Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 7, 1902, Page 3

¥ b 14 ASSETS OF LITTLE VALUE Book Valua of Ohamberlain Bank Securitiss . Five Times Greater Than Real. CASH AND SIGHT EXCHANGE ARE TAKEN State Fair Able to Leave a the Trea (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Sept. ®.—(Special.)—The re- port of Bank Examiner W. D. Hartwell on the condition of the Chamberiain Bank- ing house at Tecumseh confirme the facts sot forth in The Bee's ropcrt from Te- cumseh, which were printed yesterday morning. It Is found upon investigation that the nates and bills discounted amount to $80,600.98, but notes to the amount of $13,000, in excess of these shown by the books, are also In the bank. The amount depositors, including banks, Is $71,617. Of this latter amount $2,220 is ehown as deposits purely, but Inclides the money placed to the credit of the branch banks In Vesta and Graf. In summing up the condition of aftalrs Mr. Hartwell | finds the book vafue of the assets to be R137,815, with a probable loss, so far as can be learned now, of $110,651. The $13,000 of stocks and bonds are all missing. Con- siderable cash and sight exchange was taken, but just how much has not been de- termined nor estimated. These figures are taken from the showing made by the books. Balanee in Falr Treasury. Members of the State Board of Agricul- ture assert that the receipts of the s fair were sufficiently large to pay all of its expenses and leave a neat balance in the treasury besides. While all of the bills Bave mot been presented, it is estimated that the total expense of this year's fair will not be great as that of last yi notwithstanding upward of $3,000 was given for the construction of additional buildings and pens for live stock. Becretary Furnas and a few of the ex- ecutive officers of the Board of Agriculture were busy at the temporary headquarters in the Lindell hotel today closing up the business of the fair. At the grounds there was a general state of confusion. The last of the exhibits were being hurried away and the bulldings and sheds were being closed for the ensuing wintes Members of the board ate gratified at the success of the fair. They feel that it has grown in popularity, and because of the manifestation this week will probably ask the legfalature for a amall appropriation for the improvement of the grounds. Held on Burglary ree. Fred C. Willlams, a young man arrested in Holdrege yesterday, was arralgned on a burglary charge before Judge Cosgrave in pofice court today and upon his plea of mot guilty, preliminary examination being walved, was bound over for trial in the distriet court. He s accused of breaking the afea of Dr. D. P. Sims, 1222 O strest, and stealing some gold plate and & quantity of dentist tools. The police. recelved & telegram last night from Mre. Schack of Omaba saying that her husband was not expected to live and ing that his brother, sald to be a sl painter in this city, be notified of his con- dition. The police were unable to find the -;o Elkhorn railroad has taken a train of twenty-ome cars full of state fair ex- hibits to Yanktom, 8. D, for entry in the fair which is to be held in that place next week. Twenty-five passengers accompanied, being in charge of the property. ! Comeh Booth Expected Monday. Walter C. Booth, coach of the University of Nebraska foot ball team, Is expected here Monday after a summer passed in Pittsburg. He expects to begin the train- ing for the team immediately. The open date for the Saturdey preceding Thanks- giving has been taken by Crelghton college . of Omaba. provement bas been a surprise to th Though the brals was penetrated and brulsed his mental condition appears now | to be In nowise injured. MORE EVIDENCE OF ELOPEMENT Friends of Absent Nel People Have NELSON, Neb., Sept. Special.)—The centinued and coincidental absence from Nelson of .H. G. Harvey, the Rock Island's station agent here, and Mrs. A. W. MeRey- nolds, wife bf a prominent and wealt citizen, has resulted in a general suppos tion that the two have eloped. Mrs. McReynolds was until a year ago Sarah ‘N. Sheets, a domestic on a stock ranch near here and the mother daughter whom she brought with her Into the comfortable home provided by McRey- nolds, who has appeared sincerely defoted to both. The wife, however, grow dissab- fled some months ago and commenced di- | voree proceedings, which her husband suc- ceedel in having her dismiss during the last term of court. Two weeks ago she left her daughter in her husband's care and departed for what she announced as a visit with relatives in lowa. A few days later H. G. Harvey in- formed his wife that he had received a tel- cgram summoning him to Wichita to at- tend bis mother, who had been taken fll. In‘a week a letter came from his mother, who stated that she was about to start east for a visit and expressing her disap- pointment that she had not seen her son. Investigation developed that he had checked his baggage to Omaba and that Mrs. McReynolds was recently at the Mer- chants hotel in Falrbury from noon until 2 a. m. with a Mr. Martin, whom she later accompanied east. Mrs. Harvey has iden- tified the Martin signature as being the handwriting of her husband and there are rumors of Mrs. McReynolds and Harvey baving held clandestine meetings here In Nelson. Mr. McReynolds hints that others have been implicated and Implied that there may be further developments if his wite does not return. He hopes, however, that she will. Mr. Harvey has been agent here for some years and was well liked. His wife retaine her affection for him and is anxious for his return, if only for the sake of thelr two children. He gave her only $5 upon his departure. EAGER TO COME TO OMAHA Petition Raliroad to fon Train on Pres- tdent's D BRAINARD, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— People of this town and vieinity are pe- titfoning the Omaha & Republican Valley Raflroad company to run a special train over their line from Stromsburg to Omaha the day that President Roosevelt is in Omaha, the train to return after the parade. If the request is granted one of the l-r‘e-( crowds ever out of this section of the will attend. Cuoming Wit WEST POINT, Nel . Light frosts have visited | during the last week, but without doing any appreclable harm. Corn is in splendid shape, but backward, needing three weeks of warm, dry’ weather to properly mature. Pothtoes are being dug and are a monster crop. Applos are so abundant as to be nearly unsalable. G ro plentiful. Plus, both Wila and Tame; are sedive, Gage County filtl!"’ n Htut. BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— The Gi County Teachers’ Institute, which has been in sion this week, closed yes- ’| terday afternpon. Addresses were made by Superintendent Fulmer of Pawnee City, Superintendent, Stephens of this city, and County Superintendent Staller. The ses- sion bas been a most successful ome and a' larger attendance than ever was en- rolled. Two Yeara for Frei FREMONT, Neb., Sept. t Offenve. 6.—(Special.)— DUMPED FROM CREIGHTON BUS ! the district court yesterday atternoon nts Suffer Se- Team Crowd of Fair Att vere Injuries When Ni! Runs Away. CREIGHTON, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—L. Nihart's team attached to a bus load of passéngers eproute to the fair became unmanagable and ran away this morning. The bus was ovérturnsd, throwing the party out on the hard ground. W. A. Strain bad his collar bone brokin and his forehead cut. Sam Breckley was ‘Injured Internally and may die, R. H. Brown was crushed under the wheels, but not serfous. A. F. Teheau had a finger broken and an arm The Knox county falr closed today with _about 1,600 people in attendance. Sullivan Gefs His Foot . FREMONT, Neb., Sept. Tade lulllvu. a prominent farmer living near Dodge, leg taken off just be- Jow the knee DJ & threshing machine yes- afternoon. Sullivan was working jou the stack and noticed a bundle of oats “on the top of the separatar that were likely «to clog gp the ‘machine. He got on to separator and stepped over towafrd the ‘oats to throw them off, when {n some way ‘Bis toot slipped into the machinery nearly up to the knee. in It 6.—(Special.)— . Thiemke's Golden Wedding. 'WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— Mr. apd Mrs. Ludwig Thiemke of this eity ‘¢elebrated their golden wedding at the ‘opera house. The cadet band and the West Point Liederkranz were in attendance and with vocal and in- y thelr friends and numerous descendants. They have Tived on thelr farm three miles north of Habhn Declines to Die. FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 6.-—(Special)— ¥red Hahm, the young who ran an eflcan spout two inches Into his head just fabove his left eye last Saturday, Is rapidly | fmproving and will fully recover. For two ‘days after he was taken to the hospital on Sunday last the physiclans considered ‘his case hopeless and his continued im- LowCoughs At first a high cough, all in your throat. You neglected it. Now it is down deep in the chest. That means a Jow a lung bronchitis. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral h:lnu:lo the inflam- mation, heals the torn mem- branes. Talk this over with doctor. Judge Grimisin presiding, Carl Hanson pleaded gullty to the charge of breaking and entering Ralph Beveridge's saloon, and was given two years in the penitentiary. Hanson bas served a term in the reform school for stealing and during the last year has been under arrast for minor of- fenses. o Large Al Crop in Polk. OSCEOLA, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— There will be no ome in Polk that will have to go hungry for apples this year, for there will be the largest crop that has ever been grown fn the county. They are almost as cheap ‘as “Murphy’s’’ farmers have so many of them. They are selling for 40 cents a bushel in the orchard. tor at Bloomfleld. —(Special.) “of & new elova'ar has just been commenced, the same to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. This, ele- wvator, which is to have a capacity of 25,000 bus| will be owned and operated by a stock company of the representative farm- ers of the vicinity. Sept. 6.—(Special.)— of the stockholders of the Beatrice Chautauqua association Messrs. C. L. Reed, Henry Fishbach and F. B. Sheldon were elected directors for three years and O. P. Fulton for one year. The annual election of officers occurs next Tues- day. York Catholies Plenie. YORK, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)—The members of Joseph's Catholic church of this place held their annual picnic yes- terday in the city park. The day was an ideal one for a picnic, and was thoroughly enjoyed, although, owing to the busy time, there was not as large an attendance as FAIRMONT, Neb., Sept. The teachers have all arrived for the open- | ing of school Monday. The first teachers’ meeting will be this afternoon. During the summer the board has beautified the school grounds and installed a modern heating and . ventilating plant for the school house. Talk is Cheaper at West Point. WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 6. The Tates of the Nebraska Tel pany for service to neighboring towns bhas been reduced over 40 per cent. This action was taken to meet the cut inaugurated by the Mndependent Telephone company at Hooper. Spenner of t is ML WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— Conrad Spener, one of the oldest settlers and wealthiest landowners in the county, Is Iying seriously I\ at his farm residence Just west of the cit i t Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— A fine rain visited this section yesterday afternoon. It is estimated that the. raln- fall amounted to nearly half an inch. Corn Crop Ripems Slowly. of af THE OMA.HA DAILY Elaberate Preparations fer Anuual Reunion of Bate G. A. R. — LARGE ATTENDANCE 1S NOW EXPECTED List of Fine Speakers is on the Program and a Varfed Assorts ment of Am ts Pro- vided for Midway. HASTINGS, Neb. Sept. 8.—(Speclal)— Everything s now In readiness at Camp Sherman for the entertalnment of the an- nual state Grand Army of the Republic re- union, which will be held here all next week. All indications are most favorable for one of the largest and livellest meet- ings of the veterans of the civil war ever beld in Nebraska. An unsuually large number of tents have been called for and Quartermaster Creeth has been kept busy answering the calls for accommodations and locating the many posts making requisitions for quarters. The committee has systematized the work and have every street In the tent camp lettered and every temt numbered. Each officer will be prepared by reference to a book hs carries to Inform any comrade just what tents are occupled by any post. Camp Sherman is most beautifully situated on high ground with sufficient slope to give a fine view of the surrounding country. It is less than a mile from the heart of the clty and is just as the buffalo left it. The grounds will be illuminated by 300 electric lights, which have been carefully located 80 a8 to light the entire grounds. An ex- ceptionally large number of attractions have been secured for the midway, and many £00d speakers have accepted invitations to be present, among which dre Willlam J. Bryan, who will speak here Monday after- noon; Captain Henry, one of the men for camp lite, who will put new spirits into the old soldiers; Chaplain Jesse Cole, of the famous Eighth Wisconsin Pagle regi- ment, known as the “hummer,” will be on band to address the comrades upon various subjects. Commander Lindt, commander of the Towa State Grand Army of the Republic, will be pre Hutch!nson of Des Moines will also be on hand to entertain. Congressman Shallen- berger will address the people on Congres- sional day, Governor Savage and staff will be here on Governor's day, and Senator Dietrich and Senator Millard will speak on Congre nal day. A large tent has been erected for the ben- ofit of the public at large and it hae a seat- ing capacity of nearly 8,000. This tent will be lighted by electricity and here some fine music will be discoursed by a large chorus choir under the directorship of Dr. Casell. Reception for Py Bride. HUMBOLDT, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Speecal.)— A pleasant soclal event occurred Thursday evening when the members of the Christian church of this clty gave a reception to their pastor, Rev. Bert Wilson, who returned from Minden with his bride. The affalr took place at tha chureh parlors, which wara nicely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers, and was a surprise to the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will not take up their retidence here at this time, but intend each finishing a course of study at the Cotner university, and will therefore live at Beth- any for the present. Last of the Family. HUMBOLDT, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— The death of Samuel Hunzeker, which was noted in these columns a few days since, marked the extinction of a family of this pame who came over from Switzerland over fifty years ago. Mr. Hunzeker's death fol- lowed closely upon that of his sister, Mrs. Hum, whose demise oceurred on Sunday, August 31, while Mr. Hunzeker passed away three days later. There are many other ‘WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— Prof. L. P. Grundy,'a former teacher of the grammar department of the public schools of this city, has accepted a po- sition as priptipal of the public schools of Silver Creek, y & Train, Sept. 6.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—August Jascriki, an aged German widower of this place, was struck by a train this afternoon. Several ribs on his left side were broken and he dled four hours la BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)— The Woman's club of this city contemplate purchasing & fine bust of Andrew Carnegle to pldce in the new public library bullding when completed. DEATH RECORD. Mrs. Mary Curtis, Blair, BLAIR, Neb., Sept. 6.—(Special.)—After an {liness of seven weeks, during which time she was mostly unconsclous, Mrs. Mary Curtis, wife of J. F. Curtls, died at the family residence on Grant street this morning at 1:30. Mrs. Curtis fell from a cherry tree over a year #go, receiving injurfes from which she bas suffered se- vere pains in the head. Mr. and Mrs. Cur- tis are old residents of this county, being married at DeSoto In 1866, and first com- ing to braska in 1862. She leaves in this city a mother, nearly 30 years and of her immediate family her husband, one daughter, three sons, all residing at Blair, and Dr. J. M, Curtis of Calhoun. Levi Ashenfelter. COVINA, Colo., Sept. 6.—Levi Ashenfel- ter, a noted Indian fighter on the Wyoming frontier in the early days of warfare with the savages, died near here from accidental injuries sustained while loading hay. felter was a wealthy ranchman. He wi veteran of the civil war and st its close ‘was transferred to the mountain division. . 6—Phillp J. Balley, the author, died at Nottingham today. He was HYMENE Kuntseman-Stuefer. WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. Special.)— The appreaching marriage is announced of Miss Lily Stuefer, the second daughter of State Treasurer Stuefer, to Charles Kuntze- man of Cedar Creek, Neb. ‘I\. wedding w'll be Wednesday In thir city, and will be the most brilliant soclal event of the season. Flathers-Boy! STURGIS, . Sept. (Speclal.)— Wilbur C. Flathers and Miss Carrie M. Boylan, both of Pledmont, Meade county, were married at the residence of 'the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Boy- lan, September 3, Rev. W. D. Atwater offi- clating. Merchant-Kingson. ARBORVILLE, Neb., Sept. Special.) ~—Mr. Frank C. Merchant and Miss Essie M. Kingson of this place were married last night &t the home of the bride. A ftarge number of friends of both parties were present. Kelley-Mohl. 'WEST POINT, Neb.,, Sept. 6.—(Spectal)— Tively | They will reside at Salida, Colo., where the doctor has a practice. The bride is a nilece of Ol Inspector Sonnenschein and the groom a former practitioner of this eity. WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL (From a Staft Cormponden() WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—(Special Tele- m.)—Postmasters appointed: lowa—O. P ‘Wendt, Peiro, Woodbury county, Ta. South Dakota—C. U. Hanna, Shindler, Lincoln county. Rural free delivery service will be estab- lished on October 1 in lowa as folos Charles City, Floyd county, six routes, em- bracing an area of 118 square miles, contain- ing a population of 2,950; the postoffice at 'Clrney to be discontinued and Nilesville supplied by rural carrier. Hamburg, Fre- mont county, eme additional foute; area, eighie n tquare miles; population, 425. Pella, Marion county, three routes; area, sixty- three square miles; population, 1,655; the postoffice at Peoria to be supplied by rural carrfer. Riverton, Fremont county, one Toute; area, twenty-one square miles; popu- lation, 510; the postoffice at Hinsdale, Lee county, Ia., ordered dlscontinued after Sep- tember 30. Miss Florence 8. Parker of Sun River, Mont., has been appointed a cook at Lower Brule Indian school, South Dakota, and Miss Jessle M. Young of White Eagle, Okl., at mo Omaha Indian school. Max Ross has been appointed a lubllllllll letter carrier at Atlantie, Ia. ADVANTAGE FOR PORTO RICO Agreement by Which Coffee is to Be Admitted to Framce at Minimum Duty. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—The president has proclaimed an agreement entered into { with the government of France on August 22 .ast extending an important trade ad- vantage to the island of Porto Rico by the afmission of the coffee produced in that fsland to the French markets at the mini- mum tariff rate. This was accomplished by a special agree- ment made between Acting Secretary Adee for the United States and M. de Margerie, charge for the government of France here. This agreement in turn amends the com- mercial arrangement of date May 28, 1898, which was the first drawn under the terms of the reciprocity section of the Dingley act. That arrangement applied only to France and to the United Statee yroper, and the amendment just entered Into extends it on one side to Algeria and on the other to the island of Porto Rico, as the general features of the tariff aschedule affected, while as to Porto Rican coffee it is provided shall enjoy the minimum French it is expected & further exte ba arranged. NOT THE SULTAN'S FAULT Grand Visier Sald to Be Rew WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—It is learned at the State department that Mr. Lelschman, minister Constantinople, has reached most eatisfactory agreement with the porte 28 to the complicated and delicate ques- tions which have been the subject of ne- gotiations between the Uaited States and Turkey for several years. Consequently his service has been extremely satisfactory to the department. He ha concluded su cessfully this phase of his work and hi been granted leave of absence. It appears that the principal diffculty experienced by Mr. Lelschman was due to the impossibility of finding any Turkish officials with whom he might do business properly authorized. He would enter into an arrangement with ol or the other of them, and this arrangement would be disavowed by the grand vizler. After sev- eral experiences of this kind, Mr. Leisch- man came into personal communication with the sultan, and th r, on hearing of the manner the minister had been ob- structed In his work, issued an order to the eftect that all the arrangements entered iito by him with the subordinate officials should be carried out In good faith. ROSEHILL LEAVES ISLAND Title to Land in Dispute is to Be Set- tied Diplomatic Channels. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Acting Secre- tary Adee has been informed by the Japan- ese legation here that Captain Rosehfll, who undertook to lay clalm to Marous 1sland and take possession, srrived at that 1sland on July 80 last. He was met there by a Japanese war ship, the commander of which handed to him the letters addressed by the State department, pointing out the advisability of his avoiding any foreible demonstra- tion to support his claim. The captain accepted these letters as sufficient and left the island about & week fater. He bas not lost any right he might have had, according to the State depart- ment, and If he has any just claim it may be pursued to a conclusion in the usual diplomatic channel. Retires Under Age Limit, ‘WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Brigadier Gen- eral Willlam H. Forwood, surgeon general of the army, today retired under the age limit. He will be succeeded Monday by Brigadier General Robert M. O'Rellly. Gen- eral O'Rellly was recently in charge of the medical department corps of the Depart- ment of California and was the official White House physician during the two terms of President Cleveland. Revolutionistsi Are Routed. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Mr. Bowen United States minister at Caracas, hat graphed the Department of State that an engagement between the revolutionists and government troops occurred yesterday on the mountain just behind the American le- gation, lasting four hours and resulting in the rout of the revolutionists. The noise of combat was beard distinctly at the lega- tion. BRIGHT AND WARM SUNDAY Forecast for Nebra Promises An- other Day of the Right Brand of Corn Weather, - g WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Forecast: For Nebraska and Kansas—Falr, warmer Sunday; Monday fair. For lowa—Fair, warmer Sunday; Monday fair. For TNiinols—Falr Sunday and Monday variable winds, becoming fresh eouth. For Missouri—Fair Sunday and Monday. For North and South Dakota—Fair, warmer Sunday; showers and cooler at night or Monday. For Wyoming and Colorado—Fair Sun- day; warmer in eastern portion; fair Mon- day. For Montana—Partly cloudy Sunday; probably showers and cooler in northwest portion; Monday fair and cooler. BEE: S‘UNDAY. SEPTEMBER 7, 1902. BARTHOLIN'S BODY IS FOUND @arpse Bupposed to Be Ohioago Fugitive Looated in Tows. HAD DIED BY HIS OWN HAND AT LAST Letters om Body Confess Crimes of Which He Was Suspected and Serve to Idemtify Him as Man Wanted. CHICAGO, Sept. 6.—The body of a man thought to be Willlam Bartholin, murderer of his mother and sweetheart in Chicago six weeks ago, was found today in a fleld near Lowther, Ia., 200 miles from Chicago. A bullet hole in the head and a revolver on the ground beside the body showed how the hunted fugitive had dled. In the pocket of the man's coat was a letter con- fessing to the murder of the two women in Chicago. Letters signed “Minnie Mitchell,” the name of Bartholin's murdered flances, also were found In tho suicide's pocket. The body was found in a flax fleld, six miles from Riceville. The discovery was at once reported to the town authorities and the body was removed to Riceville. There it was recognized as that of a man who had been in the locality for some time. A number of persons recalled that the stranger had been seen around the town for several days. To some who had talked with him he gave the name of “Wil- liam.” To others he sald he was Willlam Boscoe. At a hotel he registered as “Ed- wards.” He disappeared a week ago today and it {s presumed that it was then that he took bis lite in despair of eluding the po- lee and in terror of being captured. The town authorities at once noticed the resemblance the body bore to the descrip- tion of the Chicago fugitive which Inspector Hunt of Chicago had sent to every town within 300 miles of Chicago. It was then that a more careful examination was made of the body and the note confessing to murders was found. The town authorities buried the body, but ft will be exhumed to remove any doubt that may be raised as to the identity of the suicide. Bartholin's note referred to ‘he two mur- ders in Chicago and declared .hat no one except himself was concerned in the com- mission of the crimes. The note filled one and a quarter pages of ordinary letter paper and was signed “Wililam Bartholin."” The letters found on the body were written two lyears ago and were signed ‘M. The initials are supposed to stand for Min- nie Mitchell. Points of Ldentification. The body Itself furnishes several points which are similar to those in the amended police description of Bartholin, issued Au- gust 13. Chief of these is the upper false teeth. The undertaker who handled the body found in Iowa eald tonight the upper teeth were false and “set in a white plate’” As to whether there were two gold-crowned teeth in the row, another means of \identifying Bartholin, the under- taker could not remember, and the body was buried today. It was apparent death had occurred several days ago, and it Is due to that fact that some of the points of identification have been obliterated. Bartholin was 38 years old. The under- taker could not estimate the age of the man whose body was found in the fleld. He could not estimate the weight. Bar- tholin weighed 160 pounds. The undertaker estimated the height at six feet. The fugitive was five feet ten inches. Bartholin had brown hair and large nose, mouth and ears. The undertaker said the hair on the head of the body was “light.”” The time intervening since death had made accurate statements as to the ears, nose and mouth impossible. The undertaker could not say whether the dead man had blue eyes and a scar on his left cheek, as did Bartholin. When He Firat Arr e Three weeks ago the suspect arrived at Riceville. He made his way to the Wilkes hotel and registered as ““Willlam Rdwards.” The stranger seemed jaded when h rived at the Towa hotel and rested fol few days. To those with whom he talked he said his name was Willlam and he did not use the name Edwards except Infre- quently. After a week the stranger began to look for work. He inquired about Rice- ville, but found mothing. Then he made short excursions into the country and found work on a farm five miles south of the little town. Out of the sight of the Riceville police, the man almost dropped out of their minds until Friday. Dr. Pratt, the village doctor, in passing along a road by & flax fleld, noticed a body. He went to the body and ascertained that life was ex- tinet. When he returned to Riceville he called ‘up the coroner of Howard county at Cresco and notified him of the discovery. A verdict of suicide was returned by the coroner’s jury. . Chicago Police Investigate. ‘When the suicide first appeared at the Towa town he registered at the Hotel Wilkes. He had his breakfast taken up to his room and remained in bed all the forenoon. Upon arising he avolded entering the dining room. He seemed troubled and was very quiet. Later he went out into the country in search of work. The letters and confession found on the body are in hands of the coroner, who is now at Lime Springs, la. Unable to recelve any official information from Riceville concerning the finding of the body supposed to be that of Bartholin, Chiet of Police O'Neill decided to send two officers ta the scene of the sulcide. The officers selected to go were both personally acquainted with Bartholin, and in case the body is that of the murderer will have no trouble In tablishing his identity. The detectives left Chicago at 11 o'clock over the Chicago Great Western railroad, ac- companied by Robert Mitchell, brother of the murdered girl. © of Confession. The confession which was found in the dead man's pocket was dated August 31, and In it the writer declared that he killed his mother,/Mrs. Aona Bartholin, for her money, and later murdered his sweetbeart, Miss Minnle Mitchell. All others who have been arrested in the case are exomerated in the confession, although Bartholin accuses Minnie Mitcbell of being a party to the plot to murder bis mother. The murder of Mrs. Bartholin, the con- tession runs, was accomplished according to & plot arranged between the two lovers, and later Bartholin killed Miss Mitchell, The confession explicitly states that Thompson, Clafty aud Counselman, the other suspects—thelr names are mentioned in the order given—are guilty of no complicity in the murder. DEVELOPING NEW COAL FIELD Syndicate Buys Large Tract im V- CARBONDALE, IN., Sept the lands which have been purchased, in- volving thousands of acres of coal, have been filed in the counties of Jackson, Fraoklin and Williamson, thirty-one deeds having Been filed in Jackson couaty. The copsideration in these transfers is more than $100,000. The conveyances ox- Congressman W. 8. Foreman in & few instances to Peter Jeffrey, the last named | being connected as general manager with Kelley, Stiger & Co. New Black and Colored Dress Goods Correct and Fashionable Styles Monday we place before our patrons for Inspection the most select stock of autumn and winter dress goods it has ever been our privilege to show. A complete color line of 42-inch canvas cloth, storm serges, whip cord: 50 ete., cholce assortment, at ...... C A fine line of 52-inch tallor cheviots, gran ite cloths, basket weaves, rope etamines, Skirts, Suits, Jackets and Scarfs for Autumn aud Winter Wear. We are offering some specials for early fall in Cloak and Suit Department. A full black cheviot walking skirt tor . | very fine bxford grey walking skirt, at ... Walking Skirts, with slot and lap seams, | in blue, brown and grey Seotch SIO mixtures, very stylish brown and grey Pedestrian suits in blue, Secotch mixtures, also black—made in the new Norfolk and Flat Seam Jackets— equal in ‘style and fit to any custom made suit, at + eanvas | o gre showing a complete line of ladles’, 1 50 misses’ and children’s short and long jack- ots for early fall and winter, at lowest A few extra fine novelties—forerunners of | prices. the later winter styles, beavy rough et- | A complete line of imedium and heavy fects, shaggy sibelines, bourette effects Weight capes, plain and trimmed, in the and Scotch plaids, in colored 1 75 | 1ate shades of pearl greys, castors, tans and black, at $2.00 and ........ A e £ €D [and reds. | We have two specials. These cool evenings call for Fur Boas. New Fall Siiks. An attractive collection of new fall silks | A 45-inch Sable Oppossum Scart 5 50 in plain and fancy weaves, including the 4 tails, very wide, at . . Dewest effects in molres, both black and (A genuine Sable Fox Scarf, 45 inches long, colored, and the latest fall fad, TARTAN two very large tails and 8 50 PLAIDS. four paws T Special Advance Sale on Blankets and Comforts White and colored fleece blankets, white and colored wool blankets and all kinds of cotton, down and wool filled comforts; the prices we are quoting on these are fully one- third less than they can be bought for at any time later in the season. Be sure and get our special prices before buying. Kelley, Stiger & Co Cor. Farnam and Fifteenth Sts. eto., colored and black, A tempting array of the latest cloths In colored and black, including “cheviots,” ind “basket weaves''— & very choice assortment at . By the Author of “ST. ELMO.” First Edition, 75,000. Second Editien, 25,000. 6.—Deeds 0|4 Grand Trunk rallway frélght sheds here | Room Making 100,000 Copies Before Publication Day. A SPECKLED BIRD By AUGUSTA EVANS WILSON “A great story, full of sonority and vigor. We are sure the reader will like it.”—New York Sun. . Hundreds of testimonials pronounce it.as standing in the highest rank of modern fiction. Beautifully bound, $1.50, G. W. DILLINGHAM CO., Publishers, New York. To a Lover of Good Music, The Kimball Piano Is the Most Satisfactory Instrument of the Age Its tone is purity unqualified. Its every detail a s marked evidence of perfection. New styles now ar- riving from the factory are suited to all tastes and purses. Embracing everything from the simple ele- gance of the colonial, to the newest decorative art achievements, and from the cottage upright ‘to the concert grand. This Week’s Special Bargains. $1,000 Knabe Grand used at concerts . $600 Hallet & Davis Piano, used $450 Kimball Piano, second hand . $300 Kimball Piano, second hand . $300 Arion Piano, nearly new ........ $250 Guild Piano, used ..........c0000 $260 Smith Piano ..............cc0000 NEW UPRIGHT PIANOS ONLY ..... The best new piano ever sold in Omaha for only '155 | —on $5.00 monthly payments. RENT NEW PIANOS. We rent new high grade upright pianos for $4.00 per month. PIANO PLAYERS. Apollo, Angelus, Kimball and Pianola, from $185 and upward. Easy payments. A. HOSPE, 1513 and 1518 Douglas Street. .$575 $240 .$190 only | MUSICAL FESTIVAL SPECIALS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING Grand Sacred Concerts AFTERNOON CONCERT BEGINS AT 3:30 — FILLINGS—25 CENTS AND 50 CENTS. the Consolidated Cosl company, while the former is the promoter of the syndicate. w In Willlamson county there have been fil sraduate o atadents. 'We 115 deeds, the body of land comprising a [ iy oo e Ay trifie more than 8,000 acres. A railroad is 1 v ) now bullding trom Fountaln Bluffs on the W Misstssippl river to and thréugh this land, and the de’ pments will begin as soon as the road is completed. It is known that the final terminus of the road is to be on the Ohio river, probably at or near Gol- conda. > FIRE RECORD. Fire Destroys Freight Sheds. DUBAND, Mich., Sept. 6.—The Ann Arbor ‘ork guaranteed. Post- Bmall Charges for All Materials Only, Teeth extracted free. Gold crowns, Teeth cleaned free. White crow: gu Boft ngs fre Bet of teet UNION DENTAL COLLEGE OF PAINLESS DENTISTRY, 1622 D Opp- JBoston Stere. have been destroyed by fire. Sixty cars of Dwn ‘l"v Nigh un Sundays,10 to 4. coal and & freight train half & mile down the track from the sheds are now burning. The loss will be at least $160,000. pendent Brewery company af Canal and | Walnut streets and the plant was destroyed. Firemen Chbarles Jennings and Charles .. e in Wewweyy Plant. Hollls were caught under » falling wall and CINCINNATI, 0., Sept. 6.—Eatly today tatally. fire broke out in some m: rious manner on the third figor of the plant of the Inde- | surance covering it