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Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
HAVE IT UNDER AMUSEMENT
Demurrer in the Capital National Bank
Case.
JUDGES OUsDY AND RlNER CONSIDERING IT
Arguments Concluded and the Matter Sub
mItted to the Court-Seventh Day Ad-
ventest College Found to he
Financially Responsible.

: LINCOLN, April 1S.-(Speclal. )-Argu-
ments in the case Of the receiver against the
stockholders OF the late Capital National bank
for the recovery Of unearned dividends are
completed and the demurrer upon which the
arguments were precipitaed is now being con-
sidered by Judges Dundy and Riner, To-Day
Judge Riner held forth in the main court
room and Judge Dundy in the room set apart
as the office Of the district attorney. Judge
Riner today overruled the demurrer in the
case Of the Alliance Loan and Trust com
pany against ex-Judge +. c. Haner to fore
close a mortgage upon about $4,000 worth
of land at Kearney and set the case for hear
ing at the May term at Omaha.
Today Messrs. Boggs, Brown and McMur-
try commissioners appointed by the district
court for the purpose Of ascertaning the as
sets Of the Seventh Day Adventist college at
College View, reported that S3O5 900 worth Of
property had been irreyocably set aside for
its support. Judge Holmes. accordingly, is
sued an order decreeng that upon filing Of
tho proper papers with the county clerk the
college should have the right to issue dplo-
mas and confer degrees upon graduates. This
case is the first under the new law passed
by the late legislature. which provides
that a college or university must show up at
least 100000 worth Of property before 1t can
issue diplomas or confer degrees.
s. j. Kent has returned from New York
City, where he attended a meeting Of the eX-
ecutive board OF the Carpenters brotherhood,
of which he Is secretary According to Mr..
Kent revival of building operations through
out the country Is expected by the board.
Within few days he will leave for Calves
ton, Tex and try to avert a threatened strike
among carpenters in that city.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
DROWNED IN CUTOFF LAKE.
Boat Caps!zes and George Mack and Mrs.
sns.n u,,ffIn Go the En.tnIn.

Boat Caps!zes and George Mack and Mrs.
susie Hoffman Go to the Eo.tom.
Yesterday afternoon shortly after o'clock
George Mack and Mrs. Susie Hoffman, col
ored, were accidently drowned in Cutoff
lake. The accident occurred almost in the
center of the sheet of water between Swift S
ice house and the pavilion at CORTLAND
beach,
The accident was seen by some of the
employees Of the ice house, and they immedi-
ately started to the scene, but arrived too
late to render any assistance. Both sank
before they could be reached. The lake
was dragged at once, and in the course Of an
hour and half the body of Mrs. Hoffman
was found in twelve feet Of water. The
search was continued for the other body,
but it was almost o'clock before it was
brought to the surface. 1t was in twenty
feet of water, not far from the place where
Mrs Hoffman's body was found. The search
ers were unable to reach it with poles, and
it was drawn up with fish line, the hooks
fastening into the clothes. The bodies were
taken to the morgue.
The two had rowed to the center of the
lake with the intention Of anchoring there
and fishing. Mack threw the anchor over
board, but the chain was too short to allow
1t to touch bottom, and the boat tipped over.
The sudden careenlng seemed to frghten
the occupants of the boat, and in their excite
ment they caused the boat to capsize. Mack
was able to SWIM and he succeeded in get
ting upon the bottom of the overturned boat.
He was seen to Immediately dive off, prob
ably with the intention of rescuing Mrs.
Hoffman. Neither was seen again.
The two were members of a party who
went to the lake yesterday for an after
Moons fsr @. Mrs Hoffman, Fannie Robin
son, a friend who lives with her, and Charles
Farmer started out first, Mack having ar
ranged to come later The three hired boat
from Boatkeeper Larsen, who lives on the
west side of the lake, and rowed up toward
the place where the accident occurred.
Shortly after Mack arrived, and also hired a
boat. Farmer and Miss Robinson rowed off
about 100 yards from the other boat and cast
anchor Shortly after fthis the accident,
which ended the lives of Mack and Mrs.
Hoffman, occurred, Farmer being unable to
render any assistance.
Mrs. Hoffman was a good looking woman,
almost white, and about SO years of age.
She lived in the rear of 912 South Eleventh
street. where Miss Robinson also lived. She
was married. but her husband has not been
living with her. She has a son 10 years of
age. Mack was about 80 years old. He had
been working as porter at a saloon at the
corner of Sixteenth and Corby streets.
The inquest will be held this afternoon at
n'cInclx
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Failed tn save His Arm.

WATERLOO Neb., April 17.-(Special)-
Clifton Hinkley. who had his arm badly shat
tered while tending saw mill on the
Creighton ranch, has returned from Omaha
minus his left arm. Mr.. IIinkley was taken
to st. Joseph's hospital with the hope of
being able to save the arm but the doctors
there decided 1t would have to be removed
to save his life. Since returning he has dis
posed of his mill and will try farming.
l.. w. Denton was given n surprise party
by the married folks last night, it being his
forty-fourth birthday
Grandmother Garner Is visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. DR.. w. A. Denton. Mrs
Garner is 81 years OF age and is on her way
from Nevada, Mo-, to Fremont This is her
second trip on the cars in her life.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
District COURT At Grand Island.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb. April 1S-(Spe-
cial.)-District court is grinding away on
civil cases. No jury was drawn for the
spring term. There are 260 civil cases on
the docket.
At the council meeting last night the
streets and alleys committee was instructed
to have Oak street opened. The attempt to
do this has once before been made but the
Union Pacific company, whose crossing closes
the street. refused to do So The crossing
is very badly needed and the sentiment of
the council last night seemed to be to have
1t opened II it takes dozen suits.
The Ladies' Wheel club gave a reception
at the Kaehler Tuesday evening. They will
hold a club run in their new uniforms Mon
day evening. The club numbers about thirty
prominent ladies Of the city
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
WILL INSPECT THE DRIED FRUIT.
board OF Purchase and Supplies Intends to
Arbitrnte the soldiers' Home Dispute.

board OF Purchase and Supplies Intends tn
Arbitrate the soldiers Home Dispute.
LINCOLN, April -(Special.)-The Board
of Purchase and Supplies held short session
today, at which a representative of Ray
mond Bros, grocers, appeared to explain
away the charges preferred against them by
Adjutant Howe of the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, Grand Island. Mr.. Raymond pro-
tested that the first complaint received from
the home had been sent in to the governor
before any of the dried fruit complained of
had reached Its destination. The result of
the meeting of the Board of Purchase and
Supplies was that letter was sent TO Com
mander Wilson, asking him to appear be-
fore the board tomorrow with samples of
the fruit which Adjutant Howe said was
"inhabited."
Invitations have been received at the gov
ernor's office from Senator and Mrs. William
". Allen of Madison requesting attendance
at their silver wedding, which is to be cele-
brated Thursday, May 2, 1895.
The supreme court adjourned today and
will not reconvene until the Goth inst when
the bench will take up the case against ex-
State Treasurer Hill. Meanwhile the sixty
talesmen for which venire was issued
by the jury commission are being sum-
moned for attendance at that date.
The candidate recommended by United
States Senator Allen for superintendent of
the Norfolk asylum is DR.. J. H. Mackay
editor OF the Madison Reporter. He is said
TO be very able man for the position and
there are indications in the vicinity of the
governors Office that DR.. Mackay will shortly
be named for the place.
x. A. Hutchinson, manager of the Lincoln
ONCE Of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, has served notice on Governor Holcomb
that from today free telegraph service for
the State Relief commission will be suspended
The letter to the governor cites the fact
that the Western Union has been very lib
eral through all the session of the legislature
In this direction.
Governor Holcomb issued the following
general order today:
HEADQUARTERS NEBRASKA MA
TIIIooNNaaL IIoNsa GUARD. EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
der: Patrick II; Barry of Greeley county,
NeDfaska, Is hereby appointed adiutant
general, with the rank of brlgadier general,
wee James ID. Gage, relieved by expira-
tion OF term. General Barry will be obeyed
ana respected accordingly.
In relieving General Gage from the duty
he has Performed for the past two years
with credit to himself and the advantage
or the National Guard, the comma nder-ln
chlef desires to express to him his high ap-
preciation OF his services while under his
authority.
Major Edmond G. Fechet Sixth cavalry.
U. s. A., having, In accordance with the
orders Of the secretary of war, reported to
the governor for duty in connection with
the National Guard is hereby announced
as special aid to the commander-in-chief
and instructor of the guard. He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly
SILAS a. HOLCOMB Governor,
Commander In Chief
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Death of Mrs. siay Keaoles.

ASHLAND, Neb., April 1S.-(Special.)-
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. May Keables
the wife of Rev. A. E. Keables, died. Mrs.
keables was the oldest daughter of Dennis
Dean, wealthy farmer living south Of Ash
land. The deceased has been an invalid for a
number Of years, having recently returned
from Denver, where she went in company
with her husband in search Of health.
At noon today, in the presence of limited
number OF friends and relatives. Lou Big
gerstoff Of Wahoo and Miss Della Folsom
were married at the home OF the brides
mother. Mrs f. p. Folsom. The house was
deliberately decorated with smilax and roses
The happy couple We're in receipt Of some
very expensive presents,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Corbett THINKS it is strange.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1S.--James J. Cor
hett said tonight in reference to the state
ment from FitZslmmons that Phil Dwyer
was to assist him in raising the stake
money due May 1: "It is very peculiar 10
me that Mr.. Dwyer has made this offer, as
he has already an interest in my part of
the stake. OF course it is none Of my busi-
ness what he does. However, l do not
care where the money comes from, so long
as the fight occurs. l am going to fight in
September, no matter whom | meet. II Fitz
does not make good his forfeit May l then
| will arrange to meet Peter Jackson, If it
is necessary to SO to London to fight before
the sporting csSS of that city"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Annual pnn of statIonary Englneers.

The Association of Stationary Engineers
gave an annual ball last night in Washing
ton hall. There were 800 people in attend
ance to enjoy the program Of twenty four
dances that had been arranged for the
occasion. The committee that had the af-
fair in charge comprised J. b. Cowgirl, j.
II. f. Briggs. S. V. Graves Ed Augustin,
ir., William Lee, Frank Coffman, II. a.
Seymour, William Garrity, ID, J. Wyckon,
Charles Anderson, ID. w. Gilbert, j. l..
Baird, II. II, Borneman, W. H. Bridges,
Charles Weeks, George Butterfed, G.. r..
Belknap, w. b. Austin, Ben McInerny,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Valley Notes aud Personnls,

VALLEY, Neb., April 1S.-(Speclal)-A.
N. Yost of Omaha is the guest of his son,
Rev. ]. p Yost. this week.
= The home talent theatrical company Of
Arlington, Neb,. will give play here in tie
opera house next Sunday evening
Mrs. w. ]. Robinson of Gothenberg is
visiting relatives here this week.
Oliver Cowing started yesterday for Fort
Steele, Wyo., where he has accepted Il posi-
tion as clerk in a hotel
Il. S, Flor and wife were visiting at Ere
mont yesterday.
T. II. Clark and wife drove to Omaha yes
terday.
County Superintendent Hin is looking after
the schools in this section this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
srhmiht Mnrhnr mani Enhnn.

NEBRASKA CITY, April 1S.-(special)-
The Schmidt murder trial was given to
the jury this afternoon. Schmidt shot bis
father-in-law last December. The defense
admitted the shooting, and introduced the
testimony Of several physicians to show
that Schmidt is insane. The testimony on
this point, however, was not clear They
believed him TO be subject to hallucinatons.
but were not satisfied as to his insanity.
The prosecution introduced several wit
nesses. including Dr. Hay Of the Lincoln
asylum. The case attracts but little at
tention, the attendance being very light
Tonight the jury is still out. with no
prospect of reaching a verdict tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
GOING AFTER THE FLOATS.
Conference of State Fair Carnival Com
mittees Last Evening.


mittees Last Evening.
The general committee and executive COM
mittee of the state fair autumnal festivities
held a joint conference at the Commercial
club rooms last evening. The soliciting sub
committees reported progress. All the neces-
sary funds have been raised except SO ,0O0
There was considerable discussion over the
necessity Of sending a committee of inspection
to New Orleans to examine the Mardi Gras
floats, for the purchase of which negotiations
have been pending. II was finally decided to
send five representatives to New Orleans via
Kansas City and st. Louis, where Informal
tiOn relative to autumnal fetes will be OBJ
tanned. The committee will consist of Major
Wilcox, w, r. Bennett, c, E. Renee E. NJ
Bartlett and Louis Rheem. and they will
leave for the south next Monday. Several
samples Of souvenir badges were examined
but no official selection was made. The for
NAL name for the festivities has not been
decided on.
Tonight meeting of the subscription COM
mttee will be held.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

KEARNEY, Neb., April 1S.-(Speclal.)-
Prof. C. A. Murch, who has had charge of the
Platte institute since its opening, has re-
signed his position and will sever his con-
necton with the institution at the close of
this present term. Prof. Harry Russell of
Chadron has been engaged to fill the position
vacated by Prof. Murch
Messrs. H. II. Stoddard and II. d. Watson
have made arrangements for handling and
raising chickens and poultry of all kinds on
an extensive scale. The business will be
conducted under the name of the Watson &
Stoddard Poultry company and the principal
place of business will be on the Watson
ranch three miles west of town. The build
ing formerly occupied as plow factory will
be transferred into vast Matching house
and chicks will be Matched by the thousands
by the incubator process. Stoddard is one
OF the poultry men of the United States
having had the experience of lifetime
and is the publisher of the Poultry World
and the Poultry Yard, besides being the
author OF book on poultry breeding. 1t is
expected that this will develop into one of the
leading industries of the county.
The receiver of the First National bank
and the Buffalo County National bank has
Just sent out notices Of assessment on the
shares Of stock in these banks. The assess
ment on the First National calls for 90 per
cent and the one on the Buffalo County
National So per cent.
The indications for large crop in Buffalo
county were never better than they are
now. The land is in splendid condition and
everything is favorable There is a large
acreage of small grain being put in and
farmers are feeling quite hopeful and happy
Yesterday was the 1ftieth birthday ami
yorsary of Rev. John Powers, pastor Of the
Congregational church, and his friends cele-
brated the event by calling on him and pre-
senting him handsome rocking chair. The
presentation was made by G. b. Finch.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

which will be a stock company and be put
ON good business basis. The organization
VIII have charge OF the grounds and put
them In the very best condition possible
Mills, the long distance championship rider
is now here, and several other contestants
are in training. II the weather is favorable
there is no doubt that several previous state
records viii be lowered as the conditions will
be as favorable as they can possibly be.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
subpocnas in the scott case served.

BUTTE, Neb.. April 1S.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Subpoenas we're issued in the dis
trict court today for James Blddle and DR..
Chilean, the physician who made the post
mortem examination on the body OF Barrett
Scott. Beth men live near o'Neill. The
Issuance OF the subpoenas at this time is
causing a good deal of comment as court
does not convene until May s, and the Scott
case will not come up until the latter part
of Nav.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

In honor on this beautiful golden recognl-
ton pin was presented to her In behalf OF
the ladies, with very appropriate and pleas
ing words by Mrs Slack
The Easter soclabe given at the residence
Of John powells last night was well at
tended. II was given for the benefit OF the
Methodist Episcopal church.
The band boys gave a dance in the Jenne
opera house last night for the benefit OF the
band. II was not such success as they
thought II would be owing to the warm
weather and other pleasant events.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
=. NJ. Austin Seriously Hurt.

LINCOLN, April 1S.-(Special Telegram)
S Nj. Austin, a stock dealer, living at
Greeley Center, attempted to jump from a
moving train on the Burlington road and
fell on his head. He was rendered uncon-
scous, besides cutting a deep hole in his
head. The wound was stitched up and he
was taken to the BOYD hotel
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Marriage Licenses.
Fighting Taxes fo- Rep,ylng.

Judge Duffie has taken up the hearing
of the case of Robertson against the city
OF Omaha, 1t involves the validity of about
sS2, 900 Of taxes assessed for the repaving of
LeaVenwOTth street with brick 1t is
ella lined that the brick used was of am in.
ferior quality. Property owners along thir-
teen blocks are trying to get out of making
payment of taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Aurora Chnd seriously Hurt.

AURORA, Neb,, April 1S-(Speclal.) )-The
s-year-old son Of c. Hebb was very seriously
scalded yesterday. He was sitting on the
floor close to the stove. when his mother
accidentally tipped over tea kettle OF boil
ing water, burning one side OF the body from
the shoulder to the knee.
Edward II. Jackson of Bradshaw has pur-
chased the general merchandise stock Of the
Hamilton County bank, and will open for
business Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

DEWITT, Neb., April 1S.--(Speclal.)-
While three men, one Of them a negro, were
hunting just south of this city this after
noon, a shotgun in the hands Of the negro
exploded mangling his left arm badly and
cutting his face considerably The parties are
from Beatrice and at the time Of the accident
were somewhat intoxicated. The negro in
iured was brought to this city by his COM
uaniODs
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

NEBRASKA CITY. April 1S.-(Special.)-
The Board OF Education has called special
election for May 27, to vote ON a proposition
to issue $50 900 in bonds for the erection Of
high school building
The Nebraska City Fair association was
ol ggnized last evening, with the following
officers: President, Il. Beyschilag; secre-
tary, o. A. Blschcf; treasurer. O.. w. Hawke
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Sent the Tough to Jail.

LINCOLN, April pecial)-James
Fitzgerald, arrested last evening for shooting
at notorious tough named Pug Ward, was
fined the nominal sum of So this morning
and discharged. Ward was given a term in
Jail for assault, it having developed that he
hunted for Fitzgerald for this purpose. Ward
has been IN number Of similar scrapes.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Washington Wants the Conventions.

CHICAGO, April 1S.-A special to the
Daily News from Washington says: Wash
ington has entered the field as an active COM
petitor for the location OF both republican
and democratic national conventions in 1896
The Board Of Trade will take the lead, and
much stress is laid on the argument that
there has never been any national nominat-
ing convention held at the national capital
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
York Masons Elect Omcers.

YORK, Neb.. April 1S.-(Special)- AT a
meeting OF the Joppa commandery Of Masons
Of this place the following officers were
elected. D. E. Sedgwick e. c.; John Mera-
dith, G.. f. NJ. Robert McGlnns, captain gen
tral; DR.. Robert McConaughy prelate; George
r. Reed. recorder; A. j. Newman, S. W.
and d. ]. Collins, j. w.
A Longfelow social was held at the resi-
dence OF +. A. Gilbert Tuesday evening. An
elegant program, consisting chiefly Of
sketches from Longfellow and the recitation
Of his poems, was rendered.
dollar social was given at the residence
of Mrs. r. V. Hunter last evening under the
auspices Of the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor Of the Presbyterian
church Of this place. Each one present had
earned dollar in some way for the purpose
Of paying off The debt of the parsonage and
in presenting it, told the manner in which
1t was earned in rhyme.
County Judge A. C. Montgomery issued
marriage license today to Levi Benter
baugh and Louise c. Sharp. Both are Of
Blue Valley.
Mrs T. E. Hamilton is seriously i'll.
Mrs Il. J. Wightman and children left
yesterday for O'Neill. at which place they
will, for a short time, visit with Prof. Wight
man.
Miss Simpson. who has been visiting with
her aunt. Mrs. J. C. Detrick, left yesterday
for her nome In Mount Pleasant, la.
Miss King Of Waco. this county, who has
for some time been visiting with Miss Yates,
left for her home yesterday.
The case of Chandler against Pyott ct al
is being tried in the district court. This
case involves the question Of paying off a
mortgage debt before it was due to a trus-
tee which was done by the defendants in this
case and the trustee absconding with the
money, the mortgage now brings suit for
the foreclosure Of the property, alleging that
such trustee clothed with no authority
to collect the principal, Notwithstanding the
fact that he had the power to collect inter
est
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

The professors and students Of the Omaha
Presbyterian Theological seminary will give
a reception at the seminary building. cor
ner Ninth and Haney-late the Cozzens
hotel-on Tuesday evening. April %, from
10 10 o'clock. All the friends of the insti-
tuition and OF theological educa tlon are cor
daily invited to be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

tendent Of Gage county. lie was the founder
and editor Of the Barneston star. MIR.
weaverliDg was about so years Of age and
n man Of many noble traits OF character, and
was devoted Christian gentleman. A wife
and three sons survive him. The funeral
will occur at 2 O'CLOCK tomorrow afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
OF THE TEAMS.
Ksarnsy Cy'Iing Circles Active.

KEARNEY. Neb, April 1s.-(special)-
From present indications the annual racing
meeting OF the Nebraska division Of the
League CT American Wheelmen. which meets
here July and s. will be q grand success
A new local o.gaElzation Is being formed,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19

]. Lewis. clgarmaker, lO3 South Thir-
teenth street. has asked the police to ar
rest Harry Hirschstein for embezzlemcnt.
Lewis says that Hirschstein has been for
a year employed by him salesman and
collector, and that as collector he has re-
tanned money in the amount OF several hun
dred dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
North Platte notcI closed.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., April 1S.-(Special
Telegram.)-The Nebraska house, one of the
prominent hotels here, has been closed by
]. w. Howe under a mortgage. The pro-
prietors, Oberst e Breterntz, will probably
not reopen again. Light business is as
signed as the cause of the failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-04-19
Demise Of Nntthew WeayerIiur.

BEATRICE. April lS.--(Special Telegram.)
Matthew Weaverling died at his home in
Barneston at o'clock this morning. The
deceased wss an old resident OF the county
and was prominently identified with cduea-
tioral interests. being for six years superin-