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A TTTK OMAHA r.rN'DAV BKE: DECEMBER 11. 1010. 2SS3E! IIS Nebraska Nebraska j COURT FOR POOR CHILDREN Nebraska Supreme Body Makes Rul ing in Creighton Will Caie. LEGALLY IN UTPEB TRIBUNAL Permanent l,llirllon See need hy Michael files oi Against Cracker (onpur DlwinUfil Holt Trrmirrr Mast Tar. fFf'm a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Tff. in.-(S r in! rmr of the mmiiilcatfd ln.wmlt gro-n ln out rif the distribution of the Crelghtnn eMate vans! punned upon by the supreme rourt In a 1e rlclon handed down this Rftcrnonn. It I held that the clerk to the county Judpe of riii(clan county had a proper light to t-fun a certificate purportir. gt" come from the county Judge, and further that the clerk signed such crrtiflrato Instead of the judce hlmwlf Is r.o reason to assert that the dis trict court has no jurisdiction In the case appealed from the findings of the probate court. The court refuse to pass on the right of the state to Intervene or on the constitutionality of the law under which the executora of the estate took their ap peal. Count Creighton left "O.OnO to be held In trust by the executors of hla will for the establishment and maintenance of a hwme for poor girl. The heirs attacked the be quests and asked the county court to dis tribute the money Just as If the testator had died Intestate. This motion was sus tained by the probate Judge and the exec utors appealed. The state got In as an In- them merging, lV-'."'cd thl" morning to the preliminary statements of the attor- , ny. A. V. Field cf Uncoln and Deputy , Attorney General Orant Martin, represent- Ins the state; Byron Clark, representing ' the riattsmoiith Telephone company, one f the merging companies; Judge Taul i Jesrn of Nebraska City, represc nting the j Nebrka City rrmpany. and E. M. Mors man, representing the Nebraska Telephone company, were present at the prelim inaries. The hearing will be continued January T. Retarded Too Reaallr. Judge T. C. Munger heard a motion In the federal court this afternoon brouelit by the receiver of the Independent Tele mission for the Issuance of further receiv er's certificates, which will be sold and j the proceds ued to pay the Indebtedness which was Incurred by the construction of the South Omaha branch of the plant. The motion Is being heard In Lincoln for the reason that Judge W. H. Munger of Omaha Is In ft. Louis and was unable to hear the matter, which was set for today. Oil rase Is rttled. The Union Pacific railway has been granted the same authority as was granted the Burlington a few days ago. It Is al lowed to average the weight of carloads of cattle so that where some cars from the same shipper being In the same train, fall under the allowance carload maximum and some fall above it. they may be av eraged and thereby possibly no overcharge made. The order becomes effective on January 10. The application to the com mission was wholly voluntary on the part of the railroad. It being necessary to meet Burlington competition. Sslfireme Coart Decisions, The following opinions wers filed: Kurpgewelt against Klrby. Affirmed on I condition that plaintiff remit 11.500 within tervenor on the ground that It had an In terest In the bequest for the home for poor thirty days; otherwise cause reversed and working girls. The hlrs attacked the Jur- remanded; coms In supreme court taxed to Isdlctlon of the district court and the valid ity of the certification of the transcript from the county court to the district court. They were overruled In the district court and the esse went to a decision. The state appealed from that part of the decision which cut down the bequest for the public bom to about 136,000. Supreme Co art Posltlna. The attorney for the heirs moved In supreme court that the case be dlsmlrsed on the same grounds which brought out the motion In district court where It was over-ruled. The supreme court rules the tame as did Judge Estelle on this motion. The real point at Issue In the .appeal by the state has not come up for argument. In passing on the motion the court takes occasion to say concerning the argument that the executors d'd not have Interest enough !n the case to be allowed to appeal from the findings of the district court: "The executors would have been shame fully derelict In the performance of their duty had they acceded to the order ot the county court, which diverted a fortune from tha objects of the testator's bounty." IaJwactloa la Dissolve. The permanent Injunction secured by Michael Gleaaon of Omaha against the Loose-Wiles Cracker company forbidding that company to build a raised sidewalk In front of their factory In the wholesale dis trict of Omaha la dissolved and the case dismissed. The court takes the ground that at the time the restraining order was Issued by the court there was r&aaon for giving It. but that since that time the company has changed the plan of erecting this ralaed and covered platform and there ta no further occasion for an Injunction. The council had passed an ordinance giv ing the cracker company right to construct aid sidewalk. Just as la customary In the Wholesale district, lea son owned some lota adjacent to the factory and objected to the sidewalk because It would be dan gerous to travel over and because It shut tu the sunlight from his lots and the ten ants thereon. He asked for a temporary Injunction, which was later road perma nent by the district court. Twt Tfcouraad from Saloon Mast. The Judgment of 12.000 given to Eva Beldera of Havelock for debauching her husband by Havelock saloonkeepers four years ago was affirmed by the supreme court. The district court' ot Lancaster county gave the Judgment two years ago on proof that fielders had been a' drunkard bat bad reformed, and his wife had not! fled ths saloonkeepers of Havelock not to ell hire any more liquor. They sold the liquor and the husband ha been much addicted to lis us sine that time. The appeal to ths suprsm court alleged that th amount of the Judgment was too ex- oesrgva, Tissnrer Mast Prny. A a result of a political fight several years ago in Holt county, the editor of the O'Neill Pioneer was prevented from pub lishing th list of delinquencies under the scavenger tax law and th contract given by the county treasurer to the editor of his political persuasion. The county board . had made the first award. The court holds that It had that right and when the treas urer refused to furnish such editor the copy required to carry out his contract he laid himself liable for damages which the disappointed editor alleges h sustained by reason of sot getting the legal publica tions. Kasaea '-- fr Deaaty. Addison Walt, secretary of state-elect. has selected George W. Marsh of Vnlver slty Plac as his deputy. Mr. Marsh was secretary of state from 1HMU to litem and ouruii iu term ot on ire alt came up from Syracuse to be a bookkeeper In the office. He has held on ever since In one capacity or another, and now when his turn comes to give out the plums he re members his former chief, who Is now In the real estate business, and calls him back to public life. Woald laeae Cert If Ira tea. An appeal to the supreme court from the verdict of an Antelope county Jury In a murder case sets forth as one of the al legations of error tne fact that the jury listened to evidence for eight days, were Instructed by the oourt, retired and brought In a verdict within three hours. This the attorney for the convicted de fendant believes to have bwn misconduct on the part ot that Jury. V. P. t'aatea la. The Menley elevator case, one of the oldest" on the docket of the railway com mission, has been settled and wiped from the docket of the long-suffering commis sion. The esse, which was a complaint of a farmers' elevator company of the Cass oounty village to force the Missouri Pa cific railroad to build a sidetrack to Its elevator, was ft led on October H. linT. Parallel with the comniltsiun's work in the stubbornly fought cm, a similar ef fort was carried throughout the courts of the state and the United tiiaiu The ele vator people lost In the federal courts, but won before the commission. The side trark Is built. Referee Is at Work. Judge E. E. Good, referee appointed by the supreme court to listen to the evidence In the injunction proceedings brought by the state against the Bell Telephone Com pany and two Independent companies in la eastern part of th stat to prevent plaintiff. Ietton. J. Hose. J., dissenting to the order requiring remittitur. Kaup against Bchlnstock. Beversed and remanded with directions. Root, J. Shold against VanTreek. Affirmed. Lit ton, J. Fawcett and Hose, Js.not sitting. County of rBnwn against County of Keya Paha. Affirmed. Rose, J. Preult against Prautt. Affirmed. Faw cett. J. Cronln aalnst Cronln. Reversed and re manded. Sedgwick. J. Rose, J., not sitting. Solders against rBothers. Affirmed. Barnes, J. Ulcason against Loose-Wiles C. and C. Co. Reversed and caused dismissed: plain tiff to pay costs In supreme court; de- I fendant to pay costs in district court. Let ton. J. Bevet a against village of aBttle Creek. Affirmed. Kawcett, J., Rose, J., not sit ting. Zw el bell against Sehestedt Affirmed. Root. J. Clark against Davies. Affirmed. Barnes, J. Rose. J.. not sitting. Swindell against Malone. Affirmed. Lit ton. J. Peterson against Andrews. Affirmed. Fawcett, J. Rose, J., not slttln.g. School District No. ll. Thi-rston county. agalrst Copple. Affirmed. Letton, J. Young against Rohrbough. Affirmed. Root J. McShane against Canno. On motion to diemles. motion overruled. Root, J. McCreary against Furay. On motion to dismiss, motion overruled. Root, J. Kutch against. Affirmed. Root, J. Following are rulings on motions for re hearing: ISnger Sewing Machine company against Robertson. Overruled. Reams against Cloplne. Overruled. Kruse against Johnson. Overruled. Olson against Nebraska Telephone com pany. Overruled. Yelser against Broadwell. Overruled. Ward against city of lLncoln. Overruled. Ward against Aetna Life Insurance com pany. Overruled. Anderson against McDonald, overruled. HUMBOLDT FARMERS' INSTITUTE Leaders la Tals Branca of Work De liver Addresses. HUMBOLDT, Neb., Dec 10 (Speclal.) The annual farn.rs' Institute was held at the city hall, beginning at noon Thursday and closing Friday night. N. F. Chase spoke on "Corn Production" at the opening session. "Agriculture in Rural Schools" was strong y advocated by County Super intendent Oliver, and "Soil Fertility" was handled by L. 8. Huron of Lincoln. "Mr. Chase also spoke on "Good Roads," and the evening address was given by I S. Huron. Friday morning J. T. Coupe talked of "Pork Production" and Prof. John Bowers of Lincoln on "How to Make Profit from a Few Cows." The fruit and vegetable display wss a big feature of this year's meeting and liberal premiums were of fered by the business men. The ladles' auxiliary to the farmers' In stitute held Its last meeting ot the year at the city hall Saturday, and among the business transacted was election of offi cer, which resulted as follows: Mrs. Peter Gergena, president; Mrs. A. L. Drake, first vice president; Mrs. Nettle Wilson, second rice president; Mrs. C. J. Hosford, secretary. OTOE POriTBT SHOW CLOSES Partial List of Prise Wlaaer at ta Big Exklblt. NEBRASKA CITT. Dec. 10.-8pedal.-The Otoe County Poultry and Pet Stock show, which has been held In this city, cloned last night. There were many exhibit or and among the winners of the prise were: H. G. Leigh on White Leghorn. George Zeils on Sliver Spangled Hamburga, Howard Seymour on Buff Leghorns, H. J. Bums on Black Minorca. J. G. Poling on Black Minorca. E. A. Duff and F. M. Cook on Buff Orpington. Mrs. Frank Black and A. B. Hucklns on White Orpington, Thomas Kastner on Buff Plymouth Rock, j M. J. Bums. Rich Bobbltt and F. P. Majors ; on Rhode Island Reds; T. E. Wheeler on Golden Wyandottes, C. H. Bethe on White j Wyandottes. G. L. Freeman on Dark Branv&hs. J. C. ataon, Jr., on Buff Cochin I Banta.ma. John Wlrth on pea fowls and White Holland turkeys, T. F. Lawrence on Aoulouse geese and Homer pigeons, John C. Watson won grand trophy cup on ten highest scoring of one breed and highest scoring cock. hen. cockrel and pullet. F. P. DeLong of Syracuse, trophy cup for high est scoring bird. The show was a success and entries were made by bird raisers from all over this part of the state and west ern Iowa. ORCHARD & WILHELM Tomorrow Monday Morning The Beginning of Our Holiday Oriental Rug Sale We have given the assembling of this collection more than ordinary study and attention in our effort to offer the best specimens of the various grades produced by the different countries and provinces of the Orient. It has always in the past been our custom to price our Oriental rugs on the same basis as our regular merchandise, but for this sale there will be added pleasure in that the prices will be a feature as well as the rare beauty in design and high quality of the rugs We invite your inspection of this superior showing. Bale 1 Contains a fine line of Hamadan, Anatolian Bale 7 Contains extra larcre sizes of Belouehistan . 1.1- & Shervan mats suitable for single doors, or small nooks. Values from $6. B0 to $10.00, choice, each 53 Bale 2 Consists of a lot of extra heavy Genja Rugs, in size about 3-Cx4 ft., bright pretty colors. Values up to $12.50, choice of lot, each Bale S Contains a lot of Kazaok and Genja Uugs, assorted In fine colorings of browns, soft reds, sizes up to 3k5 ft. Values up to $18.50, choice of lot $12.50 Bale 4 Small Khivas, extra fine in quality, color ings soft shades of rose, blues and reds. Values from $18 to $20, choice from this bale 914. 75 Bale 5 Genudji and Kazaek Rugs; these are best suited for halls and vestibules or places getting very hard wear, as they are made with extra heavy warp and verjn high pile sizes ranging from 3x5 ft. to 4x6 ft. Values up to $25, choice $15.95 Bale 6 Soft, silky Belouchistans probably the best known as well as one of the best values in Oriental rugs, very dark soft shades of blue and wine colorings. Values In this bale are regular sellers at $27.60 up, choice. .$10.95 rugs; values up to $31.50 each. Many very choice pieces in this bale, choice of each $19.95 Bale 8 Moussoul and Kazaek Rug?, in splendid sizes for reception halls or large doorways, made near the Tigris river, with a long nap, which acquires a wonderful luster the longer it Is used, very dark rich tone of color. Value up to $40, choice $20.50 Bale 9 A very choice collection of Shevan and Sen na rugs consisting of many very beautiful pieces suitable for music rooms. Bitting rooms, or to be used with large Mahal or Meshed Rugs, these are many colors of blues, browns and yellows, relieved with ivory In allovers and medallions. choice $33.50 ty Bale 1U Kirmansnah ltugs; every one laminar witnf" Oriental rugs know the values of these rugs, the shortcut nap and very close texture, combined with the softness of the ivory pink and light blues used in its coloring give it' the appearance of fine tapestry. Sizes are about 4x7 feet Choice of many beauties $78.50 Ml m Mil Room Size Oriental Rugs Muskabad Rug Size 12-10x8-9, dark red ground, large detached figures in blues and bronze greens. Value $125, specially priced at $95 Muskabad Rug Size 13-2x10-5, an extra large rug terra cotta ground all over pattern. Regular value $165, special $127.50 Mahal Rug Size 13-10x9-8, beautiful rose-red ground relieved with light ivory in border; a splendid rug for wear; light blues in figures, special. . . .$145 Tabriz Rug Size 12-2x9-2, a truly Oriental piece having not only the Oriental colors, but knowing in vivid outline the birds, animals and vegetation of the Orient. A very closely woven rug. Valued at $375, special price $295 Meshed Rug Size 13-10x9-3, extra heavy pile, dark greens, blues and reds and large set patterns throughout the rug. Value $210, special $175 Meshed Rug Size 13-10x10-6, large allover cen- of ivory broken In oriental colors, corner pieces of shaded blues and brightened with reds. Notice the un usual large size. Special price of $2-15 Tabriz Rug Size 12-8x9-3, large camel hair center relieved with small broken patterns carried out in the borders and motif corners. Special. .$345 Meshed Rug Size 13-lxlO-G, large allover cen ter in maroon reds, very small pattern of blues and other shades broken throughout. Value at $236, spe cial at $195 Shah Abbas Sizell-6x8-8, beautiful soft blues and old rose coloring in medallion pattern, small pat terns and lin work in detail. Valued at $396, spe cial $345 Kerman Shah Rug Sizo 15-4x9-3, one of the richest in our collection, splendid size, beautiful in its soft colorings and broken allover, medallion pattern. Former price, $525, special $495 Many new arrivals which we cannot separately itemize have reached us, among them Khivas, Cashmeres, Karuks, Hermans and hall runners. If you have a large room to furnish we have the rug for it as the sizes are from 6x9 to 11-3x21-10. Look these over at your earliest opportunity. v Bric-A-Brac s ... mi I. H"m' 1' ' ? ., PV Toys! Toys A wonderful collection of interesting art objects that you will find you and your friends will enjoy. For the Smoker Ash and Match Holders; price each ..20c to $50.00 Desk Supplies Note Pads, each, from 25c to $3.00 Stamp Boxes. I Desk Set, complete with pad, ink knife, in various styles, from $4.75 to $40.00 Book Racks, each, from $2.75 to $10.00 Trays Mahogany, ebony, with Cretonne and Japanese em broidery. Rock Crisal Cut Glass in every conceivable style from. $1.05 up to $15.00 Bronze Jamannese, in grotesque shapes, $1.00 to $50.00 Egyptian Pottery, each, from -50c to $3.50 English China Tea Sets, Dinner Sets. They will interest you. Bedding Department This department is new with us and has met with a hearty support from our many friends the qualities are the best, the prices the lowest. Blankets in cotton from 85c to $3.75 a pair blankets in wool from $4.75 to $21.50 a pair. Comforts from $1.25 up to $13.00 each. All colors and qualities. Bed Spreads all sizes $1.19 up to $6.95. Some have bolster covers to match. Our main floor Toy Department, easy of access and full of the world '8 most novel, practical and instructive toys. Delights and pleases the young and old alike. Here you can satisfy every toy desire and choose from a new, clean stock. Have you seen our mechanical toy window representing Red Riding Hood, Old King Cole, The Old Lady That Lived in the Shoet "Don't Miss It." Smoking Stand (Like cut) Solid mahogany top 8Mi inches square, 24 inches high. Has drawer. 1bras cigar and matchbox holder $6.00 i r.iiumu uuiucu wiamertu gat, mauogany iiuma ana genuine mahogany $3.00 to $30 BOOK BLOCKS Mahogany and oak $4.50 to $H CANDLE STICK Solid mahogany, per pair.$1.75 to $20 GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Oak and mahogany $11.25 to $250 TABOKETTES New line oak-mahogany finish and genuine mahogany 75 to $15 IIM r M OXWaAJ ALIODIUU Sty ItJa 1UIUOU lliilQU 0 ICULUVr 4 V w PAX 1 foot Basement Suggestions Percolating Coffee Machines In copper and nlckle, from.$Q.OO to $15.00 Five O'clock Teas, in nlckle, brass and copper. $2.50 to $10.50 Chafing Dishes, copper, brass aad nlckle $3.75 to $24.00 Tea Ball Tea Pots and Tea Samovars, nlckle, copper and silver plated, from $3.00 to $9.75 Trays In round, square and oval, all finishes, from 25 to $7.50 Silver plated ware, knives, forks and spoons and special pieces. A large assortment of carving sets, the celebrated Twin Brand pieces, prices P t $1.50 to $40.00 Our basket department offers a very choice assortment of fancy waste baskets, work baskets and baby bassonettes. Bread makers $2.00 and $2.50 Food Choppers .. $1.00 to $1.45 LIBRARY TABLE (Like cut) Beautiful colonial design, in genuine mahogany, dull finish, top 27 inches wide, 24 inche slong. One good sized drawer with mahogany side and bottom. Note pretty scroll base. This is a heavy, substantial table, best made. Special at $36.00 CELLERETTES AND CHAFING CABINETS New line in golden and fumed oak, unique designs. . .$13.50 nd up SERVING TRAYS In mahogany glass tops. .$3.75 to $25 DINNER WAGONS Plain and Inlaid mahogany 530 to $tJ5 CLOCKS For desks or dressers, very pretty patterns, ma hogany and Inlaid satin wood frames. .$3.50 to $lG.OO Sail Eli Auburn public schools is also a candidate. 1 but Mr. Abbott has received ths endorse ment of all of the democratic organisa tions of ths county, and the members of the Board of County Commissioners be lns democrats, he stands a good show of receiving tha appointment when ths time comes. Dead After Pall fader Train. COLUMBUS, Neb.. Dec. 10 Special Telejram ) As ths Union Pacific passenger train was pulling out of Platte Center last evening. John Foreman, a passenger on ths train, fell under the wheels and had both lega cut off. Hs was brought to ths hospital In this city, where he died early this morning from the shoca. No one witnessed the accident and It Is supposed that Foreman, who had been drinking, remained In ths train until it started from Platte Center and ' then at tempted to get off. He leaves a wife and seven small chil dren. At ths roquest of relatives Coroner Uass will bold an Inquest. Abbott Masts 10 Trade Joba. NEBBASKA ClTlf. Dec. IS Superin tendent N. Abbott of the Institute for the Blind, who retires on the appointment of the new superintendent. K. C. King. has announced his candidacy for county 1 superintendent, which will le left vacant by air. king resigning to take his new position. Prof. Char Us K. Mors of ths Nebraska Mews Notes. YORK Charles Baer Pon, dealers In furniture, have changed their name to W. C. Baer & Co. The amount of capital will remain the same. tL THKHLANU One case of smallpoi has develHed In this neighborhood, winch ia the fir.i case of that ailment In this community for several years. BKAT1UCK Word as received here yes terday troin tUiilman isnnn, 111., an nouncing the death of Mrs. slary Preston a former Beatrice resident, i-he leaves a husband and two small children. TECl'MSEH After being without a drug store for a few snka. lr. 3. H. Hylton, a practitioner and drult of Table Hoc, will open a drug store in i-ik Creek next week. ORD Judge Manna adjourned district court Wednesday evening and, together with Reporter Abbott, went to Grand I Maud to help clear up ths heavy docket at that place. YORK The largest loclallst vote given any one candidate for state office In this Mate was cast for E. Olmsted of York, who was a candilite for land commis sioner He received S.5A1 votes. NEBRASKA CITY-William J. Harris of !.rainr. Hi., and Miks Miruile Krkn'is l'ios of Louisville. Ky , came to this city et-rday and were ut.lted in marriage, and j went to r-Mx. Ja . to mitt tneir ruture home. BEATKK'E John I a-r houie was brought hue last bigal and lodged tn the county Jail on the charge of threatening to kill lue daughter and abusing his family. Mrs. Barnhouve and five children are sick wlUi typhoid fever. SEWARD Twenty-five land buyers from this section left Tuesday with a land com pany from Uncoln to visit Texas. This trip will Include a visit to Hon. W. J. Bryan s farm, wher-j ths distinguished Ns braskan now sojourns. NEBRASKA CITY Iroquois lodge No. 2P. Improved Order of Bed Men. have elected the following officers: Sachem, N. Andreasen; Sr. Sag., B. H. Poling: Jr. Sag., C. J. McUuire; past sachem, D. v. McCal lum; C. of R., M. W. Nelhart; K. of W., II. Thurnutn. NEBRASKA CITY E. C. Belden, an in surance solicitor. who passed several checks on business men In this city, when he had no money in ths banks, was ar rested at Omaha, but released when he paid ths checks and the expenses ot the officer who went there after him. NEBRASKA CITY-Nebraaka City camp No. 1. Modern Woodmen of America, have elected the following officers: Consul, U. Msylon Leidlgh; advisor, Emory Arrlson: banker. R O. Marnell; clerk, P. C. Nich olson; watchman, Theodore Kline; sentry, Jrsse Adams; manager. William Brewer. NEBRASKA CITT Uxsie. wife of George Frost, died yesterday at Glen wood, la. She was formerly a resident of this city snd a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hilt. The remains were brought here today for burial and the services were held from the horns ot her grandfather. Peter Klt sekam. NEBRASKA CITY Silas Morris, who Is working for E. W. Hsnks. two miles south of the city. In ten hours shurjted lw bush els of corn, hauled It one and a half miies and cribbed the same. This is a record breaker so far as this section of tha coun try Is concerned. BEATRICE Beatrice lodge No. . Knlgnt of Pythias, met lut r.lgtit and eiectvd these officers: Archie tfvhuiu. chancellor commander; Frits Kees, vice chancellor; M. F. Kadeftaugh, prelate; W. H. Bobbins, master of finance; Thomas L4ddlaott, master of exchequer. BEATRICE Mayor Rutherford, Coun cilman Sage, Smith and Shinn returned home yeeierday from Hastings and Grand Island, where they have been Inspecting the lighting and water plants In uae In those dtlea. It Is very likely they will recommend to the city council ths muni cipal om nener.lp plan. NEBRASKA f'IT-The Elks will hold their annual Christmas tree, and hava ap pointed all of the comml'teea to handle the affair, and a large committee has bean ap pointed to gather up all of the poor chil dren on that day and to bring them to the home, where they will bs fed and clothed and given a fine musical entertainment. NEBRASKA CITY Dr. Claude Watson and his wife, formerly Mrs. Sarah Wede house, who were married at the borne of the bride's sister at Unco In, arrived horns yesterday and were given an Informal re ception at their home last evening. Dr. Watson is one of the leading medical prac titioners of this city and one of the oldest physicians. HASTINGS The congregation of the First Presbyterian church la making a campaign to raise 130. by Christmas for Its new house of worship, which will cost about PVMWU. Ths church expects to realise about u.0 In salvage and Insurance on the burned structure. Construction work will not be started until ths sntire amount necessary is available. REPUBLICAN CITY Louis Frits, aged '( years, an old resident of Harlan county and living northeast of this city, wsv buried in Cedar Urove cemetery yesterday. Funeral services wers held In the German Lutheran church in University township, conducted by Rev. Comph. He leaves three this place became the owner of Stephen Wilcox tract of five acres, Just east of the city limits, tha cash considera tion being $nuu per acre, with Improve ments on the land not exceeding tl.OoO. Mr. Owens Intends building an up-to-date residence on ttie property and occupying It with his family. SUTHERLAND A one-day session of tha farmery institute will be held at Suther land Friday, at which time prizes will be given to those making the bout display of agricultural produce and cookery. The program embraces lectures by Prof. Burr of the North Platte experiment station and others. A similar award of prtsea will be made at Hershey also, where tha Commer cial club has the matter In hand. NEBRASKA CITY Tha degree of Honor lodge No. tu. of tha Ancient Order of United Workmen, have elected ths fol lowing officers for the coming year: P. C, Bettle Kreese; C. H., Theresa Neff; L. H.. Sadie Katsenatein; C. C. Edna King; re corder. Sue Slpple: financier, Lllllam Brust; receiver. Ella Mordock; usher. Mattle Crawford: 1. U.. Clara Hart; U. W., Nellie Hoke: pianist, Litxle Proper; trustee, M. W. Neiharc BEATRICE Tne Woman's Relief Corps held Its annual meeting yesterday and elected the following officers: Mrs. Lucy Ollmore, president; Mrs. Sadie Sample, senior vice president: Mrs. Ternse Couch, Junior vice president; Mrs. Polly Bull, treasurer; Mrs. Emma Hughes, chaplain; Mrs. May Kelley, conductor; Mrs. Bud I 'avis, guaid; delegbte to the state n rampr.ent to be held at Kearney, Mrs. ,'r.na Grimes. REPUBLICAN CITY The Ancient Order of United Workmen of this city hsld a big Initiation Wednesday night of this week. when twenty-seven candidates were taken sons, two residing In Harlan county and ln' 'rf Ul f"o'" officers were on. In Uolor.do tled to.r. the ensuing year. Andrew Mc- BROKEN BOW A transfer has lately lutta made by widen W illiam E. Owen of ,the! Whitney, receiver; C. II. Fanblon. guide: Aiex McMillan. I. W.; Paul Ram bo. d. W pr. O. J. Valllcott, physician, Clem Manx, trustee. HUMBOLDT Word comes to Humboldt relatives that Emory Stanley, who a few years ago was married to Miss Eva Cooper of this p. are. has been ordered back to the Philippines as expert ac countant at the military station at Cavite. where he served three years In the navv prior to bis marriage. They hava lived In Brooklyn since that time. TErUMEH-lt is expected that drainage district No. 1, Johnson county, Nebraska, will let the contract for excavating along the Nemaha river In this county within the next week. This will be a big letting, en. bracing a total expense for excavating, bridge building, etc.. In the neighborhood of Jo0,0W. It is presumed that tha crtrn pany to receive the contract will begin work within thirty days, using, pnaps. three dredges on the main ditch of twenty three miles snd one dredge on the laterala of aome seven miles. With this aumber of machines at constant work, fully on yar's time will be required to complete the big Job. YORK Tom P. Owen. Inventor of Owen's Jewelry drill and slot machine that sells postage stamps, is one of tha greatest In ventive geniuses In ths west. On exhibition In one of the store windows, tha latest invention of Mr. Owen is dally keeping large crowds who watch what they auppose is a real man who movea Ms feet, head, hands and talks so perfectly that for some time every one Is deceived Into believing the mail Is really alive and that hs la got ten up tj represent an automatic dummy to attract atention ot passarsby. Besides moving his eyes this man picks up various advertising cards and displays them. Be sides automatic, men, boys and girls. Mr. Owen Is alio making automatic women who will walk, display new gowns and f'arlan. M W.; otice Fanblan. foreman Frank Sheffield, overseer; C. W. rmrK recorder; C. A. Smith, financier; C. W. Eat Cream of Barley for health and a good strong stomach. At grocers.