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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
GRAIN BUYER is MURDERED
Frank BOnman of sioux Falls shot
and Instantly KILLED by
II. B. SteEaId.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Feb. 27.-Cspecisl
Telegram Frank Bowman, grain buyer
and owner OF the Benelsire townsite. was
shot and instantly killed today by H. B.
Stegald, agent Of the Illinois Central Rail-
road company at Benelaire.
The murder. IL has developed. was the
result OF dispute over demurrage charges
on a car. Last evening Bowman End
Stegald had a heated discussion over the
matter and the former threatened to kill
the agent. but left the railroad once with
out attempting to carry his threat into
execution. This morning Bowman, accom-
panied by his 12-year-old son, went TO the
depot. where be again brought up the de-
murrage matter. He had reached the door
10 leave the building. hen Stegald called
him back. stating that there was an ex-
press package for him Bowman returned
TO the ticket once window and was about
TO sign for the package. when Stegald
drew a S2-caliber revolver and shot him
in the head. The weapon was so close
that a portion OF Bovman's head was torn
away.
Entering the waiting room Stegald hrei
two more shots at Bowman's prostrate body
OF BoWman's son.
Bowman was a robust man and had thC
reputation Of being quite quarrelsome
stegsld. who is q Kentuekian. had been al
Benclaire only about Ave months. is Of
slight build and nervous Temperament:
His defense doubtless will be that becaus,
Bowman threatened TO kin him he be
lieved his life to be in danger.
Bowman leaves a widow and severa
children. He is said to have caused IN,
removal Of several agents from Benclaire
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
BANKERS FIGHT ALDRIcH BILL
Claim Iaterest Clause in Measure VIII
work Harm TO western
Finance.

CHICAGO. Feb. z7.-UnIess the IL per
cent tax clause Of the Aldrich bill is elm
mated a strong fight against the bill will
be made by the Chicago bankers.
This decision was arrived al today. after
three hours conference. and instFue-
tions were wired to representatives in
Washington TO that effect. The telegram
was signed by every national bank in the
city and was addressed 10 Senators Mason
and Cullom and the nine Representatives
in the lower house from Cook county.
The following is the substance Of the tel
egram;
The Aldrieh bill II passed as Il now
stands. in our opinion. will cause an I'M
mediate repayment by the banks of a large
amount Of government deposits which they
now hold. resulting In contraction Of re-
sources now in use and In q reduction in
/ the market value Of government bonds
which will be withdrawn and sold Ma
tional banks cannot now AFFORD TO carry.
! as an investment. government or such other
Oonds the bill calls for and there would
/ be actual loss TO them 10 do so under the
| terms Of the bill on government deposits
At ~ per cent.
/ Few, IL any, western banks could or
/ would, in our opinion avail themselves OF
/ the supposed provisions OF the bill al that
| rate Of interest There would be q loss 20
them. and no advantage 20 the public in
| so doing.
| we urge you 70 oppose the bill. Vrhich
1 would hamper instead OF help present hnan-
I ctsl conditions. unless the Interest clause Is
4 struck ont
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
DAKOTA SENATE IN A TANGLE
when IL is UnraveIIed the Liquor
License Bill f. Found to
BE Dead.

PIERRE. S. D., Feb. 27.-CSpecial Tele-
gram-)-The senate got tangled up this
afternoon and did not reach an adjourn
ment until after O'Clock, being held by
the liquor license bill in which a number
Of efforts were made to amend all Of which
were defeated, and the bill lest by a vote
Of q TO IA. Close spoke for the bill and
predicted that IL il failed il would cost the
republicans a number Of members in the
next session Schrader attempted TO amend
to strike out the county local option pro-
vision and Lawson attempted to reduce
penalties. while Dillon desired other
changes. but none prevailed. After the bill
was defeated Bottum gave notice Of move
for reconsideration tomorrow.
The bill to grant the remaining state
lands to the Yankton Insane asylum came
up on majority and minority committee re-
ports. the majority against. DIllcn moved
to substitute the minority report, in which
he was supported BY Saltmarsh. who de-
elared that so long as the land remained
unappropriated it would be a hone Of con-
tention. Williamson. Abel and Lawson op-
posed the motion for the minority report
and the majority report was adopted. kill
ing the bill.
The game bill, limiting q days kill OF
game birds to twenty-five for any one
hunter. wes amended, on motion Of Dillon.
TO fifteen, and a motion Of Perkins to ex-
tend the length OF the shooting season for
ducks. plover and eurlew failed. after
which the bill passed
Other senate bills which passed the sen
ate were: To provide for township high
schools. providing a uniform system OF
l banking providing for meetings Of the
/ State Board Of Health. providing an ap-
preparation Of s1,0O0 annually for FIRE
| tournaments. The senate passed house
/ bills 10 IL the rOll list as a basis for pop
ulAtion In fixing salaries Of county Cfh-
/ GERS. and placed the anti-compaet insur-
ance bill on its second reading. after
/ amending il to except mutual Insurance.
companies organized in the state, which
/ amendment Was added against the protest
OF Moody. supported by Dillon. lawson
! Northup and Perkins supported the amend
ment.
In the house the appropriations commit
/ tee reported favorably on bills for appro-
priations for buildings at The penitentiary
the Deaf Mute school. School of Mine,
and Agricultural college. after scaling mos
[ Of them down, and against buildings a
spearhsh Normal and Madison Normal
The appropriation OF $40 900 for the stat'
guard was favorably reported.
Several new house bills were presented
one being q new legislative apportionmen
bill by Carroll.
The house cOneurred in the Eenet,
amendments TO the revenue bill giving tn
state board power TO largely increase val
uations. and an amendment 20 the med
icAl examiner bill 10 give the governo
power Of removal
The fight Of the day in the house va
over the senate oil inspection bill, vhicl
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
TALKS OF VALUE OF A MAN
Rev. J. w. COnIey of Omaha Principal
Speaker At \. NJ. c. A. state
Convention.


BEATRICE. Neb. Feb. 27.-(speeiaI.)-
Last evenings session Of the state con
vention Of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation Was opened with prayer by DR..
ConIey OF Omaha DR.. c. ". Cats Of
this city gave an address Of welcome which
was exceedingly earnest and cordial. The
response Was given by W. J. Hill Of LIN
coin, president Of the twenty second an
nual convention. who vas here nine years
ago at a similar convention. He spoke Of
the many changes during that time and
of how the work had been hampered by
unavoidable lack Of state supervision until
recent years. and now they were in better
shape. prepared TO do greater work The
principal address Of the evening was de-
livered BY Rev. J. W. Conley. d. D., o.
Omaha on The Value Of a Man" The
speaker gave some very solemn thoughts
of the fearfulIy and infinitely great in1er-
ests and responsibilities OF the human life
II is OF supreme moment that We have a
proper estimate Of our own value; We get
a fain. idea of this estimate by what man
has achieved already: what he longs q
achieve; his ideals and what infinite sac
rihce God Himself made with infinite per
severance DT. Henry Ostrom OF Green
castle. Ind. gave a short address. in which
he heartily indorsed the remarks Of DIT
Conley. The audience vas large and ap-
preeietive. The Song service was led b.
John P. Hills OF GreeneEstle. Ind
Among these who appear on the program
during the session are: DR.. Fletcher L
{ Wharton. ID. D.. lincoln George 7. Cox
{ head. ST Louis; W. A CLARK. Phi D.. Peru
E. NJ Robinson. New York; Dr.. Henr!
ostrom. Greeneastls. Ind; z z. Bennett
Z Lincoln: George Wallace and State Secre-
/ tsry J. p Bailey. Omaha
/ Governor J. H Mickey viii address
meeting for men in the Paddock operl
house Sunday al p. n. and viii ElsS
I speak al the evening service in the Firs
l Presbyterian church. where the convention
/ Is being held The farewell address vii
/ be given Sunday evening By State Secretarl
Bailey.
The convention net this morning and e.
fscted a permanent Organization. The fol
loving ofheers we're elected; President. C
1 G. Wallace. Omaha; vice pr5s-dent. J II
4 Waterman. Lincoln: secretary. Burdett'
Lewis. University of Nebraska: aszisthn
secretarv. c. W. LOngmEn. COtner uniEeF
Eity; reporter. z. J. simonds. wesleyai
university.
The reports Of the lccal societies shove.
an incr-as, IN the work ever any preyiou
year. tSen- 1.-two new societies being re
ported this Jar and only eighteen last
The reports als0 showed that bui,din
projects are on foot that viii cost sbou
s55.eo9.
Ths speakers to-day were: Henry Os
trum. Greencasfie. Ind: George Gilmore
Omaha. and GeorEs D. McDin. internatisns
railroad secretary. Zach eay during 4
convention the delegates ere entsrtE,ue
- dinner ard supper ~ the church So q
ties Of the city. NsEIly 80 are a after
anee- Pred l. willis % Omaha address,
the eoVentiOn tonight o. The E12eEier-
e Man"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
HASTINGS HAS A BIC BLAZE
Frrsmsn Fight Against Dissivantsgs Of
Storm and Weak Water Pressure
ENTIRE BLOCK IN DANGER At ONE TINE
Finally Confined TO Grocery Estab-
Iishneat of c. n. KiPp and Hast
inEs Business College
Loss is HEAVY.

HASTINGS. Neb.. Feb 27.-(Special TEL
eEram. Shortly before 8 O'Clock this even
ing hre broke out on the third foor Of the
Queen City Business college in this city
and in the course Of half an hour had taken
possession OF the third floor and the store
Of {. H. Kipp, the largest retail groce-y
house in the city. The furnishings Of the
business college were entirely consumed.
save eight typrewriters rescued BY stu
dents. The less is estimated at $500, on
which there was but a light insurance
The second and third floors Of the gro
cery. which we're hlled with provisions.
were entirely consumed. The two build
ings were practically demolished. They
were owned by Mrs. Shedd and c. L Jones.
valued At $4,000 each. The damage TO the
grocery Is about $40. coo. fully covered by
insurance.
Intense excitement prevailed for over two
hours, when il seemed that the entirc block
would be consumed. which would aggregate
a loss OF t175cOo. Besides the buildings
damaged. the block contains the new edihce
Of the Loyal Mystic Legion. valued az
81 eco: the Fa-reus pharmacy. the Hast
iDgs Furniture compsny's establishment. a
large restaurant, the Demorest millinery
store and the extensive paint store o:
Haynes Bros.
The fire originated by the explosion Of
coal stove in the business college. which
is situated az the western extremity OF the
block. and tn, high gale and snowstorn
blowing from that direction made the de-
struction Of the block appear inevitable.
particularly so as the water pressure was
not sufficient 10 carry the streams efec-
lively 70 the upper stories.
The hose was elevated upon ladders in
the street and in the binding snow the
frenen kept the streams playing upon the
flames until they we're conquered. The Ere
department Of Grand Island was called upon
to assist. but did not reach here in time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
oae Convicted and One Free.

DAKOTA CITY, Neb-. Feb. 27.-Cspecisl.)
Judge Guy T. Graves convened the regu-
lar spring term Of court for Dakota county
in this place on Monday. The only two
criminal cases on the docket have been
disposed OF and equity cases are now being
tried. The case Of the State Of Nebraska
against James Davis, accused Of murder.
was on trial two days. evening sessions
OF court being held both days The jury,
after being out about two hours. returned
a verdict Of guilty Of murder in the second
degree. The other criminal ease, the State
Of Nebraska against Asa Jones. charged
with horse stealing. resulted in the ae-
quittaI OF the accused. the jury only taking
one ballot.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

way 70 the fsrthsrmost parts Of the
earth.
There seems TO be something about
Cuticnra remedies which invites the
confidence OF mankind. National pecu-
liaritieS, European, Eastern, and Asi-
attic teachings and traditions seem to
have no adverse iunuence upon them.
Hence they are 70 be found in every
part of the world, and the sight Of
them In the baxasrs and native shops
Of foreign lands has inspired the AmeFi-
can traveller with patriotic emotions
second only 70 those produced BY the
contemplation Of his oountry's nsg.
To the test of popular Judgment all
things mundane must finally come.
The world has rendered its verdics
in favor Of Cuticnra.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
1873 February 2S-l9O3
(GtiCura
25 YEARS OLD TO-DAY
With the Worlds Record
Medicinal, Commercial
and Financial.

II IS dinicnlt 20 realize the mighty
growth OF the business done under
this name. Prom q small beginning In
the simplest form, against prejudice
and opposition, against monied hosts,
countless rivals, and trade indiderepce,
Cuticura remedies have become the
greatest curatives of their time. and.
In fact, Of all time, for nowhere in the
history Of medicine is to be found an
other approaching them In popularity
and sale.
In every cline and with every people
they have met with the same reception.
The confines Of the earth are the only
limits to their growth. They have CON
quered the world. By rail and sail, by
caravan, by saddle, and on the backs
Of human beings, they have made their
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
stop Runaway Boys.

FREMONT. Neb.. Feb. 27.-CspeeiAl.D-
Three small boys from Omaha. who gave
their names as I'd De Lor. aged IA. resi-
dsnoe loss South Eighteenth street: Harry
Wolfe. aged 1s. ilSs North Seventeenth
street. and Pred Mehan. aged Is. 5ol5 Paul
street. were gathered IN By the police las;
night and held in the city Jail 10 await or
ders from their parents The boys had
tired Of living in the city and had started
for the west by way Of the box-car routs
when apprshended. They were willing &c
40 home.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
Pardon for Dying Man.

PIERRE, S. D.. Feb. 2T.-(speeial Tele-
gram.)-Governor Herreid today. on the
recommendation OF the board OF pardOns.
granted a pardon to Fred Lingnofsky. sen
tenced from Bon Komme county on the
charge Of grand larceny. The prisoner -
near the point Of death from consumption
and on this ground the pardon was recon-
mended
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
WILL REVIEW ELKINS ACT
Passenger Association Decides 20 Dis
cess Eject on Railroad
Business.

CHICAGO. Feb. IA joint call was is
sued today by the Chairman Of the Trans
continental the Western and The South
western Passenger associations for a mass
meeting of all the western roads on March
10 discuss the effect on passenger trafhc
q the Elkins bill and the steps necessary
10 secure a rigorous Observance Of the act
Owing TO this meeting the meeting OF
the Western Passenger association called
for Hot Springs. Ark. on that date viii
net Be held
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

sTURGIs. S. D.. Feb. 27.-(speeiall- l-Ths
Third squsiron of the Thirteenth cavalry
Troops !, X. L and n. at Fort Aeade-is
making arrangements for departure 10 the
Philippines AS near as can be learned Il
will leave about March Is. The troops of
the Second squadron. now stationed at Fort
Keogh. are expected TO arrive at Fort
Meade in a short while, where they will ce-
main until the Sixth cavalry. now in the
islands, arrives 20 relieve them, after
which they will join their regiment. Troop
gave a farewell hall at It's barracks Mon
day night. The aiair was well attended
and was a very enjoyable one. The hall
was most beautifully decorated by the boys
for the occasion and they received many
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
Thief Pleads Insanity.

FULLERTON. Neb-. Feb 27.-(Special.)
Judge Crimson opened district court
here last Monday. The whole week has
been taken up by the Judge and jury in the
case Of the State against Ungal Higoee-
The defendant is charged with horse steal
ing. The defense is temporary insanity
superindueed BY use Of liquor and NOR
phfne.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

BEATRICE. Neb.. Feb. zT.-(SpeciaL)-
A novel and interesting entertainment In
the form OF = war dance was given by
Otoe tribe No. Is, Improved Order Of Red
Men, in it's hall Wednesday night. fifteen
chiefs in full war costume taking part
The AFFAIR was closed by the serving Of
an oyster supper 10 the lodge members
and their friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
FIRE RECORD.
Residence at Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neh-. Feb 27.-(special Tel
egran-l-Ths residence Of Jossph Sohuck
Tss destroyed by IRE this afternoon. With
al it, contents Loss. ti.o00: insurance
$500 defective aus u supposed 70 have
besl. tbs cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
RELIEF for rfnI.nd.r..

PIERRE. S. D. Feb. 2T.-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-The state treasurer has begun to
receive county returns on the y1nland
famine relief fund. the total 60 far being
s274-eo. the returns coming from Roberts.
Grant, Campbell and Beadie counties.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

ferent meetings have been well attended.
Among the prominent speakers present
we're: d. P. Ashburn o. Glbbou. D. G. Hull
q Alma. G. N. Levellyn Of Brovnville
and George =. Marshall Of Arlington
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
Beatrice Property Advances.

BEATRICE, Neb-. Feb s7-(Speciall-
The Major Williams property. recently pur-
chased by County Treasurer Wright for
IS 900. was sold yesterday for $500 10 J.
W. Walker OF Odell.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

SILVER CREEK, Neb.. Feb. 27.-(spe-
ciaI. Tomorrow il is expected that Silver
Greek will have a new paper, TO be called
the Sentinel. Its publisher will be Her
bert Burress OF Columbus. and Miss Raney
will Be in charge
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
one Year in Penitentiary.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Feb. 2T.-(speoiaLl-
Bill Blowers. a local tough Of this place
who was recently sentenced 10 one year in
the penitentiary BY Judge Lstton for horse
stealing. vas taken 10 Lincoln yesterday
10 serve his time
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28
coed Ataendance of Farmers.

WAYNE. Neb-. Feb. 27--tspeeiAi Tele-
Eran.)-The Farmers Institute. which has
been in session the last two days. has been
4 success in every particular. Though the
weather has been very inclement the diff
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

dogs on a trail over a. the residence Of
Mr.. Cook and they went to your (Atiorney
Evans house and pulled them OF. l
gave them the scent al the south window a.
Mr.. Cooks house. / gave them the scent
the second time and they went in q differ
ent direction. The reason / took the dogs
10 Cooks house was because he said some
money had been stolen. I Afterwards
learned that the money vas not stolen
that no one had broken into the house. ]
remember that c. ". Ball had a stack
cover stolen / started the dcgs on a trail
They ran this for a few miles. / put them
on another trail and they went about three
miles west OF Bellvocd We found nothing
/ heard that the stack cover was after
wards found in Polk county. about three
weeks after this. Soon after Mr.. Lille
died l bought the hounds Of Mrs Lille.
was to pay her 800 for them. 1 pay this
as the dogs earn II.
The morning OF the shooting one OF the
dogs vas sick. l thought IL had been
poisoned"
Saw Man Running.
Mrs. A. II. Better said: "On the morn
ing Of October "a 1909. l saw a man run
ming south about one block from the Lille
residence. He wac on the sidewalk"
Cross-examiDation: Il did not know who
the man was. do not know what time II
was. Il was daylight. l heard about Mr..
Lille being killed about O'Clock. II ]
had known the man could have recognized
him"
Mrs. John Albright said: Il live south
OF the Lille house on the same street
The morning Lille was killed l got up al
O'Clock. saw someone running past
our house. This was about twenty minutes
after got up"
Cross-examinstion: AT the time ! saw
this man it was daylight dressed with
out a lamp"
The bill Of sale OF the bloodhounds
from Mrs. Lille to ". r Heath was ad-
mitted in evidence and read TO the jury
The bin OF sale is dated October 81. 1902.
Arthur Warren said: Il was present al
the time the tests were made on the lacS
curtain. When some Of the shots were
fred at a distance Of three inches tbs
curtain caught fire and was put out. A
man put Il out with his hands. saw
Mr. Darby there. I had a gun in my
pocket. 32-rim IRE. and wanted him to use
IL. He said he would not use that gun; Il
would burn . curtain up FIVE feet sway."
Cross-examinaticn: Il am not in tbs
habit Of carrying firearms in my pocket
but did on this occasion. l had cut tbs
ends of the bullets so the cylinder woult
revolve. Mr.. Westover said he would no
shoot my gun, that some Of the other
might do So" ~70c
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

where Thsunatisn pains rlb Busk;eE's
ArnieA saivs. the great healer. Twill work
EondCfs- stop pain or no pay. sc. Fer
sale b. Kuhn 4 Co
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-28

compliments on the same. An exceedingly
large number were in attendance from
Sturgis.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
CONSUMPTION
IN GERMANY

Berlin. Feb. 1S.-Chancellor Won Bue-
low yesterday sent to the Reichstag q
memorandum on tuberculosis treat
ment in which he recited facts gath
cred by the imperial health Office.
Out of thousand deaths in Germany
of persons between the ages of fifteen
and sixty. 316 die of tuberculosis alone
Persons under fifteen and over sixty
are seldom affected. The mortality
of the whole population averaged 242
per 100000 yearly. rising in the Ba-
varian Palatinate to 329, In Bremen
337, and in Hesse to 314. The condi-
tions in Germany are shown to be bet
ter than In France. Austria and Rus
sia. but worse than In Switzerland.
Belgium. Denmark, Norway and es-
pecially England.
The chancellor said the health off,
GERS found that consumption can best
be treated in special hospitals. In which
Germany now has accommodation for
10000 patients.
The statistics for 1896 to 1901 showed
that on the average. out OF a hundred
cases treated. S7.7 were dismissed as
cured or improved: S.S rs no better;
81 as worse. and that 04 died.
In concluding. the chancellor said It
was hoped that the war against tuber-
culosis would make further progress
through the cooperation OF individuals
and public bodies with the govern.
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
*1*X*X*X*X*X<X
CECIL. RHODES
SCHOLARSHIPS

Denver, Feb. 1S.-Dr. George r.
Parkin, representing the trustees of
the Cecil Rhodes scholarship fund,
has appointed President James H. Ba-
ker Of the University of Colorado to
call meeting of the representatives
OF the universities and colleges in
Colorado. Wyoming, Utah and New
Mexico for the purpose OF comforting
as to the best plan of selecting these
entitled to the scholarships. DIR. Par
kin Is meeting prominent educational
men throughout the United States in
an effort to make the most efficient
disposition OF the funds willed by Ce-
ell Rhodes for the education of Amer
lean students. President Baker has
called meeting to take place In Dem
yer during the early part of March.
Representatives from the following in
stitutions are expected to be present:
the University of Colorado, Denver
University. Colorado College, the Uni
versity Of Wyoming. the University OF
Utah. and the University Of New Mex
leo.
DR.. Parkin Is now on his way to the
Pacific coast and will stop in Denver
on his return. He organizes groups OF
states throughout the country into dis
tricts and confers personally with rep
resentatives OF the leading educational
institutions. He attended the meeting
Of the university presidents In Wash
ington In January and a discussion
was held on the matter of awarding
Rhodes scholarships. AS soon as DR..
Parkin has completed his tour Of the
country he will present a report to the
trustees and the matter will be de-
cided at once.