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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
COURT CoNVENES At CENTER
Docket Not Lengthy, but Cases of
More Thar Ordinary Inn
pOrtnnce Included.

CENTER, Neb., Sept. 1l.-(Special.)-
District court has opened here. with Judge
J. r. Boyd on the bench. There are sew
enty-one cases docketed for this term,
which will last a week. Several state
cases which have been pending for some
time. will be dismissed.
The case OF the State against wanser,
in which Win Wanser of Plainview shot
young Finson, a barber, at Creighton. for
running his 16-year-old daughter. will be
heard, but Il is probable that the case
will be continued. The State against Dean,
for forgery will be continued on account
Of state witnesses being absent from the
state.
J. II. Broadly, candidate for attorney gen
eral on the fusion ticket lie here trying
to get Melville G. Hubbard, who was sent
up for statutory rape. out OF the peni-
t%entlary, the complaining witness having
made deposition stating that another man.
whom she afterward married was also
guilty.
The State against Ray for disposlng OF
mortgsged property will be dismissed. be-
cause a jury acquitted him in the trial for
perjury which grew out Of this case. The
Judge will render a decision in the eighty
rod jog land case from the Ponca reser-
walton, which was tried at the spring term.
This case is where the government sur
vey and field notes disagree and half Of
the farmers OF Raymond township are
fighting over the possession of the same
land. Several persons have been sent to
the insane asylum over this Jog.
The case of Morrison against opocensky.
for assault with intent to kill, will prob
ably be tried at an adjourned session in
Niobrara.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
CHAPLAIN SHOOTS HIMSELF
Recently Attache tO the Cruiser
Olympia with Rank of COM
mander in the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE secretary
Of the navy received a telegram today from
Rear Admiral Johnson, commanding the
Boston navy yard, saying that Chaplain
william F. Morrison committed suicide by
shooting himself at the naval hospital at
Chelsea.
Chaplain Morrison was recently attached
to the cruiser Olympia, which participated
in the combined army and navy maneuvers'
and is now at Boston undergoing repairs
He was a native or Maryland and was APP
pointed a chaplain in the navy in May, 1881.
He held the rank of commander and was
assigned to Olympia last March. No details
have been received regarding his death.
BOSTON, Sept. 11.-William F. Morrison.
chaplain of the cruiser Olympia, committed
suicide by shooting himself through the
head at the naval hospital during the night,
His death was announced at the navy yard
today. He had been in poor health for sew
eral weeks. 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
ACCIDENT BLOCKS THE TRACK
DcraiIed Car stops frame for = Time
Through The PIatssmOuthg

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. Sept. 11.-(spe-
cial.)-An accident occurred in the big cut
a little this side Of the Burlington bridge
a short time before midnight last night,
which blocked the main line and caused
a suspension OF traffic for seven hours.
As the first section Of train No. rs, loaded
with stock from the Wyoming division,
bound for Chicago, was going through the
cut a pair Of wheels under about the twelfth
car from the way car, jumped the track,
and ran along the ties for several HUNDRED
feet, when they struck a switch. Both
sets of trucks then jumped to the switch
track, dragging the next car with them, as
we'll as the FIRST pair of trucks on the car
following. They ran along for a little dis
lance breaking one rail Of the siding and
tearing up the track for quite a distance,
until finally they piow-d into the sides of
the cut, damaging two Of the cars, but not
injuring the cattle.
The part of the train that remained on
the track was brought back to Plattsmouth
and the large steel wrecking crane was
brought over to clear the track.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
WOMAN ACCUSED OF THEFT
Mrs. Rosa La Blanche DSuphin Of New
Orleans is Indicted.
SETTLES THE ESTATE OF HER HUSI AVO
Charged with Failure 60 Account for
Valuable Securities and Money
which He Kept in a
Box In His Room.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-THE grand jury
has returned an indictment against Mrs.
Rosa La Blanche Dauphin, widow OF Max
imilian Dauphin, for many years president
OF the Louisiana State lottery.
The action was not made public imme-
diately, In order to enable the district at
torney to get the necessary requisition
papers from Governor Heard and arrest Mrs.
Dauphin, who is said to be i'll in or near
New York.
Dsuphin, who was president Of the Louis
lana lottery company, died in 1891. His
estate was inveptoried at 500, 900, his widow
and a friend being executors.
There we're other heirs, including Dau-
phin's mother. The estate was settled up,
the heirs were paid their share and the
widow and legatee came into possession
OF the rest OF the property.
Eleven years after the settlement, among
the effects Of Judge Perche, who had been
Mrs. Dauphin's lawyer in the probate case,
an old, badly worn paper was found, giving
a list Of a large number Of bonds which APP
p~arently formed a part Of the Dsuphin es-
tate, but which had not figured in the in
~ventory.
Mrs. Dauphin was called on to explain.
She failed to appear before a Louisiana
court, out piece Dy piece the secret ourleu
for years was brought to light. Dauphiu
had kept his money and securities in a box
in his room and was a much wealthier man
than many supposed.
From that box his widow. It is charged,
had stolen from the estate and s~ecreted
1914, 900 in securities and $4,000 in cash.
In order to cover up her work she sold
the bonds. invested and reinvested the
money in new securities 80 that no trace
could be found Of It. She kept no bank &C
count and frequently had 100000 on her
person in $1,000 bills.
Judge Lazarus, counsel for the heirs. sue
ceeded in tracing every bond for more than
twelve years. The court awarded judg-
ment against Mrs. Dauphin for sSsS, 066, the
entire amount, with interest. Her home
here was seized, only to find that she had
removed everything and had fed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
OIL Company Makes a Test.

EVANSTON. Wyo., Sept. 11.-(Special.)-
Tho jaeger Oil company made tests y~ester-
day to determine the capacity Of their
we'll, in which oil was recently discov-
cred, and from the present outlook the
we'll will produce thirty barrels of high
grade petroleum per day. The we'll was
bailed out at / o'clock yesterday and at 6
o'clock there was 500 feet Of oil inside of
the casing. The company is now cleaning
the bottom of the we'll OF mud and putting
down the casing. The oil sands have been
penetrated to a depth of thirty feet with
out going through the strata, and experts
claim that by sinking a little deeper the
we'll may become a heavy producer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
LANKlN is MUCH OF A MYTH
Denial IL Mad of Republican De-
lection in York
County.

M'CooL JUNCTION. Neb.. Sept. IL
Especial. 1.-THE republicans here pronounce
the signed letter of "W. M. Lankin" re-
garding politics In York county. printed
in the World Herald, as one Of the rankest
fakes ever written. This man who signs
himself "Lankin," whether he is real or
not, wrote a lot of stun that 1t would be
hard to find any farmer in York county
who would corroborate any part Of the
statement. In the recent poll taken
the county showed no detection. but prom
Uses on the part of the opposition that they
expect to vote for Mickey and Hinshaw and
are freely saying Let we'll enough alone"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
DISPUTE is TO BE SETTLED
Special Agent TO Make Report on
Rival Claims 90 OIL Lands
I'm wyoming.

EVANSTON, Wyo., Sept. n.-tspecial.)-
The famous contest case over section q
in the Spring Valley oil nelds, on which
the Union Pacific well Is located, was con-
eIuded In this city yesterday, the hearing
being finally adjourned by Special Agent
J. w. beverly, sent here TO investigate the
case.
Mr.. Zeverley's report to the Interior de-
partment will consist of some 1000 type
written pages. part OF which are already
in the Washington once.
The decision, which is expected early in
October and which will settle the long
dispute between the railroad company and
l~ocaters Of oil claims relative to the agri-
cultural and mineral value Of the land, is
forward TO with great interest.
The two strikes Of oil made a few weeks
ago cannot fail to have a great bearing
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Prairie Chicken Hunters Fined.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Sept. 11.-(Spe-
cial.)-The first victims. so far as reported.
Of the new state law which prohibits prai-
rie-chicken hunters from invading farms
upon proper notice being given by the
owners Of the land, we're Ave Chicago and
Minneapolis men. who were arrested in
Clark county for trespass while chicken
shooting. They were fined s25 each and
costs OF action. Each Of the men served
notice OF appeal to the state circuit court,
where It is presumed they will test the
constitutionality Of the Law under which
they were arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
!. o. O. F. Picnic at Oakland.

OAKLAND. Neb., Sept. 11.-(special.)- y
The Independent Order OF Odd Fellows
canton encampment, subordinate lodge and
Daughters Of Rebekah of the Fifteenth
district held their annual picnic in Wells
park here Wednesday. The orators OF the
day were C. A. Randall. G. NJ. and Mrs.
Emma L. Talbot, junior past president of
the Rebekah assembly of Nebraska. The
West Point band furnished excellent music
and a general good time was concluded
by a ball game between Lyons and Ban
croft, resulting In a score of s to 4 in
favor Of Bancroft.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
CHOLERA ON ARMY TRANSPORT
Several Deaths Reported on Sher-
man, Now Lying at
NaRasaki.

WASHINGTON. Sept. discriminatory
information Of the prevalence Of cholera aud
of several deaths from that disease on the
transport Sherman has been received at the
o~uartermaster generals ONCE OF the War
department from the depot quartermaster
OF Nagssaki.
The names Of those who died are not
given. 1t is believed that the vessel will be
held in quarantine at least Ave days before
being allowed to proceed on its voyage.
oficisls express no apprehension over the
appearance Of the disease aboard the ship,
as the measures taken for its treatment and
for the isolation of those afhicted are re-
gaTded as ample.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

COLUMBUS. Neb.. Sept. 11.-(special.)-
A boy for whom large sums have been spent
in advertising was located near Genoa a few
days ago. He is Roy wymore, II years Of
age, who was decoyed way from his home
at Elkton, Colo, by tramps. His mother,
Mrs. w. P. Wymore. arrived last night, and
Sheriff Byrnes accompanied her TO Nance
county this morning. They arrived here
this noon on the Albion train and mother
and son are the two happiest people in the
city. They leave for their home this even
ing. The people are quite prominent in
their locality.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
BROKEN AXE WRECKS IRAN
Five Freight Cars Demolished and
Contents Practically
uine

WAYNE. Neb., Sept. 11.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A wreck occurred on the Bloomfield
line about two miles west Of Wayne at 1880
this afternoon. caused by the breaking OF
an axle Of a freight car near the center OF
the train. As a result Ave freight cars were
piled up in a heap and demolished, a car
Of wheat scattered for rods around and a
carload NJ flour damaged.
The front passenger and baggage car
were thrown from the track, also the front
OF the rear passenger coach, but fortunately
no person was injured.
A wrecking crew went to the seine Of the
accident this evening to clear away the
debris.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Gage County Repubiicans Meet.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Sept. 11.-(Speciai.)-
A meeting Of the Gage county republican
central committee was held here yester-
day. Reports were received from all parts
of the county Of the most encouraging ma
ture for the success OF the republican party
A general plan OF campaign was outlined
by the committee. Harry Spafford wa:
elected secretary OF the committee and E
G. Drake treasurer. An executive com.
mittee consisting OF NJ. B. Davis. II.
Spafford, r. w. Lahin. A. s, Casad and
A. l.. Cook was named.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
-ppointments In the Postal Service
and National banks Authorizes
Mt WILDER.
CFrom a stan Correspondent.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-(special Tele-
gram.)-Iowa postmasters appointed: Mel
son Gilbert, Dundee. Delaware county; j.
F.. Wickham, Freeman, Cerro Gordo county;
Everett J. Teale. T%uskegee, Decatur county
A postofice has been established at
Como, Carbon county, Wyo., with Daniel
H. McGrath as postmaster.
The comptroller of the currency today au-
thorized the National bank Of WILDER, Neb.,
to begin business, with a capital OF 100000
W. B. Cartnell Of Lincoln, Neb., has been
appointed messenger in the Treasury de-
psrtment.
F. ]. HINES has been appointed a clerk
in the postofice at Lincoln, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
RECEIVER FOR BROKEN BANK
William A. Campbell to wind Up Az
fairs of the Chamberlain In
stitution at Tecumseh.

TECUMSEH. Neb., Sept. ~11-(Special
Telegram)-At a meeting OF the deposit
ors Of the defunct Chamberlain bank Of
this city. held this afternoon, William
A. Campbell Of Tecumseh was selected as
proper person to recommend as receiver.
Accordingly Judge c. B. Letton OF the
district court, in chambers. this evening
appointed that gentleman. A bond Of $780,
COO will be required.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
ALEXANDER SHEPHERD ILL
Man who Made the City of Washing
ton Beautiful IL Seriously
Sick In Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1I-Private tele-
grams received here today and late last
night announce that Alexander B. shep-
herd, who was vice president Of the Board
of Public Works Of the District OF Columbia
during the territorial government OF the
district in 1871. and who was two years
later governor OF the district, is very seri-
ously i'll with intestinal trouble at his home
in Batopilas. Mexico,
Mrs. Shepherd and DIR. and Mrs. Mer-
chant, the latter a daughter OF the former
governor, left today for Batopilas.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Montrese to Have water Work..

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Sept. 11-(special.)
The special election at Montrose to vote
upon the question Of issuing bonds in the
sum OF s.. 1000 for the construction Of a
water works system resulted in a victory
for the bonds. Only two votes were cast
against the proposed bond issue. The
bonds will soon be sold. when work on the
system will at once commence, and Mcnt-
rose will at last have suitable fire pro-
lection.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Wilson Hux.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Sept. 1i.-wiIson
Huy, who supervised the construction OF the
confederate ram Merrimac. is dead at his
home in Hampton, aged 81 years. For the
last ten years he had been an invalid. Dur
ing the war he was stationed at the Ports
mouth navy yard until Norfolk was
evacuated, when he was transferred to
Richmond. Afterward he was appointed
paynaster in the confederate army.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
SIX Grain Elevators in small Town.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Sept. 1l.-(speclal.)-
The town OF Scotland claims the distine-
tion OF being as good a grain market as
there is in South Dakota. At present the
town has six grain elevators and an inn
mense amount Of wheat and other grain
will be marketed there this fall. The rec
ords OF many past years are expected to be
broken during the next few months in the
quantity Of grain that will be marketed
fhare
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Co0ee Crop 40 Be Larre

United States consul general at Rio
de Janeiro. Brazil. telegraphs the Depart
ment OF State that reports that have gone
forth greatly exaggerate the damage by frost
to the coffee crop OF Brazil. He thinks the
next harvest will Be very large.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

YORK. Neb., Sept. 11.-(Special.)-Hon.
N. V. Harlan. wife and son have returned
from Gree City. Alaska. for a month's
visit. Hundreds OF friends of Mr, Harlan
in York and York county arc welcoming
him home. Mr.. Harlan's post in Alaska
has been changed from Circle City to one
of the coast cities and he is now within
two weeks time OF Seattle. Mrs. Harlan
will spend the winter here.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

M'CooK, Neb., Sept. 11.-(Special Tele-
grandfather numerous ballots the fusion
lists Of the Twenty-ninth senatorial district
finally nominated J. w. Holley Of Cam
bridge for state senator, in this city today.
He will be easy for D. S. Hasty Of Arap-
hoe, the republican nominee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
poatnI Ia Not For Sale.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Clarence H.
Mckay of the Postal Telegraph company
laid today:
There Is absolutely no truth whatever
In the rumors and published statements
TO the effect that negotiations are going on
between the Postal and Western Union
companies, With a view to a consolidati ton
or sale. No consolida tion or sale what
sOever Is contemplated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Tramp Killed By the Cars.

EMERSON. Neb.. Sept il.-(special Tel
egram.)-An unidentified man was killed
here today by a freight train. While at
tempting to board a train while It was in
he fell under the wheels and three
cars passed over him completely severing
his body in twain. There was nothing in
his clothing by which he could be identi-
ned. but a companion tramp stated he was
Joe Higgins OF Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

pronounced a ht subject for the asylum for
the insane. Sheriff j. d. Mcbride took the
unfortunate man to 81. Bernsrd's hospital
at Council Bluffs this afternoon. He Is a
we'll known farmer, residing with his fam
lily a few miles from Plattsmouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Omcers of Chautauqua Election.

BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. u.-(special.) -
The board Of directors of the Chsutauqua
association met last evening and elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
B. H.. Beagle, president; F. b. Sheldon, sec
rotary; w. W. Duncan, treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. I1.-(speclal)-
The Elks' carnival opens in this city next
Monday for one week. premises to be the
biggest event OF the kind ever held In this
city. Wednesday. September II, is society
day. Thursday. September is, Elks' day.
Friday, September 10, the grand noral
pageant.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
nItt.n BY Rattie.naLe.

sTURGIs, s. D., Sept. l1.-(Specisl)-
R. o. Thomas OF White Owl was bitten by
q rattlesnake a few days ago. Medical aid
was summoned from this city and It is
thought the man is now out Of danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Falls from wind Min Tower.

BEAVER CITY. Neb.. Sept. 11.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-F. A. Denton fell from a
windmill tower today. the fall breaking
both arms at the wrist. He had climbed
up the tower and when near the top one
OF the rounds Of the ladder gave way and
he fell backward to the ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Beatrice Wants Y. M. G. A. Convention

BEATRICE, Neb.. Sept. 11.-(special. y
At a meeting Of the Beatrice Ministerial
association an invitation was extended to
the Young Mems Christian association of
the state to hold the annual convention in
this city next February.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Briaht-ning Tn court House.

YORK. Neb.. Sept. n.-(special)-R. t.
Jackson has the contract CT painting and
newly finishing the interior woodwork OF
the county court house Of this place. A
new steel ceiling will be put in the district
ccur. ron. TIE work has begun and
is progressing nicely.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
PIeaae sturEIs People.

sTURGIs. S. D.. Sept. 11.-(special)-
The members Of the Methodist church are
very much pleased over the return Of their
pastor, Rev. Robert Titmarsh, and family
TO this charge for another year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
rev, Thomnn scuIIy.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Sept. 1l.-Rev.
Thomas Scully, who was we'll known
throughout the country as a temperance ad-
vocate, died here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

The following telegram was sent to Dead
wood last night, and may interest the board
Of governors Of the Ak-Sar-Ben.
p. E. Edholm, Chief of Police. Deadwood,
s. D.-Drexel and Dunlop wanted here for
chicken stealing. Search for feathers.
]. j.. DONAHUE,
Chief of Police.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
enc. County OId setner..

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 1~l.-(speeial Tel
egram.)-The old settlers Of Gage county
held their Anua picnic on the ~chautauqua
grounds today. A program CONSISTING Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
YOung Thieves steal Garnet.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. Sept. l1.-(spe.
eial.)-A couple OF youthful thieves sto' e
two carpets from Robert Troop last night.
Charles Vogtman reported to the police that
someone had stolen a suit Of clothes from
his residence and he suspected that II was
his sen Adolph. IS years CT age, who re-
Gently returned from the reform Fehool at
Kearney.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

toward a favorable decision for the oil
men and owners are not worrying much
over the outcome. However, no intimation
has been given out here as to what may be
avnaota1
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Farmer DECLARED Insane.

PLATTsMOUTH. Neb.. Sept, i1.-(Spe-
cial.l-charles II. Bailey was bsf-ra the
Board OF Insanity today and by the bocrl
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

speeches, music and a general good time
Was carried out. On account of the In
element weather the attendance was not
very large.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12

t indicates trace of precipitation
l. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast OhiciaL.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
FAIR AND WARMER WEATHER
what the. Government Experts Say
About Nebraska's Tenn
perature.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Forecast;
For Nebrasks-Fair Friday; warmer In
western portion. Saturday fair; warmer.
For H~linois-Fair in north, rain in CEN
trail and south portions Friday; cooler IN
extreme south portion; fresh to brisk
north winds. Saturday fair.
For Kansas-Fair and continued cool
Friday. Saturday fair; warmer
For Montana-Fair and warmer Friday.
Saturday fair.
For Iowa-Falr. continued cool Friday.
Saturday fair and warmer.
For Missouri-Partly cloudy, continued
cool Friday; rain in southeast portion
Saturday fair and warmer.
For North Dakota. South Dakota, Colo
rado and Wyoming-Fair and warmer Fri
day and Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Sept. u.-Onicial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
wears:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
Todd Cannot Accept.

A recent order Of the War department
will prevent Lieutenant c.. c.. Todd OF Texas
from accepting the position of commandant
OF cadets at the University OF Nebraska.
The department has held that retired en-
GERS cannot serve in such capacity. AS
Lieutenant Todd Is a retired ohicer II Is
likely the Board OF Regents will have 10
make another selection. Captain II. N.
Boyden Of omaha has been suggested and
may be recommended by the board.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-12
New Corporations.
BIgeIOw Gets Nomination Cheap.

George e. Bigelow of this city filed an
afidavit with the secretary OF state today
setting forth that he paid no money what
ever. directly or indirectly. in securing the
socialist nomination for governor. The
statement is made in accordance with the
provisions Of the corrupt practices act.
The City Improvement society. an organi-
Eation Of many Of the most prominent
women OF Lincoln, resolved this morning to
begin a crusade against the worms now
infesting trees throughout the city. First
the limbs upon which worms are found
will be cut on and burned and II that does
not sUf1ee whole trees will be DESTROYED.