9 A More Economical than the Cheap and Big Can Kind -and MUCH BETTER WHY? Because Calumet Baking Powder is more certain in its results the baking is always lighter, mor6 delicious and more evenly raised. You never nave a spoiled batch of baking by its use. It requires less hence goes further. BAKING POWDER' IS the "full value" baking powder tho highest quality baking powder at a medium price. And we guarantee that it will give you more real satisfaction than any baking pow der you have ever used ask your grocer, t i r re large handiome recipe book, illustrated in color. Send 4c and slip found in pound can. a Calumet Rtcalved Hlglittf Award World' Pure Food Exposition jJt Mtsr rr tw irK Illegal Voting in Saunders? Complaint Made at Wahoo that Prank Lanato, Using Franchise, is Douglas Citizen. ASHLAND, Neb.. Jan. 12 (Special.) In connection with the ault tiled by Peter P. White against Charles H.- Slamn, for the office of county Judge, two separate com plaints have been made by County Attorney Jesse M. Galloway and a number of arrests have been made. The first complaint is filed against Frank Lanata In the police court of Wahoo, charging him with voting Illegally In Union precinct, Saunders county, when he was a resident of Douglas county. . .-i V For the first time In the history ot the county a prisoner has been refused counsel and the county Jail at Wahno la guarded by a deputy sheriff. The second complaint Is against Antonio Colondo; Qulseppe Fallo and twenty-four others, all of them Greeks, charging them with wilfully, corruptly and unwalfully voting at the late county elec tion. This complain Is also filed In Police Judge Gibbs' court at Wahoo. Frank Lanata and four of the last named men are occupying the county Jail, while Sheriff IDalley is scouring the county for others Implicated In the affair. have bought the best newspaper plant In Tripp county and Editor Robinson goes to take charge of the same. IUHT BY GASOLINB ENGINE Employe f Oraad lal&nd Mock Yard. Meet Injury Willi Alone. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Jan. 12. (Spe cial.) Oscar Johnson, an employe of the Union Stock Yards company of this city lies seriously Injured at the St. Francis hospital as the result of being caught In the wheels of a gasoline engine. Johnson was alone in the water pumping plant of the stock yards at 2:30 In the night. The friction clutch of the engine sometimes slips and It Is supposed that he was ar- ranslns- this, when the wheel began Its revolutions with a Jerk and caught him. Despite his serious Injuries he was able. dazed and practically unconscious, to walk to the Stock Yards hotel, near by, from which aid was summoned. When examined by the company's surgeons at the hospital It was found that the skull was fractured, a piece of bone entering the brain, that the arm was fractured, the bone being se verely crushed; that there were Injuries to the hips and many cuts and bruises on his back. Recovery, howevr, Is expected, ai the young man seems to be especially strong. A sister at Burwell and another sister at St. Edward's have . been notified and one of them is expected to arrive this evening. Nebraska Kdltor Robiniuu :n Latnro Flight. BUTTE. Neb., Jan. 12. (Speclal.)-A deal was closed here today whereby A. R. Armstrong, editor of the Butte Gaxelte, bought tlu. Boyd County Register of Butte and will synsolldate the two papers. Editor O. R. Robinson, late of the Register, one of the best-known newspaper men In the northwest, will leave at once for Lamro, S. D., where he has" accepted a position as editor of the new paper being started there. , '.. 1 The situation at Lamro has become very interesting and points to a repetition of the Butte-Anoka fight that took place when the railroad built 'through Boyd county. A short time ago It was reported that the proposed Northwestern extension through Tripp county would miss Lamro.. The Western Xownslte company of Dallas has laid out a townslte two miles from Lamro and, claiming that the new town site Is to be on the railroad extension, they proposed to the business men of Lamro that they move onto the same. This prop osition was promptly refused. It Is now reported that they have bought a couple of buildings and the newspaper at Lamro and are moving the -same to their new town. The people' at Lamro, nothing daunted, Immediately- raised $2,000 sfnd EXCRUCIATING Telephone Rates at Albion. ALBION, Neb., Jan. 11 (Special.) At the Instance of the Albion Commercial club the State Railway commission con vened at Albion Tuesday for the purpose of acting on the application of the Albion Telephone company for the privilege of raising their rates. Considerable evidence was Introduced and the matter taken un der advisement by the commission. The commission also heard the Commer cial club on the matter of better train service. The Union Pacific and the Chi cago & Northwestern .were severely criti cised for conditions on their Albion branches. The necessary steps are being taken to compel the roads to put in a con necting switch at this point Also the In stallation of motor service on the Union Paciflo between Columbus and Albion. Willi Want New HlBh School. " NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Jan. 12. (Spe cial.) The Board of Education seld a spe cial meeting last evening,' at which time it was decided to call a special election to vote 170,000 bonds for the purpose of erect ing a new high school building. The Board did not set the time for the calling of the election, but suggested they wait until next May. This matter was up a year ago, when the people refused to vote the bonds. but It was at a time when other matters , were up for the people to vote on and they defeated all of the propositions. The board claims that fhe present building Is unsanitary and too small for the large number of scholars which are attending school at the present time, saying nothing of the large number who will enter this school next year. Irritation Almost Drove Him Mad f yes So Swollen Could Scarcely See Skin Specialist Said It was Psoriasis Cured by Ctitrcura. SO PLEASED WITH CURE ANXIOUS TO TELL OTHERS "I was completely cured of a skin disease by the use of the Cuticura Rem edies after doctor had failed. The complaint first at tacked me in 1906, my hands and arms right up to the el bows breaking ont in large blisters, some an inch across. I need not tell any suf ferer from distress ing skin complaints w hot I went t hrough. The . irritation al most drove me mad. I become an out patient of a London hospital. I re ceived little benefit, and after a fort night's attendance 1 was seen by a skin apei-ialiiit who told me the complaint was psoriasis. The irritation was not allayed at all. I persevered with the treatment and continued to attend the hospital for two months but 1 was far from oured. . " Later the disease took a more serious rorm, affecting my neck and face as well as my hands and arms. My neck was covered and sorm-timua my eyes were so badly swollen t- ot 1 could scarcely see. Irritation is too mild a word to deecrib. iny suffering; it was excruciating agony, 1 was sent to a doctor who gave me sorna ointment, but it did me no good and In the end I lost my Job. A friend in Lon don sent me some Cuticura Soap which softened my hands made them feel fresh and more) comfortable. I obtained soma Cuticura Resolvent, and Cuticura Oint ment and was especially pleased with the Ointment which immediately allayed the irritation and caused the' sores to heal steadily and surely. In three weeks I was completely cured and there has been no return of the complaint. I am so pleased with my curt' that I am anxious to tell others about it. Arthur I'uncan. Litchard Hill, Bridgend, South. Wales, Jan. 10, 1009." rntlnir Snap 36c.) M Ctesnas UM Bklo. Cuttrnm Crowded Classes at Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 12. (Special.) The farmers' Institute school being held here this . week was more largely attended yesterday than on the previous day. The lecturers and demonstrators had crowded classes all day. The program In the men'a section con sisted of live stock judging by Prof. O. O. Gilbert, and another on corn by A. E Nelson. A demonstration In Judging cattle was conducted by J. F. Coupe. In the women's department lectures on cooking. with demonstrations, were conducted by Miss Rowan and Mrs. Blair. In the boys' and girls' section a growing Interest was displayed.. The boys have banded them' selves Into a permanent organization, with John Cook as president and ' Truman Rodgers secretary. Two Workmen Injured.' BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 12. (Special Tele gram.) Jonse Bonsall and Frank Strlckler came near being killed today while lower ing a heavy piece of machinery to the base ment of the Beatrice Poultry and Cold Storage company from the top floor' with a block and tackle. The block slipped from the hook above, falling a distance of forty feet, striking the two men, who were on the ground beliw. Ktrlckler sustained broken collar bone and Bonsall was severe y Injured In the back. lntia.fit (too.) mm vn i&m i. (or In M form ul iloouiau Cotud il. Itt. D.r hi of sui to Purify lit kx4. gold tfcrvuxtout til. wurld. Potter Uru a t'rtrni. Corp.. l. Pro. i:il Culumbu. An, BUn. Htm. i mr-Hiuied t n. Cutieius buAi us Skis blniia, New Minister at Dnnhar. DUNBAR. Neb.. Jan. 12-(Speclal.) Rev E. K. Love of Missouri has accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at this place. The church here has been without a pastor for some eight months, Rev. Mr. Love comes well recommended as worthy and well qualified. Oshkosh Is t'onaty Sent. CHAPPELL. Neb.. Jan. 12. (Special.) Oshkosh was chosen county seat of the new county of Garden by about 200 ma. Jorlty, according to the count which has been completed - here. ' The sntlre republl can ticket was elected with the exception of clerk and Judge. 1,423 vs 199 See Page 9. The Weather. FOR NEBRASKA-Threatenlng. with snow In east portion; colder In east por- 1 OR IOWA Snow or rain; colder. ' Trmperature at Omaha yesterday: Hour. Detr. .....12 . 22 31 32 S3 St 84 26 M 36 16 Nebraska STATE AUDITOR STANDS PAT Refuses to Take Back Order About Insurance Agent. WILL PUT STOP TO EEBATDTQ Official Determined to Prevent Methods thnt He Finds in Progress Klllen Mar Bo Candldnte. (From a Staff Correspondent) LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 12. (Specials State Auditor Barton Is receiving numerous protests on his ruling that before licenses will be Issued Insurance agent. It will b necessary ior me agents to rill out a blank card showing how much business they have written during the preceding year, the amount of experience they have had and other Information by which the auditor will be able to determine whether the applicant Is a bona fide Insurance agent or is simply taking out a license in order to secure a rebate from the In surance company assuming his risks. The auditor Informed one company that It brought about the order Itself by reason of the fact that It gave to certain persons with a lot of property to Insure a eommls slon as agent, whloh permitted the person to secure a rebate without violating the law. At the same time the person getting such commission would write no other In surance. The auditor has refused to change his ruling. Reporter Defies High Prices. Though the woods are full of pessimists and high prioes hedge around the eon1 timer, and there is a question whether two can live cheaper than one, T. A. Brown, a reporter on the LlncolnState Journal, hied himself out to Ohiowa yesterday and this morning he became the husband of Miss Zoe Chenoweth of that city. These two were hoy and girl together Just a short time back In the state unlver sity, at a time when the dean of he women's department was not possessed of such eagle eyes, and so they had an oppor tunity to fall In love. Immediately upon , his graduation Mr. Brown became a reporter on the State Journal and as such he has made good In other eyes than In those of the girl who waited for him at Ohiowa. . The bride Is the daughter of a very prom inent cltlsen of Fillmore county, R. R. Chenoweth, and while In the university she took a most active part In the social affairs of the school, being a member of the Delta. Delta Delta. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride in Ohiowa at o'clock this morn ing In the presence of a number of friends of the couple from Lincoln. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Brown will go to housekeeping at 1424 D street. Jones Seeks Reversal. v James Jones, who was sentenced to tho penitentiary for shooting and killing J. B. Rowley out In Chase oounty, has appealed to the supreme court for a reversal of the verdict of the lower court. The transcript of the evidence shows that Jones and Row ley had trouble over a division fence, Rowley was tearing down the fence and at a distance of ISO yards the two had a duel with rifles and at the fourth shot Jones shot Rowley through tho breast and killed him. Klllen Thinks of Governorship. Representative Dan Klllen of Gage county was in Lincoln yesterday and wenWo Beat rice) where last night he attended a meet ing to which he had been summoned. Mr. Klllen has been over the state pretty much during the last few months and he may announce his candidacy for the republican nomination for governor, but yesterday he had not fully decided whether he would be candidate. Lincoln Swamped. With only one of the numerous conven tions booked for Lincoln now In session, the Lumber Dealers' association, the town Is completely swamped. The hotels are crowded and many last night were unable to get rooms. The hotel accommodations have been ma terially lessened by reason of the temporary closing of the Llndell, which is undergoing extenslxe repairs, so while the crowd at tending the lumber dealers' meeting Is smaller than usual, the hotel accommoda tlons are not equal to the occasion. Last night a very well known pianists who appeared here had to secure accom modations out In the city, her manager being unable to secure a room at any of the hotels. - How the crowds which aro expected next week are to be cared for is a problem which so far has not been solved. Labor Commissioner Maupln suggested today that cots might bo put In the state bouse and the visitors use them In prefer ence to walking the streets, for it appears now that the good as well as the wicked will have to walk In slippery places. As many meetings are booked for the next ten days the matter Is a serious one to those who contemplate attending tho meetings. Manpln Flies Complaint. Labor Commissioner Maupiif has filed suits against the owners of twenty-two buildings In Lincoln for a violation of the fire escape law. Among those against whom complaints were filed was Mayor Don L. Love. Before he finishes the clean up In Lincoln Mr. Maupln expects to file more complaints here and about ISO com plaints In Omaha. Mr. Maupln also Intends to prosecute those merchants who employ girls and boys for falling to post a bulletin telling of the hours the young people worked. So for as he knows not a merchant In the state has complied with that law. 0 a. in... a. m... 7 a. m... a. m... a. m... 10 a. m... 11 a. ro... 12 m 1 p. m... i p. m... 1 p. m... P. m S4 6 p. m M P- m ,.J4 I P- m M P. m S4 P m 33 FIND OUT The Kind of Food That Will Keep You Well. The true way Is to find out what Is best to eat and drink, and then cultivate a taste for those things Instead of poison ing ourselves with improper, indigestible food, etc. A conservative Mass. woman writes: "I have used Grape-Nuts 5 years for the young and for the aged; In sickness and In health; at first following direc tions carefully, later In a variety of ways as my taste and Judgment suggested. "But Its most special, personal benefit has been as a substitute for meat, and servtd dry with cream when rheumatic troubles made It Important for me to change diet "Served In this way with the addition of a cup of hot Poetum and a little fruit It has been used at my morning meal for six months, during which time my health has much Improved, nerves have grown steadier, and a gradual decrease In my excessive weight adds greatly to my comfort." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellvllle." In pkgs. "There's a Reason." Bver read the above letter A aew one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and fall of human Interest Nebraska News Motes. LYONR An exceedingly heavy mist hanss over Lyons this morning with a damp northeast wind gently blowing. BEATRICE The druggists of Gage county held a banquet at the Paddock hotel last evening. Matters of Interest pertaining to the business were discussed. CALLA WAT The Callaway State bank has recently Increased Its capital stock from 110,000 to 116.000, has built an addition to Its btlldlngs and Installed new fixtures. ALBION The report of the treasurer of Boone county shows collections of taxes for the year 190 slightly over Ilfa.OOO, ex clusive of money collected on school lands. ALBION The Albion fire department today moved into their new quarters in the city hall, which has lust been completed. This Is a fine modern building and a credit to any city. OAKLAND The Oakland Woman's club gave their annual banquets to the men Tuesday evening at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wells, which was a very suc cessful and enjoyable affair. PIATTSMOUTH Ex-Governor George L. Sheldon and family are spending the winter In Wayside, Miss., and word from the former reports the weather warm and pleasant there and all happy. BEATRICE Word was received here yes terday announcing the death ot Ernest Shallabarger, a former Beatrice resident, which occurred at Ellendale, S. D. He was 33 years of age and unmarried. . GOTHENBURG Dwlght L. Neuman, chief of police and a long resident ot this city, died very suddenly Monday night. He had been 111 only two days and was not thought to be In a serious condition. F LATTSMOUTH The Nehawka Farm ers' Grain company has elected the follow ing officers: J. S. Rough, president; Wil liam Ost, vice president; Ray C. Pollard, secretary; F. C. Shoemaker, treasurer. BEATRICE County Attorney McGlrr Tuesday began proceedings In county court the object of whloh Is to obtain a neat sum of Inheritance tax due from the estate of Mrs. Maggie Blakely, wnlch Is valued at J&0,000. GRAND ISLAND The county board of supervisors, for the first time democratic In many years, organized by the election of Conrad Lassen as chairman. The board now stands four democrats and three re publicans. NEBRASKA CITY O. N. Karste.no, who a few days since resigned his position as county coroner, has resigned his position as a member of the- Soldiers' Relist com mission, and, having sold his furniture business, will retire to private life. MADISON The county commissioners opened bids for the county printing for the ensuing year. The Madison Chronicle was awarded the contract to furnish blanks. The News Publishing company received the contract for books and stationery. PLATTHMOTITH Lester L. Patton and Miss Carrie Nelson of Omaha were united in marriage In the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Patton, In this city. Rev. W. L. Austin, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal -church, officiating. NEBRASKA CITY A warrant was Issued for the arrest of Robert Walker, a colored man. who assaulted and nearly killed a colored woman, but made his escape from the city, and the officers are trying to locate mm. tie has oeen in irouDie nere before. BEATRICE Local union No. 748. Painters and Decorators, held a meeting last even ing and elected these officers: Al Titus, president; Guy Thrapp, vice president; Wal ter ord, recording secretary; fienry Xjw schewskl, financial secretary; Frank Kauf man, treasurer. PLATTSMOUTH Mrs: E. B. Manchester of Omaha, supreme guardian of the Wood men Circle, was the gueitt oi airs. vi. a. Dickson In this city over Sunday, and Miss Verna Todd, daughter oi A. K. Toiio, a policeman In Omaha, Is the guest of Mrs. Joseph E. Wiles. LYONS A mild form of smallpox Is quite prevalent among the farmers west of Lyons. Quite a number are quarantined, but It Is so mild that a few would not call a doctor for fear or Being annoyea Dy a Quarantine, which actions have spread tne disease more rapidly. . . NEBRASKA CITY The coal falnlne has been temporarily relieved, as a number of cars of coal have beeri received by the factories and gas plant and water and light company. The railroads havo promised to give these Industries all the coal they care to handle In a few dayd. ' BEATRICE The Gag County Medical society held Its quarterly meeting here yes terday and elected tnese. orr.ic.ers, . an or whom reside In Beatrice: Dr. C. 8. Curry, president: Dr. C. A. Bradley, vice presi dent; Dr. J. I. McGlrr, seoretary-treasurer. Dr. c P. t an ano ur i, ox. xripieii reao papers. ALBION Mrs. Gus Hulse of Albion died under pathetic conditions this morning. A little babe was born tour days ano ana lived but a few hours.- Since th;n the mother's condition has been critical and she refused to allow the burial of the child until her death. They will be burled in the same coffin. .YORK At the annual meeting of the Conirregational church of this city a re Dort of the women's guild and auxiliary organisation showed they had raised for the church In the last year the sum of 11,300. The officers elected were F. H. Baldwin, treasurer; Floyd Rockwell, clerk; Joshua Clark, trustee. NEBRASKA CITY O. E. Hasklns, who has been 111 for the last year or more, died vesterdav at Hamburg. Is., and his body was brought to this city this morning for Interment. The" funeral was under the direction of the Modern Woodmen, of which order he was a charter member. He leaves a wife and several children. CALLAWAY The Farmers' Institute, which has been In progress In this city veseterdav and today, brought a great num ber of farmers to town, regardless of tho Inclement weather. Good programs have been carried out each morning, afternoon and evening, and have resulted In much good to those Interested In better farming, BENEDICT Fred Grobe has been suf fering from an accident occurring while hunting rabbits with a companion. From under a coin shock a rabbit sprang and his companion, becoming excited, pointed his sun In the direction of Mr. Urobe, when the gun was discharged and a number of shot entered tne scaip ana uixiy oi Air. Grobe. CALLAWAY A force of men are now at work In this city installing a new v.uter 4 ant for the Union Pacific company, wnlle another force of men are busily en gaged in the erection of a roundhouse in which to stall the engines which lay over here each night. Several omor improve. ments will be made at this place by the company. NEBRASKA CITY Frank Brust had narrow escape from being killed Monday. He was working at a wood saw, whloh was operated by a gasoline engine, when the taw burst and pieces passed through his clothing and made slight flesh woundx, but missed any vital parts. The saw was re volving at a rapid rate of speed when the accident occurred. GRAND ISLAND But one material change was acted In the affairs of the banks of the city as reflected by the an nual meetings of the stockholders. I. R. Altei, Jr., for ten years connected with the Grand Island National bank, latterly us cashier, has resigned bis position and has been elected first assistant cashier of the First National. M'COOL JUNCTION The railroad serv ice of the Kansas City A Omaha railroad has been most unsatisfactory this winter. A little snow flurry will blockade the road and depots along Its line, passengers are compelled to stay hours and sometimes the train never arrives. Unless tho Burlington will attempt to give better service a com plaint will be made to the State Railway commission. CALLAWAY-J. E. Ogden. who was for merly with two of the banks of this city as assistant cashier, but who for the last two years has been in tne real estate and insurance business with Roy R. Barnard, this week will move to Rockland, Idaho, where he becomes connected with a Hast ings man In opening a new bank. Mr. Ogden will have the cashlershlp of the new Institution. YORK W. B. Llnch, for many years sec retary of one of the largest farm fire In surance companies In the state and re cently manager of an Insurance company at South Omaha, has been here for several necks on business connected with the es tate of his father. Mr. Llnch and his fam ily will move to Fort Worth, Tex., where he Is interested In a growing stale fire In surance company. CALLAWAY It la reported that some of the stockmen of this vicinity art loslnp some of their cattle as a result of the long continued cold spell. More than half cf the crop of corn is yet in thu field and feed is becoming very scarce. Almost any kind of hay la selling at from t to 110 per ton, and Is hard to get at tht prlr.o jf the cold weather should eontln.ie through January and February hundreds of head of stock would perish. YORK The York Commercial club, oc cupying the entire third floor of the opera house block, has invited the York Uunl- aess Mea t association, wuiNie membership B.AX.T MIHUTB ITOB1 ItW- ' It remained for this store to re verse the general law of merchan dising. Competition is usually con fined to the fellows who sell the. clothes. The only real competition we have to conte id with in this sale Is among the buyers themselves. F.very customer seems good natnred ly anxious to get ahead of some one else. Rut you can't blame them bargains like ours are not found In every store you enter. Thousands of garments to choos from. The Home of Quality Clothes. Raincoats Topcoats Overcoats Men's Suits Y.Men's Suits Boys' Suits Child's Suits Boys' O' coats Child'sO'co'ts HALF PRICE You. will never ngain buy clothes ns chenply as nt this time nnd this store The recent tariff law makes a rnise in next fall's prices inevitable with every store in tho country, unless they had the foresight, as did this store, to purchase woolens in anticipation of the raise. Even we will eventually have to pay more, but not for several seasons. Cer-,. tain it is, however, that we'll never be able to tuy for less, and consequently never be able to sell for less, regularly, than last fall. Take this poipt into consideration and couple it with the fact that any garment we offer will be good for the rest of this winter, early spring and fall wear and all of next, winter and that you pay one half of the lowest' price you'll see for years. Even if you've plenty of clothes it will pay you to have more. Is made up largely of members of both organisations, to hold their monthly, spe cial, annual meetings and banquets In rooms of the York Commercial club. The object In getting the two organisations, whloh are alike in some respects, to get closer together, so that greater work for tho best Interests of York can be accom plished by united action. BEATRICE The gatllng gun company met Monday night, when Lieutenant Wes ton announced the following appointments: J. Ed C. Fisher, first sergeant; F. Mc Masters, quartermaster' sergeant; Mark Powers and V. E. McGlrr, sergeants; R. R. Kyd and Lou Evans, corporals; H. W. Munson and Dan Callahan, gunners; Sam uel Freshman, artificer. ASHLAND Memphis camp, Woodmen of the World, Installed the following officers at the last meeting: Council commander, H. Woodruff; advisor lieutenant, G. W. B. Scott; banker, Charles Stransky; clerk, C. L. Van Allen; watchman, Paul Rudlger; escort, Ed Van Lester. J. J. Wood was In stalling orricer. An outer supper was seived following lodge work. BRADSHAW Four hundred acres of land belonging to the Jackson estate was sold at the court house by Referoe G. M. Spur lock. The land was unimproved, located near Arborvllle, an Inland town In this county, and nine miles from a railroad market, but was disposed ot to u. B. Loomer and F. A. Wells and others for from $101 to $103 per acre. NEBRASKA CITY The county commis sioners awarded the contract for the build ing of bridges In this county to Ward Bros, of Tecumseh. they being the lowest bidder. There were some fifteen bids received and the prices asked are higher than paid loot year, hut lower ' than paid by some of the adjoining counties at the present time. ward Bros, had tne contract ior mis work last year. BEATRICE The new county board was organized yesterday by the election of Wil liam Atwater chairman over W. B. Knouse by the vote of four to two. The board is republican by four to three. The question of equipping the third floor of the court house for female prisoners was lert to a committee comprising - Campbell, Kretzer and Brown to ascertain the cost of making such a change BEATRICE Harry and Charles Hensley, two boys living near Rockford. this county, were brought Into county court yesterday on the charge of stealing a revolver of Miss Anna Day on July Ztt, litw. iney toon a continuance' to January 18 and gave bond for their appearance at that time. OAKLAND Efforts have been made for some time by F. E. Rtngqulst and others to organise a Choral union in mis cuy under the direction of Prof. Delmore Cheney of Omaha. About fifty members have already been secured and at a meet In held Tuesday evening temporary organisation was effected and It is noped work may Degin in earnest in a ween or two with from seventy-five to 100 members. PI.ATTSMOUTH The Woman's Relief corps has Installed the following officers: Mrs. Emilv Dickson, president: MM. Laura Thrasher, senior vice president; Mrs. Isabel Carter, Junior vice president;1 Mrs. Julia Thomas, secretary; Mrs. Nannie Burkel, treasurer; Mrs. Etta Parker, chaplain; Mrs. Ellen Hlckson, conductor; Mrs. Catherine Ltndsey, assistant conductor; Mrs. Artie Williams, guard; Mrs. Frances i-uray, as sistant guard. . NEBRASKA CITY The Commercial club will hold. Its annual meeting Friday even ing. at which time new officers will be elected, as all of the directors have handed In their- resignations and have asked that all officers be elected over and a new organisation be perf-cted. The matter of a new Burlington passenger depot will ba taken up at-the same time and other propo sitions which have been hanging fire will be dlxposed of. BEATRICE The stockholders of the First National bank held a meeting last evening and elected the following directors: L. ts. liowey, r. 11. liowey.' ,M. v. Nichols, W. C. Black, Jr.: C. B. Demster, Samuel Rlnaker, H. H. Norcross, William Hamm and J. H. Millard. The officers elected are: I B. Howey, president; M. V. Nichols, first vice president; W. C. Black, Jr., second vice president; F. H. Howey. cashier) J. L. An derson, assistant cashier.' ' NEBRASKA CITY The county commis sioners have made the annual estimate of moneys which will be required to pay the expenses of the county for the ensuing year, as follows: Sinking fund to psy bonds and Interest on debt, $39,000; general fund. $u7.000; bridge fund, $:W,000; road fund. $10,000;- soldiers' relief, $1,3110; sinking fund to pay Interest and bonds Of Nebraska City pieclnct, $4,000. This makes a total of $142, 000. This estimate Is about the -same as made last year. ' ' NEBRASKA CITY Nebraska tjity fire company No. 1 has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Chris Carmody; foreman, Frank Bauer; first assistant, Joseph Christen; second assistant, Jacob Stelnmltz; plpemen, Albert Keoppel, John DeFord, A. (1. Moller and R Fischer; hydrant man, Erhardt Bader; fire policeman, Peter Dlllman; secretary. Charles Johnson; treaHurer, O. G. Morton; trustees. White Handlny, R. E- Hawley and L. Wlschmeyer; delegates to the state convention, Albert Koeppel, John Stelnmlts and Chris Carmody. The annuall ball Is to be held on February 14. StovCouqh f Those bard nigbt cougba of the children! what shall you give them? Just what your mother gave you, and lust what ber J J mother gave hen in some famines, Ayer s AJk yew doctor If he tniottt Aytt' Cherry Pectoral has oeen tne only cough Cheny Pectoral for the cough and colds of medicine for seventy years. Once in the children. Do at he tayti i&ift'vSS? family, it stays. Keep It on hand. jj VASHBURN-CROSBlfCtl I Gold MedalFloub Vf ., v ' ,,-1-' a I ""II'W'iii.iii mm jj . - .- i TiTn' 'liHiir'' '"'' ' '.""-"''"'' sMiiissi.ininitsililitiinsMinmiMMniHiriMmw.. iik.i, ...m i i i.m.i, I. - . Turn to the real estate pages They have a message foy every, man who is paying rent. You can make the rent money buy one of the, homes adver tised in today's Bee. They are all cheap and can be bought with a small payment down and the balance like rent. x Hundreds of people are paying for their home in this manner. AVhy not you f Do it today while you are in the notion. Thursday ts home day 'A If Si Absolutely Pure Rye Whiskey Of The Highest Quality. Sold By All FirstCflass Bars, Clubs and Cafes. BOTTLED IN BOND - 100 PROOF. ALWAYS ASK FOR IT. ! ' CLARKE I1ROS. '& CO. DISTILLERS. PEORIA. ILL.