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TITE OMAITA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2. 1004. t ft-' 'l. , it' ' 1 II . r v- i PERMANENT FUND INVESTED About All tba Ouh in 8ute Treasury in Temporary 8chool Fund. OFFICIALS GOING , TO THE LAUNCHING Brj-a a la Buk (rata the Monntnlna Pectin Well and Enlrri the' State Campalaa Thia Week. , (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Oct. 1. (Sprcial ) - The monthly report of State Treasures Mortrn Mn, Issued today for September, shows that every cent of th permanent school fund is Invested. The general fund Is on the rag fed edge of nothing, there being to Its credit only $2,263.67, while the permanent university cash fund has only $1.86 to Its credit and In the agricultural endowment cash fund there Is only 13 cent. The tem porary achool fund is to the good In fine hap, there being $170,391.93 to Its credit. The total balance of all funds shows the treasurer has In rash at the close of biiHl tiess yesterday 1:33,079 52, of whlrh IZZl.UK 03 la on deposit. The detailed statement, to gether with the banks In which the money la deposited, follows: Balance Sept. 1. l!rt ... b.m.tr ... a.:mn-i 151.H25 W ... 3.573.23 Funds. General Permanent school Temporary school Permanent university. . Agricultural collt tfe'endowm ent.... 291-9 31 R.oiH.ni 'jemporary university Hospital for Insane State library I'nlverslty cash Normal library Normal endowment Normal Interest Inheritance tax Penitentiary special labor.. Penitentiary land Agricultural and mechanic V. S. experiment station.... 3.7'io.") 3.S"4.:3 14.U ;:i 4S.M 1.700 00 2.751.70 4 9.Vi.21 2.34U.15 S.BKo.O'l arts... 25.000.01 3.445.00 Totals $335.416 40 By cash on hand Cash on deposit Cash item (warrants) Bank Balance. City National, Lincoln $ 4,5S6.1 Columbia National, Lincoln 6.127.52 Farmers and Merchants,' Lincoln.. 7,Of9.26 Flrat National. IJncoln 7,907.86 National Bank of Commerce, Lin coln 6.W8.52 Commercial National, Omaha 8.816.38 Flrat National, Omaha 9.305.98 J. L. Brandels & Rons, Omaha.... 2,006.91 Merchants National, Omaha 9.M6.93 Nebraska National. Omaha 8.177.r2 Omaha National r 9.4M.84 Union National. Omaha 9,46ti.Rl United State Nationul, Omaha.... 9.447.02 Alliance National 3,841.93 Battle Creek Valley, Battle CreeK. 4.180.2) Bank of Bailie MI'.ls 1.5(0.0) Broken Bow State 4,0 0.(0 Custer National. Broken Bow 5.116.70 State Bank of Curtis 3.111.79 Dannebrog State ' 1.5:19.17 Commercial State, Grand Island. 4.COO.00 Grand Island Banking company. Grand Island 6.532. o5 Union SUte, Harvard 4.156.63 First National, Hastings 4.693.83 German National, Hasting 5.234.03 First National. Hohlredge 2.990.02 First National. Loomls 3.enn. 00 intizens MoCook 3.333.96 ewoort State. Newport z,hj.( Norfolk National. Norfolk 4.199.0!) First National. Ord 6.8X3. u3 Oref State, Ord 3.000.00 Bonk of Orleans, Orleans 3.000. 00 Pierce Countv. Pierce 4.0OO.OO Citliens" National. St. Paul 2.507.23 First State. St. Paul 4.058.00 South Omaha. National 307.83 Farmers Merchants,' Stroms- burg S-'4?-? Bank of 8yracus", Syracuse 3.0, o. 30 First National, Valentine 3.014. 35 Valentine Natlonnl. Valentine .... 3.162.29 Saunders Countv National, Wahoo 4.1H7.54 ' First National, Wayne 4,160.53 West Point National ,. 7.OHO.00 Walbach State v l.m-M City National. York . 3.108.35 First National. York 4.846.01 i Total $221,026.63 Bryan Back from Honntnln. : William J. Bryan, who haj been In the mountains of Colorado and the west for the last four weeks, retur-.ed to Lincoln today. He will spend Sunday at his home at Falrvlew and on Monday will begin a speaking tour of the stats. As announced by the state committee, his Itinerary will be: Monday, at Gretna and South Omaha: Tuesday. Emerson and Hartlngton; Wednesday, Wayne and Norfolk; Thurs day, Crelghton and Pierce; Friday, West Point and Stanton; Saturday, Fremont and Schuyler. After this trtp Mr. Bryan will KO east, whera he will speak for some time In Indiana and later In Missouri, re turning here for another whirl through the state during the latter days of the month. Mr. Bryan said he went west to secure rest and feels In the best of health. The talked-of trip to New York to whoop things up for Judge Parker Mr. Bryan would not discuss. Funeral of C. II. Gere. The funeral of C. H. Gere, who died last night will be held from the Trinity churcp In this city Tuesday afternoon, Rev. John Hewitt of Columbus, O., formerly of this city, officiating. The Interment will occur at Wyuka cemetery. The pallbearers have not yet been selected. Fraternal In Favor. Nebraska has been a prosperous field for tba growth of fraternal organisations, as will be seen from the figures compiled by the state' department of labor, which will be Incorporated In the forthcoming report of that department. These statistics show that there are forty-three fraternal organ isations which have firmly established themselves In this state. The total num. Arc YOSP legs WC8h? )T. werce7s uoiaen Medical Discovery CURES Weak Lungs. ,3,CQO FORFEIT ;7ill bo paid by the World's Dispensary "Medical Association, Proprietors, Buf falo, N. V., if they cannot show th orig inal siirnatttre of the individual volun teering the testimonial below, and also; of the writers of every .-stimonial among the thousands whicr ey are constantly publishing, thus pre ing their genuine Whea t commenced taking yoar medicines, .eighteen mouth ro. my health was oampletrly broken down. writes Mrs. Cora U Sunderliind, of Cbsneyviilt. Calvert Co., M1 "Al Um I could not even walk across the room without psuis la my chest. Tki i tar una tlendi mt t,4 I had tang ttoubU. mj thai I tumid ntutr 1 aia. At Ut I concluded to try Dr. Pierce's median. I bought a bottle ol Gulden Med ical Discovery,' took it. and suon commenced to feel a little better, then yoa directed ie to tk both tne -Ooldea Medical Discover, aud the ' Favorite Frescriptlon,' which I did. Alto. . . 1 . ....... .(..b,tM. K. ,1 H. nl - P..M,1en ' T,. i ,Mtw(if the 1 Favorite r- kcrtuliou.' and five vials of reliefs.' I am now not entirely well, sod do all my work with. ! muf psta whatever, aud csa rum wita luirt "c tl.u I cuuld I. riuc.'.y su.'i." j )r. Pierce's Plratant PcI'.eU ceaua U rcKulaM Uit band. I her of local lodtes of all organisations Is 1311. with s total fraternal membership of 109.431. The Modern Woodmen of America ranka first In membership, having a total of 604 lodges, with a membership of 44.(64; the Ancient Order of t'nlted Workmen second, with 399 lodges and a membership of S7, R16; the Degree of Honot. Ancient Order of United Workmen, holds third place, with a membership of 16. OKI. divided between 1K2 lodges; the Royal Highlanders, one of the youngest organisations In the stats and a Nebraska Institution, ranks sixth, with 29 lodges and li831 members. REPIBLK'ASS MIOW ENTHUSIASM Count? Conventions Are Attended by Kali Deifications. PENDER, Neb, Oct. 1. (Special Tele- I gram.) The Thurston county republican convention In the town hall this afternoon 1 was a very harmonious gathering. All the i precincts were well represented. Including sixty-six delegates. But one precinct rre i snled a double delegation. The conven ; tlon was called to order by County Central i Committeeman Robert Racely. H. C. Mc i Hiron was chosen temporary chairman j and G. C. Maryott secretary. This organ I Izatlon was made permanent. E. J. Smith i for county attorney, C. U Day for county i Judge. Frank Rhode for county commls : sinner, were each nominated by acclama I tlon. A resolution offered by E. A. Wilts endorsing the administration; also that of ' Governor Mickey and Congressman Mc- Balances Sept. 30, 19ii4. $ k.2(if.67 "i70,'39i'93 l.W .13 8.C13.63 4.4W 90 2.9J7.71 12.493.73 1.415. S3 Receipts. $21. 7i'! LS 14.994 30 1S.7'IX.(.I7 1. P90.00 "'3.3:2' 09 ti73.90 850.00 Pa vments. $ 28.M2.36 94,3"7.15 '"hMi'v 29,l.L'l 6,2-.'4.57 87S.52 5.57". M "'i'. 700 .00 , 2,751.79 4.956.21 2. 346.15 3.585.00 20.893:34 934 69 $233,019.52 4.106.67 2.510.31 $178,875.62 . $ 3.999.41 . 221 05.f.3 . 7,994.48 $70,278.63 $233,019.52 I Carthy was unanlmousIadopted. E. A. i Wilts was elected rhalrman of the county central committee. O. D. Aldrlch secretary, H. C. McHlron treasurer. For several months there has been a vacancy In the Pender postofflce, over which there have been two warring factions. Neither yleld I Ing. It was Impossible for Congressman I McCarthy to recommend. Today a trues I was declared and a postmaster will speed j lly be selected. J. O. Gannon, the present j deputy, will doubtless get the appolnt I ment. I DAVID CITY, Neb.. Oct. 1. (Special , Telegrim.) The republican county conven tion-of Butler county was held here thli afternoon The convention was largely at tended, every township being represented with the full number of delegates. The convention was enthusiastic and harmoni- ', ous. Martin W. Dlmery of Seward county, ' candidate for stats senator, was present, : and while" the commltless were at work ! addressed the convention. Mr. Dlmery Is j a fine speaker and made an excellent Im- pression. J. A. Reichenbach of Rising City and F. J. Roll of Abie were nomlnuted for representatives, and C. H. Aldrlch of DavlJ City for county attorney. This Is a stronfi ticket and will be elected with good ma jorities. Congressman Hlnshaw addressed ! the convention. MINDEM. Neb., Oct. I. (Special Tele gram. )-The republican county convention was held here today and 107 out of 110 were present. A. C. Chrlstensen. one of the presidential electors four years ago, was nominated for representative on the Brst ballot with practically no opposition. He Is one of the oldest residents of the county and Is considered an unusually strong can. dldate. G. L. Oodfrey was nomlnnted for county attorney by acclamation, there being no other oandldata. After the convention Norrls Brown, candidate for attorney gen. era), made an address. WEST POINT. Neb.. Oct. t-Spectal.)-The republican float representative conven tion for the counties of Dakota. Thurston and Cuming is called by Chairman Ellott to, meat In Pender on October 6. Thirteen delegates are accredited to Cuming couniy. TKCIMSEH CHEERS BIRKETT Enthusiastic Rally la Attended by Farmers from Far and Kear. TECUMSEH, Neb., Oct. 1. -(Special Tele gram.) This has been a republican day In Tecumseh. Notwithstanding the bad condi tion of the roads, the Burkett meeting here this afternoon attracted the farmers from far and near and these, with the towns people, accorded the favorite congressman a magnificent audience. The meeting was presided over by L. C. Chapman and A. Galusha, republican candidate for secretary of state, made a few preliminary remarks. When the speaker of the day, Hon. E. J. Burkett. was Introduced the audience fairly made the hall ring with applause. ' For over an hour the congressman de lighted his hearers In an able, logical dis cussion of the political Issues of the day. Again and again he scored telling points and each time the spectators testified their approval. Congressman Burkett spoke In the Interests of the state ticket and closed his address with a telling defense of the new revenue law. At the close of his speech Mr. Burkett was fairly besieged with friends who pressed forward to shake hl hand and congratulate him. v , PLEADS C II LTV AXD PAYS FIXE Farmer Charged with Selling; l.lqnor on Sandny Makes No Flgrht. CRETE, Neb., Oct. 1. Upon the com plaint of Fred Mcllnay, a farmer living a few miles west cf this city, Joseph Kul hsnek, a neighbor of Mcllnay's, was ar rested yesterday, charged with selling liquor on Sunday. He was brought before Justice Fay, where he unexpectedly pleaded guilty and was fined $100 and costs, amount ing to $5.75. He paid the fine and was re leased at once. , Frequently during the summer Kulhanek has held big Bohemian picnics on his prem ises on Sunday. Liquors of all sorts were always easily obtained on these occasions and It became evident that Kulhanek was doing the selling. This being illegal on Sunday, whether he pnsessed a government license or not, Mcllnay decided to stop It. Cannon Meets Old Friend. SEWARD. Neb.. Oct. 1. (Special.) At the Cannon-Watson meeting In Seward on September ?9, Mr. Cannon met an old time trlend and heartily welcomed him and placed him by his side on the speakers' platform. This friend Is Mr. C. Nabb, a farmer of Seward county. A big rally was held at night, also, Hon. E. H. Hlnshnw being Ohe of the speakers. The Utica and Beaver Crossing bands and the Seward mcle quartet furnished campaign music. Will Open a Bank at Analey. AN8LEY. Neb., Oct. 1. -(Special.) -George Rlchtlnger, associated with a New York party, has bouxht the Harvel build ing. In which they will open a state bank. Kichtlnger is un old settler of Custer county and Is largely Interested In farm lands In Clear Creek valley, where lie lived for many years. For two yoars Mr. Rlchtinger has lived In Omaha. Farewell llereptlon to Paator. BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. !. (8peelal.) A farewell reception was tendered Rev. D. L. Thomas and wife In Cententry Method ist Episcopal church parlors Thursday eve ning, the affair being attended by about 24 members of the church and others. CUDAM MORTON NUPTIALS Granddaughter of J. Starling Morton Joined in Marriage to Joseph Cndahy. BISHOP SPALDING OF PEORIA OFFICIATES La rare t'onconrse of Visitors from Omaha and thleaao Present at Ceremony, Held at Arbor l,oda;e. NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Oct. L-(Spe-clal.) Historic Arbor Lodge, the beauUlul home of the late Hon. J. Sterling Morton, was this afternoon the scene of a pretty wedding, when Mr. Joseph Cudahy of Omaha and Miss Jean Morton of Chicago were united In marriage by Bishop Spald ing -of Peoria. At the hour set for the ceremony, 4 o'clock, the bridal party descended the stairway to the muslo of the Lohengrin wedding march, rendered by an orchestra placed behind a screen of palms and farna. From the stairway an aisle, marksJ by large wicker ases, each containing 100 Bride's roses and connected by wlds while satin ribbon', led the way to the living room, where a magnificent altar of mahog any and white enamel had been con structed. . Before the altar was a raised platform of mahogany and overhead a natural arbor, formed of vines and ferns, under which the bride and grcdm stood while Bishop Spalding read the solemn marriage cere mony of the Catholic church. Miss Morton presented nn Ideal picture ol beauteous young womanhood, gowned In pure white, with a long veil, and carrying orchids and lilies of the valley. Her drtss was of imported lace over white silk. The maid of honor, MiS4 Pauline Morton, cousin of the bride, and the bridtsmalds. Miss Clara and Miss Julia Cudahy, sisters of the groom, looked charming In pink silk and carried Bride's roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Edward Cudahy. Mr. John Cudahy, Mr. Sterling Morton, Mr. Frederick McLaughlin and Mr. Oliver Runnels acted as ushers. Miss Morton entered ths room In which the cermony was performed on the arm of her father, Mr. Joy Morton, who gave her away. Luncheon Follows Service. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served In th3 dining room. The decorations were very elaborate, each room being- a dream of beauty and the sun room a bower of tropical foliage. In the living room bank of ferns and palms were arranged, among which nestled hun dreds of rofes Interspersed with tiny frosted electric globes, which threw a, soft radiance from their leafy recesjei. The groom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cudahy of Chicago, and sinos leaving school has identified hinueif with his father s Interests in the packing indus try and has made his borne principally in Omaha. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Morton of Chicago and niece of Hon. Paul Morton, secretary of the navy, and Is a general favorite and a leader In Chicago society. Mr. and Mrs. Cudahy left Saturday even ing on an extended wedding tour, the ex act Itinerary of which is known only lo themselves. Names of the Gnesta. The guests in attendance werei From Chicago Misses Pauline Morton, Julia Cudahy, Clara Cudahy, Minnie Met calf, Ethel Parks. Louisa Burrows. Mar. Jorie Burrows, Florence Laws, Clara Bell. IJ..mn ('.. w.n... .I'll . ' vaniuftiuii, ni veiis, makers. Sterling Morton, Frederic McLaughlin, William Dixon, George Sheahan, Julian Mason, Richmond Laws, John H. Cudahy, Olive Runnels;- Messrs. and Mesdames Michael Cudahy, John Cudahj', Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Paul Morton, Messrs. and Mesdames Mark Morton, W. J. Chal mers, L. O. Goddarl. Rockwell King, Mr. John F. Harris, Mr. Gerald Cudahy, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Potter, Miss Mary Cudahy, Miss Goddard, Mlys Sullivan, Mrs. C. H. Canby, Miss BesRle Cudahy, Miss Cath erine Cudahy, Miss Irene Cudahy, Misa Josephine Cudahy. From Omaha Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cud ahy and children, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lake, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Deuel and chll dren. Dr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cowln, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wakely, Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Cudahy. From This City Mr. and Mrs. H. TJ). Wil son, Judge and Mrs. William Havwaxd, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Ulnn. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Payne ard family tnd Mrs. Carl Morton and chil dren. Newa of Nebraska. CRETE. Oct. 1. A Ktenrlv rain aiair. fall here all last night. It will prove very ben eficial to the fall wheat and rye. SEWARD. Oct. 1. The fruit yield Is something enormcu In Seward county th'a year. Peachej ars especially plentiful. SEWARD. Oct. l.-Dr. L. A. Genner has sold his dental practice to Dr. C. K. Porter and with his wife left for their new home in Indiana. WEST POINT, Oct. 1. A decree of di vorce was graited at the present term of the district court separating Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Loney of Beemer. SEWARD. Oc,t. l.-The United Workmen eolehrated the twentieth anniversary of the Seward lodge at their hall on Tuesday night with a supper and good program. PAPILLION. Oct. l.-Rev. R. L. Robin son has departed ' for Nlclcerson, Neb., where he goes to take up his charge as Methodist preacher for the coming year. KA1KBURY. Oct. 1. Two Inches of rain fell last night and. as it fell slowly, all soaked Into the ground. This will greatly benefit the winter wheat, as well as fall plowing. WEST POINT. Oct. l.-A large number of persons have availed themselves ut the low excursions rates to Omaha this wtek end have gone to attend the Ak-Sar-Ben festivities. PA PILLION. Oct. 1. The finest crop of pears In Sarpy county are those raised by Adolph Peterson of Portal. . The trees are weighted down with well developed and ripened fruit. HASTINGS, Oct. 1. At Its last regular meeting the city council granted a fran chise to the Omaha & Central Nebru ka Electric Hallway company to operate their lino in Hastings. PAPILLION. Oct. 1. Rev. D. M. Rlckett snd family arrived In Pa pillion last right from Tekamah. Neb. Rev. Kickett will have charge of the English Methodist church the coming year. HASTINGS, Oct. l.-The laying of the cornerstone of the new government build ing has been postponed until October 14. The Mafons will be In charge. W. E. An drews will deliver the address. ANSLEY, Oxt. 1. Dr. Sutherland of Island, bought the George Bull farm and the W. F. Davis farm on Elk i;riek, south of town, making ISO acres, paying $4.8. The farm Is 111 1 1 grazing lands. PAPILLION, Oct. 1. At the meeting of the county commissioners bids were opened for the building of an addition to the court house. The contract was not awarded, but laid ever until the next meeting, October 4. PLATTSMOl'TH, Oct. l.-More peachee were growr In t'ass county this year than for twenty years past. They are of su perior quality and flavor and are selling on the streets of PlalUmoulh for 40 cents r bushel. BEATRICE, Oct. 1. Timothy L. Smith of Lawrcnri. Kan., a largo property owner of tinge county, finished shelling corn on his farm thrte miles southeast of Ellis yesterday, from which ha received 8,um) bushels. TECUMSEH, Oct. 1 The Tecumseh Roosevelt club has rented a room on the principal street and opened heHdquartera. The room, has been properly decorated and un abundance of reading matter is always 011 hand. BEATRICE. Oct. 1. One of the heaviest rains visiting this locality for some time fell yesterday afternorn and last night. It nill be of great benefit to winter wheat and put the ground In good condition for fall plowing. . PLATTSMOl'TH. Oct. l.-Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stoutcnlioioiigh have gune t) S- at tle, Wah., to reside Mrs. Htoutenbor ough. wlio war a member of the General Fcierstlun of Women a Cluba. wl.l be much mlsxrd In church and society circles. HEATH ICE. Oct. L Todny Countv At torney Haskell fild a motion in the district court asking Judge Baticuk to recall thai peremptory writ vt mandamus compelling j Countv Treasurer Wright to advertise this year the ram property sold last year undr the five-year tax. law. The motion wns argued before Judge Bsbock In Chambers and the court took the matter under ad vlsement. He will render a dcllon Mon day morning. TECI MSH. Oct. 1 The republican sena torial convention for the Second district snd the representative convention for the Fifth district has been called for Tecum seh. Monday. October in. The district Is Nemaha and Johnson counties, float. WEST POINT. Oct. 1 The newly organ ized Commercial club Is ilnln good work In Improving the roads leading to the rlty. County Surveyor Heller has been engaged to furnish topographical and profile maps of the roads It Is desired to Improve. BEATRICE. Oct. 1 Miss Martha Rains, a young woman 20 years of age, was brought before the Board of Insanity Com missioners yesterday snd pronounced 4n sane. She wss taken to Lincoln last even ins'. Her parents reside five miles east of Beatrice. WEST POINT. Oct. l.-Captaln C. L. Sleeke of Wlsner has declined the demo cratic nomination for tat tenator from the Seventh district tendered to Mm at the d morratlc senatorial convention last wrek. He gives an his reason that he l prepar ing to move to Texas before winter. GRAND ISLAND. Oct. 1 The coroners Jury today found that little James J. Burke came to his death by being smotnered In a bin of corn and that no one was responsi ble for the accident. The boy was 14 years of age and was killed at the Hynes el vator at Doniphan, where he was employed. PLATTSMOl'TH, Oct. 1 Reuben W. Hers of this cltyhas received n patent for a door stop. The device is claimed to be the best Invented, being useful, orna ments! and durable. Several persons are In correspondence with Mr. Uycrs regard ing the manufacturer and sale of the inven tion. GRAND ISLAND. Oct. 1 F. Z. Brandt, Joe Birdsong and Joseph Bally were ten tenced yesterday to one year In the peni tentiary, having pleaded guilty in the di trlct court to burglary, and L. McCormlrk to one year for forgery. All were caught In the several acts and no trial was neces sary. BEATRICE, Oct. L-Fnllowlng Is the mortgage report for Gage county for the month of September: Number of farm mortgages filed. 13: amount. $16.1B1; number farm mortgages released. 20; amount, $2S, 460; number of city mortgages filed, 2s; amount. $l!).n9fi; number city mortgages re leased. 20; amount $17.6S9. BEATRICE. Oct. l.-The contract for the brick work on the new building or the Queen City Creamery companv has been let to Bush A Co. of Lincoln and work will be commenced on the block neitt Mondav, The carpenter work will he let to a local contractor. It Is the Intention to have the building completed before , cold weather sets In. BEATRICE, Oct. 1. Forester team of camp No. 270, Modern Woodmen of Amer ica, gaye a dance in Nichols' hall Thurs day night, which was attended by about 200 Beatrice people and which proved to be a pronounced social affair. Refreshments were served during the evening and the music was furnished by the Beatrice or chestra. TECIMSEH. Oct. 1. The farm house oc. cupied by W. C. Jackson and family, north west of the city, was burned to the ground with Its contents while the family was ab sent. Neighbors devoted their energies to preventing the flames from spreading to the other buildings. The house was the property of Auburn parties and particulars as to insurance are not known. SEWARD, Oct. 1. John Wambold of L precinct was brought Into the county court on Thursday on complaint of Christ Swartz, a farmer residing in the same locality. WanibclU is possessed of a desire to shoot about everything full of holes In his local ity and It was because of this he was brought into court. The matter was Bet tied before It came to trial. FREMONT, Oct. 1. A freight wreck on the Colon Pacific Just west of Schuyler yesterday afternoon delayed trains on that roau several l ours, ISO. 2 not reaching Fre mont until alter 10 o'clock. Thlrty-rtve members of Fremont lodge No. 89, Degrea of Honor, who were on train No. 3. bounj for Columbus to attend a lodge meeting, did no, reach there until after 10 o'clock. No one waa injured in the wreck. PAWNEE, Oct. 1. Ople Read and Charles Eugene Banks, of Chicago addressed a good audience this afternoon In the opera house. They both spoke In the interests of the republican party. Mr. Read's speech was of a humorous nature, but contained many good points, and Mr. Banks, who Is un orator of ability, spoke with true repub lican spirit. They both spoke this evening at Table Rock. BEATRICE. Oct. 1. The Farmers' Ele vator company of Clue Springs has tieti- tlons in circulation for two additional ship ping points, one at Holmesvillo and tne other at Taylor's Siding, four miles south of Blue Springs. If enough stock Is taken by the farmers the stationj will be estab lished at once. Schroeder's portable crain dump and elevator will be used for unload ing the wagotia and putting the grain in cars. WEST POINT, Oct. 1. While, hauling a load of lumber for Charles Melster of Mon terey, Bernard Luenlng, "his hired man, met with a serious accident, which will result In the loss of one arm at least. A bunch of shingles sllppd and In trying to re cover them Luenlng lost his balance on the load and fell off the wagon, the wneela passing over him. He waa Immediately re moved to St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha for treatment. HASTINGS. Oct. 1. Adams county Old Settlers' association held Its annual meet ing yesterday afternoon and had a large attendance. The principal speech was de livered by D. H. Nettleton of Fairfax, who gave'an Interesting account of early days. Officers were chosen as follows: President, 8. P. Howland; vice president, F. P. Olm stead; secretary, T. J. Creeth; treasurer, 8. Phllee. Juniata was selected for next year's meeting. A sumptuous dinner was served. PLATTSMOUTH, Oct. l.-Dell Taber of Mynard was arrested in Omaha and brought to this city to answer to the charge of having sold liquor without a license. William M. Barclay of this city swore out the complaint, and also one of the tamo kind charging Taber's father with havins committed a similar offense. Tho elde. Taber has not been located, but it is be lieved he has skipped for Iowa. The young man will be given a preliminary hearing next Friday. PLATTSMOUTH, Oct. 1 George Bloom, a farmer residing west of Plattsmouth, was awakened by a revolver shot early Wednes day morning and discovered his large, new barn In flames. Half dressed, he ruidied to the barn and succeeded In rescuing his horses. All of his wheat, oats, hay and farming Implement were consumed The loss Is estimate I at $2,500. with onlv $6i: Insurance. This Is the second mysteilom fire in that vicinity and the farmers are talking of organizing a vigilance committee. FAILING EYESIGHT RESTORED Ve especially invite those who have been improperly fitted elsewhere, or who have been unable to be lilted at all by ocu lists or optiriansto take advantage of our FI.KE EXAMINATION AND CONSULTATION during the next two weeks. This Is an age of specialists. No man can be a "Jack of all trades" and be a success. We have spent fifteen years in EVE WOHK ONLY grind our own lenses make our own frames from the raw material. Sounds reasonable thut your eyes will receive, proper care here. Then the price! 'NUIT SAID. , Rimless Gold Filled Eye Glasses, Crystal TCA F07mTn Riml" soUd Qold Eye Glasses, Crystal ft A AA Pcx. Lenses, warranted 15 yen ra ... . vpi&eJU '(f(l tw,Y pa(. Pcx. Lenses pfJfM HUTESft3 OPTBCAL CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. stores and fwinf SCHMOLLER & MUELLER 500 w""M " sm LARGE to meet bills, hard pushed the.creditors cause an investiga tion which proved him insolvent Tho court orders auction and through agents we secure the. cream of this stock at 40 CEftSTS Ofti'THE DOLLAR For the past 'week we have been preparing and arranging this stock for the grandest, most gigantic cut price piano sale ever Inaugura ted anywhere to our knowledge. This week we show piano values that preclude the possibility of competition. Upright Pianos New and used shop worn or odd styles a great assortment large or small sizes oak, walnut, mnhog any, rosewood and ebonized cases well known Instruments for less money than similar pianos have ever been sold. The following makes are in the lot: "Hall & Son," "Lyon & Healy," "Chlcker lng," "Kimball," "Arlon," "Camp & Co.,' "Singer," "Davis," "Erbe," "Malcomb Love." e4 S64 S90 SII5 SI45 to S79 to SIIO to SI25 to SI75 4 Second Hand Square LARGEST 4ND OLDEST PIANO HOUSE. Come in and SCEOLLEB The largest stock of Edison Machines and Records west of Chicago. Machines sold on terms to suit the purchaser. Dealers wanted. Write for full particulars. H. E. FREDRICKS0N, mST' Dr. Bradbury - DENTIST Teeth Extracted With 1506 FARNAM out Pain. Fillings BOe op Crowns S2.S0 up Bridge Work..... S2-S0 up Plates. Vl-Ov op ESTABLISHED 1896. in pi-: m DEALER ' Steinway Pianos Are conceded to be without a rival. We are sole distributers for Nebraska, Ak-Sar-Ben visitors are cordially .invited to Inspect the new styles we are showing. All other makes taken In exchange at their fair market value. Also an exclusive dis play of the famous "Steger," "Emerson," "A. B. Chnse," "Hardman," "McPhall," N"8teck," "Reed & Sons," "Needham," Baus" and other old time favorites. Pianos and Organs $12, $10, $22 to $44. 1313 FARNAf.1 ST., OMAHA Hear the Band Free Concerts All Day arid Every Evening. Edison Music. SACRED, RAGTIME, CLASSICAL OR OPERATIC. ALL KINDS FOR ALL PEOPLE. Fourteen Years Sams Location PHONE 17S6 The most sensitive ocrvea removed with out pain. Loose teeth made solid. Written Guarantee. BBsMssntiBatMatfflBr'' FAILS There arc many different makes perhaps your favorite and the savings effected by this deal are almost beyond belief. In addition, we give terms as low as $.Ypo per month, or to suit the particular needs of each buyer. Upright Pianos .Which the former owner priced at $275.00. $300.00, $350.00, to $400.00 In fancy or colonial cases, beauti ful, elegant, choice pianos. Right up to the mark In quality. The best Idea Is to compare them side by side, therefore you are urged to come to the big plnno store and see them for yourself. SI42 to SI54 SI66 to SI78 SI92 to SI98 $205 to $218 OMAHA PARAPHERNALIA HOUSE BANNERS, BADGES, FLAGS, LODGE SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING NOVELTIES, CAMPAIGN GOODS. Phone 366. 415 South i5th Street. OMAHA. W. F. WAPPICH, CANDIDATE FOR THE LEGISTURE W. P. Wapplch has been a resident, tax payer, proprity owner und practlrlng law yer in Omnlia for fifteen years. He solicits the support of the regubllcftna of Douglas county at the Primaries, October 7th. It will be impossible to see his many friends personally on account of the shortness of time. The Interests of the voters In his candidacy Is requested. Place a cross op poslte his name. i Be Sure to Vote Republic an Primaries October 7th. CHICHrttTCrVK 1NCLI1H ENYRQYAL PILLS jTJ-" v Oriirlnnl M Only Oenulne. ?t.NSArE. AI'..t.r.HH, ..4U. . mr(irt In UK u ti.M Mitlllo Ilk MntrlhhM. Takaaatti.r. Kahu lacOTu.. Xuk.lltaM.il. ana lalca. tioa. af ' ynr Urwwtit, "4 4.. ta '! 1'nrtlvali.rs, TMtlra.nlaL ... "RcHal far Ladlea," M knar. 7 ra. tnrm Mull. I TmUuoettU. hl. by Irucli.. Chlfaa.tarc'hi'a.toal amaai. wrft 1.11, fAa bdUELLEeia y.j Exclusive Optician. 213 S. 16th t , PMT0N BLOCK, OMAHA. r FACTORY ON PREMISES