rniHT n ALLOT.
Chas. 1'cnii. . . ! l 3 , II _ > 17 81
V. ( ! . T lbot 443 fi 1)6fl )
J. F. Koxworthy flI
W. A. I
SECOND 11 ALLOT.
Chai. Ponn. . . 31 W..I .11 II SI 91 II..I I .1 01 3 | I 4I1U 41 01 (141 ( 31 BI..I..I 73
V 0. Tnlbot , 2 rl ? | 4 : i ) & : i el o o | a . . .1 ! ! U | l ) 6 | 9 | 4 G 13 U 117
Republican County Convention.
A Winning Ticket Named.
Saturday morning at 10:30 : Ang-
UHt 19th the convention was called
to order'by chairman Roy so. Prayer
wan offered by Rev. Quo. C. Burns.
On motion , Simon Cameron was
olootod temporary chairman On
assuming the duties of temporary
chairman , Mr. Cameron addresHod
the convention , touching upon the
issues of the day. Mr. Cameron , au
a returned Spanish American sold
ier spoke eloquently and forcibly in
favor of upholding the administra
tion in its efforts to subdue the in
surrection in the Phillipiucs and do
uounood those who wcro aiding and
uucouraging the insurgents as
traitors. His address was Ircquontly
applauded.
D. M. Amsborry was elected
temporary eoorotary , Tom Wright ,
of Ansloy and Chas. S. Odborno , of
Sargont , assistants.
Ou motion the chair wasautboriz
ed to appoint a committee of five on
permanent organization , five on re
solutions and live on order of busi
ness.
ness.Tho chair appointed the follow
ing members on said committees
I'ormiinont Organization : P II. Young , John
Cnvcnois J. O. Tnylor , 0 C , Gardner , Jules
HamnonU
OrilarodlntlucBB . W. Thornton. II
GloTor , J. J. Stanford , U. II. Androwe , S L.
Qluvor.
Uosoliitloue : V. J , Wooita , Or. Wauibaloy ,
A. U. Humphrey , Hllud WulUrouTom Wright
There being no contodtstod dele
gations it was ordered by motion
that all credentials be handed into
the secretary who ehould examine
and report on delegates entitled to
Heats.
On motion adjournment was
taken to 1:30 : p. in.
AFTERNOON HUSSION.
Convention was called to order
2 o'clock. The committee on per
manent organization reported iu
favor of Hon. F. M. Cnrrio for per
mauont chairman and that the tem
porary secretaries bo retained.
Report adopted.
Senator Currie on being intro
duced as permanent chairman , of the
convention was called upon for
speech. Ho responded in an able
addroas , reviewing the predictions
of Bryan iu 1800 , in the event of
MoKtnlpy'a election , aud s ho wen
the complete failure of his calamitous
obligations , by showing in the way
of contrast that money was plenty ,
the circulation has increased , farm
products and stock demanding pro
fitable prices , labor employed and
money nooning proutauio invest
ment. It was a tolling speech aud
met with frequent applause.
The secretary reported that cre
dentials had boon handed in from
every precinct in the county making
100 delegates , that the following
named delegates were entitled to
seats in the convention , viz.
Algernon : T J Woods , It II Miller , Quo
Mnlvauey. E Mycre , Henry JUrki , John Qotchull.
John Moolc , John Amoberrj.
Anslej : 8 U McKunty , 0 J SteTono. U 0
Moxon , J V Shnrnleis. T T Williams , 0 8 Ellison
J W Uom tock , M Itlcbtmoyor. T T varuoy , l ) u
llafilii , Goo Zahn. A T Uradlcy. Tom Wright.
Arnold : W II JmlUtno , J D H&aVcll , Q Q
Quntor , J U McUulrc , 111 MIII3. A II Neodlmm
T II li Bock , Wm ilanwuy , W U Mill * , 0 1
Conant.
Uervrrn : J O Taylor. UAndertou , II B Wntcr-
berry. JU Miller , T Hosier.
DrokonUow : 1M Koyto , D M Ainebcrry , 0
( luttoraon , U B Gla-g , blmon Oamorou , A K
Ilumpbrey , Leonard Ilerih , W W 1'olts , Claude
1'lckett , Ike HBDOHU J 1'lckett , W M Vanulce
Va Yonng , W II Penn , I'M Tow.loy , Juil Kay ,
J 0 BowanVm Uoyce.J G IJreulrer , 0 II Miller ,
Deb llubbard , Jail Mortoii , L H Jewell. W B
Swau , L J Gandy , F A IJcrlraud , Goo 1'aluier.
Karl Donglas aud Lee 1'Ickctt.
Cliff : VYm Stand , a K Hodmuu , Frank llulee ,
BayUlokBUMB Ter . K llalc , T Illll ,
Cn ter : I , E Plckull , Joe Ilaofcle , O U Hlce ,
DJConlter , N H 1'roTlnco , Horace Dounell ,
John F Foxwoitby.
Delight : WVMathani , JJ Donglais , Harry
Krane , Ir , J F. Davlei , Ire Graves , W K
bhupp J U Ubapmau , W F Zniubrann , Kd Ulrd.
11U Audrewn.
Doiulue OroTp : J WMollea , John Campbell ,
H U GloTer , , W U OoiKtock , K 0 Spooner , fi
Konn , W S Wo.cott , 8 L Glover , UbM Melbarn ,
D O Konkle , F M Oorrle ,
It Urn : Jat 1C Mary. Curti Uowdo , Urson
llllil. Joe Uenry.
Bile Creek : T J Ilarrl on , lleury Froniman ,
C D Lamb , Wm Franklin.
Garfleld : O W Mottlnger , Jalei Uanmoiit ,
Louis Uaumont , P G Green , Peter IJarua.
Grant : A P Cor. It B Wllllaun. Chaa Mfttz ,
Wm Glbton , B O Waldron , Albert Miller.
Hayes : Aaron Pool , WMUairoll.4
ElUoll : Kruenl Colemin , Ilorman Mtrteu ,
Peter Forney , J 8 Frances , I A Coleman , A
tJomncr. J J 8tan < lford. W J Lnue.
f Mliio : Goo W Oewey , Frank ChrliUe , Jnllui
Uttun , 1'erry Melctlf , Krftnk Prodmoro , Will
Hurgcnt
I/iup L'III D.ivln , J 1C Onv/i'ioo / , Nc'.Georgo
Jnuk Mnu , W P True , H W Goorua. Jan Plfrnmn
Mvrtlu : FrnnrcK Muerh , Joe Ulddlngs , Fnnk
Wnlton , AxloUherbnrk , John Colllttr , Jr.
Sargent ; K P SUTBRO , Clias Onborne , Cbaq
Gntduor. H M WrlKht , Jud Spoonur , K 8 Morris ,
Frank l'ullll | .
Ttlinnpli : Dnulol a K , J A Hvoni , I Donald-
noii. A OGrlll'tb. '
Victoria : II K Atkinson , V Orerliolt , Jns I.I ml-
ley , J D Hmlth , Henry Kclloy , U D Polbain ,
UnlsHcutt , W A HtcharilBon.
Wnynoi H G llovnr , Jni Chlttlck , C O Llud ,
Inrcal Nonlun , David Trout , llonry Uaasctt , B L
Kills ,
WufltorTlllo ! H w Ilucknor 8 L Cnnnon , I ) M
Sailllo , A II Copnoy , Simon IttiRby , W W Thorn
ton K n bo n Johnson , T G Gardner , 0 H Aloody.
\V Moodv.
Wont Union ; L II Wanmli-y J L , I'rodmoru ,
eo Uarrlnon , J L Walker , J F llalsuy.
Wood Hirer : F E VanAntworn. 8. N. Pierce ,
0 Gibbon. A Fomlit , 11 j Kolbo , A K Elliott , T J
Gibbons , W H Iliirclmrd , U Itodforn
The committee on order of busi
ness made the following report
which was adopted.
Your committee on order of buslne n rvepect-
fully report na follows : 1st , county Judge ; line ! ,
county clerk ; Urd , olork of dial , courtIth
county superintendent ; Blhjsherlll ; Oth , county
trenniirer ; 7th , county Burveyor ; 8th , coroner ;
9th , ( lolciiHtoB to ntuto convention , 10th , ilelcfaton
to judicial conrotnlon ; llth , dolenttos to con-
greusloiml coriTentlon , litth , umnliiK counly cen
tral coinnilttce
The committee on resolutions
made the following report , which
were adopted :
Vour committee on resolutions IHW lenvo to
report ,
1 Tlint us repuljllcium nnil cltlzuni of the
KreatoMt nnd freest tuition ot the mirth , wo Bond
our heurty ureetln s and conxratulntloni to
Wlllltin McKliilcy , the Krcnteat president of
the uroiitoBl republic of the world , and pledge
him the mipptirt of the llepubllcan party of
Ouster county In the fulilllment of nil the
of the national platform ou which ho
was emoicu ,
2. Wo conuratulnle the present adinlulfltra-
tlonnponltn prompt tnil vlRoroun conduct of
our recent war with Spain , and are In htwrty
accord with thopolloy of I he administration In
IIB conduct of uflalrfl of national Importance In
the Philippine Islands , nnd afurm thnt It IH our
belief that the present policy toward said Islands
must bo maintained until tlio life , liberty nnd
property of all KB luhnhltnnlH l sure nnd sufe
from the lawlessness ot thn insurgonta of mild
UlnndB ,
3. We are In hearty accord with the war policy
of this administration H It has been conducted ,
and nro perfectly Butlmlod to leave the future
policy toward laid Ulnuilo In the hands of Wm.
McKlnloy and his advisers , knowing that iho
wisdom that 1msdirected a puocosstul campalKn
Is best fitted to conduct a Batlifactory treaty of
peace.
4 Wo condemn as nupitrlotlc and unamcrl-
can , the tctlonu anil utteranceH of the IcmlorH of
the Bo-cnllwl fusion reform forces In their at
tempt to Creole ( UssatUfaction and an untrue
Bontimout aRalust the govcrmnnnt by falaehood
and unluat criticism.
6. Wo charge that the Populist party BH con-
stltutml In tbli county Is Insincere ana Incon-
Blotenl Iu thai It resolves In favor of the retire
ment of officials who ride on railroad passes , and
endorse the men who nsothuiu , tor ronoinluatlon
in the Bamo rosolntluus ,
0 , Wu condemn the present Kovornor of this
state for hlH unloyal aud nelflsh > otoof the reso
lution of thnnks voted by tholaul leglslaturo to
the First Neb. Vol for their ( 'lorlone aud heroic
record as flghtors In the present war.
7. Wo are In favor of economy la all branches
of government to the end that the revennes lev
led may pay the running oipuuses of the state
and coniitj government , mul to that end , wo
pledge the nominees ot this convention , If
elected to UBO anil exorclBe due ooouomy In the
admlnlitratlon of connty attulrn.
8. We cont'rutulale irank M. Cnrrie on the
able , Impartial ami bnslnpnx-llke services ho ren
dered the Ntato In the position of state senator ,
and heartily vudorBO tils Work and vote for M.
L. llnywanl IIH United States Beuator.
0. We sympathize with Hcuator M. L. Hay-
n ard In his pi oaent UIIIVBH and hope for his speetly
recovery.
ID. KnowluK that prosperity lias returned and
that the evil prophesies of demagogues anil office
seekers iiuulo In Mill have poeu proven false ny
the course of businessovenla Blnoo the election
of President McKlnley , we huuuilt these reso-
latloua to the vo'ers of Custor county snd ask
that every republlcuu do his full duty liithocam
puign before us.
COUNTY JUDOB. J
On icotiou of U. L , Guttersou the
rules were suspended and J. A.
Armour , the prccont incumbent was
nominated for county judge by
acclamation. 'I ho judge was called
out and in accepting the nomination
ho thanked the convention for the
honor conferee ! and the voters of the
county for their liberal support two
years ago. lie assured the con
volition if elected his first duty
would bo to aorvo the people of
( < ustor county , irrespective of their
parly affiliations to the best of his
ability.
COUNTV CLKUK.
There were four ballots taken on
clerk , resulting in iho nomination of
James Chittick of Wayuo township.
UIBTKIUT GLUIttC.
The name of Lieut. H. F. Kennedy
was placed iu nomination for clerk
of the district court. Thorn being
no other candidate named Kennedy
was nominated by acclamation.
COUNTY BUPKU1NTKNUBNT.
The names of Prof J. M. Scott ,
J. 13. Taggart , and ( J. L. Shaver were
placed in nomination for county
superintendent , Prof. Scott's oundi.
dacy was supported iu a ablu speech
by Col. Bavago aud opposed equally
as strong by Hod Qeorge.
As it had boon oh&rgtul m the
convention that Tagqart had been
supporting the pop candidate for
HliiTiH and was not i loyal ropuhli-
cm , hn was called out to explain. ]
Mr. 1'agi art made a vigorous speech
in favor of the republican party , said
he was rocked in a republican
cradle and that his father was a
union Holdinr in iho oiyil wnr. On
the Hccond ballot Taggart received
the majority vote was declared
elected.
TJtKARUIlKlt.
A vole was taken on candidate
for treasurer , but when half the
townnhipH had been called and
cvorv vote was east for W lt Gooryo
i motion was made to suspend the
ruled and declare him nominated by
acclamation. The motion was
carried with a great hurrah. Mr.
George was called out and assured
the convention that ho would do his
best to sco that the wl.olo ticket was
olcctcd.
HI1KKIFF.
Two ballots wore taken on sheriff ,
the second ballot resulting in the
choice of Capt. V. 0. Tulbot. On
motion of Charlie Penn , the nomi
nation was made unanimous by no *
olamttion , amidst great enthusiasm.
The vote for county surveyor re
sulted in nomination of F. E.
VanAntworp , ot Lodi.
On the ballot for coroner , the names
of Dr. Robinson , of Mason ( Jity ;
Dr. Hanna , of Anwloy ; and Dr.
Djvios , of Callaway , were brought
out. Dr. Davies received thonom
ination on the first ballot
On motion ouo delegate from each
township wan elected to Holucl
sixteen delegates , each for the mate ,
congressional and judicial conven
tions. The following list was se
lected nnd report adopted.
8TATK CONVENTION.
J. W. Comstook , Joe Ilacfele , .T.
H. MoGniro , T. Ji Wood , Frances
Marsh , VV. H Comstook , J. II
Chapman , A P. Cox , K C. Talbol ,
F II. Young , Jud , Idy , A Pool , A
H Copsy.J J Slandford , K. P.
Savage , John Cavenoo.
CONGUKSBIONAL CONVENTION.
A. P. Bradley , David Colter ,
John F. Walton , C. 0. Lind , II. H
Andrews , John Caveuoo , D. M.
Amsburry , L. J. Gandy , S. L.
Glover , VT. W. Thornton , J. C.
Predmore , Chas. S. Osborno , L. II.
Jewott , A. Fonda , F. E. Van
Antwerp , Lou Davis.
JUDIOAI , CONVENTION.
, To'ii Gray , John Reese , P. II.
Marloy , VV. E. Shupp , Jud Morton ,
M. K. HagadoriijC. T.Lt-achSimon
Cameron , D C. Konklt1 , Jules
llnumont , Chas. Porn , G. VV
Uowoy , Milliard MfUhowp , C. L.
Guttorson , Jns. Chittick , Gi'o. Pal-
in or.
COUNTV CKNTKAI * COilMlTTfilC.
JOH , Fairfield , Manon City ; J.V. .
Comslock , Ansloy ; John McGuire ,
Arnold ; J. O. Taylor , Borwyn ; Ed
KoH ( ! , Broken Bow ; Ray liix ,
On olio ; John Foxworthly , Ryno ;
Ed. Bird , Callaway ; D. C. Konkle ,
WeiHsert ; Larson Blixt , Tallin ; T.
J. Harrison , Pilot ; Jules llnumont ,
Elton ; S C. Waldron , Over ; G. T
Winchester , Aimlmo ; J. J. Stand-
ford , Morna ; G. VV. Dewey , Gatcp ;
J. F. Bryson , Broken Bow ; Frances
Mash , Kingston ; Chas. S. Osborno ,
Saryont ; Duinel Sago , Calliway ; C.
D. Polham , Ansolmo ; C. 0. Lind ,
Gothenburg ; A. II. Copsov , Wont-
orville ; J. C. Prodmore , Wilworth ;
F. E. VanAntworp , Lodi.
A Ul HIIO\V COMIC.
I'niH. ' I'aiuoiiH ClrciiN
to lixlilltlt lit tlilH City ,
The aniiouncemont thnt HlnKlIn llrothors clr
CUB will exhibit In llrokcn How Monday Heptcm-
bcr llth , will he L'ratlfylnc news to nil who hive
Bonn IhlBL'rent show or famlllnrbcil thcmnplvos
with Its claims to nnrlvnllcd fnmu. Some Idea ot
the plr.o nnd B ( opo of the exhibition can bo gained
from the fact thnt flve trains of double length
rnllroml cnrB nrti required to transport It fn'in
c'ty to city , whllo ttio pcrforuinncnH arc ( ? lvon in
three rings , upon two plage * , In mld-ntr and upon
an Immenpo hlppodiomo raring track , uii'tor nn
piiormonn csnvnH pn\l Ion RO va"t that .ill the
oilier clrctiBCri In America could he Katherod ,
without crowding , under Its coiouB'ildume. Thu
inPiiftKcrlol * the most complete /ooloitlcol tollcc-
tlim In America , the hippodrome IB an r.ctiml
reproduction of tbo exciting contOBts of old Home
nnd the fircnic performance U so vnMly superior
to anythlm ; ovorbeforo scun in this country as to
cronto a distinct departure In thin form of popular
piitortnlnmi'iit The acrobats , gymnasts , aurlallat-
riders nml other specialists number thrcu hun
dred of the hlghcpt-snlorlod Kurohcan nnd Amor-
lean artlxtc. Including the great Fisher Family of
nild-alr ovolutlonlcte ; the puven DaComnB , world ?
fsmouB ixerlnllBts acrobats , Joseph LeFlcnr , iho
lofty pomornntill diver , Mile , Tnrnour , the
personification of gnicn , hoauty nnd cloerncpn
on the hwlnglng.trapC7O , Alro , lloli > o and
I'lckard , nbeolnto musters of the aorlal bars ;
Mike Hooncy , K ( ward Shlpp , Lizzie Hoouny ,
Julia Lowunde , Clona ttyland , O'ga Uced , Albert
Crandnll , and a long list of other creat horsemen
and horsewomen , together with many other
fcnttlro performers now presented for the first
time In the United States Kepecinl attention
his been given thin season to trained anlinul dU-
lays Lockhnrl'H clcpnnnt comedians compoBu
tno luoft novel dramatic company In the world
Tht'PO huge pHchjdenng actually present playn
aud tureen with un intelligence aud clever ap.
prcclntlon of the power of expression by mcaiiB
of piintoinimo BUch QB no human actors could
ourpn B. Houder's elephant brass band IB the
most BoiiBattonal trained animal feature over
R en In America. O'llrHi's elxty-one liorfe-act ,
the most reunrkablo inctunco of trained equine
Intelligence on record , has created a furore ,
whllo the new intrlotlc Introductory epectaclc ,
"Tho Last Unj B of the CentuTy" In declarnd by
the IcudlnK newspaper of the country to be the
mni-t gorgoou ly inaKiiiilccnt display ot the kind
ever attempted. Clrcun dav will open with n
beautiful street dlcplay , In wliloh will bo ex-
hlldtud free upon the utrectn the longoi't , richest
most resplen cut parade cvrr orguiil/ed a ills- ,
iluy which oven the Causars , In the days of
Homo's greatest splendor and spectacular ex
travagance , conld not hnvo equalled
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J. a. HAEBEULE.
! ! & [ $ im
I make the correct fitting of Glasses
a Specialty.
F. W. HAYES ,
Jeweler and Optician.
O
m Yon Cnii to tie Big
If BO , you will POO Goo. Willing , with the Peninsular , Planished
Stool Range High Olosut ; it is a beauty , at a niod < rntu priuo. It inaku
my oomputitora howl. AHO ! iho Uaat Slovo , from jUl.uO up.
The ESTATE OAK Heater iu a world heater it mndu the othc-
fellow ohango lua line last year. It holda tire 00 bourn. HtuulroiiH ar
in CiiBtor county.
Ju t received a carload of the OHlebratod Studebaker Wagons bos
wagon made ; alHoRnoino Banner & Br.idley Bugt-11-8 and opnug Wagons
Dconng Bindorn won't work in winter.
WHITE SEWING MACHINES Five different Htylos. They ar
king of nil maohinen.
HARDWA11E A largo and oomplbto stock.
GUNS A big stock , from $10.00 up ; Winchester , Marlin an
Spenuer liopeators.
LANTERNS , HOME-MADE TIN\VAKE , best Washer * , oto.
FURNITURE A largo and oompletu stock ; Bed Suits , < 'ouoho8oU
The LAOLKADE BlUYChfi for * -25.00 , equal to a ijMO.OO who. . 1
Good and reliable goods , low prices and square dealing always do
the businosB which I have had for eleven years horn. When in need of
goods in my line , ceo mo ; will save you money. You will have some
corn and millet to bind. I have some full weight Deoring white Sisal
Twine loft that has given such good aatiefaotion to every farmer. No , I
am not smooth enough to soil short and inferior twine. No matter what
you buy of Willing , it is as represented.
ip.RQ I
Jj muslin 3o
leavy shirtingGio to lOo per yd
Calico 3-Jc lo Oc per yd
( Jail and HIM ) our now liti" of dra
poriuH.
Juy your q liltcoVere alro.'iily piucud
only 7c jior ynrd ,
'ioking So to 14o
Icavy blue ( icntiii Do to 14o
'owclmtr 4ctol2o
Pablo oil cloth 14o per yd
Sliolf oil oloth 7c per yd
iloachod muslin 5c to lOc
joiisdale mtiHlin 12o
iuby HliooH 20o and up
liotains heat l
More easily uidiniuulatod.
Always clo.in and bright.
. Less liable to got out < f order.
ItcquiroH IOHB fuel Tor boating.
Iliudlo alwayH cool.
Hiiullo tits the hand perfectly ,
llandlo unbreakable.
Ladies' India Dougoln HhooH. . . 7c0
Lidiea' II.B. warrantee ! ahooB , $1.40
Ladies' Trilby HIOO ! $2 00
Mcn'n extra heavy Mule ( ! . . $ 88
Alcd'B fine horao hide nhoo. . . $2 00
Men's seamless , oil grain , best qual
ity shoos 111.25
Boys' shoes $1.00 and up
Men's ICXTKA IIKAVY calf skin shoo ,
MOII'P work gloves 19o to 08o
A full line of overalls and mon'i
work shirts always on hand , a (
prices away below ALL COMI
TITION. \
THE O ARE
REASONS SUP ic KI OR
WHY TO
ASBEri I'OS ALL
SAD IRONS OTHERS :
0. Two irons do the work of three
flat irons , or four ordinary sad
iroiiH.
10. Sftvos space on stove.
11. Sives steps.
12. Look perfectly soouro.
Retail price , per sot , $2.00.
Thebe iroi s arc on exhibition at our
store. Call and examine them.
Our price , SI.50.
Wo buy our goods of C. 15. ROUSS , in Now York City , and sell for
ash. That is why wo soil cheaper than our competitors buy.
For every # 15.00 worth yon buy of us , we will enlarge for you any
> hoto , oil litiiBhod , FREE of charge , nnd sell you a frarno at cost.
HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR EGGS.
Youre for business ,
THE RACKET STORE.
MONDAY , Aug. 28th , We place on sale an Elegant -
| gant line of Ladies Capes and Fur Collarettes which we
| have just received from the "Fountain head of Fashion. "
* This line embraces the Most Novel lines of Long tab
and Yoked Collarettes at prices ranging from $1.75
to $10 00. Collarettes have come to be the !
Most Popular o ! Ladies Outer Garments ,
and their popularity for usefulness these Frost Border
ing evenings is only the beginning of the end , which will
| terminate next Mayday. On Sale Today,7OO
yards Dark Percales at the low price of 6 and one-half
cots , per yard.
We have added to our Clothing Stock the Very
i Popular and Fashionable "Hi S & M" Line This
line takes in the Extremes. The Fats , the Leans
Strictly Taylor Made for less Money than the ordinary
hand-me-downs. Watch for our Autumn Ma azire. S
o * |
"Art in Dress" which will keep you posted in Mens |
Fashionable Wear.
Soda Fountain Season Closes Satur
day , Sept 23 , ' 99.
All Soda Checks Should be redeemed by
that date , as these checks are good for This Sea *
SOn Onl.V , and will not be good next ye r.
! ; Vorth Side.
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