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TITE OMAITA DAILY BEE: SITXDAY, AUGUST 27, 1905. GETTING READ! FOR FAIR Workmen Buij Putting Grounds nd Buildings in Condition. MONEY FOR SPANISH WAR SOLDIERS State Officer to Testify Xext Week In Tax Case Bromhl la Federal Court hy the Railroad Compaalea. (From a Staff Con spondcnt.) LINCOLN. Aug. yi. (Special.) Workman are busy at the state fulr grounds pu'.tlng thing In shape for the omlng fulr, whici begin September 4. One of the latest at traction booked by Secretary Basfett Is the Jgorrotcs, who will be brought here by rr. Hunt, governor of Bontoc In the Phl! lpplnr. Th-e people will reach Lincoln several dajs in advance of the opening of tha fair and will give a few dinner and banquet with don meat as the principal dish for the edification of the natives. The speed program has been about com pleted and the intrks are as follows: Trotting, 2:i7 class: Genuine, g. g., Tom Dennlson, Omaha; Mac Conqueror, h. J. H. Dent. Hcatrloe; Mabel L, b. m., J. W. I.ash. Auburn; Joseph M, a. ., Frank Dalley. Auburn; Drift Allerton, b s, C. M. Cowan, Red Oak, la.; Clear Drift, ch. f.. H. M. Whltmer, Omaha; Bui ley, a. a., A. Meeee ft Co., Lincoln. Trotting. 2 :3 class: Mesmerism, b. a., H. P. Dennett, Lincoln.; Mabel L, b. m , J. W. Lash, Auburn; Baron Allerton, F. Poffen barger, Onialia; Crocus, br. Ii., A. W. Cor don. Independence, Kan.; Sidney's Mam btitio, J. M. Doyle. St. Joseph, Mo. Trotting. 2;1S clnss: Axryelle, b. g., n. n. Gunn, lied Oak, la.; Baron Allerton, F. Poffenbnrger, omnha: Winnie Blake, blk. m., J. W. Anderson, Des Moines. Ia.; Drift Away, b. ., W. J. Roherts, Red Oak, ia.; Red Van, b. s , K. A. Hart. Lincoln. Pacing, 2:22 class: Dutch, b. g., C. W. Mercer, Lincoln; 8. S. All. br. a., John Po vey, HtroniHburg; Mldford Vincent, br. n., Klchard Howen, Flllev; Major Hob. b. h., J. M. l'atterson, Lincoln; Chilly the Clipper, br. s., H. J. Van Vllrt, Fella, la.; Ronnie Hal, br. s.. K. F. Sands, (irand Island; Sweet Sis, H. McGulre. Holstein. la.; Omega, b. m . H. C. Holconib. Lincoln; Kllla, b. m., A. Wank, St. Joseph, Mo. Facing, 2:17 class: fl H. All, br. s., John Povoy, Htromsburg; orympla, b. m., J M. Patterson, Lincoln; Hazel M, ch. m., A. W. Oorrton. Independence, Kan.; Allan a'Dale, b. f, C. P. Lelgerot, Greenfield, Ia, ; Dr rtehar b. g., E. R. Williamson, Salem; Pllotelle, br. m.. It J. Flick, Lincoln; Nina R. Russell, br. m.. B. R. Latta. Tekamali; Silk Twist, b. h . Ed Hill. Oskaloosa. la.; (restnn, h. g.; Wray Bios , Creston, la ; Harry Mount, Jr., F. Kilpatrlck, Red O.ik, la. Free-for-all pare, 8-year-olds: Billy Seal, h. a., James Wynesa, Ht. Joseph, Mn.; County lie Kayvllle, b. s., Thomas J. Cox, Nellgh; Lady Jeunette, b. m., O. M. Co' ton. Auburn; Royal Blue, r. h., H. J. Flick Lincoln; Sweet King, If. McOuire. Holstein, la.; Enda, HIchmond. P. W. Richmond. Mmler, III.; Helllna Morgan, J. W. Barnett, Galeshurg, III.; Maranda, b. m., Scott Wall, Fremont, Neb. Free-for-all pace! Lady Knapp b. ni., 0 I,. Hooper. Lincoln; Spill, b. g.. Fled Robare. Beatrice; lilotelle, br. m., R. J. Flick, Lincoln; Jack Mount, b. g., I. N. Greer, Lincoln; Stranger O, Joe Barnett, Ciileshurg, 111.; Tony W, W. II. Crow, St. Paul, Neb. The 2:30 3-year-old trot 1 declared off. The closing time for entries In the 2 to trot. 2:.'7 jace and 2:35 pa:n Is extended to Thursday, August 31, 11 p. m. To take the place of the 2:30 3-year-old rot there will he a 2:12 pace, purse $), five to inter, three to Htart. Entries should be addressed to 8. C. Bas se! t, secretary, Lincoln, Nob. Back Pay for ftnlrtler. The names of the Nebraska soldier of the Spanish-American war to whom money I;, due from the government have been re- 1 ived by the governor, and upon hi re turn to the state Adjutant General Culver v :'! attend to the distribution of the same. Ili'.n will be small work, as many of the n. lili'TS have left the state and are living '. v !:e:-j and tunny of them have already c. i e wcred the last roll call. I'lnnlinw Tnlka to Old Aoldlers. '.i;.-.-e8ii.ttj Hlnshaw was In Lincoln last n! ;t riiniitc home from Beaver Cross 1 :. . reward county, where he delivered a : ch th.it diy ut the meeting of the old : . v, ':-. l'nited States Senator Burkett, E. C and Charles Sloan aIo spoke. Am iMmi'tise crowd wn present and tha tlnfr "vas u success In every particular. Normal Board Monday Night. The State Normal board will meet In the oir.ee of Plate Superintendent McBrlen next Monday evening. H I probable the com mit tee to look after the text books will report at that meeting, while oltn ther routine mutters will be discussed. Good Investment for State. State Treasurer Mortensen has received word that next week Seward county will send in a portion of the Jino.000 Issue of bonds voted to erect a new court house and that later all of the bonds, with tha exception of a few thousand dollars, will be sold to the state treasurer. The bonds are 4 per cent optional. They will be fcought, for the permanent school fund. Mate Officer to Testify. Governor Mickey and State Treasurer MortenBen will go to Omaha next sveek to testify In the railroad tax suit, which will be resumed at thut time. These members of the State Board of Assessment and Equalization will go as witnesses for the atate to tell by what means they arrived at the valuation of the Union Paclflo and Burlington railroads. Municipal Mghtlna- Plant Completed. Next Thursday night Lincoln's municipal lighting plant will be started for Its ini tial test. Te contractors who are doing the pole wiring are almost through the Job ANY FOOt, Knows enough to carry an nmbre!l when It ralus, but the wise one I.' he who carries oue when It Is only cloudy. ... Anv tium ill I . fteiljl ftp a t.u...i when he gets bed-fast, but the wiser, one Is lie who adopts proper precau tionary, preven tive ana curative measures when first appear th Ills which, If un checked and un curetl, grow Into serious Illness. Impaired diges tion and nutri tion are generally tha f iirern n ner of a nervous or functional break-down. A'ufu.' tuxt ntwirtai remediet most abundantly for all such conditions In our native medicinal planus. With the use of chemically pure glycerine, of proper streugth and at a projier sustained temp erature. Dr. Pierce extracts from (iolden eal root, Queen's root. Stone root. Black Cherry baru, Rloodroot and Mandrake root, medicinal principles which, when combined In Just the right proportions, constitute his widely famed "OtUden Med iU lHmnvery It restores the tone of the stomach. th activity of the liver and the steadiness of the nerves, pouring vitality Into the blood till the once sick and debilitated one Is so renewed In health, strength and power that he can resume his work, whatever It Is, with vigor and elasticity. All medical authorities, of whatever school, agrv that Hvdrastis. or Oolden ai one or tne essential roots lu the make-up of Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is of very great value as a p.: ure vonie, and as an alterative valuable n chrouic affections of the stomach, in. to tmes and bladder. Not only the Ortrtnal but tha t Ut U Liver Pills, flmt nut. tr K V Pl.ne, hare been SUKk lailtatad but Mvw aalcd, as thou tvnas aiuwL They're puraly vrvttla, ou d rua up of coacaatrsted and rcBoeC' OMtllclnal principle, extracted from the tool of Aa.orWau planta. Io not giiua. ii or two for aiuauach oorrecilTe. tsiM or fuur fur caUiaruo, and say that everything will be ready by Thursday evening to start , the plant. Tearhera Come Monday, Beginning neitt Monday, the teacher of Ijincnster county will hold their thirtieth annual Institute at the university. The city teachers will hold their Institute at the high school during the following week and all county teacher who have had advanced work are privileged to take this work Instead of that of the first week at the university. This will enable county teacher of two or more years' standing, or those who have had normal training, to take the advanced work planned for the city teachers. All who have not had this experience will be required to take the first week work. Experienced teacher who have attended summer schools will be excused from at tending Institute, but all must enroll. At tendance at Institute elsewhere will not answer. The County Teachers' associa tion will hold Its first session at the close of the first week's session. In the county Institute Miss Martha Pierce will Instruct in drawing, picture work and practical school work; Mis Blanche Buckworth In primary methods; I'rofs. Walcott, Condra and Lyons In na ture study and elementary science, labor atory methods being largely used. The work of the second week will be largely theoretical and Intended to Inspire the teacher with enthusiasm for their profession. Trof. M. V. O'Shea of the de partment of pedagogy of the University of Wisconsin will have charge of the work In child study and psychology. Iecture on method, professional and Inspirational work In geography, history, reading and school management will be delivered by W. W. Cheever of the Wisconsin State Normal school. Conference of superintendent. Superintendent ilcBtien has Issued the following letter to city and county super intendents calling a meeting to be held In Lincoln September 6 and 7: A Joint conference relative to the new law on the certittcatlon of teachers is de sired with the city and county superin tendent of Nebraska at this office Wednes day and Thursday forenoons, September 6 and 7. As the state fair rates will be In force at that time, we hope for a large attendance at this conference. Those who cannot be present will please write us, raising such questions and making such recommendations as their judgment may dictate. The law goes Into effect October 1 and no time must be lost In making our rules and regulations for the new plan. We want the assistance and counsel of every city superintendent and every county su perintendent In the state. Please lend a hand In this Important work. There Is a crying need for greater uni formity In the Issuance of city certificates. Those city districts that have a practical system Inaugurated will confer a great favor upon this department by mailing us a copy of the rules and regulations, ex plaining the various grade of certificates, such as first, second, third grade, etc. We would like to know also how many high schools desire to be approved by the state superintendent of public Instruction on being equipped to give normal training as provided In section 11, subdivision 9-a, school laws ror ipofi. County superintendents will please he ready with suggestions on the manner of conducting the examinations for countv certificates, marking the papers, disposition of the manuscript, forms of certificates. the number or branches that teachers now certificated under the old law will be re quired to take on their first examination before the state committee, etc., etc. Grain Case Evidence In Ilnffalo. Attorney General Brown will take evi dence In the grain case In Buffalo county during the coming week, probably the latter part. James Brady of Albion was here tonight to see Brown and it I pre sumed he has located the witnesses. After the Buffalo county depositions are taken evidence will be secured In Knox county. Train Strike BnaKy. Juat a he rounded a curve near Mur dock the engineer of the Rock Island train from OmnhA saw a buggy on tbe track. He Just got one gllmpso of It before the engine struck It. The train was backed up and the remain of a buggy were found, part on the engine pilot and part near the track. No people or horses were In sight and the railroad men are at a loss to know whether It was an empty buggy someone bad left on the crossing or whetner It was occupied when the train struck It and the occupant and the team departed before the train could be stopped and backed up. THIRTY ' 8VCKERS AT FREMONT Trnat Company' Kebraakn and South Dakota rtalne Profitable. FREMONT, Neb., Aug. 2fi.-(Speclal.V- The Northwestern Trust company, which Is In trouble at Council Rluffs, did a flourish ing business at Fremont for nhotit a year. It had about thirty contract holders and "matured" one contract, that of J. W, Hyatt, shortly after beginning work. It then purchased a house and lot, the title being taken In the name of C. W. Lewis, trustee, and gave Mr. Hyatt a contract agreeing to deed It to hloi on the payment of $1,800, payable In monthly installment of $12. After the supreme court knocked them out a suit was begun by Hyatt- and others In tho "dge county circuit court to have a receiver appointed. At that time. It waa ascertained that the concern had seven "matured" contracts, one at Hast ings, one In Beatrice and one or two In South Dakota, which was worked for them by a Fremont agent, and a considerable amount of money on hand. The company resisted the application, and after the hearing on the petition had been post poned several times the case was settled. Hyatt made a loan and settled with the concern, but the certificate holder who had kept up their payments got about SO cents on the dollar. The company 1 supposed to have got at least $iW out of this county, a good many keeping up their payments until after the decision of the supreme court. E. B. Day. who worked In South Dakota, has R claim for expenses and services which the company refused to pay after he Quit. CtRVIVAI STARTS AT M'COOK I.tTely Time Fx per ted In Red Willow County Tbla Week. M'COOK. Aug. K.-( Special. )-After weeks of preparation everything Is at last In readi ness for the street fair and carnival, which Is to begin on Monday morning, August 3. The even's will furnish a week of enter tainment for the largest concourse of peo ple that have ever gathered In southwestern Nehrasks. Reports from neighboring coun ties, ns well as from eastern Colorado and northwestern Kansas. Indicate that record breaking crowds are coming, and the rail roads are putting forth extraordinary ef forts to care for the traffic. In addition to the regular service provision has been made for Bieclal trains to handle the busi ness. Some of the finest cattle In the world are to be exhibited at the stock show, fy which a large number of entries have been made. Great Interest has been manifested in the display of agricultural products, which promises to be of a character that will astonish those who are not cognizant of the wonaerrul resources of this country. Thurs day will be given over to the Woodmen Friday will be Traveling Men'i day. On this day, too. will occur the flower parado Saturday will be the last and crowning day of the carnival. Stolen Horses Recovered. BEATRICE. Neb.. Aug Si.-(Specl lal.) -ne or tne two horses stolen from the farm or irforie Carter last Sunday by a. ii. naaer. who also stole a horse and buggy buggj beer ."i muiiMui s livery tarn here, has recovered by Mr. Carter. It was found m" wiu-oin, wnere Baker had sold it to a man employed In the brick yards Trude returned In ma lam r.lur. lerlfl from waa Oretna. to which place the horsethlef the animal taken from Kimball's bam and was driving one of the gray horses taken from Mr. Carter. lie passed through Oretna Wednesday en route to Omaha, where. It la said, he ha a brother living. Nothing ha been heard of him since he left that town, and he may have concluded to steer clear of Omha. The officers are anxious to locate Baker, as he 1 charged with steal ing three horses and a buggy. OI,D SETTLERS OF Bl'RT COt STY Interesting; Keen Ion Held nnd Ad dresses Heard at Trksmsh. TEKAMAH. Neb.. Ang. 2S. (Special.) The Burt county pioneers' and old settler' reunion, held here yesterday, was the big gest and best ever held. The morning train from Lyons. Oakland and Craig came loaded with extra coaches and was met at the depot by a large delegation from the Commercial club, as a reception committee, with thp band and carriage to convey them to the park, where a couple of hours were occupied by an Informal reception. After picnic dinner and the annual address of President J. P. Latta, Mr. A. W. Jef ferls was Introduced and delivered the best oration ever heard In Burt county. It was a gem. He was followed by W. B. New ton, Arthur Lee, Judge M. R. Hopewell, Judge W. G. Sears and P. L. Rork. Judge Hopewell's talk was In a humorous vein, filled with pioneer history, and It capti vated the crowd. The crowd war Immense far In excess of any previous year. A raised platform seated with chairs was provided for all the old people, who ere the guests of honor. The prices awarded went aa follows: The man who resided here the longest: George Peterson, since August 8, 1855. The woman who resided here the longest: Mrs. James Askwlg since August I. lsfio. The oldest boy born In Burt county: George Dong, born Ocstober 15, 1R68. The oldest girl born In Burt county: Mrs. George A. Corhln, born April , 1857. The married couple who have resided here the longest: Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Shafer, since April 18, 1S57. The couple who resided on the original homestead the longest and still reside therenn: Mr. and Mrs. H. M. 8. Splelman. since 18M. The couple married In the countv residing here the longest: Mr. and Mrs. Ellsha Mc Ouire, married September 18, 1800. The following officers were elected: W. B. Newton, president; M. M. Warner, sec retary; J. P. Latta, treasurer; J. R. Suth erland, historian; also a vice president from each township In the eounty. About 6 o'clock the crowd began to dis perse and everyone went home feeling they had a most enjoyable time. TOWED Al'TO CArSES Rl'NAWAY Tonus Farmer Is Serlonsly Hart When Wagon 1'pseta. LEIGH. Ne.b.. Aug. 26 (Special.) A seri ous runaway accident occurred near here yesterday afternoon, In which Carl Ruders dorf, a young farmer, nearly lost his life. HI team became frightened at an automo bile and upset the wagon, pinning Mr. Rudersdorf to the ground. He waa seri ously Injured about the spine, and had many bruises about the head and body. The automobile had been broken a few miles from town and at the time of the ac cident was being towed behind a buggy. The team became frightened at the looks of It and took flight. The machine be longed to R. B. Held, a real estate man of this place, and was in charge of Chauf feur Jones of Omaha. County Tickets Nominated. RROKEN BOW. Neb.. Aug. 26 (Special Telegram.) The republican county conven tion, which met today, was presided over hy H. Andrew, while Howard Savage acted aa secretary and W. 8. Mattlnger assistant. The following candidates were nominated: Joe Hlgman, county clerk; John Cavanee. treasurer; A. R. Humph rey, county Judge; John T. Wood, register; J. S. Smith, sheriff; Frank Van Antwerp, surveyor; Dr. Morrow, coroner; Rev. H. Flnckney, county superintendent. The ticket seems to give general satisfaction. Al'RORA. Neb.. Aug. 241. (Special Tele gram.) The republicans of Hamilton county met In the court house today and made the following nominations: County clerk, James Schonover; treasurer, T. Nordgren; Judge, O. P. Washburn; sheriff, J. J. Klumh; superintendent, 8. C. Stephen son; surveyor, Oscar Bergren; coroner, Dr. Hustead. Sixteen delegates were elected to the state convention. No nomination was made for county commissioner. School Tangle at Miller. MCLLEN, Neb., Aug. 26-(8peclal.) Another Important chapter was added to the district court docket Monday concern ing the school district litigation. During the afternoon session of the county normal, at which one teacher from Cherry county was In attendance, Sheriff Rector appeared on the scene armed with a temporary re straining order from the county court estopping all further action pertaining to school matters on the part of the county superintendent until such time aa Judge Paul shall nave thoroughly Investigated the Irregular methods alleged In a lengthy impeachment petition before hi tribunal. Other parties to this order are F. M. Cude bec and Hugh B. Boyer, who claim election aa members of the board at the alleged Il legal annual school meeting, and who are also enjoined from having anything to do with the public school Interests of the district. Y. M. C. A. lledlrnflon. STROM SBl'RG, Neb . Aug. 2S.-I Special ) The work of remodeling, repaperlng and repainting the Interior of the Boostrom block, which is to be the home of the Young Men's Christian association, recently organised In this city. Is completed. On the first floor I the gymnasium, reading room and parlor, while the second floor will be Used as an audience room, the otTh e l:i front being given over to the Stromsbifrg Commercial club. The building Is now ready for occupancy and beginning Tues day this week there will be a aerie of en tertainments, concluding with'th dedica tory and praise service on Sundav. The exercise will be held In a tabernael , which will be erected on the public rcho.l grounds. Nemaha Conntr Fair. AfRCRN, Neb.. Aug. K.-tSpeclal.)-The Nemaha County fair begins next Tues day. Wednesday will be Children's dav and Friday Is Auburn day. Almost all the horses entered for the fair will be at the state fair at Lincoln. The management promises one of the best fairs in the state. News of Nebraska. i.?,EJ!PrV'.A7The rP"r,ll'an county conven tion is set for next Tuesday. t,.?E?VR,Drr Troyer has disposed of his dental practice to Dr. Arthur Kenner. Ser,rVUhy.Ar,Th5. coun,y fair will be held September 12. No pains will be spared to make It a successful fair. GENEVA At the last meeting of the Forby Rifle. Lieutenant Ralph' Brlnga? mtn was elected captain. hfZFEHVMT.Vlv,a. ' r-Pirlng to Issue n fLn ?Py 'f,the Fillmore County Re publican the coming week. r,A,t'LrDurln, a vere thunder storm six steers belonging to George G Uans were killed by lightning. ALBION Judge Hanna of Greelev will open the fall term at this place on Sep tcmhrr 4. Tha docket In heavy. Bunc,pp wIVwT'l CROP'N-Cngressman Ed ward Hinshaw and Senator Burkett snoke Thursday at the fraternal pfcnlc hereP iENEVA-At the last meeting of iha SSr'.lT? r,o W',' S'evenmwaane?lec,edl o per month coming year at M .J0K0?K,P"ry w'ker. an old soldier ?M t 7 fK,hi? r,,y' cuumitted suicide beenTlnkingby 'hUnK h,mB,,,f- ,le hd WEST POINT A marriage license has been issued by Judge Dewuirt to Ferdinand L Inch anil Miss Helene Kluthe of south west Cuming county. TECL'M&EH The Johnson County Teachers association today passed reso lutions Indorsing Byron E. Dill, the present county superintendent. .eiii TKrl'MSEUvini,i...i.i.. mli i , '"""""iin nuDDUCK ?n..m.it ,mind,,K? in this city, and the! ,,ia wufiru till (1UKS Within tilfl corporate limits to be muzzled " 11,6 BEATRICE R. N. Fulton went to rivs f,;H.' esty"(,H' wl'h a pair of blood hounds to run down some parties who had set fire to a threshing outfit. BEATRICE-The price of corn Is a lit tle stronger at this point, 45 cents being the top ngure. Wheat remains steady, at 2 cents, and oats at 20 to 22 cents. BEATRICE Judge Kelligar held a short session of court here yesterday and ad journed until Monday afternoon, when he will take up the Barneston liquor case HENDERSON-In the storm last night TV V; Irelsens large barn. was moved off Its foundation. Several windmills were blown down. The rainfall was over three Inches. WEST POINT The parochial school at tached to St. Pauls German Lutheran church will open for the winter term Sep tember 6 under the charge of Prof. Ru dolph Peters. ALBION Frank and Joseph Kraus, ar rested upon a charge of -Himml'tlnif an as sault upon Joseph Bender, pleaded guilty lo assault and battery and were fined M and costs by Judge Riley. UTTATIllCV i . , - ' o nuririi Li It? rest- dence or M. V. Nichols last night and es- "i"i wiin a smaii amount oi money and Jewelry. The officers believe It was the work of local talent. FALLS CITY The democratic county central committee has called the county convention to meet In Falls City on Sat urday, September lfi. to place In nomina tion a county ticket. YORK The State bank of Rradshaw, with a capital of $5.rM), has deposit of over $125,(mo and loans of nearly $100,01. This Is one of the most successful and prosperous banks In Nebraska. BRADSH A W On Saturday the remains of Carl Johnson were brought here from Seattle. VVntih 'Tha nun-u .1 . L. , ... ..... v., . 1 1 n uettlll cast a gloom over the village, wnere aa a j h a general iavorite. BEATRICE The county teachers' In stitute, which has been In session In Beatrice this week, closed yesterday. The meeting was one of the most successful of any ever held in Gage county. DECATt'R Frof. C. F. Beck and family of Peru arrived overland Wednesday for a short visit with relatives here. Prof. Beck occupies the chair of mathematics in the faculty at the normal In that city. west pnivTTh. n., .... n , . Point has decided to refund the $7,000 city j NINETEENTH YEAR WILLIAM C. WILSOII, President More Then a Million Dollars In Farm Mortgages Lowest Premium Rates Lowest Death Rate The Old Line Bankers Life OF LINCOLN, NEBRASKA J. II. HARLEY, Secretary Wearing ing, llownrd nni lbth streets. Hut n short time yet remruns to securo some of the many bargains we have to offer during this great Removal Sale. Everything is reduced in price. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone that can anticipate their wants in Furniture, Carpets, Hugs and Draperies. FURNITURE There were three thousand piece of furniture, all great ly reduced in price during the Removal Sale. Reductions range from 10 to o3 1-3 per cent. Go-Carts and Carriages, all go at 'Jo per cent discount. Couches in velour, a big line to choose from, IY. 1-3 to 50 per ct. discount. Parlor Furniture, including all the fancy and odd chairs, divans, daven ports and odd suites, reduced 12.") per cent. Dining room furniture, all greatly reduced in price in suites, and sep arate pieces. In fact there are hundreds of bargains throughout the furniture depart ment. Space forbids mentioning them in detail. CARPETS All the Bundhar Wilton, Printed Wilton, Bigelow Axmin ster, Savonnerie Carpets, reduced -o cents per yard. Body Brussels, Axminster and Smith's Velvets, reduced 20 cents a yard. Straw Matting, reduced 25 per cent. RUGS Take your choice of any Oriental rug in the house and we take off 25 per cent during Removal Sale. Wilton, Axminster and Smyrna Rugs, small sizes, reduced 20 per cent. Paris Wilton rugs, room sizes, reduced 25 per cent. Smyrna Rugs, carpet sizes, reduced 25 per cent. Reductions on all linoleums, oilcloths, carpets, rugs of every description DRAPERIES All portieres reduced 25 per cent in Removal Sale ex cept French velours. Lace Curtains, take your choice nnd we deduct 25 per cent during Re moval Sale. Couch Covers, from the cheapest to best, all go at 25 per ct. reduction. Odd pairs of Lace Curtains at one-half and less. Orchard hall bonds which were Issued In September. ls)0, and mature Beftember 1. The bonds are to run twenty years at 4l per cent Interest, with optional payment after ten years from date. BEATRICE Luna Long, a 15-year-old girl from Wymore, was up before the county attorney yesterday on the charge of Incorrigibility. She was allowed to return home pending good behavior. BEATRICE The work of cleaning off the grounds for the proposed new Burling ton station was begun yesterday. It Is re ported from headquarters that work will be commenced on the structure In a fw days. BEATRICE Charged with robbing the Pearl restaurant at Wymore of a small amount of silverware. Dick O'Brien was sentenced to thirty days In Jail. He was brought here this afternoon by Marshal Acton. BRADSHAW-Conslderable damage was done to the Brsdshaw Telephone company. In places poles were blown nearly down, wires broken and many wires tangled. Tha company has a large force of men repair ing the damage. ALBION The Teachers' Institute re journed yesterday after a week's successful session. It was attended by most of the teachers of the county and the lectures given In the evenings proved one of the In teresting features. YORK George Bowers' grandson. Bob Canfield, met with a painful and serious accident. Johnnie Lamb and Canfield were running horses and Canffeld's horse stum bled, throwing him to the ground, break ing both bones In one leg. SEWARD R. Y. Gruber, who Is !n Jail on a charge of wife desertion, given a preliminary hearing before Judge Glnd wlsh and pleaded guilty. His bond was tixed at $.V). In default of which he was remanded lo the county Jail. WEST POINT Bert firmer, a resident of Iowa, and Miss Edith C. Rich of Scribner were united in marriage Thursday bv Rev. C. A. Gleason, pastor of the Congrega tional church. Mr. and Mrs. Speer will make their home In West Point. BEATRK IE Coroner Walden did not hold an Inquest over the remains of Lee Scott, the lad who dropped dead on the street here Thursday, as he was satisfied that death was due to natural causes. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30. WEST POINT A substantial reduction In the number of mills levied throughout the various school districts of the county for school purposes for the year 19(6 has been made. The average levy throughout the county Is 6 mills, as against 8 mills la WM. YORK York county will have a phe nomenal crop of corn. No corn husker who Is not six feet In height can shuck corn here. The large ears of corn are nearly out of reach of the man of average height and already farmers are looking for tall men. YORK The American Lumberman of Chicago this week publishes u large like ness of A. F. , Bloomer, wltn a full-page THAT'S the End 1 our move i Wilhelm Carpet o. wrlleup. under the caption of "A Retired Lumber Dealer." Mr. Bloomer Is one of York's leading progressive citizens He was an Independent dealer and made thou safids of dollars In the lumber business and Investments In York county farm lands. BRADSH AW Jake Bchiireman and Miss Mabel Shults were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Graham, Rev. Mr. Smith officiating. Mr. Schureman Is a tailor at Stromsburg and the bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles C. Siiults of Thayer. FALLS CITY Someone forced an en trance to the Derby saloon through the front door and robbed the cash register of J11 in silver. The thief did not want any thing but money, as the stock of goods was not bothered. Suspicion rests on a local party who does not have a very good reputation. BEWARD-At a meeting of business men at the Commercial club last night the time for the laying of the court house corner stone whs set for 11 o'clock Wednes day, September 20. A procession, In which all ex-county officials mul the civic socle ties of the county will participate, will lie one of the attractions. BEATRICE Mrs. Adelaide Blvens, mother of Mrs. Louis Fellwock of Beatrice, died yesterday In DeWltt from Injuries re ceived In a runaway accident last Sunday. Mrs. Blvens was 63 years of age and an old resident of DeWltt. She la survived by her husband and four children, three daughters nnd one son. FALLS CITY-Whlle in the bottling room Monday Martin Gehling. the superin tendent of the Gehling brewerv in this city, got his hand cut on a broken bottle. He did not pay much attention to the In Jury until the last of the week, when blood poisoning set In. He Is having a hard time with the hand, but no serious results are anticipated. OSCEOLA An accident resulted from fireworks at the fraternal picnic to the young son of Rev and Airs. L. M GrigHby. The boy was standing by the postoffloe at the time and a piece of shell descending struck the little fellow on the forehead, cutting quite a gash so that the doctor had to take several stitches to close the wound. WEST POINT The fourteenth annual convention of the Cuming County Sunday School association will be held In West Point. August 30, In the Evangelical church. A rogram of great interest has been ar ra ed and the sessions promise to be of ni; .1 value. The officers of this organiza tion are: President, Rev. J. Scherhachen secretary. Prof. J. A. Stahl; treasurer, W. A. Smith. TKOUMSEH The will of the late Ellen Wilson has been contested In the county court here. A granddaughter. Mis. Car rie Mullrlng, Is the contestee. The case was up for hearing before Judge Liv ingston and was continued until Beptember 1. The contestant sets up the claim that her grandmother was of feeble mind at the time of making the will and was therefore Incompetent. The estate Is es Lowest Expense Rate Highest Earning Power Removal Sale. We soon to our new build. timated to b worth between $3n.nno and $t.'n. Mrs. Mollrlng'a allowance was Il.(i0, according to the condition of the will. DECATt'R All arrangements are made for a three days' carnival here next Thurs day. Friday and Saturday. August 81, Bep tember 1 and 2. There will be a good ball gamn each afternoon by the best teams In this section, a balloon ascension each day and other special features. WEST POINT William Bernhardt and Miss Ida Olesnn were married at Sioux Falls. 8. D., last Wednesday. The firlde has been a resident of Sioux Falls for some years and the groom Is the son of Mrs Mary Bernhardt of this city. He is the manager of the Molina Plow company's branch establishment In Bloux Falls, where the couple will reside hereafter. ST. PAl'L Peter Welsh died yesterday at his home at the advanced age of 84 years. Mr. Welsh was among the early Canadian pioneers who settled on Canada Hill more than thirty years ago. It Is only a few years ago that he retired from active farm ing and made his home here. He leaves a widow and a number of children, all In good circumstances. The remains were In terred In the St. Paul cemetery today. ALBION During the summer vacation tbe school board has made extensive re pairs and Improvements In the old school building. Every room has been rpslnted and calclmlned and new floors placed where they were needed. The fall term onens Beptember 4 and the enrollment promises to be unusually large. Out of the graduating class of nineteen of last year fourteen will engage the coming year In the work of teaching In this county. BEATRICE The Beatrice volunteer fire department will be represented at the Na tional firemen's convention, which convenes at Kansas City August 28, for a three days' session, by the following named firemen:' J. W. McCrea, Albert White, Theodore Horn, John S. Walker, W. W. Austin,' J. R. Ellis, C. N. Benson, C. C. Oudtner, C. M. McNeill. Chief Sohlek. who Is treas urer of the National Firemen's association,, will accompany the party. BEATRICE M. P. Clopper was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake at his home In Island Grove township. The snake had crawled Into the house, and as Mr. Clop per entered the kitchen about dusk he noticed something on the floor. In at tempting to pick It up the snake struck him. Medical assistance was at once sum moned and Mr. Clopper was soon out of danger. The reptile was promptly dis patched by the hired man. WEST POINT1 The Board of Education met this week and filled the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Schlctly by electing Miss Ooldle Brookings of Te kamah. The teaching corps Is now com plete and unasslgned Is as follows: Emma R. Miller, West Point; Blanche Shearer, West Point; Anna C. Kanne, Lincoln; Ida, K. Melcher, Omaha; Eva C. Bchalrer, Bat tle Creek, Mich.; Verna Barr, Lincoln; Ooldle Brookings, Tekamah; H. U Twltehell. Edlnboro, Pa.; Chris Fesenbeck, Danbury, la.; R. M. Campbell, Humphrey luuumca. it was loaxnad that n h4