Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 4, 1895, Page 5

NOT A QUESTION OF STAMPS More in the Case Bronght Against Dr. Hay i Than Appears, ECHOES OF A REAL ESTATE BOOM | it Brousht Agninst 397 Parties T volved In n Deal—itepublie Organizing for the Came paign in Lasenster, LINCOLN, Sept. 3.—(Special)—There ap- poirs to be more in the case brought by Grorge Bradeen against Dr. Hay, late super- intendent of the Asylum fcr the Insanse, than appeared on the surface. In substance | the charge agafnst Dr. Hay ls that he re- fused to furnish a postige stamp when re- quested to do w0, and that he declined to permit the mailing of a fettep writien by | Dradeen when requested to do so. The pro- vislon in the statute under which snit brought is as follow: “‘Hereafter there shak be no censorship | exercised over the eorrespondence of inmates | of the Hospital for the Insane in this state, but their postoffice rights shall be as fre | and unrestrained as are those of any resident or citizen of the state, and be under tho protection of the same postal laws. And every lumate shall be allowed to write whenever he or she desires, to any| person he or she may choose. And it is| hereby made the duty of the superintendent to furnish each any every inmate of each and every insane asylum in the state with suitablo ‘material, at the expense of the state, for writing, enclosing, sealing, stamp- ing and mailing letters, sufficient for writing at least ono letter a week, provided they re- quest the same, unless they are otherwise furnished with such material; and all such letters shall be dropped by the writers ther- of, accompanied by an attendant, when nocessary, into a_postoffice box, provided by the state at the Hospital for the In<anse, and kept in some place casy of access to all patients; and the contents of such postoffice box or boxes shall be collected once a week by an authorized person, and by him placed into the hands of the United States mail for delivery. —And it s hereby made the duty of the superintendent of every Hospital for the Insane In the state, either public of private, to deliver or cause to be delivered, to sald person any letter or writing to him or her directed, without opening or reading the same, or alicwing it to be opened or read without consent of the recipient of such letter, or the request or the consent of the writer, “That any person refusing or neglecting to comply with, or willfully and knowingly violating any of the provisions of this act, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment in the penitentfary for a term not exceeding three years nor less than six months, or by a fine not exceeding $500 or both, at the discretion of the court, and by tneligibility to any office in the asylum after- ward.” The case Is attracting considerable attention from the legal and medical fraternities and 18 set for the 9th inst. In the district court today a suit was filed in which 307 persons are named as defend- ants. Attorneys for plaintiff are settiing up the estates of J. M. Thompson and J. L. Miles. Miles and Thompson were money loaners at Omaha and Davenport. In the flush hoom times they loaded up heavily on Lincoln | fuburban property. The reaction landed the town lots into cornflelds and the firm was badly pinched. There are now pend- ing in the Lancaster district court seventy or c'ghty cases im foreclosure, and fifteen more wero today added to the nimber. One of these was the record-breaker alluded to abova, and was for & note of $5,04) signed by J.R. Webster, W. E. Stewart and D, W. Mose- ley, vecured by property north of the fair ground. The property was purchased by H. J. Corgrove and others, and laid out as Yo- Jande Place. Many lots have been disposed of and a number of debts incurred by the build- ers thercon. The purchasers of these lots are among the 397 defendants. The Unfon Savings bank bhas filed a suit in foreclosure against property owned by David Fitzgerald, the amount due thereon be- | senger Wingo. | towing list of de of Arthur Morrison for the murder of A. H. arris at Crawford some time ago is set for tomorrow, It will probably tske several days s the case h In this section. created to securs a jury, interest wide-spread COLO’ ™ WROTH. Sent Mis Card to J. 1. Bdgerton with n Suggestive Intimation. LINCOLN, Sept. 3.—(Special.)—There was a brecze of excitement created today by Land Commissioner Russell's dis- patch of his private card to Mr. J. H, Ed- gerton, clerk of the Bureau of Labor and Statisties. Mr. Bdgerton is a collaborator in a new work just issued, entitied “‘Popullsts’ Handbook.” Incorporated in the work are one or two scathing “write ups” of the land commissioner’s proceediogs since his indue- tion into office. It was after a careful perusal of this book that “Colonel” Russell sent in his card to Mr. Edgerton by Special Mail Mes- In the opinton of Mr. Eiger- ton this fs an Invitation from the land com- missioner to fight & duel, and he has replied in a vigorous Ictler, which may_possibly be made public in a day or two. Mr. Russell, on boing notifled of the hostile attitude of Mr. Edgerton explains the matter by saying that o case bears the statement that he w te private in company H, Second lowa in- fantry, and that he fiad underscored the word The card now in possession of Mr. how ver, shows ne marks of under- scoring and ic is possible that pistols and cuffee for two may be ordered at any mo- ment Governor Holcomb has appointed the fol- gates to the Western States cunferenes Topeka, Kan., October 1, 1895. The conference is in relation to the future deep_water convention to be held at Galves- ton, Tex., at an early day. Delegates at Large—Senator Allen, Mad'son; Senator John Omaha; Hon. Willlam A. McKelghan, Red Cloud; Hon. James E. Boyd, Omaha; Hon. Fred Buyschlag, Nebraska City; Hon. A. H. Weir, Lincoln; Hon. J. B. Hill, Lincoln; Hon. T. 11 Benton, Lincoln; Hon. J. 8. Knox, Lin- coln; Hon. C. F. Weller, Omaha; Hon. Charles Metz, Omaha: Hon. A.'S. Paddock, Beatrice. First Congressional District—Congressman Jesse B. Strode, Lincoln; Hon. B. F. Little- fleld, Nebraska Clty; Hon. George W. Brew- ster, Falls City; Hon, N. C. Davis, Falls City. Second Congressional Distriet—Congress- man D. H. Mercer, Omaha; Hon. Joseph A. Conner, Omaha; ' Hon. Joseph Redman, Omaha; Hon. F. C. Ayer, Qmaha. Third Congressional Disttict—Congressman George Melklejohn, Fullerton; Hon. J. S. Freeman, Columbus; Hon, E. Schurman, Fre- mont; Hon, David Scott, sr., North Bend. Fourth ~Congressional District—Congress- man E. J. Haiuer, Aurora; Hon. C. D. Cas- per, David City; Hon. J. N. Gafiin, Colon; Hon. A. R. Dempster, Beatr Fifth Congressional District—Congressman W. E. Andrews, Hastings; Hon. F. A Sweezy, Blue Hill; Hon, N. Westervelt, William V. M. Thurston, E. Grand Tsland; Hon. David Guthrie, Superior. Sixth Congressional District—Congressman 0. M. Kem, Broken Bow; Hon. J, H. Edmis- ten Eddyville, Neb.; Hon. FI L. Heath; Hon. Joseph Black, Kearney. The governor has also Barnum of Columbus delegate to the Far- mers' congress, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Barnum takes the place of J. P. Mullen, treasurer =f Halt county, who declined to serve. Governor Holcomb and a portion of his official staff will leave on the 16th Inst. for Tennessze, where will be held the ceremonies of the dedication of the battlefield of Chick- amauga as a national park. He will be accompanied by Colonel Bills of the Second regiment, and Colonel J. P. Pratt of the PFirst regiment, Nebraska National Guards; Specia] Aid Major E. G. Fechet, Adjutant General Barry, Inspector General Lundeen, Commissary General Swan, Colonel Fred Mil- ler, Colonel Vosebury and several others. The dedication cersmonies begin on the 18th and will continue through the 19th and 20th insts. Land Commissioner Russell will also be of the party. In regard to the prize cup imbroglio which originated at the late Hastings encampment, Captaln Mulford, company G, Second regi- ment, known as the Omaha Guards, has written Governor Holecomb a letter. In the letter he protests against the award of the cup to the Norfolk company made on August 30. He says the cup was shipped to Omaha and sent to the store of C. S. Raymond for repairs as one of the chased figures near the base had been injured. Captain Mulford will be down to Lincoln in a few days with the cup which he will turn over to the commander-in-chief for final adjudication. Word was received at the state capital to- ppointed. Guy C. ing $11,300. Horace Willlams brings sult in foreclosure - against A. 8. Godfrey for the sum of $5,300, secured by mortgage on a half block near Tenth and X streets, The Elkhorn railroad brings sylt against H. M. Leavitt for the sum of $1,467.62 for freight advanced to other roads and due them for Pauling coal for him. A clalm has been flled by the Penn Mutual Life Insuranc company for $40,000 against: the estate of John Fitzgerald. The claim is the amount of a note which Mr, Fitzgerald signed with other directors and stockholders in the Lincoln Hotel company, the money being for the benefit of that hotek The Fitzgerald estate claims that the security ought first to be exhausted before sulng the individual signers, The republican county central committee organized for business today and the cam- palgn in Lancaster county ls fairly open. Headquarters have been opened at the Capital hotel In room 12. It is said there will be a speaking campaign of about thirty days’ duration. Jack Grifith, the alleged railroad engineex Wwho Is charged with stealing a watch from Mrs. Hoftaman, was today bound over for trial in the sum of $300. The State Federation of Women's Clubs, which meets in Lincoln October 4 and 5, wili be the guests of the city federatton, which is composed of eighteen clubs. The commit- toe of entertainment comprises Mrs. A. W. Fleld, chalrman ex-officio; Miss Phebe Elllott, Mrs. H. H. Wilson, M Prof. Hodgman, Mrs. G. G. Melsner, Mrs. Callan Thompsen. Agents George Bonnell of the Burlington, Jewett of the Rock Island, and Cornell of the Missouri Pacific leave on Thuraday evening for an excursion to the convention of rallway ticket agents in Boston. Chief of Police Melick today withdrew the offer of $200 reward for the capture of “Arkansaw” Dalley, who shot Melvin A. Martin last Saturday night. The nding physician of the wounded man says he is likely to recover. Chancellor MacLean of the State university arrived in_ Lincoln today, accompanied by his wife. They are direct from Minneapolis, their former home. This {s Mrs. MacLean i visit to the Caplital Cit; Falls City Notes and Personals, FALLS CITY, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special.)— Harry Custer, who has been visiting friends in Hiawatha, Kan., is home again. Jule Schoenhelt of Lincoln 1s visiting friends In the city. Mrs. W. B. Donald of Omaha is in the city visiting friends and relatives. Annie Ruegge Is home from Colorado, where she has been spending a three months® vaeation. August Weinert purchased che A. N. Glenn property on North Morton street at sheriff's sale. Consideration, $1,230. Mrs. Emena Faulkner and daughter, Olive, who have been visiting relatives and friends for several weeks, returned to their home in_Harveyville, Kan. The alumni and citizens' educational meet- ing, which was held at the Methodist church last night, well attended by patrons, puplls and teachers. The address of welcome to teachers and students was dellvered by Mayor George W. Marsh, the response by Miss Ella Rooney, and the educationsl address by John J. Faulkner. Married at Fremont. FREMONT, Sept. 8.—(Special)—At St James Episcopal church last evening Frank Knowlton and Alice Freeman of this city ‘were united In marriage, the ceremony be'ng performed by Rev. Mr. Brandt, rector cof the church, There was a large number of 'n vited guests present. At the close of the ceremony a reception was given to the coup’e at the residence of the bride’s parents, cn Kast Military avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Knowl ton left today for a weddiog tour in Oregon and Washington. Mr. Knowlton has been for many years a resident of this city. He is a young man of sterling character. The bride is the daughter of W. Del. Freeman, and 15 & beautiful and accompiished young lady. Distriet Court in Session at - CHADRON, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The fall term of the district court opened at this place today, Judge Alfred Bartow presiding, with 251 civil and six criminal cases gracng the docket. Among the latter are two murder cases. The trial day of the death of Hon. Joseph Scott, ex-land commissioner of the state of Nebraska, who died at Knoxville, Tenn., August 28. Mr. Scott was land commissioner from 1884 to 1888, Prison Contractor Bremer says he will file his official bond for $100,000 tomorrow ana proceed to take possession of the property down at the penitentiary.. It is his opinion that a_bandsome profit ean be realized to the state by the terms of the contract under which he fs working. It is the consensus of opinion around the capital that the Beemer contract is a thinly disguised scheme to work the superintendent racket om the state despite the constitutiondl objections of Governor Holcomb. The Board of BEducational Lands and Funds held a short meeting today and raised the appraisal of Gage county school lands from $7.50 to $10 per acre. The Board of Supervisors of Gage county sent in a com- munication to the effect that the present valuation of these lands was not above $8 an acre. The board's opinion was that they were worth somathing like $12 or $15, but they finally compromised on $10 an acre and adfourned. Omaha people In Lincoln: At the Lindell— M. Meyer, H. B. Vance Lane, A. N. Farl Trey. At the Lincoln—W. S. Seavey, Clin- ton N. Powell, F. T. Ransom. Destitute Family Cared For. BIG SPRING, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Spectal)— Mrs. John Hartman and her seven children, spoken of in late issues of The Bee, arrived here Saturday night, and in a most pitiable They were very poorly clad and They were glven break- fast Sunday, and, upon expressing a wish to go to the residence of a former neighbor, were taken out by the authorities. Mrs. Hartman showed signs of a demented mind. They lived about six miles from here, in Kelth county, up to six months ago, when they departed for lowa. She left her husband about e'ghteen months ago, load- ing the children into a wagon and started she knew not where. The story of the house burning was a myth, and the family is now in the hands of charitable friends. Kelth county authorities have been notified and it is thought she will be brought before the commission on insanity very scon. Greenwood Brevities. GREENWOOD, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special.)— Mrs. Gertrude Cutter and Miss Clara Me- Ardle have returned from their trip west. Mrs. Cutter’s health is much improved. Messrs. A. D. Wellton, H. Cooper, K. A. Miller and Doc. Norris leave for Sheridan, Wyo., Tuesday for a month's hunt. The republicans had their primaries Satur- day. Quite a contest. Gus Weiderman car- ried off the Qelegation for treasurer. Two new business firms have started up in the village. Not Guilty of Contempt. HASTINGS, Sept. 3.—(Special.)—Charles Nelson, the prisoner that Chief' of Police Wanzer held and turned over to the sheriff of Webster county last Saturday on a state warrant before the appointed hour, caused a writ to be issued before County Juige Bailey today In which Wanser was charged with contempt of court. The fudge could not see it that way and the case was dis- missed. The authorities of Red Cloud failed to make a case agalnst Nelson and he was released. 13 x County Fair Opemed. CRBIGHTON, Neb., Sent. 3.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Knox county falr cpened here today. The weather was flie for the races as well as comfortable for the spectators. The crowd was unvsually large for the first The races were falr. The agricultural The grounds are destitute of . The races for tomorrow and Thursday will undoubtedly be the best ever he!d here, as the string of horses is very large. Dodge County Mortxawe Reeord. FREMONT, Sept. 3.—(Special.)—The report of the mortguge Indebtedness for the month of August shows but little business trans- acted in that line, Chattel mortgages given, seventy-four, amounting to_ $17.917.41; re- leased, twenty-etx, $12.841.71; farm mort- gages, seventeen, §28,920.39; released, six- teen, $16,049.50; town and city mortgages, five, $1,126; released, ten, $6,060. | THE OMAHA DAILY 1_3?&;: }BEE FOR BREAKEAST - NOW Lincoln People Delighted with a Metro~ politan Paper at an Barly Hour, COMMEND THE ENTERPRISE GENERALLY As a Stroke of Bu Conceded to Be n Winner nd Conducive to In- erensed Patronage. ens Poliey 1t is LINCOLN, Sept. 3.—(Special.)—The arrival of The Omaha Bee in Lincoln at 7 o'clock in the morning created genuine surprise. This was intensified when it became known that The Bee was the only Omaha paper reaching the eity”at that hour. There had been a rumor that all the Omaha were to get here earlier, but when the truth | was realized that to The Bee alone was due the credit of the special train enterprise a large majority of Lincoln’s most pominent | citizens joined in commending the journalis- tic pluck, skill and ability displayed. The move has divested the Chicago papers of half their ysefulness. Am Omaha paper reaching Lincoln at 10 a. m. is not fairly distributed until 11, the buslest part of a business man’s day. Until 4 p. m. he has little time to read, and then the Chicago papers arrive. But with the present train service of The Bee the paper reaches the Lincoln man's break- fast table or his business office when he has plenty of time on his hands to look over and digest the news of the morning from all parts of the world. After this the Chicago papers at 4 or 5 o'clock become “chestnuts.” There are a few people in Lin- coln a part of whose political creed is to denounce The Bee publicly and devour the contents with avidity in private. And privately they will commed it to The Bee correspond- ent in a fine burst of enthuiastic fairmess, but at the same time request that their names be not used publicly in a commendatory man- ner. Their wishes are always respected, as the correspondent has no wish to draw the fire of others upon these gentlemen, but ac- tions speak louder than words and the in- creasing circulation of The Bee In Lancaster county is the one best test of its popularity. It is now three days since The Bee arrived in the morning, .beginning last Sunday. It did not come in with a flourish of trumpets and it has taken Lincoln people some time to realize the full significance of the move. They are pratically unanimous in expressions of admiration for the <nterprise displayed in overcoming great difficulties and enlarging its fleld. They say, universally, that laying aside all political bias, considered purely as a newspaper, The Bee Is unequaled between Chicago and San Francisco, and as Ne- braskans they admit being proud of the fact. The tricycle service between Lincoln and Beatrice and Wymore on Sunday recelves its share of merited pralse. A few of the many words of commendation of The Bee's progressive spirit are appended: Al Beemer, new prison contractor: ‘“That’s a good stroke of business policy on the part of The Bee. If a man takes a morning paper he wants it to come along some time in the morning, and not in the afternoon.” A. C. Platt, manager of the Capital hotel: “In this new move The Bee only illustrates its usual spirit of enterprise and progress. I thought when the Rock Island train was taken off that it would not be long before The Bee would again be in competition with the morning papers published nearer Lincoln." John McConnell: “The Bee's new morning service is a regular Bee move, and was to have been expected. It will, undoubtedly, in- crease the circulation of the paper.” D. C. Courtnay: “It's & good thing, push it along.” Willlam Kaup, member of the legislature from Saline: “I notice The Omaha Bee gets here now at 7 o'clock in the morning, but do the Lincoln people take the paper, that's the question? [ had an idea that they didn't care to read it. But the special train service shows great enterprise on the part of the proprietors.” Charley Rigg, Beatrice: “The enterprise shown by The Bee in getting into Lincoln on an early morning speclal and getting out agaln Sundays to Beatrice on a tricycle Is commendable. The Lincoln Journal had an advantage over The Bee In the latter respect because there is an early morning freight leaving Lincoln soon after midnight on the B. & M." . R. W. Johneon, Capital hotel: “The morn- ing newspaper that reaches a man fin_the morning is a reality and not a barren ideal- ity. The Omaha Bee, by employing a special train service to Weeping Water and catching the Missouri Pacific fiyer, Is right in the push and kuocks out the Chicago papers. It must cost The Bee & large sum of money, though I suppose a rapid increase of circu- lation will make the scheme a paying one.” A. H. Humphrey, superintendent Lincoln hotel: “The Bee is now a morning paper in all the name implies. The special train to Weeping Water is a good stroke of business, but I am afraid the man who runs the ftri- cycle to Beatrice will want to resign some one of these cold winter mornings.” Ex-Attorney General Wiliam Leese: “The Bee's enterprise in putting on a speclal train will be appreciated by many people in this section of the country.” Eugene Moore, state auditor: “A splendid stroke of enterprise, The Bee deserves suc- cess, from a newspaper standpoint, if any journal in the United States does.” J. W. Johnson, secretary of the Board of Transportation: “Laying all politics aside I am pleased with the energy exhibited by The Bee in reaching Lincoln at 7 o'clock in the morning. I admire pluck In any direction and considered as newspaper enterpriss I am pleased with this latest move of The Omaha B State Oll Inspector Edmisten: “This new move on the part of The Bes In getting here at 7 o'clock in the morning is all right.” Benton Marat, ernor Holcomb: progressive and an up-to-date newspaper. As an old member of the profession I appreciate not only the expense {nvolved, but the Immense enterprise exhibited.” Governor Holcomb: “That move Is one which I believe is in the right direction and belleve that it will prove a succes: State Treasurer Bartley: “I like to see that kind of push In any line of business. It looks like a winner.” Secretary of State Piper: “I consider the fact of The Bee's new movement a great en- terprise. The paper has been coming along between 10 and 11 o'clock a. m. This morn- ing I noticed for the first time that it was at the office bfore I was. The plan of get- ting The Bee to Beatrice s a great scheme.” A. M. Trimble: “You say The Bee now gets into Lincoln at 7 a. m.?" Well, that's great stuft and a good example of the paper's pro- verblal enterprise.” Warden Leidigh: “As the two Omaha morning papers used to arrive in Lineoln they were practically useless. I am glad to see The Bee take a step forward. This is a good move, a good thing.” WAHOO, = Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special)—The Omaha Bee, which formerly reached this place at noon, nOW reaches here at 8 a'clock. This fact s due to the special train which The Bee now sends out each morning. This stroke of enterprise Is highly appreciated at this place, as The Bee Is always looked to for reliable news. A number of the leading cit- izens have expressed themselves as being well pleased with the new venture. A mate- rlal inerease in the cireulation is the result. GREENWOOD, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Spectak)— The Omaha Bee gave to its patrons a sur- prise Sunday morning by arriving on the early morning train. The patrons are greatly elated over the change and say that The Bee Is always up to the times. Will Mandamus the Counef NEBRASKA CITY, Sept. 3.—(Special.)— The sttorneys for th: Water and Light com- pany served netice on the city Saturday night that they would apply to Judge Chapman yesterday at 9 o'clock for a wandamus to compel the city to levy a tax to pay the water rental for the ensulng year, which th: council hag refused to do. Yesterday the attorneys for the city, accompanied by sev- eral of the councilmen, went to Piattsmouth, but Judge Chapman was absent from the city so the application could not be heard. Fremont Germans Remember Sedan. FREMONT, Sept. 3.—(Special)—Phe Ger- man citizens celebrated the snniversary of the battle of Sedan by giving a ball last eveni There was a.large number present enjoyable time was had. There are veterans of that battle residing here. dallies | Among them are Uswald Mueller, masager of the brewery, and Fted Klaes., Kl wea the fron cross. T INSISTS THAT AE W EXCITED, Fx-Connellman Canper's Defense for Mintakes in Heéntrice Convention. BEATRICE, Sept.fi—(Special Telegram.)- Ex-Conncilman L. N. Casper, charged with manipulatiug the ballots of the Third ward delegation n the republican county conven- tion, had his preliminary hearing today be- fore Justice Fuller,: that official withholding his decision until tomorrow. A pretty strong case was made agdinst the defendant and the only defense offerell was that anything he may have done athise was done under excite- ment and without dntent to Interfere with the rights of the delegates, City Clerk Phillips and Water Commis- | sioner Hawkins were' arraigned in district eourt and pleaded not guilty to the charges of | obtaining money under false pretenses and | forgery lodged aginst them was fixed at $3,000, which he furnished, and Phillips’ at $5.000, and he, being unable to | procure bondsmen, was returned to Jail o await trial at the term beginning Septem- ber 23, & The stockholders of the Beatrice Chau- tauqua association held their annual meeting this afternoon and elected the following board | of directors: J. F. Laselle, D. L. Whitney, C. G. Hoyt, H | B. Sprague, D. H. Lindle, Tra Ryan and W. | P. Norcross. « u County's ¥Fr PLATTSMOUTH, Neb,, Sept —Last spring there were over 15,000 apple trees set out within a radius of ten miles of Plattsmouth, and the prospects are that nearly twice as many will be set out next spring. A horticulturist said yesterday that experience had proven Cass county to be one of the best fruit counties in the state, and no doubt inside of five years the shipment of fruit from here.will be immense. A select dancing party was given last night at Waterman's hall in honor of Miss Ada DuBoise of Ashland. Those present from abroad were: Miss Ada DuBoise and Messrs. Tom Parmele of Louisville and Ray Water- man, Crete. The Tuxedo Mandolin club fur- nished the music. A large party of wheelmen from Towa visited this city yesterday and witnessed the races. A very sensational suit is promised in the near future, in which some of Cass county's capitalists are said to figure. us Case Approaching n Close, OOK, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special Tele- m.)—The famous court martial case of James Laird post, Grand Army of the Re- public, of Bartley against Dr. J. E. Hathorn, commander, is being brought to a close here tonight. Judge Advocate Smith of Hastings is summing up the evidence and expects to be ready tonight to forward a finding to_the Grand Army department in Lincoln. This case is the outgrowth of the aid business. A conviction is not expected. Johns nty's Fair Opened. TECUMS Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special.)— This was the first day of the county fair and produce of all kinds and stock have been com- ing in from the country all day. amount has accumulated at the grounds and the outlook for the fair is decidedly favor- able. Tomorrow will be old settlers’ day. The children will also be a prime factor at the fair tomorrow. Chasing Postoflice Robbers. SUPERIOR, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special )—The robbers who blew open the safe in the post- office at Burr Oak, Kan., on the night of September 1 and secured §$300 passed through here on a freight train yesterday morning. The sherift and men were right on the trail and as the robbers left the train at Hubbell, Neb., going south en foot there is little doubt of their capture very: soon. Funeral of Hon. Joseph Scott. KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. Special Tela- gram.)—The funeral of the late Hon. Joseph Scott, formerly commissioner of public lands and buildings, was held from the First Methodist Episcapal church this afternoon. The services were conducted under the aus- pices of the Grand Army of the Republic posts, and the pall bearers were members of the order. _ Bitten by n Rattlesnnke. ARCADIA, "Neb, Sept. 3.—(Srecal)— James Hines, a blacksmith here, while hunt- ing found a rattlesnake, which he undertook to pick up by the tail and kill as he did other snakes. He was bitten on one of his fingers. He then sucked it. His tongus and arms are swollen badly. Salt applications and lots of whisky, the physicians think, will bring him out safe. MeCook Resid Burned. M'COOK, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Spectal Tele- gram)—This morning the residence of James H. Cain in East McCook was entirely con- sumed by fire, together with much of the household effects of the renter, Henry Jef- freys. The house was insured for $400, which pretty well covered the loss. No insurance on the contents. Corn Crop Was Never Bette ARCADIA, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special.)—Over two inches of rain In about eight days has fallen, which is materially helping the late corn. P. Christran, one of the largest farmers. has about 300 acres, and says if frest holds off a few days it will go forty bushels to the acre. George Straw and Wife Hurt. NEBRASKA CITY, Sept. 3.—(Special)— George Straw and wife, residing near Greggs- port, were quit> badly injured while re- turning from Syracuse by their team running away. Straw had several ribs broken, while Mro, Straw recelved a broken collar bone. pesd bRl bt =0 Plling Gold Inte the Treasury. NEW YORK, Sept. 3.—The government bond syndicate today deposited $2,000,000 in g0l at the sub-treasury. The deposit of $2,000,000 gold at the sub- treasury was made by the Farmers' Loan and Trust company. It is possible that the de- posit is for the bond syndicate, but it has Dot yet been credited to the government. WEATHER FORECAST. Fair and Cooler In the Enstern Por- tiom of Nebraska. TWASHINGTON, Sept. 3.—The forecast for Wednesday Is: For Nebraska—Fair; northwesterly winds; cooler In the eastern nortion For Missouri—Generally fair; winds. For Kansas—Generally fair; winds shift- ing to northwesterly and_ eooler. For Towa—Falr, preceded by local showers in the eastern portion; westerly winds; cooler during the da; For South Dakota—Falr; northwesterly winds; cooler in the eastern portion. Local Record, OFFICE OF THI2 WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Sept. 3.—Omaha record of tem- southerly perature’ and rajnfall, compared with the corresponding day of the past four years: 1595 1894. 1 Maximum tempetatire a1 88 0 " Minimum temperatufe ™ 6 6 6 age temperature ..... 8L 77 T3 6% A Preeipltation ..., 4 0 4 0 .75 Conditlon of temperal and precipitation d since March 1, o 13 at Omaha for th 18952 b Noftnal temperature Bxcess for the day Accumulated excess Normal precipitation Deficlency for the da; h 1 inch Total preecipitation since \ 11858 inches Deficleney since Mavch 1 . 5.45 inches Reports from Static ut 8 p. ,E‘. S | sratm or sraTiONS 5 | weazusa g | H LR ek ol Owana 00, Cloudy. North Piaial; 08|Clcar. Valentine. 09| Clear ‘00| Cloudy. 04| Part cloudy T|Clear, -01/Clondy. 00| Part cloudy 04| Part eloudy 00| Clear. 00| Cle #0 Cloudy. ‘00| Cloudy. P|Cloudy. 00 Part cloudy TiCloar. les trace of precipiiation. L. A WELSI Observer. EDNESDAY, S Hawkins’ bond | R. Burkes, John Dwyer, L. | A vast | m"n:u‘nvn 4, 1895. # \DURRANT TRIAL COMMENCED Everything in Readiness for the Intro- duction of Testimony Today. State's Attorney in Mis Re the Jury Outl Against the Alleged Marderer of Blnuch Lamont. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3.—The actual | trial of Theodore Durrant for the murder of Blanche Lamont eommenced today. Dis- | trict Attorney Barnes delivered the uprnl'vg: address. At this point In the trial, and before pro cceding with the evidence, it becomes m duty as a repre atly the peopl to n uke at is called the opening stalemant se. The opening statement should arded by you in the light of the neither should it be regarded as an argument upon the facts. not have any welght with you, nor s consider it as mitigating agains It is merely a statement of wh ve—a statement ol intend to set fo upon which they a verdict at your the sophis tries and tech that have enve oped criminal pr s in this state with a garment, and shall declare that th your consideration, will_confidently rely land we live in is blessed, not only with the manifold gifts of nature and of God to man, but is further blessed with the r 2 mon tuo 1se that can rise above the nvironments that surround the minal, and p ) the crime committed in the manner required and demanded by all laws, both human 5 We will s v you that in the month of September, Blanche Lumont, a youn girl about years of age, came to San rs co from her home in Dillon, M in the hope that the mild climate of Call fornia_might benefit_her health. She went to reside with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Noble, and from the time of her arrival here until April 3 she was engaged in atten? chool. ' She was not a socicty girl in any sense of the word. She was of @ quiet disposition, home-Keeping and re ligious. She never attended parties not theaters, or other piaces of amusement except in company with her relatives. We will "show that Blanche Lamont in her lifetime ~was weil, too well, and yet not well enough quainted with the pris oner, Du nt; that he was in the habit of agcompanying her home from church an pfayer meetin; that he was a caller upon her at her aunt's house: that upon the only secagion upoa which she ever went any where with any young man, as far as we are informed, she visited th ark one afte noon in company with Durrant We wili give you a history of her life and her move ments, as far as we are able, up to the 3d of April, 1895, in order that you may forn a Just appreciation of the character anc the habits of this unfortunate young giri We will show you her connection with the defendant and we will show you the reaso: why when the murdered body of Blanch Lamont was found in the darkened belf of Emanuel church and the question sprani from the lips of every resident of this city and of this country: “Wh s the mur de why it is that the state answer that 'he who was respossible for the slaughter of this young life is Willlam Henry Theodore Durrant; Durrant, once th rl‘h‘llj of Blanche Lamont; Durrant, once in charge of the Sunday school libraty; Dur rant, once assistant perintendent” of the Imanuel Sunday school; Durrant, once the electrician, who knew the ins and outs of the great building; Durrant, once the handy man and jack-of-all-trades at the church, and now, Durrant, the prisoner, and on tri for his life. We will show Durrant's ¢ " jon with the crime and sha!l demon- te by irrefutable and unanswerable evi ce that he, and he alone, committed the murde If we show these facts, if we showv you that Durrant met this ill-fated girl on the day of her death; that he accompanied her to the church: that he was seen to enter the church with her; that he was see1 after ward in the church alone; that Blanche Lamont was never again seen by human -yes, from the momeit when she entered the portals of Emanuel Baptist church with the defendant; that in the church was founc her dead body, her clothes, her school bool showing that she had never been hon and that she had gone straight from her school to her death, if we Show you, as we confidently expect, that no one but the prisoner could have committed this out- rageous and horrible crime, we shall look to you as eitizens of the great state whose reputation for justice and for enforcement of the laws we as its officers are trying to uphold, to render ur vertlict that the prisoner at the bar is guilty of murder in the first degree. CSTRAIG " CHOOSE DRELEGATES. Who Will Go from Douglas Ce to Lincoln Convention, Representatives of the administration demo- crats in Douglas county to the number of several hundred met at Patterson hall last night in mass meeting to select eighty. three delegates to the state convention, which will be held at Lincoln on Thursday, Sep. tember 5, at 3 o'elock p. m. The meeting was called B. Sheean, to order by J. who was chosen chairman of the meeting. Lee W. Spratlen was selected as secretary. A committee of five was ap- Dointed to report to the meeting the names of delegates to the state convention. After oroper deliberation the committee recom mended the following delogates, and the re- port of the committes was adopted: Omaha—John A. McShane, W. A. Patxon Frank Irvine, Frank Murphy, George B Pritchett, R. W. Patrick, Henry W. Yates Charles Turner, F. A. Brogan, W. L. May, V. B. Caldwell, A. S. Ritchie, T. J. Ma- honey, F. L. Weaver, W. O. Gilbert, R. W. Richardson, J. H. McIntosh, L. F. Crofoot John F. Murphy, John Power, Joseph Gillen George N. Hicks, J. F. Larimore, Charle C. Wright, W. H. Herdman, Frank Heller, George E. Bertrand, H. J. McKenna, C. §. Montgomery, George Holmes, jr., B. L. Magnus, George Kleffner, L. W. Spratlen W. D. McHugh, W. J. Clair, George Tilden John Schomp, Ed Robertson, Fred Ruemping Charles Dugdale, P. H. Johnson, Ed A. Smith, George L. Igoe, James Sullivan, N E. Dillrance, M. F. Funkhouser, John Maus, John Didam, H. R. Newcomb, Walter D. Blmer, Jatob Koder, Albert Touzalin, F. H. Kosters, Bd J. Dee, Michael Schinker, Emil Augustadt, John A. Short, Charles §, Lobinger, Buclid Martin, Charles Offutt and J. B. Sheean, South Omaha—W. N. Baboock. Ed Johnston, John C, McNuity. Biward M-Gee, Join Franek, W. H. Br ckatt, C. A. Me cher, Jimes Murphy, J. A. Willard, Frank Dolezal J. W. Sipe, Jobn Fltaroberts, A. L, Denne:t. Valley—Oliver Cowing. Waterloo—L. W. Deaton, Joseph K'ng, J. R. Watts. Elkhorn B. Bierbach, Henry Winterburn. Millard—Chris Popenhagen. Jefferson—Dr. J. A. Warner. Union—Andrew Larsen. Douglas—Henry Ruser, Wiiliam. Denker. Chairman Sheean announced that following the convention at Lincoln, In the evenln addresses would be delivered by Congressman Harter of Ohfo and Hon. Fred Lehmdnn of St. Louls. Mr. Shesan also announced that special rates had been securel on the rallroads leading fnto Linco'n, and that cele- gates' tickets could be secured at a fare and a third for the round trip. If the Omaha dele- gates decide to remain in Lincoln Thur:d:y night and hear the speaking a special train will be secured to bring them to Omaha after the fun at Lincoln s over. W. H. Hoffman Stantom County Republican Delegates STANTON, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The republican conventlon of this county to elect delegates to the state and Judicial eonventions was held today. Hon- W. W. Young of this city was allowed to select the delegates to the judicial convention, whieh meets Thursday. The delegates are John A. Ehrhardt, John Eberly, C. H. Chace, T. L. Ackerman, Louls Smithberger, F. P. Carroll and H. C. Myers. State delegates: A A. Kearny, John A. Ebrhardt, G. A. Eberly M. W. Morman, C. G. Obman and C. H County ocrats Meet, GS, Sept. 3.—(Special)—The ad- ministration democrats held their county con- vention yesterday afterncon for the purpose of selecting delégates to the state conven- tion at Lincoln. John Hampshire was made chairman and J. Edgar Jones secretary. The delegates selected are: C. C. Tawzer, J. C. Snyder, Jobn Hampshire, Willlam Breed, C. Forney and J. Edgar Jones. iean Club., The Ninth Ward Republican club held a meeting last night at Twenty-ninth and Farnam streets. Besides sixteen boys, the following aspirants for office were prese: E. E. Zimwmerman, Emil Younte.d:, Judge ORCHARD HOMES. The Land of Plenty Sure Crops No Drouths No Cold Winters gion of the world. The The Land of Promise Big Prof its No Hot Winds No Fierce Blizzards ORCHARD HOMES! sftuated in the most fertile and rich vegetable and fruit growing re- place where one half the energy and perse- verance necessary in this western country to make a bave living, will in that glorious climate mak in the bank. Here is a soil th grows and no such thing is kno wn in the demand for, what you raise coutrary you have the markets all you can raise and end ing the in the twelve if you wish to do s south. It has been ity than vow live in the United berries, apricots, plums, and costs you nothing. and fattened. ( are luxurious and nutritious. raised Is the finest in the known world. ature and rendered are always cool. The are no extremes of heat or cold in temperature is 2 to 60 degrees. highest price own fortune in this garden spot of the world. estimated that The summers The There is an abundance of rain for all crops. Oentral Mississippi offers to the intelligent man the finest opportunity for bettering his you a good living, a home and money will raise anything most that as afailure. You are uot limited by any local warkets. On the You the Nos more people are es, a an fmmense yield and bring big prices all the year round. peaches, pears, early apples, figs, or all small fruits—are an early and very profitable erop. nber of the highest quality is abundant delightf nl by land and sea breezes, winters are mild and short in dur: this favored ay rage for to the season or erops. You can have a crop to market every month FUEL Cattle run out all the year. ng is good all the year rainfall is of the World Buying it. There is no architect of your w is the time to go can be accommo- dated comfortably in the south and lay the foundation for prosper- 20 TO 40 ACRES. In that marvelous reglon with its perfect climate and rich sofl if properly worked will make you more money and make it faster and easier than the best 160 acre farm in the west. rden products are raw- nges— is abundant They are easily Nalive grasses CLIMATE are even fn tempera- The nights tion. There The mean GG inches. region. condition that was ever offered. The health of this region is excelled by no section of this country. crops bring you big prices. The soil found here can rarely be equalled and never excelled for all good qualities. T ly and sure The best railroad facilities in the coun- try bring the entire country to you as a market One-h alf the work you now do to get along will render you a successful money maker on any of this Orchard Home lands. Work intelligently and success Is assured. schools efficient; newspapers pre This Is your opportunity The churches people are fendly; liberal. The enter- prising man who wants to better the condition of himself and his family should investigate this magter and he will be convinced. Care- fully selected fruit growing and garden lands in tracts of 10 to 20 acres we now offer on liberal terms and reasonable prices. Corre- spondence solicited. GEO. W. AMES, Gen. Agent, 1617 Farnam St., Omnaha, Nebraska, Tosomnui nation, o« n BEFORE awo AFTER {i; 'UPTDENE strengthens and toressm FOR SALE BY GOODMAN DRUG €O.. SUCCESSFULLY.” MANHON tion of & famous ¥ ren ‘vous or diseases of the Pains In the Buck, tes, Unfitness to Marry, Kxhausting D T4 stomn wil Toxken by day oF of lll)thlrt?.lwllhrhll ’Iol.sh(‘;'::l: l"“il" Lhe horrors of Impoteney, & DENE y of all mpurities T3 Bocinrs s becane-ninety por cent are troubled wity At MO Cred by DOCLORS 13 ochse r cent are ! o ORI o {0 0re WILHOUL i Operation. 3000 Lesilmuny aix boxen docs 1oL afioct & perinanent curg Kkidneys and (ho w: SUFIBENh thoonty known ferded ‘mone L E R0, by mall. - Bend for Fiik circular and testmmonialS MEDICINE €O, P, O. Box 2076, Ban Praicisco. Cal. ary organ “HE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS CLEAN HOUSE WITH SAPOLIO D RESTORE ian. wiil quickly “CUPIDENE* This great Vy Vitallzur,the) ure you of s, suich o Lamt My isaiins, Nervor w, Varicocele Provents qu o Rpermatorrhas an { caues the liver, tie otable i all ner For Sate by 1110 Parnam St Omaha Baldwin, Beecher Higby, George C. Thomp- son, F. B. Bryant, Charles Unitt, Heuy Livesey, Prof. Rathbun, Judge Crosy, Colonel Akin, W, W. Slal gh, T. D. Holmes, R. W. Gibsan and Charles Djureen. A moticn by Mr. Unitt, a'lowing the club | rooms to be let to the Citizens' meetings, which was violently opposel Ly Charles Djureen, was carried, fixing rent at $3 per night,"which covers the actuil expense of janitor and lights. The following resolution was presented by Mr. Hutchingon and held over for one week for the reascn that Mr. Bryant wanted t:me to inwardly digest the purpose of it: In event there Is more than one candidate seeking the same office, names shall be placed upon the primary election ticket, and the one receiving the highest number of votes at the primary shall be unanimously declared the chofee of the delegation. Mr. Charles Winter addressel the can didates and boys. The next regular mesting will be held Tuesday. league for Demoerats Endorse TECUMSEH, Neb., Sept. 3.—(Special Tele- gram.)—At the democratie judiclal conven- tlon of the First district, held in Tecumseh today, the populist candidates for judge, Ed- n Falloon of Falls City and J. E. Bush of Beatrice, were endor: Jnl Delivery » Central City, CENTRAL CITY, Neb,, Sept. 3.—(Special Telegram.)—Three prisoners confined In the county jail awaiting the convening of district court broke jail this morning during the tem- porary absence of the jaller. One of the men was charged with burglary, one with horse astealing and one with stealing a bleycle. The bicyele thie? broke open the door of the cell n which the other two prisoners were con- fined, allowing them to escape. During the day they were tracked elght miles north, but have not been apprehended. EDUCATIONAL, cIry, The Jacotot $¢ho Ri 1 W. sethost (ad). Toarding & day sehool for girls Mile FROMENT, Mis. C. L. MORGAN, Prineipals, Fall term sent on application #ins October 1, 1 Prossctus n URIVERSITY OF BOTRE DAME The 108rd Beaston Wil Open TUESDAY, SEPT. Urd, 1805, Civil and s Hull compl ness of 1ts equipment. &%ngm b o tppileation to V. AN Classics, Letters. Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering. ratory and Commercinl Courses for boys under Li ks unilgue in the DIEW MOt EY.C 8 C, © Dawe. Tnd ‘Chicago Conservatory of Kusic AUDITORIUM An Unegualed Cor) and Dramatic Art, BUILDING, CHICAGO. of Instructors, ¥all term will open Monday. September 9tb, 1596 or catalogue and nformation, sddress BAMUEL KAYZER, Director. WENTWORYA MILITARY ACADEMY Lexington, Mo | 8.5 ELLERS, A. M Supt. 1LLINOIS NBERVATORY, Bost matruction in all depars imentaof Mo doal Shudy. Tos r A Byt - ks o