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Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
ASKED TO MITCHELL IN JUNE
Commando PaImcr's Compliments
and soldierIy Greeting to the
south Dakotnns

HURON, S. D., Sept. 2T-(Special 1.-THE
following letter was sent to the First
South Dakota regiment at San Francisco.
from Philadelphia during the national
Grand Army OF the Republic encampment,
by General w. l.. Palmer, of Carthage,
commander OF the department OF South Da-
kota, Grand Army Of The Republic, and was
presented to the officers and men OF the
First South Dakota regiment by the depart
ment OF California:
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Sept. 7-oficers
and Men of the First South Dakota Volun-
teer Infantry, Soldiers of 1859, San Fran
cisco, Cal: As your feet first press the
battletfelds made famous by your proves,
we survivors of the old guard" the
Grand Army of the Republic Department
of South Dakota, representatives of the
sembied in the city of Philadelphia, Pa,
The veterans of Shiloh, Vicksburg, At
lanta, Charleston, Mobile, gettysburg and
A~ppomatox salute the veterans of Caloo-
can, Manila and San Fernando.
We are glad to see you; we are proud OF
you; we extend to you a most hearty well
age and infrmity barred us from sharing
your perils and your trlumphs, but with
pride in your achievements We recognize
''American veterans worthy defenders of
our country's flag upon our country's soil.
BY your chiyalrou n bearing; as ssr well well as Is !, by
sO't 'oipA ~ A'''S
Worldwide fame. proving yourselves
worthy of the uniform you wear, thereby
placing yourselves upon an equal footing
with the boys of 81 in loyalty. bravery
and patriotism.
! We extend to each of you individually
and to your regiment collectively an urgent
and cordial invitation to meet with us as
our guests at the state encampment at
Mitchell in June next, to join with us in
pledging anew that loyalty to our country's
flag which you have exemplified so nobly.
With perfect confidence we can commit to
your keeping the cause we love, rejoicing
that as we drop from the ranks of the
living you will march on to life's battle
field so able and so worthy TO defend the
flag we fought for, the flag of our union:
may prosperity abide with YOU and when
you have topped the hill of life may your
descent into the vale of years be accom-
panied by troops of friends and the
pleasant memories of having we'll and
faithfully performed your duties. May God
/ bless and keep you, one and all. Yours in
w. l.. PALMER,
Commander Department South Dakota.
Official: ASHER f. PAY,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
POLITICAL NEWS OF NEBRASKA,
Bryan Says IL over Once More to
PnniIIiOn FusiOnists.

PAPILLIoN, Neb., Sept. 21.-(Special
Telegram. bryan addressed about 1000
people at Papillion this afternoon, at a
meeting in the interest of Holcomb and
Edgar Towards candidate for county Judge.
Bryan's speech was a repetition OF his
everyday talk. He urged the people to vote
for Holcomb, but did not refer to Holcomb's
record. He roasted the administration on
its Philippine policy and favored state GER
tifcates to corporations. He said every
thing thai would tend to fire the prejudices
of foreigners. Immediately after the
speech Coin Harvey held 4 meeting in the
opera house with the fusion forces, repub-
licans being barred.
AUBURN, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special.) D
Bryan addressed an audience in the court
house yard here for nearly two hours.
Judge Kretsinger, candidate for county
judge, preceded him.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 27.-Spe-
cial. )-Much satisfaction is manifested here
at the nomination of Judge M. B. Reese
for justice of the supreme court. Leading
req ublicans are unanimous that no better
man could have been selected. Otoe county
will give Reese a liberal majority over
Holcomb.
SYRACUSE, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special.)--
| The nomination of NJ. B. Reese pleases
most Of the people here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
south DnLotn state Fair.

YANKToN, S. D., Sept. ~27.-(Special Tele-
tram .)-Today's fair was largely attended,
Notwithstanding the heavy wind which pre-
vailed all day. All excursion trains were
heavily loaded and regular trains crowded
Ex-Governor Hoard of Wisconsin gave a
thirty minute address at the fair grounds,
listened to by thousands OF state fair visl-
tors. The race program was hindered by
wind and dust. Races were:
Trotting, 2:45 class, purse $3.50, three
entries; Tropic won, Happy G. second,
Alloy third. Best time: 1881.
Pacing, 2:45 class, purse 5000, six entries;
Dave Wilkes won, Blue Range second,
Captain c. third. Best time: 2:32h.
Running race, half-mile and repeat. purse
500, four entries; Captain Lamor won,
Glador second, Uncle Dan third.
The Farmers Institute and Stock Breeders
convention still continues and was addressed
by prominent stockmen and agriculturists
from all parts OF the country. 1t is largely
attended by farmers and stockmen of the
state.
The executive committee OF the South Da-
kota Dairymen's association, at a meeting
held today, decided upon Mitchell for the
mid winter meeting December IL. 10 and IA.
In the contest for county exhibits, Clay
took first, Bon Homme second, Houston
Mimi, third, and Brule fourth. G. A.. Smith
OF Yankton county received first award for
farm exhibit.
The State Fair association met tonight and
elected p new board of agriculture, as fol-
lows: First district, p. w. Peterson, Yer
million: Second district, e. D.. Edgerton,
Yankton; Third district, G. ID. Cole,
Wheeler; Fourth district, c. E. Twamley,
Montrose; Fifth district, John Armstrong,
Desmet; Sixth district, ]. ]. Fitzgerald
Madison; Eighth district, II. G. Warner
Forestburg; Ninth district, e. NJ. Bennett
Clark; Eleventh district, George w. Harris
Canning: Twelfth district, II. A. Fletcher
Watertown; Thirteenth district, A. p. Ash
ford, Aberdeen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Official: ASHER f. PAY,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Line to Mystic Likely to he in Opera
tion hY New Yenr'A DIV.

Line to Mystic Likely to he in Opera
ton by New Years Day.
RAPID CITY, S. D., Sept. 27.-(Special.)
Men and teams are wanted to rush the
work on the railroad being built by the
Dakota Pacific Railway company between
this town and Mystic, on the Burlington
road. There is no longer any doubt of this
road going through, for several carloads of
material have already arrived at Mystic
and graders have begun work on parts of
the western end OF the line.
The road has been the dream OF Rapid
City, as 1t will penetrate one of the richest
districts in the Black Hills, both in mineral
and timber. 1t will be about forty miles
long and will connect with the Elkhorn and
the Burlington at Mystic, which will add
a competing line from the east. 1t is esti-
mated there are nearly 100, 900 tons of rich
ore piled on the dumps OF the mines along
the road, which will be shipped as soon as
the road Is completed.
The new road has been bonded for
$3.50, 900, first mortgage, gold bonds for
thirty-fve years, bearing 5 per cent. The
International Trust Company OF Boston is
trustee, and the president Of the company
is w. T. Coad, who was the originator
1t is expected the road will be in opera
ton the first OF the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
LUMLEY CASE COMING TO TRIAL.
1t Is of Great Interest to DRkOta and
South Dakota Cattlemen. e

II h OI uFcat hteTeh u n nv
South Dakota Cattlemen.r
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. 27.-(Special.)
There is only one case Of Importance to
be tried during the Pierre term Of the fed
eral court beginning next Tuesday, that of
the United States against G. w. Lumley, a
central Dakota stockman, who is accused Of
making a false entry of a number Of cattle
brought by him from Canada, to escape the
payment of full custom house duties upon
them. The cattle, a total of forty-six head,
were brought from Canada to the United
States at Hanna, NJ. D., on June 81. 1898,
and entered in the custom house as calves
and stated by the owner to be worth $500.
The government obtained evidence that the
animals were over a year old and their cor
rect value should have been place at 1884.
The cattle were seized by the government
and suit brought to ave them declared for
feited. The owner contested and upon
furnishing bond the stock was released.
The trial of the case during the Pierre
term will be Of interest to stockmen, many
Of whom during recent years have bought
large numbers of young cattle in the Can
adian northwest and brought them to the
Dakota ranges to be placed in condition for
market.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Judge Norris RenOminated.

M'COOK, Neb., Sept. 21.-(Special Tele-
gram. Judge G. w. Norris of Beaver City
was unanimously renominated for judge of
the Fourteenth district in this city tonight.
d. S. Hasty of Arapahoe was chairman and
F. N. Merwin of Beaver City, secretary of
the convention. Every county in the dis
trict but Gosper was represented. The CEN
trail committee is composed as follows:
Chase, G. Meeker. Imperial; Dundy. J. F.
Haskins, Benkelman; Frontier, John Sand
ers, StockvilIe; Furnas, G. e. Hopping,
Beaver City; Gosper, not represented;
Hayes, J. L.. Blood, Hayes Center; Hitch
cock. c. G. Crews, Culbertson; Red Willow,
H. H. Berry, McCook.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
FIGHT ON wYMORE's POSTMASTER.
Efforts VIII BE NsIc to Have Burch's
appointment vok

WYMORE, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special.)-The
appointment OF ]. c. Burch as postmaster at
this place was quite a surprise, few persons
being aware he was a candidate for the place.
Since his nomination has been made public
some unfriendly persons have been busy
getting signers to a protest, which will be
forwarded to Washington to have the ap-
pointment annulled.
The fight against Burch is being made on
the ground he was president Of the Bank OF
Wymore at the time Of its failure. However,
the more conservative element seem to be
we'll satisfied and have no fear that the pro-
test will receive attention. The new post
master will probably take charge Of the
office October 1. The office pays 81, 900 per
wear
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
No Uinta County indictment.

EVANSTON, Wyo., Sept. 27.-(Speclal.)-
1t is drought the grand jury OF Uinta county
would act upon charges made by the state
examiner and state attorney general in the
alleged irregularities of one of the county
Officials and that indictments would be re-
turned, but the jury has found the evidence
not sufficient for Indictment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Dakotn,s PeddIer Tnx Illegal.

MITCHELL, S. D., Sept. 27.-(Special.)-
Judge Smith of the Houston county circuit
court has declared the peddler's license law
illegal in the case of two stove and range
statesmen for an eastern concern, who did
not take out a license to do business. In
Brule county the men were arrested and
fined and settled the costs. The law may be
tested in the supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
SCREEN QUESTION AT FREMONT.
City Council Said to He Divided on
Enforcing the State LAW.

FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special.)-
Al the meeting Of the council last night an
ordinance was passed prohibiting the throw
ing of paper, fruit or other waste in streets
or alleys. The resolution introduced at the
last session for the enforcement of the
state law requiring saloons to remove all
screens, curtains, colored glass. ETC., from
doors and windows, was discussed at length
and finally postponed to the next meet
ing.
Some of the councilmen are not anxious to
go on record in this matter. but Councilman
S. C. Wilson, who introduced it, says he
proposes to bring it to a vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

M'COOK, Neb., Sept. 2~7.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-F. M. Kimmells barn and contents
were entirely consumed by fire today. Loss
about $500. Insurance unknown, supposed
to be $500. The barn OF A. P. Thompson,
nearby, was damaged about 800. No in
surance. Two horses, one owned by Mr..
Kimmell and the other by A. P. Thompson,
were burned. Origin of fire unknown. A
high wind prevailed during the fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Nebraska Volunteer Hurt.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. 27.-A thresh-
ing engine exploded today on the farm Of
Henry Brandt, killing Brandt instantly,
fatally injuring Fred Lance and seriously
burning Robert Smith. Brandt's body, man
gled and burned, was found in a strawstack
200 feet away. Lance recently returned from
the Philippines, where he served as a pri-
vate in the First Nebraska volunteers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Young Ryder Dies OF His wound.

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Sept. 27.-(Spe-
cial.)-Nelson ]. Ryder, the boy who was
recently shot by his brother, aged II, died in
the hospital and his body was shipped to
his mothers home at Bridger yesterday.
1t was claimed that the shooting was ac-
c~idental, but the brother is held at Evans
ton for an investigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
LoUp BRIDGE AT COLUMBUS ATTIRE.
Union Pacific Engineer Sees the
Flames In Time to Stop Train.

Union Pacific Engineer Sees the
Flames In Time to Stop Train.
COLUMBUS, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-While a heavy freight train, east
bound on the Union Pacific road, in charge of
Conductor Boswell, was approaching the
large bridge over the Loup river two miles
west Of town today. the engineer discovered
the bridge was on fire. Examination showed
twenty-four ties and some stringers had
been consumed. Workmen were sent from
here to repair the damage and traffic vas
delayed about two hours.
The east bound passenger, No. 2, was be-
hind time and was following the freight
train. Had they been on time they would
have probably gone down with the bridge
and loss of life would have resulted. 1t is
believed the company will again place a
watchman over the bridge.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

ST. LOUIS, Sept. PA special to the
Pest Dispatch from New Madrid. Mo-, says
A fire that is supposed to be the work of
an incendiary swept the west side of Main
street. destroying twenty-five houses. Offices
and dwellings. The loss 10 estimated at
800 900, partially insured. The suspected
incendiary escaped.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Trenton, Harvest Picnic.

TRENTON, Neb., Sept. ~27.-(Special y
Extensive preparations are being made to
make tho fourteenth annual harvest picnic
enc of the most successful ever held here.
The exhibits will not be So good as in some
years, because of grasshoppers. but the
amusements, races, base ball and field con-
tests will be excellent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
FIRE RECORD.
Grain Elevator mt Manning.

MANNING, Ia. Sept. 27.-(special.)-Th
big grain elevator of the Manning Mercan-
tile Company, situated in the Northwestern
yard, was completely destroyed by fire al
1870 o'clock yesterday morning, as was also
8 1000 bushels of wheat contained therein
The estimated loss on elevator is $40, 900 and
contents 81, 1000. The property was fully in
sured. Several freight cars in the yards
were burned, and it was with great difficulty
that Leak G. Sons elevator, situated no
more than thirty feet below, was saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Sept. 27.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Sweetwater Coal Mining COM
pany is offering steady work here this win
ter for 200 additional miners and for car
leaders.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Disastrous Lamp Explosion.

FREMONT, Neb, Sept. 27.-(Special.)-
The dwelling house of Edward Bokowski, OH
Jensen street, caught fire this morning from
a lamp explosion in a bedroom. The family
were in another part OF the house and tn.
entire building was afire before 1t was dis
covered and was completely Quilted. The
loss is about $500, with insurance on house
and contents of $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Principal sayers to Appe.l.

EVANSTON, Wyo,, Sept. 27.-(Special.)-
Principal Sayers Of the Diamondville school,
who was tried before Justice Rosenberg
for severely whipping Tenie and Nellie Mar
shall, two of his pupils, and fined $50 and
costs, will appeal.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

Various Troubles Lead Martin APP
parius to Commit Suicide.

perius to Commit Suicide.
COLUMBUS, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram. MARTIN Apparatus, a German farmer
So years old, living near Duncan, committed
suicide this afternoon. This morning one Of
his neighbors, Christian Schupbach, had APP
peared before County Attorney O'Brien and
preferred a charge Of forgery against APP
parius. Schupbach held a note which was
given to secure a small loan just one year
ago and when he went to collect it this week
Mrs. Apparatus claimed she had never signed
the note and knew nothing of it, that her
signature to the note was a forgery. A war
rant was placed in the hands Of Sheriff
Barnes and he went to the farm Of Appar-
ius to find him dead.
Neighbors say the Apparatus family had fire.
quent quarrels. The amount of the note was
only $50. =
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Rohertn Hendcd This WAY.

SIDNEY, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Hon. Brigham Roberts, the Mormon
congressman from Utah, passed through here
tonight enroute for Chicago and Washing
ton. He expects to stop in Omaha a few
days to see the exposition. He refused to
he interviewed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Cnss county Nominations.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb,. Sept. 27.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-THE democratic and populist
county conventions placed in nomination the
following ticket today: Jacob Trisch. Eight
Mile Grove, treasurer; w. X. Fox, clerk of
district court; w. d. Wheeler, Plattsmouth,
sheriff; w. c. Smith, Elmwood, superin-
tendent OF public instruction; A. B. Smith,
Plattsmouth, surveyor; John P. Sattler, cor
oner; John d. Tut. clerk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Furnas County Fair.

BEAVER CITY, Neb.. Sept. 2~7.-(Special
Telegram.)-Th Furnas county fair opened
today under favorable circumstances The
weather is fine and the exhibits in all de-
partments are good. The Superior and Hend-
ley ball clubs played ON the grounds today.
The score was Z to IA in favor OF Superior.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Three Perish I'm a Farmhouse.

BUCKsKIN. Ind, Sept. 27.-Fire today
destroyed the farmhouse of Michael Wiltze,
and his two sons, aged respectively s and
II years, and a young man named Griece,
aged II, were cremated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Thrown out in "a Runaway.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, sep. 1n-(Spe-
cial, )-George CAM. an old citizen, was
badly bruised by being thrown from his
wagon last night. While returning from his
farm, his team took fright at a traction
engine and ran away.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

at him with a shotgun. Fisher WINS afraid
to return TO the ranch and walked six miles
across the prairie in his bare feet, whbch
are in a terrible condition frcm coming In
contact with cactus and rough grass.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
w. G. T.. U. AT DAVID CITY.
Temperance Women Meet and Hear

Temperance wOmen Meet and Hear
Mrs. LeOnOra Barry-Lake.
DAVID CITY, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Special.)-
The state convention of the Women's Chris
tan Temperance union began here yesterday,
state president, Mrs. S. NJ. Walker Of Lin
coin, presiding. Last night Mrs. Leonora
Barry Lake of Missouri, known as the
Frances Willard of the Catholic church, de-
livered an address at the opera house to an
audience OF about 500 people. About 100
delegates are in attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
no the Hi-pu-Per-Cha-Ha MeehnR.

TRENTON, Neb,, Sept, 27.-(Special. y
A large number of teachers of this county
are preparing to attend the teachers meeting
at Wauneta, known as the Hi-du-per-cha-ha,
the name being taken from the counties rep
resented. namely, Hitchcock, Dundy, Perkins,
Chase and Hayes. A good time and an in
structiYe meeting is expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

ST. louis, Sept. YL-POstmaster Baum-
hof today completed arrangements for
the use OF a special cancellation stamp,
with the words Worlds F~air-Louisiana
Purchase Centennial, 1903" TO be used on
all incoming and outgoing mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Trouble et Crawford's Ranch.

LARAMIE, Wyo, Sept 27.-(special.)-
William johnson. employed on the Crawford
ranch, is under arrest on a charge by John
Fisher that while in a drunken condition he
attempted TO kill him by firing two shots
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Telephones at Syracuse.

SYRACUSE, Neb., Sept. ~27-(Special D
The Indepsndant Telephone company has
established a local exchange and given
OF the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Cooler in Western, Probably
Showers, Much Cooler in Eastern
Position of Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Forecast for
Thursday:
For Nebraska-Fair; cooler in western,
probably showers; much cooler in eastern
portion Thursday. Friday, fair, northerly
winds.
Iowa-Fair, cooler in eastern portions;
much cooler, probably showers in western
portions Thursday. Friday fair, except
probably showers in eastern portion, winds
becoming northwesterly.
For Missouri-Cooler in northwest portion.
Friday probably showers, cooler in south
west portions; southerly shifting to NORTH
westerly winds.
For South ~Dakota-Fair Thursday. Fri
day fair, warmer in eastern portion, north
erly winds.
For K~ansas-Cooler, probably showers
Thursday. Friday fair, northerly winds.
Local Record
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Sept. 27.-Omaha record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the past three
years.:
Maximum temperature. "a So 50 20
Minimum temperature. so 81 GA 40
Average temperature....,. 81 q 16 %
Pr penord or t e,;;1fttI;' AND nv n i@ ;w "a t,o ;o
I. 1889 ms N w
Normal for the 60
Accumulated deficiency since March l.. %
Normal rainfall for the day.. 90 inch
Deficiency for the day:;."..:S; q; 90 inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 1885. go inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1897. 9.35 inches
Reports From stations at 8 p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Fusion Certificates ON File.

PIERRE, s. D., Sept, 26.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The certificates of nomination
OF the fusion nominees for supreme bench
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
More Wheat in France This Yenr.

PARIS. Sept. 27.-The government esti-
mates of the wheat harvest this year show
the production 10 be 1923. O6. 00 hectoliters, as
against l29. o96. 40 hectollters In 1898.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
Many Entries for Auburn's Ia

AUBURN, Neb., Sept. 27.-(special The
fair this year is bound to leaa all previous
ones. Entries in all lines are greater.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

You know how reliable Dents Toothache
Gum Is when you try 1t. All druggists, 15c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

william Warsaw Guilty of Burglary.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 27.-(Spe-
cial)-William Warsaw, charged with day.
light burglary, has been found guilty in
the district court. He broke into the dwell
ing house OF ]. A. Gunn July s. Sentence
will be passed later.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-14
 EXCEPTIONS
To Masters Report Filed in Chan.
 cery Court.

Chancellor Elliott is quite busy today, having several cases before him for his consideration.
 The case of H. 0. Daniels as plain tiff against J. s. Ussery as dafend- ant, is occupying his attention and will continue until tomorrow. The suit was brought in March 1892 and IS of six or more years standing
 The issue that is beng tried to- day Wednesday, is the exceptions taken by the defendant to the report of the Master who was appointed by the court to settle up the affairs rel ative to this litigation.
 The exceptions set upIto the Mas ter's report are in substance as fol- lows:First, that the said report of the Master, so the defendant alleges, is wholly contrary to the law and ev dence. Secondly, that the reference of the account existing between the two parties was made by the court before the court had heard the cause upon the pleadiugs and evidence. Thirdly, that no notice was given the defendant by the Master atwhat time, or place, dispositions in the matter undsr consideration, would be taken before him. Fourthly, that the Masters report was made up of letters and statements made to him by persons, not under oath. The case will be determined tomor, row. Messrs. Austin X Taylor rep. resent the plaintiff, H. c. Daniels, while Meosrs. White & Altheimer represent the defendant, ). s. Us. sery.