evening. There was a good attendance rf the member and a pleasant time was had The grand chancellor exemplified the secret work and talked Pytblanism until a late hour Refreshments were served dur- ng the evening. Illlfli Cnse nt rrrmnnt, FREMONT. Neb.. May 31. -(Special.) The case of Thun against county of Dodge for damaged from the construction of the cut off ditch Is occupying the time of .the district court this week, evening e:slor.x bpinsr hol.t and the court remaining In jerion yeiterday. Tho evidence la along the tame lines as the case of Beesc against tho couaty, U-ied lut t!xrrrle Are Held on Decnrn t Inn liny I" Towns Ttirouuliuut the Slntr. ORD, Neb.. May 31. (Special.) A large crowd m in town yesterday to help the old soldiers do honor to the dead. The militia, fire department and soeUUrs Joined with the soldiers and their wived In the march to the cemetery. After din ner the exercises were continued at the court house, Wayne P. Smith of the Uni tarian church delivering the oration. He was asslstel by Rev. Stlfiler of the Meth odist Episcopal church and Rev. Arnold of the Presbyterian church. ST. EDWARD, Neb.. May SI. (Special.) Decoration day was duly observed In St. Edward yesterday. Nearly S.000 pe:ple were In attendance at the services. Tho oration was delivered by Rev. Pulls of Co lumbus. Company K, Nebraska National guards, under Captain Klllan of Columbus, were In attendance in honor of Lieutenant Slsson. LYONS. Neb., May 31. (Special.) The program for Decoration day here wis a very appropriate one. Rev. F. M. Session cf Omaha delivered the address of the day. In the afternoon the line of march was taken up for the cemetery, wM-h was led by the Lyons Cornet band, fcllowed by the Grand Army of the Rpubllc post. Spanish American soldiers ef Burt county, under Lieutenant Paul Ward Beck. U. S. A., and the respective lodges of the city and In cluding citizens in carriages loaded with (lowers for the graves. WAKEFIELD. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Decorntloa day was observed la this place by the closing of all places of business. The precession formed on the public schtol grounds at 10 30 and proceeded to the cem etery, headed by the band. The graves of the old soldiers were decorated with (lowers by the little clrls of the public schools. Ths cervices of the Grand Army of the Republic were led by the acting chaplain, L. Kim ball, and the honors given under the direc tion of C. E. Hunter, acting commandant. Tho soldiets cf the Spanish-American war participated in the exercises and the Odd Fellows attended In a body in regalia and decorated the graves of their departed com rades. Tho addrss was given in the Pres b: ter'.an church at 12:30 by Rev. B. F. Pearson of Hct Springs. S. D. FULLERTON. Neb., May 31. (Special.) Memorial Sunday was observed here by services held In the o?cra housj at 10.30 o'clock. Rev. Mlckel of the Methodist Epis copal church preached the sermon. Tha members of the Grand Army of the Re public attended In a body, as well as ths veteran' of the Span. sh-American war. The town was filled Decoration day witha large crowd of people to ob-rve the ex ercises. The parade formed at 10 a. m. and repaired to the cemetery, where the graves were covered with flowers. In the afternoon a program was. rendered In Sheaff's opera house. PLAINVIEW. Neb., May 31 (Special.) Decoration day was cool and pleasant, as the rain the evening before made It per fect for marching. The graves of the dead heroes were decorated and the ritual services of the Grand Army of the Republic were held at the cemetery. The exercise at the opera house in the afternoon con sisted of chorus singing, duets and quar tets and flag drills by children. Mrs. L. H. Blank. W. C. R.oach and Prof. Crumley delivered addresses. HOOPER. Neb.. .May 31. (Special.) The people of this vicinity turned out en masse to witness the ceremonies of Memo rial day and all the business houses were closed for two hours drulng the afternoon. The services were in charge of Upton post No. 133. Grand Army of the Republic, and at 2 o'clock the parade was formed on Mala street and marched through town to the cemetery. After the memorial services were concluded H. H. Basler, division chap lain of the Sons of Veterans, delivered tho address of the day. ST. PAUL. Neb., May 31. (Special.) At about 10 o'clock on Decoration day the march formed for the cemetery, headed by the St. Paul band, followed by the vet erans, and hundreds of little girls dressed In white, boys, citizens on foot and car riages followed to decorate the graves. Flags at half mast were displayed through out the city. TRENTON. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Decoration day was observed in this village by appropriate ceremonies. The address to the old soldiers was delivered by Elder Mc Bride of Culbertson. VALPARAISO. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Hon. H. H. Wilson of Lincoln delivered the Decoration day address here. At the close of the exercises a procession was formed, headed by the Woodmen and Work- An Old Pioneer Says: "I want to say that Mull's Pioneer Cures stand alone In the medicine world I well remember- before we had any doctors how- people used them with great suc cess to keep themselves well, notwithstanding the hard life of labor and exrcwure Since Mull's Tloneer Cures are blnt put up by a large company. I am glad to know that this company Is ready to risk Its capital In making the guarantee It doos. I know If Mull's Pioneer Cures are made as they used to b they will cure ninety-nine cases out of a hundred. The company wouldn't risk Its money by put ting a bank draft for one dollar on the First National Bank In every dollar box If It did not Intend to keep them up to their old standard." THE PEOPLE WANT IT. We have had a number of Inquiries frorn people who have been unable to set Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure. If you are a sufferer from kidney trouble In any form (and the symptoms are plaint. Insist upon your druggist getting Pioneer Kidney Cure far you. or the Lightning Medicine Cempnny. Muscatine, Iown. who make It, will be pleased to send It upon receipt of prlco. Two sizes, 25c and $1.00. WHO ARE WET The Lightning Medicine Company of Muscatine. Iowa, has an established repu tation. The First National Bank of Mus catine, Iowa, will cash any of our $1.M drafts, which are In each Jl.W box of our remedies. If they fall to cure you. Wo have thousands of testimonials proving that we have genuine remedies, and we mean to make merit and fair and honest business dealings win. If you are sick, write us; we will do our best for you. We use no names unless we are requested to do so. PHYSICIANS USE THEM. Mull's Pioneer Cures, chocolate coated tablets, are used by several prominent phy slclnns. They are certain'- specifics, not "cure alls." but a separate remedy for each of the following diseases: Kidney and Bladder cure. Rheumatism cure. Stom ach trouble and Dyspepsia cure. Impure blood and Liver cure and Female cure. 'Ask your druggist for the remedy which fits your case. We guarantee cures. WHY TAKE PIONEER CURES? Mull's Proneer Kidney Cure has proved Its absolute merit right In Omaha. We have staked a fortune upon the success of these remedies. If you are troubled with weak or diseased kidneys, we aslc you to try this certain cure. Spring Is here and the kidneys are called upon for extra work. This Is not a "catch Denny" scheme, C. O. D., or quack prescription "fake." Pioneer cures are genuine herbal remedies and are certain In their results. A ROGERS PARK MAN. Mr. Charles Hitchcock of CSS North Clark Street. Rogers Park, writes: "I have used your kidney cure dally and am much better." A plain, unvarnished statement no miracle, but an every day occurrence Ask your druggist about Pioneer Cures If he doesn't keep them write The Light ning Medicine Company. Muscatine. Iowa, I; Crowe had charge of the program at the Catholic cemetery. At Andrew's cemetery Rev. W. B. Payne was In charge and his addrens was full of patriotic utterances Tho exercises at the opera house were con ducted by Rev. T. H. Worley. who deliv ltvered an excellent oration. Mlts Farren burg enlivened the occasion with six patri otic songs. FAIRBURY. Neb., May 31 (Special.) Memorial day was observed with appropriate rated ceremonies by Russell Post, Grand Army of i FAIRMONT. Neb the Republic, assisted by the other socletie-s. Tho exercises were held at the opera house. Rev. A. A. CrefBman of Crete delivering the oration. After tho exercises the veteran members of Russell post, escorted by the Plymouth military band, Ccrmpaay D, Ne braska National guard, and the High school cadets, and followed by various civic soci eties aad a large aumber cf citizens, marched to the cemetery, where the graves of union and confederate 6oldlers were covered with floral tributes. SHELTON. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Decoratioa day was well observed here yes terday. A long procession was formed and marched to the cemetery, a mile from town, where the regular Grand Army of the Re public services were conducted and salute fired and graves decorated In the afternoon the largest hall in town was not large oaough to contain these who w.shed to hear the oration by Rev. SatnueJ Blair. Both or chestra and vocal music were appropriately arranged for the occasion ATKINSON. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Memorial day was properly celabratel hero yesterday under the auspices of Leaox post. Grand Army of the Republic. The buslneea houses were gaily decked with flags anl bunting. The veterans of all the wars met at the Grand Army of thn Republic hall at 2 p. m. and marched to the rink, where an elaborate program was rendered. The orations were delivered by Rf.. Father Muenlch of St. Joseph's Catholic church and Attorney W. E. Scott. COZAD. Neb. had gathered to participate la the ex ercises. The services were held in the opera house, which was beautifully deco rated with flowers, flags and bunting. The services corsisted of the usual ritual, real istic readings, music by the Edgar rornet band and an address by Rev Dr Gejrge W. Martin of Ulysses. Neb After the ad dress the proceoslon moved to the ceme- 1 tery. where the soldiers' graves were deco- May 31. (Special.) The members of the Grand Army of the Re public aad the Relief corps of thl city, numbering about seventy-five, went to the cemetery to pay the usual floral tribute to their departed comrades. Rev. Mr. Beaver of the Congregational church delivered an eloquent address. Swedish Methodist Conference, ONG. Neb., May 31. (Special ) Friday morning. May 25. at 9 o'clock, the session of the Swedish Methodist conference opened with a prayer service conducted by Rev. Nels Ekluad of Looking Glass. Rev. on his way to O'Neill with a load of hogs. He was found this morning dead near Eagle Mills among the hois in his wagen One horse was killed He was formerly from Aurora. Neb. When otiicr fall consort Hnln nt I'lree. PIERCE, Neb. May 31 (Special Tele gram I A heavy shower of rain fell here this evening preceded by a strong wind. AINSWORTH. Neb.. May 31 -(Special Telegram.) An Inch of rain fell last nlgh and this afternoon four Inches more fell all over Brown county. Ililalnrn Dinner nt Trenton. TRENTON. Neb.. May 31. (Special 1 A new business enterprise has been started in Trenton whereby C. L. Allen buys Sal isbury's Interest In the firm of Salisbury & Boyer. Mr. Allen has been county clerk here for the past four years. DOG i Aiu.ir; iix i TOR SEARLES & SEARLES OMAHA. SffiVflUS C8H0KI3 1 I? RI7A72 SI52AS53 0P MEN SPECIALIST Re guarantee to cure all tasis curable of WEAK MEN SYPHILIS SEXUALLY Cured for Life. Ntgj,i .ii.i&biunj, Lost luuuuuu, li) uiuieie, verlcocele, Uonorrnuca, Uieet, oypnui Stricture, Pile, r'utuia and Rectal OlcerJ and all l'rlvnic lUsensp ami Disorders of Men MrU'lure niul C.lect Currd at llinnr. . Rev M. L. 1 lives have been saved througn the use of i Con mi'sP- iwW-c ?ai1,.,n1,?ri.adlre" appointed to One Minute C-ugh Cure. Mo,t nf (hK.l,,n I., . A S1-U1U. oit -i I r. raHiif. rilon n tha nm Aa I n frt . . UJIAII I. .-.. were cases oi grippe, croup, astnma, whosp. ! Saronvllle. which will be held nest ing cough, bronchitis and paeumon.a. Irs . early use prevents consumpt.on. Itnln nt West Point. WEST POINT, Neb., May 31. (Special ) A good soaking rala fell In this vicinity laSt AVPnlnET thnmilPhlt- Tit,. I .k .4 Peter Mucor i gave an enuraglng report j to a depth of Iachfa f " of the Home Mission society The following badIy nMd,, ,n thlg sect)on officers were elected for the ensuing year- President. Rev. Peter Muasoa; secretary. Reports show that over flfteea Rev. c. A. Andersoo. treasurer Wlckman. A committee was hundred August. Rev. Peter Munson, Hon. C. O Lobeck of Omaha, and Rev. M. L. Wlckmaa were appolated. Rev. O. W. Ostrom of Omaha read a paper Tronhle for Insurance t omnnny. PIERRE. S. D.. May 31. (Snecial.. The on "What Are the Greateat Obstacles In ! Mutual Insurance, located at Cantcn Our Christian Work?" A very Interesting j which had considerable trouble last winder discussion followed la which all partlcl- ln getting Its charter through the insur- pated. The paper was endorsed by the association. Rev Nels Eklund delivered a eermca. Otner papers were read. Tho sessloa oa Saturday morning was opened with devotional exercises conducted by Mr. Charles Rudd. Rev. Wells, pas tor of the Methodist church, gave a delight ful talk to the association. A tele cram of May 31. (Special.) At greeting was read from tha Ministerial asso. 10:30 a. m. the members of the Grand Armv of the Republic and Wcjman's Relief corps met at their ball and drove to Cozad ceme tery, one mile east of town, where tier decorated the soldiers' graves. At 1:31 a large crowd assembled at the Evangelical church, where an excellent Decoration day program was rendered. AURORA. Neb.. May 31. (Special, i Decoration day was otssrved In Aurora with elation of the Superior district. A nirmber of papers were read. At 2 p. m. the last ance commissioner's office, is reported as Being liable to be ln hot water again on account of certain advertising matter sent out by the company reflecting upoa the commlssloaer's office. The party organiz ing this company was formerly connected with another mutual company ln the state, but left It for ceriafn reasons and false re port which were scattered concerning the company he left were attributed to him The company attacked then placed Itself appropriatei exlrcises All the different i Necessity of Faithful Pastoral Work." Tho orders, school children. Grand Army of the , committee on resolutions reported. The Republic and Woman's He'lcf o-js, xa ched treasurer reported also. The preachers' to the opera house, where Hon. E. J. Halner i class meeting commenced with a song and delivered an eloquent address. From there , prayer by Rev. A. F. Wlnell, then each they marched to the cemetery, where the pastor gave a brief account of experience graven of thirty-one veterans were dec- aad work during the year. Rev. M. L. Wick orated. I man gave a very Instructive talk on "The SUTTON. Neb.. May 31. (special.) ! Temple of the Holy Spirit." Rev. P. A. Memorial day was observed here, the schools Lundberg preached a strong gospel sermon and all business being suspended. A lont; . a the evealag at S o'clock. The Suaday procession repaired to the cemetery aad services commenced with a love feast at decorated the graves of ualon soldiers. After 9:30 a. m.. conducted by Mr. Rudd. Rev. reading of orders- and the address of Lin- C. J- MeHberg at 10 30 delivered a sermon coin at Gettysburg aa oration followed by i a "The Holy Spirit. Rev Peter Munson Hon. John A. Whitmore of Aurora. Preached ln the Presbyterian church at tho nAVtn rtTV N'eb.. Mav 31. (SDecial.) I "me aour ln the English language. A very The county offices, stores and all business 1 IarSe congregation greeted both speakers cession opened with scripture reading by j "Oier me control or the Insurance commis O. Lundeen and prayer by Rev. Ostrom, i ''oner, requesting an examination of the Rev. Nels Eklund read a paper on "The company. The result of the examination Greatest Causes for Backsliding." Rev. was "Ufh as to place It ln higher esteem Peter Munson gave a brief outline of new among buslnees men. as It was found ab;y fields which he has visited as presiding elder managed. Evidence was secured by 'he in and prospects of taking care of the work, trance commissioner which convinced him Rev O. R. Palm read a paper on "The that u wouI(1 De unwise to let the Canton cumpiaj- irauiaci ousiaess wun ine peo ple of the state as long as the party above referred to acted as Its officer. He was I do not believe there la a case cf dysptp hi a, indigestion or any stomuch trouble that ennnot bo re lieved ut once und prraan( ntly c-urcd by my DYSPEPSIA. CUKE. MUNYON. At all druggists, 23c. a rial. Gtildo fy to Ilcal'h nnd ned!- c-ji nit rice irce. luua Arch street, Phtla, SI HIITY IIOM. consequently let out and another elected to the place, but he was hired as a solicitor In order to explain their delay la starting their company they lay their blame to the Insurance commissioner ln certain adver tising matter which may result ln the an nulment of their charter or arrest of the officers. lurmeu. ofaufo ay ine ooaraen ana work- , --- -------- it 3 D m a meetine was held for the ehtl- mea and soldiers of the civil and Spanish nouses were ticoed here yesterday. In the 9nPndmyoaunnfft 0 V Ostrum Neb.. May 31. (Special.) After forenoon a large procession was formed and moved to the cemetery, where the graves of the heroes were strewn with flowers. In the afternoon the large opera house w-ja a nrtgnt. sunny suy. wnieh continued all nllea to its utmesi capacity. An amo aa day. The prcgram for tho day had one fia- j dress was delivered by Mayor C. H. Aldrtch. ture extra from the usual Decoration day The music was in charge of Prof. Murray of wars BLAIR a nice shower during Tuesday night, which laid the dust. Decoration day came ln with exercises. Prof. E. V. Capps, principal of the High school, gave a beautiful gold medal to the High school cadets for Indi vidual proficiency In drill work. At the drill In the morning Captain Don Van Dusen and Sergeants J. M. Kenny aad J. P. Cam David City NEWMAN GROVE. Neb.. May 31. (Spe clal.) Decoration day was not only observed here by tho Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief corps No. 1SS. but by a large number of citizens, who gathered and C. A. Anderson delighted the children with appropriate talks. Rev. O. W. Ostrum delivered the memorial service In the Pres byterian church to a crowded house. At S p. m. ln the tent the closing service of the ses sion commenced with a prayer by Rev. C. O. Karlson. The local choir rendered sev eral selections. Rev. W. L. Wlckmaa deliv ered a very strong aad eloquent sermon. cron. late of the Third Nebraska, acted us I at this place, and drove to Emerlck. where Judges and awarded the prize to Serg'aat . rm our toldier dead The processloa was of Cadets Parker Ollerman. After the drill ! hv h svo.-man r.rnv milifarv hanrt on the school grounds the Blair Mllitiry ' Th nim wr Rev PhPins nf Pm.npv I district court todav and Judci. Josson in Vo ?"i ,? n s rntfta a nnnmninlail k t 1 "... .' .... .... .v. ,7,' " i Rev. Bishop and Rev. Enyart of tbU place, tence-a aim to serve two years at hard labor Tun Yeiirs for llurulnrv. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. May 31.-( Spe cial.! Fred Hartman. who pleaded guilty to the charge of daylight burglary at the home of Mike Mauzy, foreman of the black smith shop of the B. & M., was taken into cadets of the High school, marched to the Grand Army of the Republic hall and fcrmed In line with the Maccab'e lodge, firemen. Woman's Relief corps aad the old soldiers, and accompanied by the decorat- 1 lni committee and about 125 vehicles well I loaded went to the cemetery and proceeded 1 with the exercises of tho day. In the ( afternoon the opera house was crowded to ' the doars to listen to the Jlscourse by Rev. John F. Pouchcr cf Tekarcah. WEEPING WATER, Neb.. May 31. (Spe cial.) Decoration day exer: lgg passed off In an Impressive manner. There was cot the usual crowd from the country. The a -hoil children made a splendid showing In num bers and the Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief corps managed the BRADSHAW. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Memorial day was fittingly observed at tbU place. The attendance was not so large as It has been on former pccaslons, but th? Methodlet Episcopal church was very nearly filled with patriotic people, who 1 listened to an address delivered by Rev. n. I W. Fifor of York. There are five old sol- j dlers burled In our cemetery and their graves were decorated by the Grand Army of the Republic post and relief corps of this place. The music for the occasion was furnished by a choir. EXETER. Neb.. May 31 (Special I In the state penitentiary. nloon nt flrnrdlct. BENEDICT. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) Oa Tuesday this week Benedict's first sa loon was opeaed. Benedict Is twelve years old and until the past year the license Issue never cut much of a figure. The saloon Is operated by Jones & Adams, who are run ning a saloon In McCool Junction, the first town south of York. uK.nr iu.uum.uui . a ...utwr iq mane me tlon cercironies were observed. After din program Interesting. The address by Rev. ncr e,crciSos were held In the opera S. T. Hanford was well received. Oaly one bouso. Tho address was made by N. V. grave has been addel among the old soldiers Harlan of York. Orations were given by s,iCl!. rf,ar;. ,'t f "' P' Bennett- : Miss Emma Pflug and Miss Frazler. OhCEOLA. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) 1 u.NWOOD. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) USL-rum im imi:h can uecorauon day The Grand Army of the Republic oi Sit Itnin Visits Cntnd. COZAD. Neb.. May 31. (Speclat Tele- i gram.) About 9 30 last night this section There was an Immense crowd of people In waB visited by one of the best rains of the town yesterday, which formed Into a pro- geason. The people are rejolclne. aa the wheat was commencing to suffer. Rye Is Just headed out and this rain will cause It to fill well. Pneumonia follows la grippe, but never follows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar. the great throat and lung remedy. For sala by Myer's-Dlllon Drug Co., Omaha: Dillon's Drug Store. South Omaha. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Showers, irlth f'nnlpr In Eastern .elirnkn-Snturilny to lie Fair; Wnrrner ln Western. 31. Forecast for Fidelity & Deposit Co Cnpltnl i?I..-,((,noi. -urplns . 1 ,r.n.ool Every form cf Jud lal Bond reiuirel by 'he United Stat, s c urs aud the dis-ntt ccuaty and other r jr-s t ae s a cs cf Ne braska and Iowa, executed at Omaha. H. A. WAGNER, spun ii. u-.n-NT. 20.1 1st Xntl llnnk Hide, rt.1l VIIA, M;il. JOBBERS & MANUFACTURERS OF OMAHA drT GOODS. WASHINGTON. May Friday aad Saturday: For Nebraska Showers Friday, cooler In castera portion; Saturday fair, warmer la western portion; variable winds. For Iowa Showers and tbunderstor-rs and cooler Friday; Saturday partly cloudv. probably showers In eastern portion, wind , mostly east to south. For Missouri Fair la western, showers and thunderstorms 1n eastern portion Fri day, Saturday partly cloudy, possibly show- I era and cooler in northwest portion; varl- I able winds. For South Dakota Showers and cooler i Friday; Saturday. warmer; winds, becoming variable. M . E. Smith & Go. tssawrttrsasd Jok4jara4 Dry Goods, Furnishing Goods AMD NOTIONS. BOILER AND bHEETIRON WORK hrake, Wiison & William Saccesaors IVllsnn Jk Drnke, Manufacture bolinrs. imnitn rni . northerly breethincs. pressure, rtnderins, sheen dla lard and water tanits. Doner uoes coiv For Kansas-Fair Friday, except shower, Special VnTpVS,pT. nSa?i and cooler ln northeast portion; Saturday i repairs In lty or country 5h and I'len-e fair; southerly winds. cegflon and proceeded to the cemetery absut 10 30 a. m.. where the usual decora- onlor Clnss nt West I'olnt. WEST POINT. Nob.. May 31. (Special. ( On Monday. June 11. the senior cites of the West Point High school will graduate. The following six scholars constitute tho clasi . r, n V VVHr ol ,ne 1,y lion. I perior. assisted by the old soldiers here. Arthur Melchcr. James Chambers. Nellie John D. Pope of Friend There was a largo observed Decoration day yesterday. It was Idvens, William Hoar, Adele Koch and Marie crowd gathered in the Methodist Episcopal the last day of school and the chlldrn j O'Donnell. church for Decoration day services. BATTLE CREEK. Neb.. May 31 (Special.) Decortt'rn day wis observed with appropriate eicci. Jchn W. Vance Poet No. Grand Army of the Republic of Battle Creek, the Tllden post and alsi a number ef confederates united in doing wars. assisted by decorating the graves of the I soldiers. The Llnwood Cornet baud led the ! procession. D. Kllgore of Superior gave a fine talk to the old soldiers at the ceme- tery. Coml Dcfpnts Gothrnhura:, COZAD. Neb.. May 31. (Special.) A game of base ball was played here this after noon between the home team and the Gdth- CENTRAL CITY. Neb. May 31. (Special.) eaburg nine Score. 7 to S In favor of home The proceeilon to the ce-metery Decoration team. Batteries: Cozad. Charles Link and fter day was the largest seen here In yeara. The S(th DeGrodt; Gothenburg. Martin aad Dowers. hnaor to the heroes cf two decorating tee graves m monument of 1 address at the cpera heme was delivered Sergeant John Clark Hoover, a member of ' by Rev. Robinson. Company P. First Nebraska regiment, who LEIGH, Neb., May 31. (Sperlal I ws killed near Manila on the 4th day of largo crowd was in atteada nee at the Decora -Iat May. was dedicated. Rev. R. W. Wllcix tlon day services yeterday. The services delivering the addre. Th memorial ad- were hold at the opera houne at 2 00 p m drew wn delivered by Rev. K. E. Hunt of Hon. John Ehrhardt of Staatan was the Meadow Grove. orator of th day. FRIEND. Neb., May 31. (Special. iMere j EDGAR, Neb.. May 31. (Special.)-Me-thaa usual Interest was manifest at this mortal day was fittingly observed heo-e yes. placa In Decoration dav servteos yesterday. terday. The tlty was early decorated with There are veterans burled In both the Cath- flags and bunting, and by 1 o'clock an Im cllc and Andrew cemeteries aad Rev. Father mease crowd of peopU from the country House Mrni'k Ii) I.lehtnlne, BEATRICE. Neb . May 31 (Special Tele gram.) The residence of Frank Meyers, a prominent farmer living six mile west of town, was struct by lightning last night the house has bi-en struck within tho last month. I.lxllttilntr Kills .NehrnsUnn. BUTTE, Neb.. May 31. (Special Tele gram.) Alfred St. Claire, living near Spen cer, was killed last night by UghtaUs while I.nrnl Itpeoril. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU. OMAHA. May 31 Official record of tem perature and precipitation, compared with the corresponding day of the last three years: l!tt. l!f 1P 1SJ7 Maximum temperature ..55 82 si tfj Minimum temperature ... Ki & ri w Average temperature 7( 71 70 M 1 f rertpu.ition w .) .lit .os Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for the day and since March I. 1S00: Normal for the day Ex.-ess for the day Excess since March 1 Normal rainfall for the day Detlrlenry for the day Total since March 1 Deficiency since March 1 ... Deficiency for cor. period. YfJi. uenneney tor cor. period, liss . . Itrport from Stations nt S p ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES. Aestern Eieetrieaj" Company Electrical Supplies, Bleetrlc Wiring Bells and Gas Ller.tlr O. W JOUNHTO.f Met ( w. . lfi Inrh 1 DM 1 ln.-n I B 7 15 lnriea ! 1 I 5 Im-ties . a Z IS inrhe ! 1 .74 inh j ni . v rTATIONS AND STATS OF WEATHlSR. lOVft SAFE AND IRON WORKS. he Omaha Sato and Iron Wcrl: G. ANDREKV Prnn. Maxes a specialty of - T?TT? E'l A PES ind Burglar Prorf snfet am Vnu.t doors eia. 11 0 I tilt Omsbs, Neb. "5 91 Omaha, clear Ncrth Platte raining Salt Lake, clear ""heyenne. part cloudy Rapid City, clear Huron, cloudy Wllliston. raining Chicago, cloudy St. !oui. cloudy St. Paul, cloudy Davenport, part cloudy ... Helena, clear KansaH City, clear Havre, part cloudy Bismarck, raining -. Galveston, eloudy T Indicates trace of precipitation. L. A. WELSH, Local Forecast Offlclcl, 7i v 711 7 : M i9 6 v SO 7 7S Ml 7(i 71 SO Sll is sc so as, 54, rrj t T .(i .01 .11 .01 T , .ill I .in .70 i T i Davis & Cowgill Iron Works, MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF MACHINERY GENERAL REPAIRING A SPECIALS IRON AND BRASS FOIXDER8 1301, l.-.nit nnd 1 .'(,' J ricks mi htrevt Omiilin, Nrb. Trl. .VIS. E. Zabriskle. Agent J B Cowgill Mgr Qmaha Sncftor Fence Oo&npany 20.-.-7 rVOHTII 17TII ST. Manufacturers of ornamental lawn fen-ra, tree guards, steel hlt'hing poisu, vio tiul lUes, poultry netting, eu.