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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
CALVIN Hrscox PLACED on TRIAL.
Jury ImpancIed to Try Murder
Case at Tekamnh.

Case Mt Tekamnh.
TESAMAH, Neb, Feb. 2S.-(Special y
District court opened Monday morning with
Judge Keysor on the bench. The case of The
State against Calvin HiscoX was called.
County Attorney Sears, assisted by Attorney
H. H. Bowers, is prosecuting. The defense
is represented by Attorneys Thomas of Oak
land, Gillis of Tekamah and Mulvany of
Cherokee, Ia, The attorneys for the de-
fense made strenuous efforts for a continu-
ance, alleging inability to secure the attend
ance of an important Witness The court
overruled the motion and special venire of
forty additional jurymen was subpoenaed
for this case. The impaneling of jury
occupied the court until o'clock.
This case is one in which Calvin Hiscox
is charged with the shooting of one Fred
Sellers at Oakland, Neb., in June 1885, in
house occupied by the defendants sister,
Olive Hiscox for which the defendant and
sister and cousin named Grant Hiscox We're
arrested. charged with the murder, In athe
fall of 1896 Olive Hiscox was nut on, trial
for the murder of Fred Sellers, which con-
tnued for ten days, resulting in verdict of
accuittal.
The county attorney did not put Calvin or
Grant Hiscox on trial then. Sometime last
fall new evidence came to the attention of
the county attorney which was of sufficient
Importance that the arrest of Calvin HiscoX
for the killing of Fred Sellers was made,
which occurred about January l.
! The jurymen impaneled for this trial are
Edward Toward, C. G. Clark, G. A. Ireland,
David Nettleton, j. w. Carter T. H, Gill,
w. B. Smith, c. R. Banbury, J. w. Freeman,
jr., Alex Rankin, Albert McMahan and j. R.
Deaver. -.~.-r-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

copying and transcribing abstracts Of lands
from the several land Offices subject to tax
alton for the year 1895 and making correc-
tions S225
CNote-warrant No. sOl6, dated January
Z, 1897, for $500, was issued to Clyde Nc
Gintie for "transcribing abstracts of lands
entered and returned to auditor of public
accounts by the several land Offices for the
year 1857
The report draws no deductions, but 1t is
plain to be seen that the warrant drawn and
appropriated by Pool was for work that had
already been done and for witch another
person had been paid
The report shows that while Fred Archard
was county treasurer examiner in 1897 he
drew voucher No. 1886 for helper and
clerical work for investigating committee,
SiS" 1t does not show the $40 paid
Archard for the reason that this amount was
included in the Hobig voucher.
The following vouchers are Shown to have
been issued to employees in addition to their
regular salaries;
January %, 1898, No. 1852, issued to w.
b. Price and j. NJ. Whitaker, for packing
and shipping revenue books and blanks,
SIS.
April 2S. 1897 No 1926. ]. A. Simpson,
packing and shipping revenue books blanks,
etc, $75.
July 13, 1S9S No. 22S21, j. NJ. Whitaker,
expenses trip to Nebraska City by order OF
attorney general for governors prosecution,
So.
December Il, 1885, No. 25344, j. NJ. Whit
taker expenses trip to Alma, sl5.S3.
January II, 1899, No. 25SS7, expenses trip
to Alma, $1S.6O
The report also shows that vouchers No.
Il, s66 and 1874 of $SS.93 each were drawn
by Belle Cornell wife of the auditor, al
though recent testimony of the auditor was
to the effect that his wife often helped in
tho office, but drew no pay for her work
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

pressure boilers in use that ought to be in
the scrap pile. He had the opinion of
boiler inspector to that effect also, who said
they ought to be removed at once. He also
found one high pressure boiler in one Of the
buildings directly under rooms that were
used for school purposes. He asserted that
1t was criminal negligence on the part Of the
state to allow that high pressure boiler to
remain there another minute longer than
time to remove it to a place where it would
not endanger many lives. His attention was
also called to two boilers at the Norfolk
asylum which the superintendent had re-
ported as worn out. He thought the heating
plants and apparatus ought to be thoroughly
inspected.
Senator Arends thought it might be we'll
to get the opinion of the committee as to
whether or not they should go on a tour
of inspection. The committee adjourned
before the expression was obtained, leaving
the matter for another meeting.
The condition of the capitol building oc-
cupied a considerable amount of the com
mittees attention during the first part Of
the meeting. The committee realized that
the building is in terrible condition and
repairs must be made at once. Just how
much they thought could be spared for that
purpose was discussed at length The roof
poured into the upper rooms at every down
pour and played havoc generally. The outer
walls were badly in need of repanting.
The Board of Public Lands and Buildings
had estimated that to thoroughly repair the
building and grounds would entail an eX-
penditure of $S5, 900.
1t was the belief of the committees that
whatever was done should be done with a
view to permanency and that only the alb
solutely necessary repairs should be pro-
| vided for by this session. 1t was agreed
| that new roof on the capitol should merit
| first attention. Whether another tin roof
| is much more expensive, will be decided
! upon at the next meeting. Senator Bar
| ton and Representatives Smithberger and
| Hall were appointed to secure estimates as
| to cost. The general appropriation bill only
| carries $4,000 for repairs on the capitol.
| The railroad committee of the senate had
a meeting this morning to consider the
| 'antipass", bill introduced by President
! Gilbert He appeared before the commit
| tee and made long argument in favor OF
| his bill, arguing along the moral lines of
the decentralization of public officials by the
| distribution of passes. The committee ad-
| journed to meet again tomorrow morning
| at o'clock, but as the senate fixed that
| hour for its session tomorrow, the meeting
will likely be postponed till later in the
| day In commenting upon the bill one
member said he thought the time would
come when such a law would be enacted
| but did not believe the time was yet ripe.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Nebraska is Prosperous.

COLUMBUS, Neb, Feb. 2S.-(Special)-
Another evidence that there is plenty of
money in Nebraska and that the farmers are
meeting their obligations promptly was cited
here one day last week. Fred Stenger,
prominent and well-to-do farmer living in
Columbus township, has given up farming
and is arranging to move to town He gave
public sale one day last week and sold off
his horses, cattle, implements, etc Every
thing went high, decidedly so, and the pro-
ceeds of the sale netted between $4,000 and
S., 900. Out of this amount only 1910 was
paid in notes. the great majority of the pur
chasers paying spot cash and taking ad-
vantage of the per cent discount, 1t has
come to be common saying here that If you
want money keep away from the banks go
out into the country where it is plentiful,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

Committees of Both Houses Consider
the Matter at Length.

LINCOLN, Feb Especial 1.-THE COM
mittees on public lands and buildings OF
both the senate and house held joint meet
ters that must come before them for ac-
tlon, One of the important matters they
wanted to agree upon was concerning the
proposed ''junket" to the different state in
stitutions in order to personally ascertain
what the needs of the various public insti-
tutions are. Chairman Allen of the senate
committee believed it was necessary to visit
the different institutions and make critical
examinations of their necessities. He be-
leved in subdiyiding the work among vari-
Gus members of the committee who could
serve as experts" in that line. He said
Mr.. Houck could pay especial attention to
the plumbing, steam fitting, etc, as he is a
practical engineer. Mr.. Arends could ex-
anime the books and accounts, being busi-
ness man and hnancier. Likewise other
members could make special inquiries He
thought the committees ought to ask the
legislature to take a weeks recess II a SEN
ator is elected this week or at least three
days II a senator is not chosen, In that
time they could make the trip,
Chairman Houck of the house committee
said he was not anxious to take the trip ex-
cept that he wanted to examine the steam
fitting apparatus at the various institutions
and the sanitary conditions. He said he had
visited the Deaf and Dumb institute at
Omaha a short time ago and found two low
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Orders TO the MiIit,n.

LINCOLN, Feb. 2S,-(Special.) 1.-The fol-
lowing army announcements are made by
Adjutant General Barry:
First Sergeant w. II. Osborne, Company
M, First regiment, has been appointed second
lieutenant vice Orr, resigned.
First Sergeant e. Woodruff, Company B.
Third regiment, has been appointed second
lieutenant vice Rawls, promoted.
Lieutenant Kinney, mastering officer of
Troop A, is ordered to assemble his troop at
Seward on the afternoon of March for the
purpose of mastering into the National
Guard.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
BaIlotinw FOR Senator's.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 2S.-The thirty
sixth ballot for senator today, resulted:
Quay, So; jerks, 67 Dalzell, Il; Stewart, Il;
Irwin 5; Stone, 4; Huff, 6; Widener, q;
Ritter, 2; Rice, 9; Markle, /; Tubbs, 2; Smith,
/; Grow, ] paired and not voting, 81.
DOVER, Del, Feb. 2S-Seventy-fifth bal
lot for senator resulted: Addicks, 16; Gray,
II; Bird, IL; Handy, A; absent, 4,
SALT LAKE, Utah. Feb. 2S.-The sena-
torial ballot today resulted as follows.
King 6; McCune, 25; Nebeker, s; Rideout,
2; Cannon, s; Sutherland, IL absent, 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Mail Carrier takes Revenge.

CHADRoN, Neb, Feb -(Special)-J.
N. Brooks, postmaster at Rushville. was
assaulted and severely injured a few nights
ago by W. l.. Jacobs, a mail carrier be-
tween Pine Ridge agency and Rushville. on
the night Of the alteration Jacobs arrived
with the mail from Pine Ridge considerably
after the scheduled time, and Postmaster
Brooks complained of the delay. Jacobs
gave as his excuse that the roads had been
difficult to travel over The alteration was
renewed later at the depot and the post
master, who is an old man, was struck
with a club. He fell from the platform
upon the rails of the track and was seri
ously hurt, 1t was at first feared that his
injuries might prove fatal, but he revived
and is now able to discharge his duties.
Jacobs was arrested on the charge of as
sault and battery. He was fined $50 and
costs for the assault.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
WILD CAREER OF NORFOLK YOUTH.
shoots n Relative and COmpels Hnbi-
4ua q GuInna To luucG.

tues OF Saloon TO DnnCc.
NORFOLK, Neb., Feb 2S.-(Special Tele
gram )-This afternoon Frank Bble, aged %
years. son of wealthy business man of Nor
folk, drank a large amount of whisky and
undertook to run the town. He took charge
of his fathers saloon and with a couple of
revolvers compelled the patrons of the place
to dance for his amusement.
About o'clock he went to the store of his
brother in law H. C. Truman, and without
warning opened fire on him. The first shot
took effect in Trumans shoulder, making a
slight flesh wound. Eble was arrested and
is now in Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
GOOD PROGRAM FOR EDUCATORS.



NAL Institute Mt Weeping Water.
WEEPING WATER, Neb. Feb. 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-The annual normal institute of Cass
county will be held in this city March 27 to
81. George l.. Farley, county superinten-
dent, will be the conductor. DR.. Byron w.
King, president Of Kings School of Oratory,
Pittsburg, Pa, and DR.. N. C. Schoeffer, state
superintendent, Harrisburg. Pa, have been
secured as instructors The former will
work in reading language, grammer, litera-
ture and physical culture; the latter, arith-
metic, grammer and geography. Both edu-
Gators are able lecturers and will occupy two
evenings each. Mrs. ]. X. Keithley has
charge of the music
Teachers and principals will hold round
table meetings during the session and there
will also be an exhibit of school work. The
outlook was never better for successful
week of pleasure and profit to teachers and
visitors,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

ST. LOUIS, Feb 2S.-A special to the Post
Dispatch from Jefferson City, Mo. says
The proposition for removal of the state cap
ital TO St. Louis was twice defeated in the
house today Barton F. Briggs, representa-
tive from st, Lous, first presented a resou-
ton to that effect, in plain form. This being
rejected he introduced 1t as joint and con
current resolution and it met the same fate,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
cHApnoN's MARSHAL RECOVERING.
Prisoner Supposed to Have Shot Of
Ecinl Is Ennnl Not GmiliN.

Rcinl is Found Not Guilty.
CHADRON, Neb., Feb. 2S.-(Specal Tele-
gram City Marshal Frank Mooney of
Crawford, who was shot Saturday night by
some passenger leaving Crawford on the
eastbouud train, has passed the danger
point and is recovering rapidly
Louis Grossman, a discharged musician
from the First cavalry, stationed at Fort
Robinson, who was suspected of firing the
shot because Mooney had a few moments
previously collected a liquor bill from him,
has been released from custody and left
for Chicago last night Grossman was ar
rested, charged with the shooting, but was
released at his preliminary hearing held
yesterday, no evidence being produced to
show that he had fired the shot
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Severely Burned,

COLUMBUS, Neb., Feb. 2S,-(special)
Thomas Harmon, an employ of the Columbia
brewery, was severely burned about the face
and head yesterday afternoon. He went into
one of the large tanks with light and had
scarcely passed the manhole when some
thing caught fire. The tank had been re,
Gently newly pitched and it is believed that
gas generated which caught from the lamp,
He will be laid up for several days,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Mnnt Fire Insurnnce.

NORFOLK, Neb., Feb 2s.-(Special)
Lumbermen from dozen towns in North
east Nebraska assembled here last evening
for the purpose of taking the preliminary
steps toward. the organization of mutual
fire insurance company. 1t is claimed that
the rates charged by insurance companies on
lumber risks in Nebraska are exorbitant-
more than lumbermen are really able to
pay. Various plans were discussed by the
representatives present, but no definite plan
of organization was adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
DRINK GRklN-0

after you have concluded that you ought not
doctors order It, becausa 1t is healthful, in
yigorating and appetizing 1t is made from
pure grains and has that rich seal brown
color and tastes like the finest grades OF
coffee and costs about 4 as much Children
like II and thrive on II because II is a gem
Sourls6mtnt @ G E ASK yII'S Your grocer " for GEano
the new food drink. l5c and 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Death from Nervous shock.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Feb. 2S.-(Special)-
Tho death of Mrs. John Crosby, pioneer
resident Of this county, occurred here today
Mrs. Crosby died from a nervous shock re-
ceived four weeks ago She was driving
with her huswband, when he was stricken
with paralysis and died almost Immediately
Mrs. Crosby never recovered from
the effects of the shock.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
DEATH RECORD.
Five Deaths in One week.

BURWELL, Neb., Feb. S.-(Special)-
Mrs. William Banks was buried from the
Congregational church today, Rev. j. E.
Poetan conducting the services.
Mrs. William Hart died at her residence
five miles in the country, this morning and
will be buried from the Christian church
tomorrow. This makes five deaths in and
near Burwell, all women, within week.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Rcctnr Chnnwca Lnrntions.

WYMORE, Neb., Feb. S.-(Special)-
Rev. Thomas Hines, rector of the Episcopal
church in this city has resigned his pastorate
here and will leave Thursday for his new
home at Cedar Rapids. Neb., where Mr..
Hines will assume the duties of rector of the
Episcopal church.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
District Court Opens.

TRENTON, Neb. Feb. 2S-(speeiaLl-
District court convened here today with
Judge Norris presiding, A large number OF
cases are on the docket. mostly in equity.
There is only one criminal case, that of the
state against Lewis and Williams for bur-
glary.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
sudden Denth of strnngcr.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-A man, supposed to
be Fred T. Darlington of San Francisco, was
found dead today in the waiting room of
the Northwestern railroad. Heart disease is
supposed to have been the cause of death.
The man was apparently about 35 years of
age.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
business Man of stromsburg.

STROMSBURG, Neb., Feb. 2S-(Special)
w. E. Nichol, a prominent business man Of
this city, died this morning from pneumonia
and heart failure Mr.. Nichol has lived
here for fourteen years. He was a member
of the Masonic order and also the Ancient
Order United Workmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Long Illness Ended.

WYMORE, Neb., Feb. 2S.-(Special) Miss
Anna Kahout died at her home in this city
yesterday morning after an Illness of over
five months. The funeral services occurred
this afternoon from the family residence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
improvements nj shelton.

SHELTON, Neb. Feb Especial )-The
first evidence of several new business
enterprises which are to start this
spring is noted in the arrival OF
several cars of lumber FOR j. d. McChess-
ney's yard. Other improvements are two
new brick blocks, which will be commenced
soon
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
old Resident o: Fairfield.

FAfRFIELD Neb., Feb. 2S.-(Special)- =
j. NJ. Farley, an old resident, prominent
farmer and for many years a leader in the
republican party in this county died this
morning after lingering illness He was
member of the Masons' LODGE at different
times he has held the office of commander
of the Grand Army of the Republic at this
place,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

for the manner of division of school dis
tricts and for the purchasing of school sites
and the building Of new buildings, was
defeated by vote of 40 to so.
II. r. 413, by Clark, reducing the number
of justices of the peace in the city of Lin
coin from three to two, was passed by
vote of sc to %.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

BENKELMAN Neb,, Feb 2S-(Special
Telegram There is mad dog scare up in
Chase county. Several head of cattle have
been killed on account of rabies and two
persons have been bitten. All the dogs with
out muzzles are killed on sight.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

WYMORE, Neb., Feb. Especially 1t
was reported last evening that the School
board had made arrangements whereby
Prof. Joslyn will be secured to fill the place
Of Assistant Principal Banghart, who re-
signed last week to accept a better posi-
ton in the Crete schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
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and what little you eat seems to do no
good, Your nerves are unstrung, YOU
become weak and exhausted and finally
you are ovcrpowered by some chronic
disorder which takes YOU to an untimcly
grave.
Why should you let the grip run until
it gets such hold on you when a few
bottles of Dr Miles Nervinc would nx
you up all right? 1t is the greatest
nerve medicine and health rcstorer ever
known and thousands of grips victims
are finding in it safe and sure means
of rcgainng lost strength and vitality.
IL found myself with very weak
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| would become nauseatcd, sometimes
bclching wind and frequently finding
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for several months Finally | began
using DR.. Miles Nervinc; and when l
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my stomach trouble was entirely gone
and l have had no return of the symp-
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Steele, Thompson of Merrick, Tucker Wall

Steele, Thompson of Merrick, Tucker, Wall
ing, Wilcox, Young, Zellers-3S.
Thompson-Anderson of Lancaster, Burns
Clark, Fisher, Grafton, HARRISON, Israel
Lane, McCargar, Mann, Rookie, Smith OF
Saline, Talhot-13.
Webster--Beverly, Burman, Cox, Grow,
Detweiler, Houck, Myers, Noyes, Van Du-
sen--9. ..4 .,,, .r
Ffeld-Barton, Chambers, Haller, Scott
Wenzi-5.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Recalls Memory of Reconstruction.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2S.-Former Gov
ernor j. Madison Wells of Louisiana,
notable character in the reconstruction his
tory of this state, died today at his home
in Lecomptc.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Scarcity of Feed,

MONROE, Neb., Feb. S.-(Special)-
Feed, especially hay, in this section, is scarce
on account of the feeders coming in here
and buying it all for feeding purposes. There
is a large amount of stock fed in and around
Monroe.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
MRS. l.. l.. WINTERS,
DYSPEPsI a

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York, says: For years l have been trou.
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Immediately found great relief from
their use; l feel like a new man since
commenced taking them, and would not
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feeling l used to have has entirely disap-
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01

Wis. in 1894 Mr.. Blackman and family
came to Nebraska In 1869. Two Of MIR.
Blackman's brothers have also celebrated
their golden weddings.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
Golden wedding Celebrated.

FREMONT, Neb, Feb. 2S.-Cspecial, u.
C. Blackman and wife celebrated their fif-
tieth wedding anniversary today, The orig
inal ceremony was performed in Johnstown,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
rnE GRIr CrRH THAT DOES CuRG.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces la grippe. The gen.
ulne has L. b. Q. on each tablet 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
LIGHTLY GOES ON THE STAND
Former Insurance Deputy Appears Before the
Investigating Committee.
THROWS LIGHT ON CoRNELpS METHODS
When Nephew simpson is sent out to
Examine Companies the Audit
or's wife is Put on the
Pay Roll.

Continued from First Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-01
working on the Books.

]. A. Abbott, formerly head bookkeeper for
Auditor Cornell, but now living at Falls City,
has been at work several days on the books
of the Office under instructions from the
legislative committee. His report was filed
with the committee this evening, covering
the matter of salary vouchers drawn by the
employees of the office.
The report deals mostly in figures, giving
the dates, numbers and amounts of thu
vouchers drawn. The drawing of the lille.
gal warrant by Deputy Pool is noted as fol-
lows;
March 22, 1897. Warrant No. 9749. for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows:
Joseph E. Flynn and Ellen G.. Connors. 1921
F. Emanuel Strohmeier and Ella T. CoyIe.3S-2S
Rock Baker and Alice r. Robinson ........47-41
James W. Perry and Refine L. Kellond. Pill
L. II. Dobbin and Sophie c. Matthews. 33-42
Thomas f. Turnbull and Kate REILLY. .A-22
Arthur D. Coddngton and Laura J. H.
Harrington 20 80