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SCHOOL LANDS UN THE BLOCK Thousands of Acres in Eight Counties Will * ' Now Produce Revenue. POYNTER'S ' NOMINATIONS TARRY ON WAY Appointment * ( o I'rorUlonnl menu Arc KnitanKcrcil by Tran- H mlnnlon Through Mall * Italltcr ' .If Than by Wire , LINCOLN , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) Land Commissioner Wolfe hag completed another tour of leasing school lands at public auction under the new school land law In the 681010 part of the state and gives the following statement showing the result of his efforts In behalf of the school children : lu Scotts Bluff county ho offered and leased all that was vacant , 7,630 acres , at an average valuation of 23 cents per acre. In Banner county be offered 18,810 acres and leased 13,200 acres at an average val uation of 33 cents per acre. In Klmhall county ho offered 29.910 acres and leased 14,960 acres at an average valu ation of 25 cents per acre. In Lincoln county ho offered 30,600 acres for leano and leased 23,560 acres at an average valuation of 40 cents per acre. In Dcuol county he offered 33,612 acres nnd leased 29,932 acres at an average val uation of 47 cents per acre. In Cheyenne county ho offered 69,810 ncres for lease nnd leased 54,886 ncres nt an aver- tigo valuation of 32 1-3 cents per acre. Bonus $30. $30.In Keith county he offered 30,702 acres for lease nnd leased 30,142 acres at nn aver- UKO valuation of 67 3-5 cents per acre. Bonus In Perkins county he offered and leased all that was vacant. 26,031 acres , at an over age valuation of 23 cents per acre. On this leaslnc tour Mr. Wolfe offered 237,09. acres'of school lauJ 'nd leased 202- 195 acres nt an average valuation of 38 2-3 cents per acre. These lands huv * not here tofore been leased , or , If leased , very little if anything has teen paid un the contracts , and It. has been necessary from Itme to time to cancel the same , sit that , practically epcaklug , thla land has produced no revenue during all of the tlmo the state has owned It , Tbo land leased will now yield an nually $4,701 for th-3 benefit of the school fund and as the lessees have been allowed < \ to establish the price they were willing to 1 * - . pay for this laud , this annual Income Is as sured , and may be Increased whenever the state deems It advisable to exercise Its right to ralsn the valuation. LcitNe * In July. - , In July the commissioner held similar nuc V tions In eight counties on the Elkhorn rail road west of Norfolk , offering 139,149 acres nnd leasing 120,919 acres at an average valuation of 77 cents , thus securing upon that land nn annual Income of $5,570 , In addition to cash bonuses amounting to $3,474 for n few choice pieces. Wolfe has arranccd to attend public auc tions In Dundy , Hitchcock , Hayes nnd Chase counties between August 28 and September 2 , nt which he will offer 72,000 acres for lease to the best bidders In open compe tition. On September 6 and 7 he will offer 134.00D ncres In Sheridan and Cherry counties for lease to the best bidders , and between Sep tember 18 and 30 will have similar public leaslngs In Blalnc. Box Butte , Grant , Gar- flcld , Hooker , Logan , Loup , Sioux and Thomas counties , when he will offer 140,000 ncres for lease. Auctions will be held later for leasing a few pieces of land In the fol lowing counties , which are now vacant or may become vacant by necessary cancella tion : Buffalo , Custer , Dakota , Dawson , Dlxon , Franklin , Frontier , Furnas. Greeley , Kearney , , Knox. Red Willow and Sherman i counties. ' * ' * ' ' "tl ! During 1897 and 189S Commissioner Wolfe put 640.000 acres of this school land under lease , and has thus far during the present year succeeded In leasing 670,407 acres. Veteran * AVI11 Welcome Volunteer * . Department Commander Evans of the Grand Army of the Republic has appointed the following committee of veterans to meet the First regiment upon Its return to Nebraska : C. E. Adams , Superior ; H. C. Russell , Schuylcr ; John A. Ehrhardt , Stanton - ton ; John Rccfie , Joseph Sheltan , Broken Bow ; Robert S. Wilcox , A. Traynor , Omaha ; T. J. Majors , Peru ; A. V. Cole , Hastings ; Brad P. Cook , J. W. Bowen , Jnmes D. Gage , ' John H. McClny , Lincoln. Commander Evaus nnd Assistant Adjutant General Barger will nlpo act with the committee. Should the various companies go direct to their homes the local posts of the Grand Army will act as reception committees. It Is not the Inten tion to have this committee act as an escort lor the regiment. If the soldiers decide to come to Lincoln for the reception the com mittee will meet them In this city. J The eagerness of Adjutant General Barry " to get away from the city Wednesday aftcr- noon to attend the congressional convention of the Sixth district and to do a little work at Lexington In behalf of his candidacy for congress , has resulted In delaying Governor Poynter's nominations of officers for the provisional regiments which are now being organized. The message from the War de partment unking for these nominations was received by Governor Holcomb Wednesday nd soon after Its receipt tbo recommenda tions were sent to tbo adjutant general with Instructions to reduce them to the proper form and telegraph at once to Washington. Press dispatches sent out from Washington slfij ACTS GENTLY ON THE KIDNEYS , LIVER AND BOWELS CLEANSES THE SYSTEM * * r f mT Ttf * f * VW I A I I \ 4 BUX THE GEMUIHt-MAH'F'O joi UHO AH tjwwi rou > tw Kink last night conveyed the Information that Governor Poynter had not responded to the cull of the War department , but an Investi gation at the state house shows that an ex planation for the delay may be found In the over-mastering political ambitions of the adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard , who represents Governor Holcomb In all military matters. U was learned hero- today that the recommendations of the gov ernor were enclosed In an envelope addressed to the War department and consigned to the malls. This was Immediately before the tlmo for the departure of the train for Lex ington and Instead of telegraphing the nom inations they were by mistake sent through the malls. Itoynl OnkH Mnkrn Complaint , Paul Gcuwlts of Omaha representing the Royal Oaks Insurance company , was In the city today In the Interests of his company , which he alleges has been Injured by the statement of the deputy Insurance commis sioner to the effect that It would be prcso- cuted by the proper authorities for not com plying with the law. Thla company was re fused a charter by Deputy Commissioner Dryant on the grounds that It had not the ! required number of members for a mutual I I or assessment company. Permission to do J business was later granted by the auditor , ' I who assumed authority to handle Insurance business for the state. The contention all hlngee on the constitu tionality of the law under which Deputy Commissioner Bryant Is acting. Mr. Dryant Intends to prosecute the company for doing business without the necesaary license and to demonstrate this to bo a fact It will bo necessary to dcmonatrato that the license lasuod by the auditor Is not legal. This case has suggested a pOE-slble solution of the problem as to whether the Weaver act Is i constitutional and will probably render it unnecessary for the deputy commissioner or hU clerks to seek the aid of the law In com pelling the auditor to allow their claims for salary. The only point Involved In the case Is whether Auditor Cornell had legal authority to license the company. The de fense gf the company , If It proposes to con test the case , will simply be a defense of the auditor's position In the Insurance matter. The membership of the company will not enter Into tbo consideration of the case. General John R. Webster of this city , whose appointment to a position In the law division of the Interior department was an nounced In the papers this morning , now holds the position of city attorney In Lin coln. As this position carries with It a salary of $1BOO per year he will undoubtedly resign to accept the appointment In Wash ington. Governor Poynter today received a com munication from Secretary of War Root asking for aid for the sufferers In Porto Hlco. Clothing , provisions or donations of any kind should be sent to Colonel J. B. Jones , Army building , New York , N. Y. CORN CROP SIMPL.Y IMMENSE IlnfTnlo Connty People Have Hcnnoim to ncjoloc Nervy anil Hosoiirce- ful Farmer MnkcH Record. MILLER , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The corn crop In Buffalo county Is Immense and the heavy rains of a few days ago put it beyond all danger. It Is thought that the yield will be larger than ever before , and this will make up In a large measure for the shortage In small grain crops. This particular part of the county , com prising Armanda township , had a narrow escape from a crop failure , however. Just when the corn was getting a good start above ground there was a heavy hall In this sec tion , setting back the corn a week or ten days. Then during the last half of July and the first of August the rains that were so general failed to strike Armada township. The corn was badly dried i/p , and all hope of a crop was gone , when one week ago n heavy rain fell. 'Thq crop show'ed'wonderful recuperative1 power , and at the present time the fields are green and glorious with splendid ears of grain. Where- ten days ago a 'total failure was promised there Is now assurance of an average yield of 40 'bushels ' to the acre. In other parts of the county the average will be nearer 60 bushels. There Is one Instance hero where a far mer raised a good crop and grew prosper ous a couple of years ago without an effort. He owned a farm two or three miles north of Miller , upon which there was a mortgage of $700. Continued drouths had brought dis couragement , until the man thought the farm was not worth the mortgage. As a last effort he planted 80 ncres of wheat. Dry weather spoiled the stand and the crop nas not worth harvesting. The farmer gathered up his personal belongings and In disgust departed for Missouri. Ho swore that ho would never again set foot in Ne braska. During the summer and fall the Jackrabbits - rabbits dug their holes unscarcd In the de serted wheatflcld. The straw was beat down by the wind and the winter snows. The grain shelled out and took root , so that the next spring there was a good stand of "volunteer" wheat. Along toward July continued letters from neighboring farmers brought the man bark from Missouri. He harvested the "volunteer" crop , nnd from the proceeds was able to pay off the mort gage on his place and * had money to spare. The details of this case are well known here , and there were similar Instances In Buffalo and Custer counties. IIAA'WAIID UEG.\I.\S HIS IIEAI/T1I. Senator' * Condition In Improved mill Speedy 'Heeovery Prohnhle. NEBRASKA CITY , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Spe cial Telegram. ) Dr. Whltten says t'mt Sen ator Hayward's condition Is further Improved today and that It Is now a question of but a few days until he will be able to be up and about. Corn Slider * from Ilry Weather. WAKEFIELD , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) Heavy rains early this morning and today have greatly benefited tbo corn crop , which was Buffering from dry weather. The crop , however , In this section of Dlxon and Wayne counties will bo under the average , owing to dry weather In the early part of July. Fields which will yield thirty bushels of sound corn or more to the acre will bo the exception. The crop was well cultivated and the growth of stalks large , but the ears are too much like angels' visits few and far between. Reports from threshers are to the effect that wheat will average hero about ten bushels an acre , with quality Inferior to last year. Oats , however , are a good crop , The hay crop Is good , Cattle ore looking well and the pastures are In good condition generally. More cattle are being fed than ever before , and farmers have on abundance of feed to fit them well for market. CaminnvetliiK at Lynn * . LYONS , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The Norfolk district campmcetlng , which will continue services here until August 20 , proves to be something more than ordinary. Bualnera In this town is suspended after 7 p. in. altogether. Large numbers of the citizens are tenting at tbo grounds and all denominations are In union with these meetIngs - Ings , Evangelist George L. Barker , with the aid of twenty-three of Me fellow preachers , and Mr. and Mrs. George D. Elderkln , with a choir of forty select voices , make these meetings very Interesting. Tencliem' Itiktltute Adjourn * . AINSWORTH. Nob. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The annual teachers' Institute of Brown county closed a two weeks' session today. It was conducted by Prof. W , M. Kern , of' ' 1 David City , molt ted by County Superintend ent C , B. Goodspeed. Satltfacti n was ex pressed by all who attended. The enroll- mcnt wai large. . _ J FEUD OVER STREET FAIRS Hastings Oitizsns Vexed Beoitua Lincoln Pra-EmpU Their Dites. ACTION IS CHARACTERIZED AS A THEFT City Unit .Undo Preparation * for ( Inla Week Only tit PI ml Effort * f llrotiRht to bv a Itlvnl. HASTINOS. Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) Some tfmo ago the people of Hastings started a movement to hold a street fair In September. The dates were fixed and from that time on work has been actively pushed with the Idea of making It a , success. All plans have been arranged with the Idea of having the affair much more than a local show , which would be of Interest to others besides our own people. It Is an nmureJ fact that Hastings' street fair will bo ono of the largest and most unique events of the kind rrer held In the western country. The decorations of the principle buildings and streets of the city will be elaborate and entirely out of tbo ordinary. The Intention has been to make the fair of mich a character as to attract to the city people from far and near and when they get horn to offer them something which will make them feel that they have been paid for coming. After taking the Initiative In this matter the people of Hastings are not pleased with the action of Lincoln In organizing a street fair and holding It on the same dates as those previously claimed by Hastings , On thlo subject some of our leading citizens express themselves as follows : Onlllloim of Cltlreiift , Mayor Fisher : "I was not surprised In the least In Lincoln's action In the street fair matter. Of course It was a mean and wrong thing to do but Lincoln has always felt that way about Hastings. " A. F. Myer : "The fact that Lincoln stole our fair dates will not hurt Hastings any , as wo are sure to have more people here than we can handle any how ; but Lincoln's behavior toward Hastings shows that It Is selfish and jealous , and Inclined to be a whole hog. " William Dutton : "Why , I am not surprised In the least at Lincoln's behavior , as that Is the way It does things. Look what It did to Hastings In regard to the reunion. Wo were entitled to have It four years longer but Lincoln packed the convention , as It were , and stole the reunion. " W. E. Barnes : "The citizens of Lincoln have greatly benefited themselves In doIng - Ing what they have done that Is , stealing the dates of our street fnlr. The people of Hastings and vicinity will remember this In the future. " M. A. Hartlgan : "I thnk It Is radically unfair for the city of Lincoln to fix the date of Its fair on the same day that Has tings has chosen. " Harry Brewer : "No city or Individual can afford to resort to that kind of a method. Lincoln cannot hurt Hastings In the least toy having Its fair dates conflict with ours , but can and will hurt Itself by so doing. " Hlvnlry I J. B. White : "I don't think that Lin coln's fair will cut any figure against the Hastings street fair and carnival , because the people of that city are too selfish and won't put up money to even start the fair proper. " Oswald Olllver : "Lincoln Is missing It by Ignoring Hastings In fixing Its fair dates for the same week that Hastings has selected. " William J. Falk : "I think It Is the smallest thing they could possibly do ; but they _ can.- taot gain'anyttilng by such actions.11' "J1 ' C. H. Deltrleh : "I am very sorry that Lincoln has set the date for its fair to conflict with ours , as It should have been before or after , so that we could work In harmony and both secure more good at tractions. This would have been much bet ter than having Lincoln antagonizing our Interests. " A. M. Clark : "It looks to me as If Lin coln doesn't appreciate what the western part of Nebraska has been doing for It during the past year. This last movement of the people of Lincoln shows their true feeling towards the people from the west ern part of the state. " Fred J. Benedict : "There Is no question but Lincoln stole our dates for the purpose of benefiting Itself. Nebraska has already done too much for Lincoln with her fairs and reunions. " A. Plckens : "There Is nothing surpris ing In the move by the people of Lincoln , as they are Inclined to be that way. If they desired to be friendly they would have held their fair before or after ours. It was a very selfish movement on their part. " J. N. Clarke : "It is pretty natural that Lincoln should steal our thunder. It al ways wants the earth , and evidently has It In for Hastings. " ANOTHER IRRIGATION CANAL CltlzeitM of Lincoln nml Dawnoii Coun ties Ankeil to SiiliMrrllie for 150- OOO Auren of Water Right. GOTHENBURG , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The citizens of the Lincoln and Dawson County Irrigation district are circulating a petition among the farmers in said district asking them to take water at $10 per acre for perpetual water right for Irrigation. Messrs. A. M. Allen and C. A. Edwards , managers of the Cozad and Gothenburg Ir rigation canals , have decided to build the canal providing the farmers living under the line of the canal will agree to take. 160,000 acres of water rights. If the canal is built It will cost $250,000 and put at the least calculation 250,000 acres of land under Irrigation and make the Platte valley for a distance of nine miles north of this city one of the prettiest and most pro ductive agricultural sections In the United States. It Is stated that 75,000 acres have been subscribed - scribed for. The thousands of acree of splendid Irrigated corn In this vicinity and the good Income received by the farmers and also the company which made the Invest ments In building the canals only demon strate the feasibility of the enterprise and the vast resources It would add to the agri cultural Interests In this community. The average weight of the sugar beet that was Irrigated thla year north of town Is three and one-half pounds , and the flrst crop raised In this vicinity Is already pronounced a financial success and a profitable crop to the sugar manufacturers , \ < MVM .VoU-x from fiuitevn , GENEVA , Neb. , Aug. 18.-Speclal. ( ) Preparations are In progress to make the reception of the boys of the First some thing beyond anything ever had this side of Lincoln. Our late rain has refreshed all vegetation and 'will help tbo corn and hay Immensely , j Mrs. Stuart of Omaha and little daughter , Mildred , are the gueats of Mrs. J. Burruss , of Geneva , | "Forby Guards" have received a kind ! Invitation from the citizens of Mllllgan , ( who never stop half way In anything ) to attend their reception to tie tendered to the heroes of the First , on the day following the one In Geneva. Transportation , feed | and Ice water furnished free. Of course the ( girls unanimously accepted It. Trrnttiit TeuchcrH' liiMtltute Clocn. TRENTON , Neb. , Aug. 18 ( Special. ) A three weeds' teachers' Institute closed hero today. On Tuesday of this week , the sclviol boards of meat of the districts In the county - I I ty met with the teachers anl Instructors and a very Interesting and profitable day COMBINED TREATMENT F THE GREAT CURATIVE POWERS ( REFERENCES : BEST BANKS AND LEADING DUBININS MEN OP THIS CITY GOOD HEALTH IS THE WORKING C VPITAL OF HUMANITY. lie who loses th.it Is wrecked , In deed , Is your health falling you your strength , ambition and vigor or vltlnlly wast ing nwny ? WHEN OTHERS FAIL , remember that nt the great State-Electro-Medlcnl Jn- Ptltutcf Is where the sick and mulcted can receive treatment In the future ns tncy < have In the past , Some doctors fall because of treating the wronp dl Mse others from not knowing the rlirht treatment. NO MISTAKES. NO FAILURUd. Among the many diseases and troubles Inwhich the State-Electro Medical Institute Guarantees a Perfect Cure are the Following : Acute nnd Chronic Catarrh of Inflammation , cystltlls , NERVOUS DEBILITY Ilyilrocolo nml nil the nose nnd air passages of cvsterrhoen , catarrh of swelling. . , tenderness the licad , polypus and other growths the bladder. These distressing diseases aliments of YOUNO , MIDDLE-AGED nnd Impediments of the naxual parts In the nasal pnssnges positively cured Invariably yield to our system of com nnd OLD MEN. The nwful effects of quickly and completely curtxl. without surgical operation by this bined treatment. Indiscretions In youth or excesses In PDIVATF diseases of every nature ; treatment alone. nftcr-llfe , nnd the effects of neglected I Itmi I U siot nni , , u venereal < lli- LIVER-SPLEEN A disease of the or Improperly treated cases , producing cases quickly und pcrminently cuied : THROAT Catarrtial sore throat , . - liver , Jaundice , lack of vitality , weak back , sexual weak nnd atrophied restored ncute and chronic pharyn sclerosis , gallstone. , congestion nnd all weakness , chest pains , nervousness , to their natural vigor and organs functions. gitis , enlarged tonsils nnd ipalnte , organic and functional disorders. sleeplessness , weakness of body nml hoarseness , IOM of voice , paralysis of Bowels diarrhoea , dysentery , Inflam brain , dizziness. fill\Fr memory , lack DLOOD AND SKIN 1 I e a FI e P , the vocal corda and all forms of throat mation , and all nervous and reflex dis of energy nnd confidence , despondency , sores. spots , trouble. orders ; rheumatism. evil forcsbodlngs. timidity nnd other pimple , scrofula , tnlnts , tumors , tet distressing symptoms. Such cases , If ter , eczema , salt rheum , ring worm Consumption In 'the first and STOMACH Catarrh , ulccratlon nnd neglected , almost invariably lend to nnd acquired Wood pol on In all ltn second stages , hemorrhages , dyspepsia , indigestion , premature decay , Insanity nnd death. forms thoroughly eradicated leaving chronic bronohltls , dry or loose coug-h , -weakness , pain nnd fullness after eat Cures "guaranteed under our special the system In n strong , pure and pains In chest , dlnicuR breathing , ing , heartburn , etc. electro-medical treatment. healthful condition. acute and chronic asthma , ihepltlza- tlon , etc. , positively cured by our combined FRCI3 FOR THE POOR Service * , advice nml treatment every tiny RUPTURE quickly cured without . ' of the knife or bined electro-medical treatment. from 2 to it p. nt. , except Sunday. Tills ITor In o tentletl only to truss , and without u.'o detention from busl- the and will be n permanent feature of thin "Hint itorthy a nil poor A nnd HFAH Neuralgia , sick , nervous or nesi. painless , sure parnuncnt IILftU congestive headache : dull full excellent Institution. cure. feeling at base of brain , loss of memory ACCEPTED. RHEUMATISM Acute , and chronlo CURE GUARANTEED IN EVERY CASE . ory , dizziness , softening of the brain , rheumatism In nil tumors and eczema of scalp. OUlcc llonm Front 8 a. in. to 8 p. m. Sunday * 10 n. in. to 1 p. tn. Its form ? such ns enlarge nnd stif fened Joints , -muscular rheumatism , IIFADT . Palpitations. Irregular pulsa- CONSULTATION FREE. lumbago , sciatica , etc. llL.mil tions , valvular diseases , -weak nnd fntty heart , dropsy nnd rheuma Af C6BTE ? If you cannot call Letters confidential and answered In all DISEASES OF RECTUM tism of 'the ' heart , languid circulation , WtrCB I C. language ? . etc. We have the most successful homo treatment known to the medical profession pile" ( ihemorrtiolds , Internal or pro sion , and thousands \\1io were unable to call at our ofllco have been cured nt truding ; Itchlngs , excoriations , etc. , Inflammation ' of the kid- home by our special treatment. Call or addresa positively cured without the use of knife. ncys > Brlght's disease , diabetes , congestion of the kidneys , ALL DISEASES OF WOMEN most uraemia , gravel stone , all scientifically State Electro-fMIedical institute successfully treated nnd promptly and successfully treated by our com , cured by this Combined Ulectro-QIedl- bined electro-medical treatment. Permanently Located 1808 Farnam St. , Omalm , Nub. cnl Treatment. was spent. On Thursday evening , Dr. M. E. Phillips , of Holdrege , delivered an excel lent lecture to a good house on "Some Need ed Educational Readjustments. " The In stitute closed with the usual examinations on Friday and Saturday. Prof. Stevens , of Holdrege , has proven a very popular In structor. THAYER COUNTY FUSION TICKET. O. II. Scott Enilorncil for Judge of the Seventh DiHtrlct. HEBRON , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The fuslonlsts of Thayer county , after meeting In three separate conventions and appoint ing conference committees , joined their del egates and selected candidates for county of ficers. The following nominations were made In an unusually harmonious manner , not a slnglo dissenting vqto being cast : For clerk : of the district' ' I'icourt , W. L. Bogarth ; for treasurer , C. E. Leedom ; clerk , F. J. Buss ; sheriff , J. A. Snyder ; judge , W. J. Long ; superintendent , W. H. Rhodes ; surveyor , A. B. Thompson : coroner , J. C. Stephens ; commissioner second dis trict , B. W. Emmett. Before adjourning to their respective con ventions , Congressman R. D. Sutherland of Nelson addressed them. Delegates were then selected to attend the state and judi cial conventions , the latter being Instructed for O. H. Scott for district Judge of the Seventh district. FRIEND , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special Tele gram. ) The democrat and populist county conventions were- held hero today. There was a complete fusion , the democrats nominating treasurer , county e0rk ! , sur veyor and attorney ; populists , court clerk , sheriff , coroner , judge and commis sioner for Second district. The nominees are J. H. Doud , treasurer ; J. W. Shestak , clerk ; D. G. Hopkins , superintendent ; E. Lynn , sur veyor ; T. B. Parker , attorney ; J. T. Knlk- nlns , clerk of district court ; T. S. Sawyer , sheriff ; J. T. Johnson , coroner ; Walter Stout , Judge ; J. C. Norton , commissioner. The ticket , with two exceptions , laweak. . The populists voted against Instructing their delegates for Hastings as Judge of the Filth district. Democrat * nt Fremont. FREMONT , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) The Dodge county democratic convention met In the district court room this morning. John H. Mathews was chosen chairman and C. R. Schaeffer secretary. The following delegates to the state convention \vero elected : James P. Mallon , J. L. Hanks , W. II. Weekes , W. J. McVIckar , N. W. Smalls , W. Wlnterstecn , Jerome Porterfleld , O. L. Loomls , Thomas Kllleon , James Murray , C. O. Bee , L. P. Hanson , August THIman , T. B. Purcell , John Delhls , Conrad Schneider , O. W. Roza , Tade Sullivan and N. P. Nel son. Judge Hollenbcck was permitted to chose the delegates to the judicial convention , and ho selected the following : E. F. Gray , S. S. Van Horn , S. S. Sldor , M. H. Hlnman , W. H. Weekes , Peter Flannlgan , G. L. Loomls , Henry Dan. Ashly Park , J. L. Honks , G. W. D. Reynolds , C. H. Coman , Frank Bartoscb , John Emanuel , M. Chapman , W. F. Easier , G. C. Korkow , M. Gorey , Tom Klllcen. The committee on resolutions brought In a strong resolution against expansion , which was unanimously adopted. A resolution was Introduced by 0 , L. Loomls commending the position of Attorney General Smyth In pro ceeding against the Standard Oil company. The resolution was a rather 'bitter pill for Chairman Mathews , who Is the manager for the company at Fremont , but ho was obliged to declare It unanimously adopted. The two delegations were instructed to cast tbo en tire vote of the delegation and vote as a unit , as a majority of the delegates present might decide without regard to proxies , There was some opposition to this , but It carried. The state delegation contains a number of strong Maxwell men , and be Is likely to receive the full vote of the county on the first ballot. The delegates to the convention from the Flrat ward were In structed for Maxwell. NORTH BEND , Nob. , Aug. 18 , ( Special Telegram. ) The people's Independent party held Its county convention here today. C. S. Fowler was elected chairman and J. Baker of Nlckenson secretary. Eighteen del egates were elected to the etate convention at Omaha August 22 and a full delegation to tbo judicial convention at Columbus August 21. 21.LYONS LYONS , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) At the convention of populists and democrats held at Tekamah yesterday the following ticket was nominated , which no doubt will prove only a boomerang : For treasurer , Thomas Mlnler , Craig ; county clerk , W. A , Meyer , Takumahj sheriff , Frank Cameron , Arizona ; judge , Ira Thomas , Oakland ; superintendent , Thomas E. Neary , Lyons ; coroner , T. W , Lecper , Oakland ; surveyor , S. T. Learning , Decatur ; clerk of courts , H. W , McCoskey , Tekamah ; First district , S. B , Hurlocker ; Third district , J. T. Blackstone ; Fifth dUn If you have stomach , liver or kidney trouble , suffer from pains ! back rheumatism lack of sexual become n your , or , vigor , easily to come tired or fatigued , you need electricity. You do not need something to stimulate the nerves , but you need something to supply this deficiency of nerve vitality. You need something to cause the organs to perform their proper functions ; that is , you need force in the nervous system and in the blood , something to equalize the circulation of the blood and restore your vitality. There is one thing , which Is nature's own remedy , that will do this , nnd that Is Electricity , when it Is properly applied. It will permanently restore your nnrvo force and equalize the circulation , then your organs will get that vigor that nature Intended them to , and health Is yours. M. BENNETT'S ELE6TTO BELT , It places a steady , oven , mild current In the system while you sleep. The weakened nerves gradually absorb the current , the circulation is equalized throughout the whole system , nnd you get up Invigorated. Its effect Is permanent and not temporary relief. The reason Dr. Bennett IB successful In treating cases of this kind Is that , Instead of the bare metal clcctrcdcs , used on all other belts , which burn nnd blister , ho ut > cs a SOFT SPONGE ELECTRODE , his exclusive patent , the only belt In the world that has It , which allows a heavy current of Electricity to enter the system without any un pleasantness or burning. It has cured thousands of patients , after , all other remedies have failed. It Is arranged particularly to suit each case , nnd is a 'permanent euro for Rheumatism , Kidney , Liver and Bladder Troubles , Lost Mnnhood , Constipation , etc. Guaranteed the strongest Belt made. Write or call and get literature upon this matter. You will candidly bo told whether Electricity will help you or not. Sold only by Dr. Bennett Electric Co. , Rooms 20 and Douglas \ Block , 16th and Dodge Street , Open from 8:30 : a. m. to 8:30 : p. m. Sundays , 10:30 : a. m. to 5 p. m. trlct , T. E. Hall ; Seventh district , A. A. Plummer. Two CoiiRrcNNlonnl Convention * . LEXINGTON , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special Telegram. ) Delegates to two congressional conventions began to arrive yesterday mornIng - Ing and by midnight the hotels here were full to overflowing. The democrats met at the court house. After the report of the committee on credentials permanent organ ization Tvas effected by the choice of Juan Boyle of Kearney as chairman and W. B. McNeil of North Platte , secretary. Nomina tions being In order , the roll was called , but before the same was completed It was seen that Harrington was the .choice . of an over whelming majority. The populist convention assembled at Smith's opera house. Mayor Spencer deliv ered an address of welcome , which was re sponded to by A. F. Parsons of North Platte. At D:45 : the fifteenth formal ballot was bad , resulting in one hundred and eight and "ten-fourteenths " votes for Neville ; Barry , seventy-one ; Stewart and Taylor twelve each , making Neville the nominee. Scramble for n .I PONCA , Nob. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) From appearances there will bo consider able of a scramble for the nomination for district Judge , In this , the eighth Judicial district , In the fusion party. As far us heard from , the following gentlemen will oontr-et for the honors : C. A. KIngsbury , Ponca ; R. G. Strong , Ponder ; T. M. Frause , West Point ; and Attorney Goodlng of Hartlngton. O. M. Fritier ReNlxtm. CRESTON , Neb. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) 0. M. Fraser , agent here for the Fremont , Elkhorn - horn & Missouri Valley railroad , has re signed , to accept a more lucrative po sition In the office of the Omaha Hydraulic Pressed Brick company , Much regret is ex pressed , as he was a very popular and effi cient agent , Hruvy Until nt Went I'olnt. WEST POINT , Neb. , Aug. 18 , ( Special. ) In addition to the numerous rains during the last week a tremendous downpour oc curred last night. Streets and culverts were flooded In the city , and In the country many stacks which were Imperfectly built ore In bad condition. HYMENEAL. Shennnn-nelU , OSCEOLA. la. , Aug. 18. ( Special. ) J. II. Sherman , senior editor of the Ooceola Democrat , and MUs Nellie Delk , were mar ried last evening at the home of her parents on Fllmore street. Hilton ItiMiinlnii Uiic-oiiNclotu , SARATOGA , N. Y. , Aug. 18. Judge Henry G. Hilton's condition remains unchanged. He has been unconscious for over twenty- four hours. All weak places in your system effectually rloid against disease by DsWlU's Llttlo arly Risers. They cleanse the bowels , promptly cure chronic constipation , regulate the liver and fill you with new life and vlfior. Email , pleasant , cure ; never erlpe. Jas. S. Kirk & Co , , the well known manufacturers of White Russian soap , recogniz ing that nine-tenths of the laundry soap consumed In this part of the country Is of their manufacture White Ru&slau Soap wish to show their appreciation by giving away , ab solutely free , very valuable prizes on December 20 , 1S09 , to the ten women having saved the greatest number of White Russian Soap wrappers First Prize A genuine XXXXX Alaska These prizes nro displayed In the show Seal , London dye , 20-Inch long Jacket , the window of II , E. & E. Hubcrmunn , the finest $250.00 Jacket money can buy , with well known furriers , 118 South 15th street , the very finest trimmings and best satin Omaha. Go nnd ECO them. lining made to measure , perfect fit guaran SAVE EVERY WRAPPER teed to the woman having secured the larg that either you or your friends can secure est number of White Russian Soap wrappers. and bring them or mall them to JAS. S. Second Prize Choice of nny $25.00 collar- KIRK & CO'S OMAHA OFFICE , 300 SO. otto made of marten , beaver , krlmmer or 12TH STREET , under the U. S. National A S25O.OO Seal Jacket Free grebe to the woman who collects the 2d Dank , where you will bo given a receipt for largest number of White Russian Soap them and duo announcement will be made v.-rnppera. of the standing of the contestants. H makes Third Prize Choice of nny $25.00 muff no difference who It Is , every woman In the sealskin or stone marten , or choice of any entire state of Nebraska and the city of $25.00 fur set , consisting of collarette and Council Bluffs , lowu , may bccorno a con muff or ecarf and muff to the woman who testant. eecures the third largest collection of White Russian Soap wrappers , $10 Cash Aug. 3ist Fourth to Tenth Prizes Inclusive Each tn the uoman having the largest number of ten ( $10) ) dollars In cash. White Russian Heap wrappers to her credit Every White Russian Soap wrapper counts at 12 o'clock noon. no matter what may be on the wrapper. JAS. S. KIRK & CO , A MTTU : SKAKKX IJf 'I UK SIIOK 01VK3 INSTANT ItKMKt In raee rif. Swollen , Herri , fimurtlnif , Knruly , flnltmn uml Aclilntr ) > pt. lU'iumittHiiil iTiivi'iiU all BiirciicK und Olin nf llici ( ret. JMVulu.iMifnr u > ealXulllittilrM ! tilelcln , Flralir l ' 0ilii | lll flml lhl | ioHd < ir i i > Rclallr nflecllvo In tnnthlriK dialing , euAnUici't . Poc not iirevonl healthy iH < r < i > lriitlo > i liui > lvul > iu > r > > * lt urlor | to all tluillur | > re | > ar > atl'.na. Kcep feet dry ttiu } cur ' round , l > rovonUn cold uiiU Insuring health. Sites Instant Relief to Babies Suffering from Rash or Chafing , 25o per box. BEAR IN MIND THAT "THE GODS HELP THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES. " SELF HELP SHOULD TEACH YOU TO USE
