Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 5, 1902, Page 3

THE OMAMA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY, (s ——— g s JULY 5, MURDERED BY A FARMBAND Omaha Barber Killed and Robbed While Oelebrating the Fourth at Madison. LIVES ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER BEING SHOT Mis Slayer Secn and Escapes—Mardered Man Give OMmeers the Crime, rticulars of MADISON, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Charles A. Hall of Omaha, a bar- ber by trade, was shot and killed here this evening, by a man named Alexander, who bas been employed on the farm of Scott Crissman, south of town. Robbery was the object, Alexander securing 365 from Hall's body. The murderer made his escape. Hall lived about an hour after he was shot, long enough to give the detalls of the deed. NEBRASKANS ARE PATRIOTIC y Celebrated in a er Throughout the State. FREMONT, Neb., July 4.—(Special.)—The Fourth of July was celebrated here with plrlde music, speaking, and the usual ories. Speclal rates on both the u-m Pacific and Blkborn roads brought in a good many people in spite of the weather this morning, which was very threatening. As usual, May Bros. cannon ushered in the day at midnight, and salutes were fired in different parts of this city wuntil daylight. The parade formed at 10 o'clock, the Fremont militla company, fire department, drill teams of the Highlanders and Modern ‘Woodmen, and a number of business floats. A burlesque boy fire department brought up the rear. There were three bands in line. The Fourth of July oration was de. livered by G. G. Martin of this city. This afterncon there was dancing at the park, foot races and other sports. The pistol with blank cartridges got in & little effective work, two boys loosing the ends of their fingers and a good many others having thelr hands so badly lacerated as to require the services of medical aid. HASTINGS, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Independence day was appropri- ately observed in Hastings and hundreds of vistors from the state came here to celebrate with Anclent Order of United Workmen, had the affair in charge. In the forenoon Mayor Miles delivered the address of welcome and 8. R. Barton responded for the Workmen. A select pro- gram was carried out In the afternoon and evening at Heartwell park. Hon. A. C. Bhallenberger and Hon. G. W. Norrls, who are congressional candi- dates, were present, and delivered patri- otie addresses. The feature of the afternoon was the competitive prize drill between teams of the Anclent Order of United Workmen. The Grand Island drill team carried off first honors and a handsome silver cup valued at $100. The Grand Island team took the prize away from the Hastings team by ome point and & half. The cele- bration was brought to a close by the usual brilliant display of fireworks tonight. BEATRICE, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Fourth was fittingly observed here today. The exercises were held on the Chautauqua grounds this afternoon and consisted of an oration by Dr. 8. A. Bt music, athletic sports and popular games, fitting for a/celebration of our na- tional day. The attendance was very large. A few minor accidents from explosives are reported. The Chautuaqua mbly closed today. The program concluded tonight with a grand display of fireworks. PIERCE, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A large crowd attended the Fourth of July exercises here today. The town ‘was elaborately decorated for the occasion. The street parade was one of the finest ever m here. The flonts of A. Cross, Hammer, Inhelder and L. R. Hertert, be- ing especlally attractive. Judge J. A. Willlams presided at the exercises at the school house yard. The music was fur- pished by a chorus led by J. C. Griswold. Miss Ella Goff read the Declaration of In- dependence, and Hon. A. Meserve of Crelghton, gave an excellent address filled with patriotic thought. ‘The forepart of the afternoon wi with races and spor 4 o'clock a matched game of ball came off at the grounds north of town between Os- mond and Plerce. The game was for a purse of $100. Plerce won by a sc of 8 to 5. Batteries: Osmond, Mendenhall and Hayne Plerce, Gillard and Peterson. The Neligh band furnished the music through- out the day. GOTHENBURG, Neb., July 4.—(Speclal Telegram.)—Gothenburg celebrated the glorious Fourth, which comes in the midst of & big harvest. Many of the farmers did not come in until late in the afternoon, as they spent the day In the harvest fleld. At 10 o'clock the procession, led by the band, was formed at the depot and marched to llc park, where Judge Grimes of North Platte delivered the oration of the day to ANCIENT & crowd of over 1,000 persons. Fully 2,000 people were present to witness the races in the afternoon and $150 was given Lway in prizes. The base ball game between Cosad and Gothenburg was won by Gothen- burg, the wcore being 16 1o 9. . SCHUYLER, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tel- egram.)—It was a splendid day for it, but Schuyler's Fourth of July celebration was but a shade of that of former years, the maln cause being that farmers were so busy with the magnificent harvest demand- ing immediate attention, having been de- layed by rains. C. J. Smyth of Omaha was orator of the day. The line of sports was quite limited. A storm arose at 7 o'clock and spolled the Roman candle parade planned. The candies were distributed and fired along one block, making & beautiful display. COLUMBUS, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tele- gram,)—This city entertained 5,000 or 6,000 visitors today with one of the best cele- brations held here for a number of years. Speclal trains on the branch roads brought in blg crowds, St. Edward people coming down en masse, accompanied by their band and base ball team. There was good weather until 7 o'clock, when a soaker from the southwest put a damper on the galety. The balloon ascension advertised was called oft owing to the high wind. The Columbus and St. Edward base ball teams played a fine game of ball, which was witnessed by about 1,500 persons and resulted in a shut- out for the visitors, while Columbus made four scores. WEST POINT, Neb., July 4.—(Special.)— The Fourth passed off very quietly In West Polnt, the citizens giving other towns & chance to celebrate. Elaborate prepara- tions wre being made for the Saenger- test, which will be held in this eity Au- gust 7, 8 and 9, and at which about 8,000 people are expected to participate. LEXINGTON, Neb., July 4.—(Special.)— The sun arose here this morning upon a cloudless sky, amid the salute of 100 guns. Country people began flocking in at an early hour, and by 10 o'clock the streets were crowded with patriotic citizens, all determined to pay respect to the anniver- ary of our nation’s birth. The parade came off at 10 o'clock and was the most elaborate ever seen upon our streets. Quite a number of the flon's ellcited admiration on every hand. Hogue's band did full justice to the occasion. In the afternoon exercises were held in the pavilion, the Declaration of Independence was read by Rev. E. A. Knight, there was a recitation by Miss Maud Worthing and a fine oration by Rev. B. C. Piatt, the young pastor of the Christian church. There were the usual sports in the afternoon and a grand display of fireworks in the evening. HAIL DOES GREAT DAMAGE Glass in Hou and Stores Broken and Crops in Section V ited Injured. GRAND ISLAND, July 4.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A most destructive hail storm visi- ted this place about 11 o'clock tonight. The hail stones were large and were drivea with terrific force by the high wind. Gl on the north and east fronts of buildings were battered in, the plate glass fronts of store rooms and the thinner glass of windows suffering altke. Torrents of raln accompanied the hail, and there is no way of getting at the exact damage until morn- ing. Great damage was done to crops in the area covered by the storm. BOY DROWNED AT FAIRBURY Twelve-Year-0ld Homer Bee Ventures Beyond His Depth and Ca mot Swi FAIRBURY, Neb., July 4.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Homer Bee, a 12-year-old son of E. R. Bee, president of the Berry & Bee Lumber company, was drowned this morn- ing while bathing n a pond mear the city. He ventured Into deep water and was un- able to swim. The body was recovered after draining off the water in the pond. Republic: me Delegat WEST POINT, Neb., July 4.—(8pecial.)— The republican county central committee has appointed the following delegates to the senatorial convention: D. W. Burke, A. R. Oleson, Christlan Meyer, Adolph English, H. J. Simonson, Willlam DIill, Samuel Beckenhaurer, Ernest Tarrant, Charles H. S Martin Bysong, J. Baker, W. J. Weborg, J. C. Elliott. On motion the chairman of the county central committee was instructed to call a county convention to nominate a county ticket at Beemer, on October 4. Three Injured at Tilden. TILDEN, Neb., July 4.—(Special)—J. R. Church was badly hurt by the premature explosion of an anvil powder charge at daylight this morning, and may lose an eye. Gates Whitney, landlord of the Whitney hotel, had a hand severely injured by the bursting of a Roman candle, and Christian Perterson will probably lose to or three fingers, through holding a glant fArecracker while it exploded Heavy Raintall, WEEPING WATER, N July 4.—(Spe- clal.)—The report of the weather observer for June shows that nine inches of water fell, which is the most that fell during that month here since 1893. The maximum temperature was 93, on the 10th; minimum, 40, on the 21st. It rained on fifteen differ- ent days during the month. Last year the precipitation for June was 3.71 inches. RECEIVES INDIAN PRINCES In Behalf of King Edward, Prince of Wales Does 8ome Entertaining, AFFAIR PROVES A MOST BRILLIANT ONE Three Th neath an @ Guests Gather Be- 1 Number of Elec- trie Lights and Gorgeous Scene ia Presented. LONDON, July 4.—The prince of Wales in behalf of King Bdward, received the Indian princes in London at the Indian office tonight. The entertalnment was one of the most brilllant ever witnessed In London. Queen Alexandra and the royal tamily were present and occupled a pri- vate box overlooking the main hall. The guests of the evening included all the royal representatives to the coromation of the king. The decorations of the bullding were magnificent and cost, Including the furniture and hangings, not far from £60,- 000. The flowers alone cost £3,000. The great hall was transformed by palms, ferns and orchids into a semblance of an Indian garden. A feature of the decorations was an immense ceiling cover, painted to represent the Indlan firmament, in which the stars and constellations were accur- ately depicted. Electric lights, behind the cover, wire utilized to make each star scintillate In a realistic manner, Three - \housand incandescent electric lights were employed in the fllumination of the bullding. The rooms were cooled by mountains of ice clothed with masses of rare plants and flowers. Thousands of Dazsling Costumes. Three thousand guests were invited to attend the reception. All the gentlemen present wore uniforms or court dress and the women were clad In most elaborate and bejeweled costumes, but they were all outdazzled by the gorgeous attire and the profusion of jewels worn by the Indian princes. Such a picturesque spectacle had never been winessed in Loudon since the visit of tho sultan of Turkey thirty years ago. So many people applied for invitations that the Indian office will be obliged to filuminate the rooms for their benefit to- morrow night. The prince and princess ot Wales arrived at 11 o'clock and were recelved by a guard of hondr at the In- dilan contingent. The procession was headed by members of the Indian council and marched through the corridors, whica were Iined by Indian troops, to the In- dian office. While the princess of Wales remained on the balcony, the prince trav ersed the length of the hall to the dal where all the Ihdlan potentates were as- sembled. There, under a crimson canopy bearing the royal arms and supported by four dusky Indians clothed in white, the prince of Wales recelved the presentation of swords to the king's representative by the Indlan officers. This ceremony was followed by a supper, music and social intercourse between those present. The presentation lasted until a very late hour. DEATH RECORD. Melvin L. Youngs. The funeral of Melvin L. Youngs, grand lecturer of the Masonic fraternity of Wis- consin, and father of Fred M. Youngs of Omaha, was solemnized at the family home in Milwaukee Sunday afternoonm. It is re- ported as one of the largest Masonic fu- nerals ever held in that clty, over 1,000 members of the order being present. All of the past grand masters of the state were in attendance, and served as honorary pallbearers, - The Masonic: services » were conducted by W. W. Perry, grand secretary and past grand master. Among the immediate relatives of \the deceased ~ who attended were Fred M. Youngs and family of Omaha. W. A. Edwards, Fremont. FREMONT, Neb., July 4.—(Special.)—W. A. Edwards, sr, a well-known horse trainer, died at the residence of his son, W. A. Edwards, last evening, while sit- ting in his chair. He was born in Illinols in 1843. He served during the war in an Illinojs regiment and for one year was brigade wagon master. He came west after the war and drove stage until after the Union Pacific was completed. Ho was 4 member of the Grand Army of the Re- public. Three sons and four daughters survive him. Rafael Romero, Scout. GUTHRIE, Okl., July 4.—Rafael Romero, a native of Mexico, who served as a scout in the Indian wars under Generals Miles, Custer, Lawton and Phil Sheridan, died yesterday in his Indian camp near El Reno. He was a member of the Second Colorado cavalry in the civil war. He was with Miles and Lawton in their long journey after Geronimo, the Apache chief. J. Irving Pearce. CHICAGO, July 4—J. Irving Pearce, for many years proprietor of the Sherman house in this city, one of the best known hotél men in the United States, died today. He was 75 years of age. Death was the result of a general breakdown of his system. HYMENEAL. Peterson-Ruabe. WEST POINT, Neb., July 4.—(Speclal.)— Edward Peterson and Miss Bertha Raabe were married at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday, A reception took place after the ceremony, at which a num- ber of West Point citizens were present. The bride and groom are well known east- ern Cuming county people. s Proviaemce. The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets July 7,8 and 9 at one fare for round rip, with stopover at Niagara Falla and Chau- tauqua Lake if desired; aleo via New York City It preferred. For sleeping car ac- commodations, call at City Ticket Office, 111 Adams St., or address John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Generally F of Loeal Thi CHICAGO, July 4.—Forecast: For Nebraska—Partly cloudy Saturday, except possibly an occasional loeal thunder- storm; slightly cooler; variable winds, mostly southerly. For lowa, Miesourl, Indlana and Iifhols ~Generally fair Saturday, except possibly an occasional thunderstorm; continued warm; southwest winds, For South Dakota—Partly cloudy Satur- day, with possibly local thunderstorms; cooler In east portion Saturday; variable winds. For Kansne—Generally fair Saturday, ex- cept possibly an occasional thunderstorm; cooler in west portion; southerly winds. Local Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, July 4—Official record of tem- perature’ and precipitation, compared with the corresponding day of the last three years: 1902. 1801, 1900. 1599. Maximum temperature 8 " 9 82 Minlmum temperature Mean temperature Precipitation .... Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day and since March 1 Normal temperature Excess for the day Excess since March i Normal precipitation Deficlency for the day Total rainfall since Marel Deficlency since March 1 Deficlency for cor. perlod, 1%i.. Deficlency for cor. period; 190).. Neports trosh Station 4.95 inches at 7 PO CONDITION OF THE WEATHER. ° -+ uonmIdeId Omaha, cloudy Valentine, clear North_Platte, part cioudy . Cheyenne, cloudy . Salt Lake, cloudy Rapid City, gart cloudy Huron, clous Chicago, clear . sl Louls, part Ranans Cliy. part cloudy Helena, cloudy Bismarck, cloudy Galveston, part cloudy’ 33232n2234203383 o trace of preupmuan WELSH, Local Foretast OMelaL CONCENTQATLD :‘, DELICIOUS AND NOURIGHING. @ e o G o o i o e @ e B " MaireD PE-RU-NA IS THE WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND, So Says Mrs. Rose, of New York City, and Tens of Thousands of Other Women. M Jennie Rose, 362 W. Twenty-Second Street, New York City, writes: The Peruna Medicine Co., Gentlemen: ‘olumbus, O.: “Peruna is a blessing to suffering women. 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The reason these two lines of road are kept in operation is that in time of disaster to railroad prop- erty, the Missourl Pacific Rallway Company pur- chased the securities and took possession of the roads which are parts of branches of roads that possibly never should have been bullt. However, as they are County Clay Adams ‘Webster Nuckolls 71.22 miles .$30,923.07 teessaserereennsss.$20,005.15 ANOTHER INSTANCE County Pawnee Gage 20.10 miles senenees.$10,519.14 37,481.35 +0.$26,912.21 Amount of Tax Pald. § 2674 6,077.27 25.30 6,079.96 $10,439.17—$146.67 per mile. Amount of Tax Pald. $1,869.63 35168 $2,311.31—4$110 per mile operation, hoping that in time they will pay operating expenses and taxes even though they pay no profit to the stockholders. 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