Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 26, 1894, Page 5

SOME FAVOR THE COMPANY Opposition to Lincolu’s Btreet Railway System Becoming COomplicated. MASS MEETING TO BE HELD THIS EVENING Question of the Amount of Money Invested in the Plant Hecoming Very I portant to All Interests Involved. LINCOLN, May 26.—(Speclal to The Bee.) ~The fight against the proposed street rail- way ordinance Is making progress. Today more than 300 citizens and busin men signed a call for a meeting to be held In the court house on Saturday even- fog to discuss the ordinance. It s In roality to be a meeting of protest. The men at the head of the movement are the ones who are making the fight against the passage of the law, and they are sparing no effort to create a sentiment unfavorable to the project. It Is somewhat significant that Mayor Weir heads the list of signers to the call. The men who are opposing the ordinance place but little rellance upon the committee to which the protests were re- ferred. The officers of the Lincoln Street Raflway company are requested to be pres- ent at the meeting Saturday night and pre- sent their side of the case in detall. It is claimed by the most ardent oppo- nents of the ordinance that the street rail- way company has overburdened itself with an indebtedness that Is not at all justified by the cost of the system. The most that the company clalms for the cost of the road 15 $1,200,000. The system is bonded for $1,100,000, while $2,300,000 in capital stock has been issued, It s claimed that the road did not cost anything like $1,200,000, and that even 1f it did the stock contalns so much water and the company has issued so many bonds that it will be impossible to make dividends and interest upon so great an amount, even under the most favorable circumstance INVOLVES THE DEPOT PROPERTY. H. H. Blodgett today commenced suit in the district ccurt, which involves the title to the lots upon which the Union Pacific depot_stands in (his city. Blodgett claims that he owned the lots in the early history of Lincoln, before the Unfon Pacific was bullt into Lincoln. The lots were originally held by J. H. McMurtry, and by him deeded in trust to Mrs. Mary Gregory. Mrs, Gregory then deeded them to a man named Taylor, who In turn deeded them to Blodgett. The trust deed from McMurtry to Mrs. Gregory was never filed for record, and afterwards became lost. This left Blodgett without a direct title to the lots. When the Union Pacific was built into Lin- coln the lots were purchased and the depot < bullt upon them. Blodgett now claims that McMurtry sold the lots to the Union Pacific . and pocketed the proceeds, to which he was not entitled. In answer McMurtry claims that he never sold the lots to the Tinion Pacific, but that he did glve that company a quit claim deed to one of the lots in con- troversy, and that the company took the others under the right of eminent domain. FILED HIS OWN LIEN. Colonel Philpott, the well known Lincoln attorney, has raised a question in law that 1 puzzling most of the Lincoln members of the bar, and one which may yet have to be settled by the supreme court. He was at- torney for Willlam Brockmeyer in a case against W. J. Marshal. He secured a judg- + ment Ag: t Marshal for $148. The Co- Jumbla National bank held an unsatisfied fudgment against Brockmeyer, and imme- dlately instructed its attorney to commence garnishment proceedings. ~ Philpott got ‘wind of the latter proceedings and went to the court house, where he made an entry ‘upon the court docket to the effect that he claimed an attorney’s llen upon the judg- ment, He dated the entry back to prevent the bank llen. from obtaining precedence. It 4s now claimed that Philpott had no legal right to make the entry for his own pro. toction. HEARD IN THE DISTRICT COURT. The divorce case of Peter Magill against his wife terminated today In a manner unexpected by Peter himself. He had sued his wife for a divorce on the ground that she had treated him with undue cruelty. She filed a cross-petition in which she claimed that Peter had never contributed a dollar to her support since they had been married. Judge Strode gave the wife the divorce and the custody of the children Judge Tibbetts and a jury have been at work all day on a case in which George and Mark Woods sue Lucretia Thayer for $600 damages for falling to complete a con- ‘tract to sign over a deed to a certain plece of land in Dakota. The defendant asks, ‘on the other hand, for $1,000 damages .‘pm-z Woods for fraudulent misreprosenta- tion. The criminal cases against George Etom and Milton HIill, charged with robbing a small store in Lincoln, were today dismissed by the county attorney for the reason that there was not sufficlent evidence to convict, The county attorney has been given until tomorrow to file afMdavits controverting the affidavits filled by the attorney for Green @Groveley to the effect that one of the Jurors who tried Graveley for murder last Week was not a citizen of the United States. SWEDISH MINISTERS ADJOURN. The Swedish ministerial conference of the districts of Nebraska and Kansas adjourned a two days session this afternoon and the del- egates are putting in the rest of the' day visiting the state penitentiary, asylum and other polnts of interest about the city. The sessions have been of unusual interest. Among the papers read and discussed were the following: By Rev. P. A. Lundberg of West Point, Neb., on “Personal Holiness;” Rev. A. R. ‘Mellin, “Did the Good Old Times Belong to the Past?”’ Rev. Seaberg of Oakland, Neb., “Predestination;” Rev. C. J. Nelson of Lin- berg, Kan., “The Requirements the Pulpit Has on tho Pew;" Rev. Peter Munson of this eity, “The Requirements the Pews Have on the Pulpit.” At the session this morning, after devo- tional exercises led by Rev. O. W. Ostrom of Shickley, Neb., papers were read as follows: Rey. O. W. Ostrom, “Resurrection;” Rev. C. J. Mellberg of Saronville, Neb., “How Much Time Should a Minister Devote to Prayer and Study;” Rev. Wahlquist of Sioux City, “What Can the Epworth League Do for Our Theological School at Evanston, 1115, 2" Rev. ¥. J. Swanson of Omaha, “Fruits of Personal Hollness." PREPARING FOR A ROAD RACE. Entries for the third annual road race of the Capital City Cycling club on Deco- ration day will open May 24 and close at 8 p. m. May 28. The entry fee is 76 cents. Blanks can be had of E. E. Walton, 1039 O street, or of J. E. Howe, at 112 North Thirteenth street, at which places entry fees must be paid. The entry fes must in every case accompany the application. The officers for the race have been appointed and are: H. H. Plerce, C. L. Shader and B. C. Gibert, judges; E. S. King, C. C. Clark and E. B. Walton, timers; Frank Van Horn, referee; Frank Du Teil, starter; E. R. Guthrie, clerk of the course; H. W, Petors and B4 Van Horn, assistants. The race starts at Twenty-second and R streets at 4 p. m,, and follows R street to Thirty- third, thence north on Thirty-third street to the north corner of the college farm. The course then turns cast through Uni- versity Place, thence northeast to Havelock and return over the samc course. Eastern Star Oficers Eleoted. FAIRMONT, May, 25.—(Speclal to The Bee.)—Mount Marlah chapter, Order of the Bastern Star, held their annual election last night, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: W. M., Mrs. D. A, Phillips; A. M., Mrs. G. C. Maxfield; W. P., A. W. Loomis; secretary, Mrs. S. Saw- ; treasurer, Mrs. A. F. Ashloy; con- ductress, A. C. Loomis; assistant con- ductross, Mrs. V. A. Stuart Bound Over for Assaulting & FULLERTON, Neb, May 25.—(Special to The Bee)—Fred McCauley, who was ar- yested a day or two since for the brutal assault on_the little 9-year-old stepdaughter of Irven W. Pepper, had his preliminary hearing before Judge Reld today. He was held to answer the charge to the distriot ourt, The mayor and city councll were yester- "huld, day enjoined from issuing the $13,000 water bonds voted at the last general spring elec- tion. Whatever may be the result of the injunction sult it will stop the erection of water works this summer. The weather remains extremely dry, and fears are entertained by fgrmers that they will have a faflure of crops here unless it should rain soon, Preparations are being made to observe Decoration day in this city in grand style. Amon raduates. NEBRASKA CITY, May 25.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The commencement ex- ercises of the Nebraska City High school were held at the opera house this evening. The program was a departure from the usual commencement exerclses, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, with an entire ab- sence of long-winded essays and orations. Hon. Matthew Gering of Plattsmouth ad- dressed the class at the close of the pro- gram. The class was composed of sixteen membe GENEVA, Ncb., May 25.—(Special to The Bee.)—This week the Interest of Geneva peo- ple has been centered in the public school exercises and exhibitions of various sort Wednesday evening the junlor exhibition was attended by a throng, and furnished no end of merriment and profit. Last night the senlor class, consisting of seven young ladies and two young men, did itself and the schools great credit In the regular commencement ex- ercises. Tomorrow there is to be from 9 in the morning till 10 at night a free exhibit, in Fraternity temple, of school work from the kindergarten department to the High sehool. FAIRBURY, Neb., May 25.—(Special to The Bee.)—Chancellor Canfleld of the State uni- versity lectured last night to the graduating lass of the High school on the subject of Higher Education.”” A large audience greeted the speaker and listened with in- terest to his address, Commencement exe cises of the High school were held last night. The graduating class numbers twenty-two. KEARNEY, Neb., May 25.—(Speclal Tele- gram to The Bee)—The eleventh annual graduating exercises of the Kearney High school were held in ‘the opera house this evening. The address to the graduates was delivered by Frank A. TFitzpatrick of Omaha, and the presentation of diplomas was by Hon. E. C. Calkins. The graduates are Francis Leary, Edith Guersney, Myrtls Carey, Estella’ Anderson, *May Crawford, Nellie Decker, Susie Dungan, Nellle Haw- thorne, Jessie Keys, Minnie Sommers, Wilhelmine Swanson, Annle Switz, Rose } Themanson, May Tillson, Winfleld Caldwell, James Currle and ort George. Wil ¢ FALLS CITY, May 25.—(Special to The Bee.)—At a largely attended meeting of the citizens last evening In Dorrington’s hall it was unanimously decided to celebrato the Fourth of July this year In grand style. An executive committee was appointed, as follow. J. H. Miles, A. E. Souders, A. F. Hollebaugh, W. S. Leyda and Fre Beaulien. ~ They were given power to ap- point_all subcommittees, JUNIATA, Neb., May 25.—(Special to The Bee)—Junlata will observe Memorial day in the following manner: Under the super- vision of Geary post the procession will form at the Grand Army of the Republic hall and march to the cemetery at 10 a. m. In the following order: Martlal music, company F, N. N. G., float with children representing the states, with the Goddess of Liberty, Grand Army of the Republc posts and old soldiers, Women'’s Relief corps In carriages, churches, Sunday schools and socleties. After the exercises at the cemetery the peo- ple will return to town for dinner, after which they will have a soldiers’ drill by boys and a flag drill by girls in Allen’s hall, and speech making, the principal oration be- ing by B. J. O'Nell of Pawnee City. FREMONT, May 25.—(Special to The Bee.) —The following order of exercises will be observed at the opera house at 10:30 a. m. Sunday: Chorus, ‘‘America;" urth prayer, Rev. W. H. Buss; music; scripture reading, Rev. N. Chestnut; music; sermon, Rev. G. M. Brown; prayer, H. W. Tate; muslc, quarte announcements and collection; music; ben diction, Rev. Dierks. All churches will unite in this service. CLAY CENTER, Neb., May 25.—(Special to The Bee.)—Arrangements have been made for celebrating Decoration day here. The address will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Wor- ley and the Memorial day sermon by Rev. Marsh of the Methodist Episcopal church of this place. Prefers Pops to Democrats. GRAND ISLAND, May 25.—(Special to The Bee.J—Ed J. Hall's new paper, the Freo Pross, made Its first appearance today. Hall supports the principles of the populists. In the usual salutatory the editor says: “The policy of the paper will be the same as we have always advocated, the only dif- terence being that we shall advocate the putting in power, in our governmental af- fairs, the people's independent party instead of the democratic party.” Five men, comprising the subagent of tho Unlon Pacific at St. Paul, the agent at Boelus and the agent at Loup City and En- gineer O'Brien and Conductor Palmer of this city, have been discharged. They had a hand In violating a strict rule of the com- pany not to haul freight without fhe re- quired bills, A car of corn, It seems, was hauled from Boelus and one from St.” Paul to Loup City to be fed to the stock belong- ing to Engineer O'Brien. Conductor Palmer was induced to haul the same upon the state- ment by the engineer and the agents that a half rate had been applied for but the necessary documents had not as yet arriyed trom headquarters. Conductor Palmer Is held as the most innocent party in the deal by local railway men. He had entered both transactions on his books, and it is claimed that he also spoke to Superintendent Suther- land, who happened to be on the branch at the time, and received his sanction. The latter, it would now appear, misunderstood the matter, and hence the trouble. Fremont Brovities. IMONT, May 25.—(Special to The A meeting of the subscribers to the fund for paying the expenses of the survey for the proposed Fremont water power was held in the council chamber last night. R. B. Schneider was chosen chairman and J F. Hensen secretary, Tho committee r: ported that $3,000, the estimated expense of the survey, had been subscribed and paid in. The following dircctors were elected: Wilson Reynolds, Otto Huette, R. B. Schneider, E. N. Morse, L. P. Larson, L. D. Richards, W. R. Wilson, J. D. McDonald and Robert Bridge. The manifest en- thusiasm would seem to indlcate the suc- cess and rapid completion of the cnterprise. At a meeting of the directors held this morning the organization of the company was completed by the election of the follow- ing officers: President, R. B. Schncller; vice president, Wilson Reynolds; secretary, James K. Hansen; treasurer, John O Cleland; committee to expedite completion of suryey, R. B. Schneider, J. D. MeDonald and ¥ Morse. The secretary was authorized to provide necessary books and stationery. The furniture of the defunct Fremont Business college was sold yesterday by Theron Nye on a chattel mortgage Byron Hutchinson, an employe of the Fremont Manufacturing company, lost a part of two fingers in a planing machine today. ARES ging ut Nelson. May pecial to The arlot fever has been raging here for about four weeks and new cases are being reported every day. The town is under quar- antine regulation, and small children a off the streets as much as possible. deaths have occurred, The schools, with t exception of the High school, have closed for the year. Religlous meetings of all kinds have been dispensed with for several weeks past in order that the spread of the disease may bo prevented. Memorial sermon on next Sunday and Decoration day exercises will be dispensed with this year on account of the prevalence of this disease. The weather since the frost has been cloudy, but mo rain has fallen and rain is needed very badly. Many farmers are plow- fng up their wheat and planting the land to corn. Wheat and oats will be very light, having been greatly damaged by the high south winds, which prevailed for several weeks, and the frost. Genova Republicans husiastic. GENEVA, Neb., May 25.—(Speclal to The Boe.)—Geneva republicans are right at the tront In the matter of campalgn arrange- ments. A republican club has been organ- tzed, enrolling to date about 140 members. Mr. Robert Sloan s pre:ident of the club, J. A. Soudermilch secretary and C. D.’Jen: sen treasurer. WAS PURELY AN ACCIDENT Bhooting of Little Emily Maurer by Her Brother Near West Point, THEY WERE PLAYING WITH A REVOLVER Coroner's Investigation tion, Explodes a Sensa- There Being no Evidence Criminal Intent—Story of A Sad Affair. of WEST POINT, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—This afternoon in- formation was brought to town that one of Franz Maurer's daughters had been shot yesterday morning at the Maurer farm, seven miles sontheast of West Point. Investigation shows that Emily, the 14- year-old daughter, was shot by Willie, her 12-year-old brother. The girl was In the barn when she was shot by her brother. After the deed was done the boy ran to the fleld near by, where the hired men were work- ing, and informed them that Emily was shot. A courfer was sent to West Point for medical ald. The girl meantime lay unconsclous In a pool of her own blood. Late yesterday afternoon the girl became conscious for a while, and made the state- ment that her brother, Willie, had shot her, and then fell into a_stupor, from which she did not revive. Death relleved her this afternoon. The coroncr and county at- torney immediately repaired to the scene of the tragedy. Late this evening the coroner's jury re- turned a verdict that the shooting was ac- cidental. The boy and girl trere playing with the revolver in the barn and it ex- ploded while In the boy's hands. Much indignation s felt here over the efforts of an Omaha newspaper to make a sensation of the matter. Maurer is a highly respected farmer and was in attendance at the coroner's inquest. No effort to do him violence occurred and there was no thought of lynching him. FINDS THE Case Against Hitoh County Making Little Progros: TRENTON, Neb., May (Special to The Bee)—The case on trial Tuesday and Wednesday of Hitchcock county against F. M. Prrimmér, ex-county clerk, seemed to drag along under the efforts of attorneys for the defense until finally all parties agreed to dismiss the jury and let the testi- mony be taken by a referee to be appointed by the court. This seemed necessary for the reason that the expert employed by the county commissioners could tell nothing in reference to the record, and the attorney for the prosccution thought best to arrange as above and take thirty days ~ for examination of the books and county recerds. Many claim that the prosecution of the county officials is simply for popullst campalgn purposes. The popu- lists are feeling very sore over the expert's failure to show the people that he under- stands his business. The expert’s report cost this county something like $1,800, and the taxpayers will never realize a dollar from ihe outlay. The court is now trying the case of the State against Strayer for larceny. This case will occupy the rest of this week and court will continue all of next week, making three weeks for this term Officials . at Meadow Grove. MEADOW GROVE, Neb., May 2.—(Spe- clal to The Bee)—The annual convention of the Madison county Women's Christian Temperance union, in session here for two days past, adfourned tonight. A large num- ber of delegates were present from all parts of the county. Election of officers resulted in the choice of the following: Mrs, O. A. Whitnam of Madison, president; Miss Jennie Forney of Madison, corresponding secretary; Miss Mary Crooks of Meadow Grove, record- ing secretary; Mrs. Anna G. Robertson of Norfolk, treasurer; Mrs. 0. A. Wyckoff of Tilden, vice president-at-large. Mrs. C.°M. Woodward of Seward was present during the entire session, and last night addressed a very large audience. At the gold medal contest held in connection with ‘the convention Miss Florence Shearer of Tilden was awarded the prize. Tired of Unhappy Domestic Relations. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., May 25.—(Spe- clal Telegram to The Boe.)—Thomas Wymond, an old resident, attempted to commit suicide last night by taking three grains of morphine, but the timely arrival of a physiclan saved his life. Unhappy domestic relations are supposed to be the cause. There has been a raise of four feet in the Missouri river within the past forty- eight hours. Farmers on bottom lands are preparing for high water. The river banks above the city are cutting, but so far no serious damage is reported. Sneak thieves have been numerous during the past week. This afternoon two tramps were caught In the act of entering the resi- dence of Jesse Walker. They were arrested and fined $25 and thirty days in jail. Will Change the Location. BLAIR, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—Postoffice Inspector Sinclair of Nebraska City was here today looking up a new location for the postofiice, as the postmaster has received notice to vacate the present place by June 1. The only sult- able bullding to be had {s the brick block owned by Perry Selden. It Is generally conceded that this building will be recom- mended. If it is it will glve gencral satis- faction to all, as it Is centrally located. Dragged to Death by a Horse, NORTH PLATTE, Neb., May 25.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—While horseback riding this morning Willle Besack, son of D. W. Besack of this place, was thrown and his foot caught in the stirrup. He was dragged for some distance by the horse and was badly bruised about the head and body, sustaining internal injury that will probably prove fatal. Roduced Rates to the League Moeting. LINCOLN, Neb, May 25.—All delegates to the State League of Republican Clubs meeting will be returned for one-third fare, providing they purchase tickets at the sta- tion when they leave home and take ro- colpt from the agent, and have that stamped by Secretary Slaughter at the con- vention. Superios SUPERIOR, Neb,, May 25.—(Speclal to The Bee)—Miss Lula Adams and Mr. A. C Felt were married Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Adams, Rev. S. E. Martin officiating. The wedding was quite largely attended by relatives of the couple. Hlped ¢ GRESHAM, Neb,, to The Bee.)—A heavy shower yesterday after- noon of short duration and a heavy dew last night had the effect of brightening the countenances of the farmers in this vicinity. - From Sutter Creek. SUTTER CREEK, Cal, April 12, 1894.— Tom Groeu of this place says: *Last sum- mor I had a sudden and violent attack of diarrhoea. Some one recommended Cham- berlain's Colle, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy, which' I procured, and after tak- ing a couple of doses was completely cured. Since then I have often persuaded friends to use it for the mame complaini, and in overy case a prompt cure has been effected. In my opinion it is the best remedy on the market for bowel compleints.” For sale by drugglsts. ps Slightly. ventlon, ~The Grand Court of the United Commercial Travelers began its annual session here today. The local members of the order have made great preparations for the event, and the businc houses throughout the wholesale district aro gaily ornamented in honor of the visit ors, who number about 1,600, of whom 700 are delegates and the remainder friends who a mpany them. The iprogram for the day consisted of the opening of the congress at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev. 8. P. Speer, addresses of welcome by Mayor Blee and J. M. McKiusley, followed by a Cor socret afternoon sedif8h. The delegates will attend a receptit® and ball given in their honor by the loeab dod, of the order. one ofathe daintiest English school of lwrie compositio Albert Celller, wag, most given last night at Boyd's theater Carletons, the largest audience of the assisting liberal “&pplause in th sful rendition of “the opera. While English to the maprow it has sufficient | Amerlcanisms _introduced to make it a very enjoyable production, and as the chorus was In ‘excélfent volee and the principals well cast, snfy the kindest w of praise may be sald of Mr. Cellier's com- position. Mr. Carleton made a very gal- lant Geoffrey Wild Ithough inclined to be a bit of a rake, but succeeding in sow= ing his oats before the grain had b:come too rank to be harvested. Miss Vincent as Dorothy was & picture in an old-fashioned gown of the early century period and she sang much better than upon any previous Miss Bell, the p dr. soubrette of the company, with soprano, inferpolated the beautiful song of Mattel's, *1 st and 8o grace- fully and prettily was {t' sung that the little. woman was compelled to_respon _to an_encore. ‘““The Moon Has Ralsed H r Lamp Above,” by Benedict, for baritone and tenor, was sung with splendid effect by Mr. Carleton and Mr. Taylor, who mide a very dashing Har Ricketts, as the sh was in his element in the low and quite _won_ the audienc drollery. ~ Mr. Tmano as Squire Bantam was dignified, singing the score with abl it his drinking fong going with sparkle, wh'ch also may be said of Miss Vincent's hunt- ing_song, e opera abounds in pretty solos, duets and concerted numbers taken In its entirety was a most pleasin performance, At the matinee today the “Queen’s Lace Handerchief” will be given and tonignt “Doroth —— CHARGED WITH PLAGLARSISM. of the by satisfactorily by the week suc- “‘Dorothy," omedy part Sloux Falls University Orator in Trouble with the Faculty. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., May 25.—( to The Bee)—The charge of plagia brought against Richard F. Locke, orator from the Sioux Falls university who recently won the state contest, by the faculty of Yankton college, has created con- siderable hard feeling between the two towns named. Heretofore therc has been the best of feeling between Sioux Falls and Yankton, but a scrap IS now on. Prof. Free of Yankton, who came here and made the charges, has given vent to his dis- pleasure through the columns of the Yank- ton Press and Dakotan. —He roasts Prof. Walsh of the Sioux Falls university in a way which comes very close to being libel- ous. The matter will be submitted to the State Oratorical association for settlement. The local professors claim that the char cannot be sustained_and that the chal- cedony slab which Yankton has not yet seen fit to turn over to Sioux Falls will probably be ordered sent here by the asso- ciation. Fighting Over the State Printing. PIERRE, 8. D, May 25.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—Bids for the state print- ing for the ensuing vear were opened by the secretary of state today, but before contracts were made an alternate writ was issued by the supreme court restraining the secretary from further proceedings until an application for permanent writ could be heard. The writ was (ssued on affidavit and complaint of T Carter, who maintained that the state printing law is unconstitu- tional in that it provides for incurring an indebtedness and fall§' to make an appro- priation therefor. The complaint asks for a permanent writ against further proceed- ings by the secretar SNOWBOUND I Heartrending Message Ploked Up on the Driftwood i Washinzton. MOUNT VERNON,: Wash., May 25.—While saveral well known citlzens were crossing the Skagit river in a canoe they found an old quinine bottle floating-on some driftwood. It contained a paper; with the following letter inside: 1 Head Waters of .the South Fork, Cascade Creek, April 17, 188.—1 have beén in the mountains. for the past three weeks snow bound and have had nothing to eat for three days, It Is impossible for me ever to get out alive. You will find me when the snow goes out. I am nearly wild. For God's sake try and save me. 1 have a wife in St. Paul. Her nume is Mary Jacabow. In the name of God what shall T do. Save me. H. A JACABOW. The 'point designated is about 125 miles above this place and the snow the past win- ter is supposed to have been twenty-five feet deep. Telegrams have been sent to parties at Sauk City, seventy-five miles up the river, to investigate the matter. B DESERTED BY HER SEX. Male Passengers Attend the Needs of u Lady In Confinement on a Traln, MINNEAPOLIS, May 2.—A Marshfleld, Wis,, speclal to the Journal says: Mrs. Louls D. Duffeoy, a passenger on the south- bound Wisconsin Central train, gave birth to a child between Colby and Unity sta- tions last night. She was on her way to her home in Oconto; Wis., and had with her two other small children. The ladies in the coach deserted her and her wants were attended to by the male passengers. ii!]mh;vas taken with the babe to a hotel at nity. nis Klnuv Man Exposed. DES MOINES, May 25.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—United States District Attorney Fullen sprung a sensation in the federal court this morning, Wwhich thor- oughly disorganized the dofense of tho George Barnes case. Wednesday Judge Cole, one of the counsel for Barnes, filed an affidayit claiming the absence of three ma- terial witnesses in support of a motion for continuance of the case untll the next term. This afiidavit set forth that these witnesses were J. H. Blanchard, alleged to be the gen- oral agent for a sewing machine company, with headquarters at Lincoln, Neb., and that the other two witnesses were men re- siding in Toledo, O., and St. Louis. It was alleged that this man Blanchard had re- ceived in payment form the other two wit- nesses large sums in postage stamps for sewing machines sold them, and that Blanchard in turn, having learned that Barnes dealt largely in stamps, had disposed of them to him. A search at Lincoln falled to discover any such person as J. H Blanchard, and the prosecution charged that he was a man of straw erected for the purpose of delaying the case. The defense then attempted to withdraw the aflidavit, but Judge Woolson refused permlssion and ruled that the case must take its proper place on the calendar, Vordict of Manslaoghtor. IOWA CITY, Ia, May 25.—(Special Telo- gram to The Bee)sIn the case of John Bevins for the killing of Pat O'Connell, the jury returned a verdiot of manslaughter today. The trouble -grew out of a dispute over two saw logs walued at $25. Both were well-to-do farmers, and previous to the fatal' quarrel hagdi been warm friends Bevins assaulted O'Donnell five times, each time receiving the worst of the cncounter, ll he drew his knife ‘and stabbed O'Don- nell in the side. O'Donnell died from the effects of the wounds, living only a few days. Anotl CAPE other r Earthquake Sh GIRARDEAU, Mo.,, May 25.—An- earthquake shgck was experlenced here this morning at 12:15. It was pre- ceded by a low rumbling noise and came from the southwest. i It was much heavier than that of yesterdhy. In Miss Hanged for Killlig » Pol! SAN ANTONIO, , May Brown, colored, was hanged in the county Jall yard here today at 11:20 a. m. for the murder February 26 last of Anderson Harrls, an ex-police officer, whom he ambushed and assassinated, — Amerioan Preacher Catled, BOSTON, May 2.—Rev. IPeroy Gordon of Zmanuel church, this city, has accepted call to Emanuel church in Geneva, SBwitzer- land. He has been in this city since last November, when he came here from Ken tuck The chi in Geneva is und the charge of Bishop Doane of Albany, N. Y. ——— Gold Secker Drown MINNEAPOLL special to the Journal says a young gold seeker from drowned Tuesday while Vermillion river rapids way to Ramny Lake City d At the Raplds, A Tower, Minn,, James R. Potts, Adrain, Mich trying to thoot the in a on his Captaln Redding, May was 10 A. M. 6 | Lonsdale Cambric ‘c Ladies' Egyptian cotton vests, regular 25 quality. SPOT CASH AT 11C. Ladies’ best lisle thread vests, regular G50c goods, SPOT CASH AT 28C. Ladies' lisle thread and silk union suits, all qualities at MUCH BELOW COST. Fine English porcelain decorated cottage dinner sets, real value $5 SPOT CASH AT $3.75. 20 per cent discount on all children's and infants’ dresses. A fine Mexican hammock, actual value 75c. SPOT CASH AT 49C. Your choice from 50 pieces fine novelty suitings, w1l the new colors, actual value up to 50c. SPOT CASH AT 18C. A lot of French diagonal,whip cords, serges and Henriettas, worth up-to $1.00. SPOT CASH AT 42C. 7 P. M. 4-4 extra heavy Muslin c 62-inch storm serge, black 46-inch 46-inch 44-inch 44-inch ‘Worth up to $1.25. fine serge. Henriettas, novelties. crepons. Your choice for SPOT CASH AT 62C. Boys' heavy bicycle hose, with double heel and toe, actual value 35c. SPOT CASH AT 18C. Ladies’ seamless fast black hose, regular 20c goods, SPOT CASH AT 11C. THE Ladies’ fast black, double soled, heel and toe, G0c quality. SPOT CASH AT 33C. Ladies’ opera length tan hose, fast colors, actual value 75c. SPOT CASH AT 85C. A line of ladles' silk hose, light shades, have been selling for $2.00, SATURDAY for SPOT CASH AT 97C. Gowns, drawers and corset covers, combric and muslin, trimmed with lace and em- broidery, have sold up to 8Ge. SPOT CASH AT 47C. tra length chemise, in fine lawn, beauti- fully trimmed with lace, actual value up to $1.75. SPOT CASH AT $1.12. One lot of silk and iron frame Grenadine, regular value $1.50, SPOT CASH AT 97 Ladies hemstitched and scalloped hand- kerchiefs, in plain or colors, actual vaule 20c BELOW COST AT 65C. 20 per cent discount on all | our fine Reynier Kid Gloves. All our 35c and 40c best Scotch ginghams, UNDER COST AT 18C. French flannelette, in new designs and actual value 20c, UNDER COST AT 9C. A lot of laces in different widths, actual colorings, value 60c, SPOT CASH AT 25C. Colored embroideries, up to 8 inches wide, actual value 30c, SPOT CASH AT 12%0C. “Schillings Model form, high bust corset, actual value $1.00, SPOT CASH AT 83C. T5¢ extra long, Ventillating astin goods, corset, regular SPOT CASH AT 43C. Fine damask lunch cloth, hemstitch with apple blossom pattern, actual value $2.00, SPOT CASH AT $1.25. in drab and | 'A QUICK CASH RAISING SALE ati onv | MORSE DRY GOODS CO 0L GAST 8. | Sturday UnderCost Valus for ash 8 A M. E Seersucker...... c Children's bonnets In silk and lace, actual value 66c, BPOT CASH AT 260, Ladiey' $1.26, fine shirt walsts, actual valuo, SPOT CASH AT 600, French satine wrappers, $2.50 value, SPOT CASH AT $1.76, Fine silk walsts, actual value, $3.75, SPOT CASH AT $2.48., Flannel.... 20 Fine silk waists, actual value $5.00, SPOT CASH AT $3.76. Fine silk walsts, actual value, $7.60, SPOT CASH AT $4.48. Latest style ladies’ all wool jackets, actual $5.00, ST Outing value, BPOT CASH AT $1.75. Latest style ladies' all wool Jackets, actual value, $10.00, SPOT CASH $4.98. The following prices in capes: Actual value, $3.00, SPOT CASH AT $1.48 Actual value, $5.00, SPOT CASH AT $2.38, Actual value, $7.50, SPOT CASH AT $3.75. Actual value, $10.00, SPOT CASH AT $5.00. Actual value, $15.00, SPOT CASH AT $7.50. At these prices we will sell one garment P. M.—For Men. Fine Silk Teck Scarf only to a customer. postmaster of Rainy Lake City, was with him and narrowly escaped. He managed to save the mail he had with him. The exodus of gold seckers to the Rainy Lake reglon grows in volume daily and most of them now g0 by canoe. . FOUGHT A DUEL IN WYOMING. Nebraska Man Kills Another in a Quarrel Over His Own Wife. LANDER, Wyo., May 25.—Robert Dixon and William Harvey, employes of the Dia- mond Development company at Miners' De- light, fought a duel in consequence of a quarrel over Dixon's wife, whose affections Dixon claimed Harvey had alienated. After a flerce fight, starting with blows, Dixon shot and killed Harvey. Dixon, who Is from Chadron, Neb., gave hi 1t up. ——— Board of Trade Men Fight in a Saloon. CHICAGO, May 2.—B. P. Hutchinson, known as ““0ld Hutch” the famous Board of Trade operator, Mlionaire Ed Crum, an- other operator, @ hotel clerk named Blanch- ard and Bartender Hixon engaged In a rough and tumble bar-room fight at McCoy's hotel last night and Hixon was stabbed in the thigh by Crum. The quarrel grew out of a heated argument, and all the combatants were freely pounded before they were sepa- ratd by outsiders. Hixon’s wounds are not serious and Milllonaire Crum was not ar- vested. ———— ‘Was Tired of Life. CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, May 25.—(Speclal Telegram to The Bee.)—Mrs. Clara Danlels, deserted a few days ago by her worthless and drunken husband, attempted to commit sulcide today by taking laudanum. Her condition was discovered in time to save her life. e Spared His Wife but Killed Rer Lover, DALLAS, Tex., May 25— J. Armstrong, a prominent architect, was fatally shot this morning by Jacob Enger, a merchant, who discovered him in Mrs. Enger's bedroom. Mrs. Enger begged for her life and her husband spared her. He is now In jall. —— Emma Juch Cang All Engagements. ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 25.—Emma Juch has left for the east. She has can- celed all her engagements for the re- mainder of the season. e e WEATHER FOREUS ST. Partly Cloudy with Showeri Predictod for Nebraska This Evening. For Nebraska and Kansas—Partly cloudy, with showers Saturday evening and night; variable winds. For Iowa—Fair; warmer in extreme east- ern portion; variable winds. For South Dakota—Increasing cloudiness; variable winds. For Missouri—Fair, except showers in ex- 1veme southeast portion; variable winds, Local Recor or Tite WEATHER BUREAU. OMAHA ¢ 3 Omahn record of temperature and rainfallcompared with corresponding day of past four 3 1804, 189 nperature 803 052 ture. 522 432 Averago temporature. 66> 493 643 689 Precipitation 000 T 00 .87 Statoment showing the condition of tom- peratureand procipitation ut Omaha for the day and since March 1, 1804 Normal temporature pess for the day. o Murch 1., al procivitation ency for the day. ency since March 1 Reports from Other Stations at 8 . 1892, 1801 763 629 522 550 Maximum t Minimun: t £up j0 2amyE Jeduial, XK BTATIONS. Omana St. Louus, . i cloudy St Paui....... 4 | Part eloudy. Davenpori ‘ vt cloudy. Part oloudy. T Ralol 00/ Partelo 1y. 00|Cloudy Gulveston T Tndicntes tra 8 . HUNT, Local Forecast Omolal, Saturday, May 26. SUIT Mens’ All Wool Cheviot Suits. $ 5.00 At Half Price. 256 45¢ 50¢ 03C SALE, Boys’ All Wool Cheviot Suits, Ages 6 to 14, $1.95 2.00 el 2.50 il Boys’ Straw Hats At Half Price. e w1010 CONTINENT CLOTHING HOUSE, Cor. 15th and Douglas Sts. ) OWER: FROM GASOLINE DIRECT FROM THE TANK. GIIEAI'EII THAN STEAM. o Boiler. No Steam. No Engineer, POWER for_Corn und Feed Mills, Ruling “u), Runulng Separators, Creameries, &e OTTO GASOLINE ENGINES nd ~:cago, 248 Lake St, OQmaba, 107 8, 14th St Stationary or Portable. A to 00 I P Blo2 M. P, for Catalogue, Prices, eto,, describing work to be done, lOTTO GAS ENGINE WORKS, 334 & Walnut $ts, PHILADELPHIA, PA,