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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
BATTLE IN RUSH FOR OIL
Armed PrOspeotors 0vsrrun Uinta County,
Wyoming.
CLAIMS sTAKED ARE QUICKLY JUMPED
Blood Has Not Yet Been shed, but
scenes of Riot Are Reported. and
Il t. Anticipated L to
war VIII Occur.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Jan. IA spe-
cial to the Tribune from Evanston. Wyo.,
says: The rush for claims in the Uinta oil
fields still continues and from the present
outlook more than a week will clapse be-
fore the locating will have been completed.
So far as known there has been no blood
shed. although shots were exchanged in
many cases. Up to midnight last night a
person would well imagine themselves In the
heart of a hostile country. Fires marking
the corners OF claims we're lighted by the
thousands, and ~locators camped near them
reminded one Of a bivouac at war.
Colonel Ktechum, at the head Of a force
Of twelve we'll armed cowboys, who we're
mounted, carried the Aspen country by
storm. At midnight they rode forward
down the section lines. setting stakes as
they came TO the corners. AS the first
stakes we're being driven they we're greeted
by a volley, but the bullets went wild.
Swinging to their saddles the party darted
forward, nor did they cease until they had
located every section open for filing. Then
retracing their way they found the oppos-
ing parties had in many cases pulled their
stakes and burned them In the fire. These
we're replaced and the triumphant party
returned to file their claims on record.
In the Spring Valley country there were
fist fights on all sides. but the men re-
Trained from the use Of firearms as far as
known, but up to this time not one locator
in ten has returned and the next few hours
may bring stories of conflicts.
The whole oil field is the scene OF intense
excitement and It is not believed the
trouble can pass without bloodshed, as a
feeling of deadly hatred has existed be-
tween the l~ocators for tome time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
NEEDS OF COUNTRY SCHOOLS
Committee Points out the Greatest
in Report TO EducntIOnaI
Council.

According to the report Of the committee
on country schools recently made to the
educational council Of the Nebraska State
Teachers association, the greatest need Of
the country schools at the present time lie
teachers.
1T is strange" says the report. that
the state OF Nebraska has done practically
nothing to supply teachers for its schools.
This weakness in our school system has
been recognized by every state superin-
tendent for the last eighteen years, and all
have repeatedly urged the legislature to
provide liberal means for training teachers
Yet nothing has been done.
Eighty per cent or more of our teacher
material comes from the high schools. To
At for the university was and continues
to be the chief object and excuse for the
existence Of the high school. II is a col
lege preparatory school, pure and simple.
All other interests have been and continue
to be ignored. The fact that 1t is a COM
plotting school. and that IS per cent Of the
children that come within its radius COM
plete their education there, matters not;
that 1t is the only normal training school
for so per cent of new teache-s-the teach
ers Of 175, 900 children-has been and con-
tinues to be ignored.
The chief need OF the country school Is
teachers. We do not ask for normal grad
yates. But we do ask for those who at
least are thorough and accurate In their
knowledge of the subject matter Of the
subjects they must teach, aud who have
some knowledge OF school management and
the art o. teaching. This the hign schools
could give us II they wero manned by men
prepared for the work and we're not strain
ing every nerve under the burden of col
lege preparatory courses of study.
1T is contended that it is not the prov
ince of the high school to do normal train
ing, We would call your attention to the
fact that about 70 per cent of high school
graduates attempt to teach, and they have
as much right to demand that their district
fit them for their work. by which they
would earn their livelihood, as the 1 or 4;
per cent have to be partly and poorly fitted
for college. Besides. there is no other
place where this large body of young people
can be trained for this important work
For eighteen years our state superintend-
ents have urged more normal schools. Fol
eighteen years the legislature has at.
tempted at each session to provide them
And for eighteen years the selfshness and
influence of the city OF Lincoln and The
State university have frustrated these at.
tempts. Normal schools are out OF tn,
question in Nebraska. II We would i'm,
prove the teaching force in country schools
we must do so by changing nigh schoo
conditions"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
COUPLE FOUND DEAD
Indications Point Strongly to Their Having
Been Poisoned.
WHOLE AFFAIR sHRoUoEO IN MYSTERY
Man was Lying on the BED aud
wOmsn In KneclinE Position,
with Her Head Resting
on n Trunk.

WILCOX, Neb., Jan. 1.-Mr. and Mrs.
John E. johnson. an aged couple living
north Of Raglan. Neb., we're found dead.
Johnson was found lying on the bed, while
Mrs. Johnson was in a kneeling position,
with her head on a trunk. The condition in
which they we're found seems to indicate
that they we're poisoned.
A coroner's inquest is being held. They
had been seized with violent stomach
trouble Just previous to their death.
John Horn. a son-in-law, came down
stairs last Friday morning, according TO his
story, and found them in the positions
described. still in their night clothes.
WILCOX, Neb., Jan. 1-(Special.)-Up to
the present time no solution OF this strange
and sudden death Of both at the same time
has been found. They we're in good cir
cumstances and apparently lived happily
together.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
WORKS THE REAL ESTATE MEN
Oklahoma Man Induces Them to
Indorse Checks for
Him.

YORK. Neb., Jan. Especial .)-One OF
the smoothest confidence games that has
been worked at York was that Of a stranger
who represented himself as one OF the
largest real estate dealers In Oklahoma and
whose place OF business was at Guthrie. He
went under the name of John 3. Powers.
The deal he worked was commenced over a
year ago and IL was so smooth that he had
no trouble in catching the smartest OF Ne
braska real estate men. One year ago he
commenced corresponding with one OF the
leading real estate firms, asking them TO
solicit Oklahoma business for them, and at
that time he made a contract with them.
Last week ne called on the Arm, renewing
the contract for another year. He discov-
cred when here that he was short Of ex-
peuse money, saying hat he would need $50
and drew his check for the same on a bank
at Guthrie. which was indorsed by his
agents here. Within a week the check was
returned protested. The Guthrie bank
wrote that Powers had lived there, but TO
the best OF their knowledge he never had a
cent on deposit in any bank at Guthrie.
They also stated that the banks at Guthrie
were receiving from three TO i've checks a
week that Powers was giving and that all
were being protested.
York Is not the only place in Nebraska
where Powers worked the check game. One
Of the leading real estate firms OF Beatrice
and many other real estate agents in lead
ing cities have been caught for $50 or more.
over a year ago he c~Orresponded with the
agents in the state and led them to believe
that he controlled several thousand acres
Of Oklahoma land that was being put on the
market at a price much less than 1t was
worth and that by making a contract with
him they we're sure TO make money by pro-
noting immigration his way. In doing this
ne threw on all suspicion, and he was able
to catch the brightest real estate men In
the state.
Steps will be taken to catch Powers anc
put him where he will not be able TO carry
on the work for some time he has so sue.
cessfuily done in the past three months.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
CuImination of Queer Romance.

ASHLAND. Neb., Jan. L.-(Speciai Tele-
gram. THE elimination OF a romance
originating under peculiar circumstances
occurred today In the marriage at Lincoln
OF William Bradsby, a farmer OF Green
precinct, and Mrs. Emma Walker Of Uni
versity Place. Mrs. Walkers husband was
killed in a runaway here in February, 1900,
ALLEGED TO have been caused from intoxi-
cants purchased at the saloon OF John
Moser in this city. Mrs. Walker sued
Moser for damage and was awarded judg-
ment for $500. The case was up in the
United States court at st. Louis last July,
but has been appealed to the supreme
court. Bradbsy was riding to his home
with Walker, when the latter met his
death.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Court Terms In Fifteenth District.

O'NEILL, Neb., Jan. 1-(special.)--A a
meeting Of Judges w. H.. Westover OF
Rushville and j. J. Harrington OF O'Neill
the dates for holding the terms of court
in the various counties in the Fifteenth
judicial district we're decided upon for the
year 1908 as follows: Holt. March Is; No
vember 9; Boyd, March 8, September 10;
Rock, May IL, September IS; Brown, May
IS. October 5; Keya Paha, May 4, septem-
Der s; Cherry, June 1, November %; Sheri-
dan. June s, November 10; Dawes, June
10, December Z; Box Butte, April 81, De-
cember IA. and Sioux, April IS, October II.
A panel Of twenty-fouT jurors are to be
drawn and summoned to attend each term
of court unless otherwise ordered. No
grand jury has been ordered for any county
In the district. No agreement was reached
as to the counties that each will preside
over, but 1t is thought that Judge Har-
rington will have Brown. Keya Paha.
Sheridan, Box Butte and Sioux, and Judge
Westover Holt. Boyd, Rock. Cherry and
Dawes. During the year 1902 there has
been more business in the district than for
any previous year and he indications are
that with the exception OF a two months
summer vacation the judges viii be busy
all the time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
REST ONE DAY IN LILLE CASE
Attorneys, However. Are Busy Prepnr-
ing for Opening of Court
This Morning.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 1.-(Special)-
The third day Of testimony taking in the
Lille murder case was concluded last
night and court took a recess until tomor-
row morning. During the recess the at
torneys are busy in getting their evidence
in readiness. Mrs. Lille is spending New
Years day at home. Her father, mother
and Sam Lille are with her.
The witnesses tomorrow will be DR.. S. c..
Beede and DR.. II. E. Burdick. These are
the surgeons who were called to the Lille
residence on the morning Of October "a, and
who assisted Drs. Stewart and Sample in
the autopsy, and 1t is said will corrobor-
ate the testimony of DR.. Sample. TIL next
witnesses will be w. D.. Westover and j.
d. Sprague, two members of the coroner's
Jury. 1t is claimed they will testify as to
the testimony given by Mrs. Lille before
the coroner's jury, and Westover will also
be used as an expert in the use Of firearms
and different grades Of gunpowder. Follow
ing these, l.. c. Rem, ex-sherif, will be
called, the character OF his evidence coun-
sci for the state would not say.
The revolver which was unintentionally
brought into court yesterday forenoon is
said to have been found by Sheriff West in
the commode drawer on the morning Of the
murder. There were four cartridges in II,
two empty and two loaded. As stated yes
terday It is a 32-caliber long, and the bull
let's now in evidence Mt this revolver. Early
next week this revolver will be more fully
identified by the sheriff and offered in ev-
idence. The attorneys for the state say
this is possibly the pistol with which the
crime was committed. 1t is also claimed
that this revolver was the property of Mr..
Lille and that Mrs. Lille so testified be-
for the coroner's Jury.
County Attorney Walling was asked this
morning II any other revolver would be
produced. He said. I'VE have nothing to
l - 49, !.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Woman Attempts to KIN Herself.

MEMPHIS. Neb., Jan. 1.-(Speeial. Mrs.
Thomas ]. Colbert, wife Of q farmer living
near Memphis. attempted to commit suicide
by hanging Wednesday morning. Her hus-
band left the house temporarily and during
his absence she took advantage Of the
moment TO hang herself in the chicken
house. Mr.. Colbert, hearing a eommotion
among the chickens, came into the house
and asked for his wife. The children told
him to go out to the chicken house. lie
made haste and upon investigation found
his wife hanging from the ratter with a
piece Of cloth around her neck. Reports
from her home today state that she will re-
cover. Mrs. Colbert has had spells Of men
tai alteration occasionally and when she
comes to cannot realize why she makes the
attempts on her life.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
StOreH-HilI.

SHELLEY. Ia, Jan. I--(Special telegram
The marriage OF Miss Ava Gertrude Hill
to Mr.. Homer Fred Stores occurred this
evening at the Congregational church. Rev.
A.. C. Bowish performed the ceremony in
the presence OF a large assembly. The
wedding presents were numerous and fine.
The newly welded couple will make their
home at Cedar Rapids. The bride is the
daughter OF the late Mr.. and Mrs. C.. /.
Hill, formerly Of Sioux City. The groom
is the son OF L. H. Stores Of Sibley.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Lunn-Lumbard.

FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. I-(Special)-
Ralph NJ. Lunn OF St. Paul, Mimi. and Miss
Nina Lumbard OF this city were married
this afternoon at the residence Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Lum-
bard. The ceremony was performed by DR..
f. NJ. Sanderson OF the Methodist Episcopal
church in the presence Of a large number Of
invited guests. The groom is engaged In
business in ST. Paul. The bride is one OF
the best known Of Fremont's young women.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Double wedding at Beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Ian. L-Cspecial)-
The marriages Of Martin L. Peters and Miss
Dora b. Harlan. and Reuben Nance and
Mrs. Anna Valentine were lemnized in
this city yesterday afternoon, County Judge
Bourne omciating. The first named couple
will make their home in this city and the
second will reside on a farm seven miles
from town.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02

have a portion. but there was not suficient
TO go round, and there Is an incessant
elamor for fuel. Conditions in the country
and in districts remote from railways are
alarming; scores OF farmers have purchased
hay-burning stoves and are now using hay
and straw instead Of coal or wood. Unless
the situation is relieved soon there will be
much suffering. E'
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Renent for MethodI.t HorrItal.

OsCEoLA, Neb.. Jan. 1-(special)-The
Methodist hospital at Omaha and the
Mothers Jewels home at York have found
that they have a friend in court In the
woman's Home Missionary society Of the
Methodist Episcopal church here. over
which Mrs. W. F. Kepner presides, with
Mrs. H. II. Campbell as secretary. Last
evening they provided a program Of enter
tainment at the church as a benefit The
charge at the doors was only 10 cents and
there was e fund produced Of nearly SIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
CHILD IS FATALLY. BURNED
Pulls n LiRhted Lamp Over on
Itself with Serious
Results.

TTLDEN, Heb. Jan. 1.-ispecial.)-By the
overturnlng OF a kerosene lamp last evening
in the home Of Otto johnson a child was
fatally and a young baby seriously burned.
The children were left alone for a few min
utes and the superstition is that the older
one pulled the lamp from the table. Prompt
action on the part Of neighbors prevented
what might have proven a destructive fire
10 the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Fiaher-CrownOver.

YORK, Neb.. Jan. 1-(Special)-Yester-
day, at the residence Of +. l. C~rownoveT,
living on East Hill, occurred the marriage
Of their daughter, Miss Carrie l. Crown
over, and Mr.. J. H. Fisher OF Lima Mont.
The bride was born and raised near Bene-
dict, this county. Mr.. Fisher is we'll known
in the state and was formerly superintend-
ent Of public schools Of Nance county. They
left for their home at Lima on yesterdays
train.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Buildinr pIg reed stable.

PAwNEE CITY. Neb.. Jan. 1.-tspecial)
james Baker OF this city is erecting a
large feed stable on the vacant lot OF the
old skating rink. This will be something
new for this city. 1t will be strictly a feed
stable and will have stall room for thirty
one head of horses. and may be made to
accommodate that many more II necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair in West. Rain in Eastern Ne
braskn Friday, with Fair
weather saturday.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Forecast:
For Nebraska-Fair in west. rain in east
portion, colder; Saturday, fair.
For South Dakota-Fair Friday and Sat-
urday; colder Saturday in western portion.
For Iowa-Rain or snow Friday, colder In
northwestern portion; Saturday fair, colder
in east and central portions.
For Missouri-Rain Friday. colder in
northwest portion; Saturday, fair and
colder.
fair Saturday.
For Kansas-Rain and colder Friday;
Saturday, fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
JAIL BREAK is FRUSTRATED
Men Charged with Bank Robbery
Attempt to Escape from the
Beatrice Jail.

BEATRICE. Neb., Jan. 1-tSpecial.)-
o'Brien and Hall, the two men suspected Of
the Clatonla bank robbery, attempted to
escape from the county Jail by boring a hole
through the Jail wall with a drilling tool
which they obtained possession Of in some
mysterious way. The attempted escape Of
the men was frustrated just in time by
Sheriff Waddington, who will hereafter
keep a double guard over them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Pro.perou. Near at MemphI..

MEMPHIS. Neb, Jan. 1.-(special.)-A
compilation Of the Improvements made dur
ing 1902 at Memphis and the vicinity north
show that It was q prosperous year for the
town. In Memphis sl4,675 were expended
for new buildings and Improvements and
additions to old ones. while in Clear Creek
and Marble precincts. north, the farmers
spent J 1895 in improving their places.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
SmIth-Pay.

PAWNEE CITY. Neb.. Jan. 1~.-(speciaI)
AT the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. William Pay. near Armour. this
county, New Years eve. Mr.. James Smith
and Miss Maude Pay were married. A
number Of close friends and relatives were
In attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02

FREMONT. Nob., Jan. 1-Cspecial.)-
The wedding Of County Judge Alba II.
Briggs Oh this city and Miss Adalyn STUFF
Of Beemer was announced here today. The
ceremony took place at Lincoln. Judge
Briggs has been engaged in the practice Of
Law in this county for about twenty-five
years and is serving his first term as county
Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
busy Cutting lee.

WYMoRE. Neb.. Jan. l.-(speeial)-M. l.
Rawlings Of this city now has a force Of
over seventy-hve men al work cutting ice
on Indian creek. The ice averages from
ten TO twelve inches in thickness. At
present they are working on a contract for
the q. 4 n. which calls for 200 carloads.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02

because Of a shortage OF fuel OF every ae-
scription. The immense piles OF WOOD ana
we'll filed bins Of soft coal we're quickly
disposed OF when cold weather set In ana
within a very few days the demand for fuel
Ear exceeded the supply; many were turned
away without a stick Of wood or a pound Of
coal. Dealers acted wisely in dividing the
SUNNY. so that as many as possible should
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
select Hand for InnnEurntion.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 1.-(Special.)-
The Second regiment band Of this city has
been selected by Adjutant General Colby
to play at the inauguration of Governor
elect Mickey at Lincoln, January s.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02

As soon rs this Job Is completed. providing
the cold weather continues, he will hl sew
eral out-of-town orders and then begin
cutting for the local trade. There is enough
work to keep more men busy. but their
services cannot be procured.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Coal Famine at Huron.

HURON. 6. D.. Jan. 1--(special.l-The
intense cold Of the last week has created a
demand for fuel almost without parallel in
this vicinity. The situation Is intensified
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Change Postmasters ut fremont.

FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. i-Cspeeial.l-Ths
new postmaster. Dan Swanson, took charge
Of the once today. John SchuTman sue
ceeded Mrs. Reynolds as deputy. the only
change in the force. The once was closed
during the day and only opened an hour at
noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
CONDITION OF THE
WEATHER


- Indicates zero
T Indicates trace OF preeipitsto ton.
l. A. WELSH.
Local Forecast OniciaL
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Jan. I.-Oficial record of tenn
the corresponding day OF the last three
years:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-02

Tonight at St. Paul's church President J.
q. schurmAn Of Cornell university deliv-
cred an address on our Philippine CUES.
ton" This open session was largely at
tended and enjoyed by all present. Mr.
schurmAn arrived IN the city last night AND
= the guest Of Threads. He spent the day
New-York tribune., 1903-05-28
SHAMROCK WAS BRACED.
The Challenger Carried HeaUy Steel,
TTmbers In Races.

Greenock. May 27.-The final preparations Tor
the departure of the two Shanrocks have been
completed, and all the stores are aboard and
the compasses adjusted. The interest IN tbs
coming Americas Cup races is general through
out Scotland, where Sir Thomas Liptons ness
is now called The Upton Armada"
A surprising fact, calculated to give even
better complexion to the chanenger's perform
ance under canvas came out in the fitting out ot
the Yachts for the ocean passage Shamrock
has been eIaborateIy strengthened inside with
oak tiubers. whereas the challenger goes alnOss
as she was raced. Investigating the reason for
this il was discovered that the chaIlenseTs
extra timbers are all OF steel. and were carried
throughout the recent trial races. She wan
therefore handicapped in the trials by carrying
q couple OF tons dead weight IN her hull. which
will he removed before she races for the Amer
ica's Cup.
The installation OF wireless telegraphy on
hoard Sir Thomas Lip.on's steam yacht Erin
Is finished and has been tested with excellens
results The first communication win probably
he made with the signal station at Brow Head
Sir Thomas LiptOn's fleet left Greenock for
C;ourock to-day preparatory to sailing for Amer
ica Tomorrow The squadron sails at l p m
Thursday Excursion steamers VIII accompany
the yachts and their escorts as far as Ailss
Craig.
Shamrock IIIs mast and spars were shipped
to-day on board the Anchor Line steamer Erhl-
opia at Glasgow The Ethiopia. which sans on
Thursdav will Join Sir Thomas Lipton's feet IN
the run down the Clyde