Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 2, 1894, Page 5

DI EW Never Before in our Business History have we made such Reductions as we are doing Now. o e b b Mexican Drawn Work— We have just received a large line of Mexican Saturday’s prices proved trade winners to us—the crowd came—they saw and they We have decidod to go out of the Toy business entirely—we need the space for other goods. You can buy them for almost nothing—Everything must bo sold before Christmas matter what the sacriflce. Come now and make your sclections—For & small paymeat down wo will iay asido any- thing until Christmas. There never was a chance like this to buy Christmas Toys for almost nothinz. They will be sold for cash only. Bring the children. bought. Ot all underwear sales ever held in Omaha none can compete with this sale of no ours. You are getting goods at almost your own price. tinued Monday. ordinary values. These same prices will be con- Drawn Work, direct from New Mexico. They come i sqilie, biread, séacts, tray cloths, doylies, a5d " we Make your purchases early if you wish to secure some of these extra- have marked them at very low prices. Closing Out our Toys at Less than Half Price—Going Out of the Toy Business. Ready-Made Dresses — H We have just received a new line of JAPAN- Linens- ESE CREPES for Cartains, Screens, Fancy Holiday Articles, ote. Wo have placed them on sale at 25¢ a yard. We have an elegant line of medium price Damask Sets in 2 yards, 214 yards long, with Napkins to match, suitable for Xmas presents, Underwear--— RUFFLED COMFORTS. ! Just received another ship- ment of those pretty Silkaline Ruffled Comforts. They come in much prettier patterns than the last lot. The regular price for this comfort is $4.00; while CHOICE 210 EACH. . We will simply slaughter Underwear. Come early if you want bargains tomorrow. GENTS' UNDERWEAR, 62 1-2c—This line we will close out entirely, We have made prices on the following $1.25 for tomorrow that will make them go like hot cakes, bring your children, and have them fitted, Dresses that sold for $8, 10, 812, $15 and ¢18, tomorrow for 3 48. The BEDFORD CORD CRETONNES are some- thing entirely new, and we have them in very flne colors and patterns at 2 that is the reason of the sacrifice. Gents’ heavy royal ribbed shirts and drawers; ail Our new Tapestry Table Covers are very cheap. The sizes ure— above may read like a fable, but call and be convinced that they are solid facts. LADIES’ EIDERDOWN WRAP PERS—Ladies’ Eiderdown Wrappers in plain, fancy and stripes, a very comfortab'e house garment. Wrappers that sold for $5 and ¢6, tomorrow $§4.78 EMBROIDERED FLANNELS — We find ourselves overstocked with the above; in order to turn them into cash we have cut the price in TWO. Flannels that sold for $1.25 81.50 and $1.75, all in to- morrow for 65c. at 62 1-2c; others are selling them at §r.25. s1.75 LADIES' UNDERWEAR for 62 1-2c—Ladies’ fine white merino vests and pants, all go at 62 1-2c, our former price was $1.50 and $1.75. $2.00 LADIES’ CASHMERE VESTS FOR 48c—Here is something you Ladies’ fancy low BLANKET BARGAIN White Blankets, Gray Blankels, Re?! Blankets, 3 yards long and 2 yards wide and sell at.¥ 4 yards long and 2 yards wic 2yards long and 2 yards wiae at 1% yards long and 11 yds wide at We will sell the balance of these hes wide, at 8340 per yard Monday. Some very handsome designs are shown ‘We have taken about 100 pairs of some extra fine Blankets, some all wool and some with wool fillings with cotton warp. We will place them on sale tomorrow, and for tomorrow only, at the ridiculously low price of $3.98 a pair. Among the lot you will find $8 N blankets worth $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50. This is the greatest blanket bargain Colored Dress Goods. | BOOKS Half Price. C H R I ST MAS e have ever offered. 11 i i We have opened in this depéittiient un assortment fi” wool Henriettas, 58c quality now...29¢ | 4uen g we have never shown Lefore. gontaining all the wool Serges, 60c quality nOw......30C | latestand best works, and all the novelties in Christmas All wool Broadcloths, $1.50 quality now 75c | cards, ete. By far the finest assortnibiit of these goods Novelty Dress Goods, 25c quality now 123c | that ever has been shown in this ciby, ind at prices much All wool Flannels, $1.00 quality now...s50c lower than ever. The assortmoni.is so large that we : ; have been obliged to give our BookDept. these times as All wool Plaids, $1.75 quality now.....87c ——————— — D in this line=-Chrysanthemums, - Lilac, Marsh Marigold, Nas- turtiums, etc. We have as pret- ty a line of Linen and Silk Doylies as ever was shown in Omaha. They come in plain, or stamped, including real hand embroidered and lace bor- ders, a large assortment of Lunch Cloths, Bureau Scarfs, Tray Coths. Our line of plain linen suitable for drawn work is complete, we have them in all widths and grades, We have a lot of ODD WINDOW SHADES, mude from best HAND-MADE OPAQU mounted on HARTSHORN ROLLERS, 27 to 37 inches wide, 6 feet to 7 feot 6 inches long. To close them out quick, we make the price 38c ench, cannot afford to miss. neck and sleeveless fine cashmere wool vests, our price on them was $2, now we offer them, to close them out at 48c each. Calico Remnants— GLOVES 20 dozen Real Suede Gloves, 4 to 8 button length, in 5,000 yards dark Calico Remnants, in lengths from all colors and odd sizes, worth from $1.00 to $1.50 a pair, 1to 9 yards, very suitable for comforters and children’s tomorrow at 39¢, only two pairs to a customer. dresses—goods worth Tc a yard—tomorrow for 3¢. 1808-7-9 Douglas Street. ried It up on our shoulders.”” Had seen-the excellent steamship service for European corpse this morning. Had noticed the char- dissection were referred to them. In Sep-| He would Iike an exprassion of the council | J. Rand, a general merchant, has decided to N o s 1ok PLIT ON DIFFERENTIALS HOW THEY COT THE SUBJECT | Alleged Grave Robbers at Linooln Explain Recent Compromising Circumstances, CHICAGO MAN [URNISHED THE CIRPSE Many Witnesses Examined to Establish the Gullt of the Students as to Thelr Connectlon with the Affair. LINCOLN, Dec. 1.—(Special)—The county court room was found to be too small this morning for the accommodation of those in- terested In the examigation of the alleged grave robbers, students, Janitors and pro- tessors of Cotner University. Acting County Judge Wurzburg accord- ingly removed his court to the room of the district judges above, and the case proceeded. There are now five defendants, Prof. B. J. Alexander, Isaac M. Ward, Joseph E. Waller, James A. Burford and Daniel 8. Mehan. ‘The new complaint, filed yesterday, charges them with robbing the grave of Otto Albert on the night of November 21. { The first! witness this mornhg was John Farnell, oné of the trustees of Wyuka ceme. tery. He testified that he went to Cotner university on the night of the arrest, in company with Trustee Byer, Detective Malone and a number of others. Malone procured a key from one of the Janitors, and they went to the dissecting room on the top floor. Saw the “subject” on the operating table, lying on its back, and partly covered. Saw a quantity of broken glass on the stretcher. Had never, in his capacity as trustee, given permission 1o remove the body of Otto Albert from the cemetery. Cross-examined by Mr. Mack: Had held conversations with ‘different parties about the robbery. Mr. Guile had accompanied the party by Invitation of some of the trustees Malone had read a warrant to the defendants then under arrest. Prof. Alexander had that night borrowed a key to the dissecting room of one of the janitors. It was Janitor Burford's key. Had signed the complaint for the arrest of John Dae. Did not know whether everyone who sald he was a medical student had been arrested or not. W. O. Fletcher is one of the trustees of the cemetery. Was with the party which vis- ited Cotner university in search of the body of Otto Albert. Had heard no conversation in regard to any keys to the dissecting rom SOME POSITIVE TESTIMONY, J. Byer is treasurer and secretary of Wyuka cemetery. He saw the body on, the dissecting table. 'The muscles of both arms had been removed, the epldermis and upper 1ip of the face cut and thrown back, and the skin of the stomach removed and thrown over the upper part of the breast. -~ Witness testified that ome of the defendants, Mehan, remarked, while the body was being taken down stairs, “this is much heavier than it was when we carried it up.” A section of the coat was shown witness, which he iden- tified as & portion of the coat in which Otto Albert was burled, and which was found at the grave, after the body had been taken out. Witness swore that the body now in the receiving vault of the cemetery is the same one taken from Cotner university, Detective Malone had made the arrest of all defendants in the case. Had gone to Cotner university with 4 warrant in search of the corpse of Otto Albert. Went first to the basement and from thence to the top story, where he was let Into the dissecting room by & gentleman in a plok necktie. Witness identified him as thea being In the court room. Had made inquiries in regard to the Joys. Saw a body on a table in the room #"'partly nue. Arrested seven persons, Ch cellor Dungan was not present, but was sent for subsequently. Saw a stietcher In the room. Mehan had been dsked by witness If Ahey had carried the “stif” up on the Biretcher, Meban replied: “Ne, we oar- acter of the teeth and the discoloration of one of the hands. Cross-examined: Had noticed a dark spot on ono of the limbs of the body. The mark might have been the result of a burn. No one appeared to know how the “stiff” came there, although it was generally admitted that it had not blown in through the window. At this point the court took a recess until 2 o'clock fn the afternoon. Chief of Police Cooper was the first witness called at the afternoon session. While in the printing office of the university looking for a light, a man had told them that if they were looking for a “stiff” they would find it on the top floor. Was told by Mehan and Bur- ford that Prof. Alexander had the only key to the dead room the ‘night the stiff was brought in.” No one made any objection to the removal of the corpse, or made any claim to It, but on the contrary, helped to carry it down stairs. Had seen the corpse this' morn- ing and examined it for marks sworn to by relatives of the deceased, and found them. The date at which the corpse had been brought up had been fixed by students as Thursday or Friday night. STORY OF A RELATIVE. Robert Stednitz, another relative of the dead man, testified that he knew of the marks on his person. Had seen the body his morning, and positively identified it as that of Albert. N. J. Mosher, florist and night watch at the cemetery, testified that he had suggested hat the body be exhumed after relnterment last Saturday, and it had been done. Had examined the body and found the marks de- seribed by relatives yesterday. Albert Ross is one of the medical students, once under arrest, but who was discharged yesterday on motion of Deputy County Attor- ney Collins, He testified today that he paid Prof. Alexander $10 Saturday morning for a ticket of admission to the dissecting room. Had been told that work would begin that svening. Had first seen the “'stiff” Friday. It was in the dissecting room. Didn't know how it got there, Neither did he know whose body it was. D. H. Roberts is the other student whose sase was nolled by the prosecuting attorney. Swore that he first knew of the presence of the subject for dissection Friday. J. E. Waller, one of the defendants, sworn. Testified that Prof. Alexander promised a subject when he first entered the school this term. Knew of its presence first on Friday evening. On entering the school he had in- quired where subjects were procured Alexander had said they had arrangements for getting them, and that no student was asked or permitted to furnish them. Dr. Latta, dean of the medical college, tes- tified that he usually negotiated for all corpses received, but knew nothing of this| one. ‘They were generally legitimately se- cured from coroners and undertakers of the state. Knew of no arrangements having been made for a “stiff”” at the date this one appeared. It was an easy malter to secure corpses. Dr. Eaton (who had attended Albert during his iliness) had once been dele- gated as & committes to procure a corpse. Dr. Eaton testified that he is a professor at the college, and was also the attending physician at the death of Albert. Said that Albert had died from an overdose of medi- cine, a case of nitro-glycerine poisoning, and that he had spoken to the professors at the college about the case. At this point the state rested. AS TO THE DEFE. Mr. Mack, for the defense, moved to dis miss on the ground that the state had failed to connect the defendants with the commis- slon of the crime. Mr. Collins argued very forcibly against the motion, saying that the state had laid the corpee, fully identified, at defendants’ door, and it was for them to say how they secured Otto Albert’s corpse. The court stated there was no need to argue the matter. The defense must go on. Mr. Mack briefly outlined the defense. He said that they would prove nome of the de- fendants, nor any one connected with the college, had anything to do with securing stilts, but that they were secured from & Chicago party, with whom a contract had been made. Dr. Eaton was the first witness. He 1s chalrman of the executive committoe, and all propositions for furnishing materials for | subjects for $40. tember they had received several propositions, and in October had entered into a contract with M. V. Erickson of Chicago to furnish Coples of letters from Erickson, containing the propositions and ac- ceptance, were introduced in evidence. These purported to show that subject No. 1 was to be delivered on or about November 13. No address was given by Erickson, know nothing of his responsibility, or of the subject's arri- val at the college. Sent him two Keys to the dissecting room. Had not paid him, nor had application for payment been made. Dr. Reynolds of Seward, professor of surgery, and also a member of the executive board, gave similar testimony, and also told of the duties of the various heads of depart- ments. Isaac M. Ward, a janitor and one of the de- fendants, detailed the incidents of the officers’ visit, but denied any knowledge of how the corpse got into the bullding, or that he had participated in the grave-robbery. Adjourned until § o'clock Monday ing. JUDGE STR( morn- VE HAS RESIGNED, Cangressman-Elect from the First District Glves U Judictal Position. LINCOLN, Dec. 1.—(Special)—The resig- nation cf Judge J. B. Strode, recently elected congressman from the First district, was filed today with Governor Crounse. It is to take effect on and after the 81st inst. No action has as yet been taken by the governor In regard to the appointment of Judge Strode’s successor. From a tabulated statement on file in the state auditor's office it Is shown that the total amcunt of appropriations for the twen- ty-third session of the leglslature, 1893-4, was $2,200,030.26. Of this sum there was ex- pended $1,632,011.79, leaving a balance unex- pended of $577,027.47. Articles of incorporation were filed today of the Wymore & Blue Springs Transit com- pauy of Wymcre, Gage county. The busi- ness of the corporation, as set forth In the articles, is the construction, equipping and operating a street railway in Wymore. The capltal stock is $25,000, to be fully pald up upon crganization of the company. The in- corporators are Alex Stewart, H. O. Van Buskirk, 8. T. G. Moore and 8. D. Rengler. Governor Crounse was today in receipt of a lengthy communication frm one of the most unique and original cranks in the country. Tho enclosure to the governor is partly printed and partly written in a large, bold Pro, | 1and, but with little attention to the minor detalls of orthography or syntax. The man of wheels signs himself Benjamin F. Hunter, office 855 East One Hundred and Sixty-fifth street, New York, and residence Washington, D. C. The printed heading up:n which the screed s written is labeled “‘Tidings, Tid- Ings, Tidings,” and the body of the com- munication informs the governor that the writer is “the mediator between God and man.” The governor is a#ured most sol- emnly to “tell it in Linc:ln and publish it throughout the “‘Teritory of Nebrasky. Death of Hon PAWNEE CITY, Dec. 1L.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Hon. J. R. Ervine, one of the, oldest and most influential citizens of the county, died at his home in Dubols this morning. He was a member of the state senate in 1879 and 1881, OAKLAND, Neb. Dec. 1.—(Special.)—Mrs. Olof Wickstrom, the wife of one of Burt county’s well-to-do farmers, was buried yes- terday. Her death comes as a relief after a long fllness of complicated diseases. BLAIR, Neb., Dec. 1.—(Special Telegram.) George Willsey, sr., commonly called Father Willsey, died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m Mr. Willsey was 83 years old and is well known and highly respected. He died from old age. J. . Erviae, To Eatertalu Chiofs of Police. LINCOLN, Dec. 1.—(Special)—A communi- cation has been fled with the eity olerk by Mayor Weir addressed to the council. Iu it he directs attention to the fact that the meeting of the chiefs of police and mayors of the state, to be held in this city, December 6, calls for extension of the usual courtesies on the part of the city officers to the visiting officlals. He asks the council to make an appropriation of at least §100 for the purpose. Monday night on this subject. NEBRASKA EDUCATORS. Annual Convention of the Teachers of the Northwestern Part of the State. WAYNE, Neb., Dec. 1.—(Special Telegram.) —The Northwest Nebraska Teachers assocl tlon met here last night and has been in ses- sion today. Many of the leading teachers of the section were in attendance and declare that this has been a very profitable meeting. The principal paper on Friday evening was that by Superintendent Kratz of Sioux City, on “Child Study.” This was an exceedingly able address and was a treat to all who were s0 fortunate as to hear it. Superintendeny Kratz is one of the leaders of this work in the northwest and is doing much to arouse the teachers to a realization of its importance. This paper was followed by a very able ad- dress by Mrs. Hornberger of Norfolk on the same subject. The work of today has been devoted to the many questions of in- terest to school teachers. The next meeting of the association will be held at Wakefleld on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, 1895. The officers elected for the coming year are: J. H. Hornberger, Norfolk, president; Mrs. H. G. Wolcott, Wayne, vice president; Miss Nettio Nelson, Norfolk, secretary and treasurer. During the session a schoolmaster’s club was organized for the section with J. H. Hornberger as president, W. W. Bouer, secre- tary, and H. E. Mason, treasurer. The first meeting of the club will be held at Norfolk in January. The object of the club is mutual improvement, State Superintendent-elect H. B. Corbett and J. H. Muller of the North- west Journal of Education were present at the meeting. OAKLAND, Neb., Dec, 1.—(Special)— Over 100 Burt county teachers are here in attendance at the Burt County Teachers as- sociation meeting. A most excellent program is being carried out. Prof. Taylor of the Lincoln Normal _university addressed the teachers at the Methodist Episcopal church last evening. His address was excellent. Ald for the Drouth Sufferers. FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 1.—(Special)—The Danish people of Fremont and vicinity yes- terday forwarded to Banner and Kimball counties a carload of supplies to be dis- tributed among about thirty families of their countrymen there who are in destitute cir- cumstances on account of the drouth. The car contained a large gpantity of food sup- plies, grain and njnety-seven packages of wearing apparel. It.will be distributed under the personal supervision of Rev. A. Kirke- gaard, pastor of the,Danish Lutheran church of this city, who went.west last evening for that purpose. 1 Henry McMartin, whachas been on trial in district court for the last week on a charge of criminal assau't ppon the person of Mary Sima, was acquitted last evening by a jury of the district court. ‘He has been in the county fail awal(ing trfal since May. Centennial lodge No. G4, Independent Order of 0dd Fellows, last evening elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing term: J. M. Shively, N. G.; H. G. Brietenfeld, V. G.; W. J. Bullock, secretary; B! Schurman, treasurer; Charles H. May, Geotge F. Wolz and J. C. Lee, trustee e B Ol s Youthul Burglae!Apprehended. KEARNEY, Neb., Dee. 1.—~(Special Tele- gram.)—Last night the police arrested a boy about 13 years old for breaking into and robbing Harriogton's grocery store. When arrested he had some of the stolen plund on his person besides two or three revolver: and some big knives. He was sent to the Industrial school toda: Would Like to Ue Speaker. HEBRON, Neb., Dec. 1.—(Special.)—Upon the urgent solicitation of the friends of Hon. C. L. Richards, member-elect of the house of represontatives of Thayer and Jefferson counties, he has yielded to their wishes and now announces himself as a candidate for speaker of the house. Ind a Mravities. INDIANOLA, Neb., Dec. 1L—(Special)-—A move his stock of goods to Idaho Springs, Colo. He will leave next week. His family will remain here for the present. Union Thanksglving services were held in the Congregational church, Rev. Mr. Crago, the resident Methodist Episcopal pastor, officiating. At the last session of the county com- missioners numerous bills for road work were presented and allowed. If this matter is not checked the county will be bankrupt before spring. But the question presents itself and will not down, how are the poor to get through the winter? Many are now destitute. The county cannot take care of all its needy. The Degree of Honor gave a supper and en- tertainment in Masonic hall Thanksgiving evening. The entertainment was good. “Chris” Vandenburg and W. H. Campbell had a set-to Tuesday evening in the billiard hall and Chris got knocked out. JUDGE HOLCOM 8 AT LINCOLN. He Expresses Slightly His Intentions and Plans for the Month. LINCOLN, Dec. 1.—(Special)—Governor- elect Holcomb arrived in the city at 1:10 p. m. today and Is registered at tbe Lindell. To a representative of The Bee he sald: “I shall remain in Lincoln over the Sab- bath, and pessibly Monday. Then I must re- turn to North Platte for the purpcse of fin- ishing up some district court cases there pending. It is my object to clean up every- thing in this line as far as pessible, in order to leave my successor a clear fleld. I may go home by the way of Omaha, but am yet undecided. Yes, my mail Is very extensive and still growing daily. Of course, I realize that the trouble attending an elec- tion campaign is mild when compared with that which immediately deluges a successful candidate for governcr. I shall earnestly en- deavor to do what is right and be guided by my best judgment as to what will be for the greatest benefit to the people. T shall not, probably, resign as judge until along about the 15th inst.” e MUST ANSWER FOR HIS CRIME, George Brant Will Be Brought Back from Kansas on a Serious Charg LINCOLN, Dec. 1L.—(Special Telegram.)— A requisition was issued at a late hour this evening hy srnor Crounse on Governor Lewelling of Kansas for the return of Brant, now under arrest at Clay Kan. The papers w prepared on application of J. E. Mendenhall, sheriff of Jefterson county, Nebraska. Brant is a farmer living two miles west of Diller, this state. He Is 28 years old and married to a daughter of Farmer Himan and the of three children. Last Wednesday h his wife and children to his father-in-law's where he left them, returning home alone as he said, to husk corn, 1t is alloged in the warrant for his arr that he went home, where a younger siste of his wife, Tole Himan, 14 years of age had been left to take care of the hduse. Tt i5 further charged that Brant betrayed the girl, harnessed his team, loaded up a lot of household goods, and with his victim left for Kansas. On’learning of the perfily of his son-in-law, Farmer Himan swore out a warrant and offered a reward for his cap- The girl, Tole, it is understood, bit- repents her indfscretion and i arxious to return home. Sheriff Mendenhall left for Clay Center tonight. JAPAN'S NEW CRUISER, as Been Purchased from Chili In # Roundabout Way. NEW YORK, Dec. lL—Japan has aug- \ted her navy by the purchase of the ck Chilian cruiser Esmeralda. The sale was consummated here within the past few days and was managed with great adroit- ness, Chill first selliug the ship to Ecuador, and the latter country transferring her to Japan., To further disguise the facts a report was glven currency that China had bought the ehip. This was to avert suspicion until tho crulser was well out of danges of being_apprehended on the high seas. She is now on her way to Japan by way of Tahitl. The purchase price was over $1,000,- 000 in gold, cash. The sale by Chili violates utrality law, as Chill has no treaty with China or Japan, and moreover her sale was o Ecuador, who is also without & treaty with elther of the belligerents, Esmeralda Demend of the Canadian Pacific Meets with a Point Blank Refusal, MEETING ADJOURNED UNTIL TUESDAY Formation of the New Western Assoclation Deiayed by the Failure of the Trans- continental Lines to Agree—Alton Puts on u New Traln. CHICAGO, Dec. 1.—The general meeting of all the western lines, which was to have been held today for the purpose of consider- ing_ the formation of one great assoclation to cover all the western territory, did not convene. The transcontinental lines, which were In session all of yesterday, have as yet been unable to agree on their matters of difference, and the gen- eral meeting can do nothing until after the transcontinental roads have settled their troubles and paved the way for the formation of a general association. The chief trouble just now is the question of differentials demanded by the Canadian Pacific. That road insists that they shall be allowed, and some of the western lines have declared that they will oppose the granting of any differential to any line under any circumstances. The transcontinental lines have adjourned their meeting until Tuesday next and the formation of the asso- clation is just that much further off. Beginning tomorrow, the Alton road will make some important’ changes in its train vice. The most important was the in- auguration of fast service from Chicago to California_over the ‘“true Southern route.” The new California train will leave Chicago at § p.m. daily and the running time from Chicago to San Francisco will be shortened six hours. PACKERS HOLD A CLUB. May Export Through South Bring Raliroads to advance in rates on preducts and live hogs yesterday, notwithstanding combined protest that went up from the packers of Omaha, Kansas City, St. Joe and Sioux City. In fact the opposi- tion to the advance was not even accorded a respectful hearing and the packers now feel that there are stronger powers at work (o kill the industries of the Missouri valley than have ever before shown their hands. In con- sequence there Is a good deal of bitterness and all sorts of threats are heard against the railroads instrumental in agitating the ad- vance in rates, But the most remarkable incident in con- nection with this advance Is manifest in placing Lincoln on an equality with Omaha, a thing which has never before occurred in the adjustment of rates from upper Missouri river packing centers. When the rate from Omaha was 15 cents per 100 the rate from Lincoln was 18 cents, or 3 cents higher, but with the advance effective now Lincoln and Omaha are placed on an equality, western lines making provision that the minimum of rates shall be 18% cents from all points named in the tariff sheets to the Mississippi river and 23% cents to Chicago, This point was evidently o the gentlemen of the Central Traffic associa- tion to conserve revenue decided upon ad- vancing rates December 1 and shows how lit- tlo they were guided by past rules lald down when the association became a power in regu- lating the trafic of the western rallroad world. But with this advance a club Is placed in the hands of the packers, which, If rigidly used, will within ninety days force these roads to thelr knees, and they will be glad to restore the old rates. It Iy a fact that in this advance Ohio river rates are un- affected. There s nothing to prevent packers exporting thelr product via Port Royal, Gal veaton aud New Orleans, from which ports rn Polnts and The houso effective packing became the ooked when avail themselves of the Ohio river rate with the arbitrary added to the ports named, they will be met with equalization on rates to Liverpool, Rotterdam, and other Huropean seaboard ports as against shipment from New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore. If the packers agree between themselves to thus route their export shipments, the Chicago roads and trunk lines will fali over one a other in an effort to adjust the rates. It is for_the packers to decide whether they will suffer the advance in silence, or show their power, e s LOST I A BLIZZARD. Young Wyoming Hunter Belleved to Have Terished in u tnow Storm. LUSK, Wyo, Dec. 1—(Special)—Two wecks ago three boys who live in the east- ern part of Wyoming passed through Lusk on the way to Lance creek, forty miles northeast of here, intending to camp on the creek and hunt for deer and antelope. On the morning of November 15 the boys separated, going in different directions on foot to hint. A few hours later a_blizzard set in, which lasted until 7 o'clock in the evening, Two of the boys came Into camp some time in the night, but George Grimes, > youngest of the three, a lad about 16 years of age, did not reach the camp. All the next day the boys hunted for youn Grimes, and not finding him they foad their game on the following day and went home, going back again in & day or two to amp on Lance creek and exploring all that part of the country lylng near the creek and its tributaries in quest of their missing companion. Not finding a trace of him, they returned fo’ their homes you- erda Yesterday morning Deputy Sherift Barber and ten cowboys started from Lusk to make an extended search for the lad. They are provided with saddle horses, a wagon and team, beds and provisions. ing Womun, dec. 1—(Speclaly— Charlie Lindell was sentenced by Judge Knight Saturday to three years in the Laramie penitentiary, and thereby hangs a tale, with a woman as the heroine. Mrs. Hattle Signor, a comely, not to say inter- esting, widow, lives at Lost Cabin and is the owner of a ranch. Last summer Charlie Lindell stole one of her work horses and made off with it, but was captured by neighbors and brought to Mrs. Signor's nch and left there while a deputy sherift as sent for. The thief, seeing th: thinking he could ese: liberty. He had alread: saddled when Mrs, Signor compelled him at the muzzle of & six-shooter to unsaddle the horse and remain until the arrival of the officer. Charlie afterward said that when he looked into the barrel and down the line of the six-shooter and saw the de- termined face on the other side that he K that she meant shc The plucky woman came to Lander during this term of court, gave her testimony, which resulted In the conviction of the thief. A large number of citizen who favor law and ord 8ignor with a revolver. Judge Kn the presentation before SO0 R ey the lady returned to_her home. Judge Knight said in part: 1t has been suggested that I should make & few remarks at this time, and I may say that it i & pleasure for me to do & 8lgnor, your friends want me to they appreciate your bravery, and as token of their respect have bought this re- volver and wish me to present it to you and they ask you to accept it as such, as It represents the wishes of a people who good government and the prese law and orde ¥ FrAtio Prosecuting Attorney W, L. plied in behalf of Mrs. St ady herself also thanked had purchased the revolver, Nerve of n Wy LANDER, Wyo., coast was clear and made a break for gotten his horse of this county presented Mra, Simpson e ., and t irlends Suloon Var in South Dakota. CHAMBERLAIN, §, Dec. 1.—(Speclal Telegram.)—Every saloon at Mitchell h been closed by Injunction proceedings, By stipulation the saloon bullding of John Michells was released from injunction clos ing It by Judge Huney on the defendant giving bond for $2,600, the payment of $187 costs in the case and havipg his stock of liquors and saloon fixtures destroyed., Much bitter feeling exists. of Self-Uefense. 1.—(Bpecial Tele- gram.)—Joseph Perry, who shot and killed Henry Gillardson in Cheyenne last Tuesday . fully exonerated by the t was found that It was learly a ‘case of self-defense. Perry was released from the county jall, where he has been confined since the shooting,