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THE OM AITA ISAIIV BEE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 10012. ; ALL READY FOR STUDENTS Uimmty Authorit'oi Antioiptte Greatly Inomsed Atttndtnce. FOOT BALL OUTLOOK IS DISCOURAGING Old Men Who Wfr Depended on the Birkhoiir of the Eleven Will Sot nrltrn to the Vnlveralty. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Bept. 13. (Sperlal.) Registra tion of students at the University of Ne braska will begin next Tuesdsy morning and contlnne until Friday. On Saturday Chan cellor Andrews will deliver the annual open ing address and on tbe following Monday the regular claas work of the first semester will begin. The authorities of the university are this year looking forward to an Increased attend ance. They realise that the large crops mean more work at home for tbe aons of fanners, but from the number of Inquiries 'thus far received from the state they esti mate that notwithstanding such conditions 'there will be more students here this year than ever before. A bulletin Issued by the university gives the following brief description of the vari ous departments of Instruction offered: Oatllne of Instruction. The Graduate Srhool In the college of literature, science and the arts and In th Industrial college there are advance! coursea of study leading to the d grt-es of master of arta and doctor of philosophy. These courses are open to graduates ot ony reputable college upon presentation of di ploma, provided the administration of the school la sat Milled that they are prepared to enter upon the worn. The College of Uterature, Science and the . Arts Offers Instruction In classical an.l literary studies leading to the degree of bachelor of arts. These courses are largely elective and presume four years of resi dence work. The Teachers' Course la an advanced course for those who Intend to prepare by .ppeclal and proferslonal study for positions f supervision and teaching in departments of higher education. m The Industrial College Contains the Tren sral and special groups of studio i tn science, agriculture and engineering, leading to ttie degree of bachelor of science. The course for this degree covers four years of resi dence. The School of Agriculture Is a secondary achool, training students prlmurily for prac tical farm life. There are two terma each year and also a short course of nine weeks for those who cannot spend a longer time at the university. The long course leads t. 'the agricultural group In the industrial college. The School of Mechanic Arta Secondary, a, two years' course, trains In the principles tof practical mechanics. The 8chool of Domestic Science A train ing school In the principles of household economics, similar to the school of me chanic arts. i The-College of Uw-Offers two years of Instruction, leading to the degree of bach elor of laws. The College of Medicine Offers thorough scientific courses covering four yesrs and conducting to the degree of doctor of medi cine. The School of Fine Arts Olves Instruc tion In drawing, painting, wood carving, 'modeling, etching, firing and the history of Th Affiliated Srhool of Music Provides Instruction evry grwd of inw'r'imentiil 'a id vocal music. The summer session of six w-ks Is In tended to meet the wants of teachera and 'others who wish to pursue college studies I but cannot attend the university during Its aemestrlal sessions. Booth a Bit Discouraged. The close of the first week'a foot "ball practice Dnda Coach Booth, tbe Corn buskers' gridiron mentor. Just a bit dis couraged. The big fellow's depression springs from the fact that there is a strong 'probability that three or four of the vet eran players that he was depending upon to fill out his team, may not be in school. . Cor -talyou, the star, end for two ycara and an vx-Omaha lad. Is now living in California. Private business relations in all probability will prevent his coming back to college. PUlsbury,. the giant fullback, who haa torn through the lines of opposing aggregations with such ease during the past two sea sons, la again In Lincoln, after a summer pent in tbe mountains, but he haa prac tically decided to go to Chicago to take a post-graduate course in chemistry, which means that he will Join Stagg'a squad at tbe Midway university. Ringer, another veteran, still has a weak knee and there li mall prospect of his ability to last through a hard, gam. The loss ot these three men will be keenly felt, but there Is room tor some elation, at least, over the happy prospects pertains ' to new material. Three or four of the new men are showing up In splendid style. Hubbard and Cotton, both tipping the scales at over 100 pounds, should develop Into first class center or guard ma terial. Wilson, who hails from Illinois State normsl, has had some toot ball ex perlence and. Is getting Into tho practice In gingery fashion. He weighs upward of 180 pounds. Is fast on his feet and looks like Ideal tackle material. Mlckle, a former tar on tbe Lincoln High school eleven. cames all the way from Texas to join the Cornhusker squad. He aspires to play at fullback, and his work so far stamps him as a comer. Next week will witness at least a score ot additions to the practice squsd. B:oth will Inaugurate scrimmaging and signal practice from now cn by way of preparation for next Saturday, when his pupils will line up against Lincoln High school and an alumni aggregation. Accommodations for Teachers. Arrangement jav been made for hold ing all-day meetings of the next annual Nebraska Teachers' association convention la class rooms at the University ot Ne braska and the night meetings or assem blies in St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church. The general plan of the convention which will be held from December 31 to January 2, has been outlined by the ex ecutive committee of the association at a meeting In this city and will be worked out more In detail at a session to be held within the next tew wteks. The member of this committee are: J. D. French, presi dent; E. J. Bodwell. Omaha; D. C. O'Con nor. Norfolk; A. C. Fullmer, Pawne City. A call ha been Issued for a meeting of superintendents and high school principals la this city on October IS and 17. It Is xpected that fully 100 members will attend. The proceedings will close with a banquet, at which President Searson will preside a toastmaster. I Representatives of two rival schools, the TurningGray? Why not hive the early, dark, rich color restored? It's easily done with Ayes Hair Vigor. Nearly every 1 body uses it. Ask your own friends. Probably they know how it always restores color, checks falling, and keeps the hair rich and glossy. "I bar used Aytr's Hair Vigor and kara found tt a (re it raroedy. It checked tbe falling of mr it) air when all other remedies bad failed." Mrs. G, A. Morrtaon, MiUInocket, Me. J. C. IX1X UK UU ia Lincoln Medical colleg sail the Omaha Medical college, were before Superintend ent Fowler today contending for possession of the body of Oeorge Thomas, a convict who died yesterday In the Nebraska peni tentiary. Under the law cadavers must be distributed equitably among the various medical college asking for them. Super intendent Fowler ruled that the Omaha Medical college was the most deserving of the two applicants today and an order was therefore given la favor of that insti tution. Arrasslag for the President. Preliminary plans were made by the locsl committee tonight for the reception of President Roosevelt In this city on Septem ber 27. He will arrive at 1:10 p. m. and will be taken at the head of a parade to the rapltol, where he will be Introduced by the governor. C. H. Gere Is tbe chairman of the reception committee. The other members are: Governor Savage, Congress man Burkett. C. H. Rudge. J. E. Miller, H. J. Wlnnett. The president and bis party will depart at 1:40, Just thirty minutes after arriving. The socialist county convention met to night and adjourned to meet In connection with the socialist congressional convention called to meet on October 2. At that time nominations for congressional and county offices will be made. Organiser Mills will be present and address the convention. FROST DAMAGE IS NOT GREAT Trader FM a Are Hart and Some late Cora Will Be a Little oft In Place. WINSIDE. Neb., Sept. 18. (Special.) A hard frost here last night damaged corn a great deal. There will be much soft or chaffy" corn and It will not be of good quality to crib. Ice was frozen on ponds and In tank. TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept IS. (Special.) A heavy frost visited this section last night. A slight skim ot Ice was noticed on water this morning. It Is believed no serious damage will result to the maturing vege tation. HUMBOLDT. Neb., Sept. IS. (Special.) This section was visited by a light frost on Thursday night, followed by a killing one last night. Water which waa stsndlng out was covered with a thin coating of Ice this morning, and cucumber and tomato plants were killed. Everything else seems to be out of the way of the frost unless It be some of the late corn. which may be Injured somewhat. SILVER CREEK, Neb., Sept. 18. (Spe cial.) This section was visited by a heavy frost lsst nlglfl. Corn that would have matured under any . ordinary conditions. however, waa mostly out ot danger. There win be some soft corn, but a big crop Is assured. BLOOMFIELD. Neb., Bept. 13. (Special.) There was a heavy frost her last night. Tomatoes and similar garden stuff la dam aged. Dry weather for the past two weeks has matured much of the corn. However If the frosts continue there ! little doubt but what there will be some soft corn. BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special.) Heavy frosts have occurred in this section the past two nights, but It I thought th turn m loo far advanced to be aamagad much. Parmer Hoy Foand Galltr. WEST POINT. Neb., Sept. IS. (Special.) District court was In session here until Friday, when it adjourned over to Wednes day. - The case against Oeorge P. Hoy, a farmer, charged with an aggravated assault upon a neighbor, who was fined $50 and costs in a Justice court, wa taken up and the defendant found guilty. ' Sentence was de ferred pending a hearing of a motion for a new trial. Thla cane arose out of the troublo engendered by tbe - closing of the Blair road. j - The case of Charles Btriells, a retired merchant, against Charles Doescher, pro prietor of the Beemer Steam Mills, for $15. 000 damages for tbe alienation of the af fections ot the plaintiff's wife, was dis missed without' prejudice. No Signer at Stromsbnrg. STROMSBURG. Neb.. 8ept. 13. (Special.) A representative of the Omaha World Herald haa been canvassing this county during the past week for signatures to af fidavits agalnat Candidate Mickey. HI ef fort met with no success and yesterday he left tbe district. Several of the best busi ness men of Stromsburg who have formerly voted the 'fusion ticket have come out openly for Mickey- for. governor and some are taking an active part In the campaign. soldier 4a a Fight., BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. II. (Special.) In a fight here last night between two member of the Twenty-second United States Infsntry Private Moody of Company M was badly slashed abont ' the face and body with a knife.' The nam of hi assail ant could not be ' learned. . Moody' wounds were drees ed by the surgeons at camp. His injuries are not -serious. Voted far Lincoln When Sixteen. HASTINGS. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special.) At the annual state rennion of the Orand Army of the Republic,, which Iwaa held here this week, there was but on man who voted tor two president before' he wa of age. Mr. O. H. A key of Grand Island claim the dis tinction of having voted for Lincoln when be was 16 years old and of having voted tor Grant four year later. Railroad Man Promoted. TABLE ROCK. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special.) E. P. Bracken, who ha been roadmaster ot the- B. M. for aeveral year, with headquarter at Tecumieh, ha been ro- moted to trainmaster with headquarter at Table Rock, and will have chargs ot all tralna between Lincoln and St. Joseph and Atchison and Rulo. He ha already en tered on his official' duties. Beatrice W C. T. I'. Elerta Omcera BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special.) At the Gage county Woman's Christian Temperance anion convention tbe follow ing officers were elected r 'President, Mrs. 8. R Vretland; ' corresponding secretary. Mrs. E. M. Hartsell; recording secretary Mrs. Olive Kite; treasurer, Mrs. Tlbbette of Holnwsville. Bnslaea Chang at Clay Confer. CLAY CENTER. Neb., Sept. 18. (Sps clal.) Frank Stanton, hardware and fur nlture dealer of this, place, and one of Clay county's oldrst merchants, ha sold his stock of goods and residence to N. Mack'.n of Gothenburg, Neb. Mr. Stanton haa an other atore ia Glenvllle which he still re tains. Shorten rnntst-Oauks Line. FREMONT. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special. ) The Elkbora road ha put Id a switch 1.000 feet la length about half way between Ar lington and Washington. By making a light ehang In the time and uaing thla witch the - time 1 between Fremont and Omaha 1 shortened from fifteen to twenty minute. New Paper for Maybcrry. TECUMSEH, Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special.) Mayberry, Iq Pawne county, is soon to have a second newspaper. O. V. Mel calf of Lin coln will launch the new venture. Mr. Met calfe I a former Tecumaeh boy. rillmawa lonnty Ka'r Date. GENEVA. Neb.. Bept 1 J (Special.) The Fillmore county fair will be held September 34 to J. All premium, will be paid ia full. A good exhibit of farm product will be mad. WOMAN IS BURNED TO DEATH Found Lying in tho Yard with Hr Clothier; in Cinders. MAY HAVE BEEN WORK OF TRAM'S evidence of a Straggle la the Han Creates Excitement at Stelaaner and the PnJtoa Bloodhoand Are Sent For. BEATRICE. Nab., Sept. IS (Special Telegram.) The dead body of Mrs. Fournell waa found shortly before noon today lying In the yard of her home, amll and a hslt northwest of Stelnauer. Mrs. Barnard, mother of the dead woman, had left her daughter at home while she went out Into the field. Upon returning she found her daughter lying In the yard, with her cloth ing burned off her. Although no one witnessed the horrible affair, the supposition Is that Mrs. Four nell's clothing caught Ore while she was pre paring dinner and she ran out Into the yard In order to save herself. As the woman was alone In tbe house, however, some think she waa murdered by tramps and her body dragged to the barn yard, where her clothing wa act on fire. The Interior of the house bore evtdence ot a struggle. Public sentiment runs high and the ex citement ia Intense. The Fulton blood hounds of this city have been sent to the scene of the tragedy. The deceaaed had been married, but was not living with her husband. She wa about 21 yeara of age and lived with her mother and brother. BUFFALO DEMOCRATS SPLIT One-Half the Delegate Leave Hall and Balance Nominate Pon nllat Candidate. KEARNET, Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special Tele gram.) The democratic mass convention convened In the court room at 3 o'clock this afternoon, with seventeen democrat pres ent. Colonel Carr was erected chairman and T. J. Scott, secretary. After tome speaking Bart Turner ot Thornton wa pro posed as a candidate for the legislature. This brought on a fight and he was de feated. W. H. Richards moved that an Informal ballot be taken. In which sixteen vote were cast, ten for Jordan, five for Turner, one blank. Then Colonel Carr arose and delivered, a democratic speech, denouncing the nomina tion of a populist and notified the fuslon- Ists they could not deliver the democratic vote Into the populist camp again, a they had done heretofore. He charged W. D. Oldham with not being a democrat, a he was always with the populist and never associated with the democrats. Therefore he had no right at tbe convention. Then eight democrats left the ball and were fol lowed by the chairman, leaving eight to trantact the business of nominating the populist candidates for office. OSCEOLA. Neb.. Sent. IS. (Special Tel egram.) The people's Independent party held their county convention this afternoon with Hon. George Host as presiding officer and F. D. Mills as secretary. Only forty of tbe seventy-seven delegate were pres ent. The great battle was for. county at torney. Stromsburg presented John Tongue a candidate and Osceola Lieutenant Frank D. Mills and Mr. Mills won the bat tle. Hon. C. H. Hoy was renominated for representative and Fred Thomas for com missioner. It was the quietest convention the populists ever had. NELSON, Neb., Sept. 18. (Special Tele gramsThe populists and democrat of Nuckolls county met in convention here today. Frank Tucker waa nominated for representative, R. D. Soutberland tor county attorney and Theodore Menke for county commissioner. Congressman GUI- enberger addressed the convention. HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special Tel egram.) The fuslonlsrs of Adams county held their respective conventions this af ternoon In the court house. S. S. Snyder presided over thirteen democrats in the supervisor' room, while General A. H. Bowen officiated aa chairman ot the populist convention, which waa also poorly attended. The populists hsd a hard time trying to find some available candidate to accpt their nominations. First theyendered the nomination for senator to David Blgeiow on a silver platter, but he rejected It. They tempted Attorney John Logan, but be also declined with thanks and had a hard time of It trying to convince the convention that be would not accept It under any consid eration. At this stage in the proceedings ome one suggested the name of General Bowen and as he was present and did not object he was made the nominee. The fuaiontsts nominated. John Snyder for county attorney, who is at present holding that office, and the democrats endorsed both nominations. This left the democrat to name the representatives and they nom inated Will Harding of Juniata. TECUMSEH. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) At meeting of the people' In dependent and democratic central commit tee here today It was agreed to call the re spective county conventions for Tecuraseh. Thursday, September 25. They will then put up a fusion ticket. FREMONT, Neb,. Sept. IS. (Special.) The democratic county .convention met at tbe district court room' this morning. The attendance waa not as large as usual, though all township but two were ' represented. D. V. Stephens was cbosea chairman and N. W. Smalls secretary. The convention then adjourned till afternoon, when the attendance waa somewhat larger. George L. Loomls was renominated for represent ative and the other nominee wss luie Mun day ot Union township. E. F. Gray of Fremont was nominated for county attor ney. The populist met in tbe county court room and had a very light turnout. J. M. Crulckshank was chairman and Walter Reed secretary. Tbe populists did not ap pear to want any o races and tbe nomina tions ot G. L. Loomls and Luk Munday for representative and E. F. Gray for county attorney were made without oppo sition. JUSTICE IS SWIFT FOR ONCE Brotal Stepfather Get Fear-Tear entente Child Victim Adult Criminal Relation. ORAND ISLAND, Neb.. Sept. 13. (Spe cial Telegram.) H. E. Deytaca was arrested while visiting hi mother at the Soldier' home laat night, and was arraigned today In a specially palled seaaloa of the district court and pleaded guilty to the charge of assault upon hi stepdaughter, aged li. He was sentenced to four yeara In the peniten tiary. It I the aecond case of quick Justice within six months. The stepdaughter admitted, after consid erable sweating, that criminal relation had existed for a year and a half. 8b seemed mors concerned over the man' sentence than he. 8b has not a relative or friend, and will probably b aent to the Horn for the Friendless. Making Man of the Miaaoarl. PLATT8MOUTH. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Spa da). ) County Surveyor E. E. Hilton haa been at work making a map for the Platts mouth Pontoon Bridge company, which will give aa outline of the Missouri river for a daUaoe of on mil above tbe Burlington 7 A Black Dress Goods Introductory prices that show remarkable values. Camel's Hair Weaves are exceptionally favorable this season. These come In medium and light weight cloths. Note specials: $2.60 quality r4-ineh' Camel's Hair Introductory price. .. .$1.98 fl.8o quality 52-inch Camel's Hair Introductory price. .. .$1.50 $1.50 quality 52-inch Camel's Hair Introductory price. .. .$1.25 CANVAS WEAVES are quite popular, especially for street powns, and our new stock shows many attractive values. $1.65 quality 52 inch Canvas Cloth $1.35 $1.50 quality 50-inch Canvas Cloth $1.25 $1.25 quality 50-inch Canvas Cloth $1.00 $1.00 quality 50-inch Canvas Cloth . 85c New Colored Dross Goods Just the kind needed for fashionable fall and winter skirts and tailor suits. t 40-inch New Zibelines, Camel's Hair, Whip Cords and Ilas- ket Cloths, in all the new fall shades . 50c 50-inch All Wool Homespun Cheviots, $1.00 quality 70c 52-inch extra heavy Prunella Suiting and 48-inch Canvas Cloth, $1.25 quality 98c 52-inch New Scotch Suitings, all the latest fine checks and plaids, exclusive styles and patterns, at $1.75 New Fall Silks Our first showing of new, attractive silks Tartan, Plaids, Checks, Fancy Moires and novel changeable effects, in new blues and greens. Special Salo of Black Taffota Black Taffeta Silks at 65c, 69c and 75c; guaranteed to give good wear.. ' , 27-lnch Black Taffeta, guaranteed, at 85c, $1.00, $1.15, $1.25. Black Waterette Taffeta for rain coats, (it sheds water), 27 and 36 inches, at $1.25, $1.35. ' See our unequaled values in .Peau Pe Soie at 69c, 89c, $1, $1.25. 36-inch Peau de Soie at $2.00. Black and Gray Seeded Moire, very new, for waists. New Fancy Velvet Waistings 75c, $1.25, $2.00, etc. Special Sale on. Blankets and Comforts. WE STILL CONTINUE THE SPECIAL SALE ON BLA NKETS AND COMFORTS Take advantage of these prices now. A couple of weeks from now will find them much more expensive. $1.50 Comforts at $1.00 $2.00 Comforts at $1.35 $3.00 Comforts at $2.00 $3.50 Comforts at $2.50 $4.75 Wool Blank ets at $3.19 pair $5.50 Wool Blankets at. $3.85 pair $7.50 Wool Blankets at $4.95 pair Fancy striped Blanket for hnth robes at 90c pair New Flannelettes for waists, dressing sacques and Wrappers at 15c yard New Outing Flannels in all colors, also plain shades, at 10c yard New white wool Skirting Flannel at 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c and 55c yard. J A lb railroad bridge and half i mile below that structure, and soundings have been taken at six different places. When completed this map will be forwarded to the War depart ment at Washington, D. C. MURDERER STILL -AT LIBERTY No Trace of Man Who Killed HI Dl. oreed Wife and Her Father at Pleree. ' PIERCE. N'eb., Sept. 13. (Special Tele gram.) Gottlieb Nelgenflnd. the murderer. I still at large and all efforts to nnd nim have proven fruitless. The Lincoln blood hounds were put on the trail yesterday afternoon and followed it for about two mile and a half, when they lost the scent nesr tbe road going east. The murderer, after committing the das tardly deed, went south to the section line and then west. It Is thought that he bad a horse in waiting at that place, or that some friend was there who drove off with him. Sheriff Jones and officers left In different direction this morning in pursuit of Nel genflnd. The report from Laurel last even ing that a man answering the description of Nelgenflnd waa there proved to be a mis take, as the man wa somewhat older than Nelgenflnd. . BANK CASHIER DIES AT DESK Lndwlar Rosenthal, YonasT Baslnesa Man of West Point, Victim of Heart Disease. WEST POINT. Neb.,' Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) Ludwlg Rosenthal, cashier of the Nebraska State bank and one of tbe beat known business men of the city, dropped dead t hi desk ,n tba bank ' 2 o'clock thl afternoon. - Heart disesse was the cause of death. Deceaaed waa 38 year of age. He was prominent In Mssontc circles and was a member of the Nobles of tbe Mystic Shrine. He leaves an aged mother and two sisters to mourn hi loss. A few minutes before his death be seemed to be In the beat of health. The funeral will be conducted under Ma sonic auspices on Tueaday at 2 p. ra. The deceaaed was the master of Jordan lodge No. 27 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at this place. , la York' Social Circle. YORK. Neb.. Stpt. 13. (Special.) An In formal reception to a few Intimate friends of Lieutenant Overstreet waa given at tbe torn of Mr. and Mr. F. A. Hannia of this city. He leave for bla home at Arborvllle. He haa two week' leave of absenca and will return to his duties in the navy In the course of a week, but doe not know yet where he will be stationed this year. There Is some prospect ot hi going to the Chinese quadroa. He hope to be placed on Oregon again, where be orlglntlly wss. Ths women of the Episcopal guild have been holding sociables and entertainments, and with the proceeds are going to hsve the Episcopal church building of thia city painted and some needed repairs made. ease C'onnty Old Settler' Plenle. BEATRICE. Neb. Sept. IS (Special.) At the Oage county old settler' picnic held yesterdsy the following officers were elected for the coming year: President. H. F. Cook; vice president. J. H. Case beer; secretary. W. A. Wagner; treasurer, A. D. Sage. Ths officers were Instructed to arrange for a two days' picnic oa the chautauqua grounds next year. Find of Kin Old Whisky. FREMONT, Neb,. Sept. 11. (8pecial ) Whil tearing down the old Hanlon build ing oa First street to make room for the new Union depot a quart aaak of whlaky waa found, which had been tber twenty OT Corner Farnam and year and according to those who tasted tt wa of first-class quality when placed there.' The building was occupied by one of the first s.iloons started here and was occupied for that purpose up to about six teen year ago. Had. Threatened Wife and Son. TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept 13. (Special Telegram.) John T. Renfro of Crab Or chard was brought before tho Insanity board today fee examination. He was ad judged Insane tad will be taken to the Lincoln asylun He has a wife and five grown sons. He ha threatened to murder ill of them and haa also Intimated that he Intended to commit suicide. The members of the family became alarmed at his con dition and came to Tecumseh and took the action today. Roosevelt' Visit to Hasting-. HASTINGS. Neb., Sept. 13. (Special.) Senator Dietrich has just been Informed a to the exact time that President Roosevelt and party will reach Hastings. The party will arrive over the St. Joseph Orand Island road on Saturday forenoon, Septem ber 27, at 10 o'clock. The president will be given a short drive about the city. Tbe committee on reception is aa follow: Mayor Miles, Adam Breedo, R. B. Wahlqulst, John Howard and Oeorge H. LaMonte. At McKlnley Memorial Service. WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special.) The local post of the Orand Army of the Republic Is called to assemble at Orace Lutheran church In this city Sunday even ing, to participate In the memorial services for the late President McKlnley. Rev. A. B. Learner, pastor of he church, will de liver tho addreaa. The aona and daugh ters ot veterans will a.'ao take part In tbe exercises. Almost a Conflagration. CLAY CENTER, Neb.. Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) Laat evening Mr. C. Heaaly ot the firm of Mitchell ar Heasly went to the oil houae to draw gasoline when an explosion occurred Betting Ore to tbe building, which I detached from tbe store. Prompt and vigorous work by volunteers soon extin guished the fire with but small loss. After Twenty Yenr of Bliss. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) Mr. R. W. Black has commenced suit In district court to secure a divorce from her husband and asks the custody of their two boys. In tbe petition sbe alleges cruelty, etc., as csuse for same. Mr. and Mrs. Black are well known In Caas county, having resided here for more than twenty yeara. Hlarh-Prleed Land In Cns Connty. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. Sept. II. (Spe cial.) Peter Volk, a prominent farmer re siding in Eight-Mile Grov precinct, ha old hi farm of 160 acre to Wendel Hell. The consideration waa $12,000, or $75 per acre, which Indlcatea that Cas county land Is increasing in value. Acsjaltted of Serlon Chare. BURWELL, Neb.. Sept. 13 (Special ) -District court adjourned last nigbt after a tour-days session. Tha only caa ot any Importance tried was that agalnat Edgar Eheler, charged with statutory assault on hia own daughter. The jury acquitted him In less than half an hour. York Vet Were There, YORK, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special.) A large number of old soldier from York county attended tbe reunion at Hastings. Bond' famous band furnished the music. Hon. E. A. Gilbert of York waa on ot the speaker on Wednesday's program. ft MM Grand Opening of RJovelty Trimming Laces Elegant Irish Crochet and Point Venise Laces, iu galoon medallions and separable designs. Irish Crochet and Point Ventse Wide Lace Collars, at $1.40, $1.50. $1.75, $2.00 lip to $6.50 each. Artistic High Grade Novelties in. Neckwear for street, opera and evening wear. Bich Silk Crepe Opera Squares and Scarfs $3.50 to $10.5(1 each. Elegant Chiffon, d'Eesprit Net. Silk and Feather Boas, with rich combination of chenille, lace applique, ruffled lace and chiffons, etc. 4.50, $5.50, $6.50 up to $20.00 each. Novelties in Automobile Tie, in II. S. eilks, dainty dots and rich plaids at 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $2.50 each. Novelties in Silk Embroidered Appliques. Novelties in Spangel and Cut Jet Passementeries. Novelties in Fancy Braids, etc. Novelties in Pendant Ornaments and Frogs. Novelties in Fancy Ribbons. Ladies' II. S. Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, hand embroidered initials, set' in dainty floral wreath, very special 60c a half dozen, worth 15c each. In Rcady-to-Vcar Section NEW FALL TAILOR-MADE WALKING SUITS, arriving daily, representing tatest modes, fabrics and all popular fall colors, slot seam, blouse and Norfolk jackets, skirts are elegantly tailored In new flares and slot seam effects, at 318.00, $20.00, i 2.00, $25.00. 330.00. CHILDREN'S AND MISSES' NEW FALL AND WINTER JACKETS. In velvet. Scotch plaids snd camelshalr cloths, male In Norfolk and military styles, $5,00, $8.50. $10.00, $13.00. $13.50. We have a fine line 22-lnch Jacket, some made with slot seams, some trimmed with panne velvet: others plain. All sizes up to 46. Colors, brown, castor and black, at $8.60, $10.00. $12.00, $15.00. FINE FUR NECK PIECES AND MUFFS, consisting of the new creations In leading furs, Isabella, fox, sable, lynx, black marten, stone marten and beaver, $5.60 up to $60.00. (3 Fifteenth Streets. GIGANTIC RAILWAY MERGER Capital Two Thsnuid Millions, with Thirty Thousand Miles of Bead. DEAL IS ENGINEERED BY VANDERBILTS Pennsylvania and New York Central Sytem with AH tho Minor Roads tn that Territory In the Combination. CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 13. The Leader today print the following: A financial al liance ha been formed by the two great factor In the eastern railroad field, the Vanderbllt Interest and those of the Penn sylvania system. Tbe working agreement has been close In the past, but It has never come to an audacious allotment of territory and division of property between two big bouse such as the new arrangement de tails. The new combination grew out of a com petitive movement of several month ago. The two big Interest were mutually inter ested In the bituminous coal field and tbe hard coal field a well. The Pennsylvania system predominated la the former and the Vanderbllt In the latter. By an understanding the Vanderbllts yielded the soft coal fields to the Pennsyl vania In return for a similar concession on the hard coal from Vhe Pennsylvania. The eastern field was threatened by an invasion first by the Goulds and later by tho Grand Trunk railroad and these big financial In terest wanted to preserve the territory for themselves and the tie that had been formed by the coal deal were itrengtbened In the endeavor to protect the eastern field. The interests of the two big bouses were growing gradually together and soon resulted In an understanding such aa has now been reached. A abort time ago Just before W. K. Van derbllt went abroad Mr. Caaaatt went to New York to call upon him. Thia I tbe meeting ot which o much wa conjectured at tbe time, but so little known definitely. At that time It wa agreed to form an offensive and defensive alltanc In th east to completely control th situation and ex clude all other from that field, except th favored member of the alliance. Enormon Capital and Mlleaare. Th combination of Interests makes ons of the blggeat deal that haa ever been een. To consider tbe vested right of th two big houses east of Chicago, to say noth ing of their property weat at that point, glvea them a capitalisation ot over $2,000, 000.000 and mileage of over 30,000. The organisation promises to b the moat domineering that has ever been formed. The effect of It Is to absolutely control tbe transportation facilities la the territory be tween Chicago and St. Loula. th great lake and th Ohio river and th Canadian boun dary and th Potomac river through to th Atlantic coast. In that territory they will legislate rates and conditions and do about a they pleaae, subject only to tbe inter ference of tbe Interstate Commerce com mission, and it is their aim t block th progress of every other road which trie to Invade that territory. They ar not content with th establish ment of a supervision and oversight ot th transportation facilities of that territory, but also control th coal mines, msny of the steel mill and all of th elevator for th export and trans-shipment ot grain. Th road Included In tbe ' combination ar th New York Central, Pennsylvania, Baltimore V Ohio, Cheaapeak Ohio. Nor folk Western, Philadelphia Reading. Lake Shore, Big Four, Michigan Ctntrsl. JJ Nickel riate, Boston & Albany, Baltimore Ohio Southwestern, Per Marquette, Hocking Valley and Lake Erie ft Western. MOCK WEDDING LEADS TO TWO Mock Minister I Also Stndylna- fo the Ministry One Ilrldo Nebraska Girl. CHICAGO. Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) Married at a mock wedding when first they met. Miss Garnet Greer of Lincoln aud Jamea B. Mitchell of Chicago, repeat their vow in earnest a week from next Wednesdsy. But this wedding Is not the only outcome of the mock ceremony. Th tw young people who served as maid ot honor and best man will be married In No vember. And tha young man who played the part of minister Is now earnestly study ing for ttat profession. He will be too 1st to perform the ceremonies for these friend again, but expects to make up by conduct ing other ceremonlea aa auspiciously as his first. Mr. Mitchell met his bride at Free port, III., where they were both visiting. After the wedding, they will go to the Pa cific coast tor a short visit and will then return to live In Chicago. Nominate Republican Legislator. OGALALLA. Neb., Bept. 13. (Special Tel egram.) O. C. McAllister of Deuel county wa nominated for representative ot th Fifty-fourth district by the republican con vention and W. B; GlfOn of Dawson county was nominated for tbe senate from th Thir teenth senatorial district. Charrh Will B Remodeled. TECUMSEH. Neb., Bept. 13. (Special.) Extensive improvement ar soon to be made In the Roman Catholic church building here. It will be remodeled and an outlay of fully $2,000 is contemplated. FAIR WEATHERJS PROMISED What th Weather Bnreaa at Wash. Inaton Predict for th Stat of Nebraska. WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 Forecast: For Nebraaka Fair Sunday and warmer In east portion; Mondsy fair and cooler In west portion. For Illinois Fair and warmer 8unday; Monday fair; winds becoming fresh south. For Kansas Fair and warmer BundSy; Monday fair. For South Dakota Fair Sunday and warmer In east portion; Monday partly cloudy and cooler. For Iowa and Missouri Fair and warmer Sunday; Monday fair. For Colorado Fair Sunday and Monday. For Wyoming Fair Sunday; Monday fair and cooler. For Montana Probably cloudy Sunday, with probably ahowera and warmer In ex treme nortbweat portion; Monday showers and cooler. For North Dakota Fair Sunday; Monday cooler and partly cloudy with probably showers. Loeal Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER Bl'TlEAI'. , OMAHA, Sept. 13. Official record of tem- prraiurv aim urm iiiuumii wiiiimi v-u wh.i the corresponding day of tne past throo yeara: 19U2. 1901. lttrt. 189H. Maximum temperatjre... 72 . M M 74 Minimum temperature 40 f l hi Meun temperature b Ti ks precipitation 00 .71 . T Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day and since Mann 1, 1W2: Normal temperature M Deficiency for the day Total excess since March 1, 1902 7 Normal precipitation 10 Inch IetU!ency fur the day 10 lni h Total rainfall eince March 1 10 Inches Deficiency ntno March 1, 1.... 1 7 Inches riclency for cor. period ltul.... I Wtnche Deficiency for cor. period ltM.... 1 kJimhts