Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 23, 1894, Page 5

FEARFUL OF FOUL PLAY! Priends of John White of Havelcok Troubled Over His Disappearance, NOT HIS FIRST EXPERIENCE IN THIS LINE Bmooth Plekpocket Captured by the Lin- | Pollce While Operating at a Lancaster County Pleasure coln LINCOLN, June 22.—(Special to The Bee.) ~—The police are engaged today in a search for John White of Havelock, who left his home yesterday to come to Lincoln and has not since been heard of. He is a young man of good habits and his wife and friends are fearful of foul play. He disappeared from his home in a similar manner about a year ago and was found by the police. SMOOTH PICKPOC TED. A young man giving the name of Cohen Is having his wants attended to at the police station. He has been doing a flourishing business in the pocket-pieking and sneak- thieving line for several days past and num- bers among his victims several visitors to Burlington Beach. He is also wanted by the ehief of police of Seneca, Kan., in which town he operated under the name of George Harris, DISTRICT COURT MATTERS. Judge Hall has finished up the cases of the People’s and Dixon banks against Mosher et al and has them under advisement. The question is whether to dissolve or make permanent the injunction obtained by the plaintiffs restraining the Lincoln Gas com- pany, the Western Manufacturing company and the Farmers and Merchants Insurance company from transferring on their books stocks now in the name of Mosher until after the plaintiffs can get satisfaction out of them. The value of the stocks involved is about $150,000. Before Judge Strode, R. J. guing the Ferguson Muslc ompany for malicious prosecution. He was arrested for embezzlement at the Instance of the defend- ants. Sparling Is SUPREME COURT FILINGS. Franci convent of Poor Claire the city of Omaha; petition in error. enter Paper company, appellee, against ide Real Estate and” Building company, Perlia J. Wilcox and Sherman Wilcox, appel- lants; appeal from Douglas county. A. U. Wyman, receiver of the Nebraska Fire Insurance company, against the National Bank of Commerce; appeal from Douglas county. National Bank of Commerce against Paul- ine Chapman et al; appeal from Douglas county. The LINCOLN BREVITIES. Over 300 teachers are In attendance at the Lancaster county teachers’ institute now In session here. L. H. Bardell, who was arrested in Omaha for stealing a bicycle and claims to have been a student of the university, s not known here. Attorney Charles Offutt of Omaha was in the city today. Attendance Unu: (nrge-Last Night's Interest, remonios, BEATRICE, Neb,, June 22.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—The seventh annual as- sembly of the Beatrice Chautauqua opened last evening, and despite the threatening weather there was in attendance an unusually large number for the opening session. Frank Beard, the “chalk talk man,’ together with the Schuman quartet, furnished the evening's entertainment. Tonight James S. Burdette of Chicago will deliver one of his humorous lectures. The program for the two weeks® assembly includes some of the best talent the country affords For the Summer Bible School. LINCOLN, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The Bee)~-One of the most important meetings ever held In Nebraska will be the summer bible school and missionary conference on the beautiful Chautauqua assembly grounds at Crete, July 18 to 26 inclusive. Rev. R. A. Torrey, superintendent of Moody's bible in- stitute and pastor of Chicago Avenue church, a man interested In every line of aggressive Christian work, has been secured as chief instructor. He will give two hours each day 10 bible Instruction. Other men of God, such as A. J. Nathan, the Jew, Augustus Nash, formerly Young Men's Christian asso- clation state secretary, George 8. Fisher, secretary of the World's Gospel union, and some representative of the China inland mission, as well as a number of re- turned missionaries, are expeoted to be pres- ent. As it is the object of this meeting to increase and deepen the interest in bible study and world wide evangelization the expenses are as low as it is possible to make them. The board and lodging, instruction and rent of grounds is guaranteed not to exceed $5 for each person for the eight days. For further information address C. P. Stealey, state secretary of the Gospel union, Lincoln. Butler T. U. SURPRISE, Neb., 22.—(Speclal to The Bee)—The Butler county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union bpened at Surprise Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance. The welcome addresses were delivered by Hon. C. H. Walker, in behalt of the city; Rev. W. H. Berry, In behalf of the churches, and Mrs. C. H. Walker, in behalf of the union. The response was by F. R. Rodwell of Garrison. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: President, Mrs. A. M. Bunting of David City; corresponding secretary, Mrs. S. C. Bunting of David City; recording secretary, Mrs, Ella Brown of Bellwood; treasurer, Mrs. Emma Riddle of David City. The convention closed last evening. Wedded ut West Point. WEST POINT, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The Bee)—Miss Josephine Grovijahn and Herman Kaup were married yesterday at the Catholic church. Both are widely and favor- ably known in the county. FAIRBURY, Neb., June 22—(Special to Tho Bee.)—Ex-Mayor John Heasty was mar- ried Wednesday evening to Miss Jessie Gellatly, eldest daughter of John Gellatly. After the ceremony, which was attended only by relatives and a few intimate friends, a reception was tendered the newly married couple at the residence of the bride's par- ents, which was attended by the elite of the clty. Forged His Father's Na HEBRON, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The Bee.)—August, 20-year-old son of George Paulson, a farmer living near Belvidere, forged his father's name to two notes of 325 each, discounting one at the Carleton bank and the other at the First National He was arrested and brought to town and walved examination. His ball was fixed at $1,000, which he was unable to furnish. Exhausted tho Funds. FREMONT, June 22.—(Special to The Bee.) ~—After reducing the assessments and allows ng claims for damage until there would bs no money left to build the Reynolds ditch, the Board of Supervisors adjourned to July 10. The result is a temporary victory for the opponents to the project. The discus slon of the subject developed much bitters ness on both sides. Industrinls at West Polat. WEST POINT, Neb., June 22.—(Speclal to The Bee)—A detachment of Industrials, numbering fifteen, are now afllicting this community. They clalm to be from the Black Hills, and are levying tribute upon the cltizens, Their departure is earnestly de- sired. Modern Woodmen Plente. WAKEFIELD, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The Bee.)—The Modern Weodmen of America of this place held a picnic at Barto's grove. About 500 people were present. Robert L. Wheeler of South Omaha made the address. Mre, W. J. Nronnan Dead SIDNEY, Nob., June 22.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—The remains of Mrs. William J. Brennan, wife of an ex-postmas- ter of this city and daughter of Judge Heist, wera brought this evening for Interment trom Los Ange Cal. The deceased had been fIl but a few days, and was a resident of California at the time of her demise. She was 33 y old. The funeral will take placg on Sunday AGITATING IRRIGATION, Nebraska Farmers Will Not Remaln at the w ot Man's Merey, NORTH PLATTE, Neb,, to The Bee)—The recent dampened enthusiasm for frrigation in this vicinity. ew irrigation companles are multiplylng and much practical work in ths way of surveys and digging of canals already under way Is being done. Two years of drouth has convinoed farmers that irrigation, while not an absolute necessity in western Nebraska, is something more than a luxury Since learning that irrigating canals can be snstructed on low lands at a cost of $1.50 to $2.60 to the irrigating capacity of the canal and that the yearly expense of keeping the canal in running order s from 15 to 25 cents per acre, farmers are organizing for operative work. Eighty per cent of the of construction belng in the item of labor, the labor surplus at the present time can be effectively utilized. Farmers living of Brady Island recently formed an - poration for work and will proceed at once to construct a canal forty miles in length that will irrigate 50,000 acres of the best valley land In the state. In North Platte the Farmers and Mer. chants Canal company has been incorporated and engineers are already in the field perfect- ing_surveys for ditches that will irrigate 40,000 acres lying west and south of here, President Fort of the-State Irrigation as- sociation is actively engaged in pushing the work. He reports Dawson county as equally alive to the importance of irrigation, fully 200,000 acres of Dawson county land be. ing susceptible of irrigation at comparatively little expense. MIG June 22 rains have not WIND AT HEBRON. Wednesday's Storm Sw. that Vicinity and Other Loealities. HEBRON, Neb,, June 22.—(Special to The Bee)—About 4 o'clock Wednesday heavy black clouds gathered in the south, and shortly after § they were preceded by a terrific wind and clouds of dust. The wind moved with a velocity of forty miles per hour. During the storm the house of V. Buller struck by lightning, doing but little damage. The heavy rains of late have greatly re- vived small grain, and while it will not be a heayy crop it will fully average a good three-fourths crop. Corn Is standing well. WEST POINT, Neb., June (Special to The Bee)—The heavy rains of yesterday and today have assured the corn crop, and hopes are entertained that the small grain may yet partially recover. The Plum Creek valley, north of town, s overflowed 0X, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The 'he drouth was broken today by over an fnch of rainfall, which is in time to save the corn. Small grain will not make over one-fourth of a crop, but with favorable weather from now on the farmers here will have a large corn crop. Regardless of the hard times and dry weather, this locality is experiencing a steady and substantial growth in the way of im- provements. BLOOMINGTON, Neb., June 22.—(Special to The Bee.)—It commenced raining here at 6:30 yesterday morning and continued until 10 o'clock. The small grain crop will be short, but corn promises to be a full field. The hay crop promises to be up to the average. SECOND ROUND FOR BONACUM. Ejectment Sult Against Father Corbett Will Go the District Court. NEBRASKA CITY, June 22.—(Special Tel- egram to The Bee)—The last sult against Father Corbett by Bishop Bonacum came up before Judge Eaton, being the ejectment case wherein the bishop sceks to gain posses- sion of the Palmyra parsonage now occupled by Corbett. In opening, Corbett’s attorney stated that under the statuts such cases should be tried within ninety days of answer day; that the case had been post- poned from time to time and June 14 was the last day upon which the case could be heard. The action, he said, would have to be commenced over from the beginning Judge Eaton overruled the motion and de- cided in favor of the bishop. Exceptions wero taken by the defendant and the case will go to the district court, Father Corbett in the meantime giving bond for rent of the parsonage. This will further put off the set- tlement of this difficulty for five months. Endeavor Conv ion Closed. NEBRASKA CITY, June 22.—(Speclal Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The first annual convens tlon of the Christian Endeavor socleties of Otoe county closed tonight by electing the’ following officers: President, H. M. Boyd- ston, Nebraska City; vice president, Miss Anthony, Syracuse; recording secretary, Miss Mae Clinkenbeard, Nebraska City; corres. ponding _secretary, Frank Lawrence, Nes braska City. The convention was well at. tended. Prof. W. A. Norton of the Peru Normal school delivered the address this evening. Republican Club Organized. ELKHORN, Neb., June 22.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—A largely attended re- publican meeting was addressed here this evening by John L. Webster of Omaha, W. G. Whitmore of Valley and State Senator Noyes of Waterloo. At the conclusion of the addresses a club was partially organized, a large number signing the roll. The Platte canal scheme was discussed, the sentiment being against the voting of any subsidy. Fire at Weeping Water. WEEPING WATER, Neb., June 22.—(Spe- clal Telegram to The Bee)—Fire started today in the cellar under Loch & Reed's grocery store. The fire department in a short time had it under control. The loss will be about $150. Goods were removed from T. C. Kunkle's drug store, next to the grocery, and he will sustain about $200 damage. Both stocks were insured. Drowned in the Missouri. BLAIR, Neb., June (Special Telegram to The Bee.)—Miss Alexander, who keeps house for her two brothers upon the Missouri bottom, which “1s called “‘Oklahoma,” was drowned today. She was walking near the bank of the Missourl river when it suddenly gave way and that was the last seen of her. Some one saw her go down, but could get no trace of her. e The 2:20 trot will be a grand exhibition. In it will be some star actors and very fast ones. Among them is *Hurly Burly,” Rose and Don Lowell, who Mr. Salsbury thinks as fast a horse as he ever had. Switchback and carousal Courtland. —_—— T0 BUY THE NORTHERN PACIFIC. 0 B. & Q. Sald to Be Reaching Out for & New Route to the Coast. MINNEAPOLIS, June 22.—A speclal to the Tribune from Tacoma, Wash., says: It is reported that the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Is endeavoring for leasing or purchas. ing outright the entire Northern Pacific sys- tem from Billings, Mont., ¥ at which point the “Q." will connect with the North- ern Pacific this summer, e For enthustasts to satisfy themselves as to the quality and character of the horses that will compete in classes at the Blue Ribbon meeting, Union Park, take a trip over any morning and see the work outs. b LA Killed by a Mob of Frensled Indians. PUEBL June 22.—Advices from the Lajoya mining camp, in the state of Oax: state that the Indian laborers em- ployed in one of the mines of that camp became enraged at the American superin- tendent named Frank Powell, and killed him. Powell made a desperate resistance and shot three of the Indians LR Just Reversed the Verdiet, MEMPHIS, June 22.—At Watervalley, Miss., today the jury in the case of Henry Foster, charged with the murder of ex-Con- gressman John J. Morgan, returned a ver- dict of mot guilty, This was the second trial of the case. The jury in the first instance found the defendant guilty of mur- der in the first degree. (Spectai | + NL; James W. Edmondson, « IiL.; Robert Kamm, Highland, 111 To the Publie. OMAHA, June 9, 1804.—Having decided to retire from business, the Morse Dry Goods company offer thelr immense stocks at re tail, “at prices which will ensure an enc mous sale. The stock will be sold for cash only, and the matter of cost for goods will not be considered Families can well afford to buy a year's supply at tifs sale, which will begin Mon- day morning, June 11, at 8 o’clock, and con. tinue until everything is disposed of. The bullding as a whole, or in floors, is for rent at a reasonable price. In making this announcement, avail ourselves of the opportunity of returning our sincere thanks to the people of Omaha and we - | the whole west for their liberal patronage, so long bestowed. THE MORS; - - Vire and P\ “ommission 0 otb~ tents by the m and Polier DRY GOODS CO. Men's Furnishings. Almost anything you care for at less than you expect, Notions, Toilet Articles, Dress Trimmings Way Below Cost - Have You a Bank Account? Mackintoshes AT N, Mushin Underwear. Think of the handiness and economy of it, Ev- ery sort of muslin and cambricunderwear,ready made and often at less than the material would cost you. You'll Make Money by Drawing Every Cent and Spend It At Morse's. Way Below Cost The Besiew of the Wesk, Ameriosn-re‘ailing has never seen evernts tocqul in importance the inci- dents of th.s store ths week, As low paires have not been nimed Quriug whis' generation on fite frash goods. "t mast be remembered emphat- ically that we are retiring from bus- iness, ayd otir stocks are for sale at re- tail at mucl below the first cost. The corset buy- *er visiting our Corset Depart- ment will tell senden a pleasant sto- 1y of economy. Dress Silks. $30,000 worth of silks com- mand attention,including Japan and China silks. Millinery- The Latzst and Best-- F diculous for cheapness. i.are not considered now. one—take it FROM Our week's sales have been BUSINESS. Stoeks For Sale at Reall, enors= mous, but we have thirty-three depart- ments in our store, and the amount sold in each department, up to now, scarcely makes an impression on the stock. Saturday morning we put on sale cur DOLLS, TOYS, BLANKETS, COM- FORTABLES, [sealskin included]; in fact, all of our as winter goods are now on sale. Saturday-- The Grandest Bargain Day of AllL are ri- Intri si¢ values for the raw, materi Boys’ Clothing, Would you like to make a fair comparison of our boys’ suits with other people’s? Buy around town. Compare it—material, making, finish, and you will be satisfied with your purchase. Oriental Rugs. MELLOW THE MATTING ON THE SU) MER FLOOR WITH SOFT RUGS. THERE'S LUXURY IN THE VERY.THOUGHT AND NO EXTRAVAGANCE, IF YOU'RE ALERT AT OUR RETIRING FROM BUSINESS SALE. Carpets. NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CARPET NEEDS, HERE'S THAT WILL MEET IT— AND AT LE OF LOW. E or WILTON, MOQUETTES, LOWELL, BIG LOW AND HARTFORD BR TAPESTRIES—EXTRA-SUPER ALL-WOOL INGRAIN CARPETS, AND THE BEST OF MATTING. Laces. AN HONEST VALUE IN LACES. THIS IS A LACE SEASON. OUR STOCK IS LARGE. LACES OF EVERY SORT THAT ANYBODY CARES FOR AND IN SUCH LOTS THAT NOBODY NEED BE DISAP- POINTED AT F NG PRICES. Dress Goods. IT ISN'T A QUESTION OF PRICE. A MATTER OF CLOSING OU 17’3 ' OUR STOCK S GOODS AT , FRESHEST . ARE PRICED AS TEMPTINGLY {E HOLD-OVER AND STAPLE. “Beli:ing from Ladies’ Ha ndkerchiefs. SILK OF COURSE, HABUTAI SILK, THE BES' THESE ARE OF PLAIN SILK HEMSTITCHED, FOR MEN OR WOMEN. WOMEN'S HAND EMBROIDERED AND SCALLOPED SILK HANDKERCHIEF PRETTY COLORS AND PLAIN WHITE ALSO LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS FOR MEN AND WOMEN. Ribbons. VALUES UNEQUALED IN THE HIS- TORY OF RIBBON SELLING. ALL SILK RIBBON IN ALL WIDTHS, IN SATIN MOIRE, GROS GRAIN, ETC., AT WHAT THE RAW SILK WOULD COST. Books. BOOK BUYERS ARE STILL OF THOSE UNEQUALED BARGAINS IN THIS DEPARTMENT, AND ARE SNAP- PING UP THE FEW THAT REMAIN, Cotton Goods, FOREIGN AND AMERICAN COTTONS OF THE BLUEST BLOOD AND DAINTIES STYLES ARE STEPPING OUT TO THE MERRIEST OF PRICE MUSIC. ALL THE STUFFS ARE OF THIS YEAR'S MAKE. Black Goods, “PRIESTLEY'S,”” THAT SETTLES ANY QUESTION OF QUALITY. ONE GLANCE WILL TELL HOW FRESH AND FASCIN- ATING THE STYLES ARE, BUT YOU WILL LOOK AGAIN AND AGAIN BEFORE YOU REALIZE THAT SUCH ABSURDLY LITTLE PRICES ARE NOT MISPLACED. TALKING LINENS. Business Gloak nd Su P evenings and oarly efall by Investing in fine ahoui 900 I anda Chlldren’s | They must be closed out . and at once. %~ terinl will not bo consia- ered. Oapes, toshes, i Department, paro for the cool aa. ne of our We_have dles’, Misses' ckets. Inckets, ‘08t of nia Also u fing line of Sults, Mackin- hawls, ote., that . aro marked at the closing out pr ice. An everyday occurrence. read somewhat thus: *‘Reg 80 much, i Such comparison is fraudulent yet our prices on linens, e regular cost price. You read advertisements that ular price so much, our price imagination or a dead past supply the is much below their Woner's s, To close out every pal of gloves we make som» bargain prices on the fin est sorts of gloves., The varicty of colors are not broken, but are all well ted in desirable shades. High quality of our gloves will reward you quick interest. HEAVY JACKETS, LADIES: Judging by the crowds at our Hosiery and Underwear counter you would hardly mis- trust any of these days that the skies were \vgcping out- side, All values are daisies, and just as true as our Daisy Black Hose. ar e3 and 19 res,. ey e AR © l formed the cerem..uy anited them. Hom’e , o e ——— maker, e Gong of Busin E. Sacke «» Manc | The Morse Dry Goods company is about to | L+ W. # Perry:, | Tetire from business; a business established “;‘“fi' > Miller, ; | Pearly as long as Omaha itself. The de- | ookl Jity; E | cision has been arrived at after deliberats | Cheer; McNide | consideration of the stockholders, the prin- | Roberts, | i SN | ctpal ones having so much other business | (O L B Magtin, GPe | that it is impossible to give the attention to | yon i B sary and wi | the dry goods store that such an undertaking | A. Rigge B 1. M¢ | demands. A. Rice, unning an, | . Through all the years of its existence it | ‘oosa; J. _Aoo; W. V | has been a splendidly managed store, carrys | ed, Ida & famwa; T. - | IDE a stock unsurpassed as far as quality and | City; J. * Afton: H. | 8tyles are concerned, from ocean to ocean. ichards s 1an, Rock : | Thousands of dollars worth of goods have | Of p %;'C. W. b | been closed out within the last two days, | ife, § WcKer | and if the crowds and prices keep at the | ¥ Qap: [ present noteh it will be only a question of a | @~ > | few weeks when the Morse company will have closed its entire business et st Avoea; H. W. Byers, Harlan; m’ <. ‘Des Moines; James S, “ s Jenas M, Cleland ¥y and wi* Toled A Jun 2 Vwii To) CHINA DEPARTMENT. The largest, finest and best selected stock west of Chicago thrown away at an awful sacrifice. All China at under cost, All Glassware at under cost, Bric-a-Brac under cost, Clocks under cost. Silverware under cost, Think of it! A s5-picce quadruple plate Tea Set that we've often sold for $15.00, at $5.00 per set, They cost double that to manufacture. Tinware at any price. We don't pretend to ask you even cost on this line, regular hate to use VEILINGS.