Nebraska Newspapers

    SOME POLITICAL GRADING
Majority of County Board Placing Work
Just Before Election.
NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTORS
Iliiml mid HrlilKC I'miil AVInvil Out !
Hi'Kiilnr Churned nml Contractor
ou Special Work will Hutu to
llld to Cini-r lnti-rcit.
The county commissioners on Saturday
will open bids on about f 10,000 worth ot
grading work and contructs for the same
will probably bo let, despite the fact thut
thcru uro no funds avallablo to pay the con
tractors.
The avallablo balance In the road fund on
July 1, ut the beginning ot tho now llscol
year, was $21, 187.65. During the month of
July wurranta wcro drawn against the fund
for the total amount of $10,SS7.ai, moat ot
which wcro In payment of bills for work
dono last year. This left a balance of $10.
609. VI in the fund on August 1, but since
then warrants havo been druwn for a
sufficient sum to reduce the balance to about
J6.700.
Out of this balance ot $6,700 the twenty
Ave road overseers employed by tho county
will havo to bo paid and, as their bills wilt
aggregate $5,000, the sum left will bo only
$1,700.
Mttuliliii h Come IIIkIi.
Tho county now has Ilvo grading machines
at $10 per day and one at $18 per day nt
work and If these am kopt In operation
sixty days longer, as thoy certainly will be,
the expense on their account will bo $l,0S0.
The payment of this Item will wlpo out
tho road fund entirely und draw $2,380 from
tho bridge fund.
There Is a balance of $26,000 In the bridge
fund, which may bo transferred to the road
fund. Tho charge of $2,330 ou account ot
tho grading machines being deducted
would cut the balancu to $23,620. Tho steel
bridge bt-lng built over the railroad tracks
at the poor farm will call for $12,000, reduc
ing the fund to $11,620. This bulnnce ot
$11,620 Is all that remains in sight for tho
maintenance ot roads and bridges for tho
remaining ten months of tho llscal year a
very meager allowance for tho purpose.
It Is evidently tho purpose of tho demo
cratic majority of the county commissioners
to make the contractors who tuko tho grad
ing work wait a year for their pay, and for
this reason the bids are likely to be high
enough to cover Interest charges for that
time.
About 25,000 yards of the proposed grading
Is to bo done on tho road that marks the
boundary between South Omaha and Sarpy
county, and as tho road lies within tho city
limits of South Omaha the minority mem
bers of the county board aro not convinced
that the work should bo done at the expense
of tho county.
Tho proposed grading will glvo work to n
largo number of men for several weeks Just
preceding the election.
WALLING SEEKS RELEASE
Aliened Kmlictr.lcr Tnkf Million
Corp tin I'roi-pi-dlimM In DIn
trlct Court.
Edward J. Walling, under arrest on a
charge ot embezzlement made by his former
employers, tho I). J. O'Brien company, has
begun habeas corpus proceedings In tho dis
trict court to sccuro his release. IIo says
that tho potlco. court held him tor trial at
tho May term of tho district court and the
May term passed by without any Informa
tion hnvlng been filed against htm.
A couplo of weeks ngo Walling brought
habeas corpus proceedings In tho county
court on tho same ground and Judge. Vln
sonhaler ordered his release, but he was
Immediately rearrested on a compla'nt
sworn out by I). J. O'Brien.
SUING ON
INSIIH.VM'K
OI.ICIIJS.
Ilrlra nf .lolin I'lpnt Ilrlnu- n Couplr of
In iv Suit.
Joseph, Prank and Peter IMpal, sons of
tho late John Pipal of South Omahn, have
begun suit to recover $1,100 from the Wood
men of tho World on a 1 1 f o Insurance policy
held by their father, In which they were
named as beneficiaries. John Plpal met
with nn accident at Swift's packing house-,
which affected his mind, and for some time
prior to his death he was unsound men
tally. A similar suit for $1,000 has been brought
against the Fraternal Union of America,
with the thrco sons nnd tho widow, Francis
Plpal, as plaintiffs.
HAYS COXTHACTOIIS AUI3 I.IAIlhi:.
1'ilwnrd lllrd Want Two Tlioimnnd
llollnrn for Injiirlc.
Edward Hird has sued James A. Miller
& Brother, the contractors, for $2,000 dam
age. Ho was in tho employ of tho do
fendants at tho 11. & M. building when the
handle of n windlass fell five stories and
struck him on' tho head and shoulders, In
flicting serious Injuries. Hird alleges that
the windlass was carelessly constructed.
Tim ComiilnliiiiiK Wives.
hllllo Strom has begun suit for divorce
from John Strom on the ground of deser
tion. They were married at Omaha In July,
1S0C.
Emma P. Uogers hns brought suit against
Bernard Rogers for divorce, alleging de
sertion. They we.re married In this city In
September, 1S03.
WELCOME TO THE NEW RECTOR
Heoeptlon nt Mc.UIIMiT Home to Him
Q. Tit) lor (ilillitli of (iood
.Slirplieril.
A rocuptlon wns given last night nt the
homo of 11. A. McAllister. 2027 Wirt
street, in honor of Rev. G. Taylor (irllllth
tho new rector ot the Church of the Good
Shepherd.
Dean Cnmnbell Fair of Trinity Cathedral
Rev. John Williams of St. Barnabas' church
and all the other Episcopal clergymen of
tho city, ns well as many laymen, aitemieu
tho reception. The guests wore received
fcy the vestrymen ot tho Church of tho
Oood Shepherd nnd the members of the
Woman's Aid society.
The porcheB of iho McAllister homo were
bright with Japanese lanterns and tho In
terior of the house was prettily decorated
SPECIAL BOOK SALE.
For tho month of August wo havo made
a big cut on all lines to mako room for
our fall goods
Cloth I-mi ml books from 10c up. A lino
of late oopyrlghts, such ns "A Singular
hlfo" Via Ciucls In Connection with tho
Do Wllloughby Claim nnd twenty ot'nor
titles usually sold for $1.25 nnd $1.50, at
10c. llUclt Rock library edition, 23c; all
the Poets, library edition, 6Sc; Oxfor
Illblo Teacher's edition, $110; Political
Atlas ot tho United States, u $1.50 book for
20c, 2-volume sets Wandering Jew and l.es
Mlserables, bSo; paper back boons, juc, l&o
33c, 36o; kid finish writing paper, ono qr, to
box with envelopes to match, four snaues
2Sc: Dennlson's crepe paper, 10-foot rolls
7c roll; foui for 23c other bargains too
numerous to mention. Rarka'.ow Bros
"Uooksnop," 'Phono 320, 1612 Farnaui St
with roses and other cut flowers. Ices
were served during the evening.
Kev. Grlfilth assumed the pastorate of
the Church of the Oood Shepherd last
week. Ho camo to Omaha from Harlan,
la. I'rovlous to accepting the church at
Harlan ho had a chargo In Chicago. Hev.
Griffith Is unmarried and will live at the
home of Mrs. Hostctter, 2215 Miami street.
FUTURE OF FORT CROOK
uniucrs nt Army llemlquurtrri Believe
Oood Th I UK Are la store for
Oniulin'M Wnr l'ot.
Tho report that Secretary Root has an
nounced that the department will make
Improvements at Fort Crook with tho ob
ject ot making It ono of the Important
posts In tho west Is received with pleasure
at army headquarters by the officers, who
bellevo that tho post near the department
headquarters can with advantage to tho
servlco bo mado a large post.
Ono of the officers said: "Fort Crook
will undoubtedly bo made a regimental
post. At tho present tlmo It has barracks
room for a battalion of troops and officers
sufficient for two battalions, so it will re
qulro buildings sufficient to accommodate
twlco as many troops as can be cared for
at this time nnd quarters for half at
many more officers. Theso buildings will
probably cost $500,000 and then tho post
will bo ono which will bo suitable for a
post bo near tho headquarters of tho de
partment. "In this connection it may bo said that
tho board of survey to report upon the
conditions ot the several posts In the
United States will probably bo appointed
In a short time and after It has made
its report upon the conditions of the differ
ent posts wo may look for aoveral
changes In tho country. There Is no doubt
that the officers in charge ot the army
will endeavor to place tho large posts near
lines of railroad and nt the same tlmo
locate them whero land sufficient for
maneuvers of large bodies of troops can
be secured. For this reason It is believed
that many ot tho most Important posts In
tho country will bo located within the bor
ders of the Departinont of tho Missouri,
for hero only can nil of the requirements
of tho army be found In the highest degree.
The department Is central, has many
acres of laud Idle within its borders and
s grldlroncd with railroads leading to atl
parts of tho country.
"Among tho posts which will probably be
made larger and moro effective Is that
of Fort Hoblnson. This Is a cavalry post,
ocated on two lines of road and Is so
situated that land can easily bo secured
n extent sufficient to muster the entire
cavalry arm of tho service. At tho samo
timo It Is close enough to tho large com
mercial centers to make the cost of tho
transportation of goods comparatively low.
With tho Improvements which will prob
ably bo mado at Fort Itoblnson and Fort
Crook Fort Nlobrarn will probably bo
abandoned, as It Is located too close to
Fort Robinson to bo made a largo post and
there Is no reason why troops should bo
stationed at that point. It may bo somo
tlmo beforo nil of these changes are made,
but thoy aro almost sure to come, and from
ho reports from Washington this morning
tho reports from Washington It begins to
look like they would some In a short time."
PLANS FOR THE ELKS' OUTING
Outline of Whnt III Memlipr Einect
to Do nt Mnnnwn Snt
uriluy. Tho Joint outing of the Omaha and Coun
ell Bluffs Elks will take place tomorrow
at Lake Manawa. Tho shooting, base ball
nnd bowling teams will be mado up today
and will bo announced tomorrow. The
goncral program as so far arranged Is as
follows:
Itinerary 1 r, m., concert by Dalboy's
baud. Omahn Elk rooms. Fifteenth nntl
nrnnm; 2 p, m., leave oninlia on speciui
rnr. Ifnurtnentli nnd Karnnm: i .111 n. in..
leavo Council muffs; 3 n. m., shooting
match nt Lake Manawa; p. m.. base ball
game: 3:30 p m.. bowling contest; fi p. m..
stcamem n'rr tho lake; 7 p. in., banquet
ii the Kuranni.
'rniittimiiRicr. nrnuier u. ai. v inmmnuicr,
:. It.. Omahn lodge. No. SO; "The Order of
SMtu ltr.it hor PC C I'nitt nf Omaha lodge.
No. 30; "The Herd at Play." Brother S. B.
Wadawortli of Council Bluffs lodge. No 531;
nur VMihrmritiir Hrntnern. uroiner r. n.
lmi-xll nf Omaha Indue. No. 30: "Tho 121k
n Congress," Brother Walter I. Smith,
M. P., of Council BlilffH lodge. No. Wl.
Music by the Mendelssohn orchestra.
Joint Commlttco of ArrniiEemonts For
Omnha lodge. No 30: Arthur Met, chair
man; Willis Toilil. James Alnscow. hysla
I. Abbott, l. w. Aimer, rov i uuncii iinnin
lodge, No. 531: F. F. Ewrest, chairman;
K, II Walters. B A, Troutman, F, T, True,
A. T. Klwell.
Seasonable Fashions
Woman's Tucked Bbutti
Woman's Tucked Blouse. No. 3SS6
Tucks not nlono hold their place, but gain
In favor month by month. Both for the
odd waist and tho gown mado ensulte they
arc held tho smartest possible finish and
uro seen alike in thin, diaphanous ma
terials, silks and soft wools. Tha charm
ing blouse Illustrated Is adapted to many
uses and Is oqually appropriate for the
costume and the separate bodice. Tho
orlglual is of white Unco lawn nnd is worn
with a Ho nnd n belt of blue liberty satin,
but lino madras, grass linen, Swiss und all
similar fabrics, India silk, crcpo do chine,
taffeta nnd tho like nnd all soft wools are
equally suitable.
The back Is smooth and snug, with two
groups of tucks that aro drown together at
the waist lo give a nec-oniing, tapering ci
fort. Tha fronts uro tucked In thrca
crouns and nre rendered unlquo by tho ox
tension en the right edgo. which U closed
with small pearl buttons In Groups of three
The sleeves aro In bishop style, tucKci
nearly to tho wrists, whero thoy fall free to
form becoming puffs.
To make this blouso for a .woman of
medium size, 1 yards of ranterlal 21 Inches
wide, 3 yards 27 Inches wide, 3i yards 32
Inches wide or 2U yards 11 Inches wldo will
be required.
The pattern 3S86 Is cut In slzos for a 32,
31, 36, 3S and 10-lnch bust measure.
For he accommodation of Tho Deo read
ers these pattens, which usually retail at
from 25 to W ornts, will be furnished at a
nominal price. 10 cents, which covers all
expenae. .n order to get any pattern en
ioso 10 rents, glvo number and name of
pattern wanted mil bust measure. Allow
about ten days from date of your letter
before beginning to look for the pattern.
Adlrcr.s, Pattern Department, Omaha Dee,
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1(1, lflOl.
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Dalicqueit Tsx List is New Up for Offioial
UDsidr.tio.
BUSY TIME FOR TAX COMMISSIONER
Compilation of IteporU la it Volum
inous 'Insk, Which Cannot lie
rinlnhed for Severnl WeeU
MsikIu City riosNlp,
The delinquent tax list of South Omaha
Is now on tho boards for consideration.
Since the return of Tax Commissioner Fitz
gerald from his western trip he has de
voted his time to tho preparation of the
delinquent list. Books have been printed
for his uso which go back to 1S89 and all
delinquent taxes commencing with that
year aro recorded. It is a tedious Job and
In order to expedito the work Mr. Fitz
gerald has employed two assistants at his
own expense.
These reports aro supposed to be turned
over on September 1, but owing to the
sickness of Mr. Fitzgerald and the large
amount of work on bund the books will not
be finished beforo tho middle of next month.
In accordance with the law tho taxes
ot 1001 becomo due on October 1. Mr.
Fitzgerald stated yesterday that ho would
have tho treasurer's books in shape by
that time, so that all taxes might bo paid
on the date required by charter.
Following the completion ot the regular
tax books will come the making up ot tho
personal tax list. The delinquent per
sonal taxes now amount to thousands of
dollars. While looking over the books last
night Mr. Fitzgerald said- "I propose to
turn In to tho city treasurer a complete
statement of all delinquent personal taxes.
This will take some time, but It will ba
done. It will then be up to the treasurer
to coltict theso taxes. A great many
pcopto who owo personal taxes are able
and willing to pay, providing their atten
tion Is called to the matter."
In addition to the work now on hand
Mr. Fitzgerald proposes to make a com
plete record of tho tax commissioner's
work for tho year. He says that he will
havo tho field books copied Into perma
nent records, so that there will bo a du
plicate of the treasurer's books. Thin Is
considered a good idea by city officials and
It will bo carried out.
As It is a month or more before tho
1901 taxes are due, there Is no telling what
Treasurer Koutsky will do about collecting
delinquent personal taxes.
When the office wns a political ono and
the salary only $500 n year the treasurer
was naturally diffident about enforcing
the law in regard to theso taxes. Now thai
there is a stipulated salary ot $2,000 a
year It Is thought that the treasurer will
be placed in a position where ho can col
lect delinquent taxes from all who aro in
arrears.
I.oenl UemocrntN Undecided.
Since tho advent into tho field of thrco
new candidates for the county commission
ship tho looal democratic camp Is In a
chaotic state. Ryan, Welsh and Gallagher
are all new men nnd as It is understood
that tho powers that bo in Omaha want
something out of the old routine down here
theso three candidates all express hope of
securing the nomination.
It was reported in democratic circles here
and in Omaha yesterday that Hoctor and
O'Kecffe had made a tlcup and If this Is
true the local democrats will rebel. They
say In tho first place that Hoctor has had
tho office long enough. Next tho record of
O'Keeffe, when he sorved as county com
missioner befqre, does not suit a certain
faction of tho democracy and thereforo an
edict has been Issued from the headquarters
In Omaha to the effect that au entirely new
candidate must bo selected. If this order
is compiled with the fight Is between Ryan,
Gallagher and Welsh. Ryan has served his
party with moro or less distinction, having
been a member of tho council and the school
board. Ho has a good standing nmong
democrats, It is stated, and Is a heavy tax
payer. Mr. Gallagher broke Into politics
about five years ago and served as deputy
treasurer under Frank Broadwell for four
years. He is quite a favorite among a cer
tain faction of the democrats. Miles Welsh
has always been one of tho wheelhorses of
tho younger democracy and ho thinks it is
about time that his labors should bo re
warded. Ho Is a business man and has
quite a following. When It was reported
yesterday that tho powers In Omaha had
relegated tho "old push" to tho rear there
was a noticeable movement toward the
three new candidates.
1 1 lull Sellout I'luna.
Owing to tho opposition to tho present
plans of the present High school building
It is understood that somo alterations will
be made in an attempt to secure lower bids.
The plans as a whole aro considered excel
lent by those who have seen thom, but on
account of tho cost and tho finances of tho
school district It has been deemed advisable
to mako somo changes. Some months ago a
plate, ot tho drawing ot the proposed High
school was printed In Tho Bee and a great
many remarked ou tho beauty of the build
Ing. Now that material has gone up In
prlco it Is thought that somo changes ought
to bo rundc and A. h. Davis, the architect ot
tho Board of Education, Is now engaged In
making now worklns drawings. It Is
thought now that one ot the wings ot tho
proposed High school -can be erected for
about $53, 000, and a contract for such a
building may be lot at the September meet
Ing of tho board.
I'IIIIuk Viaduct Approncli.
Contrartor Zack Cuddlngton Is worklns
all the men ho can find on the Ailing of the
approach to tho h street viaduct. This
work Is being paid for by tho Union Stock
Yards und tho Union Pacific companies and
on account of tho Inconvenience to persons
who use the viaduct an urgent request has
been mado that tho work be hastened. Cud
dlngton saye that he cau get through with
his portlan of the grading In about four
days. Ab tho dirt ns dumped la rolled by a
heavy ateum roller there will bo little delay
In tho laying of the pavement coutem
plated. On account of tho roller being in
service It Is thought that the brldgo will bo
opened to traffic within tho next thirty
days.
(in Company Hun).
It was necessary for Manager Davis of
the gas company to put an extra force of
men to work yesterday in order to supply
services for stoves anil lights. Several
mile? ot mains havo been lntd this year and
the demtnrt has Increased so much that tho
extra force ordered yesterday was an abso
lute ntcesslty. The company now contem
plates the laying of mains to Corrigan
Place and to other recently platted addi
tions. Pontoon llrltlur Mnterinl.
Several cars of lumber to bo used In the
construction of the pontoon brldgo across
the river at this point arrived In Omaha
yesterday and the ferryboat Castalla was
sent up to bring the lumber here. Tha
timbers wero unloaded direct from the cars
onto the boat. A number of carpenters
havo been employed to construct the bridge
and the work will commence as soon as a
sufficient amount of material is landed
bore. On the trip up the river yesterday
the Castalla acted nicely and tho officers of
the company who were on board were well
pleased.
Work Still ContliiBm.
Material for the Improvements on the
Twenty-fourth street car line is being
scattered along the route dally and men nre
still laying heavy mils. It was reported a
few days ago that this work would stop tor
a time, but a change in the company's plans
permit the alterations to continue. Heavy
rails l ave been laid as far south as C street
and material Is scattered along nearly to D
street. It Is expected now that the heavy
rails will be laid to N street beforo the
work is interrupted.
MiiKla City CokIp,
Mayor Kelly Is expected homo Saturday.
Miss May Carlln has gone east for a two
weeks' trip.
Antone I.ott has returned from hake
Manawa, where ho camped for three weks.
Iterhert Brasidwell Is home from New
York, where he visited relatives for a fort
night.
Patrick Martin nml M. J. Grudy left Inst
night for u two weeks' stay at Excelsior
Springs, Mo.
Friends of John J. llyan of the Fifth
wurrt nn urnlnir him to inmo.ince himself
uk a democrutfe candidate for county com
missioner.
Ocorue Paul Is back from the Indian Na
tion, lie hroucht back two red bats, which
ho displayed to his friends with consider
able priue.
Thero Is u continuance of tho demand for
a flagman ut tho F street crossing. It Is
stated that a watchman is needed nt this
point now on account of the closing of the
L street viaduct.
ATHLETES GO CUP HUNTING
Y. M. C A. Trnek Tcniu heaves lor
the Content nt hnke
CJenrvn.
Director Barnes and his team of track
athletes left last night for Geneva, Wis.,
whero on Saturday they compsto In tho mid
section Young Men's Christian association
athletio council. Teams from seven states
are entered. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illi
nois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska will
each be represented by ono or more ns-
Boclatlon teams. This Is the greatest
athletic meet of tho year for the Young
Men's Christian association, and particu
larly this year for tho local association,
for, on paper, they have the greatest team
that ever stepped to the scratch.
The athletic Idea of tho Young Men's
Christian association Is to develop the all
around man, and, with this aim in view,
In their contests every member of each
team must compete In all tho events. The
expert with tho hammer must try nt tho
sprints and the Jumps and vlco versa.
This system puts a premium on the
universally developed man. The team
scoring the greatest aggregate number of
points wins the day.
Tho entry card calls for five evonts 100-
yard dash, pole vault, high Jump, hammer
throw and mile run. Each event has a
qualifying time or distance and each toot
or second cut from qualifying mark gives
so many points to tho contestant.
In the 100-yard dash twelve and two-fifths
soconds qualify and each one-fifth second
shaded gives ton points to contestant. The
hammer throw calls for fifty feet and each
font over that chalks up two points; the
high Jump must be dono in three feet six
inches and each succeeding Inch will give
four points; tho polo vault has a minimum
of five feet ten Inches and each additional
Inch gives 2 points; the mile run has a
time limit of 6:40 and every second under
that scores one point.
Omaha's representatives will be Painter,
Finney nnd Morrison. Painter will score
600 points or better. Finney's total may go
to 460, while Morrison should better tho
400 mark. In trial events each man has
made that high a score and with the fierce
competition of a great field to spur him
on tho scores should be higher. If Painter
runs up to 500 points he will be the world's
champion individual scorer and there Is
overy indication thathb will do even bet
ter, hast year the RaVcnswood team made
a new team record end took the cup. wth
1214 points. This year Omaha should score
at least 1350 points. This would land the
cup In Omaha handc down and everyone up
at the association is expecting to get n look
at tho Spaulding trophy.
DEATH RECORD.
Hev. II. C. Myers.
STANTON. Neb., Aug. 15. (Special.)
Rev. H. C. Myers, aged 67 years, who died
of cancerous tumor hero Tuesday, was a
minister of the Methodist Episcopal church
for many years, Several years ago he left
the Methodist Episcopal church and founded
the Peoplo's Baptist church at Schuyler.
After preaching thero for two years ho ac
cepted a call at Denver, Colo., at $2,000
a year. About two years ago he retired
from tho ministry and devoted himself to
farming and stock raising. Ho and his
wlfo lived for tho last year with their son,
Morris Myers of this city.
When the first effort was made to con
tinue tho work of Myron W , Reed in Den
ver nnd continue ns a liberal religious or
ganization tho Broadway Temple associa
tion Rov. Henry C. Myers went to Denver
and preached for several weeks In tho
Broadway theater. Ills reception wns
kindly and for a tlmo he interested the
followers of Mr. Reed. Then tho Interest
began to wano nnd after a short time Mr.
Myers gave up the pulpit and returned to
his homo In Nebraska. ,
During his otay In Denver he delivered
a oermon which created something of a
sensation, declaring that civil marriago
was merely a form and not altogether a
necessity where two perrons wero perfect
soul mntcB. Tho sermon was discussed
and rediscussed, many ministers taking
issue with Mr. Myers.
lovn Army Snrtceoii.
MARSH AhhTOWN, la., Aug. 15. Dr. Ed
ward G. Becson, son ot General B. A. Bee
ton, quartermaster nf the Iowa Soldiers'
Homo and ex-treasuror of state, died here
today, nged 32. Dr. Beeson was late cap
tain of tho Thirty-third United States In
fantry and also served as assistant surgfon
of tho Forty-ninth Iowa Infantry during the
Spanish-American war. Death resulted fiom
Illness contracted during service in the
Philpplncs.
FIRE RECORD.
HeKliliMier of M. W, Mullli.
PhATTSMOUTH. Neb., Aug. 13. (Spe
cial.) The resilience of M. W. Smith, east
of this city, wvs destroyed by fire early
this morning. Most of tho household goods
were tnved. Tno loss on the building is
$1,000, with no insurance.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
C. E. Mngoon and It. J. Flick of hlncotll
are at the Minora.
Ilev. huther Kuhns of Grace hutheran
church has returned rrom his summer a
cation and will preach S-imluy morning.
M. II Irwin nnd W. A. Meservo of Crelih
ton, C. R. Hays or Norfolk. C. F. Way of
Lincoln, J. F. Swift of Waterloo and 1. I.
Bennett of Hnstlngs nre reiil'terod at the
Her uranu.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G Burbunk and Mr
V N. Stevenson of ColunibiiH. Mr. anil
Mrs, Q. W. Heine of Hooper, J. A. Boyco
and George Cruno of Kearney. J, p, white
of Lincoln and C. E. Wllklns of Waterloo
are state guests in tno Murray.
Nobraskans nt tho Morchints': J.hn
Petrle. William Thomssen, ijrnnd Island;
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NEW BOORS AND MAGAZINES
Laura II Richards Writos a Nortl of Koro
lb an Usual Intoreit.
HISTORY OF THE ONEIDA COMMUNITY
.Nciv I'lnue tJconiclry lor Cue ot HUh
School MnilenU eiv from the
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While few new books came to hand this
week, publishers aro all announcing many
for tho near tuture and before another
month rolls around they will be coming
thick nnd fast. Moreover, Judging from the
publishers announcement, there will be a
great many new books this fail ot moro
thau usual merit, both works of fiction as
well as works ot a heavier and more en
during character. Among the books that
have come to hand' this week is a novel
from Boston that will unquestionably find
favor In tho eyes of many people.
"Geoffrey Strong," by haura E. Rich
ards, Is in parts infinitely droll, but It
combines fun with pathos in Its rustic por
trait gallery as tew living writers could
succeed In doing and unites with Its grace
ful humor an Incontestlble atmosphere of
teallty. No story of recent years has fur
nished such a convincing picture of lifo In
a small country town. Tho author gives
something better than description, She
transports the reader to her village and
gives an opportunity for him to become
acquainted with the various characters,
Gooffrc), Vesta Blyth, Diploma Crotty and
tho wonderful Mrs. Tree. Mrs. Richards
knows her New England nt first hand
and interprets It In n spirit of sympathy.
Her characters seem llko real people. Her
early success, "Captain January," was a
distinct addition to lltcrnture and her latest
book, Intended for older readers, shows
that ner hand has lost nono of its cunning.
Most renders will unquestionably pronounce
her lBTost woik to bo her masterpiece.
Duna Estcs & Co., Boston.
"Elements of Plane Geometry," by Alan
Sanders of tho Hughes High school of
Cincinnati, intended for tho use ot classes
In high schools, academies and prepara
tory schools, contains several distinctive
features. Somo of the more obvious steps
of tho demonstrations aro omitted in the
propositions after the first few, thus forc
ing the pupil to reason for himself, Imme.
dlately after each proposition thero uro
introduced exercises bearing directly upon
its principles, but Involving variations In
Its application which require original work
for their solution. All constructions, such
as drawing parallels, erecting perpen
diculars, etc., are given before they aro
required to be used In demonstrations.
Exercises, which may be omitted at the
discretion of the teacher, and which In
volvo tho principles of modern geometry,
follow their proper propositions. When
ever possible the converse of a proposition
nccompanlcs tho proposition Itself. Many
exercises, drawn largely from tho entrance
examination papers ot tho leading colleges
and scientific schools, are given at tho end
of tho book. American Book company, Chi
cago. Price, 75 cents.
A neat little pamphlet has been Issued by
tho Oneida Community, setting forth tho
history ot that peculiar religious associ
ation. The community was organized dur
ing the first half of the last contury and
a Inrge body of land was purchased at
Oneida, N, Y., in 1843, where the com
pany for a good many years enjoyed
tho greatest prosperity. This little book
will glvo much Interesting Information
about a unique Institution.
"Tho Farmer Boy" Is a charming ro
mance, descriptive of the season; a beauti
ful display of scenery passes beforo tho
reader and tho characters are clearly pic
tured. "Tho Soul of Music" should he a
delight to every music lover. Throughout
the volume tho reader enjoys a heart-to-
heart talk with the author. Tho book 1b
well adapted for young people. Tho Abbey
Press.
Current Miwnslne.
The queer beast, until recently unknown,
which Sir Harry H. Johnston, K. C. B.,
special commissioner for Ugnnda, British
East Africa, found olive In tho forests of
Central Africa, will be fully described by
Its discoverer In the Septerabor number of
McClure's Magazine. Moreover, tho okapl
(Helladotherlum Johnstonl named after
the discoverer), appears In the frontls
pleco, which Is a reproduction in color
from a drawing made by Sir Harry H.
Johnston. Tho okapl Is said to bo related
to tho giraffe, although it llttlo resembles
tint , long-necked animal. It has legs
mirkod like those of tho zebra and a bead
somewhat like that of the antelope. But
In general appearance tho okapl Is unlike
any animal to bo seen In capltlvlty or pic
tured In zoological treatises.'
The Magazine of Art for August has for
frontispiece a portrait by J. J. Benjamin-
Constant of Queen Alexandra, in tint.
Colored full-page pictures are "The Dog in
tho Manger" and "A Sheep Dog," Thero
nre very fine full-page engravings In black
"Breaking Cover" (an ottor hunt), "Portion
of the Frlozo in tho Church of Jesus, Copon-
hogen," "Kashmir Shawl, Showing Plan of
tho City of Srlnagar," "Musiclenne du Si
lence." "Don Saltcro's Walk," "Butter
flics," and there is a beautiful lot of
smaller pictures, Noteworthy is tho repre
sentation of adornnvnts, of furniture, nnd
of ladles' fine dresses exhibited at the
Salon, and of flower photographs, The text
Is In every way worthy of the admirable
pictures; this monthly is always 11 keen
delight. Cassell & Co., publishers, New-
York City.
General Francis V. Grccno, whoso nara
tlvo history of "The United States Army"
begins in tho September Scrlbnor's, was,
It will be recalled, the general who re
ceived the surrender of Manila. Members
of his fnmlly have taken part in every
war In this country. One of his collateral
nncestors was General Nathaniel Orecno of
tho revolution, and his father was General
George S. Groono nf the civil war. Ho
himself Is a West Pointer of the class
of '.0.
In spite ot the fact that an unusually
Inrge number of tin August number of
Harper's Magazine was printed the edition
went quickly out of prlut and an adverilse
ment might havo been eon In the pupers
the other day In which tho American News
company advertised for 1.000 copies of this
particular number, offering to pay the full
retail prlco of 35 c,ents. as the publishers
were entirely out of copies. No hotter ovi-
dence could be had of the Increased inter st
and demand which the superior quality and
general excellence of this mapazlno hive
deservedly evoked uuder Its now manage
ment.
The leading article In tho hiving Ago for
August 17 will be Herbert Paul's "Personal
Impression" of the late blthop of Iondon
a charming tribute to one of the most be
loved of cecleslastlcr. Accerdlng to Mr
Paul Bishop Creighton's death may fairly
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Thero Is scarcely a day that the news
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vlllaKe ordinance for the radical sunnres-
slon of a local mosquito scourge, and ti
evory nana tint wontler is that so simp'.e
means ns those employed should not have
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lips & Co., Prof. h. O. Hownrd gives In a
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The Century company has a number of
works of fiction on Its list for publication
In October, some of them by new wrltets.
One, nlready having a very large advnnce
nale through the trade, is "Circumstance."
by Dr. 8, AVclr Mitchell, n novel of modern
life and character, which is raid to bi
strong In plot and action, and having In It
somo of the Introspection of Dr. Mitchell's
"Characteristics" and "Dr. North." The
popularity of Dr. Mltcholl's fiction has led
to the publication of a new and uniform
edition of his eleven novels. Other novels
on tho-Century compnny's list are "M'strisi
Joy," by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Ant.lo
Booth McKlnney, well known newspaper
writers In tho south, who have here written
a romance of the closs of the eighteenth
century. In which Anron Burr Is n conspicu
ous character; "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage
Patch," by Alice Caldwell Itegan of Louis
ville, Ky. a pathetic and humorous little
Ktory which will make a popular Christmas
book; "An Oklahoma Romance." by Helen
Churchill Candee a timely story of n love
affair complicated with a land claim, nnd
"Tom H.aullng," a romance of today, by
Gouvernour Morris of Now York a book
which Is snd to be rcmarknble for Its humor
and vivacity. Each of these four novels
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"God Save tho King'" a story of the tlmo
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dramatization of which Julia Marlowe Is
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Flan to Use Fourth Story in Onithk for
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READING, BATH AND BEDROOM FACILITIES
lllrin on C'liniiKfM In Seventeenth .Street
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. (Special Tolo-
gram.) Supervising Architect Taylor has
Instructed his draughtsmen to prepare plana
for utilizing the fourth story of tho new
postofflco building In Omaha for a dormitory
for railway mall clerks.
There has been a great deal of corre
spondence between the superintendent of
tho railway mall service. Cadet Taylor, cus
todian of the building, and the supervising
architect's office, with tho result that the
matter has finally reached a stago whero
real action may be expected.
Supervising Architect Taylor Bald that lo
all probability the samo plans In use In the
Indianapolis postofflco for tho benefit of the
traveling mall clerks would bo utilized in
the Omaha oftlco, as they provided a read
ing room, bathroom and closets for the men,
besides liberal bedroom facilities. He said
that tho dormitory idea was deserving ot
wider use, as ho behoved In taking enro of
thoso who wero eo largely In tho eye of tho
public scrvlco ns tho railway mall clerks,
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"As to changes to be mado In the Seven
teenth street side of tho now postofflce
building," said Mr. Taylor, "I think the
plans will be ready to Invito bids In tho
next two weeks. Of courso I nm Just a bit
skeptical as to whethor wo have tho money
to build the Seventeenth street side of tho
Omaha building to conform to the Sixteenth
street sldo. But I have told Senator Millard
that we would try and I hope to havo the
bids within n month. If tho building la
completed according lo the plans now being
drawn Omnha will have a magnificent pub
lic structure."
Authority has boon grontod to the Farm
ers' National bank of Pllgcr, Neb., to begin
business with a capital of $25,000. Walter
Key is president and 11. Stovcnson cashier.
Mr. Btevenson was recently cashier for the
Adams Express company In Omahn.
William Zurcher was today appointed
postmaster at Welgnnd, Knox county, Neb.,
vice h. Welgand, resigned. Lincoln Hall
wns appointed postmaster at Burt, Kossuth
county, la.
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