Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 24, 1895, Page 3

i BIG BILL FOR LEAD PENCILS B. & M. Journal Company fends an Ae- tounding Olaim to the Committee, SAMPLE OF EXTRAVAGANCE IN SUPPL'ES Investigation Shows that Many Times the Renl Value of Articles Furnished Has Been Ch State In Senrly Every Instance. rged th LINCOLN, Feb. 23.—(Speclal.)—The house committee on claims was in executive session this afternoon with State Auditor Moore. The entire time was devoted to an examination of bills, mostly those filed by parties of whom ex-Secretary of State Allen had purchased leglslative supplies. Some of these bills are enormous, especlally the ones filed by the State Journal company. O.e conspicu u: item 18 $603 for lead pencils. At 50 cents a dozen this would give the legislature 12,000 pencils for use during a session of sixty working days. But some of the committee on claims say that all bills filed for legislative supplies are enormous, and, like the involce of $6.50 chairs, are out of all proportion to current retail prices for similar goods. When it is remembered that the bulk of these legislative supplies are supposed to have been furnished at wholesale prices, as they were bought in wholesale lots, the outrage on Nebraska tax payers will be better appreciated. Auditor Moore is In an excellent position to give the committee on claims considerable light on the matter. The contractors for these supplies are now on the anxlous seat, as it is under- stood that there will e a liberal scaling down of prices charged for the supplic This Jatter action will be right in line with the statement of ex-Secretary Allen before he left on his western trip. To a reporter for The Bee Yie sal ¢ “1 have made no contracts for legl supplies. A contract implies a price agreed upon between seller and purchaser. 1 have ordered a few supplies for the legislature, and told the parties from whom I ordered to gend their bills direct to the committee on claims. They may allow them and they may cut them down. At any rate the parties from whom I ordered agreed to these conditions when they sent tne goods and did the repair work on the capitol. I had no authority to make a contract for supplies.” It is with this understanding that the committee is now at work with State Auditor Moore. It Is, also, evident that a disagree- ble surprise awalts many of the parties who furnished goods. SOME DELIBERATE EXTRAVAGANCE In this connection there fs a good story about the extravagance of the house in pur- chasing files for holding the bills in the two houses. The house roll files provided this scasion cost $2.75 aplece, in a large Jobbing lot. an be bought at retail in ative Th almost every large stationery store for less than half that sum. But no files have yet been furnished the house for use in tem- porarily binding the senate files sent in to the house immediately after passage. In consequence of this, for nearly a week no bills passed by the senate could be acted upon by the house, because the members did not have copies of the bills before them to act upon intelligently. The matter was brought up about ten days ago, and some of the members objected to paying such ex- travagant prices for pasteboard binders for genate files. Howard of Sarpy said he could glve the names of a dozen houses that would gell sultable binders for 50 cents aplece. On motion he was appointed a committee of one on the matter of files. “Time wore along,” but for some mysterious reason no files ap- peared, and on Thursday last he was called upon to report. Howard said that he had on his appointment, immediately given the clerk of the house the names of parties from whom the files could be purchased for 50 cents aplece. But no action had been taken. On the contrary, a disposition had been manifested to Ignore his economic sugges- tions. The upshot of the matter was that the house voted to instruct the clerk to procure the files at $2.75 aplece. Members say that this is the reason why no cheap files were purchased, and why the members have been obliged to await action on important busi- ness of the house, to afford some supply house an exorbitant price for goods. CASE AGAINST HILTON. Friday morning an Omaha paper eild that @ pet'tion had been filed in the district court by the state against the bondsmen of ex-Oil Inspector Hiltcn. But It was not true. The State Journai mixed up the matter still more the same day by stating that the petition would be filed yesterday, a legal holiday. This was not true, The Bee gave the tri condition of the case, together with all newly developed facts in connection with the affair, and etated that the pet'tion would be filed ghortly, This morning at 9 o'clock Attorncy General Churchill filed the state’s petition against ex-Oil Inspector Hilton and his bonds men. The names of the bondsmen and the facts were given in The Bee this morning The judgment asked for Is $12,720.47, belng the full amount of money retained by Hilton as fees and expen Today Oil Inspector Edmisten filed an en- t'rely new bond with the secretary of state for $20,000. The new bondsmen are George W. Seldligh, who qualified for §15,000, and M. M, Hoxle, who qualifies in the sum of $35,000. It Is not in any respect a supple- mental bond, as has been claimed, but an entirely new document, which replaces the old one against the sureties of which charges had been preferred that they were drawing from the relief fund of the state. A committee from Custer county, consist- ing of Phill'p F. Campbell, G. R. Rus:om and H. W. George, were at the governor's office today, en route to the east to solicit ald for their home people. The ald required is in the line of seed grain and feed, They will divide soon after leaving, and as indlviduals wisit lowa, Illinols and Indiana. Custer county ls not in a position to take advantage of Sanborn's bill, house roll No. 1, which authorizes counties to vote bonds for se:d. The Custer county people also have some doubts regarding its constitutionality. The committee 's well provided with credentials from the Custer county relief commission, There are a number of provisions in the rules of this assoclation, one of which is that farmers can secure this grain on the'r notes, due January 1, 1896, The committee avill leave Monday over the Burlington. Lincoln county is golng into irrigation more extensively than any other locality in the ptate. A large and handsome townsh'p map of the county has just been completed, show- ing every 'mile of ditch now finished. In length it anmiounts to 150 miles, and each mile will irrigate 1,000 acres, TERRIBLE RIDE OF A YOUNG MAN. Yesterday afternoon John Conway, a young man of Lincoln, while visiting his father-in-law, twelve miles north of the city, met with a serious accldent. He was try- ing o break a colt by hitching him with another steed to the front portion of the running gear of a wagon. The feam ran away and Conway rode a considerable dis- tance with his head and shoulder lying against one of the rapidly revolving wheels before he was thrown under the vehicle. The wonder 18 that his brains were not beaten out. He was bruised to a pulp in various parts of his body, sustained a serlously frac- tured collar bone, a broken thumb and a dislocation of the bones of several fingers. The fracture of the collar bone is an ugly wound, as it s in a position were adjustment of the fracture is dufficult. In district court today the Newport Sav- ings bank of Newport, N. H. was given judgment against Tillie and David May for $2,851.45 on A note, and George Olcott and the Connecticut River National bank of Charleston, N. H., was given a judgment for $2,289.95 on similar paper. Lowls Prouty is named as co-respodent by Nelson J. Vosler of Univers'ty Place, who brings suit for divorce against his wife, Jen- nle, who be claims has been untrue to him Mr. Vosler recites in his petition that she broke the seventh commandment during the present month at her own home, and he de- sires forthwith to be relieved of her. Today a divorce suit was begun by Charles J. Schwartz agalnst his wife, Sarah. The question agitating Lincoln tonight is, who are the Schwartzs? as there s considerable mystery surrounding the case. No sooner had the title of the case been entered on the appearance docket than the papers were removed from the files by Clark & Allen, atiorneys for the plaintiff, on the order of | Judge Holmes, The petition charges adul- tery and similar misdemeanors. The motion for a new trial by the defend- ant in Melick against the Mason's Fraternal Accident association has been overruled This is the case in which the policy of Dr Robbins, who committed sufclde while suf- fering the agonies of lockgaw, was sued on and defended on the ground that it was a plain case of suicide. The Omahia_ biopaths had another hearing today before Justice Spencer. An enthusias- tic circle was _on hand to testify for the accused. Dr, Emma Hazen was first exam- ined. She is a_pleasant, middie-aged lady, and never once lost her temper while on the stand. She sald she had been graduated at Falrmont, 0. She denied practicing medi- cal surgery or obstetrics “We have to be friends with the M. D.'s," she sald, “because we send all such cases to them.* She falled, however, to explain how she reconclled this with her former wholesale denunciation of the regular doctors. The case against the blopaths Is being prosecuted by Lincoln physicians, who cuse them of practicing medicine illegally. RECEPTION TO Rushville Citizens Give Huffalo Chance to Praise Nebraska. RUSHVILLE, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special Tele. gram.)—Hon. W. F. Cody, “Buffalo Bill," has n here during the latter part of the week, the guest of J. F. Asay. He is here to secure 100 choice braves from Pine Ridge reserva- tion, to be forwarded to Philadelphia, to Join his Wild West aggregation. The colonel has a government permit for 125 Indians, but only needs 100 at present. The Indians will leave here for the east April 1z, The princely salaries paid these red men, and the kind, generous treatment accorded them by the Wild West management makes the visits of Colonel Cody or any of his agents to the reservation occasions for rejoicing, and every able bodied Indian wants to go. The Wild West will open in Philadelphia and travel during the season, visiting all the principal cities in the east, finishing up at Atlanta, at the Cotton exposition. The citizens today tendered Colonel Cody a serenade and reception, and in his speech on the occasion he remarked that the impres- sion he recelved in the east of the condition of Nebraska's people led him to believe that their principal diet consisted of prairie dog and water straight, but he was glad that he had found it far from being so bad. He be lieved, judging from his long experience and ohservations in the western country, that there would be an abundance of rain and a bountiful crop this year, and advised all Ne- braska people to take courage and stay with the country and go to_work Inlustriously as 00N as £pring opens. The cit zcns of Chadron telegraphed “down this evening, tendering Colonel Cody a reception if he would come up, but he was forced to decline on account of not feeling well and pressure of business. KNIGUTS TE: OLONEL CODY, P L R ENTERTAIN. Musicale and Banquet Under the Auspices of M lerman Commanaery nt Beatr BEATRICE, Feb. 23.—(Special Telegram.) The musicale and banquet given last night Ly the Mount Herman commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, in the Masonic temple in this city, was an occasion that for weeks has been looked forward to by society people. 1t proved to be the social event of the season. John N. Vanduyn of Wilber acted as mas- ter of ceremonies and at o'clock an- nounced the opening of the musicale—"A Spring Song,” by a quartet composed of Mrs. R. M. Brown, Miss Grace Fuller, Messrs. Gilbert Palmer and R. B. Cogswell. This was followed by several other numbers, comprising recitations, orchestral, vocal and instrumenial ~ selections. The program throughout was one of unusual merit. At 10 o'clock the large dancing room in connection with the temple was thrown open and the grand march, led by sir knights and ladies, was participated in. Dancing was then begun and continued until 1:30 a. m., the banqueting rooms being visited during the evening by the large assembly present. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Wilber orchestra and was the subject of much favorable comment. The attendance was by ficket and comprised thie best people of the clty, as well as many from neighbon ing towns. The rooms were profusely decor- ated in a manner appropriate to the occasion and presented a guost attractive appearance, the briliiancy of the scene being greatly augmented by the many elaborate costumes worn by the guests. The sir knights of Mount Herman commandery fully sustained their reputation as royal entertainers. 1tems of the Week at Ord ORD, NEB., Feb. 23.—(Special)—A. W. Jackson and family left Wednesday noon for their new home in Randolph, Ta. George Millard has traded his farm for A. P. Jensen's stock of general merchandise. Two Ord ladies were honored by the Grand Army of the Republic reunion held it Hastings. Mrs, E. M. Foster was chosen secretary and Mrs, S. A, Mason department president. The marriage of Willam James Milford to Miss Emma Ratliff occurred at the home )t the bride's parents, Wednesday evening Rev. W. B. Leonard officiating. Several persons wero received into the Christian church Sunday evening. They were baptized at the residence of Mr. War- wick, where a large tank had been prepared for the occasion. The Valley County Agricultural soclety held its meeting at the office of the secr®- tary. The following named gentlemen were elected. D, McCall, president; W. H. H. Ramsay, vice president; W. C. Hall, second vice president; W. L. McNut, third vice president; A. S. Rowan, secretary; A. J. Forkins, treasurer. Quite a number of prominent citizens, ir- respective of creed, religion, profession, be- lief or disbelief, have organized themselves into a soclety for the study of the bible. Prof. George 1. Kelley of the Ord High school will lead the meeting. A great deal of interest is taken In the move and some interesting dlscussions may be looked for. Got Even with the Profossor. GREENWOOD, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special.)— Forrest Montgomery, while at the High school literary, attempted to disturb the so- ciety and was promptly ejected by the super- intendent. The offender in company with a number of other men went to an old stable and waylaid the professor on his way home and knocked him insensible, They used a wagon spoke. The parents of the chief offender stand very high in the community in which they live, and have no control what- ever over the lad, who is barely 18 years of age. The superintendent left for Platts- mouth to cause him to be arrested on the charge of assault with intent to commit bodily injury, and an attempt will be made to place him’ in the reform school. Charged with Cattio Steatlng, SPRINGVIEW, Neb, Feb. 23.—(Speclal.)— Hyden and Robinson, two young men of Buston Creek, were arrested and brought to town yesterday charged with cattle stealing, Other arrests will follow, as there are more In the gang. The $10,000 feed and seed bond was de- feated by four votes to one at the recent election. Keya Paba county warrants are worth about 98 cents on the dollar and the people propose to keep them there, The county Is getting some aid from pri- vate donations, and owing to the mild winter farmers have more feed than will be used. Stock is looking well, but what the farmers need most is seed for spring’s sowing. District Cour FULLERTON, Neb., 23,—(Speclal ) — Hon. J. J. Sullvan ening closed the spring term of the district court here. The docket was cleared of nearly every case, Fred Randolph, & young, prosperous and nighly respected farmer, liviug near this city, today married ¢he young, handscme and ac- complished daughter of Mr. Barclay Lamb, a wealthy farmer of this county. The nuptial ceremony was performed at the Cathollc church in this city by Rev. Father O'Riley of Albion, Big Business at McCuol Junction, M'COOL JUNCTION, Neb, Feb. (Speclal.)—The drouth through which the farmers of York county have just passed does not o as large an extent as was esti- mated injure the good trade that McCool has always enjoyed. It is surprising the amount of cash that is paid to merchants by farmers. Saturdays are the busy days, and the streets are usually crowded with teams. One merchant last week recelved a carload of groceries, Feb. last e 28— HARRY RILL'S CASE SETTLED Governor Refuses to Extend Olemency to the Condemned Murderer, SCAFFOLD BIING RAPIDLY BUILT 1soner Not Disturbed by His Approach- Ing Execution and Insists that Jus- tice 1as Not Heen tended to Him. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb, Feb, 23.—(Special Telegram.)—The first nall on the scaffold from which Murderer Harry Hill will take his downward plunge Friday was driven this morning, and a force or carpenters has pushed the erection of the structure and its enclosure with unusual activity throughout the entire day. The finishing touches will have been completed early in the week It was thought that the sound of the hammer in such close proximity to the jail would | have a manifest effect upon the prisoner, but when a representative of The Bee cafled this afternoon he wore the same deflant air as ever, and although It was apparent that the man's will power was being sorely tried, he bore up bravely and gave but little outward sign of his mental sufferings. All hope of interference by the governor has disappeared. A message came from Lincoln this evening signed by the governor and addressed to Matthew Gering, Hill's counsel, in which the prisoner’s doom was sealed, The import of the message was to the effect that Hill had been accorded a fair and impartial trial, the supreme court had reviewed the case and affirmed the decision of the lower court, and the findings of the courts would not be subjected to any guber- natorial interference, The news of the governor's decislon was taken to the prisoner. He received it with his usual vindictive air, and retorted that having never been given justice he could not_expect it now. The prisoner gives every evidence of being resigned to his fate. Tomorrow, -the con- demned man’s last Sabbath on earth, will be his 31st birthday anniversary. LOCATED A ROBBER'S BOOTY. Premiscs of a Sarpy County F Use of by a Thief. SPRINGFIELD, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special Telegram.)—The citizens of this village and vicinity were startled this morning upon learning that during the night Detective Hudson of Omaha, in company with Sherift Startzer of this county, had swooped down upoa a well loaded fence on the premises of G. W. Ringo, a highly respected farmer liv- ing three miles southeast of this place. The officers came with a search warrant, and went through his barn, and unearthed fifteen sets of harness, three top buggies and one spring wagon, which they loaded up and took to Omaha. For a year or more farmers in this neigh- borhood have been missing harness and othcr articles, and have searched high and low for them, but all in vain. The unexpected find in Mr. Ringo's barn solves the mystery. Mr. Ringo was not at home when the officers cime and the only obtainable information regarding the preserce of the stolen property was received from his eldest son, who told the officers that a man named Brown had left the goods there from time to time during the last year. Brown has been camping along the Platt bottoms with several women of questionable character for some time, but six weeks ago he suddenly disappeared. He was regarded with suspicion while here and generally looked upon as a bad man. During the fore part of this winter he made his headquarters on the Ringo ranch. Ringo's character has always been above reproach. He was in Omaha today, and his side of the story could not be obtained, but it is not believed that he has knowingly been implicated with Brown in the wholesale robbery. Interesting | xeter Soclal. EXETER, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)—The soclal at the residence of B. C. Ragan Thursday evening was the most successful of any yet given under the auspices of the Congregational soclal committee. This s one of the largest residences in the city, but it was filled to overflowing, nearly 150 being present. A few social games were at- tempted, but the jam was so greats they could not be carried on very successfully. The literary and musical program was a decided success, especially the plano and cornet duet by Mrs. Ragan and son, Harry, the guitar duet by Messrs. Ragan and Reid and the recitation by Miss Jo Williams. The Baptist Ladies’ Sewing society met with Mrs, B. T. Pester, in the country, Thursday, and in the evening held a social. The law-abiding citizens of this place are after Peter Paull with a sharp stick. Very shortly after it was decided by the last spring election that nothing stronger than ginger ale, lemonade and pop should be sold in this virtuous city, Paull concluded that the boys ought mot to be compelled to go thirsty for a whole year. So he opened a so-called lunch room on one of the side streets, which soon became very popular, and Paull did a very prosperous business elght or nine months. " The good citizens, however, rose up in their might by this time, and Paull, becoming somewhat alarmed, con- cluded it was best to close up until the clouds passed. But several complaints have been filed against him and he will have to stand trial, John Hayes, a son of Mike Hayes of this place, died very suddenly Friday. He was working on a farm about four miles south of Friend. The cause of his death was be- lieved to be heart failure. He was about 20 years old. The remains were brought here Saturday and buried from the Catholic church Sunday, Father Simcon officlating. Eugene Wiillams came in from Chicago Friday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Willlams, and other relatives. rmer Made His 014 Malady Returned. WAHOO, Neb, Feb. 23.—(Speclal,)—Pres- ley Bishop, an Insane man, has been placed in the county Jall to prevent him doing mis- chief. About three years ago he was dis- charged from the asylum as cured, but has become 5o violent of late that it was found necessary to take him in charge. He will be sent to the asylum as soon as room Is found for him. On Monday Joseph Kirchnavy was taken to the penitentiary by Sheriff Buck. Kirch- navy was convicted about a year ago of assault with intent to kill, and his case has been pending in the supreme court, but the Judgment of the lower court was afirmed and he goes to the penitentiary for two years. On Friday Henry Warner, an incorrigible youth, was taken to the reform school, August Loundholm, a farmer residing six miles northwest of this city, attempted sui- cide last night by shooting himself through the breast with a revolver. He was 27 years of age. The cause of the shooting is not yet known. His recovery is doubtful, Proposed wry ociety Debate, NORTH LOUP, —(8pecial )— The Woodmen Literary society of this plac has been challenged to debate with repre- sentatives of the Royal Demosthenes soclety of Ord, and the challenge will probably be accepted. On acount of a supposed lack of statutory authority, the village board of this munici- pality hias as yet taken no action in regard to irrigation water this season, notwithstand- ing the fact that a lateral now runs through the town site. B Davia City Brevities, DAVID CITY, Neb, Feb. 23.—(Special.) Mesdames Myatt and Frater entertained their friends at Pythias hall last evening. M'ss Helwlg, teacher in the High school, nas resigned, and her place has been filled temporarily by Mise Musselman. Mrs. Vineent, who assault:d Sherift Derby with a double-barreled shotgun, was fined $10 and costs. George Norton and wife returned home from their wedding tour yesterday. Farm House Burned. AURORA, Neb.,, Feb. 23.—(Special)—The farm house of H. C. Dean, south of the city, burned yesterday. The loss Is about $1,200, with insurance of $800, in the State of Des Moines. The same company bad $260 lnsur- ance on the household goods, most of which werc saved. The fire cAfight in the upper story from a defective fidel ! Wind Storm at Lotte. BUTTE, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special)—A ter- rific wind and sand SR prevailed here | Wednesday, rendering traffic quite impossi- | ble. 1In some parts of the' eblinty light show- ers are reported, but bately enough to settle the dust Complete returns from: all precincts in_the county shows that at the.speeial election held Tuesday to bond Boyd county in the sum of $20,000 to pay its indebtedness, 671 votes Were cast in favor of the proposition and votes were against it Omaha Prize Fighters 1 Golity. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special Telegram.)—Red O'Neill and Arthur Rothery of Omaha appeared in district court today and entered pleas of guilty to the charge of alding and abetting the Lindsay-Robbins prize fight in this city last August. The men will be sentenced next week Attacke Tall, ROGERS, Neb., Feb. 23.~(Special.)—While driving cattle yesterday, Mr. Stecker, the butcher, was attacked by a mad bull and severely injured. One of the horns penetrated the thigh and made an ugly wound. It was A narrow escape. T —— A CHARGED WITH LIBEL CHAS. 4. D, Editor Noyes of tho Washington Star Afier the Editor of the New York Sun. NEW YORK, Feb. 23.—A Washington spe- clal to the World says this morning: Frank B. Noyes, business manager of the Evening Star of this city, and one of the most promi- nent and popular young men in Washington, announced this evening that he had tele- graphed to his lawyers in New York to have Charles A. Dana, editcr of the New York Sun, arrest:d for criminal lbel. The Sun this morning printed a long editorial article attacking the management of the A: press, in the course of which was the sen- tence: “They (the subscribers to the Asso- cated press) may see their way to making such a thorough dishonest director as F. B. Noyes of Washington, for Instance, refund to them the amount of the extra assessments out of which they have been buncoed This attack on Mr. Noyes created a sen- ation here. No one stands higher in the capital than he, either in business or society. All during the day Mr. Noyes recelved as- ances that his acquaintances throughout city believed in him. Mr. Noyes him- self acted promptly. In the Evening Star tonight the leading editorfal article con- cluded with these words: “For this mali- cious personal libel, committed without a shadow of justification or excuse, the Sun shall be made to suffer if there is any virtue in_the criminal laws of New York. WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.—The Washing- ton Post, a United press paper, this morn- ing i an editorial deprecates the attack on the Associated press by the New York Sun, and with reference to Mr. Frank B. Noyes says: “In its edition of Friday the Sun took occasion to refer in most injurious terms to Mr. Frank B. Noyes of the Even- ing Stdr of this city. Mr. Noyes is one of the directors of the Associated press, and in that capacity has incurred the animosity of our esteemed contemporary. We are very sure, however, that the Sun's accusation against him will not bear inquiry, and for our part we take pleasure In saying of a fellow townsman, albelt a competitor in buginess, that no one’ who knows him as well as we do will be in the very least dis- turbed by the Sun's extraordinary attack. Mr. Noyes can afford to let it pass without notice of any kind.” WASHINGTON, Feb. 2/—The Washing- ton ‘News, a_United press paper, and the Evening Star's opponent in the afternoon fleld, says this afternocn editorially that Mr. Dana of the New York Sun weakens his attack on the Associated press, at least for this community,’ when he makes a personal attack on the honesty of Frank B. Noyes, and adds: “The business in- tegrity of Mr. Noyes has never been ques- tioned by those who know. him best.” TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS. Ex-Governor Oglesby’ tmproved, Chicago populists have nominated Bayard F. Holmes for mayor. Canadian Pacific directors adjourned with- out declaring a dividend. The Southern soclety’ of New York held its ninth annual banquet last night. A class of 222 were initlated into the Mys- tic Shrine at Cincinnati yesterday. Two men were frozen to death in the re- cent cold snap near Pound Gap, Ky. The National Farmers' institute at Vicks- burg, Miss,, closed with a grand ball. Lancaster, O., citizens have started a movement to erect a monument to General Sherman, John B. Zau, one of the ploneers of the oil business in Pennsylvania, died yesterday at Bradford, The American Newspaper Publishers’ assc- ciation concluded its session in New York yesterday. The grand jury at.Belton, Tex., has indicted ex-County Treasurer Blafr for misappropriat- ing public money. United States Rubber works at New Bruns- wick, N. J., have been shut down on ac- count of lack of orders, The congress of Daughters of the Revolu- tion elected Mrs. Joan A. T. Hull of lowa one of the vice presidents. A Southern Pacfic train was wrecked at soclated condition is much Franklin, La., and the engineer and fire- man_were severely, though not fatally, in- Jured. The officers of the Typographical union at Belton, Tex., have been indicted for issuing a boycott circular against a’'paper which em- ployed nonunion printers, Fred Young, a former Minneapolis business man, whom rumor connected with the Ging murder case, hae been arrested at St. Louls for passing a forged check. The executive committee of the board of walking delegates at New York has approved the action of the wire men and it is hoped the strike will be settled by Monday. A populist and democratic member of the Oklahoma leglslature precipitated a fight by forcing their way into the chamber where a republican caucus was in progress. The city council of Rochester, N. Y., has been called together to take action in re- gard to according an appropriate reception 1o the remains of Frederick Douglas. A confidential agent of the Guatemala gov- ernment is in San Francisco with the avowed purpose of purchasing several vessels in case of war between his country and Mexico, The Belglan iron workers who came over under contract were detected by the author- ities at Philadelphia and the steamship com- pany will be compelled to take them back. A memorial tablet was yesterday dedicated at Baltimore, marking the location of the old court house, where the Declaration of Inde- pendence was read to, the people of that city. Train robbers held: up) the 'Frisco traln near Nevada, Mo. The'express messenger left the car and hid, and‘as the robbers had no means of opening the safe they got nothing, Passengers on a steamier just arrived at San Francisco from 'Acupulco, Mex., state that the cruiser Benhington Is at that port digabled, government Teports to the contrary, notwithstanding Doctors who have examined Father 0'Grady report that his death 5 anly & question of a short time and there is o prospect that he will be brought to trial for the murder of a young Cincinnati girl: Experiments have drested doubts among naval experts as to whether the Whitehead torpedoes can be depended upon in cold weather, The oil in the controlling valve becomes chilled and the valve will not work properly. Morganfield has been identified at the trial by Express Messenger Murray as being the leader of the Aquia creek raid. Searcey, the other robber, made a confession on the stand, stating Morganfield was the leader of the affair. Mrs. M. C. Taylor of Guthrie, OkL., blew off the head of Willlam H. Harrison with a shot- gun. Harrison was a detective whom Mrs. Taylor's husband had hired to watch her for the purpose of securing: evidence to use in a divorce case. Republicans from all over Michigan, who had gathered to attend the state conven- tion, celebrated Washington's birthday at Detroit. Governor McKinley of Oblo re- plied to the toast of the “Republican Party,” Attractive Slendors for Spring. 1895. CREPE that is the rage in fashionable cireles. We display them in SILK WOOL AND COTTON FABRICS, CREPE GAUFEFRE, CREPE PLISSE, CREPE ALLIGATOR, CREPE NOVELTIES, Black and all the colors in vogue. POPULAR PRIC PRICT FOR 8P DY SWISS TAFFETAS. CHECK AND STRIPED TAFFETAS, MINIATURE CHECKS IN TAlL FETA SILIKK EW JAPAN SALE ISE SILKS, IRRESISTABLE ATTRACTIO IN SWIVEL SILKS. KAIKA WASIH SILK, )i JAPANESE SILKS —BEST —60C. Barly purchasers will s the choice styl The best effects sold first, SEE IN OUR WEST WINPOW OUR ¥ SPRING DRE The latest novelty in CREPON at $1.00, The best effects ever dis Frenchrnovelty BLACK DRE COLORED ved in fine 38 GOODS AT 650, ce our all black broeaded small de- signs in - GLACE and JAPANES SILK at 85e. ORGANDIES—The adumiration of all pectators, CHALLIS sive . PLAIDS—Just in, silk and wool, § grade at ¢ Handsome and inexpen- Lace Dept. BEAUTIFUL NEW THE SPRING AND SUMMER ARON JUST RECEIVED, lines of all silk Broderie Anglaise and Broderie Bruxelles, in black, ereme and beurre. LACES ronr Complete NET TOP POINT DI VENISE, *in silk and cotton, all widths, VAN DYKE LA( in Bourdons and Venetian oin in black, corn and Dbeurre, NET TOP BRODERIE MADERIA LACES, in black, cream and beurr Point de Paris, Cluney and Maltese Laces, all widths, and insertions to mateh. 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KELLEY, STIGER & CO. Corner Farnam and Fifteenth Streets. NEBRASKA PATRIOTS IN LINE People Throughout the State Celebrate Washington’s Birthday Appropriately. FREMONT GIRLS ENTERTAIN FRIENDS Excellent Program Rendered by the Dodge County Normal School-Private Resi- dences the Sceno of Festivities on All Sides. FREMONT, Feb. 23.—(Special.)—The patriotic people of Fremont celebrated Wash- ington’s birthday in a manner which shows their full appreciation of the Father of the Country. The Bachelor Girls' Music club was entertained in the evening, together with their gentlemen friends, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hickok, the affair being given In honor of Miss Alice Wood, a sister of Mrs. Hickok. There was present a large compagy of young ladies and gentiemen, and the occasion was a very enjoyable one. A splendid musical program was carried out. There were various games and amusements, and delicious refreshments were served. At the Fremont normal school there was an excellent entertainment. Nearly ffty peo- ple appeared in colonial costumes, George Schaaf appearing as George Washington, and Mrs. DeLario, the teacher of elocution, as Martha Washington. There was a well ar- ranged program, which included an oration by J. W. Harrison, a recitation by Mrs. De Lario, and then there was a grand march and pleasant games in the chapei. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Ruger on East Sixth street was the scenc of fe tivity last evening, the occasion being a re- ception given to a large party of young peo- ple by their daughter, Miss Ethel Ruger. There were refreshments, music and games, and the young people had a happy time until a late hour. Thero were several other small parties in the city. The public offices and the banks kept Sunday hours. The Fremont Maenner- chor gave a masquerade party at their hall on_D street, which was well attended, ORD, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)—Washing- ton's birthday exercises were held in all the school rooms yesterday. “Uncle Sam,” Liberty, George Washington and the thir- teen colonies were appropriately represented by the scholars. The rooms were tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the exercises were listened to by parents and others. ASHLAND, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special)— Ashland schools observed Washington's birthday by carrying out in a very credit- able manner the program recommended by the state superintendent. The rooms were claborately decorated with the national colors and a great number of the patrons of the school were present. In the evening the Literary soclety gave a “‘Washington' pro- gram, assisted by the Stereoptican company, with their beautiful scenes of incidents of the revolution. A very unique social was given by the ladies of the Christian church last evening at the residence of John Miller. Games were furnished for amusement and all had a pleasant time. SHELBY, Neb, Feb, Washington's aniversary was observed in a patriotic manner here. Most of the business houses and some of the town buildings were decorated with flags and bunting. The band boys had a large band wagon which they purchased from a circus wien it broke up. They took this from its winter quarters and in the evening gave a serenade. The school . —(Speclal.) devoted the afternoon to appropriate exer- clses, OSCEOLA, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)— There never was such a local gathering as that at the Grand Army of the Republic hall last night. The boys have a large hall and many had to go away because there was no room. The boys celebrated Wash ington's birthday by a rousing camp fire and threw on the rails and did the story telling without having some of the big gen- | erals from abroad. JUNIATA, Neb., Feb pecial.) local schools very appropriately Washington's birthlay yesterday ent rooms were nicely decorated, and large flags were raised over the threo buildings. The exerclses consisted of reading, singing and declarations. Many visitors were in attendance, The celebrated The differ. among giving the Cleveland administration & severe roast. them being the county superintendent DAVID CITY, Neb, Feb. 2.—(Special)-— Washington's the citizens of this city and surrounding coun- birthday was celebrated by try, the business houses and many of the residences being decorated with the national colors. The public schools prepared a patriotic program for the day tending to teach patriotism in the schools. The second annual ball of company B, Ne- braska National guards, took place in the evening in the opera house, which was taste- fully decorated and brilliantly lighted. Colonel Bratt, Adjutant General Gage, In- spector_General Hotchkiss, together ' with Major Ferchet and Lieutenant Pershing of the United States army, were present. The grand march was led by Adjutant Gen- eral Gage and Miss Sue Dean. An elegant repast was served at the Perkins hotel, and tho entire affalr was of a high order. FALLS CITY, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)— Washington’s birthday was celebrated here very appropriately. Last night, in the Jenne opera house, the ladies of the Christian church gave an entertainment, in which all the pres- idents were represented from Washington to Cleveland. In_the court house the Grand Army of the Republic gave a public enter- tainment, in which prominent speakers of the county and the scholars of the public schools took part. EXETER, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)—The ladies of the Women's Relief corps were well paid for the trouble they had taken to pre- pare a birthday reception for George Wash- ington Friday. They were hardly able to feed the people as fast as they came, The recitations, readings and music were also very good. WAHOO, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)—The teachers and pupils of the city schools gave a Washington program at the opera house last night. It called forth a large crowd, and was very entertaining and instructive, Ashiund socl 1 FK ASHLAND, Neb,, Feb. 23.—(Special.)—Miss Grace Reasoner gave a delightful “at home’ last evening to which over fifty young people were Invited. The house was elaborately decorated with smilax and roses. The even- ing was spent In games of all sorts, and re- freshments were served at a very late hour, Miss Grace, having reached her 26th year yesterday, took this means of celebrating the occasion. Sheriff Whitelock met with a serlous acci- dent yesterday afternoon by running against an_iron door. J. C. Meddell, who has been visiting in Malvern, la., for the past week, returned home_today. Andrew Hanson, who recently purchased a meat market in Council Bluffs, 1s in the city on business. Landlord Boker of the Commercial hotel of this city reports business from the first of the year better than it has been in the last two years, Minor J. Wells, an old Ashland boy, who travels for the Westonhouse Manufacturing company, s in the city visiting friends and relatives for a week before going to Colo- rado. Joseph Chadstrom returned yesterday after a visit with relatives in Iowa, tacked with typhoid fever. C. W. Thompson, E. A. Shepard and J, eward, three Omaha sports, put in yesterday on the Platte river in search of game. I vent. to this city of seventeen weeks where he was at- Revolyer Weut Off in the Theater, GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb, 23.—(Spe- clal)—A short time before the performance of the new “Paul Kauvar” began at the opera house a revolver belonging to William 7| Griffin, a negro bartender, was accidentally | discharged while in his overcoat pocket., The ball passed through a seat in front of him, | and it is a miracle that no one was injured. | Police Officer Campbell was at his side with- out delay, searched him and found the weapon and placed him under arrest. There we about 300 people present in the opera house when the accident occurred, but they re- mained very quiet and orderly. The accident was caused by Grifiin throwing his overcoat carelessly over the seat, the hammer of the weapon striking in so doing Falls Clty Notes and Grevitios. FALLS CITY, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Speclal.) | Will Moran of this city, who has been in | the employ of the government fn Cincinnati | for the past four years, returned to his home | In this city yesterday. | 7. F. Sullivan, who has been transacting business in Frankfort, Ky. the past two weeks, returned home Friday. | ” Miss Grace Resterer left this afternoon for St. Joseph, Mo., to visit relatives a few | weeks Thieves broke into Gerhardt's shoe store and secured several pairs of shoes, FORTUNATEIT WASNO WORSE Passenger Train Wrecked and Entirely Oontumed by Fire, PERSON ONLY ONE WAS K'LLED Several Others Injured, Though None ¢ Them Serlously—Passengers Were on Thelr Way to Attend Mardl Gras. GREENVILLE, Ala., Feb. 23.—The south- bound passenger train on the Loulsville & Nashville, passing Greenville at 8:40 this morning, was derailed three miles below here, and a fearful wreck resulted. The cars rolled down an embankment and caught fire. Five of them were burned, including two passenger coaches, the baggage and express cars and one sleeper. The engine tore its way along the road for some dls- tance, tearing up the rails. A ‘ge number of passengers were on board, many of them enroute to the Mardi Gras at Mobile and New Orleans. The physicians of the city were symmoned in haste and soon reached the wreck, when everything possible was done to relieve the sufferings of the vie- tims. When the extent of the damage was ascertained it scemed little less than a mirs acle that only one life was lost—that of an unknown man, who was killed outright. His neck was broken. Several were more or less injured, as follows: Mrs. Armstrong of Buffalo, N. Y., ‘broken at the shoulder. Mrs. Schooleraft of Montgomery, hand and forehead cut. Mrs, Wisdom of Montgomery, verely cut, Mrs. Thompson of Montgomery, contusion of the knee cap. arm face se- Four others, Including the porter, were slightly hurt, The man killed purchased a ticket in Montgomery for New Orleans. His grip had the initials “G. R. A.” No one knew his name. All the passengers, except a fow who remained here, were carried by special train to Montgomery. The wounded are being cared for at the Ebert house. ———— DEATH OF H. H. BOWIE, One of the L #t Lund Owners in Buffalo County Sucoumbs to Heart Disense. KEARNEY, Neb., Feb, 23.—(Speclal Tele gram.)—H. H. Bowle of Logan township dled suddenly of heart disease at the Windsor ho~ tel last night. He had been suffering from an attack of quinsy for a few days and yes- terday had his t r at lance'. He reted eas'en after this until midnight, when the watchers noticed that he stopped breathing and before physician could arrive he was dead. Mr, Bowle was one of the largest laud owners and stock raisers in Buffalo county, has repe resented his township on the Board of Bus pervisors for a number of years, and for three years was chairman of the board, BALTIMORE, Feb. 23.—Colonel Edward F. Pontler of the Fifth regiment, Veteran corps, died today. CHICAGO, Feb, 23.—Ex-State Senator James Rodgers of Decatur died here today, after a prolonged illness. LONDON, Feb, 23.—Walter Low, one of the editors of the Londun Globe, s dead, SED 10 FIVE MURDEKRS, CONE Dying Negro Owns Up to a Startling Career of Crime, HALSEY, Ky, Feb. 2.-The statement of a negro who died here yesterday has created quite a sensation in this little place. The negro was scen by the Louls- ville Evening Post's reporter just before he passed away, and he confessed to have ing committed five murders. Two of them were in . two in Tennessee, and one in fe sald that three of hi victims were white women. He also sal that one man had been fried, convicted and hung for one of his flendish acts, man was was convictes on purely ev y H would not towl Ities whic 1 The black fie his pocket skeleton of a which he al- ways kept about him, and'claims that it has been his luck plece for five years in crap games.