Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 14, 1902, Page 2

. EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTY Liven Suggestions. We have a large and very complete line of Hand Embroldered Center Pleces, Scarfs, Lunch Cloths, Tea Cloths, Tray Cloths, Oval Tray Cloths, Doy- les—suitable for Christmas gifts— neatly boxed—one in & box. Nothing will be more acceptable than one of these beautiful pleces. Hand Embroldered Lunch Cloth—$1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, up to $10 each. Hand Embroidered Tray Cloth—$1, $1.25, $1.75, $2, $2.60 each. Hand Embroldered Scarfs—$1.50, $1.65, $1.85, $2, $2.50, $3.50 and $3.75 each. Hand Embroldered Center Pleces—50c, Toe, 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.60, $1.75, 82, up to §5 each. Women’s Neckwear. The latest novelty in Top Collars— White, embroldered in colors—50c each. Btocks Ir white, black and colors—60c to $4.50 each. Tucked stocks—with ties—50c to $1.76 each. Liberty Silk Ruffs—in black, black and white, white and black, also all white, Fans. We sell a great many fans at Christmas time. New decorations, pretty sticks and & choice line to select from. White and Black Silk Fans—Hand dec- orated—b0c, 75¢, $1, $1.25, §1.50, $1.75, $2, up to $18 each. Special Sale on All Cur Silk Embroidered Flan- uel Waist Patterns. On Monday morning, December 15, we will place on special sale all of our Fine Embroidered Flannel Walst Pat- terns. Here is a grand opportunity of getting an exclusive novelty for a remarkably low price. They will make beautiful holiday gifts.. NOTE THE FOLLOWING REDUC- TIONS: All of our $3.00 $1.26 each. All of our $3.50 $2.26 each. All of our $4.50 $2.68 each. All of our $5.00 $2.98 and $3.19. All of our $6.50 $3.68 each. All of our $7.00 $4.00 and $4.88. All of our $6.00 $3.48 and $4.48. A cholce lot of our 75¢ and 85c IM- PORTED FRENCH FLANNELS on special sale at 57c per yard. Walst Patterns now ‘Walst Patterns now Patterns now Patterns now Patterns now Patterns now Waist Patterns now T HE OMAHA DAILY BER: SUN Bee, Dee. 14. 1902, The New Christmas Goods. . . . gifts for all Thursday our BE OPEN Acceptable Commencing STORE WILL [AR. Neck Furs. FINE NUTRIA BEAVER SCARFS—Ex- cellent quality—at $7.50. SCARFS—Of extra fine beaver, tatls—at $12 and $15. SCARFS—Of “fine mink—at $13.50. SCARFS—Ot fine fox, $12. MUFFS—In genuine natural marten—at $8.50. MUFFS—In fine Perstan—at $10 and $12. MUFFS—In Alaska seal—at $18, $20 and 832, m'zws—m electric seal—at $3.00. PETTICOATS—In black silk taffeta, cut very full and wide—at $10, $12, $15. PETTICOATS—In fine mercerized brics—at $1.50, $2, $2.25. FUR COATS—Beautitul electric coats at $30, $40, $45, $50. WAISTS—Beautiful waists, in velvet— at $5 and $7.50. Christmas Novelties. 3-plece Tollet Sets—Consisting of brush, comb and mirror, in ebony, with sil- ver mountings, ivory with gold, and green agate with gold—at $2, $2.76, $3, $3.50 and $5 a set. 2-plece sets, having brush and comb— at $1.75 and $3.00 a set. Military Brushes—at $3.25 and $3.50 & patr. 4-plece Manicure Set—In French stag horn, with silver mountings—at $2.50 a set. French Stag Horn Ink Stand and Pen Rack—at $2.25 and $2.60 each. Novelties in Stag Horn, such as Shoe Horns, Files, Cuticle Knives, Paper Knives, Curling Irons and Vasellne Jars—at 50c each. Gold Plated Jewel Boxes at $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2.25 each. Fancy Trays—In bronze and aluminum finish—at 25c, 50c, $1.25, $2, $2.50, $3 each, Call Bells—In bronze—at $1.25 each. Gifts for Men. Here you will see many articles, such as will make useful gifts for the men. Fancy Silk Suspenders—All this sea- son’s make—$1 to $4 per pair. Folded Mufflers—Also the handkerchief style—$1 to $3 each. Fancy Dress Shirts—In light figures— $1 and $1.50 each. large $12 and brush talls—at fa- seal Gloves to be seen here at $1, §1.50 and $2 per palr. Hollday Neckwear—which includes most every wanted style and color—50c, $1 and $1.50 each. Men’s Silk Hose. We have recelved a late shipment of Men's Black Silk Halt Hose in plain, embroidered and silk checked—values are extra good—price §1 per pair. Tromnpson, BeLpzn &Co. Y. M. C. A. Building, Corner Sixteenth and Douglas Sts company at its varlous shops, but these men, strikers contend, are not the best workmen. Therefore, the strikers maintain and have ‘rom the first maintained, failure of the company to keep up normal con- ditions in its motive power department is inevitable. 2 The fact that a conferénce of the op- posing parties has been held and talk of & settiement is In the alr will, it is beld, have a depressing effec upon the men in the shops, the strike breakers. It is thought they Will become restless in the appre- hension of the insecurity of their positions and begin & general exodus. If such a thing does occur before matters have been disposed of one way or the other th¢ com- pany will have another serious problem to deal with. One of the essential conditions of settlement on the strikers' side 1s the reinstatement of every man who was for- merly employed and wants to return. Real- izing this the strike breakers are likely to be all the more unstable from now on in their actions. Steps have been taken by the company to resist any sudden or gen- eral migration of their nonunion workmen. COURT INVALIDATES A WILL Questios f Religion Enters Largely Noted Idahe Case Just Settled. BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 13.—The supreme court has disposed of the case Involving the validity of the will made by Judge J. C. Brady of Kootenal county, shortly be- fore his death. It sustains the judgment of the district court In Invalidating the will, The case has been & sensational one. Judge Brady was shot and fatally wounded by & man named Wilbursee. After being shot Judge Brady was tpken to & hospital in Spokane, Wash., for treatment. There he recelved the ministrations of Rev. T. L. Purcell of the Catholic church. Shortly before his death he executed a will making Jobn C. Calaban his administrator and Fatber Purcell the guardian of his minor children. The family of the deceased are Protes- tants and they at once attacked the will in the probate court. The children them- selves were abucted during the litigation, | which resulted in favor of the contestants, was In- This judgment that Judge Brady, at the time, capable of making a will. the supreme court afirms. The great recelver's sale be- tomorrow. at Bennett's. gins at 10 a. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER More Snow Promised for Today in Nebraska and Western Towa. WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Forecast: For Nebraska—Snow Sunday; fafr Mon- day, colder in west, snow in east portion. For lowa—Fair In east, snow in west portion Sunday; Monday snow or rain. For Missouri—Snow Sunday; Monday snow or rain. For Kansas—Snow Sunday; Monday fair. For North Dakota—Fair Sunday and Monday. For South Dakota—Partly cloudy Sun- day; Monday fa For Colorado—Snow Sunday; Monday falr. For Wyoming—Falr Sunday, except snow in southeast portion; Monday falr. For Illinols—Fair Sunday, except rain or snow in extreme south portion; Mon- day snow in north, rain or snow in south portion; northeast winds, increasing Mon- day night. Loeal Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Dec. 18.—Officlal record of tem’ erature’ and precipitation compared with orresponding day of the lact three ar: { 1902, 1901. 1900, 1599, Maximum temperature. infmum temperature. ean temperature. ecipitation .. 02 Record of temp ction at Omaha for this day and since March 1, 18021 Normal temperature . Defclercy for the day...... since March 1 precipitation . Excess for the day 3 aintall since March efictency since March 1..... Deficlency for cor. perlod, 1901 98 inche Excess for cor. perled, ’ .14 Inch | T indicates trace of precip e L. A WELSH Local Forecast Omgl . ® % | .08 inoh 2 inch 54 Inches 13 inches BLIND FOR LIFE. 4‘% SLIP OF THE KNIFE AND ‘:';% No knife or dr:rl used in Vitaopathy N T R 1 traat A NG all cassy \ under a guir- i you ted orcured the treatment won't o el % ik Nature's for: of diseases. Be VITAOPATHY. feerd relief in . try magnetic treat- ment. No mat. ¥ ter what your <53 allment, it wii -me for the cure nd_for free book- let, “Nerve Force and How to Obtain it." Dr, Chas.|. White, \. H. & V. P. 1915 Farnam St., Omaba, Neb., P. 0. Box 48. The newest styles and colors in )(en'll the decision being based on the theory | The street car conductor knows to stop | ITALY ALSO MAKES DEMANDS Tells Venesuela its Debts Must be Paid at Once. ULTIMATUM IS PRESENTED IN CARACAS Three Powers Now Join In Attempt to tro's Govern- ment for Various Claims Due Them, (Continued trom First Page.) this communication must be taken as an ultimatum. HAGGARD, = British Minister. To His Excelléncy, Senor Lopez Baralt, Minister_of Forelgn Affaire, Caracas, De- cember 7 German Ultimatum to Venesuel Mr. Minister: In the name of the gov- ernment of his majesty, the German em- | peror, 1 have the honor to make the fol- owlng communication to the government of Venezuela: The Imperial government has been duly informed of the note of the minister of affairs of Venezuela, dated the 9th day of May last. In that néte the Venezuelan government refused the demands of the imperiul government relative to the pay- ment of German claime arising out of the | civil wars of 188 to 1800, and to Support their refusal referred to arguments already put forward. The {mperial government, even after ex- amining these arguments anew, do not think they can consider them satisfactory The government of the republic argues in the first place that owing to the interior legislation of the country it is not pos- sible to arrange the claime of foreigners arising from the wars by the deplomatic course, thus asserting the doctrine that diplomatic intervention is excluded by in- terior legislation, That doctrine is not in conformity with international law, since the question of judging whether such intervention is missible must be appreciated not according to the dispositions of the interfor leglsla- tion, but in accordance with the prineiples of international law. Not Covered by Treaty. The Venezuelan government, with the ob- ject of making a demonstration of diplo- matic defense, claims that this is missible and relies on the twentieth of the treaty of amty, commerce civilization between the ‘imperial govern- ment and the republic of Colombia of the 23d_of July, 1892, This argument is wanting In efficlenc firstly, because the treaty is valid only be- tween' the German empire and Colombia, and because section § of said article is an obstacle in the way of a diplomatic de- fense against German claims arising out of acts committed by the Colomblan govern- ment or its allles. Likewlse, the affirmations of the Vene- zuelan government are not correct, that forelgn claims consequent on Venezuelan clvil wars have never been aranged by diplomatic course, for like arrangements Venezuela_concluded with France in 1 and with Spain in 1888, and a formal agree- ment was signed on the 6th of February, 159, between the German minister at Cara ecas and the Venezuelan minister, at the order of their respective governments, for the arrangement of the German claims consequent on the clyil war of 1892, Excuse is Not Valid. Nor can importance be giyen to the other objection of the Venezuelan government, that diplomatic defense of the present claims is inadmissible because an adequate road to a settlement is open by the de- cree of the 24th of January, 1901, since the proceedings provided for by the' decree do not constitute a guaranty for a just solu- tion of those claims. As has been repeatedly sald to the Vene- zuelan government, firstly, claims anterior to the 28a of May, 1590 (Which is the date of the rising headed by the present presi- dent of the republic), are excluded, while Venezuela will naturally have to answer for the acts in forming governments. Secondly, all diplomatic _infervention against revolutions or by commission, we must exclugde, appeal to the federal high court being dlone permitted. In spite of this, however, as has been seen, there were some cases where judicial employes de- pended on the Venezuelan government, and when occasion has arisen they have 'been deprived of their. ofices without formality. inally; the' payment of ary catms which a commission might aliow was 10 be ¢ffected with certificates of the new debt of the revolution, t» be created for that purpose, which, from what has been seen hitherto, would' scarcely have value. [n fact, the procedure employed by the Venezuelan government has not led to 4 satisfactory solution of the claims. In particular the few German claims which would be pre- sented to the commission have, in_part, been unseemingly refused, in part reduced, evidently, in an arbitrary manner, and even the recognized claims have nof been paid, but the Injured parties have beea asked to submit to a proposed law to be | submitted to congress. After the failure of several attempts to | induce the government of the republic to | modify the decree in said point the im- | perial government has been obliged ftselt | 0 examine its subjects' claims and im- mediately presént to the Venezuelan gov- ernment those which were found justified. Law is Not Suflicient. It is true that afterward the Venezuelan government raised the possibility of taining a favorable solution by congre but the law which was sanctioned by con- gress at the beginning of the year only Tepeats the insufficlent provisions of the decree of the 2th of January, 1901. Be- sides it only comprises claims which could not be duly presented to a commission. Afterward the Venezuelan government conducted {ts correspondence in an almost offensive tone and finally published the notes referred to, among which were some marked “confidential,” without the consent of the imperial government, accompanyin; them with 4 memorandum couched in of- fensiye terms. In spite of the sincerity of the desirg which animates the imperial governmeni to malntain_existing good relations with Venesuela, and, although far from not desiring to respect the sovereignty of the republic or intermeddle in its interior in- stitutions, it can only see in the proceed- ings employed by the Venezuelan govern- ment an inteation to deny to the rman empire claime the settlement due in con- formity with international saw. it therefore believes itself compelled to {office anent the Venezuelan contribute in a definite munner to their immediate satisfaction. The imperial government has consequently instructed me to ask the Venezuelan gov- ernment to satisty without delay the Ger- man_credits which, according to my note of the Zlst of December last, ameunt to L7515 bolivars, 61- centim Other Claims Are in Danger. Furthermore, the manner in which Ger- man claims consequent on the war have led by the government of the re- led the imperial government to think that other clalms of its subjects against the republic also stand In need of support. o arrive at a just conclusion, t! German claims conseguent on { occasioned by the siaughter hou and the amount due the great Vene. suelan rallroad for interest and scrip of the 6 per cent Venesuelan loan of 1596, which wera delivered in redemption of a guaranty of interest, must be considered in the same light By order of the imperial government, I | have to ask the Venezuelan government to make a declaration immediately that it recognizes in principle the correctness of these demands and is willing to accept the decision of a mixed commission, with th object of having them determinéd and a sured In all their detail ‘The imperiai government hopes the gov- ernment of the republic will satisfy all just demands of Germany and not oblige the imperial government itself to enfor thelr satisfaction. At the same time the imperial government thinks it should not omit to mention that it has been informed by the British government of its claims against Venezuela. The two governments have agreed to proceed jointly to obtain satisfaction of all demands, VON PILGRIM-BALTAZZI, German Charge d'Affaire: The above documents have not been made public in Venezue! Both Sides ure Ships. LA GUAYRA, Dec. 13.—The German crulser Vineta yesterday captured the Veno- zuelan gunboat * Restaurador, formerly George J. Gould's yacht Atlanta. A crew from Vineta was put aboard and the cap- tured vessel was sent to Trinidad, The British steamer Topez, from Cardiff, was seized by the rabble at Puerto Cabello Wednesday and pillaged. The captain and crew were held as prisoners, but were re- leased today, and the steamer will sail at noon tomorrow for Cienfuegos. The Ger- man cruisers Falke and Panthor have ar- rived here and the German training ship Stosch is crulsing around outside A commission composed of leading mer- DAY, DECEMBER 14 1902 chants of Caracas arrived here this after- noon and went on board the British crufwer Charybdis and the German cruiser Vineta Vineta afterward sailed for an unknown destination. The fortresses have been evacuated and all the soldiers have left the town, the militia having been called out to maintain | order and all the drinking saloons have been closed by erder of the president. The United States gunboat Marietta ar- rived today from Curcao and has anchored outside the harbor. The British cruiser Charybdis, flylng Com- modore Montgomery's flag; the German crulser Veneta and the German training ship Stosch arrived here this morning and | | have taken positions commanding the town and fortress. Several merchantmen, the Dutch steamer Prins Willem 1V, & British steamer of the Harrison line and a royal mariner arived off the port today, but British cruiser Indefatigable, who said he would not be responsible for what might happen it the vessels were allowed to enter. ‘The steamers applied for lighters to en- able them to discharge their cargoes, but the request was refused by the custom house authorities, whs declared the ves- | sels might enter the port as usual, there belng no reason for their remaining out- side LONDON, Dee, 18.—Up to 5 o'clock this afternoon, according to official statements, nothing had been received at the Forelgn asking Minister Bowen to act as arbitrator in and Great Britaln and Germany. The émbassy was also without instruc- tions regarding any Venezuelan matter. Venezuela's Consul Withdr, WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—One more step toward the complete severance of relations | between Venezuelw and the allies, who are | was today taken | seeking to punish her, in the withdrawal of the Venezuelan consul general from Port of Spain, Trinidad, by orders of his government. Notice of the fact came to the State department from United States Consul Smith at Port of Spain. It is presumed that Venezuela has sent out similar orders to all ber other consuls in Bricish and Ger- man possessions to withdraw from thelir posts. These withdrawals would not be partic- ularly werious but for the fact that they (ndicate a purpose on the part of Pres- fdent Castro to proceed to extremes in his quarrel with the allies The State department has not been ad- vised of the refection of President Castro proposal to arbitrate the dispute as trans- mitted Minister Bowen. Secretary Hay had a busy time today conferring with senators and representa- tives, who are already beginning to show anxlety as to the Venezuelan situation. No one wae able to suggest, however, how the attitude of the State departiment could be improved upon at this moment. American Ships to Sail, SAN JUAN, Dec. 18.—Kearsarge, Ala- bama, Massachusetts, Iowa and Scorpion, with Admiral Higginson in command, and Chicago, Newark and Eagle, with Admiral Sumner commanding, will sail for Trini- dad pext Friday. The United States will thus have a strong naval force within easy distance of the Venezuelan coast. This movement, however, has no connec- tion with the situation In Venezuela and was arranged before matters pecame acute. NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—Vessels leaving today for Venmezuelan ports took out their clearance papers as usual, notwithstanding the reports of a blockade. No official no- tice had been received by the collector of the port to warn vessels of a blockade, GOVERNOR WANTS TO RUN Law Prohibits Man Succeeding Him- self, So Courts Will Be Appealed To. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 13.—At a confer- ence hald here tonight between Allie Young, ~hairman of the democratic state | executive committee, and several friends of governor Beckham, it was decided to file a friendly suit next week to determine whether Governor Beckham fs eligible for the democratic nomination for' governor next fall. The law provides that no man can be governor ‘for two successive terms, but Governor Beckham claims that he was elected to fill the unexpired term of late Governor Goebel. SLIPPERY STEPS MAY KILL Kansas Politician Falls and Now Lies TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 13.—Morton Al- baugh, state bank commissioner and chali man of the republican state committee, is In & serious condition as the result of a fall down the icy steps of the state house this afternoon. His recovery is consid- ered doubtful. Mr. Albaug! tured near ti right leg waé badly’ frac- hip joint. RAILWAY ENGINE BLOWS UP Engineer B 4 Fireman Are y Scalded and May Die, Doth PEORIA, 111, Dee. 13.—A passenger en- | gine on the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louls railroad blew up between Chesterfield and Medora, forty miles below Springfield, this evening. The fireman and the engineer were so badly scalded that they will die. None of the passengers was injured. —_— THINK HARD. It Pays to Think About Food, The unthinking life some people often causes trouble and sickness, illustrated In the experience of a who resides in Fond Du Laé, Wis. “About four years ago I suffered dread- fully from indigestion, always having eaten liked, mever thinking of the qualities. This indigestion caused palpitation of the heart so badly I could not walk up a flight of stalrs with- out sitting down once or twice to regaln breath and strength. “I became alarmed and tried dieting, wore my clothes very loose and many other remedies, but found no relief. Hearing of the virtues of Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee I commenced using them in place of my usual breakfast of coffee, cakes or hot biscult and in one week's time I was relleved of sour stomach and other ills attending Indigestion. In a month's time my heart was performing its tunctions naturally and I could climb stairs and pills and walk long distances. “I gained ten pounds in this short time and my skin became clear and I com- pletely regained my health and strength. I continue to use Grape-Nuts and Postum, for I feel that I owe my good health en- tirely to their use. I ltke the delicious fiavor of Grape-Nuts and by making Postum according to directions it cannot be distinguished from the highest grade of coffee.” Name given by Postum Co., Bat- tle Creek, Mich, lead as lady were prevented from | entering the harbor by the captain o! the | government | the controversy between that country | W. R. BENNETT CO., BA!\IKRUPT PRICES HE ATTRACTION IN THE CLOTHING DEPT. THE MIGHTIEST SALE OF A DECADE $100,000 Stock of CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, and CAPS, BOYS' and CHILDREN'S GLOTHING. In fact anything for men or boys, either for Christmas gifts, or for E. E. HASTINGS, RECEIVER. present want=, Mothers, fathers, one and all, we ask you to se the worthy gifis we have in useful articles: A happy change for frugal folks —See the Pric ennett’s Glothing Depariment, Harney Street Entrance. Main Floor. OLD MAN'S TRAGIC DEATL Attempts Doable Murder, Burns His Prop- erty and Says He is Poisoned. WAS MARRIED ABOUT A MONTH AGO | After m Night of James Evans Diex Intense Pain—Talks | | | ationally to | the Last and Friends Scout i | Suggestion of Insanity. KEARNEY, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Special Tel- | egram.)—By the death of James Evans at 5 o'clock this morning on Kilgore's island, where he resided, a strange story of a pe- | cullar, if not eccentric, old man comes to a tragle end Evans was about 80 years of age and had been for a long period a prominent citizen of Buffalo county. On November 4, 1901, | he deeded all of his property to Abraham Swinyer, & young man about 36 years of age. On the same day an agreement was entered into between Evans, Swinyer and | the latter's wife whereby Mr. and Mrs. Swinyer, in consideration of the property | which had been deeded them, were to pro- vide for the old man durmg his life, care for him in sickness, etc. They were Dot to encumber or sell any of the property | during Evans' life and were to live In a house on the land about 200 yards from the one occupled by the other party to the con- tract. On November 8, 1902, deceased Wi ried to Lucinda J. Arbuckle, Laet night about 10 o'clock, according to the story told by Mr. Swinyer, Evans sent for him, stating that he was sick. Swinyer went over and talked to the old gentle- man for a few minutes, when, without warning, the latter grabbed a shotgun and fired at both Mrs. Evans and Swinyer. Nelther shot, however, took effect, and the intended victims fled to the other house, where they got Mrs. Swinyer and the children and hurried to the home of neigh- | bors. Swinyer then came to town and in- | formed the sheriff of the matter, stating that as they were leaving the place they looked back and saw that eome of the buildings were burning. The old man was found in the small honse upon a bed, struggling with nelgh- bors, who sought to quiet him. He w besmeared with blood, and his face was distorted with pain. Amoig those pres- ent were W. H. and John Kilgore, who were the first upon the scene after the | flight of Swinyer and the other fugitives. They found the large house, two barns, two piles of corn, several stacks of hay and all the outhouses eitber in flames or al- ready consumed. The Kilgore boys sue- ceeded In overpowering Evans to a certain extent, and asked him what be meant by such actions. He replied that he was sorry that he could not burn up the land also, and that the reason he had not burned the small house was because he saw a light in there and supposed the chil- dren were sleeping there. | Asked what he intended to do when he | had finished his incendiary work, he replied that he Intended to lay down in a wagon box which he pointed to and die. The old man's hands and arms had been badly lacerated by wires and other objects | and there was a terrible gash in his right wrist. He told John Kilgore that he bad been polsoned and that when he dicd he wanted the doctors to cut him open, Until | his death this morning Evans complained | | mar- of intense pains and cramps in his bowels and the muscles in his legs and arms twitched and contracted spasmodically. At times he would go into fits, so that it ‘Was neces y to use great strength to hold him, but while not In these spasms he talked as rationally as usual and those who were with him and knew him well scout the idea that he was ‘nsane. Dr. Miller on his way to the island this morning was met by beighbors. who in- formed him that Evans ha dled. They stated, however, that an inquest was do- sired and Coroner Switz was also notified to this effect. He accordingly went to the scene of the tragedy this afternoon for the purpose of empaneling & jury and making a thorough Inquiry juto the matter. FARMER HAS A CLOSE CALL shed Umder the enger Traln is Almost C Wheels af P at Tecumseh, He TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Special.)— Charles Lintz, a farmer, who resides near Graf, came near losing his life at the Bur- lington depot here. He desired to board the eastbound pas- senger train, but did not get on until the train had started to leave and was under good headway. He then endeavored to board & platform on & forward coach. He grabbed the handrail, but lost his footing and was swung back uoder the train be- tween the cars and platform It happened that the conductor, who had not yet got aboard, and A. B. Allen wereé near Mr. Lintz at the time he fell. With rare presence of mind they grabbed him and rolled him from under the wheels to a position as near the platform as he could be crowded and, holding him there, kept him off the rails until the remaining trucks of the train had passed him, with- out doing him injury. The traln was then stopped, that the conductor and Mr. Lintz might get aboard. | | ipg $58,664.14, | the districts defaulted | at this time. | the payment of judgment, The people at the depot who witnessed the extremely close call were thrown into | nervous excitement HASTINGS’ BIG POSTAL RECORD Recejpts of the OMce Half a Agnin as They Were Five Years Ago. Large HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Special.)— A comparison of the records of the post- offices of Nebraska citles for the last five years places Hastings next to Lincoln. The postal receipts of the office for the last year have been $20,823.65, an increase of 43 per cent during the period of five years and a net revenue to the department last year of $6,158.70. Had the office boen lo- cated In & government building, thus elim- inating the rental exponse, the revenue would have been $7,468.70, or a net revepue to the government of 40 per cent of the gross receipts. The money order business of the office shows & steady yearly increase, amounting last year to 10,109 orders issued, aggregat- and 14,862 orders pald, amounting to $108,395.98. This takés no account of the moneys handled by this office on account of being | a money order depository office for sixty- eight other offices, year to over $350,000.50. mall handled has increas>d in proportion. JUDGMENT TO BE ENFORCED | Deputy Marshal Serves Papers on the Mayor and Counellmen of Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 18.—(Special)— James Walling, a deputy United States marshal of Omaha, was here yesterday and served papers upon the mayor and city council to compel them to make a levy for the payment of the Flashburg judg- ment. This is ome of the judgments secured against the city upon paving bonds where in their payment cued. This particular and the city was | judgment 1s for $4,408, together with Inter- est and costs, which amount to about $5,000 The council having refused payment, a writ of mandamus was asked, and the federal court now serves the of- ficers with & pre-emptory writ, command- ing them to make a levy to provide for interest and costs. HAS WATER FOR THREE DAYS er of Nebraska City Water Com. pany Sees No Cause for Alarm in Present Conditio; NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Spe- clal Telegram,)—In an interview this even- ing Manager Garver of the water com- pany stated that he had enough water now to supply the city for three days. He says there is no immediate danger of a famine. The Argo Starch company saved the situ- ation last night. If the engines at the starch company’s plant had not been avail- able the city would have been without either water or light. WILL OF MOTHER IS BROKEN Money Invelved, About Six Thow Dollars, Will Now Go to Lincoln Man. LINCOLN, Dec. 13.—The will of Mrs. Wil- liam A. Bentley was this morning broken by a jury in the district court and the Cath- olic institutions to which Mrs. Bentley had bequeathed the money will lose about $6,000. The will was contested by her son William A. Bentley, and Is of two years' | standing. Sues Woman for A ult. HASTINGS, Neb., Dee. 13.—(Special.)— Miss Margaret E. James bas brought suit in the district court agalnst Mrs. Lottle Murphy on the charge of assault and bat- tery. Miss James is a young school teacher in Silver Lake township. On November 19 last she alleges that Mrs. Lottie Murphy accused her of making false statements concerning deféndant and that when she denicd the charge she was assaulted and badly beaten before a large crowd of spec- tators. Miss James has also brought sult against Mrs. Murphy's husband, charging that he kept other people from interferin The blows she received, Miss James alleges, caused her to be confined to her bed for a week or more. Rural Route for Johnson County. TECUMSEH, Neb, Dec. 13.—(Special.)-— Rural mail routes will be arranged for at Sterling and Cook, this county, In the near future. Congressman Burkett hes secur an order from the Postoffice department instructing C. L. Lewellyn, the fnspector for Nebrasks, to go Into the First con- gressional district for the examination of routes as soon as he completes his work in the Sixth district West Polnt Items. WEST POINT, Neb, Dec. 13.—(Bpecial.) 3. W. Shearer, cashier of the West Point Natlonal bank, has collected and remitted $74.26 as = subscription from the town's people to the Morten memorial fund The general merchandise firm of Herse & Jobuson has been dissolved by mutual which amounted last | The amount of | consent, Frank Herse of Wisner having purchased the interest of Mr, Johnson. Mrs. Emma Rock andi Fred Rudiger were married at the home of Willlam Haase, near this city, Thursday. Both are well known young people of this place and will reside hete. Tecumseh Gets Weather Signals. TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Speclal.)— Weather signals are now displayed in Te- cumseh. For the new service our citizens are indebted to Manager A. B, Smith of the Neébraska Telephone company’s local ex- change. The reports are recelved from Lincoln each day and the signals are dis- played from a flag pole in front of the cen~ tral office. The expense is met by Mr. Smith personally. Snow Blanket for Winter Wheat, YORK, Neb, Dec. 13.—(Special.)—The recent enow makes a nice blanket for win- ter wheat, which is uot quite as large an acreage In York county as last year, but fs in extra fine condition, promising an- other yleld of thirty to fifty bushels to the acre. Seventy-five pér cent of York county farmers have finished shucking corn and everywhere are large corn cribs filled to | overflowing. | Bars Minors from Billiard Halls. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec, 18.—(Spe- | clal Telegram.)—Mayor Bartling has taken action to prevent minors from frequenting the billard halls and slot machines of the city. He issued orders to the police today to notify the proprietors of these estab- lishments that they must not admit mingrs. York College Music Reecital: YORK, Neb, Dee. 13.—(Spectdl.)—The final recital of the York college, depart- ment of music, for this term was held last evening at the college chapel. Under the Instruction of Miss Ruth Smith the stu- dents showed considerable advancement. Revivi Rising City. RISING CITY, Neb., Dec. 13.—(Special.) ~Revival meetings have been in progress at the Methodist church with a good at- tendance in spite of inclement weather for the last two weeks. Rey. Mr. Cline ls being assisted by Evangelist Prescott. Six Inches of Snow at Benklemau, BENKLEMAN, Neb.,, Dec. 13.—(Special Telegram.)—A steady snow has been falling all day and the ground Is covered to the depth of six inches, with Indications for much more before morning. Heavy Snow illton. PAPILLION, Neb, Dec. 13,—(Spectal.)— The heaviest fall of snow this winter fell here last night. Between five and six inches lies on the ground, Skin Diseases. CANCERS, SWELLINGS, BORES—Permanently cured Botanic Blood Balm. 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