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Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Nebraska News Notes.

PLATTSMOUTH-The report of the city
treasurer shows a balance Of A,941.79 in
the treasury.
,KEARNEY-B. F. Campbell, the genial
clerk at the Midway hotel and Miss Ida
Dority were married Tuesday evening.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Parmenter, of
kenesaw, was fined $15 and costs in the
county court yesterday for driving his
automobile faster han the law allows.
PLATTsMoUTH-Rev. j.. H. Salisbury
has returned home from Conrad, Mont,
where he attended the. funeral services OF
his only brother, Fred A. Salisbury.
ANSLEY-Wheat is short and needs rain.
Corn is growing good and is being we'll
cultivated. Farmers are busy harvesting
the first cutting of alfalfa, which is good,
the weather being ideal for it's harvesting.
KEARNEY-F. ]. Switz, a local furni-
ture dealer. stepped from an automobile
Monday night about ten o'clock while the
machine was in motion and he fell, bruis-
ing and cutting his head in a serious man
ner.
KEARNEY-Frank Majors and Hattie
Vcss, both Of Rearney; and Otis j. Biggs
Of Moorecroft. Wyoming, and Miss Hazel
Heedy, of Gibbon. were applicants for IL
censes to marry at the Buffalo county
court house Tuesday. .
KEARNEY-The last number registered
at the state normal school in this city is
se. It is the greatest school ever held IN
this section OF the country. This enroll.
ment does not include the pupils of the
model school department.
WESTON-Local musicians are strongly
talking of organizing a local union in order
to better their condition. They intend "a
get the other bands In the county inter
ested and form a county organization.
There are nearly sixty BAND men In this
town and most Of them are in favor OF
the plan.
PL ATTsMoUTH-The Platte and Mis-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Girls, Don't Use Talcum
Professor WOuld Not Have CO-EdS' Com
plexions Ruined.
(From Madison Tribune).

From Madison Tribune).
The co-eds who attended Prof. Kahlen's
lecture in chemistry, Thursday, had no
idea what he had In store for them
"A has talcum powder" was the terrible
topic he chose, and now the girls are won
dering whether II was just a wee joke or
whether he really means II.
Some who have been more dependent upon
talcum than others are especially wor-
ried, for Prof. Kahlen told the blushing
ones they would ruin their lovely COM
~plexions II they persisted In the powder
practice.
Others of the giris-and these blushing
ones have been the envy OF their dearest
friends because OF their blooming, youth
full complexions-declared they had nothing
whatever to fear. for they used no powder,
relying altogether upon a simple solution
of mayatone to beautlfy and preserve their
compilations.
One little blonde beauty said: Maya
tone for mine, l just get from my drug
gist a small original package OF mayatone,
dissolve 1t in a half pint of Witchhazel and
massage my face. neck and arms with It
every day. II won't injure the most deli
cate skin, and the best OF II all lie that It
prevents the growth Of hair"
From the lively interest manifested in
her remarks by other fair co-eds, it is safe
to say that local druggists are busy today
handing out mayatone.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
P. E. O'S Gather
at Beatrice for
Annual Meet
Convention of Order Gathers There
with Many Delegates in
Attendance.

BEATRICE, Neb., June 1s-(specIai)-
The P. E.. o. state convention opened here
last evening with a reception in the Pres
byterian church parlors. Sixty delegates
registered during the evening and more
arrived this morning. The parlors Of the
church were prettily decorated with P. Z.
o. eolors and badges and a profusion OF
flowers. Punch and waters were served
by Mrs. L. d. Young, Mrs. o. L. Beeson,
Miss zula Pemberton and Miss Ruth
Moore from a table lighted prettily with
candles.
Among the officers present were Mrs.
Carrie Peterson Of Aurora, Neb supreme
president; Mrs. L. O.. Jones of Lincoln,
state president: Mrs. Wilson of Omaha.
state organizer; Mrs. NJ. L. Grimes OF
Blue Hill, first vice president. The memo
rial services Of the order will be held
Thursday afternoon, and the B.. 1. LIS are
to entertain the p. f. O.'s at a minstrel
performance Thursday evening. The ousi-
ness sessions are not open to the public.
Last evening Mrs. Helen NJ. Drake enter
tanned at a $50 o'clock dinner In honor
of the following supreme, state and past
officers: Mrs. Peterson, supreme presi-
dent, Aurora; Mrs. Lawrence, past su-
preme, Kansas City; Mrs. Hapeman, past
supreme, Minden; Mrs. L. o. Jones, state
president, Lincoln; Mrs. Harrison, past
state president, York; Mrs. Parmalee, past
state president, Plattsmouth; Miss Litti'
past state president, Geneva; Mrs. Thomas,
state corresponding secretary, Seward;
Mrs. Adam McMullen. past state CORE
spending secretary, wymore; Mrs. Britt.
state recording secretary, McCoOk; Mrs.
Wilson, state organizer, Omaha; Mrs. M.
L. Grimes, first vice president. Blue Hill;
Miss Ella Cook, second vice president, Red
Cloud; Mrs. Chairman, state treasurer,
Minden. Mrs. Drake is president OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
LOOKING FOR SITE FOR HOTEL
Hastings Expects to Have Finest Hos
teIry fl state Outside Lincoln
and Omaha.

HASTINGS. Neb., June 1s.-(Special)-
Competition in favor of two or more looa-
tions for the projected hotel has caused a
temporary suspension in the arrangement
for the building. but it is expected hat a
site will be chosen soon and when this Is
Zone the structural work will be rushed
with all possible speed.
The hotel will be built by Thomas b.
Kerr, owner Of the Kerr opera house and
much other valuable real estate In Has
tings and Adams county. He has &C
cepted plans for a building that will cost
approximately $15O,OOO, exclusive of the
site, and is determined to have the finest
hotel In the state outside Of Lincoln and
Omaha. Mr.. Kerr owns several corners
which might be satisfactory for the hotel,
but he is disposed to erect the building In
the best possible location, provided the
lots can be purchased at reasonable terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
weston Man round Dead.

WESTON, Neb., June 16.-(special)-
John Hudkins, a nVeryman from Valpa-
raise, was found dead early this morning
about a mile south OF town. He was lying
in the road, his head and face bruised and
his team was found a short distance from
him. The body was removed TO Janda's
undertaking establishment. In the absence
Of any indications of foul play, the cor
oner held no inquest. 1t is believed he
was seized with a stroke of apoplexy and
fell out OF the buggy, the horses dragging
him a short distance, causing the bruises
about his head and face.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Church at
Mothers Funeral
Man at Sutherland Charges Members
with Neglecting Woman in
Last Illness.

SUTHERLAND, Neb., June I6,-(Special)
the funeral Of his aged mother at
the Methodist church Monday, John Chill
colt. who was here from Oregon during
the last few days of her illness, created
something of a sensation. Asking the
officiating minister If he might say a few
words. Chilcott bitterly criticised the church
people because of scant attention they
had given his mother in her illness Of
several weeks. The woman. Mrs. w. Gil
lett. was a member of the Methodist
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
TWO CONVENTIONS IN HASTINGS
DeEre of Honor and Royal High.
Ianders Elect Offieera.

HASTINGS, Neb. Jun 1s-(special Tele-
g~arm)-The Degree Of Honor district con-
vention closed today with the election of
the following officers:
Superintendent. Mrs. Mary Corey, SUIT
ton; secretary Mrs. Moilie Cordell, Har-
ward; treasurer, Mrs. Greenman. Hastings.
Delegates representing twenty-seven cas-
ties Of Royal Highlanders met here in
qusdrennial convention last night and
elected T. II. Williams of Hastings dele
gate and L. r.. McAlpin of Bruning, alter
nate to the quadrennial castle in Denver on
September IS.
Suit of o. r. Evans, a travelling man
against former Marshal Cole of uniata
for 5000 damages for false arrest is being
tried before Judge Munger in the federal
court. Evans alleges he was taken into
custody as a suspect in a forgery case.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
BEATS HUBBY ONCE A MONTH
Beatrice Wife is Charged With
Cruelty in Divorce
Petition.

BEATRICE, Neb., June 16.-CspeeiaI.)-
Joseph Brabec has begun suit for divorce
in the district court against Mary Bra
bee. They were married in 1892 and Rave
five children. According to the petition
Brabec has been subjected to cruel treat
ment at the hands OF his wife, and he
alleges that she has administered to him
a beating on ar average OF once a month.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Commencement at seward.

SEWARD, Neb.. June 16-(speciai)-The
commencement exercises Of the Lutheran
seminary will be held on next Monday
evening. A class Of wenty young neil
will be graduated,
An open air concert will be given at the
Lutheran seminary under the direction OF
prof Haase, on next Tuesday evening,
to which the public is invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Nebraska

man who sold the dope to him knew he
Intended to sell it to the eonvicts at the
prison.
The county attorney in view Of this con-
fession asked that the prisoner be let off
easy as he will be a witness should pro-
ceedings be started against the druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17

will lerect a fine home there next spring.
Upwards of a dozen homes are now being
built that will cost close to s 1000 and about
a score Of cottages are in course of con-
structIon. Last year was a banner season
for building in Hastings, but from present
indications the record will probably be ex-
ceeded this year, both in business and
home building.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
German Day at West Point.

WEST POINT. Neb,, June IS.-Cspecial.)
Yesterday was German day in West
Point, the occasion being the tenth an
niversary of the founding of the local camp
of the Deutsche Landwehr Veren, an or
ganization of veterans OF the German wars.
notably the Franco-Prussisn struggle. A
monster picnic and reunion was held at the
Riverside park and attended by a large
number of people. This prevailing nation
ality OF the citizens OF Cunning county
being German. this occasion naturally APP
pealed to their patriotic sentiments and
the result was the town was crowded
from early morning until late at night.
The local organization numbers fifty mem
bers, in its ranks being many Of the most
prominent and wealthy citizens. The
weather was fine and the festivities were
Thoroughly enjoyed by all Patriotic
speeches we're made during the afternoon.
among which was an address by Rev.
Joseph Ruesing, of West Point, himself a
native of Germany. Blondin's Cowboy
Indian shows were a feature of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
New Mansions in Hastings.

HASTINGS. Neb.. June B.-(special)-
There has been a notable Improvement in
the last year in the grade q homes built
here. Many fine residences are in course
Of construction and more will be built next
year. Former Senator c. r.. Dietrich and
DR.. F. C.. Babcock early this year assumed
possession OF their new residences. each
built at a cost OF more than SIS, OOo. r. C.
Nelson has contracted for a new home TO
cost 5000 and Ernest Brandes is erecting
one that will cost about the same figure.
c. z. Higinbothsm has purchased a de-
sirable corner in a fashionable section and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-17
Republican Committee to

County Treasurer Berry has called a
meeting of the republican county commit
tee next Saturday afternoon to fill vacan-
cies on the COMMITTEES. Charles Matson
has resigned as chairman and Howard
Schlegel, secretary, is out Of the city. Mr..
Berry thinks 1t time to patch up tho holes
and get busy IN the coming campaign.
T~ufuHrffAw II Uawa ST.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
MADE 1T PERFECTLY PLAIN
Lawyer AbundantIy Satisfied with Elk
PLANTATION Made by Volubie
Witness.

The lawyer eyed the woman in the
witnessboX in patient despair. Then,
on the authority of a writer in the
Detroit News, he rallied visibly:
you say madam" he began, that
the defendant is a sort of relation OF
yours Will you please explain what
you mean by that-just how you are
related to the defedant?'
We'll, it's like this" replied the
witness, beaming upon the court.
His first wife's cousin and my second
cousins first wife's aunt married
brothers named Jones, and they were
cousins to my mothers aunt. Then
again, his grandfather on his mother S
side and my grandfather on my
mothers side were second cousins,
and his stepmother married my hus-
bands stepfather after his father and
my mother died, and his brother Joe
and my husbands brother Harry mar
ried twin sisters. l amt ever figgered
out Just how close related we are, but
I've always looked on him as sort OF
cousin
"Quite right" assented the lawyer
feebly-Youth's Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
yOT TAKEN FROM REAL LIFE
This May or My Not Have Occurred,
But Story Belongs to the
Runaoricts.

Once there was a country boy who
came to the city to forge his way in
the world
He secured a position in wholesale
grocery, working conscientiously and
faithfully By stint and sacrifice he
saved a nice portion of his earnings,
until at the end of two years he had
about 5000 in the bank to his credit.
Coincident with this date chronicled
above, a well-dressed and smooth-talk-
ing agent of a Nevada gold mining
company same along and met the
country boy. After some clever de-
scriptions regarding the marvels of
wealth buried in the shaft on a certain
mountain and the immense quantities
Of glittering treasures dragged from
the bowels of the earth the 5000 were
transferred from the bank to the
agent, and a pretty engraved share
of stock with the name of the coun-
try boy upon it was carefully packed
away in the tray OF his trunk
A month passed and then letter
came On the outside of the envel-
ope was the name Of the Nevada min
ing company. On the inside was a
check for $1,000, the first monthly
payment on one share of stock.
Moral-Some humorists try to carry
a joke too far.-Judge's Library.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
WIFE DouBLY HIS PARTNER
American Man OF Business Proud to
Accord Position TO His Bet
ter Half.
There is one little incident connect

There is one little incident connect
ed with Charles r. Flint,s life which
shows Us how some American men
nlacc their wives on a pedestal in a
way that is pulling to foreigners.
Cne night he invited Russian dip
l0mat to dine with him at home, the
invitation, which was an informal one,
explaining that the dinner would be
small, in fact there would be no other
guests, only his Junior Partner.
The diplomat arrived punctually,
dressed in his official costume and
decorated with orders. He was ush-
cred into the drawing-room and shown
the trophies which Flint had brought
back from his many journeys around
the world. He is a collector and q
connoisseur, as well as a business
man. But no Junior Partner ap-
peared.
The conversation was general, with
now and then a reference made by
Mr.. Flint to the Importance Of this
person. He confessed to the guest
that he never took an important bust
ness step without first consulting his
partner, that he relied almost entirely
upon the judgment and sound advice
OF the Junior Partner" Finally,
when he could no longer refrain from
showing his curiosity, the Russian
looked at Mr.. and Mrs. Flint and
asked whom this mysterious person
was. Flint's reply was to make
courtly bow to his wife and present
the foreign diplomat to his Junior
Partner. Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
Rest Made Easy.
There Will be Less SIeepieSSReSS
When Scotland Neck pe0-
pie Learn This.

Can't rest If night with bad back.
4 lame, u weak or an aching one.
Doan's Kidney Pills are fer bad
backs
They cure every form Of kidney ills.
From common backachc to diabetes.
They are endorsed by Scotland Neck
people.
Mrs. George E. Edwards, Eighth
street, Scotland Neck, n. c., says:
Il suffered terribly from backache, ac-
comranied by sharp, shooting pa ms
through my kidneys The kidney Sc
..i4,tions were too frequent in pae~ac;>
and caused me considerable annoy
anae. | used several kidney remedies
bat received 10 relief until | began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills. They
banished the pains and lameness III
my loins and strengthened my kidneys.
That tired ianguid feeling disappeared
and am able to rest better at night
have 10 hesitation in recommending
Deans Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster-NEilburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unite,
states.
Remember the rame-Doan 's-anC
take 20 other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
IFS a Top Notch Deer.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns it's doors. That's why
the American people have crowned DR..
Kings New Discovery the King OF
Throat and Lung remedies Every
atom is a health force. 1t kills germs,
and colds and la grippe vanish. Ii
heals cough-racked membranes and
coughing stops. Sore, intiamed bron-
chial tubes and lungs are cured and
hemorrhages cease. DR.. Geo. More,
Black Jack, n. c., writes, 1T cured
me Of lung trouble, pronounced hope
less bv all Doctors soc and 100.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by E.
T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
CAUGHT HIS TICKLE FANCY
Bridegroom Turned rro"
Choice and Would Have Weooeo
the Witness.

A colored divine in the south told
Rocker Washington of what, IN MS
onin:on. was the most extraordihaiy
-r,d6ire ceremony he had ever WIT
messed. or, indeed, OF when ne h"o
ever heard
"Have YOU no Witnesses" asked the
officiating minister of a couple Oh he-
oroes who had presented themselves
fo- tho performance of the marriage
ceremony.
Roth replied that they had not, ex-
,raeein9 surprise that this formallty
was at all necessary.
where kin we git some witnesses
asked the bride of the prospective
groom, who, as we'll as hersell' was
stranger in those parts.
I'll go an look around an see
said the man.
"All right, Jim," said the woman
sYou 90 an I'll wait heah till you
gifts back
linn then set out as desired, and,
after a long while, returned with TWO
Young colored women, one of whom
was considerably younger than the
brlGe-tO-De.
The parties were then properly dis
posed and the clergyman was about 20
proceed with the ceremony, when
suddenly the groom exclaimed:
Jest minute, minister.
II was Jest going to say dat, Ell it's
Test de same to you, I'd rather have
that one" continued the man, with a
gesture toward the young witness.
That's a remarkable decision &c
| make at this stage of the proceed
! jngs." returned the minister, amazed.
isn't it a little late to talk OF sucf
a thing now?"
Dat so, Minister" queried the man
with a note of disappointment in hi:
voice. Then after a moments pause
he added resignedly:
80, well, l spose yo' might as wei
90 on wild de y!"-Louisvill
| Courier-J Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
Telling Age Of a Fish.

The age of fish can be determined
with accuracy by inspection Of the
otoliths or bony concretions which
are found in the auditory apparatus.
These otoliths increase in size dur
ing the entire life Of the fish, each
year adding two layers, light col
ored layer formed in summer and a
dark layer formed in autumn and
winter.
The alternate layers are sharply
cOntrasted and very distinct, so that
there is no difficulty in counting
them. The number Of pairs of layers
is equal to the number Of years the
fish has lived. By this method Wal
lace has made an interesting study Of
the distribution of fishes Of the p1aice
species over various sea bottoms, ac-
cording to age. In this way the "a
pidity Of growth of fishes and the eff
feet of fisheries on the population Of
the sea can be determined -Scientific
American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
A Fearless Woman.

Soliman, the dreaded Turkish sui
tan, in 1921 was going to besiege Bel
grade. the capital of Servia, his most
hostile neighbor. While slowly pro
ceeding with his military train on the
dusty highroad a woman stopped his
unapproachable majesty. Bitterly she
complained about the soldiers, who,
during her sleep, had carried off her
cattle, the sole fortune she had "You
must have fallen into a most profound
sleep not to have heard the thieves
at their work. said the sultan laugh
ingly. Eyes, l slept well. l slept in
confidence that your majesty is watch,
ing over the safety Of your people,
replied the woman.
This answer. which might have cost
the woman's head. pleased the sultan
because of the fearless way it was
said. He restored all the cattle stolen
by the soldiers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
Money Comes in Bunches

to a. a. Chisholm, Of Treadwel. n
y, now. His reason is well worth
reading: For a long time | suffered
rom indigestion, torpid liver, consti-
pa.loh' nervousness, and general de-
pl'l'S' lie writes. I couldn't sleep.
hao no appetite, nor ambition grew
weaker every day in spite of all med;-
cal treatment. Then used Electric
D'''ers' Twelve bottles restored all
my old-tlme health and vigor. Now 7
can attend to business every day. It's
a wonderful medicine" Infalliblo e..
o'omech' Liver, Kidneys, Blood and
nerves = Doc at f. T. Whitehead
Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
The Amateur Cooks "Onions- "

A well-known Liverpool (Eng.) citi-
zen--a gentleman occupying a posi-
ton of considerable civic impol lance
had an amusing experience the 9TH
er day. He and his family have rented
a farmhouse for the autumn, with the
free run" of the kitchen garden and
its produce. His eldest daughter
who has been an assiduous student at
a local cookery class-searching for
vegetables for the soup, lighted upon
a bed of onions, which, uprooted, were
lying in the sun to dry. These were
seized and duly deposited in the pot
After dinner all the family were seized
with sickness, and next day the farm
er's wife was called in for an expIa-
nation. 1t was short and simple The
onions" Communicated by the town
bred cook were daffodil bulbs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
Had Little Nose for News.

A cub reporter on an upstate pa
per was sent out By the city editor to
get story on the marriage of young
society girl and man we'll known in
the city, says the Philadelphia Times
= The cub" was gone about an hour
and then returned and went aim1essly
over to his desk, by which he sat
down. Shortly afterWard the city ed
itor noticed his presence and his evil
dent idleness.
Here, kid" shouted the superior,
why aren't you at work on that we'd
ding?"
'Nothin' doing" replied the boy.
Nothing doing? What do you
mean? Didn't the wedding take
placer"
Nope; the bridegroom never
showed up, SO there amt nothin' to
write
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
First London Square Lighted with Gas

Finsbury Square, where a fresh
lung is being acquired for London
e-s, was laid out by the younger
Dance about 1711. A few years later
Mrs. Burney told DR.. Johnson that she
could not live there" because of the
proximity of Bedlam. The ungallant
photographer retorted: NAY, mad
am, think very moral use may be
made of these new buildings; | would
have those with heated imaginations
live here, and take warning" Which
looks like nasty knock for lady nov
elists. Ffnsbury Square was the first
public place lighted with gas, though
some experimental lamps had prev
iously been displayed in front of Carl
ton Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14
Most women are troubled with Kid

Most women are troubled with Kid
ney complaint, and you know very
many serious and even fatal diseases
result from these neglected Kidney
troubles. II you will take Dewitt
Kidney and Bladder Pills as directed,
you may be confident of good results.
Try them and see how really good they
are. Beware of limitations, pills that
are intended to deceive you. Be sure
you get DeWitt's. Sold by T. T..
Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-10-14

Cook says he did it. Peary says he
did it, but the chances are neither one
did It unless he took HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t is the most search
ing and finding rcnedy-thore is no
doubt after taking-as sure as you take
it you get results. Do it tonight. e.
I. Whitehead Company.