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s TITE OMAITA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MAY 31. 1003. 3 ( NEBRASKA TOWNS FLOODED Bine and Kemabn Biters Higher Than Known for Years. NO TRAINS GET IN OR OUT OF BEATRICE Mtir People Driven from Tbelr Homes and Loss of Crop ad Property Will De Heavy. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. May 30 (Special.) The west bottoms of Lincoln are under water. Bait creek rose two feet last night and In one hour thli afternoon It rose one Inch. It has reached the high water mark of last year and is stilt rising. From the report of Government Observer Lovsland, since the first of the month 10.61 Inches of ruin has fallen In this city. This Is the heaviest reported rainfall since lsso. Mr. Loveland made this report of rainfall for the month: Inch. May 1 w May 17... May 2 3May IX... May II 1 May l'.l... May 4 01 May 20 May & 14 May 21.... .May 6 u,M.iy 11.... Inch. .. .07 ... T ,.. .24 ... .U ... .W ,.. .7S ... .2 ... .W ...1.37 ...1.03 ... .43 ... .15 .l.4 being swept away. The river at this point Is a rafting sea and Is a mile wide In places. The west and south parts of the city are submerged and hundreds of fam ilies have been driven from their homes during the past twenty-four hours. At 11 o'clock the flood situation was more favorable, as the water began to slowly re cede Just before noon. Hradt'e large Ice housa and several cottages near the Chau tauqua grounds were swept away and It Is feared that the Court street bridge will go out. -No mails have been received here for twenty-four hours and rural delivery routes have been abandon. Twelve Inches of rain hss fallen during May, the heaviest fall of any month In the history of the county. About two-thirds of the corn Is planted, but some of this Is drowned out and will have to be replanted. Small grain, meadows and pastures never looked better at this season of the year. Several bridges throughout the county are washed out, end the public roads are In a horrible condition. All trains are from one to twelve hours late, owing to washouts and the softness of the roadbed. ELWOOD, Neb.. May 30. (Special.) For thirty-six hours there has been a steady downpour of rain, deluging everything. The DECORATE DESPITETHE DAMP Veteran! in Many Kebiaaka Towdi Be- member tbe Heroic Dead ns.ii'0'f The flood extends four blocks west of the ! entire country Is afloat. During the month Court street bridge In the heart of the business and residence portion of West May 7 00 .May i May 8 '1 'May 24... iway ou May 2b... May 10 64,Muy 1'6... Muy U 1.0UMay, 27... May 12 46,May 28... Mm? 1.1 TiMav ... May 14 ol; May 30 to n a. m.i.i May 15 tW - May 16.. CW,Total 10.61 He stated that from the reports received from other districts tomorrow would be fair and that the rain was over. All the residents of the flooded district Beatrice to the Chautauqua grounds on the south side. The damage In this section of the city will be very heavy. As far as known no fatclities have occurred. The flood conditions here this evening are not materially Improved since noon today. The Blue valley from De Witt to Holmesvllle Is "k vast sea, and the same discouraging condition exists along Indian Creek valley from Fickrell to this city. The Union Pacific railway line Is under water from here to Plckrell, as are the Burlington tracks from De Witt to this point. The same conditions prevail from this city to Holmesvllle, along the line ot the Union Pacific ten miles south, and it Is feared that the roadbed Is permanently injured. Bear creek, Cub creek and all streams contributory to the Blue river In this vicinity are out of their banks and bridges are washed away In all sections of the county. The Little Nemaha, In the north part of the county, Is also on the rampage and the Atchison & Northern railway roadbed Is under water between Adams and Firth, and the railway brldgea endangered. ot May eleven Inches of water has fallen. BOYS AND GIRLS GRADUATE i High School Commencement Exercises Many Towns Kebraaka. of EXERCISES HELD UNDER COV Omaha. Nob. In Plattsmonth I'rnuoace Prevails and the Pilgrimage to the Grave Is Postponed Hnslness Is Gf erally Suspended. HASTINGS, Neb., May 30. (Special.) A class of twenty-eight was graduated from the high school here tonight. Hon. E. J. Halner of Aurora delivered an address on "The Opportunities and Obligations of the Graduate." Certificates were presented by Jacob Bally, president of the Board of Ed ucation. Those graduated were: Madge Bailey, Ruth Bates, Blanche M. Cantwell, Neoma Chapman. Bessie L. Duer, Nellie Edith French. Abbie Mabel Hallock, Hale M. Hunt, Mary Alice Jordan, Thomas B. Kerr, Helen Meston, Henry R. Sewell, Bcrnlce Aldrich, Bessie Aldrich, Edwin C. Boyd, Eugene Star Cole, Mildred Dunn, Pearl Edna Farney, Lulu E. Funk, Cora A. Hutchinson, Ira 8. Mansfield, Lauren O. Mllllkln. Lydla A. Woodbury, Thomas A. Atkinson. Mary Amelia, Fawthrop, Harvey Howard Jones, H. Grace Lamoreoux, Kath ryne Stlchter. DAVID CITY, Neb.. May 30. (Speclal.)- In this city the conditions are the worst have moved or have been moved out and 1" th hiatory of Beatrice. It Is now thirty- The commencement exercises of the David have been given shelter In the court house ' hours since any mall has been received City High school were held at the opera . -,,,. ,j,.M Ahout 1 OuO Deonle and from present Indications It will be sev house last night. The address to the class n. i ih. .ii.trw mnnt nf whom are Rus- eral days perore me man service win re- was aeuvereo. Dy james ea:ey oi iee- rr h thirtv fmlllea were taken me Its normal condition. land, O., whose subject was "The Sunny from their homes last night and given shel- The river has fallen 'about seven Side of Life." Lewis Skinner was awarded ter In the court house. Several families re- Inches since noon. The west school build- first honors and Miss Marie Reasoner sec- fused to leave their homes last night and mgs have been tnrown open tor me accom- ona, Dotn or mese receiving a xour-year . conn, nupnea all dav today the police modatlon oi me nooo. sunerers ana every- scnoiarsnip. h.v. K..n tnklna- these out In boats. It thing possible is being done tor tneir com- klbhvillis, iveD., May ). (special.) was onlv nosalhla for the unfortunate Deo- fort. Several head of horses and cattle pie to take with them from their homes were carried down stream this afternoon, opera house last night created more than blankets and bed clothing and much loss The horses were saved, but tne came were usual mieresi owing 10 me prominence oi will be occasioned In the deserted houses, drowned. It has been misting rain all day the five young women graduates t elma and this evening it Is cold, which only Wood. Helen Dale, Mary Wilson, fctnei iidrlB to the horror of the situation. Patterson and Maggie Wohlford. The ex- Early this morning a number of residents Twenty gpeciai policemen will patrol the erclses were well received and the scene streets tonight as a protection for the was arranged with rare taste. Red and cltv in case of fire. Mayor Shults has or- white were the class colors. W. W. Wood dered proprietors of stores to keep lights presented the diplomas In a brief and ap burning In their places of business all proprlate address night. SPRINGFIELD, Neb.. May 30. (Speclsl.) FREMONT, Neb., May SO. (Special.) The eighth annual commencement of the The weather observer here reports . the BpMngnelfl High school was held .ast nignt total rainfall for the month thus far at nearly eleven Inches, which Is the heaviest ever recorded here. More water is stand ing in the fields now than at any time since the ditches were dug through the Platte bettoms. The ground Is so sat urated that In some places In the north' east part of the city and south of tha tracks cellars are filled with water. NEBRASKA CITT, Neb.. May 30. (Spe clal Telegram.) Another rain visited this section today and practically tied up all railway traffic. Tha temperature fell to 60 degrees and business Is almost at a stand still. Landslides are reported on tha B. & M. line running along the river south of this city, completely blocking the tracks. of tha districts who had been driven from their homes broke open the doors of the Longfellow school house and took posses sion of the building. They claimed they pay taxes and have a right to take charge of the school house. They remained there unmolested. Most of the livestock In the flooded dls trict has been driven to tha city park where It la Quartered. Many calves and young stock were driven Into the upper stories of the houses and their owners take food and drink to them In boats. In sev eral Instances owners carried their young stock through the water to safe retreats. One man did not wait for the boats of the rescuers, but built himself a raft of aide- walk and pieces of timber and floated Into shore with a family of six and most of his possessions. Many pathetic Incidents oc curred during the rescue of those in danger, One poor woman, bent with age, pleaded with the sightseers to get her small be longings from her submerged houae. Ona old man who was brought forth left all hi. nns.es.iona in hi. honu which wo. No ''" coma In over the Q road alnce faat filling with water. He had not a cent carriers wno are an- to buy food and waa too proud to tell It. A rouU to vthe convention In this city are bystander discovered the man's plight and uo pum.o took him to tha court house where he will be well cared for. Many of those taken from the water were sick and this made the work of the rescuers tedious and slow. Great difficulty was experienced in re moving horses from the Lincoln park sta bles. These were being trained and there were about forty of them. They had to be taken through the mud and water and on ceptlon has been abandoned. Tha busi ness session of the convention will b held tonight and a banquet will follow at the Masonic hall. The Decoration day exer cises planned for today were abandoned on account of the rain. Farmer Is Drowned. AUBURN, Neb., May 30. (Special Tele gram.) August Heltilg, a prominent one occasion a bunch of them broke loose farmer of this county, was drowned In the irom tne men in cnarge ana rushed back Longs branch, a mile west of this city. last night. He had been In town late Prl- Into tha atablea. Llko n Big Lake. west or the o street viaduct Is all a bioad expanse of water, making one vast lake. Here and there a house Is visible almost submerged. Only the roofs and portion of the sides beneath the roofs can be seen of tha smaller houses. On many of tha two-story houses the water reaches almost to the second story. Sidewalks many feet In length float along on the waves with other debris. The large plant of tha Lincoln gaa works Is surrounded by water, which tosses against the brick structure. Many of the sheds In the rail road yards are standing in water two. or three feet deep. Several wagons belong- at the opera house. Rain was falling In sheets, but the house was crowded and the program waa an excellent one. Two girls and seven boys constituted the class. as fol'ows: George D. Clement, "A Review of Labor;" Thomas F. Hamilton, "The Great Men of Today;" Lewis C. Johnson, "Our Rank Among Nations;" wra E. Smith, 'One Unwavering Aim:" Chester Q. Keyes, America's Need of a Larger Navy;" Llna S. Calhoun, "The American Fault;" Ross W. Bates, "The Negro as a National Fac tor;" John R. Qulnley, "The Toung Man and His Road to Success;" Gus W. Peters, "Modern Knighthood." Presentation of dl plomas by I. L. Freeman. SCHUTLER, Neb., May 80. (Special.) The graduating exercises ' of the Schuyler High school occurred last night, a clasa of sixteen striving to solve the serious and perplexing problems of tha day, and receiving dlplo mas. The program Included a debate on the question, "Should the Monroe Doctrine be Upheld?" the question being answered as follows: "Yes. for tha Safety of tha UnlUd States," Anna McPherson; "Yes, for the Protection of South America," John W, Kohout; "No, In tha Interest of Our Na tion." Harry W. White: "No. In the Inter est of Mankind," Ethel C. Dane. The names of the other graduates are Lydlan B. Shulti, Josephine Trachta, u .vjmng ana n is saia.no was started Woods, Fannie B. Davis, Nellie M. Wells. oy in. omcers aDoui n o'clock. This Marda Louise Webber. Nona E. Zentmeyor, ...urmug icara was lounc at a rarm Clara B. Ouldlnger, Irene May Coles. Win! hnilM 1ut li.rnH ....1. . V. M - Li. 1 I - i 1. """ ' rrea Tooner, Bert K. cnllcoat. The exsr- of lumber waa on this side. It Is supposed clsea were Interesting In spite of the great that when he came to the swollen stream length. Mr. F. J. Everltt, vice president he decided that he could not take his load of the school board, presented tha dlplo- uu uuiuiiTiiea, inienaing to g3 I mas. numo win me team aione, and was wr.tiT totvt K.h m m-t.i,i t- u'""'' w"" "owing, oearcn was kept The program for the fifteenth annual com u" lor Distance or two miles mencement exercises of the West Point down the stream for the body and It was High school was rendered at Krause'a hall iouna aooui o ciock tnis evening within last night. In spite of the continual rain m lc" Dl ln" crossing. . auditorium was well filled with school Farmers Are Mich Dlscoaraared. patrons. Following the program Rev. A. SCHUTLER. Neb.. M.v an .i.ti u- earner or me Anglian lutneran churcn Ing to the Lincoln Storage company stand- Thirteen Inches of rain have fallen at av" a Bhort cla" addre8S- h.ch .lng betide tha building south of the viaduct Schuyler during the month of May and il hlhly PPreclate1 are covered with water almost to the top lr.che. durin the last ,,. Learner's popularity as a inches during the last two days. Many cellars are filled level with h n-n.. reacnea me central unon which h hnu. mt.nt .. . - .-... u .... .uiiiaws of the wheels. The water has Granaries company and has surrounded the in manv of t hm ar n Imnat smMraiu building. Over 1500 feet of the Union Pacific merged. The high school heating plant main llna Is covered to the depth of sev- ,i.m - k. i .,. .k. ,...-...-. .. - ..w. w .-uu seu uiu A1CU1UU1BL M.UU eral feet. It has reached the coal yards Preabvteri.n rhumb fm.. ... ..., of Huchtns & Hyatt and Is almost to the m two to three feet of water. Cement "Ch001 board' m a very happy manner pre vumpany un- walka are covered with standing or run- .11.. . A. rV nlng water and awlftly flowing streams was the audience. Mr. speaker and pul pit orator Is growing and the demand for his services on public occasions la con stantly Increasing throughout northern Ne braska. Superintendent R. H. Graham made the class presentation speech, after which Mr. P. M. Moodle, president of the south side Of Seventh street, the lumber course down many of the streets, Jn some ' "" or Which there Is two to three f.r r Smith are overflowed. There Is no water ani ln many places bIock " th ?"Tn y"d;- bUt bloclt between curb overed with' .. ....... ..... .... ovuuuwm water. There has not been In a long time such feelings of discouragement as now In short time. Ontsldo f Lincoln. At Waverly, a short distance from here, the condition la bad. The creek near the town has overflowed Its banks and the streets are running wgter a foot and a half deep. Just this side of Sterling the train ran through water two feet deep. I exist, mainly because of the Inability of farmers to do their work. Corn planting was not more than half done and there Is now no prospect of that work being fin ished ln time to permit of a corn crop's properly maturing. Of the corn that was planted a great deal of It rotted, or was At Ashland, Superintendent Blgnell of wa,hed ut. and wnat came "P cannot be the Burlington reports Salt creek higher than It has been for twenty years. At the Swift Icehouse there a portion of the Schuyler track Is washed out. To St, Jo seph the Burlington sent its train via Pa cific. Junction and Creston, la. From Lin coln to Wymore and from Wymore to Ox ford much track la covered. The Atchison A Northern waa open for traffic today. Passenger train No. 41, wnich should have arrived here at 1:06 this morning, did not arrive until 3 o dock this afternoon. The local passenger that should have arrived here at 10 this morning got ln at 3 this aft ernoon. Tha tracks of the Union Pacific p'r cnt of the farn ,and r Tork county out of Lincoln to the north are under I ,M w"h 1 Hht roll and was never water for over a mile. The Stromsburg "nown lo nav "tending water until this train Is hung up a mile and a half out of year Ma"y farmers telleve they will town, the company fearln to trust th have t0 replant hundreds of acres of corn. tracks. The train from Beatrice to Omaha Wheat and oats are still looking well. Ai ls laid up here. FALLS CITT. Neb., May 30 (Special. ) The Nemaha river at Jhis point la still on the rise. Many say It Is higher now than In 1S83. when It reached its highest mark. The Missouri river to the north Is out of Its banks and Falls City Is rut off from the south, west and north. The growing crops on the bottoms are ruined. The business men feel the effects of the sented tha diplomas to the twelve gradu ates, who are aa follows: Lena Yunck, Kathryn Meier, Blanche Shearer, Mary Chambers, Flora Melcher, Emma Acker man, Alvln P. Jaeger. Malachl O'Sulllvan, Edmund C. Jaeger, Glen Losch, William Thelsen and Noah Thlele ARLINGTON. Neb., May 30.-(Speclal.) Tha graduating exercises of the Arlington High school were held ln Masonic hall on Thursday night. The graduates were: Don C. Williams. Clarence R. Miller, Oscar E. Claycomb, Frank 8. Reynolds, Keokee V. Hagenbuck and Raymond F. Roberts, splendid program was well arranged by Prof. R. V. Garrett and successfully carried out. Superintendent Carroll G. Pearse of the Omaha public schools delivered an ad dress. HEBRON. Neb., May 30.-(Spedal.)-The annual graduating exercises of the Hebron High school were hold at the Methodist church last evening. An address was given by Rev. A. K. Myattway and Rev. R. A Schell presented the diplomas. - There were fifteen In the graduating class, ten boys and five girls. FAIRBURT. Neb., May 80-(Speclal.) Commencement exercises of the Falrbury High school were held last evening, the graduating class numbering twenty-one. A address was delivered by Judge Paul Jfs sen and Hon. C. H. Denney, president of the Board of Education, presented the diplomas. EDGAR. Neb.. May 80 (Special.) Tha falfi on gently rolling land Is making a alumni of the Edgar High school held It cultivated, the weeds getting such head way that it will be very difficult to con. quer them. Oats and wheat, which had such a fine start, are not making he id way much of each being drowned out or suffer ing otherwise from the effects of the ex cessive moisture. Rye Is said to be about the only thing above water and that is beginning to show weariness of the condi tions. Grass Is not doing well because of the lack of warmth. YORK. Neb.. May 30 (Special. )-The continued excessive fall of rain Is becom ing serious ln York county. Ninety-five great growth and hundreds of acres will be cut next week If there Is a let up In the rainfall. Grasses never looked better. All Farm Work impended. EDGAR, Neb., May 30. (Special.) The excessive rains for the last twenty days has put a complete stop to all farm work. Only about half of the corn la planted and that which Is ln Is mostly covered with (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Neb., May 40 (Special.) Memorial services were held in Lincoln today, but the usual ceremonies were not carried out. Owing to the heavy rain and the muddy condition of the roads, It waa Impossible for the old soldiers to go to Wyuka cemetery as they proposed. This, however, will be done at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon If the weather changes for the better. This afternoon the old soldiers met at the auditorium where an appropriate pro gram waa carried out. The principal ad dress was by Rev. N. 8. Haynes, pastor of the First Christian church, who spoke on "Not by Oold but by Blood." Com mander Trimble presided and the Invo cation was by Rev. E. H. Wllllsford of the First Baptist church. Adjutant Howe read the Memorial day order and J. D. Underwood read Lincoln's address at Get tysburg. The offices of the state house were closed and a general holiday waa observed all over the city. FREMONT, Neb., May 30. (Special.) ecoration day services were held at the opera house today on account of the rain Instead of at the park. Only a few people besides the members of the Grand Army nd the signal corps were present. Mayor Woli presided and Congressman Hitchcock delivered the address. At the close of the xercises the Grand Army took carryalls for Ridge cemetery and the Catholic cem etery, where the graves were decorated and the usual ritualistic exercises performed. Taps were sounded and a salute fired by a detachment from the signal corps. On ac count of the rain there were no races or ball game at the racetrack as had bee. rranged. In spite of the deep mud a good many people drove to the cemeteries today nd the floral decorations were as extensive as usual. Business was suspended this aft ernoon. Graves Not Decorated. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb , May 30. (Special.) The Grand Army post and the Woman's Relief co-ps met In their hall this fore noon, but owing to the rain did not go to the cemetery to decorate the graves of the deceased veterans and members. There are only about forty members of the post now, while there are nearly twice that number of veteran graves ln the cemetery. Me morial set vices were held ln the Parmele theater this afternoon. Hon. George M. Spurlock paid a glowing tribute to the old soldiers and presented to McConhle post the large Bilk flag that was used In repre sentative hall during the last session of the state legislature. The Burlington shops. the banks, the county and city offices and the postofflce were closed during the day. The Stars and Stripes floated from the flagstaff on tha courthouse, the high school building and many residences. FALIJ5 CITY, Neb., May 30. (Special.) Decoration day waa duly observed ln this city ln aplte of the floods and bad weather. In the morning the old soldiers met at their hall and marched to the cemetery, where the graves of deceased veterans were decorated. In the afternoon a patri otic program was rendered at the Meth odist Episcopal church. Including addresses by Dr. J. C. Yutsy and Mrs. C. H. Rush. NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., May -(Spe cial Telegram.) The Decoration day exer cises planned for today were abandoned on account of the rain. WAYNE. Neb., May 30. (Special Tele gram.) Decoration day was duly observed here today under the auspices of Casey post No. 6, Grand Army of the Republic. At t o'clock the old soldiers formed and marched to the cemetery, accompanied by citizens, and the graves of departed com rsdes were strewn with flowers. After the ritualistic exercises at the cemetery the procession again formed and marched to the opera house, where Governor Mickey delivered the address of the day to an un urually large and appreciative audience. The governor, who la the guest of Prof. Bnod grass, will deliver the baccalaureate ad dress at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow evening before tha graduating class of the Wayne High school. Elaborate Program ait Sehnyler. SCHUYLER, Neb., May 30. (Special. The local post. Grand Army of the Repub lic, and the Woman's Relief corps prepared for today one of the most elaborate Dec oration day programs that haa ever been arranged, but the rain last night and the threatening weather of today prevented Its being carried out ln full. The march to the cemetery had to be abandoned. Dr. F. H. Sanderson of Fremont delivered an ad dress at tha Presbyterian church at : o'clock, a selected choir singing two an thems, "Remember Now Thy Creator""and 'Peaceful Sleep." HASTINGS, Neb., May 30.-(8peclal Tele gram.) Memorial exercises were held here today regardless of the Inclement weather. SCHMOLLEiR MUELLER F.r... THE BIG PIANO HOUSE SEEN THE NEW PIANO? IF NOT, call and examine it It is all band work made in our own factory right bere in Omaha and stands the test of comparison with the best eastern makes. It' the Schmoller & Mueller piano it bears the stamp of Schmoller & Mueller. Correct ness attained by patient striving after the best in even the smallest detail It is another proof of our supremacy In the tvoat another demonstration of our ability to do the l.'Kt work n:iothrr cxnmi!e of our determination to grtve piano buyers our best attention further evldencon that anyone lonkirvs for n hlvU or medium priced new piano or organ or a bargain in renovated Instruments will get the boat poods tin1 best prices the best terms here. l?elow we give a few suggestive bargains. t The Varieties Erbe, Marshall & Wendell, . Ivers & Pond, Kimball, Arion, Martin Bros. fc?teinway & Sons, Bteger & Sons, Emerson, Gramer, Star, Christy, Boston Piano Co., Singer, The Styles These pianos present a variety of styles nnd finishes. A casual glance t the list will assure you that they are from the most renowned manufac turers ln the world. Their names are proof of their high grade our guaran tee is proof of their tone power durability. We have all of them among our slightly used perfectly renovated bargains and most of them may be fonnd among our new instru ments. It Is indeed a great showing. They come in walnut mahogany oak and rosewood cases in very handsome effects. The Prices To assure you that you aie receiving a great deal for ymir money, we invite you to ex amine these pianos (est their tone note their condition compare them with other new or renovated instruments you may have in mind. If you T can't call write or have a f friend call for you. Our mail ppu o eni ppio.vv oav .Cipip Snj.wojS bi Ksouisnq .upao you to the list. Prices: S92- SI22-SI35-SI55-SI95-S223 up to S300 Terms: 53 to $5 per month Easiest in the West Fine Btelnway square piano latest and best a great bargain. Pianolas and Orchestrelles Piano and organ players for Concert Halls hotel and places of public arausum'snt nickel in slot attach- ment. Great money makers. Pianola recitals given every Friday from 3 to 7 p. m. Splendid programs. Complimentary tickets at office. Most satisfactory tuning and .repairing. We have the lioost 0( workmen and do the work very cheaply. Iowa Branch 502 Broadway, Council Bluffs. Telephones Omaha 1525. Council Bluffs 362. If V i Those participating- were members , of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief corps. Ladles of the Grand Army of the Republic, Daughters and Sons of Vet erans and members of Company A who went to the Philippines. Services In the afternoon were held In the Methodist church. THREE DIVORCES ARE GRANTED Three Other Cases Also Plsposed of Before Floods, Cans an Ad journment of Conrt. FALLS CITT. Neb., May 30. (Specials District court was held only two days this week and then adjourned until June 8, on account of the high water, as many jury, men and witnesses could not set here. Tha following cases were disposed of: Marry Mosena was sentenced to thirty days ln the county jail for petit larceny. In the case of Stanton (.gainst Gist the court found for the plaintiff ln the sum of f!h and costs. This was a suit brought by Stanton , against Gist for a board bill In Kahsas City. Lemp Brewing company against E. K. Kertner. Suit on note. Judgment for plain tiff ln the sum of $1,718.28. Nellie Alexander against Charles Alex ander. Decree of divorce granted. Amanda Miller against Charles Miller. Divorce granted. Samuel Deffenbaugh against May Deffen baugh. Divorce granted and property set tled by agreement, name of defendant, Mary McCann, restored, and plaintiff to pay costs. FALLS CITY WANTS CARNIVAL Petition of Remonstrance Only Re. eel-res n Half Dosen glfnntures. FALLS CITY. Neb.. May .-(Speclal.) At the beginning of the week a petition remonstrating against the Collins Carnival company being permitted to give Its show at the street fair which Is to be held from June 16 to 25, Inclusive, was signed by only about half a dosen persons. Another paper was circulated later asking the city council to grant the carnival company the use of Stone street on the dates mentioned, under the supervision of the police and a com mittee of cltlsens. This paper was signed by nearly every business man In town. The matter will be brought before the council Monday evening. annual meeting and banquet ln the opera house last evening. Sixty members of th alumni were present out of a membership of 160. An excellent program was rendered, after which the graduates of 1903 were duly Initiated. Army'Tan 'to ? house.1 where a BOUNTEOUS RAINS AID CROPS splendid program was rendered, Hon. John M. Ragan presided. The address was de livered by W. F. Gurley of Omaha, who gave a tribute of patriotism to the soldier dead. He emphasized the Inspiration which the Spanish-American soldiers derived from the veterans of '61. The peroration was an eloquent recounting of the Illustrious men who were reared west of the Mississippi. Hold Exerelses Indoors. SUTTON, Neb., May S0.-(Speclal Tele gramsMemorial exercises were held at the Methodist Episcopal church here today, the weather preventing outdoor exercises or a march to the cemetery. A grave was erected on the rostrum and was decorated, symbolizing the spirit of the day. Edward Rosewater of Omaha was the speaker ot the occasion, and delivered an address of much Interest to the veterans and the younger people as well. The exercises were under the auspices of Mead post, Grand Army of the Republic, of which Dr. M. V. Clark Is commander, and the program waa: Anthem "Hushed O'er These Sacred Field of Mounds" M. E. Choir Prayer.... Charles Newman, Post Chaplain Reading of orders R. H. Stewart, Post Adjutant Reading "Mr. Lincoln's Address at Get tysburg high water. Occasionally a farmer living I water, and will require extensive ronUm. beyond the river comes to toevn by means Ing as soon as the ground can be worked of a boat. I Nearly fifteen Inches of ar hi. r.n. a the last twenty days and for the last week the fall has averaged over an Inch a day. HUMBOLDT. Neb.. May JO.-(Speclal ) The flood has reached the acute stage here and If the rise continues all residents of the lower part of the city will be compelled to move out, most of them having done so already. The Nemaha river Is out, covering the entire valley, in places being a mile or more wide. Twelve Inches of Rain In .May. DAVID CITT. Neb.. May M.-ifipeclaL)- Blno River n Hsilsg Sea. BEATRICE, Neb., May SO. (Special Tele gram.) Beatrice Is in the grip of the worst flood known In the history of the city and the Elus river at this point Is two feet higher than last year and still rising. Tha electrlo light plant was shut dawn yesterday and this morning the water works waa forced to suspend business. The city is now without fire protection. Trains on all railroads have been aban doned and the bridges ar 1a danger of Widow F.iopri In Wind Storm. HUMBOLDT. Neb., May 30 (Special.) Mrs. John Mehlln, a widow of this place, arrived this forenoon from Upland, where she went a month ago to spend the sum mer with relatives. She was right In the path of the tornado which did so much damage there. None of her relatives lost their lives, but their property wss swept away, and Mrs. Mehlln lost a'l of her clothing except what she had on. She was thankful to escape with her life and tells a grsrhlc story ot the horrors of the storm. J. M. Johnscn, another resident of this city. representing a machinery company at Campbell, writes home that he was In that city when the wind passed over and had a i narrow escape by crawling into a culvert Mrs.. E. 8. Kendall. President W. R. C. Music "Tenting on the Old Cmo Ground" M. E. Choir Music "Brave Heart 8'eep On" Quartet Misses nana uray, iveny Hcnroeder, Messrs. C. B. Gray. Chet McMillan. Oration. . Hon. Edward Rosewater, Omaha Music t he uoys w no wore the Blue Are Turning Gray" Solo, Mli Ruth Clark. Chorus, Mlsse Maude Grav, Hattle Ben edict, NVlly Shroeder: Messrs. C. B. Grsy, Chet McMillan. Benediction Rev. M. C. Brooks YORK, Neb., May 80. (Special.)-Rain and the muddy condition of roads pre vented the great preparations and part of the program of the Grand Army of the Republic ln observance of Decoration day. Large numbers gathered at Grand Army hall this morning, where carriages were waiting, and a procession was formed which started at 10 o'clock for Greenwood cemetery. Large bouquets, wreaths and hundreds of flowers were carefully laid upon the graves of old soldiers and graves of the brave young Tork soldiers who were killed and died in service U the Philippines, Sheridan Connty tends TJp n thont of Joy Crops AH In nnd Are Dolna Finely. RUSHVILLE, Neb., May . (Speclal.)- Sherldan county never looked finer than It does today. The bounteous rain supply has stimulated all growth. Coming after the crop Is nearly all ln It Is making the hearts of our farmers jubilant. The present Indi cations are that Sheridan county is perhaps the most favored county In the state this year. York Drnfgliti Get Licenses. TORK, Neb., May JO. (Special.) The city council has granted druggist permits to all ot the druggists of York and Imposed on them conditions and rules under which they can dispose of Intoxicating liquors which makes it nearly Impossible for any one to buy liquor unless for purely medic inal purposes. The prohibitionists are still active and today are soliciting funds to carry on the campaign against the issuing of permits. They claim to have evidence to convict druggists of selling contrary to the Blocumb law. 0LD A good sized room with ault next to the elevator on the 4th floor a pleasant, good sized room lor 18.oo a month. Every office in the Bcc Building has good light plenty of air nnd is attractive a complete office building in every Rente of the word. Open day and night and Sunday. Elevators run nil the time. Electric light water and janitor service free. R. C Peters & Co.. Rental Agents. around Floor, Bee Bulldlnt. THE SCRUBW0MA ft'.'.-F.;rt P o a.. " ! J I bers broke out of the county jail, the county board will consider the advisabil ity of bulidlng a new jail building on a lot owned by the county on Nebraska avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. The sher iff has over $300 in cash bellonglng to the bank robbers. It will cost the county over S500 to repslr the jail. FOR CLOSER CHURCH UNION Sonthorn Presbyterians Appoint Com. mittee to Meet In Conference with Reformed Chnrch. LEXINGTON, Va.. May SO. At today s session of the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church the foreign correspondence committee reported rela tive to a communication from the synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church, ask ing that a committee be appointed to con sider, with like committees, closer union with the Reformed churches. The report recommended that tha ap pointment or such a committee be not made, as there was no evidence In sight that justified the assembly in hoping that the object proposed might be gained In this way. It was adopted. In accordance with the recommendation of the committee on Sabbath schools. Dr. A. L. Phillips of Richmond was retained as general superintendent of Sabbath schools and young people's societies. The report on systematic beneficence was adopted. It showed that a grand total of S4G6.7B3 had been given for specific causes during the year ending March 31, which compared with last year's report showed a net gain of tlS.VTS. served In this city by the decoration and closing of business houses. The address of the day was made at the state house by Hon. C. H. Burke. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Fair annday Except Rnln In South east Portion of Kebrnskn Predicted. WASHINGTON, May SO. The forecast: For Nebraska Fair Sunday except rain . I In the southeast portion; warmer; Mon day fair. For Indiana and Illinois Clearing Sun day; Monday fair and warmer; fresh to brisk north winds along the lake. For North and South Dakota Fair and warmer Sunday; Monday fair. For Missouri Clearing Sunday; cooler In east portion; Monday fair and warmer. For Colorado and Wyomlng-rFalr Sun day and Monday. For Kansas Fair, warmer Sunday and Monday. For Iowa Fair ln north, clearing In outh portions Sunday; Monday fair and warmer. For Montana Fair Sunday and Monday. Loral Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU. OMAHA. May 30. Omclal record of tem perature and precipitation compared with the corresponulng day of the lnL three years: iva. lira. i9oi. i Maximum temperature... 61 67 72 V2 Minimum temperature.... 41 M (o M Mean temperature 60 CI 61 74 Precipitation 41 .00 .00 .02 Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day since March 1, laoj. Bit for Falrbary Postofflce. FAIRBURT, Neb.. May 0.-(8peclat.)-The postofflce will be located ln the new building which the Harblne bank will erect on the corner of E and Fourth streets on the site of the burned postofflce building. The new building will be 143 feet in depth, one-half to be used for a banking house and the balance for postofflce. D. J. St. C'alr of the Postofflce depart ment Is ln the city msklng examinations with the view of establishing free delivery. Cass Connty lnndny Schools. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., May 80. (Spe cial.) The annual conventiot, of the Cass County Sunday School association will be held ln Louisville on Monday and Tuesday, June U and 1C. Every Sunday school in tha county is expected to be represented. Mar Bnlld n How Jail. TORK, Neb.. May . (Speclal.)-Owlng to tbe easy manner in which tha bank rob- KILLS SELFJN CATHEDRAL 1'aldentia.ed Woman Jnmps tram plro of Chareh nt Roaea. , (Copyright, 19t3. by Press Publishing Co.) nui-tn, rTance, May 3D. (New York World Cablegram Special Telegram.) The iuwu ui ivjurn Doasis or one or ine most terrible tragedies In France's recent his tory. About 7 o'clock one evening when the streets were alive with people a dark obect was observed hurtling through the air from the great spire of the Gothic cathedral. Almost before the terrified onlookers had realised that it was a human body and that of a young woman it had reached the earth and was literally broken to pieces. Who the suicide was is still a mystery. M , lt 216 ... .11 inch ... .26 Inch ...11 84 inch ... 1 7 Inch ... 4 41 Inch ... I 41 Inch Slstr Dollars an Acre. TTNDALL. B. D.( May 30.-(SicUI.)-Jamea Benesh has sold bis farm for t0 per acre and bought a MO-acre farm of C. Trowbridge for $40 per acre. Decoration Day at Pierre. PIERRE, S. D., May 10. (Special Tele gram.) Memorial day waa generally et- Normal temperature Deficiency for the day Total excess since March 1..... Normal precipitation Excess for the day Precipitation since March 1.. Excess since March 1 Deficiency for cor. period. 1L02. . Deficiency for cor. period, IKol.. June Averages. The following data for the month of June covering a period of thirty-two years, has been compiled Irom the weather bureau records at Omaha: Temperature Mean or normal, 72 degrees. The warmest month was that of 1871, with an average of 7 degrees. The coldest month was that of 1SV6, with an average of W de- SreoK. The highest temperature was egrees, on June 2t, l!'l; lite lowest was 42 dt-grees, on June , In". Average date on which first "killing" frost occurred ln au tumn, tM-tober 7. Average date on which last "killing'' frost occurred In spring, April 16. Precipitation Average for the month, .36 Inches. Average number of days with .il of an Inch or more, 11. The greatest monthly precipitation was 12.70 inches In l&M. The least monthly precipitation was 1.43 Inches ln 1897. The greatest amount of precipita tion recorded In any twenty-four consecu tive hours was I 02 inches on June 17, lv5 Clouds snd Weather Average number of clear days (; partly cloudy, 13; cloudy, t. Wind The prevailing winds have txen from the southeast. The highest velocity of the wind waa sixty miles, from the south, on June It, 176 and June t. MX L. A. WELSH. Local Forecast Official. V .
