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Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
POWELL'S CONVICTED
Charles Broaden Found Guilty of Murder
in the Second Degree.
CRIME WAS WHOLLY UNPR0V0KE[
Shot His Victim because He Intcrfered
with the Prisoner in Behalf of tho
Latters Mother-Long SEN
tence Quite Probable.

FALLS CITY, Neb., June 15.-(Special
Telegram)-The jury in the Broaden case
went out about 2:3O and returned at with
Judge Bush did not pass sentence, but the
probabilities are he will get from twenty to
thirty years in the penitentiary.
Charles Broaden shot and killed George
Powell. near Rulo. The case created no
little interest here, as the court house, dur
ing the trial. was filled to it's utmost capac-
ity with people from all over the county,
Thirteen witnesses, three for the state and
ten for Broaden, testified yesterday, and
County Attorney Frank Reavis opened the
arguments. Judges Thomas and Gilispie
followed for Broaden. Broaden's mother
testified that when he knocked her down
and pointed a revolver at her, he was only
in fun, as he always delighted in pestering
somebody
Sunday evening May 10, Broaden went tc
the opposite bank of the Nemaha, from
where his parents house was located, and
asked to be ferried across the river. He
was drunk, and knowing him to be a bad
man when in that condition, his mother re,
fused to send a boat for him. He then got
his revolver and commenced shooting al
persons on the opposite bank, and said il
somebody did not set him across the river
he would go back to the Burlington bridge
aud cross and kill everybody on the Mis-,
souri, river bottom.
They pareyed with him for while and
Broaden finally agreed that he would pro-
ceed to Rulo as soon as he was set across
AS as he set foot on the shore, how
ever, he proceeded to beat and abuse Mrs
Brown. his mother, fourishing his revolver
and threatening to shoot her. Powell re-
monstrated with him, and he turned his gun
on him. Before Powell was shot the mur-
derer asked him where his gun was, and
was informed that 1t was in the wagon al
the house, which was probably 200 yards
from whare the shOotinp took nlace
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Alleged Bullion Thief on Trial.

CARSON, New. June 15.-The preliminary
examination of James Henri, alleged to be
implicated in the mint steal, began here be-
fore the United States commissioner this
morning. The first witness called was Hirsch
Harris, the present melter and renner Of the
mint, who testified to the routine Of the de-
partment, saying any workman had plenty OF
chances to steal bullion. He gave no i'm
portant testimony. II Is thought that the
examination will last several days.
Harris testified that in February last there
was found TO be a shortage Of 4,067.99 ounces
Of gold and a surplus of 3,0l9,4S ounces Of
silver. The total shortage amounted to S5,-
54975. II. II. Beck Of the Reno Reduction
works said that Henri rarely brought gold
bullion to the works. Two years ago, the
first time, he brought $4,000 worth. Henri
said he had leased a mine which was begin
ming to pay and he wanted the gold refined
quietly for fear that II the owner heard the
mine was rich one he would not renew the
lease. The first lot brought by Henri was
sponge gold smalgam and the last lot reSem-
bled grain gold. Beck had helped Henri to
dispose Of three bars. Commissioner Edwards
bound him over to appear before the grand
Jury in Sl5 900,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Aurora Century Club Omcers.

AURORA, Neb.. June 15.-(Special)-Th
Century club met yesterday at the residence
of Mrs. Hurlbut and elected officers for the
ensuring year: Mrs. l.. W. Thurman, pres
dent: Mrs. ]. b. Rogers, vice president; Mrs
DR.. Steenberg, secretary Mrs. F. A. Chides-
ter, treasurer; Mrs. Eads chaplain.
Mr. and Mr.. John Signs of Maryvle, Mo
are visiting Senator and Mrs. Mignell a few
days. The ladies' are sisters.
Mrs Il. J. Hainer and Mrs. Gabel went tC
Ames. Ia., to attend the Alumni association
meeting.
Rev. Calfee of the Methodist church has
gone to Custer City, S. d., to do evangelistiC
work for a week
Dr. Brlckes arrived home Thursday aftel
a months visit with friends at Fostoria, o.
and Muncia. Ind.
Miss Lulu Dietz left for Omaha today tC
visit her uncle, G. n. Deitz.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
INVESTIGATING THE VEST TRAGEDY
Wyoming Onicial visits Grand Island with
that Purpo.e In View.


GRAND ISLAND, June 15.-(Special)- y
Senator Anderson of Sundance, Wyo, accom-
panied by the sheriff of Crook county, Wyom-
ing, was in the city last night to learn
what they could in relation to the death OF
Maud Vest at Omaha who was supposed to
have stopped here. 1t seems, from what can
be learned. that the man, John S. Harper,
went to Aurora Neb., by one route, the girl
going by another. Police Officer Serviss saw
the girl get off the train Friday morning at
8 o'clock. Her actions attracted the atten-
on of the officer she first walked toward
the Koehler hotel, then halted and returned
to the ticket office, where she made inquiries
about ticket, and then walked by the
Koehler and toward the Occidental hotel.
The same morning she left for Aurora, where
she is supposed to have met Harper. Both
came back to Grand Island the Sunday morn
ing following. Mr.. Farnsworth OF Nicker d
Co.'S was shown a photograph of the girl,
and stated that a lady looking much like the
original of the photo, with gentleman, pur-
chased some tncture of aconite at his place.
Senator Anderson and the sheriff left this
morning for Aurora to investigate further.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
PROSPECTS BRIGHT AT BESKELMAN
Every Available Acre OF Land Eas Been
Put Into crops

Put Into crops
BENKELMAN, Neb.. June 15.--(Speclal.)-
Your correspondent, after interviewing the
farmers OF Dundy county and viewing the
verdant fields the past ten days, cannot help
but express himself as regards the great
change that has occurred here since May 30.
Between seven and eight inches Of rain has
fallen here since that day, which has en-
tirely obliterated that detected appearance so
impreasyely stamped upon the face OF every
one previously, when visions OF the third sue
cessve drouth year and destitution began
staring US in the face.
Standing In every lagoon is silver sheet
Of water and every effort is being herocally
made to plant every acre of land heretofore
cultivated In fact we could write column
after column rectlng the great change that
has so recently taken place here, but 1t Is
enough to know that faith has once more
been restored. and the indications point to a
great reward when the crop Is gathered this
fall.
That business and Benkelman are booming
may be verified by the addition OF three new
grocery stores, which will throw open theii
doors here the first OF the coming week
One thing to be regretted about these new
ventures Is the fact that Of three new stock'
purchased not one was bought from Ne
braska house. Every order was corraled by
!
! coin to be on the alert for the reaction o
| business in the west and to keep 1t before
| the people, "Patronize Nebraska houses anC
use Nebraska made goods"
Judge Israel is attending grand lodge IL
! Omaha this week.
| About half of the bridge across the soutl
fork of the Republican river was washed
away by the sudden rise in the river sine
| the heavy rains and it Is estimated it viii
| take two or three weeks to repair it, AM
also that 1t will be ten days before the wate
will go down so it will be safe to ford. Il
the meantime parties residing on the sout
| side leave their teams and get into town Of
foot by the use of a cheaply constructed ferr
| or fatboat.
The county commissioners have been il
session several days as a board Of equaliza
| tion.
The first crop of alfalfa is being cut an
| the turnout is great. OF course all alfalf
| is raised on irrigated land.
The school board has employed Prof Eber
! hart as principal for the next term of schoo
| Prof. Dalze goes to Gothenberg. Prof. Ebal
| hart will be assisted by Mrs. Julia Ebel
hart in the intermediate and Mrs. Ann
Barr in the primary department.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16

All but One of the Occupants of a Hand
Car EiIher knlel or Ininred.

CINCINNATI, June ia special to the
Commercial Gazette from Elkins, w. Va,
says: On the Try Fork road, in progress Of
construction near here. some men undertook
to run down grade on a lumber car today
The car got beyond their control, and they
saved themselves by jumping. The car
however, went on and struck a hand car
with five men on 1t. The dead are: John
Daily Michael katterman and Felix Roy.
Solomon Wiloughby was mortaly injured
One man only escaped, and he was Michael
Doran. His bruises are slight. He himself
cannot tell how he escaped.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16

M'COOK, Neb., June 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The graduating exercises of the class
of '95 occurred tonight. The immense hall
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
temple was crowded to hear the exercises,
which were of unusual excellence and merit
throughout. The attendance attested the
pride of McCoCk citizens in the schools The
graduates are: Vera Grace Waldo, Marie Glib
bons, Norma Noble, Clara Belle Purvis, Mary
Eunice Cohen, Ona Belle Simons, Lydia jean
nette Cooley, Addie Amelia Hanlen, Grace
Lewis Brinton, Charles Elliott McManigal
Arthur Herbert Douglass and William Elmer
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Schuyler Notes and Personals.

SCHUYLER. Neb. June 15.-(special)-
James Hughes has been in Kansas on busl-
ness during the week.
Lulu Schrader of Columbus is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Luneberg.
Margaret Fuller, who has been employed In
the Lincoln schools during the past year,
is visiting at the home of her uncle, C. ].
Phelps.
The board Of county commissioners is in
session this week board Of equalization
and many protests are being made against
the valuations on real estate
Mr. and Mrs, viii Van Housen OF Mis-
souri, Valley are visiting Mrs Van Housen's
parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Schultz and
wife,
Miss Claire Davis of South Omaha, a
teacher in the South Omaha schools, is spend
ing a part of her vacation with Il. S. Cloyer
and wife.
The city council has decided upon having
an expert examination of the city water
works and electric light plants, the services
of two Omaha men having been secured.
c. ]. Phelps, Francis Dunn, c. c. Cannon
G.. II. Wells and w. w. Wells attended grand
Masonic lodge at Omaha this week C. j
Phelps having been made deputy grand mas
ter.
At a meeting Of the board OF education held
Monday evening the resignation of z. Lam.
hofer and j. A. Crimson as members Of the
examing board were accepted ard at a meet
ing later in the week Mr. Van Eaton, super
intendent OF the city schools, ana third mem
Der OF the board, resigned. A new board was
appointed, the members being Prof. Monrot
of the South Omaha schools, w. T. Howard
county superintendent of schools and Frank
f. Moore.
Dr. c. L. Brown. who has been practicinl
dentistry in this city during the past year
was married early in the week to Miss Minnie
Glade Of Crete. and the newly married couple
are now at home in Schuyler.
Preparations are under way here for an old
time celebration of the Fourth, The prin
clpal features decided upon are a parade
speaking, races, ball game. balloon ascension
and fireworks.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Carlisle Declines to Debate with Bryan.

LEXINGTON, June 15-Seeretary Carlisle
tonight was interviewed on the subject of
meeting William J. Bryan Of Nebraska here
in debate at the Chautauqua
"Win you meet Mr.. Bryan here in de-
bate?" was asked.
What dignity him by debating with
hlm?" asked the secretary, almost angrlly
in return "No sir, he is a popuist. He
is not democrat Didn't he say in Louis
lana that If a silver plank was not put in
the democratic platform be would be against
the party success. No, will not meet him
under any circumstances"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Loss Of a Burt County Farmer.

TEKAMAH, Neb., June 15.-(Speclal)- y
During a thunder shower Wednesday even
ing lightning struck the barn of George
Douglas, a farmer residing east of Tekamah,
consuming two teams. harnesses, carriage,
grain and farming implements, No insurance.
The Board of Education has plans and
specifications for the erection of a school
building, to be completed by the opening of
the autumn term.
Howard Mason, who graduated in the law
department at the State university, will prac-
tice at Deadwood,
Sam f. Houston of Tekamah and d. c.
Wallace of Herman are enroute to Chicago
travelling on bicycles.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Distinguished Surgeon Found Dead.

JANESVILLE, Wis, June l5.-Dr. Henry
Palmer was found dead in his bed today.
He was surgeon Of the Iron brigade during
the civil war and at one time held the
position Of surgeon general OF the National
Guards OF Wisconsin He was professor OF
surgery at the College Of Physicians and
Surgeons at Chicago, and ws surgeon of the
Chicago 4 Northwestern road. The deceased
served as surgeon in the Crlmean war, he
being in Europe at that time on pleasure
trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Cooper mrs mineral Wealth.

LARAMIE, Wyo., June 15.-(Specal)-
The Montana mining men who purchased the
Richmond claim at Cooper Hill are pleased
with their venture and are working with Il
strong force of men to fully develop the
mine A tunnel is being driven into the base
Of the hill, in which the quality of the ore
is improving steadily
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Cheyenne County Tea chers.

SIDNEY, Neb. June 15.-(Special,) THE
Cheyenne County Teachers institute will
open here Monday. The session will occupy
two weeks. Prof. William j. Mccoy OF Salt
Lake City and Mrs. Julia Shelton of Sidney
have been engaged as instructors, A large
gathering is expected, There will also be
several we'll known state educators present
during the session
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
In Active .ce Thirty Years.

MILWAUKEE, June l6-After an active
service covering a period of about thirty
years Clark A. Place. the paymsster Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST. Paul Railroad com
pany will retire July l next. He will be
succeeded by G. G. Scott. the present as
sistant paymaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Bic sale of sheen.

DOUGLAS, Wyo., June 15.-(Special)-J.
NJ. Wilson of this city has returned from
Oregon, where he purchased 5000 head of
sheep for the Platte Valley Stock company
He reports that there are 100000 Oregon
and Washington sheep now on the eastern
trail. about 10000 being for various localities
in Wyoming
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Dorgnn injunction Case.

LINCOLN, June 15.-CSpecial Telegram.)-
Arguments in the Injunction case of the Hi
nos national banks against William H. Dor
gan, C. w. Mosher, State Auditor Moore ant
Treasurer BARLEY were concluded today be
fore Judges Tibbetts, Hall and HOLMES. Th
case was taken under adyisement, with pros
pect OF a decision Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
{ oudition of rops,

SIDNEY, Neb., June 15.--(Speclal Tele-
gram)-Copious rains have fallen here
the past week. Vegetation of all
kinds has healthy growing ap-
pearance. The prairies are green
and feed is plentiful for stock and the hay
crop will undoubtedly be double that of
last year.
GRANT, Neb., June 15.-(Special)-A
heavy thunder storm passed over Perkins
county Thursday night, lasting an hour,
during which time an inch of water fell.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
wyoming Psrjurcr Sentenced.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 15.-(Special Tel
egram melvin Reavis. convicted of perjury
was sentenced today to three years imprs-
onment in the state penitentiary. Reavis
gave false testimony in a criminal case in
the district court
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
recum.eh Alumnl hntrrtains.

TECUMsEH, Neb, June 15,-(special)-
Last evening the Tecumseh High School
Alumni association gave a public reception
20 the many friends OF two of its members
Miss Ella McCrosky and Earnest Haughton
who distinguished themselves in the State
university in the class OF '95, The reeep-
tion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs
J. S. Harman. The house and lawns were
beautifully lighted and decorated for the
occasion. The evening was spent In vari-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16

closed tonight by highly interesting dis
courses Of the issues prominently advocated
by the organization by Mrs. Wakeland of
Brock, Miss Olive Daily Of Lincoln, Miss
Stella Banning of Nehawka and Miss Smart
of University Place.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Ready to Greet Omaha visitors.

WEST POINT, Neb.. June 15.-(Speeial.)-
Extensive preparations are being made for
the entertainment Of Hayden Bros. picnic
on June 23. The business men OF the city
have subscribed literally to place the parl
in proper order, ana a royal welcome will bS
extended 70 the visitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Mn E.puclLnte the Ronds.

ORD, Neb.. June e15.-(Special)-Th county
board met in session this afternoon to con-
slider the matter of contesting the validity
of some S32 900 of county bonds issued in
1880. These bonds have been a matter of
dispute between the different political fac
tions in the county for number Of years.
The board has decided to contest their
NnliliiX
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Horse Thieves in Court.

FALLS CITY, June 15.-(Speclal Tele-
gram deputy Sheriff Lyons returned last
night from Oak Grove. Mo-, with the two
men who stole two horses from William
Deuchler June g At the preliminary hear
ing one, a boy of II. was discharged on the
county attorneys advice. The other was
bound over to this term Of court under $500
bail which he could not give. They refused
to give their names.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Henry John.on necIared Insane.

HASTINGS, June 15.-(Special Telegram.
Henry johnson was adjudged insane. A
little over a year ago he was sent to th'
Lincoln asylum, but released in September
He remained perfectly sane until New Years
day, when he became ratified and has beer
getting worse ever since. He will be takeI
Ia Lincoln Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
nl,tInCul.hed Cilinen, Keturn Homo.

NEW YORK, June 15.-Among the pas
sengers returning to America by the steamer
Paris, which reached here today, were An
drew ID. White, ex-president Of Cornell uni
yersity, and eX-mnisteT TO Germany and
Russia and Senator and Mrs. Redheld Poo
tor and their son Of Vermont
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
Amounted a Justice OF the Peace.

HASTINGS, June l5.--(special Telegram,)
The County Board Of Supervisors has APP
pointed Aaron +. Powers justice of the
peace. which office was made vacant by the
removal Of Il. X. Aorledge from this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16
W. c. T. u. speakers at Union.

UNION. Neb., June 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The second days services OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance union were
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-16

Gus amusements and music. Refreshments
wero served. over 200 guests were enter
tanned,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-07-07

New York. July 6-Shortly before Cham
pion Jim Corbett stepped upon the stage, on
the night of the John l.. Sullivan benefit, at
Madison Square Garden, an operation was
performed upon his throat to remove u
growth from the tonss. So far as the his
tory Of Corbetts ailment can be traced, 1t
was while the champion was at Jacksonville
ready to fight with Mitchell that the FIRST
symptoms OF the throat trouble became u.s.
sertlve. The damp air OF that place appears
TO be especially malignant to the nghtor's
throat, which was the more predisposed to
trouble on account OF Corbett, from boyhood
having been accustomed to the mild climate
OF California.
pr. Grlhin heard no more Of his patient un-
I'll about eight days ago, when he received
a communication from Corbett. dated at his
training quarters at Asbury Park N. j.
Corbett made known that his throat had
again commenced 10 annoy him, and In a
more serious mHnner-ln fact to such an
extent that a lump was growing on his tom
slls so as to pain him In eating. Almost i'm
mediatoly following this communication tho
doctor received word that Corbett was TO be
billed for sulllvan'a benefit. and was to on
gage in three-round bout with the ex-
champion. The champions physician notl-
fed Corbett that tho only reasonable method
Of relief under the circumstances would be
for him to decide at once upon an operation
to romove the growth.
There was nothing in Corbetts appear
ance to indicate he was suffering from any
affection, and as the physician pushed
largo square armchair in front OF the table
and told the fighter to sit down, Corbett
nheyed and as he got his head in place and
his throat exposed. the doctor turned on the
light Of larynNscope full. so as to COM
pletely illuminate the throat as far down as
the epiglottis. The doctor was surprised at
the size and appearance OF the growth, which
was situated on the right side Of the tonslls
and no little astonished at the champions
having remained In training to permit the
growth to develop to such an extent, II was
about the size OF walnut and protruded out
| In tho throat so mech that the champion was
short-wlnded.
The examination demonstrated that nothing
short Of a complete removal OF the growth
would AFFORD relief or a perfect release from
| further annoyance. Corbett was given a
| chance 10 regain his breath. and soon tho
| surgeon had the cocaine at hand and all in
| readiness for the onoratou. The powerful
| light was again flashed into the throat the
cocaine applied md in minutes time tho
/ operation was completed, The champion was
then told he might take part in Sullivan
/ himself,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-07-07

sip of tho world which fills tho Golfers Of
tho purvcyors of "hot birds and cold bot
ties" that Kathrinc Commons was behind
the sensational incident.
Ten years ago Miss Commons was be-
trothed to Mr. Frank p. Sherman of San
Francisco. This was shortly after she left
school, and while she was still known by
her own name, Viola Dayan. Sho was
quito rs beautiful then as she is now.
Not long after the engagement was an
nounced Miss Dayan's happiness was
spoiled by tho report that her sweetheart
was also engaged to marry another woman
ono not so beautiful as herself, but well
endowed with riches.
Miss Dhynn is high strung, proud girl,
md she lost no timo in investigating the
rumor, Sho found it only too true. He
had woood and won Miss Alylna Wheclan
before he mot Miss Dayan She lost no
timo In sending for Mr.. Sherman, and his
fato was settled In one interview She told
him, In dramatic way, to go his way
and she would go hers, and that from that
hour they would be strangers. They We're.
They continued to live in the same hotel
for several years, but no word was oZ-
changed between them. Mr.. Sherman
married Miss Whoelan in tho end and he
came tho manager OF her millions. Miss
Daynu became, it Is said, as consequence,
mild man hater. Sho determined to go
on the stage and devote her life to nrt.
Tho Dayan family opposed but were
unable to prevent tho step. When she
made her debut at the Grand Opera House
us Viola in Twelfth Night" there was
ono exquisite bunch of roses sent her,
to which no name was attached. But as
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-07-07

n record to poisoning n competitor;
Reviewing the prospects of the Cornell
crew at the coming regatta, Mr.. w. H.
Woodgate, the expert English oarsmon,
who has carefully watched the progress
made by all the crews which VIII COM
pete In the race for the grand chal-
lenge cup, predicts that the Leander
and New college crews will be first and
second. Mr.. Woodgate also expressed
the opinion that the Cornell crew VIII
not be able to head after passing Faw-
ley court against the longer reach ana
swing of the English crews"
The Fall Mall Gazette, commenting
on the same subject, thinks that the
Cornell men have been doing the re-
verse of improvement during the past
week.
Mr.. d. II. Mclean, an old oarsman
of Elton and Exford experience, VINO
has been present at the Henly regatta
for twenty years past. thinks that the
Cornell men are undoubtedly very
States could produce, as they have
carried everything before them In
America. He adds:
''They are simply an unknown guam
tity in competition for the grand chal-
lenge cup, and II they win we must
reconsider our most cherished ideas Of
rowing"
Mr.. Mclean also expressed the opln-
lon that the Canadians with the crew
OF the Argonaut Rowing club OF To-
ronto, consisting OF c. II. NUM-, c. II.
Thompson, Il. A. Thompson and X. A.
NUM-, have a beautiful crew with
which to compete for the Stewards
challenge cup.