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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
CONFERENCE TO HEAR CASE
Trial Of Rev. T. h. Blaksnors viii Come
Up at FIllu City.
DISPOSITIONS ARE TAKEN At TtcUMsEH
Case Against Suspended Methodist
Minister f. Being Made by
Several Members of His
Former Compensation.


TECUMsEH Neb.. Sept. 0.-(special Tel
egram Rev F. II. Blakemore, now Of
Weeping Water, but formerly pastor Of the
Tecumseh Methodist Episcopal church, is
to be given a trial before the Nebraska con-
ference. which will convene in Falls City
tomorrow.
Last December Blskenfore was suspended
from the ministry by the conference pend
ing a trial on serious charges brought by
members OF his congregation. The affair
caused a great stir In the church here. To-
day a dozen depositions were taken before
the moderator. Rev. L. Morrison Of Sterl-
ing, the same occurring in the church here.
The dispositions are to be used in Falls City.
The church was represented today by Rev.
G. w. Isham Of University Place and Rev.
w. NJ Balch, pastor Of Trinity church, Lin
coin. while Blakemore was represented by
Rev Mr. Evans Of Des Moines. A number
OF the clergymen Of the district enroute 10
conference stopped OF IN Tecumseh TO be
present at the taking Of the testimony.
Rev. Blakemore was also present. All went
to Falls City this afternoon.
Since being suspended Blakemore has been
travelling in the interests Of an eastern pub
fishing house.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
YOUNG MAN BADLY WANTED
Unless Frank Raymond Reports at
Lincoln Uncle VIII Get Him.

Unless Frank Raymond Reports at
Lincoln Uncle VIII Get Him.
LINCOLN, Sept. 2O.-(Special Telegram.)-
Somewhere in Omaha Frank Raymond,
Lincoln boy who will be a deserter from
the United States army unless he is ap-
pretended and brought back here by night,
is hiding.
With him is Miss Johanna Koerner, a
Lincoln girl, and probably by this time
they have been married.
Raymond is the son OF Mrs P. " NJ
Raymond. one OF LIncoln's most prominent
club women. and he was recently arrested
for forging his mothers endorsement TO a
check. He was induced by relatives to
Join the army, and thus avoided the peni-
tentiary. He was to have reported for
duty this morning, but instead telephone
message was received from Miss Koerner
that the two were in Omaha.
Detective James Malone has gone to
Omaha after the young man and will make
strenuous efforts TO locate him, in order to
prevent him from becoming a deserter.
The recruiting officer has given the au-
thorities until tonight to apprehend him.
marriage license was issue dto the couple
at Council Bluffs yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
OPINIONS BY THE SUPREME COURT
Number Handed Down Before Ad-
fournment of Court.

Number Handed Down Before Ad-
fOurnment of Court.
LINCOLN. Neb. Sept. 2O-(special Tele-
evening after handing down the following
opinions:
Fance VS. Hohnbaum, on hearing former
son company, affirmed. Soehner vs. Grand
Lodge etc, reversed and remanded. Brown
field vs. Union Pacific Railroad company,
reversed and remanded. Hensel VS.. HON.
man, reversed and remanded. Larson VS..
Anderson, affirmed. Allison VS.. Fidelity
Mutual Fire Insurance company, reversed
and remanded. Lancaster county VS.. Fitz-
gerald, reversed. Fiscus VS.. Wilson, re-
versed with directions. Beer VS.. Wisner.
affirmed Rodenbrock VS.. Gross, affirmed
Hadacheck VS.. c. 3. & Q. Railroad COM
pany, affirmed. Pochin VS.. Conley
affirmed. Chapman VS.. Chapman, reversed
and remanded with instructions. Lincoln
Traction company VS.. Shepherd, reversed.
Morris VS.. Linton, affirmed. Spencer vs..
Wilson, affirmed. Field VS.. Lincoln Irac-
braska Telephone company, affirmed. Field
VS.. lincoln Gas q Electric company, af-
irmed. c. B. & Q. Railroad company VS..
affirmed. Gutschow vs. washington coun-
", affirmed. Highly VS.. State, reversed.
Young VS.. State, reversed. Mckibbtn VS..
Day, affirmed on condition a remittur of
$41255 is entered in this court within thirty
days. Horton VS. Hayden, affirmed.
Following are rulings upon motions for
rehearing:
Gund VS.. Ballard, overruled. Escritt VS..
Michaelson, allowed. Darr VS.. Donovan,
overruled. Raley, trustee, VS.. Raymond
Brother-Clarke company, overruled. Nc
Cague Brothers VS.. Trey, overruled. Boett-
leigh VS. Palmer plaintiff in error, al
lowed to file briefs instanter.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
WILBURFoRcE is NOT DEAD
Negro Missionary Who Returns to
savaEery VIII BE Tried for
CannibalIsm.

HUNTINGTON. Ind, Sept. 2o.-Dehnite
information contradicting the reported
death Of Daniel Flickinger wilburforce,
the African missionary who, after being
educated in this country, several months
ago renounced the Christian faith and re-
turned to heathenism, have been received
here. wilburforce with several other ma
tives had been arrested by the English
commissioner OF West Africa charged with
cannibalism-
When being taken to headquarters he
passed through the town where his adopted
family were staying but was not allowed TO
see his relatives. He declated that he was
innocent OF the charge and in case he
was acquitted. asserted that he would ask
forgiveness and return to the Christian
faith.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21

NORFOLK. Neb., Sept 2O.-Today for the
FIRST time since the murder at Sacramento,
Mrs. Charles Lodge OF this city heard the
story Of the killing OF her son, John Lodge,
the former Norfolk man. later a wealthy
race horse owner. who was shot without
provocation on the race track in the Cali
fornia city over week ago. Charles
Lodge and Sam Lodge. father and brother
have returned from California, where they
went 10 bury the dead man. An intoxicated
deputized town marshal murdered John
Lodge because the officer believed Lodge
had applied epithet to him which he re-
sented Lodge and another man passed
the ofhcer and the other man remarked
that some one ought TO take the ofhcer's
gun from him, because he was flashing II
dangerously. The deputy oficer assailed
Lodge. Lodge warded on the blow and
grabbed the deputy's hand. calling for help
from the crowd in taking the gun away.
The crowd did not respond the deputy
wrested his hand free and Lodge dropped
dead with a bullet in his stomach. The
crowd nearly lynched the deputy. pounding
him TO a pulp. but he was arrested and
jailed
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
BRYANs START ON WORLD TOUR
First stop VIII BE Made IN Japanese
Empire.
prom star CorrespondentN


(From stan Correspondent
LINCOLN, sept -tSpecialA--W J.
Bryan. Mrs. Bryan and son and daughter
will leave in the morning for san Frincisco,
from which place they will start on their
tour Of the world. They stop first at japan,
where the party will be met by young
japanese who formerly made his home
with the Bryan family, while he attended
the university. but who Is now conducting
a private school in Japan. This young
man will be their guide through the hOwery
kndgom.
The suit brought by A. w. Field, Judge
A. S. Tibbetts and j. b. Strobe against
the Western Indemnity company In
Chicago yesterday. as told in the Associated
press reports, was news to the plaintiffs.
Judge Strobe said an attorney had been
here recently and secured the power OF at
torney from the three plaintiffs merely to
vote for them at the annual meeting. He
did not know the company was even being
Investigated. The company formerly was
a Masonic insurance company.
Mrs Julia Maley Of South Omaha pa
tient in the insane asylum, was injured,
probably fatally. at the supper hour last
evening She was out in the yard and
suddenly ran for the FIRE escape on the
building. ascending about thirty feet and
then jumped on Her back was broken
and physicians say she cannot recover.
She had been at the asylum about two
weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21

PLATTsMoUTH,7John w. Tucker Of
Nebraska City and Miss Sarah z. Rigg OF
Union were married in this city today
The ceremony was performed by Judge
Travis.
sCHUYLER-The pupils and the teachers
OF the Schuyler high school gave fare
we'll reception TO the students who will de-
part this week TO the university and var
iOus business colleges.
BEATRICE-Yesterday at high noon. at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. @. l. Cole, oc-
daughter. Miss Josephine. to John d. Har-
ciating.
osCEOLA-on account of the hard rains
management Of the Polk county fair called
on the fair for one day, The fair began in
rest OF the week.
BEATRICE-Today at noon John ]. witt
mer and Miss Louise Kerber, both Of Bern,
Kan, were united in marriage. The we'd
ding occurred at the home OF the bride 3
sister Mrs. William Brenker. Rev. Edwin
Booth, Jr., onciaung.
BEATRICE-Yesterday Horace Langdon
OF this city entered into a contract with
OF a new kind OF lawnmower, 10 manufac-
ture the machines. Mr.. Langdon is proprie-
tor Of the Beatrice iron works.
DAVENPORT-ReV. ]. w. Poot, pastor OF
the English Lutheran church at this place
the last two years left for Chicago accom-
panied by his family. today. stopping en-
Poot accepted a position as special evAnge-
list.
sCHUYLER-The Colfax county Board OF
Insanity found John B. Woodward a M
subject 70 be treated as an inebriate al
the hospital for the insane under the dip
somaniac law. He was brought before the
board upon complaint OF John Nichols, a
relative OF his.
BEATRICE-Ths Beatrice fre department
has rented the Auditorium for a year and n
planning for some good entertainments thC
coming fall and winter. The members OF
the department intend TO make the STATE
meeting TO be held here In January the bes
ever held In the state.
PLATTSMOUTH-John W. Welsh OF thil
city has a valuable relic OF the war OF ls1
York Gazette, dated February z. lSlb. which
contains the hrst ofheial report OF hte sign
Ing OF the peace treaty between the UniteC
States and the British governments.
BEATRICE-F1Te yesterday afternoon de
stroyed about fftesn tons OF hay on thi
farm OF Nathan Blakely, located near thi
city. The stack was adjacent TO the barn
which was saved with diddculty. The AR
u supposed 10 have been started by
tramp, who was seen about the barn a shOr
time before the hre broke out.
BChUYLER-Prepara for the Collar
county live stock show continues unabated
The space Is being rapidly sold out anS
an unusually good exhibit is probable
Prof. Smith OF Lincoln. one OF the bes
judges of livestock In the state, viii b
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
ONE OF NEBRAsKA's oLD-TIMERs
Oldest Settler in state Passes Away at
Niobrara.

NRoDEhEas
NORFOLK, Neb.. Sept 0.-(Specisl.) >
Uncle Bill' Lamont, said to have been the
oldest among Nebraska pioneers, is dead at
Nlobrara from disability incident to old
age. His patent to land in Nebraska bore
the signature. II is said, OF President An
drew Jackson and he came west when the
country was filled with Indians and ante
lope. Every business house in Niobrara
was closed during the funeral of the old
settler and his remains were laid to rest in
Leau Qui Court cemetery, near that place.
During his last illness Mr.. Lamont was
cared for by citizens of the city,
Uncle Bill" Lamont was known all over
the Niobrara and Missouri river country.
An eccentric old character, his stories of
the ''airly days, when they used to be so
happy and pore were always listened
to with equally eager interest by business
man and toddling tot
He remembered we'll the wiseman horror.
which occurred many years ago in the
Niobrara country, and he used to tell.
among his stories. many other tales that
made the hair OF the younger generation
stand on end.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
STATE COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING
Executive Committee Session Called
for Omaha October 5.

Executive Committee Session Called
for Omaha October 5.
SHELTON, Neb.. Sept a.-(Special.)-
NJ. A. Hostetler, president OF the State AS
sociation OF Commercial Clubs, has called
the executive committee OF that organiza-
ton TO meet in Omaha at the Commercial
club rooms October 8. at 1870 a. m. The
question Of the next annual meeting OF 5he
association TO be held in February will be
taken up at that time and the place for the
meeting selected. The committee will be
pleased TO hear from any clubs that would
like to entertain the next state meeting. II
you cannot meet the committee in person,
write 70 the secretary. w. G. Hirons
Pierce. Neb,
Each commercial club organization OF the
state can join the state association by pay
ing an annual fee OF s.. except Organiza-
tons in cities OF more than 1000 population
shall pay SO In annual dues. Each club
will be entitled TO two votes in the as
sOciation meeting. but can send as many
delegates as It desires.
The membership Of the executive COM
mittee Of the state association is as fol-
lows: President, NJ. A. Hostetler, Shelton:
vice presidents, W. A. Greenwald Of Falls
City, E. J. McVann OF Omaha, J. T. Han
son OF Fremont, H. A. Gran Of Seward.
George F. Milbourn OF Minden, G. b. Darr
OF Lexington; secretary. W. c. Hirons,
Pierce; treasurer, o. o. Snyder. o'NeilL
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
MURDER CHARGE Is DISMISSED
Deathbed Statement of Chief witness
is Given as Reason.


COLUMBUS, Neb. Sept. 2O-(Special
Telegram. )-County Attorney latham today
entered a nolle prosequi in the case of the
State against william OdeIl, charged with
manslaughter. AS soon as the action was
dismissed Sheriff Carrig discharged odell
from custody. e- -f-
This case is a peculiar oAe. Odel was
charged with the death OF a young woman
at Humphrey three years ago. who died
from the effects of a criminal operation.
He left the country and Joined the United
States army, was assigned to duty in the
Twenty-third infantry and went to the
Philippines. The matter was taken up
with the federal officers and Odell with
others. was transferred to San Francisco
last June. Sherif Carrig armed with a
warrant and requisition papers, brought
him here some two months ago, since which
time he has been in Jail, unable to furnish
bonds Monday the states most important
witness, Wilmer Eyerle, died at Fremont
in hospital, where he had been sick for
some time. Shortly before his death he
made a statement. which was written
down, and while this statement has not
been given TO the public yet on the strength
OF II the case was dismissed. The case has
cost Platte county several hundred dollars.
Odeh expects to join his regiment in a few
days. They are now stationed at Fort
Madison. n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21

here one Of the days 10 act as Judge The
admission 10 all parts OF the show will
be free owing TO the expenses OF the show
being betrayed by the merchants OF the
city.
BEATRICE-The stockholders OF the Bea-
trtce Chautauqua association held meet
For a term OF three years. ]. II. Penner, s.
Rinaker, =. L Reed term OF two years,
Tbe ~, trss Sy.s rsrIt Hbn1yod a NieHeli
hand OF A,b7S-sl, net gain over last year
DEATRICE-The republican nominees for
county Offices have filed a statement with
the county clerk OF their expenses in se-
curing their nominations, as follows; J. A.
clerk 1892; II. r. spanford, judge. S4462
A. ]. Trude. sheriff, so; J. Q. Reed, coroner,
superintendent, and A. J. Pethoud, nominee
for county surveyor. did not spend a cent
to secure their nominations
6TOCKVILLE-This Is the first day OF
the ninteenth annual Frontier county fair.
A nice line OF agricultural products is be-
ing placed in Floral hall Most OF the
for and this stock will arrive this after
noon and early tomorrow. The rain OF
yesterday was followed by, a light frost
] last evening but today is clear and warm
with light wind The race track is In
good condition and the horsemen are happy.
| Prof. Andrews OF Omaha Is on hand again
with his balloon Ball games have been
arranged between Eustis and Maywood
70 be played on the grounds Thursday.
tbe O. ~ EontS sncsdt, AnS IissitoTs OF
| held meeting yesterday and arranged 20
| hold county fair at the Beatrice Driving
/ park october 10-I3. Glass superintendents
/ were appointed and II. V. Riesen chosen as
| general manager, with w A. Penner as
treasurer. The following board OF man
| Scott. y. W. Mumford, w w. Duncan. Ger
| hArdt Relmer. II Is intended by the man
| agement TO make the coming fair an eX-
| hibit OF the products OF Gage county. High
| class attractions will be provided each day
for the instruction and amusement OF the
/ people.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
eRANDCmLD CLAIMS THE ESTATE
Suit to Break VIII of Mrs. Ellen
MilaOn of Tecumaeh.

Wilson of Tecumseh.
TECUMSEH. Neb.. Sept. 2o.-(Special
Telegram. AN important case was begun
In the county court before Judge James
Livingston in this city today. Mrs. Carrie
Mollring OF bsper county instituted pro-
ceedings TO break the will of Mrs Ellen
Wilson, deceased widow OF the late Judge
John A Wilson Of this county. II seems
that the Wilson estate, valued at $4,000,
was left principally to be held for a son,
John Wilson, jr. This son ran away from
home twenty-five years ago, and although
the parents had left no stone unturned TO
find him they died believing him to be alive.
But $1,000 was left TO Mrs MollrinE. who is
the only living granddaughter and the next
IN line for the inheritance. Most OF the
property was to go to more remote rela-
tives in case the son did not show up and
claim II. A number OF witnesses were ex-
amined in the case and prominent legal
talent has been retained on both sides. The
case will continue tomorrow and is very In
teresting.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21

made hitting and fellcitious addresses in
honor Of the occasion. From there the
audience passed to the site Of the new
building, where the cornerstone was laid
with simple but impressive ceremonies by
the pastor Of the church, Rev. George A.
Ray. A beautiful conversions hymn, writ
ten by DR.. Ray. was sung. In the cavity
Of the stone was deposited a brief historical
record Of the church and the city, together
with copies Of the local papers. The old
Presbyterian church was destroyed by
fire just seven months ago today. The new
structure will be an elaborate brick edifice
and will cost when finished from $1,000 to
$1,000
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
convieted of DefraudinE Woman.

NEBRASKA CITY, Sept. D-(Special.)- y
Richard Mason was found guilty by a jury
in the district court yesterday afternoon on
a charge OF obtaining money on false pre-
lenses Miss Gllick is the complaining wit
mesa The girl alleged that Mason, who
was her sweetheart. had induced her TO
lend him about $40 on different occasions
which money he promised 20 lend 20 farm
ers at a high rate OF interest When Mason
failed to show the collateral for the money
Miss Gllick had him arrested on the charge
OF which he was convicted. He will receive
sentence next week. The case OF the State
against Martin O'Neal was called for trial
this morning. o'Neal is charged with GRIM
inal assault Miss Sylvia Straw is the COM
plaiEing witness. o'Neal lives In South
Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
Demented wandeFer Captured.

ALBION. Neb., Sept 2.-(special.)-A
young man by the name OF Willard Car
penter, aged 10, after showing soyIle indica-
tions OF insanity. mysteriOusly disappeared
from his home near Belgrade, Nance
county. on August q. Since that time the
family. with the aid Of oficers. have been
carrying on a search for him Although
traces Of his wanderings could often be
found he successfully evaded capture. Yes
terday he made his appearance at the farm
OF Mr., ReynOldsOns on Plum creek, this
county. BY strategy Mr.. Reynoldsons
brought him 10 Albion and turned him over
to the sherii. He is one OF the most pitiful
objects ever seen. Since leaving home he
has lived out OF doors, day and night. He
has subsisted almost entirely on green corn
that he gathered In the fields. When found
he was without a hat and almost without
clothing. During the hard rains OF the
past week he has been wandering through
cornhelds in this cznditiOn. He imagfnss
that he is being hunted by parties who are
trying 20 kill him. and at times he Is very
violent. The sheriff OF Nance county came
for him this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
NAHONEY CASE THROWN OUT
Charge Of Criminal Libel Against E. Rose
water Dismissed By Judge Day
COUNTY ATTORNEYS NOTION SUSTAINED
Latter Says There is Nothing to
the Case ana Court Decides
sIabAuEh's Judgment
f. Correct.

Judge Day handed down his oral decision
wednesday morning in the case OF the
State Of Nebraska. T. J. Mahoney ex REL
against Edward 'Rosewater, charged with
criminal libel, in which he sustains the
motion Of County Attorney Slabaugh 10
dismiss for want of sufficient evidence to
convict and further ordered the dismissal
Of the case. Judge Day after thoroughly
reviewing all the evidence and documents
filed in the case said,
'Irhave examined this case with extreme
care. In this case the county attorney Is
the legal representative OF the state. Mr.
NIahoney In his petition states that he Is
the party aRErisved- The law does not
recognize any party aggrteved. 1t Is
the state that is aSgrieved. The man who
is injured has nothing to say. nor anything
TO do with the case whatever, he may or
may not testify. The question of the en-
ployment OF special counsel by Mr.. Ma"
honey at his own expense is not an issue
in this case. The county attorney occupies
a quasi judicial position and he has stated
in his motion to dismiss that q conviction
could not be had in this case. in his belief.
Machinery of Court Adequate.
s'"rhere Is no claim in Mr.. Mahoney's Pc
tition to engage special counsel that the
county attorney Is disqualified The county
attorney has four deputies to assist him
and the machinery OF the court is adequate
to the trial OF this or other cases requiring
the services OF the county attorneys ONCE
Because after having investigated the case
It issue the county attorney said that there
was no case. is not q legal disqualification
It is for me TO say whether the county at
torney has made a mistake.
Il am clearly qualified to appoint special
counsel but IL seems to me that there is nc
necessity for such action in this case and
Il seems to me also that this is all there II
20 this case. I have arrived at this con
clusion, that the prosecution OF case resti
with the county attorney. and this conelu
sion has been reached after much careful
deliberation.
''The process for the disqualification OF I
Judge or county attorney is impeachment
The Judge has the legal right TO dismiss
every case before him II. in his judgment
the facts viii warrant such action. THIS &
practically true with the authority Of tn
county attorney in such cases as may COM
under his Oficial duties. Hence in this cas-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
Church CornerutOne Laid.

ST. PAUL. Neb.. Sept 2o.-(special.( (-The
laying OF the cornerstone OF the new Pres
byterian church building in this city took
place this afternoon with appropriate cere-
monies. The congregation assembled at
the Methodist church. where the pastor.
together with several visiting Presby-
Methodist church and Senator A E. Cady
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21

passed declaring an emergency existed and
authorizing Supervisors starlen and Harris
Of districts Nos. / and to proceed at once
to rebuild and repair twenty-one bridges in
their districts. which we're either washed
away or damaged by the recent foods.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-21
Tx Wedding r.ngs. Edholm. jswsIsr.
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
braska-COoIer in Northern
Portion Today.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9O-Forecsst Of the
weather for Thursday and Friday
For Nebraska-Fair Thursday and Fri
day; cooler in the northern portion Thurs
day.
For Iowa-Fair and warmer Thursday.
Friday, fair.
For Missouri, Kansas. Colorado and Mon
tana-Fair Thursday and Friday.
For Wyoming-Fair Thursday; cooler in
the west portion. Friday, fair
For North and South Dakota-Fair and
cooler Thursday. Friday, fair.