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THE OMAHA DAILY 151313 : JUISTE 2 , 1807. ROWERS FOR DEAD HEROES Nebraska People Dccorata thn Graves of Departed Soldiers. MEMORIAL SERVICES IN ALL THE TOWNS L.IITKO Number of J.ojnl Clllxrn * Fol low ( he Army Vetrrnnn to the Cemi'lrrlpN nnd Aid-Mil the CiiNtomiir- DAVID CITY , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Memorial Sunday was observed by the veter ans here yesterday. Veterans nnd mcmbere of the Relief corps assembled nt the post room at 3 p , m. and marched to the Metho dist Episcopal church , where union services were held. The memorial service , aa laid down by the rituals of the order In which occurs the military record of two members of the Grand Army of the Republic who have died IIITC since last Memorial day , nnd a solo by nil U. Smith , was followed by an earnest and patriotic sermon by Rev. Mr , Schwlm- ley of the Congregational church. On Mon day the veterans and Relict cori were es corted to the cemetery by company E , First regiment Nebraska National Guard , where the graves of the veterans , twenty-seven In number , were decorated In accordance with HID customs of the order. In the afternoon Chaplain niffenbacher delivered an addtefls of great force and patriotic fervor at the opera house. The services wcro unusually Impressive , HI newrf ot the death ot Comrade Egbert Fox c * Garrison had Just been re ceived. TKKAMAH. Nob. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Yes terday was observed In this city as Decora tion day. In ths forenoon the graves of deceased soldiers In the Trkamah cemetery were decorated , a large number of people par ticipating In thu cxcrclsiB. In the afternoon a program of exercises were held lu thu opera house , at which time Rev. Mr. Wil liams of Illalr delivered an excellent ad dress. The day was cold and stormy , hut a. large number of people rame out to do honor to the memory of the departed soldiers , ARCADIA , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Saturday was observed as Decoration day by the citizens of Arcadia. The address , full of patriotism , was delivered by Hon. Martin L. Fries of this place. I1UUWEL.L , Neb. . June 1. ( Special. ) The Decoration day services were held here Satur- dny. Rev. D. L. Matson of the Methodist Episcopal church delivered the address. A large crowd was out and all buildings were appropriately decorated , Willow Springs held services Monday and a number of the Burwell people participated. The addresses wore mode by R. U Miller and T. Frccland. after which appropriate services were held at the cemetery. NORFOLK Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Dceo- ration day was observed In Norfolk yesterday. The exercises were conducted under the auspices ot Mathewson post. Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. H. C. Matrua of Norfolk delivered the oration. ORI ) , Neb. . Juno 1. ( Special. ) Decora tion day services wcro held here yesterday \ under the auspices of tbo Grand Army of the Republic. In the forenoon a proces sion was formed , under the leadership of Haydn Strong , marshal of the day , which proceeded to the cemetery and decorated the graves of the departed heroes. The afternoon exercises consisted of speeches by Judge Aaron Wall of Loup City and J. H. Culver , ox-department commander of Omaha. Judge Wall made a strong address and de-/ nounccd In forcible terms legislation wnlch deprived old soldiers of their just pensions. Mr. Culver related in a touching manner a number of Instances of Individual heroism , which go to make up the unwrit ten history of the war. The Glee club sang a number of patriotic selections. ARAPAHOE , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Arapahoe observed Memorial day as usual Sunday. Garret post and the Woman's Relief corps marched to the Methodist church , where the memorial sermon was de livered by Rev. E. D. Crlppen. Yesterday the line of march was formed on Nebraska nvenuo , proceeding thence to the cemetery to decorate the graves of the soldier dead. Hon. W. R. Starr of McCoolc delivered the . address. HARTLEY , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) The Memorial exercises hero were well attended. On Sunday Rev. M. T. Maze of Kearney preached a patriotic sermon. On Monday nt 10 a. m. a long procession , led by twen ty-two old soldiers , went to the cemetery nnd decorated the soldiers' graves. At 2 p. m. the large hall was decorated with flags , flowers and pictures. Commander A. O. Keys presided. Myrtle Epperly presided at the organ nnd a choir of ten young people ple furnished excellent patriotic music. I. W.'Stovcns read Lincoln's address at Gettys burg and Carrlo Stevens. Florence Clement , Minnie Wolf , Roy Hodgkln nnd Etta Bur ton each recited patriotic poems. A brief address was delivered by Rev. Asa. Slceth- of Cambridge. NEWMAN GROVE , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Spe cial. ) Yesterday was observed as Decora tion day here. The services wcro held at the Emerlck church and cemetery north of town , tinder the management of Emerlck post , Grand Army of the Republic , and the Woman's Relief corps , and was largely at tended. Rev. Mr. Shambdugh of the Metho dist church here and Rev. Mr. McNeal of rialnvlew wcro the orators of the day. The Newman Grove cornet band and male quartet furnished the music , and a recita tion by William Dowllng. a lad from School- craft precinct , and a picnic dinner In the grove wcro among the features of the oc casion. JUNIATA , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Me morial day hero was cool and pleasant. A largo crowd was In attendance to do honor to the departed heroes. There was an abun dance of beautiful flowers and they wcro atrown thickly over the soldiers' graves and over nearly all graves In the cemetery. A largo delegation wended lt way to the ceme. tory at 10 o'clock. Some of the prominent foaturcK of the parade were a large float con taining a little girl In whlto for each of the elates of the union , nnd the Goddess of Lib erty , old eoldlers afoot , also the guard of honor for llrlng the national salute anil the Woodman order , In their neat uniforms. In the afternoon Rev. J. W. Isham of Hast ings delivered a patriotic addrem In Allen's hall to an enthusiastic audience. Nearly every house and placeof business was deco rated with bunting. Prof. Loyd R. McLean had a flotilla of ornamented kites , with two largo flags , suspended about a mile In height over town. They .nado an effective display as they hung In the blue aky , proclaiming liberty and freedom to the hundreds of people ple beneath their starry fold. ASHLAND , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Pour thousand strangers from the rural dis tricts were here yesterday to spend Decora tion day. The forenoon was cool with rain threatening , but In the afternoon the weather warmed up. Every grave , both soldier and citizen , was covered with beautiful flowers. After decorating the graves the procession marched to Hell's grove at the foot of Silver trcet and listened to good muslo nnd speach- maklng. The llttlo children formed a "liv ing Hog" and sang patriotic songs. Hon. W. B. Comatock of Lincoln delivered an able addrr s after which ir.any old comrades grasped him by the hand and thanked him tor the patriotic words. The Greenwood Cornet band guvo some fine selections. FULLERTON , Neb , June 1. ( Special. ) A memorial sermon was preached hero San- day In Sheaf's opera house by Rev. C. A , Muslin of the Methodist Episcopal church , aaalsted by Rev. J , C , Irwln of the Presby terian church to a large concourse of pee ple. The hall was not nearly largo enough to accommodate the people assembled. Mon day morning the city was appropriately dec orated with flags displayed at half mast. The streets wcro thronged with people , many coming a long distance. Promptly at 10 o'clock a large procratlon. headed by the Fullerton Firemen's band , waa formed on Third street and repaired lo the cemetery , where appropriate exercised were held and graves of the old soldiers were strewn with floral tribute * . The organizations repre- Bented In the parade were Company p , First Regiment Nebraska National Guards , under command ot Captain 'Adams , the Fullerton Klrb department , consisting of hook and ladder and hono' companies , Modern Wood- inon In uniform , Grand Army of the Republic , under the command of Post Commander W. II , Ilru&s , Woman's Relief corps In carriages. At 2 o'clock the exercises were continued at Sheafa opera bouse. The program concluded with an address by Rev , N. A. Martin of Grand bland. The exorcise * were Inter spersed with vocal and Instrumental music furnished by home talent. BENSON , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Special ex ercises wcro held by the schools at the town hall yesterday morning and were largely at tended by parents of the scholars. Thajiro- gram was begun by a short talk by Prof. Eby , followed by the singing ot a national song by the school , doll drill with BOHR by the girls of the ptlmary department , am ) memorial exercises. The program clos ing by a flag drill given by the l > oyR ot the Intermediate department. The children were then addressed by L. A. Harmon , the speaker of the day. After the exercises all went to Mount Hope cemetery to decorate the sol- dlfrs' graves. ST. PAUL , Neb. , Juno J. ( Special. ) Rev. C. C. Clsscll of the Methodlft church preached the Memorial sermon on Sunday to the veterans nnd yesterday the whole city observed the day In proper manner. The people turned out with the veterans to dccoiato the graves of the departed heroes. In the afternoon the opera house was crowded to Its utmost capacity by people to listen to the oration of Mr. Caldwell , who made an excellent speech , and also the fine declamations and exercises by the school children. Late In the day there were bi cycle races and n ball game. STANTON. Neb , , June 1. ( Special. ) The Memorial sermon here was preached by Rev. J. T. Kmickcy , D. P. , pastor of the Stanton Methodist church. The services were held In the large Methodist tabernacle , which wai more than filled. Commander John A. Ehrhardt went to Fremont yesterday to deliver the Memorial' address. L1TCIIFIEL1) , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Decoration day wiis observed hero In the usual manner , Prof. Carson ot Kearney be ing the speaker of the day. OAKIULE , Neb. . Juno 1. ( Special. ) Grand Army of the Republic post , No. 82 , held memorial services Sunday at the Methodist church. An appropriate sermon preached by Rev. Wllcox of the Methodist church. Decoration day was observed by the. usual ceremonies. Post Commander A. T. Rowc conducted the exorcises. Hon. O. F. Smith of Ewlng delivered n very able address to the people who assembled at the Methodist church at 1 p. m. The house was filled to overflowing on both days. The choir of the Methodist church furnished music on Memorial day and the Presby terian choir on Decoration day. The pub lic schools , Ancient Order of United Work men and Knights of Pythias marched to thu church. After the exercises at the church the post , societies and citizens formed u procession , conducted by S. C. FarcchlU , marshal of the day , and went to the ceme tery and decorated the graves of comrades and friends. O'NEIL. Neb. . June 1. ( Special. ) Me morial services wcro held In this city yes terday by General O'Nell Post , No. 83 , Grand Army of the Republic. A large procession paraded the principal streets , which were profusely decorated. The Impressive Grand Army of the Republic memorial services were rendered at the court house , after whlcli Colonel B. W. Johnson of Atkinson dellvert'J nn address. After the ceremonies at the court house the procession marched to the cemetery where the graves of the departed heroes were profusely decorated. GRAFTON , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Superintendent Valentino of McCook schools delivered the oratlpn at Decoration day serv ice Saturday afternoon. He advanced some new Ideas relative to the purpose of the civil war. In the evening Mr. Valentine gave a lecture on "Vital Books" before the ReadIng - Ing club. DECATUR , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Dec oration day was appropriately observed here yesterday. The Modern Woodmen camp , the public schools and other organizations took part In the parade and program. Rev. Mr. Blthcl , the mcthodlst pastor , was the orator of the day. The graves of the old soldiers were covered with flowers. A large concourse of citizens and country people participated. SUPERIOR , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Dec oration day was observed here today , begin ning at the Methodist church with an ad dress by Rev. R. Pearson. After thla the procession was formed and led by the "Old Abo" post ot this city , marched to the ceme tery , where an Impressive service was held and the graves of the veterans decorated. At the Memorial service yesterday Rev. S. E. Dols delivered the sermon. All ) roll M2IIHASICA IXIJUST111ES. .Senator Allen Ailvoenten Protection for Clilcory ami licet Siteur. FP.EMONT. Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Sen ator Allen was In this city yesterday after noon and attended a meeting ot the Board of Trade last evening. He was met at the de pot on his arrival from ladlson by a dele gation of Fremont citizens and was shown through the Hemp Mill Chicory company's plant and the tract of land southeast of the city , where several hundred acres of chicory are being raised this season. He expressed himself as well pleased with the extent of the Industries and this promising condition. At the Board of Trade meeting last even ing J. J. Hawthorne , L. D. Richards end { others epoke briefly of the need ot adequate protection to this new Industry and the sugar business. Senator Allen stated that It was not his Intention to oppose a tariff upon these products and that ho was In favor of their protection. The senator further stated that It would not bo the policy of his party to oppose the pending tariff bill on Its final passage. Ho did not , however , believe It would restore prosperity. As far as the 1m- m od la to interests of hla own state and con stituents were concerned ho did not Intend that party ties should bind him and for this reason he wanted a protective tax upon chicory , sugar and hemp. The senator spoke earnestly of the benefits which would accrue to the Interests of the state at largo through the Transrr.Iialsslppl Exposition and of the advantages the manufacturers' would gain from the location of the Indian supply depot at Omaha. The meeting was an enthusiastic ono , and the senator was frequently Inter rupted by applause. His advocacy of protec tion for Nebraska Industries Is satisfactory to the citizens of this vicinity Irrespective of party. Senator Allen left for Washington this morning after a consultation with Gov ernor Holcombwho stopped off a short time In the city on his return from North Bend. DoilHTc County' * Mny MortKtiKe Itfcoril. FREMONT , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) The mortgage. Indebtedness record of Dodge county for the month of May is ns follows : Chattel mortgages filed , sixty-six , amount $2G,7G2 ; released twenty , amount $21,819 : farm mortgages filed twenty-two , amount 719,028 ; released twenty-two , amount $24- BC9 ; town and city mortgages filed eight amount 11,823 ; released ten , amount $9,242. Foreclosures of farm property none , town and city mortgages four. Accident with a Oun. ARAPAHOB , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Henry Nottemeyer met with a serious accl- delnt on Sunday. By the accidental dis charge of a shot gun the muscles of his arm above the elbow were nearly all torn away. Drs. Hart and Cooper dressed the wound. Nottemeyer probably bo deprived of the use of his arm to some extent , ItoliliiTi Curry Oft Olllco HooUx. FAIRMONT , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) The real estate and Insurance offlco of George C , Maxfletd of this place was entered by some person last night. Papers were scattered over the floor and some books taken. Noth ing Is misting that can bo of any value to " anyone but Mr. Maxflcld" himself. OMAHA'S ' CHARTER ON TRIAL Hearing of tbo Quo Warranto Cases Oomcs Up This Morning. ISSUE JOINED BEFORE SUPREME COURT Pile Their Mrlcf , S Out Hie Vullilllr of ( lie I.niv anil Hie HcKiilnrllv of 1'roccctt- Tlirreiinilcr. LINCOLN. Juno 1. ( Special Telegram. ) The supreme court has set tomorrow mornIng - Ing as the tlrao ( or hearing the arguments In the quo warrnnto proceedings In the Omaha couccllmanlc cases , The jiiembcra of the new city council of Omaha , respondents In the quo \var- ranto proceed Inge , filed their answer In the supreme court today. It eels up the legality of the new charter and of their election under It as a defense , anil donlre the right of Daniel 1 . Wheeler and the other complainants to exercise the duties of councilman of the city of Omaha. The lengthy brief of the respondents was filed today. The brief of the lelators In the case cf A. C. Foster and others ngalnst Frank n. Mooree and others , Involving the right of the members of the new flre and police board to hold olllco , was also filed today * The brief of the respondents In the coun- cllmanlc case Is prepared by W. J. Connell. It Is contended that the charter provisions relating to the police Judge nrc legal , and says that "the mere tact that the term es tablished by the legislature Is unconstitu tionally long In no way directly affects the validity of the other provisions relating to the olllco. " It dcnlea that the new charter was special legislation , and says that "If the present councllnieti were unconstitu tionally elected , BO were the relators. If the new charter Is unconstitutional 'he old one was. " It claims that the charter contains but ono subject , and ( the eamo Is clearly expressed In Its title , and declares that a great number of the speculations In the brief of the relaters are Immaterial and oC no Importance , and closes with the fol lowing. "At the most , these and the numer ous other objections raised by the relatorn are but fly-specks on the walls of the chart ers for cities of the metropolitan clabs. If there ho any that are not wholly Imaginary , such cou bo removed without tearing down t'ip house. " The answer of the new council to the pe tition In quo warraulo , amcmg other things , says that Omaha Is a city of the metropoli tan class , and continues to be so under the provisions of tbo new charter : that W. J. Dioatch , mayor of the city , duly Issued hs proclamation calling the election , and that the notice of election and the election It self was according to law , and the said re spondents were legally elected to tin offices of councllmen of the city. The canvassing of tha returns of the election nnd due or ganization of the new board according to law Is set forth , and the respondents deny that they are usurping the said offices , and deny the right of the relaters to act as councilmen of the city of Omaha. The answer Is verified by David T. Mount , one of the respondents , W. J. Council appear ing ns their attorney. In the brief of the relaters In the Fire nnd Police Board case , prepared by McCoy & Olmstead , the unconstltutlonallty of the law creating the new board Is set up , and numerous citations of decisions are made. It is claimed that If the new act Is unconsti tutional the old net la still in force , even though the whole act of 1837 la not void , the old provision being re-enacted and becoming a part of the new law In the place of the un constitutional part. One clause of the brief says : "As to the tire and police part of the act of 1897 , thcro can be no doubt of Us unconstltutlonallty , for It is the rankest piece of special or class legislation. " The part of the new net prohibiting the appoint ment of any person who is agent for any lira Insurance company. Is quoted as being specially aimed at II. E. Palmer , and was "special legislation of the worst sort. " HIS ACCOUNTS A HE ALL COIlllECT. Stimtoii County Tri-iimirrr'M llook.s In Hxoolloiifr Condition. STANTON , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Fred A. Arclicrd , state examiner , has just com pleted checking up the books of the county treasurer of Stantoti county and his report uhows everything to be In excellent condition. Mr. Archerd found not the sllghtc.it proof upon which to found such a report as seems to have gone abroad that the treasurer is short In his accounts and Is at a lns to know where It could have originated. VOUXG HOY AM ) GIRL GUT MAIUUHD. Youthful Couple Kloiio from Decitltir mill Are \Vc-iItlfil lit Iowa. DECATUn , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Master - tor Grcll Beast , age 17 , and Mlfs Manda KIlp- plng , aged 14 , disappeared from their homes hero lost week. Word came from Onawa that they are there and married. The parents of both the young people are very Indignant over the affair. The youthful couple , how ever , have sent word that they are happy and taking life just as they find It , Farmer Thrown from n ARCADIA , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Sat urday evening , while returning home from this place from attending Decoration day ex ercises , Ezra Cook , a farmer living five miles northwest of the place , was thrown from hl buggy , breaking and crushing the arm at the elbow. Ho was leading a horse behind his buggy , with the rope attached to his arm , and waa Jerked out- backward by the sudden starting of the horse. Tlioimuml In Atti'iiilmici * . PERU , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Last night was held the annual open ec&iiou of Phllomathean society. About 1,000 persons were present. The program wag of the high est order. Miss Welkins , the chairman , gave an oration on "U S. Grant. " The muplc was of an exceptional order , especially tbo vocal duct by Mrs. Browuell and MUJ McClaln. i Thrown frnm n WIIKOU mid Klllril , WILCOX , Neb. , June 1. ( Special Tele gram , ) A accident occurred In the streets hero today resulting In the death of Clyde , tbo 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H , A. Cox , A team of horaes hitched to a wagon being used by the boy became unmanageable and ran away , throwing him In such a man ner as to cause injuries which brought death within on hour. Will lie lined fur SloeU Slu-iln. . TRKAMAH , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) The Tekamah canning company , which was one of the largest canning plants In the elate , la being torn down and moved to J , P. Latta's ranch , where It will bo converted Into stock shells and barns. This plant was erected and operated for several years by a local stock It is no wonder those slightly used organs are going so fast We're almost I giving them away We've ono Schonln- * ger has walnut ase low top curving j lamp brackets 10Jstops was sold when X new for $ ! OO-lt's as good as now now + perfect order We ullowetl ? { for it T In trade for a piano thats cost We'll I give you the chance of taking It nt that f prlcc > a hundred dollar Instrument Z guaranteed to be perfect for only fi'l 4 such bargnlus as these make organs f easy sellers A flue instruction book and , stool go with each organ AVe've got 25 i others ns good bargains as this oue. A. HOSPE. Jr. , | Music and Art. 1513 Doug'as. L tl't company nd many ( hou--and dollars were lost In an effort ttt 'obtrate It aucceTtfully. U consists ot sevefAl 'large ' buildings nnd a complete outfit ot engines and cmning ma chinery. The entire , pjant was sold a couple years ago at mortgKse sale and was bought In by Mr. Iatta. \ ' ' iincni'Tiox nv , , TIII : cii.ciiioii. . Student * iiiul Fitlftilly of lite I.nvr Sulimil , tin ; , ( illi-stn , LINCOLN. June J. ( , SpecIal.-Chancellor ) and Mrs. MacLean rece'tyed the students and faculty ot the Law school of the University of Nebraska last evening. Bright and witty toasts , nnd light JHifrtishments helped to make the reception a most enjoyable one. C. P. Saylor of Iowa Is here gathering In formation In regard to sugar beet culture In Nebraska. He visited the University expert mo nt station today , and gora from here to Grand Island for further Investigation. S.itnucl J. Irvine and family left for Mexico today , where they expect to reside In the fut ure. Two hundred Masons and members of the Eastern Star tendered them a farewell reception Inat night. Mr. Irvine was pre sented with a handsome ring , as a memento from the Mnlonlc lodges of Lincoln. Hobcrt Gay , who lo under orrfflt for sUb- blng William Nelson , will have his trial be fore Justice of the Peace Leese tomorrow morning. The residence of John Byrne seven mHes ca.it of thla city , waa entered by burglars last night. Some ot the neighbors discov ered the burglars , and captured them. They were brought to this city and landed In jail. Today they pleaded guilty In the preliminary examination , and were sent back to jail to nwolt their hearing In district court. The prisoners give their names as James Green and Albert Hartman. The Lincoln 'wheelmen had a very success ful season of race.3 at M street park ycwteiclay afternoon. There were elx amateur events , with a number of contestants In each. Ira P. Hlgby , who lus been clerk of the Lincoln hotel for about three years , goes to Omaha to take the place as chief -clerk of the Murray. Omaha people at the hotels : At the Lin- dell H. E. Palmer , Van B. Lady , Gould Dlotz. Victor White. 0. J. Collins. D. D. Gregory , P. W. Blrkhanscr , E. O. Holyoke. Frank L. McCoy. A. C. Foster. C. W. Hln- zle , L. Irons. At the Lincoln C. U. Kelscy , F. T. Hansom , Clydo Opelt , John A. Krug , W. C. Ives , L. Fay. fiOSSIl' FHOM THI3 STATE IIOU.SU. Gem-nil Harry Mny Not Kx- fiiM < > tinTlnirstou IMIU-M. LINCOLN , Juno 1. ( Special. ) Although lie has made no official reply to the request of the Thurston Hlfles to ho excused from attending the state encamp ment on account of their preparation for the trip to San Antonio , Adjutant General Harry says that the request cannot bo granted for such a reason , s > o that It Is jnobable that the company will have to drill for both events. . Prof. N. M. Graham of Clay Center nnd Prof. A. A. Monroe ot South Omaha , who compose the state teachers' examining board , were here today preparing questions for the coming state examinations and com pleting the arrangements for tbo work. State Superintendent XV. R. Jackson left today for Peru to" attend the meeting of the board tomorrow , when bids for the plumbing of the new building at the norinil school will be opened. He will also attend the commencement ( exercises , which occur this week. j / The Board of Public Lands and Ilulldlngs held a short meeting last night and looked over the plans for the , new wing ot the Hastings asylum , but will make no selec tion until tomorrow , lilans were submit ted by Henry Voss , IV W. Grant , J. H. Craddock. C. C. Itittenhousc , Ellis & Co. , and J. McDonald. , ' . The State Hoard , of Purchase and Sup plies held a meeting "this afternoon to pre pare estimates tot supplies for all state Institutions for the1 cbm'ing quarter. I.oprnl IMtMiH'Iu < ONK < I 'Cnxc. TEC0MSEH , Neb. ' . " . : - ( Tele-1 gram. ) 'A motion fo'jjuash the .Information agalnat fa. F. Osgood was brought before Judge Letton In the district court this mornIng - Ing in the casn pending ugalnst him for aidIng - Ing and abetting arson. The motion was brought on the ground of technical Irregu larities In the information. Judge Letton overruled the motion and another followed this afternoon. The second motion was to demur error in abatement and was still be ing argued at 9 o'clock thld evening when the court adjourned until morning. Xew IrrlKJitlou Dltcli lit IVorU. ARCADIA , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) A lit. tie over a year ago a company , composed of John Wall , W. L. Cramer , J. P. and Ora Cook of this place. J , A. Patton of Ord , and C. Tlernau of Lincoln , was organized for the purpose of constructing an Irrigation ditch for private use. Work was begun on the ditch a year ago , and this spring the ditch was completed. Water Ls now running In It , and Is being used for the purpose of testing the capacity ot the ditch. The ditch la five miles long and has ccot only ? COO. i Ditch lit WoplilitK Order. DUIIWELL , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Wa ter was turned Into the Irrigation ditch a few days ago for the flrat time slnco the wash out last summer. Al | damaged places have been repaired and everything Is working nicely , and the stockholders are feeling jubi lant over the prospect. Fill IN Title Ji Titli of Hot Suiln. TEKAMAH , "Neb. . June 1. ( Special. ) An unusual accident happened to Mrs. Living stone yesterday. While she was engaged In laundry work ahe slipped and fell Into u tub of. hot suda , scalding the upper portions of her body very ecrlonsly. She suffered ec- verely , ME STATE MONEY GONE Another Depository Succumbs to the Stress of Poor Collections , MERCHANTS' ' BANK OF LINCOLN CLOSED Stain Unit fSSOO on lrinnltUc > tniiil for liiini'iiNlcr County KuiiilH I'rceliiltntctl tlic 1'nl lure. LINCOLN , Juno 1. ( Special Telegram. ) The Merchan s' bank closed Us doors IhU morning and Is In the hands ot the State I Hanking board. The cause ot the mispen- slon Is slow collections and the gradual withdrawal - ; drawal of deposits. The bank has $ S.SOO of state money and $5,600 of county money. Thcro Imd been $1,500 county money drawn out recently , and the demand for the bal ance was the Immediate cause of the Insti tution closing Its doors. The banking board has made a proposition that a bond be fur nished nnd that the bank go Into liquida tion , and this plan will probably bo adopted , j The bank had a capital stock of $50,000. I about one-half ot which was held by eastern } parties. H has bills receivable amounting to $ S5.57S ; real estate , $7,600 , and furniture and fixtures , $ --.SOO. Thu bltla payable arc I SP.SOO , and total deposits $36,000. Ot the latter , a large majoilty It by the state and I county and Individual deposits of etockhold- i ors. The failure haa caused no excitement 1 that has been felt by the other bnnUs of the ! city , and It Is believed tbeio will bo none. It Is the general opinion that the depositors \\lll bo paid In full when llmo la given to realize on collections. The bank was organized In 1831. In the spring of ISM thu deposits were 5110.000. but have since been dialncd down to the present figure. The onicers ore : William Fullerton , president ; J E Uavcy , vice president ; C. M. Crawford uasbler. and W. B. Hyous , assistant cashier. The lk t nt stockholders lu the Institution and the amount ot the stock held by cacti la ss follows : C. M. Crawford.$5 , CO Mary i c mioun ' . uK ) I ! ! * i4tm .j - - * lv'KS 'lor. : . . 3.100 D. W. Morior. . . . iw \ \ ' /J\tDOvcr'.l 1ldo C. E. ' Hnrvey. . " lllOO A. D. Kitchen. wilC. H. Cook 2,000 The' ten 'aat ' named nro eastern men. the . The officers others being residents of Lincoln. resident stockholders In cers and principal the bank have been at work this afternoon trying to ai range a bond In order to put tnc bink Into liquidation , and It Is the opinion I at the ofilcc of th- > State Banking Board that secured and the affairs of i the bond will be the bank wound up without IOM to any of the depositors. In the meantime , the failure 1 the other banks of the city. had no effect on No run ot any kind was started , and this evening the book. * ot at least one bank showed an Increase In deposits. SCHOOLS. CI.OSIXO BXKHCISKS OF Rlfln Lunucli Oul HOJ-N mill Into I.lfi' . . Juno l.-SpecIal.-The ( ) , , , ui , uu. * . Nob. . i village echools closed last Friday with a well various departments rendered program given by the partments at the Christian church In- the evening There were no graduates , aa tne high enough as yet. school Is not graded up The Bdiools have done good work In the rapidly coming up to the past year and are standard ot high schools. DUNOAH , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) Last commencement exercises or tnc nlcut the local school 'took place at the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The house was en tirely too tmall to hold the people and many stood outside. The graduates were as fol lows : Delia Wilson , Jessie Wilson , Andrew Wilson , Annie Jones. Music was furnished by the beat musical talent In Dunbar and GRAFTON , Neb. , Juno 1 , ( Special. ) Com mencement exercises of the High school were held laat evening in the Congregational church. A good program was enjoyed. In cluding an address on "The Relation of the CitUen to the State" by W. G. L. Taylor , professor of economics In the State univer sity. Miss Ethel Montgomery was the only graduate. Her oration wcs on "Robert nurn3. " Rev. Mr. Cresoman presented her with a six-year scholarship for Doano col lege ' HUMUOliDT , Neb. . June 1. ( Special. ) The Alumni association gave Its annual ban quet at the Independent Order ot Odd Fel lows' hall yesterday evening. The president , Mrs. C. M. Linn , delivered the address of welcome to the now members. Cecil Phil lips responded on behalf of the class ot ' 37. Prof. J. W. Dlusmoro and Prof. L. B. Smeetz made short talks. A supper was then served , there being forty-one present. Vari ous games and aoclal amusements followed. The onicers elected for the ensuing year are : F. R. Linn , president ; Grace Cooper , vice pi-EPldcnt ; E. Miers , second vice pre&ldcut , and Onm Fergus , secretary and treasurer. . BEATRICE , Neb. , June 1. ( Special. ) The , graduating exercises of the class of ' 97 of i the Beatrice High school will occur at the Paddock opera house Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. The class has adopted a novel scheme for the program , which Is as ! follows : The Eceno Is laid lu 1917 , the j twentieth anniversary of the class of 1897 , at which time Claude Reed , who has be- I como governor of the state , entertains the class with a banquet , after -which the dif ferent members entertain each other with Glasses tlmt do not fit properly can do si world of damage to your priceless eyes If glasses nro set as they bhouhr bo Hie eyes receive the full beucllt of Ilio lenses We are as particular nbout the frames Kottlnf ? properly as wo are In BrlutlliiK the Iciwes (6 ( suit your eyes they must both bo exact IJehiR innnu- faclurers enables us to attend lo all thu little details so that yon are sure of Kcttlii } , ' tluubiwt results Our woilc is Kuarauteed WeiJl examine your eyes free. > i r i i oil Columbian Optical Co AUTISTICV'flCIK.Vrili'IO AM ) . I'llACTJOAI , Ol'TJCIANS , itOMAHA. . Dcnrer. J'Ul'fl. ' Ittb St. Kaniaa Cltr. OOO3O93333&3 OOrtXJCXXK > O3OX ! > 3 3339O333 am ri Dear Papivnmina nntl I arrived hero last nlilit-nUiid oh , this Is such a lovely place -hemitlful lakes and drives with greutii'larjro trees and oh , such a InTKfc cool rcniiulii nnd our rooms opi'ii Into the 'nicest court with the prettiest fountaln , you ever saw but papn with alliUiId we miss the "Hec" please tell them to send the Evening and Sunday io us here it will only cost seventy cents a month and then when we go to Aunt Jane's you can have the ail- dress chaiiKcd for us Mainmu says she 'will write tonight good bye Your lovIng - Ing daughter Helen , J * . S. Don't forget to Bond The Hce. The Omaha Daily Bee ClrcuIationDopartment 17tliandlarnini. ? Bee Building their Individual experiences. Thursday even ing ( i literary and musical program will be rendered nnd the members of the class will receive their diplomas. sti.MiAY sciioons IN rn County ARHoclnllott for n T o ! ) > ' .Si-mlon. \VAHOO , Neb. , Juno 1. ( Special. ) The annual convention of the Sfttindcrs County Sunday School addition convened at the Methodist Kplscopal church this morning at 0 o'clock. Rach Sunday tchool In the county Is entitled to three delegate ? . At noon today fifty-three dc-lcgnlca had enrolled and abaut n. ' many more are expected this afternoon. The eorslon opened this morning w lib devo tional exercises by Rev , J.V. . Suan. pastor of the Methodist Kpl ropal church of thl * place. "Mow to Make This Convention a SUCCCM , " was to have been discussed by C. M. lyomnr of Ceresco , but as he did not ar rive in proper time , the time wai taken up with short prayer * for the succrca of the convention. "Irreverence Among the Young People , " was ably and practically dlscumed by J. 13. Haiti ol Prague. Rev. Mr. Swan of tills place , Rev.V. . 1) . Klwcll of Aehland and others alao made pertinent remarks In the discussion of the question. Rev.V. . 1) . Klwcll then gave an Interesting paper on the subject of "Conversion and Christian Nurture of Children. " This subject was also ably dSncumed by different members of the convention. Thn forenoon rcfislon then adjourned In order to enable the delegate to regls'er and also to allow the committee on entertain ment to provide places for the delegates dur ing their stay In the city. The present offlccre of the pwoclitlon are : President , C. B. Smith , Ashland ; occrctary and treasurer , Clara A. Ienn ) , Wnhoo ( elected to fill the place ot Mts IMna Rawllnga of Ceresco , who was absent ) ; executive board , J. II. llm\ lings , Ceresco ; Fred Horn. Ithaca ; Ij. 12. Gruver. Wahoo ; choiUter , Prof. Miller , Wnhoo. Entertainment committee : J. II , Sawyers , chairman ; Katie Klngndo , Minnie Manners , Axel Hawklnson , Gtorge Lambert , W. II. Moore , August Thoreen , Dr. P. R. Way and Albert Johnson. The convention will remain In ecsAlon until tomorrow even ing. Prpiiiiriit ShOTVi-rn lit Xrlirnnlcn. PIERCE. Neb. , Juno 1. ( SpecliI Tele gram. ) ThU place was visited by a heavy shower of rain last night , also a heavy rain accompanied by aome hail fell a greater part of this afternoon. WEST POINT , Neb. , June I. ( Special. ) This section was visited last night by a very heavy rain , accompanied by a thunder storm. The rain was badly needed , as both small grain nnd corn were suffering from the dry weather. The seed corn planted by many farmers was of la.H years rilslng , and will not germinate , necessitating replanting , which la being done In a great many cases. TEKAMAH. Neb. . June 1. ( Special. ) A great deal of the newly planted corn Is re ported In poor condition as a result of the cold weather and cut worms ? . Some farmers hive commenced planting the KCCOIU ! time and others think they may have to. CULDKRTSON , Neb. . June 1. ( Special Telegram. ) Ono Inch of rain fell hero this evening. Nearly all the small grain will be saved now. _ HIS LAST TUiril OK VISITATION. Coiiiiiiitiulcr-ln-Clilef ClnrlcNim II tin * Trip 1" I't'iiiiHylvaitln. Major T. S. Clarkson , commandor-ln-chlef of the Grand Army of the Republic , left yesterday for nn ofilclal visit with the De partment of Pennsylvania , Grand Army of the Republic , at Johnstown , Pa. , on Juno 3 nnd 4. From there he goes to visit the Department of New Jersey at Its annual encampment on June 9 , 10 and 11 , spend ing three days eu route at Washington. On Juno 12 he visits tbo Soldiers' Orphans' home at Xenla , O. , the largest Institution of too kind In this country. On June 14 ho Is to visit the Soldiers' homo at Dayton , spending- the evening of that day with the Gr.and Army of the Republic post at Toledo , and on Juno 15 and 1C visits with the an nual encampment of Ohio at Chllllcothc. June IS he will bo with ono of the posts In Chicago. This will end the commandcr-ln-chlef's ofilclal visits to departments. Ho will have traveled over 32,000 miles , and visited nearly every department In the country. He will leave homo for the national en campment at Buffalo , N. Y. , on Saturday evening , August 21 , there turning over his ofllce to his successor. FORT CUOOIC XOTKS. Corporal John D. Lenetal , company D , has been promoted to sergeant. The Twenty-second Infantry hand gave another open air concert last evening of six numbers. The wind has damagc-d the trees that have recently been planted by breaking off limbs above the boxes. The rain Interfered with the regimental review at the peat on 'Monday ' , and the In spection waa had Instead In quarters. Upon tbo recommendation of his company commander. Corporal 'Harry Janz , company C , Is promoted sergeant. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. The progress In the preparation of regula tions governing target practice that are about to bo published. Is commendable , but ho who becomes a reputable marlisnian under Its firing rulea will be Indeed worthy ot uni versal commendation , and his renown will bo Insured. Disputing umpires' decisions , or giving him chaff Is about EB expensive as Insubordinate language to superiors In the army. In such cases.Ignorance Is wanting bliss , and we oftlmea suffer similar pangs for an exhibition of thoughtless trans gressions , _ Terrlblo Accident It Is a terrible acci dent to bo burned or sealded/but the pain and agony and the fruitful disfigurements can bo quickly overcome without leaving a scar by ualng Do Witt's Witch Hazel Salvo. CHILDREN f/lunyon / Looks Out for the Little Ones. A MOTHER'S ' RESPONSIBILITY. Munyon never forgets the children. K realizes n motlier'n responsibility nnd Is ever ready to give- her the benclH of hla knowledge , and experience. Mun- yim's Ouldn to Health , which may bo ob tained f r o o from any diug * Klxt , Is PS- jH-elally explic it In describing all chlUln-ii'3 Ulscnscs , oil J Hives plain nnd complete In structions re garding their irentmtin Sickness often comes sudden ly , nnd every mother should lie prepared \ty \ liaxlm ; Mt'N- YON'S RUM- ISOIKS whcro ho can get them quickly. They are ab solutely harnilct. . ivnil so labeled thcro can bo no mlslaki- . Munyon's Colic nnd Crying Itaby Cura cures bilious colic , painter's colic lit children , and crlplngpiilna of every de scription , promptly relieves hysteria , flooplessnes ! ' , pain from teething , nnd quiets crying babies. Munyon'a Sere Throat Puto effects n prompt euro In dlphtheila , and every form of sere throat. Munyon's Fever Ciiro will liroalc any form of fever. It should bo admin istered na coon ns the fever appears. Munyon'a Worm Cure causes the prompt icmovnl of pin worms , nnal worms. In testinal worms , nnd tape worm * . Mun- yon'n Whooplni : Cough euro Is thorough ly reliable. It relieves at once and cures promptly. Munvon'n Croup Cure posi tively controls all forms of croup. A separnto ourp for onch disease. At all druggists , mostly 2" > cents n vlnl. Per sonal letter to Prof. Munyon. l.no. % Aroh Street , Philadelphia , Pn. . answered -with free medical advtco for any disease. KAIH TUUATMUXT 1IY HAIUIOADS. Coiuinerrlnl Cluli Will Drmmul tlnit Much fur Oiiiuliit. About a month ago Fovcral commercial bodies of New York City , anxious to attract the trade of country dealers who were mak ing pilgrimages to other eastern cltlca to purchase their spring and fall stockti of mer chandise , demanded of the eastern railroads excursion rates of one fare plus $1 In the spring and In the fall to enable such bujora to patronize Now York houses. Philadelphia made the next move 1 : : about twenty-four hours , demanding the same favor. Chicago , last week put In a bid for such excursions on all roads leading to that city. Omaha IILB decided to adopt a similar policy. At yesterday aftei noon's meeting of the Commercial club's executive committee the subject was brought up for the Hrst time In this city. It was agreed that such excur sions twice a year would bo most dcalrablo for the trade of the city. A letter was saut to the Commercial club's rate commltloq , comprising the representatives of fourteen prominent business housca , asking the com mittee to demand such rates , In the event inf the favors being granted to Chicago. In the matter of securing the 1S93 conven tions of Elks and of the National Educa tional association progress was reported. It was announced that through the efforts ot the club the IS'JS meeting ot the Royal Arca num's supreme council (1200 ( members ) had been secured for Omaha. An Invitation was officially tendered to the Swedish Evangelical mission , covenant of America , for ila 1S9S meeting here. This mission would bring about 1,500 visitors to the city. An effort will bo made to bring the 200 members of the National Association of Freight agents to this city on June 8 , 1898. A number ot Omahans , assisted by the club , are working for the 1893 meeting of the supreme council of the Ancient Order of United Workmen here. here.M. M. A. Rutcnbcr nnd W. F. White wcro elected to membership In the club. Ar rangements were made for a meeting be- toween Senator Allen and the executive com- mltteo and a number of prominent business men on Thursday at the Commercial club. There was further discussion of the Nelson Bankruptcy bill now pending In the senate. It was agreed that In order to advance the Interests of the bill It would be unwise to transmit any memorials concerning the amendments to the bill. A letter from Judge Ames ot Lincoln recommending certain changes In the bill wna read. The committee adjourned to Eighteenth and Harney streets , where the Invention of an O'Nell citizen was Inspected. The ma- chlno. which was tested for the committee's benefit , Is a combination of undershot water wheels. By hitching all the wheels together a great amount of accummulatcd power Is secured. It Is proposed to make use of the water power of the Missouri river by the aid of this Invention. No honest dealer will try to sell what ho knows the customer did not order and deco not want. Substitution thrives for a ttmo , but In the long run It goes to the wall. For Infants and Children. Stafae itoila f U Drcx L. Slioonmn put up tils liltlo ten dollar bill last nl lit niul thu Knisht.s of Ak-8nr-liun pivo lilm his inoucy'H worth They i > ut him through In great Ahui > ( . > He hail nn ongagonieiit lo go out "hiking" with a lady friend after the Initiation but ho sent his n-greIs say ing that hu'd hail enough rifling for one oveninp ; Lady eydlHts nro very much pleased with ou- bicycle footwear es pecially our $3 ? : i.50 $4 and ? . " > bicycle balH that come In all Hurts of .shades cloth tops tan or blnclc Ours Is the most complete line of bk'j'cle wear In the west a big stock not n few samples but nil styles nnd lots of them. Drexel Shoe Co. 119 FAKNAM STKE1JT. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. > . This sterling silver handle two-bladed pocket knife Is only $1.00 beautiful in design good Hteel lilades useful strong and ornamental Koine people think we do not carry piatcd wear Well we don't curry the cheap trashy stuff but If you want the best plated want of nil kinds come here hiice I'lns Studs- Cuff Buttons etc. nt the very lowest prices Wo are extremely low priced on everything here our percentage of profit being smaller than common with Jewelry stores Our stationery depart ment rcprescnta all the latest fads lu colors uiiil shapes In cards envelopes and papers We do engraving and mon ogram work to order. C. S. Raymond , JEWELER , Mall Order * solicited from everywhere. 15th and Douglas. r