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u THE OMAIIA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, JULY 1J, 1007. 4 1 ls2 if 1 wirr.s I ALLEYS FOOT-CASE A powder to be) shaken into Ui shews. Tonr fret feel swollen, nerrouB, hot and get tired eaeilj. If Tou bare chintf, smarting feet, try Allen's Foot-Eaee. It rents tbe feet and makes new or tight Bhoes easy ; always use it to Break in New Shoes. It euros swollen, hot, sweating feet, blisters, ingrowing nails and caUons spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives Rest and Comfort. We hare over thirty thousand teKtimonials. Try it to-day. Sold by all Druggists everywhere 25 cents. Don't aoeept any mibstituto for Allen's Foot-Kase. Trial package FREE. Addrees, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. European Branch Offu-e, Peterborough, England. KT Tf fTfC Success brings imitations. Scores of W VKUI sii vJ worthless imitations are sometimes offered for sale. Insist npon baring Allen's Foot-Ease. Tbe Original powder for the feet Twelv years before the public. Annual sales over two million packages. Do not accept spurious substitutes claimed to be "just as good." Jwnember, Allen s k oot-kase is sokl oniy in cent par Rapes yellow label with oar trade mark and facsimile signature STREET CAR HEARING IS ON Lincoln Commiiiion Aiki for Reduced Ratei on Traction Line. . a. "In Pinch, Ym Can Wear Smaller Shoes. "Thus Rms Aeh( jmT adntrtlminrntlB asMslne. 1 boo(ttit pfkc of ALT.ITWS FOOT-KASB. Am qnilc fltwsy ftrvd hrvrj on my fort, nd no uus caii tell how I inllnfi Ul Allen a Fool-Ejli. and eren then ooitld barrilTret them on In tl nkirarnf , yno wil I not wmkr thsll nnVrrd. Sine mill AIXaN8 FOOT-RAKR I hsrs bees able tnpMt on th Na Bshoes l t more ln, and Um pain ha sllwwd. 1 rhall am nm ALl.KN's tXiOT-EAPR, but feel that my feeiarecaied. Worts cannot expressm? thanks la joo. Mra. M.J. Lewis, Marion, Uiaa. What fnc London Lancet says about Allen's Foot-Ease. The dtatlntrnhihrd English nedical antborttrthe Ixmltn tn., hi, : "Aimlycia discloses In ALLKK1. FOOT. BASR Ingredients nlial for treating tbe feet. The powder la wl) adapted for tbe ptrrpnsa Intenoxl since It la tin and lmpalpahU,wlth atllpvery, vermty feeling to the tonch. It, moreover, contain, aa antiseptic. e bve receleda llat of teatlmonlaia In faroor of this powder." It "haa won Ka way Into thnoufcnd of tomes, by one phyitcian recommending It to olkor pkjiheius. By Its (Tannine merit I thai become a tndard remedr la the treatment of herrouiduwrdera. Do Not Accept Any SubstJtut for ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. Sold by all nrufrirtot everywhere for 25 cents. For FREE Trial parkace, also Free Sample of FOOT-EASE SANITARY OOBN-PAJ), a new invention, address llln B. UUofrtO, 1-e itoy, I, a. NEBRASKA FROM DAY TO DAY Quaint and Cnrlona Featnrri of Life la m IlaplSIr Urawlnf Stat. No man approves of actions which are a ' little questionable unleas he Is In on the deal. Osmond Republican. Results of the Moods Trains are not running, telegraph wires are down and lots of "cross" talk over the telephones. Auburn Granger. Now is the Time to Subscribe The Chronicle haa finally gotten rid of the car penters, masons, painters, paper hangers and a few other aliens who have been rais ing particular hades around the office the past five weeks. They left the proprietor a total wreck as to nerves, patience and money, but we hope to resume our normal condition within a reasonable time. Fill more Chronicle. A Oood Place to Live Scotts Bluff has more trees, more progressive citizens, more pretty girls, more brave men, more church buildings, more business houses, more idewalks and more Institutions that make for God, home and native land than any other town in the North Platte valley. Not only this, but It has the only Chautauqua and the only bachelor editor In the whole valley. Then i If these were not enough it haa a thousand and one attractions that must be seen to be appreciated. Come to Bcotts' Bluff and look at the town, sub scribe for the Herald, patronize our merchants and you will never want to Jive anywhere else. Scotts' Bluff Herald. Anent the Stork Pnrty Referring to the Juircount In the Columbus Telegram of a ibtork party held In that city the Silver Creek Sand shows It to be clear behind the times when It comes to society dolns'. More than half a rar ago, this paper de clares, auch a party -was held In this vil lage and occasionally we see the bene ficiary of the shower out In Its carriage dressed In some of the little flxln's show ered on It on that occasion. The event was not reported by Sand at the time for the participants were too timid, bashful or Imbued with false modesty and all wero sworn to secrecy. Unwomanllke they kept the secret till Sand thought It too old to mention, but we can't see Just why. Irlve Kggs A case of egga In Harring ton's store was being prepared for ship ment last Saturday when sounds as of chickens chirping were heard Issuing from It. Tho case was opened and the sight presented resembled that of an Incubator when the eggs are hatching. Seven live chickens just out of their shells were taken from the case, besides more than a dosen eas that either were pipped or gave other evidences of chickens Inside. The eggs must have been very near the hatching stage when they were brought to the store, and the Intense heat of the day finished the process. The chicks seemed as lusty and chipper as any that came from under a hen. Now, aside from the moral consideration Involved In selling eggs. Isn't It a little strange that anyorre should ell for 12 cents a doicn something that In a few weeks would have been worth that much apiece? Crab Orchard Herald. Governor Sheldon and the Pardon FJ. Ratnour. while In IJncoln last week, sub mitting his report of the Association of Em balmers and Undertakers to Governor Sheldon, says the officers were shown very courtesy by the . governor, and as usual, he had to tell them a story, and It may Interest our readers: An old colored woman called at the governor's office one day, but the latter was too busy to give her an audience. Again she came only to te told to come lator, and at the ap pointed time she was on hand and given a bearing. "B-9 you the governor?" she asked. Ills excellency Informed her that he was the one that was guiding the ship of state, and asked what he could do for her. "Well, suh," she says, "I want you to nuwdon my old man. He's been sent to prison two yeahs for stealln' nothln' but a measly llttlo ham." "Well, can't you get along without him?" asked the gov ertior. "Laws, yes. I could," she says, "but I'm clean out of meat." Weeping Water Herald. INtwi af Nebraska. OOOK-N. B. Tar wood Is now postmaster ., ,1,1. J. V. Smith having resigned COOK-Miss Mary Biner and Mr. Euirene , Rolxrt of Cook were unueu in numnw lat nlKht. UKATRICK The old settlers living at Plymouth. ' Jefferson county, will hold a picnic on Wednesday. August 7. WAKE VI EU The Farmers Elevator comi'anv has let a contract for a r.' buaht'l elevator, to be completed Septem ber 1. I'l.ATTtSMOl'TH The Insurance compa l lea have paid Henry Boeck the sum of f".fCoO as dnmatie caused by lire to his urae building and $0 for loss to furni ture. GKN EVA This morning atout 1 o'clock a heavy Indstorui. with rain and electricity, visited tnla vicinity. The rain waa welcome, although nothing waa Buf feting; for lark of It. DKATRirK-Herbert Baker, who haa "been city electrician at I'niverslty Tlace. Neb . for the lat few months, haa resigned lil' poeltlon and returned to his home In tins rlty laat evening. WAKEF1KI J The marrtaae of Ernest Packer and liuaaie Murphy aa solemnised at the home of the tirlde's mother In this city at 11 o'clock today. The groom Is a prominent young farmer. Pl.ATTSMOl'TH The Postal Telegraph- rahle company has taken down its wire Oetrii (iii.nl, a and this city and the men tti axil through thla city totlav taking down mo line nom ncre to iseoraaka city BEATRICE The Marriage of Mr. CharWs C. PIkxs and Miss Carrie J. McDanlnl was solemnized yesterday morning at U o clock at the home of the bride's parents south east of Beatrice, Rev. T. I. Swan oftlciat Ing. BKATRICFJ The funeral sen-Ices for the late Mrs. Pied Ahl'jUtst were held yester day morning at 1;30 o'clock from the family heme, conducted by Rev. W. H. Kenrns. Interment was In Evergreen Home cemetery. BEATRICE Mr. George Arnold afM Miss Mahle Young, both of tills city, were mar ried at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Anderson at Lincoln yesterday. Rev. P. M. Orr officiating. They will make their home In Beatrice. WAKEFIEII Rev. H. P. Armstrong, for the last three years pastor of the Presbyterian church at this place, has sent In his resignation, to take effect the latter part of September. Mr. Armstrong has a claim In Oklahoma which he will look after. Pl.ATTSMOrTH-Oornellus Coffey, aged 74 years, passed away at his home In Omaha Wednesday evening, lie resided in tins city some twenty-five years and was in the employ of the Burlington. The body win ne nrougni to tins city ior ouriai De- Bide his wife. GENEVA Mrs. William S. Nicholas died yesterday of heart disease. She had been sick for some time. She leaves a husban. who Is a hardware merchant here, and sev eral children, one of whom was married a month or so ago to Deputy County Clerk A. Rosenqulst. NEBRASKA CITY Last evening there was n very pretty wedding at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. George McMlllen, when her daughter, Mine Georgia E., whs united In marriage to Mr. Andrew C. Sparks of Gage county. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. J. A. Koser. BEATRICE Another heavy rain fell here last night. It was accompanied by vivid lightning. If tho Wet weather continues many days considerable damage will be done to wheat and oats, which is partlv In shock. Over six Inches of water has fallen here since Inst Saturday. 1 BEATRICE County Assessor Scott com pleted his report yesterday, which was sent to the State Board or Equalization today. It shows an Increase lr. the actual value of personal and real estate property In Gage county of $l,7w.17o. and an increase In the assessed valuation of $357,.14. SUTHERLAND Mrs. Lavlna Hale, wife of Isaac Hale, died here early Tuesday morning, after a prolonged Illness, from uherculoslu. She wns SO years old and leaves four small children. The couple ar rived hero four weeks ago from Omaha, their former home. Interment was made In the Sutherland cemetery. AINS WORTH Yesterday morning Harry Wlckhain of Valentine brought Cora Muf ford, a 16-year-old ' girl, to the county Judge's office here and wanted a marriage license. The Judge had previously been notified to put them under arrest, which he did., and the sherlfr of Cherry county took them to Valentine later. PLATTSMOI'TH Vice President Wlllard. General Manager Holdrege and Superin tendent Calvert of the Burlington were In this city and visited the shops to see what damage had been done hy the flood. After going over the entire plant they gave or ders to have the damage! repaired at onoe. ana in a very short period of time every thing will he running as usual. PLATTSMOI'TH Charles G. Kerr passed away at his home In this city today after a short Illness with quick consumption. De ceased was bom in Crete. March 4, 1KS0, and had been employed In the Burlington store room here for ten years'. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and la survived by a mother, one brother, Merrltt, three sisters, Julia. Alice and Elizabeth. PAXTON The Farmers' Institute of Paxton will hold Its first annual picnic at Herstedt'a grove, near Paxton, Wednesday. July 84. A plcnle dinner will be served und addresses on "Growing Winter Wheat and Soil Tillage" will be made by W. p. Snyder, superintendent of the North Platte experiment station, and Val Keyser, as sistant superintendent of farmers' Insti tutes. VALKNTINE-Valentlne Is certainly set ting its share of electrical storms, another one passing over this locality Wednesday evening. During a short space of time an Immense volume of water fell. The Min- necudooza creek la hleh and this will greatly hamper the work of repairing the dam across mat stream, and as a result this city will be In darkness for a still longer space of time. During tho Siorm lightning was very sharp and a high wln.l drove the rain along in great sheets. Con siderable hail also fell. P-LATTSMOl'H-Ertck Edherg, who has been employed on the farm of Henry Hell, west of Plattsmouth for the last year, came to town and In a saloon met a couple of would-be friends, who assisted him In getting outside of a large quantity of "fire water." When he swoke the next morn ing he found himself In a Burlington box car In the lower yards minus his $20, ex cept 15 cents, his hat, coat and shoes. After a time he rememlered that two men accompanied him to the car to sjiend the niyht. hut their identity will probably dstct be known. VALENTINE Abraham Joseph, a for eigner living on a ranch about five miles southeast of here, was badly beaten and clubbed alut the head by the two Deelo brothers Tuesday afternoon. It seems one of the Deele brothers shot Joseph's dn j alio me laner, ueillK niminwiini wr'iiuy about it, went over to their ranch and corn tdulned. Hot words followed and one of the lleeles drew a gun. After shooting at Jo seph twice and missing him both time, he clubbed htm on the head with the gun. Mr. Joseph eacaied as quickly aa possible and now goes around with a very sore head and a bad temper. NEBRASKA CITY-Lack of the father's consent wns what delayed a marriage In this city. In which a young couple from Auburn were the prlnclpaja. Louie O. Gil lespie and Miss Klla Viola Ward, accom panied hy the mother of the bride and several friends, came to this .city for the in pone it ge' rig Tia.red. The groom s aged 18 years and the bride Is only 11 It was necessary to secure the consent of the father Irefore a license could be se cured and as he was some place north of here It won necesiiarv to do some lively telephoning. Finally ho waa found and Rev. J. T. Smith perforcd the ceremony and the bridal party returned home In the even ing. t'l'LBKRTSON One of the heaviest rain storms of the season visited this section last night, when more than two and a half inches of water fell. It rained about four hours and the creeks and draws reached the high water mark for the season. Con siderable wind and some hail accompanied the rain, but no damage was done to crops. Several bridges were washed away and some damage resulted to Improvements along the creek bottom. With the excep tion of the heavy rain four weeks ago. when as much as five Inches of water fell northeust of town, this wns the heaviest rain In this vicinity during the last two years. The prospect for an Immense corn crop In this locality Is the best In years. UNIVERSAL TRANSFERS INVOLVED Otta Meier at I.lncola Files aa Demo eratle Candidate for J n dare of the laprrrac Co art at Oonitn a; ' Primary Klectloa. i t'hantaaqna at Falls City. FAIXS CITY, Neb., July 18 (Special.) The Falls City Chautauqua opens next Sun day, July 2L The course is undoubtedly one of the best to be presented In Nebraska this year. Including Governor Cummins, Congressman!, Watson, Hon. G. A. Gear- heart, Dr. Fox, Mervln Williams, J. Splll- man Rlggs, Colonel Horn, the Kilties' band and many others. .This Is the first year of the Chautauqua, but the management has labored hard and has beautiful grounds and a substantial wooden auditorium cov ered with rubber rold roofing and capable of seating 2,000 people. The success of this enterprise Is assured. Bonds for Public Improvements. FALLS CITY", Neb.. July 18.-(Special.) At a special election held yesterday the cit izens of Falls City, by a vote of 481 to 47, decided to Issue bonds to the amount of $40,000 for the Improvement of the city water and light plants, SlTi.OuO to be devoted to extension and Improvement of water system, $10,0)10 for extension and Improve ment of electric light system, JS.COO for the purchase of a city park. When these Im provements are completed Falls City will have a day service and furnish power for those who at present use gasoline engines. ERLANGER ON NEW COMBINE Corporation la Formed to Pnrcnaae Theatrical nealty In All Parta of the World. NEW TORK, July 18. In view of the widespread publicity given the plans of Kiaw & Erlanger for the acquisition of European theaters and possible confirma tion regarding the scope of the enterprise. A. L. Erlanger today gave out the follow ing statement: The $100,000,000 corporation which Is being formed, and In connection with which Levy Mttyer, our counsel, sailed for Europe on Tuesday, Is entirely separate from the I'nlted States Amusement company and from the so-lled theatrical syndicate, and will be In no snse a merger of existing theatrical organizations. It has a wholly distinct purpose the purchase of theatrical realty all over the world. We have been offered a great many theaters In different parts of Europe, and, if the terms can be agreed upon we shall purchase the prop erties outright and conduct these theaters on the American system. Our principal object Is the purchase of big vaudeville theater. No one excepting the parties connected with our negotiations Is In our confidence, and It la hardly necessary for me to say will be, because this is not the way that big plans are rormniatea ana carried out. The vaudeville theaters that are pur chased will be operated by the Tnlted States Amusement conipsny and the legiti mate theaters that are acquired will be conducted In conjunction with the theatri cal syndicate. I dcMre It to be clearly and emphatically understood that the new cor poration will be an Institutlnn entirely Fparate from the I'nlted States Amuse ment company nnd the svndlcate. but it will work In harmony with and prove beneficial to both. Mr. Maver, before sailing for Europe, had practically arranged for the capital. He will be trio legal adviser and the executive business will ! placed In my charge. MUST EXCHANGE CONNECTIONS Federal Court In Montnna Hales Against Bell Telephone) Company. ST. PAtTL Minn., July 18. A special to the ' Pioneer-Press from Helena, Mont., says: Judge Hunt In the ITnlted States court today rendered a decision of far reaching importance to telephone users, holding that one company could not with hold the use of Its lines from another, even though It be competing. The Montana Sc Wyoming and Mutual Telephone companies applied to the court for an order compell ing the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company to furnish connections when de sired at reasonable compensation, which was resisted on the ground that the lines were built for Its patrons and not thoSo of competing companies. Judge Hunt found for the complainants and stated that within a few days he would name a commission to fix the division of charges when such lr made of connecting lines. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. July 18. (Special.) The ap plication of the city of Lincoln to com pel the Lincoln Traction company to sell Ix fares for 25 cents and to sell ten fares for 26 cents to school children la being heard before the State Rafiway commission today, with President Scud der of the traction company present. The hearing Is of Interest to the state be cause the decision likely will apply to all other traction companies, as the ques tion of universal transfers Is also In volved. The rlty began its action after the Citizens' Street Railway company be gan to sell six fares for t5 cents and after this company agreed to transfer with the other company. The original complaint also Included the lnterurban company, which the city desired to ac cept transfers from the other companies. II. H. Wilson, attorney for this last named company, argued to the commis sion that his client Is a railroad organ ized under the general laws of the state and subject to the regulations of a rail road only. His company, he said, did not do a general street car business and It would be Just as Inconsistent for a pas senger to ask the Burlington to give him a transfer on the street car line after riding down from Omaha or allow him to ride to Omaha on a street car transfer as for his company to accept transfers. When the line Is built through to Omaha, he said, should the city's request he granted It would be possible for a per son to pay E cents for a stVeet car ticket, get his transfer and go clear to Omaha. City Attorney Stewart expressed the opin ion that probably Mr. Wilson was cor rect, but that he believed the lnterurban should transfer In the city limits, and this part of the complaint was taken un der consideration by the commission. Mr. Stewart attempted to show the traction company could reduce Its charges and still make a reasonable Income on Its Investment. The present value of the plant, he said, was $700,000 and tV net Income last year $146,000. The preferred stock had paid a 5 per cent dividend from the organization of the company and tbe common stock had raid S per cent In 1903 and 1H04, 6 per cent In 1905 and 4 per cent In 1906 on a basis of 8 per cent. The company had bought over the assumed between $50,000 and $60,000 taxes. Since then bonds have been Issued to the amount of $100,000. The present value, he said, based on Its earnings at 6 per cent, would be between $1,800,00(1 and $2,000,000. Horace Wiggins, accountant, testified for the city to practically the things mentioned In Mr. Stewart's state ment. Mr. Scudder testified that he did not know the value of the company's property, but could tell what It would cost to reconstruct It or Its value on a 6 per cent basts. His own stock, he said, he would not sell at any price. Rorllnarton Fllea Passenger Sehednle. The Burlington railroad this afternoon filed with the State Railway commission Its schedule of rates showing that In the future It will sell tickets over Its entire line at 2 cents a mile. It Is understood other lines will follow suit shortly. ,w State Depositories. Central City National bank and the Corn lea State bank were made state depositories today. The first named gave a surety bond Tor $5,000 and received $T,000 of state funds. The Cornlea state bank gave a personal bond for $,0no and received $3,000. This bond Is signed by H. A. Slarke, president, and George Cobel, cashier, and Henry Melcher, who qualifies for $15,000, and Henry Nlehur, who qualifies for $40,000. The bonds were approvad by Governor Sheldon, Attor ney General Thompson and Secretary of State Junkln. These bonds will pay the 3 per cent Interest demanded by Treasurer Brian. Dem or rata Have Candidate. " Otto W. Meier of Lincoln la a candi date for the democratic nomination for supreme judge. Friends of this brave man filed his name with the secretary -of state today and as the $10 has been paid his candidacy Is taken seriously. Mr. Meier was formerly In the office of the county treasurer and Is well known In demo cratic circles In Lincoln. Application to Rednce Rate. President Scudder of the Lincoln Trac tion company asked the Railway commis sion this afternoon to grant permission to This is unquestionably the most successful medicine in use for bowel complaints. It can always be depended upon, even in the most severe and dangerous cases. It is equally valuable for chil dren, and is the means of saving the lives of many children each year. When reduced with water and sweetened it is pleasant to take. Price, 25 Cents; Large Size, 50 Cents. the company to unite with the proprietors of Capitol Beach and sell half fare tickets and half fare admissions to the grounds for one week. Mr. Scudder explained the people were not availing themselves of this resort as thuy should, and therefore he desired to see If It was the price that kept them away. The commission has not yet decided the question. Conference to Hear Case. Rev. Mr. Ferguson of University place, who was churged with having failed to follow his own virtuous teachings and who was given a preliminary hearing on the charge has been turned over to the tender mercies of the next conference. The local committee which heard the case came to this decision this morning after an all night session. Rev. Mr. Ferguson Is new to University place, having gone there about a year ago from California, and he at once became popular because of his j great eloquence and the power of his ser mons. Governor to Talk to Tenohera. Governor Sheldon Is billed for speeches at the Junior normal schools as follows: Alliance, June 23; Broken Bow, 24; Kearney, 25; North Platte, 26; McCook, 29, August 8. The governor will speak at the Bohemian j Turner meeting at Schuyler and at Fair mont August 10, Union August ..24, and Bennett August 17. Oil Inspector Reports. State Oil Inspector Allen put $021.43 In the treasury aa a result of last month's work: kept out $900 to pay expenses. The total receipts were $1,739.70. grade horseflesh In this vicinity and east ern horse buyers make this their head quarters during the season. Large and commodious yards have been built by a local company and the horse breeders of Lincoln and Keith counties are muol pleased over the new project and have pledged their hearty support. Three Inches of Rain at Anbnrn. AUBURN, Neb., uJly 18. (Special.) This vicinity was visited wtlh another big sala last night, accompanied wtlh a strong, shifting wind, arid trrrlflo thunder and lightning. Tho wind weaved and twisted the corn pretty badly, but otherwise did little damage. The precipitation was al most three Inches, and all the creeks are badly swollen, and It Is feared that the Little Nemaha wilt go out of Its banks and flood the bottoms, on which there are the finest crops form any years. Nemaha Getting; Down. AUBURN, Neb., July 17. (Special.)-Tho llttlo Nemaha river, running north and east of this city and which has been thrtd enlng to come out of Its banks and fc" done so to some extent In the extreme low places. Is this morning In better condi tion than waa expected, and It Is now hoped that the crops on the bottom land will be saved from Its usual eprlng or sum mer overflow. The corn crop In Neman county was never In better shape than It now Is, and the recent rains have been of great benefit to it as well as everything alae. Unless there Is more rain within the next day or two In this vicinity there Is not now much danger of the river overflowing. Limited Train Derailed. PAF1LLION. Neb.. July 18. (8peo!al. The Los Angeles Limited, going east, waa wrecked at the washoat near Papllllon thla morning at 4 o'clock. The trucks of the diner left the rails. Had the train not been running very slowly there must hare been a bad wreck. Some of the rails had to be replaced. The right-of-way la strewn with broken dishes and edibles. x Welch Has Vnlqne Experience. NORFOLK, Neb., July 18. (Special.) Three times within a single year chosen as judge of the district court will be the pe culiar fate of Judge A. A. Welch of Wayne, Neb. Judge Welch was early this year ap pointed as judge of tho Ninth Judicial dis trict to succeed Judge J. F. Boyd, who re signed to take his seat In congress. The appointive term for which Judge Welch was named by Governor Sheldon terminates. According to law, "at the next election," so that on tho first Tuesday after the first Monday In November Judge Welch'a ap pointment will come to an end. But the regular term of the Judge to be elected will not begin until next January, consequently a vacancy Is left In the office between elec tion day and January 1. A Judge must be elected to fill this vacancy. Judge Welch will have no opposition for the republican nomination and democrats of the district are so ready to recognize his chances to win that It Is probable no democrat can be Induced to make the race against him. OP OMAHA Sherman A McConnell Drug Co., 16th and lodge fits., and The Owl Drug Co., 16th and Harney Sts., Omaha, the leading mer chants of this city, have, at great expense to themselves and E. Bnrnham, the largest toilet foods manufacturer In the world, succeeded In securing the agency as well as a demonstrator from E. Burnham's cele brated beautifying parlors, to teach to the Indies of Omaha how to Use E. Burnham's Toilet Requisites. They are alxo giving away an Illustrated booklet which teaches the ladles how to use these different preparations In the privsey of their homes with equally as good success as If they visited the cele brated parlors of E. Burnham In Chicago. This booklet, "How to be Beautiful," should be In the hands of every lady, and the Indies of Omaha should not miss th? opportunity which Is offered them througl. Sherman & McConnell Drug Co., 16th and Dodge Sts., and The Owl Drug Co.. Inl and Harney Sts., how to remove wrinkles crow's-feet, blackheads, pimples, mot!i patches, discolored and dark skin, through the,use of these'celebrated toilet requisites E. Burnham's demonstrator will also give out two thousand samples of the differen preparations commencing Monday morning July 15th, and at the same time will demon strate privately on five or six ladles eacl mornlng while she Is at Sherman A Mc Connell Drug Co., ICth and Dodge Sts. She will absolutely remove any of the above mentioned defects free of charge. Reeder Out of the Race. FREMONT, Neb., July 17. (Special.) Judge Reeder of Columbus has anonuneed that on account of his defective hearing he will not be a candidate for district judge on the republican ticket. This announce ment may make some changes In the situ ation. John Martin of Central City Is In the field. For the first time In years Dodge county has no aspirants for the place, several attorneys who have been mentioned having announced that they were not looking for the place. Crltchfleld of Fullerton and Garlow of Columbus are said to be In the race. Among the democrats there Is no dearth of timber. Judge Hollenbeck is conceded to be en titled to a nomination and for the other place Judges Hensley and Albert of Co lumbus and Rose of Fullerton are talked of. Held for Misuse of Malls. TEKAMAH, Neb., July 18 (Special.) Deputy I'nlted State ; Marshal Sides and Post office Inspector Grogan brought Al bert Alexander of Uehlfng, Neb., before I'nlted States Commissioner Slnghaus of this place yesterday charged with send ing obscene matter through the matls. Alexander plead guilty and was bound over to the federal grand Jury and placed under $500 bonds. Alexander sent three postal cards through the malls to Rev. Mr. Nesblt of Uehllng referrtng him, to several verses of scripture. ANNOUNCEMENT Thomas Kilpatrick & Company begin on Friday Morning at 10 O'Clock their Annual Clean-up Sale of CHINA The finest hand decorated imported ware from Austria, Saxony and Holland cups, saucers, plates, platters, vases, pitchers and large dishes priced up to two dollars and a half ($2.50) on sale in three lots at 23 cents, 42 cents,69 cents Severe Storm at Motherland. SUTHERLAND, Neb., July 18. (Special Telegram.) A severe wind, hall and rain storm passed over this place early this evening and the ground was thoroughly soaked. No damage was done by the hall In this vicinity, but it Is feared that con siderable has been done In the north coun try where the storm was the heaviest. florae Market at Sutherland. SUTHERLAND, Neb., July 18. (Spe lal.) A horse market has been estab lished and semi-monthly auction sales will be held, commencing Saturday, July 27. There are many breeders of high i MTES VIA HUMS CENTUM, EFFECTIVE JULY 18th $10.00 ...Will be the Rate to.... Chicago No. 4 "Giicago Day Express" leaves 7:20 A. M. No. 2 4 4 Chicago Limited" leaves G:00 P. M. $7.00 ..Will ba the Rate) to.. Minneapolis No. 4 "Minneapolis Day Express" leaves 7:20 A. M. No. 32 4 4 Minneapolis Limited" leaves 8:30 P. M. Tickets at City Ticket Office, 1402 Farnam St, or at Union Station. SAMUEL NORTH, District Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb. OCDC U m3 err 3C 3QOC .3C 3C I ft n vkv 1 1 u DID YOU HAVE .' aM .... . - . mm WW WffiA' 3f '-3f" "-r-- -I"if-7Q r biscuit FOR BREAKFAST this Morning? After you have tried all "the new ones" you will come back to Shredded Wheat, the world's best cereal food. Not so heating as corn or oats, and much more nourishing and more easily digested. Try it with milk or cream or with fresh fruits. Heat in oven to restore enspness. -At your rrocers. r ir if : it i.s,f.n 0 3C 3C 0