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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-05-16

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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-05-16
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-05-16
GOOD MUSIC.

The ladies will serve a fine
supper at the Commercial
Hotel from $50 to IL o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Give Pastor a Vacation.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Sept. 25.-(Special.)
Rev. F. A. Colony, pastor Of st. Luke's
Methodist Episcopal church of this city,
has been given a three months vacation
by his congregation, and, accompanied by
James Bell, will leave next Monday for an
extended trip in foreign countries. They
will be Joined at New York by about twelve
companions from eastern states. They will
sail from New York on October 4 for Lon
don, thence to Paris, Switzerland, Italy,
Austria, Constantinople, Smyrna in Asia
Minor, Damascus. Palestine, Mount Carmel.
Sea Of Galilee, thence to Joppa and Jeru-
salem. They will spend about one week in
Egypt. and will visit Naples and Rome.
From there they will sail for home, touch
ing the coasts Of Africa. They will return
to New York about January Z, 1908.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
BACK SEAT FOR POPULISTS
One Minor Placs All Allowed Then on
Johnson County Ticket.
oToE DEMOCRATS SEARCH FOR TIMBER
Legislative Nominations rendered to
Several who Decline and Com
mIttee Searches for .
victims.

TECUMSEH. Neb., Sept. 25.-(Special Tel
egramD-The fusionists OF Johnson county
met in convention in Tecumseh this after
noon. The weather was bad, roads heavy
and this. together with a lack Of enthusi-
asm. was the cause Of a poorly attended
meeting. Some precincts had no delegates
here at all. Pretense was made at hold
ing two conventions, both in the same room,
at the same hour, but the gathering really
was Of but one head. In the nominations,
the democrats got the lions share, the pop
ulists coming in but for commissioner. As
has been predicted in these dispatches,
Judson B. Douglas Of Tecumseh was made
the fusion nominee for county attorney.
John Boatsman OF Sterling secured hat Of
representative for the Fourth district. and
the delegations to the float senatorial con-
v%ention. which will be held here Monday.
September 20. were instructed for DIR. A. P.
Fitzsimmons OF Tecumseh for senator. For
county commissioner, Third district, W. H.
Borse of Spring Creek was the nominee.
The democrats selected the following dele
gates to the senatorial convention: Al Da-
foe, Herman Ernst, c.. A. Phelan, William
Conway, Thomas Sandusky, p. j. Murphy,
John Costello. John Boatsman, J. w. Ham
mond, DR.. f. NJ. Cramb, e. II. Grist, Dan
Martin. The populists elected W. B.. Green,
E. G. Jury, Grant Sherman. p. F. Nestor,
G.. w. Grimes, DR.. w. P. Brooks, w. G.
Swan, C. ]. Canon, Frank Redmond and C.
w. Williams. H. H. Hanks, fusion nominee
for congress from this district, was adver-
tised for a speech at the convention. He
was present, but as there was so few out
he deferred his talking until tonight, when
a fair sized audience OF men Of all political
beliefs heard him.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 25.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-The democratic county
convention met at Syracuse today to nomi-
nate a legislative ticket, county attorney
and one commissioner. Interest centered
about the commissioner, and It was on this
office that a bitter fight pivoted. The meet
ing was called to order by Hon. H.. H.
Hanks. who addressed the convention. dur
ing the absence Of the committee on Gre
d~entials. After the permanent organization
had been perfected and nominations for
senator declared in order seven names were
presented, but in each case they refused to
allow their names to go on the ticket. In
the case of the two representatives It was
nearly as bad, and finally a committee was
appointed to select candidates, who were
ready and willing to take the nomination.
They selected John Mates. jr., for sena-
tor, and B. p. Davis and F. c.. Easily for
representatives. w. F. Moran was chosen
candidate for county attorney on the first
ballot. After taking a recess until 4 O'Clock
a fight for commissioner was on in the
open. 1t was ]. G. Strobe, who is seek
ing a second term. against the field. Most
Of the work had been done during the re-
cess with the Strobe supporters very &C
tive. The fret ballot settled matters, and
he received the nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
rn., FreIrht main Wrecked.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 25.-(spe-
cial.)-Train No. So, the fast freight on the
Missouri Pacific, was wrecked this morning
AZ the edge of town, near the Eleventh
street road. They had received orders to
make the siding at Nebraska City in time
to clear the main track for the northbOund
passenger. and coming down tn eih from
81. Paul the engineer let it out and in. The
train was fairly flying, About one mile from
the scene Of the wreck something got
wrong with the brake beam on one OF the
box cars, and 1t slipped down until II
touched the track. Two cans we're over
turned and some track torn up. BY a for
tunate chance the brakeman who was OF the
train had gone forward a few minutes be-
fore, and thus escaped being killed. A
fagman was at once sent back and stopped
the passenger train, which was sent around
by the B. & M. transfer track. and was not
greatly delayed by the wreck. A Wrecking
crew was sent from Auburn. and had the
line clear before the arrival OF the regular
trains In the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Jury Fails to Agree.

TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept. 2~5.-(SpecIal)-
The damage case of Otto Hoffman versus
John Boatsman ct al, was given to the
jury in the district court here last Mon
day night, and the jury returned this morn
ing at 8 O'Clock without reaching a verdict.
Judge lessen dismissed them. Hoffman
sought to obtain damages in the sun of
$1,000 and costs from Mr.. Boatsman for al
legged false prosecution and arrest. Mr..
removed some farm machinery from
this county, which was originally the prop
erty Of his brother-in-law, John Faust. to
Gage county, claiming to be looking out
for his sisters interests, as her husband
had left the country. Mr.. Boatsman says
he held a mortgage on the property. Hon.
man was arrested and taken before a Jus
tice Of the peace, and Boatsman failed to
appear at the trial. The damage case in
the district court followed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
W. c. U. CONVENTION CLOSES
Election of Omcere the Principal
Business of the Last
Day.C1


BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 25.-(spectal
Telegram To-day was the closing day Of
the w. c.. T. L. convention, which has
been in session here for the past three
days. Aside from the reports of officers
and various committees, the principal
business transacted this afternoon was the
election OF officers, which resulted as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. D. v. Wheelock OF
Superior; vice president, Mrs. Medora
Nickel Of Beatrice; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. NJ. D. Russell Of Lincoln; re-
cording secretary, Miss. Anna Goudy of
Pawne City; treasurer, Mrs. c. V.
Blewett OF Fremont. Delegates to the
national convention are: Mrs. p. E. Bent
ley, Mrs. S. X. Daily, and Mrs. A. s. Mona
gan of Lincoln. Rev. A.. J. Wheeler of
New York City addressed a large audience
in Centenary church tonight. The conven-
tion will be held next year at Lexington.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
warm Contest Is Expected.

GRAND ISLAND. Sept. 25.-(special IAN
interesting contest is likely to take place
in the republican convention next Satur-
day. w. A. Prince, formerly a member Of
the legislature, and H. S. Ferrar, n
OF the American Beet Sugar company at
this point, contestlng for the nomination as
one OF the representatives George 8
Rouse for several years a member Of the
legislature, is a candidate for the other
nomination, having no opposition whatever.
and whose election is already practically
conceded by the fusionists.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
BnIIoonIst Dropa Into RIter.

SUPERIOR, Neb,, Sept. 25.-(special)-
Fred Butler, who does the parachute drop
act for the Superior street fair, had a rather
unpleasant experience yesterday afternoon.
The balloon ascension was a pretty one and
the drop perfect. except that the parachute
dropped him in the middle of the Repub-
lican river. which is now at flood. Butler
can not swim a lick. He drifted onto a
flooded island. and remained there with the
cold water up about his neck for over an
hour while a boat was secured in which TO
rescue him. He lost his parachute. Butler
nearly lost his life in the same manner at
Lake Manawa this summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Druggist seriously Burned.

FREMONT, Neb, Sept. 25.-(special,)-
Otto PohI, a Sixth street druggist, met with
a serious accident this noon. burning his
face badly. He was unpaeking and marking
some metallic sodium, when from some
cause or other 1t exploded. His face and
neck were burned, his collar being COM
pletely burned on. His eye lids were in
jured considerably. but it Is not thought
that his eye sight is in any way impaired.
II is not known what caused the explosion,
but 1t is supposed that the sodium in some
way came In contact will some water. He
will = probably be confined to a dark room
for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
BIG DAY AT THE SIDNEY FAIR
oy.r Four Thousand People Attend
and the MidwRy Does BiE
Business.

SIDNEY, Neb., Sept. 25.-Cspecial Ieie-
gram.,-The third day Of the carnival and
street fair was the biggest yet, more than
4. 900 people being in attendance The MD
wav was the center OF attraction, and the
booths are literally patronized. MoskWa'
the snake queen, was attacked this after
noon by a large snake during her act the
platform was crowded with people and a
panic almost ensued. Three men rushed In
and beat the snake off. when the woman
continued her act, amid the shouts OF the
crowd. Concessionaires are all doing a
good business. The balloon ascension and
parachute drop by Prof. and Nine. Broad
wick are features that are never missed,
Tomorrow the north river country will be
here en- masse.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
COlfa1 Republicans Nominate.

SCHUYLER, Neb,, SECT, 25.-(specisl
Telegram)-At republican county conven-
tlon held at Howells.SV V. W. Graves Of
Leigh was nominated for representative
from this county, George Wertz OF Schuyler
for county attorney and Fred C.. Egerton
Of Schuyler for commissioner OF range
three. Delegates to senatorial convention
selected as follows: August Miller. B. r.
Cowdery, Martin Colmau. ]. M. Mundil.
Thomas Walker, II. s. Wells and d. Nc
Leod. Congressional candidate Mccarthy
OF Ponca, was present and delivered an
address in the evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26

TACOMA. Wash. Sept 2j.-fhree thou
sand Chinese carpenters, employed in the
great dock yards at Hong Kong, struck
Just before the steamship Tacoma left
that port four weeks ago. Many vessels
work on an OF them has stopped until the
labor difficulties can be adjusted. The
strike started al the dock OF the WampOa
Dock company, which h the largest In the
orient. The men van s. cents a day.
They are now receiving 80 centsa from
firms.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26

couraging, but yesterdays fine weather
dried the roads and gave an opportunity
for a large attendance that greatly pleased
those in charge. Six to eight hundred
we're in attendance, and It was very APP
parent that all had a good time. The
principal speakers were Judge J. A. Grimi-
son, c. ]. Phelps, C. f. Phelps, C. y.
Brown, G. A. Moran, followed by numerous
short responses from both men and women.
A ball was given in the evening in Janecek
opera house.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Pale. Thin

Pale cheeks, white lips,
and languid step tell the
story Of thin blood, impure
blood. Doctors call it
"anemia." They recommend
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Ask
them and they will tell you
just why it makes the blood
ca rich and rod sI.0a.
" S ain iS6s All druggists.
Anemic people are almost always
eonstipated. Their liver Is sluggish.
They have frequent attacks Of sick
headache, nausea, biliousness. Just
one OF Ayers Pills each night will cor
rect these troubles.
Is ostA LGAHER co. level MSS
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
WiIsonvine Fair a success.

WILsONVTLLE, Neb., Sept. 25.-(special
Telegram)-The second day of the wilson
VILE harvest home drew a large crowd Of
people. McCook and Aurora played the sec
ond game Of ball OF a series. The two
games tomorrow promises to be interesting.
The meeting has been a success through
out.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Placed In BeatrIce ,Jau

BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 25.-(speciaI.)-
Fred olds, charged with being one Of the
slayers Of David Jones of wymore. was
brought here from Lincoln yesterday by
sherin W%addington and placed in the county
jail. Eph ]. Herrod, whom Olds impli-
Gated in the murder by making a confess
sion. will also be brought here for trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
JOYCE MURDER CASE is ON
First Day Entirely Taken Up with
the Work of Securing n
Jury.

PAPILGIoN, Neb., Sept. 25.-(special.)-
The trial of Thomas Joyce, who is held for
the murder of Edward Wood, is being held
today. The greater part Of the day was
taken up in examining the jury. The other
man held-John Clark-will not have his
trial until Joyce's case is finished.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
wIsonvine Harvest Home Opeps.

WILsoNVILLE, Neb., Sept. 25.-(special
Telegram)-The Wilsonville Harvest Home
opened today. Notwithstanding the heavy
rains during the first three days OF the
week, the attendance was quite large. Indi-
cations point TO a large crowd OF people
on thursday and Friday. In the ball game
today McCook and Aurora playing. Nc
COOK won the score being 9 to 5. Bat
teries; McCook. Doan and Jones; Aurora.
Weigardt and Klumb. Umpire: Walters
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26

Telegram.)-Eph ]. Herrod was brought
from Lincoln today snd lodged In JAIL
charged with being one Of the slayers oil
Davy Jones OF Wymore, who was murdered
Ave years ago. Fred olds, another OF the
two alleged murderers, Is also In Iah'
They will probably be arraigned tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
Attempt 20 Wreck Train.

SUPERIOR. Neb., Sept. 25.-(special)-
II has Just developed that an attempt was
made to wreck a northbound train on the
Santa Fe road, eight miles south Of Su-
perior. near the village OF Weber, Kan,
on the night Of September 10. Ties we're
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
struck In Eye with scissors.

BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 25.-(speciaI)-
Pearl, the 5-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Reynolds, residing near this
city, was accidentally struck In the right
eye by a pair Of scissors, and will prob
ably lose the sight. She is under the care
Of an occulist, who has little hopes for
her
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26

Eckman Pswnee City; II. c. Andrews,
Kearney; J. b. Dinsmore. Sutton; f. B.
Stephenson and D.. f. Thompson, Lincoln,
The manager will be f. p. Mickle and
A. L. Gale will be the managing editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
socInI FunctIon nt nentrIce.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 25.-(Special)-
Mrs. G. C. Hill entertained a company Of
twenty-five young ladies yesterday at six
hand euchre In honor OF Miss Eta Bates
OF Tacoma. Wash. The AFFAIR was one OF
the most pleasant social events OF the sea
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-26
OId settIers Dol CoIfaH PIenIc.

SCHUYLER, Neb., Sept. 25.-(special
Telegram)-The first annual picnic Of the
Colfax county Old Settlers association was
held here today in court house park.
Heavy rains Of the early week were dis