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Gold : Com Stoves and Ranges .,CAP1TAL.CITY C0UKIIj:R' SATURDAY, SISPTKMUKR ,3, ,800 TIIK STATE FAIR. .A.N3D M. & D. Wrought -:- Steel Ranges Superior to all Others. FRANK E.LAMR, Exclusive Agent. No. 936 P STREET. Custiman Park ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, Sept. 14. TI10 ClilUNOpernniiil Comedy Company Is bnckcilliy tlio press of Minnesota ns the most bewitching entertainment ovcrnutho boards Thoy pliiy at Cushmnti nrl Hunday text. Lovers ofopom and nrtlHtle playing will find It n genuine treat. Kvcry family should go nml tnko tliclr children ns you will never again have tlio opdorttinlty totuko In a fi.Au opera lor ttl cent. Children 10 ccntH. Tlio baby brass bund, tlio raceof the hour, bcloiuts to thin opera couipnii) and will play nt tlio depot it 'J p. ni. Trains nt 2 p. in and 3:30 p. in. ltetiirn at 0 )). in. and 7 p. in. Ilotuul trip ticket 15c. Admission to pnrklSia; Children 10c. SATURDAY, Sept. 20th", nnd SUNDAY, Sept. aist. Soldiers' Reunion ! Dlggest Cnuip KlroSnturdny nlglit over bold In tlio West. Park Is freo to all on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Mulurdays from 8 a. in to 8 p.m. A Fine Crayon LIFE SIZE FREE -AT s HERWIN'S 1124 0 ST. Every customer getsia head1 and shoulder Crayon ricture Free from any and all cost. This work is made direct from any photo you may want copied. Call and look into this matter. VOW IN NEW QUARTERS ! Lincoln Trunk Factory o st. 1133 ST Where we will bo glad to see alt old friends and customer, and nt. tunny new ones ns can (jet Into the store. C. A. WIRICK, SUCCESSOR TO WIRICK & HOPPER. Hlnor weather, letter arrangement or a more auspicious display could not have boon asked nnd tlio attendance sueli crowds! Why Itsccuieilns though nil INelirnsknund n grentor Nrtut our sister states Imd turned out rn mussr toiwcll the throng. The street Imvo ln-eti packed with tuortnllty nnd tlio hotels presented a perfect Jam, yet thoy worn nil well cared for nnd ovcryliody goes homo well plcnsed, Tlio exhibit win enormous, nonrly twice a Inrge ns on nny previous year, Hint of ngrl cukurnl products Mug pnitlculnrly iiotlc nble for tlio fnct that contrary to expia tions the corn showing win particularly lino, tunny counties proving that the corn crop In tiy no means n ruilurc, mid several claimed to Imvo tlio largest crop over rallied. Ksprclally was thin not Iccnblo In the wi-stroii nnd newer counties of tlio Mute. More canities were represented IN AIIUlCl'l.TfllAI, HALL. tlinti heretofore, nnd never linn the nrtlstlo designing compared with that of tlio present year, uriinii inland nnd itx groat sugar In tlustry nmdo n inngnlllcetit showing. The decorations were magnificent nnd nttrnetlve. A inlniituro fneo-smllo of tlio boet sugar fne tory was exhibited nnd two representative were present nnd gave lectures nt intervals on tho ugnr alnco, tlio beet sugnr etc. Li vo stock wns tip to It? iisunl standing. Tho npood ring received larger patromgo thnn ovorboforo, tho amphitheater on several occasions Mug Entirely Inadeipinto to the de mand for seats. Homo excellent racing wn whnefsed nnd tho best ssirt In that lino witnessed In tho west, for yours,, wns enjoyed by thomnssos. Mnny new Invinitloiis In the lino of IT.NIVKIltlTV KXPKIIIMKNTAL NTATION wns 11 soureo of much Interest to tho Keekers of pleasure and knowledge. Horo was to bo seen tho vnluo of tho work dono In that do pnitmcnt. Specimens of gi-nss.'s, fruits, vegetables, bofnny etc., wero arranged for Inspection under tho direction of Prof. H H. Nicholson nnd Prof. C. K. llessoy, bjth gentlemen being woll sto.'kod with Infor mation Hint Was freely linpartod. Tho beet sugar Industry which was ho woll repre sented conies under this hoail and tho various oxtierluiontJi over tho state showlnir how well tho sugar beet procured In tho various local ities showed encouraging progress within tho Inst year. Prof, llessoy presented a sX'ol nien of "sonnthlng" tint ho had unearthed In the western part of tho state, which ho claims pro lu -os lots of groan I branches and from Its size should heir usefut fruit, but to the contrary nothing coinosof It but amnnll vnrletyof the iiuinpkiii siMroelyas Inrgo s an or ango. AOItlCUI.TUIlAI. ISII'MMKNTH wero shown and ulwut tlaw werocongre gated during tho entire week it multitude of furthers. Alxjtit tho most nttrnctlvo pleco of machinery In this department wns tlio corn cutter exhibits by tho .McCoi.mlck compnny. It is nnuw device for cutting tho stnlk, by which onu horho enn cut eight acres it day. Another veiy nttrnctlvo mii chlno that tho MeCormlck )eoplo showed wns a binder In "fulldrossnttlre,"iill painted snowy white with gilt striping. It was 11 benuty. Mr. H. Ilinford, tho agent, was present and nlwnys entertnlned tho cullers. Ho wns nsslsttsl by his nblo corps of genth manly salesmeji, who nro Messrs. Thomas .Shields, O. L. Kolth, C. K. Oettlngs, J V. Morgan, O. J. Hjncer, O. J. lllcknrd, John P. Luft nnd Ken lllnfoid, and the ladles wero not lost sight of, for tho fnlr sex too wns present to distribute picture enrds aim pretty souvenlers. They wero Miss Mnttio. Wnford, Mrs. Ilinford, Miss Kannlo Hlnford iiims Mrs 8i)encer. I.AWIIKNCK TMI-LKJIKNT COMPANY wero nt homo to their trade during tho week in their spacious building. K. 8. How ley, 0110 of tho company, had tho exhibit In charge. Ho but recently removed to Lincoln, but In tho short time has made numerous friends. Tho Lawrence Implement company hnndles a very complete line of ull kinds of ngricultural wnres liesldes a Inrgo variety of fine buggies. Tho Abbott buggy wns n much ndmlrod vehicle, nnd several Miles wero made. Tho linn's hendipinrters nro nt Tenth nnd N streets, where their goods may bo seen nt nny time. Telephone M7. IN THE AHT HALL which wns opened this year for the first time, wns n foast of good things nnd It was kept "chuck full" every day. It was not only represented In painting, crayon etc., but most nil other linos were equally well shown. The dainty and artistic brush work of Lincoln's great nrtlst, Mr. C. XV. Ilurkltt wns n noticeable feature, nnd nmong tho Inrgo not ui uunipeuiors cnpiuroii nrst prize. Many favorable comments wero heard 011 this ex hibit and they wero all deserved for the pict ures were so natural to llto that It would seem they could easily bo made to 8eak. Tho collection thnt look first were pictures of Mrs Sam Herschler nnd baby, the little daughter. Hon. John Fitzgerald, U. A. Longwell, Mr und Mrs. K. K. Crlley's children, Mr. nnd Mrs. M A. Nowmnrk's children nnd Miss KIs Held. Mr. Ilurkltt is nt present llnlshlng n IviiAlatlf.al It 111. . a . " """" e iiko crayon or tho into Hon. John H. Clark. won. A creditable showing of evergreens, ornntncntnl trees, shrubs, fruit nnd shade trees of nil sUes fnuit live to llfteeii feet was nlso innde. MKIICANTII.F. HAI.U Whnt hns heretofore been knonn as Art Hnll wns this jenr titrnisl Into n dlsplny hull fbrtiu'ivhants wntv, niuslc room, etc This Is the largest of the buildings nnd one of tho oldest. Yet with the Improvements recently made, it has becomo one of (he prin cipal reports, particularly for oily jvople. Here Is shown the various textile fabrics, musical Instruments, wearing opparol, small patent lights, house furnishing goods, dry goods, etc. Tlio vnrlous exhibitors of pianos had some one presnt thnt rendensl foucett selections, thus showing the tone nndeapabll Ity of the resHctlve Instruments. This furn ished music Incessantly mid together with the nttrnctlvo displays, rendered this one of the chief centers of Intel est. CUIANCKIl'H 1'IANll AND AUT IIIHI'LAV. Ill tho south wing of mereniitllohnll (leorgo t'mncerwns "nt homo" with n lino of Duo plnnos, organs and nit goods, nnd thoptneo was as attractively fitted up ns nny on the grounds. At 1110 renr end wns 11 pyramid nmdo up or lino frnino mr-uldlngs, In all grades from tho eheaxst to the very llnest gopils. Next was ono or II11M1 ,t (leits grnnd plnnos. n llrndbury, it Clough fc Wnrren or gan, etc. Tho colling was artistically nmdo up of works of art in lino etchings and' photo gnivcurs, by nrtlsts of renown. This wns a p'ensnnt Innovntlou from tho ordlnnry dwointlons. The beautiful grand piano was ordered esMclitlly forthewcnslon nndpnivisl 11 novelty It being the only ono In the hnll nnd Its delightful tones were heard during ouch day. Prof. Weber mid MJss Knnnle Wnldron simultaneously entertained large audience, mid occasslonnlly rendered a duet. On Thursday 11 very pretty ilut wns given by Mls Wnldron mid Miss Florence lli-owii wlilch ellclUil much npplnuse, both young Indies being llnishcd nrtlsts. Mr. t'uiucer wns kept busy wnltlng on the bevy of fnlr crentures thnt congregntod, presenting ench with a pretty picture card. C'iniicer's stoie rooms nro nt ma south Kloventh street, wheie ho hits a dully exhibition of art orks much handsomer nnd more viirlod than that shown at the fair mid he never tires showing them to callers. THK LINCOLN I1UHINKMS I'OI.I.KOK wns ns usual in tho Held nnd made an excel lent showing b ilh lu tho art nnd inomtntllo hnll. Tho display of lino pciim tushlp win such its ;to elicit prnlsjwoithy comiiiMit from everybody thnt saw It. Tho work seems to have boon dona In thnt free, easy, orMmnd stylo thnt glvoi It 11 particular chirm. No thing stllT or classic nbout It. Kach stroke of the iK'ii seems to bo natural mid as trough It had been a pleasure to the writer and nitist rnther than n plwii of drudgery. The Lincoln Iluslness college Is known far and wide for Its lino courses of training. Kach course hits a particular department mid each depart ment n thorough exierleiu'od head. For a 'Business: 'course no bettor school can be found lu tho union, as many of our young business inn can best testiry. Tho short hand depart ment nml telegraphy nro also two very lm H)itant rnctor.s in modern islucatlon and this branch Is taught completely and thoroughly with great success. The Llnwln lluslness college Is by no moans a now Institution nnd needs no words of either gum antee or recom mendation. The work necoiuplhhod there for tho past eight years speaks plainer than words, nnd n three minute talk with nny former student will bo sulllcient reason for patronizing this Nebrnikn Institution In piofereiicu to foreign schoo's. TIIK KUOKOKIt 1'IANO. Ono of tho most noticeable exhibits in tho piano department was that of tin Justly lopular Kroeger piano, maile by Mr. H. II. Hohman, stale agent, who makes Lincoln his headquarters. In tho exhibit wero three very line instruments', rnch diirerent lu case and style. The ono attracting comment ami pralso lielng 11 case of rod oik, 11 m-ignlllcent color, without luster mid presented a rich nppenranee. Tho second was 11 beautiful nmhogony and tho other a siieclineii of the clrcassla walnut. This was itKo a great at traction and much ndmlred. Mr Hohnmn wns persotmlly in nttendenco to greet the guests, nnd render n mindier of concert se lections. It might not come nmlss hero to speak briellyof tho "Kroeger." Mr. Kroeger until ton years ago. wns-'suixrlhtendcift 6f tho Rtelnway factory From 1880 to 18(I he re ceived patents on a number of very valuable Improvements, which ho has since been manufacturing under personul sujiervlslon. Among others his pntents cover the well known obtuse nngulnr Iron from 188l-8rt, tho coniound bridges, tho pin block and' the capo-d' astro linr. 80 biiccossrul weie his inventions, that in 1SK4 ho built an Im mense factory in Now York ono of tlio largest In America, wlilch now turns out the finest pianos known to tho trade. The output Is enormous and with each succeeding year the business has shown n wonderful Increase. Mr. Ilohmnii also handles the greatest church organ known. It Is the vccallnu and is now used extensively all over tho east in Iwth chinches and schools. It Is undoubtedly the leaner tor ciiiircu music. HOIITIOOLTUIIAL HALL prerentod n most delightful appearance, clad In green of plants nnd follngo and bright and sweetly scented (lowers. It wns tho leading nttractlpn for tho fnlr sex. Many Ono dis plays were seen here, tl-e most noted of which was an enormous century plant with Its mighty branches extending high, and wide. Near this was' ihe lieautlful ilhow made by Clmplii lirotheis, the Lincoln florists which was the ilnestrtn the hall. They received first premium on nearly everything, prominent nmong which were round boquets, Hat bo quets, cut (lowers, lloral baskets, wreath and cut cornations. Chnpin Ilrothers havework ed up n remarkably ilno trade In Lincoln nnd over the state and their success mny be no counted for from tho tact that they nre both young men, live nnd enterprising. When anything is wanted thoy generally have It. In roses thoy handle ten varieties mid mnke n specialty ot catering for bulls, parties, wed dings, mid banquet decorations. Their greenhouses nre nt Sixteenth mid I) street, (telephone IHM) while their city olllce Is lorat ed nt 1200 O street. Ilurr block Iwsement. This Hrm nlso made a very line showing of potted plantu, ferns, etc., lu the south wing of tho hull which waB grtsitly admired. It consisted of it numerous assortment well ar ranged and very complete. THE CHKTK NUItSKlllKH was again in its accustomed spaco und Mr. Stevens, tho well-known nurseryman, was nlso present to make friends mid renew old acquaintances. Ho showed UK) samples of timbers and the ditrereuce of prolllgaliug by budding and grnftlne. nlso irrowth. lmhM,. nnd character of vnrious kllids of woods used for shade and ornamental work, otlieis for timber claim work. The Crete nurseiles ninkon specialty of contract work nnd have up to date set out 7,000,000 trees. In Horti cultural hall they showed ISO plates of fruit ujioii which a number of premiums were AT OUTHHIK'H IlKI-OSITOllV on the north side of tho square, wns ex hibited it miignillcleut line of carriages, principally the product of tho Columbus Uuggy company or Columbus. O., mid liid dlo & Bmart, tho celebratad Amsbiiry, (Mass.,) goods. Mr. Outhrlo had ample as sistance in entertaining the visitors, the rollowing gentlemen of tho buggy company being present: Messrs. Geo. I). Kd wards, manager of tho Omaha branch; K. It. Sad ler, genera) ugent, Omaha; I). 8. (Hies, manager or the KansiH City branch and A. J. Canlleld, Mr. (luthno's head salesman In this city. Tho large building was well tilled with all kinds, from Kngllsh dog carts, of which ho had two beautiful sieclmens, to a very fine two seated park carriage. The latter was the center of attraction for every one. It was it special pattern made up as it sample, merely to see how it would take and it was immensely appreciated. The painting was of a dark shade of old gold, black strip ing and 0 black Ikix. Tliero was also n surrey in natural iwplarwlth second erowthhlckorv gear ond canopy top, cushions mid backs of Kngllsh silk corduroy. A very haiuWnuio carriage In black was sold to an Kr.gllsh gen tleman to be shipped to Kly, Cambridgeshire, Kng. This certainly spenks volumes for Mr. Guthrie's goods. His reiiosltory Is at 1510 and O street, where all the State Fair ex hibit and fully us many other line jobs may now be seen. DKAN A linilTON'H HIIOWINO was a neat and tasty one, made lu their own quarters, where 11 line of numtis. hoso. Kt.mi appliances, bolting, etc., was dlsphtyed to mi advantage. Corpulent and genial Dean was on hand to crack 11 smile mid loko with th, visitors und occasionally talk a wonl of trade on the side. Denn & Horton nre among Ne braska's most prominent wholesalers, known everywhere in the west for their straightfor ward uinnncr of doing business, their enter prio and their line of goods. In the city of Lincoln 110 house has it letter reputation mid their goods nre generally preferable to those of their roiniietltors. lu the pump lino par ticularly do Dean ,fc llortou tnko the lend. Long exH-iience hns taught them much, so thnt toilaj they handle the llnost Hue of these goods In Nebraska. Pintles deshlug nuy thing In their line should callat their .paclous store, II.Vl O street. Kstiumtes clieei fully furnished on all orders. "KINll KALKV'H KOUIIT" And now for O W. ICnley's royal doiimln whlch wns the scene nt nil times of crowded houses of Interested spectators Happy and Jovlnl ns usual Knloy was distributing sou veil lers to ull mid dealing out valuable Informa tion regarding the Hultan Cart and Carriage Co's. goods lu the way of family rigs, hue side bars, el e, this exhibit was one worthy of special attention, There wns 11 lino showing ofcutunilerHiirivysnud Phaetons ns well us tho ordinary straight styles, lu answer ns to how things went going with him at tho fnlr ho said "l took lu oil Tuesday morn inonne than oil any other fair day In the past twelve days." That Is doing n big business, for be It reiiieiiiiHMeii mat tlio titiitiiii lint mid Car riage Co, mo mi ol I and well known concern and nlwajs don big business nt all fulls. Tho Fostorln buxgy company Imd 11 very lino diss play of ran luges nt the falrthls season, which caught Knley's eye as being Just light tor his trade. Ho intoned negotiations for the entire lotnndwlth Itseourodtho Lincoln agency Tor those celebrated goods. Hereafter he will be the exclusive agent, nnd next week all these goods together with all the other Jobs diss played byihoHulton Cart nnd Carriage Co., will bo placed on sale nt their stoic, 1(WIU street, nt such prices ns will move them. They hiivouot room enough to keep them nil, so If jou want a line buggy cheap call and see lv-iley. IIIIISCOK TIIK SlIOK MAN was 011 hand with a beautiful display lu the mercliiiutile hall, mid as, usual his Hue came to tho fmnt as the Ihiest display. Tho viuloiis kinds of footwear created no end of Interest nmong the fair sex, wholiiigoicd toudlillie the dainty shoes and sllpMrs. And for the gentlemen 11 lll oral showing was also provided. Manager Luyster workisl diligently ull day Hiilunlay arranging the w oik and the result was that It was crowned the most artlstle mid lic-t lino of shoes 011 inhibition. Mr llrlscoc hns good cause to feel proud or the work nnd of Ills elegant line of goods. TIIK KUIIMTI'HK IIIHI'LAV. Hniily & Pitcher never do things but one way the right way only. This was again deuiohniiuUsI in their exhibit made at the fair. Thoy occupied the same space us on pievlous occasions, and their double booth was as neatly lilted up ns could Imvo been 11 similar ellort at tho world's fair. Tho north ImxHIi contained 11 handsome clmiuber suit in natural iimhoguuy of the Kngllsh choval style, niucii tor richness 111 eHeet would bo hard to excel nny whole. Tho south booth represent ed 11 pailorhmicKoinely fiirnUhed with a nov elty in parlor goods. Tho set was iiiade or line silk brx'iidcd tuiiestry with fancy gold lear wood work. It makes an iirtlstlc and very attractive parlor suit mid was greatly admired. Mr. U. K. Wilcox, one or the linns gentlemanly salesmen had climge or the dis play mid distribution or the favors. J.T JONEM CAItlltAOK IIIHI'LAV. Carriages from nearly uyery iwrtiou or tho easi were siiown at the fair, but row or them could compare with the Jobs lu tho Jones building. Mr. Jones its heretofore show edit Lnoof especially lino work, Including the celos brated Moyer goods or Syracuse, N. Y., tho imnner Hpring tvngons mid others. There wnsannttraaive lino of family carringoi In the vinlous styles, the luney, phaeton, side bar, etc., one or the, prettiest lieing 11 light colored open buggy, which for easu in riding and strength would bo dllllcult to excel. Mr. Jones was present in person to meat his friends mid the public, und succeeded lu making 11 number of good sales to parties who became lufiituatisl with the job 011 exhibition lu tho Ilolmiian block on South Tenth street, however, where Mr. Jones Is dally at homo, Ls where oven a much betterdlsplay of jobs iimy'boseon. There ho carries nstock of every thing in tho wheel Hue that may bo called ror. You cannot nironl to buy 11 buggy without Unit consulting mid calling at his place. He lias them all sizes, nil kinds, ull shapes und all prices mid even then ir ho has not Just what you want (which Is very doubtrul) he will get It Tor you und ssveyou it iiumboror dollars, esjieojully so lu the line or the liner eluss or vehicles. THE HINUKU MANUKAUTUIUNO COJII'ANV, in their own apartments, attracted the usual large attendance of ladies with their skillful manipulation or thut iiopulur ma chine. Ono thousand Humpies or taucy work was displayed and much admired. The com pany's olllce is at 12i) South Twelfth street mid if those Interested will call, the iiiauiigu liient will take pleasure in further showing the work of tho greatand only "Singer." THE HOLD COIN HTOVEH. Frank Lahr's handjoiuo display or stoves and ranges always uttructa attention and this j ear was no diirerent. The inanuracturors or the Gold Coin stoves nro nlwuys 11 wake to tho Interests of the trade nnd this season nre- sant n Hue or stoves that for beauty of design, durability nnd economy cannot lo excelled. in ttio rront ot the display, which was placed in Mr. La Ill's own building north of mercan tile holl, was a stove made entirely of nlckle, undn representative of the works was present to show up IU advantages over other makes. Mr. Lnlu- has been very succtswrul in tho sale or this well known stove, hundreds or them now lielng used all over tho city nnd it full line of them Is always carried at his store IW) P street. Among the prominent O11u.hu visitors this week were: Mayor H. C. Cushlng, Council, men Wheeler, Davis, Olson, Matsou mid Iiech.el; Comptroller C. 8. Goodrich, City Clerk Groveand Hon. Kucliil Martin. Dyspepsia Makes many IItci mlierable, and often Isada to eir destruction. Dlilreu after eatlug, tick bta4 ache, heartburn, tour stomach, mental depres sion, etc, are caused by this very common and Increasing dlieaie. Hood's fiartararllla tone, tlio stomach, creates an appetite, promotes healthy dlgettlon, relieves sick headache, clears the I mind, and cures tlio most obitlnato cases of dys pepsia. Head tho following: " I have Won troubled with dyspepsia. I had but little appetite, and what I did cat distressed me, or did mo little good. In an hour after eating I would cxpcrlenco a fslutnen or tired, all-gone irciing, at iiiougn 1 nad not oaten anything. Hood's ftanaparllla did 1110 an Immense amount nf good. It grtvn mo nn nppetlte, and my food relished and satisfied thoeravlng I had previously experienced. It rcllovcd 1110 of that faint, tired, atl-gono feeling-. I havo felt so much belter since I took Hood's Karsapjrllla.tlmt I am happy to recommend It." (I. A. 1'aiik. Watortown, .Mast. N. II. Ilu surutogetonly Hood's Sarsaparilla KoldbyallilruggUti flulxforJV I'repatedoiily by O. I. HOOD A CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mais. 100 Dosos Ono Dollar &1ZEET1JV&: SK WIS have Opened our New Store at 1109 O street, and invite the Ladies of Lincoln Goods. the Mills and that will suit and vicinity to inspect our stock of Our goods are all new and fresh from we have marked them at prices you. J. W. WINGER & CO. 1109 0 ST. SirfmrtsRjeHTER SSI'S cr.U nxfVi ' r q-ixo toxmixtui mi u're ax 1.1m iixqtl VyfflP " Meb 1204 and 1206 0' Street, Burr Block CLOTHING -AND- FURNISHING GOODS AT Lowest Prices. --. Herman Bros. 1017 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. :-c- Branch Stores at Falls City, Grand Island, Beatrice, Weeping Water and Auburn. YOU WILL FIND MY LADIES' TORN SHOES AT $3,50, EXTRA VALUE AND GOOD FITTERS. E:E. (St. YATES 1129 O STREET.