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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
VALUE OF TESTIMONY
Greater Than Assertion.

There is none Of us so hardened but that
"hen We have been able to aid our fellow
creatures by comforting a benefit or bring
ing a little comfort into their lives we like
10 have appreciation shown. This generally
anords more pleasure than the performance
OF the act Itself. and In this connection the
following letter from a Paris, Tex. lady
rs OF more than usual Interest: Dear
Friends: l address you as such. for Won
have been such to me. l suffered for three
years on and on with piles. l was treated
at the hospital, and the new and elegant
hospital, Of Memphis; they only gave me
temporary relief. I came west, thinking the
change Of air and water would benefit me
nve months ago the bleeding piles came
back on me, and bled so much that I
thought l would die. l have had four of
the nnest doctors in this section OF Texas;
all they aid was to finally nearly let me go
10 my grave; all they wanted was a big sum
OF money from me and to operate on me.
1 said no, no surgeons knife would enter
me; II 1t was my time TO die God knew ~
and when ! died would die all together.
] began hearing about your medicine. I
had no faith in you. but l sent and got a
box OF your Pyramid Pile Cure; in two
days the blood flow had slackened to one.
half the amount, and In one week | felt so
much better i walked four blocks and did
a little homework. l was not bleedIns
then; in three weeks / was well. God bless
you for putting such a wonderful medicine
within the reach OF suffering men and
women. l shall never cease to recommend
your medicine or be without Il; also
used FOUR Pyramid Pills. Sallie A. Hearn.
don" Testimony like this should be more
convincing than all claims and assertions
and should leave no doubt in the MIND
OF tho reader as to the merit OF the rem.
edy. Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by drug,
gists for so cents a package. or will b,
mailed by the makers 10 any address upor
receipt Of price. Write Pyramid Drug Co.
Marshall. Mich. for their book on caus,
and cure Of piles.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Interest CentCrS in new Gar
mCntS ready to wear. Three specials
in Monte Carlo Coats this week.

SPECIAL NO. IA 27inch Monte Carlo Coat, made of
American wooden mills all wool Kersey, full satin lined, large
sleeves and full cuffs, two capes; colOrs, blue, red and castor-a
$500 value for $1,000.
SPECIAL NO. 2-27inch Monte Carlo, made of the very
best all wool Kersey, lined with the best satin, has double capes,
trimmed with Panne velvet on collar and cuffs; worth $4,000,
for $16.5O.
SPECIAL NO. "a very fine Black Zibeine Coat, 81
inches long, lined with white satin, trimmed with silk braid,
good value at $500; special price $4,000.
New French Flannel Waists, cOlors, black, white, red. blue,
tan and castor, at $4.25 and $500.
just received, a full line of Ladies' Golf Vests in Plain and
Combination colors, at $3.50 and $500.
Opening daily, new Pedestrian Suits in Blouse Slot Seam,
short and long Norfolk Jackets, in Scotch mixtures and plain
colors, from $4,000 to $4,000.
Fur Sets, all kinds, all prices. Our leaders, Bear Set. Large
Muf, Pinch Boa, this week $21.O0. Isabella Fox Fox set, two
stripe Muf and Boa, regular $4,000 set; this week $44OO.
COMFORTS-6 feet Y 6 feet 6 inches, Comforts, made from
Medicated Cotton Batting and worth $3.50, at $1OO each.
Same size as above in finer grade, worth $500, at $1.35 each.
feet by Z feet 3 inches, worth $500 at $500 each.
Z feet by y feet, worth $3.50, at $3.50 each.
BLANKETS-Two specials for this weeks sale-Large Grey
Wooden Blankets, worth $3.50, at $425 pair. Extra large size
plain gray and tan and gray checks, worth $3.50, at 1928 pair.
Other good values at 9Oc, $129, $139, $3.50, $425, $3.50, So,
$3.50, $500 and $1,000 pair.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
ONE EVENING TO EDUCATION
Hon. j. ii. Mickey PresIdes at the
Session of the Methodist
Conference

WYMoRE, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The first part of this afternoons
session Of the Methodist conference was oc-
cupied with a conference sermon by Rev.
P. C. Johnson and the last half was given
to Rev. Henry Ostrom, who conducted the
evangelistic service.
Hon. ]. II. Mickey, republican candidate
for governor, was the chairman at this
evenings session Of the conference. Chan
cellor Huntington Of Wesleyan university
was also present and Rev. w. F. Mellow.
ell Of New York was the speaker OF the
evening. He strongly endorsed the higher
education since there is constant demand
for higher minded men. DR.. Ishem. treas
urer OF the Nebraska Wesleyan. told that
an average of 500 students had been en-
rolled in that institution for fifteen years
and his reports show a fourishing condi-
tiOn. The sale from the topical bible has
paid from the first 1886 900. 1t has paid in
the last two months $4,000 on the new col
lege building and 1000 on the debt. This
last amount is in addition to the $40. 900
paid last fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
hastings street Fair plans.

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(special.)-
The various committees in charge Of the
Hastings street fair, which will be held from
October 6 TO IL. are making much progress
and have every reason to believe that the
fair and carnival will be a great success.
A contract has been made with the Collins
Carnival company for six shows, giving six
teen entertainments daily. The Great Dav-
export, the high wire artist, is another at
traction. as well as De Lisle Chappell, con-
tortionist. and Miss frankie Barry, with
her twelve trained French poodle dogs.
Among the many free attractions will be
a daily balloon ascension. the slide for life
by Mrs. Collins, trick bicycle perform
ances, vaudeville and other features. Among
the sports for the week are games Of foot
ball and base ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
CELEBRATE IN COLD AND RAIN
Emancipation Day Program Draws
Considerable Crowd to Ne
braska City.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 2o.-(spe-
cial.)-The emancipation day celebration
was married somewhat by the inclement
weather. The day broke cold aud gray
and a drizzllng rain fell oil morning. Not
withstanding the untlvorabie conditions
good crowds came from Lincoln, Hamburg,
Atchison and Omaha. The parade formed
at the Missouri Pacific depot and marched
to Metcalf's grove, where Inner had been
spread. In the afternoon there was speak
ing, music and the athletic program at the
grounds and a game of base ball at the
ball grounds. In the evening a grand ball
was given at the armory. the music being
furnished by William Lewis band and or
chestra.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
NO FUSION IN DAWSON COUNTY
POpuIists and Democrats Hold Their
Convention and Name Inde-
pendent Tickets,

LEXINGTON, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(speciaI
Telegram.)-The populist and democratic
county conventions for Dawson county were
held In this city this afternoon. the former
In the courthouse, the latter in Darr hall
A motion in the ~populist convention to per-
init the democrats to name the candidate
for county attorney was voted down, after
which the following ticket was nominated
Representative, Lloyd Neil. formerly county
treasurer; county attorney, J. NJ. Filings
worth, heretofore twice defeated for the
same position; commissioner, First district,
]. 7. Moore, present incumbent.
The democrats nominated c. F. Spencer
for representative and e. J. B~lessington for
county attorney. making no nomination or
endorsement for commissioner w. II.
Thompson, John h. Powers and General
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21

Barry were present in the city and all de-
llvered addresses in the evening at Smiths
opera house.
Fusion Nominations In York.
YORK, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-There was not a large attendance
at the populist and democratic convention
and many townships were not represented.
Farmers are too busy taking care of one
of the largest crops in the history of York
county, and owing to scarcity of farm
hands little interest is taken In politics
even by populists. DR.. v. Moore, who ran
for congress years ago against James Laird,
was made chairman OF the populist con-
vention and George Corcoran secretary.
Tom Owens of York was selected chairman
and Oden Gilmore secretary Of the demo-
cratic convention. After organization
both conventions appointed a conference
committee and agreed to make NO nomt-
nations unless agreed upon by both conven-
lions. Oden S. Gilmore of Blue Vale, a young
man and successful life insurance agent,
and John Bremen, one OF the most pros
porous farmers Of York county, were NOM
mated for the legislature. Teddy Bennett
of York was nominated for county attor-
ney. The democratic resolutions reaf-
hrmed the Kansas City platform and pro-
claimed allegiance to Bryan. The popu-
lists pledged, IL elected. that the nominees
for the legislature would not ride on a
pass; demanded the right to condemn
grain elevator locations on railroad rights
of-way, a revision of railroad taxation and
a maximum railroad rate law.
LONG PINE, Neb.. Sept. 2O.-(special
Telegram.)-M. F. Frantz, a well-to-do
stockman of Rock county, was nominated
today by the fusionists for representative
from the Fifty-hrst district. Frantz is a
democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Black and COIOred Dress Goods

Foremost among fashions favorites are: Rough Cheviots in
boucle effects, Panne Zibehnes, Tufted Scotch homespuns, Knick-
erbOcker Suitngs, ETC., etc.
3Sinch all wool Cancels Hair; 3Sinch all Wool Whip Cords;
42inch all wool Storm Serges.
In black and colors, including the newest of the new fall
shades, made to sell at 7c, special price, 49c.
52inch all wool Cheviots-5Oinch all wool Canvas Cloth-5O-
inch all wool Homespuns.
All 5Oinches wide, in black and colors, made to sell at $1.OO,
special price, Soc.
52inch all wool Basket Cloth-52inch Panne Zibeine-54-
inch all wool Cheviots (sponged(-
AND OTHER ROUGH WEAVES IN BLACK AND COL
ORED. A Large assortment to select from, worth S1.5O, at $1.25.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Teaehers Attend ReceptlOn.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb.. Sept. 2O.-(spe-
eial.)-LAst evening at the home Of County
Superintendent w. c. Smith a reception was
given in honor OF the new city superintend-
emit OF schools, e. l. Rouse, and wife. In
vitations we're extended to the members of
the Board Of Education and their wives and
to all the city teachers. A short program
had been prepared. the opening number of
which was a vocal solo entitled "Violets."
sung by Miss Clara Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
MESSENGER BOYS ON A STRIKE
LincOIn's Western Union Service
slightly interrupted by n Walk
out This Morning.

LINCOLN. Sept. 2~O.-(special Telegram.)
Ten out of sixteen Western Union mes
senger boys went out on a strike for an in
crease OF pay this morning. They were
being paid S14 to SIG per month and de-
manded SIS to $40. Some disturbance was
created by the boys assaulting those who
remained at work and those who sought to
take their places. and for a time the police
were kept busy. The Central Labor union
took a hand in the AFFAIR and organized the
boys into a union. after which all went back
to work. pending an appeal to President
Clowry on their demands.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
FACTORY stays at Deshler.

DEsHLER, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(special.)-
The proprietors Of the Deshler broom fac
tory have decided to remain in this place.
For some time they have been receiving
offers from other towns and cities in this
and other states to induce them to move
the factory. a large bonus and other nat
tering concessions being offered from each.
Now, however, the matter has been set
tied and land has been purchased on which
to build the new factory.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
EiLs' Carnival a success.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. ~2O.-(special
Telegram.SThe Elks' carnival closed this
evening. n attendance was not large.
owing TO the rain. which has been falling
at intervals all day. The attendance for
the week has been very good, considering
the weather. The attractions on the mid
way drew large crowds and the Elks will
come out all right financially.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
OratorIcaI Contest at Beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb, Sept. 2O.-(special)-
The Interstate Oratorical contest, conducted
by Mrs. L. W. Shade, superintendent for
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, will
be held in this city Wednesday evening,
September "a, during the Women's Christian
Temperance union state convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
PapiIIIon MIL Changes Hands.

PAPILLIoN, Neb, Sept. 2O.-(SpeciaI)-
The largest business deal that has taken
place for SOM time In Papillion has Just
been concluded. William Eichner has pur-
chased the milling business OF Charles
Hagedorn, the purchase price being $40, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21

CURTIS, Neb., Sept. 2O-(special Tele-
gram.G-C0nductor William Huber. who
was crushed under a car while adjusting
an air brake last evening. died during tho
night. He was 4 popular man and will be
missed and mourned as well. lie leaves a
wife and family.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21

the Christian church elected officers as fol-
lows: President. Esta Doane; vice presi-
dent, Ralph Fishback; secretary, Martha
Cobbey; assistant secretary. Ruth Kinna-
mon; treasurer. Bessie Kleppinger.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
PIerce coo q WettIng.

PIERCE, Neb., Sept. 20.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A heavy rain fell here from the
southeast the greater part OF today, max
ing il rather bad for late haying. but good
for fall blowing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21

gram.)-The large barn of the William Rush
ranch, three miles east OF Fairfax, was
struck by lightning this morning. II was
full OF grain and hay. One horse was
burned. Loss. 81. 900, no insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
New Wash WaiStingS.

We are showing the best assortment in the very latest styles,
and in fact everything that is decreed for this seasons wear
can be found on our shelves and counters.
FLANNELETTE-For waists and dressing sacques, hand
some new designs, at 124c and 15c a yard.
New Monte Waistings in stripes and plaid effects, all the
newest creations, 25c a yard.
New Embroidered Dotted French Flannels, in Cardinals,
Green, Blue and Cadet, at 75c a yard.
New French Waistings in all the latest shades, including
black and white, also pure white, at 9Oc and Soc a yard.
New Embroidered Waist Patterns, in light blue, pink, cardi-
nal, tan, green, cadet, black, gray and white, at 1887 each.
Specials in Our Linen Department
45c Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths at 25c each.
SOC Hemstitched Hook Towels at Soc each.
S150 Hemstitched Damask Lunch Cloths, size 36x36 inches,
at 81. 90 each.
Special pattern Table Cloth sale in sizes 2x2 yards, 2x2t
yards, 2x3 yards, at 1896, $500 and $751; each.
$3.50 extra fine halfbleached double damask at $1!00 a yard.
Remnants of Table Linen in all lengths and all grades at
greatly reduced prices. Large assortment of odd half dozen
Napkins at almost half prices. 10c Russia crash, suitable for
hand towels, kitchen towels or roller towels at sc a ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Harmony In Buffalo.

KEARNEY. Neb., Sept. 2O.-(speclal Tele-
gram)-Bufalo county republicans held a
harmonious convention here today, N. p.
Mcdonald, county attorney, was renomi-
mated by reclamation. ]. II. Davis OF Glib
bon and Oscar Knox Of Rlverdale were
nominated for the legislature. The out
look is favorable for a majority for the
county, state and congressional ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
But Little Damage in Gage.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 2O.-(speclal)-
Farmers from various parts OF Gage county
report that corn is damaged but little by
the recent frosts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
KELLEY, STIGER g. COMPANY
novelties in neCkWUdr

FINE CREPE AND FANCY SILK OPERA WRAPS AND
SQUARES, decorated with Chenille and Feather trimmings,
from $3.50 to $1,000 each.
NOVELTIES IN FEATHER BOAS in Black, White, Pink,
Blue, etc, eeg ut effects, at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 to $500 each.
CHIFFON, DESPRIT NET AND TAFFETA BOAS, very
new effects in White, White on Black and Black, at $1,000,
$3.50, $500, to $4,000 each.
VENETIAN POINT AND IRISH CROCHET LACES-
Edges, FlOuncings, Gallons, Insertions and Bands, at 3c, SOC,
65c, 75c to $3.50 a yard.
SILK EMBROIDERED APPLIQUES in Black, White and
dainty colorings, at 35c, SOC, 75c, $1O0 to $500 a yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
junior EndeavOr society Omeers.

BEATRICE. Neb., Sept 2O.-(special)-
he Junior Christian Endeavor society Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
f. ID. smith Declines.


PLATTSMoUTH, Neb.. Sept 2O.-(spe
cial)-The Csss county republican conven-
tion met at Greenwood today and nomi-
mated Captain George L. Sheldon Of Ne
hawka for state senator by acclamation
and William bellies DernieT Of ElmWoOd
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Large harm on Ranch Burned.

BUTTE. Nsb.. Sept. aO.-(spscAi Tsls-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Former Mayor Dean for Senator.

HOLDREGE. Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special
Telegram.)-At the republican county con-
vention held here today Fred Brown was
nominated for representative and w. p.
Hall for county attorney. Judge Norris,
Attorney General Prout, Secretary Marsh
and Auditor Weston were here and ad-
dressed the convention. The twenty-eighth
senatorial convention vas also held and
Hon. Frank A. Dean. formerly mayor Of
this city, was nominated for senator The
ticket is a very strong one and the repub-
licans expect to make a winning fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21

and NJ. L. Frederick, residing near Platts-
mouth, for representatives. Jesse L.. Root
CT Plattsmouth was given the nomination
for county attorney for the third term,
City Attorney A. ]. Beeson being the only
other candidate before the convention. l..
C.. Todd was given the nomination for
commissioner. The ticket is considered
an exceptionally strong one and the can
didates feel sure of election, as the county
usually gives from 500 to 600 republican
majority.
Enthusiasm In Johnson.
TECUMsEH, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(Special Tel
egram.)-The republicans of Johnson
county met in convention here this after
noon. The weather was unpropitious, but
Notwithstanding this the representation
was large. TIL meeting was called to order
at 2 o'clock in the court house by Chair
man w. A. Campbell Of the county central
committee. Judge S. p. Davidson Of Te-
cumseh was made chairman, and s. w.
Thurber and A. L. Brilliant secretaries.
The first business was the selection of a
candidate for county attorney. Jay c.
Moore, Of Sterling was elected on the first
ballot, with L. c. Chapman of Tecumseh a
close second. For representative of the
Fourth district, Charles c. Reed of Vesta
was the unanimous choice. Delegates, to
the float senatorial convention which meets
at johnson next Saturday we're then Sc
lected. The district includes johnson and
Nemaha counties The fourteen delegates
chosen from Johnson county were: S. p.
Davidson, J. G. O'Connell, Theodore Smith,
John Campbell, John Giesman, H. ]. Banker,
M. H. Carman, Frank Fink, John Tracy,
F. B. Foster, G. w. Meyers, e. B. Latin,
William Ernst and o. A. Corbin. A resolu-
tion was adopted unanimously instructing
this delegation for Hon. J. L. Young Of
Tecumseh for senator. The county conven-
ton then adjourned. The delegates from
the Third commissioner district, which in
cludes the precincts of Spring Greek, Hell
ena and Sterling, then got together in con-
v~ention and selected J. J. Brown as the
candidate for county commissioner. The
feeling throughout the meeting was OF the
best harmonious spirit.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
Threatens sInnA-r srit.
Dies I'm His Bed.

s. ]. Dobson, a wholesale hide dealer
OF this city, was found dead in his bed
this morning. He had been ailing from
heart trouble, but felt unusually we'll last
night. This morning his wife found him
dead. He was a brother OF State Engineer
Adna Dobson and had lived in Lincoln for
thirty one years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
KELLEY, ST!GER& COMPANY
Coner Farnam n Fifteenth Streets, Omaha.

Barry were present in the city and all de-
livered addresses in the evening at Smiths
opera house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-29
Cutting the Hair

.sWhat is the opinion among ply
sicians as to the effect Of cutting short
the hair Of girls under II years? Does
n heavy growth Of hair tend 10 weaken
child. or does the very thickness OF
It prevent the heat or cold from causing
neuralgia? Does cutting the hair
strengthen, or does it simply make
coarser growth? An answer to this viii
AT this time Of year be acceptable 70
,no,hers who are anxious for the bes'
help for their children. and yet az
hes;,at!ng about sacrificing the stynS
appearance which long hair gives.
MRS. ]. O'N.i
Mothers, doctors and hair-dressfs
agreed forty years ago that childrss
hair should be kept short up to the fe
OF II years.
Now the consensus OF opinion is In 1907
of letting the hair grow upon little efis
heads as long as 1t will. At least nus
Is what am told by those who sliuid
know better than the laws Of captary
sustcnance and growth. There no
doubt that weak. nervous children sner
much from an unusual weight OF lair.
and that all endure Inconvenience. not
injury, from heat when the hair al
lowed 10 hang upon shoulders and nak.
confess myself unable TO give 4fni-
tive reply to your queries. Yet the Il tier
4. serious, and, as YOU say. at this Jason
one OF practical weight. shall be id to
hear from other mothers and from eperts
"A hair treatment, ~ =