HOPE TO CAPTURE CUSTER BtprjoHcann af that County Expiet t H- desjn it from rsgUniBU. MUCH LIVELIER INTEREST IN IRRIGATION Drunth Slim the I'nrmcr (o net I'onU-il on Cuiinervntliin of Wntur Oenernl N-it of the 5tntc (Prow a Staff Correspondent.) ii.i.UL..N, Aug. 22. (Special.) Sec retury Itoyso of ihn mnt. luntlm board, who returned today from llrokcn How, declares that prospects arc favorablo for the cloctlon of all candidates recently named by the Custer county republican convention. Tim fuslonlsls of that county lmvn Imd almost complete control of the ioeai government for the last ten years but their strength Is rnnldlv deellnlnir nnd they have but small hopes of saving tuoro man one or two of tho ofllccs. "The last flection turned the tld.i In Ulster county," said Mr. Iloyse today, mo increased republican vote of las year will be still larger this year an unquestionably we will elect one-half u the ticket and we have excellent prospects or n sweeping victory. There are no fae tlonul fights to Interfere with tho work for the republican candidates. Tho nam Innrs are pond, popular men and the only objection that can bo urged against them by tho opposition Is their politics. "I wait surprised to find corn In such gocd condition In Custer county," contln uul Mr. Koysc. "I rode through n consld rrablc portion of tho county and saw an abundance of corn that will yield at least forty bushels per acre. Tho drouth caused some damago In places, but, generally speaking, the total yield will bo almos up to tho average." "ri'iilir Interval In Irrlftulloti. The dry weather of July and the re xiillant damage to crops In several sec Hons of the stato havo caused Nebraska farmers to display renewed Interest In the subject of Irrigation. Stato Engineer Dob eon has received many applications for water rights along tho l'lntte river during tho last two weeks and Inquiries are being made dally at the Irrigation otllce relative to methods of using well water for Irrlgat Ing purposes. Mr. Dobson Is encuoragtng Investigations of this subject and all ap plications filed nt his ofllco are receiving prompt attention. The State Hoard of Irrigation haB Juris diction over Mowing streams only and It can do nothing more than insist those who wish to uao well water for irrigation. 8ov- oral successful systems depending entirely upon wells for tho water supply are now In nporatlon and Mr. Dobson believes slm liar methods might be adopted elsewhere and with good results. Lincoln i:il(n mi n Picnic. Tho Elks of Lincoln will havo their first annual picnic tomorrow at Lincoln park One of the features In prospect Is u base ball Bamu between Elks from Omah.-i and this city. There will be a base ball game at 3 p. m; fat men's bicycle race prize, box of cigars; three-legged race prize, box of cigars; fifty-yard footrace open to all, first ami second prizes; ladles' egg race, open to all, valuable prize; la dies' throwing match (eggs) at darkey's head, valuable prize; ladles' lqng-dlstanco throwing match, valuable prize; cakowalk by prominent members, prize. Kangaroo Court L. E. Wettlln, high Judge; W. L Anderson, prosecuting attorney; James Mnnuhan, attorney for defendant. Toasts L. I'. Kunkhouscr, toastmastcr; "The Or der, Its Objects and Progress," W. D. Tay lor, Omaha; "Tho Teachlngu of Elkdom as Applied to thu liar," James Mannhan Lincoln; "The Elk In Politics," with lllui tratlons, A. U. Talbot; "Elkdom, the Pop ular .Ideas and Errors Thereof," W. P, McCrcnry, Hastings; "The Elk as a Citizen and Deductions Thorefrom," C. C. Marlay, THE HARDEST WORKERS Have spells of "tired feeling" now and then. This feeling is caused by some derangement in the stomach, liver kidneys or bowels, and must be removed before the natural vigor and buoyancy of spirits can be restored. PRICKLY ASH BITTERS quickly corrects the dis turbance, purifies the bowels, helps digestion and sends the blood tingling through the veins, carrying life and renewed energy throughout the system. OLD BY DRuccirrt. pmci, ti.oo. 0 I9H Lincoln; "Woman, the Enigma, the Com panion, the Inspiration of all True Elks" J. II. Mockctt, Jr. The following committee will have charge of the arrangements: C. J. Quenzel, chair man! L. I). Munson, W. I. Ilrook, J. II. Allen and C. A. H'lrlck. t'rtnrae of Kmhesxlrment. On complaint of Attorney II. E. SpaSord of Oagc county, Governor Savage has Issued a requisition for Roy D. Stover, formerly agent of the Western Union Telegraph company at Beatrice and now under arrest at Kansas City. The man Is charged with embezzlement of $298 In money. Criminal proceedings against the man have been bo gun In Oage county and Stover wilt be Im mediately returned to answer to the charge. l'or Cntllr Slenlln. A requisition from the governor of Wy oming for tho return of John Turner was honored today and an extradition warrant was placed In the hands of tho proper au thorities. Herman Is now under arrest in Chodron. Ho was wanted In Converse county, Wyoming, to answer tho charge of cattle stealing. O in II hit Wntiinn'n Money Fontiil. Mrs. L. E. tlrimth of Omaha yesterday reported to tho police that she had lost a pocketbook containing J30 and sho ventured the suggestion that It had been stolen. After sho had returned to Omaha the money was found by the police. Tho report of tho city treasurer for July shows that a total of $5,789.91 In tax money and Interest was collected during the month. Tho real cstato tax collected was $1,300.16, with Interest amounting to $1,107.94; per sonal tax was $289.58. with Interest of $24.13. .Veltriinka .MInlonnr- Snclrty, At the meeting of the Nebraska Mission ary society tomorrow at tho camp grounds south of Ilcthany, Mrs. Orpha Schcll will explain "How Deacon Hardshell Became a C. W. 11. M." In addition the following program will be rendered: 8;00 a. m. Song service. S:l." a. m. An original story, "How Dea con Hurdshell Decamo a C. W. D. M.," Mrs. Orpha Schcll. 8:30 n. m. Reports of comralttocs. Evan gelistic conference, D. A. Wlcklzer. 9:30 a. m.N. C. M. association, business session. 11:00 a. m. Illble lecture, C. A. Young. KIHDAY AFTERNOON. Educational session, W. P. Ayleswnrtb. 1:30 p. m. Pralso service. 2:00 p. m. Address, "The History and Outlook of Our Educational Work in Ne braska," W. P. Aylcsworth. "Christian Education and the Cause of Missions," C. A. Young. "Our Financial Needs," J. W. Hilton. FRIDAY EVENING. 7:30 p. m. Song service, W. E. Hackle man. 8:00 p. m. Scripture and prayer, Wil liam Sumpter. Address, "Ministerial Relief," H. C. Holmes. Stereoptlcon exhibit, N. K. Griggs. Wllllnm AxlliiRT Onlnlnrd. William Axllng of this city was ordained a minister In tho Baptist church tonight. He was graduated from the University of Nebraska In 1S98 and from the Rochester Theological seminary last year. He was successful this afternoon In his test before the Baptist state examining commission. Next week he will leavo for India. BUSINESS HOUSES DESTROYED Klre of Myaterloaa Origin Start In City lintel and Spread tu XpIhIi borlnic IlullilInK. MILLARD, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) A destructive fire visited this vlllago last night which consumed an entire row of bUBluesa houses. At 1 a. m. the city hotel was found to be on flro In the rear of tho building. Tho flro had a 'good start and all that could bo done was to savo household and store goods. Five families aro rendered homeless. The buildings which were consumed were tho City hotel, Iernmn Gcrndorf's saloon, houso occupied by William Poppcnbagen, barber shop owned by William Welch and a large barn, which had Just been flllod with ten tons of hay and a largo amount of grain. Nearly all of the contents of the different buildings were saved. Tho Insurance will cover nearly all of the loss. Tho origin of tho fire remains a mys tery. OLD SETTLERS YOUNG AGAIN Veteran 'of Cumin County Spend Day Ont of Door and I.tnten to Well Known IVehraakan. WEST POINT, Neb. Aug. 22. (Special Telegram.) The fifteenth annual picnic and reunion of the Cuming County Old Settlers' association took place hero today. The weather was ideal, the rains of last even ing having cooled tho nlr and made out door life a pleasure. Over 4,000 people at tended the picnic. Governor Savago and Mayor Frank E. Moores of Omaha delivered addresses, Thomas E. tycary, spoko to tho younger peo ple present. A vaudeville performance was given at Intervals throughout tho day and evening. Sports of all kinds were provided. A number of prominent pioneers were pres ent, Including Judge Barnes of Ponca. Four bands of music were In attendance. CHEERFUL DAY ENDS IN DEATH Wife uf North I.oup Dlaekamlth Swallow I'o Inn n After Attendlnic llne llnll (innie. NORTH LOUP, Nob., Aug. 22. (Special Telegram.) Mrs, Chauncy Adams, wlfo of a young blacksmith of this place, committed sulcldo this afternoon by taking carbolic acid. There Is no known cause for the act, as she was present at a ball game here this afternoon and appeared to be In good spirits, laughing and chatting with the neighbors. After reaching home sho swal lowed a large dose of tho acid and before help could be secured she was dead, Mo Mnt Anawer for Duel. FALLS CITY, Ne., Aug. 22. (Specal.) Oeorgo Moss was today bound over to tho district court to answer to the charge of shooting with Intent to kill. Moss and a policeman had a pistol duel In the street hero a short tlmo ago, In which Moss re ceived two wounds which were thought at the time would prove fatal. He recovered and was gtvon his preliminary hearing to day. nail in Cadet' Honor. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Aug. 22. (Spe- clal.) Mrs. D. S. Guild entertained a large number of friends In Waterman's hall last evening In honor of her son, Cadet G. R. Guild, of West Point, Cards, dancing nud refreshments were the order of the even ing. Teacher Compare Xotea, FALLS CITY, Nob., Aug. 22. (Special.) The county teachers' Institute, which Is be ing held here this week under the super vision of County Superintendent Whitehead, Is largely attendod. Fully 150 Instructors are present, Mirurlne for Mr. Stall, OSCEOLA. Neh.. Auc. 2" iSnertl. Osceola friends of M. C. Stull of Lincoln held a surprlso party In his honor last night. Mr. Stull Is an old soldier and one of the oldest settlers of this vicinity. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1901. COUNT! TICKETS IN THE FIELD Nebraska ConriaUoii Agist TJpoi Bttodard Etutn for Thii Fall. DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION NAMED Two .let Are Accredited nt Genoa, hat Otherwise Harmon? Prevail In Hepohllcan Council Doings of Other Parties. HEBRON, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Tele gram.) The republican county convention met In this city today and orgaul.ed by electing Dr. F, Wilcox chairman and J. 11 Bryant secretary. William Cook was re elected chairman of the county central committee. Tho following delegates to tho state con vention were selected: n. W. Hess, M. A Ashbrook, G. W. Wilson, H. S. Uoycs, J. W. Crawford, S. J, Fitzslmmons, C. W. Ganlc, Robert Myers, H. A. Ilralncrd," It. Tweed, Henry Short. Charles Woltenmath, Dr. F, Wilcox, William Cook, C. L. Richard, John Rodcnbcrg, M. C. Smith, N. E. Bottom, J. II. Goshom. Tho county ticket Is announced as fol lows: For treasurer, J. A. Bothwell of ilrunlng; clerk, John Hoatson of Kiowa; sheriff, C. P. Hcnscl, Hebron; Judge, W. L. Whitney, Alexandria; superintendent, Cal R. Phillips, Davenport; coroner, Dr. W. L. Shelton, Chester; commissioner First dis trict, Harvey Ford, GENOA, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) Tho republican caucus here last night resulted In two sets of delegates being elected. Township Committeeman II. Lewis called tho meeting to order and then refused to entertain a motion for the election of a chalrmnn, .claiming that he was chairman by virtue of his position as committeeman, After considerable wrangling the meeting elected a chairman by a vote or 60 to 11 and proceeded to elect a delegation. Lewis and flvo others withdrew to the back of tho hall and also elected a dele gation. The result was brought about through a determination of tho voters that threo or four men should receive no moro recognition at the hands of the party In this town. CRAIG. Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) The republican county convention for Durt county was held here yesterday. Hon. W. G. Sears was elected chairman and Charles K. Ott secretary. Resolutions were adopted recognizing the national administration and the economical management of state af fairs by tho present state officials. All nominations for county offices, except county clerk, were made unanimous by acclama tlon. The following county officers were nominated: Treasurer, John O. Ashley; clerk, Charles Clark: sheriff, Tom Lusk; county Judge, W. H. Bassman; superintend ent of public Instruction, Eugene Brook lugs. Tho following delegates were named for tho stato convention and go unlnstructed W. O. Scars, Joseph Hall, O. B. Lewis, An drew Ford, Charles Strelo, W. S. Craig, J, A. McLaughlin, E. A. Sears. T. R. Ashley, B. S. Ruscoe, John F. Piper. A. Palmqulst, J. D. McKlnney, S. Thompson, T. N. Palm qulst, Swan Nelson, Len Larue, W. H. Eby, B. F. Griffin, J. W. Elliott. CLAY CENTER, Neb., Aug. 22. (Spe clal.) The republican county convention met yesterday In the courthouse. One hundred and three delegates were present. Hon. S. W. Christy presided at the meet Ing, which was an enthusiastic representa tion of tho party In this county. The following county ticket was nomi nated: For clerk, W. W. Campbell; treas urer, A. R. Rudd; sheriff, R. H. Smith; county Judge, Ezra Brown; superintendent of public Instruction, C. W. Henry; coroner, Dr. H. H. Shultz; surveyor, C. M. Prlckett. Delegates to state convention: George Nuss, M. L. Lucbben, T. H. Matters, O. C. Flshback, D. H. Markwell, C. L. King, Frank Battom, James Mc'Nally, Jacob Ben der, A. C. Epperson, J. H. Tower, Horace Illff. L. O. Hurd, J. D. Bain, J. R. Vance, M. Broderlck, N. W. Johnson, E. S. Battom, Oeorgo Schwab, S. W. Christy. This dele gation Is unlnstructed. George A. Allen was re-elected chairman of the county committee. Ezra Brown, tho candidate for county Judge, Is one of the oldest residents of Clay county, coming to this county from Michi gan In 1871. Ho represented this county as Btate senator two terms and tho county as commissioner for several years. CURTIS, Neb.. Aug. 22. (Special Tele gram.) The Frontier county republican convention was held at Stockvllle today. The following ticket was nominated: W. B. Votaw, county treasurer; E. L. Hall, county clerk; I. A. Adams, sheriff; Clare L. Dob- son, superintendent; J. A. Williams, county Judge; Dr. G. I. Reeves, coroner; Z. C. Rog ers, surveyor; Carlylo Snyder, county com missioner. The following delegates were elected to the stato convention: J. A. An drews, N. H. Boguc, M. Walsley, H. T. An gevin, A. Wllsey. W. Patzct, L. H. Cheney, E. Cedar, S. R. Rase and W. B. Whtteaker. L. H. Cheney was elected chairman of tho county central committer, and J. A. Will iams secretary. BUTTE, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Tele gram.) Boyd county republicans held an enthusiastic convention today, the largest; ever held In this county. Delegates to the stato convention are as follows: L. S. Armstrong, Sanford Parker, W. T. Wills, J. M. McGuntlc, Joslah Coombs, G. A. Erlckson, A. M. Church, Hans Post, J. M. Fuller. Tho county ticket Is as follows: Clerk, Bert Harris; Judgo, E. 11. Maxam; treas urer, L. W. Engberg; sheriff. Peter An derson; superintendent, J, N. McLaughlin; coroner, Dr. Zimmerman; surveyor, Henry Brandvele. Democrat and Populist. WAYNE, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Tele gram.) The democratic and populist con ventions were hold here today and fusion adopted. The following candidates were placed In nomination: Treasurer, Fred Volpp; clerk, Phil Kott; sheriff, Ed Rey nolds; county superintendent, Elmer Lund berg; county Judge, James Brltton; sur veyor, A. L. Howser. The democrats selected the follwolng dele- gates to the state convention; II. Ley, Jacob Relchert, R. P. James, Juno Conger, Nick Cullcn. William Vlncont, Robert Skllcs, Chris Beckman, F. A. Berry and J. M. Cherry. OLD SOLDIERS AT CAMP FIRES Nebraska Veteran Knjoy an Open Air Proajrant at Weeping 'Water. WEEPING WATER. Neb.. Aiir 22 fSno. clal.) The district Grand Army of the Re- puoiic reunion is proving a success, tho park having the anuearancn nf a. small city. The program In the morning con slsted of vocal music and an address by Mrs. Condon of Pawnee City. On account of rain the program for tho afternoon was not carried out, but the ball game between Company D of Lincoln and Weeping Water was played. The latter won by a score of 21 to 6. In the evening Hon. James II. Van Dusen of South Omaha speaks. Fremont Heniembera Ileynold. FREMONT, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) Horsemen hero are elated over the arrest at Port Huron, Mich., of Felix Rrynoldt, alias James McCann, of Cleveland, O, tt nolds entered his horse Jerry W., whl-b a track record of 2:18, as Red Doctor, owned by James McCann of Rock Island, 111. Will. at Tekamah It was learned that the horse was a "ringer," and he was not allowed to start. Reynolds came back to Fremont aid sent the horse out In the night. Under a long list of aliases such as Penflcld, Thomas Bonnie W. and Red Doctor tho horro has been doing a profitable business tor his owaor at the expense of legitimate racing people. "Ringing," as It Is called by horse men, Is a criminal offence In Michigan. GOLD ALONG THE BLUE RIVER Experiment In Sarins; Flonr On Id at llatlna;a ProTe Fruitful Price of Land Increase. HASTINGS, Neb. Aug. 22. (Special.) Tho test of flour gold made at Brlckton on the Blue river yesterday was a good success and proved a big surprise to tho Chicago parties who aro here with their mill for extracting gold. It was much richer than they expectod. A run was mado with 300 pounds and the milt had no trouble In separating the gold from the sand Into the quicksilver vats. The workmen nro compelled to shut down for a few days on account of some of the quick sliver entering Into one of tho cylinders. J. F. Hoyt, tho Inventor of the machine, said that yesterday's test was a great sur prlso to all, as It showed nearly $15 to the ton. This Is so much better than they had anticipated that all concerned aro very much elated over the test and are quite anxious to have the mill In good running order. They hoped to havo the quicksilver leakage stopped la a day or so and will havo the mill running In full blast by the first of next week. Mr. Hoyt saya there Isn't any question but that they can savo tho flour gold and he Is now making ar rangements to have a 600-ton machine put In on the Blue, as he Is confident that the sand along this stream for a distance of thirty-five miles will run the same as that which was tested yesterday. As a result of this experiment the prlco of land along tho Blue has risen consld erably. LUTHERANS LISTEN TO WORD Annnal Conference Attract Men of Ilralnn to West Point Annnal Conference. WEST POINT, Neb. 22. (Special Tele gram.) Tho annual conference of tho No braska district of the German Evangelical Lutheran Missouri synod convoned yester day morning at the Lutheran church at Cummtngsvllle, twelve miles northeast of this city. Over 200 delegates, both clerical and lay, are In attendance. The proceedings were opened by a choral service at which the venorable vice president of tho Missouri synod, Rev. C. C. Schmidt of St. Louis, de livered a sermon. Tho afternoon sessions are devoted to a discussion of the mission work of the church. The doctrinal subject discussed at today's session, which was presided over by Rev. F. Pleper of Concordia college, St. Louis, was Luther's Explanation of the Sec ond Article of tho Creed, "I bclievo that Jesus Christ, truo God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also truo man, born of tho Virgin Mary, Is my Lord." A striking feature of the conference Is the organ recitals given at Intervals on the new pipe organ which was dedicated last Sunday. Dr. Minor C. Baldwin of Now York :lty gave a recital this evening. ODD FELLOWS ON DIAMOND Lodge from Kenrney, Gibbon and Shelton Unite In Picnic and "Close Ball Game Occur. GIBBON, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Tole gram.) Tho first annual picnic of Kearney, Gibbon, Shelton and Wood River Odd Fel lows at Gibbon park occurred today. At 3 p. m. a gamt of base ball between Kear ney on the one side and Gibbon and Shelton on the other was played. Fair, Peck and Danner were tho battery for Gibbon,-and Rews and Miller for Kearney. Woods was umpire. The score was 18 to 15 In favor of Gibbon. It was voted to bold the next plcntc one year from today nt Kearney. DAMAGE FROM THE STORM . i Beaver City Woman I Thrown from Bnsrsry by the Wind and Badly Injured, REAVER CITY, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Telegram.) A terrific wind and hailstorm visited Beaver City and tho region east of here this afternoon. Driven by a strong wind the hall did much damage to build ings, fruit trees and crops. During the storm Mrs. T. M. Davis, who was out driving with friends, was thrown from the carriage and seriously Injured. Dnugln Connty Veteran Meet. ELK CITY, Nob., Aug. 22. (Special.) The Douglas County Veteran association's reunion at Camp William Osborn, Elk City, Is drawing Immense crowds. Speaking Is held In the afternoon and campflre In the evening. " The election of officers for the ensuing year was held today and resulted as fol lows: E. W. Johnson, president, Omaha; Charles Harrier, first vice president, Val ley; W. E. Somes, second vice president, Elk City; M. J. Fcenan, secretary, Omaha; Thomas L. Hall, treasurer, Omaha. Ilohhera Secure Only Note. ROSILAND, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special Tolegram.) Duncan Bros.' grain offlco was broken Into last night. Somothlng over $1,200 In notes were taken from tho safe, which was not locked. The iron box In which the notes were kept was found about a half mile east of town. There was no money In the safe. This Is tho second tlmo this Arm has been robbed slnco May 1. The office was broken Into In the same manner It was before. Scuffle Prove Serlou. FAIRFIELD, Neb.. Aug.. 22. (Special.) C. H. Ray, proprietor of the Fairfield sa loon and a widely known horseman, while scuffling with one of his customers this morning was thrown to the floor and suffered a compound fracture of the leg. The break Is said to be of so serious a character as to possibly cause the loss of tho leg. Boy' Foot Crnhed. FREMONT, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) Burt Brownell, a 14-year-old son of Captain Brownell, has his foot badly crushed by falling oft the bumpers ot a freight train near Pllger this morning. In company with several other boys of about the same ago Brownell attempted to ride from West Point to Norfolk, riding the bumpers like a tramp. Call for Prohlbltlonlat. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug. 22. (Spe clal.) Chairman C. A. Rawlston has Issued a call for the Cass county prohibition con vention to meet In Weeping Water on Au gust 31, at 2 p. m., for the purpose of se lecting delegates to attend the state con vention and to nominate candidates for county officers. Hay Crop I Satisfactory. BOELUS, Neb., Aug. 22. (Special.) S. A. Robinson of Kearney, who has Just finished baying on two school sections near hero, reports the hap crop as better than that of last year. Mr. Robinson will have nt least 1,500 hons of hay. A. R. Bass of Morgantown, In., had to get up ten or twelve times In the night and had severe backache and pains in the kid neys. Was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. It's guaranteed. WOMEN SCARCE IN THE WEST Kali Rax Pradttntnitii in Xabruka and Neighboring EtaUa, NINETY-NINE PER CENT IN STATE WHITE Mlaaonrl I Largely Sprinkled with Negroe, White Chlneae and Jap neae Make a Showing Nearer the Const. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. The census bu rcau today Issued a bulletin glvlug tho population by sex, nativity and color for Group 6, consisting of the states of Ne braska, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and New Hampshire. According to this statement tho males predominate In all the states, except New Hampshire. In the latter stato there aro 206,209 females against 205,588 males, tho percentage being 60.1 females. In Mis souri 51.4 per cent of the population Is composed of females; In Nebraska, 52.9 per cent; Nevada, 60.5 per cent, and In Mon tana, 61.6 per cent. The percentage of foreign-born popula tlon In each of the states mentioned Is as follows: Nebraska, 16.fi; Missouri, 17; Mon tana, 27.6; Nevada, 23.8; New Hampshire, 21.4. Only One Per Cent Colored. As to color, over 99 per cent of the population, both In Nebraska and New Hampshire, aro white, while In Missouri 04 per cent, Montana 93 and In Novada 93.6 per cent aro white. In the last-named state thcro Is a considerable proportion of colored, comprised mainly of Indians and Chinese. In Montana the colored are comprised largely of Indians, Chlneso and Japanese., while In Missouri tho colored cle ment Is practically all of negro descent. In Missouri there are 161,234 negroes, 449 Chlneso and Japancso and 130 Indians; In Montana, 1,523 negroes, 1,739 Chinese, 2,441 Japaneso and 11,343 Indians; In Ne braska, 6,269 negroes, 180 Chinese, 3 Japanese and 3,322 Indians; In Nevada, 439 negroes, 1,352 Chinese, 228 Japanese and 926 Indians; In Now Hampshire, 662 negroes, 112 Chinamen, 1 Japaneso and 22 Indians. BARS UP TO UNITED STATES Proposed German TarlS Bill Make Iladtcal Increaae In Bate for Varlon American Product. WASHINGTON. Aug. 22. The State de partment has received from Consul Gen cral Mason at Berlin a long report setting forth In detail the features of the proposed new German tariff, which will most materl ally affect United States products. By far the most Important of these Is noted In the advancos of from 50 to 300 per cent In tho rates on food materials, meata and live ani mals. The present treaty rate on wheat of 83 cents would be Increased under the new bill to $1.54 per 100 kilograms. The United States sent 465,933 metric tons ot this commodity to Germany last year. As to American manufactures, the most notablo pdvances made by tho new bill are In the rates on bicycles and shoes. An American bicycle, weighing about twenty two pounds, would pay $3.57 Import duty Instead of about $1.25, as at present. Shoes would pay about double their present rate Mr. Mnaon states that public discussion of the tariff measure Is confined to two points the alleged inadequacy of the pro posed duties on manufactured products and the effect which heavy advances In the rates on food materials will have upon the non- agricultural population of Germany. CHINESE RUSE IS THWARTED Oriental Knrontc to Mexico Are De nied Admittance Unle Showing I Made of Good Faith. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. The determina tion of the Treasury department to take advantage ot the authority given by the Chinese exclusion act to regulate tho transit through the United States of Chinese emi grants bound for other countries was today officially brought to the attention of the Chinese legation. The occasion presented Itself when an at tache of the legation called upon Assistant Secretary Taylor to lay before him a racs- sago received from tho Chinese consul at San Francisco, conveying the Information that Chinese destined for Mexico had been refused the privilege of landing at that port. Mr. Taylor told the attache that the department had become convinced that most of tho Chinese who had gone Into Mexico In the last two or three years had smuggled themselves back across the bor der Into the United States. He therefore announced that hereafter the department would refuse landing permission to Chinese bound for Mexico unless It could be abso lutely satisfied of their good faith. SCHLEY CLEARS HIS SKIRTS Son of Bear Admiral Disavow Inter view to the Satisfaction of War Department. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. Captain Thomas F. Schley, Twenty-third infantry, has made an official reply to the War department re garding tho alleged Interview credited to him In the matter of the Schley court of In quiry. Captain Schley says that he has had no Interview and has talked for publication with no person. He also says that some re marks made by him In a private conversa- Ion were picked up, distorted and extended upon. He adds that tho publication mis represented what ho said In a friendly con versation with other gentlemen. Tho letter Is regarded at the department as completely exonerating Captain Schley and as a satisfactory explanation ot the al leged Interview. PENSIONS FOH WHSTEHN VKTRIIANS. War Survivor Itemembered by the General Government. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. (Special.) The following western pensions have been granted: Issue of August E: Nebraska: Increase, restoration, reissue, etc. Lewis T. Hall. Elk Creek. $30: John Llnscott, Beatrice, $12; John W. Siirwdr.n, Lincoln, $12: Jacob Bennett, Unlverblty Place, $12. Original widows, etc. Renewal, Maryette Cary, Lincoln, $12; special nc crued August 7, Elizabeth Foster. Omaha. $8; minor of Jeremiah Daley, Hastings, $10. Iowa: Original Samuel F. Heidelberg, Anthon, $$. Increase, restoration, reissue, etc.-Stukley M. Harding, Shell Rock, $12: William Schwyhart. Stuart, $17: Henry W. Moomey. Wellman, $8; John Herbat, Larch wood, $8: Irvln Finch. Hawnrden, $10; Na thaniel W. Davis, Hamburg. $14: Joseph B, Davis (dead), Burlington, $30; Silas T. Col llns (dead), Sioux Falls, $10. Original widows, etc. Susannah Jones, nioomfleld, $8; minor of Thompson Cool, Ottumwa, $10: Hannah A. Davis, Burlington, $12: special accrued August 7. Virginia A. Murphy, nuss, $8; Eugenia F. L. Morrison, Keokuk, $8; minors of Ablel 8. nrown. Central City, $12; Florence Brown (dead), Central City, $8. South Dakota: Increase, restoration. re Issue, etc. Thomas Tracy, Mystic. $12; Wil liam N. Htreeter (dead), Armour, $12. Orig inal widows, etc. Mary J, Strecter, Ar mour, $8. Colorado; Original Edgar H. Lelbey, Denver, $6. Hay nack at III Dek. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. Secretary Hay was back at his desk at the State depart ment today, having been absent only ono official day during his conference with the president at Canton, LANGER GETS A CONSULSHIP Prominent Bohemian-American ot Wllher Chosen for Position at Sollngen, Germany. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-(Speclal Tele gram.) It has been settled that J. J, Langer of Wllber, Neb., will be appointed to the vacant counsulshlp at Sollngen, Germany, a position which carries with It a salary of $2,000. The former consul died suddenly a short time ago. Mr. Langer Is a prominent Rohcmlan-Amerlran, was active In the last campaign and was ono of the electors chosen last fall on the re publican ticket. Rural free delivery service will bo estab lished October 1 at Jefferson, Grceuo county, la. The route embraces eighty-two square miles and contains a population of 1,175. F. W, Anderson and W. E. Knowles were appointed carriers. Tho postmaster at Davenport, la., has been allowed two additional carriers, to be gin servlco October 1. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska lnman, Holt county, A. J. Clark, vlco G. F. Colo, removed. South Dakota Spring Valley, Turner county, W. E. Lovctt. Tho application of P. L. Fowler, Harry Stivers, W. F. Tablcr, J. W. Bodcn and S. L. Ouches to organlzo tho Osceola National bank of Osceola, la., with $25,000 capital, has been approved. James Madsen of Hawkeyo, In., was to day appointed assistant meat Inspector In tho buriau of animal Industry for the sorvlce outside of Washington. Miss Nettlo Droslus of Vnlentlnc, Neb., was today appointed laundress In tho In dian school at Yamlx, Oregon. Tho report of the condition of Nebraska national banks, excluslvo of Omaha and Lincoln, July 15, ns mado public today, shows: Loans and discounts, $19,8S3,559; gold holdings, $733,450; lawful money re serve. $1,622,625: Individual ilenrml!. !" . 268,706; averago reserve hold, 34.40 per cent. Iowa banks, exclusive of Dcs Moines, show: Loans and discounts. tfi.vr.M .IM- gold holdings, $1,970,177; lawful money re serve. $5,146,430; Individual deposits, $56, 883,804; average reservo hold, 31.03 per cent. The report of Inspector Jenkins on thn condition of affairs at tho Yankton Indian school in South Dakota has been received at tae Interior department. Whllo tho ofll clals decline to mnke its contents nuhll it Is understood that tho inspector finds mat tne cnarges made against Hardin were well founded. The latter has been given a reasonable tlmo In which to mako a reply to tho report of Inspector Jenkins. No ac tion Is expected In this matter until the re turn of Mr. Hitchcock, secretary of tho In terior. Authority has been granted for thn nr. ganlzatlon of tho First National bank of usccoia, la., with a capital ot $25,000. P. L. Fowler. Henry St. Iver, W. F. Tabtcr. J. W. Boden and F. L. Quiche are named as Incorporators. ReTolutlonlat Meet Defeat. WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. Tho Colombian minister, Dr. Martinez Sllva. todav received an official letter from the minister of Co lombia at Quito, Ecuador, which reports an engagement nenr Tomaco. In which a force of Colombian revolutionists was defeated and arms, ammunition nnd prisoners taken. The letter also discloses the satisfactory condition of affairs between Ecuador and Colombia and disposes of reports that an armed Invasion by Ecundorcan troops was to bo apprehended. NEW LAW SCHOOL IN DAKOTA Board of Regent Etnbllhf Legal Department at State University and Choose a Dean. YANKTON, S. D., Aug. 22. (Special Tel egram.) Tho Stato Board of Regents met here last night and established a school of law at the State university at Ver milion. Thomas Sterling of Rcdfleld was elected dean at a salary of $2,000 per year. He will immediately commence work on thev course of study for the school year, which will open October 1. Other lectur ers will be selected from leading specialist!: of tho stato. It is understood that Bart lett Tripp will be invited to take tho chair of international law. nepubllcan Favor Judge Jone. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Aug. 22. (Special Telegram.) The republican county con vention held here this afternoon to elect delegates to the republican Judicial conven tion ot the Second circuit was unanimously In favor of the rcnomtnatlon ot Judge Joseph W. Jones of this city. Resolutions were adopted Instructing the delegates to the Judicial convention to use all honorable means to secure his renominating Tho convention also pledged the Bupport of tho Minnehaha county republicans to United States Senator Klttrcdge. IS IT AN EPIDEMIC? Vital Statistics Show an Alarming increase in an Already Prevail ing Disease. Are Any Exempt? At no time In the history of disease has there been such an alarming Incroase In tho number of cases of any particular malady as In that of kidney and bladder troublos now preying upon peoplo of this country. Today we seo a relative, a friend or an acquaintance apparently well, and ln a few days wf, may bo grieved to learn of their serious Illness or sudden death, caused by that fatal type of kidney trouble urlght's Disease. Kldn'.y trouble often becomes advanced into acute stages before tho afflicted Is awaro of Its presence; that Is why we rend of so many sudden deaths of prominent business and professional men, physicians and others. They have neglected to stop the leak In tlmo. Whllo scientists nro puzzling their brains to find out tho cause, each Individual can, by a llttlo precaution, avoid tho chances of contracting dreaded and dangerous kidney trouDle, or eradicate It completely from their system If nlready afflicted. Many precious lives might havo been, aud many more can yot be saved, by paying atten tion to the kidneys. It Is the mission of The Uce to benefit Kb readers at every opportunity and thero foro we advise all who havo any symptoms of kidney or bladdor troublo to write today to Dr. Kilmer & Co,, Dlnghamton, N. 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