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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
FATALLY INJURED IN FIGHT
william HOaRIand of Hastings Has
a Fractured Skull and Assail-
ants Arrested.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 1~7.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A serious ARRAY occurred In this
city at an early hour this morning and as a
result William Hoagland, the newly elected
water. light N sewer commissioner is ly-
ing at the point OF death with a fractured
skull and Ransom and Lawrence Pendants
are lodged in the county jail charged with
assault to do great bodily injury. 1t seems
that ]. C.. Burke Of Omaha, who Is travelling
salesman for the Westinghouse Electric
Supply company, was in the city yesterday
in the interest of his company, and
towards midnight he, with William Hoag-
land and two other Hastings men. were
out seeing the elephant. At one place they
came In contact with Ransom and Pendar-
Wis, but not being DESTROYS OF minging
with them Burke and his crowd moved on.
After a short time they again encountered
Ransom and Pendarvis, and Immediately
there was trouble in the air. II seems
that the others ran and Hoagland was left
alone to face the fight. During the row
some one grabbed a broken cuspidor and
hurled II with terrific force at Hoagland's
head, striking him just back Of the right
ear and telling him to the floor instantly.
The broken cuspidor cut a deep cash four
inches long and fractured Hoagland's skull.
He was taken up town and a physician was
called to dress the wound.
Hoagland has been unconscious almost
all day. After a consultation held this
evening ythe physicians gave it out that
there was some hopes Of his surviving, but
the chances seem to be doubtful.
Ransom and Pendarvis were taken before
Police Judge Reynolds this afternoon and
fined S25 and costs for being drunk and
disorderly. They we're Immediately placed
under arrest by Sheriff Hill on charge Of
assault with intent to do great bodily in
jury and they are now lodged In the
county jail.
Pendarvis Is known as a gambler and
Ransom has been a disturbing element in
Hastings for many years, as he has been
involved in many bad escapades. Should
Hoagland die from his injuries serious
trouble is anticipated, as many ugly
rumors have been heard about the streets
tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
WORKSUP A CORNER ON MILK
Boss Croker Accused by London Paper with
Contemplating Big Things.
ERECTING FACTORY ON LARGE SCALE
Proposes to Make Butter and Cheese
and SteriIise the MILK He Sells
0utbi others for Farmers
Products.

Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, May 17.-(New York World
Csblegram-special Telesram.)-The dark
design Of forming a corner In milk lie at
tributed to Boss Croker by a correspondent
Of the Financial Times, who Is now becom-
ing acquainted with the Letcombe enter
prise for the first. time. He says: Boss
Croker has bought a large farm in Berk-
shire. the richest milk district In England.
He intends to erect a factory on a stu
pendous scale for the manufacture OF
cheese, butter and sterilised milk. He has
already contracted with nearly nifty OF
the prominent farmers in the neighbour
hood to take all their milk at prices be-
tween I and 8 cents a gallon more than
they are now receiving. Boss Croker has
applied for and received permission to copy
and follow the methods Of the royal
dai=ies."
The correspondent OF the World called
upon Mr.. Croker at Vantage and found
him immersed in bucolic pursuits. He was
dressed in a suit Of checks, with riding
CATERS and heavy boots. He wore q tweed
cap and with a hunting crop under his arm
was going around with the workmen on
the place. He looked we'll and has seem
ingly found a new interest in life on his
dairy farm. He has Just added another
sixty acres to his property by a purchase
from Mr.. Silver. the squire OF Letcombe.
This land adjoins Manor farm, with which
he acquired the honorary distinction Of be-
ing lord Of the Manor Of Vantage. He was
also q large buyer OF farm implements and
horses. together with 200 sheep. at an auc-
tion Wednesday and made an offer for an
other training establishment, but was out
bid.
Tbs creamery will begin operations on
Jun 1 and 100 Wiltshire pigs In the ex-
tensive pigeries are to be fatted for the
market with the skimme milk.
The neighboring farmers speak highly OF
Cookers business capacity and say his es-
tate when everything Is finished will be q
model for the country side.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18

this city was given the privilege Of Sc
lecting his own delegation. Mr.. McCreary
considered 1t a great compliment and in
an earnest manner delivered an address
Of thanks wherein he said that he sincerely
expected to be the republican nominee for
congress from the Fifth district.
The delegates to the congressional con-
yention are: w. II. Stevens, e. e. Norton,
B.. F. Barr, w. B. Brown, Emory Smith,
William Cress, George Klein. George Max
we'll. ]. w. James, H. H. Cherry, Mark
Levy. A. L. Clarke, L. Hahn, William Rey-
nolds, e. P. Nellis, J. D. Mines. Adam
Breede.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Showers and Thunder storms and
Cooler for Nebraska sunday
and Monday.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Forecast;

W~A6ElNGION, May OTeCdbIs
For Nebraska IS howers and thunder
storms and cooler Sunday; Monday fair In
west, showers and cooler in east portion;
south to west winds. occasionally high.
For I~owa-Cooler Sunday and probably
Monday; brisk high south winds, shifting
to west. 49,.
For Missouri, Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritory-Partly cloudy Sunday; show
ers and cooler at night or Monday; brisk
to high southwest winds.
For South Dakota-Showers and thunder
storms and cooler Sunday; brisk to high
south to west winds. Monday fair in west.
probably showers and cooler In east por-
ton.
For Kansas-Partly cloudy Sunday; show
ers and cooler in west and north portions;
brisk high south to west winds; Monday
fair in west, hover and cooler In east
portion.
Local Recorn. q
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA. May i7.-omeial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years;
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Record OF temperature and ~precipitations
1902:
Normal temperature ............s.... te
Excess for the day v..;x'.i"'""""":a
Normal precipitation .........".... u inch
R PefSl PslKnt All n. sIsce ea March L.. .s.4s ;% ine eRes
bedciency since March I.........3 .2 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1901. i % inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 1900. So inch
/. A. WELSH
Local Forecast Ofhcial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
wOmen Held Peace Demonstration.

TABLE ROCK, Neb., May 17.-(special.)
"A peace demonstration" was held at the
residence Of Mrs. Fannie C.. Norris Thurs
day afternoon, at which eight women's or
ganizations were represented. The follow
ing topics were discussed: THE Material
Cost OF War" THE Moral Effects OF War"
THE Responsibility Of Women for the
Growth Of the War Spirit" Methods of
Replacing the Spirit Of War With the Spirit
Of Peace" The meeting was held under
the auspices OF the Woman's Suffrage as
ISOLATION Of Table Rock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18

W. Bemis missed some valuable opals that
had been left in his room, and W. A.
Walsh, head OF the feed department at the
Argo Starch factory, reported that he was
short a pair Of trousers and a number Of
other articles. There is no way OF know
ing what the extent Of the roboeries are.
as only a few people have examined their
belongings. A man who was discharged
from a theatrical troupe which was here
Thursday lie suspected OF the theft.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
M'CREARY OUT FOR CONGRESS
Adams County Gives Him Privilege
of Naming Delegates TO the
Convention.

HASTINGS. Neb.. May 1T,-(special Tele-
gram.)-The Adams county republican on
vention convened here today and elected
delegates to the state and congressional
conventions. The convention was we'll at
tended and every precinct with the ex-
ception Of one was represented, which
showed that much interest is manifested
in the coming campaign.
The delegates elected to the state con-
vention are: w. II. Cutler, w. W Miles.
J. H. Fleming. A. 7. Bratton, H. c, Hav-
erly, C. e. Van Patten. l. ]. Camps. J.
W. James. J. A. Gates, II. A. Moreland. I
d. Evans. A. T. Shattuek. D.. NJ. Morris
J. B.. Thomas. y. W. WAshburn.
When IL came to selecting delegates q
the district convention ". p. Accreary OF
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Fairmont schools Exhibit.

FAIRMoNT. Neb.. May 17.-(special)-
The Fairmont schools we're opened to the
patrons Friday afternoon exhibiting work
done during the year. The laboratory was
open during the afternoon with pupils in
charge performing experiments. In the
primary room was a play house, which the
children had furnished themselves. In one
corner OF the High school room some of
the school girls served punch to the visi-
tors,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Minister Secures Bail.

BEATRICE, Neb.. May 17.-(special.)-
Rev. s. p. Benbrook, the Christian church
minister who was arrested at Wymore
Thursday on a charge Of shooting at DR..
Johnson. a resident Of that town, with
intent to kill, succeeded In giving bail to-
day in the sum Of $1,000, and was released
from the custody Of the sheriff. His pre-
liminary hearing was set for July II.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Nebraska CITY Hotel Looted.

NEBRASKA City. Neb.. May i7.-(special
Telegram.)-some time within the past two
days a sneak thief has made a good haul In
the Watson hotel in this city. The nrst
loss was not discovered until today at
noon, when II. @. Cooksey, a bookkeeper.
missed some OF his belongings which he
had been keeping in his trunk. Later @.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
PIattsmouth Has Large Glass.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., May 1T.-(spe-
cial.)-The graduating class Of 1902 nm
ished its work in the Plattsmouth High
school yesterday. A reception will be given
the thirty seniors at the home OF
oliver Dovey next Thursday evening. The
b~accalaureate sermon will be by Rev. Asa
Sleeth In the First Presbyterian church
Sunday evening, May rs. The commence
ment exercises will be held in the Parmele
opera house Wednesday evening, May 2s.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
For Maists md Dresses.

we're cool, cloudy, with light rains. total
precipitation being as reported by Observer
Fleming, 2.O inches. This gives a total
for May Of 4.1S inches and has so revived
small grain hat 1t now promises a good
harvest. Nearly one-half OF the corn crop
has been planted. planting having been de-
layed this week by rains, that planted the
first Of the month showing a good stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Dates of Hastings commencement.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 17.-(Special. y
Promotional exercises of the Hastings High
school will be held at the Methodist church
on Tuesday evening. May 81, commence
ment exercises at Kerr opera house,
Wednesday evening, May 20. and class night
at the opera house, Thursday evening, May
20. Hon. w. e. Andrews will deliver the
address to the graduates on Thursday night.
A class play will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Militia Company for Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 17.-(Special.)-
Efforts are being made to organize a militia
company in Hastings to Join the Nebraska
National Guard. The required number Of
recruits has been secured and the matter
is now being considered by the proper ON
Gals. The company will be made up al
most entirely OF volunteers from the Sec
ond and Third Nebraska regiments.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Golden wedding at Tecumseh.

TBCUMsEH. Neb,. May 17.-(special.)-
Rev. and Mrs. J. s. Dinsmore of this city
were pleasantly surprised yesterday. the
occasion being their fftieth wedding anni-
yersary. At noon 1875 Of their friends
called upon them wholly unannounced. The
welcome intruders brought with them well
filled baskets and a number of valuable
presents.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Leigh visited by Weeks Rain.

LEIGH, Neb., May 1L-(Special.)-This
has been a rainy week in this section. Rain
has fallen every day since Monday and
sometimes in large quantities. The ground
is thoroughly soaked and the prospects for
a bounteous crop are fiattering. Small
grain Is looking much better and alfalfa
never looked SO we'll. Corn planting Is
progressing we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
RequisitiOn for TurseOn Brothers.

PIERRE, S. D.. May 17.-(special Tele-
gram.)-GoVernor Herreid has granted q re-
QUESTION on the governor Of Nebraska for
the Turgeon brothers, who were recently
Involved with the officers OF Union county
over a disputed tract of land on the state
line.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Republicans 20 Meet at Trenton.

TRENTON, Neb.. May 17.-(special Tel
egram.)-Tbe Hitchcock county republican
convention will be held here May 81. A
county attorney and commissioner will be
nominated and ave delegates named to the
state convention. sixty-seven are entitled
10 seats In the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Teacher. Namea for We.t Point.

WEST POINT. Neb.. May 17.-(special.)-
The school board has elected the following
teachers for the ensuing year: r. H. Ora
ham. principal: Margaret Hall. Belle Won
Mansfelde, Emma Miller. Alice Hill. Han
nah Clancy. Elizabeth. Kay. Alphena Pet
Srson and Cora Wilson. teachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Lodge Omcers NAMED at Leigh.

LEIGH, Neb.. May H.-(special.)-Last
night occurred the annual election Of ON
GERS OF the A. F. and A. NJ. lodge at this
place, The following were elected; F. N.
Nichols. w. M; H. P. Buhman, s. W.; H.
W. Graves. J. w; ]. A. KILLER. treasurer;
J. +. Mckinley, secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Destructive work of Lightning Bolt.

l1LEXINGToN. Neb.. May 17.-(special.j-
At an early hour this morning. during the
progress Of an electrical storm lightning
struck the small residence of George Nc
Garry of South Lexington. The family was
labed at the time and we're SO stunned by
the shock that the house was all afame
before they were aroused. The house ard
furniture were totally destroyed with the
exception OF two trunks and their SON
tents. The inmates had a narrow escape.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Caldwell witbdraws from Race.

SUPERIOR, Neb. G May 17.-(special.)-
II is learned today that Smith T. Caldwell
Of Edgar has withdrawn from the canvass
for the republican nomination for con-
gress from the Fifth district.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Democrats Meet in HoIdreRe.

HoLDREGE, Neb., May 1~7.-(Special Tel
egram.)-Several members Of the demo-
cratic congressional committee met here to-
day and decided to hold the congressional
convention here some time in June. The
~populist committee did not meet. The COM
mittee was here for a short time and kept
so quiet that even the fusionists hardly
knew OF their presence.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Field Day Observed at Table Rock.

TABLE ROCK. Neb.. May l7.-(special.)
Field day exercises were held at the
school grounds Friday, First and second
prizes we're awarded TO winners OF the ath>
letic events.
Wednesday next occur the commencement
exercises OF the public schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Nemaha class Graduates.

NEMAHA, Neb.. May 17.-(special)-
The tenth annual commencement exercises
Of the Nemaha High school we're held at
Hoover's opera house last night. Prof.
Gardner. superintendent Of the Hemaha
High school, made an excellent address.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Another soakinE for valley.

NORTH LoUP. Neb.. May l7.-(special.)
Another big rain visited Valley county
about daylight this morning. Fully one
inch OF water fell In about an hour, maxi
ing over three inches for the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
PIattsmouth Republican Primaries.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. May 17.-(spe-
eial.)-The republican primaries in this city
this evening named delegates to attend
the county convention at Louisville May "a.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Elk Give Purple Dance.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 17.-(special.)-
Hastings lodge Of Elks gave a purple dance
in its lodge room last night. The decora-
lions and refreshments were all In purple
and white. Nearly fifty couples were in
attendance,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
CbarIe. CoIIin., PIattsmouth.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. May 1T.-Cspeclal.)
Charles Collins died at the home Of his
father-in-law, Nelson Jean, yesterday. Rev.
Asa Sleeth will preach the funeral die
course tomorrow afternoon. Deceased leaves
a wife and three children.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Mrs. Thomas Gorman, Columbus.

COLUMBUS. Neb., May 17.-(special.)-
Mrs. Thomas German died last night. She
leaves FIVE young orphaned children. Her
husband, a Union Pacific brakeman. who
had lived here for fifteen years, was killed
by falling from a train last September.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18

GENEVA. Neb,. May 17.-(special Tele-
gram.)-Messrs. Sloan and Youngers. as
pirants for the republican congressional
nomination, had a joint debate at the court
house this afternoon before a large audi
ence.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
May precipitation at Harvard.

HARVARD, Neb.. May I7.-speciaL)-
Following the rainfall OF 2.2s iaches on
Monday night, the following three days
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Lumber Dealers Appeal.

]. c. Cleland. Thomas L. Carroll and the
Nebraska Lumber Dealers association have
appealed to the supreme court from a tudg-
ment given in the district court Of Dawson
county by which they were fined $4,000
under the Nebraska antitrust law. The
suit was instituted by George F. Anderson,
who says that the defendants injured his
business and reputation by circulating the
story that he was a contractor, attempting
to buy lumber direct from wholesalers in
stead OF from retail dealers, and by other
wise interfering with the private interests.
lie listed his damages as follows: General
damages. SIS. 900; loss on buildings in
course Of construction. $500; loss Of profits
thereon. $1,000; loss on sale Of lumber for
one year and three months, $4,000; damage
to credit, $4,000. The judgment was for
2.5nO. At the conclusion of the brief OF
defendant. 1t Is argued that the Nebraska
Lumber Dealers association should be de-
clared to be a valid and legal organization,
that the trust act should be declared un-
constitutional. the judgment reversed and
the case remanded for further proceedings.
Articles OF Incorporation Of the Physi-
eiaus' Casualty company Of Omaha were
recorded in the secretary Of states once
today. The organization will be operated
on the mutual assessment plan and will
deal ia accident indemnities. Its organ
iEe-s are; V. L. Treynor. Fred Rustin, C.
NJ. SCHMIDT, r. w. Cornell, F. S. owen, w.
r. Anlroy. B. F.. drummer, D. c. Bryant and
Robert Gilmore.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
SUCCESSOR FOR MALLALIEU
Dr., BeghtOl Of Friend Commissioned Super.
intendent Of Reform School.
SAVAGE REFUSES TO SIGN A CONTRACT
Last Of the vacant School Lands in
the state VIII Soon BE Leased
by state Board OF Public
Lands and BuiIdinEs.
From a stan Correspondent

~ 1AAA - sNaAA
LINCOLN, Nav 17.-(Special )-Dr. J. V.
Beghtol Of Friend has been appointed by
Governor Savage to succeed John 7. NAL
lalleu as superintendent OF the Reform
School for Boys at Kearney. His term will
begin on June IS, the day Mr.. Mallalieu's
resignation takes effect. DR.. Beghtol is a
well known practitioner, has been connected
with the State Board Of Health-in fact,
was one Of the trainers Of the law creating
that board-and is now assistant surgeon
Of the First regiment Of the Nebraska Ma.
tional Guard.
mo; l haven't determined on any plans
as to the management OF the institution"
said he. II received my commission only
a few minutes ago and had no idea that l
was going to get II until last night. l ex-
pect to visit the school within the next
two or three weeks and look into Its at
fairs"
DR.. Beghtol was one of the leaders In
the crusade against the "quack' doctors
in this state eleven years ago. At that
lime physicians certificates were issued
by the county authorities and IN a great
many cases were given practically on de-
mand, without regard to the applicants
qualifications. When the law providing for
a State Board Of Health was proposed these
nondescript practitioners became extremely
active and, by making a concerted enorv,
succeeded in bringing a powerful political
influence TO bear against the bill. But the
legitimate physicians and surgeons COM
bined for the rescue and the bill was
finally enacted. DR.. Beghtol was one OF
the frst men chosen for membership in the
Board of Secretaries on the state board.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Governor BaIks on Contract.

Governor Savage has declined to sign the
new contract between the State Board Of
Public Lands and Buildings and the Lee
Broom and Buster company, for convict
labor at the state penitentiary. Under the
old contract the company paid the state 80
cents per day for each convict's labor and
was required to keep not less than seventy
FIVE convicts regularly employed. When
the agreement expired some time ago Clin-
ton r. Lee, representing the company, sub
mitted a proposition by which he would OBJ
ligate himself to use the labor Of not less
than 125 c~onvicts each day at the rate Of
As cents each. The board decided that be-
cause OF the increase in the minimum TO
be employed the offer was a good one, not
withstanding 1t meant a reduction Of s
cents for each convict, and a contract was
drawn up on this basis and signed by all
members excepting Governor Savage. Some
Of the conditions of the contract were aft
erwards eliminated, but still the governor
declined to afix his signature, And so the
matter stands. The Lee Broom and Buster
company is operating under the new con-
tract, assuming that the signatures Of a
majority Of the board are sufficient to make
II legal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-18
Last Vacant school Land.

The last vestige Of vacant school land in
Nebraska will soon be offered for lease at
public auction. The demand for these
lands during the last twelve months has
been unprecedented and besides a small
strip in Boyd county there now remains
only S26 acres to be disposed of.
we expect to hold an auction In Boyd
county next week for the leasing OF a few
sections and after they are rented the only
vacant or available school land will be q
few odd pieces along the rivers" said
Deputy Land Commissioned Eaton. THE
demand for the Ian is far greater than
the supply and the rates offered are much
bitter than in former years. In the last
twelve months we have leased upward OF
$50, 900 acres Of land and probably could
have leased as much more had 1t been at
our disposal.
with the exception OF the Boyd county
land the vacant or available pieces are OF
small acreage and scattered all over the
state. But most Of them are along the
rivers and therefore will be much in de-
mand. even II they are small and odd
shaped"
Mr.. Eaton also called attention to the
fact that receipts OF interest on sale con-
tracts and collections on lease contracts
were greater during the last six months
than during the corresponding period a
year ago. which is a good indication. in
view OF the fact that since January l.
1901. over 5000 900 worth Of school land
under contract has been cleared by the
holders. thereby reducing the supply Of land
for public auction. The department has
been painstaking in the collections. Pay
ments as a rule have been prompt and the
number of delinquencies has greatly dimi-
.4aA1d