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Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
INDICATIONS OF A MURDER
Nicholas ~COnsbrsOk, Young Adams County
Farmer, is Missing.
EMPTY PURSE AND CLOTHING ARE FOUND
known TO Have Had a Considerable
sum OF Money when Last seen
and No known reason
for Leaving.

HASTINGS, Neb.. Oct. 6-(special Tele-
gram.)-The mysterious disappearance Of
Nicholas Consbrook. a young farmer who
has been working the Claus Frahm farm.
has stirred up considerable excitement in
this city. Consbrook is a single man about "a
years Of age and last Tuesday he drove to the
southwestern part Of Adams county to visit
his parents but from the time that be left
them. the latter part Of the week. no trace
can be found Of him further than that he
returned to his farm and left his horses
~harnessed. Sheriff Hill made a thorough
search Of the place and found some Of young
Consbrook's clothing hidden under the hay
in the barn and also found an empty pocket
book and the farm lease lying in the hay
NOW. II has been learned that the young
farmer had nearly 500 in cash about his
person when he returned to his farm and
foul play is feared.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
CHARGE BOY WITH ROBBERY
Admits Taking the Money, but Asserts
the Owner Was Indebted
TO Him.

HASTINGS. Neb.. Oct. s.-(Special.)-
Chief OF Police Wansor arrested Frank
Hickey Of Exeter today when b. & NJ. train
No. 5 pulled in. on the charge OF robbery.
Hickey lie but II years Of age and had been
working for Mr.. Dinner, a farmer living
near Exeter. When arrested the boy ac-
knowledged having taken a large sum of
money from the Dinner home, but claimed
that he had a contract with the farmer
which was not kept by him and therefore he
took the money and started for Denver.
Nearly $3.50 was found on the boys person.
The sheriff Of Fillmore county arrived here
tonight and took the lad in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
NIEGENFIND HELD FOR TRIAL
ride Pleads Not Guilty and is
Held to District Court
without Bail.

PIERCE. Neb., Oct. 8.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The preliminary trial Of Gotlieb
Niegenfnd was held before County Judge
Williams in the court room today. The
information was read by County Attorney
Barnhart. Niegenfnd pleaded not guilty.
Lena Breyer, the 17-year-old daughter OF
Albert Breyer, deceased, swore that she
saw Niegennnd shoot her father. Then she
ran over to a neighbours, and, finding no
enc at home, came a and found her
sister, Mrs. Anna Peters, dead, lying be-
tween the barn and water tank.
Drs. Pheasant and Woodwork also cor
roborated this statement. Dave Leary, a
liveryman of Winside, who assisted in the
capture of Niegenfnd, was also on the
witness stand and gave an account OF the
capture.
The defense waived examination and Judge
williams bound the prisoner over to the
district court without bail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
HUssMAN MYSTERY DEEPENs
Search Reveals No Clue to Missing
Man or the Manner of His
Going.

FREMONT, Neb.. Oct. 6.-(SpecialJ-
There are no developments in the Huss-
man DISAPPEARANCE case at Leavitt. The
surroundings of the factory have been thor
oughly searched even to shoveling over the
coal and cinders and 1t is not believed
that a human body could possibly be con-
cealed anywhere within the premises en-
closed by the fence. There were many
searchers, but yesterday and this morning
searching was generally abandoned. Huss-
man had a weeks board paid in advance and
I'LL in wages due him. The entire premises
are brightly lighted at night with electric
lights and 1t does not seem possible that
a man could be killed and his body disposed
Of within the fence. The affair is no nearer
a solution than 1t was on Friday morning.
when steps were hrst taken to and Huss-
man.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
WILL EAT PORK ON A TIN PLATE
Frank Meister Found Guilty of Taking
Hogs He Didn't own and
Selling Them.

PAPILLIoN, Neb., Oct 6.-(special.)-
In the district court today the jury
in the case Of Frank Meister, charged with
stealing hogs. brought in a verdict of guilty.
after being out a short time. The trial Of
Patrick o'Brien and others h are charged
with being implicated in the stealing. will
come up soon. Meister was one OF four men
charged with stealing several hogs belong
ing to Adam Moore and selling them at the
South Omaha stock yards. He was ar
rested while cashing the check received
from the sale OF the hogs.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
boy b. Accidentally shot.

NORTH LoUP, Neb.. Oct. 6.-CSpecial)-
The four-year-old son OF John Weinrich,
who lives about six miles south Of town.
was shot in the foot by his grandfather
yesterday morning. The old gentleman had
been hunting and forgot to remove the
load from the gun. After coming into the
house he started to clean It when the gun
was accidentally discharged, the charge
striking the boys foot and mangling 1t SO
badly that It had to be amputate5.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Signal Corps Buys Hall.

FREMONT. Neb.. Oct. e.-(special)-The
engineering and signal corps Of the Ne
braska National Guards today purchased
the Mannerchor hall on d street and fit
II up for an armory. The hall was fitted
up for an armory by a former military
organization. Company E OF the First Ne
braska, and was used by them until they
were mustered out in 1892. 1t is provided
with lockers and the floor is wide enough
to be used for platoon drill.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
MAY BUILD HIS POWER CANAL
City Engineer ROsewater Wins His
Case Before State Board of
Irrigation.

LINCOLN, Oct. Especial Telegram.)-
The state irrigation board this morning
o%verruled the protest of J. e. Riley against
the granting to Andrew Rosewater the
right to tap the Platte river for 5000 cubic
feet of water per second and conferred upon
the latter the privilege petitioned for. I'm
der the law. Rosewater must begin work
on his proposed canal projection on or be-
fore next April and must have 1t completed
and In operation within four years, this
decision in Pursuance Of extended hearing
had before the board early last week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Fusion Party Fails in Boyd.

BUTTE. Neb.. Oct. Especial Tele-
gram.)-The fusion convention Saturday was
a very tame affair, neither side displaying
much interest. d. A.. Harrington was nomi-
mated for county attorney without opposi-
tion, for county commissioner they split
and populists and democrats each put up a
candidate. Unless one withdraws the re-
publlcans are sure to elect. Fusion is nearly
dead in Boyd county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
York Y. N. c. A. 90 Build.

YORK, Neb., Oct. 6.-(special)EThe
Young Mems Christian association Of York
for the past three months has been agitat-
ing building a hne brick business block, or
a Young Mems Christian association build
ing. and at last nights meeting at the tab
ernacle they raised in a very short time
over $1,000. and from now on, soliciting
committees will wait on the citizens en-
deavoring to raise $1,000 more. They wish
to raise SIS, 900 and there is no question
but this amount will be secured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Pair of Accidents.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Oct. Especial Tele-
gram.)-Conrad Schmidt. a pressman in the
employ of the Express Publishing company,
had one Of his hands badly mangled this
evening by getting the member caught in
a cylinder press. Frank Simon. an employee
of Weinss' rug factory also had two of his
fingers nearly severed while cutting carpet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Wins Demorest Medal.

TRENTON. Neb., Oct. 6.-(Special.)-
Miss Maude Jones won the silver demorest
medal at the w. C. T. U. contest at the
Congregational church last night. Eight
young ladies were in the contest and each
ones defamation was well received.
Mrs. C. w. Benedict gave two fine vocal
solos. Miss Gertie Hurst sang "old Fields
Of Virginia" and Miss Blanche Buttron gave
an instrumental selection.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Boy kicked to death BY Horse.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Oct. especial Tele-
gram.)-The s-year-old son Of Henry Bow
man. a prominent farmer living ten miles
southeast OF Barneston, this county, met
with a horrible death at his home yesterday.
He was riding one Of the horses to water
and had tied the halter rope around his
body, when the horse became frightened
and threw him of. The little fellow fell
among some logs which we're lying in the
yard and before he could be rescued he was
kicked and trampled to death.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Faces a serious Charge.

GENEVA. Neb.. Oct. Especial 1.-THE
sheriff drove over to Grafton and brought
in Harry Whitzel, who is accused of max
ing an assault upon Miss Brust last Thurs
day. Whitzel has long borne a reputation
Of being a bad boy about town and has
been in police court for using foul language
on the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07

speak IN omaha Tuesday evening. October
a. the only meeting he will hold In Ne
braska.
The Vera Cruz Sugar company Of Omaha.
headed by w. c. Orr. has filed articles Of
Incorporation, with an authorized capital
Of 1904 900. its purpose being to deal in
Mexican lands and cultivate them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
JESSIE MORRISON GETS OUT
VIII Afford Her Temporary
Freedom,

TOPEKA. Kan, Oct. 6-The supreme
court today formally approved the $40, 900
bond OF Jessie Morrison. who is serving a
fifteen year sentence in the penitentiary
for killing Clara Wiley Castle. Miss Nor
rison will now be released pending the re-
hearing Of her case by the supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Tecum.eh Pastor Leaves.

TECUMSEH, Neb,,p Oct. 6.-(special).-
Rev. Charles F. McNann. for one year pas
tor of the Tecpmfh baptist church. has
closed his work with that organization and
gone to Chicago. He will take special in
struction in the University Of Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07

home, came to town yesterday noon and
registered at the hotel. He went to bed
about 3 o'clock and about 1880 o'clock to-
day Landlord Waterman went to his room
and found him lying in a pool Of blood, his
throat cut. Entenmsn says that he had a
quarrel with a brother who lives at Stan
ton, but Il is thought that he Is not right
in his mind. He will probably die.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Lodge Celebrates Anniversary.

TECUMsEH. Neb., Oct. 6.-Ispeeial.)-
The local lodge Of Lady Maeabees combined
the celebration OF the tenth anniversary of
the order with a Observance OF the second
anniversary OF the life OF the local lodge.
The celebration was held at their headquar-
tiers Thursday evening. Speeches were made
by the members. the Tecumseh orchestra
furnished music and refreshments we're
served.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Cattle Business Takes Boom.

WAUSA, Neb.. Oct. 6.-(Special 1.-THE
cattle business is taking quite a boom in
and around Wausa On. account Of too
much soft corn in this vicinity the farmers
are preparing to feed on a large scale and
already about 1900 head Of feeders have
been shipped in and have found ready sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Jury Unable 10 Agree.

BUTTE, Neb., Oct. Especial Tele-
gram. )-District court is In session. The
trial Of w. NJ. Gray, charged with killing
William Sandman Friday last is in progress.
The Jury is still out and sent word this
morning that they could not agree.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Bryan Not So welcome.

TECUMsEH, Neb.. Oct. s.-(specIaI.)-
Hon. W. ]. Bryan is scheduled for a politi-
cal speech in Tecumseh next Thursday
afternoon. He will not receive the hearty
welcome that he was in the habit Of get
ting in former years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Attempts Dol CommIt suicIde.

HUMPHREY, Neb.. Oct. Especial Tele-
gram1-A guest attempted 10 commit sui
eide in a room In the Granville hotel today.
Fred Entenman, a German about 40 years
81 age. claiming West Point. Neb-. - his
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
A wonderful CaanEe.

Weak. sickIy invalids are soon changed
by Electric Bitters into healthy men and
women. They cure or no pay. SOC. For
sale by Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
FAIR OVER ALL THE WEST
washington Forecaster Cannot Find
Anything Dark on whole Hort
son Next Two Days.

WASHINGTON, Oct, s.-Forecast:
For Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri. Wyoming.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Mon
tana-Fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA. Oct. 6-Ofhclal record OF tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07

T indicates trace Of precipitation.
l. A. WELSH.
Local Forecast odheiaL.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
TIC ILLINOIS FIGHT
WARMING Up AGAIN
Friends of Messrs. Mason
and Hopkins Active.
Latter Are Said TO Be Keeping a Sharp
Eye on the Jolly Senator Fear
ing 4 Coup.

The Illinois Senatorial fight, which has
been practically in progress for over a
year, shows signs of warming up. Repre-
sentative Hopkins. who IS regarded as
hands down winner by his friends. has
received the Endorsement Of the State
convention. which is an unusual thing
in Illinois. and has the majority OF the
.candidates for the Legislature practical
Iy ples-ed for him
SUI. the friends OF Mr. Hopkins are
/ znffesting a degree Of activity and
:, rtness which points to q feeling OF
IS security than is visible On the sur
zee. Information has been passed down
n line 10 Took out for Mason
The Yates -Lorimer combination, which
he- aIrays been against Mason, or
iginaiy had under consideration for the
senatorship Representatives Cannon,
Hit. Warner. and Hopkins. It is stated
that Representatives Cannon and War
.ner we're eliminated from the proposition
through their inability or ErwIIlingncss
TO come forward with the sinews of war.
It is Furthermore alleged that while
Nir. HIT rather liked the idea Of being
q United States Senator he did not care
to affiliate himself with the Tates-LoTi-
1er coterie, prefeTring TO make a fight
in the open Representative Hopkins.
however. entered into the combination
ara was indorsed for the Office
Now the tip IS sliding down the line
to the cohorts Of Hopkins thar Senator
Mason. n retaliation may. refuse to al
low his followers to enter the Republi-
can caucus. It is said that the rotund
solon from. Chicago has about q bakers
dozen OF faithful adhereats who viii
obey his win uuhesItatingly. II the Re
publican majority IL the state Legisla-
ture IS a small one, zen OF twelve men
may. be able 10 hold the balance Of pow
or. thus being in position 70 dictate
terms. This handful Of boilers. Il is
claimed. might put Mr. Mason in q p9-
siti0n where he could deliver the uIti-
matum 10 the other Republicans that If
A5r. Mason was not chosen Senator 10
Republican should be.
Senator Mason IS opposed TO the poll
cy OF The Administration On several I'M
portaDt subjects, notably the Philippine
question. on which be agrees with sena-
tor Hoar Il he should enter into a
dickeT with the Democrats Of Illinois.
they. upon finding out that they could
not expect TO elect a man Of their own
party. might cast their votes for Mason
as the most acceptable Republican and
thorn II the side Of The Admiuistra-
ton
The evening times., 1902-07-09
COTTON CRISIS Tn
LANCASHIRE TRADE
A Heavy Reduction in the
Output NeCesaryE

LONDON, July 9--The cotton crisis In
Lancashire is growing more acute. and
the trade regards heavy reduction Of
The output &C being ITS only salvation A
meeting has been called for July Il 10
consider the replies 10 circulars a8vo-
eating joint action OF the spiuners IN re-
sorting 70 short time, as was done dur
ing the last two summers
The general opinion IS that a curtaH-
ment of the production on even q more
extensive scale than heretofore viii be
necessary to avoid heavy losses. Prcsl-
dent Charles ". Macrea, Of the Masters
Federation. says the short supply of cot
ton and the big discount in the price of
future delivery are the main causes OF
the crisis He declares that Spectators
have secured possession Of the raw ma
teriaI, and that the firms running fun
tine are playing into their hands.
The only hope for the Lancashire cot
ton industry is for the trade 70 act unan-
InousIy.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
FALLING orr IN I3HB IHB
NUMBER OF DEATHS
The Weekly Health Report
Shows Slight Decrease.

The deaths in the District during the
week ended on Saturday last numbered
132. causing a death rate Of z3.4 n
the week before they numbered ia. the
death rate being 27.S, and in the CORES
pending period Of last year 227. rate
1926. Of the decedents last week 70
we're white. death rate Is--. and 80 col
ored, death rate St2-
The mortality aucH2 children. as com
pared with the last report, was almost
the same. Deaths among children un-
der 3 years old fell from 81 10 IS Those
among infants under l year old remain
stationary, 81
The deaths from consumption declin-
Cd from L 20 n: from brain diseases. =
to S; and affections OF the kidneys II
TO 4. There were 8 deaths caused By
violence, / being suicidal by use OF car
bClic acid, and ) accidental Of the ae-
cidentaI deaths was By drowning. / by
steam railway accident, BY fail down
stairway, by fail down steps. and /
by fall from scanold. There we're I cases
Of typhoid fever. : Of whooping cough,
and 1 OF measles.
OF births, there were 70 reported. Il
being white and % colored; % males
and 81 females.
There were 90 cases Of typhoid fever
under medical treatment at the close OF
last week During the week Il new
cases were reported and 20 discharged
by recovery or death, leaving sc cases
under supervision
Of scarlet fever there were Il cases
IN quarantine by the last report
Through the week I new case developed
and there having been no discharges,
there were Is cases in quarantine at the
close Of the week in II premises
OF diphtneria. there were Z cases IN
quarantine week before last During
the past week new cases occurred and
being discharged. left S cases IN >
premises
During the week . new cases Of small
poz were taken TO the hospital There
having been no cases OF this disease for
a number OF weeks, these were the only
patients there at the close Of this re-
port.
The mean conditions Of the weather
prevailing during the week were:
Temperature OF the atmosphere, 76 de-
grees, relative humidity, -, and ba-
roneter, 2a.8T. There was a rainfall OF
0.lI Of an inch, winds northwesterly, av-
eTaging miles per hour. The maxi
mum OF the thermometer was 81 de-
grees on the 5th. and minimum 50 de-
grees on the ID.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
INTEND TO FURNISH
BOTH HEAT And COLD
Company Chartered With
Capital of S1,000,000.

BALTIMORE. July 9.-The Baltimore
Refrigeratins and Heating Company has
been organized il Baltimore to operate
under the franchise recently granted by
the mayor and city council to Messrs.
R B Fentrcss and S. 3 Meeairy for he
purpose OF trausmitting~ refrigeration
and heat.
The company has a capitalization OF
$1,oce 600. and proposes TO issue 81
coo, eco ) PEI cent bonds.
officials say that an extensive plant
VIII be n operation in a few months.
when heat and Refrigeration wiz be fur
nished to the many who are said TO have
already contracted for tne servico
Boilers 20 supply 4.G00 horsepower and
Tef=igerating machinery with 100 tons
capacity viii, it is said, be Installed.
Cold storage and warehousing In all It's
branches are to be conducted. and ex-
tcEsive neat ard Tefrigerating mains viii
be laid.
The company has acquired the cold
storage warehouse and plant formerly
operated by the Baltimore City Cold
Storage aud Warehouse Company, On
Eutaw and Conway Streets. The ca
pGcity OF these properties is being large
" increased and perfected 4 large
block of ground has been acquired On
Eutaw, Barre. and Wayne Streets. where
an extensive powerhouse and operating
plant is to be erected
The following have been elected Off
GERS and directors:
r. B. FeRtrcss. Of Norfolk. Va. presi-
dent; s B. Medairy. OF Baltimore, vice
president: John T. Sfppel. OF Baltimore.
secretary and treasurer; Robert II.
Smith, OF Baltimore. general counsel:
Floyd hughes, of Norfolk. Va assist
ant general counsel; L. u Tough, gen
eraI manager DiTectors-R- VI. Spedden.
John 2. Stppei, Robert H. Smith, Peter
E Tome. s 3. Medairy, A E Booth.
David E Evans. Wilson P Hayward,
Michael SehIoss. OF Baltimore. and R B
Fentress,, c. ". Fentress, and Floyd
Hughes, OF Norfolk, Va.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
CANDY TRUST said
70 BE- FORMING
Standard Oil Company Back
of New Project.

CINCINNATI, July 9.-The "Confec-
toners Review of this city says;
4 report comes from the East that O
movement was started fer the purpose
Of combining ali the Eastern candy com
panjes under one management. The
movement IS said TO be backed bv the
STANDARD oil Company According to
current report the Standard Oil Com
pany has been engaged In securing q
propTieturshig Of the most extensive
sugar plants IN the West, which lends
color 10 the report Of the Eastern candy
combine The plan was TO combine al
the candy companies with the InCe-
pe5ident Glucose Company in New York.
The proposition was rejected on account
Of the fear that the Corn Products Com
pany would acquire candy plants and
open a war in the sugar as veil as the
cane trade
The evening times., 1902-07-09
WILL PROTECT The
CANADIAN RAnCHBRS
Montana Cattle to Be Shut
Out by Wire Fencing.

OTTAWA, Ontario. July ct IS likely
that in order to put an end to the con
slant pickering and TeCrimination caused
by cattle straying from Montana over
the border INTO Alberta and AssiniboiD.
the Canadian government will have 100
miles of wire fence constructed.
This viii cost considerable sum,
but Il VIII protect the Canadian ranchers
from the encTcachmcnts of cattle be
longing TO their competitors on the
other side Of the line, and lead to har-
morw IN future
The 0f}ciaIs Of the customs and agri-
cultural departments have been discuss
Il LS the matter. and agree uDon the
wire fence as The best solution Of the
difficulty Heavy penalties viii be i'm
posed ugon persons Who cut the wire
when set -.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
SEVENTY YEARS OLD;
SENT TO W0RKH0USE
Aged William Tyson Locked Up On q
Charge of VagTancy and
Drunkenness

William Tyson, seventy years Of age.
feeble in body and with quivering voice.
was charged in the Police Court today
with being yagrant- It was stated that
Tyson begged for money at house on
Fourth street northwest last night. and
when his request was refused, sat down
n the yard and, being intoxicated, made
himself q nuisance.
In default OF a fine OF $40 he went to
the workhouse to serve one month.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
RUSSIA SECURES PART
OF PERSIAN TRADE
Result of Agreement Reach
ed With England.

BIRMINGHAM. England, July s-The
Post" learns that Russia and England
are completing an agreement for the
deiimitation Of their respective spheres
OF influence in Persia, practically effect
ing settlement OF that question.
The two countries. for months past,
have been lighting tooth and nail for
commercial supremacy in Persia. The
compromise IS really a victory for Rus
STA, as that country was last on the
scene and has been successful Ia secur-
ing q slice of the Persian trade.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
DR.. MOTTER FOR THE
PHARMACY BOARD
Commissioner mcfarland Names Him
for Vacancy

After considering the claims Of various
candidates for the position Commission
er Macfarlaud. of the District Board.
today nominated Dr. Murray Gait MoJter
to the position on the Board CT Phar-
macy made vacant by the death Of Dr.
John T Winter
It is understood that the other mem
bers Of the Board Of Commissioners viii
concur in the appointment Of Dr. Mot
ter.
The evening times., 1902-07-09
FREE RIDE FUND NOW
PAST THE $500 MARK
JUMPED FROM BRIDGE
AND ENDS HIS LIFE
Wnke5barre Man Tires of Earthly
Existe3ce.

wILKEsBARRE. Pa. July s.-samuel
Freeman committed suicide this morning
by Jumping from the Market Street
bridge.
He walked cn the bridge at 4 o'clock,
and an hour later his coat and hat we're
found. The river IS very high, and the
body VIII probably net be recovered for
some time.
His relatives know DO reason for the
deed.