THE OMAHA DAILY BJ3.E : THURSDAY , MAY 21 , 1891. i I DEMAND THEIR RIGHTS , State Business Men Discuss Many Heeded Roform3 , WORK FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES , Jtc-nlcotlon of Tlio Old Olllccrs Kur Tlio ICtiNtiltiK Your Yeatcr- day's lltisy ScNslon Talks "With Iho convention of the Nebraska Stnta Bin- ines Men's association reconvened at the bonrd of tratio rooms at 0)0 : this mornIng - Ing wltli President Webster In the clmlr. Tlio report of the committee on credentials was hoard and the following additional delegates were admitted : T. M. ShcalT , Fullerton ; O. W. Rosa , Dodge ; fl.S.Ilalwln.J. G. Chnpm. 1J. II. Codory , .1. D. Garner. W. K. Hardy , It. N. Ilowell , P. H. Klmball , E. II. Landis. O. A. Mobrrnstcckher , Harr Parker and M. W. TrnvK Unroln : Krai Yountr , North Bend ; L. A. lilanchnrd , F. II , Moore , Kearney ; M. A. Hosteller. O. R ( JulTov. Shclton ; Louis Volt , C. S. Hill , Henry Slrattman , Grand Island ; C\ K. Hcebo , .lames Unvan , Howells ; .T. II. l.iingdon , Grotna ; E. Klein , Schuylcr Visiting delegates , O. H. Xlmnicrnmii , H. Deors , Ulysses Henry Hnrkscn , Davoy , A. 1' . Lindburg , Strom- burp. H. S. English , chairman of the trades com mittee , submitted a verbal report. In which n recomnicndallon was made that the asso ciation's Journal bo changed into a general trndo Journal , that a commercial editor bo employed upon the staff to preside over n regular trades department , to bo devoted to the general trade entries , urlco list , Its rise ana decline , and all mailers pertaining there to. Mention was nlso inndo of KlltiKbcl's communication as to the establishing points for sugar distribution in the state , holding the plan not feasible. Also that there \vero llttlu prospect of obtaining a rc-classlllcallon of freight rates. Also that n special commit- tco , with Mr. HIMiop of Lincoln , as chairman for the regulation of Iho peddlers nuisance , not so much In the cities and towns us throughout the rural districts. The idea ad vanced Is to lurn this matter ever lo ibo su pervision of the county commissioners or su- pervlsors , nnd that a committee with Mr. Bishop p.s chairman , bo appointed to investi gate and report on the evil. President Webster announced the election of olllcers In order. Mr. Hussoy inadoa motion that Secretary Hodgln bo authorized to cast n ballot re-elect ing nil the old ofllcors which was carried. The following ballot was then cast : O. H. Webster , Omaha , general president ; O. J. King , Lincoln , ilrst vice presl.lcnt ; H. J. u f Leo , Fremont , second vice president ; E. A. - f * Lambeth , Nebraska City , third vice presl- dent ; K. F. Hodgin , Omaha , general secre tary ; F. .1. Benedict.Hastings , llrst assistant secretary ; II. N. Dovey , Plattsmouth , second end assistant secretary ; M. O. Cent/ku , West Point , third assistant secretary. President Webster called O. J. King , first vice-president , of Lincoln , to the chnlr , nnd on taxing his seat. Mr. King made n brief ap propriate speech relative to the progress matin bv.tho association. Mr. English of Eagle remarked that ho didn't know whether the trades committee _ _ had been snubbed or complimented by the " " " apparently tacit adnptlnn of "Us verbal report. lie considered the matter of sufficient Im portance to invite a thorough discussion. Mr. Hosteller of Shelton , thought the reclassification - classification of the freight rates nnd the peddlers nuisance , should be discussed. Mr.Hlshop of Lincoln , objected to tils name being used us president of the proposed com- tnlttcu on the peddlers nuisance. Ho recog nized the necessity of such action , but had nothing of an advisory nature to offer in furtherance of the work. Mr. Uoed of Weeping Water said It was impossible to keep up the country stores as well as they could.bo kept up If It wasn't for the undermining work of peddlers , and ad vised vigorous action. Mr. Rollins of Wnkoflold was In favor of any law that would curtail the license of the peddler. Mr. English said peddlers were sapping all legitimate tratlo ; they pay no taxes nnd take all the protlt to some foreign port. The worst feature however ho considered , wns this Inferiority of their goods. They nro not what they are not what they are represented to bo , und the buyers are generally swindled. The con vention should discuss the question and ascertain whether thcro bo n remedy or not. Mr. Hosteller Uiouglit It a perplexing question but needed action , and Immediate action. Mr. Hauson of Hastings , ngrccd that It as n nuisance that demanded abatement. He told how an agent of n buggy company for instance would go into a country district and eel ! a buggy that the regular local dealer couldn't touch. This agent would usu all sorts of blandishments , saying they would throw off their commissions , etc. , and then pot a bigger price than the local dealer asked. Mr. Trallls of Lincoln said every man who comosilnlo n town or district should bo made to pay a license , as they nro a detriment to homo trade nnd Industry. The only way out of tho.dlfllculty is to work with the city'gov ernments and n license for this sort of tni Jo bo established. Mr. Mortimer of Shclton , said : "Wo should work on the county commissioners nnd have them provide the remedy. Let them pass laws that will control this species of trade , In equalizing It with that of the rights of the local dealers. " E. B. Zimmerman of Ulyscss , said , local dealers In his county 'hnd ono hundred per cent. the best of the iradc , ana that the poor pack carrier wasn't In it , Mr. McKenua of Grctnn , said they had a peddlers license- their county , ana It seem ed to work pretty effectually. Mr. Londis of Pleasant Dale , said the part that meets local undo Is already regulated by ordinance , and if they do not sco to Iho enforcement of their own laws , why they will certainly got the -vorst of it , The class to bo regulated against Is tbo corporations of foreign states who como In hero and drive a big business without cost or hindrance. This should bo n matter for the stale legislature ) to attend to. A law passed taxing the factories and business houses of other states , .but not to legislate against any dealer ot the state. Ho should bo allowed to go whither soever ho pleased. Mr. Fisk of Beatrice thought the railroads were latgely responsible , by allowing their freight depots to bo motamorphaaed | Into re tall stores , which had been done on numer ous occasions by the Hock Island company at Uu'utrk-o. In Beatrice a man can stop his wagon on any corner nnd sell his wares bo what they may , without paying a cent of license. Attempts to got a protective ordi nance passed have been numerously made , but failed and the peddler strikes n Mecca for business In that city. The trade committee hero , In order to bring the matter to a focus , offered tbo fol lowing recommendation ; that this conven tion elect ono or two men from the different portions of this association , to bo located at some point In the state , and called the Ne braska supply company. Then this company can moot those foreign supply companies on their own ground nnd undersell them at any cost. Mr. English's recommendation afforded considerable amusement , but no action. The chair then appointed the following committee to report on this matter : J. S , BUliop of Uiicolu , S. S. English of Eagle nnd Louis Voltu of Grand Island. On motion of Mr , Kolllus of Wakctleld further discussion of the changing of the nssoclallon's Journal to n irado journal was postponed until this evening's session. On motion of Mr. Hodgln the report on the discussion of the trades committee on reclassification - classification of freight rales was also JKHI poned until Iho evening session. Thi > secretary , Mr. Hodgln , asked that a committee be appointed to ralso a fund for prosecuting the work of the association , to DO used as the advisory boatd directs. This fund to bo used lu the advertisement of Ne braska. Ills plan for uilsiug this fuud U , when the cost nnd Iprotlt Is covered , then net aside one dollar for each member , this to go to the association fund. Ills proposed by the association to send a big delegation to the world's fair nnd the fund provided will bo \ vtised for this purpose. > _ , . < „ s Mr , Hussy of Omaha thought Mr. Hodglns' plan a coed ono. Ho was n firm believer In advertising und considered the very boat of nil advertising was that to bo obtained throuuh the columns of a lint-class , leglll- Dialo newspaper. Tbo chair then appointed the following committee to consult with the president , Louis Helmrod , nnd report this evening : FIsko of Ucatrlce. Hnaloy of Omaha , Illshop of Lincoln , Hosteller of Shclton , Kline of Mlndcn , Air. Kline to represent the visiting delegates. The Invllatlon of Mr. Llnlngor to visit ms art gallery was accepted , nnd the tlmo ap pointed for making said visit fixed for 4 o'clock. DlqcMi sltiR Trndo Details. At 2:30 : o'clock President Webster called the afternoon session to order. The commit * tee on credentials reported the following ad ditional delegates present and entitled to vote In the convention : Uarnston , J. F. Lutz ; Wavcrly , Pat Itnw- ley ; Weeping Water , E. L. Heed ; Lyon , C. A. Darling ; Scrlbnor. bA. . Scuultz. The following visiting merchants were also Present : W.U. McCool , Salem ; H. A.Smith , Tcknmah ; F. M. Mclcher , West Point , 13. F. Gorerke , Uurr. On motion of Mr. English of Englo the jobbers and wholesale merchants ofOmnba were tendered n special Invitalion to bo pres ent at Iho evening session , Mr. English , from the committee on the peddler nuisance , rc [ > orted In favor of a rigid enforcement ot the present laws providing for taxing the peddlers. Mr. English read from the stptutc-j which provide that nil peddlers shall be charged JU per annum for peddling watches , clocks , Jewelry anil all other wares and merchandise. The committee also recommended that the retail merchants join in the light , against the supply companies , who are selling direct to the farmers , by selling us low ns the supply companies nnd thus" beat them at their own game. The report further recom mended that members of the associa tion who are caught peddling or soliciting trndo In the legitimate tcrrllory of others bo summarily dealt with by the local associations lo which they belong , Itvns nlso recommended that the local Branches strive to secure occupation tax restrictions U ] > on the supply houses. Ed S. Mclvlnzle , editor of the Chicago Grocer , was called upon to say a few words and said that ho has been very much Inter- esled In the business of the association. Ho was parllcuhrly Interested In the ocddlcr nulsanco discussion and proposed to devote some npaco in the Grocer to that question. C. Hnnsen of Hastings spoke upoii the trouble that was occasioned oy the credit system. Ho said the average merchant did not complain so much about the laotc of busl- nem ns ho did of Iho poor collections. Ho be lieved that if merchants would devote moro tlmo to the collection of bills and to securing good trade there would bo loss rompluint. Every merchant .should slrivo lo avoid the nccumulalion of bad bills. A lenglhy discussion arose with regard to thu eoiiiinitlco's report upon the peddler nuisance and the question of deallne with wholesale linns that sell directly to the con sumer was sprung. Several of the speakers ivero in favor of having some sort of occupa- : lon tax levied against the supply houses and order takers who skim the country over and sell direct to the consumer without paying unv taxes. The question of educating the consumer n the u o of the credit book was next dis cussed. Mr. English of Englo spoke of sotno Instances In whiuh the credit book had saved thorn from soiling to irresponsible parties , and ' hud at the same titno taught the parties 'hut a dishonest man could not get credit at heir store. C. Hanson of Hastings gave some lucldcnts of the good clTect3 upon slow customers pro duced by the credit "book. Mr. Leo of Fremont said bv the constant iso of the credit hook ho had been able to rcduco the amount of his bad collections "oworthan they hnd oeen for twenty roan. J T. Gamer of Lincoln thought the best ivay to educate people In the matter of pav ing promptly was for merchants to co-oper- ttlo with each other In reporting people who illd not pay their debts. The question of putting up a card In the store notifying customers that Iho propri etor belonged lo the Commercial Directory association was discussed. Mr. Fleming of Omaha , thought a card of that kind \vould bo beneficial. Leo of Fremont , Rnwlins of Wakefield , nnd others held that the plan would not work. Thcro were a great many people who pay thcirdobts who would bo offended by anotico slnrlng Ihom In the face stating that the proprietor was prepared to blacklist all who did not pay promptly. The committee on legislation reported lu favor of preparing a bill to Do presented to the next logi-ilnturo by which both husband and wife might bo held liable for alt neces saries of life furnished the tamlly and that they miu'ht bo sued jointly or separately for the same. The committee nlso recommended that all personal property bo made liable to seizure and ealo on execution for the liquida tion of debts contracted for the necessities of life , and that the statutes of limitation bo cxleiided from four lo' six years on open accounts nnd from live to eight years on written accounts. The report finally recommended that there be no exemptions excepting household goods , professional tools or trade Implements and provisions for household purposes. The report was discussed at length. Mr , Disbop from ibo committee snld that the deslro was to have claims for the neces saries of life placed on a par with work nnd labor claims. The question was loft open for discussion nt the ovenlnc session. The association adjourned to visit Mr. Lln- Inger's gallery. About ono hundred of the delegates and the reception comuiitteo went in a body to the gallery where they were en tertained for an hour in a princely manner by Mr. Llnlnger. After a short speech of welcome to the delegales Mr. Linlnger called attention to some of the lending features of the pallery and explained the historic merits of the many great works of art hanging on the walls. Ho Ihqn invited the delegates to the conservatory adjoining , where an immense punch bowl nnd cigars proved to bo Iho center of interest for a few moments. The visitors were delighted with the hospllnlily shown Ihem , nnd many were astonished at the mag nificence of the gallery. Imttt Kvcniiii'H Discussion. At the evening session there were severs new members pro sent , having como In ou the evening train , and for their bcuoilt the re port of the special legislative committee was airaln ready before resuming the discussion. Mr. English could not see what object there would bo in extending the law of lira Itations if Ihoy could tnko property at the starl , and It was explained that it was de signed to protect merchants In coses where the debtor lost every thing and subsequently became possessed of sulllcicnt property to pay- payMr. . Bishop said that the proposed laws would benefit thu grocers In three inspects. It was moved to receive and adopt the re port , and the question was then opened for discussion. Mr. Fleming favored the report with the exception of the extension of the law of hm Itations , saying that ha didn't want to hold a claim against a man longer than seven years. Mr. lUshop asked him If ho would feel nb solved from nil obligations to pay n deb after seven years , and that gentleman replied thai so far as ho was personally concerned ho would always feel bound , nnd the limit would only expire with life. Mr. Uenttwu snld that there was no mason why nn honest debt should ever outlnw. Ho would rather sco tno limit ton years thun eight , and for life would bo oven better. Ho wanted to know why a debt should not bo collected hi ten years as well as In live. Mr. Hanson said It depended on the quality of the paper. Ho held some that was prottv near worn out , 'and ho thought that It would have to be renewed. Mr. Bishop explained that the states passed statutes of limitations because ttu proof of accounts was liable to bo lost ; nut as books were destroyed It was better tha the account should outlaw wlta these artl cles of ovlilenco. Mr. Fleming favored the Idea of no or emptlons for . thu necessaries of life aiu thought sueti notion just as proper us that o protecllug labor. Mr. Travis of Lincoln thought It would bo well to define what was mpnnt by the tools that were to bo exempt , and Mr. Hanson coincided , as ho was in the implement bust ness und uo would like to know whotbo threshing machines were exempt as well us butchers' Itnlvo.s nnd plasterers' trowels. The report was llnully adopted. Mr. English wns called upon to glvo a synopsis of the report of the committee o : the reciaulllcutlon of freight ratei. Ho said that the report was a verbal ono and was litho the minutes , and that it would bo about a easy lo comprehend the Newberry uiaxiinun raio bill ns lo grasp the subject of tvclasslfl ration in Its entirety , but gave a resume o the report as requested. Mr. Fleming offered the following rosolu lion : "Resolved , That It is the desire of the Ne brnsKiv State Business Mens' association tba the clusslllcatlon or freights should be unl form la the Uultod States uuu that th ftlcors of this association bo requested to correspond with the Interstate board and all ho sUite boards of transportation , part leu- arly the Nebraska board of transportation , urglmr the taking ol measures to bring about uniform classification of freights. " Mr. Lee of Fremont spoke In favor or a universal freight rate all ever the country , Ulmlng that the western stales were dis criminated against , and wanted the Iron Ago requested to stir up the roads again on that ubjcct Mr. Fleming stated that the measure pro- mrcd was an advisable one , as some goods voro classified cast of Chicago as secoud or hlrd class , nnd west of Chicago as llrst class , lo wanted Iho subject agitated , and prom- sod that when the change was made it vould not bo by the eastern roads raising heir rates. Mr. Hanson said ho paid moro per hundred rom Omaha to Hastings , IGo miles , than rom Chicago or anywhere around there to Omaha. lie snld a short tlmo ago rates on mach'nory ' from Chicago to Lincoln vero Si cents per hundred , while to Hast- ngs , nlnty two miles farther , it was GO cents. : io was ono of n party which came hero to ook Into the matter , and the other roads ngreed to roimi down if the B , & M , would do so , and when thov went to the I ) . & M. heir ofllclals refused point blank and said their visitors ought to bo glad that the road oven went to Hastings at all. This was all the satisfaction they could get. Ono member was In favor of boycotting any road that refused to como to time , and houcnt that they could bo brought to time in that way. On motion Mr. Fleming's resolution was unanimously adopted. The question of raising funds for the asso ciation wns referred to the advisory board to report the first thing this morning. The question of changing the association ournal to n trade journal was'cullcd up. Mr. ifodgin slated lhat It would Involve n heavy expense , but If the association wanted it changed to n trade journal ho would llko to have a resolution passed to that effect. Mr. Honawa did not think the change ad visable at this time Mr. English was In favor of leaving Iho mailer with the publishers of Iho journal. On motion ihe mailer was loft with the sccroiary. The chairman appointed the following com- nlttco on resolutions : Messrs. English , Ucnnwn and Hardy. "What Is the best way to work up a .rade , " was the next question propounded. Mr. Fisk snld he worked up a Irailo by get- ; ing up at II o'clock in the morning and workIng - Ing until 10 at night. Mr. Honawa reported the statement mode during the afternoon by Mr. Llnlnger , "lie innpat. fli'st fn vnnt jnlf mnl tinvt. tn vrtlll * ntia. toiners. " Mr. English advised studying the trade Capers to find out the cheapest markets and Duy there and sell accordingly. Mr. Husslo never saw a big trade built iin without a liberal use of printers' Ink. Ho would rather make 10 percent on a ? 10XX ( ) business than 1,1 par cent on $5,000 nnd did not think It followed that a man must sell nt a higher figure In order to pay for advertis ing. ing.Mr. Mr. Rollins said the men who ndverlised the most received Iho best prices. Mr. Husslo look Issue with the last speaker and said that competition was so close that stoves weighing the same and measuring the same cost within - or I ) per cent of each other nnd one would not sell higher than an other of equal grade and finish. This morning the association will take up the quesllon of "insurancn , " nnd the gentlemen - men lo lead the discussion will bo Messrs. Elodgln , Bishop , English , Lee , King and Fleming. The secretary then gave oul llckots for to night's banquet to bo tendered the visllors at Iho Mlllurd by the wholesale merchants. Manufacturers and packers of Omaha and south Omaha , and an adjournment was .aken until tbls morn In u at'J o'clock sharp , when the remaining business of the conven tion will bo considered. A Sleep Induces. Horsrford'H Acid Phosphate. Dr. J. E. Loekridgo , Indianapolis , Ind. , says : "From my experience , I would say that as a nerve restorer in exhaustion from any cause , and as u sleep iuduccr , it is of the reatost value. GKXKHAL. CltOOK. L'rcliiniimric.s to the Krcctlng of a Memorial Statue , The committee of clllzens and councilmcn not at the mayor's cilice at 4 o'clock yester day afternoon to take steps looking to the erection of a monument to Iho memory of Iho , atu General George A. Crook. J. S. Collins ot the citizens' committee pre sented a sketch prepared by LevI T. Scotleld of Cleveland , O. The details provide for a brozno tlguro of the general , eight feet high , clothed lu military garb and occupying a iicroic position. This stands upon a base of Qumcy granite. The base Is H feet 4 inches high by 10 feet 3 inches wide. In the front of the base , the specifications provide for the selling of a brass panelshow ing the surrender of a br.nd of hostile In dians , with General Crook the central flguro. Around him are grouped a number of army onicers and soldiers. The bronze panel on the opposite sldo of the monument will bo ornamented with raised wood , and a sketch of Crook's lifo , giving the names of buttles In which ho en gaged and n record of his military cateor. The sculptor's estimate was $ " ,000. The design was acceptable to the commit tees and Jefferson square was decided to bo the place for locating such a monument. How to raise funds to pay the expense ol purchasing and setting the piece was dis cussed. Dr. Miller stated that ho would lay the matter before the park commission and was of Iho opinion that that body will appropri ate money to pay one-half of the cost of the monument. Mr. Spccht nnd Olson were ol the opinion that the city should appropriate the balance of the money. Mavor dishing suggested that the council committee recommend Iho appropriation of a sum not exceeding 1,000. All of the papers were referred to the coun cil committee and a report will bo submitted next Tuesday night. Never had a preparation a moro approi- prioio name thun Ayor's Hair Vigon When the capillary glands become enfeebled by disease , ago , or neglect , this dressing im parts renewed lifo to the scalp , so that the hair assumes much of Its youthful fullness and beauty. Henry Wan Hurt. George Henry Bromor visited pollco court yesterday with his head swathed la mus lin und filed u complaint against Thomas nnd Mary Llddy for assault and battery. George Henry lives out near Forty-fifth nnd Iznrd , but ho found it im possible to got along peace ably with the Llddy family , ami they finally dlilered physically. The outcome was dis astrous to Air. Brewer and bo lost no tlmo lo appealing to tno law. Dr. Birnoy cures catarrh , Bee bldg. The TlionuiH Programme. The manner of selecting the programmes for the Thomas concerts Juno 3 Is exciting Flavoring NATURAL FRUIT FLAVORS. Vanilla - Of perfect purity. Lemon -I - Of great strength. Almond If Eoo" ° W" their use Rose etc.TJ Flavor aa delicately and dcllclously aa the fresh fruit. onslilornblQ fnvorabld't'onimciit , Mr , D.irld Ilnkcly , known to niftiiyiof our musical people ns the manager of the Ollmoro festival In ? maba some tlmo RKO , is Kljo manager of the rhoma.1 nud Mnrlno bAud tours , nnil broiipht ho Strauss orchc lratothN , country , so that our of the lint musical attractions In exist- nco have been under'hH ' supervision within your. On the Strnusilour the selection by ho public of tno numbers to bo rcndcrod by ho orchestra seemed to lilt the popular fancy na so In several of tuomrgor cluei on the iresont Tbomns tour- the same scheme Is ) olnfr adopted with great success. In St. ,011 Is and Kansas Cltr , whlch'aro to bo vis- twl Just before Omalm , between cloven and welvo bund rod have alreodv voted on this uostlon and crcnt InUircnt M belnR taken In ho result. The programmo to bo voted on In his cltv will bo given In the Sunday papers , nd Mr. Thomas will else bo glad'to receive lames of any light or popular selections for ncorcs or extras nt the matlnoo. Hnwo scales , trucks , coiTco mills , car- tartcrs , Hiirrlsor. conveyor. Catalogues of Uordeii & Sclleck Uo. , agents , Chicago , 111 A TOUU OP INSPECTION. General Hroolcc AVIII Visit the Depnrt- nicnt 1'osti. Within n few weolts , or as soon as General Brookocan getaway , ho Intends to tnako a ( roiiornl tour of Inspection of all the posts In hn department of the Platto. Speaking of ho matter to n reporter for TUB BUB jcncrul Brooke said ; "I should have gene some weeks ago , but ho coming of the president detained mo. i invo not boon all the way around the depart- nent posts for nourly two yours. It ts my custom to visit the posts as of ton as I can Hnd line to do so , nnd the trip I propose to take tbls summer will bo nothing unusual. " A letter to Tin : BKI ; from Valentino , how- ivcr , puts a little different phase on General jrooko's proposed trip. The writer says : 'Thoro has been noticed a collr.n of anxiety nnd restlessness among the Indians of the { oscbud agency for some tlmo past for fear the government troops were anticipating some move to prevent nnv outbreak t his su in ner. It has just been learned , however , that .ho cnuso of this uneasiness among thorn was it-ought about by the report that General Urooko , accompanied by a troop of cavalry is an escort , Is soon to visit the aconcy. The Indians foarnd that the coming of the soldiers 'oroboiled no good. I understand that Gen eral Brooke was Informed of this feeling , and to quiet the feiM ; of the Indians ho lias con cluded to take as an escort troop L of the Sixth cavalry , which Is composed of Indi ans. " Troop E of the Ninth cavalry now station ed at Kort Washaklo Wyoming , has been ordered to Fort Hoblnson by way of Caspar ind troop B of the Sixth cavalry will go to Fort Washaldo. . Captain Charles F. Humphrey , assistant quartermaster of the department of the I'latto left for Clioycnno today on business connected with the service. Much has been said about European chain- lagnes. Once they had the market , but COOK'S Extra Dry Imperial has knocked them out. MINISTERS MKKT. German l-uticran ) Pastors Discuss Important Church ToplcH. The German Lutheran ministers of the northern part of the state nro In session nt : ho First German Lutheran church , 1005 South Twentieth street , E. J. Freso , pastor. This Is not the annual meeting of the Mis souri synod , as the synodical meeting will bo hold later. There are about thirty-live ministers present audthoy , will remain'until Monday , meetings boitig held each day. Two sessions will bo hold dally from 9 to 11 : ! ! 0 und from 2:30 : to ft o'clock. Hov. A. Iloflns of Fontancllo Is the presid ing officer. Yesterday the mooting was taxcn up with the disousslon of practical and doctrinal questions. "On Iho Side" call for Satcrlan Glugpr Ale , bottled at Ex coUior Springs , Mo. , . . AVOUK of'OHE WIND. Serious Damage by Yesterday Morn ing's fctorm. The high wind that accompanied yesterday morning's rain did great damage to fruit anil shade trees pll over the city. It unroofed a largo portion of St. Joseph's hospital , damag ing the buildme to the extent of about $000 , and nlso unroofed a portion of the old elevator nt the Woodman Unseed oil works. The damage there , however will not exceed $5U. Most complexion powders have a vulgar dare , but Pozzoni's is a true beautltlcr whoso effects are lasting. Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs la taken ; it is pleasant nnd refreshing to the taste , and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys , Liver and Bowelg , cleanses the sys tem effectually , dispels colds , head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced , pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptahlo to the stomach , prompt in its action nnd truly beneficial in its effects , prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances , its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figg is' for ealo in 50c and 81 bottles byvall leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly "for any ono who wishes to try it Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. S4N FRANCISCO. CAL. ( ouismiE. Kr. new YORK. H t NOTICE TO DRUGGISTS , t In order to s 'isfy the public that we mean wh'/\t / \ we advertise , you are hereby" notified that ii there is any cdrnplaint made , or people are not satisfied with the effects of the Turkish Rem edies , that is Turkish Tea , Liniment , Cough Cure , Asth ma Cure and Hahn's Golden Dyspepsia Cure , to notify us and return empty package anc we will cheerfully refund the money. Respectfully yours , Turkish Remedy Company , Omaha , Neb. HOME mas. Tlio homo l to society vrlmt tlio lioart M to thn body tlio vital motive power. Wlion tlio father H vigorous tlio mother cheerful , und children luip-.jy , it U neuron on earth. When dtjonsestalki In and foils the father iro-Hrutus tliu mother , or seizes the children , til becomes desolation. To niako the homo happy , keep the health oonro. I'ovortr may come , but It can bo cn- Iured If ths liunlth remains. No health wns ever maintained without m- Utnnco. Health , llko the body , mint he sup- Hirted. Hut Uo not make ; i inlslnkoiinil do It foolishly. Tliu best way to sustain tlio health Is to as- Ut It , to stimulate. It. The best wny to icnltlilly stimulate , N by the use of pure inadullcratod medicinal whiskey. Doctors lave ileclared tills , aolontlsts liavo continued t , and both have Insisted that Duffy's I'nro Mult Whlskoy Is the only strictly medicinal ono lu the market. Indeed It has become , as tduscrves u household necessity. Drs. Betts &BBtts Physicians , Surgeons and Specialists , 1409 DOUGLAS STH.ELET OMAUA , NED. Tno most widely and f voraMy known p o InllHta In the Unite ! States , Their long ex perience , remarkable skill nnd umvorBnl RUO- : o s In the truHtmuiit nnd euro of Nervous , Chronic nnd Hnrglcal DUnnsci. entitle these oinlnnnt phynlcliiiii to th full confidence o ! the uflllotod twory whom. They Kuarnntpoj A CERTAIN AND POSITIVE OUHB for the awful f ITocts of early vice and the iumor- oi : evils that follow In Its train. I'RIVATK. IILOOD AND SKIN DISEASES epnodlly. coinpli-toly nnd poriiinnrntly cured. NRKVnUS 1)EHIMTY AND SEXUAL IMS- 311I > EIIS yield readily to their skillful treat- miMLE9 , FISTULA AND RECTAL ULOEU3 rnaranteeil cured without puln or detention from business. HYOHOCULi : AND VAUICOCELE perma nently nnd BiicccHsfiilly ourcd In every ease , BYPIIIMH. GONtlHltllKA , OLEET. Spor- nmtorrfcc ? , Seminal Woaknosi , Lost Mnnliood , NlRht Emission" . IJpruyed faculties , TotnaU Weakness nn < l nil dollcnto disorders pooullnr to either BOX positively cured , MB well as nil functional disorders that rcsiiltfromyouUif.'J follies or the excess of rnaturo years. TPTrTIlP. P Ounrnnteod pormune ntly OL1\1V 1U1\L < cured , removal complete , without cutting , cnustio or dilatation. Guru cITected at homo by patient without a mo ment's pnln or annoyance. TO YOUNG AND MIDDLE-AGED MEN. A TIPTJ rilPl ? The nwful offoctg ot rt. OUIVL , l/Ul\L 0 rly vice which brlnR * organic weakness , dostroylne both mind nnd body , with all Its droidod Ills , permanently cured. HP's ' R1JTTQ Address those who have 1m- UI\0. IJL.1 IJ paired thenii Ives by 1m- proper Indulgence and solitary nublts , which ruin both mind and body , unllttlng them for biiilncds. itudyor marrlnco. MAKKIEI ) MEN or those entering on that happy life , awuro of physical debilityyulokly aislstod. OUR SUCCESS Is baaed upon facts. First Practical oxptrl- once. Second Every cnio Is ipoclally studied , thus itartlnR rlnht. Third medicines are prepared In our laboratory exactly to suit each cpse , thus Directing cures without Injury. Drs. Betts & Betts , H09 DOUGLAS STREET. OMAHA , NEB DR. OWEN'S ELECTRIC BELT With Double Wire Suspensory. PATENTED AUQ. 16,1887. IMPROVED JULY 29 , DR. OWEN'S . _ , ELECT RO-OAIr. TANIC IIODY V-iHELTAND8U3- I'KNSOnV will rure nil Ilheu- mntlcComplnlnta 3. Gen- crnlandNervum Deblllty.Costlvo- nens , Kltl nor DIsooxH , Nerv- ouiness , Trctub- lliU , Soxnal Kx' bnuitlonVast - Ineof body. lls- cases caiiBiKl by Indlscretlons In TouthAKO , Mar- rluil or Slnglo Ufa. BENT TO nESPONSIlluB PAHTIES FOIl CEIl- TAIN COJU'LAIN'J'S ON Ul > DAYS' TllIAU Also an Electric Truss nnd licit Combined. Send 80. postnKO for PHEE Illustrated book , 2M paces , which will boxcntyuuln plala eonlod envel ope. itonUou this puper , AdJrusi Owen Electric Belt & Appliance Co. , 3O6 N. Broadway , St. Lou la. I/Io. BLOOD PURIFIER AND Is not pleasant to take , as it Is com posed of all the modioinal qualities that ( jo to make now and rich blood , without compelling the consumer to pay $1 A BOTTLE FOR ONE-THIRD SYRUP which can bo bought any where for thirty-flvo conta a gallon , ao nil sur- aparlllaa are * BEQGS' BLOOD PUBIfrlBRand BLOOD MAKER la oompoaod of pure modiolno , and al lows the purchaser to add syrup which is advisoi when elvon to children. If. yourrtruEzlstdooi not keep It necopt no substitute , Imt order direct from Hi ) ? . ' * Mf'ic Co. , l'Ji-197 ' Mlchticitii Ht. . Chicago. 111. ami they will forrmrd. oxjirou iirupald , onu bottle - tlo for II orslx for ti Beet Sugar Enterprise PUBLISHED MONTHLY. LO Conta a Year , Locuit nnd Third St. , - Grand Ulantl. Neb Dovotcil to the development of tlio boot nuijnr In- ilnstry In tlio Unlled flute's. MnmifnclurliK "Uitnr from boon , Inn proven a'lircoss holli In Cullfornln nnil NobriKka. Tliu uvoraga pjrranl of uitar In No- lirnnka U'Ots U lii.3 per cent. In Clurinnny I'.M. ( icriimniniuiufucliiroi nniunlly I.V ) , OiW Uuu , more tlmn iiy titlior country In tlio world. Tlio t1 H lin- ports unnunllr l , wi"J ton. of uiiir , whlcli at tire centJ per pound , would itmoiuit to IIMOOJ'XO hhull tlio U , S. manufuctiiru her own > Ucnrt fvcdlnK , ciilllvntlnK , linrvoitlnii iiml nmnufuctiirliu tlio tuuur baolOlicui < ) iln | the llect Huunr Kutcrprlnu. Scud Uaipi for sami > ! o coujr. Uraail bliud. Nut ) . Five Hundred Men's Stick and Cutaway Street and Business Suits , new designs in cas- simeres and cheviots , neat stripes , plaids and mix colors ; seasonable garments of our own manufacture , reduced for one week to the uniform price of of1O.OO - In order to properly display our large va riety of summer coats and vests , more room on our first floor becomes a necessity , hence this extraordinary reduction in price on goods of true merit. Cheap goodsare out of our line , but you will always find us with good goods cheap , our bargains are appreciated because they are always genuine. "We place on sale SOO dozen real French Mace Half Hose , in brown , tan and mode colors , regular price the world over SBs , or 3 pair for $1. Our price until closed out , 28c per pair. Popular prices on Boys' and Children's Clothing , Shirt Waists and Boys' Furnishings ; reliable garments , honestly represented and sold at Reasonable Prices. Send for illustrated catalogue. Mono.v cheerfully refunded when rjoods do not satisfy. J JLAJLJtlVI " < UV Vril RELIABLE CLOTHIERS , Southwest Corner 15th and Douglas Sts. Watch , our Show Windows all Week. ( Send for Ilustrated Catalogue. ) PROPOSALS. PUOl'OSALSVOK ERECTION OK SOHOO'i building. United Htutcs Indian school sur vice , Genoa Industrial selmol , Genoa , Neb. , May fl. IMJl. Sealed proposals , endoi-yeil "Pro posals for ( roctlon uf school bnlldln ? , " and addressed to the undersigned at Genoa , Neb. , will bo rceolvfd at this school until 1 o'clock of June 1 , IS'll ' , forfurn'sliltig ' the material and erecting a. R.rlf. ' brick dormitory Inilldiir.-on the school grounds In accord unco with plans and speeltliatlons flint may be examined at theolllee of the "Heo" at Omaha , Neb. , and at this school. The neci"-sary excavation and grading will lo done by the school and the iravel ; required In concrete work furnished , unscreened on the promui. without co t to the contractor. CVrtllled Chock ! ? . Kach bid must bo accompanied by n certified check or drnft upon nome United State. " depos itory or solvent national bank la the vicinity or the bidder's place of business , miido pay able to the order of the commissioner or In- dlun affairs , for at lenst 5 per cent of the amount of the proposal , which chuck or draft will bu forfeited to the United States In cast ) any bidder or bidders receiving nnawuid shall full toiiromptly execute nuontrict with good un'l Hufllelcnt sureties , otherwise to bo icturned totlio bidder. The rljiht Is reserved to re.loet tiny and all bids or any part of any bid If dciMiicij for the liest Interests of thu service.V , II. liackns , Superintendent MIOd2ltni PROPOSALS KOIt OATH , CORN ANDHKAN. Hcadq tartels department ot the Missouri olTlcu of ilia chief iimiturinaiter | , St. I.oiils Mo. , May Mi. 1811. Sealed pioposals. In tripli cate , suhjoct to thu usual conditions , will be received nt thU olllee and at the offices of the quartern ) asters nt thu following named sta tions until K o'clock noon , central .standard time. Juno 10 , ISO I. mid thenopcned , for furnish Ing and dolherlngd iirniK the llscd : your bo { In ning July 1 , 1K > 1 , of oats , corn and bran , at 1'oiis l.i'ji piivtorth nnd Itlloy. Kansas ; Koiis Ui'iioiiml Sill , Oklahoma territory , and I'ort .Supply. Indian territory ; I'orts Iowls and IxiK'in ' and at Denver , Colorado , and at camps at ( intlirlo und Oklahoma City , Oklahoma territory. Proposals for delivery lit other points will be entertained , Illdders must state the ) plnecs ivhero they propose to make deliveries , The government reserves the right 10 rolei't any or all b ils , or to contract for either Und of supplies , or such portion of each as may bo considered for thu best Inter est of the service , and to waive such defects as are not In conflict with the law. I'refer- I'nco will lie ehon to articles of domestic pro- duetlon ornianiifucture , rondlllnnsof qual ity and price ( Including In the price of forulzn productions or miinufnctiires the duty there on ) bulnit filial. Illank proposals and printed elioultr , KMn ? full Information , will ho fur nished on application to this olllco or to Iho quartern ! asters of the Htatlons named. Kn- \eloues containing proposals Nhoiild bo marked "Proposals for U.its , Corn und llran nt , " ana nddiovicd to the under * hlzncd or to the quartermasters of the sla lions named above. O. W. 1'oster. quarter master , U. H. A , , chief quartermaster. quartermaster..M'JOdltJITm Notice to Contractors. Notlco Is hereby given that sealed bids will bo recelvoJ by the board of public lands and bulldlnzHut Iho olllcu of the secretary of htnto at Lincoln. Neb. , until tlionil day of June , ! MI ) , nt I o'clock p. m. , for the erection , construction and completion of a two-story brlek and slono building known ns "The Htato Industrial School for lloyx ami Girls , " to be orei'tpil ut OoiiKva , I'HImoro county , Holt , as pur plaiiH , MiecUIcutlons and deigns now on tile in thonlllcuof the commissioner of public lands and buildings at Lincoln , Neb. < 'ontraclnrs will bo required tn conform to rules and regulations asset forth In bpeolll- catlons minuted by the board. The boiird reserves the light to reject any and nil bids. Dated nt Lincoln , Neb. , May R. 1S01. A. K. lluxi'iuii'.r. President Hoard Publlo I < : mds and Iluldlns ! Attest : JOHN 0. AU.K.V , Secretary of Ht-ito Notice to Contractors. Notlco hhoiohy izlvon that sealed bids will lo rucuivi'd by the Hoard of Kducatlon of Nelson , Nuckolls county. Neb. , at thu First National bank In siild olty. until H o'clock p. in. . 1'rldiiy , the Kind day of May , 1WI. for the erection and completion of .1 liUli school ImllillniC. KMtlmatucI cost Blxtcon thousand llvn liiiiidrcii dollars ( JlB.ri < W.CiO > . I'lntm on tile , l.'ontrneiors vrlll nceninpany pach bid with a eertllled elii'ck pnyablu to Hald Hoard of KJu- cntlun In tlio sum of llvu linnilreil dollar * ( J.VJJ.OO ) us an evidence of good faith. Thn board the rl'-'lit to reserves - lojoot any or all bids. OKU. C. McDtJNAI.I ) . iiilUiHtiii Notice. The annual incotlns nfslookhnlders of the Preinnnt , KlKhorn & Missouri Valley rallrnail cninpany will bo hold at the nllico of thu com pany In Oiniilri , Neb. , on 1'rlday , May K , IH3I , utiin'oUM'k p. m. for the election of dliuutors und for tlm transaction of micliutlier liuslne- ai > may bo nroMmlod. Hat oil May 8 , IH'jl J. 11. ItKlinti.n , heen'tary. MU.ll'ltni HAMUf.WOOD UAI'HUI.KS i > ro thu DOCUH it iwl onlr cnpjuim pruicrlbocl by rt'tfutar philcluni ( or llio turj uf Qonorlicua > nd ill diargu from tba urlnarr or iuia niivrltvtl or acquired , II.W per bux. Alldruifirtnti. RfllLWRY TIME GRRD I.CHVOS tJo. iiunrnxuTo.v _ Oinnlm. J > HJ. " ) 430 p m Clilcniio VoxtlliiiTi VU > n in Chlrago Kjcpr.i.u . 'J'.llpin - ( lilrnno Hxpri't" JJ.M p ml _ CIMciiiiO .t ln o Tuves iHlIllM"NiiTO.S A Sfb. IllVUlt. , Arrived Oiniiliq. | Depot lOtli unil .Mnro n MX. | Oinnhti. Krrinm , Domcr liny llxproia. . .I 4 ( li p m 1 IU ' 'A it ra llTOlllYOOll l" pr03S < J ) . ' . p m , lU..i : i in . . , Denver K\pros G.'JU p in 7.10 p in Denver i < . .U n ni . ) ! * ) p m Lincoln LI in I Kit II. * ) n m H.l.'i n m Lincoln I.oonl OUI p m Ix'nvoj I K. C , M' . J. \ C. II. Arrives Omaha. | Depot lUtli nnil MIUOII 9t . _ [ Omalin. D..IO a ui | . . . ICnitMiiH City Dny Kxprttsit 6.V p in 9.4S p mK. | C. XlKlit Kip. Yin U. 1' Trmn ( U5 n in UNION 1'AHKIC. Arrives j | Omaha. ! Depot lUtli unit .Mnrcy SU. Oinnlm. ; i It.1(1 ) ( a m Kansas City rtxnrtui ( o < Sun. ) . " .V. p ra I 10.20 n in 4 00 p in 2.50 | i m Ovcrlnnil Hjrcr tl U3 p in 4.30 p ra . .Grand lidmul Kxp. ( ex. Sun ) . 1I.M n ra 7.A ) p in . 1'iicltlc I'.xpreis. 330 p m Lenvoj IClllOACO , MIL. A hT. I'AUUIArrlvu Oinnlm. | U. I' , ili-pot. 1 _ jinl Mtrjrit | Oniiilm K.10 p ml CliiciJS > HxFnrsi77 ! . .T VM n"m 9.1ft n m | ( lilcniiQ lixprea I am pm I.cnvoT j r7lir.\O. ! U. 1. * I'ACIKir ! j Arrives Oniiilm. I IT. I' , di-jiot. lUtli _ nnd MiireySti _ I Omnlin. ( l.a ) p in NUlit ixirv : | s. . . . " " 0.15 n in Atlantic Knpn i UM p m 4..U p ml Veitltiulii l.hnltDil. . ID. . ' . . ' , n m I uve < i I M10UX C1T.V PACIFIC. I Arrives Umalio , I Depot l ( tli nnil Marry M * . I Onmhn. ? .l.f > n nil .SUmx I Ity I'.U'eiiuer * .Ill'JO in &Xt p m' ' M. 1'niil ixprni . .MOV ) , ClI'V ' - ' ' . A I'ACII-'IL' Arrive * Oniiilm , j Depot 15th unit Woliitcr Sin. Oinnlin. UUJp in si. I'uul l.lmltiil i Leaves [ ( 'HIUACO&NOIlTllWKSTKUN.j Arrives Oiii.ilni. I IT. I' , ill-pot. Mill unit .Miircy Mi j Oinitlin. l .I5 it in | ClilniKH I'.xproim , . H.r > u m I.'M p m Vustluulo I.hnltcil DM a m V.VI p lu1 Kaitcrn Klrer V.5I p m C..X ) p m I laical Knat i : , ( except Monday ) C.lO p m I.CHVU1 I OMAHA A. ST I.OUIH I Arrlvtn " Omaha. 11' . 1 * . depot , lUlli imil .Morcjrfets. ' Omidia. 4UO p ml Ht. rxjiiircn'nmin IIill. . . .TTa.a.'nrin ' " ' ' Leavu I K. K. , "t .MO.'VAI , .BV. Arrlvo Omalm. | Depot lath mill NVolia ' SK Oinnlm. 'JUU n in i lllnrk Illlli Uxiims. . . . j r > 'A ) p m JU ) n m.Kx. ( t > nt ) WM > . Kxp. ( Kx. Jlom , & .3J p m . ' . .ID p in Wulion \ Lincoln I'ni. ( Kx. Hun ) IIM u in 6 10 p iii.Vork | A NiirfnU ( l ! > . Sunday.Ill ) : t'i inn "TcitvoiT " Tx. ST ir"ST7\"u I Arrives" jjiualin , | I > 'p < inSlliiind WelntcrPt . I Oinulift. 8.HI nln . Hloux City Aefoniinodatlon . . tiUTi p m l.UU p m bloux City llxproii ( Kx Similar ) 12 IU p m & 15 p in bt. I'll u I Limited U.2) n in i.l.'i p m Uiincrofl I'limieiiKer ( Kx Hundny ) 8.41 n m I.PHVPS I MlSHOUUt 1'AfIKIO. Arrlc Omaha , I Depot llth nnd Webntur SLr | Unmlm. J0w : a ml. . . St. Louis A K O. Kxp'roi . 0 : ) o in" V.K p ml . .St.xiuln ( lKxpru _ ii. . Ji.a ) p in. Tf. ( Truniifcri Union Ikipot. Ciinnell lllufti. I'l'rannfur 10.U7 ami. . Knniai t'ltjr Day Kx"prt' n . . I & .4.I p m rilll'AUO. 11. 1. A TACIKIC. Arrlrui t'nlnti Depot , Counrll lllnlTit. Trnmfer . * p ml . Nlnlit Kxprcm . I li.su in .iMuiul . Atlantlo Kxprnn . 5.55 p di j.'IU ' p m | . . . . . . . Vtiatlbiiln Minltod . . . . ilO iQ HJII l ArTlviM Trnntferl Union Depot , I'niinclt DIutTi. ITranifcr O.JO a m Chicago. KxproiN t G.OJ p ni S U ) p in Vuitlhulti Lfmltud. It ) U ) p m Kintern Klyvr 8U ) p in . . . . .Atlantic .Mull li.iiO p m'lown ' Accnininodatlon ( Hat , only ) l'UV t I . . . . . _ TranifpnUnli | > n DUIKH , Coiincll HIiiltH. 4.40 | > nil. .7 .t-t. Liiula Cnnon ] ! ? ] " " Trnniiferl Union Depot , Counrll lllnlT t ) 4J n mi . < .hlcaki > Kxprunii . | U.2i ) p IB lull ) p ml . Chlouo llxpruis . U , W u 11 7.0J p in ) . Crcilun IAICII ! . . , 'll.a ) a II Luavm I HIUUX t'lTV .V I'ACIHU. I ArrlviM Trninlcrl Union Dmnt. Coiiiirll Illutfii. rrrinnfoi 1.W > n ml bloux ( .Ity A'l'xmmiodiitlon. . I V.lil a u G.Uj p m , it. 1'uul Kiprcaa llOIWpll VIGOR OF MEN Easily , Quickly , Permanently Hectored. tVeukncM , .VITVIIII II < , Ili'hlliiy. end nil tlio train of ell from cnrly urrorsorlntor oiceuM" . tbe rn > ultii of overnurk , ulcknos , worryetc. Full etrcnjtli , doTelopment , and tone Klri'n to erery orxan nnd twrtinn of tlio body. Hlinplo , rnlural inothodi. liiinicrtlati ) Improvement wen. Kulluro lujKjs | ililo 2.UO referuiiceii. Hook , eiulauitUoni nud prcxifn uinlle < l d"'nled ) free. AMtm ERIE MEDICAL CO. , BUFFALO , N. V FRENCH SPECIFIC. A POSITIVE andpirmin nl CURE lor all dliMitioflfit UftiNAny OaGANs : Cur.l where other treatment ( ills. Full direcliom nllh each bottle. Hrlct , one dollar. See signature of E. U 6TAHL For Sale By All