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PROSPECT PLEASES BLACK Telievei HU Own District, the Fifth, "Will Be for Him for Governor. DIFFICULT TO INVEST SCHOOL FUNDS State Treasurer Staffer Says That Evea at Three Per Oat Thrrt la Brink Demaad for C Bonds. ion a Rtaff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, May 15. (Special.) J. P. A. Slack of Bloomfleld, who It making a vigor ous effort to capture the republican nomi nation for governor, n In Lincoln today In the Intereati of hla candidacy. He visited the varlout departments at the capltol, talked over the situation with friends and departed for home on an even ing train. "I am making no claims, but will say frankly that I think my prospects for get ting the nomination are good," replied he hrn questioned. "In the Fifth district everything teenia to be favorable. I don't know very much about the conditions else where." Mr. Black remarked Incidentally that the outhwestern portion of the state has had copious rains during the last few weeks and that Indications were geod for big crops. The wheat crop, he sdmltted, might fall a little short of expectation, but not enough to make a great difference In the harvest. Difficult to Invent Fonda. , Treasurer Stutfer says he still finds it difficult to obtain bonds for the permanent educational funds of the state, even when he la willing to take them on a 3 per cent basis. Notwithstanding the decline In In terest rates, ho declares, the demand for ecurlties seema to keep on Increasing. Today Mr. Btuefer, acting under authority given by the Board of Educational Lands and Funds, purchased $50,000 worth of Hall county courthouse bonds. These bonds draw 'Interest at the rate of 1 per cent and were purchased direct from the county au thorities. They are, optional any time after July 1, 1904. Mr. Stuefer aays also that he prefers hereafter to purchase bonds direct from the counties. Instead of through brokers. o Change In Quail Laws. . ' The officials of the game warden 'a de partment deny the report that they will inak an effort to have the next legislature pass a law prohibiting the shooting of quail until the open seaaon of 1905. The game law passed by the last legislature protects the birds until the open season of next J- ear. "I see no reason why that section or the r.ame law should be re-enacted," aald Chief Game Warden Slmpklua today. "The sports men of the state ought to have one month tor the shooting of quail. Under the pro visions of the law quail may be shot In ppn season after this year during the month of November. Under the old law the open season was two months, including December." Election for Major In Hoard. Adjutant General Colby today ieaued or ders for the election of a lieutenant colonel of the Second regiment of the Nebraska National guard. The commission of Ernest H. Tracy, who now holds the position, will . expire on June 5 and under the rule of 1 the guard It will be necessary to hold an election to All the vacancy thus caused. It la understood that Mr. Tracy will be a can didate for re-election. Each commissioned officer In the Second regliaenv-ia aUUed te--"vote In the eleo-1 tlon. The ballots will be prepared in the military department and mailed to the different officers, who will return them to the special election board on or before Wednesday, May 28. This board la com prised of General Colby and iColonela Hay ward and Archer, An additional order has been Issued changing the time of meeting of the Statoj Military board from May 22 to May 28. Lieutenant John McCllntock. who re cently Inspected the cadet battalion at the State university, will make a trip for the purpooe of Inspecting the military schools in Missouri next week. He will visit Lexington, Columbia, Macon, Boonvllie and the University of St. Louis. In the opinion of IJeutenant McCllntock the cadet battalions of the Universities of Nebraska and Iowa are the best he haa teen outside of the regular aervlce. He praised the drill of the students, their equipment and the enthusiasm with which they entered Into their work. Ga Company Win. Tsx Salt. Judge Holmes In the district court haa delivered a serious. If not fatal, blow at .that section of the Lincoln charter which created the office of city tax commssloner. The ruling Is In the case instituted by the Lincoln Oas and Electric company to set aside the valuation of Its property as re turned by the tax commissioner. The complaint was made that the assessment was Illegal because not made on the same basis as that of the railroad. Judge Holmes holds that the city council, sitting t a board of equalliatlon, should have equalised the gas company's assessment to correspond with that of the railroads. At torneys for the gas company assert that this decisions equivalent to annullng the Vaet. City Attorney Strode,, however, Ihalntatns that the decision will not bare this effect and points to the fact that the law hat already been upheld by the su preme court. Articles of incorporation of the East Lincoln Masonlo Temple association of this city were recorded In the eecretary Of state' office this afternoon. The or ganisation, with a capital limited to $S.600, proposes to build a Masonlo temple In East Lincoln. Its Incorporators are: Wilson E. Field. Thomas W. Moore, John Forberger, Samuel D. Woodley. Frank C. Richards' George C. Woolcot. David Tourtelott and .Henry P. Kauffman. The Antero Gold and Copper Mining company of Oroaba has alto filed articles of Incorporation. Its Incorporators are: K. R. Selway and V. A. . Dll worth. The stock I limited to $100,000. FATAL FIGHT OVER CANINE farmer at Lynch, Nebraska, Deala Death Blow to Man Who At tacks with Pitchfork. LYNCH. Neb.. May IS. (Special Tele gram.) This morning William Gray and Herman Sandman quarreled over a dog. Sandman attacked Gray with a pitchfork. Gray defended himself with a club, strik ing Sand man over the bead, which re sulted in hie death this noon. Cray gave himself up. Tne sheriff and coroner have been wired for. The case la stiU some what shrouded In mystery. Both men are quiet, respected farmers and the trouble has created great excite ment. Baataeaa Men Waat hat Oao Line. GRAND I8LAND. Neb.. May 16. (Spe cial.) At a session of the city council last evening the report of the committee a ordinances, to which had been referred the ordinance presided by H. H. Daven port, granting a twenty-live years' tele thons franchise, mad a report, asking tor further time for Investigation. A petition, signed by over fifty buaineas rasa and user ct telephone lines, asking the council to ItfuM Ut fracvhias, was Introduced. Th report wat adopted and further time will be taken for th consideration of the mat ter. At the same session Mr. Matthews asked fur a franchise for a system of pole and wires and placing the maximum figure at $1 for residences and $2 for business 'phones. Both tb Independent and Ne braska Telephone companies were repre sented at the meeting. RAIN CLOUDS HANG HEAVY So Abatenaeat to Dowapoar In Sec tions of State and Crops He ported Flourishing. FARNAM. Neb.. May 15. (Special.) An almost continuous rain for the last twenty four hours, added to that of the thirty-six hours previous, makes the amount of the precipitation almost unprecedented In this locality. CHARLESTON, Neb., May 15. (Special.) An Inch of rain has fallen here in the last two days. This gets tbe ground In line shape. Wheat Is doing well. Farmers are all busy planting corn. Some chinch bugs are reported. ELWOOD, Neb., May 15. (Special.) There has been an almost continuous rain here since Monday evening, aggregating 3.75 Inches. It Is still raining. Farmers feel confident that this means a heavy crop of wheat and rye. ST. PAUL, Neb., May 15. (Special. )-The rainfall during the last thirty-six hours at thla place amounted to 1.60 Inch and puts the ground In excellent condition. Winter grain Is In good condition and corn plant ing will now be pushed to completion. , CULBERTSON, Neb., May 15. (Special.) Nearly two Inchee of rain fell over tbe territory north of Culbertson Tuesday and Wednesday. At Culbertson the rainfall reached nearly an Inch and crops of all kinds could not be In better condition at tbis time of the year. CURTIS, Neb., May 15. (Special Tele gram.) The lost three days has a gov ernment gauge record of over three and one-third inches of rainfall. Rye and win ter wheat are heading out. INTRUDER IN GIRLS' BEDROOM Fellow Escapes After Terrorising Fremont Students and Blood Hounds Prove of So Avail. FREMONT, Neb.. May 15. (Special.) An attempt to commit assault occurred at the women's dormitory of the Fremont Normal school at an early hour yesterday. Misses Margaret and Kate Laughlln of Axtell, Neb., who occupied rooms on tbe lower floor, were awakened about 1 o'clock by someone standing at their bedside. One of the girls put out her hand and It touched a man's face. Both screamed loudly for help and the man put his hand over the mouth of one and threatened to kill them If they did not keep quiet. Tho night watchman hastened to the room, but the man bearing his steps In the hall Jumped through the window and escaped. The police were at once notified, but so far co trace of the fellow haa been ob tained. His tracks could be plainly teen outside. He entered by cutting a hole In the screen on the window. Last night a pair of bloodhounds were secured, but on account of the rain dur ing the day were unable to follow the tracks any distance. Thieves Caught la Act. BOELUS, Neb.. May 15. (Special Tele gram.) Two suspicious characters giving names at John L. Hayes and William Burns attempted to steal some clothing In A. Werner's general atore at noon today. They were caught In the act, dropped the cloth ing and escaped, but were apprehended an bour later by tome cttlzena south of town. The constable searched two bundles they carried, which contained several pairs of pants and three autta of clothing, but none were Identified here. They pleaded guilty to the charge of trying to steal at Werner't tore and were given a light One. which they paid and left town. George Wills Huccamba to Injury. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., May 15. (Spe cial.) Ueorge W. Wills, 25 years of age, died at the home of his father-in-law, C. O. Miles, In this city yesterday afternoon. While agent for the Denver & Rio Grande railway at Idaho Springs. Colo., he was accidentally wounded by being struck on tho head by a bolt and was brought here for treatment. He waa a member of the Woodmen of the World and also of the Knights of Pythlss lodges. The funeral service will be held at the residence Fri day afternoon and Interment will be made In Oik Hill cemetery. To Waco War on Salooa Men. BENEDICT, Neb., May 15. (Special.) At tbe town board meeting a liquor license wat Issued to John S. Jones. Tbe churches have filed remonstrancea. The case will be tried in the June term of the district court. Another person haa circu lated a petition and ha the legal number of algnera, and It la said that a saloon license will be granted to him. The churches hase raised over $100, which will be used in fighting the Issuing of a license. Arrest Preacher for Shooting. BEATRICE, Neb., Msy 15. (Special Tele gram.) Rev. S. P. Benbrook, pastor of tho Christian church at Wymore, waa arrested today at Wymore on a charge of shooting at Dr. Johnson of that place with Intent to kill. The minister waa brought here this afternoon and 'arraigned In county court. He pleaded not guilty. Hit bond waa fixed at $1,000 and hit preliminary hearing aet for tomorrow. Hs Is In the custody of tbe sheriff tonight and may succsed In getting ball. Good Crop Weather In Thayer. DESHLER. Neb., May 15. (Special. ) This vicinity la getting the right kind of weather to make the wheat grow rapidly. Within the last two weeks that cereal has made great progress and now promises, with fsvorable weather, to make one-half crop, although there has been some wheat land planted to corn. The ground la in fine condition for corn planting, and the pas tures and garden truck are looking good. George Geald Given 111 Freedom. DAVID CITT, Neb., May 15. (Special.) Tho preliminary hearing of George Gould of Bellwood, charged with aiding A. H. Oould in forging note and mortgages which resulted In wrecking the Platte Valley State bank, wat called In county court yesterday morning. Oould waa released from custody, there being no evidence against him. Mar Chance Blzby Mall Boat. STURGIS. S. D.. May 15. (Special.) A petition Is being universally signed along ths mall rout to Blxby for a change of service, and It Is hoped that the postal authorities will heed th request. Ths pro. posed new rout Is from Bturgis to Blxby and Selm via Volunteer and Gilt. Saaa ASHLAND. Nb.. Msy It. (Special Tele gram.) Dr. A. B. Vonmanstelde, eecre tary of the Board of Health, quarantined Mis Mamie Moras this afternoon for smallpox. The doctor says her cat la quit serious. Stage Talent In Cawahaaa. BENEDICT. Neb.. May 15. ( 8 pec ial. ) A bom talent company from Gresham, a neighboring town, gav aa entertainment Thursday night entitled. The Coafederat tT. to a targe and appreciative audience. THE OMATTA JOBBERS AS RAIN MAKERS Omaha Excursionists Seemingly Bring Downpour in Path of Trip. MEET HEARTY OVATIONS AT ALL STOPS Beatrice Clan Final Eatertatner and Toarlat Impressed by Xehraahans' Hospitality Make tain terrnpted Home Bnn. BEATRICE. Neb., May 15. (Special Tele gram.) The Omaha Jobbers' excursion spent the night in their special train on a sidetrack at Oxford and at 8:30 thU morn ing started eastward. Rain continued through the night and tbis morning fell In torrenis. The humorist of the party took occasion to send the following message, addressed to General Manager Holdrege at Omaha: The Omaha Rain Makers left Omaha Tuesday and have produced a heavy downpour over our entire line. -Just leav ing Oxford in fine spirits, town flooded. Will arrange with you to make trip every two weeks until September 30. OMAHA RAIN MAKER'S CLUB. The first stop of tbe morning was made at Atlanta, where the crowd was serenaded and merchants Interviewed. Holdrege occu pied the attention of the members for thirty minutes. Each of tbe Jobbers paid their respects to the merchants In their own line at various store. The morning was spent in cultivating acquaintance of people of Wilcox, Hlldreth, Upland. Camp bell. Bladen, Blue Hill and Lawrence. Arrangements for lunch for the party were made at Edgar, with a stay of a full hour. Towns between Edgar and Beatrice took uo the attention of the excursion during the afternoon, with the usual program of a band serenade at the stations and hand shaking with the merchants of Ong, Shlckley, Strang, Ohlowa, Toblaa, Western, Swanton and Dewltt. An Invitation from the Beatrice Commer cial club for informal reception at the Commercial club had been accepted, so after supper at the Paddock the entire party took advantage of the generous hos pitality of tbe business men of Beatrice. The trip from Beatrice will be made with out stops, so the excursion will reach Omaha about midnight. The reception at Beatrice brought out a majority of the leading buslneas men. On behalf of Beatrice R. 8. Bibb extended a cordial welcome, at the same time thank ing the Omaha Commercial club In lta ca pacity of rainmakers for the benefit to Ne braska. He stated further that ttrenuout efforts of St. Joseph and Kansas City had led some of the Beatrice merchants eetray, but the invitation of the Omaha merchants for Beatrice trade would not be made in vain. To this for Omaha, Rev. Edward Trefx responded, pleading most eloquently Omaha's cause both from the standpoint of material benefit and the feeling of pa triotism for Nebraska. What Trip Has Demonstrated. The return of the Commercial club mem bers from their vlBlt to the business peo ple In tbe southeastern part of Nebraska conveyed noteworthy testimony as to the prosperity and loyalty of the business men to the chief commercial city of the state. The point most distinctly observable, so the members say. Is the appreciation among all the business men met on the trip that Identity of interest characterizes the relations bf the commercial men of the state with Omaha, and that and diversion of trade to outside distributing point, while It may In special line be of advant age to dealers, the fact remain thai in the long run and as related to the details of every business man's affair, a loss is sustained when trade is conducted through channels that are not distinctly Identified and associated with the general policies of home Interest. Business men expressed themselves all along the route traversed by the representatives of the Commercial club to the effect that that which contrib uted most to their substantial welfare was In harmony with the commercial ambitions of Omaha. The fact that Omaha paid one tenth of the taxes of the state, that Its ex ertion in favor of substantial equalization of taxes will reflect an Important Influ ence upon the private Interests of every man In the sate all contributed to a more harmonious understanding of the underly ing conditions upon which the prosperity of th business men of the state rest. Arrangement are being made for an other excursion vlnto the northern section of the atate, and it Is confidently antici pated that a reception as cordial and ap preciative, will be enjoyed there as marked the present most enjoyable and educating meeting with tbe business men of the outbeast. A fact was made apparent to the entire satisfaction of the representatives of the club, namely, that identity of effort should characterize the activities of the business men of Omaha; that they should pull to gether and that they should move lu their business relation with the state, along harmonious and very aympathetlc line. DEATH UNDER HORSE'S HOOFS Deshlev Farmer Trampled on Frightened Animal and Die from Injuries. by DESHLER, Neb., May 15. (Special) Last evening while Herman Schultx. a far mer living weat of town, waa feeding his horses he was kicked by one and knocked under the other. The second became fright ened and trampled upon him, breaking all the rib on hit left tide, besides rendering Internal Injuries. He died about four hours afterward. He wat conscious until the latt, and walked from the barn to the house, with the aid of hla wife and daughter, after the ac cident occurred. Mr. Bt-hults was a prosperous farmer about 60 years of age. Work the Route Too Often. NEBRASKA CITY. May 15. (Special.) The police today captured a man and a young girl In the Missouri Pacific yards In this city who said Ihey were working their way to California, where It waa hoped they could secure employment aa pickers during the fruit seaaon. They aald they were married In Chicago last fall and told a very adventurous story of their wander ing. The girl gave her age as 17 and tbe man laid he waa 24 years old. They were recognized as the same couple who cam through last fall and aroused considerable Interest with their story of being a dis charged sailor and hi bride. The police gave them plenty of good advice and two hour to get out of the city. They left Immediately and started north over the Missouri Pacific. Platte Bridge Harned by Lightning. SCHUYLER. Neb.. May 15. (Special.) During a ttorm here lightning struck th Piatt river wagon bridge, demolishing a pier and letting the end of a span Into the river and starting a fire that burned thre spans. Aa Inch of rain has fallen her dur ing th laat Intermittent season lasting over two days, making a total recent fall ot 1.T5 Inches. Columbus Rector Resign. COLUMBUS. Neb.. Msy 15. (Special.) Rev. William E. Van. rector of Grace Episcopal church, ha tendered gig resig nation, to take ctlect July L DAILY JltiB: rKIDAY, Have you got your Souvenir! It's awaiting. WEEK-END Come! rain or shine, if we have had dull days in the double sense we have had the better chance of giving thought to week-end bargains. Today they are out on every hand! Every department offers its tempting quota. You want specials for week end needs. They're here. Prices 'way down. Week-End Bargains in uur clothing department t thoroughly complete and up-to-date. We can Slir you and nave yon money. S ome Special Boys' Norfolk! Ml Hoys' Double Breasted suits Boys' VeKtee Double Hreasteil Hnlt. - ' ' " . .m an new styles and up-to-date. Boyc' lxmg Trouser Suits, all wool, (i.CiO values, 4 25 Men s Iiirgnln fz i Suits, 10 values CI. dO Dutchess Trousers, 10c a but ton. 11.00 a rip. Cotton kinds, rt $2.00 and l.UU Wool kinds, r ft IK 00 a nil Jll Men's Hocks, 50c and 75c kinds, at Our Hardware Department Hascment. Has many real surprises the greatest belnar It completeness and the cheapness of everything In It. Friday and Saturday we offer eaceptlonal bargains np and down every aisle. ones, but there are others. Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons, per set Mrs. dies. Potts' at ... Iron han- Oood tin b-.ller, copper bottom, No. s Best ready mixed paint, for out and Inside, gal..., An overstock of 25-lb. Japanned flour bins, only., week-End Bargains Meat Market Choice roast beef 1flr per lb., 11c and 1UW Boiling meat, Cp per pound Sugar cured hams, 12417 and bacon, per pound '"I" California hams, Qc per pound -JW 11 nme made sausage, link or bulk, per pound 2 Bologna. per pound 75c 8c p7i 64c im 98c Psf 38c lij gJX Crockery Bargains Second Floor. Fine crockery at paralyzed prices do not come your way often. They come Friday and Saturday. Secure them so little money required. THREE LIVES LOST IN FIRE Father, Mother and Little Child Barn to Death in Laurel Mill. ONE CHILD RESCUED BY HIRED MAN Father Gets Out Before He Know Where Fire la and Die In At tempt to Save His Wife and Child. - LAUREL, Neb., May 16. (Special Tele gramsMr. and Mrs. John Jacobson and 18 months old daughter weri burred to ria.th in a flre which broke out at 2:30 o'clock this morning in the Jacebson mill at Laurel. The Jacobsons lived over the mill. kt tho alarm of fire Jacobson. aroused from his sleep, left the building, not know ing his place was on Ore. Discovering the truth, he rushed back Into the burning building to rescue his wife and children. He did not appear again. a hrrM of tar In the building caugnt nre Just after iie re-entered and the building nnn a mere oile of ashes. Stevens, the hired man, rescued Mary, the 5-year-old daughter of Jacobson. Tho charred remains were taken 10 one t iv. i.hurrhi where they lay until this afternoon, when funeral services over them were held, a large gathering ot cituens being present. The bowling alley of Carl Qulst also byrned. Mr. Qutot, who was asleep In tho building, narrowly escaped with his life. Had it not been for the timely ana enec- tlve work of tbe lire department a large portion of the village wouia nave Deen rnnaumed. Aa it was three buildings were burned with a loss of $5,000. The cause of the fire Is unknown. The coroner In quest waa held this afternoon. RAiDS ON PUBLIC TREASURY How I'ncle "urn I Plundered Yearly by Grartla; touircas mea. CHADRON. Neb.. May 11. To the Editor of The Bee: It Is doubtful If more reck- Ires profligacy In the appropriation of public funda Is tolerated in any other . nation than In the United Statea. In ! some things, perhaps, congress la parsi monious; but In most things lavish. There Is no mental test applied In the selection of the aveorge congressman. He la scarcely expected be a man of bralna; but rather a prodigal grafter. HI merit and demerits are gauged by hi ability or Inability to get excessive lumi of public swag for his constituency. He must believe In and earnestly espouse a mutuality of rascality In the pilfering of the treasury. Of course, the congressman must not be said to be actuated by any other than the loftiest and most patriotic purpose when be take his portion of the pork. The bombastic patriot that promises the most loot for his sealoua adherent wins, all else being equal, and then endeavor to outdo all his predatory predecessors In his congres sional career. Hamlets that make little mors than a spot on th local map demand sumptuous appropriations for public buildings. Water ways that will hardly float a catfish must have fortune spent on them annually for alleged Improvement. All thla for what purpose Not because the actual necessit ies of th public service require expensive public buildings, cor because the rivulets caa ever be made navigable; but because a host ot political booster want the money MAY 10, 1002. -f r-"s Where Cuality and Clothing week Eod Bargains in Dress Goods Main Floor. for Friday and Saturday we offer esceptlonal bargains In dress goods. Not a few ot these Items herewith priced are astonishing bargains These prices are driven to their very lowest limit and are marked so they may create Imme diate disposal. They're all strictly new good and are first band receipt. Not an Inch ot them nor so much na a frill or thread were ever offered at retail before. Yon have II rat choice. Secare them. CORSKT a.ILK We will pile np on the counter, Thursday morning-, the handsomest lot of new bntlste and open net corsets A g ever offered In this city at lea a-L f thnn T.ti all to be aold at C ' W WASH DRESS QOODS-French Lawns, fancy colors handsome designs, 20c goods. y jtvr yard 1UC WHITE LAWN-Qmlla Linen and Dimity r, remnants, values 18c to 25c yard, at "C SHORT CALICO REMNANTS a nioun- tain of the.n, at, yard IC IMPORTED CHAMBRAY REMNANTS the 'n best 15c goods, at 1UC Offerings 2.45 .1.45 .1.95 25c Here are a few real speaking; Solnrlng metal polish 'e. tr or the llncst on earth. t HC, y UrhtHrv l'rwaer. 2-quart Good Lawn Mower, for 1.48 ...2.24 Harness at the lowest prices. ' Whips, up from 10c We receive every Friday a large consignment of fresh fish, not frosen. They're a flne week end appetiser and a delightful change. All kinds here. Trout, per pound Cat fish, per pound ...10c .12ic Gold Traced and Floral Tea cups and Sau- cers fine china set of six. and that is the recognized and safest way to rob Uncle Sam. The country poet office la amply and well housed, the soldiers are getting the moat liberal pensions the world has ever known, and their widows and orphans are provided for by this most beneficent government, and the creeks and rills are running tbe water mill and per forming their functions and tbe millions of public money flow, every year, through alarmingly increasing public building, pen sion and river and harbor bills Into the coffer of the individual who work the col lossal frauds upon the government through the local congressman, and he, by a divvy, with all others. Town of from 2,000 to 6,000 population demand exorbitant sums for public buildings, when, in almost every Instances excellent postofflce facilities can be bad and are had at a nominal rental. Many of these places expect at leaBt J200, 000 or more to be spent for the ground and building. Doubt exists that If in many of tbese same communities there la one indi vidual who la possessed of $200,000. Cer tainly none of the patrons of the office have ever experienced any possible Incon venience In the transmission of their mails with tbe present facilities. There can be no legitimate excuse conjured for this con gressional piracy. Federal districts that do not furnish work enough to occupy half of the time of their officers and where the present officers and employes recreate more than they work, are sought to be divided and additional district and officers created, entailing, of course, large additional expense. Why? Not because of any Judicial or public necessity; but to assist others, who are not now public pen sioners, perhaps, Into lucrative and easy Joba. These flagrant and constant on slaughts on the public purse are applauded by tbe beneficiaries and the cheapllng con gressman who despoils tbe treasury la ex tol ed tor his rapacity. M. E. Projected South' Dakota Railways. PIERRE. 8. D.. May 16 (Special.) What Is a promising move in tbe way of street service Is at Sioux Falls, where the Indications point to the construction of an electric system for tbe city to take the place of the mule line now In use. Espe cially la this fact apparent since the fac tions which were fighting for franchises have been reduced to but one. Several coun try lines have been proposed and much ha already been done toward the consumma tion of some, among the most Important of wblcb are: From Vermilion to Wakonda, a distance of twenty miles; a line connect ing Dtedwood and Lead with B pear flab; one from Hartford to Colon, a distance ot twelve mile; another from Spencer to Epiphiny, and one from Redfield to Conde In Spink county. Hepabllcan Kame Uelesate. HURON. S. D., May 16. (Special.) A small vote waa polled at th republican primaries In this (Beadle) county Tuesday. The delegates chosen to the state repub lican convention are: First commissioner district: J. P. Davis, F. D. Goodrich, J F. Costello. Second dis trict: A. 8. Jones, Clark Underbill, F. M. Webb. Third district: Frank Wood, H. 8. Cook. J. W. Buell. Fourth district: John Murphy, Worthlngton Ross, Jud Willi. Fifth district: John Bchultt. M. E. Allen. O. E. Paysch. City of Huron: F. H. Kent, R. C. Glbbs. H. A. Van Dalsem, C. N. Cooper W. H. Smith. C. H. French, O. B. Hutchinson, F. M. Wilcox. At large: Co t Crawford, John H. King. Sbaasle Advocate Geaeral. PIERRE. 8. D.. May 16. (Special Tele gram.) T. J. Bhangler of Mitchell has been commissioned Judge advocate general of the National guard, a poaitlon held by Attorney General Pyls np to the time of his death. BARGAIN Week-End Shoe Bargains-Main Floor. -E.T.!. IV.ll' 10t J" worh- b' "hod. If. here we attend to their little needs. At the same time alvlna ou moneysa vln pleas. U V J." eho sr. made of material a. sound and durable as footwear of older people. Ton know how the children the hind Infant's Moccasins, all colors Infant's soft sole, lace or button Infant's soft soles, lace, patent leather Infant's Bostonlan aoft soles Infant's Baby soles, button Jancfea.ntpattnBUpa.b.U!!n. 50c mnas patent leather Col- rf onial slippers week-End Woodenware Barjains Step Ladder, 38c 48c rge Baskets, Large Cedar Wash Tube, at 6-Inch Towel Rings, at uuw ' 5c We equip the home they are indis pensable and these price are BIG DECIDED BARGAINS. Crystal 10c Water Pitchers, Cake Stands, N'5b' 10c ttAp JJ WAR MAY YET BE PREVENTED Provisional Government of Hayti is to Confer with Bevolntionists, ORDER PREVAILS AT PORT AU PRINCE Former President Sam Bays that He Leaves the Island Feeling; that He Performed HI Fall Duty. PORT AU PRINCE, Haytl, May 16. A delegation headed by M. Solon Menos, a former minister of foreign affairs, and sent by the provisional government of Haytl, started today tor Cape Haytlen on the steamer Mancel, with the object ot endeav oring to arrive at an agreement with th leaders of the revolutionary force la the northern part ot Haytl and prevent a civil war. It Is generally believed here that the delegation will meet with success, as It 1 known that lack of funds Is preventing the northern force from marching- on Port au Prince. Quiet ha been entirely re-established here. All the administrative office have been re-opened. The correspondent here of the Associated Press had an Interview yesterday with former President Sam, on board Olinde Rodrlgues, which wis detained here by the French minister, M. Dupres. General Sam said he had resigned his office with tbe con viction that he had done everything possi ble for the prosperity of Haytl, adding that what affected him the most was the atti tude of the presidential guard, which re malned loyal to him up to the last moment. The general also paid tribute to the Haytlan navy, wblrh, he declared, maintained a cor rect attitude until after his embarkation. Population Friendly to Sam. According to General Sam, the population ot Port au Prince, Instead of being hostile to tbe former president, waa In sympathy with him, as shown by the behavior of the people as he left the palace and passed through tbe city on his way to Olinde Rodrlgues, cries of "Viva Earn" being raised. General Sam further asserted that be was leaving Haytl fully satisfied that hs had served his country with the greatest loyalty and patriotism. Olinde Rodrlgues 1 now schsduled to leave Port au Prince at 4 o'clock thla afternoon. It has been asserted In tbe paper her that General Sam, In the last six years made $2,600,000, but th general, la a pub lished Interview, protested against this a, sertlon, classing It as a calumny. Advices received here from the north of Boat Natural -4 'je, .... s tt- r -M v i No medicine in the world will relieve you ot Constipation and all disorder of the Stomach and Liver, like HUNYADI J AN OS. One-halt glass taken on arising in the morning will giva such satisfying re sults that you will always use Itand be convinced tat it will cur all forms of B sur and OCT If wsaradl JANOJ. If yon simply ask for Huoyadl Water you may be imposed upon. DON'T BE PERSUADED tobir Substitutes. Theyar Wort HI ass and often Harmful. 8 30 'Phones Ring up 137. Bargains in Women's Dept. Second Floor. WOMEN'S WASH WAISTS three huutlretl dozen just from the factory worth 00c help yourself OJfT nt, each WHITE WA81I WAISTS-nnest India Unen, tucked yoke and flne embroidery trimming, will match them with any $1 25 waist In the market, eyej else 12 to 44. No limit, at iOC SEPARATE 8K1RT8-In pique, durk, 1 denim and linen, full stock, price up from 1.00 For Commencement We Invite Inspection of our stock of India Linen, Dimity and other f ne white wash fabrics for (commencement gowns. See our mammoth stock of Laces and Embroideries for trim ming uch dresses. Every piece of lace ha been Im ported THIS SEASON, guaranteeing the latest and best styles. they caa't scuff or rata In a harry. 15c 25c ... 25c 40c Stuart soft Cftn or lace OUC ,vtSa,elace,e.a!h.PP r-hii'. ..ii i., j lace ...7..i Butter Friday- and Saturday we will aell Bennett' Capitol Creamery H Butter, the very richest and 9 sweetest that ever came from a churn or adorned a table. Per pound at Good country butter, per pound 25c 18c Crystal Berry Saucers Tumblers, marvelous bargains lc each. 2c each' Haytl I to the effect that General Flrmln the head of the revolutionary forces, having requested the manager ot tbe National bank. M. De La Myre. to advance him $10,000. to meet hi expenses, met with a refusal. The belief here, however. Is that the National bank officials r. r. inclined toyard General Flrmln, who Is by jar ine strongest of tbe many presidential candidates In the field. The provisional government, beaded by M. Bolsrond Canal, a former president, I very much incensed against Admiral Kllllck for having left Port au Prince with his war ships without the consent of the gov ernment. CAPE HATTIEN. Haytl. May 15. The Haytlan government gunboat Crete A'Plerot arrived here today with Admiral Kllllck, commander of the fleet of Haytl, who has declared himself In favor of the candidacy of General Flrmln, on board. Hi other war ship, Toussaiat Louverture, Is at Gonalves. The admiral says that after former Presi dent Sam embarked on the French steamer Olinde Rodrlgues, at Port au Prince. Tues. day last, he ran Crete A'Plerot near Olinde Rodrlgues and saluted the former president with seventeen guns, and that be then tired three shot as an alarm signal and cried: "Vlv 1 Nord," "Long live tb north." All 1 quiet here. Thieves Jailed and Booty Recovered. ASHLAND. Neb.. May 16. (Special Tele gram.) Two tramps who have been trying to dispose of a quantity of rings and spec taclea around town today entered Lylle k. Barber's store tonight, one ot them asking to look at some cloth and engaging the attention of W. E. Barber, the proprietor, while the other slipped a bolt of cloth under his overcoat and walked out. City Clerk Sexton noticed the fellow and sus pected something was wrong and watched. When the tramp came out of the stor he hurriedly disappeared down the alley. Sexton followed and arrested him, and tbea arrested his pal. The tourists worked tb same game at Oeorge L. Scott's clothing tore, securing a pair of trousers; at F. H. Chlckerlng'a they stole a bolt ot print cloth and at the Clark Harjwar com pany' they stole a pair of tweezers. All the stolen goods wers recovered when tb thieve were searched at tbe city Jail. Visitor Will Swamp Huron. HURON. 8. D.. May 16. (Special.) About 1.500 visitor will be entertained here the coming week attending two Im portant gathering, tb annual meeting of the Stat Bankers' association. May 10-11, and on the 12d and 23d th Intercollegiate track meet and oratorical contest. Th bankers' convention will bring probably 260 people to Huron. Ths trail: meat and oratorical contest will be paniclpated In by five colleges Yankton, Brookings. Red Held, Mitchell and Huron. Laaalir Watsr. 1.00 85c