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Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
McCook Normal closes.

MCoOK, Neb., Aug. lS.-(special) 1.-THE
third summer session of the McCook Junior
state normal school closed last Friday with
three special exercises. In the forenoon
there was an appropriate program of music,
in the afternoon the farewell gathering,
when Deputy State Superintendent E. c.
Bishop of Lincoln addressed the teachers,
and the evening concert by the Locke male
quartette. All were notable and served TO
bring 10 a happy conclusion the best work
that has yet been done here. During the
week Rev. Luther p. Ludden was present
and delivered two addresses, one upon
Agriculture in the Common Schools" and
the other upon The Pendulum Swings"
Rev. ]. A. Beattie of lincoln was also
present in the capacity OF a special lecturer.
McCook people find satisfaction in the fact
that this junior normal school excels the
others In point OF enrolment, which was
the case last year as well. But more than
mere numbers, the quality OF work done,
the spirit manifested. the purpose for which
the teachers were here, all stamp better
ment upon this years achievements over
its predecessors.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
Mig store for fremont.

FREMONT. Neb., Aug. 1s.-(Special. y
What will probably be the largest depart
ment store in the state outside OF Omaha
or Lincoln will soon be opened up here.
II. @. Gumpert has secured the store build
ing south OF his clothing department and
entirely remodeled the Easements under his
present stores, and will put in a stock Of
groceries. hardware, house furnishing goods
and meat market. An entrance from
Fifth street has also been put In and a
waiting room and toilet accommodations
for country customers. A building nearby
has been fitted up for a warehouse and he
will have accommodations for farmers
teams. The new departments will be opened
for business about the last OF the month.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
wayne College commencement.

WAYNE. Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(special) Yes
terday witnessed the closing exercises of
the fourteenth annual commencement of
the Nebraska Normal college. The loyalty
OF the alumni is sufficiently attested by the
scores OF successful business men and
women who have broken away from busi-
ness cares for few days or resigned the
comforts and pleasures OF summer resorts
to attend the glad reunion. This has been
a most successful year. The graduating
class OF sixty-four members go out equipped
for what confronts them State Superin-
tendent NTcBrien was present and issued
fifty-four state certificates. The attendance
has been phenomenal The well kept campus
generously dotted with beautiful trees and
flower beds, lighted by myriads OF mean
descent lights, made a picture long to be
remembered. Already a large number have
enrolled for the coming year, which pro-
misses to be record breaker as to attend
ance.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
HOMER BARS ALL SALOONS
Effort to Secure License Results in Resig.
~ nation Of Town Board.
LEGAL QUESTION OF ADDITION TO TOWN
Point Raised that Land Supposed to
Re in village is Not IncOr-
DOrnted According to
30. the Law.

HOMER, Neb., Aug. 1S-(Special. IAN
other effort to re-establish the saloon bust
ness In this place proved futile yesterday
afternoon, when Odell & Smith, applicants
for liquor license, withdrew their petit
ton asking for license, but not until 1t was
shown clearly that the better element OF
tho. town, did mot, wish TO return to, the
shameful days OF the past, when drunken
Indians and squaws carried on their de-
bauchery and licentiousness to a degree
that the town became notorious in this line.
At the special meeting of the village coun-
Gil held this afternoon the petitioners were
represented by Attorney E. ]. Eames and
the demonstrators by Attorney r. Z. Evans
OF Dakota City. Counsel for both sides
agreed that the incorporation OF Smith s
addition to Homer was illegal and not in
conformity OF law, and as two Of the mem
bers Of the town board lived in this addi-
ton, and as the residents thereof voted at
the town election the applicants for license
did not care TO face a tansle In the courts
with these conditions confronting them,
and wisely withdrew their petition.
Henry Loonis, one OF the members of the
town board, and a resident Of Smiths ad-
dition, when the facts were presented, re-
signed his office as trustee: T. d. Curtis,
who is member under the same circum-
stances, states he will remain In office until
the courts decide otherwise.
Attorney Evans, who appeared for the
demonstrators. received pay for his services
from the fund of $500 which was sub
scrtbed last spring by the business men of
Homer to prevent the selling OF liquors,
both legally and illegally. in the village.
Most Of the contributors to this fund are
now spending their money and putting forth
their efforts in accomplishing what Rev.
Father Joseph Schell, the Catholic priest.
attempted TO do alone and singlehanded.
and for which he suffered condemna-
tion, villihcation and even a brutal assault.
that Is, attempting to stop the sale OF
liquor to Indians.
The seeds sown by Father SchelI are GER
tatniy bearing good fruit c. J. OConnor.
banker. was accosted by Odell, one OF the
applicants and asked to explain why he
was taking the interest he was in oppos-
ing "a license, when O'Connor replied: "As
n man have nothing against you odell.
but, we got together last spring and decided
with both our money and influence not 10
have saloon in Homer this year. and we
are going TO stick to II. That's all" As
nearly all the business men reside outside
the incorporation they have but little legal
rights IN the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
MAN TIED TO PILOT OF ENGINE
Unconscious and Evidently in n Fit
when Found.

Unconscious and Evidently IN rt
when Found.
NORFOLK, Neb., Aug. 1S.-(Special) y
Tied to the cowcatcher of locomotive, un-
conscious and foaming and bleeding at the
mouth, an unidentified man was discovered
at Brunswick Neb., late last night when
the freight train from Sioux City, on the
Great Northern railroad, drew into the
station.
The engineer and fireman knew nothing
whatever OF the mans presence on their
locomotive. They had not seen him when
he was tied on-if he was tied on-or when
he climbed on and tied himself down, II he
did that, The first known Of his presence
was the discovery of the man, apparently
dead by the hotel man of Brunswick, who
was at the station to meet the train. When
the train was stopped the man was found
to be unconscious. The ropes which fas-
tened him were united and he was carried
into the station waiting room, where a doc
tor was summoned.
At first 1t was thought the man had been
tied to the engine by some one, but it was
later suggested and credited as more prob
able that he. being subject of epileptic
attacks had felt one coming upon him
after he had climbed on the engine for the
ride and that, being prepared with a rope,
he had tied himself on the engine to save
his own life.
The last stop made by the train before
reaching Brunswick was at Plalnview, but
nothing was seen of the man there.
When the man had been revived he was
questioned as to the cause OF his predica-
ment. He said that he had been trying to
get away from doctors at Plainview and
that he took this method. Doctors at Plain
view had never heard OF him. He gave his
name as Jim Mcconnell and said that his
father was in an insane hospital.
Trainmen placed Mcconnell on the next
train that came along and headed him for
Hot Springs. At Atkinson, Neb.. ne was
discovered again on the pilot. in the same
condition as before. tied down with a rome,
unconscious and foaming at the mouth.
He was taken on to Hot Springs and
placed in a hospital
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19

purse $500; one mile dash, all ages. yiS5.
p, m. -Exhibitlon mile by San Antonio
I ?. m.HEThibition' by '~cats." the guide
less wonder.
FRIDAY
10 a m.-Grsnd stock parade OF prize win
1gorrotes at stockade
p. m,-Races: Free-for-all pace, purse
t5VO; 2:2 trot' purse 800 half mile and re-
Igorrotes at stockade.
p m.--Exhibition by Cute" the guide
less wonder.
Secretary Bassett Of the State Fair board
has received proposition from the
owner OF the famous Baldwin airship to
exhibit the business at Lincoln during
the state fair The matter will be taken
up at the meeting OF the board to be held
next Monday evening.
The following counties will make coll
lective exhibits at the fair:
Adams, Antelope, Brown, Box Butte,
mas, Frontier, Hitchcock. Howard Kearney,
lancaster Nemaha, Pawnee, Richardson
Saline, sheridan, SCOTS Blun, Thomas,
Valley, Washington, Webster, York.
ParOIed Convict Arrested.
Another paroled convict has gone to the
bad and is behind the bars at the city Jail
charged with a felony. The convict is
Charles Olson and he is charged with
to a check for something over $50, which
he cashed. Olson was sent to the peni-
Tertiary from Harlan county September
TO- 1885, for twenty years for criminal as
sault, and with his good time allowance he
would have been released June Il. 1912.
Last October, however, he was paroled to
B. L. Paine for $50 a month, and so well
did he prosper that he secured permission
from Governor Mickey and took unto, him
self wife. At the time of his conviction
he was is years Of age.
Clancy Visits the Capitol.
Robert j. Clancy, assistant tax commits
sioner of the Union Pacific, was in Lincoln
today looking up the records of the State
Board of Equalization and Assessment and
attending to other matters. Mr. Clancy
said the taking of testimony in the railroad
tax case would be resumed probably Sep
TENDER 1 or q
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
SEVERE STORMS IN STATE
Wind Does Considerable Damage in a
Number Of Places,
LIGHTNING BURNS SEVERAL STRUCTURES
Heavy Rainfall Practically All over
the Corn Belt, which Puts ut Rest
All Fear of Damage from
Drouth.

! WELLFLEET, Neb. Aug. 1s-(special)-
A tornado passed north Of this place last
night, destroying barns, crops, stock and
stacks Of hay. At the farm OF Votaw
| brothers, twenty-six head Of horses were
crushed to death. Next in the path was
McReynold's ranch, where Il killed fifty
six cattle and crippled many more So
far as reported no people were killed or
seriously injured.
ST PAUL, Neb., Aug. 1S-(Special.)-A
hne rain, accompanied by sharp thunder
and lightning, fell here last night, Just at
the right time. The fall was about one
inch and almost assures a good crop of
corn.
CRETE, Neb., Aug. 1S.-(Special) THE
large barn belonging to RENT Carson. who
lives two miles east of town, was struck
by lightning at o'clock this morning. The
barn contained seven horses all of which
were burned to death and the barn COM
pletely destroyed. The damage is estimated
at 1850, which is nearly covered by In
surance.
FAlRBURY, Neb., Aug. 1s.-(Special)-
About three inches of rain fell during last
Night soaking the ground in good shape
for fall Flowing and placing the corn crop
beyond any danger Of damage from drouth.
This morning during a severe electric storm
the flag pole on the court house tower
was struck by lightning and badly shat
tered, but the gilt eagle surmounting the
pole never felt the shock and still maintains
his lofty position
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19

address at the Burt-Cuming county teach
ers institute at West Point last night, had
the misfortune to board the wrong train at
Omaha, so he stopped of here yesterday
afternoon, intending to drive across, but
found that he could not make it in time
with team. II. NJ. Hopewell, with his
automobile, offered his services and they
left about 8 o'clock, but were overtaken by
the rain and only got as lar as Craig, where
Father Nugent wired to West Point that 1t
would be impossible for him to get there.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19

had a stack of oats struck by lightning
and burned. Corncribs and other small
outbuidings were blown to the four winds,
besides numerous stacks of small grain.
Wright Carpenter, living three miles north
of town, had a severe shock from lightning
striking close to the house and was rem
dered unconscious for several hours. The
greatest damage was done to growing corn.
A great many fields are as much as one
half destroyed. The prospects were so
bright that a good many farmers are feel
ing little blue over their losses. The
Home Telephone company's local exchange
suffered, as well as the Bell toll lines.
Severe storm at Beatrice.
BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. 1S.-(Special Tele-
gram "A terrific rainstorm; accompanied
by severe lightning and heavy thunder, Wis
tied Beatrice this morning. The rainfall
at this point was 2.25 inches, while reports
from outlying districts place it as high as
three and four inches Today was to have
been the closing day of the circuit races
here, but on account of the muddy condi-
ton OF the track the races have been de-
clared off.
BLAIR, Neb., Aug. 1s.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A severe rainstorm. with precip-
itation of two inches and accompanied by
high wind, passed over Blair and vicinity
last night doing much damage to cornhelds
south and west of town. The fall of rain
extended over the entire county and was
much needed in some localities. Lightning
struck the residence of ]. E. s. Beatty,
damaging the roof, and also the fiagpole
on top of the courthouse, splitting the pole
and carrying away one-half of II, but do
ing no further damage except burning out
all of the electric lights in the building.
DAKOTA CITY, Neb., Aug. B.-(Special.)
The house of Fred Duensing in the north
east part of town, was struck by lightning
during the storm yesterday afternoon, but
outside Of ripping up the roof a little no
great damage was done. The family was
in the house at the time. but felt no effects
of the shock.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
Appeals from Allowance of claim.

BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. 1S-(Special Tele-
gram. This morning County Attorney Kill
len filed an appeal from the action OF the
Board Of Supervisors in allowing the bills
OF j. II. Sparks, bridge contractor, aggre-
eating over $4,000. The action is taken
for the reason that Mr.. Killen regards some
OF the bills excessive. He says that he
was not aware that some OF the bills were
for work done last year after the levy had
been exhausted or he would have advised
the board that It could not have legally al
lowed the bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
perance lecturer. writes:

perance lecturer, writes:
For years l have suffered with bilious
collie. friend advised me to try Peruna,
and have not been troubled with bilious
colo since using it."
A reward of $4,000 has been deposited in
the Market Exchange Bank, Columbus.
Ohio, as a guarantee that the above testi-
monials are genune; that we hold in our
possession authentic letters certifying to
the same. During many years advertis-
ing we have never used, in part or in whole,
a single spurious testimonial. Every one
OF our testimonials are genuine and in the
words Of the one whose name is APP
pended.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
county 10 Atd Fnir

MCooK. Neb, Aug. 1s-(speciaI Tele-
gram.)-At a meeting OF the county COM
missioners OF Red Willow county this aft
ernoon the matter OF the protest against the
allowance of assistance from the county
20 the fair was considered and the contest
settled in favor OF the agricultural society
which will receive about 500 from the
county treasury and Will hold fair Id
Indianola. Neb., commencing September 26
and ending September 20
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
LightninR Destroys Church.

AUBURN, Neb., Aug. ls-(special.) -Au-
burn and vicinity were visited last night
by a severe rain and electrical storm. II
commenced raining about o'clock last
evening and storm after storm swept over
the city and the rain did not cease until
after o'clock this morning. The gauge
at the government signal station kept by
George D. Darlington. shows a precipita-
ton Of two and one-half inches.
About 10 o'clock last night during the
rain and electrical storm st. Joseph's Cath
Ole church was struck by lightning and
burned to the ground The church was a
frame structure and the loss was only par
TALLY covered by insurance. The brick
parochial school building and the parsonage
situated near the church were each consid-
erably damaged, and it was only by the
greatest effort on the part OF the citizens
that these were saved from destruction.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug ls.-(Spe-
cial. )-This section Of the state was visited
by a terrific wind and rainstorm last night
In some parts Of the county the corn was
blown over and a number of the farmers
report that the storm will result in shorten
ing their crop from three 10 five bushels
per acre. The fruit was also blown from
the trees while in many instances laree
fields. The storm came up suddenly from
the west and the wind assumed the velocity
OF tornado, causing many to seek shelter
in storm caves. A German church in the
western part OF the county is reported 10
have been struck by lightning and burned
TO the ground In this city the residence
Of Ben Elson was slightly damaged by a
bolt OF lightning. small fire also occurred
during the storm at the electric light
company's plant, where a coal shed caught
fire from spontaneous combustion.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Aug. Is.-(spe-
cial.) -Three and one-fourth inches OF rain
fell here last night. accompanied by a
heavy wind and some hai.
Much Damage I'm sarpy.
SPRINGFIELD, Neb, Aug. ls-(SpecIal
Telegram -Considerable damage was done
by the severe windstorm that passed over
here last night. The windmills Of T. N.
Graham, W. W. Dow, John Petty. w. NJ.
Kieck. Mrs, James Davidson and the county
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
Helps the Corn.

HUMBOLDT Neb., Aug. lS.-(Special y
A hne rain of an inch or more visited this
section last night about midnight and has
oeen continuing in a sort of drizzle nearly
all the forenoon. The rain was warmly
welcomed by the farmers on account Of the
good 1t will do the corn and crops in gem
eral and by the citizens of the city on ac-
count OF the drop in temperature which
accompanied it, The storm was accom-
panied by severe electrical display, but
80 far as reported very little damage was
done to stock or property
GENEVA, Neb., Aug. 1S.-(Special.) 1.-The
drouth was broken last night by a good
rain; nearly an inch of water fell. Light
nlns struck William w. Fellows house
and damaged the property about 500 and
burned out electric lights and telephone.
WOOD RIVER, Neb., Aug. 1S.-(Special.)
A nice rain fell last evening" which was
OF great benefit to the corn, for in some
cases the corn was suffering. Fall blowing
mas also been retarded by the dry weather.
WEST POINT, Neb.. Aug lS.-(SpeciaL.)-
A violent thunderstorm, accompanied by
some small hail and a very heavy rain
prevailed here last evening. The rain con-
tinued throughout the entire night and
soaked the ground thoroughly. to the great
benefit of large area of late planted corn
which needed moisture.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19

Father NuEent Caught I'm Rain.
TEKAMAH. Neb., Aug. G-(speciaI,
Father Nugent who was to deliver an
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19
Telephone Line Down.

FREMONT, Neb., Aug. B-(Special)-A
severe thunderstorm, accompanied by con-
siderable wind, passed over this vicinity
last evening. The telephone companies
were the heaviest sufferers, a good many
instruments being put out of commission.
Lightning struck the stack OF the Fidelity
laundry, damaging it considerably, but not
throwing IL down A. dwelling house north
of Arlington was also struck and burned.
The storm was more severe south Of the
river.
LINwOOD, Neb., Aug 1s.-(special) y
One of the heaviest rains of the season oc-
CURED here last evening. over two inches
Of water fell, accompanied by a terrific
wind which blew down trees, outhouses
and everything that was loose It did
considerable damage to corn by breaking
off ears and twisting II up The ground is
soaked and will be in fine shape for fall
blowing.
FULLERTON, Neb., Aug. 1S,--(Special)-
About o'clock last evening occurred one
OF the worst windstorms that ever struck
Fullerton and vicinity. Trees were blown
down all over the city and the electric and
telephone wires were broken by the falling
limbs so there was no service from either
OF these companies. Chimneys were de-
molished and at the station the roof and
rafters were carried off the depot and the
building otherwise injured. The meager re-
ports received from the country are to the
effect that the corn is lying fiat upon the
ground, with many stalks broken and wind
mills and outbuildngs demolished. The
rainfall accompanying the wind was not
especially severe, although quite hard for
a few minutes. At the chautauqua grounds
the large tent was torn in places, but not
blown down and was soon repaired Few
Of the other tents were injured. but water
from the bluffs ran through many Of
them, wetting carpets and floors. How
ever, It was a good-natured crowd that was
roaming about the grounds after the storm
and happy and willing to make the best OF
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19


The official program OF the Nebraska
state fair, September to s, has been issued
by Secretary Bassett and follows:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER T.
10 a. m.-Judging will beign as follows:
Class B, cattle, Lot /, Shorthorns. I'm stock
poultry, lots l and 2
IgoTrotes at stockade.
l p. m.-Raees; 2:27 pace, purse $500; $50
trot, purse $500; running race, 500.
Igorrotes at stockade.
p. m 1:c,-l mile by guideless
wonder Cute T1rEsD.v
a. m.-Class A, horses, stock pavilion;
Glass r, cattlei Class c, swine; Glass d.
Products; Class g. textile; Class II farm eIa
arts arts Class ca dairy; IL al lots except s.
n, bees ana honey; Class o, county coIlec-
Igorrotes at stockade.
10 a. inland concert.
II a. informal opening OF stock ma
vilion; addresses by Governor j. II. Mickey
and Hon. William Ernst.
s-year-old and under trot. 800; one.miie
dash 40; three-quarters of a mile dash,
fsorrotes at stockade.
.. ?. ,m.-Exhibition by guideless wonder
4 ?; m.-Trotting steer San Antonio
WEDNESDAY.
a, m.-Judging continued in Glasses A.
bread and cakel, ]. k and o, LOU o
10 a. m.-Band concert.
lgOrrOtes at stockade.
! p m.-Raees: 2S5 pace. purse $500: 2:ls
trot purse 500; hve-etghths OF a mile dash
500; three-mile relay race sos
p. m.-Exihibition by guideless wonder.
Cute" '
THURSDAY.
a m.-Judging completed In all classes.
10 a. m.-Band concert.
lgorrotes at stockade.
y. m--Races: 2;2 pace, purse $500: 4
--'--H-aAA Dao& frOs-for-all, 500; 2:SI trot,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-19

3 a m.-Judging completed In all classes
10 a. m.-Band concert.
Igorrotes al stockade
] y. m--Races: 2;22 pace, purse $500; 3
''---'-aA4 DAeA fros-f0r-all 500; 2.5l tFQt