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RAFFLES-AMATEUR BURGLAR
Olern Cracksman of fiction Soon to
Appear in The Bee.
HIS THRILLING EXPLOITS IN A NEW SERIES
Fitting" Sacrranor to Sberlork Holmes
Will Command Attention of
Oar nrtdrri, nrsjlnlngr
Nfll Sandar.
Thoss who enjoy a (food, rattling story
will be glad to know that The Bee has
secured for Its reader a new and en
thralling series entitled "Raffles, the Ama
teur Cracksman, " by E. W. Hornung.
Sherlock Holmes made his farewell bow
to the public through The Dee. Through
the same medium many readers will form
their first acquaintance with that equally
brilliant and even more fascinating per
sonage, A. J. Raffles.
Even as the name "Sherlock Holmes"
has grown :nto the "language of the day
as typifying the Ideal detective, so the
cognomen "Raffles" has already become
the synonym for the so-called "gentleman
burglar."
But this latter sobriquet conveys a false
Impression. The original Raffles was not
an ordinary theif who chanced to possess
decent manners. He was a man whose
Intellect soared to the heights of genius,
whose primal Instincts were those of a
gentleman of birth and breeding. Through
a warped conscience and wrong environ
ment he turned his marvelous talents to
evil Instead of toward benefiting the
world.
Raffles is the direct antithesis of Sher
lock Holmes. The former employed his
almost superhuman powers of observation
and logic in behalf of the law. The lat
ter bent hlB astute brain to plans for suc
cessfully preying on the community and
for baffling the efforts of Its protectors.
The Raffles stories, following those of
Sherlock Holmes, present a startling con
trast and will awake in every reader's
mind a keen regret that these two master
minds could not have been pitted against
each other in a gigantic struggle for su
premacy. Earn Story Complete,
fhej aeries combines all the best fea
tures of a serial and of a collection of
short stories. Kach adventure Is by itself
a complete narrative and Is dependent on
rone of the others for Interest. Yet the
same chief characters dominate each story
and give the reader an ever renewed sen
sation of having met again an old and In
teresting acquaintance whose future ac
tions and vicissitudes are awaited with a
suspense that could not be accorded to the
deeeds of a mere stranger.
There is an Inexplicable trait In human
nature which makes every one involuntarily
enjoy reading of the adventures of a really
clever rogue, especially if that rogue has a
fascinating exterior and polish of manner.
Such a rogue Is A. J. Raffles, and the gay
courage and paradoxical scruples which he
Introduces into his profession of despoiling
his fellowman make him an altogether
unique and charming figure in the annals
of literature.
The stories are told In the first person
by a confederate of Raffle, who is known
as "Bunny." Bunny Is a weak and un
fortunate young man-about-town, who
falls Into money difficulties that render life
unendurable. He appeals for help, as a
last desperate resort, to one A. J. Raffles,
who has long been the object of his hero
worship. Raffles admits that he makes a
living by robberies and offers to make the
unfortunnte youth his partner. Their sub
sequent adventures form the theme of the
series.
Pictures Posed by nellevr.
Vnlque Illustrations have been secured In
the form of reproduced drawings of
dramatic scenes for which the well known
actor, Kyrle Hellew, who Is protraying
Raffles In the dramatization of one of the
stories, has posed. The pictorial features,
therefore, are fully In keeping with the
high standard literary work out of which
the stories are built. I
The first adventure of "Raffles, the j
Amateur Cracksman," is entitled "The
Ides of March." It will appear In The Sun-
day Bee, May 14. There will be thirteen
complete stories in the entire series. One
will be published each week for the next
three months.
No reader can afford to miss this splendid
opportunity of following the startingly
meteoric career of the gentleman-thief
from start to finish. No one who makes
the acquaintance of A. J. Raffles In the
earlier stories of the series will be content
to lose sight of him again until the last
curtain falls on his wondrous feats of dar
ing and enterprise.
Remember, the first story will appear in
The Bee of May 14.
TESTIMONY NH0CH CASE
State DeTotea Time to Rebutting; Evi
dence Which Defendant Might
Snbmlt to Jory,
CHICAGO, May 12. Testimony In the
trial of the alleged "Bluebeard" Johann
Hoch was today largely devoted to a rebut
tal of any evidence the defense might offer
aa to the presence of arsenic In the em
balming fluid used on the body of Mrs.
Welcker-Hoch or the presence of arBenlc In
medicine given her by Dr. Rees. Several
letters were produced which were written
by Hoch to Mrs. Sohn during Mrs. Weleker
Hoch's illness, expressing doubts as to his
"wife's" recovery.
Martha Fischer, the daughter of Hoch"s
last "wife," told of the attention Hoch had
pa,ld to her mother immediately after the
death of Mrs. Welcker-Hoch.
Officers for Charities and Corrections.
KEARNEY, Neb., May 12. (Special Tele
gram.) At the closing day and meeting of
the state conference of Charities and Cor
rections, held last night resolutions were
adopted and officers elected. The next
meeting will be held at Norfolk, October
9. 1906.
The following officers were elected: Rev.
Joseph Reusing, West Point, president;
H C8N H 009 og noon " a S "uaap
Rev. C. A. Mastln, Kearney, vice president;
Mrs. C. V. Basten. Kearney, corresponding
secretary; John Davis, Lincoln, secretary;
C. E. Prevy, Lincoln, treasurer; Chancellor
E. Benjamin Andrews, Lincoln; Dr. A. W.
Clark, Omaha; A. K. Barnes, Norfolk; Mrs.
Thomas Campbell, Minden; Mrs. Keyes,
Indlanola, executive committee.
BANKERS UNION IN COURT
Brings Mandamus Proceeding! Against
State Anditsr Seaile.
DEMANDS LICENSE BE ISSUED TO ORDER
Inlterslty freshmen Ontwlt Sopho
mores and Have I'lrtore Taken
and Propose to W ear Spe
cial taps Mrxt.
(Frem a Staff Correspondent.)
LINCOLN. May 12 -(Special. )-Today E.
C. Spinney, president of the Bankers t'nion
of the World, secured from Chief Justice
Holeomb an altfrnative writ of mandamus
lequlring Auditor Searle to either Issue a
license to the ordr or show reason fir
not doing so. Spinney alleys that he filed
a statement as required by law and that it
was rejected without any reason for such
action Itiiik given. On April 15. he alleges,
I he offered iin aii.' rib I statement which wns
ai.-o reject..!, notwithstanding the fact that
he was "wholly unadvised and Ignorant
of any overt act or violation of the law
of the state of Nebraska or fraudulent con
duct on his part."
He asserts that upon the rejection of
these statements filed In conformity with
the law, he requested the defendant "to
advise relator In what manner and wherein
this relator was acting fraudulently, but
that the defendant wholly failed, neglected
and refused to advise relator or to point
out to relator in what manner or what
way It was transacting Its business un
lewfully and fraudulently."
Last year the attorney general at the
suggestion of the auditor brought suit
against Spinney's company to enjoin it
from doing business. A great mass of
testimony was taken before a referee. The
supreme court allowed the order to con
tinue In business but made a ruling in
regard to representative form of govern
ment which led to a new convention of the
mend rslilp for the purpose of selecting
officers. It Is understood that the auditor's
office regarded the suit last year as a
tactical error, and refused to Issue the
certificate this year In order to force Spin
ney to initiate the litigation from which
important proceedings are expected. The
auditor has filed a demurrer to the relator's
4-tiUon.
Freshmen Try Rase.
By a clever ruse, the university fresh
men managed to have a class picture taken
In the precincts of the university without
being obliged to tussle for their gala caps
bearing the numerals 'IK. At 4 o'clock this
morning by preconcerted arrangement they
assembled on the campus where a waiting
photographer took several pictures. The
sophomores, who had been eagerly waiting
for the first appearance of the caps to
precipitate a row. gathered around the ad
ministration building at chapel time today
watting for their under classmates only to
find that not a cap was worn. The fresh
men are Jubilant In the knowledge that
they have outwitted them.
The lower classmen claim that they will
wear their caps to chapel In a few days
and trouble Is expected to result, since the
sophomores at a recent meeting adopted
resolutions forbidding the adoption of the
distinctive caps by the freshmen. In de
fiance an order for 200 caps was sent in.
Girl Athletes Do Stnnta.
The feminine athletes of the State uni
versity are scheduled for a meet In the
morning In which hurdling, running high
Jumps, twenty-five-yard dashes and fence
vaulting will be the events. The exhibition
will take place before a select audience of
feminine enthusiasts. The following are
the events, with the entries:
Twenty-flve-yard dash: Erford, Williams,
Brown. Smoyer, Klmmell, Stevens, Zwone
chek. Koch, Friend, Glddings.
Hurdles: Glddings, Williams, Jenkins,
Stephens, Brown. Stevenson, Woodworth,
Archibald, Friend, Koch, Jansa.
Shot-put: Archibald, Jansa. Parmelee,
Giddlngs.
Running high Jump: Williams, Wood
worth, Waterman, Stevens. Stevenson,
Jansa, Jenkins, Friend, Giddlngs.
Fence vault: Parmelee, Williams, Gld
dings, Jansa, Woodworth.
State Thoto Men Close.
Omaha Is to have the next annual meet
ing of the State Association of Photog
raphers, which concluded Its labors this
afternoon with the election of the following
officers:
President, J. F. Wilson, Pawnee; first
vice president, R. C. Nelson, Hastings; sec
ond vice president, William R. Day, He
bron; secretary, C. J. Fennell, Schuyler;
treasurer, W. B. Fritz, Fremont;
Medals were awarded In competition as
follows:
Sweepstakes: J. Leschtnsky, Grand Island,
first; 11. L. Boston, David City, second.
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Retiring From Glothing Businesss
An opportunity to buy strictly high grade, ready-to-wear
clothes at a saving to you on a suit of from $6.50 to $10.50.
Rain coats at a saving of from $3.50 to $9.00 a garmeit.
Odd trousers at a saving of $1.25 to $5.00 a pair.
THfS SEASON'S STYLES AND PATTERNS
Men's Suits
$30 Suits for $20.
?27 Suits for $18.
?23 Suits for $1650.
$22.50 Suits for $15 50.
$20 Suits for $13.50.
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Men's Cravenetie Rain Coats
$30 Coats for $21.00.
$23 Coats for $1650.
$22.50 Coats for $15.50.
$20 Coats for $14 50.
$15 Coats for $11.50.
Women's Cravenette Coats
LOT 1 Women's Newmarket Cravenettes,
exclusive styles In tan. gray and green
also shower-proof silk ccala, in grav.
ET .b'.ue: $20.00
LOT 2 Women's Belt Rack Cravenettes,
with the new sleeves, full length, newest
. d. . f.ri'.7. $17.50
LOT J Women's Crsvsnette Coats, all
sizes nnd large variety of patterns
?t" h. . : . $13.50
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ODD TROUSERS
$4 Trousers at $2.75.
. $5 Trousers at $3.50.
$G Trousers at $4 00.
7 Trousers at $4.50.
$8 Trousers at $5.00.
$9 Trousers at $6 00.
?10 Trousers at $6 50.
?12 Trousers at $7.00.
THIS SALE IS ABSOLUTELY CASH
BROS. CO. &hr
1VLFZ PEASE
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Standard rlas: R. C. Nelson, Hastings;
J. lesriinskv, Grand Island.
Children's class. K. r. Nelson, first; Ed
gerton & Craig. Fremont, second.
Towns of fv""' nnd under; H. E. Ander
son. Kearnev; H K Boston, David City.
Towns of s'i and less: H. Hangs, Broken
How: F. G. Miller, Talmnee.
Towns of ii and ): H. A. Martin,
WUher; A. J I'eWald. Friend.
Genre class: H L Host' n. J. Tesohlnsky.
Smith trophy: Iesv.Mnsky and Boston.
Commercial t Inh Trip.
The Lincoln Commercial club excursion,
which Is to leave Monday, will be gone for
five days. The trip will be made In a spe
cial train of sleepers. Wyniore. Superior,
Oxford. McCook, Hastings, Beatrice. Edgar,
York, with many intermediate stations, will
be visited.
Capital City Briefs.
Governor Mickey will spend Saturday j
and Sunday In Denver with a relative, re
turning In time to take part In the delib
erations of the State Board of Equalization
which meets Tuesday.
Adjutant General Culver has Issued an
order raising the chief musicians of the
two regiments of the national guard from
the ranks of the noncommissioned officers,
to second lieutenant in conformity with
the provisions of the new national militia !
law.
The Pleasantdale Telephone company,
with an authorized capital stock of 10.(M,
has filed articles of Incorporation In the of
fice of Secretary of State Galusha.
Learltt Appeals Irrigation Case.
H. G. Leavitt, the Ames beet sugar mag
nate, has given the State Board of Irriga
tion formal notlve of an appeal from the
decision in favor of the government in the
Pathfinder case, where Leavitt and the In
terior department were claiming conflict
ing water rights for more than 100,000 acres
of land In Nebraska. The success of Leav
itt would have made it practically Impos
sible to proceed with the work, according
to John E. Field, the United States engi
neer In charge The appeal Is taken to the
district court of Scott's Bluff county, which
has a session in September.
Good Demand for Land.
Land Commissioner Katon, who has re
turned from a land-leasing trip to Taylor
and Burwell, says that the school land in
that region is all in good demand at con
stantly Improving rates. He says that
there are Inquiries for all western land,
even that In the sandhills. With the spread
or irrigation, the introduction of new for
age plants, and better methods of cultiva
tion, the commissioner believes that the
sandhill region will make great strides. He
found cattlemen looking forward to a
regime of reasonable profits.
Date for Chamberlain Trial.
In the district court this morning
C. M. Chamberlain, former banker
of Tecumseh, appeared and reported
that he was able to secure but
$2,300 of the bond of $25,500 required. The
Judge then continued the matter to May 29.
On that date there will be a hearing on
the eighteen indictments now pending
against Chamberlain in an effort on the
part of the defendant to have some of them
quashed.
Governor Mickey today issued a requisi
tion for Perry Meyers, accused of criminal
assault at Falls City, Neb., who Is now at
Los Angeles, Cal Two weeks ago Lieu
tenant Governor McGilton. as acting gov
ernor, declined to grant the requisition.
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EVIDE1VCE IX HAKS CASE ALL IX
Fonr Honrs Allowed Each Side for
Argmment.
AINS WORTH, Neb.. May 12.-(Speclal
Telegram.) The evidence In the Hans-Luse
murder trial is all in and the case will be
argued to the Jury, commencing at 8
o'clock. The court has allowed four hours
to each side In which to review the evi
dence. The contention of the state that
agents of cattle thieves were Instrumental
In the killing of Luse was shattered when
on rebuttal Brewer Hlllyer, a paroled cattle
thief, was placed on the witness stand by
the prosecution on Its behalf. Attorneys
M. F. Harrington, County Attorney Ely
and O. C. Lear will argue for the state,
while W. F. Gurley, Hon. Lew Gerlng,
Judge Hamer and Judge Scattergood will
present the argument on behalf of the defendant.
ome Loss of Lire Stork.
GERING, Neb., May 12. (Special.) An
other steady rain has been In progress here
all afternoon, marking as peculiar a spring
as this section has experienced In many
years. The storm of several days ago,
which was general over this part of the
state, was fur more severe In Banner and
Kimball counties to the south than on the
North Platte valley, a good deal of loss of
young calves being reported, especially
south of Harrlsburg. The lateness of the
spring Is noticeable, but not a bad condi
tion at all, as all winter grain Is in fine
shape and the ground could not be In better
condition for spring farming. More new
ground is being broken this spring than
ever before, the area being almost doubled.
Conrt at Papllllon.
PAPILLION. Neb., May 12 (Special.)
In district court this week the following
cases were disposed of: The motion for
new trial by the defendants In the case
of Joseph F. Parkins against the Missouri
Pacific Railroad company was overruled.
The case will probably be appealed by
the railroad company to the supreme court.
Emma Davis was granted a divorce from
James for failure to support.
The court heard the evidence in the cases
of the County of Sarpy against Arthur H.
Adams et al., John F. Maxwell against
Joseph R. Allen et al., and Benjamin Lewis
against Joseph R. Adams et al., and con
tinued the cases for arguments on points
of law.
Italna Delay Kailroaders.
FREMONT. Neb., May 12. (Special. )
The expected trip of some of the Great
Northern officials over the proposed line of
the Ashland cut-off In automobiles. It Is re
ported here, has been postponed on account
of the heavy roads, and It is said It will
probably be made next week. Nothing is
given out In regard to the location of the
new road within the city limits. The rlght-
I c f-way men are looking up options and
I prices, which would Indicate that several
routes were under discussion. Surveyors
! on the main line of the road have been
, working this wiek south of Oakland and
; between that point and east of Hooper.
j Suffragists In Coaference.
TABLE ROCK, Neb., May 12-(SpecIal.)
A meeting of the executive board of the
Nebraska Woman's Suffrage association Is
being held here today at the home of the
vice president, Mrs. Amanda J. Marble.
Other members of the board present are:
Mrs. Clara A. Young, president. Broken
Bow; Mrs. Mary G. Ward, corresponding
secretary, Tecumseh: Mrs. Helen E. Sterns,
auditor, Humboldt. lmjrtant business was
transacted, among other things the naming
of the place for the next annual state con
vention, and the time of meeting, which
has not yet been fully decided upon.
Rivera Do ins Daraace.
FREMONT. Neb., May 12.-(Special.)
The rains of last week are beginning to af
fect the Platte and Elkhorn rivers. The
former is running bankful and near Mercer
Is overflowing toward the north. The
fascines put In near the ridge south of the
city have thrown the current toward the
south channel. Near Hooper the Klkhorn
is threatening considerable damage by
washing out a strip of road. Jt is much
higher than the Platte.
Correct Drctt for Men and Bo)
Men Go It
Blindly
In Buying
Clothes
When ready-made clothes are properly made the custom tail
ors are no better. When they are indifferently made they are
an. abomination. We don't blame some people for their preju
dice. The trouble with the average man is he buys hurriedly
and blindly. He doesn't find out where the good kinds are sold.
We have spent the better half of our lives in close study of
clothing in daily contact with the men who make it. We know
who makes the good, we know who makes the poor. It is our mis
sion as intermediary to prevent you from becoming the victim of
misrepresentation and clothing imposition. In our experience we
know of but six worthy American makes, and these are the ones
we handle.
Suits at 10 Suits at 15
The low price doesn't imply
mediocre material or workman
ship. They are the best thai
can be produced at the price in
all America. Single and dou-lle-breSted
styles.
More time and better goods
necessarily in these lines- They
are better than the price sug
gests. Single and double
breasted models hand made
from collar to shirU
Better Lines at from $20.00 to $35.00
Surpassing the to-order tailor's tlb to (100 productions.
A Great Vest Sale
For Saturday Only.
A shipment of over 1,200 fancy wash
vests in black and white effects, in every
size for men of all proportions. Absolute
$2.00 and $2.50 values. Saturday only.
Xow on display in our Douglas street
window.
9Se
they held their wheat too long- Over 75
per cent of the wheat in the county raised
last year was sold at from 90 cents to $1,
and from this sale the farmers realized
thousands of dollars.
DEMOCRATS TO MEET AT MSCOLS
rona-resslonal Convention of First
District Called for Jon IB.
TECUMSEH, Neb, May 12.-(Special Tel
egram.) This morning J. B. Douglas,
chairman of the First congressional demo
cratic commute, called a convention to
meet at LJncoln Thursday, June 15.
Farenell to Minister.
FORT CALHOUN, Neb., May 12.-Spe-
clal.) A farewell reception was tendered
Rev. W. J. Primrose of the Presbyterian
church here last evening at the church by
his many friends. A short musical program
was rendered. Misses Edna Vaughan and
Mabel Mortensen sang some beautiful solos
and Mr. Primrose and Miss Vaughan a
duet. Mr. Primrose was presented with a
very pretty present by his friends, of which
he numbers the entire population. Mr.
Primrose goes home to look after and care
for his mother. He has spent a very suc
cessful winter here and the best wishes of
all go with him to his new field of labor.
Farmers Hold W beat To. I.onsr.
YOP.K. Neb.. May 12 t Special h-There
are a few farmers In York county who
still have wheat on hand, and regret that
Xenraskan Among Victims.
TECUMSEH, Neb.. May 12 (Special.)
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wright of this city re
ceived word yesterday that their grand
daughter. Miss Florence Baker, was a vic
tim of the Bnyder, Ok!., tornado. Mrs.
Wright departed for Oklahoma. Miss Baker
was the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Baker of Mountain Park, Okl.,
and she was attending school at Snyder.
She was born in Tecumseh, the family hav
ing gone to Oklahoma from this city sev
eral years ago.
News ot Nebraska.
EEATRICE Blythe & Patten have com
pleted their new elevator at Blue Springs.
BEATRIC E I lie neatnce military Dana
gave a promenade concert in the armory
last night. The affair was largely at
tepded. BEATRICE In a game of ball played
yesterday between the teams of the west
and south schools the former won by the
score of 15 to 4.
BEATRICE A special carrying General
Superintendent H. E. Byram and the divi
sion superintendent passed through the city
last evening enroute to Lincoln.
H I'M BOLDT Farmers are beginning to
complain that the dry weather Is harden
ing the ground so that it Is difficult to
work, and hinders the growth of vegeta
tion. HUMBOLDT The ladles of the Alpha
club have arranged for permanent quarters
by leasing the rooms over the postofrice,
and will hold their meetings there In the
future.
OSCEOLA-Rev. L. M. Grigsley will
preach the memorial sermon for the local
Grand Army of the Republic and Rev. E. J.
Iiainer of Lincoln will deliver the Memorial
day address.
HUM BOLDT Miss Emalyne Loennlg
and Mr. Walter McCllntock were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Fred Loennlg. three miles
north of the city.
PA PILLION The Fourth of July cele
bration la an assured fact fr Papllllon. A
large amount has been suhacrihed and the
main feature will be a roast barbecue, with
Samuel tatte In charge.
TECUMSEH Mr. Austin L. Martin and
Miss Adda E. Devenney, well known young
people of this city, were married at trie
Baptist parsonage at o'clock last even
ing by Krv. F. Si. Sturdevanl.
TORK-J. N. Klldow. one of York's pio
neer business men. announces In a card to
the public that the story circulated that
he had sold out his marble and granite
business was althout foundation.
TABLE KuCK-Wsundy venltuj. May
1(1, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage,
in Tablo Rock, Neb.. Rev. V. A. Tyler of
ficiating, Mr. C. E. Brook and Miss Edna
Hickman, both of Table Rock, were mar
ried. YORK At the meeting of the Modern
Woodmen, J. C. Peterson of this city was
selected as delegate from the Fourth con
gressional district to attend the head camp
of the Modern Woodmen at Milwaukee next
month.
PAPILLION While plowing on his farm
the team of Henry Fricke stepped into a
hole. Upon investigation Mr. Fricke found
It to be a coyote's den and in it were four
teen young ones. He brought them to the
county clerk's office and received $14.
YORK Owing to the heavy rain last
nig:ht there was a small attendance of the
citizens who met for the purpose of pro
moting a cliautauo.ua meeting at York. The
Commercial club has taken up the matter
of holding Chautauqua meetings at York
and will announce another meeting.
HUMBOLDT Rod Moore, the young col
ored man who had his right foot cut off
aUive the ankle a few weeks ago, sur
prised his friends by coming down town
on his bicycle this morning, riding with
as much ease as he did when possessed
of both feet.
El'STIS Dr. Martin of Lincoln, superin
tendent of the Nebraska Prison associa
tion, delivered a lecture to a large audi
ence at Hobb's hall last evening on "The
Boy, or Life In the penitentiary." A lib
eral contribution was given and several
memberships signed.
PAPILLION The following officers were
elected by the local Masonic lodt--e for the
ensuing year: A. Catherwood, M.; R.
B. Armstrong. S. W.; Art Ireland. J. W.;
Charles Schaab, secretary; L. I). Clarke,
treasurer; M. P. Brown. 8. D. ; J. P. Spear
man and James Taunahlll, stewards; N. R.
Wilcox, tyler.
BEATRICE At a meeting of the Glen
over Woman's club last night It was voted
to found a girls" and boys' club In Olenover.
The organizations are to be searate, and
the women of Olenover will entertain each
club once a week The meeting was held
at the home of Mrs. Van Ness and the
subject for the evening was "Geography "
TABLE ROCK Sunday, Mav 14 will
be the sixteenth anniversary cif the l'p
worth league, and, at the Methodist Epis
copal church here, the whole day Is tu be
given to the young people. At 11 a m
the pastor. Rev. W. A. Tyler, will preach
the anniversary sermon, and at S p m a
special program will be rendered bv the
league.
H U M BOLDT Fl re last night destroyed
a number of young fruit trees belonging
to the Spring Lake Ice company on their
holdings east of the city. The blaze origi
nated from embers left by a fishing partv
early In the evening, and had It not been
discovered by nearby residents it would
have swept the entire lake property, do
ing great damage.
SCHUYLER John C. Ehernherger, dep
uty county clerk, was at the Benson farm,
three miles east of the city last evening,
and while on horseback the animal he was
riding fell with him, Ehcrnbcrger falling
under and sustaining a broken collarbone.
The Injury Is not more serious than to keep
him from work and cause him some pain
while the break Is healing.
PLATTSMOUTH A band of gypsies,
traveling In wagons decorated with land
scape scenes, reached Plattsmouth this
morning. Cine of them at once proceeded
to Inquire as to whether or not any other
gypsies had preceded them. He described
a man and woman, whom he claimed had
deserted the band while they were In carnp
last night. The woman, he claimed, was
his wife and her companion was his own
brother. The party is enroute to Omaha.
YORK This week the city council granted
a liberal franchise for a gas plant in this
city to W. S. Iiarley of Chicago and P. J.
Haas of Omaha, who propose to put In a
modern water gas plant. There was soma
objection by citizens to the granting of this
franchise, for the reason that the company
was allowed to charge II sO per 1,000 cuhia
feet. The council rewrote the ordinance
presented to them by these gentlemen sev
eral times and believe they secured ths
liest possible terms for the Interests of ths
city. .
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