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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
FATHER AND DAUGHTER MURDERED
Negro suspected OF u Double Crime
ON nnnhalLc Ncnr EmLhrlc. Oh.

GUTHRIE, Oil, Dec, 16,--Travelcrs on the
road to Perkins early this morning found
the dead bodies Of an old man and young
girl, apparently father and daughter, lying
by the roadside. They had been murderer
evidently while asleep for the night In a
covered wagon in which they had been tray-
cling. Both had been hit IN the head with
an axe and the mans head was split open
almost to the shoulders After the killing
the bodies had been dragged out and the
wagon searched for valuahlos. Citiacns who
had previously met the people on the road
state that they were coming here from the
eastern part VI the territory to trade. At
II O'Clock tonight news was received by tclc-
phone that negro named Clemens was ac-
cuscd of the crime and that a posse OF 100
white men had dragged him into the woods
to lynch him. sheriff Painter OF this county
was asked by telephone to come to Laugstun
with enough men to qucll the mob lie left
before midnight with several deputies The
crime was committed in the cotton belt OF
Lincoln county, IN the midst of a large negro
settlement. and the white population Of the
surrounding towns Is reported to be up in
arms, David Boyd is said to be the name of
the man murdered, but 1t is not known
whence the travellers came.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
FURTHER Rooms FOR EDGEMoNT.
Contract Signed for II Mig SmcItcr ut
that Point.

EDGEMONT. S. D.. Dec. 16.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-F. c. Cradle, Ex-Governor Pattson
Of Pennsylvania, Thomas Bradley of Phila-
delphia and John Archer OF New York, ar
rived in EdsemOnt this morning, accompa-
MED by party of eastern capitalists. Be
fore leaving Philadelphia, MIR. Cradle, for a
large syndicate Of eastern capitalists, signed
contracts for the erection OF a large bullion
emeltcr at this place. The cost Of the plant
is not to be less than 100000, and there
purchase of ore. Work on the smelter is to
commence at once. The snelter viii be a
custom plant, but the company owns mines
OF its own that have been developed enough
to place them in good position II it's GUS
tom ore is not in sight. The company is
composed OF New York. Philadelphia and
Brooklyn capitalists and is a strong fnan-
cial institution. A banquet was given the
visitors in EdgemOnt this eYening
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
AFFAIRS or NATIONAL GUARD.
number of Discharges aud with
hrnANmIa frnm ihn srrNIcc.


! LINCOLN, Dec. t6.-(Specal)-Thc fol-
lowing discharges and designations from the
/ Nebraska National Guards for the week end
/ ing December 10, 1896, have been approved
/ by Adiutant General Barry:
First RcEimont-Company H. Captain John
/ T. Smith, resignation; company L. George
/ Is. West business Interference; company u,
William A. Stoner. good OF the service; COM
pany c, James Y. High. expiration OF scry-
/ Ice company ID. William r. Kier, his own
application; company d. Louis j. COPYRIGHT,
his own application. The following privgtcs
of company l. Churston Rifles. Omaha, we're
DISCHARGED on account Of expiration OF sCry-
Ice Albert +. Gwlnn, u. n. Fowler Claud
StoeNham, Clyde 2. Radikin, Charles G..
Hungatc Miller NJ Robertson, j. Wort
Thompson, Harry G. York. william l..
Fisher, Fred Fisher John T. Buchanan,
George l., Fisher Charles A. Sheocr,
Thomas II. Biddck Herald r.. Williams;
Corporals Carrot r Coleman, George II.
Gilispie, William c. Bartlett; SergCan,s
william c. Taylor, Herbert c. Taylor, Lee
Forhy Jesse NJ. Thompsett, Robert r. Cover
dale. The Thurston Rifles were enrolled
three years ago on the 18th Of December.
on the 18th inst. the Rides will hold ami
versary exercises at Omaha.
Second Regiment-Company G Omaha
Guards, Frank Il. Ferguson, Eli Hodgins.
william II. Willis, Brewer Il. McCaGue John
G.. Lunl Charles w. Anderson, expiration
Of service; company c, Myron Mccartney,
expiration Of service; company A, Privates
William A. Bodinson, James Il. Sommcr,
Jesse NJ Bancroft. Richard Volt, non-rcsi-
dcnce; Sergeant Sheldon Farley, non-rcsi-
dcnCe.
The death is announced OF Corporal John
ID. Carpenter. company i, Second regiment,
OF quick consumption October 10. 1896 pri-
vate Carpenter died at Santa Fe, n. NJ and
Adjutant General Barry has written the ad-
jutant general Of New Mexico as follows:
LINCOLN, Dec. lG 1S9G-Sir: take pleas
uhe in acknowledging the obligation that
myself, personally, and, as representative
of the National Guard of this state, feel
under to you for your courtesy in furnish
ing military escort to our late comradc.
John II. Carpenter, company II, Second
regiment, on his last march on earth
Accept, my dear general the thanks of
myself and also of the National Guard of
Nebraska for the honors paid to our dead
comrade. Yours very sincerely,
i. II. BARRY,
Adjutant General.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
ouARREIING OVER SCHOOL BILLS.
Dodge County Officials Unable to
AnrrC Enra.


FREMONT, Dec. 16.-(Special)-A the
December session of the county board yes
terday County Superintendent Collins APP
peared before the board in behalf of the
high school of the county and urged the pay
ment of the bills presented for the tuition
of pupils not residing within the limits of
the respective districts. The bills presented
by the different high schools aggregate $500.
No action was taken in regard to them. 1t
is claimed that the bill of the Fremont
school district is the only one presented
within the required time. From a CONVEX
satiOn with some of the members of the
board it appears that the board has arrived
at an understanding 90 pay the full amount
of $500 as soon as the treasury is in a little
better condition. No move has been made
toward agreeing "pOn a case to be presented
to the supreme court according to the resp
luton adopted last July and from present
indications no suit will be brought.
The Hoetfelker defalcation was brought
up. County Attorney Abbott reported the
progress of the suit against the bondsmen
of Hoetfelker, the defaulting treasurer Of
Webster township. The bondsmen have filed
an answer in this case alleging that the
signatures of Harry Hensal and August
KurtZ, sureties to the bond, are forged, and
alleging that therefore the entire bond is
invaidated. The county filed a demurrer
to the answer, which was yesterday submit
ted to Judge Marshall for decision. Moth
ing has been heard from Hoetfelker since he
skipped out last September.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
AFTER LAWYER FOOTE'S HEAD
serious Charges Preferred Against a
ImiInM Sinins AtInrnrN.


united states Attorney.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec. George w
Moutoith, as attorney for Alfred Isson. has
sent a communication to President Cleye-
land and to Hon. Juds0n Harmon. attor-
ney general of the United States, prcferring
charges against United States Attorney
Henry FOOte and asking his removal from
office. The charge is that of collision with
the defendant in a criminal case to defeat
justice.
Isson was the prosecuting witness in the
suit against George Stierleng on an indct-
ment for sending obscene literature
through the mails, the letters being writ
ten to Issons wife. Stcrleng was allowed to
plead guilty on one of the indictments and
the other two we're nole pressed. 1t is al
legged that Footc advanced the date of
Stcrlengs arraignment on the calendar
without notice to the prosecuting witness
or to the postal authorities ana that he
deceived the court as to the gravity Of the
case; that Stierleng was brought into court
allowed to plead guilty, fined $500 ami the
other two cases dismissed before TIE pos
tai authorities or Isson could reach the
court room after the brief notice given
them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
WAS AN ADEPT Al KITNG DRAFTS
Sensational banking Methods Dis
cInsah in % Crimimml IrlnI.

closed in Criminal Trial.
DENVER, Dec. 1G-The testimony given
in the trial before Judge Hallet in the
United states district court of Charles H.
Dow, president, and Sidney f. McClurken
teller OF the Commercial National bank, and
o. L. Miller of the Hernia Treatment COM
pany. now of Chicago charged with mis-
appropriation Of the funio Of the bank has
been of a sensational nature.
1t appears from the testimony Of other
officers of the bank that at the time it
his account to the amount OF Sl25 600 the
only security for which held by the bank
was his personal notes. Miller had secured
with the approval of President Dow. 1t has
been shown that he shipped large sums of
money east by express from dime to time.
The defendants regard The developments in
the trial with seeming indifference.
Various directors of the bank gave testl-
mony showing that President Dow had acted
entirely on his own responsibility in permit
ting o. Il. Mller's company to draw large
sums from the bank without furnishing Sc
curity and had Ignored their protests. one
director. Colonel e. f. Bishop, was so reluct-
ant to testify that after he left the stand
District Attorney Johnson upbraided him
severely. saying: "In my room when we
were gathering evidence, you told me re-
peatedly that Dow had lied to you, and you
said il again ard again, and now you come
here and fail us as | never thought a wit
negs could do. Repeatedly you said Dow
had lied to you, and you said 1t In the pres
ence Of other witnesses"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
DEATH or a NEBRASKA PIONEER.
Sicbcit DirrlSS of Saunders County
nnsscs AMnN nj Fremont.

FREMONT, Dec. 16.-(Special)-s
Dierks, for many years a well-known
farmer of Saunders county, died a.
the residence of his son-in-aw Casper
GRADER, in this city last evening of gen
eral debility, aged IS years. He was a ma
tive Of Oldenburg, Germany. In 1915 he
married MaTgaretta Jacobs, came to this
country the following year and purchased a
large farm near Joliet ILL.,, where he resided
for thirty years. In 1875 he bought a farm
near Cedar Bluffs, in Saunders county. and
resided there until three years ago. when
on account of poor health he removed To
this city He owned considerable real es-
tate in Saunders county, and had dealt quite
extensively in grain and live stock. a year
ago last simmer he celebrated his golden
wedding, and over forty of his descendants
were present He was a man of strong and
positive religious convictions and for nearly
sixty years had been an earnest and con
sistcnt member of the German Baptist
church He leaves a widow, three sons
and three daughters TO mourn his loss His
funeral will be held from the German Bap-
fist church Saturday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

MEADOW GROVE, Ncb., Dec. 16.-(Spe-
cial)-W. II. Karls, cashier of the bank at
this place has resigned, a few days ago
G. A. Lui<hart, president of the bank, came
here from Tilden, and in checking over the
affairs of the Institution. noticed some
things about the books which looked pecu-
liar, and on asking Rarls for an eXplana-
ton. the latter acknowledged that he had
used and lost about 1900 Of the funds Of the
bank portion of the amount was made
good by the young man himself, and the
remainder was paid by his father, a wealthy
farmer, who lives near Oakdale The money
was lost in speculation on the Chicago Board
of Trade Up 20 the time of this occurrence
KarlS had borne an excellent reputation and
had been entrus ed with the management Of
the affairs Of the bank.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
DISCUSS IRRIGATION LEGISLATION.
Congress nt Phoenix Considers pInns
IN. n....InI... Ain

PHOENIX, Ari2., Dec. l6.-Thc irrigation
congress today took up the matter OF recon-
mcndations for legislation one OF the main
speakers OF the morning was George II. Max
well OF San Francisco, counsel in the United
States supreme court against the Wright
act OF California, aud one Of the main oppO-
ucuts In the California delegation to the en-
dorscmcnt Of the bill yesterday. lie sug-
gCstcd, first. the creation Of national irri-
CATION commission; second, the CCsSion OF
arid lands to the states upon conditions
assuring their reclamation and settlement By
actual settlers and preventing monopoly OF
the public domain: third, the preservation OF
forests as the sources OF water supply;
fourth, the construction Of water storage
reservoirs by the national government, and
he urged upon the convention It's strong
support OF the bin of Senator Nlleu appro-
priatug SlOOO,O0O for the surveys for loca-
ton of reservoir sites. Judge Eihhcy, who
rendered the Judgment Of the distribution OF
the MAIN water supplies OF Arizona, argued
that legislation was dangerous; that its tens
donCy WAS toward monopoly and private
ownership Of water.
w. $. Creigton editor Of the Los Angeles
Herald. and George II. Maxwell OF Caifor-
mia read papers defending the Wright ir-
rigation law and suggesting amendments
to make II more successful.
Dix W. Smith of Emira n. v. an irr.
cation writer Of note, advocated the Cs-
adjustment OF a national irrigation court
on the same lines as the land court that
has proved so successful Mir. Smith brought
to the convention a message from Prcsi.
dont-elCct Mckinley, whom he had seen
within a week. Major Mckinley said:
You may say to the irrigation congress
that | send its members a cordial greet.
ing that in their efforts for the improve
ment of the west they have my best wishes
and that all measures for the Improvement
Of the arid west that may come before mo
during my administration shall receive my
earnest and considerable attention"
Papers were also submitted by j. d.
Schuyler OF California a. Il. Blomt of New
Mexico, 7. s. Van Dyke of California, w.
O'Noill of Arizona, e. ID. Hudson of Illi-
nos and Captain w. A. Gassford of Dem
yer. Mr.. Poppy of Arizona introduced a
memorial petitioning congress to take no
tice of the destitute condition of 10000
Pima and Maricopa Indians, deprived of
a livelihood through deprivation by whites
of their water supply and asking national
aid for the construction OF reservoir for
impounding water at The Buttes on the
ella river above Florence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
MISTAKEN FOR nOLD ROBBERS.
Beatrice business Wen Have an En-
bmrrassinE ENpcrioncc in iNnmNna.

Beatrice business Men Have an En-
bmrrassing Experience in iSnnSns.
BEATRICE, Dec. 16. - Especially - The
friends of l.. p Kraus and G. L. Piatt local
buo!nesJ men, have been having all kinds
Of fun today Mt the expense of the two gol-
tlemen named. a few days since Kraus and
Plat had occasion to visit a small Klnsae
town in quest of a party who had left with
some mortgaged property in winch they were
interested. After being in the town re-
forred to all DAY they left on a train at .
a. m. the following morning. Arriving a.
Manhattan they had occasion to transact
some business with the sheriff and while in
that officials company he received a measuge
from the small town they had visited say
ing: "Postofiice robbed here last night Look
out for large, ieshy man and small slight
built man. 9trangsrs seen here yesterday"
The description was all right, but the
sheriff, knowing the parties, wired back that
they were on the wrong trail. Uuon their
arrival in Bestrice Platt and Krsus found
a similar message in the hands Of Chief of
Police Hersman' and they are kept comfort
ably busy explaining the situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

AXTELL, Neb., Dec. 16-(Special)- The
Grand Army Of the Republic post at this
place gave one Of its usual suppers last
night. splendid rcpast was served to
200 people. after which all went to the Pres
byterian church, whore short speeches were
made by Comrades Berry and j. w Gil
man choir discoursed some fine music
for the occasion. J. b. Pugh of Minden
was then introduced and delivered the prln-
cipal address. 1t was a most interesting
historical picture Of the war and changes
of the human family, showing how this
country has sprung from its infancy to be
the queen of the earth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

NEBRASKA CITY, Dec, 1G-(Special)-
Yesterday was spent in trying the case OF
Frank Mccartney against Otoe county in the
district court Mccartney is suing the
county to recover certain fees, which he col
lected while county clerk and turned into
the treasury, when, he alleges, such money
should have been retained by him Judge
Ramsey decided the case in favor of the
plaintiff The amount of the judgment Is
about $500, with interest The county will
appeal the case.
The parties in the case of the Farmers
bank against Horshman have agreed to allow
Judge Ramsey to decide the case upon the
evidence given at the last trial. A decision
will be rendered in a few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
BURIED WITH MILITARY uoNoRs
Funeral of Private Richard Garter ut
Fort Robinson.

FORT ROBINSON, Neb., Dec. 1G.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-Private Richard Carter OF
troop C, Ninth cavalry, was killed Monday
evening by siX-mule team which he was
driving running away and throwing him
from the saddle between the two mules.
The body was buried today with full mil
itary honors He was from West Moreland
county, Maryland, and had been about
eleven years in the service.
Captain Olmstead. Ninth cavalry, left to-
night for Des Moines for duty as military
aid to the governor. Mrs. Olmstead accom-
panies him.
First Lieutenant Guy II. Preston, Ninth
cavalry, received orders today to report at
army headquarters, Washington, for tenn
porary duty This regmental headquarters
has not a field officer present-only three
captains and one first lieutenant ready for
duty. This condition of affairs was caused
by recent retirements and the nonarrival
of the newly promoted officers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
couNTERFEIrnRs AT WORK IN JAIL
Startling Discovery In the Pcniten-
tInrh nj LrOrI LcmNcMNNOrLh.


LEAVENWORTH Kan, Dec. 1G,-Warden
]. French Of the United States penitentiary
at Fort Leayonworth has made the dlscoy-
cry that gang OF five cOnyicts. four OF
them sent in for counterfeting, were at work
making spurious s. bills. The leader Of the
gang was J. c. McKibben, the prison photos-
rapher who worked In a room by himself and
used government tools 10 make the counter
feits. Four TRUSTEES were his confcderates,
and they secured the paper and material!
through the driver Of a grocery wagon. The
counterfeit bills were made by photography
and using chemicals, A convict who was
given a bill to pass told prison official OF
the workings OF the gang. Warden French
secured written confessions from all impll-
Gated. and these with the counterfeiting out
tit were turned over 20 a secret service oii-
Ger today. None OF the money was put In
circulation, and no blame attaches 10 the
prison officials. The conylcts will be tried
again for cJunterfetlng
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

WINsIDE, Neb., Dec. 16.-(Special)-
Bert Brown, clerk of the district court of
Wayne county, was married to Miss Clara
Knebel at the home of the brides mother,
three and one-half miles southwest of Win
side, today. The ceremony was performed
at II a. m. by the pastor of the Reformed
Emmanuel church., only the near relatives
witnessed tho marriage The bride has been
prominent teacher in this neighborhood
for many years, ana the groom is well and
favorably known in Wayne county. The
nrcsentS wore valuable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
roIk Cnunty,s Cnurt CInnes.

OsCEOLA, Neb., Dec. 16.-(specialD-
Polk county's term Of court only lasted
two days and nights, and was brought to 6
close very Unexpectedly. There was jury
drawn for this term and most of the jury
cases had been tried, and there was one
criminal case left NJ. A. Mills had a client
who was charged with forgery. Lawyer
Mills moved that the jury be quashed on
the ground that they had been improperly
drawn, the commissioners not having fur
rishod the names from the precincts to the
clerk according to law. The county attorney,
after hearing the proofs, had nothing TO
say, and the judge discharged the whole
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
SUPREME COURT JUDGES DIsAGnEn
south Dakota Justices Read Separate
OnininnA ON the Election Cnsc.

PIERRE, S. D., Dec. 1j.-(Special.)-ln the
formal opinion on the Wood mandamus case
this morning each justice of the supreme
court read separate opinion, Justices Cor
son and Haney on the powers Of the caRyass-
ing board in securing and canvassing re-
turns. and Justice Fuller taking the posi-
tion that the court had no jurisdiction in
the matter and that mandamus will not lie
against the head Of q coordinate department
of the state government.
state Secretary Thorson returned this
morning from his trip as a special mCssen-
ger to Lawrence and Butte counties with
properly authenticated returns from those
counties. and the canvass on both state and
congressional tickets will be completed to-
morrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
TO AID Ercmont Fircmcn.

FREMONT, Dec. 16.-(Special.)-For some
time past movement has been on foot to
organize relief association among the
members of the volunteer fire department in
this city. At a meeting held last evening
it was decided to organize such department,
and committee was appointed to draft a
suitable constitution and bylaws. The pro-
to hremen injured in line of duty and a
fixed sum at death, the money to be derived
from monthly assessments. 1t was also de-
cided to give an amateur musical or drg-
matte entertainment for the purpose of rails
ing money for the fund
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
Chnrren IIIcritImntc pnrcntnrc.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 1G.-(Speclal)-
A 2l-year-old daughter of C. II. w. Deit-
rich Of this city gave birth to a child Sun
day morning. A warrant was placed in
Sheriff Kavanaughs hands and he went
to shelby. Polk county, and arrested
George Smith on the charge of il
legitimate parentage and returned with him
last night and placed him in the county
Jail. This morning he was arraigned before
Justice Fuller, when his attorneys secured
continuance until December &c. Smith
furnished bond for recogniZance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
ENctcr peoplc Eniny a Conccrt.

EXETER, Neb., Dee. 16-(Special)-Thc
concert by Prof d. b. Worley's music class
in the Congregational church Friday even
ing was grand success in every particular.
The house was comfortably filed with a
very appreciative audience. Tho program
was an excellent one. The solos by Nrs.
Augusta Dimick, Miss Gertrude Masters and
j. g. Wilson are deserving of especial notice
and the Moss Covered Grave" by Miss Lii
liam Hlska ana chorus, brought the moisture
to many eyes,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17
piauo Recital at bellevue.

BEtLEVUEI NeD, Dec. lG.-ISpecial)-
The quarterly plane recital by the pupils Of
Bellevue college was held last evening at
Clarke's hall, .ufacr the direction of the
instructor. Prob, T. NJ. Jones. An excep-
tionally large 9ad!ence greeted the perform
ers After thelIftArbers by Misses Wallace
Lucas, Kerr and Nh Willis Kerr had been
given Prof. jones gave several selections
from Schumana.. Bach and Chopin, which
elected great Applause. The new grand
piano, the giftof/the senior class, to their
alma mater, was used for the first time
Mt this concert
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

TECUMSEH. Neb,, Dec 16.--(Speclal)-
The Johnson County Farmers Fire and
Lightning society held its annual meeting
Saturday. Out of al members, 12l were
present, The secretary's report showed the
society to be holding insurance over local
property to the extent OF $212, 4S3. No losses
were reported for last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-17

RAWLINS. Wyo,, Dec 1G.-(Special Tele-
ram.)-Eurglars last night gained entrance
to William Jungquist's hardware store by
breaking the glass in a side door. They
carried away over 800 worth of knives. pis-
tots ana razcrs, besides a small amount of
change that was in the money drawer.
There was no attempt TO break into the safe.