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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
ANOTHER NAN WANTS LAKE
j. H. Gresnshields Files a Claim Under a
Mortgage from John W. Paul,
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ROAD is INVOLVED
city Files Answer Denying Claim" of
wright & Mnyne and Pleading
Adverse Possession for
Ten Years.

TIE controversy over the title to Big
lake. one Of the parks Of the city OF Coun-
ell Bluffs, has now assumed a triangular
form. J. P. Greenshields, who claims to
own a portion Of the land abutting on the
lake by virtue of a mortgage from John w.
Paul, has brought suit Of foreclosure against
r C. Howell and the Chicago & North
western Railroad company. While Howell
and the Northwestern railroad are named
as the defendants In Greenshields' suit,
IT is generally understood that the action
is against the Illinois Central railroad, as
it's right of way passes through a portion
Of the lake. The Illinois Central secured
its right Of way through a grant from the
city park board and built a trestle through
the lake. Its right to maintain this trestle
is now attacked by the suits Of Wright
e. Mayne and Greenshields. In the event Of
Wright & Wayne establishing their claim
to the center Of the lake, the Illinois Cen
trail would have no title to it's present right
OF way. The same question of title is in
volved in the suit begun by Greenshields.
The city Of Council Bluffs yesterday filed
its answer to the suit commenced by Wright
q Wayne, in which It claims an absolute
ownership Of the lake and accreting land,
On behalf OF the city it is commended that
It has been in possession Of the property
for over ten years under and by virtue Of
an act of congress deciding the lale to the
municipality, and that the claim of Wright
G. Mayne is barred by the statute of limita-
tions.
Greenshields, who holds a mortgage on
land abutting the lake. given by John w.
Paul a lumber of years ago when Paul had
visionary schemes in view of establishing
a packing house industry similar to those
in South Omaha, stated that he had no in
tention OF questioning the city's right to
Big lake until the suit brought by Wright
& Mayne was determined, and then he de-
cided it would be time to step into the
arena and protect his rights to the prop
erty abutting on the opposite side Of the
lake.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
N. Y. Plumbing c.. reisphone 52s.
Isabella Draws Well.

The Council Bluffs Dramatic club scored
another unqualified success at the New
theater last night, when 1t presented the
comedy isabella" for the benefit Of the
Associated Charities. The play was wit
messed by an audience which packed the
house to the doors and in consequence the
Associated Charities will reap a nice sum
from the entertainment. The work of the
club last night was equal to many of the
professional companies which have APP
oeared here. Mentor n the play cannot
re made without calling attention to the
excellent work Of George f. Hughes, in
the leading role. Mr.. Hughes has long
been recognized as the leading amateur
actor Of Council Bluffs and his work last
night fully sustained this reputation. OF
his support nothing but words of praise
can be said and this is particularly true
Of Miss Gertrude Davenport and Mrs. Edyth
Wallace. P. ]. Mcbride. who made his
debut on the local stage, made one Of the
hits OF the evening and his inpersonation
of 1.-THE Shepherd" places him in the front
rank.
The play was produced under the direc-
Son OF Miss Lillian Fitch OF Omaha, who
assumed one Of the characters, and, need
less to say, was one Of the hits OF the
piece. The play vas elegantly costumed
and mounted and was generally considered
to be the greatest success ever achieved by
the club.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
MINOR MENTION.

Davis sells drugs
For rent. modern house, 79 Sixth Ave.
Expert watch repairing, Lerert. 409 Bway.
oficer is selling dwellings cheap. 4s BY.
Wanted, good cook. Apply at 28 Story
street, corner Third street.
Typography outfits and supplies. c. f.
Alexander g. Co., 1888 Broadway.
The regular meeting OF White Rose
Rebekah lodge will be held this evening.
Wanted, at once, boy with pony to carry
Bee route. Apply at the office. 10 Pearl
street.
we are headquarters for glass OF all
kinds. See US before you buy. {. b. Paint.
OIL and Glass Co.
The annual meeting of the county asses
sors of ottawattam county will be held
this afternoon in the hall in the
L. L. Charles and Miss Henrietta
WAucke, both Of Underwood, Ia, were
married yesterday in this city by Rev. S,
Alexander 1T his residence.
The regular session OF Rev. Henry De-
longs Industrial school will be held this
afternoon at 2:90 o'clock in the mission
building on East Broadway.
w. A. Maurer of Council BLUFFS paid into
the customs house of this city yesterday
$500 as duties upon two carloads of china
ware. imported from Germany.
II. A. Cole of the Cole Brelsford Hard
ware company, who moved with his family
TO Chicago about a year ago, Is In the city
visiting friends and attending TO business
connected with the firm.
II NHM tnuItu bn ElkilttlAh dNtHut
between Ninth and Tenth streets will be
dedicated Sunday at 3 p. m. Several minis
ters OF this city and Omaha will be pres
ent and take part in the services. The
choir OF the First Presbyterian church will
furnish the music.
Funeral services over Mrs. Isabella May
nard were held yesterday afternoon at the
family residence on Lincoln avenue. The
members of the Woman's Relief corps at
tended in a body. Following the services
the remains were shipped to Tiskilwa, Ill,
for burial.
Mrs. Lubbock, wife of A. ]. Lubbock, 1907
South Elescott street, died yesterday morn
ing from cancer, aged 6l years. Her hus-
band, two daughters and one son survive
her. The funeral will be held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from Lunkley's under
taking rooms and interment Will be in
Walnut Hill cemetery.
In the $4,000 personal injury damage suit
of w. f.. Hoyt against the Omaha e Coun-
ell Bluffs Railway and Bridge Company a
motion to dismiss the case was filed yes
terday in the district court by the defend
ant company. The motion was based on a
technical point. 1t is alleged that the orig
final notice of suit set forth that the petit
tion would be filed ION or before Septem-
Der %. 1892 whereas In fact IL was not
filed until many years after, namely In
September, 1902.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Program Includes Addresses by Sew
eraI Well known
Workers.

The program for the Sunday School in
stitute to be Leld in this city Friday. jan
uary %, has been prepared. One OF the
principal speakers will be George G. Wal
lace Of Omaha, who for several years has
been the member Of the international ex-
ecutive committee for Nebraska. This will
be the program:
Morning session: =
Devotional, Rev. II. Sessman.
Equipment and How Used" Mrs. B. f.
Home Department" Mrs. f. NJ. Smith.
bible Study and Normal Work. Rev. A.
e. Slothower, Shelby.
Afternoon session:
Devotional; "Laborers Together with
God" n. Il. Crisman of Nicola.
Association Workers Conference" Mrs.
Mitchell and Rev. Alexander.
Decision day; child conversion; Chris
tan Culture" Rev. A. Z. Slothower of
Lesson Construction" Mrs. 3. F.
Round table; Sunday School Manage
ment," G.. G. Wallace of Omaha. .
our Primary and Junior Departments
Mrs. b. f. Mitchell.
Evening session:
Devotional, Rev. James Thompson.
pivotal Periods in Development OF the
Child Mrs. b. F. Mitchell.
Address by @. @. Wallace OF Omaha,
chairman state executive OF Ne
braska.
Rev. c. E. Eberman of Boston. field sec
rotary of the United Societies of Christian
Endeavor, will hold a workers conference
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock and ad-
! dress a mass meeting the same evening al
1880 O'Clock in the First Baptist church
Rev. s. Alexander, chairman of the Seven
teenth Iowa State Sabbath School associa.
: tion district, will preside. The district com,
prises the counties OF Pottawattamie, Cass
Shelby and Harrison.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
GOING AFTER SUPERVISORS
Members from This County Believe
Convention Can he secured for
Council Biuns.

The members OF the County Board Of
Supervisors have decided to make a con-
certed effort to secure the next annual
meeting OF the State Association OF County
Supervisors for Council Bluns. With this
object in view several members OF the local
board will attend the convention to be held
in Davenport on January 81, 28 and 20.
Although the association has been in ex-
istence several years. IL has never held one
OF its annual meetings in the western part
of the state and the members from Potta-
wattamie county are determined to make
a strong fight for next years convention
in this city,
Supervisor Brandes is on the program
for an address on the question OF bridges,
aud he viii be assisted In his effort to
secure the convention for Council Bluns
by Colonel Baker and probably two other
members Of the board. II is the opinion OF
the supervisors Of this county that the
convention for 1905 can be secured IL the
proper showing is made.
The conventions OF the association are
usually attended by from between $50 and
200 county supervisors and are regarded as
one Of the most important gatherings OF
county ohicials in the year.
The members OF the board spent y%ester-
day in looking over the property recently
acquired for a county poor farm and will
not meet again until February l6. when
the matter OF awarding tAe contract for
the publishing OF the boards proceedings
to the three papers having the largest cir
c~ulation in the county will be taken up.
Al this adjourned meeting the board ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
EVIDENCE in MKAY CASE IN
Number Of witnesses for Defense Not
So Large as Had Been An
ticipated.

ONAWA, Ia, Jan. 16-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The fourth day Of the Mckay trial
has closed and all the evidence is now in.
The state closed this morning with the in
PRODUCTION of a number of letters from Nc
Kay to Ida Kraft, which contained many
endearing terms, also showed much love
for her two sisters, Clara and Tillie. Con-
trary to expectations the defense intro
duced very few witnesses. The clerk OF the
court testified in regard to issuing a mar
riage license and Mrs. Davis Of Mapleton,
a member of the flock, testified that Ida
told her that Mckay should not be pun
isbed, as he was not to blame. Defense
is putting up a hard fight. The case will
likely go to the jury by tomorrow noon.
W. L. Smith, county attorney, will close
during tie forenoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
RAPID WORK ON THE NEW CODE
south Dakota Legislature Making n
Record for D~isposinE OF
Business.

PIERRE. S. D., Jan. ~16.-(special Tele-
~gram.)-The senate devoted most Of its
time today to passing the code bills under
suspension OF the rules, the clerk doing
some rapid reading on them, as they COM
prised practically the new laws Of the
state.
other bills passed were house bill No. 80,
appropriating money for legislative ex-
penses, and senate bill No. /, to create a
board OF fence viewers, which was amended
to wipe out provisions which were not sat
isfactory to the range interests. which
called out a discussion between Stoddard,
the introducer, and Colley of Bon Homme,
who did not favor the measure.
The senate passed the bill which appro-
pirates the unappropriated state lands to
the insane asylum at Yankton.
In the house the st. Louis exposition
bill was called up on report and referred
to the appropriations committee.
A long list Of bills was introduced and
given first and second reading, among them
being several appropriation bills for diff
ferent state institutions. The bills were to
appropriate $4,49O for deficiencies at the
Aberdeen Normal; to fix salary of the state
veterinarian at $500 per year, with ex>
penses; fixing the time for taxing out tax
deed after sale; appropriating $4,000 for
buildings and improvements at the North
ern Hospital for the Insane at Redfeld;
relating to attachments, allowing collection
to be made from debtors % defendant; to
appropriate S25, 600 for improvements at the
School of Mines; providing for a State
Board of Assessment and fixing its duties
to appropriate S35, 900 for Improvements at
the Springfield Normal; appropriatlng $S15
and interest to Olive Gibbs for work OF
promoting an exhibit at the Worlds fair at
Chicago; authorizing suits Jointly against
debtor and surety, and a Joint resolution
memorializing congress to ratify the Rose,
bud treaty for the opening to settlement
of Gregory county.
The house passed bill 7, ceding to the
United States government Jurisdiction over
certain lands at Hot Springs for the pur-
pose OF a National Soldiers Home, to be
erected there.
The report of the oil inspector, filed with
the governor today and by him transmitted
to both houses, is a rather radical arraign-
ment of the methods of the Standard Oil
company and in it he recommends a gravity
and quality test to be added to the flash
test law now in existence, in case such
legislation can be enacted, and if this can
not be secured then a requirement of stamp
ing all oil shipped into the state as to
quality, that the purchaser of the same
may know what he is securing. Just what
will be done in the way of oil laws is yet
open, but a strong bill on this question
will be introduced within a few days.
Several members of the State Board OF
Pharmacy are in the city looking after such
legislation as they desire.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
DEAD GIRLS SISTER WITNESS
ollie CrOpsey Tells of the Last
Time Nellie Was Seen
Alive.

HEREFORD, N. c., Jan. 16.-The first
witness called today in the trial of James
Wilcox for the murder of Nellie Cropsey
was Miss Ollie Cropsey sister of the dead
girl.
Miss Ollie said that Wilcox and her sister
had been sweethearts for several years,
They quarreled in September and in oc-
tober made up, but quarreled again in No
vember.
On the night of November 20 Wilcox
called at the Cropsey home and remained
several hours. but did not talk much. He
decided TO go at II o'clock and asked Nell
lie to speak with him in the hall. Nellie
went out with defendant and was never
seen again. Several witnesses corroborated
the testimony Of Miss ollie.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Afratd of socinl ontrncism.

WATERLOO. Ia, Jan. 16.-speGiaI.)-
Several Of the factories of this city de-
pending on the labor of women and girls
may have 20 suspend operations entirely
unless some women are imported to work.
There are 500 women and gir.s employed
in factories here and half hat many more
are needed. There are many sewing ma
chimes idle for lack Of female help. Pride
is ascribed as the chief cause for the
scarcity of workers. Better wages are
paid in the factories than in the stores and
offices. but fear that their friends will cut
them from their circle in society keeps
girls out OF the factories.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
INDICTED FOR ENLIGHTENMENT
Two Men Accused of D~efrauding
Burlington Newspaper Out of Sew
eraI undre Dollars.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Jan. 16.-The grand
jury has returned indictments against
H. X, Roepke of Akron, o., and c. w.
Gray of Philadelphia for larceny and en-
bezzlement.
They came to Iowa last April to introduce
a newspaper circulation scheme by giving
books as premiums. They made a contract
with the Evening Gazette, which furnished
them the books to deliver to subscribers.
After collecting nearly $500 they dlsap-
peared the night before they were to make
the accounting and have not been heard
from since. Efforts will be made to locate
them and bring them to Burlington for
trial.
The men presented to the Gazette letters
Of recommendation from different book
publishers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17

Petitions In Bankruptcy.

Peter Smith. proprietor Of the bakery on
Fifth avenue. has flied a voluntary petit
tion in bankruptcy. His liabilities amount
to about $500, while his assets, not
claimed as exempt, aggregate about 81, 100.
Many outstanding accounts which he was
unable to collect and the distance OF his
bakery from the business center of the
city are the reasons given by Mr.. Smith
for his failure.
Mrs. Laura II. Riddle Of this city also
has filed a similar petition. Her liabilities
amounting to about $4,000, consist mainly
Of judgments in the Colorado courts. Her
assets, consisting Of clothing valued at
s175, are claimed as exempt.
Creditors of the shafer company OF VII
lisca. Ia. have brought proceedings to
have the firm declared bankrupt, alleging
that the firm has given preference to GER
tain other creditors. John M. Patton has
been appointed receiver of the stock of the
defendant company.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
ROBBED BY NEW FOUND FRIEND
StOckman Takes a Stroll Through
Freight Yards and is Bumped
for His Trouble.

AVoCA, Ia. Jan. 16.-(Special Telegram.)
This evening, between S and 9 o'clock,
Peter Lund Of Extra was robbed Of $43 and
his gold watch in the railroad yards here
by a stranger whom he had met at tn,
depot at Atlantic. Mr.. Lund was with
stock and intended accompanying 1t tc
Omaha by freight, but after getting outside
Of a few drinks Of Atlantic liquor he de-
cided to take a passenger train. BY the
advice Of his new found friend, they left
that train here to wait for the stock, and
afteR a few more drinks took a walk in
the yards, where his sociable friend sud
denly knocked him down and relieved him
OF his valuables. There is no clue.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Masonic Temple at MarshaIItOwn.

MARsHALLToWN, Ia, Jan. 16.-(spe-
cial.)-The Masonic lodges OF this city
have plans prepared for a fine Masonic
temple to cost in the peighborhood Of $780,
600, to be built In the business portion OF
the city next summer The proposed build
ing will be five stories high and modern
In every respect. Some years ago the
Masons bought a lot in a good location.
Property has increased in value and az the
city has grown the need OF a modern. office
building has been felt more and more. The
lower story is to be used as store rooms,
the second and third stories as Offices and
the remainder of the building will be de-
voted to lodge purposes. Besides the Ma
sons some Of the Other secret societies will
have quarters in the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Accused of EmbeErIement.

, CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Jan. 16.-(special.)
Ambrose S. Park, manager of the
Voorhies office OF the Townsend & Merrill
company, is under arrest, charged with
embezzling $1,000 of the FIRMS money
while acting as agent for the company.
Park waived examination before Justice
Knapp and in default Of bail was lodged
in Jail. The grand jury is now in session
and his case will have speedy attention.
He was a trusted employe Of the firm
and much surprise is expressed by his
friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
PlumbIng ana heatlnE. BIxby . Sol
ReaI E.tate Tran.fer..

These transfers we're hled yesterday in
the abstract. title and loan ofice OF ]. w.
Squire. l01 Pearl street:
Charles ID. Walters and Charles II.
Huber and wives TO Anders j.. An
dersen, lot ? subdiv OF Old Pierce
street school grounds. W. d...........S 500
Tewes ROhlfs To Magdalena Kundel,
lot 2. block II, Minden. 9. c, d.. 26
f. II Schultz to same, lot ., block II.
Minden, q. c. Observation-Disclosures. 66
County treasurer 70 c. T. Cole. jr.,
lots S to ~, Riee's subdtv In John
sons add, I. 7
c. NJ, Lewis 10 Charles p. O'Neal,
undiv IL nh sell s-TI-44, W. d.....,.,. $50
-
Totals. hve transfers ............... $3.50
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Elevatora Are to Rum.

Postmaster EIazeiton received word yes
terday from the department in Washington
that that the order TO suspend the elevator
service in the federal building except dur
ing the sessions OF United States court had
been resclnded and the service will con-
tinue as heretofore. This RECESSION of the
order is supposed TO have been brought
about by the remonstrance which vas for
warded to Washington, signed by the
officials having oHices In the building and
the members OF the bar.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Young Man Commit. suicide.

DENIsoN, Ia, Jan. 16.-(Special Tele-
gram)-walter -owne, aged 25 years, com
mitted suicide today at his home south
west OF this city, by shooting himself with
a shotgun. He was a student at Simpson
college several years ago and his mind
was deranged by overstudy. He attempted
suicide once before by cutting his throat.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Ano,hrr HeaupK a Free,

The FIRST heating stove given by william
WEIGH to his coal customers was awarded
TO the Christian home. Another has been
put up on the same plan, and during the
next thirty days will be given away free TO
one Of his customers. Before ordering your
coal call at 16 North Main street or
phone 12S.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
To EstabIish whIppinE Post.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Jan. IA bill
was introduced IN the senate today by Mr..
Haynes OF Saline TO establish a whipping
post for persons convicted Of petit larceny.
hict from ten to nifty lashes. according to
the sentence Of the court. Mr.. Elmer in
reduced a bill TO abolish the death penalty
for murder.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
CattIe Wfnterinr we'll.

HOT SPRINGS, S. D., Jan. 16.-(Special.)
The weather continues mild and pleas
ant in this vicinity, and stockmen are con-
graduating themselves on their escape
from the storms that have been raging all
over the country. There has been no snow
here for more than three weeks and indi-
cations are that cattle will winter in good
shane
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Fight over Religion.

HOT SPRINGS, S. D., Jan. 16.-(special.)
The town OF Edgemont has been the
scene of considerable excitement the last
few days. In an alteration between a
Protestant and Catholic over religion one
Of the belligerants seized an ak and struck
at the other, just grazing his head and
cutting off an ear.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Convict Goes to See Father.

PIERRE, 8. D., Jan. 16.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Governor Herreid today, after con-
sultation with the attorney general, granted
permission to Frank Gripentrog of Brook
ings, a convict in the penitentiary, to go to
his home, accompanied by a guard, at the
expense of the prisoner, to visit his father,
who is on his deathbed. This is the first
action of this kind ever taken in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.

poets to receive the opinion Of the county
attorney as to the interest the county has
in Big and Carr lakes, which will deter
mine the action OF the board in the con-
t%roversy now pending over the title to the
first named lake between the park COM
missioners of Council Bluffs and Wright
& Mayne. II the county attorney gives it
as his opinion that the county has no claim
in either lake the board, It is expected,
will take no hand in the litigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
OrEanI.Ias AthIetlc Club.

A meeting win be held Monday evening
at the Cyelery, Sl7 Broadway, to organize
an athletic club. The elub will occupy
rooms on the second moor OF the Brown
block, which II expects to equip with mod
ern pRraphernalia. II will include in its
membership many OF the. school stu
dents and in the spring organize a
track team and later a b. bali nine.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
MASS OF COAL BREAKS BACK
Miner at Fort Dodge, Iowa, IL Prob
ably Fatally Injured in
Accident.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Jan. 1~6.-(special Tel
egram.)-Juel Johnson, miner for the Pleas
ant Valley Coal company in this city, is
parslyzed from his hips down through in
juries received by a fall OF coal this morn
ing.
A mass of coal weighing 400 pounds was
detached and fell upon the back Of the in
tured man, who was in a kneeling posture.
The doctors fear hat his back is broken
and extend little hope for his recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
Morse Hold for Theft.

STURGIS, s. D., Jan. 16.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The preliminary examination of
Royal Morse, charged with horse stealing,
was concluded here today and Morse was
bound over to the next term of court, in
the sum of $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
John n. PIumer Located.

The anxiety OF John II. Plumer's friends
regarding his absence from home was re-
lleved yesterday, when it was learned that
he was in Arlington, Neb., in the interests
OF the South Omaha firm by which he was
employed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-17
From Germany.

Two carloads of chinaware from Ger
many, consigned to w. A. Maurer Of this
city, were received at the customs house,
upon which duties were paid amounting
to $500.