Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 8, 1895, Page 3

DOCTORED THE CONTRACT Beomer's Compact with the Stato Amended by Iuterlineution, PENITENTIARY AFFAIRS AT A DEAD HALT Supplics to Ne Cat ON by the of Publie Lands and Bulldings to Starve digh Into Submission, LINCOLN, Scpt. 7.—(Speclal)—Prison Con- tractor A. D. Deemer ran against another snag today in his march toward the penite tiary Job. DBut it is no fault of M. Beemer's, but s owing to the reckloss haste of Land Commissioner Tugsell, It transpires that Beemer's $100,000 is now utterly worth- less. The contention of Warden Leidigh and others that Beemer's contract authorized him to draw 40 cents per day per eapita for the maintenance of the convicts at the prison set the members of the board to thinking seri- ously. The bond kad bsen approved on Thursday and filed yesterday with the secre- tary of state. The siguers of the bond are held only upon the terms of the contract a it existed at the time they signed it. Yet while the bond thus signed was lying quietly in the vault of the secretary of state's office the Board of Public Lands and Duildings, or possibly Russell himself, amended the con- tract in a imost vital particular and cne which makes a radical change in its originai terms. One of the most prominent attorneys in the city of Lincoln sald to a_correspondent of The Bee today that Beemer's bond, under theso circumstances, was not worth the paper it was writlen upon. Dut this is a defect easily remedied, and doubtless within forty- elght hours Mr. Beemer will have a new bond In the hands of the secrotary of state. No attempt was made by Beemer today to take possesslon of the penitentiary. It s thought th the process of starving out the convicts has been inaugurated. A notice has been published, omanating from the board, di- recting all dealers to the fact that no bills for prison supplies will be paid unless they have been ordered by Deemer. GOVERNOR HOLCOMB'S POSITION. Governor Holcomb today said to The Bec correspondent: ju may quote me as saying that I am inclined to stand by Warden Leidigh in this matter. I do not think the Board of Public Lands and Bufldings has any more right to take possession of the penitentiary under the contract system than It has the Lincoln Hos- pital for the Insane or the Boys' Industrial school at Kearney. The whole Intent of the Dill as passed by the legislature was to annul the contract system, and it was with this understanding I signed it. There I8 nothing in tho title which implies that any other object was to be subserved. The three or four lines in the Dill which purport to au- thorize the board to lease the prison labor to a contractor I believe will be held void by the courts. Under the old law, by which Stout and Mosher were given contracts, it was possible to make these leases, but the act passed last winter, house roll No. 607, re- peals all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this act."” “What do you think will be the result of the present complication?”” “I belleve the whole matter will get into tho courts, Tliere, I think, that portion of the law authorizing contracts of prison labor will be declared nugatory.” Stato Auditor Moore was asked what po- sition he would take In case an attempt was made to draw warrants to maintain the con- victs by Warden Leidigh. He said: “I have been in hopes that the parties to this unpleasant controversy would get to- gother and fix up the matter. It certainly places me In an unenviablo situation. I am here to draw warrants on vouchers approved by the Board of Public Lands and Buildings for all penitentiary supplies. Without such approval 1 am powerless. There may be an attempt to throw the whole responsibility on my shoulders, but I trust it will be arranged satisfactorily all around.” Deputy Attorney General Day was seen in rogard to the legal aspect of the case. In answer {0 a question as to how the matter 1 be brought before the court, he sald: I should think It would have to be by mandamus to compel elther one party or the other to do something which it now refuses to do. Warden Leidigh might proceed to compel the Board of Public Lands and Buildings to furnish supplies for the prisoners, and this might open the merits of the case and force him to show his authority.” That the title to the act passed to buy out Contractor Dorgan’s prisoa property does not fnclude any implication of other powers con- ferred in the body of the act is quite ap- parent. The title reads as follows: “An act to annul a contract between the state of Nebraska and W. H. Dorgan, alleged assignee of C. W. Mosher, for leasing the penitentiary, penitentiary grounds and con- Viet labor of the state of Nebraska, and to appropriate the sum of $35,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act, and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this act. Burglars at Work in Fremont. FREMONT, Neb, Sept. 7.—(Speelal.)— Last night a burglar effected an entrance into the residence of Fred Meyer, corner of Nye avenue and Thirteenth street, through a rear door. His footsteps aroused somo members of the family, and he became fright- ened and left. Things on the lower floor were considerably stirred up, but only about $10 worth of property was missing. Mr. Meyer was away from home, and his wife, who is In poor health, and daughters were badly frightened. The officers have strong suspiclons as to who committed the crime. On Thursday night some one thought to be a different party entered the cellar of J. H. Meyer, on Fifth street, through a door or window, and made quite a haul. Mrs. Meyer had put up 200 cans of ruit for winter use, and every can was missing. The burg- lar ‘also helped himself to some wine. Judg- ing from the quanity of goods taken, he must have had a wagon to carry them off. At the last meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Security Mutual Life Insur- ance company D. Z Mummert of Blair re- signed from the board and C. C. McNish of Wisner was chosen to fill the vacaney. C. C. Schnelder of Kansas City was appointed as- sistant superintendent of agencies. The com- pany Is making good progress in securing ap- plications. * Wedding Reception at Nehawka, NEHAWKA, Nel Sept. 7.—(Special.)— George L. Sheldon, son of Mr. and Mrs, Lawson Sheldon, returned yesterday from Roseville, I, with his bride. In the even- ing his mother gave a reception in his honor, to which the relatives were invited. The house and grounds were Illuminated and refreshments were served on the lawn. The band played several selections. Miss Grace Walker of Plattsmouth fs vis- fting with Mrs. Lawson. Miss Mate Newell of Loulsville is visiting with Mrs. D. C. West. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Barnum of Unlon were at the wedding reception. Mr. Clarence Tefft and Miss Sue Kirkpat- #ick of Avoca are visiting relatives. The stone company is running the crusher until 9 o'clock every night on a 600-car con- tract. They have a standing contract of 100 cars per month to the Grant smelting works. The lime company has a contract to burn thirty cars of lime. Next Saturday's county republican conven- tion promises to be exciting. Cans County Will Exhibit, PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.) ~Dave Miller, chairmgn of the state fair exhibit committee, is laboring hard and ear- nestly toward making Cass county’s display at the state falr the best ever made. There is @ great deal of Interest being taken in the matter by Plattsmouth people because of the fact. Elmwood, in the west end of Cas: is also to make an exhibit. News has reached here regarding the death of Mrs, Stephen Davis at Malvern, Ia. She was an old settler in Cass county. Woman Swindler Arrested. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Spe- clal)—Sherft Hubbell and Officer Farley yes- terday arrested a young woman giving her pame as Lena Huber, and by so doing it is thought nipped a clever swindling scheme in the bud. Thursday last a young woman arrived In the city and registered at the hotel y Lena Tinmeyer of Lincoln, On Friday #he called on Attorney E. ¥, Warren and olieited a loan miles wes stated had been w Her act! three of Palmyra, which she ed to her by Den Huber s were gomewhat suspiclous, and upon investigation it was found that Huber was allve and well, and that she had no clalm of any nature on tho land. She was arrested. On her person the officers found several notes of large amounts s'gned by a Lincoln man, dated September 6. She ad- mits her intentions to defraud, but says she was led to do %0 by a Lincoln man. The officers have sent word to Lincoln to arrest this i When first_arrested she claimed her name was Lena Huber, but now says it 1s Lena Coyle, and that she has been working In the family of Lewls J. Herzog Lincoln. She will be held, to await de- UP FISH SEINERS, ner Onkly Making a Stir at a—A o Wife, Sept. T.—(Special.)—Kish Com R. H. Oakly of Lincoln and Mr. O'Brien of the state fisheries of South Dend wissioner up the parties who state fishing laws. ave been v.ola the They caused the seizure of about fifteen seines and trammel nets, while some of the par who owned burned them to Keep them out of t of the officers, and other gullty parties have left the county to escape arres Mr. C. Greenfleld, an old land, aged 75 ye four months ago and has been visiting friends d relatives at Cleveland, O., for the past nth, has sent word to his son here that he will be marricd in a day or £ and start for home. This makes his fifth wife. A yearling plg was brought to town today to be fattened that measures seven feet six inches long, two feet four inches high and welghs about 700 1bs. He is of the Poland China variety and when fat will touch the beam at the 1,000 notch, if not more. Apples are selling at 25 cents a bushel and are a drug on the market. Potatoes arc cents a bushel. Old corn is selling at 20 cents One farmer has 4,000 bushels of old corn on hand that he had becn offered 55 conts a bushel for last winter; now he can only get 20 cents a bushel for it. Prof. Beatty of Cotner university preach at the Christian churca tomorrow, en of Ash- will FROS Garden Trock So Damaged in Cer OGALALLA, Ncb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram)—A lard frost last night did some damage to garden vegetables in Keith county BIG SPRINGS, Neb., Sept. T.—(Special Telegram.)—A ‘eavy frost visited the North Platte valley last night. Most of the crops were under ditches and a great amount of damage was done. RANDOLPH, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—This locality had a heavy rain and hail storm on Wednesday night, but no dam- age was done except to late garden truck. it was clear and quite cold last night and light frosts are reported from various localities. Corn is not injured, however. Small grain is slow in moving, owing to low prices. Ope ng of Sc Is nt York. YORK, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)—Summer vacation is about at an end, and the various schools of this place will open next week. On Monday the public schools will reopen, with Prof. B. G. Moulton as superintendent and Prof. Stoner as principal. A good corps of teachers has been selected. The York college will open on Wednesday next, with W. 8. Reese as president. The college term will open with an address by Rev. B. M. Long of this city. There is a large enroll- ment. A good faculty has been employed and everything is looking bright for the institution. The sugar beet mass meeting which was to have been held at this place yesterday has been postponed, owing to the fact that the committeemen of the beet industry have their hands full attending to the sugar beet display at the York county fair. It will be held some time next week. The York Times will print a county fair edition, to be dis- tributed on the fair grounds. Mr. Hood, day operator of the B. & M. at this place, has been transferred to La Platte and has moved his family to that place. The damage suit for malicious prosecution brought against David Brakeman of this city by L. H. Stieger was yesterday dis- missed by Judge Bates. Stieger sued Brake- man for damages as a result of Brakeman's having had him arrested for obtaining goods under false pretenses, The suit was for $5,000. Bloomers Were the Drawing Card. OSCEOLA, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)—This county has just closed its seventeenth an- nual fair, There was not as much stock on exhibition this year as formerly, probably on account of the drouth last year and the furmers not having grain to feed, but there were some very fine hogs. The display of fruits was very good, and perhaps it would pay the state falr management to make it an object for the management of the fair of this county to display its fruit at the Omaha fair. There were seventeen varieties of corn that could mot be beat anywhere, and such broom corn, seventeen feet high. As usual at such places, there were trotting and also bicycle races every day, and the racing seemed to capture the crowd, though the attendance was not so large as on most former years. There was very little ma- chinery “on exhibition. There were very many pretty things in the art hall, but what seemed to attract the attention of most of tho young people was a young lady in bloomers. Our people had not had the op- portunity of seeing such things before, and the way they did stare was a caution. Norfolk ix After a College. NORFOLK, Neb., Sept name and debts of Gates college will remain at Neligh because certain citizens of that town Interfered by Injunction with the action of the trustees for its removal to Norfolk. A last appeal of the trustees for a withdrawal of the sult was on the Gth inst. refused, whereupon ten of the fifteen trustees re- signed, including one in Neligh and all out- side of Antelope county. This action was taken purely upon business considerations with the view of maintaining upon a secure fouRdation a_Congregational college in north Nebraska. Steps are being taken today for the organization of a college here which will be on a secure basis and be opened in time for a term this fall and winter. Large Crop in Platte County, DUNCAN, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special)— Henry Fickel has just finlshod threshing and his oats ylelded seventy-five bushels per acre, while his winter and spring wheat went thirty bushels. His corn will run from fitty to sixty-five bushels per acre. Mr. Fickel is not alone in big crops in this vi- cinity, as several other large farmers will have as good a yield. Mr. Kyle has about 700 acres in smail grain and corn this year. Tecumseh Dwelling House HBurn TECUMSEH, Neb,, Sept. 7.—(Special.)— Martin Brott's dwelling house in the eastern bart of this city was discovered to be on fire at 8 o'clock this morning. The fire depart- ment turned out, but as (he burning building was out of the fire limits nothing could be done to prevent its burning to the ground. Household, effects saved. Loss, $700; insur- with Stealing a Cow WESTON, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Joseph Sladky, one of the butchers of this town, was placed under arrest yes- terday on the charge of stealing and butcher- ing a nelghbor's cow. The plaintift entered the defendant’s slaughter house and secured the hide, legs and a halter, which will be brought into court as evidence next Tuesday. Two Tramps Injured. BELLEVUE, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Speclal)— Two tramps were put off of the westbound “fiyer” yesterday afternoon while the train Was running at the rate of thirty miles an hour, and were badly injured. Dr. W. C. Buel dressed their wounds and they went to Omaha in the evening. Murder Trinl Was Deserted, CHADRON, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—Owing to the counter attractions of the county fair and the precinet caucus, the attendance at the Morrison murder trial was not large. Nothing new has so far been de- veloped. Harvest Dance at Randol RANDOLPH, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)— There was & German bharvest dance in the opera house here last night. The attendance was large A local orchesira furnished the wusle > on elghty acres of Innd,! have been in town for a few days hunting | who lost his wife about | THE OMAIA NAMING ~ COUNTY TICKETS Conventions of All Parties Held in All Parta of the State, | REPUBLICANS ARE IN HIGH SPIRITS Delegates for the State Convention at Lincoln Ch pulist Misrale Condemued in Severnl Places —Nebraska Polities, CLAY CENTER, Telegram.) y county met with an attendance of 3 deles Hon, D. M. Nettleton was made chairman and James McNally of Bdgar | sceretary. Hon. Leslie G. Hurd of Harvard was given the privilege of selecting & delega- tion to attend the judicial convention to urge his nomination as judge of the district court. Eighteen delegates were elected to attend the state convention, and the following candidates nominated for county officers: County clerk, W. B. Smith; treasurer, Alexander Bayer; clerk of district court, George Allen; sheriff, R. Thurber; county superintendent, J. R. | McKee; judge, W. H. Canfield; surveyor, E. roff; coroner, Dr. A. J. Jennings. Mr. B. Perkins was made chairman county central committee. The resolutions were patriotic and decidedly repubican. Hon, W. B. Andrews was present and delivered an inspiring 5. LEX , Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The largest and most enthusiastic republican county convention ever held in | Dawson county took place here today. There were spirited but good natured contests over . 8. Stuckey was nominated for May, clerk; H. Hobson, Chamberlin, clerk of court; R. Pierce, judge, and A. E. Allen, superin- tendent of ‘schocls, The ticket is in every a strong one. By a unanimous vote L. Warrington was requested to select own delegates to attend the judicial con- cntion at Ravenna. Delegates were schosen also to attend the state convention. OGALALLA, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- 4 republican county convention held today was the largest and most enthu- slastic ever held in the county. A full county ticket was nominated. For county clerk, Walter W. Thompson; treasurer, L. B. Rector; sherlff, ‘H. W. Johnson of Paxton; superintendent, Wesley Tressler; county 'judge, Al Phelps; surveyor, Charles Walker; commissioner, G. T. Scot. John R. Brotherton, candidate for district judge, and H. L. Goold for regent of the State uni- versity were each accorded the privilege of selecting their respective delegations. ' The misrule and extravagance of populist officials in this county were strongly condemned by resolutions. M'COOK, Neb., Sept. 7.—Special Tele- gram.)—D. T. Welty of Cambridge was re- nominated on the first formal ballot by the populists of the Fourteenth judicial district in this city this afternoon. The Omaha plat- form was reafirmed and the free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver demanded. Governor Holcomb's course was commended and the money paid the boys in blue in 1863 was declared honest enough for Belmont, Cleveland & Co. The convention adjourned after naming the following judicial central committee: Chase, Norton Inman, Imperial; Dundy, J. W. Karr, Benkelman; Hayes, Willlam Black, Hayes Center; Hitchcock, J. M. Crews, Culbertson; Frontier, Chase Dechant, Indianola; Furna J. E. Axtell, Cambridge; Gosper, S. D. Yo man, Elwood; Red Willow, J. H. Berge, In- dianola. Chairman, I A, Sheridan, Indian- ola; secretary, J. M. Crews, Culbertson. WAYNE, leb, Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The populist county convention made the following nominations today: County treasurer, H. B. Miller; county clerk, Levi Diltz; sheriff, John Coyle; clerk of the dis- trict ‘court, Bd Wallace; county superintend- ent, Miss C. M. White; surveyor, Robert commissioner Third district, Robert Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special treasury sheriff; hit Neb., Sept. York county republican held here on Tuesday, the 10th, and from the outlook will be lively. All' candidates aro positive that they have a “‘sure thing." Where the fight is coming in will be for county clerk, there being three or four candidates, ail of whom will make a strong fight. In this race it looks as though a dark horse would capture the plum. CHADRON, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram)—Of ail the warm precinct caucuses Chadron ever witnessed today's excelled all. The fight was on who should control the re- publican delegation to the county convention for county treasurer, and although the suc- cesstul candidate, ' J. L. Paul, met with the combined opposition of the two other home candidates, to say nothing of the rallroad vote to a cer- taln_extent, be had one majority over the other two combined. The county convention meets next Thursday and the winning ticket will then be put in the field, HARRISON, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Sioux county republican conven- tion held here today placed the following ticket In the field: Clerk, W. S. Nicholson; asurer, Henry Covy; sheriff, D. Bartlett: superintendent, W. H. Davis; judge, W. O Patterson; surveyor, J. W. Hunter; coroner, L. J. Simmons. James Smiley and John Eberspecher were clected delegates to the state convention and C. B. Hollingsworth and B. F. Johnson to the Fifteenth judiclal dis- trict convention, ASHLAND, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)—At a republican caucus here this afternoon thirty delegates were elected to attend the county convention at Wahoo mext Wednes- ay. For the Sarpy County Fair. PAPILLION, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)— Extensive arrangements are being made for the opening day of the Sarpy county fair. The dates set for the fair are September 11, 12 and 13. Entries in all classes are begin- ning to come in. As the past year has been an excellent one for Sarpy county crops, it is expected the agricultural display will be enormous. The amphitheater has been re- modeled, a new swine house erected and the race track Is In_excellent condition CHADRON, . Sept. lal_Tele- gram.)—Today was the closing day of Dawes county’s fair, and although the exhibits were not as profuse as formerly the whole affair was most gratifying and reflects much credit upon the management. Bicycle and horse races heiped to Interest the crowds during the three days of the exhibition. WAYNE, 'Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The tenth annual fair of the Wayne County Agrlcultural society begins Wednes. day, September 11, and continues four daye. The emall graln and corn of Wayne county this year are above a nornwl crop and the Wayne County Commercial club will send a county exhiblt to the state fair, R. W, Wilkins' & Co., druggiss of this city, haye as fine an exhibit of farm, garden and orchard produce as one would care to sce. Paxton & Gallaghor of Omaha have made them an cffer for the display for state fair week. The cycle meet at Wayne to come oft on the 14th promises to be a sure success, as the state champions of both lowa and Ne- braska have entered, as well as many other prominent riders. A rate of one and-one- third has been secured on all railroads from placzs within a radius of 100 miles and under, as well as reduced rates at hotels. 7.—(Special.)—The convention will be Missouri ves Up Another Corpse. BLAIR, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—A corpse was fished out of the Mis- souri river pear Blair today. It wi floating down when seen by a man living on one of the lslands in the river. There was a bul- let wound in the breast. The coroner held an inquest today. The corpse was naked and several days oid, so fhere Is no trace whose it can be. Description: Helght, five fect elght and one-half inches; age, from 25 to 30; weight, about 150 pound: light complexion, smooth shaven face, brown hair, large nose, coarse features, full set of teeth, small ears, scar commencing in middls of forehead, slanting down to left ear; had a bullet hole in left breast. The bullet was taken out under the left shoulder blade by the coroner. The face was badly battered up and was oo badly decayed (o be photo- graphed. Farmer Killed in the Field, WISNER, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Yesterday forenoon Herman Schultz, a well-to-do German farmer residing ning miles southwest of here, was struck by a shaft of a feed grinder, which broke and swung around, striking him in the throat and laceratiog bim in such a manner that he DAILY BEE: The republican county convention | of the | SUNDAY, dled early this morning. - He leaves a wife and children. The funesal wil take place tomorrow under the auspices of the Wisner Masonic lodge, of which the deceased was a member. STATE BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, Inquiry Ordered Concerning the Med- fenl College of Cotner University. LINCOLN, Sept. 7.—(Special.)—~A meeting of the State Board of Health was held this morning at the call of the governor. All the of interest were passed upon. It was decided to hold an inquiry into the action of medical secretarles of the board in relation to the medical college of Cotner university, medical college. The inquiry will be held on_the first Thursday of October. The election of officers by the dental sed- | retaries appointed by the board was ap- proved. Dr. Nason of Omaha holds the po- sition of president for one year, Dr. Miller of Grand Island will be vice president and treasurer for three years and Dr. Lambertson secretary for two years. Dr. Benjamin F. Bailey of Lincoln was elected as medical secretary of the board in succession to Dr. O. S. Wood of Omaha. The board then adjourned to meet October 3, or at the call of the governor. CITIZENS' MOVEM AT MILLARD, daa tion for Purity MILLARD, Neb., gram.)—A preliminary meeting was held here this evening in Poppenhagen’s hall looking to the organization of the citizens movement in this precinct. A fair sized au- dlence assembled on short notice. Mr. Ed ward Rosewater was greeted with applause when he took the floor. He made a short address, stating the object of the movement and the need of reform in county as well as city politics. Arrangements were made for a mass meeting here next Thursday evening, when the organization will be per- (Special Tele- NORTH LOU ) The schools of this city open for another term on Monday, with Prof. Walter Hirons of Early, Ia, as principal. assisted by a corps of local teachers. The citizens of this place have always taken special pride in edu- cational matters. Seven recent graduates of the school are engaged in teaching at vari- ous points in the state. Two of them are engaged by the home board as assistants of Prof. Hirons, while others have taken schools within the county. Owing to the interest taken In this com- munity relative to the proper day to ob- serva as a day of rest and worship, Rev. James Lysie, resident pastor of the Meth- odist church, will preach a special sermon on the subject of “Sunday, the Christian Sabbath,” to which he cordially invites all Seventh-Day people, n the belief that, on neither side of the line, has the question recelved the attention it deserves. Dr. C. B. Cuffin of this place has arranged an interesting program to be filled at the eleventh regular meeting of the Loup Val- ley District Medical society, of which he is secretary, which takes place at Ord on Tues- day and Wednesday next, An_interesting lecture was delivered at the Presbyterian church on Thursday even- ing by Mrs, S. M. Walker, president of the Nebraska Women's Christian Temperance union. A meeting was held at the town hall last evening to make arrangements for collecting a rousing exhibit for display at the Valley county fair, which is to be held at Ord on ptember 25, 26 and 27, and S. S. Smith, Haydn Strong, H. A. Chase, Samuel Mc- Clellan and R. R. Thorngate were appointed by the chairman, Hon. Oscar Babcock, to solicit such articles as.were suitable for that purpos Perxonnls from Superior. SUPERIOR, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)—Dr. J. F. Bradshaw was a delegate to the straight” democratic convention at Lincoln this week. Prof. I. B. Wilson of the public schools is very ill_and will not be able to attend to his duties for at least six weeks, Mr. and Mrs, John Frey left for Omaha yesterday morning in answer to a telegram stating the probable death of Mrs. Frey's father and brother, Adam Case, sr., and Adam Case, ir., from injuries received in a fight with robbers on the night of the 5th. Commander C. E. Adams and Mrs. Adams will leave tomorrow to attend the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Louisville, Ky. Safe Robhed. BLAIR, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Telegram.) —Joseph Beck, residing in the outskirts of Blair, went away on a visit for a day, tak- ing all of his family. When he came back his safe had been opened with the keys left hanging up in ths house and his hired man and about $300 that was in the safe cannot be found. SIDE. LINCOLN, Sept. 7.—(Special)—The many people connected with the Nebraska State university who are not already on the ground are enroute for Lincoln, and will soon be here. Chancellor MacLeon and wife arrived last week, and the returns this week are Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ansley, Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Adams, Prof. and Mrs.' William Taylor, Prof. and Mrs. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Bates, During the past summer the personnel of Lincoln church choirs 'as changed to a cer- tain extent, At the Presbyterian church Miss Oakley and Miss Sewell, with C. W. Ketter- ing and Dr. Eddy, have sung. On alternate Sundays Miss Worley and Mr. C. Bruce Smith have sung at the Congregational church. A chorus choir has officiated at the Episcopalian and Metnodist churches, The Baptist church has been left without a so- prano, owing to the fact that Miss Anderson has gone to her home in Chicago. Mattson Baldwin entertained another party of young people at Meadow Brook farm on Saturday afternoon. Those in the party com- prised Mr. and Mrs. George J. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Dorgan, Misses Carrie Wasmer and Bessle Gatan of Grand Island, Mame Carson, Maude Oakley, Henrietta Hollowbush; Messrs. Joo Mallalieu, Will Johnson, W. F. Meyer, Guy Hurlbut, Fred White, Miss Sara Schwab s to be married next Wednesday to Mr. Maurice Deutsch of Beatrice. “Miss Schwab Is an alumnus of the University of Nebraska. Since graduating she has taught in the city schools and has made an enviable record. She is a charter member of the Delta Gamma fraternity, and the little devoted circle will miss fier. Mr. Deutsch is a Frenchman, and a popular and successfl man, They are to be married at home by a rabbi, who will use the ancient Jewish ceremony, W. S. Summers, who some time ago re- tired from the attorney general's office, has deoided to remain in Lincoln. He has estab- lished himself in the McMurty block and will practice law against all comers. Mr, Sum- mers s one of the best known and most pop- ular young lawyers in the state, The club of ladies who have met weekly at Miss Phoeba Elliot’s this summer for the study of the world’s religion have closed thelr work. The study, has been of an ex- tended nature and, like all that are con- ucted by Miss Elliot, pleasant in the ex- treme. Carl Morton, the youngest of Secretary Morton's sons, ‘was up to attend the conven- tion. In politics he is the son of his father. Mrs. Anna Lau, daighter of H. P. Lau, is to be married about the middle of the month to Mr. Oscar Younge Last Saturday Miss, Schwab entertalned the Delta Gamma frafernity and received their official good byes. Mr. Ashion, a prominent young attorney of Grand Island, was calling on Lincoln friends this week. Captain and Mrs. R. O. Phillips have re- turned from their western trip through Mon- tana and Washington, Bert Wheeler of Omaha was circulating among Lincoln friends on Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Tilton gave a dane- ing party last evening at Burlington beach, Mr. Charles Baker of Beatrice was visiting Lincoln friends this week. Mr. and Mrs, Morris Teeter started for Portland, Ore., on Monday. Miss Margaret Murphy is visiting friends tn Chicago. C. H. Imhoft returned Thursday from New York, Prof. H. H. Nicholron left Thursday for Minneapolls, William Reed Dunroy was here Monday. ‘Mrs. C. H. Houghton is in San Francisco. E. H. Seal left for Philadelphla Thursday, Leroy Sawyer is in Chicago, | | | | | members were present and several matters | the | and also to Inquire into the status of the said | SEPTEMBER 8, 1895, M KELLY, STIGER & CO. Ready for Fall Business-- Now open and on sale. The most attractive assortment ever shown by us, comprising the latest Paris, Berlin and Amer- ican creations. Mohair Jacquard Novelties, Sicilian, Clay Diagonals, Wide Wall Diagonals, Tailor Cloths. The attractive Black Dress Goods. the colorings now ready for your inspection, latest Scotch Cloths. Mohair Bourette, Mohair The best of The most varied and Marvelously rich and novel are Silks for Autumn and Winter 1895 and '96 now displayed: All the late weaves and new colorings included. Black Dress Silks—that we can guarantee. Fine Trimmings and Buttons. There’s a peculiarity about our Ladies” and Children’s Jack- ets that makes them very satisfactory to those desiring perfect shapes, the latest cuts and the newest style materials. That makes them sought after by those wishing exclusive style, fit, finish and best materials, Fur Capes a large assortment ready for inspection. Fall Gloves—We will continue to retain our well earned reputation for desirable and stylish gloves by selling only the re- liable brands, such as the “Trefousse.” and fit, for both street and evening wear. Correct styles, shades Ladies’ and children’s fall and winter weight underwear now on sale. Kelley, Stiger & Co., Farnam and 15th Street, NOT CERTAIN IT IS DAILEY Detective Returns from Broken Bow With- out Martin's Alleged Assailant. HELD FOR FURTHER IDENTIFICATION rists Decline to Make a Display t ot ster County Fair cnuse the FPre s Are Too Small to Sult Them, LINCOLN, Sept. 7.—(Special)—The detec- tive sent to Broken Bow after a man sus- pected to have been the one who shot Saloon Keoper Martin returned today without him. The detective was not sure the man was not Dailey, the assailant of Martin, and left him in custody at Broken Bow until he could ob- tain more definite marks for identification. He had M. C.” worked in his arm and says his name is Casey. A flower trust is the latest development in Lincoln, All the florists of the city have Jolned a combination which refuses to make any exhibit at the Lancaster county fair, which is to be held next week. The members of the pool say the size of the premiums of- fered is not large enough to suit them. The fair managers expected to be able to brighten up the dreary interiors of the buildings with some bright touches of color, but the dealers refuse to let their wares go on_exhibition. The probability is that there will be no roses or chrysanthemums at the falr, and the hearts of many are now bowed down. Mrs. May Early, her husband, Andy, and Lem Davis, all colored but the woman, were today given twenty-four hours to leave the city or go to jail for ninety days. They are suspected of having held up Joseph Kucera for purposes of robbery, but at the examina- tion today the evidence was not strong enough to convict, but it was deemed best to start them on the road out of town. ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS, Following is the new list of Lincoln High school teachers and assignment of work: Principal, M. A. Stone, and instructor in Greek; assistant principal, Mrs. Ada I At- kinson. Department of History—Head of depart- ment, Mrs, Ada I Atkinson, ninth and tenth, general history; Instructor, Miss Dena K. Loomis, American history and general his- tory. Department of Physical Sciences—Head of department, F. F. Tucker, physicis eleventh grade, chemistry twelfth grade. Department of Biology—Head of ment, DeAlton Saunders, botany, zoology, physiology, ninth grade; instructcr, Miss Edna M. McDowell, ninth grade, physiology. Department of Mathematics—Head of de- partment, Miss Edith Long, trigonometry, geometry; Instructors, Miss Marion Kingsley algebra, ninth; Miss Stella B. Kirker, al- gebra, ninth and,tenth; R. A. Barnes, as- tronomy, bookkeeping, algebra, ninth and tenth. Department of Literature—Head of depart- ment, Miss A. J. Thomas, tenth, eleventh and_twelfth, literature; instructors, Harriet B. Town, ninth, tenth and eleventh, litera- ture; Dena K. Loomis, ninth and eleventh, lterature; Edna M. McDowell, tenth, lit- erature; Marion Kingsley, ninth, literature; Eugenia Gettner, ninth, literature. Department of Latin—Head of department, A. F. Montmorency, nintk, tenth, eleventh and twelfth, Latin; ingtructor, Bugenia Gett- ner, ninth, tenth 'and eleventh, Latin; in- strictor in German, J. H. Beckman, ninth, tenth and eleventh, German. Captain Mulford of the Omaha Guards and Major Williams were down from Omaha today and held an interview with Governor Holcomb. The object of the meeting was to file a protest against awarding the cup to the Norfolk company, which claims to have won it in the drill competition at the late Hastings encampment. They filed their pro- test and left the matter in the hands of the governor, who will announce his decision as commander-in-chief in a few days. Omaha people in Lincoln: At thesLindell— Vance Lane, F. W. Shaw, At the Lincola— ' depart- J. M. Richards, 0. H. Osborne, W. E. Sloa A. P. Brink, loane, New Depot Bullding nt La Platte. LA PLATTE, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)— After serving for nearly a quarter of a cen- tury, the old Omaha & Southwestern raflroad depot at this place was torn down this week and some of the material has been used in constructing a new station house. The busi- ness of the place being less than in former years, the new depot is much less in size. It is, however, ample, and is more in har- mony with the town. F. B. Hood and family of York have ar- rived here and will become citizens of this place. “Mr. Hood Is appointed agent for the B. & M. and will assume the duties of the office this week. Workmen have been employed during the week in repainting the covered spans of the Burlington bridge acroes the Platte, near this place. The new color is a deep biue, S. B. Bachelder has started up his sugar evaporator, and Is now producing a fine quality of sweetening. Friday evening a musical concert was given in the Presbyterian church at this place by the Misses Baker of Bellevue, Ono Sarpy county farmer is harvesting an_elghty-ton crop of millet, Grapes are plentiful and cheaper than ever before known. They are selling at 1 cent per pound. Apiarist Myrers, who resides near here, has sixty colonles of bees. The honeyl flow this season is very fine. Elkhorn Bleycle Races. ELKHORN, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special.)—The initial race meet under the auspices of the Elkhorn Park and Cycling assoclation will be held here Saturday, September 28. The Elkhorn assoclation, at considerable expense, has just completed a quarter-mile track that is second to no bieycle course in the state. The meet on September 28 will be held under the sanction of the League of American Wheelmen racing boatd, and will be subject to League of American Wheelmen rules, Following is the list of events and prizes hung up: Five-mile handicap: First, gold watch, $30; second, gold watch chain, $10, Two-mile open: First, stop watch, $10.50; second, gold leeve buttons, $5. One-mile open: First, one dozen silk hand- kerchiefs, $8.50; second, sweater, $3. One-mile novice: First, bicycle lamp, second, bicycle bell, $2.25. Half-mile op2n: Firet, pair League of Amer- lcan Wheelmen shoes, $3; second, floor pump, $2. One-mile county race, for riders outside of the two Omahas: First, cyclometer, $2; second, racing toe clips, 75 cents. Entries for handicap close September 21; open races September 28. Entry blanks, etc., can be procured by addressing L. Richardson, secretary Elkhorn Park and Cycling association, Elkhorn, Neb, Told to Leave the € nty. ST. PAUL, Neb, Sept. 7.—(Speclal)— George G. Gaus, foreman of the Horseshoe ranch near here, was coming to this city with a small load of melons yesterday, He wao stopped by two men bandits with re- volvers, who ordered him to leave the county at once or they would shoot him. The affair occurred about 8 o'clock in' the afternoon. Red Cloud Printing Plant Sold. RED CLOUD, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Natlon printing plant was sold on the street today under chattel mortgage sale and was bid in by the mortgagee, J, L. Greenlee, for $300, SEATTLE, , Sept. 7.—The Northern Pacific line has been made defendant in an action brought In the sup:rior court, wherein the American Exchange National bank of New York seeks to recover $74,079, the balance alleged to be due on a promissory note given in 1 Death DUBUQUE, Staples, one of G, the most prominent physi- clans in the northwest, died today aged 68 years. He was a resident of Dubuque for forty years and was a surgeon in the union army and a prominent Grand Army of the Republic man, OMAHA AGENT ORDERED 10 GET 0UT Indians on the Rosebud Agency Muke- Threatening Demands, WERE REFUSED A COUNCIL AND ARE MAD Other Renxons for Dissntisfs Jor Wright Employes Allowed Days to Go, Twenty VALENTINE, Neb., Sept. 7.—(Special Tel egram.)—Reports from Rosebud agency are that Major Wright, United States Indian agent, together with his white employes, has been ordered from the reservation, the conditions being that they will be allowed twenty days in which to go without molesta- tion. 1t appears that Chiet Crow Dog, who killed Spotted Tall in 1881, took with him a lot of young men and left the reservation in July without asking the agent’s permission. On his return a few days ago Major Wright had him confined. This incited the Indians and a council with- the agent was demanded, looking to his re- lease. The council was refused and Hollow. Horn Bear, speaking for the malcontents, de= manded that the agent quit the reservation. Another sourcz of discontent is that the allowance for freighting from here to Roses bud has been cut from 50 to 35 cents, which frelghting is done wholly by the Indians. They are dissatisfied also with the manner in which the alloting has bzen done, In allot ing their lands in severalty; ulso in the dilas tory manner in which the Indian department is carrying out some of the stipulations of the last trealy. whereby it was to furnish them with work, cattle, horses, ete. The agent, of course, 1s shouldered with the whole blame in the' eyes of the Indians, although he may not be in the least to blame in reality. Major Wright telephones that he does mot apprehend any effort will be made on the part of the Indians to carry out their threats. ROSEBUD, § changes are being e among the employes at Rosebud. Dr. A. T. Morris, agency physi= cian, after being transferred to Green Bay Agency, Wis., and after his household goods had been sent there, has been ordersd to Fort Belknap, Mont. D. A, Harpold and . . Thomas, who have taught day schools on Cut Meat creek, are promoted to superintend= ents at Klamath reservation, Oregon. New teachers are arriving to fill the vacancies. During Scptember and October the governs ment will buy beef for issue from the Indlans on the reservation. They will turn in 2,000,000 pounds or more, e Held Up o Station Agent. CLAYTON, N. M., Sept. T.—At 1 o'clock this morning the night agent, James Whit was held up by two armed men and rr:l;be} of $100 and a gold watch. The robber alsw took the mail pouch, which was lying om the depot plattorm, and carrying it to the outskirts of town, rified it of its contents, Posses are scouring the country in pursuit, s Ll - L UL Electric e 8 u Its Speeds BALTIMORE, Sept. Electric locomos tive No. 11, on the Baltimore & Ohio raile road, attained a speed of sixty-one miles an hour in the Baltimore tunnel yesterday. The burst of speed was made on the heavy grade of the tunnel, and the engineers sald It was equivalent to' seventy-five miles an hour on a level track. et s e RS RSIONS SOUTH. Via the Wab Ratlrond, On September 10 and 20 the Wabash will sell round trip tickets at one fare, p'us $2, 10 points south, For tickets aud further ine formation or a copy of the Homeseekers® Guide call at Wabash office, 1415 Farnams street, or write G. N, Clayton, No W, Ps agent, . HO