Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 31, 1902, Page 3

BANK BOOKS IN BAD SHAPE Platte Vailey's Reosrds Are in a Much Muddled Oendition. IT CERTIFICATES NOT RECORDED Cashier Gould Says His Wrong-Doing Dates Back Ten or Twelve Years— Liberal (From a Etaft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Jan. 30.—(8psefal.)—Secretary Ed Royse of the State Banking Board re- turned today from Bellwood, where he in- vestigated the affairs of the Platte Valley bank, whose cashier, A. H. Gould, was ar- Pested on the charge of forgery. The Insti- tution s still in the charge of Bank Exam- iner Hartwell, who s checking over the accounts with a view to determining just how much of the paper has been forged. Mr. Royse says the embezziement was not confined to the forgery of notes, for it was found that certificates of deposit were Is- sued of which no record was made on the books of the institution. “I did not talk with Gould,” eald Mr. Royse, “but I am Informed that he ad- mitted that he had forged notes for amounts aggregating $46,000. The books of the bank show loans to the amount of approx- imately. $44,000. Gould claims thet about $16,000 of the bank's notes are genuine. In our investigation yesterday we could find record of only $42,000 of notes. The dis- crepancy 18 accounted for, however, by the fact that not all of the notes were recorded on the books. “It was learned yesterday that certificates of deposit were lssucd which were not recorded on the books. Certificates of this nature, aggresating $5,000, were presented yesterday. Gould, the cashier of the Institution, ways enjoyed good standing in the community and men In Bellwood came to me yestorday and declared that they could not belleve that he had been gullty ot crime. There were numerous stories afoat n8 to what he had done with the money, but as a matter of fact the case Is a mystery. Mr. Gould entertained a good many friends at his home and frequently brought parties from Omaha in special cars. He admitted that the embezzlement dated back for twelve years or more. If this is true, h» could have squandered the money, a little at a time, without arousing the susplcions of the nelghborhood.” ~ h Demands Pay. Samuel R. Mumaugh of Omaha, who was a member of Company L of the First regi- ment of volunteers, has written a letter to Governor Savage demanding the allowance of his claim for travel pay from San Fran- cisco to Omaha. Mumaugh was discharged from the company while in the Philippine fslands. A few days after the Uhl bill went into effect Iast year he flled a claim for $37.60 In the milltary department. Adju- tant General Colby asked the soldier to sign an aMdavit setting forth that he was discharged because of physical disability and in response Mumaugh declined, ying that he was in sound condition when mus- tered out, and adding that he would not rwear to false afdavit for any amount of money. He accompanied this communi- cation with the charge that claims of other uoldiers were belng withheld for the benefit «f somebody's private graft. Several months later Mumaugh filed another claim, which this time was accompanied by an afldavit setting forth that he was dis- charged because he was not physically able to perform the duties of a soldler. General Colby grouped the communication and ths man's aMdavit together and, with the <laim, which he disapproved, referred them to the auditor. It is sald now that Mu-. maugh threatens mandamus procaedings wagainst all of the state officials it his clalm 1s not immediately pald. One section 6f the Uh! blll provides, of those members of the 1egiment who were discharged Iin the 1slands only those shall be relmbursed who were mustered out because of physical dis- abllity. Bankers’ Mutual Lacks Authority. The attention of Deputy Insurance Au- ditor Babcock has‘ been called to the fact that the Bankers' Mutual Casualty com- pany of Des Molnes has been transacting business without legal authority in cities in this state. The company insures against loss by burglary. Numerous inquiries have Dbeen recelved at the insurance department recently to whether or not the com- pany has been regularly authorized to issue policles in Nebraska. Mr. Babcock sald today that the company was without any | Jegal authority whatever and that its mem- bers, in the ovegt of a loss and Its refusal to pay on a claim, would have no recourse courts of Nebraska king Crop of Wheat, Local grain dealers say the prospects were uever better for a record-breaking crop of wheat than at the present time. Mr. Charles T. Neal of this city has com- pleted a trip over a major portion of the ‘wheat sectlon of the state and he spys that 'ywhere the grain is thriving. “The snow we have.had during the past fow days will do the wheat more gnod than would the same number of inches of ral wld Mr. Neal. “It seems to have been Nobility Recommends Nervine. The above portrait is that of Countess Mogelstud, of Chica- 0, 1ll., whose gratitude for the nefit received from the use ‘of Dr. Miles' Nervine prompted her to make this statement: “It affords me great pleasure to add my testimony to the very excellent merits of Dr. Miles' Nervine. Although I am past 8o vears of age I find it sootl's the tired brain, quiets the irri- tated nerves aud insures restful sleep, I never feel contented without a bonr. of it in the house,” Gratefully yours, CHRISTIANA MARIA, Countess Mogelstud. Miee Nervine is @ nerve tonic and strength- builder that starts right in re- storing health immediately, 8214 by all Dru 1110 Or. Miies Mecical.Co., Elkhart, Ind, general all over the state, or at least over all of the winter wheat producing country. From reports 1 have received, I belleve the acreage this winter {8 10 per cent greater than last and the general conditions are probably still more favorable.' Mutual Hond Company Gets License. Attorney General Prout today ruled that the Metropolitan Mutual Bond and Security company of Omaha, not being in conflict with any section of the constitution of the state laws, should be lcensed, upon its application, to tramsact business in N braska. The articles of incorporation were presented to the secrotary of state several days ago, but owing to the nature of the business proposed, were withheld pending the approval of the attorney general. The company's articles provide that it may Issue surety bonds for persons holding po- sitions of public or private trust. Its in- corporators are: Henry Haubens, R. J. Clancey, L. P. Carson, F. F. Roose, A. R. Harvey, Henry Rohlff, Henry Keating, J. C. Root and Hans Peterson. Amendments to the articles of incorpora- tion of the Beatrice Creamery company of this city were recorded in the secr y of state's office this afternoon. The change provided for is an increase in the capital stock of from $160,000 to $500,000. The Interstate Home company of Su- perior, Madison county, has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. It s capitalized for $20,000 and its incor- porators are J. Emos Walt and F. B. Hammond. It will conduct a real estate business. Johnson County Farmers Convene. TECUMSEH, Neb., Jan, 30.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A large audience was present at the opening of the nineteenth annual ses- slon of the Johnson County Farmers' in- stitute in this city this afternoon. Dr. A. T. Peters of the state experimental farm spoke on “The Prevention of Animal Dis- eases.”” Hershal Helllg of this county, who has had considerable experience ralsing sugar beets, gave the assembled husband- men the benefit of his work in an address on “Results of Experlence with Sugar Beets." John Willlams, also of ‘this county, had something interesting to say of “Fruit, Its Power and Benefit.” C, H. Barnard, secretary of the State Horticultural soclety, delivered an address on “Care of the Or- chard.” He {llustrated his remarks on grafting with some of his work. A mo- tion prevailed to ask Mr. Barnard to ex- ercise his best efforts to secure the mid- summer meeting of tho state soclety for Tecumseh, and he has consented so to do. The institute will continue through Sat- urday. Farmers' i Kearney. KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special Tele- gram.)——A large gathering of farmers from all parts of the county and other citizens assembled at the city hall this afternoon at the opening of the Farmers' finstitute. There was a talk by Regent Forrell on “The Farmers' Institute,” followed by W. L. Camp on the “Development of Small Farms and How to Make Them Pay.” Mrs. B. D. Laws of Minnesota spoke on ‘‘Plain Food and Plain Livin, M. F. Greeley ot South Dakota, who I8 & pri delivered an address on Waste Products of the Farm Through His talk was {interesting Developing the Dairy'” was the subject of a practical talk by A. L. Hacker. These, with general discussions, constituted the work of the afternoon. ‘There are numerous exhibits of gralns and seeds and photographic views of alfalta flelds, alfalfa harvesting, cattle and hog feedin, Daw Cy y Farmers Meet. LEXINGTON, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.)— The Dawson County Farmers' institute w in session here Tuesday and Wednesday. The attendance was not as large as It would have been owing to the storm that has pre- valled since Tuesday. Hon. M. F. Greely of South Dakota gave his experience in sheep and poultry raising. Mrs. Bertha D. Laws of Minnesota made two interesting talks, one on "The American Girl in t the other on “Plaln Food and 8 Insectology”” was discussed by Prof. L. Bruner oé the State university. 0. Hall talked on “Production of Pork on the Farm.” Hon. E. Von Forrell ialked for the benefit of the farmer. “Alfalfa Growing and Harvesting” received attention. Local speakers were A. R. Merritt, T. B. Lantz and Willlam Horn To Unite Teachers' stitate! M'COOK, Ncb., Jan. 30.—(Speclal.)—J, L. McBrien of Lincoln, deputy state superin- tendent of public instruction, was in Mec- Cook yesterday In conference with the county superintendents from this distriot to arrange for a district {nstitute and sum- mer school In McCook next June and July, instead of the usual Inetitutes in the sev- eral counties. The purpose Is'to concen- trate these rather ineffectual weak insti. tutes Into a district affair, embracing the countles of Redwlllow, Frontier, Hitch- cock, Hayes, Dundy and Ch: The stormy weather kept a number of the county su- perintendents away, but enough sentiment was developed to make it likely that the state education department’s plam will be dopted. £ McKinley Day at Lex! LEXINGTON, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.) —McKinley memorial day was observed in Lexington schools yesterday. At the First Ward school Hon. Ferdinand Zimmer de- livered an address to the children, follow- ing out the lines of the Grand Army of the Republic. At tne Second Ward bullding Judge H. A. Turton represented the old soldiers in a twenty-minute talk on the sterling qualities of the martyred presi- dent. A musical program was participated in by the school children. Fatal Fall from icechute, ASHLAND, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Speclal Tel- ogram.)—A man named Kelley was killed at Armour's icehouse at Memphis Wednes- day. While working there fn the afte noon he fell from one of the icechutes, twenty feet, and died in a few hours. The man came from Omaha Wednesday morn- ing and went to work. He regained con- sclousness long enough after he fell to give his last name, but mothing can be learned of his friends or thetr whereabouts. David City Commercial Club. DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.)— The David City Commercial club was or- ganized last night, with a membership of 160, These officers were elected: L. J. Blowers, president; C. W. Derby, vice president; W. 8. McCoy, secretary; E. Wil- lams, tre ; directors, J. F. Zellinger, M. J. Bouse, F. E. Schaaf, W. F. Down- ing, James Bell, A meeting will be held Tuesday night, when the commit- tees will be salected. HARVARD, 30.—(Special.)— Mr, and Mrs. Matters reached Harvand last eveuing with the body of their daughter Gertrude, ‘who died at Excelslor Springs, Mo, the day before. Though the hour was late, the women of chapter L, P. E, 0., of which the deceased woman and her mother were active members, were at the train in large numbers, Funeral services will be beld from the family home Friday at 3 p. m Thirteen Below HARVARD, Neb, Jan, 30.—(Special.)— The mer:ury went down to 18 degrees be- low zero last night. A heavy white frost formed and this morning the sun s shining brightly, with indications of warmer WOMBAL i THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: BOLD ROBBERY AT COLUMBUS Nardware €tore Looted While Tilnminsted by Light frem Opera House. BURGLARS SECURE CUTLERY AND CHANGE Two & gers Arrested on Sus- and Bloodhounds from David City Pat on the Scent. COLUMBUS, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special Tel- egram.)—During the opening of the new opera house last night a daring robbery was committed directly across the street, in the hardware store of Herman Oehlrich, with the light from the opera house shining into the store, In the front of which a cut- lery case was gutted of thirty dozen knives and a number of razors, Some small chapge was taken from the cash drawer. Several distinct blood stains Indicate the cutting of the hands of those engaged in the ob. Entrance was effected by break- pane of glass in a back door. Two strangers were arrested on suspicion, but nothing was doveloped connecting them with the crime. Bloodhounds from David City are at work on the case, 80 far with- out tangible results. Farmera' Institate at Wymore. WYMORE, Neb, Jan. 30.—(Speclal.)— meeting of the farmers' institute w called to order yesterday afternoon by the president, A. K. Smith. On account of the bad weather the attendance was not la: but those in attendance enjoyed the pro- gram. L. D. Stilson of York spoke on “Pur- poses of the Institute.” Next came J. W. Bridenthal with & paper on “How to Pro- duce the Market Hog,” which was discussed by D. P. Ashburn and others. E. A. Bur- nett gave a lecture on ‘“‘Feeding Sorghum and Alfalfa to Calves.” The evening ses- slon was opened by a talk on “Hyglenlc Cooking,”” by Mms. H. 8. MacMurphy of Omaha. E. A. Burnett concluded the pro- ram with a stereopticon lecture on the Nebraska School of Agriculture.” Music Festival at York. YORK, Neb, Jan. 30.—(Special.)—One hundred and fifty singers are tralning for the music festival to be given at the York auditorfum February 5. J. Asher Parks h: charge of the choruses, which will sin among other things, “The Heavens Are Telling,”” from Hadyn's ‘“Creation,” sup- ported by plano and orchestra of twenty- five pleces, under direction of Rollin W, Bond. The proceeds of this festival will be donated to the Baptist church for the pur- chase of a pipe organ. The rallroads will run special excursions here and have made speclal rates for this day. Imagines Mob is After Him. HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The published report in an Omaha paper that Nelson Briley had been run out of this city by a mob is without foundation, except in the Imagination of Mr. Briley. He is a quiet, inoftensive col- ored man, a hotel cook, and worked at the Klein restaurant up to moon yesterda: Since last summer, when he suddenly de- verted a camp of picnickers for whom he was cooking, he has laboréd under the hallucination that the party is after him. at public sales of farm property, consist. cattle, hogs, implements, have agreed to charge $5 fee for clerking. sal The average York county farmer has become 80 prosperous that he has no need to give a note, and it frequently occurs that at sales amounting from $1,500 to $3,000 there {s not a note given. Telephone Companies Consolidate. HOOPER, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Spectal.)—The stockholders of the Hooper Telephone com- pany at a speclal meeting decided to con- solldate with the Farmers' Telephone com- pany, now pperating forty miles of line in the wostern part of the county. The con- solldated company will cover the entire county and will establish & local exchange in every town and give service over the entire system at the monthly rate of 80 cents for a residence telephone. Runs Inte Wire Fence. LUSHTON, Neb.,, Jan. 30.—(Special.)— Eugene Haws, son of J. A. Haws, a farmer northwest of here, while riding on his bicycle Tuesday night ran into a wire fence that had been put across the road just a few days before. Haws was thrown off his wheel and a long gash was cut in his neck, exposing the jugular vein. The wire also tore a long gash in his leg. It re- quired several stitches by a physiclan to sew up the wound Large Acre YORK. Neb.. Jan. 30.—(Special)—The farmers of York county rejolce over the fine fall of snow which has covered the wheat fields. Over 50 per cent of cultivated acreage in York county is in winter wheat which s the farmer's greatest mor 1ifting crop, and if there is an average yleld of 30 to 50 bushels an acre there will scarcely be a farm mortgage In York county next year. Corn Pro m York County. WACO, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.)—The corn crop of York county at present pric has proved a small gold mine to York county farmers. Ell Lancaster bad 1,400 bushels of corn more than was needed, d Milton Meore had a similar amount, and they shelled and shipped It. Hardly a crib In York county but has counsiderable corn in it and some of them are overflow- ng. Vial Dursts in Draggist's Face, HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.)— L. 8. Hackett, druggist, yesterday was at- tempting to force a cork into a small vial of medicine, when the glass burst and a mixture of creosote, clove oll and other drugs was dashed into his eyes. For a time he was blinded and it was feared he would lose his sight, but by the administra- tion of remedies at once, permanent in- Jury wi erted. Parol Prisoner R FAIRBURY, Neb., Jan. 3 Frank Ward, who was paroled from ths penitentiary, where he was serving a three- year term, after disappearing from public view for several months, came back to visit his relatives here and was arrested Tues- day by Sherift Caco. He was taken to Lin- coln today to serve out his term, o Unfon Services at Hamboldt, HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Special.)— The clergymen have arranged for a series of union meetings, to begin soon in this city, to be conducted By an evangelist, Rev. Lin- coln McConrell Contribute BENEDICT, Neb., Jan. 80.—(Special.)— Citizens here contributed $11.35 to the Me- Kinley monument fund Wednesday. The money was collected by John C. Lett, post- master. nley Fund. Child Scalded to Death. PAWNEE CITY, Neb, Jan, 30.—(Special Telegram.)—~Lura, 2.year-old daughter of Jesse Crouwell of this city, disd last aight | A8 the result of scalding. Her mother had heated a pan of water, set it on the floor and stepped Into an adjoining room for a moment. The child went Into the room and fell into the water, sustaining fatal in- Jurtes. § Memor ot Geneva, GENEVA, Neb., Jan. 80.-—(8pecial.)—The Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Rellef corps held McKinley birthday serv- fces last night In the court room. The speakers were: R. J. Sloan, Rev. Thomas Grifiths, Rev. Evans, Prof. C. W. Tay- lor and District Clerk W. C. Henry. A chorus of little boys and girls sang two patriotic songs, their teacher, Mies Cum- berland, playing the organ. The I. D. K. quartet sang ‘‘Above Our Union" “Unfurl the Grand Old Banner,” with ‘Tenting Tonight'" as an encore. George H. Nelson was accompanist. Beforo dis- missal all joined in singing ‘‘Nearer, My God, to Thee. Commasnder G. B. Roberts presided. Fined for Selling Liquor. OSCEOLA, Neb., Jan. 30.—(Speclal.)— The jury found Frank Frulde gullty of sell- ing liquor in Stromsburg on two counts, and Judge Bornberger fined him $250 and costs. Fruide says he will spend his time in jail at the cost of the county. JIM HOWARD FOUND GUILTY Goebel Suspect Convicted of Murder and s Given Life ce. FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 30.—At 11:30 o'clock the jury In the case of Jim Howard returned a verdict of guilty against the prisoner and fixed his punishment at life imprisonment. The jury had been out a little over two hours and when the first hour passed the lawyers began to look for a hung jury. It s understood that the only division in the Jjury as to the kind of verdict was over the extent of the punishment. Those favoring a death sentence came over after several ballots and voted for life imprisonment rather than have a disagreement. This was Howard's second trial, the first one having’ resulted In a death sentence. A new trial was granted by the court of appeals. PENSIONS FOR WESTERN VETERANS, War Survivors Remembered by the General Government. WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—(S8peclal)~The following western pensions have been sranted: Issue of January 13: Nebraska: Increase, Restoration, Rel Ete.—~Jason McKelvey, Crawford, $8; Is F. Blllings, Ewing, 8 Willlam W. Lyon: Hastings, $5; Jacob Miller (Mexicin war), Fort Calhoun, $12. Original Widows—Mary Hart (special’ accrued January 16), Aspin- wall, lowa: Original, War with Spain— thanlel W, Cloud, Glenwood, $6. Incres Restoration, Relssue, Etc.—John H, C man, Shenandoah, 38} Sylvester B, Parker, Washington, $12; 'George Marcott, City, $17; Jacob Keegel, Durham, $12; Robert Beck, Wapello, $8; Augustus Kelley, $10; Thomas Tinsley, $10; Willlam_Buckley, Dubuque, $8; W. Oaks, Chatsworth, $10; Israel Berry, E{’""“’"" 38; sue, vi 'McDonaldson, Des oines, $13; Helnerlg Busch, Brooklyn, August Kottke, Soldlers' Home, Marsha town, $8; Benjamin Padlock (Mexlican war), Lineville, $12. Original Widows, Etc.—Alice V. Farmer, Montesuma, $12; Lena Knock, Holland, $§: Ellen Thompson (speclal ac- AL ”ML Ayr, $8; Hannah A. fity, 38, Denver Wants Christian Endeavorers, DENVER, Jan. 30.—John Willla Baer, eneral secretary of the World's Christian Gndeavor unfon, who arrived in Denver yesterday, will go east bearing an enthusi- astic_Invitation from the city of Denver to the ‘soclety to hold lts natiohal con- vention kere In 198 Work will be begun at once to raise 315,000 at the least, to defray the expenses of that great meefing, SNOW IN NEBRASKA AND IOWA Weather Forecaster Emphatic in Hiy Promise of More Fall of Flakes Today. WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—Forecast: For Nebraska and Missouri—Snow Fri- day; Saturday, probably fair; varlable winds, For Towa—Snow Friday; Saturday, prob- ably falr; southerly winds, becoming vari- able, For ' Colorado—Cloudy Friday, probably snow at night or Saturday; warmer Fri- day in northeast portion; variable winds, For Wyoming—Cloudy Friday, probably snow at night or Saturday; variable winds. For South Dakota—Generally fair Fri- day and Saturday: variable winds. For Kansas—Snow and warmer Friday; Saturday, probably fair; variable winds. Loeal Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Jan. 30.—Officlal record of tem- rature and precipitation compared with Ip}em correlllonf‘nl day of the last three years: u%. 1901. 1900, 1999, i | 9 n Maximum temperature. Minimum_temperature Mean_temperature. Precipitation A0 Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day and since March 1, 1901 Normal temperature.. Deficlency for the day Total excess since Ma Normal precipitation. Deficlency for the da: Total raintall since Deflclency since March 1. Deflclency for cor. period 1901 " Deficlency for cor. period 190, 4.7 Meports from Stations at 7 p. 33 inch inches (. .4 “-woneidieag a7 e unyeseduway, CONDITION OF THB WEATHER. -w190wa; wnw; Omaha, part clou Valentine, clear. North Platte, clear. Cheyenne, cloudy Salt I City, S Williston, clear. Chicago, ' cloudy. §t. Louls, cloudy. St. Paul, snowin Davenpo Kansas Havre, ¢ Helena, clo Bismarck, clear Galveston, raining — Indlcates zero. T indicates trace of precipitation. February Averages. The following data for the month of Feb- ruary, covering a period of thirty-ore years, have been complled from the weather bureau records at Omaha: Temperature—Mean or normal temper ture, 5 degrees: the warmest month w that of 1877, with an average of 3 degrees coldest month was that of 1875, with an erago of 14 degrees; the highest tem- rature was 78 degrees on February 26, 96; the lowest temperature was 26 degrees below, on February 11, 1599. Precipitation (rafn and melted snow)— Average for the month, 0.74 inches; average number of days with .01 of an Inch’or more, 7; the greatest monthly precipitation was 1, the least monthly pre- .M of a o 7 6, 1851; the greatest nowfall recorded n any twenty- tive hours (record extending to winter of 1584-85 only) was § Inches on February 9, 1554 Clouds and Weather—Average number of clear days, 10; partly cloudy days, 10; cloudy days, 8. Wind—The prevailing winde have been from the northwest; the highest velocity of the wind was miles from the north- west on February 4, 1889, © T 2L8H, Local Forecaat Oficial Weather Hivaan. JANUARY 31, and | 1902. RUELAND STOPS ROBBERS| Valley Seleonkesper Shoots Burglar and h| Injured by Retara Fire | . | ONE OF THREE BANDITS STILL AT LARGE Escapes on Frelght Tra Off At Ames — Posse Bloodhonn Pursult. and Ge with | VALLEY, Neb, Jan. 80.—(Special Tele- gram.)-~An attempt to rob the saloou of Matt Rueland last night reeulted in a| lively shooting aftray, in which one of the | robbers and Rueland were wounded, both | severely, though not dangerously. There were three of the robbers and two are now | in custody, while a posse with bloodhounds | 18 In pursult of the third in the vicinity of Ames. The robbers gained entrance to the saloon by sawing out the panel ot one of the doors. Two entered the saloon, while the third stood watch outeide. In gaining entrance to the place the robbers awakened Alex Smith, who runs a restaurant next door to the saloon. Smith notified Rueland of what was golng on and the latter speedily put in an appearance, armed with a sbot- gun. Rueland opened fire on the burglars, shooting through the door. His first shot wounded one of the men Inside and the one on guard took to his hee The robbers | promptly returned the fire and Rueland | was shot in the shoulder, recelving a pain- | ful wound. At this juncture City Marshal Rice put In an appearance and commanded the bury lare to surrender. One of those in the bullding put up his hands and gave up, but the wounded one made a break for liberty and got away. In company with the third man, who had been cutside, (his one got on | a freight train going west. The wounded ove remained on the train and was cap- tured at Columbus, but the other .one | Jumped off at Ames and a posse, accompa- nled by bloodhounds, is now in pursult, with good prospects of capturing him. The robber captured here refuses (o give his name or where he came from or to tell who his companions were. Sheriff Power 16 here and will take the prisoner to Omaha this afternoon. Reports from Columbus do not indicate how serious the injurles of the man in custody there are. It is not known which of the three men shot Rueland. Sheriff Power arrived at noon with the robber, who surrendered in the saloon at Valley. He gives his name as George Meyer ond states that his home is in Farl- bault, Minn. He insists that he does not | even know the names of his two pals, and that they had met only that morning at Fremont, going from there direct to Val ley, where he and the man who was wounded broke into a blacksmith ehop and secured the chisel, brace and bit and skele- ton key that were found at the sceme of the robbery. The captive exonerates the man who stood guard outside the saloon and who was at the latest reports being chased across country from Ames by a posse with hounds. Meyer had neither money nor valuables on his person when searched by the of- cers, the only contents of his pocket being two packages of chewing tobacco. FIREMEN SELECT MITCHELL South Dakota Town Assoclation Names e for Holding Tournament. MITCHELL, 8. D., Jan. 30.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The board of control of the South Dakota Firemen's association held a meet- ing in this city last evening for the purpose of locating the coming tournament of the | firemen. Mitchell was the unanimous cholce of the board and the dates selected were June 24, 26 and 20. The running ‘events will be held on Main street, in the clty, Instead of taking them out to the falr grounds, as has been the custom In past years. South Dakota Press Convenen. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Jan. 30.—(Special Telegram.)—Trains today brought to the clty a large number of newspaper men, who, with those already in the city, make the attendance at the midwinter meeting |of the South Dakota Press assoclation, | which begun today for a two daye' session, tully up to expectations. C. C. Fletcher of the Aberdeen Democrat tendered his resig- natfon as treasurer of the association and Len V. Doty of the Doland Times-Record was elected his successor. These new mem- bers were admitted: F. L. French, Colman Argus; J. F. Adams, Whito Leader; H. De- muth, Sloux Falls Nacherichten. Tonight the visiting newspaper men were guests at a theater party, after which they were en- tertained by the Dacotah club. Supervisor to Select Rangers. ,DEADWOOD, §. D., Jan. 30.—(Speclal.)— The announcement that Seth Bullock, su- pervisor of the Black Hills forest reserve, is to be permitted to name the range under him, is highly satisfactory to the people of the Black Hills. Mr. Bullock went to Washington three weeks ago to confer with the president on the matter, and the president agreed that in the future only those whom the supervisor selected should be appointed by the secretary of the in- terior. Heretofore the rangers have been appointd without consulting the super- visor. There are thirteen to thirty rangers employed on the reserve, and the supervisor was loth to assume responsibility for their actions unless permitted to say whether they should serve. Postpone Sentence of Stevens. MITCHELL, 8. D., Jan. 50.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—Frederick L. Stevens, who was con- victed in the circult court two months ago of having received money on deposit in the Plankington bank after he knew it was in- solvent, appeared before Judge Smith thls afternoon to receive his sentence. Stevens' attorney made application for another stay on the ground that he had not been given time to prepare the appeal to the supreme court, the transeript of the evidence having been delayed owing to excessive business in court. Judge Smith postposed sentence on Stevens untll February 24, Montana Company Files New Hond. HELENA, Mont., Jan. 30.—The Montana Ore Purchasing company today fled a bond for $1,350,000 to take the place of the $350,- 000 cash bond furnished by F. Augustus Helnze & Co. The court yesterday denied the motion of the Montana Ore Purchasing company for an order directing the re,urn ot the money o the Delaware Surety com- pany. The court stated that the money would be returned iIf the Montana Ore Pur- chasing gompany would furnish a new bond to be approved by the clerk of the supreme court. Today bond for $1,350,000 was filed iriatoiiert S Attorney General Pyle Improves, HURON, 8. D, Jan. 30.—(Special.)—Dr. Alford gives out this statement regarding the condition of Attorney General Pyle: “‘Mr. Pyle is doing fairly well. He s irra tional most of the time. He has not passed the denger line, but I am hopeful. Al will be well unless complications arise. He I8 in good spirits and takes some nourish- ment. Considering the gravity of the hold the disease had on the pattent I am en- couraged at the conditions. While a very sick man, there are no discouraging symp- MITCHELL, 8. D., Jan. 30.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The third annual exhibition of the South Dakota Poultry and Pet Stock assoclation, which s being held in this city, opened to the public Tuesday evening and will remain open until Friday night. The number of birds entered is not so large as last, but Judge Russell states that the quality of birds is far superlor to any he bas ever judged In the state. Entries were made from Minnesota, lowa, North Dakota and Nebraska, with good representation from this st St. Helena Quarantined. YANKTON, 8. D, Jan. 30.—(Speclal.)— Quarantine regulations have been Inaugu- rated at St. Helena, Neb., brought about by the action of the county and city boards of health of Yankton forbidding the exchange of mails between the two places. EVIDENCE AGAINST PATRICK Testimony of Two More Witnesses Alleges Forgery of Rice's Signature, NEW YORK, Jan. 30.—When Recorder Goff closed court for the day In the trial of Albert T. Patrick for the murder of W. M. Rice he had for the tenth time ruled out the admission of the Rice will of 1896, which the prosecution has been trying to get into tne record. Following the evidence of Banker Nor- man 8. Meldrum, who was again on the stand today, (hat the signature to the as- signment of Mr. Rlce's estate to Patrick was a forgery and that the signature to the 1896 will was genulne, came the tes- timony of Joseph L. Blinn of Springfleld, Mass., a nephew of the dead man. Mr. Blinn told of being summoned to New York by Patrick and said the latter told him he (Blinn) was to get $30,000 of the estate under the 1900 or Patrick will. Cross-examination of Mr. Blinn by coun- sel for the defense brought out that there was an arrangement by which witness was to receive $75,000 from the Rice institute if the 1896 will were probated. Under this 1896 will Mr. Blinn's share $5,000. Blinn sald he was notified of Rice's death by a telegram from Jones and he hurried to New York. He went to RI apartments and there met Jones. Patrick reached the house an hour later. “Patrick,’” the witness sald, “‘asked me if I knew how I fared under the will. I sald no, and he told me I was to got $30,000 and my son $5,000. Then he sat down and began to figure out how much each of us would get. I asked him how soon I could have the money and he said I could take it home with me.” The witness sald Patrick made his calculations on the margin of a news- paper. This margin of paper was placed in evidence, > The assistant attorney read from it the figures $50,000, $25.000 and $40,000, and ar- | gues that these figures showed knowledge by Patrick of the 1896 will. He offered that will In evidence again and Recorder Goff, on the objections of the defense, ruled it again incompetent. Blinn sald he heard Patrick say to Jone! “I got that money all right.”” On cros examination Blinn sald an agreement had been reached that he was to recelve $75,000 from the Rice institute if the 1896 will were probated. Under the provisions of that will he was left $5,000 and under the Patrick will $30,000. Two Texas witnesses testified today. They were Emanuel Raphael, secretary and manager of the Houston clearing house and also a trustee of the Rice Institute, and Arthur B, Cohn, clerk and agent of W. M. Rice at Houston. Mr. Raphael swore he was familiar with Rice's signa- ture and that the signatures on the checks, the assignment of the Rice estate to Pat. rick and the paper which revoked Cap- tain Bake! right to Rice's safety de- posit box, were forgeries. Mr. Cohn swore the signatures to the 1900 will, the checks and the assignment were not genuine, Gine-Butte: HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 30.—(8peclal.)— Miss Hattle Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Butterfleld, was married at 6 o'clock last evening at the home of her parents to A. D, Gise, a young busine: man of Verdon. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr. Wright of the Verdon Christian church. Forty guests were present, many from out-of-town. The couple left at once for Lincoln, where they will visit a few days prior to taking up their residence in Verdon. 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