Serai- Weekly Tribune Ira L. Bare, Editor and Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Ono Year by Mail in advance $1.25 One Year by Carrier in advance $1.00 Knterod at North Platte. Nebraska, Post ofilco as Second Class Matter. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 19M. Illlchcock I'mors Deep Well Project. Word was rucolved this morning from Senator Hitchcock announcing that ho would lend nil his (support to tho nmendment to the sundry civil ap propriation bill, which is now in con ference in tho United StatcB congress, for the appropriation of $100,000 to tho geological survey to carry on bor ing wolls and making other experi ments in tho great plains area to And if thoro Js artesian water. This matter was taken up spmo time ago and passed the senate, but tho house turned It down and it went into conforonce. Tho 1)111 was introduced by Senntor Norrls. If It should pass it will mean a great deal to tho semi arid section east of tho mountains ns tosts will bo nmdu to find if there is artesian water In paying quantities for irrigation or deep water that can bo pumped profitably. In all probability It -will pass and the experiments will bo made. Should artCBlun wator, gas t oroil bo found it would benefit tho on ' tire country nnd for this reason tho federal government should (ako the mattor In liand. While on the othor linnd, if tho project should provo a failure it would benoflt many n.4 it would stive Individuals and small com panies ho expense of making those tosjfl In a futile attempt to find if such conditions exist. War Now On. Actual hostilities botwoon .Austria unfl Servla liavo begun and today's pa pers nnnounco that two battlqs aro in progress near Holgrade. A half mil lion Austro-llungarlan soldiers nro re ported on Servian soil. Riissia is mobilizing iU) forces and Gernmny hns sont n note to Itussin demanding an ex planation of its Intentions with re gard to such moblllzntlon, th6 appar ent objoct being to support Servla, in wfiich ovont a clash between Russia and Germany will occur. Stock mar ket, ovorywhoro In Europe hnvo vir tually ceased operations and tho load ing banking institutions have taken mpasuros to preserve their stocks of gold. All Europe is on high tension, nirtr tho complications there nro re floated in tho markets of the United States, cotton slumping four dollars a bale yestorday and stocks on tho New York market going down from llvq to. seventeen points. ller.slicy Replies Tho North Platto Trlbuno attributes tho failure of tho Hershey Giants In showing up for n game yesterday on tholr grounds with tho Independents to "cold feet" Let's soo, tho Giants played tho Independents at North Platto July ,8th and wero defeated by only ono score. Slnco then tho In dependents havo been giving nil sorts of promises for a return gamo bore but failed to sot any date. Now they want another gamo down there. "Wouldn't that Jar you and because the Giants fail to enrich tho pockots of that bunch by playing overy gnmo down there, they've got "cold feet." The In dopondonts havo been guaranteed $20 for a gamo horo.t ho samo as they gavo our boys down thoro, so why don't tlioy como hpro? Tliat's fair but where tloos that leave tho cold feet or brain fover Wouldn't It tickle you to see our farmer boyo boat that Balnrled lninch? Horshoy Times. For County Sunejor I hereby nnnounco my candidacy lor tho republican nomination for county survoyor at tho primary elec tion August 18th. Support given me will bo appreciated. PAUL G. MEYER, Mrs. O. W. SIzciuoro nnd daughter Tluth and Mrs. Henry Welch and ilnughtor Sarah have returned homo from a visit with Mrs. R. B. Miller, whoro they enjoyed tho fruit and tho fishing. Card of Thanks Wo express our sincere thanks to friends nnd neighbors for tho kindness shown ub during tho sickness and at tho funeral of our dear little girl, to tho Platto Valley choir for tho excel lent music furnished and to those who so kindly contributed ilowers. FRANK STROLLRERG nnd FAMILY. Severe Attack of Colic Cured E. E. Cross, who trnvels in Virgin la and othor southern Btatos, was taken suddonly and sovorely IU with colic. At tho first Btoro ho came to tho merchant recommended Cham borlaln's Colic, Cholera and Dlnr 'rhooa Romedy. Two doses of it cured him. No ono should loavo homo on a Journoy without a bottle of this preparation. For snlo by all dealers. M l l mill IHMIIimiMIHMI Iraim in iii n hi hiii i n iiniHBi If you want a Lawyer and Business Adviser who will make the Attorney Qeneral'a Office a potent factor In the administration of Nebraska affair and In an orderly, buolneas-IIke and lawful man ner protect the people and property and conserve the resources and venues of the State-yOTE pQR SARS For the first tlmo in several years thr rupply of houses for rent in trwt. Is greater thnn the .demand. One real estato dealer said yesterday there veru forty-five vacant houses, a n in ir larger than ho had .ver Dciorc '.nown. This burplus. ban resulted In i "x. lit reduction of rent, houses that had 1 m renting for $"20 dronp'r,: to $18, nnd those which commanded the lntter flguro declining to $15. Remember tho Shoe Sale at Wilcox's this week. A mixed quartette from this city as sisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Uonner Cramer, reader and plnnlst, nnd Ralph Alden, violinist, will give a progrnm tills evening at tho opora house In Ilershoy. Quito a number from this city aro planning to attend and several cars will drive over. Tho quartette is composed of Miss Esther Antonldes, soprano, Elizabeth Hinmnn, contralto, E. II. Kendall, tenor, and A. V. Wort mnn, baritone; For Snlo Five room houso at 013 East Third Btreet. North Pintle Delegatus are Prominent. The dclgntes to the democratic and republican stato conventions have re turned home, and all express tllcm selvcs ns well satisfied with the re sult of tho deliberations of the two re spective gatherings. Our friend Tom Henley made an address before the democratic convention which com manded tho uttentlon of the dclogutcs nnd gnlncd for him tho point for which he contonded. At the republi can convention tho Lincoln count delegates woro much in evidence in boosting Senator Hongland for lieu tenant governor, and it is said their work will show good rosults. The candidacy of Senator 'Hoagland is be ing well received in tho cast part of tho state. ' Card of Thanks Wo desire to thank tho neighbors and frionds for the many kindnesses during tho illness nnd death of our belovod father. Also tho Knights of Columbus, tho D. of L. E., tho Car Men and tho friends for the many beauti ful lloral offerings. M. J. WALSH, MR. and MRS. WM. STACK. MR. and MRS. JOHN TIGHE, MR. and MRS. THOMAS O'NIEL. WHKAT SLU.ni' IS COSTING FAIMIKltS Nebraska wheat farmers have lost nn average of $170, each, a year by the slump in tho price of wheat since tho republican parly went out of pow er. All the Nebraska wheat farmers put together have lost $10,030,000 a year. Recent hot dobatcs In the house or representatives led to an Investiga tion of wheat prices. Tho results of tills Investigation aro now given out for the first tlmo. Tho figures given are right up to Julyl. They rovenl a general slump of fifteen cents a bushel in wheat prices slnco repub lican times. Thoro nro 04,322 wheat reporting farmors in Nobraska, whoso estimat ed wheat production this year was 73,200,000 bushels. Tho figures show tho nverugo wheat farmer throughout tho country hns lout $95.00 a year through tho decrease in tho price of his wheat from what it was under re publican times. The loss to tho far mers of tho wholo United States is $139,660,000 a year. Tho total esti mated wheat production of tho coun try for this yenr Is 930,000,000 bus hols, from reports from 1,458,G07 wheat farmors. ' Rest Diarrhoea Remedy If you havo evor used Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy you know that It is a suc cess., Sam F. Guln, Whatley, Ala., writes. "I had measles and got caught out In tho rain, and it settled In my stomach and bowels. I had an nwful time, and had it not been for Chambcr lnin'B Colic, Cholron and Dlnrrhoon Romedy I could not possibly havo liv ed but a few hours longer, but thanks to this remedy, I m now woll and strong." For sale by all dealers,. Wo limo lireo second band Fords, two practically nci, at the right price. HENRY & OGIEK AUTO CO. ' NOURISHING ICE CREAM It is the purity of our ice cream that makes it not only delicious but nourishing. Wo invite you to inspect our ico cream plant nnd see the sanitary conditions under which it is made. Everything which enters into its composition ii absolutely pure ami every utensil is as clean as you would like it to bo. Try our ice cream once and you will order it again. We supply ice cream for parties, banquets and clubs. Let ns give you an estimate. Stone Drug Co. 1 CHARLES W. SEARS OF OMAHA REPUBLICAN FOR ATTORNEYGENERAL t" m G '$$ v "0; iO L?2i 'S3!Rs m nhXf frfM? VK liorvVL JlTlir'Crysta! Salt", you have a re - fined table salt that is surpussed by none and equaled by few for purity and 'quality. Possessing many rare '.virtues" not to be found in any other brand, of .table salt. , Each grain is a perfect crystal of purest, suit. fj impure food product De Luxe. tflMnsjSt on "Royal Crystal" at your grocers lNL"AMDy Crystal Salt .6 v Francis Arrandcs, a Mexican In tho employ of tho Union Pacific, near Oconto, has been taken to Grand Island by Sheriff Wilson, charged with grand larceny. Arrandes.' it Is alleged, feigned Illness and while his comrados wero absent went tllrough tho camp and gathered up everything in the way of money nnd valuables in sight. He was lator arrested at Kearney, taken before Justice Wat kins at Oconto, and bound over to tho September term of district court. Arthur Cambell, 14-year-old son of Will Campbell, living six miles. 'horth west of Sargent, lost a leg in a runa way on hl3 father's farm Tuosday. L Look at This! Anyone in need of Pianos, Organs, Hlcjclcs, Clocks, WutrheN, Sen lug Ma chines, Guns, lttMoher.s, Shells of nil kinds, (Siis Stores, Oil Stores, Mangos, F.ierj thing In Furniture, Come to Echellbery,--600 Locust THK HKST l'LACF. IX TOyX We vunt Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Pota toes, Etc., in exchange fur furniture. COME IX AXI SEE OUR STOCK Service by Publication Estbor Klllen, Plaintiff, vs. William P. Klllen. Defendant. William P. Klllen, defendant, will take notlco that on tho 13th day of July. 1914, Esther Klllen, plaintiff herein, filed her potltlon in tho Dis trict Court of Lincoln county, Nebras ka, against said defendant, the object and prayer of which aro to securo the payment of a contract entered into be tween Esther Klllen and William P. Klllen on tho 25th day of May 190G for tho sum of $3,500 now duo and pay able, with intorest from this date, and to securo the payment of $1,550.70 ns evidenced by a contruct entered into on tho 18th duy of October, 1906, be tween Esther Killon, William 'PKil len. V. a, Killon and B. L. Klllen, the last two signing said contract as sur eties, which contract Is now duo and payablo with Interost. That on tho 25th day of July, 1914, plaintiff nt tttched tho following described rcaltj and personalty, towlt: Dofondnnt's un divided ono-half Interest in S. Ms of N. W. Y and N. Vi of S. W. Vt, Section 7. T. 10. R. 33, nnd S E. V Section 34, T. 10, It. 34, BUbJect' to a $3,000 mort gage, and defendant's ono-thlrd inter est in 100 acres of wheat and 40 ucres of speltz on tho Inst above mentioned realty. You aro required to answor said pe tition on or before tho 14th day of September, 1914. Dated July 26, 1914. ESTHER KJLLEN. By Rhea & Hanlen, J28-4w Attorneys for Plalutiff. i 3ALTiLAKE Utah , Dty. fydfield 2 (edfield. Physicians and Surgeons. WILLIS J. nEDFIELD. Surgeon. JOE B. REDFIELD. Physician. OFFICE: Physicians & Surgeons . Hospital . . PHONE 642. Office phone 241. Res. phone 217 L. C. DROST, Osteopathic Physician. North Platte, - - Nebraska. McDonald Bank Building. Qeo. B. Dent, Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention given to Surgery and Obstetrics. Office: Building and Loan Building. Phrrn., ' Office 130 Phones f Resident 15 Drs. Quigley & Simms Physicians and Surgeons. Building and Loan Building. Office Phone 410 Res. Blk 552 Bertha E. Mangron, M D. Physician and Surgeon Dtiii ofWom.n and Children Specialty NORTH PLATTE, NEB. New McCabe Blbg. Nyal Drug Stroo Phone 8 Ilowens ISarn Phone 101 C W- CRONEN GRADUATE VETERINARIAN North Platto Nebraska. R. Phon. Red 400. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. r Serial No. 012 PFPABTtlBNT or TUB interior. Unltl States Land Ollice North I'Uttc. Nebraska. July 25. 1914, tfotlceti'Miareby given that Ainuel Sukraw ot Stapleton, Neb., who on July 13, 1903, made .homestead entry No. 042 for EM, NEk SWW, E. NWV. and it 1. Section 18. Township 15 N. Kansra 28, W. of Gth Principal Merldan. has filed notice of Intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described before the register and receiver at North Platte Nebraska, tin the 23rd day of September. lDli. Culmant names as wltnessses: Harry Mor royv and Charlie Appleirarth of Willanl, Neb., V, I). Lontrpre. of Maxwell, Neb., Garfield Gutherlest. of North Platte. Nebr. I j23-fi J, E. Evans. Register. For Kent G room houso, modern except heat, j 202 South Dewoy street. G room house, Graccland addition. tf J. C. HOLLMAN, Agent. 1 Notice of Special Election In Lincoln County, Nebraskn. I Notice is hereby given that a spc I clal election will bo held in and for I the County of Lincoln, in the State of Nebraska, on tho 18th day of August, 1 1914, at which the following proposi tion will bo submitted to tho voters ' of Lincoln County, Nebraska, to-wit: Shall tho Board of County Commls- sioners In Lincoln County, In tho state of Nobraska, levy n special annual tax I of five mills per annum on tho dollar , valuation on all the taxable property j In said County of Lincoln for n term of four consecutive years, beginning In the year 1914, for tho purpose of 1 raising tho sum of ono hundred thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars to bo used in tho orectlon of a new I eourt house in the City of North Platte, in the County of Lincoln, in tho Stato of Nobraska. The ballots to be used at such spev cial election shall have printed there on: FOR: A lew hv the Hnnrrl of f!nnn- I ty Commissioners of Lincoln County, I State of Nebraska, of a special an nual tax of flvo mills on tho dollar .'uluntlon on all of the taxable prop erty in said County of Lincoln, for four consecutivo years, beginning with tho year 1914, for the purpose of rais ing tho sum of Ono hundred thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars to bo used in tho erection and construction of a now court house in the City of North Platte In said County of Lincoln, in tho State of Nebraska. AGAINST: A levy by tho Eoard of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Stato of Nebraska, of a spe cial annual tax of five mills on the dol lar valuation on all of the taxable property in said County of Lincoln, for four consecutivo years, beginning with tho year 1914, for tho purpose of raising tho sum of Ono hundred thousand ($100,000) Dollars to be used in tho orectlon and construction of a new court house in tho City of North Platte, in and for said county of Lin coln, in tho State of Nebraska. Those voting In favor of said prop osition shall mark their ballot with an "X" after the paragraph beginning with the word "For", and those vot ing against said proposition shall nmrk their ballot with an "X" after the paragraph beginning with the word "Against." Said election will be open from S o'clock A. M. and continue to be open until G o'clock P. M. on said date, and the poling places in tho vrlous pre cincts of said County will bo at the regular polling ' plaqes whereat the primary election in and for said County of Lincoln will bo hold on said day. By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Ne braska, made on this Gth day of July, 1914. C. W. YOST, County Clerk. LEGAL. XOTICE Stato of Nebraska, Lincoln County. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration with Will Attached. To all persons interested in the es tate of C. A Carpenter, late of Lou isa county, Stato of Iowa, deceased. You aro hereby notified that on the 11th day of July, 1914, P. R. Halligan filed his petition in the County Court of said county for his ap pointment as administrator, with will annexed, of tho estate of C. A. Carpenter, deceased, late of Louisa county, state of Iowa, and that the same will be heard at tho county of 10 o'clock a. m. It is further or Platte, in Lincoln county, on the 4th day of August, 1914, at the hour given all parties interested in the dored that notico of said hearing be glen all parties Interested in the said estato by the publication of this notlco for threo successive weeks in tho North Platte Semi-Weekly Trl buno, a newspaper printed and pub lished and of general circulation in said county.. Dated this 11th day of July, 1914,. JOHN GRANT, County Judge. .NOTICE. Notlco is hereby given that at a special election hold In and for tho City of North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, on the 30th day of June, 1914, for the purposo of voting twolvo thousand dollars ($12,000) of tho City of North Platto bridge bonds, tho returns on file and as canvassed by tho mayor and city council in and for said city, show the number of votes casi were six hun dred forty-four, (G44) and out of said total voto thoro wero cast flvo hundred ninety-eight (598) votes in favor of issuing of said bonds, and forty-six (46) wore cast against is suing of said bonds'. In witness whereof we have here unto sot our hands and affixed tho official seal of said city this 11th day of July, 1914. E. H. EVANS, Mayor. Attest: C. F. Temple, City Clerk. ORDER OF HEARING. The State of Nebraska, Lincoln county, ss. In the County Court. In'the matter of the estate of Jacob Meyer, deceased. To the creditors, heirs, legatees and others in terested In the estate of Jacob Meyer. Take notice, that Karl Drodbeck has filed in the county court, a report of his doings as ad. ministrator of said estate, ard is ordered that the same stand for hearing the 11 th day of Aug. A. D. 1914 before the court at the hour of 9 o'clock, a. m., at which time any person In terested may appear and accept to and contest the same. Notice of this proceeding and the hearing thereof Is ordered given to all persons interested In said matter by publishing a copy of this order In the North I'latto Tribune, a semi-weekly news paper printed in s Id county for three consecutUe weeks prior to said data of hearing. Dated July 18th. 1914. J21-3 JOHN GRANT. County Judge. Sheriff's Sale. Ry virtue of an order of sale issued from the district court of Lincoln county. Nebraska, upon a decree of foreclosure rendered In said couit wherein Robert V. Uurnett is plaintiff and Samuel A. Thomas, et. nl., are defendants, and tome directed I will on the 22nd day of Aug, 1914, at 2 o'clock p. m at the east frontdoor of the court houAi In North Platte, Lincoln county, Ne braska, tell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy said decree, interest and costs, the following described property to-wit' Southwest Quarter (SW'4) Section Four (4), In Township Twelve (12), Range Thirty Four 84), west of the 6th P.M. Lincoln county, Nebraska. Dated North Platte, Neb.. July 20, 1914. J21-6 A. J. SALISBURY. Sheriff. Dr. J. S. Twinem, Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention to Obstetrics and Children's Diseases. Phones, office 183, residence 283 Office in McDonald Bank Building. Worth Platte, Nebraska. The North Side Feed Barn has for sale GRAIN OF . ALL KINDS, Bran, Shorts, Baled Alfalfa, Hay, Good Seed Potatoes. Goods promptly delivered. Our terms are cash. TELEPHONE No. 29 FARM LOANS Plenty of Money to Loan on Farms and Ranches. Rates and Terms Rasona ble. Buchanan & Patterson. n i OMllllfflie Bought and highest market prices paid PHONES Residence Red G36 Office 459 C. H. WALTERS. Cattle and Hogs WANTED. ' Sell your Cattle and Hogs to Julius Mogensen, No. Platte. Hgihest cosh prices paid. Office open day and night in North Sir Barn. First class horse and a"or livery in connection. Phone No. 29. Statement of the Condition or THE MUnUAL BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION. of North PlattQ. Nebraska,; on the 30th day of June. 10U. Certificate No. 3i. ASSETS. First mortgage loans $5g8 200 00 Stock loans 4 boo 00 Real estate ollice 27 734 04 Furniture anil fixtures 582 75 Cash 10 240 15 Delinquent Interest, premiums ancl tines.. 95300 Expense? anil taxes paid 1 373 6C Other ussets 162 32 Total 633 S65 92 LIABILITIES. Capital stock palil up $593 531 41 Reserve fund ,... 11 850 00 Undivided profits 28 426 71 Advance Interest 7 SO Total $633E0o2 RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1914, ItECElPTS Ralance on hand July 1.1913 12 487 01 Dues ,210 474 12 Interest, premiums and tines 39 927 80 Loans repaid,, 57 852 79 Membsrshlp nntl Tranfer Fees 462 75 Real Estate sold 2 369 05 Taxes and Insurance 10467 Total 1323 578 19 KXrKNDlTUHES. Loans J178 600 00 Expenses , 2 015 63 Stock redeemed 104 172 OS Cash on hand...., v 10 210 15 Real Estate 27 922 29 Furniture 582 75 Taxes and Insurance- 215 29 Total $323 678 19 Stato of Nebraska, Lincoln county, ss. I, Samuel Goozco, secrotary of the above named Association, do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement of the condition ot said Association Is truo and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Samuel Goozee, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to beforo mo this 11th day of July, 1914. Krakk Hcchasan, Notary Public. W. H. Blalock, j Victor VonGoetz Directors. 1. 1.. I1A"E. I SHERIFF'S SALK. By virtue of an order of sale Issued from tbe district court of Lincoln county, Nebraska, upon a decree of foreclosure rendered In said court wherein "L.C. Severns. is plaintiff, and Chris Rassmussen and E. P. Rassmussen are de fendants, and to me directed, I will on the 15th day of Aug. 1914, at 2 o'clock, p. m at tho east front door of the court house in North Platte, Lincoln county. Nebraska, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy said decree, interest and costs, the following described property1 to-wit: All of Section Nine (9). Township Ten (10). Range Twenty-Elght (28). witl) the exception of One and One-half (1H) Acres in thcflorthwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, west M the 6th Principal Merldan. Lincoln county. Neb. Dated North Platte. Neb., July 13th. 1914. JW-6 A. J. Salisbury, Sheriff. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Serial No. 04556 Department of the Interior United States Land Office North Platte, Nebraska. June. 4, 1914. Notice is hereby given that Wlllard P. Fletcher, of Dickens, Neb., who on January 21, 1910. made homestead entry No. 01556 for SH and NWK Section 12. Township 11, N. Range 32, W. of 6th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of Intention to make final three year proof, to establish claim to tho land above described before the register and receiver at North Platte, Nebraska, on the 5th day of August, 1914. Claimant names as witnesses: Philip Hell, C. A. Anderson, Wendell McCrum and J. H. Fitch all of Dickens, Nebr. jO-6 J. E. Evans. Register. NOTICE Christ Pappas, will take notice that on tho 19th, day of June, 1914, P. H. Sullivan, Justice of the Peace, of North Platte Precinct No. 1, Lincoln County, Nebraska, issued an order of attachment for tho sum of $22.50 in nn action pend ing before him, wherein Kick Chiros it planintiff and Christ Pappas is defend ant, that property sonsistinp of money in the hands of the Union Pacific Rail Road Company, a corporation, has been attached under said order. Said cause was continued to August." luth, 1914, at 10 o'clock a. m Nick Chiros. Plaintiff North Platte, Nebr. July 1st, 1914.