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CTHE LOCAL NEWS BUDCET, B The Jury Empanelled to Try the Case Against John W. Lauer, CRUSHED IN AN ELEVATOR, Feast of the Purim -Sensational Case in a Jutice Co — Peniten- tlary Pardon—General News Gleanings. The Lauer Trial The work of impanciling o jury in the Lauer case was resumed yesterday morn- ing in the district court, *nu audience in the lobby was com- posged altogether of men. Not a single lady was present. Perhaps this was due to the fact that every lady expected that the work of taking testimony would not be commenced for aday or two. At any rate it is expected that the female ele- ment of the crowd in the lobby will be as 2 9 at the last when once ndant is fairly placed on trial for he ladies will doubtless be there in full force, notwithstanding Mr. Thurs- i ganst the intlu- A large clement in the lobby was composed of men who had been summoned to act as Jurors in the great case, Lauer sat by the side of his luwyers, Thurston and S: He w inly dressed in black, and appearee oughly composed as though his life did not dépend upon the issue of the tria Neither of Lauer’s sisters were in th court room yesterday though it 18 unc stood that both of them will be pr during the further progress of brother’s trial. CHALLENGING JURORS, Dreary work, that of impanclling « ury. When Judge Neville took his n the court yesterday morning, «Lt « men had been found who had formed no opinion on the case, and who were other- wise qualified to act as_jurors. But both the state and the defense had several eremptory challenges The morn- ng was prin wlly oceupied in ¢ el ing these against various jurors who for some reason or other happened to be ob- noxious to either s As each new man took his seat in the l.ury box he was sworn by the clerk, Formal questions were then propounded to him by the counscl for the state as llows: ve you formed or expressed any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant?” f the man further asked: *Was the opinion based on reading the newspaper reports of the former trial, or on conversations held with persons pur- porting to b itnesses in the 2 This~ question once settled, the next question was: “Have you that opinion stil1?” If he answered ‘\yes,” he was promptly rejected. If “no,’"he was further que tioned, and other points b i tory, stood about three cha running the gau 1 Some of the ansy various question sing. Most of those r sassion, their answered yes, he was made highly amu- cted vrere thrown sed their opimions had read in the new Each mun had to swear that he w ling to inflict capital punishment if the evidence warranted it. The majority of those examined were from the country—the vicinity of El horn statiof Some, in fact nearly all of them--were umlu\y modest and spoke in givery low tone of vc This net- tled Judze Neville, who on one oceasion, id rather testil, *For some reason these men from the west part of the county are so modest that they can’t speak out loud. Idon't see why that is so!’’ from the western part of the county’’ pitched his voice consid- erably higher, TUE JURY, It was exactly tweuty minutes to 12 ©o'clock yesterday, when the defense exer eised its last peremptory challenge, and Judge Neville announced the jury panel . The body as then composed was as follows: Rufus Johnson, cooper; John Dw; ecarpenter; James J. Johnson, gros Otis Haynes, citizen; Calvin Goodwin, yeterinar, Joseph L. War on, carpente: Whitcomb Z. Charles ¥ rocer; Adolph Sudan, ilant, citizen, Judge Noville then warned the jurors not to hold any conversation with' each other about the case, or any outsiders. He sad they would be corted to and from their meals by the deputy sheriff, and would be lodged in a room adjoin- in the court chamber, where every pro- B&:lon would bo made for their comfort. jputy Steriftt Grebe then took the urors to dinner at the Merchants and uer was escorted back to jail. YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. At a quarter past 2 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon Judge Neville stepped upon™ his El:llorm and ealled the court to order. unty Attorney Simeral addressed the Jury, briefly reviewing the case and the Ppart which he hoped to_bring out in the evidence. He told of Lauer's insane alousy of his wife---how he had even fore and after the marria v friend; ow after the marriage he bad boen i uilty of innumerable acts of orooltv. One act he especially cited “'was that of I throwing a ish of cranberry sauce at his wite's & head, ‘‘This will betestitied " he = maid, “by Mrs. Bell, whom the ate had “much trouble in procuring, lor reasons which the ~ defeuse, mrllnpn, can explain, She will tell you is story now in a manner which I think will impress you of its utmost truth, An- ~ other thing we shall show is that Lauer * even struck his wife down with a revol- wor, And that, on another occasion, he threw u turkey at bher head, while sho Was s SICK IN BED, In_ continuing, Mr. Simeral r w Lauer had once before claimed to p e shot at a burglar, and how the bul- 5 had lodged in the casement. He com- ] ted on & mysterious remark dropped i Mrs. Lauer” when her mother asked i what this meant. Sho said on that @ecasion ‘*Mother, if{l don't say that John was shooting at burglars, peonle would nk he was shooting at me. . Simeral then went on to show tho nsistencies of Luuer's defense and w it would be torn to pieces by the . evidence, Judge Sn\'nfiu addressed the jury for the defense. Ho expressed himself as surprised at the language used by the nl{ attorney in his opening address. said the state could not adduce tes- mony which would support, except ina w trifling particuiars the tement which Mr. Simoral had made. *“The as- u'tlon, tor instance,"” he declared, *‘that r tried to prevent his wife from com- unicating with her friends is totally, bsolutely and UNQUALIFIEDLY FALSE, Regarding the hint dropped by M Bimeral that Mrs. Bell had been spiri _away by the dofense, Judge Savage sai ‘A more falso, 8 more groundless, and a ore disgraceful imputation was never upou counsel.” ? he speaker went on to review the oints of defense which they would *'All this trouble between Lauer Mrs. Lauer,” he said, was due to efforts of & g . SERPENT AND VILLAIN ‘Who bad entered this household. Don't told think that I mean anything against the honor of Mrs. Lauer, 1 mean that this man whom I refer to tried to b driven out of town and threatened to have him put out of his vlace at the nail works, All this will be triumphantly shown up in the evidence,” Ladies' Musical Society, The piano recitals of dame Fannie Bloomfield will be given the Congre @ational ernacle on Wednesday after- noon, M t 230 p. m, and on Thurs sning, March 10, at 8. Both recitals open to the publie; admission e, M me Bloomfield has just re- tuened from a tour of the eastern cities, where in New York, Boston, Philadel- , Baltimore, and other places sne has with distinguished suc The Bonanza Addition just been placed on tne market, being a subdivision of block 16, of ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE, 100 Jots in this beautiful addition are now ofl for sale at very moderate v are loeated on and imme- ely adjoining Bellevue road W. G, Anpricur, 218 S, 15th, - NG ACCIDENT, A Well Known a Popular Citizan's Frighttul Fall. Bernard Doran met with a sad and pos- sibly fatal accident at noon yesterday. He has been engaged in driving an ex- press wagon for ars in this city, and yesterday was busy removing some empty dry goods boxes from an upper floor in the building occupied by Ober- felder & Co., on Harney street. He putting the boxes on the freight elevator, preparatory to lowering them, when the Inrge iron wheel attached to the top of the building, which oper- ates the elevator beeame de- and went crashing through us floors of the building carry- ing the elevator al it, and pulling Doran from the floor whereon he stood and hurling him amidst the frightful wreck to the basement of the structure. In falling he was thrown with his legs across the immense beam which is a post of the elevator, but which extends over it at a height of about eight feet. The im- mense iron wheel, which is about five feet in diameter, fell on breaking them 1 a frightful nd smashing the thick cross-b Assistance promptly on hand. Peabody, Larimer and Gibbs we and an examination showed th tion was immediately neces: legs were cut off at the kne ing him under the thet al, and told Faf edral, who hs amputa- y,and both Before influence of us and ra of the , that he The unfor- tunate man is ina ver rious condi- tion, and itcannot be determined at pre- sent writing whether the shock and in- juries will cause his death. A priest ealled at his residence, gently as possible informed’ De of the occurrenc ] i tion, and f¢ consequences of the terrible announco- ment of her husband’s accident. The injured man belon, O. ., and a committce of promptly on assistance {‘mpulur known as he organ hand, renc was well tly temperance man for i fo residc on Sonth chteenth eet, near where he had by his thrift lated a nice home. He has a wif L three chil- dren. and is ebout thirty-six years of age. 8 I Gigantic Bulldings Are those to be built in South Omaha, for which the plans have just been com: pleted. Vast industries ‘will be added this year and NDREDS OF DWE! s those finding employment " erected fo there. ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE offers the best opportunities for those wishing to purchase lots in South Omaha, whether for residence or speculation. W. G. ALBRIG 2185 e For Sale. A first elass short order cafe,doing excel- lent busines Showing of handsome wrofit since business established. Best of reason for selling. Address F, 64, Bee oftice. jth st. — —— ED BARKER ACQUITTED, A Man Accused of a Serious Crime Discharged, The preliminary examination of Ed Barker for attempted outrage was con- cluded at noon yesterday, Justice Berka discharging the defendant, The testi- mony developed a state of affmirs which would make a fituing supplement to the Decameron. The prosecuting witness is a marricd woman, being married about three months and residing with her hus- band on Seventh street, between Leaven- worth and Marcy. The h night laborer in the Union Pacific shops. On the night of Jannary 29 the woman claims that Barker entered her house and made improper proposals which she declined, ~ He attempted coercion but failed, The fact that Barker was thero be- came known to the husband and she swore out the warrant. The husband, a quiet looking man, sat by her side during the 1 and listened to the evidence with ad- lo composure. They are all Ger- mans middle aged and plain appearing without any evidences of romunce in their make-up. Gigantic Buildings Are those to be builtin South Omaha, for which the plans bave just been com- pleted. Vast industries will be added this year and HUNDREDS OF DWE erected for those finding there. NGS mployment ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE offers the best opportunities for those wishing to purchase lots in South Omaha, whether for residence or speculation, W. G. Ausrignr, 218 8 15th st. Jewish Feast of Purim, This festival commemorating the prov- idential delivery of the Hebrew people from destruction during the Persian dyn- asty 1s cclebrated by the Israelites throughout the world on the 14th day of the twelfth Jewish month, called '*Adar.” corresponding with Thursday, the 10th mst., and as usual with all the celebra- tions of fostive days in that church, the foast will commence this (Wednes- day) evening at sundown. The history of the events requiring the observance of this feast is contained 1 the book of Es- ther. The main feature of the day uni- versally adhoted to is to send presents to the poor and give md to charitable insti- tutions. The divine services at the syna- gogue this evening will commence at 7 o'clock. Rabbi Benson will ofliciate, and lecture upon the subject of “The Jewessand Her Mission,” -— The Inter-State Commerce Bill. is expected to help the boom n South Omaha immensely, as freight rates ad- vance and passes to stockmen are abol- ished, THEY CANNOT AFFORD to compete with South Omaha at the eastern points. ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE thus becomes more valuable every day, although prices have not w been ad- vanced, but they soon will . . G. ALBRIGHT, . 218 Seuth 16th st, ODDS AND ENDS, Stray Leaves From a Reporter's Note Book. The case of Robert Stewart, who was sentenced on Saturday to the penitentiary for six years for a deadly assault on his wife, brought out some strange phases of human nature. The wife had been so badly shot that for a time her life was despaired of. She is erippled and will be while she lives. Stewartis a good- looking mulatto, but had a_jealous and uncontrollab'e temper. Mrs. S has been indefatigable in sceking to the prisoner discharged, Judge Ne d she had visited” him several times, even callin, his house, erying and begeing the judge to discharge him alto- gether.” By good behavior in the peniten- tiary Stewart's se ce will expirein a little over four years. “Yes,” remarked o prominent citizen, *‘this no-license business within u circuit of two miles around the city isa great nuisance, and works an injustice to the city hiquor dealers who have to pay license. It isalso a great temptat farmers, and seeing intoxicated men coming into the ecity now instead of going out rather reverses the old order of things.” “Did you know there was a large num- ber of Union Pacific employes discharged ely ) said dilroad man, “‘Some cery old mechanies, too, It is stated, howevyer, that many of them will be rein- stated, after the company gets its annual report made out.” “Talk about garbag marked an oflicer morning, *‘I know a prominent ph 1 whose house- yard is a perfect mass of decayed vegeta- bles, ete., vreeding sickness all the time and the strangest thing is he resides in a central portion of the city. Still no com- plaint has been made inst this viola- tor of the law.”’ sollections,” re- * ¥t A street fukir now in the city is doing a big business selling cinnamon beans. These, which he claims to have imported from far-away tropical climes, possess, according to his statement, highly fra- grant properties, which enable them to perfume clothes, or n fact, any article of textile fabric in which they might be He sells them at the rate of for five cents,” and made money. A reporter who parted with all his worldly wealth the other day and pur- chased three “beans,” made an examina- tion of one. It was broken open with a hammer and proved to be—not a cinna- mon bean—but a globule of candy highly perfumed. This article is probably made in the state of \\‘umln;‘n nutmegs, * cle rldlr who started on the r for the first time Sunday, had an amusing experience. He was pump- ing his way out Sherman avenue when a manin a buggy ran up behind him within a few inches of his wheel and shouted: “Why in —— don’t you kecp your —— —— bicycle out of the ! The speaker meant this as a o the rider, who was fearful of a coll didn’t tu it that way. He with a sharp mixture of ~ profanity it was not his business to keep out of the way., ad, furthermore, about made up his mind to jump from his wheel and whip the insolent rascal in the buggy. Just then he turned around and saw John P. Clow, the pugilist. The Jatter laughed and drove on, and the wheelman concluded not to fight. A green bic Wt Mr, Arthur Rehan, manager of “Nancy is the youngest manager in Heis a 6-foot 1-inch, hand- y built, fair young man. It might be said that he comes of a theatrical family, although his father and mother verin atheatre above twice in their . Miss Ada Rehan, of Daly’s theater, h York; Mrs, Kate Byron, wife of Oliver Doud Byron and Mrs, Hattic Rus- sell, who is with the Florences, arc his Mr. Rehan made his first ven- as an actor, but not liking the bus s, he turned ' his attention to man ing theatrical companies, ana has b; most successful in that line. i twenty seven years old. Mr. has the sole right to all Daly’s successes, and is ou the road to wealth and fame. 3 there is to be a_gathering of all the military of the United States at Washington, D. . Mr. Rehan has a | engagement there at the time contemplates producing “The tegiment,” which Daly made i d style. Nancy & C but thinks ng Regiment’ more appropri; The Inter-State Commerce Bill. 1 to help the boom in Sonth ht rates ad- THEY CANNOT AFFORD to compete with South Omaha at the eastern points, i ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE thus becomes more valuable every day, although the prices have not yet been ad- vanced, but they soon will be. W. G. ALsriGur, 218 South 15th st. e —— Gigantic Buildings Are those to be built in South Omaha, for which the plans have just been com- pleted. t industries” will be added this year and HUNDREDS OF DWELLINGS erected for those finding employment there. ALBRIGHT'S CHOICE ofters the best opportunities for those wishing to purchase lots in South Om whether for residen peculation, W. G. ALsriGur, 218 8 15th st. e — PULLMAN PORTERS, How They Live and How They Are Paid. “Pullman porters are the poorest paid and hardest worked setof men I know of.”" This plain utterance fell from the lips of an ex-member of the craft last night, as he was engaged in a conversation with a reporter for the BEE. “Yes,” he continued, as he espied a look of incredulity on the face of the newspaper man, "I mean just what [ say. I've been there and I know what I'm talking about.” “What wages do Pullman porters on the Union Pacific receivet” “Fifteen dollars a month besides what he gets from the passengers, Out of this he has to pay all his expenses, besides buying two suits every year, The win- ter suit and cap are made for by the company and cost $35. His spring suit costs him $25. Then aguin a rorler has to pay for every articie of inen that is lost and on some _trips this is no incousiderable item. Passengers frequently onrr{ away towels, napkins and other articles of linen—sometimes intentionally and sometimes otherwise, TIR porter has to pay for all this." “What are the bours of work “Well, that's a hard thing to tell. A porter is supposed to have all hus berths made up, and be ready to retire at 10 o'clock every nhght. ut he never does. Itis always 11 o'clock and often mid- night or after, before he cun retire. Then he has to get up at three o'clock in the morning and go on the ‘early wateh, “All dnr long he is busy mak- ing up berths, blacking ' boots and look- ing after the comfort of the passengers, So that he has very little or no time to rest during the da seldom gots niore than six or seven hours of slecp in twenty-four, and more often he does not get that,” ‘A porter receives considerable money from the passengers?'’” “Yes, some times he does, and ocea- sinm:\llfi‘ he doesn’t. It depends upon what Kind of passengers you have in your car. If they are eastern people going west on a_ tourists’ trip, you are not Jinble to get much from them. If theyare principally California people they will usually treat you well. California” people are alw liberal with their money. More than once I have received a #5 note from one of them. Buta porter seldom ta in over §10 on a seven-day trip. he makes $15 he is doing well, and very often be does not make over £6 or $7. Of course all this is made up of voluntary contributions from the passengers. A porter is never allowed to ask for any- thing."” — The delegation of locomoti neers of the Union Paci: hi been 1n Omal days trying to have justed, “are still in th return of the oflic the enst. They held an informal banquet at the Cozzens house last night. engi- em who past few Absclutely Pure. Thispowder nevervaries, A marvel of purity,strength and wholesomeness. More economic than the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in competition Wi h the mul- titude of low test, short weight alum or Y{ho\phmepnwd . Sold only in cans. oyal Baking Powder Co.,106 Wall strect, New York, PIANOS CHICKERING KN ABE Vosed&Sons Instruments exchanged, rented and sold oneasy payments, below Factory Prices. Instrwments slightly used at GREAT BARGAINS. Max Meyer & Bro Omaha. Neb. Ask your retaner fc mes Means, 63 Shoe Caution! Some dealers recommend infnferior go0ds in order to make & largor profit. This 18 the ORIGINAL $3 8hoe. Beware of imitations which scknowledge their own inferiority by nt- tempting to build upon the reputation of the orizinul, None genuine unless bearing this 8tamp, JAMES MEANS’ For Guinllomen.. $3 SHOE' 2 Mnde in_ Button, Congres noo, Trsr CALY SRIN. Une 10! RANCE. A postal card Wil bring you infor how to et this Shoe in ate or Territory. Means & Co., 41 Lineoln Street, Boston, Mass. A Our celebrated factory produces a larger usntity of shoos of tois grade than any other netory fm the world. Thousands who wear them will tell you the reagon if you JAMES MEANS' 82 SHOE for’ Bo; prouched in Durabilit Full lines of the thew. is unap- ave Shoes for sale by GEO. S, MILLER, 612 N, 16th St., Omaha. DRS. S, &D. DAVIESON, 1742 LAWRENCE STREET, DENVER, COLORADO, OF the Missouri State Museum of Anato- my, St. Louis, Mo.; University College Hospital London, Giesen, Germany and New York. Having devoted their atten~ “" SPECIALLY TO THE TREATMENT OF Nervous, Chronic and Blood DISEASES. More especially those asising from impru- dence, invite all so suffering to correspond without delay, Diseases of i tion and contagion cured safely and speedily without detention from business, and use of dangerous drugs. Patients whose cases have been neglectéd, badly treated or pronounced incurable, should not fail to write us concerning their symptoms, All letters receive immediate attention, JUST PUBLISHED _&° And will be mailed FREE 10 any address on receipt of one 2 cent stamp, ‘‘Practical Observations on Nervous Debility and Phy- sical Exhaustion,” to which is’ added an “Essay on Marriage,” with important chap- ters On DISEASES OF THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS, the whole forming a valuable med- jcal treatise which should be read by all oung men, Address— 7 %)RD. S, & D. DAVIESO 1743 Lawrence St., Denver, Col. PENNYROYALPILLS "CHICHESTER'S ENGL The Origiual and Only Genuin Sate and siways Rellable l-nnuu\l I-hnh.: i €, Aoy Dregaiat stamps) o us for_paciiculars in letier by ‘mail BAGE PA R R bt PG RN STk e S It has been our custom at the end of each winter season to place on sale, at reduced prices, our remaining stock of mens' and youths' winter trousers, for doing =o. a loss, such merchandise, the sale of which will foon be suspended for six months. There are good reasgons 8 ‘We consider it advisable and to our interests to convert into cash, even at Most men wear out two pairs of trousers with one coat and vest; the second pair seems an ex- tra expense, and the real bargain is very acceptable. win their good will. We like to gratify such people and We still have on hand about 400 pairs of winter trousers, some odds and ends, some broken lots, but most patterns are in complete assortment of sizes, and marked down to prices which merely cover the cost of the cloth. We also have concluded to close out our whole remaining stock of silk neckwear, which has been gelling for 25¢, 50¢, 75¢ and §1. them down to 10¢, 15¢, 25c and 50, respectively. There are about 140 dozenand we have marked One of the secrets of our success during our many years in the clothing business has been in the closing out of all seasonable goods towards the end of each season, regardless of cost. Nebraska Clothing Gompany, Cor. Douglas and 14th sts., Omaha. ARE YOU PANTING FOR ANEW PAIR PANTS? If so, Your PANTING can be Stopped by PANTING Yourseli with a New Pair of PANTS At the PANT House of Andrews Brothers The Two Orphan PANTERS of People Who Wear PANTS. At 1113 Farnam Street. Mail Orders will receive prompt attention. We have formed a copartnership for the purpose of buying and exchanging land and other property in Nebraska, Colorado and adjoining States, on com- will also negotiate ex- changes for easiern property, such as merchandise, live stock, etc. Mially invite correspondence from thos: ve investments in choice We will malke this an CHAS. E. HANSEN. THOS. H. PLATTER. mission, desiving to ma Y Lands for CASH, We We espec- Omaha Land Co, Office Cor. 15th and Harney Over Nebraska State National Bank. ESPECIATLT BRANCH Of our business. We wish tocall the attention of AGENTS and OWNERS of improved and unimproved property in Nebraska and othe States to the fact that we are prepaving a LARGE LIST of bargains in- tended for civculation THROUGHOUT THE EAST. You are invited to send us any property, coming wunder this head, yow may have, along with the lowest price at which yow will sell it. We do not care to list your property unless you really want to sell it The sending of a list of yowr property will be considered an evidence of good faith. That we can deliver property when sold as per contract agreed upon. We propose to Qgive an extended cireulation to our lists through every available medinum, as we shall from time to tine issue them. We can furnish bestof references. All correspondence promptly attended to. Omaha Land Co, Corner 15th and Harney Sts., Over Nebraska State Na- DR. OTTERBOURG, Cor. 13th and Dodge Sts.. Omal A ltey iraduate in Medicu anas CIt eases cured. nedicines nEElfii n!!lns o 19 A M. 123t03 &Tto8S P.M SHENANDOAH NURSERIES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. d o 1 Offers for spring trudo & fulllne of App B et it fiAspborrios Sty LI NEW AND OLD K1 Apple root gt , forest Lro rnamental tree hrubs, roses, climbing vines, $ " Denlars and all supplied at vers low prices. - Ad* | D', Lake, Prop., Shenandoah, Iows. | DS seedlings, tional Bank. Nebraska National Bank OMAHA, NEBRASKA. Paid up Capital. . $250,000 Burplus . ceee ...40,000 H. W. Yates, l’rnlfiidcnl. e . K, zalin, Vice President. A B Touralin, N Hughes, Cashier. DIRECTORS: A W. V. Morse, John 8. Collins, . W. Yates, Lewis S. Reod. 5 Al °A. E. Touzalin, BANKING OFFICE: THE IRON BANK, Cor. 12th and Farnum Sts. A Geaeral Banking Businesa Transacted. .':’c- prytiog 5 stampr. PUEMADICAT S0l kb ampton, Coan Red Star Line Carrylng the Belgium Royal and United States Mail, suiling every Suturdny Between Anfwerp & New York d'o the Rhine, Germany, Italy, Hol= land and France, FALL AIND WINTER Salon from §60 to §75, cursion trip from $110 to $125. Second Cabin, outward bound, $45; prepaid, $45; oxcursion, 850, Steorage pResiee at low rates. Peter Wright & Sons, Geners Awgents, b Broadway, New York. . Henry Pundt, 1215 karnam st.; Paulsen & Co., 1425 Farnam st; D. O, Freeman, 124 Farnua. 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