Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 15, 1893, Page 5

S S —— ill'N T0 COVER BY HIS WIEE | Richard Murphy of Lincoln in an Embarase« ing Position. BOASTED OF HIS INTIMACY WITH A GI'L He Thought He Was Foxr Now Bt i is Differs Arreared wn ent with Femate Lascory, Dee, 14 Bomething of a morning wnen it became known time after mian 1t the nolice, thecounty at and an indig had canturing prominent i wituation, and that the seque wpread the 1 eriminal the man in question Special to Trie Bee was create that ssisted by sensation this woman of the compromising o lod rens in n At succe in o mos* is likely to be of the courts. The Ricnard Murphy, the well known contractor and proprictor of ty Planing mills on N gtreet the Capital City Mo has been suspected of maintaining with a young i of friendly tho town for some time and according to tho told the by his ner to discover young woman or tho fortable little furnished established her. in this, it seems. hie was mistaken, for his wife not only discovered the woman's fdentity but found out where she had been in the habit of veceiving the visits of the recreant spouse After gathoring her evidence Mrs, Murphy secured the attendanco of Deputy County Attorney Collins, Chief of Police Cooper and Doteetive Malone. The quartet salliea forth and soon located the rooms. The door was burst open and wheu i Light w ruck the husband ard the girl stood before the callers in sloeping attive. They were taken to the police station } the night upon and divorce relations wor of hi Blory openty defied to her and the identity of the ocation of ‘the com- flat whore he had and locked up for This morning they were released on bail and the case continued until tomorrow morning at Yo'lock. Thegirl in the case 1s more than wo erdinarily fine looking specimen of her class, but in spite of her modest dress audt demeanor she has a record already well Known to the police and has contributed more than one dollar to the use of educa tion by way of fincs for prostitution. [ Tdle M Tho question of inyestment of idle money fn the permanent school fund has presented itself to the state treasuver and the other executive ofticers of the state in a new and unoxpected manner. At a meeting of the Board of Iducational Lands and IPunds held yesterday ‘I'reasurer Bartley asked that a Yesolution be passed endorsing his action in purchasing about #100,000 of general fund warrants with money belonging to the per manent school fund No action was taken. but at another meot- r held this afterneon the board declined ither endorse the treasurer’s action or to give him written insteuctions to continue to purchage wartants. At the meeting of the board this afternoon the matter was dis cussed at length. The point at issue be- tween the treasurer and the other members of the board, bricfly stated, 18 this Under the provisions of constitution as interpretea by the supreme court and the law enacted by the legislature of 1501, the money bolonging to the permanent school fund may be cd o in state warrants Governor Crounse takes the position that the treasury needs no furtlier authority to purchase warrants, Treasurer Burtley Disagreos. Troasurer Bartley believes that the Board lducational Lands and Funds sole control over the permanent school funds and that he has no right to invest them either in bonds or warrants without the wricten authority from the boavd, The meeting to- day adjourned without definite action Treasurer Bavtley then wrowe the following Jetter, which will he submitted to the board Lomorrow : To Goversonr CrOUNsSe, CHAIRMAN OF TRE Boann LANDS AND Dear S ticle vili of the tution of the st ides thut the go seeretary of state, frensurer, ALOrey gene and counmissioner of public lands and bulld- mgs shali, under the di tion of the legisin- wire, constitute bonrd of commisstoners for the sinvestument of the school funas in such manmer as may be preseribed by law. Tn the Complled Statites of 1857, chapter INxx, sec- tlon 1 of urticle i, provision s 1o for the commissioners created by section 1, wticle vill of the constitution, to invest the school fund 125 of hapter Iy of th utes of 1857, says that the sald mmissioners above referred 1o, slin at reguli USSREY orders for the i The gislature of th extmrent ot ey. al n of the funds, 1 1891 amended ten 25 of article i, chapter IXxx, statutes of 1887, Present Provisions. T now provides that safd be wers shall at rogular meetir t of said funds Unitod States and stato sec od county bonds, it mik roper securitios. Tlhe legisluture, fn my opin- ild not relicve the commissioners of 1bility and 1 do not beliove it was is w to doso i chapter xlvill, ses- slon laws of 1891, My fden fs thit the Huimissioners at w r upon certain securities rants, and approy ed the the trensurer o inyest t ties na approved. The b should, in wy judgment, do three things First, 1t shoulil uscertain that the i levy belind the warrants pre sentod, Second, it should see thut they aro regularly istucd and on o proper appro priation. Third, thut tho parly presenting them {8’ the rightful owner. Having ascer- talned these facts it 15 then the duty of tho mmissioners under the law to direct the by resolution 1o purchuse the war N wise s to glve the tre aprivilego which Tdo not think he is o 0. In view of the action take today in refusing my request fo JIRCE the WHITARLS 00w on | Fand, 1 shall be oblized to. chase of war Dy the supre done in i rd of commis- S provido for nd in additiol rities nnd reg s stato warrants gislatur W tnr meeting pussed including state wur- . made it the duty of funds in the securl fd of commissioners n the ants until the question s declded court, which I trust will be ow duys. Your obedient scrvant, 3. W, BawrLey, State Treasur “Treasuver Burtley will employ couusel and o friendly swit will be instituted before the supreme court Tuesday Wil Repuir tho Workshops. At a meeting of the Board of Public Lands and Buidings held lato this afternoon it was decided o at once repaiv the stone worksiops it the penitentiary,which burned late m October. The architect estimates that the burned buildings can be restored at 4 cost ot to exceed £6.200. Tho walls are sull standing and are m good condition Warden Becmer was appointed superin- tof construction upon his ment, o without compensation, ‘I will furnish the material and pay the wages of ono or two skilled laborers. The un- skilled labor will be donated to tho state by W. H. Dorgan, the prison contractor. It is believed by the board that there is money enough in the repair fund voted by the last legislature to pay for the material. Warden Beemer was authorized to advortise for bids for the waterial and work will begin at ouce, 4 eil thie Saliue Lands, The Board of Educational Lands and 'unds has decided to 1ssuc the deeds to the oes of the state saline lands. The last sluture authorized the sale of these lands 10 the holdets of the leases. The lands are located near the city of Lincoln and most of them are, and have been for years, occupied with extensive wanufacturing plants. The lake at Burlington beach covers a great wany hundred ucrcs of these lands. They were appraised during the summer by the county commissioners, the valuation placed upon thew being merely nominal Sines the luuds were appraisod cousider- able douht has arisen as to the validity of the law passed by the last legislature. There has also been & question in the mind of Governor Crounse as to whether he would be allowed to exercise any discretion 1 the ovent that he deemed the appraisement too low. The governor has finally come Lo the conclusion that he had no option but to sign the deeds as presented to him. The attorney eueral has also written an opinion, in which ho states that the law as passed by the last logislature is perfectly valid. So there ave hardly any doubts remaining that the parties who now hold the leases will be able to walk up to the state house anda get deed 1o lands, worth all the way from 40 to $1,500 per acre, 8t & mere nominal cost. Disposition of (he Lands. Originally Nebraska was eutitled 1o select wifo he has | | the I | sary 10 u complete milita | sur Ahive Lammle within the 45,054 acres of saline lands, At that tae national government cre ate 1t was generally believed that W1 e aluabin to manufacture of salt eroat industry erling Morton ate pra part of the lands near the city of Lincoln, and en himself and the autnor session of the la 1s of the oldest inhabitarits. sums of money 1n an endeavor 10 esib the fact that Ne- braska sait would supply the entire country out all efor yfirmed fact that the dopesit of \atter was too slight 1o warrant pr results. I cral distrib of the 48 19,000 acres ite individuais in accord 1th the act of the legislature in 1560, Three hundred and twenty acres went to the S iniversity. 1.250 acres to the State el farm 12,500 acres to the State Norma Il 1.1 of 10, boundaries ue lands v and that the come a asou Hon. J W 1o i csent site o the contest hoe ities over the 1 fresh in the mi T'he state spont lire sh were ol to_ pri and schoo lands s yet undisposed of amount to facres, nearly all in Lancaster county liis amount 6,311 acres ara.in towhship range 6, just west of the city of Lincoln Wil Mandanus the it IMe laly mavagers for the Home for the Friendless will carry their griovance against the State Board of Public Lands and Build inws into the courts. They have employod Judee Broady, who will apply to the dis- trict court for a writ of mandamus to com- pel the b vo its vouchers. The be tiled betore tonight is likely to o to the supreme court, whichever way the district court decides. = Growth of tha State Militin, The governorand his staff will visit Omaha cxt Monday night for the purpose of mus tering the ‘Thursten guards into the Ne braska National guards. This will brin the number of companies in the state troops up to twenty. T'wo old companies were re- cently mustered out and their places fillod by the company at North Platte and the uew Omaha company will complete the regi- mental organization. The adjutant general 15 anxious to form four moro companies in order to complete the battalion organization under the new rules. ‘This would give the state two regumenis of twelve companies cach and divide the state troops into four battalions. The adjutant weneral will lend cvery encouragement for the organization of four'additional companics. ‘The state has sufficient supplies on hana o fully equip the new companies with uniforms, arms, tents, flags, blankets and in_fact everythiug neces oquipment, Brockway Again in Limbo, O. H. Brockway, the Omaha traveling man who cwants o gev off the earth, but can't, is aguin in the city jail on tne charge of vagrancy. He was taken from the asylum a couple of weeks since and left the city. He returned yesterday and last uight be. came so troublesome that the polico w oblired to call him in. He has become fond of gomng about the town and vlayfully threatening to kil a fow score of his most, intimate friends and there is room for the belief that he 1s likely to_attempt _violence if not restraincd. Ho is crazy from the effects of continued opium eating, and is ev dently unable to take care of himself, At present he is a white clephant on the hands of the city authorities and they will either dispose of him by sending him to the county jail asa vagrantor bind him over to koep the peace and in lieu of vail, which he will hardly be able Lo furnish, send him to jail. Climbed Through th James France and a follow name gave the police a lively chaso last nignta few minutes before midnight. ‘They had pried open a trausom over the door of one of the apartments over Ivison's saloon and thus gained access to the interior. While they w sarching for booty their pres- ence was discovered by several colored fre- quenters of the place and an alarm given. Ofticer Mitehell responded and captured the burglars, but before the patrol 'wagon urrived Blake escaped, carrying wish him two over- ts, 1 was lodged in the station and the ofticers scoured the town for Blake, but did notsucceed in running him down, s morning one of the stolen overcoats found on Q street and brought to the station by Ofticer Morrissey. ‘The stolen property belonged to Sam Dunbar. Arrested for Housebreaking. rank Feltz and William Howard wero arrested shortly after 5 o'clock for house- ng. They cntered the home of a woman living on G swrect during her absence. Sho veturned unexpectedly and discovered them ramsacking the bouse. Policeman Mitchell, living next door, hap- pened to be at home and he capuured the men after an exciting chase. Eli Grubb and W. I Rairdon were ar- rested this evening for an_assaultona lady pping at a hotel near the B. & M. aepot. The lady van screaming into the street, while the men pursued her. ‘They werc at once placed under arrest. The woman, who was u strauger, boarded the train for Omaha and ber name could rot be learned. S. A. Shilling, the well knows druggist of this city, was arrested this evening for alleged violation of the excise law. Brief. A bieyele stolen one night last week from B. W." Wilson at 1440 Pawnee street, was found this morning in_the alley back of the residenco of A, H. Masterman at where it had becn left by unkuown parties during last night James McDouald was arrested this after- noou for stealing three winter coats from Miss D. A. Wilsou, av 1447 Q strect. He had sold the conts to a servant givl for $1, and this discovery led to nis apprehension. 1%or somo reason there is a marked revival of the feeling i Lincola that the chances of J. D. Calhioun’s suceess in the postofic test arve improving. No one seen to locate the partics who have received the enconraging news from Wasnington. Thero s u pretty sure prospect that the necessary £2,000 will' be subseribed 1o insure Lancolu’s admission to the Western leaguo of ball players next season. ‘The subscrip- tions now winouat to $1.630, leaving but & to bo subscribed, and 1 J. Hickey, who has the matter in charge, says the full amount will be in within twenty-four hours. LAND ISLAND Transom, Blake Lincotn i con- to be able FOR THE NK. phe astor Indulges in Just potism for a Change. Laxcory, Dee. 14.—(Special Telegram to Tug Bek. | —1t was learned here tonight that Ldgar M. Westervelt haa been uppointed celver of the Citizens National bank of Grand Island at the instauce of Tobias Cas tor. Westerveldt is_employed in the cluims de- partment of the B. & M. Ho is o son-in-law of Castor. Inquiry among bank oficials here indicates that if he ever had any ex- perience in banking business they uever lieard of it. B. & M. oficials say he hus been 1 their employ for a number of yeurs, is & young man of good business qualities, energetic, quiet, gentlemanly and & thor oughly good accountant. n Little Must Pay for His Pleasure, Graxp I1staxn, Dee. 14.--(Special to Tug Beg.]—The case of Willlam Gibson, accused of grand larceny, was triod yosterday About seven weeks ago William Gibson and Paul Hachten suddenly disappeaved, At the same time #00 was wissing fror the safo in James Foley's saloon, where (iibson had beon employed us bartender. The paiv were caught in Salt Lake City, brought back bero and confined in jail.” ' Hatchen had bis trial last week and was acquitted. The jury in the case of Gibson, however, re- turned o verdiet of guilty. ‘The peualty is from one to seven yoars. Judge Thompson has not sentenced William yet Stromsburg A, W. Eutertain, StromssUkG, Neb., Dec. 14.— [Special Tele gram to Tue Bee.]—Stromsburg lodge No. 47, Anciont Order of United Workmen, ga a banquet at tho hall last evening. About 100 Workmen, their wives and friends participated. Turkey and oysters were the order of the occasion. Master Workman 5. Osborne acted as master of cercmonies. Short speeches were made by Hon. H. M. Maurquis, Houn. J. B. Stewart, Rev. Leander Morrison and others. It was one.of the greatest sovial eveuts in the history of the order at this place. ve Death of David Erb, MoCook Jusetioy, Neb., Deo. 14.—[Special to Tue Bee.|—David Erb, the wealthy Ger- maun favmer living west of here, who, about one week ogo, became insaue, died yester- day. Some think it was from natural causes and others that 1t wight have been from the effeols of morphins he bad beew Luking. 1s is yet | | that THE VERY MEAR THE SCAFFOLD | State Rests Its Oase Agaivst One of the | Akegon Murderers | I MANY WITNESSES NOT EXAMINED | Prosecating Testimony Introduced Hill 14 Sufore Convietion Deolares Agninst Attorney that the Warry As Charged Pratrayorrn, Dec. 14 to Tuk Bee. | —The rush room was as great Special Telegram the district court | s over at this morning's sion of the Hill murder trial. The entire forenoon was spent in takiog testimor Mrs. Akeson, wite of the murdered man, was first called, and her testimony was dam agiug to the detendant, Hill. An impressiv scene was createa when the aged woman walked from the witness stand and, pointing to Hill, amid a flow of tears stated positively Lo was one of the men who did the shooting at tho Akeson farm. Mr. Goring's thorough, but it disturb her story. SAw the Fatal Shot ¥ Tom Akeson, the next called cross-examination was failod almost entirely to . ad farmer's son, was fis testimony was perhaps of more Importance to the state than that to be given by any other witness, as he was the only person in tae room when Mat Akeson received s mortal wound. Tom was not able to positively swear as to which man did the shooting, but this fuct is not considered akening the case in any manuer. He stated that both men had revolvers and that both weapons were fived. Gus Berg, a hired wan at_the Akeson farm, was tue next witness., His testimony was corroborative of the testimony given by Mrs. Akeson and ‘Tom, and he positively identitica Hill as one of the men who pur- ticipated in the tragedy. Judge Chapman has shown a disposition to rush the trial as much as possible ani it was after 12:30 o'clock before the morning session was adjourned. The state in all has forty-onc witnesses, but the county attorney expects to have all of the state’s evidence submitted before tomorrow noon. The uefense will have but_ very little in the way of testimony, and it is fully ex- A that Hill's fato will be known by Sat- y evening. Deawing the Lines Close. Peter Lemon, another of the men, and who received a bullet in the kneo during the general fusilade, w the first witness called in the afternoon ses- sion. His story corroborated the testimony given by Mes. Akeson, Tom and Berg. Tueso four were the only eyewitnesses to tne kill- ing. Coroner Unruh was next placed upon the stand. and it was he who produced the bul- let wliich was found i Matt Akeson's cloth- ingafter it had passed through his bod; alone, chief of tho Lincoln de- tective bureau, testilied to having arrested both Hill and Benwell in Lincoln on the Fri- aay evening after tho murder. He produced tho revolver taken from Hill at the police station. It was a 33-caliber weapon, with loaded, and the bullet which death exactly fitted the bired caused weapon. ’ Harry Race, editor Alke: of the Weeping Water gle, testified that ho visited the Akeson immediately after the tragody. He ex- hibited a bullet which he found in the fioor, and it also fitted the rovolver taken from Hill. Mrs. Ida Gentry, stepdaughter of Matt Alkeson, was recalled and produced the bul- lets which she found in the dining room and kitchen after the shooting. State Rests Its Case. The state still maining witnc but as the state stronger and tinu had some twenty-two ro- ses who were unexamined, case could hardly be made as the case promised to con- over into next week County Attorney “Travis concluded to rest. Tt was then almost 5 o'clock, and Judse Chapman adjourned court until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The session tomor- row will open with the presentation of testi- mony on behalf of the defense. Just what the “defense will seek to show is yet a mys- tory, as the prisoncr’s counsel hus stead- fastly refused to divulge his plans. Those most ardent in favor of the convic- t10n insist that Hill can really fave no de- fense worthy of material consideration. It is thought by many. nevertheless, that the defendant’s counsel will_ask for clemenc; on the vlea of dipsomania. A plea of tem- porary mental uusoundness is unother ground advanced by the theorists, but either plan _is doubtless conjecture. The defense will introduce about ten witnesses, most of whom are from Omaha and former ac- quaintances of Hill wnen he was driving a hack for the Stephenson stables. The de fenso also has several affidavits taken at Washington, Denver and other points and it is mtimated’ that on these Hill wiil mostly rely. Hill's D In view of th state csporate Position, e wencral strongth of the testimony Hill's defense must of necessity be a strong one to secure anything short of the death penalty. The fact that none of the four eyewitnesses were ablo to positively testify that it was Hill and not Benwell who firod the fatal shot is not feared in the least by the county attorney as mean- ing that the verdict of the jury will be other tian guilty i the first degree. Ou the other hand and in view of the testimony that both men carricd revolvers and fired them promiscuously, is regarded by the county attorney as simply strengthening the prosecution against Beuwell, who, until the present proceedings, was gonerally r arded as being an accessory, aud not an actual participant in the firing. Hill's_exhibition of cournge bas been wonderful during the entire trial. Not onco did he show any ovidence of weakness, and the stolid look on his countenance betrayed no change. Been in Prison Bofore, fle_has evidently been m pr for when a representative of i on him this evening at the county jail he re- monstrated vigorously with one of the guards for objecting to his talking to visitors, and insisted that it was any prisoncr's distinct privilege to receive visits from reporters whenever he saw fit tie gave s age as about 0, but vefused at first Lo tell any of his past life except that he was on the' police force at tho national capital in 18894, He stated—and iv seems tostrongthen the theory that the blea of dipsomania will be introduced in his behalf —that he had twice taken the “cure” for drunkenness 1n the east within the last four years, but that both times he had taken™ to' excessive drinking after- wards, He complain bitterly against the manuner in which the trial had proceeded and stated that it was grossly unfair. He further insinuated that the court had ot done him justice sin admitting irvelevant testimony over the objections of his counsel. Just then his counsel put in au appearance at the jail to have a couference with the prisoncr and Tug Bee corvespondeat was thus forced to desist in his interrogations. state’s case is unusually strong and the geueral opinion is that the verdict will be guiliy in the first degi Wil Bave a Public L Tecumsen, Deo. 14 ~This city ary. -(Spevial to Tue Bee. | is to have a public Library and reading room. Au ordinance to that effect has been passed by the city council ana signed by the mayor. The counci! is author- 1zed to levy o tax of 1 mill on taxable prop- erty of the city to establish and mantain the cnterprise. For five vears past no pub- lio reading room has been in existence here, 4s the one running ot that time was sus' tained by donations and not enough was offered to coutinue it. Brunswick A. O. U. W, Organized. Bruxswick, Neb., Dec. I4.—[Special to Tue Bee. . . Buttler, grand lecturer of the Ancient Order of United Workwmen of Liucoln, organized a lodge here with a large membersnip. It is named Brunswick lodge No. 812, Wost FPoiut News Notes. West Poixt, Dee. 14.—[Special to Tug Bee.]—-Mr. William E. Radler and Miss Chrisciua Borgelt were married Tuesday at OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1893, TWICE [ & %k Your money's‘ ¢ S worth or |YOUR MONEY BACK! EEEE———— | e Wonderful success of our great half price sale of two wecks ago, threatened to re-act upon us, because we didn't have enough to go "round. cours * ¢+« + 4 #BROWNING, KING The Iareest makers and <eilers of Brie ¢ ot n Eartn 5 K-8 48 H) TWICE Your money's worth |YOURMONEY BACK *e *’». Ot e we had a very few left, either too large or too small, but there were so many disappointed ones that we propose to give everybody another chance Saturday by 37,600 worth of Men'’s, Boys’ and Children’s adding a lot of That were $20.00 $18.00 $15.00 $12.50 $10.00 $8.50 $6.50 and let them go at PRICE Men's Suits--Overcoats--Ulsters. That were $30.00 $28.00 $25.00 $20.00 $18,00 $15.00 $12.50 $10.00 Are now $15.00 $14.00 $12.50 $10.00 $9.00 $7.50 $6.25 $5.00 Boys’ and Children’s Suits--Overcoats--Ulsters. Suits, Overcoats and Ulsters, $5.00 Are now $10.00 .$9.00 $7.50 $6.25 $5.00 $4.25 $3.25 $2.50 It begins Dec. 16th e Browning, King & Co,, Your money's, worth or [YOUR MONEY BACK| SATURDAY Money with a Mail Order insures attention. S. W. Corner 15th and Douglas. the residence of the bride's parents in Monterey township, in the prosence of many friends. The event was appropriately cele- brated, refreshments of all kinds ~being served, The newly wedded couple will maie their home in this city. ‘They are well known in this county and many congratula- tions are exteddod to them 3 Willism Mack has vented a combination foot rule. He senta model of his invention t0 the patent oftice at Washgton and mado lication for a patent he morigage sale of Mrs. Av nery stock took place Mouday and the stock was _purchased by the mort gagee, W. I, Krause, for $275. It was after- ward sold to Miss Alice Schairer, who opened the store for business Tucsday M. Adolph Zwimpfler and parents ieft for their old home in S and Sunday. Adolph is a hard and has many friends who regret his departure. Mr. Frank Drahos and Miss Helena Metz were united in marriage by Rov. G. A. Mueller at the residence of thie bride Tues- day evening atb o'clock, Many friends were invited and refreshments were served. an's milli- DEPOSITORS WERE ANGRY. Failure of the Bank of Rushville Causes Serlous Trouble ResuvinLe, Neb., Dee. 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie BE. |—Matters in connection with the closing of the Bank of Rushvilic assumed a decidedly warlike and sensational aspect late last night. Al day yesterday depositors and other interested partios were excitedly discussing the situation and threats of personal violence toward Ma, and Williams, the special auministrators, were openly and freeiy indulged in. In the evening a crowd of the indignant depositors and May and Willlams and several of4 heir friends got together at one of the sa- loons, when o general row, cousisting of many threats and loud words anda one small knockdown became the order. Nearly all the participants were heavily armed and had there not been much prompu and successful work at peace making done there would inu]\luslnuuuuu have been a pretty general guu play. P dufvas, Magsrs. My and Williams were hurried out of the room aud out of town as fast as a livery team could carry them. Since the death of his partner, H. A. Cham- berlain, May has wauted to gt possession of what monoy he had jn the business and sever his connection with its affairs, aud the depositors seem to (hink he has taken unfair means to brigg itabout, and hence are very much enraged. It is understood the bank owes depositors nearly §26,000, Soldiers Haye Rrouble. Fort Romsixsox, Neb.i Dec. 14.—[Special Telegram to Tug Ber |—Sergeant McDonuld of troop I, Ninth cavalry, snd Private Me- Campbeli of the Ninth gavalry got into an altercation today, resultiug in the sergeant firing three pistol shots at MeCampbell, one shot causing a flesh woundy the others going through his clothing. McCampbell had re- cently married the sis {f McDon- ald, and separated froii™ her two weeks later. ''he men have been enemivs since. The sergeant is in the guard house. Convictod the Merchant. Hastixas, Dec. 14.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee]-John Weingart, the Hustings merchant arvested for waintaining a ouls- ance in theshape of a cesspool in the business part of town, after the Board of Health had ordered it abated, was figed $15 und costs Lo- day. The case will be taken to l.h_o distriet court to furmsh u test. The increasing vigilance of the Board of Health is due to the recent diphtheria scaro. Death of & South Dakota Educator. Rosgnrp, 8. D, Dec. 14.—(Special to Tag Beg. |—Heory F. Eaton, government schiool toacber at Corn Creck scnool on this reser- vation, died days sickness. in the Roscbud liked. He was educated at Ripon colloge and spent_several years teaching in South Dalkota. Hishome was at Wentworth, S. D. He leaves a widow and two children. Sunday morning, after He the ablest corps and few acher was generally VAPAKAISO SHOOTING SCRALE, W. 0. Weight Lijured by Charles Basye In that City. Varraraiso, Neb., Dec. 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tng Bee.]—-About 10 o'clock this morning Charles Basye, a carriage maker. shot W. O. Wright with u shotgun, the charge passing through the right arm just above the wrist and lodgmg i the right side of the abdomen. The trouble occurred over the arrest of Basye on complaint of Wright for aliowing his building to be used asa house of yill-fume. _Physicians do not think the wound fatal. Basye gave himself up and in an hour was on his way to Wahoo in charge of two constable Masonic Grand Chapter Adjourns. Yonx, Neb., Dec. 14.--[Special Telegram to Tng Bre.] ~The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons closed its meeting here toduy. Ofticers of the grand council of Loyal and Select Masons were elected as ud master, J. W, Foxworthy retary, W. B. Bowen; grand Colonel B, 'C. Crabb: grand_sen Kinz, Oficers elceted for the grand chap- ter of Royal Arch Masons arc v W. Crites, grand high priest; Frank E. Bullard. deputy grand master; Charles J. Pheips. grand king; Charles C. Writtenhouse, grand scribe; W. 1t. Bowen, grand recorder! L. D). Richards, grand_treasurcr; Robert H. Heury, captain of the host; John J. Merser, grand prineipal sojourner; James Dinsmor grand loyal arch captain; George of the third vail; Jacob atinel. The meeting uext year will be held in Omak Mombers of 1 Hoinneae, Neb., Dec gram to Tue Bee.|—Chapter H, P. 1. O, held anopen meeting here tonight. This being the annual meeting o fine literary and musical program was rendered by the iadies of the chapter. One of the especial features was the esray on “Women's Clubs" by Mrs. Cornell and” “Literary Gossip” by Mr Breech. Tho meeting was held in the Pres byterian church, which was crowded “Faken all together this was the finest enter- tanment of its kind that ever was given here. ———— IRON 1EADE, . Entertain. 14.—(Special Tele- AN THE Purchases of Rallsa for 1804 Promise to Equal Last Year's Demands, CLEVELAND, O,, Dec. 14.—The Iron Trade Review this week says: The beginning of rail purchases for 1804 is the feature of the week 1o iron and steel. “Phe Penusylvania voad is first to place any considerable con- tract, ana while the 48,000 tons of eighty. five-pound rails bought are but little more than two-thirdsof the last year's purchases, the expectation is that the requirements for 1504 will round up close o the Lotal for 1593 “Tue prices paid were §24 at the three eust ern mills, among which 56,000 tous were distributed, -and 5 at the single western mill in the pool. Late intimations are that western roads will nake good sized purchases of rails for 1804, Only a portion of their requiremecnts were covered by the limited coutracts placed by the year, and there are reasons for expecting that conipen- sating orders will be given for the coming twelve months. Reports from the general market indicate a parvicularly quier week in pig iron Southern sellers are not forcing sales, in view of the coudition of their order books. and melters of iron, outside of pipo foundries, report a continuance of the extreme duliness that bus marked the past few wonths, ar Brand Ielt Boots, private German intoshes, snd for price list. SEARL « Wo oura Catarrh, § we, Lhroat, U iost St male | PP TR A without piin or Call on or'a book and 1 oftice. rooa) Dr, Searles & Searles, 1 | | ht Union Eleyator company of ix hereby given that the an the stockholders of t pany, for the purpos s and such ol y come before 1ho e | the oftice of John M. Thurs | bullding, Omauha, Neb., upon | of ¢ duy of January, 1894, be: lock . w. und 6 o'clock p. Arex Bostou, December 10, 1493, o0d, Skin aud iKidney o AL detention from busine: and may last longer "TWICE Your money’s worth Meyer Extra Quality 20, New Jerseys 20 and 12, Amazons 20 and 12 and 12 “ prices. 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