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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
WOODWARDSCASE ADVANCES
Intense Interest is Manifested in the Kicker
Murder Trial.
TRADES sHtslFFs GUN IN MONTANA
Rides 60 the Ranch on n stolen
HOrse-Many witnesses Yet
20 Go on the
stand.

CASPER wyo., Feb. 2~O.-(Special Tele-
gram )-Business in Casper today was prac-
tically suspended, the public schools were
closed. and everyone that could crowd into
the Natrona county courtroom heard the
testimony In the trial Of Charles Woodward
on the charge Of killing Sheriff Kicker.
At the morning session Deputy Sheriff
Milne and one other witness we're exam
ined, their testimony being unlmportant.
Mrs. Kicker. wife of the dead man. Mrs.
Woodward, wife of the prisoner, and her
sister were compelled to leave the court
room, objections having been raised to
their staying and listening to the testi-
mony.
Testimony this afternoon showed that the
prisoner had Ricker's gun when he ar
rived in Montana and traded It to q young
man named Owens; also that he stole a
horse eight miles east Of town and rode 1t
to the Woodward ranch. Eighteen wit
nesses for the state have been anime
and there are ten more to go on the stand.
Two Of the states most important wit
nesses, Owens and Berkheimer. will be put
on the stand tomorrow morning. These are
the two men who captured Woodward and
received the 81 900 reward, and to whom he
is said to have told the whole story of the
killing and the escape.
1t is stated that the prosecution will ex-
anime twenty witnesses, and that the de-
Tense will begin its case tomorrow. The
defense has only three witnesses, but *
prepared TO make q strong fight for Wood
wards life. What the evidence in the
prisoners favor is, his attorneys will not
say, but 1t has been learned that testi-
mony will be introduced to show that jim
westfall, the escaping prisoner that has moi
yet been captured, killed the sheriff. and
not Woodward. Clark Johnson, one of the
witnesses for the prosecution, testified that
he and Westfall we're at the Woodward
ranch when Kicker was killed. westfal
went outside OF the house shortly after
Kicker started for the barn and a few mo-
ments later he heard a shot. Going out
side, he saw Westfall with a gun and 6
dark object lay near the barn door. Both
mel shot at the barn and Westfall said
Watch me shoot that sucker" pointing
his gun at the dark object and firing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
.INTEREc- IN THE CONVENTION
Many Delegates Gather for Young
MEMS Christian Association
at York.

YORK, Neb. Feb. DECENTRALIZATION
ing trains are bringing delegates to the
Young Mems Christian Association conven-
tion. which convenes here tonight. and
day and night sessions will be held until
February "a. General Secretary J. P.
Bailey Of Omaha arrived yesterday and has
opened headquarters at the lie Grand hotel.
The local committees have been at work
for the past two weeks making their ar
rangements and they say that the opening
Of the state convention will be according
to the program. At tonight's session the
opening address will be delivered by DR..
Hubert c. Herring Of Omaha, pastor of
the First Congregational church.
On Friday night the women of York will
=erve a supper for the Young Mems Chris
tian association at Fraternal hall. All
the sessions will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
NEW LAND LAW
Representative Hanks Expects Legislature
to Adopt TOrrens System.
SURPRISED At DIVISION OF COMMISSION
Considers Only Eject of This Will BE
Caution on Part of Lawmakers,
Not Defeat of the
Measure.
(From a stan correspondent

LINCOLN, Feb. 20.@Special. )-Repre-
sentative H.. II. Hanks Of otoe county pre-
diets the adoption of the Torrens land
system by the next legislature.
Mr.. Hanks Is author of the bill creating
the Nebraska Torrens commission. He was
in Lincoln today and examined some of
the details OF the commissioners reports.
"Basing my opinion upon what / had
read and heard OF its work In, other safes,
l believed when / introduced the Torrens
bill. and do now, that the system would be
adopted by the next legislature by an al
most unanimous vote,'' said Mr.. Hanks.
several states have adopted the Torrens
system Of transferring real estate and l
believe It is but a question of time till
every state in the union will have 1t In
operation. England partially adopted 1t
in 1868 and by a provision passed In 1897
IL is now practically compulsory. This
certainly speaks we'll for the system.
Wherever 1 have found 1t once In operation
It has never been repealed. The register
of Cook county, Illinois, writes me II Is
working easily and satisfactorily there,
that transfers are made in a very short
time and at a small fee.
Surprised at Any Opposition.
81 am surprised that all OF the commits
sioners do not favor the system" said
Mr.. Hanks, speaking Of the reports How
ever. the division will only have the effect
Of making the next legislature more con-
servative. 1 am confident the more people
study the system the more enthu-
siastic they will become for Its adop-
ton. Do l think transferring VIII
ba less expensive and titles more
secure under the Torrens act? Yes
I doY Under the present system the his
tory of the title must be given. covering
all the Eround from the hrst transfer by
the government to the last one. This in
wolves two items Of expense-one for the
abstractor and one for the lawyer. Expense
n added to the expense as the title grows
older. and the tees grow larger. Under the
Torrens system a minimum fee Is charged
for each transfer. It being very small COM
pared with our present expense. Under
the new law titles are put at rest. There
ia absolute sesurity. When once you re-
ceive a certificate for your property you
cannot be unseated. II 9 mistake Is MADE
and a Just claim comes up against YOU
property the person is satisfied out OF .
general fund and your certificate remains
secure.
Expects support of Bar.
From expressions l have heard I an
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
SKULL STOPS THE BULLET
Superior Young Man Survives n shot
In IN Head from an Accidentally
Discharged Revolver.

SUPERIOR, Neb.. Feb 2O.-(special.)-
While Frank Yetter, a young German living
southwest Of Superior, was examining an
"unloadcd" revolver the pistol was dis
charged, with the usual result. and the
bullet, a Ss-caliber. struck him in the fore
head between the eyes and became imbedded
in the bone. A doctor was summoned from
the city. He chloroformed Yetter and dug
out the leaden pellet, which is as fiat as a
nickel and about as large. Yetter's skull
was cracked a little by the shot. He ate a
hearty dinner while awaiting the arrival of
the doctor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
MAHoNEYS GET THE CONTRACT
VIII Build n Cut-OR on the Union
Pacific Railroad Near
Cheyenne.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Feb. ~2o.-(Speclsl
Telegram. 1.-The Union Pacific railroad hast
awarded a contract to Mahoney Bros.
formerly subcontractors under Kilpatries
Bros. & Collins, for the construction Of a
cutoff near Lookout, between Laramie and
Medicine Bow. The contract price is 1884,
coo. The cutoff will be 3.04 miles long.
While It will effect a saving Of only one
fifth Ola mile. 1t will reduce the curvature
Of the main line at that point from 8 to 1
per cent. A number Of bad grades will be
eliminated. The contractors are loading
their outfits at Ogden and will begin work
as soon as frost is out Of the ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21

quite sure the bar of the state will not OPP
pose the measure. 1 was talking recently
with an attorney from Illinois, who has
kept in close touch with the Torrens law
because he expected to return to Chicago
to PRACTICE. He states that no prominent
attorney would oppose It. Every able
lawyer is in favor Of progress and What is
beneficial to 80 per cent Of the people is
beneficial to him. The state bar Of Illinois
gave its sanction to the bill. In Virginia
the state bar association after several dis
cusslons appointed a committee to draw up
the bill and present 1t to the legislature
and urge its passage. Brevity, security
and inexpense recommend it to all. Its
merits are founded upon its test. Trial
in every Instance has given the system q
complete triumph"
Mr.. Hanks was favored for an appoint
ment on the Torrens commission, but the
supreme court, following both law and
precedent. decided that as he was a mem
Der Of the legislature he was not eligible
to the position.
New interpretations.
Articles OF incorporation of the follow
ing new institutions were recorded in the
secretary of states office today:
The Western Sheep company of Omaha;
capital stock. s25, 900; incorporators. E.
L. Jenken, G. W. Craig, R. w. Holden,
W. H. Salisbury, 2. G. Holden and Leon
A. Hoffman.
The Blair Telephone company Of Blair,
Washington county; capital stock, SIS, 900;
incorporators, s. H. Thomas, p. Lippincott,
W. w. Marten, Joe S. Cook, John W. Sas
and Peter Tyson.
The Stella Telephone company of Stella;
capital stock, 10000; incorporators, S. H.
Thomas, H. e. Clark, ]. F. Alderman, B.
L. Harris, Guy Harris.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
PENSIONS FoR WESTERN VETERANS
War Survivors Remembered by the
General Government.

WaE SuTNhVorb AcmchiDcFcu ny the
General Government.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o.-(speciai.)-The
following western pensions have been
granted;
Nebraska: Original-Daniel Lewis, Omaha,
S. Increase, restoration. reissue, etc
Emanuel Kline, Murray, $40. Original
widows, etc.-Anna E. Pilgrim, 'Pilger, IS.
Iowa: Original-George H. Jacobs, Dixon,
S.; Patrick L. Dewaney, Cascade, s.; VIII
liam Ankrim, Laporte City. SO. Increase,
restoration, reissue, etc-Nathaniel Norris,
Atalissa, $40; Richard X, Shepherd, Upton,
$50: Charles w. Cook, Griiineii, ~$12; George
A. Palmer, Knowlton, s. Original widows,
etc.-Margaret Greer, DEBORAH, IS; special
accrued February 8, Louisa Brott, Boons-
boro, IS.
South Dakota: O~riginal-Jerome B. Pot
ter, Doyle, So Increase, restoration, re-
issue, etc.-James Olin dead, Hudson, $12.
Original widows, etc.-Elizabeth n. Ackard,
Pierre, IS.
North Dakota: Increase, restoration, re-
Issue, etc.-Henry II. Coburn, Hancock. S12.
etc.-Antonlo A. Avila, San Luis, $40; Rob
ert b. Potter, Boulder, $40. Renewal,
widows, etc.-Elizabeth A. Miller, Colo
ado Springs, S12; Elizabeth FELTON,, Denver,
$12.
Montana: Increase. restoration. reissue,
etc.-George s. Reese, Columbia Falls, $40.
Original widows, e~tc.-Specia accrued Feb
ruary 3, Caroline A. Ward, Deer Lodge, S15.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

TO convince every sufferer from diseases
Of the kidney, liver, bladder and blood
that Warmers Safe Cure will cure them a
trial bottle will be sent absolutely free to
any one who will write Warner Safe Cure
CO, Rochester, N. Y, and mention having
seen this liberal OFFER in The Omaha Bee.
The genuineness OF this offer Is fully
guaranteed by the publisher, Our doctor
Will send medical booklet, containing
symptoms and treatment OF each disease,
and many convincing testimonials, free to
any one who will write.
WARMERS SAFE PILLS, taken with
Warmers Safe Cure move the bowels and
aid a speedy cure.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
EVIDENCE AGAINST MESERVE
Attorney General PrOut Claims to Make
Important Discovery.
TRACES SOURCE or TREASURY PAYMENTS
Declares No Part of Interest on sixty
Thousand Dollars of Trust
Fund Ever Reached
state Golfers
rrom a starr correspondent.l

LINCOLN, Feb. Observation-Disclosures
General Prout says he has discovered evil
dence which shows to a certainty that no
part Of the interest money paid to former
Treasurer Meserve by the Union Stock
Yards bank. on the $50. 900 deposit Of trust
funds, was ever paid into the treasury. He
has found records giving the source Of all
interest money paid into the treasury by
Mr.. Meserve during the year 1899, and the
money alleged to have been received from
the South Omaha institution is not in
cluded In any Of the amounts.
The books of the Treasury department
show that four payments Of interest on cur
rent funds we're made by Mr.. Meserve for
deposits in state depository banks during
the year 1899. They are credited within
about thirty days after the end Of each
quarter Of the year. There is nothing in
the books to show how much Of the in
terest money was received from the differ
emit banks. nor how much money each OF the
banks had on deposit. The payments were
made In lump sums and were credited
From depository banks, interest on cur
rent funds"
Expert bookkeepers examined the records
and came to the conclusion hat there was
no way of telling to a certainty whether
or not any interest on permanent school
money had been credited from depository
or other banks. 1t was granted that Mr..
Meserve might have paid in some Of the
money he is alleged to have appropriated
to his own use. 1t was limited that Me-
serve might make his defense along this
line, maintaining that the payments made
during the year included the interest money
received from the South Omaha bank.
Bank Reports Throw Light.
Since the experts went over the books,
however, a bundle Of bank reports was
discovered which threw new light on the
matter. The items OF these reports were
checked over and II was soon found that
all Of the interest money paid into the
treasury by Mr.. Meserve could be ac-
counted for as being derived from de-
posits Of current funds, and from no other
funds. Mr.. Prout is prepared to submit
this evidence in court.
An estimate based on the average monthly
balances OF the current funds bears out the
attorney generals statement. The average
monthly balance during the 1899 fiscal year
was $500, 6S0.22. Interest on this average
amount at 3 per cent, the lowest legal rate,
would have been 49, 900. 40. The payments
during the period amounted to 3s,SS4.13.
The discrepancy is easily accounted for.
because the former figures are merely an
estimate based upon an average. The show
ing would indicate, however, that Mr.. Me-
serve did not pay into the treasury much
more than the interest received on lawful
deposits of current funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
woIf-Huntine at Harvard.

HARVARD, Neb., Feb. 20.-(special.)-
Continued hne winter weather, with light
SHOWS, is furnishing fine hunting opportu-
mites to sportsmen. Several wolf huntS
have been organized. Yesterday a hunt
took place in which 400 men are said to
have participated. A stretch OF country Of
ten miles or more was covered. Two wolves
was the amount OF game baggeA
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21

aermOtors at the electric light plant broke
last night and caused a large belt to wind
around the ny wheel in such q manner az TO
break the belt in pieces. About fve square
feet Of the flooring was torn up and splin-
tiers few in all directions. The damage will
reach $500. The aermoto was a new enc
and only placed in position yesterday and
cost 5000. Another one has been ordered
and the residence district will be without
electric lights for a few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
Goes Insane over Religion.

ULYSSES, Neb., Feb. 20.-(special.)-
Mrs. Minke Alden. residing four miles
northeast Of this place. became suddenly
insane last Sunday. When her condition
was discovered she had undressed and
burned the clothing OF her 2-year-old child
and was In the act of killing it. Religious
excitement is said to have been the cause
Of her loss Of reason. She was taken to
the asylum at Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
RECEIVER IN PLATTsMoUTH
walter y. white Placed In Charge
of Gas and Electric
Light Plant.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., Feb. 20.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-Walter j. White of this
city has been appointed receiver of the
Plattsmouth Gas and Electric Light plant.
The bondholdsrs brought suit to compel the
city to pay $4,000 for the plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
DIR. Kinyon Goes to Asia.

DETROIT, Feb. 20.-Dr. j. B. Kinyons
for the last year commanding officer and
chief surgeon of the United States Marine
hospital here and known as one of the best
bacteriologists and plague experts in the
United States government service. has sent
in HIS resignation, to take effect May !. DR..
Kinyon has left TOR Asia, where he Will de-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
rise OF Beatrice Box.

BEATRICE, Neb, Feb. 2o.-(Special.)-
Homer Bradt. son Of Byron Bradt Of this
city, who entered the service of the B. &
M. twelve years ago as a stenographer, has
been promoted to the position OF travelling
freight and passenger agent, with head
quarters at Helena, Mont. 81
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
JOHN FREMONT, INDIAN, DIES
emb of the Council that Coded
All Eastern Nebraska to the
Government.

FENDER, Neb.. Feb. 20.-(Special.)-one
of the. best known characters of the Omaha
agency died Tuesday Of a complication Of
diseases and old age in the person of John
Fremont, as he was nov to the white
people, or Chas-a-Nin-Gah as the Indians
knew him.
He was a member Of the council held in
1854 which coded all Of eastern Nebraska
except that portion retained as the reser-
walton TO the white men. and in that year
went to Washington to see President Pierce.
During the civil war he assisted the United
States government in the war with the
Sioux.
Just a few days before his death he was
married according to the white custom to
the Indian woman with whom he had lived
as man and wife for many years. He did
this that no controversy might arise over
his property, which amounts to consid-
cradle.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
DANIEL H. WHEELER OF OMAHA
He II Elected President of Western
Masons' Mutual Life AssOciR-
ffOu.

YANKToN, s. D.. Feb. 20.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The sixteenth annual meeting of
the Western Masons' Mutual Life associa-
ton resulted in the election OF these CT
hcers: President. Daniel II. Wheeler If
Omaha; FIRST vice president. w. II. Ed
munds Of Yankton; second vice president,
c.. ]. Willett of Pasadena. Cal; secretary,
Gilbert F. Stevenson OF Yanktcn; treasurer,
w. H. Mcvay Of Yankton; medical director,
DR.. H. F. Livingston OF Yankton.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21

Elkhorn grade. struck the house Of John
stannus Of Gayville and almost demolished
it. The rock crashed through the roof
and narrowly missed several members Of
the family.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
watkins Contest nj Papilion.

PAPILLIoN. Neb., Feb. 20.-(special.)-
Papillion business men are planning for a
walking contest in the PRpillion opera
house some time in March for q purse OF
as. The number OF entries will be linn
tied to ten OF the best walkers from sarpy
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
Nominations of POstmasters.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The president
today sent the following nominations fol
postmasters to the senate
Nebraska-John Peters. Albion; Franl
W. Wake, Harrington; Walter H.. Andrews
Lexington.
South Dakota-Samuel G. Dewell, Pierre
Iowa-Hans Keyser. Elgin; d. w. Rath
bun, Marion; e. T. Roland. Eldon; L. e
Hulz. Keota; Milton A. McCord, Newton.
Missouri-Max v. Robinson, Fairfax
Joseph H. Handel, King City; william C
CASTOR, Keylesville; August Schneider
Weston:
Observation-Disclosures Dering, jr., Msrys
Vile.
Arizona-Laura G.. Cradle, Tombstone.
Illinois-Thomas W. Price. Astoria
Lewis Castle, Wyoming.
Indian Territory-James A. Rose, Chick
asaw.
Texas-Harry c. Butler. Anson; Berr,
MCGEE, Italy; Harry A. Grimm. Galveston
Wsshington-George N. Lamphere, Pa
louise; Albert s. Dickinson. waitsburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
FENDER Wins Bowling CONTEXT.

FENDER, Neb., Feb. 20.-(Special.)-
Pender defeated West Point last night in a
bowling contest by a large score and took
all five games.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
CHM Gets $1,000 Damages.

GENEVA, Neb.. Feb. 20.-(Special 1.-THE
damage suit Of George Gifin against the
Burlington railway was concluded today and
the plaintiff was awarded $1,000. He sued
for $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
WOOL GROWERS WILL MEET
Efforts VIII BE Made to Organise y
state Association I'm
Wyoming.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Feb. 2O.-(special.)-
Preparations are being made for the first
state meeting of the wool-growers Of
Wyoming, which will be held In Cheyenne
on February 81, and at which time an effort
will be made to organize a state association
to be made up Of the several county asso-
Citations already formed. Senator F. e.
Warren, president Of the National Wool
Growers association, will read a paper, and
Springer Of the National Livestock
association and Secretary Martin will de-
liver addresses.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21

head for twenty-five years or more. / am.
hard of hearing. About six weeks ago
was so sick / could not eat, sleep and
hardly able to walk. Felt more like dying
than living. Was under a doctors care and
taking all kinds of drugs and medicine,
douches, solutions In nose, etc. The doctor
nearly blew my head away with a powerful
air pump-medicated air he called II. 1t
did absolutely nothing in my case. l threw
everything away-medicine, air pump,
douches-and commenced on Duffy's Pure
l take one ounce with water before and
after each meal and at bedtime, and now,
after using four bottles, | can eat and
day than 1 have for twenty years. / was
opposed to all kinds of liquor and used
as a medicine only, and shall continue to
use II as long as / live II l can get IL.
l know Il will keep me alive, and may, IN
time improve my hearing. hope IL Will.
Yours. very sincerely, w. SCOTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21

TIL second Of the membership teas by
the Young Women's Christian association
will be in the association rooms at $3.50
O'Clock Monday evening. The supper is
furnished by the women Of the First Pres
byterian church and there will be no charge
for the young women. AS the supper has
been limited to $50, all members intending
to avail themselves OF the invitation are
requested to register with the secretary
before Saturday evening. The object OF the
suppers Is to promote Acquaintance and So
liability among the members and this one
is to be a Martha Washington affair. All
who can are asked to come with powdered
hair and wearing a 'kerchief after the
fashion of the olden times. A musical pro-
gram has been arranged. to be given be-
tween the courses Of the supper.
The Gymnasium prayer circle will meet
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The bible
and Shakespeare class begins the study Of
II Merchant OF Venice" this week. All
are welcome.
Mrs. Naomi Knight yesterday Of Lincoln
has accepted the position OF state secretary
Of Nebraska.
Owing to the membership tea, there will
be no meeting Of the Margaret Fuller Lit
erary on Monday evening. all having Asen
invited up to the Central rooms, but on
Monday evening. March 4. the literary will
entertain. All members Of the gymnasium
classes are requested to be present at each
meeting. as the class is soon to give The
Anvil Chorus at an open meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-21
A Later Letter.

Dear Sirs-Have improved some since
you before, only occasional cough
and very little discharge from nose. Feel
ing much better. My hearing Is much Inn
head since Duffy's has brought my blood
to a healthier condition and motion.
Sincerely yours, w. SCOTT.
March 81, 1901.