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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
ACoUIT BOY OF MURDER CHARGE
Jury Does Not Consider Him RespOn-
sibIe for killing His step
father.

COLUMBUS, Neb.. Jan. s.-Cspecial Tele-
gram)-Herman Borchers, the 14-year-old
boy who has been on trial charged with
the murder Of his stepfather. Gerhard
Borchers, at their farm near Humphrey
last October, has been declared not guilty.
After six hours elaboration the jury came
in at $50 this evening with a verdict for
scquittal. While there is no doubt that
the boy did the killing, the verdict was re-
turned in accordance with the courts in
structions regarding the legal RESPONSE
biiity and the age Of the boy, which the
jury was charged to determine and agree
upon from the evidence. 1t is said that a
complaint will he filed in the morning ask
ing for the commitment of Herman and
August, his 10-yeaT-old brother, who was
held as an accomplish. to the State In
dustrial school and that the criminal case
against the latter will be nolle pressed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
DROWNED WHILE CUTTING ICE
West Point Man Falls Into River
and Sinks Before Help
Arrives.

WEST POINT, Neb., Jan. S.-(specisl)-
George Ruehl, a well known and highly re-
spected citizen, lost his lift by drowning
this morning. The deceased was engaged
in cutting ice for the local ice company
and, together with F. L. Luedke. went
down 10 the river early this morning TO
begin work before the rest Of the men ar
rived. By some means both Of the men
fell through a hole into the water. Luedke
succeeded in catching hold OF the edges Of
the ice and held on, calling for help. His
cries were heard by William Clausen, who
ran to the spot and pulled him out as he
was about to let go. Ruehl was drawn
under the ice and up to this time his body
has not been recovered. The accident hap
pened just above the dam where the water
is deepest, All the available citizens, are
searching for the body and every effort Is
being made to recover II. The deceased
was a married man. an old settler, and
leaves a widow and family.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
SIDNEY PEOPLE OUT OF COAL
Threaten to Raid the Railroad supply
II Company VIII Not Sell
Some of 1t.

SIDNEY, Neb., Jan ~S.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Unless something is dome by to-
morrow morning to furnish coal to the
people Of this city and surrounding country
the Union Pacific railroad will have to
order out the state militia to protect the
coal it now has in the yards here. None OF
the dealers have an ounce on hand and the
present condition will be ten times worse II
severe cold weather should come. There are
several cars of coal in the yards and M.
Clifton, the agent, has t~elegraphed for in
structions to deliver it to the dealers. but
no response has been received from head
quarters. This has never happened here
before and the people are determined to
have ccal at all hazards.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
RAILROAD HELPS THE Y. N. C. A.
Presents ChndrOn Association with n
Fine Building for Its
Use.

CHADRON. Neb.. Jan. S.-(Special.)-
Last night at a meeting Of the execu-
tive board Of the Young Mems Christian
association the proposition of the Elkhorn
railroad was accepted, and Chadron is 20
have a now Young Mems Christian ssso-
citation building.
The railroads proposition was TO pur-
chase the Hotel Chadron, a large, three
story brick building on Main avenue, which
originally cost S13, 0OO. and give an addi-
tional $4,000 to put It In repair and present
1t to the association, providing the local
management OF the Young Mems Christian
association would furnish and equip Il,
which will cost about IS, 900.
The proposition was accepted and work
will be commenced at once to vacate and
remodel It. The building will be heated
throughout with steam and lighted with
electricity. Every modern appliance will
be used for the entertainment and COM
fort Of Its members and visitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
RECEIVE GOVERNOR MICKEY
state House ThrOnEed with Crowd
which Comes to Pay It's
Respects.
(From a Stan Correspondent.l

LINCOLN, Jan. ESPECIAL Telegram.)-
A public reception was rendered Governor
Mickey tonight In the senate chamber Of
the state house. In the receiving line
were Ex-Governor Savage, Governor and
Mrs. Mickey, state officials and their wives
and the stan of the outgoing governor. An
immense crowd, including military and civic
organizations was present and was ably
handled by members OF the National Guard
under command OF Captains l. e. Jones
Brooks, Yoder. Ringer and Lieutenant Rol,
lin. Music was furnished by the Second
regiment band.
The Offices Of the state house were kept
open and were thronged with visitors the
entire evening. Many prominent citizens
from out of state were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
ACTOR TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Shoots Himself while on the Way
20 His Hotel After the
Performance.

GREENWOOD. Neb.. Jan. s.-(special.) >
Jack" Lambert. a comedian connected
with the Metropolitan Stock company,
which came TO Greenwood this week from
Ashland, shot himself through the heart at
10: As O'Clock Wednesday evening. Lambert
had taken his usual part in the play and
was apparently in good spirits. He had
Just started for his room in the hotel to re-
tire for the night, when he drew the
weapon. He did not utter a sound after
committing the act, death resulting in
~stantly. No motive is known for the deed
Lambert was an Englishman and had beer
on a tour Of Nebraska towns with the show.
playing last week at Ashland and the weeb
before at Weeping Water. He was q years
old. An inquest was held over the remains
this afternoon and a verdict of suicide rem
dered
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

BASIN CITY, wyo., Jan. S.-(Spocisl.)-
A dcplorable condition of affairs Is al
legged to exist on the Germania fiat north OF
Burlington, due, 1t is said. to the scarcity
Of rain and snow. Last winter several
horses and cattle died in the fields, being
unable 10 get water. and several persisted
on the open range. Tho same trouble Is
being experienced this winter. A ranch
man from Germans reports that he found
twenty dead horses on the plains a few
days ago. The only remedy that has been
suggested is the digging OF deep wells. and
steps are now being taken to have "a num-
Der dug, the ranchmen Joining hands. and
secure one we'll at a timo.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

GARLAND, wyo.. Jan. s.-(Special.)--
Harry Classy and Miss Hughes were to
have been married at Burlington on
Christmas day, but TO the CONSERVATION OF
the minister and the prospective bride and
groom the discovery was made Just as the
ceremony was to be performed that instead
Of the name Of Miss Hughes on the mar
rage license the name of another young
woman appeared. The wedding was post
poned and a messenger was sent on horse
back to the county reat at Basin City to
have the mistake corrected. The ceremony
was performed a few days ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
ROUTINE WORK OF THE SENATE
Committees and Employees Are Named
and Body IL Ready for
Businesa.
(From a Stan Correspondents

LINCOLN, Jan. S.-(special. )-Lieutenant
Governor steele called the senate to order
at II o'clock and after roll call Chaplain
Presson asked the divine guidance.
After a portion Of the Journal had been
read the reading was dispensed with and
the report OF the secretary adopted.
Hall moved that when senate adjourned
II adjourn to meet at 10 o'clock Tuesday,
II the house would do SO. This was amended
by Hasty OF Furnas to read 2 O'Clock, and
Hall accepted the amendment. Before mo-
tion was settled a committee from the house
announced that that body vas going to ad-
journ until Tuesday and o'Neill moved that
the enate concur. The motion was car
ried.
The committee appointed on tickets for
the inaugural ceremonies reported that each
senator be allowed three tickets. The mo-
tion carried.
s. +. IA. By Hastings of Butler-Act to
amend section ~. article 1. chapter 2. Of
the Compiled Statutes. relating to agri-
s. r. IS, by Marshall of otoe-Act to re-
peal section B. chapter XII. entitled Day Of
S, F. IS, by Marshall of otoe-Act to
amend section IS, chapter lxxiii. entitled
Compiled abstracts Of title bonds.
s.. +. IL, by Marshall Of Otoe-To define
scope OF Deaf and Dumb school.
Afternoon session.
On motion of o'Nelll senate adjourned
until 1:45.
In the afternoon senate convened at 145
and after roll call marched in a body to
the representative hall to witness the in
augural ceremonies.
The senate reassembled at 4:15 and after
roll call on motion of Hall Of Douglas q
committee OF three was appointed to escort
the lieutenant governor to the bar OF the
senate. The committee was Hall OF Doug
las, Hall Of Burt and Brown OF Keya Pahp.
On motion OF Hasty OF Furnas a vote OF
thanks was rendered the presiding oflcer.
Lieutenant Governor McGilton was re-
ceived with applause and upon being pre-
scented TO the senate made a short talk.
A recess CT ave minutes was taken ia
allow time for two committees to complete
their reports.
Warner OF Dakota reported the following
standing committees, as reported by tho
committee on committees
senate Committees
Judiclary-Hall OF Douglas. chairman
Wall, Brown, CHM, Hastings. Marshall
Pemeerton. sloan. Warner.
Finance, Ways and Means-Andsrson
Howell Jennings. Norris, o'Neill. Sheldon
Public Lands and BuildingESheldon
chairman; Cox, Young, Fries. Gif1n, Hasty
Agriculture-Ycung, chairman; Reynolds
Brady, coney. Cox, Hall Of Burt, I'm
Highways, Bridges and Ferries-Fries
chairman; Umstead. Beghtol, Brady, Hal
Accounts and Expenditures-Cox, chair
man; Norris. Anderson. Harrison, saun
Constitutional Amendments and Fedora
Re~lations-sloan. chairman; Warner, Wall
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

states that there is 50 much snow in that
region that the snow birds cannot ny. But
nevertheless he is not Worrying over the
outlook. for he has adopted a plan whereby
his cattle can obtain an abundance OF feed
on the open %pralries. has con-
structed a huge snow pillow. with which he,
when occasion requires, o. at present,
scrapes the snow from portions Of hts
grazing ground. By this means his cattle
are able to get to the grass and are kept
In good condition. other cattlemen will
doubtless adopt his method Of enabling
cattle to rustic their living on the range.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Grand Island wants New Charter.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Jan. s.-(Special)
Al the meeting OF the city council last
evening a committee was appointed to draft
a bill to be submitted to the legislature
providing for such changes in the present
charter as from conferences with represen-
tatives of otheT cities of this class seem 10
be generally desired. The changes include
the election of eouncilmen for two years,
four alternately each year. instead Of for
only one year; the slmpliheation and re-
duction in expense in the matter OF the
registration OF voters, etc. The secretary
OF the meeting OF representatives fr0m all
cities. held here in August, City Attorney
NJ. 7. Carlow. was instructed to write to all
other cities Of this class, suggesting that
it's councils also settle upon what changes
are desired and that there be a Joint meet
ing OF all at Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Lewi.Iatorn Inclined to GrowI.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. s.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The cutting of OF all communica-
tlon by rail or wire with this city for two
days brought numerous growls from out
siders who expected to return home
Wednesday but generally It was taken good
naturedly when weather conditions In other
sections were learned. AS there was but
little storm and a mild temperature here,
the city had plenty Of fuel and there was
no discomfort,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Talk of Library at Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb.. Jan. s.-(special)-
The public meeting called by Mayor Miles
for the purpose of talking over the propo-
sition Andrew Carnegie made the city OF
Hastings In the matter Of erecting a pub
lie library building was held at the city hall
last night, but on account Of the inciem-
eney OF the weather the attendance was
light. After a brief discussion It was de-
cided to postpone the meeting until next
Thursday evening, when 1t Will be held al
the courthouse.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
RentrIce Ho.e Company Omcern.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. Especial. >
Beatrice Volunteer Hose company elected
officers last night for the coming year as
follows: Ed Maxwell. president; Ira Lock,
vice president; W. d.. Moore, secretary;
Patrick Quinn. steward; John Plebuch. fore
man; e. A. Gordon, FIRST assistant; G. Kuhn,
second assIstanti A. 2. Sage. treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

northwest Of the city Is In an especially
bad condition, nearly all Of the $50 head
showing some symptoms Of IL. Yesterday "A
number were ordered shot by the veterl-
nary. The disease affects the hind feet.
which swell up and in some cases actually
rot and fall OF before the animal dies.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

Reisinger, door keeper gallery; Charles
Goldsmith. page for speaker. Lancaster
county; Theodore Kurth. page, Boone
county; Ralph Tillotson. page, Pawnee
county; Gideon Stabery, page, Lancaster
county; Robert Houghton. bill clerk. Doug
las county.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
LEGAL NOTICE.
sToCKHoLDERs' MEETING.

AIN1s
ONCE OF Lee-Glass-Andreesen Hardware
Company. Omaha. Neb., Dec. Is, 1S02.-No-
tice Is hereby given TO the stockholders OF
the Lee-Glass-Andreesen Hardware com
pany that the annual meeting Of the stock
Offices OF the said company, corner OF Ninth
and Harvey strcets. In the city OF Omaha,
in the state Of Nebraska. on Tuesday. Jan
the purpose Of electing a board Of direct
ors for the coinpany TO serve during the
ensuing yeaT, and 10 transact such other
business as may be presented at such meet
ing. II. j. LEE. President
W. NJ. GLASS. Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
SUGAR FACTORY FOR HERSHEY
Standard Company Offers to Erect One
IL Farmer VIII Raise the
Beets.

HERSHEY, Neb., Jan. ESPECIAL Tele-
gram.)-At a meeting of sugar beet growers
here tonight Mr.. Leavitt of the Standard
Beet Sugar company of Ames stated he
would erect at this place a modern factory
II 5000 acres OF beets could be raised and
that he would erect and maintain a test
ing and Weighing station this year for 500
acres. We are sure OF this from either
the American Beet Sugar company or the
Standard. The prospects for a factory here
in 1904 are good.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Postal CIerk. Elect Omcers.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Jan. s-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-The local branch OF the
U. n. Association Of Postonhes Clerks
elected the following ofhcers here today:
Clyde z. Mccormack. president; II. Cliff
ford Leigh. secretary; Melvin Thompson.
treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

CoZAD. Neb.. Jan. s.-(special Telegram
Mr.. Baggee. a swede farmer SC years old,
living thirteen miles northwest OF here,
was killed by a vicious bull Tuesday even
ing. He went to the field to drive up the
cattle when the animal attacked him. He
walked to the house. about a quarter Of a
mile. and died soon after.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Popular travelling Man sick.

DAVENPORT. Neb., Jan. s.-(special)
Reuben Moore. formerly travelling sales
man for a grocery firm out OF st. Joseph.
having taken the first order for groceries
at Wymore and other points in this state
ever given, is dangerously sick at his home
with consumption. He has been conduct
Ing a grocery store here for several years,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Ashland Makes Good Showing.

ASHLAND, Neb., Jan. S.-(Special.)-A
list OF the improvements made in Ashland
and vicinity during 1902 has Just been COM
piled. 1t shows over $40, 900 expended by
Ashland citizens for new houses. barns,
additions to residences and buildings OF
similar design. The largest item h Rails
back Bros elevator, costing $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
wind blows Down smokestacka.

ASHLAND. Neb.. Jan. s.-(Speeial)-
During the high wind yesterday the smoke
stack on Railsback Bros new elevator was
blown down. wreckin & the dust-cleaning
machinery. The smokestack at Swift and
Company's ieehouse was also blown over.
The damage Is estimated at $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Revival begins at Davenport.

DAVENPORT. Neb., Jan. s.-(special.)-
The Christian church at this place COM
menced a cerles of meetings here last even
ing, with Evangelist Gray of Baldwin, Mo-,
in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
sheepmen want Wolf Bounty.

LANDER, Wyo.. Jan. S.-(special.)-Tho
Fremont County Wool Growers association
has petitioned the legislature TO pass n
new bounty bill and appropriate the sum
Of $40, 900 for bounty and increase the
bounty on coyotes to 81 and on wolves
to IS.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Many wIndmIIIs Blown Down.

FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. s.-(speeial.)-The
damages from the heavy wind Of Tuesday
night and yesterday are much greater than
at first reported. A great many windmills
were blown down or broken. In Saunder
county, south Of the Platte. twenty-siK
mills were put out OF use. and probably as
many more north Of the city were blown
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

remberton. Meredith. Hail OF Douglas,
Military Anairs-Han Of Burt. chalrman:
Sheldon, Fries. O'Neill. Saunders.
Maipical Ahairs-Howell, chairman;
O.Neill. Pemberton. Saunders, Anderson.
Internal lmprovements-Way' chairman
Cmstead, Gifin, Coney. Alden.
School and and Funds-Umstead. chair
man; Marshall, Cox. Coney. Brown.
Public PrntinE-Pcmberton chairman:
Fries. Cofey, Hasty. Howell.
Enrolled and Engrosscd Bills-Hastings,
Chairman; Norris, CHM, Hall Of Douglas
Counties and County Bounds ries-Um-
stead, chairman; Young. Hasty, Meredith,
1d~ucation-Day, chairman; Dean, Coney,
Saunders. Sloan.
Library-Beghtol, chairman Harrison,
Hall OF Douglas. Hedge. Reynolds.
Claims-Warner, chairman; Hastings, An
derson, Howell, Sheldon.
Banks and Currency-Jennings, chairman;
Marshall. Brady, Day, Norris.
Railroads-Wgll. chairman; Fries, Brown,
Cox. Day. Dean. Meredith, Saunders, I'm
Miscellaneous subjects-Dean. chairman;
Day, Young, Alden, Beghtol. Hall Of Doug
States Prisons-Beghtol. chairman; elf
hn, Cox. Dean. Saunders.
University and Normal Schools-O'N Nell,
Public Charities-Cofey chairman: Hall
Of Burt; Norris. Brady. Alden.
chairman! saunders GTmstead. Howell. Hall
of Burt. Anderson, Sheldon.
Privileges and El~ecuons-SlOan, chair
man.; Pemberton, Hastings, Brown, Shell
don.
Live Stock and Grazing-Hssty, chair
ma" Medid grlos ociEeftieess,- IItT19d chairman;
Alden. Beghtol. Dean, Sheldon.
Emigradon-Brady, chairman; Hasty,
Mines and Mlnerals-Howell, chairman;
Wayl Warner, Wall. O'NeilL, Meredith,
Harrison. Coney, Brady.
chairman; Jennings. Beghtol. Dean. Hedge.
Labor-Marshall, chairman; Hedge, Har-
Revenue-Brown, chairman; Saunders,
Anderson. Day, Fries. Pemberton, Rey-
Insane Hospltais-AIden. chairman: War
ner, Hall Of Burt. Meredith, Hedge.
Deal, Dumb and Blind Asylums-Hedge,
Chairman; Marshall. Hall of Douglas,
Reform school, Asylum for Feeble Minded
and Home for the Friendless-Marshall,
chairman; Beghtol, Pemberton. Sloan, Wall
Insurance-Saunders. chairman: Howell,
Fries, O'Neill, Reynolds.
Soldiers Reconsideration, c%halrman, Hall
OF Burt, Young, Hedge, Jennings.
Rules-HarrisOn, chairman: O'Neill, War
ner. Sheldon, Anderson.
Br r5Trsa'l Fries, GGi aistS 6 i6SiPmnaT MAI, Corey
Standing Committee-Warner, chairman,
Howell, Harrison, O'Neill, Wall.
Employees of senate.
The committee on employees reported the
following:
Mrs, f. c. Lowrie. stenographer; Della
NJ. Fulk, stenographer; w. A. Shotten-
kirk, mail carrier, Charles Burke. janitor
Robert Foster, custodian of the basement
The committee has assigned places to
the senator's, but a majority Of the SEN
ators have failed to report who are to iii
them. Dean Of Phelps introduced a reso-
luton that committee on employees be al
lowed to remove any employees for lncom-
potency or any good cause. Hall moved to
amend to insert the word instructed
The amendment was accepted by Dear
and the amended motion carried.
Brown Of Keya Paha moved that the
appointees agreed upon at the caucus, moi
made public, be named Tuesday. O'Neil
moved that the motion lie on the table
Latter motion carried.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Catue Poiaoned BIZ Bad Hay.

y FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. s.-(special.)-
Several bad cases of cattle being poisoned
by eating hay which contained ergot have
come to light here. On herd OF cattle
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Gage county Transfers.

BEATRICE. Neb, Jan. s-Cspecial)-
The total number Of deeds filed in Gage
county for the year 1902 was 1881. the
consideration stated therein being 12.241.-
sos.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Bnnnuet AT RentrIce.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. S.-(Special.)-
The !odrth Onnual banquet OF the Demp-
ster Mill Manufacturing company will be
In Nichols hall. this city. ~saturday even
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
DAKOTA LEGISLATURE TAME
EARLY settlement Of Capitol Removal
Fight Takes Spice Out of
Session.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. Especial Tele-
gram.)-The organization of the legislature
is over and the inaugural a thing Of the
past. while the capitol tight is practically
settled with Mitchell n winner. The bill
and take its regular course, the only ex-
eeption being that it will come from the
committee on state affairs and will require
no reference. With that out Of the way
the indications are for a rather anne SEES
sion. with a number OF bills to be ground
through the Legislative mill.
In the session today the house did little
but call the order OF business, with no bills
introduced. Bill No. 1, to be introduced in
the house tomorrow, will be by Pierce, and
will be to cede a section OF school land to
the general government for the use Of the
National Soldiers home at Hot Springs.
In the senate the committees were an
nounced and a number OF bills introduced
No. l being. by Stoddard, providing for
boards Of fence viewers. Bills OF import
snce introduced were for the acceptance OF
the work OF the code commission. This Is
considered one OF the greatest Importance
for the present session, as It's early ac-
ceptance will allow amendments to be pre-
scented to the provisions Of the new code,
instead OF to laws OF past sessions.
A bill was introduced 70 appropriate all
unappropriated state lands-25, 900 acres
to the Insane asylum, at Yankton. and a bill
to hold terms Of court In other than county
seat towns when the same are more than
ten miles from a railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Ranchman solves DimcuIt Problem

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Jan. ~s.-(special.)
The deep snow on the cattle ranges in
the eastern and central part Of Lyman
county has no terrors for Oscar ~snowden.
an ingenious ranchman whose range is In
the Medicine Butte country. snoWden
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Jan. s.-Ohicinl record of tenn
psratgrs snd Rreeip,s4tio1 GSmpared Tlsn
Years:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Colder IL Today Portion
in Nebraska and North
west Iowa.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Forecast:
For Nebraska-Fair and colder Friday;
Saturday, fair.
For Iowa-Fair Friday. colder in north
west portion; Saturday, fair. colder in east
and south portions.
For Illinois-Fair in north, snow In south
portion Friday, rising temperature; catur-
day, fair; fresh west to northwest winds.
For North Dakota and South Dakota
Fair and colder Friday; Saturday, fair and
warmer.
For Wyoming and Colorado-Fair Friday,
colder In east portion; Saturday, fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

T Indicates trace of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH.
Local Forecast! Ohicial.