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Itith Daiata Kan Oharged with Murder
Cemmitted FiTs Yean Ago.
OLD MAN IS TORTURED UNTIL HE DIES
Oanaha Bridge Ballder Tkilii to
Bring Blander ioll Against Mem
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of Isprrtltori,
(Prom a Staff Correspondent.)
LINCOLN, Sept. 20. (Spe clal.) Requisi
tion papera will be asked for Monday frr the
return to thla atate of Eph J. Her rod. now
under arrest at New Salem, South Dakota,
en the charge of baring been one of two
men who robbed and tortured until death
resulted, an old bachelor named David H.
Jones, near Wyroore, five and a half years
ago.
, Herrod was run down through the Instru
mentality of Detective W. A. Bentley of
thla city, who, from four-year-old clues ac
cidentally obtained some time ago, secured
jt hold upon one of the murderers and se
cured from him a confession. This man's
Identity la kept a secret, as he is not yet
vnder arrest and was not aware when he
confessed that it was to an officer.
' Jonea lived alone In a farmhouse In the
center of a section of land he owned, two
miles from Wymore. On March 18, 1897,
he was called to bis door and there knecked
down with an aie. He waa then blindfolded,
and ordered to produce his money. Jonea
was a miser, and reputed to keep large sums
of money hidden about the bouse. A few
daya before be had drawn $1,200 from the
bank, but unknown to the robbers he leaned
It to a neighbor. Believing that he still bad
the money they tortured him, setting fire
to- coal-oll saturated rags on his feet and
burning them .until the flesh fell off. A pile
of rags was also set fire to and thrown on
bla naked stomach. He insisted that the
$4 they found In a trunk waa all he
bad, and their tortures failed to produce
any more. The old man crawled to a barn
after they left and In the morning rode
to his sister s a half mile distant, where
be fell In a faint. Eight days later he died.
Although the men were not masked he
could give no description of them sufficient
to warrant an arrest. Rewards aggregat
ing $700 were offered for each of the mur
derers, and this will fall Into Bentley'a
pockets.
Herrod and the other men lived at Wy
more at the time, but left soon afterwards.
The unknown said that he had vainly tried
to live down the horrible scenes of hta
crime, could not find rest anywhere. He Im
plicated Herrod. and waa a trifle nettled
jret because Herrod bad not divided with him
evenly.
Herrod was a sewing machine agent and
picture canvasser. By this means he was
finally traced. He was In Galveston at the
time of the flood, but escaped with his life.
He wss Anally located through his employer
as being in South Dakota and there run to
earth.
Threatens Slunrtee !(.
It waa stated at the courthouse today that
John W. Towle of Omaha, a bridge builder
and contractor, bad notified County Commis
sioner Welton of his Intention to sue him
for heavy damages , for slander. Towle
waa one of the bidders for a recent con
tract. He was lower than Sheeley, to whom
the contract waa awarded. Later Commis
sioner Welton attacked the Sheeley contract
In court and defeated It. During the trial
Commissioner Welton filed an affidavit In
which be said that the reason why the board
did not give Towle the contract was be
cause the members did not consider him a
t responsible bidder. Neither gentleman waa
v in the city today and their attorneys de
clined to discuss the matter.
y Dies in His Bed.
8. J. Dobson, a wholesale hide dealer
of thla city, was found dead In his bed
this morning. He had been alllns from
heart troubh?, but felt unusually well last
night. This morning his wife found him
dead. He was a brother of State Engineer
Adna Dobson and had lived in Lincoln for
thirty-one years.
Nw Corporittsni, s
Application for a charter was presented
ioaay to becretary Royee of the State
Banking Board by the Commercial bank
or Bassett, of Bassett, Rock county. M,
E. Smith, M. J. Llpman, A. O. Smith, J,
A. Douglas and Q. A. Mlllburg made the
application. The capital stock Is fixed at
la.uuo, tuny paid up.
The Alliance Building and Loan
elation also ask,s Secretary Royse for a
cnarter. The incorporators are B. P. Gil
iii.u, vr. n. earn, jonn J. Adams, A. P,
nawnage, C. C. Smith. D. C. Mclntyre, O.
W. Clark, L. B. Johnson and J. E. Moore.
w' e issued, to the amount of
$250,000. The organization springs from a
desire by Burlington shopmen at Alliance
to build and own their own homes, mak
ing payments In Installments.
Three convicts were admitted during the
week to the atate penitentiary, the names,
places of conviction, nature of crime and
length of aentence being as follows: Erich
Engle, Dawson county, burglary, one year;
H. E. Deytsch. Hall county, assault with
Intent to commit statutory crime, four
.veara; Joseph Douglas. Richardson county
torse stealing, one year. '
VALUE OF TESTIMONY
Greater Thau Assertion.
There Is none of us so hardened but that
when we have been able to aid our fellow
creatures by conferring a benefit or bring
ing a little comfort Into their lives we liki
to have appreciation shown. This generally
affords more pleasure than the performance
of the act Itself, and In this connection the
'following letter from a Paris, Tex., lady
. la of more than usual Interest: "Dear
Friends: I address you as such, for yo'i
have been such to me. I suffered for three
yeara off and on with riles. I was treated
at the hospital, and the new and elegant
hospital, cf Memphis; they only gave me
temporary relief. I came west, thinking the
change of air and water ou!d benefit me,
Ave months ago the bleeding piles came
back on me. and bled so much that I
thought I would die. I have had four of
me nnest doctors in this section of Texas;
i mey ma was to nnaily nearly let mo go
to my grave; a'l they wanted was a big sum
of rooney from me and to operate on me.
I aald no. no surgeon's knife would enter
me; If it was my time to die God knew It.
and when I died I would die all together!
I began hearing about your medicine. 1
bad no faith in you. but I sent and got a
boa of your Pyramid Pile Cure; in two
daya the blocd flow had slackened to one.
half the amount, and in one week I felt so
much better I walked four blocks and did
little housework. I was not bleeding
then; in three weeks I was well. Ood bless
you t6r putting such a wonderful medlclue
within the reach of suffering men and
women. I shall never cease to recommend
your medicine or be without It; also 1
Used your Pyramid Pills. Sallle A. Hearn
don." Testimony like thla should be mor
convincing than all claims and assertions,
and should leave no doubt in the mind
of the reader as to the merit of the rem
edy. Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by drug,
gists for 50 cents a package, or will be
mailed by the makers to sny address upon
receipt of price. Write Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich., for their book on cause
' &4 cut of piles.
fashionable Silks for
Autumn and Winter
The newest weaves In Snakcskin Moires, Moire
Velours, Tartan Plaids, Crepe de Chine, Black and
White Moires, Liberty Brilliantines, Louisine
Checks, Etc Also a most diversified assortment of novelty silks In
various new shades.
BLACK TAFFETAS The very best at low prices.
75c yard for 21-inch fine Weaving Black Taffeta.
89c yard for Bonnett's f 1.15 fine Black Dress Taffeta.
1.00 yard for 27-inch extra quality unbreakable.
BLACK DRESS TAFFETA $1.15 for 27-inch superb, war
ranted to wear.
BLACK DRESS TAFFETA Extra values in 36-inch.
CUT VELVETS AND CORDS FOR WAISTS AND TRIM
MINGS Rich Striped Fanne Waistings, 75c.
Silk finished Velvets, Stripes and Figures, $1.25.
Black and White Stripe and Check Velvet Waistings, f 1.75.
Persian and Dresden designs in Velvet Waistings, $2.50.
Black and Colored Dress Goods
Foremost among fashions favorites are: Rough Cheviots in
boucle effects, Panne Zibelines, Tufted Scotch homespuns, Knick
erbocker Suitings, etc., etc.
38-inch all wool Camel's Hair; 38-inch all Wool Whip Cords;
42-iuch all wool Storm Serges.
In black and colors, including the newest of the new fall
shades, made to sell at 75c, special price, 49c.
52-inch all wool Cheviots 50-inch all wool Canvas Cloth 50-
inch all wool Ilomespuns.
All 50-inches wide, in black and colors, made to sell at $1.00,
special price, 85c.
52-inch all wool Basket Cloth 52-inch Panne Zibeline 54-
inch all wool Cheviots (sponged)
AND OTHER ROUGII WEAVES IN BLACK AND COL
ORED. A Large assortment to select from, worth $1.50, at $1.25.
Latest novelties in neckwear
FINE CREPE AND FANCY SILK OPERA WRAPS AND
SQUARES, decorated with Chenille and Feather trimmings,
from $3.50 to $10.50 each. '
NOVELTIES IN FEATHER BOAS in Black, White, Pink,
Blue, etc., eleg it effects, at $4.50, $5.50, $6.50 to $15.00 each.
CHIFFON, D'ESPRIT NET AND TAFFETA BOAS, very
new effects in White, White on Black and Black, at $10.50,
$12.50, $15.00, to $20.00 each.
VENETIAN POINT AND IRISH CROCHET LACES
Edges, Flouncings, Oaloons, Insertions and Bands, at 35c, 50c,
65c, 75c to $3.50 a yard.
SILK EMBROIDERED APPLIQUES in Black, White and
dainty colorings, at 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $5.00 a yard.
New Wash Waistings.
We are showing the best assortment in the very latest styles,
and in fact everything that is decreed for this season's wear
can be found on our shelves and counters.
FLANNELETTE For waists and dressing sacques, hand
some new designs, at 12Jc and 15c a yard.
New Momie Waistings in stripes and plaid effects, all the
newest creations, 25c a yard.
New Embroidered Dotted French Flannels, in Cardinals,
Green, Blue and Cadet, at 75c a yard.
New French Waistings in all the latest shades, including
black and white, also pure white, at 90c and 85c a yard.
New Embroidered Waist Patterns, in light blue, pink, cardi
nal, tan, green, cadet, black, gray and white, at $3.37 each.
Specials in Our Linen Department
s
45c Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths at 25c each.
50c Hemstitched Hock Towels at 35c each.
$1.50 Hemstitched Damask Lunch Cloths, size 36x36 inches,
at $1.00 each.
Special pattern Table Cloth sale in sizes 2x2 yards, 2x2J
yards, 2x3 yards, at $2.35, $3.00 and $3.50 each.
$1.50 extra line half-bleached double damask at $1.00 a yard.
Remnants of Table Linen in all lengths and all grades at
greatly reduced prices. Large assortment of odd half dozen
Napkins at almost half prices. 10c Russia crash, suitable for
hand towels, kitchen towels or roller towels at 5c a yard.
Interest centers in new gar
ments ready to wear. Three specials
i n Monte Carlo Coats this week.
SPECIAL NO. 1 A 27-inch Monte. Carlo Coat, made of
American woolen mills all wool Kersey, full satin lined, large
sleeves and full cuffs, two capes; colors, blue, red ami castor a
$15.00 value for $12.00.
SPECIAL NO. 2 27-inch Monte Carlo, made of the very
best all wool Kersey, lined with tlie best satin, has double capes,
trimmed with Panne velvet on collar and cuffs; worth $20.00,
for $16.50.
SPECIAL NO. 3 A very fine Black Zibeline Coat, 27
inches long, lined with white satin, trimmed with silk braid,
good value at $25.00; special price $20.00.
New French Flannel Waists, colors, black, white, red, blue,
tan and castor, at $4.25 and $5.00.
Just received, a full line of Ladies' Golf Vests in Plaiu and
Combination colors, at $3.50 and $5.00.
Opening daily, new Pedestrian Suits in Blouse Slot Seam,
short and long Norfolk Jackets, in Scotch mixtures and plain
colors, from $20.00 to $30.00.
Fur Sets, all kinds, all prices. Our leaders, Bear Set. Large
Muff, 72-inch Boa, this week $21.00. Isabella Fox Fox set, two
stripe Muff and Boa, regular $50.00 set; this week $44.00.
COMFORTS 6 feet x 6 feet 6 inches. Comforts, made from
Medicated Cotton Batting and worth $1.50, at $1.00 each.
Same size as above in finer grade, worth $2.00, at $1.35 each.
6 feet by 7 feet 3 inches, worth $3.00 at $2.00 each.
7 feet by 7 feet, worth $3.50, at $2.50 each.
BLANKETS Two specials for this week's sale Large Grey
Woolen Blankets, worth $6.50, at $4.25 pair. Extra iarge size
plain gray and tan and gray checks, worth $7.50, at $5.25 pair.
Other good values at 90c, $1.29, $1.39, $1.50, $4.25. J?4."(. $5,
$6.50, $7.00 and $10.00 pair.
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CELEBRATE INC0LD AND RAIN
Emancipation Day Proarram Draws
Considerable Crowd to Ke
braska. City.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 20. (Spe
cial.) The emancipation day celebration
waa marred somewhat by tbe Inclement
weather. The day broke cold and gray
and a drizzling; rain fell all morning. Not
withstanding the unfavorable conditions
good crowds came from Lincoln, Hamburg,
Atchison and Omaha. The parade formed
at the Missouri Pacific depot and marched
to Metcalfe grove, where dinner had been
spread. In the afternoon there was speak
ing, music and tbe athletic program at the
grounds and a game of base ball at the
ball grounds. In the evening a grand ball
was gtven at the armory, the music being
furnished by William Lewis' band and orchestra.
MESSENGER BOYS ON A STRIKE
Lincoln's Western I'nioa Service
Slightly Interrupted by a Walk
ont Thla Morslsf,
LINCOLN, Sept. 20. (Special Telegram.)
Ten out of sixteen Western Union mes
senger boys went out on a strike for an in
crease of pay this morning. They were
.being paid $H to $16 per month and de
manded $18 to $20. Some disturbance was
created by the boys assaulting those who
remained at work and those who sought to
take their places, and for a time tbe police
were kept busy. The Central Labor union
took a hand in the affair and organised the
boys into a union, after which all went back
to work, pending an appeal to President
Clowry on their demands.
Hastings Street Pair Plans.
HASTINGS, Neb., Bept. 20. (Special.)
The various committees In charge of tbe
Hastings street fair, which will be held from
October 6 to 11, are making much progress
and have every reason to believe that the
fair and carnival will be a great success.
A contract has been made with the Collins
Carnival company for six shows, giving six
teen entertainments dally. The Oreat Dav
enport, the high wire artist, la another at
traction, as well as De Lisle Chappell, con
tortionist, and Miss Frankle Barry, with
her twelve trained French poodle dogs.
Among the many free attractions will be
a dally balloon ascension, the slide for life
by Mrs. Collins, trick bicycle perform
ances, vaudeville and other features. Among
the sports' for the week are games of foot
ball and base ball.
Teachers Attend Heeeptlon.
PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. Sept. 20. (Spe
cial.) Lost evening at the home of County
Superintendent W. C Smith a reception was
glvtn In honor of the new city superintend
ent of schools, E. L. Rouse, and wife. In
vitations were extended to the members of
the Board of Education and their wives and
to all the city teachers. A short program
had been prepared, tbe opening number of
which was a vocal solo entitled "Violets,
sung by Miss Clara Street.
Factory Maya at Drahler.
DESHLER. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special.)
The proprietors of the Deshler broom fac
tory have decided to remain In this place.
For some time they have been receiving
offers from other towns and cities In tnls
and other slates to Induce them to move
the factory, a large bonus and other flat
tering concessions being offered from each.
Now, however, the matter has been set
tled and land has been purchased on which
to build the new factory.
Elks' Carnival a Bncceas.
BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 20 (Special
Telegram.) The Elks' carnival closed this
evening. The attendance was not large,
owing to the rain, which has been falling
at Intervals all day. The attendance for
the week has been very good, considering
the weather. The attractlona on the mid
way drew large crowds and the Elka will
come out all right financially.
ENDORSE THE PRESIDENT
Adams Oamnty Eapublicans Laud th
Admiiistratism of loostvalt
NOMINATIONS ARE ALL UNANIMOUS
Hope is Expressed that Cnban Reci
procity Will Be Adopted Upon the
Reassembling; of Congress
Enthnalasm and Harmony.
HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 26. (Special Tele
gram.) The republicans of ma county
had one of the largest and most harmoni
ous conventions here today ever held within
the history of the county. The fact that
the fuslonlsts anticipated an eruption
eeemed in solidifying the republican column.
W. H. Stephens of Juniata waa chosen chair
man and Adam Breede and M. Baulas were
secretaries.
There were several candiates for the nom
ination for senator, but it soon settled
down between J. C. Hedge and Fred Olm
stead. On the third ballot Hedge' won out
and was unanimously declared the candi
date. The race for representative waa be
tween W. O. Saddler and I. D. Evans, but
on the second ballot the nomination waa
unanimously tendered to M. Saddler. There
were four candidates after the county at
torney nomination, McCreery and Hartigan
in the lead. After the aecond ballot Har
tigan was declared tbe unanlmoua choice
of the convention.
The following resolution offered by J.
N. Clarke was loudly cheered by the con
vention and waa unanimously adopted.
"Resolved, that we, tbe republicans of
Adams county, Nebraska, In convention as
sembled, heartily endorse the administration
of President Roosevelt, that we commend
bis obvious determination to continue the
policies of our late lamented president, Wil
liam McKlnley, In fulfillment of his pledge
made to tbe people,
"That, we warmly approve the administra
tion of affairs In the Philippines under
Governor Taft, believing that his broad, wise
and humane consideration of public ques
tions will result In the permanent better
ment of the inhabitants of those islanda
and continue to add to the glory and honor
of this republic;
"That we regret that the president waa
not sustained in his laudable desire for
reciprocity with Cuba, but we confidently
hope and believe that upon the reassembling
of congress, this mistake will be corrected
and the Cubans given a fair opportunity to
demonstrate their ability for self-government.
"That we anticipate with great pleasure
the visit of President Roosevelt to the
state of Nebraska, the county of Adams
and the city of Hastings; that we pledge
him our loyal support in tbe discharge of
his public duties and responsibilities, and
believe we voice the sentiments of the
republicans of Nebraska In bespeaking hla
triumphant election in 1904."
Eighteen delegate were elected to at
tend the float convention to be held at
Blue Hill October 3. The convention
turned out to be a regular republican love
feast, and the ticket nominated meets with
the approval of all.
K. D. ttniltb Declines.
YORK. Neb.. Sept. 20. (Special Tele
gram.) At a meeting of the republican
county committee here today a letter front
E. D. Smith declining the republican nomi
nation for the legislature was read. Tbe
letter waa addressed to Chairman Alfrel
Christian, and was a surprise to the com
mittee. Mr. Smith gave as bis reasons
that it wss necessary for the health of
hlif wife, her physician recommending a
change of climate. At the next meeting,
Saturday. September 27, the committee will
select a nominee.
Kant a Blrong Ticket.
PLATTSMOCTH, Neb.. Sept.- 20. (Spa
clal ) The Cass county republican conven
tion met at Greenwood today and nomi
nated Captain George L. Sheldon of Xe-
hawka for state senator by acclamation
and M. L. Frederick, residing near Platta
mouth, for representatives. Jesse L. Root
cf Plattsmouth was given the nomination
for county attorney for the third term.
City Attorney A. J. Beeson being the only
other candidate before the convention. L.
C. Todd was given the nomination for
commissioner. The ticket Is considered
an exceptionally strong one and the can
didates feel sure of election, as the county
usually gives from 600 to 600 republican
majority.
Enthusiasm In Johnson.
TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special Tel
egram.) The republicans of Johnson
county met In convention here this after
noon. The weather was unpropitlous, but
notwithstanding this the representation
was large. The meeting was called to order
at 2 o'clock In the court house by Chair
man W. A. Campbell of the county central
committee. Judge S. P. Davidson of Te
cumseh was made chairman, and S. W.
Thurber and A. L. Brlllbart secretaries.
The first business waa the selection of a
candidate for county attorney. Jay C.
Moore, of Sterling was elected on tbe first
ballot, with L. C. Chapman of Tecumseh a
close aecond. For representative of the
Fourth district, Cbarlea C. Reed of Vesta
waa the unanimous choice. Delegates, to
the float senatorial convention which meets
at Johnson next Saturday were then se
lected. The district includes Johnson and
Nemaha counties. The fourteen delegates
chosen from Johnson county were: S. P.
Davidson, J. O. O'Connell, Theodore Smith,
John Campbell, John Giesman, H. J. Banker,
M. H. Carman, Frank Fink, John Tracy,
F. B. Foster, G. W. Meyers, E. B. Laflln,
William Ernst and O. A. Corbln. A resolu
tion was adopted unanimously Instructing
this delegation for Hon. J. L. Young of
Tecumseh for senator. The county conven
tion then adjourned. Tbe delegatea from
the Third commissioner district, which in
cludes tbe precincts of Spring Creek, Hel
ena and Sterling, then got together in con
vention and selected J. J. Brown as the
candidate for county commissioner. The
feeling throughout the meeting waa of tbe 1
best harmonious spirit.
former Mayor Dean for Senator.
HOLDREGE, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special
Telegram.) At the republican county con
vention held here today Fred Brown was
nominated for representative and W. P.
Hall for county attorney. Judge Norrls,
Attorney General Prout, Secretary Marsh
and Auditor Weston were here and ad
dressed the convention. The twenty-eigh'h
senatorial convention waa also held and
Hon. Frank A. Dean, formerly mayor of
this city, was nominated for senator. The
ticket is a very strong one and the repub
licans expect to make a winning fight.
Harmony In Buffalo.
KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special Tele
gramsBuffalo county republicans held a
harmonious convention here today, N. P.
McDonald, county attorney, was renomi
nated by acclamation. J. H. Davlu of Gib
bon and Oscar Knox of Rlverdale were
nominated for the legislature. The out
look la favorable for a majority for the
county, atate and congressional ticket.
Barry were present In the city and all de
livered addresses In the evening at Smith's
opera bouse.
Fusion Nominations In York.
YORK, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special Tele
gram.) There was not a large attendance
at the populist and democratic convention
and many townships were not represented.
Farmers are too busy taking care of one
of the largest crops In the history of York
county, and owing to ' scarcity of farm
hands little Interest is taken In politics
even by populists. Dr. V. Moore, who ran
for congress years ago against Jamea Laird,
was made chairman of the populist con
vention and George Corcoran secretary.
Tom Owens of York was selected chairman
and Oden Gllmoro secretary of the demo
cratic convention. After organization
both conventions appointed a conference
committee and agreed to make no nomi
nations unless agreed upon by both conven
tions. Oden S. Qllmore of Blue Vale, a young
man and successful life Insurance agent,
and John Bremer, one of tbe most pros
perous farmers of York county, were nom
inated for the legislature. Teddy Bennett
of York waa nominated for county attor
ney. The democratic resolutions reaf
firmed the Kansas City platform and pro
claimed allegiance to Bryan. Tbe popu
lists pledged, If elected, that the nominees
for the legislature would not ride on a
pass; demanded the right to condemn
grain elevator locations on railroad rights-of-way,
a revision of railroad taxation and
a maximum railroad rate law.
LONG PINE, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special
Telegram.) M. F. Frantz, a well-to-do
stockman of Rock county, was nominated
today by the fuslontsta for representative
from the Fifty-first district. Frants la a
democrat.
ONE EVENING TO EDUCATION
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NO FUSION IN DAWSON COUNTY
Popallats and Democrats Hold Their
Conventions and Name Inde
pendent Tickets.
LEXINGTON. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special
Telegram.) The populist and democratic
county conventions for Dawson county were
held to this city this afternoon, the former
In tbe courthouse, the latter In Darr ball.
A motion In the populist convention to per
mit the democrats to name tbe candidate
for county attorney was voted down, after
which the following ticket was nominated.
Representative, Lleyd Nell, formerly county
treasurer; county attorney, J. M. Elllngs
worth, heretofore twice defeated for tbs
same position; commissioner, First district,
J. T. Moore, present Incumbent.
The democrats nominated C. F. Spencer
for representative and E. J. Blesslngton for
county attorney, making no nomination or
endorsement for commissioner. W. H
J. II. Mickey Presides at
Session of tbe Methodist
Conference.
WYMORE. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special Tele
gram.) The first'part of this afternoon's
session of the Methodist conference was oc
cupied with a conference sermon by Rev.
P. C. Johnson and the last half was given
to Rev. Henry Oatrom, who conducted the
evangelistic service.
Hon. J. H. Mickey, republican candidate
for governor, was the chairman at this
evening's session of the conference. Chan
cellor Huntington of Wesleyan university
was also present and Rev. W. F. McDow
ell of New York was the speaker of the
evening. He strongly endorsed the higher
education since there la constant demand
for higher minded men. Dr. Iahem. treas
urer of the Nebraska Wesleyan, told that
an average of 500 students had been en
rolled In that Institution for fifteen yeara
and bis reporta show a flourishing condi
tion. Tbe sale from tbe topical bible has
paid from tbe first $188,000. It has paid In
tbe last two months $2,000 on the new col
lege building and $2,000 on the debt. Thla
last amount Is in addition to tbe $10,000
paid laat fall.
Oratorical Contest nt Beatrlee.
BEATRICE. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special.)
The Interstate oratorical contest, conducted
by Mrs. L. W. Shadle, superintendent for
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, will
be held in this city Wednesday evening,
September 21, during the Women's Christian
Temperance union state convention.
Papllllon Mill (baiiitt Hands.
PAPILLION, Neb., Sept. 20. (Special. )
Tbs largest business deal that has taken
place for aoms time In Papllllon haa just
been concluded. William Elcbner baa pur
chased tbe milling business of Charles
Hagedorn, tbe purchase price being $10,000.
Pierre Ciets a Wetting.'
PIERCE. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special Tele
gram.) A heavy rain fell here from tbe
southeast the greater part of today, mak
ing it rather bad for late baying, but good
for fall plowing.
Jaalor Endeavor Society Officers.
BEATRICE. Neb., Sept. 20. (Special.)
and William Dellea Dernier o" Elmwood Thompson, John U. Fewer 'and General To Junior Christian Endeavor society of
Dewey & Stone Furniture Go
1 1 15-1 117 Farnam Street
Annual Discount Sale
The tremendous gelling of the last' few days here, com
pelled us to add FIVE HUNDRED NEW PIECES OF
FURNITURE to those already on salev and allowing dis
counts of from 10 to 50 per cent on the entire lot. This
gives everyone an opportunity to buy Dewey & Stone's
GOOD FURNITURE FOR LESS THAN THE PRICE OF
TRAS1I. These below are but samples of the many bar
gains awaiting your inspection:
El
ri' aire
mm
$9 oak shaving stand,
discounted to $0.30.
?40 mahogany dressei,
discounted to $32.00.
$87 golden oak sideboard
discounted to $02.25.
$35 3-piece mahogany par
lor suit, discounted to $28.
$31 quartered oak dresser,
discounted to $24.80.
$26 bird's eye maple dress
ing table, discounted to
$20.80.
$27 genuine mfthogany
dressing table, discounted
121.60.
$90 Belgian oak sideboard,
discounted to $67.50.
$33 mahogany library ta
ble, discounted to 26.40.
$29.50 mahogany exten
sion table, discounted to
$20.65.
$52.50 golden oak china
cabinet, discounted to
$42.30.
$35 mahogany frame couch,
discounted to $28.00.
$58.50 mahogany Daven
port, very fim, discounted
to $46.80.
$37.50 golden oak buffet,
discounted to $30.00.
$13.50 box couch, (self
lifting) discounted to $10.13
$25 golden oak hall tree,
discounted to $16.25.
$19 mahogany parlor ta
ble, discounted to $15.20.
REMEMBER, THESE ARE GEXUINK DISCOUNTS,
way below regular prices.
Dewey & Stone Furniture Co
1115-1117 Farnam Street
the Christian church elected officers aa fol- gram.) The large barn of tbe William Rus'i
lows: President, Esta Doane; vice presl- ranch, three miles east of Fairfax, wan
dent, Ralph rlsnback; secretary, Martba struck by lightning this morning, it
Cobbey: assistant secretary, Ruth Klnna-
moo; treasurer, Bessie Kleppinger.
But Mttle Damage in Case.
BEATRICE, Ntb., Sept. 20. (Special.)
Farmers frem various parts of Oage county
report that corn la damaged but little by
tbe recent frosts.
Lara Barn mm Ranch Barned.
BL'TTE, Neb., Bept. 20. (Special Tile-
full of grain and hay. One hor.se
burned. Lobs. 2.000, no insurance.
was
wa
Conductor C'rnslied to itcatli.
CURTIS, Neb.. Bept. 2T. (Special Tele,
gram.) t:mluctor William Hubcr. who
was crushed under a car while, ailjustlir;
an air brake last evening, died during lh
night. Ha was a popular man and will bo
missed and mourned as weli. lie leaves a
wife and family.