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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
CROP CONDITIONS IN IOWA
Rainfall Phenomenally Heavy in Small
Portion Of Central District.
WEEK SLIGHTLY WARNER THAN USUAL
weather Conditions. on the whole,
About All that Could lie Desired
WcCdy CornhcIds Are
Being Cleaned out.

DES MONIES, June 27.-CSpecial Tele-
gram)-The weekly report of the Iowa
weather and crop service summarizes crop
conditions as follows
The last week was slightly warmer than
usual and the percentage of sunshine was
ahout normal. The rainfall was phenome-
nally heavy in a small portion of the cen
trail district. Ames reports 4.61 inches ac-
companied by damaging hail and wind; Og-
den 3.Sl inches, and Marshalltown 20i
inches In the larger part of the state,
however, the amount of rainfall was light
and conditions were favorable for drying the
soil and for general farm work. On the
whole the weather conditions were about all
that could be desired and fair progress has
been made in cleaning out the weedy corn
fields. In portions of the southeast district
planting operations have been continued on
lands that were previously too wet, and
the cultivation of corn on drer lands is
the small grain crops are yet standing up
fairly well, though unusually heavy on rich.
moist LANDS. Haying has commenced in
many localities with generally less than the
average yield. The potato crop is very
promising in all sections Pastures are
notably good
Conditions have been very favorable for
dairies and garden vegetables Heavy rains
visited the central portion again yesterday
and a fall of moisture, almost amounting 10
Sac City. The report has it that during
yesterday 7.49 inches fell, of which amount
6,72 inches fell inside of two hours. Every
thing is reported as being flooded and there
is very severe damage in the town and sur
rounding country. Aside from Sac City, Des
Moines is reported as having had the heav-
lest rain, amounting to LAP inches.
Messrs. Larribee and Cownie, members OF
the State Board of Control asked this
morning regarding the strike of the pris-
oners at the Anamosa penitentiary, replied
that they knew nothing concerning it eX-
cept what they had learned from the dis.
patch The strike originated early in the
morning at the quarres, where about eighty
men at the prison also refused to work
! They claim that the rations furnished by
the state were insufficient in quantity and
inferior in quality. When asked about the
food. the Board OF Control said the prisoners
| at Anamosa had received more than had any
other state institution. The board also said
that some complaint has been made about
the way in which the food cooked
that the convicts did all the cooking and
that the prisoners sometimes complained.
Since the regiment band of the Fifty-first
has written the secretary of the state fail
for an engagement during the week. the
Des Mones business men, who have had
in charge the Battle of San Juan produc.
ton, have organized themselves into com.
mttee to try and get the entire regiment
here for the big event.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
THREATEN MORE LITIGATION
Heirs Of Mrs. Ballard Bring Another Sui
in District Court.
THEY ASK FOR A SPECIAL ADMINISTRATORS
want Trust Deed Executed for Hen
ent of Testator's Son Set Aside
and Fund of 100000 Di-
verted to the Estate.

The heirs OF the late Mrs. Sarah j. Ballard
of this city threaten more litigation over
the distribution of her estate, which has
already formed the basis for several suits
in the district court. Yesterday they filed
an application asking that Frank X. Rob-
inson be appointed special administrator.
The object, it is stated, is for the purpose OF
bringing an action to have set aside cer-
tain trust deed whereby Mrs Ballard con-
veyed $4,000 to w. II. NJ. Pusey for the
benefit OF her son, o. r. Ballard, and his
children.
Fearing that her son might dissipate his
portion OF her estate Mrs Ballard In De-
cember, 1897 few months prior to her
death, deposited with w. II. NJ. Pusey mon
eys and securities to the amount of 100000,
which Mr.. Pusey was to hold in trust for
the benefit of o. r. Ballard and during his
lifttime to pay him the interest accruing
from this sum.
The heirs now come forward and allege
that at the time Mrs. Ballard made this con-
veyance in trust for the benefit of her son
that she was not of sound mind and there
fore not capable OF entering into such con-
tract.
The appointment of Robinson is for the
express purpose of bringing suit in the name
of the estate against w. II. NJ Pusey to
have this contract declared invalid by the
court and Cancelled. Also to order the $780,
900 turned over to the estate.
At the time that Judge Smith, after the
heirs had withdrawn their objections, ad-
mitted Mrs Ballard's will to probate he
ruled, that she was of sound mind when she
made 1t. The heirs have, 1t will be
remembered, brought suit against the Wo-
mans Christian association to have the be-
quest made by Mrs. Ballard to the hospital
annuled on the same grounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Republicnn Delegates Chosen

ARMOUR, S. D., June 27.-(Specal.)-
The republican county convention has Sc
lected the following delegates to represent
Douglas county at the state judicial con-
vention at Redfed: T. B. Roberts. Julius
Diesterhaupt John Carmichael, Henry Ruff
c. II. Barrett, Abram Sleuiter, F. LeCocq
jr.. H. NJ. Coon and Ben Sholten.
The best and mcst opportune rain Of the
season fell here Sunday. Commencing be-
fore daylight Sunday morning it rained with
occasional brief intervals until nearly sun
set. Fully an inch and half of water fell
The knights Of Pythias have elected the
following officers for the ensuing term: G.
A. Brown, C. c.; A. w. Hoon, V. c.; F
NJ. Cutler, P; d. C. Raben, NJ. of w; E
Wakefield NJ. at A.; w. S. Schalk, X. ot
r. and s.; G. F. Chandler, NJ. Of F.; vii.
liam Christiance. NJ. OF f.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Heavy Rnin mt Lcmars.

LEMARS. Ia, June 27.-(Special)- )-one
and three fourths inches of rain fell in
two hours Sunday night. The water de-
scended in torrents over some twenty miles
square OF territory. Corn in the fields was
beaten fiat, but as it is not tall it will
straighten. Wheat and oats are badly
lodged and in spots torn out. All grades on
country roads are washed out and bridges
are in bad shape. Sections of the st. Paul
e. Omaha railway and of the Illinois central
and of the Northern, are under water. The
Lemars golf links were submerged by the
overflow of the Floyd river The river is
rapidly subsidng.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Casts Vine Hundred Ballots.

SHELDON, Ia, June 27.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-The Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola and
Sioux county republican convention organ
lied this afternoon by the choice of H. P.
Scott of O'Brien county for chairman and H.
B. Pierce of Lyon county for secretary.
Nine hundred and five ballots have been
taken, each the same, as follows Lyon, E.
G. Roach, Z; OBrien. E. C. Roach, 10; Os-
ceola, G. W. Lister, 5; Sioux, Henry Hos
pers, 13. The sentiment of the convention
is clearly for Gear. The convention ad-
journed until a. m. tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. $50
school for Deaf Closes.

The commencement exercises at the state
School for the Deaf attracted large num-
Der of people from this city yesterday after
n7on. The program, as published, and which
proved most interesting, was carried out,
Those not acquainted with the teachings OF
the pupils at the school maryeled at the
ease with which the pupils read their es-
saws. Children who few months ago had
never known what It was to speak a single
word yesterday conversed with the visitors
In almost as natural manner as II they
had not been born both deaf and dumb
The graduates all read their essays and
the entire exercises proved most interest
ing. The visitors were shown over the in
stitute by Superintendent Rothert and his
assistants
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

DEADWOoD, s. D., June 27.-(Special.)-
1t is learned that the new B. G. NJ route
from the Black Hills to Denver is rapidly
being pushed to completion. Heretofore it
has taken three days to make the trip from
the Hills to Denver, but when the new road
is completed one can make the trip in
twelve hours. The route will be nearly the
original Sidney stage route to the Black
Hills. From Sidney the road will strike
southwest. crossing the Cheyenne branch at
Sterling, Colo, and connecting with the
main trunk line of the B. NJ. at Brush,
Colo
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

delegates. As the convention will be con-
trolled by the friends OF Senator Gear it
is anticipated that resolutions endorsing his
reelection 20 the United states senate will
be introduced. The county central COM
mittee will be reorganized at this conven-
tion. Tt7 members selected from this city
will form the city central committee After
the convention organizes this morning. 1t is
likely that an adjournment will be taken
to the afternoon. when the work OF eecting
delegates will be carried out.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

At a meeting of the High school cadets
held yesterday morning at the armory, 1t
was unanimously decided to accept the
offer of the Greater America Exposition
management. The cadet battalion under
command OF Major Butts. will proceed to
the exposition grounds Saturday morning
The boys are much elated over the pros
poets of the visit to the exposition, and II
is expected that every cadet in the city
who can possibly get away will be found in
he ranks
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

The following transfers were filed yestor.
day in the abstract title and loan Office oi
]. w. Squire, 1O1 Pearl street;
A. c. Bates to p NJ. Howery, part OF
lot 6, auditors subdiv. of nwh of swh. -
l2-i5-4O. W. d...............,,,,...,... ...,....s "
Leonard Everett to Hans Peter Ander.
son. nwtI of nwh, section 30; siS of -.
nwI4 3i-77-42, ". .d.................. ......... 3,bOl
Sheriff to Windsor Savings bank part
of lots Is and 10, Peoples subdiv to
Council Bluffs ....... f,3bl
j. u. Edmundson and wife and s. HI
Harr to f. r. Trm. lot in Purvey,s
subdiv of out lot G, John Johnson's =,
add to Council Bluffs, q. c..........,, II
Total four transfers sS,O6s
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Marvin White Laid 10 Rest.

The funeral of the late Marvin White was
held yesterday afternoon from the family
residence, $40 Avenue A, and was attended
by large number of friends of the de-
ceased. Among the mourners were many of
the old settlers and old soldiers, The
handsome casket was completely covered
with floral tributes Rev. w. Barnes
of the First Presbyterian church
conducted the services. The following we're
the pallbearers: l.. Zurmuehlen, ST., S. G..
Underwood. Charles Leibold. C. A. Berg
man, James Mithen. Jacob Rogers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

SIOUX CITY, June 27.-CSpecial Tele-
EramD Senator J. 5. Lothrop has prac-
tically withdrawn from the race for the
state senatorship in Woodbury. county This
leaves a clear field for f. II. Hubbard,
Lothrop thought he lacked sufficient support
TO secure the nomination, which is prob
ably true. He was a Gear man. Hubbard
is gen arally conceded to be for Cummins.
The caucuses held here tonight we're strong
for Hubbard. l. B. Santee and James Bar-
rctt will be renominated representatives.
On all either offices a hot fight is still on.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
In for Ifauor Selling.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., June 27-(Special
Telegram. )-John Conrad and Gus Johnson
were brought before United States Commits
sioner Conway this afternoon for their pre-
liminary examination on a charge of selling
liquor to Indians at the Flandreau agency.
The former was bound over to appear before
the next federal grand jury. Johnson's ex-
animation will be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Harvey Talks Mt Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb., June 27.-(Special)-
Coin Harvey spoke on his favorite topic
at Loves opera house last evening to a
large audience. Admission was by ticket
His address was substantially the same as
he has given in other places in the state
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
BendIe County's Taxes.

HURON, S, D., June 27-(Special,) For
the year ending May 81, 1899, Beadle
county paid into the state treasury for leases
of school lands the sum of s2,143 20, and re-
oeived from the state apportionment of such
funds the sum of s4,122,24, which will ma
terially assist in paying the cost of edu-
eating the 2,4S2 children in the county of
school age.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Killed by Lightning,

FORT DODGE, Ia, June 27-(Special
Telegram)-As Mike Nugent Of Livermore
was going to work this morning at seven
o'clock he was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. He was near tree at the
time, but 1t showed no signs OF having been
hit and the only marks on his body are
black and blue spots
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Davis sells the best soda water.
RepubIican County Cenycntion.

The republican county convention, to elect
tweAty-six delegates to the state conven-
tion to be held al Des Moines, August ?,
will be called to order this morning at II
o'clock in the superior court room at the
county court house by Frank Everest,
chairman OF the county central committee.
The call provides for the attendance of ITO
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
CIarI. Charged with Murder,

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., June 27.-(Special.) }
The coroner's jury in the case of the 15-
year-old daughter OF Stephen Clark, the
Hutchinson county man who on June 9 shot
his wife and daughter the latter having
died few days ago. returned a verdict that
deceased came to her death by reason of the
wound inflicted by her father at that time.
Efforts to locate Clark and procure his
arrest have now been renewed with re-
doubled vigor.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

Fritz Bernhardi, charged with violating
the Sunday observance law by keeping his
barber shop open last Sunday, took change
of venue yesterday from the court of JUS
tice Ferrier to that Of Justice Wen, where
the case will be heard tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock Bernhardi has demanded that the
case be tried before jury
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

PIERRE, S. D., June 27.-(Special Tele-
Lee today received draft
for s., 500 from the war department for the
special military fund which will practically
settle the claims allowed for mastering in
the troops last year.
The river has risen two feet and is yet
coming UP, standing at ll.5 tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27,-The steamer St
Paul sailing for Europe tomorrow Will take
out 375 600 ounces Of silver,
The National City bank shipped 10 Europe
today 81 $50 900 in gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

CHICAGO, June 27.-"The National Bank
of Manila" and The First National Bank
of Manila" are the names OF two banks FOL
which Chicago men have asked the federal
government 10 grant charters. The appli'
cants for charter for THE National Bank
of Manila" are j. l.. Fefon, Il. H. Bliss
J. H. Strong, J. l.. Ray and A. l., DeWar
all substantial business men.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

FREMONT, Neb., June 27.-(Special y
Judge Holenbeck of Fremont is holding a
short session of the district court here con-
vening this morning Some cases pending
on motion were disposed of and one divorce
granted.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Iit,Icneld Wins by s.sss,

AUGUSTA, Me. June 27.-The plurality
of Charles Littleheld, elected representative
in congress from the Second district TO
succeed Nelson Dingley, is S,sss.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

Four young ladies. who earn their own
living, will take vacations at The Bees ex-
pense Help your friends by saving coupons
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Real Estate Transfers.

Write Younkerman G. Co, for prices on
berry boxes and grape baskets
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to
the following persons:
Name and residence Age.
Iohn p Mcnamara. Lincoln, Neb... 45
Mary Young, Council Bluffs. s............. 40
William Whitney, Council Bluffs. ....... "a
Iona Fulmer Council Bluffs fs..........,. "a
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

s. NJ. williamson log South Main street
makes a speciality Of repairing bicycles and
sowing machines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
welsbach burners at Bixby's. Tel. 1913.

Scientific optician, wollman, 400 Br'dway.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
Davis sells paiut.

Lowest prices, easy terms, The best anC
largest stock of pianos at Swanson Musi
company, Masonic Temple
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28
TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
Generally Fair for Two Successive
Days in NebrasLn. Iown and
Dakota.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-Forecast for
Wednesday:
For Nebraska Iowa and the Dakotas-
Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday;
variable winds.
For Kansas and Missouri-Partly cloudy
Wednesday; probably fair Thursday; vari-
able winds.
For Wyoming-Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; northwesterly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-28

DES MONIES, June 27.-(Special Tele-
gram. THE weekly report of the Iowa
weather and crop service summarizes crop
conditions as follows:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27
MoRRIsVlLLE.

Prof W. |. Paul commences a term
of dancing school at Hotel Lamoille
next Saturday evening. Fuller par
ticulars will be found in the Business
Notice column. II you desire TO learn
to strip the light fantastic" this is
q good time to commence.
During the last Lamoille County
Fair, Mrs. II. C. Sherwin oil the South
west part of the town left fine silk
parasol in one of the buildings on
the grounds. Mrs. Darius Fletcher
of Hyde Park found it, and returned
it to this office in response TO re-
quest stated among the fair notes,
Mrs. Sherwin getting her propert,
later. AS PAL tial reward Mrs
Fletcher has received a fine pair of
knit slippers, the handiwork of Mrs
Sherwin. The correspondence pass
ing between the two Iadies-doubt-
less strong friends for all future time
does not pertain TO the public
The News AND CITIZEN is pleased
over the result-belng instrumental
in restoring lost property and the
making of new friendship.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27
Estate of Thomas j. HolbroOk.
WILL PRESENTED.

State Of Vermont District of Lamoille, IS. In
Probate Court held at Hyde ark within and
tor said district, ON he 27h day of December
a. ID 1893.
An instrument purporting to ne the last will
aud testament of Thomas j. HO'brOOk, late OF
Moiri-town, in said district, deceased, being
presented for Probate, it is ordereo
by said Court, that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at session
thereof 10 be he'd at the Probate 0ffiee
in Hyde Park in said district ON the 18Th
day OF January, A. ID. 1870, at 10 o'clock, in
the forenoon, and show cause, 4 my they have
against the probate of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that this order be
publ-h he'd three weeks successfully in the News
and Citizen, a newspaper printed at horriSyllle
and Hyde Park in this State, previous to said
time Of hearing.
BY the COurt.-Attest.
10 EDWIN c. WHITE, Judge
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27
Estate of Herbert 1. Miner.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
LamoillC commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
AGAINST the estate of Herberl l. Miner. late OF
Morris to vn in said District deceased, and all
claims exhibited IN offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
said at the residence of H. P. Drown in Cady's
Falls, Vt, on the tenth day of March and
twelfth day Of June, next, from ten o'clock
a. m until three O'Clock p. M, each of said
days and that six months from the 10Th day
of d cember, A D. 1899, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims TO us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Cady's FALL, Vt. this 18th day of
D G., A. d. 1889 E. X SEAVER,
HENRY p. DROWN,
10 Commissioners
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to re-
fund the money on fifty cent bottle of
Greene's warranted Syrup OF Tar if it fall
to cure your cough or cold. We also war.
rant 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory
or no pay.
L. B. SHERwIN Agt., Hyde Park.
FRANK LARAwAY, WatervIlle
j. V. STEVENS Watervie
NJ SHATTUCK & Son, Eden
G. B. Foss hyde Park.
c. G. FISHER. No. Wolcott
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27

The house in Brandon where Stephen H.
Douglas was born has been sold to Miss
Lucy Smith of Boston. 1t is located near
the well where the ice exists the year round.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-12-27
GEO. /. EARLE, Dry Dry s s''',! s'e s'''''

Now that the rush of holiday trade is past we
have time to think OF our regular trade
Our Christmas trade far exceeded our most
saguine expectations. We have still large
line of everything in dry goods that goes to
make you comfortable for the winter Any
thing in garments we are selling at cost, and
we especially call your attention to our big
stock of wrappers, hosiery and underwear.
We also make speciality of readyto wear
skirts in all styles and prices
Children's Ederdown Coats, ETC.
Morris tribune., 1899-06-17
$ss, 900, 900 in Gold.

The Salmon and Clearwater placer
mines in Idaho, according to Wells
Fargo Express Company's receipts,
yielded in gold dust and nuggets
from thirty-eight to forty million dol
lars between 1860 aud ga. Notwith-
standing the difficulties of transpor-
tation in those days, remoteness from
civilization, and hostile Indians, the
fame of the rich gold placers around
Elk City, Florence, Orc Elmo and
Millersburg reached the outside world
and stampede marked the opening
of the sixties. Bancroft, the his
torian. long ago expressed the belief
that these placer mines were but the
outskirts or washings of richer cen
trail deposit, and almost simultane-
ously with the recent completion of
the Northern Pacific's Lewiston,
IGaho, extension from Spokane,
comes the announcement that pros
pectors have discovered immense
lodges of gold-bearing quartz in the
Buffalo Hump range lying between
the Salmon and the South Fork of
the Clearwater Line. For a map
folder giving fuller information
regarding this new mining region
send two cent stamp to Chas. S, Fee,
ST. Paul, MINI. or any General or
District Passenger Agent of the
Northern Pacific Railway.
Morris tribune., 1899-06-17
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
On the ..Pioneer Limited"

Nothing richer has ever been pro-
duced by any railroad" st. Paul
Pioneer Press.
cts a world beaten" st. Paul
Globe.
"The best thing the railroad world
can produce st. Paul Dispatch.
prominent and discriminating
people marvel at the creation of ele-
gance and comfort wrought by mo-
dern car builders. Minneapolis
Tribune.
The Pioneer Limited stands today
perfect in construction, gorgeous in
finish and the acme Of luxury and
comfort. Minneapolis journal.
"The closest inspection bewilders
and takes the breath away, for the
magnificence and beauty of it all is
simply tremendous. Minneapolis
Times.
The Pioneer Limited leaves Min
neapolis at 1870 aud ST, Paul at $40
every evening in the year for Milwau-
kee and Chicago, via Chicago. Mil
waukee & ST. Paul Railway. (No
extra charge on this trainr)
For tickets, berths or information
apply to any ticket agent, or address
J. 7. CoNLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.
st. Paul, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1899-06-17

An English paper records a peculiar
decision in the suit of d usurer against
a poor woman. The man had lent the
woman money in such a way that it
was to be paid in installments, and with
monthly usurious interest, The Wom-
an was unable to pay the amount due.
The judge satisfied himself that the
woman was honest and honorable, and
that what she had already paid in in
stallments would cover the original
loan and a reasonable interest.
will you accept five pounds in dis
charge?' asked the judge to the plain
tiff you will then have had ten per
cent. on the loan"
The plaintiff would accept nothing
less than the full amount to which the
law entitled him
Then" said the judge, although l
can not invalidate the agreement,
can make an order which, l think, will
fit the case. l give judgment for the
full amount, to be paid at the rate of
siXpence a month"
At this rate of payment, the usurer
would be seventy-fve years in getting
his money.