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Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Two Deaths Near Harvard.

HARVARD, Neb., March l6.-(special) -
Fedda Flxon died suddenly at his home in
the village OF Inland, eight miles west OF
Harvard. Wednesday night after being
about his home during the day with every
indication OF usual health. Deceased was
20 years Of age and leaves a large family
Of married children, his wife having died
six years ago.
Jesse Talbot was bIried Thursday from
the home OF his father near Trumbull death
resulting from appendicitis. He was for
some time engaged in business in this city.
but recently solicitor for st. Joseph
paper.~
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Gets Judgment Against village.

HASTINGS, Neh.. March l6.-(Special
Telegram)- THE case of Kate Klein. ex.
ecutrix, against the village of Holstein. TO
recover $500, was decided today in favor Of
the plaintiff and she was given judg-
ment for s6H. Several years ago Matt
Klein ran lively joint in Holsten without
a license and the result was that thirty
one complaints were filed against him. He
began negotiations for settlement and paid
$500 TO quiet complaints and TO get a Ii
oense for the balance Of the year. At that
time Mr.. Klein died and no license was
granted. His widow began litigation. Sc
curing judgment against the village for
the amount of the license.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Nomination. at Fremont.

FREMONT. Neb., March l6,-(Special)-
The democratic city convention was held
last night in the district court room. z.
F. Gray was chairman and c. r. Schseffer
secretary. The following ticket was Romi-
mated: Mayor, Wallace Wilson; treasurer,
John Knoell; clerk, c. +. HERE; police
Judge, C. II. Conan; water commissioner,
John II. Mathews; members OF the school
board, f. " Morse and NJ. C. Cronin. The
ward caucuses previously nominated the
following councilmen: First ward, +. NJ.
Thompson; Second ward. j. d. Bell; Third
ward, John Fuchs; Fourth ward, l.. p. Han
SON
The republican caucuses were held last
evening and the following councilmen
nominated: First ward, J. II. Knowles
Second ward J. VI. Shiyeley; Third ward,
G. W. Stanford; Fourth ward, j. B. Brooks.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Central city. Political Liueup.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., March l6.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-The anti-saloon people
nominated the following ticket: Mayor,
W II. AUSTIN clerk. Or. Joe Benton
treasurer, c. T. Smith: councilmen. First
ward, W. s. Desch; Second ward. A. Fouts
Third ward, j. NJ Bice. members OF School
board Or. f. L. Robinson and William
Miller.
The citizens caucus nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: Mayor. E. II. Barritt: clerk,
l.. P. Spelman treasurer, c. Scott coun-
cilmen, First ward. J. T. Harris; Second
ward, William Lamb: Third ward, J. B.
White; members of school board, Joe A..
Hays and w. G.. Shelton.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Ashland Republicans Nominate.

ASHLAND, Neb., March l6.-(Special. y
The republicans of Ashland met last night
at the club room OF the Mckinley club T.
T. Young was elected chairman and w. f.
c. Becker secretary. Nominations were
made by acclamation OF the following
Mayor, J. C. Railsback. treasurer, Ernest
Wiggenhorn. jr; clerk, Ira Sexton; coun-
Gilman First ward dong term), J. II.
Granger; short term, Harvey A. Wake
field. One ballot was taken for council.
man from the Second ward, resulting in
the nomination of James II. Oliver over
Jacob Aughe Five ballots were necessary
to nominate members of the Board OF Edu-
cation, 5. Jacob Service winning on the
third and Henry Cone on the last ballot.
The city officers nominated are all incum,
bents except Oliver.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Two Ticket. in schu,Icr.

SCHUYLER, Neb.. March ls.-(special
Telegram .)-Republicans held their pri-
msries tonight and made the following
nominations: w. T. Howard. present in
cumbent mayor; J. NJ. Simmons, clerk
W. A. Rathsack. treasurer; E. Z. Green
man, engineer: g. II. Wills, police Judge
councilmen First ward. !. W. Dickinson,
to fill vacancy, and J. w. Shultz; Second
ward. A. J. Luneberg; Third ward. r. r.
Chrastil school board Z. II. Phelps and
Thomas Bryant
The democrats and populists caucused
together tonight and put the following city
and school tickets into the field; Mayor,
c. II. Painter; clerk, f. S. Cloyer; treas
urer, V. Maley; police Judge. c. Kroeger;
councilmen, First ward, J. c. Grasborg. to
fill vacancy, and r. 4. Darieek; Second
ward. c. II. Hooper; Third ward, F. Lam
merit school board, Uriah Long and J. c.
Sprecher.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Broken Bow Republican. Csucus.

BROKEN BOW, March ls.-(Special)-
The republicans held a caucus here last
night. The result OF the ballot was the
nomination OF W. j. Woods for mayor,
J. B. Smith for city clerk. J. NJ. kimber-
ling for treasurer. E. F. Mcclure for city
engineer. p. II. Monk, councilman First
ward. C. H. Thorpe, Second ward, and e.
+. Mcclure, Third ward. F. NJ. Rublee
was elected chairman OF the central COM
mittee.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

COLUMBUS, Neb., March lS.-(SpecialD
The Board of Supervisors adjourned last
evening after a four days session. COM
nittee OF three was appointed TO employ
counsel and proceed against the bondsmen
OF ex-Treasurer J. W. Lynch, who at the
close Of his term OF Office ive years aso
was defaulter TO the extent OF $50 900
The case is in peculiar shape, as the
bondsmen have long since settled with the
county, making up all shortage but the
state has never received any settlement.
Proceedings were once started by Attorney
General Smyth, but not continued.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Wants Names OF All Blind PcopIe.

NEBRASKA CITY March i6.-To the Ed
itor OF The Bee: May ! ask the readers OF
your paper TO send me the names and ad-
dresses OF all blind people whom they may
know.
Statistics show that there are in the
western states 500 blind people to every
100000 OF population. There are at pres
ent hfty-eight on the rolls OF this school,
and making allowance for those who
through age or for other reasons are not
eligible to enter, 1t seems certain that
there are many who do not know the ad-
vantage that this school might be 20 them.
Very truly. j. T. MOREY,
Superintendent Nebraska Institute for the
Blind
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

MADISON, Neb., March l6.-(Special y
Two tickets are in the field for municipal
officers for the first time in years. The
republicans nominated Peter Rubendall,
mayor; George Richardson, treasurer;
Clyde Rynearson, clerk; r. A. Maoney,
police Judge The citizens named T. NJ.
Memminger for mayor endorsed Richard
son aud Rynearson, and named Peter
o'Berg for police judge. The citizens
caucus was controlled by the democrats.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Nomiuates High License Ticket.

EDGAR Neb.. March 16.-(Special.)- -
Thursday night the citizens held caucus
and made these nominations: Mayor. }.
w. Boden; councilman First ward, y. T.
Norwood; councilman Second ward, J. W.
Watson; treasurer. C. W. Ferru; clerk,
Robert Averz; police Judge, ]. ]. Wally;
city engineer. J. A. Pierce. The question
OF license or no license is TO he submitted
to the voters.
Last evening the republicans nominated
the same ticket, with the exception that
f. NJ. Cliff was named as councilman OF
First ward in place OF y. T. Norwood.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Prize Speaking In Harvard.

HARVARD, Neb,, March 1S.-(special.)
The Harvard High school contest case
came off last night. Miss Raamah
Schwartz took first place, Maybelle Gould,
second, and Mr.. Louie Pauley. third. The
judges we're: County Superintendent c.
w. Jester. Principal j. Schtjen of Inland
and Principal r. V. Clark OF the Clay Gen.
ter schpols Mrs. Jessie Brown Dorward
OF Omaha also gave several recitations.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
state OratoricaI Contest.

CRETE, Neb., March 16.-(special)-The
Nebraska state oratorical contest was held
here last night. Seven colleges we're rep
resented. Miss Minnie f. Throop of the
Nebraska Wesleyan won first place. sub
ject, THE Repression OF the Negro" Ar.
thur G. Abbott OF Grand Island won second
place. with the subject, John Brown, the
Radical" Miss Throop will represent Ne
braska at the interstate contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Evangelist Couyert. Children.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., March 1s.-tSpecial)
DIR. Peyson Hammond of Hartford. Conn,
assisted by Rev. J. d. Kerr OF Omaha, last
night closed three days series of meet
ings at the Presbyterian church In this
city and left for Nebraska City, where he
will begin similar work. Or. Hammond is
known as the "Childrens Evangelist" and
as a result Of his work in this city reports
115 conversions among the little folks.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

COLUMBUS, Neb., March l6.-(SpecialD
The democrats met in mass convention
last night at Firemen's hall and put up the
following city ticket: Mayor, Louis Held
clerk William Becker treasurer. Charles
l., Stillman; city engineer. r, l.. Rossiter;
councilman, First ward. Jacob Greisen
Second ward. George Lehman; Third ward,
p. J. Hart. Only one member for the
Board Of Education was named, leaving
the other TO be chosen by the republicans,
who hold their convention this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
w.xre Ctttxru. Caucus

WAYNE, Neb, March l6.-(special Tele
gram AT the citizens caucus tonight II
Ley was renomlnated for the fourth timo
for mayor. l. o. Woolston was nominated
for treasurer, II. S. Ringland for clerk
members OF School board, f. Hunter anc
F. L. Nicely; councilmen. First ward, Will
liam Piepenstock; Second ward, DR., T. B
Heckert: Third ward, Charles Craven.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Found GUILTY of N.s.uI,

MADISON, Neb., March l6.-(special.l--
The assault case against Charles Park was
hnished this morning. The jury retired
at 10 o'clock last night and verdict OF
guilty was brought in this morning Cour,
adjourned until Wednesday, The next as
sault case, the one against Wright, will be
tried a week from Mop-sy.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

kEARNEI, Neb., March l6.-tSpecial
Telegraml-Joseph Blshsc was arrested
this morning at Columbus by Shsrir Funk
and brought TO Kearney. where he pleaded
guilty to the charge OF obtaining SIS under
false representations from A. J. Gallentine
of this citv by signing a note on real estate
that he did not own. He has been placed
in the county Jail and will be tried at the
May term Of district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

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Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
InsensibIe from Runaway.

HUMBOLDT. Neb.. March l6-(Special.) }
John Faukhauser. farmer Of this sec
ton, was thrown from his wagon by a run
away team and rendered unconscious for
some time. \ medical examination re-
vealed several severe cuts about the face
and head caused by his striking against
a post. He will recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Fremont Republican nominations.

FREMONT, Neb.. March l6.-(Special
Telegram THE republican city convention
this evening nominated F. W. Vaughan for
mayor. J. II. Rodgers for treasurer, j. w.
Hyatt for clerk, William Arnold for police
judge. A. C. Hull for water commissioner
and j. II. Williams and l. p. Gage for mem
bers OF the School board.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
state Firemen's Tournament.

FREMONT, Neb., March lo.-tspeclal)-
July l6. II and is will be held In this city
the ninth annual tournament and reunion
of the volunteer hremen OF this state, under
the auspices OF the State Volunteer Fire
mans association. Numerous cash prizes
will be offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Annual Evangelical conference.

kEARNEf, Neb., March l6.-(Special
Telegram.)-T annual conference OF the
Evangelical church is being held here and
will continue until Monday, Seventy five
'clergymen are in attendance. The district
comprises Nebraska. Kansas aud a portion
OF Missouri Nearly every church pulpit
will be occupied tomorrow by visiting
clergymen. Steps were taken at the meet
ing to build church at Lincoln this year
The next annual meeting will be at Beaver
Crossing, Neb. March 9. 1902.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

TECUMSEH Neb., March l6.-(Special)
John McGregor and James Henderson,
charged with looting Abe Somberg's store
in Elk Creek one night last month snc
stealing $500 worth OF clothing. were &C,
quilted in the district court today. The
trial occupied two days, but the evidence
produced against the men was not In
eliminating and the jurv was out but a
short time until the verdict was returned
giving them their liberty.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Kearney Nominations.

KEARNEY. Neb., March lS.-tSpecial Tel
egram. AT the republican convention this
evening W. W. Webster was nominated for
mayor, George E. Ford for clerk and w.
A. Webbert for treasurer. For councilmen
these we're nominated: D. II. Luddington,
First ward; ]. F. McNee, Second; Walter
Knutzen, Third; Richard Hibberd, Fourth.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

lie lands and buildings was here today
making an investigation Of an sppropria-
tion Of $4,000. asked TO purchase more
land for the Feeble Minded institute here
The committee was Chairman Allen and
Young. Lyman and Crumbsch. They we're
favorsbly impressed with the institution
and will recommend that the appropriation
be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Large Graduation Class.

HASTINGS, Neb.. March l6.-(specisl)-
The largest class that ever graduated from
the Hastings High school will quit that In
stitution OF learning in May. The promo
ton exercises for lower grades will take
place May 2s class day exercises May 90
and commencement May 81
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Ginning County Mortgages.

WEST POINT. Neb. March le.-(speciaD
During the week ending March II, there
were hled for record in the clerks once
mortgages amounting to sis,52s. while dur
ing the same period the mortgages released
amounted TO s22 0s0.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
FINED FOR USING PITCHFORK
Hastings Man who Attacked His
Ncighbor 10 Punished for
Assault.

HASTINGS, Neb., March l6.-(Special.) -
Judge Edward l.. Adams opened court Mon
day and a full panel OF petit jurors was
on hand, but as no jury cases were ready
for trial the first day the jurymen were
excused until Tuesday. The first case tried
TO a jury was that OF the state against
Joseph Frazier. charged with assaulting
Frederick Kstler with pitchfork with the
intent to do great bodily injury. The jury
found Frazier guilty OF plain assault and
battery and recommended him to the leni-
ency Of the court Judge Adams said that
he would pronounce sentence next week.
a similar case was the State of Nebraska
against John Morgan. Morgan was charged
with assaulting Hans Christensen with an
AK with the intent to commit bodily injury.
The jury found defendant guilty OF plain
assault and battery. The court has taken
until next week TO pronounce sentence.
The case of the State of Nebraska against
Clinton Cronkright. charged with statutory
assault, came TO a sudden end owing TO a
techncality in the service OF a copy OF the
information on the defendant.
The case OF the State against George
Stroemer, Albert Stroemer and Henry
Stroemcr. charged with assault with intent
to commit great bodily injury upon Louis
Zoebel at country dance was brought to a
close by a proposition from the defendants
to plead guilty to plain assault and bat
terry. The state accepted and the defend
ants were fined s25 each and costs. As soon
as this had been settled Zoebel brought IA
civil suit against the defendants for s., $50
damages.
Two cases against Charles A. Hoffman,
charged with unlswfully dsposing OF mort
gagged property, were continued for the
term.
Ida f. Kistler has been asking for di.
vorce from her husband, Frederick Kistler,
but she changed her mind and the case was
dismissed on her own motion.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

pear before the supreme court at its rex;
sitting and ask for the appointment OF
referees TO take testimony In the case OF
the State against the Argo Manufacturing
company. This action will be preliminary
TO the hearing and argument before the su-
preme judges. The case has been continued
from time to time for the last six months.
but it is announced now that there Will be
no further delay in its adjustment. The
defendant company when the action was be.
gun by Constantine J. Smyth declared its
intention OF making no appearance in court,
but IL has since decided to fight the case
on practically the same lines as those es-
tablished in the proceedings OF the case Of
the State against the Standard Oil com
pany.
OF the twenty-four cases assigned for
hearing at the next sitting Of the supreme
court only fifteen will be called In docket
order. the remaining nine being cases that
have been advanced for various reasons.
The first case on the call is that OF the
Omaha Savings bank against sifneral.
sumptuous Lodge Rooms.
After expending s25 900 and a fitting pro-
portion OF discretion and taste, the local
Masonic lodges have come into possession
OF as richly furnished and elaborate lodge
rooms as can be found anywhere in the
western jurisdiction OF the Masonic order.
The rooms are in building near the north
east corner Of Eleventh and NJ streets. next
to the lot upon which stood the old Ma
sonic temple, destroyed by fire two years
ago. The local lodges are in good fnan-
cia condition and besides owning the new
building and the corner lot they are out OF
debt. The furniture for the lodge rooms
was purchased under the direction Of an
eastern lodge and is said to be the finest
that could be found on the market.
seeks Reheartpg for killing.
Through his attorneys, Charles B. Smith
OF Nemaha county has asked the supreme
court for a rehearing OF the case in
which he was tried for killing his wife.
convicted and sentenced TO life iinprison-
ment The assignment OF error, on which
the motion for rehearing is based. alleges
unlawful exclusion OF evidence, suppression
Of oral argument and faulty instructions
to the jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
Form Telephone company.

HUMBOLDT. Neb., March l6.-(speciai)
The farmers OF Humboldt township met
last night and decided TO form stock
company, with shares OF $40 each with
which 10 begin the erection OF telephone
line 10 connect with the Humboldt ex-
change aud toll station
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

following high-license ticket was nomin>
ated: Mayor, J. Bender; clerk, William
Thompson; treasurer, A. W. Clark; engi-
neer, II. Newnham; councilman First
ward, NJ. Figi; councilman Second ward
George Honey; Board Of Education, w. H.
Thompson and A. c. Burlingame.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

HASTINGS, Neb. March l6.-(Special)-
NJ. y. Irwin OF Fremont has accepted the
management OF the Kerr opera house In
Hastings for next season,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
To Form Militia Compspy.

WEST POINT Eeb., March l6.-(Special)
A call has been issued for q meeting OF
the young men OF the city to form a state
militia company. The state sdjutsnt gen.
ersl has granted the necessary permission
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
AnpropriatIon for Feeble MINDED.

BEATRICE, Neb.. March l6-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The senate committee on pub.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17
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Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-17

SUTTON, Neb., March l6.-(Special.) -
At a citizens caucus held last night the
The Holly chieftain., 1901-02-22
Soskine Thefr Lsnds.

With irrigation bitches running full
Sugar City and Rocky Ford are pro-
viding themselves with moistu re for
beet culture against the possibilities Of
q summer droueh. E. R. Chew. SUP
erintendent OF irrigation, has for
some time been urging upon beet
raisers OF the valley the Importance
OF soaking their lands in the winter
season. and advantage is now being
taken OF the suggestion. In fact all
crops, including alfalfa, hay. melons
and agricultural products in general,
will benefit by this procedure. Every
thing promises = big crop OF sugar
beets next season; the Rocky Ford
factory is prepared for and expects to
handle the product Of from 5000 to
10, 900 acres Of beets, sud the Su2 AT
City factory is making about the same
calculations. Already steam plows
are at work upon the lands and every
inch OF ground that can be irrigated
is being soaked. In the winter the
Arkansas river carries a greater head
of water than In summer, and any use
that may be made OF the surplus is Sc
much clear gain to agriculturistS.- =
Rocky Ford Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-02-22
Al ksssan- Don't Agree.

Editor Glenn. OF the Greeley County
ksA) Republican, who is one OF the
best lawyers in that state. has the
good sense TO proclaim his disapproval
OF the rumpus being raised about Colo
radoans stealing water, which they al
lege rightfl!lv belongs to KansanS.
In M Glenn. opinion, which looks
Quit. teu.hlc. should the Kansans
win the suit and stop the people OF
Colorado from taking water from the
river for Irrigation purposes. the same
ruling would apply to Hamilton and
Finney counties in western Kansas
and they could not take water from
the river to irrigate their lands, for
the water might be needed by the
people furtner down the river. in
southern Kansas. Indian Territory or
Arkansas. But the simple idea Of any
such ruling being made bv anv court
however partial\t may he to the in
terests OF its own state. is too prepos-
terous to waste breath over, and the
people in the irrigated districts OF
Colorado are not losing any sleep over
1t.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-02-22

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