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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
GALA DAY FOR PIONEERS
Hundreds Gather at Nemaha ReuniOn
and Are Addressed By Edward
ROsewater.

NEMAHA, Neb., Aug. 16.-(speciai Tele-
gram.)-The twelfth annual reunion Of the
Nemaha County Old Soldiers association
was held In the beautiful park in Nemaha
today. At an early hour the people began
coming from all parts OF the county and
from adjoining counties. The program be-
gan at 1880. Dray's cornet band Of Au-
burn furnished some good music. Mrs.
Ona Tourtelot Baird Of Lincoln, a fine elo-
cutionist, gave some recitations. Miss Pearl
Minnick Of Brownville sang and there was
instrumental music by several. Judge Sam
uel H. Davidson of Tecumseh then deliv-
cred a fine speech. telling some Of his ex-
p%eriences and that Of early settlers. His
address was we'll received. The Judge is an
interesting speaker. The audience was then
dismissed for dinner.
At 1 o'clock the entertainment was re-
umed. There was more music and reel
%tations, followed by a short talk by Hon.
Edward Rosewater, editor Of The Omaha
Bee, who made an excellent address. After
speaking of his meeting with Andrew Car
negie he told several anecdotes Of early
days In Nebraska
His first stop In Nebraska was in Mem
aha county in 1853. when he came up the
Missouri river on a steamboat, stopping at
nlC az lndL Llm0 uAu Only
about 500 less population than Omaha.
Mr.. Rosewater then read extracts from a
history published In 1857 descriptive of the
territory Of Nebraska in early days. He
closed with many "reminiscences of the
early days of the state. The people were
we'll pleased with the address, the only COM
plant being because the speech was not
longer. ,
Prof. Fritz Of Brownville gave e lecture
on taxidermy, illustrated with his fine col
lection Of mounted birds and animals. Ex-
Governor Furnas spoke in behalf Of the mon
ument fund to the memory Of Hon. ]. Ster-
ling Morton.
There was an extremely interesting pro-
gram from start to finish. The games of ball
between the Argos of Nebraska City and the
Originals of Omaha attracted a large crowd.
The gate receipts we're $3.50. Two games
were played. The Originals won both games.
The score of the first game was s to 1, and
Of the second game 8 to 1. They played for
a purse OF $3.50.
The crowd was the largest ever gathered
in Nemaha and was estimated at from 1000
to 10000. There was remarkably little
rcwdyism or drunkenness and everybody
seemed to be having a good time. These
gatherings are increasing in interest and
attendance from year to year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
VIII Erect Mammoth lumber sheds

VEST POINT. Neb., Aug. 16.-(Special.)-
Henry Hunker & Bro. lumber merchants of
this place, have found their trade inereas-
ing SO fast through republican methods and
times that they have been compelled to pur-
chase seventeen city lots on the courthouse
square In order to erect a mammoth lumber
shed for the storage Of their stock. The
shed covers seventeen lots, each 16x74 feet,
and is the largest structure devoted to this
line Of business In north Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
RObber Make. BOid Attempt.

PLATTSMoUTH. Neb., Aug. 16.-(spe-
cial.)-Several attempted burglaries have
been reported in the city recently. The
home of Charles Lamphear was entered
Thursday night while he was away from
home. About 8 O'Clock his wife heard some
one open the kitchen door and quietly en-
ter, but she thought It was her husband
until she looked up and saw a strange man.
She screamed for help. and the intruder at
tempted to choke her with a towel. Sew
eral Of the ~neighbors heard her cries. and
came to her assistance. but the culprit sue
ceeded in making his escape. C. A. Wildly
reports that some one attempted to break
into his house last night about midnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

FULLERTON. Neb., Aug. 1s~.-(special.)
this has been one of the most enjoyable
days Of the assembly. At 10 o'clock Prof.
George e. Little ended his series Of crayon
lectures, which have so greatly interested
the people. In the afternoon DR.. Homer
c. Stuntz, superintendent OF the mission
airy work in the Philippines, gave a lee
tWe on the Philippines. In the evening"
the Wesleyan male quartet favored the
large crowd with a fine concert. Evan
gelist Charles Cullen Smith and Dea-
coness Winifred Spaulding continue each
day to address the assembly.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Alleged AasaiIant Gives bond.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Aug. 1e.-(spe-
cial.)-John A. Wood. charged with COM
hitting an assault on the 13-year-old
daughter OF Frank Williamson, appeared
in the county court this morning and waived
the preliminary examination. He was
bound over to the next term Of the dis
trict court on a $4,000 bond, which he gave,
with M. b. Davis as surety. Wood still
bears evidences Of the beating he received
last Wednesday at the hands Of the girls
father. The feeling here against Wood is
very strong, but all danger OF violence seems
past. Wood lie staying with friends out
in the country,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
AUBURN CHAUTAUoUA OPENS
Fourth Annual Assembly Begins with
Large Attendance and Prom
tsinE Outlook.

AUBURN, Neb.. Aug. 16-Cspeclal.)-The
fourth annual session OF the Auburn Chau-
tauqua assembly opened here tonight under
promising auspices. A very large crowd
availed themselves Of the free admission
and thronged the city park at an early hour.
Band music and chorus singing constituted
the preliminary program.
Mayor w. P. Freeman delivered an APP
propriate address Of welcome and was re-
sponded to by J. H. Dundas. promoter and
manager Of the assembly. Music and volun-
teer addresses and recitations continued the
festivities until a late hour.
Tomorrow Superintendent William Reisen-
berg will conduct Sunday school in the tab
ernacle at 10 a. m. Mrs. Gala Scott Will
lard will lecture at 2 D. m. on How to
Teach the Bible" and Chaplain Frank O..
Bruner will sermoniEe on "A Romance in
Religion" at s D. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Leigh water system in Operation.

LEIGH, Neb., Aug. 1s.-(speeial)-The
Leigh water works were put In operation
yesterday for the nrst time and proved 10
be a success. The system is an inexpensive
one, costing about $4,000 complete. 1t is
composed OF three ~slx-foot wells connected
with syphons. At the lower well is a pump
with a capacity OF $50 gallons per minute.
and a ten-horse-power gasoline engine,
which gives q pressure Of hfty pounds to
the square inch. From the end Of a 5OO-foot
hose water can be thrown to a height of
fifty feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Nebrnska-Kansas G. A. n. Reunion.

FRANKLIN. Neb., Aug. 1s.-(special.)-
Commencing Monday. August IS, the Grand
Army posts Of Kansas and Nebraska will
hold their annual reunion at this place.
The camp will be mad on the county fair
grounds just west Of the city, and the COM
mittee in charge has been at work for some
time putting everything in first class con
dition. From the experience OF former
years 1t is expected that not less than 1000
people will be present. The most noted
war characters of both states will make
Franklin their Mecca during the coming
week. while men Of national prominence
will address many Of the campnres.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
PITCHED BATTLE AT BEATRICE
sham Fight Between Soldiers and
Veterans witnessed By Ten
Thousand at Reunion.

BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. ~16.-(special
Telegram)-Although the day was hot and
sultry, It is estimated that a crowd of
5000 persons attended the reunion here
today. Governor E. P. Savage was booked
for an address this forenoon but failed to
appear.
This afternoon a sham battle was held
in a pasture south Of the reunion ground,
which was participated in by the Seventh
United States battery. Company Q and a
battalion Of old soldiers and Spanish
American war veterans.
The program this evening consisted OF
dress parade at Z o'clock and campfire at
the tabernacle, presided over by Captain
r. c. Henry OF Fremont.
Hon. W. A. Calderhead of Kansas will
give al address Monday afternoon and
Hon. s. e. Hinshaw and W. L. Stark will
speak on Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Fremont Normal Gruduates.

FREMONT. Neb.. Aug. 16.-(speciai.)-
The commencement exercises Of the FIRE.
mont Normal school closed Thursday even
ing with the comforting Of degrees and the
Issue of state teachers certificates. In the
afternoon the annual alumni reunion was
held at the campus and was largely at
tended. The principal address was deliv-
cred by Deputy Superintendent o'Brlen OF
Lincoln. Hon ]. J. Mccarthy of Ponca
was present as the guest Of the association
and made a few remarks. After the speak
ing a banquet was served to $50 of the
alumni. In the evening the commencement
exercises were held at the auditorium.
which was filled with the students and
their friends. State Superintendent Fowler
delivered the address to the graduating
class and diplomas were presented by Presi-
dent Clemmons.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Mickey at Union Reunion.

UNION, Neb., Aug. ~16.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The fourteenth annual reunion Of
the Old Settlers association OF Cass and
adjoining counties met here Friday and Sat-
urday. 1t was a grand success. and the
weather was all that could be desired. Rev.
L. P. Ludden of Lincoln was the orator
OF tho day Friday. and a good game of
ball was played between Louisville and
Union. with the score 8 to 4 in favor Of
Union. Saturday Hon. J. H. Mickey, Jesse
Root and G. A.. Rawles spoke to a large
crowd. A game of ball was played between
Plattsmouth and Union, the score being 5
to % in Unions favor,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
A FITTING TRIBUTE
A Citizen Of Omaha Pays Well
Famed Tribute,

The following public statement Of a re-.
spectod citizen adds one more emphatic
enforcement OF merit TO the scores that
have appeared before. .
Mrs. +. Mach OF 1921 South 18th street.
says: II first felt sharp twinges across
the mall Of my back. I paid little atten-
tion TO them thinking they would pass
away In q short time. but instead l grew
worse and finally got so bad l could not
DO my work. Ny husband bought many
kinds OF medicine for me. but nothing
helped me until he procured Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Kuhn & Co.'S drug store, cor
ner 18th and Douglas streets. They bene-
hted me right along and in a short time
WAS all right. There has been no re-
turn Of the trouble and l am glad to let
others know what Doan's Kidney Pills did
foi ms,
3 For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Mflbprn Co, Buffalo, N, Y. sole
agent for the United States.
Remember The name DOan's and take no
substitute.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Adams school Boards confer.

HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 16.-(Special.)-
There was a very interesting meeting held
here today OF the members of the various
school boards in Adams county. The meet
ing was called by County Superintendent
Julian, under section three of subdivision
Ave of the school laws Of Nebraska. I'm
portant questions pertaining to the course
Of study, school reports. keeping of books,
teachers and various other subjects were
thoroughly discussed. Some plans were
outlined for the adoption OF a series of
books, rules and regulations.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Anti-saIoonIats win out.

MEAD. Neb.s Aus. 16.-(Special.)-The X.
U. A, club Is no more. The A~nti-saloon
league, about 100 strong. made its second
call on Jay Davis, the manager. last night,
and he agreed to quit business. The anti
saloonists gave him until 1 o'clock this aft
rnoon TO get the stun" out. and a com
mittee OF six are watching him pack to see
that everything goes. The A~nti-Saloon
league has over $500 on hand. and promise
a warm time to any one who attempts to
sell liquors In the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Fix Date for Nemaha republicans.

AUBURN, Neb.. Aug. 16.-(special.)-At
Its recent meeting the republican county
central committee fixed Monday. September
22, for county convention. and issued a call
therefor. Float senatorial nomination goes
this year by courtesy to Johnson county.
The float senatorial convention for this,
the Second district, will be held at the viii
lage Of johnson, situated about midway be-
tween this city and Tecumseh. The date
Is not yet fixed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Thompson Has chilly reception.

DAVID CITY. Neb.. August 1~s.-(speciaI.)
W. H. Thompson. fusion nominee for gov
ernor. was in David City yesterday. Fol
two weeks 1t had been advertised all over
the county that Mr.. Thompson would speak
at the Odd Fellows temple in the after
noon. Not more than 100 persons went &c
hear him and some OF those left while he
was speaking. J. H. Mickey is the popular
candidate in Butler county, as will be dem
m~onstrated on election day.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
York Institute opens monday.

YORK. Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(special.)-At the
York High school on August IS to rs will
be held the twenty-third annual session
CT York county teachers institute. All
teachers will be examined in all branches
required for first and second-grade certi-
heates. At this time the York. County
Teachers association. Library association.
School ohicers' association. Declamntory
association and the High School a~ssocia-
tion will hold meetings. The instructors
are; Charles Fordyce. Grace Reeves, H..
]. Newell. W, H. Clemmons. III instI-
tute will be conducted by Ed g. Bishop,
county superintendent.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

o. Everett. supreme medical director. and
". L. Browne. chairman Of the executive
committee.
Congressman Burkett has secured a rural
free mall delivery route from steinauer.
Pawnee county, and a second route from
South Auburn, to take effect October 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Showers Sunday and Monday is the
Prospect for Ne
braska.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Forecast:
For Nebraska-Showers Sunday and Mon
day.
For Iowa and Missouri-Fair and warmer
Sunday; showers Monday.
For Kansas-Fair Sunday and Monday.
For North and South Dakota-Showers
Sunday. with warmer in east portion; Mon
day, showers.
For minois-Fair Sunday and Monday,
warmer Monday; fresh east to southeast
winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Aug. 16.-Omcial record OF tenn
p~erature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years:
1902. 1901. 1900. 1899.
Maximum temperature e.. q 81 Is s.
Minimum temperature 80. g IS IS 81
fss9 Its%Psrature .:::":: g g q +
Record Of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha Neb., for this day and since
March i, 1902:
Deficiency for the day .....,............. i
Total excess since March 1.................l6 2
Normal precipitation ................. IL inch
Deficiency for the day ............. II inch
Total rainfall since March 1......I 40 inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... Les inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 1901. 80. lbs inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1900. I SO inch
J.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Ohicial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

SIDNEY. Neb.. Aug. ~16.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A street fair an1 carnival will be
held here. beginning September 20 and con-
tinuing to the 9th. The city council met
today and granted concessions to Harry
Killian and others. There will be many
attractions TO draw the thousands who are
expected 10 attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Woman Dies suddenly at Hastings.

HASTINGS. Neb.. Aug. ~16.-(special Tele-
grsm-)-Mrs. Roman, wife Of George Rom
ian, a we'll known travelling man. died sud
denly this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The de-
ceased was considered to be in good health,
and was not ailing until this morning,
when she complained Of having cramps in
her stomach, but 1t was not thought that
she was seriously Ill. It is thought the
funeral will be held Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

FALLS CITY. Neb., Aug. 16.-(speeial)-
The fusion congressional convention will
meet in the courthouse IL Fails city or
next Monday and go through the motions
OF nominating a candidate to oppose Hon.
e. ]. Burkett. The nomination can be had
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Chanre I'M Ha.ttnr. mann.

HASTINGS. Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(speciaI.J-
George Pratt. who has been an ofhcer Of
the First National bank for twenty-five
years and has been cashier during The
last nve OF six years. has sold a large
part Of his interests in the bank to w. II.
OF York. who will succeed him as
Mr.. Taylor Is an experienced
banker. He will move to Hastings within
the next fortnight and Immediately begin
upon his new duties.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Around the Globe at WymOre.

WYMoRE. Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(speciaI.)-
About $50 people took passage on the ships
which sailed last evening for a "trip around
the world" The congregationalists were
the promoters OF this novel entertainment,
and they were successful beyond their ex-
pectations.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Alleged AssaiIants Have Hearing.

YORK. Heb.. Aug. 1s.-(special.)-The
preliminary trial and examination Of Frank
Edwards and his partner. whose arrest was
made under the name Of John Doe, an un-
known man here, was begun before
County Judge Taylor this morning. These
two were following the race meetings and
they are charged with fel~oniously assaulting
and abusing Ruby L. Robinson. a lS-year-
old girl, on Wednesday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Farmer Hurt In RunawaY.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(speeial
Telegram.)-August Heideeker. a promi-
nent farmer living northeast OF this city,
had his leg broken and received severe
bruises about the body by being thro xn
from his wagon in a runaway today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
shortage of school Teachsrs.

HASTINGS. Neb.. Aug. ls.-(special.)-
County Superintendent Julian has given Il
out that there are not enough school
teachers In Adams county to hl the de-
mAnd. There were ~ninety-hVe teachers
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

BEATRICE. Neb., Aug. is.-tspeeial.)-
A number OF farmers who reside in and
around Virginia, this county. have formed
an association, and are preparing to in
cooperate with $4,000 capital for the pur-
pose Of forming a Farmers Grain and Ele-
vator company.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

FALLS CITY. Neb.. Aug. 16.-(special)-
George w. Inskeep Of this city is one OF
the four delegates from this state to the
grand lodge OF the United States. Independ-
entorder 81 Red Men. which meets in Nor
folk. Va. September s. Mr.. Inspeek is also
a member Of the nance committee which
meets In New York August 20.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

BEATRICE. Neb., Aug. 16-Ospecial.)-
No rain mas iaiisu in this section Ter nearly
three weeks. and corn is needing moisture
badly as a result. A good soaking rain Just
now would produce the largest corn crop
known In the history Of Gage county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

enrolled at the teachers' institute and
there are hinety-hve positions to be filled
In Adams county. but twelve Of the stu
dents who attended the institute arc rot
going to teach.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17

for the asking. The leading democratic
politicians hereabouts say they have no idea
who the victim will be.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
story Told by the Chauneur.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-The chauffeur Of the
automobile in which Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
L. Fair were killed, whose name is Brotey,
returned to Paris this afternoon.
In an interview with the correspondent
Of the Associated Press he threw some
further light on the cause of the accident.
saying:
When we left Trouville Mr.. Fair was
suffering from bronchial catarrh. He
coughed frequently on the road and during
the fits of coughing his face was much
congested, evidently producing slight dizZi-
ness. He had just been Coughing when 1
noticed that the tire of one of the rear
wheels was Debated. I realized the danger,
and, jumping to my feet and leaning for
ward, ] shouted In Mr.. Fairs ear In
English: Stop quick; tire no good" Mr..
Fair glanced back, but he did not reply.
Apparently he tried to stop, but In doing
50 he must have made the wrong steering
movement, as the machine swerVed across
the road and went in a straight line for a
tree. Mrs. Fair, as she saw the direction
the automobile was taking, clasped her
husbands shoulders with her arm and
turned her face back toward me with a
look which said plainly: I'VE are lost"
The next moment came the crash and /
was thrown into a field beside the road and
stunned. When ] recovered, which / did
quickly, I limped to the side of my master
and mistress and with the help of the
chateau gatekeeper's wife extricated the
bodies from the wreck.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Asked If either of them showed signs {

such a dazed condition from shock and
so affected by the CHASTITY spectacle pre-
scented by the wounds on the heads of both
moved or not. The gatekeeper's wife
said afterward that Mr.. Fair moved his
foot and that his wife moved her hand as
they lay on the ground. but 1 did not see
the movements. The woman did not say
whether the man or his wife stirred last.
The bodies are due to arrive IN Paris at
3:55 this afternoon. They will be de-
posted in the vault OF the Church Of the
Madeleine until they are shipped to the
United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
story of -Gatekeeper.

A representative OF the Associated Press
has Just returned to Paris from the Chateau
Buisson, where a personal investigation into
the circumstances surrounding the death Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fair was made. Nine. Hourd,
wife Of the gatekeeper, made the following
statement to him;
When the automobile crashed into the
trunk of the elm tree / saw the occupants
of the carriage shot into the air TO half the
height or the tree. Then they fell with a
thud. l screamed and rushed out from the
gateway and across the road. where l saw
the automobile, tilted over five yards from
the three. At first 1 did not see the VIC
Tins, but afterwards perceived them at the
length behind, while his wife was against
its front. as though sitting will her head
emily was quite dead. l took his vAfe's head
In my hands and gently laid the body fiat
on the grass. She did not give a sign Of
life. The horrible gashes on the heads of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fair upset me and 1 ran back
to the lodge and called my husband, who
was III and in bed, to warn the people at
the chateau. / then returned TO where the
bodies lay. About this time a painter. whom
l do not know, came along. called him
asked him to remain there. as / intended
to go for the people at the chateau. He
then walked away, saying he had his own
business TO attend to and could not wait.
1 then returned beside the bodies and was
looking at Mrs. Fair when I saw the gloved
fingers OF one hand slowly opening. !
NAAhNa " AEA 1obaAh anu Ills lOOL
moving, as though the leg was drawing up.
This frightened me and / ran back to the
lodge: When l returned with my husband
the bodies were motionless and never
stirred again.
Movement of the Bodies.
When asked II she could say whether
the movements Of the bodies described
had been longer with Mr.. Fair than with his
wife. she said: They took place sImultan-
eously, ! was too unnerved to remain and
watch and ran back to the chateau and when
I saw the bodies again they we're still"
DR.. Perriquet Of the village Of Pacy-sur-
Fure. who was summoned to attend Mr.. and
Mrs. Fair at the time Of the accident, said
70 the representative Of the Associated
Press:
when l reached the spOt a quarter Of an
hour or so after the accident both Mr.. and
Mrs. Fair were quite deae and I am CON
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
Kelley, Stiger Il Co.

Kelley, Stiger h Co.
Our Fall Goods are now arriving and counter space must be-
made for their display; in order to do this we have cut still
deeper into all classes and grades of Wash Goods. 1t will GER
tainly pay you to attend this sale.
Half Price on All White Waisiings & Suitings
White Goods for waists are going to be worn all through
the winter and you can lay up a supply not only for the coming
winter hut for next year as well, at exactly half price.
AT 1Oc yard-An our white shirt waisings and suitings that
sold at zoe yard, now 10C yard.
At 124c yard-Al our white shirt waistings and suitings
that sold at 25c yard, now 124c yard.
At 15c yard-All our white shirt waistings and suitings
that sold at 3Oc yard, now 15C yard.
AT zoe yard-AIl our white shirt waistings and suitings
that sold at 4Oc yard, now zoe yard.
AT 25c yard-All our white shirt waistings and suitings that
sold at soc yard, now Csc yard.