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Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
ternity and Mesdames Heaton, Robblns and
Whitman.
worthy Of Special Mention.

ternity and Mesdames Heaton, Robbins and
Whitman.
worthy of Special Mention.
The vehicles in this division which oc.
casioned most favorable comment were those
Of Mrs. Ensign, trimmed with white and
pink chrysanthemums and white moss; Mrs
Mcdonald. trimmed with water lilies; Mrs
C. II. Ridge, white and purple morning
g%lories and pond lilies; Prof. and Mrs
Taylor, horses tandem, with yellow silk COW
cred harness and carriage trimmed with vel
low chrysanthemums.
Those who composed the second division
we're in the following order: Mesdames En-
low aud Rogers, Fitzgerald, Leighton,
Zeiger, Sanderson, Manahan, Pi Beta Phi
fraternity, Mesdames Marks, Dorgan, Hall,
Mullin, Tyrell, Tefft, Kappa Kappa Gamma,
and Mrs. Palm.
The third division was composed OF the
following in the order named: Mesdames
Meads, Benton, Alderman, Jones, Latta,
Small, Muir, Johnson, Parish, Marion,
Plumb, Finney, Sidles, Wesleyan university
delegation, Mesdames Young, Whitman,
Clarkson, the Royal Neighbors. the Pythian
Sisterhood, the Sons and Daughters OF
Protection and Mrs. Powell.
The fourth division consisted of those
lOhhAt Oh BSHhN1f - 10 AN
and other characters.
There were twenty-five prizes offered
comprising the following classes: A., two oil
more seats and two or more horses; b,
two seats, one horse and all traps and
kensingtons, regardless OF number OF
horses; G, single seated carriages; d, floats
and mercantile displays; e, equestrian; r,
novelties; G., living bouquets; H, brownies;
J, bicycles.
The judges this evening announced that
their decisions would not be given until Fri
repeated by special request Of many citi-
zens on Friday evening and all participants
have been notified to be ready.
Races Mt the Park.
The races held at Lincoln park this after
noon under the auspices of the Lancastel
County Trotting association were we'll at
tended Notwithstanding the attraction.
down town. The program consisted Of three
events, the first being a one-mile open fol
a purse of $3.50; the second a 2:25 trot for
purse of $3.50, and the third. running, one
half mile and repeat, for a purse of $50
There were many entries and the competi
tion in each race was close.
Following is the m Of the races:
First race, roadster, for horses without
records: Anna will won, Chiquita second
Ethel r third. Time: 1926.
Second race, free-for-all pace: Red ReubeI
won, Hastings boy second, Minnie John
son third. Time: 2:l5.
Third race, half mile and repeat: Charlie
Mitchell won, Darwin W~edgewood second
Jimmie Hicks third.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
PROGRAM OF LEXINGToN's FAIR.
Six Days of Varied Attractions 10
Bcgin with Next Monday

LEXINGTON, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special.) y
LeXington's street fair opens Monday with
ex-Sheriff Hamilton as director general. The
city council at it's last meeting passed an
ordinance granting the management full con-
troll of Washington street from Fourth to
Seventh streets, inclusive. Premiums OF
cash value will be offered to all exhibitors
Of merit in all lines and there will be sports
and races Of all kinds.
On Tuesday there will be a civic parade
participated in by the mayor, city council,
fire companies, wheelmen, citizens. public
schools and various organizations. There
will be contests Of many kinds during the
day, closing In the evening with a band con-
cert and fireworks.
Wednesday there will be a bicycle parade
followed by a fat mans race, foot races, foot
ball, women's races, balloon ascension, with
band concert and illuminated bicycle drill In
the evening.
Thursday will be the parade Of f%raternal
societies, three events in horse racing, q
public wedding on a platform, balloon as
cension and parachute drop of 5000 feet and
band concert and fireworks in the evening.
Friday there will be games of all kinds
balloon ascension of 10000 feet, with a grand
illumination and band concert in the even.
ing.
Saturday will. be devoted to horse racing
pie-eating contests, apple races, foot ball
nail driving contest, old settlers reunion ant
a carnival in the evening which will break
the record of anything of the kind ever seer
in western Nebraska, closing with a bril-
liant pyrotechnical display.
All this week a voting contest has beer
carried on as to who shall be the queen o.
the carnival. 1t is impossible at this date
to say who the successful candidate will be
The leading ones are Lille Scott, Pear
Dunn, Jessie Ridgway, Nora Davis, Clara
Bradley and Florence Mutchie. The con
test is exciting intense interest as the tim'
for the final vote (Monday) arrives.
A great many concessions have been asked
for and many of those of the most attrac
tive character have been licensed, so tina
there will be ample opportunity for amuse'
ment and enjoyment in addition to the regu
lation program.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Bryan Going TO Kentucky.

BLAIR, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-W. ]. Bryan will go to Kentucky
about October Is in the interest OF Goebel.
The amount OF time to be spent there is not
decided yet.
SHELTON, Neb., Sept. 2o.-(Specia 1.-THE
republican caucus last night nominated the
following ticket: Treasurer, F. d.. More;
clerk, William Whorton; Justices Of the
peace, A. w. Murphy and C. S. Bailey; road
overseer, George Barrett. Delegates to the
county convention, which meets at Kearney,
were also selected.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
JOHN NELL. soLDITR OF FORTUNE.
FremOnter with "A Long Army Record
EnIists in the Forty-secOnd.

FREMONT. Neb. Sept. 2O.-(Special.)-
John w. Neill yesterday enlisted in the
Forty-second infantry at Omaha. Neill
served in the Second Nebraska as sergeant
OF Company II and had previously served
nine years in the regulars and two years in
the British army. He was in the Soudan
campaign OF 1882 and received the Victoria
Cross for gallant services. He was also an
aspirant for q commission, but evidently
concluding he stood no chance of getting one,
enlisted.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21

scented MIR, and Mrs. schupbach with a silver
water service. Mr.. S%chupbach came here
in 1871 and in 1874 returned to Switzerland,
his native home, and was married there Sep
tember 10. MIR. and Mrs. Schupbach have
lived here ever since. After the presenta-
ton, singing, dancing and other amusements
followed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
silver Wedding ut sidney.

SIDNEY, Neb,, Sept. 2~0.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gunderson OF
Potter celebrated their silver wedding today
at their ranch, fourteen miles west of here.
a large concourse CT friends from this city
were present and many costly gifts were
bestowed They have resided here for TWEEN
ty-nve wears.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
NEBRASKA FARMERS NEED RAIN
Light Frosts Occur at Two Points in
the State.

the State.
VALPARAISO, Neb., Sept. 2~o.-(special.)
There was a light frost at Valparaiso last
night, but corn is out OF danger. Rain is
badly needed for fall sowing.
TRENTON, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-There was a light frost last night,
but no damage was done, as corn is well
matured and most of the hay cut. A rain
is very much needed.
SHELTON, Neb., Sept. 20.-(Special.) y
Last night there was a frost, but no damage
resulted.
FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special.)-
There has been a light frost here the last
two nights, but scarcely enough to affect
vegetation. Corn is maturing finely and the
crop, except on a part Of the Platte bottoms,
will be a big one and Of good quality.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
DAMAGES FOR EIGHT CLAIMANTS.
Fremont's Board COmpensates Eight
Ecrmers for Ditch NtGhts.

Farmers for Ditch tights.
FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 20.-(Special.)-
The County Board of Supervisors. which
met in special session again today, spent
yesterday along the line OF the proposed
cutoff ditch inspecting it to determine the
amounts OF assessments and damages. The
board allowed damages to eight OF the six
teen claimants through whose lands the
ditch will pass, the amount in each case be-
ing small, and decided to admit testimony
on the assessments.
There are 10 property owners represented
by f. +. Gray contesting the assessments,
and II all are put on the stand the bearing
will be a long one. The feeling among some
of the farmers on the ditch Is very bitter.
They feel confident the action of the board
is unlawful, while the ditch people are
equally sure the ditch will be built.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Under Arrest for Hog Stealing.

ST. EDWARD, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special
Telegram.)-A man giving the name of John
Frank sold a load Of hogs to Carter &
Cooksey this morning for $50. After he
left town a telegram from Gould G. Baker
Of Fullerton reported the hogs had been
stolen from them last night. Constable
Wilson was sent after Frank, who was over
taken and brought back to st. Edward and
turned over to the Nance county sheriff.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Row Fatally Hurt.

VALLEY, Neb.. Sept. 2o.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Charley Paterson was run over and
nearly killed while on his way to town last
evening. The driver, after running over him,
whipped up lis horse and did not stop to
see what he had done. Paterson was picked
D by his companions and brought to town
where he received medical treatment. He is
not expected to live till morning. A war;
rant has been sworn out for Oren Gift, who
is supposed to have been the occupant of
the buggy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Collision Near Rockford.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Sept. 2O.-(Special)--
Near Rockford last night a special Rock
Island freight train ran into the rear end
of a regular freight train standing on the
track in front of thhe station. The engine
OF the special was badly damaged and four
or five cars Of the other train were piled UP.
The station was also partially wrecked.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Fatal Runaway Near beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb,, Sept. 2o.-(Special Tele-
grant,. o. Samuel, an old citizen Of
Beatrice, was fatally injured in a runaway
this afternoon In the vicinity of Sicily creek,
eight miles from town. He left home this
morning to get a load Of corn and 1t Is sup
posed the accident occurred as he was re-
turning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Sept. 2o.-(Spe-
cial.)-The new running cart for the fire
department arrived this morning and 1t has
a solid wrought frame and ballbearing
axles. The fire team has nineteen members
and expects to land the prize at Hastings
Thursday, Grand Island day."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21

BEATRICE, Neb, Sept. 2O.-(Special)--
w. S. Locke, an old and we'll known farmer
Of this county, was today bound over TO the
district court in the sum Of $500 on the
charge OF shooting at Thomas Cox with in
tent to kill. Several weeks ago Cox re-
coived a charge Of shot in his person while
in the melon patch on Locke's premises
He claimed, however. that he was not there
as a marauder and swore out a warrant fol
Locke. Locke gave bail.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Pender's New Chureh out of Debt.

FENDER, Me-, Sept. 2O.-(Special.)-
The Methodists OF Pender dedicated their
new 5000 church yesterday and DIR. Chase
of the First Methodist church OF Omaha
preached the dedieatory address. A deficit
of $3.50 was promptly raised and the new
church is entirely out of debt.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21

WYMoRE, N2b.. Sept. 2O.-(Special)-
The body of Conductor NJ. e. Eadus, who
was killed at Table Rock yesterday, was
brought here last night. The death of Eadus
was caused by n sharp pillow which pro-
jected over a fiat car and which caught
his head and crushed 1t against the way
car as he was making a coupling.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
VIEWER piiIed at wymore.

WYMORE, Neb., Sept. 20.-(Special.)-
General j. b. Weaver Of Iowa is billed to
open the fusion campaign at the opera house
In this city Friday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Presentation at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Sept. 20.-(special. y
The silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. David
~Schupbach was celebrated last night by
about seventy-fve invited guests at Maen-
nerchor hall and President Segelke of the
association delivered an address and pre-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Child nrcnIs. am Arm,

CREIGHTON, Neb,, Sept. 20.-(Special)-
While whirling around in play the 9-year-
old daughter of Nathaniel Reynolds became
dizzy and fell, breaking her arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21

TBCUMSBH, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special.)-
Today was children's day at the Johnson
county fair and the attendance was large.
The races were especially good.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Breaks ~ Len Jumpinu

CREIGHTON, Neb., Sept. 20.-(Special.)-
Roy Hamilton, a member of the senior
class of the High school, in a jumping con-
test last night fell into a ditch, breaking a
leg.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-21
Tepumsch To Henri Rrynn.

TECUMSBH, Neb., Sept. 20.-(Special.)-
The populists and democrats have arranged
to have w. j. Bryan speak here next Tues
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
NOT A SHOT FIRED.
FIIJPINOs EvACUATE THE FORTIFIED
TOWN OF MANGATAREM.

sr,x,rN AMERICAN AND NINETY-FoUR
SPANISH PRISONERS LEFT BEHIND
COLONEL, BELL FOLLOWING w
THE FLEEING INSURGENTS.
Manila Nov o. 11:3O n. m.-The Insurgents
have evacuated Mangatarem, Province ol "
eastman. leaving seven American ana h'"ey
four spanish prisoners. who escaped IN 'he 'u
moIl of the Filipino retreat. the Americans
p. 7. Green and George II. Powers, OF the pa'',o-
chin Oregon: Thomas Edwards and CharieS
Rird OF the 10th Infantry; Henry W. 'aiile''
the 10Th Infantry: John Desmond Oh the 0.s
Corps. and F. f.. Huber of loves ocou''' -
report that two Americans, VINO were unA''e
escape are with the insurgents. Ihey are ~"
Old scott OF the oath Infantry. and Wiiiiani
Sherry. Of the Hospital Corps. -Four ueoei' e'
are with the Frlipinos-Howard' martin anu
Ford. OF the Caifornians, and watts, "hoSe
former regiment is unknown. Howard ID 'he
only one serving with the insurgents lie Is
captain of artillery. ,..s
Colonel Bell. OF the Both Volunteers arriVeu
at Mangatarem last evening, after a nara ihalo''
and after fordng the Asno. lie touhu 'ia'
Fovler's company Of the 33d had occupied the
town for two days, the insurgents Eeherai H
iandrino commanding, retreating 10 the iiiou'
tains behind the town. short or toou anu "i
munition Besides this, his men were ueser'-
ing and six cannon which the insurgents weie
dragging impeded their march. Colonei Dei'
proposes to follow the Filipinos until ne Cd"
bring about a decisive fight or until they are
scattered. an
Mangatarem was strongly fortified with rine
pits commanding the roads, but the ihsur ee"''
abandoned the place without firing shot.
Buencamino has been lodged In conlor'ao'e
quarters at the police station with his FANNY
other persons are not allowed to communicate
with him. He Is elassed as being the most slip
perry parsonage connected with the nsurrectioh'
He was a colonel in the Spanish army ana
traitor to Spain At the time OF the first insur
rection he tried to sell out to the Fiiipinos'
and his present imprisonment excites no sym
pathy among his own people, while the span
iards think IL Is mistaken leniency FOR tne
Americans to refrain from shooting him on the
I,uneta the fate dealt out to better men IN the
anti-Spansn uprising - u,oo,,,,,
Agunado's youngest child VINO was recently
christened at Tarlac with great ceremony, oleH
and was buried at Dayamban In the course Vi
Aguinado's flight .,o,
General Wheaton reports that the natives
have threatened violence TO Agulnaluo
mother. who is now sheltered in convent with
n guard General Otis has ordered her 10 be
brought TO Manila for safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
BURGLAR IN A GIRLS SCHOOL
A WOMAN TEACHER DETECTS HIM AND
FIRES A REVOLVER AT HIM.

A WOMAN TEACHER DETECTS HIM AND
FIRES A REVOLVER AT HIM.
A burglar who early yesterday got into the DOR
mitory and ATTEMPTED &c rob the young women
students in Mrs Hazen's fashionable boarding
school in Pelham Manor received warm recep-
ton and was quite fortunate TO escape with MS
life Three shots were fired at him. one OF them
by one of the women teachers, and two by
policeman II about o'clock when the
burglar was discovered. He had entered by the
basement and was cropping his way along the hall
way, where nearly fifty of the young women have
their sleeping apartments. when one OF the teach
ers heard him pass her door. The footstep inn
pressed her at being too heavy for any or
the students She turned on the burglar alarm in
each of the three buildings which compose the
eroup of cottages. In less than minute the stu
dents began 10 pour out Of their rooms They were
greatly excited. and some screaming and
ready 10 faint.
The robber could be heard rushing down the
stairs Selling revolver from her dresser the
teacher ran to window and discharged 1t Into
space This attracted Night Policeman OBrien,
who arrived just in time to the burglar dash
out into the darkness. lie fired two shots at him
and then started In pursuit Mr.. Hazen. who mean
while had seized his double barrelled shot gun,
Joined in the pursuit They the burglar once
as he passed under a gas light but he escaped.
Mr. Hazen and the policeman searched the premises,
but found nothing missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES.
GOVERNOR CONSIDERING THE NAMES or
THOSE TO BE SELECTED FOR THE
COURT OF APPEALS.

Albany Nov 27 (SpeciaD.-Apparentiy the 'uue
Of the Court OF Appeals believe that the propose
Amendment TO the Constitution has been auop'e'
which authorizes the Governor. when requested py
the members OF the Court Of Appeals 10 ues's
nate four Supreme Court Judges for service ~ 'iIs
Court Of Appeals Two of the Judges OF the ooui'
NJ anneals Judge Denis OBrien ana 1uuso
CeIora F. Martin the Governor stated 'o-uaS no"
called upon him and suggested certain aPPo''.
ments from the Supreme Court bench for ""'-S III
the Court OF Appeals The Governor further s'a'eu
that he expected to have talk upon 'ne go
subject with Chief Judge Parker OF the N0u't
Arpeals. and should be guided In large niessu.o
bv the advice he should receive from the meripei'
OF this court in making his designations 80 , =,
ranks Of the Supreme Court Judges for service III
the Court Of Appeals. His Intention "o'eii
Roosevelt said was TO appoint Judges OF the gu
preme Court of the highest legal attainrhe"'' rs
members of the Court of Appeals
Governor Roosevelt stated in response 10 HI III
ouirv that he had not yet appointed successor 20
Wavor-elect Carnahan, Of Rochester, as oPeSyIa ,
County Judge OF Monroe County. MayVI .e, .
Carnahan and Congressman q Graayi on mn md mad
had recently visited him here in Albany, anu i nu
suggested the appointment OF Assembly, MAI on,Is
heck for the place. Assemblyman Merton ~ LeT 81.
is also n candidate for the place supporteu ~
George w Aldrdge IL Is KNOWN, noM ~ 80 60
ready that Governor Roosevelt will follow the pre-
edent he set when he declined to appoint assem-
blyman HILL OF Buffalo. as Distrlct attpihey nr IL
Erie County. The Governor hclds that tne sp,it
n not the letter Of the Constitution, forDids tne
appointment OF members OF the i nor Mr.
Rodenbeck therefore. will receive the appoint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
REPORT OF UPRISING DENIED.
AUTHORITIES pIscREDIT THE STORY THAT
A THOUSAND ARMED CUBANs HAVE
TAKEN TO THE WOODS.

Havana. Nov. 27.-Nothing is known at neau-
quarter. in this division or in Generai Lee "
Justify the report published In the united o'"'e.
and cabled back here, that thousahu d. M
Cuban insurgents have taken 10 the woous III
the Province of Pnar del Rlo and that sehei a.
uprising against the Americans has peeh pi'""eO
for THANKSGIVING Day Indeed, the story Is aO
solutely discredited by the American authoii',e'
who say IL is impossible that anything VI '"'
kind should have happened or should De III p'o'
meet without knowledge OF IT coming 10 SOME
Army post ..u
Runoors of a more less alarmist character
have for some time been plentiful around ma
vana II IS said for instance that this general
or that is about to take to the woods ana II 10
annarently true that certain men are nursing
programmes hostile to the American aonihls'ra
ton But the spread Of the campaign or euuca-
tion Is doing a great deal TO Offset the influence
Of such people and, in any case. no troupie
whatever is likely to occur until after Congress
meets
II is a fact however that many Americans
here believe that, II nothing is done toward CIV
ing the Cubans some definite assurance. II not
precIse date regarding the independence ol the
island. there will be a rising Of some sort al
though opinions differ widely with regard 10
what fl will amount TO- Some believe that the
nalcontents will be practically bandits, easily
controlled by a few troops. Others hold that the
rising would be formidable and would call tor d
large American force.
This morning there was gathering OF TWO
thousand people at the cemetery to commence
rate the execution of eight Cuban students by
Spanish volunteers in 1871. Many clubs were
represented Father Doval, who celebrated mass
spoke briefly, declaring that the execution was
an act of murder In the course OF his remarks
he said that he himself was more CUBAN IMAM
a priest and ever ready to sacrifice life for the
independence Of Cuba" procession was Iheh
formed at the School Of Medicine ana theh
moved to the Punta, where the memorial stone
was unveiled.
Last evening five hundred Cataloniahs ran
through the streets OF Vedado with standards
CRYING viva Cuba Libre' and viva CATALONIA
and viva Maxine Gomez" Many cltlHeIs
Joined in the cheering evoked by the cry ioi
Free Cuba. ,.. .os ~
The flag over the Spanish consulate was a'
half mast in honor Of the commemorauon CERT
monies Senior Sagraro saying that Spanlarus'
no less than Cubans, deplored the aw1ui occur
renee.