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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1905)
A PASTOR CURED BY-PE-RIMIA. Rev. Swanstrom and Mrs. Dalton Have Faith In Pc-ru-na. of The Catarrh Remedy National Fame. Trom Cast arid West Come Words or Praise from Those 'ured By Pe-ru-na. Cm not B Too Thankful to Pe-ru-na Mr. Christian Wenger, Sigsbee, Mo., Writes! "I cannot thank you enough for restor ing .sir health. I. am satisfied that I am rid of rnv headaches. I have not experi enced a Teturn of them this winter." ,A Temperance Lecturer Uses Pe-ru-na. Mrs. Evelena A. Dalton, 863 Fremont Bt., Boston, Mass., a well known tem- HOMER BARS ALL SALOONS Xffort to Beoure Lioeiss Beiulti in Besig ' ' " 'nation of Town Board. LEGAL QUESTION OF ADDITION TO TOWN Point Raised that Land Snpposed to B. la. Village is Sot Incor porated According to . tha La nr. HQMER, Neb., Aug. 18. (Speclal.)-An-other effort to re-establish the saloon busi ness In this place proved futile yesterday afternoon,, when Odell A Smith, applicants for a liquor license, withdrew their peti tion asktng for license, but not until It waa ; shown clearly yiat the better element of lth.jLowp-'dld(.not wish to return to the shameful days of .the past, when drunken Indians and squaws carried on their de- , bauchery and , licentiousness to a degree that th. town became notorious in this line. At th. special meeting of the village coun cil held this afternoon the petitioners were represented by Attorney E. J. Eamea and the remonstrators by Attorney R. E. Evans of Dakota City, Counsel for both sides agreed that th. incorporation of Smiths addition to Homer waa illegal and not In conformity of law, and as two of the mem bers of the town board lived -In this addi tion, and as the residents thereof voted at the town election the applicants for license did not car. to fac. a tangle In the courts with these conditions confronting them, and wisely withdrew their petition. Henry Loomis, one of the members of the town board, and a resident of Smith's ad- , d It Ion, when the facts were presented, re signed hi. Office tl-ltt- T n Pnrll. A I A VMAmKM V. I Stances, states he will remain In office until the courts decide otherwise. Attorney Evans, who appeared for the remonstrators, received pay for his services from th. fund of $500 which was sub jrlh4 last, spring by th. business men of Homer to prevent the selling of liquors, both legally and Illegally, in the village. Most of the contributors to this fund are now. spending their money and putting forth their efforts in accomplishing what Rev. Father Joseph 8c hell, the Catholic priest, attempted to do alone and slnglehanded, and for which he suffered condemna tion, vllflftcatlon and even a brutal assault, that la, attempting to stop the sale of liquor to Indiana. Tha aeeds sown by Father Schell are cer tainly bearing good fruit C. J. O'Connor, banker, waa accosted by Odell. one of the applicants and asked to explain why he as taking the Interest he was In oppos Ing'a' license, when O'Connor replied: "As a man I have nothing against you Odell, put, we got together last spring and decided with both our money and Influence not to have a saloon In Homer this year, and we are going to stick to It. That's all." As nearly all the business men reside outside the incorporation they "have but little legal rights n the matter. Father Kageat Caaaht la- Rata TEKAMAH. Neb.. Aug. 18. -(Special.)-Father Nugent, who was to deliver an Packages Ijwo i introduca PINEOLES th. asrtaia aura f os PI Coca bp boa, Parana, Fistulas. Rectal Ulcars, Prastabbi sad Inasauaabjoa of th. ScnwJ Duct(cumn serrout axhsiaboa) W yom .re a sulfeief I want to kaow yoa. Scad so. your ackaeat today and I will a ya THE BOOKLET and a 25o J? PINEOLES FREE They will coaviac yoa at once. Stats U CLkaao n .s ; :. .:.. a. .4 m 1 REV. P. E. SWAMSTROM. W X. J1 wnaj 'Nboollrt fc . lolls Mr. "S the tale J II 1 l! i 11 1 I I I 1 J Ml m RT. P. E, STvanstrom, Swedish Baptist Tastor, box 228, Grantsburg, rites: -l feel that It Is my duty as well aa pleasure to let you know that I am perfectly well, entirely cured of chronic diarrhoea and catarrh. ' I thank you for your directions how to use Peruna, and for your kindness to me. bare used Peruna' according to your personal directions and I am very glad that I found a medi cine which would cure me. after three years of suffering. " perance lecturer, writes: "For years I have suffered with bullous colic. A friend advised me to try Peruna, and I have not been troubled with bullous co'.lc since using It." A reward of 110,000 has been deposited In the Market Exchange Bank, Columbus, Ohio, as a guarantee that the above testi monials are genuine; that we hold In our possession authentic letters certifying to the same. During many years" advertis ing we have never used. In part or In whole, a single spurious testimonial. Every one of our testimonials are genuine and In the words of the one whose name Is ap pended. address at the Burt-Cuming county teach ers' Institute at West Point last night, had the misfortune to board the wrong train at Omaha, so he stopped off here yesterday afternoon, Intending to drive across, but found that he could not make It in time with a team. H. M. Hopewell, with his automobile, offered his services and they left about B o'clock, but were overtaken by the rain and only got as lar as Craig, where Father Nugent wired to West Point that It would be impossible for him to get there. MAN TIED TO PILOT OF EGIXE Vnconaelous and Evidently in a Fit When Found. NORFOLK, Neb.. Aug. 18. (Speclal.) Tled to the cowcatcher of a locomotive, un conscious and foaming and bleeding at the mouth, an unidentified man was discovered at Brunswick, Neb., late last night when the freight train from Sioux City, on the Great Northern railroad, drew Into the station. ' i The engineer and fireman knew nothing whatever of the man's presence on their locomotive. They had not seen him when he was tied on If he was tied on or when he climbed on and tied himself down, if he did that. .The first known of his presence was the discovery of the man, apparently dead, by the hotel man of Brunswick, who was at the station to meet the train. . When the train was stopped the man was found to be unconscious. The ropes which fas tened him were untied and he waa carried Into the station waiting room, where a doc tor was summoned. At first It waa thought the man had been tied to the engine by some one, but It was later suggested and credited as more prob able that he, being a subject of epileptic attacks, had felt one coming upon him after he had climbed on the engine for the ride and that, being prepared with a rope, he had tied himself on the engine to save his own life. The last stop made by the train before reaching Brunswick was at Plalnvtew, but nothing was seen of the man there. When the man had been revived he was questioned as to the cause of his predica ment. He said that he had been trying to get away from doctors at Plalnvlew and that he took this method. Doctors at Plaln vlew had never heard of him. He gave his name as Jim McConnell and said that his father was in an Insane hospital. Trainmen placed McConnell on the next train that came along and headed him for Hot Bprlngs. At Atkinson, Neb., he was discovered again on the pilot. In the same condition as before, tied down with a rope, unconscious and foaming at the mouth. He was taken on to Hot Springs and placed In a hospital. Met'oelc Normal Close., M'COOK, Neb., Aug. 18. (Special.) The third summer session of the McCook junior state normal school closed last Friday with three special exercises. In the forenoon there was an appropriate program of music. In the afternoon the farewell gathering, when Deputy State Superintendent B. C. Bishop of Lincoln addressed the teachers, and the evening concert by the Locke male quartette. All were notable and served to bring to a happy conclusion th. best work that has yet been done here. During the week Rev. Luther P. Ludden was present and delivered two addresses, one upon "Agriculture In the Common Schools" and the other upon "The Pendulum Swings." Rev. J. A. Beattle of Lincoln was also present In the capacity of a special lecturer. McCook people find satisfaction In th. fact that this Junior normal school excels the others In point of enrollment, which was the case last year as well. But more than mere numbers, the quality of work dons, the spirit manifested, the purpose for which the teachers were here, all atamp better ment upon this year's achievements over its predecessors! Appeals front Allowance of Claim. BEATRICE. Nb.. Aug. 18. (Special Tele gram.) This morning County Attorney Kll len filed an appeal from the action of the Board of Supervisors In allowing the bills of J. H. Sparks, bridge contractor, aggre gating over 112. 0UO. The action is taken for the reason that Mr. Klllen regards some of the bills excessive. He says that he was not aware that some of the bills were for work done last year after the levy had been exhausted or he would have advised the board that It could hot have legally al lowed the bills. roaatr Aid Fair. M'COOK. Neb.. Aug. la (Special Tele gram ) At a meeting of the county com missioners of Red Willow county this aft ernoon the matter of th. protest against th. allowance of assistance from th. county to th. fair was considered nod th. contest settled in favor of th. agricultural society, which will . receive about 10 from' th. county treasury and will hold a-fair id Indtanola, Neb., commenting September M, Jae siwiiii VynUV and ending September M i Ul fir. 1 ysp 1 FARMERS TO ASSIST BROWN Promise Both Moral and FioiDoial Aid ii th. Qrair. Caie. PRCPAPING WOODMEN MANDAMUS PAPERS Mark More Talk la state Over Neat Year's Political tampalaa Tbaa Over the Election This Fall. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Aug. 18. (Special.) Members of the board of directors of the Farmers Oraln and Live Stock Shipping association, who met last night with ex-Chtef Justice Sullivan and Attorney Howell of Omaha, called upon Attorney General Brown this morning and assured him that they would do all they could to further the prosecution of the so-called grain trust and would help the attorney general morally and finan cially. The conference only lasted a short time and the evidence yet to be Introduced was discussed, as were plans for the aid to be given the attorney general by the farmers' association. "We merely called upon the attorney gen eral," said Attorney Howell, "and assured him that he should have all the help finan cially and morally that he needed In fur thering his prosecution 'of the grain trust. He waa assured by the board of directors of the association that he could call upon them at any time for assistance and they would do whatever he asked them to do." The taking of deposltlona, which has been set for todayi was postponed until next Friday, at which time five or six witnesses will be examined. Will Start Mandamus Tomorrow. The legal department Is at work this aft ernoon on the petition to be filed asking for a mandamus to compel County Clerk Drexel of Douglas county to list the re serve fund of the Woodmen of the World for taxation purposes. As the Judges will not be In Nebraska until some time In Sep tember there Is no hurry about the matter, though the petition probably will be filed tomorrow. I.ong-Dlatance Politics. A well known politician who has done much traveling out in the state during the last few weeks, brings the Information to Lincoln that there Is much more talk of the coming state election a year off than there Is about the Judicial election. He said: "I found out In Adams rounty that Rep resentative Saddler is being urged by his friends to become a candidate for state sen ator and that he probably will make the race for the nomination. Down in Gage county there is talk of'Representative Adam McMullen to succeed Senator Jackson. Both Senator Fries and John Wall are making a' big fight already fori the home dela tion. Valley county, for the nomination for governor. The one that loses out at home, of course, will be shut out of the running, so this fight is really getting lively. Both are avowed candidates. Representative Kaley of Webster county is being urged to be a candidate for regent this fall and I believe from what I heard Colonel Kaley will be a candidate. I heard very little talk among the republicans about a supreme Judge and none at all among the demo crats." Fan at Police Conrt. Police Judge Cosgrave this morning brought the wisdom of Solomon to bear in determining a case In which was Involved a couple of neighbor families and a clothes line. The defendant waa named Donovan and he was charged with slashing In two with a knife the clothes line In his neigh bor s yard,, allowing the clean clothes ? Do fall to the ground. When he faced the court Donovan said: "I didn't cut that wire, your honor. I waa down in the cellar and when I come out the line struck me In the neck and scared me so I Just struck at it with a stick, being a little mad at It. . As soon as the stick struck it, it fell. I didn't cut it." j'Where Is the stick?" asked the Judge. "I left It at home, but 1 could get It for ou." The order was given and Donovan went home for the stick and soon returned with a nice looking club. "String up that rope," ordered the Judge to the court officer, and It was strung up across the court room. "Now Donovan, take the stick and strike that rope, as hard as you can." Donovan squared around and struck with all his might. The rope remained intact. "Judge, that rope waa tighter than that when I broke it," said Donovan, getting embarrassed. "String the rone tlerhter" nn h. Judge. It was strung tighter. "Hit It again." said the iiHn ai Now orce more." "One dollar and costs," said the Judge as the rope still remained Intact "Next case." Labor Day Proclamations The following Labor day proclamation has been Issued by Governor Mickey: T BTyhirtwe authortty vested In me. '. V?" H, Mlrky- governor of the state of Nebraska, do hereby proclaim Monday, September 4. 1M6, to be Ibor day, and do enjoin upon all tollers that they observe tne day In the spirit in which Its segrega tion was conceived. There are few Idlers In Nebraska. We are nearly all laborers, either with brain or hand, and an oc casional replte from duty not only pro motes physical welfare, but tends to better results when toll Is again resumed. I suggest that the people generally assemble at convenient recreation spots ajirt that the day be devoted to such amusements as are best calculated to furnish wholesome entertainment and afford needed rest to both mind and body. It would also be fitting to carry out platform programs pro viding for the discussion of Industrial and economic questions In the broad snlrlt of charity and benevolenoe so characteristic) of the American people. , gtate Fair Program. The official program of the Nebraska state fair, September 4 to 8, has been issued by Secretary Bassett, and follows: MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 10 a. m. Judging will belgn as follows: Class B, cattle. Lot 1, Shorthorns, In stock pavilion; Class C, swine, Lot 1; Class E poultry, lots 1 and 2. ' Igorrotes at stockade. 1 p. m Races: 2:27 pace, purse 8500; J 40 trot, purse 8600; running race, $100. Igorrotes at stockade. 4 p. m. Exhibition mile by guldeless wonder "Cute." Tl'ESDAY. I a. m. Class A. horses, stock pavilion: Class B. cattle: Class C, swine; Class D sheep; Class E. poultry; Class F. farin products; Class G, textile; Clasa H. tine arts; Class I. dairy, In all lots except 8 bread and cake; Class J. educational; Class K, bees and honey; Class O, county collec tive exhibits. igorrotes at stockade. 10 a. m. Band concert. II a. m Formal opening of stock pa vilion; addresses by Governor J. H Mirkov and Hon. William Ernst. ' M,tRey 1 p. m. Races: 1:17 pace, purse 8500; 2 30 8-year-old and under trot. 80; one-mile dash, 81U6; three-quarters of a mile dash 100. Igorrotrs at stocked" 8 p. m. Exhibition by guldeless wonder "Cute. 4 p. m.-Trottlng steer "San Antonio Pete. ' WEDNESDAY. I a. m. Judging continued In Classes A B. C D E. F, 5. H, I (Including Lot 8 bread and ceke). J. K and O. 10 a. m. Band concert. Igorrotes at stockade. 1 p. m Races: 2.36 pace, purse 8W0; 2 18 trot, purse Vai; five-eighths of a mile dash $lu0; three-mile relay race, r."26 ' "Cute .m Exlhlb'"on truldeleaa wonder. THURSDAY. a. m Judging completed in all classes. 10 a. m. Band concert. Igorrotes at stockade. I p. m. Races: 8 23 oaea. nnraa ttne- m m iree-ior-au, isAj ; IJJ lxgt,j purse 8.VW; one mile dssh. all sres. III. 8 p. m Exhibition mile by "Ban Antonio t'ete, trotting steer. 4 p. m Exhibition by '"Cute." tha guide' less wonder. FRIDAY 10 a. m. Grand stock parade of prise win hers. Igorrotes at stockade. 1 p. m. Races: Free-for-all pace, purse ; z V4 trot, puree half mile and re peat. mi. Igorrotes at stockade. 4 p. m. Exhibition by "Cute," the guld less wonder. Secretary Bassett of the Stat Fair board has received a proposition ' from the owner of the famous Baldwin airship to exnlblt the business at Lincoln during the state fair. The matter will be taken up at the meeting of the board to be held next Monday evening. The following counties will make col lectlve exhibits at the fair: Adams, Antelope, Brown, Box Butte, fuming, rmwes. Douclas. Franklin. Fur nas, Frontier, Hltohcock, Howard Kearney, mncasfr. Nemaha. fn, Richardson Saline, Sheridan, Scott's Bluff. Thomas, valley, Washington, Webster, Tork. Paroled Convict Arrested. Another paroled con-1ct has gone to the bad and Is behind the bars at the city Jail charged with a felony. The convict is Charles Olson and he Is charged with having forged the name of C. G. Sheely to a check for something over tX), which he cashed. Olson was sent to the penl tentlary from Harlan county September 16, 1S98, for twenty years for criminal as sault, and with his good time allowance he would have been released June 14. 1911 Last October, however, h,e was paroled to . I fame for 830 a month, and so well did he prosper that he secured permission from Governor Mickey and took unto, him self a wife. At the time of his conviction he was 18 years of age. Clancy Visits the Capitol. Robert J. Clancy, assistant tax commis sioner of the Union Pacific, was In Lincoln today looking up the records of the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and attending. to other matters. Mr. Clancy said the taking of testimony In the railroad tax case would be resumed probably Sep tember 1 or 2. Sews of Nebraska. SALEM Owing to the Inclemency of the weather today the crowd at the Chautauqua " mrgp, out tne interest seems :r grow dally. Sunday will be the closing day PAPILLIOV. Aug. 18. The Sarpv County Old Settlers' association claims the oldest man In the state, Hon. James Gow of Bellevue. Mr. Gow Is In his 94th year, hale and hearty. ALBION Crops of all kinds continue to Improve and seldom has the country ever looked more promising. The corn Is ma turing nicely snd small grain, which never was oeiter, is being saved In fine Shane. ALBION R. Carsten, living a short dis tance west of town, sold his farm one day this week for 1101.60 an acre, the same hav ing been purchased a few years since for about one-half the price for which it was sum. SUPERIOR James Harris, who bought and Improved a very tin Imm. h.r. spring, has sold out and will remove to Hlldreth. Former Senator Dvsart Is the purchaser and will cccupy in the near ft u lure. SL'PETtlOR All th veterans nf th flvll war In this locality who are at all phy sically able to endure the travel are pr'e parlng to attend the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Denver cwpiemoer v WOOD RIVER E. Corbln, the Union Pa cific s florist, has sold a fine farm near Carlo through Mitchell & Faught of this place to George A. Meubell of Lincoln. 1 he piece la a quarter section and the consideration was 85,800. HUMBOLDT Mrs.' ICHnn TTurriino-.Rto.-na ho has been in steadily falling health for mune monins, aiea yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents, Culonel M. W. Harding and wife, In the north part of the city, at the age of 21 years. TEKAMAH A heavy rain visited this part of the county last night and It was more than welcome, as the corn was get ting to that point where a good rain would Insure a big crop. The pastures, especially blue grass, were beginning to show the ef fects of the hot, dry weather. WOOD HIVER-JerpmC the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs Jt F. Paulk, residing northeast of Wood JUver. had a bad run away with a team jj .horses and . a wagon yesterday. In turning a sharp corner the wagon upset- and fell orr'the boy, injuring him quite severely about the legs. , WEST POINT The republican county central committee, which met on Monday, has called the county convention to meet in this city on September 9 for the pur pose of electing delegates to the state convention and for the nomination of a full set of candidates for county office. SUPERIOR In evidence of the fact that the profits or the farmer In business still seeks Investment Amrl Worden, one of the substantial farmers and atock raisers of this section of the county, broke ground yesterday for the erection of a fine brick business house, 26x70, on Central avenue. BATTLE CREEK - Between 4 and 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon we had the worst rain, hall and electrical storm that we have had here for years. Three in.-h of rain fell In about an hour. The telephone wires are all down, so that no communica tion can be had with surrounding places. SUPERIOR A most timely and appro priate improvement In this town Is the f ilacing of new, strong posts and pipe bars n convenient places about the streets and alleys for tying farmers' teams. This is being done by the city and will be much-ap-, predated by all the farmers who drive to town SUPERIOR The annual picnic of th Jewell United Presbyterian congregation, nine miles southwest of Superior, was held today. A very large party is In attendance. The exercises are largely memorial, as it Is the anniversary of the organization of the congregation and has been kept up with growing Interest for eleven years. AUBURN The machinery for the con struction of the "object lesson road" across the Nemaha bottom east of town has reached here. It consists of a large steam roller, water sprinkler, a truck wagon and several other pieces. Work has already begun on the road and will no doubt be in full force within a very few days. YORK Within the next thirty days York will have a street carnival, old set tlers' and fraternal picnic, a circus and four tent meetings. The ministers of the different churches in York have agreed to have union tent meetings and have en gaged evangelists who will be here soon and the good work will commence. LEXINGTON The third day of the Daw aon County Chautauqua passed oft with added numbers In attendance. The chief attraction today was Dr. Phil Balrd, who gave two addresses. Tomorrow, with the exception of Dr. Balrd, the program will be completely changed. Frank R. Robersun will give his Illustrated lecture on "Russia Aflame." ALBION Company M, Second Nebraska National Guards, has returned from the an nual encampment at Kearney. The record made by several members of the company as marksmen Is highly gratifying to their many friends, and It is expected that Com pany M will be heard from at the natlonat shoot. All report a pleasant and profitable encampment. WOOD RIVER-The annual campmeet Ing of the United Evangelical churches of the Platte valley conference will be held In Cameron, near Wood River, beginning August a and continuing until September 4 Among the speakers will be Bishop W F Hlel of Chicago and Rev. B. 11. Nlebel of LeMars. la. The meeting wilt be In charge of Presiding Elders 8. B. DUlow and 8. J. Shupp. HUMBOLDT Power Bros., local grain buyers and farmers, who have been quite successful the last few years In feeding and marketing sheen, are arraneinir t,, bark In the business more extensively than ever during the coming winter, and to that end are Just completing a gigantic shed near their elevator. The structure will be used to shelter the flock from the severe weather which has caused a great many to perish in other years. The building Is 1j xJM In size, and over four cars of lumber were used In its construction. WEST POINT The nonarrival of Rev Father Nugent of Des Moines, who was billed to deliver a lecture last evening at the Joint teachers' institute now in session at this place, waa a grievous disappoint ment to some l.tfiO persons who had as sembled to hear hlin. Father Nugent is making a tour of the county In hi auto mobile and was caught In a severe rain storm which visited this section yester day afternoon and was prevented from reaching West Point. This afternoon a lecture was delivered by M Davidson, superintendent of the Omaha city school DAKOTA CITY-Mrs. James Jackson wife of one of the graders in the Kmltli camp, which is located on the Great North ern grade, about a mile southwest of this place, created considerable excitement In the camp last evening by feinting an at tempted suicide by taking carbolic acid. Her husband had gone to Sioux City to the Pawnee Bill show, at which she was much disappointed In not accompanying him. Dr D. C. Btlnsnn was called and after laboring with her a couple of hours and set-trig no outward sign of the drug and no inward symptoms concluded she wss only bluffing wUoa proved to be lb case. SEVERE STORMS IN STATE Wind Does Considerable Damage ia t Bomber of Places. LIGHTNING BURNS SEVERAL STRUCTURES Heavy Rainfall Practically All Over th. Corn Belt, Which Pats at Rest All Fear of Damage from Droath. WELLFLEET, Neb., Aug. 18. (Speclal.) A tornado passed north of this place last night, destroying barns, crops, stock and stacks of hay. At the farm of Votaw brothers, twenty-six head of horses were crushed to death. Next In the path waa McReynold's ranch, where It killed fifty six cattle and crippled many more. So far as reported no people were killed or seriously Injured. ST. PAUL, Neb., Aug. 18. (Special.! A fine rain, accompanied by sharp thunder na lightning, fell here last night, lust at the right time The fall was about one Inch and almost assures a good crop of corn. CRETE, Neb.. Aug. 18.-(Snecll WTh large barn belonging to Relnt Carson, who lives two miles east of town, was struck by lightning at 4 o'clock this morn In The barn contained seven horses, all of which were burned to death and the barn com pletely destroyed. The damage is estimated at 82,600, which is nearly covered by in surance. FAIRBURY. Neb.. Aug. 18.-(8neclal About three lnchea of rain fell during last night, soaking the ground In good shape for fall rlowlng and placing the corn crop beyond any danger of damage from drouth. This morning during a severe electric storm the flag pole on the court house tower was struck by lightning and badly shat tered, but the gilt eagle surmounting the pole never felt the shock and still maintains nis lofty position. Helps the Corn. HUMBOLDT, Neb.. Aug. 18.-fSnecial..- A fine rain of an Inch or more ylsited this section last night about midnight and haa been continuing In a sort of drizzle nearly all the forenoon. Th rain wn i welcomed by the farmers on account of tha good It will do the corn and crops In gen eral ana ty the citizens of the city on ac count of the drop in temperature which accompanied it. The Btorm was accom panied by a severe electrical display, but so far as reported very little damage waa done to clock or property. UfcaH.VA,. Neb., Aug. 18. iSoeclal. i The drouth was broken last right by a good rain; nearly an inch of water fell. Light ning struck William W. Fellows' house and damaged the property about 1100 and Durnea out electric lights and telephone. VUU1J RIVER. Neb.. Aug. 18. (Special.) A nice rain fell last evening, which was of great benefit to the corn, for In some cases the corn was suffering. Fall plowing has also been retarded by the dry weather. WEST POINT, Neb.. Aug. 18.-tSnecial.- A ilolent thunderstorm, accompanied by some small hall and a very heavy rain, prevailed here last evening. The rain con tinued throughout the entire night and soaked the ground thoroughly, to the great benefit of a large area of late planted corn which needed moisture. Telephone Line Down. FREMONT, Neb., Aug. 18. (Special.) A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by con siderable wind, passed over thla vicinity last evening. The telephone companies were the heaviest sufferers, a good many Instruments being put out of commission. Lightning struck the stack of the Fidelity laundry,- damaging it considerably, but not throwing It down.' A" dwelling house north of Arlington was also struck and burned. The storm was more severe south of the river. LINWOOD, Neb.. Aug. 18. (Special.) One of the heaviest rains of the season oc curred here last evening. Over two Inches of water fell, accompanied by a terrific wind, which blew down trees, outhouses and everything that was loose. It did considerable damage to corn by breaking off ears and twisting It up. The ground is soaked and will be in fine shape for fall plowing. FULLERTON, Neb., Aug. 18.-r(Spclal.) About 6 o'clock last evening occurred one of the worst windstorms that ever struck Fullerton and vicinity. Trees were blown down all over the city and the electric and telephone wires were broken by the falling limbs so there was no service from either of these companies. Chimneys were de molished and at the station the roof and rafters were carried off the depot and the building otherwise Injured. The meager re ports received from the country are to the effect that the corn la lying flat upon the ground, with many stalks broken and wind mills and outbuildings demolished. The rainfall arcompanylng the wind was not especially severe, although quite hard for a few minutes. At the Chautauqua grounds the large tent was torn In places, but not blown down and was soon repaired. Few of the other tents were Injured, but water from the bluffs ran through many of them, wetting carpets and floors. How ever, It was a good-natured crowd that was roaming about the grounds after the storm and happy and willing to make the best of everything. Mahtnlns; Destroys Church. AUBURN, Neb., Aug. 18 (Special.) Au burn and vicinity were visited last night by a severe rain and electrical storm. It commenced raining about 8 o'clock last evening and storm after storm swept over the city and the rain did not cease until after T o clock this morning. The gauge at the government signal station kept by George D. Carrlngton, shows a precipita tion of two and one-half inches. About 10 o'clock last night during the rain and electrical storm St. Joseph's Cath olic church was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The church was a frame structure and the loss was only par tially covered by Insurance. The brick parochial school building and the parsonage situated near the church were each consid erably damaged, and It was only by the greatest effort on the part of the citizens that these were saved from destruction. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Aug. 18. (Spe cial.) This section pf the state was visited by a terrific wind and rainstorm last night. In some parts of the county fhe corn was blown over and a number of the farmers ' ... . 1 report that the storm will result In shorten ing their crop from three to five bushels per acre. The fruit was also blown from the trees, while In many Instances large stacks of wheat were scattered about the fields. The storm came up suddenly from the west and the wind assumed the velocity of a tornado, causing many to seek shelter in st$rm cavea. A German church in the western part of the county Is reported to have been struck by lightning and burned to the ground. In this city the residence of Ben Elson was slightly damaged by a bolt of lightning. A small fire also occurred during the storm at the electric light company's plant, where a coal shed caught fire from spontaneous combustion. CENTRAL CITY, Neb.. Aug. 18.Spe rlal.) Three and one-fourth Inches of rain fell here last night, accompanied by a heavy wind and some hall. larh Damage la Sarpy. 8IIINGFIELD. Neb., Aug. 18-(8peclal Telegram.) Considerable damage was done by the severe windstorm that passed over here last night. The windmills of T. N. Graham, W. W. Dow, John Petty. W. M. Kleck, Mrs. James Davidson and tha county poor (arm w.r. blows down. B. T. Hoyt I fT Correct Dress r ... IX ATUROAY PECIALS IHE We proolnfm today for Saturday solllnff. aU specials rlfketf random from the many offers of tlmr-ly interest from Omaha's Rrentest furnishing department. They tell but faintly of the rnst concourse of money saving opportunities to be found here. MEN'S SHIRTS 75c Qualities Positively the best offer In many n day. Inexpensive yet better than the price BugRcsts. Broken lots and sizes which nre marked to this price to force the sell- W A T C H OUR W I II D 0 W S Inu. Sizes 14, 1, ltU4. 17 and 17 H. fast col 35c ors, In newest designs FANCY HOSE Usual 25c Values In every shade both frvave and gay. Fast color cotton from selected looms. Stripes and solid colors In every size 2 pair. 25c MEN'S NECKWEAR 50c and $1.00 Styles our-ln-hands, Tecks, Wind sors, Club and Bow sb.ipes, beautiful creations, upon which one's fingers love to linger every style and color seemingly better than its fellow 25c-50c had a stack of oats struck by lightning and burned. Corncrlbs and other small outbuildings were blown to the four winds, besides numerous stacks of small grain. Wright Carpenter, living three miles north of town, had a severe shock from Jlghtnlng striking close to the house and waa ren dered unconscious for several hours. The greateat damage was done to growing corn. A great many fields are as much as one half destroyed. The prospects were so bright that a good many farmers are feel ing a little blue over their losses. The Home Telephone company's loral exchange, suffered, aa well as the Hell toll lines. Severe Storm at Beatrice, BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. 18. (Special Tele gram.) A: terrific rainstorm; accompanied by severe lightning and heavy thunder, vla Ited -Beatrice this morning. The rainfall at tbla point was 2.2S Inches, while reports from outlying districts place It as high as three and four Inches. Today was to have been trie closing nay of the circuit raaos here, but pn account of the muddy condi tion ot the traclc the races have been de clared off. BLAIR, Neb., Aug. 18. (Special Tele gram.) A severe rainstorm, with a precip itation of two Inches and accompanied by a high wind, passed over Blair and vicinity last night doing much damage to cornfields south and west of town. The fall of rain extended over the entire county and was much needed In some localities. Lightning struck the residence of J. K. B. Beatty, damaging the roof, and also the flagpole on top of the courthouse, splitting the pole and carrying away one-half of It, but do ing no further damage except burning out all of the electric lights In the building. DAKOTA CITY, Neb., Aug. 18.-(Speclal.) The house of Fred Duenslng. In the north east part of town, was struck by lightning during the storm yesterday afternoon, but outside of ripping up the roof a little no great damage was done. The family was In the house at the time, but felt no effects of the shock. Wayne College Commencement. WAYNE. Neb.. Aug. 18. (Special.)-Yesterday witnessed the closing exercises of the fourteenth annual commencement of the Nebraska Normal college. The loyalty of the alumni Is sufficiently attested by the scores of successful business men and women who have broken away from busi ness cares for a few days or resigned the comforts and pleasures of summer resorts to attend the glad reunion. This has been a moat successful year. The graduating rlaas of sixty-four members go out equipped for what confronts them, State Superin tendent VcBrlen was present and Issued fifty-four state certificates. The attendance has been phenomenal. The well kept campus generously dotted with beautiful trees and flower beds, lighted by myriads of Incan descent lights, made a picture long to be remembered. Already a large number have enrolled for the coming year, which pro misee to be a record breaker as to attend ance. nig Store for Fremont. FREMONT. Neb., Aug. 18. (Special.) What will probably be the largest depart ment store in the state outside of Omaha or Lincoln will soon be opened up here. H. O. Gumpert has secured the store build ing south of his clothing department and entirely remodeled the basements under his present stores, and will put In a stock of groceries, hardware, house furnishing goods and a meat market. An entrance from Fifth street has also been put In and a waiting room and toilet accommodations for country customers. A building nearby has been fitted up for a warehouse and he will have accommodations for farmers' teams. The new departments will be opened . . . . n I n . bVva... . V. 1 fe H . V. - . . v for business about the last of the month. lwheBaiy You may be thinking of us ing 'an artificial food for your baby. Try.Mellins Food ; it is a propcrutood suited to the baby's condition. It is not a medicine but a true food. Let us send you a sample to try. Mellia's FeeJ Is Ik. 0lT Iafaats F.TM.'.T"1 . a. Craai triZ. Ue kUlk.M award .f IkeU.l.i.aa r."- M ELLIN FOOD CO, SCSTON, MASS, f for Men trtd Boys OLLARS O OUDLE UTY. UNDERWEAR. Worth 50c and 75e 3 Men's Balbrlggan shirt and drawers of many hueg- anl- , mnn, blue, ecru and black, worthy values t at double their present price. We will not carry them over the sea sonthe reason 25c-35c-45c Other val nee ft, l.RO to Jt. MEN'S BELTS 50c Was Their Price Tositively sold at 50c nil sea son, but we must sell now or hold over, which wo aro determined not to do. Most ly sizes 30 and over, at 25c MEN'S SHIRTS Regular Jl.50 and $1.75 Onalitlct Hie greatest offer of all. nwr - test shirts, cut bolow cost. Monarch, Star and Manhat tan makes, every sIt, long sleeves, extra s'r,ts and small sizes. Newest Impor tations of varied f m stripes, dots I I . nnd tltriirps me m HAND SAPGLIG FOR TOILET AND BATH Flayer, roughened by needlework catch every stain and look hopelessly dirty. Hand Sapollo removes not only the dirt, but also the loosened, injured cuticle, and restores the fingers to their natural beauty. ALL GROCERS AND DRUGGIST' EVERYBODY Keeps this Popular Bottled BEER in the house. . TRY A CASt. Tel 420. DOCTOR QEARLES AND SEARLES Wo use our own ' nam In our business: vow iWi I know who you are dolm business with. mm Comultstlon Pres. Varicocele hydrocele cured. Method new, without pain or lost ef time. CHARGES LOW. 0LUUU rUIOUn ,ign. symptom (sores or body. In mouth, tongue, throat, hair and eyebrows failing out) disappear completely forever. Weak, Nenoos, Men U?tS, "wh,rn'.., nervous dbllty. early decline, lack of vlgoi and strength. L'RINAKY, Kidney snd Bladder Trouble. Weak back, Burning Urine, Frequency ol Urinating, Urine High Colored or. with Milky Sediment on standing. Treatment by mall. 14 years OF SUi CESBFUL PRACTICE IN OMAHA.1 CtM ner of Hib and Douglas. Omaha, jitb. MEN ANO WOMEN. V 1 Is Big m tor USD. (oral tan dlb.riiM.lsflsaiak.tlon m4 U IrritftttoM er uiu.rtkst kv. of sieon SJ.mbr.DM. (VMSCManuOt. (.DC r pol.ol.ous. f J stala j Ural.(a, I ee mn la slsin r.D.r, I br tiftfM, srap.14, for 'yU SI 0. or S bottlM ll tt. UrasUr ..si ea rsuiMte HOTEL!. f When in Chicago Stop at The -J Stratford Hotel Convenient, lerfunt, quiet a block to rri block to bt ibeAtree end emuaeiiiejiU; very heert of honpiutj dif.ru-t rontemrnt to en tire bueinfMe oestr et wholly epert from dta of eliv notee. LoceU'4 corner of city to towl bouIrfH. overlook Leke llicbtnen eu4 Iake I ront Perk thus ineiirinjf ILcLiful breetee nil un.inri Vj4 roomelu trit kauhc, luturioue writ Inn end reception ioou.m nal eli modern oatfirt( tuWi'ison in rverf rcsumi beautiful dining rooiue tU beet f terjth.114 el iuodereie prloee. I f VlcblMB acul Jarkeoi Brv4., Chicago 1: f- V ' F 3 J e.ra trnmt 1 - V tlaSHMMTl,!