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T, J. O'KEEFE , Publisher
J 13. KNIEST Associate Editor
Entered ttf tho postofBco at Alliance,
Nebraska, for transmission through tho
mails, as second -class matter.
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Legal notices at statuto rates.
fiT The HkrAU) is the Official Publica
tion ot Box Butte county and its circula
tion is nearly twice that of any other Al
liance paper.
Subscription, $1.50 per year in advance.
Omaha local tobacco dealers an
nounco their desire to fight tho tobacco
trust.
Elijah II Dowic called on President
Roosevelt Monday, but so far no coif
version is reported.
Nebraska ranked seventh place of
twenty corn producing states this year
and the average ns to quality is 83. 1
percent against 8o.7iast year.
It is reported from Wall street that
J. Picrpont Morgun will retire fiorn ac
tive business soon. And why shouldn't
he, with more money than most people
hnvohay? . .
According to the annual report of
tho adjutant general of tho army, made
public Wednesday, the present
strength of the land force of the United
Status is 3,681 officers and 55,500 en
listed men.
Congress convened Monday in extra
session and the president's message was
before that body for consideration
Tuesduy. It treats exclusively of our
iclations with Cuba, urging stendfast
confidence and sincerity in the new
republic.
William Jennings Bryan and son
William left for a trip to Europe
Wednesday. Herc's hoping tho peer
less statesman and grand Nobraskan
will enjoy his trip abroad together with
William tho younger, and return
homo in time to lead the common
people on to victory in the coining
national battle of the ballots.
Bogota is the capital of the United
States of Colombia, which country
held Panama in subjection till tho rev
olution last week. It is situated quite
a distance inland, and in a mountain
ous country. All tho several states in
the federation, of which Panama was
one, were ruled from that pity. The
trouble, therefore, means striking at
the very seat of government.
A telegram to tho News tells of tho
finding, near Petersburg, of tho dead
body of Halleck Garder, a well-known
farmer. He was found dead in his
granary Monday morning. Garder was
aoout 35 years old, and no causo for
tho death is known. The coroner from
Albion was summoned. The dead man
nau Deen an Habitual drinker, it
said.
An Explanation.
Under tho glaring headlines "Du
plicity of Jtidgo Harrington Facts
Come to Light Which ProVo He Ac
cepted a Tree Railroad Pass," the Al
liance Grip of last week had the fol
lowing to say in the most prominent
part of tho paper. The following let
tcr received from Judge Harrington is
self explanatory and no comment is ne
cessary. Tim IIukald editor called
Judge Harrington's attention to the
Grip's charge by request of republi
cans of this city who supported him
and desired to know if the charge made
by tho Grip, which is as follows, were
true:
"Prior to the recent election Judge
J. J. Harrington issued a personal let
ter to many of the voters that ho was
under no obligations to any of the rail
road companies not having received
any free transportation and that he had
paid out in railroad fares during the
past four years about 1,200. Never
tho less it is a fact that he accepted
and still holds Burlington Route pass
No. 747 for tho year 1902, hence it will
be seen that the judge was not sticking
very closely to the truth in sending out
his appeal to the voters."
In reply to tho Grip's charge the
judge writes ns follows:
"I am in receipt of your letter of the
nth instant enclosing a clipping from
tho last issue of the Grip charging that
I am tile holder of a pass on the Bur
lington railroad. I regret that when
the campaign is over falsehood must
stilt bo met. I trust that the editor
has been imposed upon and has not
been prompted by malicious motives.
L never have traveled on a pass in my
life upon any railroad. When I was
first elected tho Burlington rail toad
sent me a pass and I promptly returned
it. Notwithstanding this refusal the'
have sent to me in common with other
judges since that time annually a rail
road pass. These passes have been
also promptly tcturncd. But my dear
O'Kccfc there is a very simplo way for
these pcoplo to prove this charge if it
is true. Any man who 1 ides on an an
nual railroad pass has to sign his name
on a slip of paper every time he rides
on the trajn. These slips give the
number of the pass and the signaturo
of the man who carries the pass and
these slips are sent to the headquar
ters. Tho Grip man is closo enough to
the Burlington railroad to get posses
sion of one of these slips if such a
thing exists. Now, I will give him
JSiooo if he will produce one of these
slips bearing my signature, and, waiv
ing the question of my signatiue even,
I will pay him Siooo if he can prove I
ever traveled a single mile on a Bur
lington railroad or upon any other rail
road on a railroad pass. These facts
are well known to the ticketv agents
thtoughout this district from whom I
regularly purchase them.
I have always been a constant advo
cate of the doctrine that no public of
ficial should accept a pass or other fa
vor from any corporation. I do not
claim that a public official should bo
prejudiced against these corporations.
He should receive no iavors from any
piospectivc or actual litigant. He
should be' absolutely free to act in each
case free from all outside influences
and guided only by his conscience, his
judgment and his knowledge of the
Jaw."
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Lester Wiley and Donald McDon
aid, aged 14 and iG respectively, of
York, skipped out Saturday, leaving
no word as to where they were going.
It has been learned since by parents
that they had about $4 between them.
Both are bright young lads and it is
generally supposed by all that they
will return home when their
gives out.
money
The Union Pacific railroad is going
to try a new scheme is the manner of
disposing of its unsold lands. In fact
it is going into the colonization busi
ness with millions. It is said tho rail
road intends to open for settlement a
part of the 'railroad lands in western
Nebraska, Kansas, eastern Colorado
and all of Wyoming. Possibly normal
sums will be asked of the settlers, but
tho plan, in the main, is practically
the same as that adopted by Jamas J.
Hill in the northwest two years ago,
with gratifying success. The Union
Pacific still has 4,500,000 acres open,
for settlement.
Senator Dietrich of Nebraska has
been called before the federal grand
jury at Omaha to answer to the charge
of dealing out postoffices in violation of
the postal department and .for his owri
pecuniary benefit. Tuesday afternoon
the grand jury began the investigation
of the charges, which have been spread
broadcast, to the effect that Postmaster
Jacob Fisher of Hastings was required
to give his note to Senator Dietrich for
1,500, prior to his being recommend
ed hy the s-' .ator for postmaster. Be
fore the grand juy adjourns it will in
vestigate at isast two other cases of a
similar nature.
Valqntine Ho,rati, a butcher living in
Omaha, 1vak instantly killed last StnV
day while attempting to board a North
western train in Chicago. Horan lost
his footing arid fell under the wheels of
the second coach. He was formerly
employed in the Union stock yards by
Libhy, McNeill & Libby.
While out hunting Walter Adair bf
Decatur was shot hy his brother,
Clyde, who was carrying the gun
cocked and it wrs accidentally dis
charged. The load entered Walter's
side. Wc walked some distance to his
home, where his injuries were attend
cd. He is in a serious condition.
Clyde Miller, a young man who was
to have been married to Miss Anna
Syangler of Nebraska City backed out
at the last minute after the guests were
all present and the minister waiting.
Miller refused to assign any reason for
his act, and jt is supposed ho simply
became nervous when the hour ap
proached. Tho young woman whom
ho was to have taken to thorltaris
prostrate over the affair and it is
feared that she may lose her mind.
Two farmers in the vicinity of Rush
ville met death last Saturday while in
a state of intoxication. The body of
Carl Fisher was recovered ironi Rush
creek. He had started home and in
driving along the bank of the creek the
wagon overturned and he was dragged
into the water. Patrick Burke, while
on his way home from Hay Springs,
fell with his neck across the endgatc of
the wagon in such a manner that he
was strangled.
A -smooth appearing, well dressed
man giving hi3 name as Walter Dresser
surrendered himself to Sheriff Bauman
of Fieniont Monday nfternoon and told
him that he was an escaped convict,
from the Iowa penitentiary at Anatnosa
and had two more years to serve of a
five year sentence for criminal assault.
He said he had become tiled of evad
ing officers and wanted to go back and
finish his time. 'Hie Iowa authorities
were notified of the case.
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BOX BUTTE.
( NEBRASKA STATE ITEMS.
Humboldt is to have a new national
bank.
Plattsmouth is in the midst of a re
ligious revival.
Norfolk had its first snow of the
season last Monday morning.
Tho Humboldt brass band is being
reorganized under tho leadership of
Art Smith.
The Bridgeport Blade says: "It is
up-hill work for a whooping cow
puncher to transform himself into 1 a
peaceful agriculturalist, but guess he
will have to do it, as this valley is fast
growing into a farming section."
The Woodman of the World un
veiled the monument of the late Hon.
J. R. Watts, in the Waterloo cemetery
Sunday afternoon. The local' camp
was assisted by large delegations of
Woodmen from Valley, Gretna and
Millard.
A man giving the name of Albert
Frcemard of Omaha walked into Papil
lion Sundav night with Jiis nose broken,
two knife gashes across his face and
head, his left arm was broken and part
of his teeth knocked out. He said he
had been held up at Wahoo.
About two months ago the sheriff at
York brought back from Minnesota
William Wilkins, who was charged
with deserting and abandoning his wife
and child. He, was held to appear be
fore the district court for abandoning
his child of 8 years. His bond was
fixed at 250.
Edith Reynolds, the i8-year-old
school ma'am who disappeared from
Petersburg a week ago and who, it was
thought, had been kidnapped by a
Colorado aunt, has been located in
Denver by her father, B. P. Reynolds.
His daughter was, as he had anticipat
ed, at the home of the aunt. She had,
however, kidnapped herself rather than
been stolen by her father's sister.
Willie Kiester is on the sick list. '
Clarence Cook spent Saturday with
Charles Wilson.
Up to laet Fridaj' night Sain Gra
ham had not found his horses.
Miss Lena Thompson visited her
parents at Lakeside Saturday and re
turned Sunday.
Miss Eva Wilson came home from
her school Friday evening and attended
the gli03t social at Box Butte school
house.
The fine weather still, continues and
potato digging is almost a thing of the
past. Corn husking will be next on
the program.
Miss Lvzzie Shaw accompanied by
the Misses Florence Cook and Hattie
Esk, spent Saturday and Sunday at
home and also attended the ghost
social.
CANTON.
J. W. Broshar was at Hetningford
last Friday.
Rabbits are ripe now aud the boys
gathering them in for Thanksgiving.-
G. H. Clayton was at Lawn precinct
this week for a load of oats for his
ranch.
Mrs. B. "Stew art and daughter were
visitors at the homo of Mrs. W. A.
Randall Sunday evening.
Misses Orah Clayton, Cora Reese
and Master Will Clayton were at Alli
ance Saturday and Sunday.
Charles Moravck was in Alliance
Friday aud Saturday with a sample
load of wheat for sale.
Miss Bessie Lemons from the El
mpre ranch were visiting with Miss
Jessie Clayton Saturday and Sunday.
' In our travels this week we learned
from observation that ocr widower
friends have put their heads together
in a way of courtship by corres
pondence and will begin now right-away-quick.
The sale at the Boss place of person
al property tho 6th inst. was well at
tended and stock went at a good price.
Spring calves went at upwards of $9
per head, cows 20 per head, horses
from S8 to $62 per head.
Notice.
I will continue the business at the old
stand until Nov, 17, Your patronage will
be appreciated the same as heretofore.
All bills due and mnst be settled on or be
fore that time. Alliance Meat Co., C. M.
Lotspeich,- proprietor. 46
Hides Tanned.
It you have any cow or horse hides or
furs you wish tanned, will be pleased to
take care of them for you. Will guarantee
best results. C. E. Marks.
One stcond hand Kansas City hay baler
for sale. See the old apple man, F. A.
Thiele.
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Begining Monday and continuing all week we will
offer seasonable goods at special prices. We haqe a
large stock of new fall goods that must
"Get a Move on 'Emselves"
and to keep them moving we make following pribes:
A fine line of iajc outings, sale price
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ioc, I2jc, 15c and 20c Fleeced Goods 8, 10, 12 & 15c.
COTTON BLANKETS
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Si. 25
$1.50
Si. 75
$2.00
Blankets .
Blankets,
Blankets'
Blankets
Blankets
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Si. 10
St 30
Si.45
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Mercerized Skirts,
Best on earth for the money.
S1.50 Skirts, all the week $1.00
There are other Bargains.
Walking Skirts
All new 1903 styles at
10 per cent Discount.
That means more than it looks for
our Skirts are all Bargains.
1 Special Sale of Umbrellas 98c
TOILET ARTICLES
25c Mcnneus Talcuri 19c
25c Eastmans Talcuri 19c
25c Eastmans Tooth Power .. 19c
25c Hair Tonic 19c
25c Cold Cream . . . 19c
25c Toilet Water 19c
50c Almond Cream 23c
25c Good Talcuri . 15c
ioc Soap 4 for . . 25c
3 packages Sachet powder ... 25c
... BED SPREAD ...
AND
... TABLE LINEN ...
15 per c. discount
RIBBONS ...
You can buy them here all the time
cheaper than anywhere else but
we will beat that bv 20 per cent.
SHOES
..FOR EVERYBODY
Baby's, Childien's, Boys and
Girls, Men's and Women's
15 per 'c. discount.
All we ask is for you
to see them .
& j LACE CURTAINS, 20 per cent Discont &
By this time you ought to have the habit started. If you haven't, read the res of the ad
Men's Si. oo shirts, 75c Men's Si. 25 shirts, Si. 00
Men s Si. 50 shirts, Si. 25 50c Seek wear, 39c
50c working shirts, 45c.
36in Zibbelene, 75c value, 50c.
75c wool dress goods, 50c. 50c mercerized waisting, 39c
75c wool waisting, 50c Yard wide taffeta, Si. 00
Bring your
Pocket
Book.
BOGUE,
NEXT DOOR TO
POSTOFFICE ...
Sultana
Carpets
25c
Sale begins November 16 and cotinues to November 21.
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We have 'decided to cjose out our entire line of Ladies,
Misses and Childrens Cloaks, Jackets, Suits, Skirts,
-Waists and Furs, add' have made very attractive prices'
to close them out at once. Nothing 'in these lines re
served. Everything must go at a cut price. All fall
purchases are included in this sale. We need the room
we need the money. We quote a few prices as a
sample : : : : : :
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Twelvp Skirts worth S3. 75 for
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Twentyeight Skirts worth S5.00
for
Lot No. 1 Fine Tailored Suits
trimmed and good styles
Lot No. 2 Finely Tailored,
latest style and weaves, worth
S10.00 and $12.50 for $6 and
$1.98
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4.68
8.50
$25.00 Suits for
One lot of Ladies and. Misses
Cloaks and Jackets worth up
to S6.00 at .
One jot worth S8.00 for
One lot worth S12.50 for
$88.50 '
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Sweeping Reductions
On all lines of Ladies and Misses Shoes,
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Will close at less than cost all Oxford
Ties and Slippers jt
We have the Celebrated Florsheim Cos.
shoes for Gents in all the new styles
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