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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Omcers Are Elected. +.

WEST POINT, Neb., Jan. 17C(special.)-
D.. c.. Crawford post No. 1877 Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic have Installed the
following officers for the ensuing year:
p. c., J. W. Shearer; s. V. c., Amandus
Derr; j. v! c., Alexander Chambers; A.,
f. A. Nevis; Q. M, stephen Person; s.,
F. ]. Wiesner; c., S. Person; o. D., F. ].
Wiesner; o. c., Ed Dodendorf; 8. NJ, VIII
liam BuFkhard; Q. NJ. s., John Bysong.
The local lodge OF the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows have elected and installed
their officers for next year as follows: N
c., Otto Kerl; ". G., Charles Malchow
s., Martin e. Kerl; R. g., F. d. sharrar;
L. s., B. C. Johnson; W., Robert Christen-
Nsen; c., William Paul; R. s. s.. Charles
Sass; l.. s. s., William Jarrett; o. G..
Joseph II. Kuntz; /. G., Conrad Paul; R
S. V. c., Peter Poellett; l. s.. v. G., Otto
Wichert; chaplain, Charles Carsten.
At a regular chapter OF siroc Chapter
No. 46, Royal Arch Masons. held last even
ing, the following once bearers were in.
stalled for the ensuing year: H.. p, p. NJ
Noodle; X, ]. H. st. Clair; Scribe. Andrew
N. Bank; Sec, James w. Shearer; T., Chris,
tian Rupp: C. H., d. C. Ginert; p. s., A. NJ
Rose: r. A. c.. DIR. II. S. Summers; NJ. T
", W. A. Black; M. S. ", Joseph X. Baker
NJ. F. ". Christian Rupp; Sent, W. E
Krause.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
.LINEMAN HANGS TO LIVE WIRE
Blue Smoke Streams Through His
Gloves Until COmrade Comes
to His Rescue.

HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. 17.-(Special y
Ira Eckles, a lineman for the municipal
electric light plant. had a narrow escape
from being electrocuted yesterday. He had
climbed a pole in the alley between First
and Second streets and was cutting in a
wire when he slipped and would have fallen
to the ground had he not grabbed the live
wire. As soon as he grasped the wire he
began to scream for help and another line
man, who was nearby, went to his assist
ance and soon released him from his dan
gerous position. Eckles had on a pair of
heavy gloves and all the time that he had
hold Of the wire a stream Of light blue
smoke poured forth from the gloves. The
shock jaFred the young mar considerably,
but otherwise he was not injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
York Cows as Money Makers.

YORK, Neb.. Jan. ~17.-(Special. jim a
published statement setting forth reasons
for consolidation with the Fairmont cream
cry, officials OF the South Platte creamery
assert that the South Platte creamer has
paid out in the past fourteen years TO its
patrons and employees over 50, 900, COO. A
conservative estimate by dairymen is that
farmers OF York county are not selling over
one-twentieth OF their butter fat TO the
creamery. as most Of the farmers manu-
facture and market their own butter. and
within the past year hundreds have bought
expensive modern separators.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

gans. a cure must be positive and perma-
nent. This company viii send every person
who Is lacking In vitality OF the nerves or
sexual organs a sample treatment abso-
!utely free. There Is but one test for a
genuine medicine, and that Is the results
which are obtained by Its use; II II cures
the disease for which It is prepared, it is
a true remedy. This ls the test by which
the Missouri Drug Company wish their
sample free treatment TO be tried. After
using Vitality Pills for a short time a man
will ind new Vigor In his organs, anew
force I'm his muscles, new, blood in his
lily, health and appearance. Vitality Pills
nave a peculiarly grateful effect and the
patient feels the benefit after its first days
use. IL goes direct to the seat OF the
giving strength and development where Il
IL needed. This marvellous remedy banishe3
All feeling OF bashfulness toward the oppo-
site sex. cures all the Ills and troubles that
come from early abuse, excess OF over
work and business cares, all OF which re-
Sult In premature loss of strength and
memory, emissions, impotence and Yarico-
cele. Vitality Pills will effect a cure al
cure permanently, except where epilepsy
or insanity has already set In. TIL Mis-
Eoufi Drug GO. makes nc restrictions
every person who writes will be sent a
sample treatment, absolutely Tree ana post
paid, carefully wrapped In a plain package
with no advertising on Il TO Indicate what
AZ contains. They have received many
letters from people all over the country
telling OF the most astonishing cures made
~ Vitality Pills. Their one week free onel
is genuine and no embarrassing questions
asked. Write today 20 the missouri DRUG
Co, 47 Broadway, ST Louis. Mo, and re-
csive the sample treatment free; theil
book which Is also free and sent with tn
Sree treatment will explain how TO TAXI
the treatment In private ana cure yoursei
at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Team 4. stolen at Friend.

FRIEND, Neb.. Jan. 17.--(special.)-A
team belonging to Will O'Brien was
stolen from the hitching rack in this place
last night while the owner was at the
show. One OF the horses was a sorrel
mare with white face and wire cut on left
knee. also on left front foot weight, 900
pounds. The other was q bay horse with
a slit in each ear; weight, about 1000
pounds. They were hitched to a Moon
Bros top buggy, with crossbar wrapped
with hemp where It had been broken. They
had on a good set Of horse blankets and an
almosts new set of harness.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
POLK CoUNTY'S SMALL DOCKET
Opens This Week-One IL for
DfyOrce.

OSCEoLA. Neb.. Jan. 17.-(Special.)-
The lawyers of Polk county will have poor
picking at the term of court that %convenes
Tuesday morning. 1t is the smallest docket
that has ever been issued in this county
only seven cases. One Of these is for a
divorce Mrs. Lena Kluck desiring to be
set free from William Kluck.
The case of the State OF Nebraska against
Frank Fruide, which has just been re-
manded from the supreme court, may be
tried next week. Fruide is charged with
selling liquor at Stromsburg without PROPER
license.
Twenty-four good men and true have
been to appear as Jurors for
this teFLl.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

DAVENPORT. Neb., Jan. H.-(Special
Telegram "A large number of farmers Of
this vicinity met at the opera house this
afternoon for the purpose of forming an
organization to buy grain. H. e. Rowland
presided and Chance Lichty was secretary
Of the meeting. A committee composed OF
Robert Tweed. Chanc Lichty and Karl
Bean was appointed to draw up a plan OF
organization and to report on January 2s,
C. Vincent OF Omaha was invited to lee
ture at that time. 1t is intended to form
a stock company and to buy grain on the
track until an elevator can be built.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
PouItry EshibIt az Blair.

BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 17.-(speeisl)-The
fourth annual exhibit Of the Washington
County Poultry association closed here to-
day. While the number Of birds was not
as large as last year. owing 70 several OF
the largest chicken raisers in the county
going out of the business. there we're some
eoops of rare fowls on exhibition. The
omeers Of the association have made a sue
cess Of the undertaking commenced four
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
KELLEY, STIGER & CO.
Our January
Linen Sale

The close Of the most successful season
in the history OF this business is being
made memorable by our great linen sale.
goods and our prices are concrete expires
They are advertising the movement. Our
goods and our prices are concrete express
sions Of the surest. safest and truest
incorporating investment. We take inven-
tory January 81. and in order to make this
Clearance sale complete, we have again
cut the prices far below the lowest bar
gain level.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

After years of research. eminent physi-
clans have at last discovered a remedy
which Is Endorsed by the leading members
OF the medical profession as permanent In
its effect.
The principal ingredient is an animal ex-
tract taken from healthy young bulls. II
is scientifically prepared by the best chem
stitution is such that ali physicians know
when they stand sponsor for a remedy
that remedy must be exactly as repre-
scented. And when upon their reputation
the make the statement that Vitality
pills will cure all cases of lost manho
spermatorrhoea, varicocele' and weakness
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

PLATTSMOUTH Neb., Jan. 17.-(Speclal.)
Frank Baird, who was arrested a few
days ago for robbery near Bursay. Ia,
formerly lived In Plattsmouth. He is an
ex-convict, having gone TO Fort Madison,
Ia, In 1894 for two and a half years for
counterfeiting. Before returning to Iowa
from here It is said that he shipped his
household goods to Creston and then set
fire to the building he rented and collected
$500 insurance on his household goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

years ago, when they organized by showing
a small number of birds. with little nance
of making it financial success. The Off
Ger are: William Grey of Herman, presi-
dent, A. Sutherland, F. W. Kenny, jr..
and John Aye OF Blair, respectively, vice
president, treasurer and secretary. Mr..
Adam Thompson OF Amity, Mo-, oficiated
as Judge, being the same one that was en-
ployed last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
FARMERS TO MEET AT YORK
Interesting Topics for the State In
stitute nj the Beginning of
February.

YORK, Neb., Jan. 17.-(Special.)-The
state farmers institute will be- held in
York February 4 and 5. Speakers from
neighboring states, as we'll as many noted
speakers OF Nebraska, will take part. Fol-
lowing are the principal items on the pro-
gram: Breeding and Selection Of Seed
Corn ny d. p. Ashburn; "Soil Culture
and Crop Production" by H. w. Campbell,
whose method Of farming is no longer an
experiment.; "Econbmic Pork Production -
by o. 'Hull; "Plain Food and Plain Cook
ing" and 1.-The American Girl in the
Home" by Mrs. Bertha d. Laws; LANDED
Homes" by NJ. F. Greedy, -.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Nebrnskans I'm OkIahoma.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. H.-(Special.)-
Several business men and quite a party OF
farmers who recently sold out here leave
next week for Asher. a new town in south
Pottawattamie county. Oklahoma, where
they will go into business or have pur.
chased land. In a receRt private letter
from George @. Boggs, cashier OF the Asher
State bank at Asher. Okl.. and a former
Nebraskan. he states that the number o.
Nebraskans coming TO that section is OF
the increase.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Omcers OF Wahoo Bank.

WAHoO, Neb., Jan. ~lI.-(Special AT
the annual meeting Of the Saunders County
National bank this week the following on
GERS were elected; olof Berggren, presi-
dent; w. J. Harmon. vice president; J. j.
johnson, cashier; #. J. Kirchman. assist
ant cashier; W. c. Kirchman. II. C. Peters
Albert sfranek, and the above named ON
GERS. directors.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
FARM MAIL NEARLY DOUBLES
Great Increase in Numbe of Packages
Delivered by Rural Carriers
over n Year Ago.

YORK, Neb., Jan. 17.-tSpecial)-There
are twelve free rural delivery routes in
York county and several that come from
adjoining counties. Out Of Bradshaw arc
two mail routes, and the following state
ment shows the increase Of mail matter
delivered and collected in December Of
1902 over the same month Of the previous
year:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

college. Prof. Miller has purchased every
thing with the exception of the building
and has had the books and charts brought
to this city, and nearly all the students
who were in attendance at Gibbon have
come to Hastings to finish their studies.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
DIDhtheria at Beatrice,

BEATRICE. Neb.. Jan. l7.-(special.)-
Diphtheria has broken out in a malignant
form in the family of W. r.. Hoopsl who
resides seven miles southwest OF this city,
Yesterday one Of the children. 7 years old,
died after an illness Of a week. and two
more are in a critical condition. The
Shellebarger family. living IN the same vi
cinity. are also afflicted with the dread dis
ease.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

M. Browder on the subject of organized
labor. A charter has been ordered and
the laboring men of Beatrice expect to or
ganize under the Federation of Labor as
soon as II arrives. Much interest is being
taken in the movement among the l~aborlng
men OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Two Nebraska Hotels Change owner.

NEBRASKA CITY. Jan. 1T-(special
Telegram. 1.-The Overland stables and the
Schaden hotel were sold here this after
noon at a public executors sale to Frank
Enenberger, realizing 81, 805.
FREMONT, Neb.. Jan. H-(special.)-
A real estate deal Of considerable inn
p~ortance was completed here today. L. P.
Larson sold to R. M. Walcott OF Merrick
county the Baltimore hotel property on
Main street for the sum Of S25 900 and Mr..
Larson purchased of Mr.. Walcott a ranch
OF 900 acres in Merrick county, together
with some town property at Archer. for
S27, 500. Possession is to be given March
1. The sale does not include the furnish
ings Of the hotel. which are the property
Of the lessee, John Doerr. The hotel is
located on the corner OF Third and Main
streets and is one of the best In the city
Since its purchase by Mr.. Larson two years
ago it has been thoroughly repaired and
remodeled.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
beatrice LaborinE Men Organize.

BEATRICE. Neb, Jan. 17.-(special)-
A largely attended and enthusiastic meet
ing of the laboring men Of this city was
held last night. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Rev. J. W. Merrill and DIT. U.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
TrnveIers, AnnunI McetinE.

ST. LOUIS, IAN. 1.-THE board of direct
ors of the Travellers Protective association
has decided on June . 10 10 as the time
for the. annual convention to be held At
Indianapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. i7.-(speciaI.l-
The Gibbon business College and Normal
has been absorbed By the Hastings Business
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
NEW LIFE TO MEN.

n Long Sought elixir OF Life" Dis
covered by German and English
P~hysici0nsI Not Only PrOIonJs
Life, but Gives Man the VigOr
and vitality OF a Hull.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18

Sample sent Free TO Any Man who
Will Write for IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
January
Clearing Sale
Muslin Underwear

All our slightly soilcd. discontinued lires
and broken lots Of muslin underwear Will
be placed on special sale Monday.
JUST A FEW QUOTATIONS AS A
GUIDE TO THE GREAT REDUCTIONS
WE ARE TAKING.
All dependable. well made, perfect fitting
garments, trimmed in the fastest fashion,
able styles. with tucking. embroidery. tor
chon. cluny and point de Paris laces, in
s%ertions, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Napkins

s1.75 Bleached Napkins, all linen, az
Clearance price, dozen 1'1S
$3.50 Bleached Napkins zE
Clearance price, dozen ..........ls/
50 SIS Bleached Napkins or
Clearance price, dozen .......... ~
$3.50 Bleached Napkins I ~
Clearance price, dozen ........ WV
$500 Bleached Napkins I or
Clearance price, dozen .....,,..OIIO
$3.50 Bleached Napkins = m
Clearance price, dozen .........OGOO
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
COIIyer Comes to Nebraska.

Deputy Labor Commissioner Bassett has
received a letter from Secretary of Agri-
culture Wilson notifying him hat W.
Collyer, United States inspector OF dairy
export, has been assigned to attend the
meeting of the dairy association here Feb
ruary 1928. The presence of Mr.. Collyer
1t is said. will lend much interest to thu
meeting and he will be asked to judge tn,
exhibits.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Our Annual Great
Discount Sale
On All Winter Goods
Still in Progress.
33s Per Cent Discount
49, Per Cent Discount
On our Entire Stock La
dies Misses and Chill
dren's ClOaks, Tailor
made suits and separate
skirts, Furs, long scarfs,
COl1arettes. muffs, etc.
20 Per Cent Discount
20 Per Cent Discount
On Our Entire Stock

On Our Entire Stock
Black and colored dress goods,
all our fancy waistings, but
tons, trimmings and Innings.
On our entire stock mems, wo.
mems, boys and children's
Winter Underwear
Union suits and separate gar
ments. On our entire stock
blankets and comforts, French
flannels, wasting fannels,
eiderdown hannels, etc. On
our entire stock silk and cot.
ton petticoats. On our entire
stock flannel dressing sacques,
lounging robes, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-18
Bring Up old Claims.

More claims hat were not paid by the
last legislature are being filed with the
state auditor for consideration OF the pres
ent lawmakers. Among those filed today
are the following: w. A. Messick wants
S1,1S4 for fees as stenographer for taking
the evidence in the case of Fred Youngs
against C. NJ. Hunt, and C. Rohwer against
c.. T. Johnson, contesting for seats in the
! legislature.
Benjamin Green wants $195 because he
said a sewer overlooked in Lancaster
county and damaged his crops and land to
that extent.
C. f. West has filed a claim for S1O5 for
publishing the constitutional amendments
in the ThedfoTd Banner.
Rosa c.. Scott, who was a stenographeI
in the office OF the labor commissioner
wants S525 because she said she was paid
less than any stenographer in the state,
house and tina the labor commissioned
recommended that the legislature appropri.
ate l 1000, and IL only appropriated 1000
She asks for S525.
Mrs. Eva Hagen, aged 90 years, al.
tempted to take her life last night by tn,
laudanum route. she was found in an un
conscious condition and her life saved by
the prompt arrival OF physicians. Mrs
Hagen is the proprietor OF a rooming hous,
ana had been in ill-health for some time
Irrigation society Meeting.
A. G. wolfenbarger and Joseph ober
fielder, president and secretary OF The Stat,
Irrigation society, have sent out the fol
lowing call:
The Nebraska Irrigation association viii
hold its annual meeting for the election o
officers and for the transaction OF genera
/ "a a.
QUESTION OF plans for the advancement O
this branch OF agricultural science Of
January 2S, 1903. in room III Universit
hall. Lincoln. Neb., beginning al 10 o'elocI
Z. m.
Representation at this meeting will b
accorded on the following basis: Ten del
egates 10 be named by the governor Q
Nebraska, two delegates each by count
agricultural societies, county commission
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16
ELEVEN LIVES LOST

IN A HURRICANE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16
Saturdays Storm in Florida Inflicted
Heavy Damages.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept 15.-In
southern part of the state Saturday elev-
en- persons were killed, the bodies of five
being washed up near Miami on the west
coast and two near Boynton. on the west
side of the state. On the east coast
many vessels have been wrecked. Above
Miami 1t is reported that seven Or eight
vessels are ashore. West Tampa was
flooded by the rain.
Much injury has been done to orange
growers and gardens and it is feared that
the beautiful winter homes of Northern
people have been damaged.
The steamer Inchulva of Liverpool
owned by the Inch Shipping company,
Galveston. lumber and cottonseed meal
for HAMPTON Roads, went ashore near
ing gear broke and she struck the beach,
breaking into three pieces. The captain
mates and fourteen of the crew were
saved. Nine were drowned, among them
the engineer. The small boat with five
men was battered to pieces by the waves
and its occupants drowned.
Two lives were lost in Tampa by the
storm. Louis Baron, a cigarmaker, who
was struck by the falling cornice of a
building, died the next day. His skull
was fractured T. Y. Hunnicut, a motor
man, met death in West Tampa. He re-
ceived a shock from live wire.
shock from live wire.
In Ybor City several factories were
damaged.
The property loss at Tampa will reach
$50, 900.
1t is estimated that half of the orange
crop has been cut off around Tampa and
one-fourth on the east coast. 1t is re-
ported that Punta Rassa has been washed
away, but no communication with the
place has yet been possible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16

gered. Charles Spilker, who was tend
ing bar, corroborated the statements
of these witnesses.
Voltrat testified that when Chadima
left the saloon he walked up and down
guard" but Chadima, when he took the
stand, declared that he had proceeded
Immediately to his home on leaving
the saloon. Mrs. Chadima was called
to testify and said that her husband
was at home Monday night at 10:45
o'clock.
Says He Saw Two Men on Tracks.
John Protske, Waterman of the Rock
Island at Inver Grove, testified that
twenty minutes before the arrival of
the train which struck the body of
Helm, he had seen two men standing
on the Great Western track at the
found. Though the Waterman was $50
feet from the two men, he testified that
he plainly heard one of them utter the
following words: On you, I'll fix
you" He was unable to recognize the
voice as that of any person present
at the inquest.
DR.. John r. Campbell, who examined
the body after 1t had been struck by
the engine, testified that he had dis
covered no signs of previous violence.
as it had been so greatly mutilated.
The jurors before whom the inquest
was held were: H G. Barton, T. ].
Burns, Joseph Bloom, F. Horback,
George Cameron and ]. s. Callan, OF
Inver Grove.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16

ing seen the body on the track before
running over it.
John Sullivan and Peter Peterson,
both of South ST. Paul, testified to
having seen the body on the track after
it had been struck by the engine.
George Todd, of InVer Grove, wit
ness wanted at the inquest last Friday,
but who could not be served with a
subpoena at that time, testified yes
terday. He was in the saloon Monday
night when Chadima and Helm be-
came involved in dispute. Todd cor
roborated the testimony of the wit
nesses examined Friday. He had left
the saloon and had gone to his home
in company with Otto Voltrat, another
witness.
Jury Quickly Reaches Verdict.
The jury was out but a short time
when it returned the verdict charging
Chadima with the preparation of the
crime.
Chadima was not present at the time
the verdict was handed to Coroner
Kramer, but came into the saloon
where the inquest was held shortly
afterwards. He received the news
without comment, and after a warrant
was sworn out he was placed under
arrest.
Testimony taken at the inquest last
Friday afternoon showed that Helm
and Chadima, who were drinking with
several others in Spilkers saloon, had
become embroiled in dispute over a
yellow dog which Chadima charged
Helm with stealing from him two years
ago. Though Chadima had recovered
the dog, he still held a grudge against
Helm.
Otto Voltrat, Charles Haugg and
Charles Mattson. who were in the sa-
loon at the time the dispute arose a
week ago last Monday evening, testified
to the effect that Helm and Chadima
had become involved in the argument
in reference to the yellow dog.and stated
that both had become considerably an
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16

a ', e.-x..-1. z--zs-esae--.
a. a. e., essential part in bringing the nation
&c luil development.
support of the-forest reserve policy
mas grown with wonderful rapidity in
ine -. west during the last few years.
II VIII continue to- grow until the last
yesuge or opposition, now almost gone,
mas wholly disappeared before the true
understanding ofsthe object and the
erect of the&foEest reservation. The
greater the Support of the forest re-
serve by thepeeple of the West. the
greater the assurance that the national
irrigation policy will not fail, for the
preservation of the forests it vital to
the success of this policy"
senator BugtonI of Kansas, was in
troduced and delivered the first formal
address of the congress. His subject
was irrigation and the Conservation
or Water for the Prevention of Floods"
Letters andtelegrams of regret were
read from Senator Chauncey Depew,
Senator I. NJ Patterson, Of Colorado;
f. f. Shaughnessy, president of the
Canadian Pacific railroad. and D. R.
Francis, president of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition.
After musical exercises the congress
adjourned until tomorrow.