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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16

which will be that OF the suit Of The bee
Building Company Of Omaha against The
State Board Of Equalization. The plaintiff
seeks to enforce a new sitting by the board
at which there shall be a revised valus-
tion placed Upon the property Of the rail
roads In the state, Il being averred that
the previous valuation fixed by the board
is below that Of other property within the
state, and therefore inequitable.
The court tomorrow, in conjunction with
the state bar. will hold memorial services
In honor Of the late @. NJ. Lambertson and
William Leese. Committees appointed by
the court to draft resolutions will report
at that time. A. s. Tibbets, r. NJ. Hall,
John L. Webster, f.. J. Hainer and John
l.. Baldwin will frame the resolutions ex-
%pressive Of respect for Mr.. Lambertson,
while the Leese committee includes John
NJ. Stewart. NJ. B. Reese, r. N. Prout, O.
w. Berge and J. l.. McPheely.
Reward for Murderer.
Governor Savage today offered the statu-
tory reward Of $500 for the arrest Of Gott-
lieb Neigenhnd, who murdered Anna Peters
and Albert Breyer last week in Pierce
county and is now a fugitive.
The commission OF Frank p. CrRndon as
commissioner Of deeds for Nebraska and
resident in Chicago, was extended today by
the governor for a term Of ive years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
PE-RU.NA NECESSARY TO THE HOME.
a Letter From Congressman White, of North Carolina,
PE-RU.RA IS A HOUSEHOLD
SAFEGUARD.
No Family Should Be Without L,

DERUNA is a great family medicine.
u Inc women praise IL as we'll as the
men; IT is Just the thing for the
many little catarrhal ailments OF child
hood.
The following testimonials from thank
ful men and women tell in direct, sincere
language what their success has been in
the use OF Peruna in their families:
Louis J. Scherrinsky, 1903 Locust street
Atlantic, Iowa, writes:
1 Will tell you briefly what Peruua has
zone Tor me. l took a severe cold which
gave me a hard cough. III doctors medi-
clnes failed to cure II. / took one bottle
OF Peruna and was we'll
Then my two children had bad coughs
accompanied by gagging. NV wife had
stomach trouble for years. She took Pc
runa and now she is we'll.
1 cannot express my thanks in words
but l your remedy at every on
portunlty' for l can conscientiously saw
mat tnere is no medicine like Peruna.
Nearly everyone in this town knew about
the sickness OF myself and family ana
they have seen with establishment what
Feruna has done for US. MANY foIIowod
our example, and the result was health
thanking you heartily, l AMI ]. scher-
rinsky.
MRS Mamie Wallace, Tulare, Cal, Pres
ldent OF the Western Baptist missionary
Society, writes:
l consider Peruna an indispensable arti-
oIe IN my medicine chest. 1t is twenty
medicines in one, and has so far cured
every sickness that has been in nv home
Tor hve years. l consider It OF specIsI
value to weakly women, as It builds IN the
general health, drives out disease and
keeps you In the best of heaIth."-Mrs.
Mamie Wallace. WIS
Feruna protects the family a%Rainst
coughs colds, eatarrh, bronchitis, catarrb
OF the stomach, liver and kidneys. II is
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Wholesale Grocery for York.

YORK, Neb., Sept. 15.-(Special.) 1T is
nearly n assured fact that York will soon
have a Wholesale grocery house. Last week
parties interested came here and secured
options on trackage property near the Bur-
lington depot and on Lincoln avenue. They
asked parties whom they talked with to
not say anything about II. 1t Is supposed
that the parties are either interested in
one Of omaha's wholesale houses OF are
some OF the leading employees who expect to
go In business for themselves. York's geo.
graphical location is such that II would
make one OF the best distributing points in
eastern Nebraska. It's railroad facilities are
the very best. Railroads run out OF York
In every direction. II something should
happen that these parties do not build and
start a wholesale grocery house. there are
parties here who are becoming interested
and may start one.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
MEMORIALS OUT IN THE STATE
People OF Nebraska Pay Loving Trib-
ute to Memory 81 President
Mckinley. -~' %

SHELTON. Neb., Sept. I6.-(Special.)-A
union Mckinley memorial service was held
in the Methodist Episcopal church last even
ing. The church was filled to its fullest
seating capacity. Rev. Stifier preached the
sermon. and was assisted by Rev. Beller OF
the Evangelical church. Many loving trib-
utes were paid to the martyred president,
and q special choir sang the songs which
we're his favorites.
HARVARD. Neb., Sept. 15.-(Special.)-
Union services OF all the churches Of Har-
ward, was held last evening at the Metho-
dist church, Rev. ". A. Shirley Of the
Christian church, delivering an interesting
sermon. Specially prepared music by a
combined choir OF all the churches, was an
interesting part Of the exercises.
BEATRICE. Neb., Sept. 15.-(special TEL
egram.)-Some OF the churches in the city
held memorial services yesterday in honor
OF the late President william Mckinley.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Politics et Tecumseh.

TECUMSEH. Neb., Sept. 15.-(Special.)-
Now that both the republican and the fusion
county conventions have been called, things
political In this county are on the boom.
A county attorney, member CT the house OF
representatives and a commissioner from
the Third district is all the officers there
are to elect this fall. However, there is
a profusion Of candidates from both camps
The republican float senatorial convention
for the Second district. which Includes Ne
maha and Johnson counties. will be held in
the town Of Johnson. Saturday, September
%. The selection OF a candidate for sena-
tor falls to this county this year and there
are two or three aspirants.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
IS IT AN EPlDEMIc1
Vital Statistics ShoW a. Alarming Increase
IN an Already Prevailing Disease
Are Any ETempti

At no time in the history Of disease has
there been such an alarming increase in
the number Of cases Of any particular
malady as in that Of kidney and bladder
troubles now preying upon the people Of this
country.
Today we see a relative, a friend or an
acquaintance apparently well, and In a few
days we may be g~rieved to learn Of their
serious illness or sudden death, caused by
the fatal type Of kidney trouble-Bright's
disease.
Kidney trouble often becomes advanced
into acute stages befor the afnicted is aware
Of its presence; that lie why we read Of so
many sudden deaths Of prominent business
and professional men. physicians and others.
They have neglected to stop the leak in
time.
While scientists are p~uzEling their brains
to find out the cause, each individual can,
by a little precaution, avoid the chances OF
contracting dreaded and dangerous kidney
trouble, or eradicate 1t completely from
their system IL already afnicted. Many
precious lives might have been. and many
more can yet be saved, by paying attention
to the kidneys.
II is the mission Of The Omaha Bee to
benefit it's readers at every opportunity and
therefore we advise all who have any symp-
toms Of kidney or bladder trouble to write
today TO DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghsmton. N.
Y. for a free sample bottle Of swamp-Root,
the celebrated specific which Is having such
a great demand and remarkable success In
the cure Of the most distressing kidney and
bladder troubles. With the sample bottle
Of swamp-Root will also be sent free a
pamphlet and treatise Of valuable informa-
tion.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N v IN avarv hottIe-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
SCIENTIST CHARTER REFUSED
Judge Says He Cannot Grant One for
Concern that Combines Business
and Religion.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15.-The applica-
tion for a charter made by the First Church
Of Christ (ScIentistl was refused today by
Judge Arnold in the common pleas court. In
his opinion Judge Arnold says:
The charter applied for In this case covers
a double purpose-a church and a business.
have power TO grant a charter for a
church, but we nave no authority to grant
a charter for a corporation for profit, that
is, a business corporation.
Continuing, the court quotes from the
textbook Of Mary Baker C. Eddy instruc-
tions to Christian Scientists TO sell and cir
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
ON THE TRAIL OF NIEGENFIND
Two Clues to whereabouts of Muir
derer, but Most One
from PiIger.

PIERCE, Neb., Sept. 15.-(special Tele-
ram.)-County Attorney Barnhart, who is
directing the pursuit of Niegenlnd. the
Pierce county murderer, has two clues as
to his whereabouts. 1t was reported this
morning that two travelling men saw a man
answering his description last Friday be.
tween Crofton and Harrington. Another re-
port was received this morning from Con-
stable G. W. Goff and Detective Franklin,
who are Stanton. They say that a man told
them that he was acquainted with Niegenfnd
and that on Saturday Nlegennnd rode with
him nearly &c Pilger. The man lid not
know that Niegenfnd was charged with
murder. Constable Goff thinks they are
about four hours behind the murderer.
Henry Carsten, a farmer and a bachelor.
living about four miles southeast Of where
the murder was committed, says that Me
genfnd stayed with him all night after the
murder was committed. All he said was that
he and Breyer had had a fight ana that
maybe he had killed Breyer. That a wagon
went past the house thar night and that
Niegenfnd rose up In bel and cooked his
revolver and said II the sheriff came after
him he would shoot him. Tha: 1: he were
surrounded by too many men, h. would
kill himself. Carsten said Niegenhnd was
prepared to get cut any ttuio as he did not
take OF his clothes when he retired. Me
genind rode Win him with a load Of hogs
until Within one mile Of whistle. when he
left. going south. Carstor went 20 Win
side with another load OF hogs the next
day. but heard nothing Of the murder. Until
on the road home. He was informed Of 1t
but refused to believe It until he asked his
neighbor, August Koerting, who told him It
was true.
The county commissioners held . meet
ing today and offered a reward Of $500 for
the capture Of Niegenhnd. The funeral Of
Albert Breyer and daughter held yesterday
was largely attended. Mr.. Breyer was an
old settler in Pierce county and was a
highly respected citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16

culate the publications of Mrs. Eddy, failure
to do the same being suficient cause for ex-
pulsion from mebership in the church.
This shows" says the court, that the
so-called church is a corporation for profit
organized to enforce the sale OF Mrs. Eddv's
books by its members. which is a matter Of
business and not Of religion. AS the courts
have no power to charter such a corporation
the application for a charter is refused"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
FUGITIVE GIVES HIMSELF UP
BriBinE ~surrenders and Pleads
Not Guilty.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Sept. 1~5.-Abraham
Davis, charged with jury bribing in the in
terest Of the Metropolitan Street Railway
company in a damage suit. who has been a
fugitive from Justice for more than s. year,
surrendered today. He was given & prelim-
mary hearing, pleaded not guilty and was
released on 81, 100 bond.
Davis says he has been in New York ever
since he left Kansas City. The prosecutor
hopes to secure disclosures from Davis that
will result in other arrests for alleged jury
bribing in damage suits.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Philippine Revenues.

inEular affairs OF the Wal department has
prepared for publication a comparative
statement showing the customs revenues
in the Philippine archipelago for the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1902, compared with
1901. 1900 and 1899, expressed in United
States currency. The statement shows
that for the fiscal year ending June 81,
1902. the customs revenues were $3.50, III;
for 1901, 1910, 7d; for 1900, S.T3S. 297 and for
1893, 5000, 864.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Corn RIpening Fast.

HARVARD. Neb., Sept. 15.-(special.)-
Corn is fast r~ipening under the influence
Of two quite hard %frosts, and the dry and
windy weather. A conservative estimate
would place one-third of the corn crop as
more or less injured by the frost, as all
corn not fully ripe was more or less hurt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Not Mach Damage In York.

YORK, Neb., Sept l5.-(SpeciAl.)-The
recent frosts have done some damage to
corn, but TO what extent 10 not yet known.
Many farmers believe that IL has damaged
the very late corn. and others think tina
even the late corn was out of the way. York
county corn crop will yield from nifty to
ninety bushels to the acre. and a great part
Of It will be fed to cattle and hogs.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Competing Telephone Line.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Sept. 16.-(Special. -
The city council, at the regular meeting last
week, granted a franchise to the Benedict
Telephone company OF Benedict, Neb. This
is an independent company and will connect
with all other independent lines in this and
adjoining counties. The new company has
quite a large list Of subscribers and 1t re-
ports the outlook decidedly encouraging.
This will give David City a ,ompetiting
line, and the new company also promises
quite a reduction in rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
EIks' FaIr opens at Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Sept. I5.-(special Tel
egram.)-The Elks' carnival opened here
today with a fair attendance. Open
heimer's shows will give performances day
and night during the entire week and the
famous Second Regiment band will fur
nish the music. II the weather is favor
able Beatrice will entertain the largest
throng Of people visiting the city for years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Troops Arrive az Fort Riley.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, Sept. l5.-The
vers al Fort Riley. which will begin
within a week. arrived here at nOon today
overland from LeavenWorth. The con-
sisted Of the Second squadron OF the
Fourth cavalry, $40 men. They started
from LayenWorth q week ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
schoo improvements Mt stanton.

STANTON. Neb., Sept. 15.-(special.)-
The public schools opened here today with
a good attendance. New facilities are being
added, among others a modern steam heat
ing plant, the installation OF which delayed
the opening OF school. Prof. H.. E. Mason
remains at the head Of the schools for his
fourth term.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Young Woman Attempt. suIcIde.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Sept 15.-(speciaLl--
Miss Albina Prohaska. about 20 years Of age.
made an unsuccessful attempt to commit
suicide last night by taking SEINE poisonous
drug. She is considered out OF danger this
morning. Disappointment in love anaIrs Is
the supposed cause Of her act
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16

An infant forty years ago. Today a
mighty giant. Cooks Imperial Extra Dry
Champagne. Americas ~favorite.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
Very respectfully
George II. White.

Peruna is an internal. scientific. sys-
temic remedy for catarrh. 1t is no pal
native or temporary remedy; it is thorough
IN It's work. and in cleansing the diseased
mucous membranes cures the catarrh.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving ,
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advise
gratis.
Address Or. Hartman. President NJ Tho
Hartman sanitarium. Columbus. Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
OF TIM


T indicates trace Of precipitation.
L. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast On1cial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16

Just as sure to cure a case of catarrh OF
the bowels as 1t is a case OF catarrh OF the
head.
Congressman George Henry White. Of
Tarooro, n. C.. writes the following letter
to DR.. Hartman in regard to the merits Of
the great catarrh cure. Peruna:
House OF Representatives.
Washington, Feb. 4. 1899.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. o.:
Gentlemen-"I am more than sat
isbed with Peruna, and find it to he
ar excellent. remedy for the grip
and cathrrh Ihave used il I'm NV
family and they all join me in rec
omending it as ar excellent re M
cdy."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
SUNSHINE FOLLOWS CLOUDS
which Same is All that the Weather
Man in Washington Knows
About IL.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l5.-Forecast:
For Nebraska and North and South Da-
kota-Partly cloudy Tuesday; Wednesday
fair.
For Iowa-Fair Tuesday: warmer In
central and east portions; Wednesday fair.
For Missouri-Fair; warmer Tuesday:
Wednesday fair.
For Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
For Montana-Partly cloudy Tuesday:
probably showers In west portion; cooler
in southeast portion; Wednesday fair.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Sept. 15.-Ohiciai record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the past three
years:
H Hi@i%$ s.%t s :$%SSsS;Ss' :" 4 8 8 8
Precipitation ,%......,... 90 t 90 90
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March !,
1902:
Normal temperature %
Deficiency for the day ................... 3
Total excess since March I.............. rs
Normal precipitation ................. 10 inch
Deficiency for the day................ 10 inch
Total rainfall since March 1....,.21 80 inches
Deficiency since March 1.....,.... 2.17 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1901. 6.I5 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1900. 1.95 inches
Reports from stations at 7 =. N.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
school Teachers scarce.

School teachers for the rural districts OF
Nebraska are still a scarce article. A
few weeks ago the situation amounted al
most to q famine and. while State superin-
tendent Fowler reports that the shortage
has been slightly relieved. still the prob
lem is a perplexing one to many scores
OF districts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-16
supreme Court sitting.

The supreme court OF Nebraska will con-
$ene tomorrow for it's September session.
The customary grist OF opinions will be
handed down by the court. chief among
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
OLD ENGLAND WON.
Took Toboggan Handicap Under Col
ors Of 6. 3. Morris.
(Hy Associated prcss.)

tBy Associated IicSS.I
NEW YORK, May co d En- land + n
from the Pacific coast, and running III
the colors of G. b. Morris, won the 10
Doggan Handicap at Morris Park to-day.
He was quoted at the remuneratlVe oooS
of is to 1. Ballihoo Bey, Oh his tWo-year-
old form, was favOrlte, but performed
badly, finishing away back in the ruck
Old England won in a driving finish by
half a length, with the Metropolitan
winner, Arsenal, second. Summary:
First race--siX furlOng9 OF the W1thers
Iuile-Bon Mot g to 81 first khitai q to
j second, Col. Bill go to y third. Time,
1:16.
Second race-the Withers mile, selling
DIR. Riddle G to 81 first, Jack De Mund
Is to y second, Rough Rider q to y
third. Time, Al.
Third race-the Larcfmont, last seven
furlongs of the Withers mile-McDoweil
g TO q first, Grand Opera go to y sec
end, Flying Buttress az to u third.
Time, LIS Sd
Water Boy won, but disqualified for
foul.
Fourth race-the Toboggan Handicap,
the Eclipse course-Old England Q5 to
y first, Arsenal q to y second, Cover &
to y third. Time, LIP Sd.
Fifth race--for two-year-olds, last four
ard a half furlongs of the Eclipse
course-Irish Lad GO to y first, Nava-
sofa Q3 to 81 second, Rightful q to y
third. Time, :5i Ii.
Sixth race-Hanricap. the Withers
miIe-kilogram DC to - first. Carbuncle
6 to 81 second, Francesca 6 ito y third.
Time la 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
BAPTIST CONVEN-
TON,
AsheviIIe, N. c., May 8-l5. 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway announces special rate or one
fare for the round-srip from all points 10
AshevilIe and return Tickets to be on
sale May 9Th to 10Th. inclusive. with re-
turn limit May list, except that by de-
pc sit of tickets with joint agent at Ashe-
Vile on or before May 18TH and payment
Of so cents an extension OF limit may bs
obtained until June 2d.
This promises to be one Of the largest
conventions in the history of this great
organiza ton. Asheville, in the midst OF
the far-famed Land of ting Sky. offers
every attraction to the visitor. especially
at this season OF the year.
In addition to the elegant through SER
vice operated from all points to Ashe-
VILE a special convention train will ieavs
Salisbury at IT'S a VI. May sth. arriv-
ing at Asheville 1t:l5 y. N. The through
trains from Washington. Richmond and
Norfolk connect with this special. Of
fering the most comfortable and expe-
dent trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07

which. by this time. had begun to pour
in torrents. as though the heavens had
suddenly opened, and turned upon the
three unfortunates all the water held
there for months.
With a broken and torn seine,
drenched and cold, they were landed on
q rock near the shore on Manchester
side.
One OF the gentlemen said it might
have been the prayers Of one Of their
number that saved them. He said he
never heard a more fervent prayer.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
A marriage license was Issued in the
clerks office OF Hastings Court yesterday
city, and Mr. Sidney T. Jackson. of
Richmond. The ceremony was performed
last night.
In the Musings Court yesterday
the case Of Mrs p B. Johnson for dam
ages against the Richmond Passenger
and Power Company is being tried Mr.
H r. Pollard is attorney for the plain
tiff, and Mr.. Taylor for the company.
Verdict in the amount of S125 was
awarded to Mr.. J. R. Jewett, against
the Southside Telephone Company, in
tic Hastings Court Monday. A motion
was made to set aside the verdict. and
have a hearing yesterday morning, but
owing to another case the hearing was
postponed.
Mr.. L. D. Gore, the popular represent
alive fer the Cable Piano Company, now
at the branch store Of the firm in Man
chester, has in his possession night
latch key which he found while at the
Park Sunday. The key has tag. bear
ing the number of $50 on it. The owner
can recover same if he will come after
if
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-07
Lady Mysteriously Missing.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.l
SUFFOLK. VA, May 6.-The mysteri-
Gus going of Mrs. Margaret e. Wilkins,
wife of Charles Wilkins. is making a sem
sation In the southern section of Nanse-
mond county, near the North Carolina
line Mrs. Wilkins has been missing since
Wednesday. April Goth. \ search at neigh
boring villages and towns has brought no
light Nobody lives In their home except
Miss Jane Butler, Mrs. Wilkins sister.
snth, Miss Jane Butler left to visit a
neighbours house She left her sister at
home. Wilkins was working about the
farm. Mrs Wilkins has not been seen
since that day.