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Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

impartial and judicial spirit. So
Let no, excitement or prejudice in any
way influence the jury In this inyestiga-
ton. On this occasion the name OF the
state Of Nebraska Is at stake, and let us
see 10 It as citizens that nothing occur :
here TO in any way reflect upon the good
citizenship Of Sarpy> county and the state
Of Nebraska Remember, In this mat
ter that two wrongs never make
right and two extremes never solve
problem. II will avail no one anything
to proceed with undue haste or arrive
at a conclusion based upon prejudice. pas
sion and feeling.
Remember. also. in this matter that
these officers were in pursuit Of desper-
and that in the pursuit and capture OF
these desperadoes the officers took their
own lives in their hands and courage
ously performed their duty, and II what
may seem TO be an unnecessary taking
Of life occurred, remember that II was
in no spirit OF violation Of law. but
rather whatever unfortunate incident &C.
CURED In this desperate pursuit after
desperate men was accidental
| say to you who may be assembled on
this occasion to calmly and justifiably
await careful investigation OF the facts.
II viii serve no good purpose either TO
this community or to the bereaved rela-
( tives that auy untoward act may occur.
WAEH hAtAu StAAAtAot - 0RtxNNAakNtf 0At-
sure that the good people Of this com
munity and the bereaved friends Will
counsel moderation in all particulars. Any
violation OF Law and act OF lewlessness
win be q stain upon the name OF our
fair state, and will not In any way COM
pensate for the violations Of law that
have already taken place.
| submit these few lines to the people,
assembled on the occasion OF the coro-
E,.ssa. Hnstf N4SEs In q n
sympathy for bereaved friends and rela-
lives sand for the purpose Of calling your
attention to the necessity Of being calm
/ and orderly.
! This coroner,s jury should receive evil
dence. in my judgment. in a room BY
itself and call witnesses as they see mt
TO. I have been informed that II Is the
purpose Of the coroner TO hold this I'M
quest In the opera house % that the
srowds may be accommodated. Gentle
men, this is a serious and grievous mis-
AXE. You start In by this proceeding. In
ne form OF an entertainment. II mars
ne solemnity and dignity Of the occasion
entertainment or satisfaction Of curl
osity seeks Is not the aim or object
n this matter. This investigation should
be conducted by the members OF the
soroner's jury with the assistance Of the
county attorney and the coroner, in such
a manner that q witness would not feel
he embarrassment of curious eyes. In
I this way a witness could and would be
more liable to tell the plain truth. free
| from the scorn and criticism of Idle curl
os1ty seekers BY having this jury. with
I the county attorney and the coroner In
! a room by itself In the presence OF q
! witness who is giving testimony. then
9 dsgnified and orderly procedure could
be carried out.
But to have the proceeding in an opera
| house savors 81 . show or an entertain
meni and the yellow newspapers Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

the fields, are willing TO brave the incon-
venience Of the roads to reap the benefits
offered by this train with its experts.
At Greenfield the meeting was held in
the court house. which was packed.
Judge Hauser. who is holding coourt here,
adjourned the session pending the lecture
hour. Orient furnished two carloads Of
Interested farmers. Prescott gave a big
attendance and then Corning was reached
for this evenings meeting.
Prof W. H. Stevenson Of the state asr,-
cultural college Of Ames Joined the spe.
eial train today and delivered his fret
lecture here last night After covering
the seed corn testing subject he gave an
interesting discussion on the soil problem
that Is one Of permanent interest 10
every farmer,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
WHITES A LETTER

Nebraska Executive Advises Hold
ing Inquest behind Closed Doors.
The following letter from Governor
Aidrich was received by Coroner Arm
strong:
LINCOLN, Neb, March 29.-R- B. Arm.
strong, Coroner, and Citizens Attending
Inquest, Springfield. Neb.: Permit me
a. governor Of the state of Nebraska &c
call your attention to the fact that II Is
OF the utmost importance In an investl-
CATION OF this kind that the proceedings
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

country would seize upon 1t as something
10 color up In glaring headlines.
With every confidence In the integrity
and fairness Of the eoroners inquest %
the ueople Of this county, | submit TO
YOU. without further remark. the con-
sideration Of this important matter
Yours respectfully,
CHESTER II. ALDRICH,
Governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

nj Tor the purpose OF playing upon the
feelings OF this eoroner's jury and try
ing TO turn the minds OF jurors from the
real facts in the case. 1t Is inhuman: 1t
is unthinkable that any man. no matter
how jealous in the interest Of his client,
should go TO the length or tortGring and
racking that client in order TO strengthen
a case for her" Patrick protested
against Murphys remarks and charged
Chief Briggs attorney with attempting
70 cloud the evidence and arouse the pas
sions of the Jurors by inflammatory ora
tory
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

started and the entire matter will be
tried out before DISTRICT court fury
and eventually the supreme court.
Unless cool headed officials take the
situation In charge with severe hands
the Inquest is likely TO become pure
and simple farce. II feeling continues to
Increase as it has increased today IT will
occasion no surprise II the inquest breaks
up altogether before a verdict Is reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

Chief OF Pollcs Donahue OF Omaha with
nineteen police officers Of that city were
among the witness subpoenaed. They
presented formidable array when they
arrived. County Attorney Jamlesen con-
suited with attorneys and officials and
decided no attempt would be made to
dlsarm those present. although II was
known that many men came armed.
Members Of the families OF the dead
man and his wife came in Just before the
proceedings were begun and were given
seats near the jury! The young widow.
almost oblivious Of what was happening
about her. sat with her eyes on the floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
Attorney. Clash

Another extended clash between counsel
occurred at this point.
Chief Briggs made sharp reply 10 sew
eral questions. and the exchanges be-
came heated.
Have you before this instance shot
into q crowd Of men one OF whom was
an innocent person." inquired counsel.
II never had such desperate men to
deal with" replied Briggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
Seed Corn Experts
Preach New Gospel
to Three Thousand

CORNING. Ia. March so.-lspeciar-Be-
for an audience that taxed the capacity
OF the Adams county court house here
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
Coroner Testifies.

Coroner b. b. Armstrong was the first
witness called. He went into detail Of
the bullet wounds found on Biunt's body.
He could not tell by the nature OF
wound whether the bullets were Of large
or small ealiber. and neither whether
rifle or revolver bullet. This has been q
mooted question. as the conwots were
armed with shotguns and revoivcrs and
the officers with rifles.
On REORGANIZATION. the clothing of
the dead man was exhibited and was the
subject of the first clash. The bloody
coat was produced and brought forth a
dramatic scene. Attorneys on each side
charged opposing counsel with lack Of
feeling for tho widow and parents OF
the dead man Coroner Armstrong was
himself on the stand and raped the at
torneys to order after some sharp ex.
changes.
Before the inquest was resumed In the
afternoon It became apparent that thu
inquest never will end the Blunt case
and that regardless OF what verdict may
be returned by the coroner's jury at least
one lawsuit and probably more win be
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
Did Not Thiak of Danger.


did you realize that an innocent man
was In the wagon and that his life was
IN danger every time YOU fired?" In
qulred Attorney Patrick, on cross-exam-
nation.
mo more than my own" was the reply.
Didn't you think you might be taking
the life Of an innocent man."
Il didn't think anything about H." -
Gould you not have effected the cap
ture Of these men by strategy That lie,
to shoot the horses or run tho wagon
down.
They were firing at US. tried to make
them surrender by calling upon them to
throw up their hands. but renewed firing
was the answer received and shot was
striking me In the face from their guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30
Opera House Crowded.

The opera house where the inquest is
being held was crowded TO its capacity,
every aisle and the stage being used for
standing room. Many who came from
the country did not have the theater
during the noon hour. having brought
their lunch baskets with them.
Clashes between attorneys were FREE
quent and at times personalities were In
duiged in. These became 20 serious at
times that the coroner appeared In a
suandary as TO what action to take. When
this condition came up the attorneys APP
parently by common consent settled the
matter among themselves without a rul-
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

tcontinaea from First rage.l
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

whether drunk or sober" asked Begley
Sober"
Did not you say in the presence Of
Harry slabaugh at Papillion that Hyers
was half drunk?
~ did not
Witness denied having made an affi-
davft for Hyers and denied having re
eeived any money from Hyers except
pay for driving and for pair Of gloves.
Briggs I'm the Clear.
Chris Peterson, near whose home the
eonvicts made their last stand. testified
that the horses of the convicts' wagon
broke into furious gallop when the
first Of the four men in the wagon fell
He indicated he thought the driver.
Blunt, must have been the first man
killed. He xaid he saw one man, whom
he described as Briggs. get out OF 4
buggy and fire while all four men were
unhurt. The shot did no damage. and
the man returned to the rig. Several vol
leys were fired by both sides and the
first man fell.
start of Inquest Delayed.
Briggs OF South Omaha Of the pursuit Of
and battle with the three convicts who
recently escaped from the Nebraska peni-
Tertiary featured the first session Of the
inquest over the body of Roy Blunt, the
young farmer who was an innocent
victim OF the shooting. The inquest
was held at Springfield.
Briggs story was frank one and he
admitted that he had no thought Of. the
young mans life. once the battle was on.
My life was as much in danger as
was Blunt's." declared Briggs.
Il was the center Of their attack and
after / was started was bound to fight
until dead
Seated within an arms length OF the
chief sat the widow OF the dead man.
She had little interest in the proceedings.
however. II appearances counted; she
seemed dazed by the scene around her.
Her parents and those Of young Blunt
also occupied seats near the witness.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-30

Says Hyers Was Sober.
what was Sheriff Hyers condition
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
THE BLUE MOI Sc"

The above-named play, which was
presented to a good house al the Tenn
pie last night. was one Of the lghtest
and most interesting performances
ever made in this city.
Miss Wanda Ludlow. as Paulette De
vine, IS one of the smartest actresses
that has ever been on the Temples
stage She Is also one Of the Des:
lockers She held the attention and
admiration Of the audience every sec
ond she was before the footHghts.
Miss Hazel Harrington. as Mrs. Roll
lett, is quite a peach herself. Rupert
Drum, the leading man. carried of his
part with Irish, e. T. Coast, as a gay
old sport, would be difficult TO excel
ana Lawrence Wood, a. festive old
piker. played up we'll himself All ths
other actors ana actresses were Of thu
best Of their kind Their work had q
finish and lack of staginess which was
refreshing to behold.
The company left this morning fol
Palatka, where il VIII play tonight. i
deserves good houses wherever it goes
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
BLACK PATTI

Probably no colored singer of the
present day has sung before as many
of the nobility as has Madame Sis
sieretta Jones, aptly styled the Patti
of the Colored race. Under the man
agement of r. Noelckel, her present
mana ger, in the early nineties, Madame
Jones made a tour of Continental
Europe, and in most every country she
was commanded to, and did appear,
before the reigning families. who eX-
pressed unqualified pleasure and admi-
ration Of the agreea bic quality. sweet
ness and range of her voice This sea-
son Madame Sisieretta Jones Black
PATIO is appearing in the leading the
aters of the country in 4 musical com
edy entitled, "In the Jungles," support
ed by company Of colored artists
who leave nothing 10 I've desired. The
Black Patti Musical Comedy Company
viii he at the Temple Theater on Fri
day evening. Feb ,.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

The business Of reforming ana help
ing people is very much complicated,
If a nah starts out 10 uplift another
man. he receives almost as much praise
and attention as the man he is trying
to help If a woman tries the uplft
at for man. she is praised by some.
criticised by others and regarded as a
fool by the majority. If a woman sets
about uplifting another woman. she is
all right as long as she keeps the
other woman in the meek and lowly
background. If q man tries to help a
woman who temporary folly. or per-
haps misfortune. has driven beyond
the pale, and in so doing treats her
with the respect he gives to other wo-
men, he. and she. often meet more
suspicion and intolerance than good
will. All Of which goes to prove that
you had best not perpetrate a good ac-
ton unless you do it to please your
self
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT

Stuart r. Harris, who for the last few
months has been II charge of the city
ticket office Of the Seaboar5. was ar
rested last night on the charge Of en-
bezzIing the funds Of the road.
The warrant was sworn out by Mr..
W. 4. McRae, auditor Of the Sea board,
and served by Deputy Sheriff Brfgance
Harris spent the night IN jail. but this
morning was released on a bond OF
$1,000, signed by Messrs. F. Z. Harris,
John L. Robertson and ". A. Knight.
Harris shortage is said TO be about
500. He left the city this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Col. Robert w. Davis of Tampa. eX-
congressman. and once almost COVER
nor, is in the city, assisting State Al
torney Davis in prosecuting Lewis Wa
terman. Colonel Davis was prominent
in that galaxy of legal luminaries of
which Edwin X. Foster and Benjamin
p. Calhoun were brilliant stars. They
have entered. with honor no doubt. the
highest court. but Colonel Davis is
with us yet and seems as young and
energetic as he was twenty years ago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

WANTED-To capitalize business
which has no opposition in this partic-
ular line and in good demand. Guar
anteed to pay 10 to Is per cent on in
vestment. Full explanation by address,
ing 2. 0. Box 1S1, Ocala. 1-31-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
THE WATERMAN TRIAL

Judge Wills convened court this
morning and adjourned again till ,
O'Clock this afternoon. when the new
panel Of talesmen viii be in court,
from which jurymen VIII be selected
for the Louis Waterman trial There
are only eight men in the box and these
have not been finally accepted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
VI. L. JEMETT

2 At clock. q phone message to the
star eface conveyed the sad news that
Mr. y n. l. . Ter-- one Of our most
citizens. mad just expired
from stroke OF apoplexy at his home
on Fort King avenue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

This is the name OF the fine western
play which the popular Park Company
will present at their tent tonight.
The Round Tn has never been seen
here before. and it is one Of the best
pIayS of its kind
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

WANTED-A good man to manage a
general store, also a good clerk. Must
be experienced. strictly sober, honest
and hustlers. Reference required APP
ply or write Nathan Mayo. Summer
field, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

At the courthouse today, Miss Mary
Dudley was married TO Mr. Warren
Yarbrough. Notary Don Peabody offc-
iating. The high contracting parties
are from east of the Oklawaha and
went away happy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

c. D. Kelly left yesterday for Ocala,
where he will be engaged for the next
two or three weeks installing the
fixtures in the new Ocala National
Bank building.-Gainesvil Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

The Fannie r. Gary Missionary So
ciety will hold its regular monthly
meeting at the Baptist church Thurs
day afternoon a o'clock. All mem
Ders are urged TO be present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mr.. Don McIver is in Orlando attend
ing the Orange County Fair, Mr.. George
MacKay is cruising on the Gulf, and
the big store of NcIver x Mackay is
running itself like the government
does when the president and vice pres
ident are out of town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
AIR DOME tTTR ACTIONS

Following viii be the program a the
Air Dome this evening:
Life on the Border.
The Rose of Kentucky.
\ Tragedy at Sea
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

VIII Lee. manager of the Ideal Res
taurant and Cafe, invites the ladies to
give him a trial. The service is unex-
celled. You can get anything good to
eat on short notice. That's all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
CHICKENS MATCHED

now will make your fall layers. An
other incubator bargain in a 120-egg
machine. $3.50. Rhode Island Red eggs
81 for Is. Q. E. Peacock, care Star
office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

We differ from other associations,
similar in name only, in that I'VE
BUILD" Florida Home Building AS
ISOLATION.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

R A. Green, an influential citizen OF
Ocala, was in the city yesterday at
tending to matters Of business and
was registered at the Marlborough
TAMPA Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Ladies' need not worry when the
cook is sick. Dinner 35c every day
except Sundays. Chicken dinner soc,
at the Ideal Restaurant and Cafe. That's
all VIII Lee, manager.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

The man who forfeited a $40 bond in
the recorders court this morning for
fighting thinks that scrapping is an ex-
pensive luxury.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

OF the board of county commissioners
is in town, a guest of the Ocala House
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

If you are of the opinion that 1t Is
difficult to get money at six per cent
on which to build, then you have not
applied to the Florida Home Building
Association.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Ralph Robinson and Bruce Menert,
well known citizens of Ocala, were
visitors to Gainesville Sunday and
dined at the White esville
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Can furnish from one setting to
ore thousand pure bred Rhode Island
Red eggs for Matching at SO per
hundred. Ed Carmichael, Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
FIVE LOTS SOLD

Five lots Of the George F. Williams
subdivision have been sold at private
sale. They brought good prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Are you interested in paper bag
cooking? If so come to US for your
supply of the bags. Csc the package.
Post Office Drug Store
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mrs. James Dodge and baby of Jack
sonville, are in the city for few days
visit with DR.. w. H. Dodge and family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

One Of the most complete lines Of
perfumes. soaps and cosmetics in the
state. at Tydings &c Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Messrs. John T. Lewis. c. J Nc
Craney and II. c. Morrison of the Ok
lawaha section came up today. Mr..
McCraney had splendid set of deer
horns which he intended for a friend.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

The Kings Daughters Will meet to-
morrow morning a 10 o'clock at the
Methodist church. All members are
requested to be present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

p Mrs. Ards Waterman has returned
from a visit to her parents in jack
sonville
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Why eat Sunday dinner at home
when you can go to the Ideal Res
taurant and Cafe and get a chicken
dinner for soc? That's all. Will Lee
manager.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Cup of coffee and Saline crackers
for sc. for tired people, at the Ideal
Restaurant and Cafe That's all. VIII
Lee, manager.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Toilet articles and sets of all kinds,
handsome, first class goods, at Tydings
& Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Thursday. frost
north central portions tonight, slowly
rising temperature Thursday
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Cooking with paper bags? Call us
up for a package at -5c The Post
Office Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mr.. ". VI. Ross of Jacksonville with
the Georgia Supply Co, is IN town on
business for his house.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Tickets for the Black Patti perform
ance Friday night are now on sale at
the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

: Miss Susie Lou Ellis left Monday for
Springs, where she VIII visit
friends for a few weeks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Don't fail to see the Round Up
great western play, at Parks big tent
tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Dan Hardie Of Miami and TT. NJ. Hal
lett of Tallahassee were at the Monte
yuma last night
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mr.. John S, Pedrick of Dunnellon is
in town today, summoned as a juror in
the Waterman case
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Messrs f. P. and George Rentz and
Attorney H. NJ. Hampton, who have
been in Atlanta for several days, will
not return today as expected.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mr. John Pendrel. travelling agent of
the Clyde Line. was in the city today
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Just think of a chicken dinner for
soc. every Sunday from y to p. m,
at the Ideal Restaurant and Cafe.
South Magnolia street. That's all. VIII
Lee, manager.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

Mr. W l. stapp made a brief bust
ness visit to Tampa yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

When IN Jacksonville stop with Mrs,
E. L. Maloney, at the Girard. No. II
East Duval, just off Main. Best 75c
room in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

j. S. Bitch. a prominent merchant of
Montbrook. was greeting his Gaines
vile friends Monday. Mr. Bitch is a
candidate for the state senate from
Levy county.-Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-31

H. c. Utley, James F. Mead and T
NJ. Griffin Of Jacksonville were at the
Ocala House yesterday