Nebraska Newspapers

    THE OMAHA DA FLY BEE ; SUNDA $ JUNE 18 , 1803-TWENTY PAGES.
GREAT HOSIERY AND
MONDAY , AND WEUDNRSDAY.
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PAIRS OF GLOVES AND STOCKINGS TO BE SOLD IN 3 DAYS.
Not la pair of these wonderful hosiery and glove bargains will be left at the end of this sale. Our New York buyer secured this lot of hosiery and gloves at a large peremptory sale that took place in New York
two weeks ago. Over $100,000.00 worth \vas sold in one day in large lots at just half the cost of importation. Coming in upon us at a time when , our stock is already large we must realize on them at once. The cost to
us will not be considered , The price to you will be less than the very threads in them cost , and you will say we have given you a bargain well worth calling such. Men's 250 and 300 socks will go at IOG per pair1 ; men's 350
sox for i6 c ; ladies 500 stockings for 190. The gloves come in ladies' and children's only , 250) ) 300 and 350 Taffeta gloves go at toe. The popular Fabin gauntlet gloves , value 500 or more , go for 250 per pair. No limit
to the quantity- You can buy all you want of them , Mail orders filled on all. Read the full particulars :
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"GENTS' SOCKS.
SOX IOC PER PAIR. SOX IOC PER PAIR.
A grand lot of English seamless balbriggan yz hose , never
sold at less than 250 pair. They go in our great 3 days sale at
xoc per pair. No limit. , -
Socks 12c Per Pair. Socks 12 e Per Pair.
100 dozen extra fine French seamless balbriggan
P ! O
briggan yz hose , made to sell retail at 350
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per pair , Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday
O they all go at i2j c per pair.
COCO GO
v Socks 16c Pair. Socks 16c Pair.
CO COCO
i ; A splendid assortment of men's fancy COO
striped slates and tans ] / hose , value up to O
5oc , Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday all you CO
want of them for i6 c per pair.
Socks 25c Pair. Socks 25c Pair.
135 dozen pairs of gents' extra good quality of "Herms-
dorf" fast black seamless silk embroidered J hose , at least a
750 quality , in any quantity during our great 3 days sale 'for
50 per pair.
GENTS' SOCKS.
RAILROADERS RETALIATING
Threats Made Last Winter Being Very
Rapidly Executed.
TRAIN SERVICE REDUCED ON ALL LINES
Officers Clnlm the Itctrruclimcnt It Miulo
Necossnry by tlio Itoductlons of the
Maximum Jluto I.uw In
Nobrankn.
LIKCOI.N , Juno 17. [ Special to Tun BEE. ]
The railroad companies have begun the fight
of retaliation they threatened last win
ter , when the maximum rate bill was up for
consideration. Last week President Per
kins of the Burlington paid a visit of inspec
tion to nil lines in Nebraska , and immedi
ately upon his return ordered , n now time
card which materially affects service on the
northwest linos. By this now canj several
l > assenger trains on branch lines will bo dis
continued. From Edgar to Iloldrego there
will hereafter bo only a freight train each
way dally except Sunday. No passenger
trains will bo run at all hereafter on the
branches north of Aurora , thus leaving
towns like St. Paul , Central City , Greeloy
Center. Burwoll. Arcadia and others with
out any passenger service. A freight will
leave Aurora each morning and connect at
various junctions with other freights , finish
ing its run at Arcadia and fonsumlngtho
ontlro day in doing it. It is also believed
that in the noar'futuro the passenger trains
will be taken off the branch from Ashland to
Sehuyler , and perhaps ono from the Lincoln-
Wymoro run.
The discontinuance ) of thcso trains is in
pursuance of an agreement made with the
Union Paclllc , which also hns a number of
branch lines in the Aurora district. All
passenger trains on that road will also bo
discontinued in that region , and the service
on all of the Republican Valley Hues reaching -
ing to Columbus , Stromsburg and Beatrice
will bo cut clown. The reason given for this
uhango is that it is necessary to reduce ex
penses. Those actions of the railroads * will *
doubtless cause a wave of indignation from
traveling men , resident of the portions of
the state affected , us well as the general
public
Military Affiilrs.
At Its meeting yesterday the State Mill-
tiry board decided that hereafter the slate
will not way for horses and forage for
monthly drills of the state ii.illtla. The ad.
jutant general was authorized to pay to cacti
company $100 per annum for armory rent ,
provided that Company O. First infantry , ho
paid the additional sum of $ < ) j.50 ami Com
pany B. First infantry , the additional sum
of t' O IU. It was resolved that as the appro
priation "for the support of the Nebraska
National guard is insuRlclenl for two ibrlgado
encampments , a brigade encampment beheld
held in IbOl , and that in 18')3 ) the
Nebraska National guard bo ordered
into camps of instruction by bat
taltons at the times and places
of holding the state and district encamp
ments of tha Grand Army u ( the Hupubliupro-
vlded that them bo no expense to the state
of Nebraska except the per diem of men and
officers. It was decided that the property of
the stuto and of the United States In pos
session of the Nebraska National guards bo
used for no purpose other than military pur
poses. A committee consisting of Colonel
J. P. Bran and Major A. A. Hoed was ap
pointed to revise the rules and regulations
of the Nebraska National guards und to rn-
port at the next meeting of the board. The
iiieetlug was continued this morning. Com
pany K of the First regiment , stationed at
Fremont , was ordered mustered out of the
military service of the state , pursuant to
the unanimous request of the officers and
men of that company , The organization oi
a proposed company at David City was
authorized and it was assigned to the First
regiment and given the letter of Company
K. TUo board decided to adopt the drab
colored hat , worn la iho regular army , as
ho uniform headgear , instead of the caps
icrctoforo in uso.
, Tlioy Must Disgorge.
A threatening prospect appears to bo
awaiting Sylvester S. St. John and the
vlutual Loan and Investment company of
vcarnoy. Itwill bo remembered that on
lanuary I0 , 1802 , the Commercial and Sav-
ugs bank of Kearney , which was organized
under the state laws in 1889 , closed its doors
.o business witli only ? -O.TO in cash in its
vaults. Sylvester S. St. John was the pres
ident and John Barnd its cashier , whllo St.
John was also secretary of the Mutual Loan
and Investment. The bank held a largo
amount of stock in the investment company
and the day the bank closed this stock was
traded by the bank oQlclals to the officials of
the Investment company for stock in the
bank then known to be worthless.
On the Oth of the present month the supreme
premo court commission handed down a
lengthy opinion , dealing in strong terms
with the crooked methods adopted by the
bank officials and concluding with au order
upon St. John and the Mutual Loan and In
vestment company to deliver within thirty
days of the date of the order , into the hands
of the receiver of the bank , the value of the
stock and notes traded to it for a worthless
consideration , amounting toy-l,188. Deputy
Attorney General Summers visited Kearney
a few days since at the request of the
parties Interested , who urged -upon him the
stringency of the money market and endeav
ored , it is said , to lead him to believp that it
will bo Impossible to raise the monoy. Un
less they do so , however , in compliance with
the order of the court , the attorney general
will proceed against them , either by civil
process to secure their property or by crim
inal process for contempt or both.
Ktecrg on thu Wnrpnth.
The Burlington yard was the scene of
considerable excitement tMa morning. A
stock train laden with young Texan steers
pulled in on thu switch , but the switchman
throw the lover before the last car had
passed. The hind trucks wont off on a tan
gent , pulling two other cars with it. All
wont over on their sides and it was neces
sary to cut holes In the top of the car to got
the frightened animals out. No sooner wuro
they liberated , however , than they charged
their rescuers , causing the two doion or
moro spectators to hunt trees
and box cars for safety. Flag-
man Wotherall , a.cripplo , was knociced down
and narrowly escaped being gored to death.
Bill Downer , a switchmen , imitated the
bark of a dog as ono of the animals rushed
past him. The steer halted , eyed htm a
moment , and then ferociously charged
him , Ho escaped with dlftlculty. Tom
Boyrr , another switchman , helped a steer
out of the crook , and was chased until ho
was exhausted for his pains.
Sonio of the affrighted animals charged un
town. At SKI South Tenth street , little 10-
year-old Jennie Warner was sitting in a
swing with her biby sister , when ono of
the lyilnmis rushed through the gate and
tossed her high In the air. The babe was
unhurt , but the child was picked up in an
unconscious condition and Is seriously in-
lured. Arthur McNish , aged 0 , was also
bauly bruised by being tossed by one of the
animals. Nearly all wcro finally horded.
Lincoln in Ilrluf.
The bond of A. McCleland In ths sum of
$70,000 , us deputy auditor of public accounts
to examine the olllccs and accounts of county
treasurers , was llled today with George W.
Post and 1) . R Sodgwlck of York as sureties.
Post qualities in the sum of $50.000 ana Sedg-
wick &X > ,000.
Acting Governor Corrcll left today for his
homo in Hebron to spend Sunday In tlio
bosom of his family aud away from the
corking cares of oflico , *
F. B. Sheldon , receiver of the defunct
bank of Johnson , has applied to the supreme
court for permission to sell three lots in
Beatrice aud one in Johnson , estimated to bo
worth 11,000 , to add to the funds In hand.
Ho reports that its unsecured claims will
reach $10,000.
John Hussoy , the young fellow acquitted
last night of the charge of murder , will
probably bo taken back to Uls homo iu
Dayton , O , , by his father , who came out to
attend the trial. Nothing was aono in the
matter today aud If ho is not taken back ho
will bo sent to the asylum lii this city.
Charles J. Wllsou , the young man found
guilty of having criminally assaulted u
little girl , asks the district court for a now
trial OB tlio ground that ttto jury acted
GLOVES.
Children's ' Black Taffeta Gloves 5c Per Pair ,
A large lot of children's taffeta gloves in black only , a sure
2oc quality , Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday 50 per pair.
Taffeta Gloves 10e- Per Pair ,
Ladies' and misses' taffeta gloves , all sizes in blacks , tans
and grays , manufactured to sell as high as 500 per pair retail ,
( none fitted and none exchanged , so be careful of your selec
tions ) , Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday they all go at toe '
per pair. Never was there a better bargain offered in fabric
gloves. _ _
Ladies' ' Gauntlet Taffeta Gloves 25c Per Pair
CO eCO
The Fabric gauntlet gloves are the most pop oo i
ular gloves of the season. To find a line of them o
in a special sale is a rarity. Monday , Tuesday
and Wednesday rooo pairs of a 500 quality go at
250 per pair. Tans only.
O Kid Gloves 48c Per Pair , CO
An odd lot of $ r undressed kid gloves in the shades of
tan , all go at 480 per pair.
Mousqiietaire Ki' ' Gloves 63c ,
A good assortment of 4-button $1.50 dressed kid gloves
and 8-button length mousquetatfe .suede kid.gloves all at 630
per pair. None fitted or exchanged.
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Millinery Department.
Summer ratllinery must go. ' ; Extraordinary bargains for Monday.
Lot 1. Trimmed hata from $3160 to 3$00 ; your choice ( or $1.08.
Lot 5L Untrlmraod hata from 7/5o to 81l75 ; your ohoico for 25o.
Lot 8. Untrlmmod hats from 81.50 to $ ? .26 ; choice for 60c.
Lot 4. Fine flowers In bunoh , apray nd monturo effects , choice 25o.
under the misapprehension , thinking that
defendant was guilty because ho did not
-ako the stand In his own behalf , and for
various errors.
The divorce court did a lively business to
day. Alpha DoBord asked fora decree from
Sheldon because ho had deserted her. while
Birdie Kott , an actress , so the hills say ,
wanted one from John because ho had been
cruel to her. Lucy Kilpatrick secured ono
TOIU William H. , a flour and food man , on
the ground of adultery with ono Ida James ,
ind because William had said that ho was
jy nature inconstant , and that she had bet
ter accept that fact. Lizzie Loftus of Uni
versity Place wanted' ono from James H. on
; ho ground of desertion , but James proved to
the court's satisfaction that Li/.zio had been
guilty of adultery with ono Mr. Miller.
NlimASKA..GKADUATES.
Fullorton'n High School Clnsa Ooncludci
Its Labors At Other 1'olnts.
FCI.I.BUTON , Juno 17. [ Special to THE BEE. ]
The graduation exorcises of the Fullertou
High school took place at the First Meth
odist church this evening and proved an in
tellectual treat. Fullerton prides herself on
having city schools second to none in tlio
state and in this particular is continually ad
vancing at a rapid rate. The largo church
was crowded to its fullest capacity before
the hour for the exercises to begin , and per
haps as many wore on the outside as within.
The class of ' 1)3 ) consists of three young gen
tlemen and an equal number of young ladies.
The right of the platform was occupied by
Prof. Stephens , his efficients corps of as
sistants and the Board of Education.
The salutatorian , Miss Lutlo Harman , in
orating on the virtues of "Savonarola , " not
only surprised the audicnco with her fine
appearance and self-possession on the ros
trum hut amazed her teachers and most inti
mate friends.
The oration of Charles C. Clark , "Wealth ;
Its Use and Abuse , " was an effort that the
orator may well feel proud of. His argu
ment was founded with practical illustra
tions aud was delivered in a scholarly man
ner.
ner.Tho oration of Miss Alta M. Bake was an
achievement worthy of the highest praise.
In detailing the character , traits , cus
toms , etc. , of "Mohammed and the Sara-
cons" she showed plainly that her young
mind was being tilled with useful knowledge.
The great question "Pauperism" was the
subject of a iiuoly prepared and well de
livered'oration by O virile Feo.
Miss Emma Taylor displayed high mental
attainment and wa ? cheered to the echo
when she concluded her discussion of the
purity , virtue and constancy of "Joan of
Aro. "
Leslie D , Martin was the valedictorian ,
"Tho Columbian Exposition" was by the
little orator discussed in a beautiful and
charactoitstlo manner.
The bouquets and baskets of flowers pre
sented to each of the speakers by admiring
friends wcro numerous.
The entertainment was interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music , furnished by
homo talent. The exercises closed by nu
eloquent and appropriate benediction , pro
nounced by Dr. W. II. II. Plllsbury.
NOIITII Lour , Juno 17. [ Special to
Tint BUB.I The commencement exorcises of
the Kortti Loup High school were hold
Thursday night lii the presence o ( nn over
crowded house. There wore live graduates ,
with the following program : Salutatory ,
"Tho Woman of Today , " Etta Beckolhymor ;
"Advantages of an Education , " Luuru
Stewart ; "Courageas an Element of Char
acter , " Theodore Miller ; "A Loaf from
History. " Jennie Boo ; valedictory , "Friend-
ship , " MlllieStewart.
Cnptureil a Forger.
TBCUMBCII , Juno 17. [ Special Telegram to
TUB BKE. ] About May 1 Charles L. Kent
sold two notes forged on James and William
Kurol of Pawnee county to George Buer-
stotta and J. G.Woolsoy of ElkCreok , Word
reached this city yesterday that the culprit
had been captured at Liberty , Mo , , and
Sheriff Zuttroan immediately wont in pur
suit of him , bringing him back to Tecumseh
today.
Small lllaio ut Orcelny Center.
GIIKKI.KV CENTEU , Juno 17. [ Special Tele
gram to Tun BEE. ] About 5 o'clock this
morning the building occupied by M. Logan
& Sou as a general merchandise storccaughl
Ire. There had been no fire in the building
luring the day and as the flro started inside
t is n mystery how it originated. The llro
was extinguished with slight loss to goods
and building.
ItlUKKS 11KACI1 O'NEILI , .
Mlddlolon , aillospio mill Stephens Loading
In the Cowboy Ituco.
O'Ncnx , Nob. , Juno 17. [ Special Tole-
rram to THE BEE. ] Middleton , Gillcspioand
Stephens arrived hero shortly after dinner
today. They came from Atkinson from 0
a. m. in peed shape and are feeling well.
Albright is near them. Douglass , [ Jones ,
Campbell and Berry registered at Long Pine
early this inoining. The next registering
placd is Wausau , Ifob.
Many hero are personally acquainted with
Middloton and wore wailing to shake his
liand and wish him success. The men and
Itoraes are in flno condition and show no
signs of fatiguo. A number of bets were
made as to the race with Middloton as the
favorite.
Injured In u Kuimwny.
HASTINGS , Juno 17. [ Special to THE BEE. ]
The other evening Miss Anna Foncil and
Miss Carrie Webster were driving in the
southeast part of the city when their team
became unmanageable and ran into a wire
fence. The two gentlemonvaccompany-
ing them tried to quiet the horses and ad
vised the young ladies to Jump from the
carriage. They did so and Miss Webster
struck fairly on the barb wire fence , ruining
a silk dress and injuring herself slightly. Miss
Fencil Jumped higher , but struck her foot on
the top wire and was pitched over itito the
field , landing on ono knco and seriously
laming herself.
A chapter of the Epworth league lias been
organized at Junlata with about forty mem
bers , active and associate.
Charles E. Hito of South Dakota and
Miss Maggie A. Bradcn of Johnson county ,
Missouri , were married yesterday afternoon
by Judge W. U. Burton.
A young man named Doty living in Den
ver township on Thursday night was load
ing a cow which was disposed to bo unruly.
Doty emerged from the fray with a broken
collar bone.
As Hastings will have no organized cele
bration of the Fourth of July , it is possible
that a larger crowd than usual will go to
Juniata to take part in the exorcises there.
The inhabitants of that little burg always
celebrate in a becoming manner , and this
year have arranged ail , unusually elaborate
program. '
The county Board , pf Supervisors has
been in session hero for/the last weak as a
Board of Equalization.jTho ! most important
business transacted wasiho reduction of the
assessments of real ifcstato 7 per cent
and increasing that , OT farm property 4
per cent.
CJtiltorx Success ,
BF.ATICR , Juno 17. [ Special to THE BEE. ]
The feature of thp'Jay ( at the Chan ,
tauqua has been the copqprt given by Ariel
sextet. The tabornacla was crowded to its
full capacity and the entertainment enjoyed
moro than any other of its kind over given
on the grounds , Moro.inoney was taken In
at the gates than duriiigi any other day of
the session , ti \ i j
At a special mooting' of .tho council
hold last night ui/i ordinance was
passed providing for the creation of u public
library. Also an ordinance granting the
Hock Island right of way through certain
streets and alloys.
A young man giving the name of Torhuno ,
claiming to b a relative of John Torhuno ,
has Just got himself into serious trouble by
attempting to pass a forged order on O'Day.
the clothing dealer. Ho now lies In lull
awaiting the result of his attempt to swindle.
Will Celebrate tliu fourth.
LBXINOTOX , Juno 17. [ Special to TUB
BEE. ] Lexington will celebrate the Fourth
of July in an old-fashioned manner , spendIng -
Ing $500 upon the event. In addition the
llrst summer racing meeting occurs hero
July 8 , 4 and 5 with * 1W)0 In purses. This
amount -will bo increased next summer to
f4UOO , if the present event is the success
promised.
BEATIIIOE , Juuo 17. [ Special to THE BEE. ]
It has been decided by the flro department
to celebrate the Fourth of July In a style be
coming thp third city iu tlio state. The
LADIES' ' HOSE ,
's ' Hosiery Ic per pair
A grand line of children's seamless fast black i and i
ribbed 250 hose , Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday all go at
- * - ' -
per pair.
Ladies Fine Hosiery Ik a pair
110 dozen ladies' solid slate , tan and russet
COM hosiery , and a fine line of fast black boot russet
COO top stockings , worth every cent of 500 per pair ,
all in this sale at 190 per pair. All made of Sea
M I Island cotton.
CO ' Per
ladies'lisleTtad Hosiery 8c Pair. ccO
50 dozen fast black hose ; 50 dozen of solid COT
slate hose and 100 dozen tan colored drop
stitched French lisle thread hose , none worth less
than . and from that . During our -
T Wl Al * * * SOG ' - * ' * 4i VtkUfc V up. -1 ' V * & t V * L great 3-
"ays' sale all go at 250 per pair. No limit. Mail orders fill .
s , . 3Iic per pair
Here is an extra choice lot of hosiery , not a pair worth
less than 750. All perfect goods and fast colors ; come in
russets and black , all sizes , embroidered ou the instep , Mon
day , Tuesday and Wedneday all at 37 c per pair.
LADIES' HOSE.
members will co-operate with the Board of
Trade. A grand trades display containing
twenty-fivo floats will bo arranged. All the
railroads have agreed to make special rotes.
No pains or money will bo spared to make
the occasion a success ,
Fremont Notes nncl 1'orsoimU ,
FHEMONT , Juno 17. [ Special to THE BEE. ]
The Pacific and American Express companies
each occupy separate ofnces now.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will
furnish dinner and supper for all who wish
meals July ! .
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega
tional church will have a plcnio on the Fremont -
mont Chuutauqua and Assembly grounds
next Friday.
The board of directors of the Young Men's
Christian association have secured the serv
ices of Harry L. Murkel of Columbus as gen
eral secretary hero.
The Board of Equalization closed its ses
sion last night. The personal valuation of
thoxounty is $077,800 ; lots and lands. ? 2,007-
71)2 ) , and railroid and telegraph , SS72.45. : !
The levy of taxes f < y the ensuing year will
bo : County general fund , 0 mills ; bridge
fund , 4 mills ; road fund , 1J mills ; soldiers'
relief fund , tf mill ; court house bonds fund ,
\M mills ; North Bend bridge bonds , ! < mill ;
Elkhorn bonds , 2 > r mills ; Sioux City &
Pacific bonds , 1 mills ; total , 22 mills.
Morns Lover , president of the Fremont
Lover Woolen mills , and family , have ar
rived in the city to make this their future
nomo.
The Dodge county teachers institute will
behold on the Chautaun.ua grounds from
June 29 to July 14. All the common branches
and philosophy , geometry and algebra will
bo taught by special instructors , among
whom ore IJr. A. E. Wlnshlp of Boston , and
Prof. J. A. Bcattlo of Cotnor university.
Ord Doulilo Wedding.
Onn , Juno 17. [ Special to THE BKK. ] The
elegant homo of Hon. William M. Gray the
noted independent senator for the Fifteenth
district was the scene of a pleasant gather
ing Thursday evening , the occasion being
the marriage of ills daughters Stella M. and
Maud S. to Gilbert L. Uussell of Ord and
Jerncs G. Hastings of Aspinwall , Pa. , res
pectively. The ceremony was performed by
Hev. E. A. Kussoll of Ord and Uov. M. Uay
of Scotia.
The young ladles are highly educated and
accomplished , being graduates of Hastings
college. Mr. and Mrs. Russell will muko
their homo in Ord , where Mr. Kuasoll Is en
gaged In the Jewelry business. Mr. Hast
ings is a contractor and builder In Aspinwall ,
where the young couple will reside.
HKIIHON , Juno -Special [ to THE BEE. ]
Dr. F. E. Fannan was married to Miss May
E. Hill yesterday at the residence of the
parents of the brido. before n largo number
of relatives and friends , Hov. Mr , Humphrey
officiating , The groom is ono of Hebron's
most prosperous and popular dentists , and
the bride is the hantisomo and accomplished
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Immediately
after the wedding breakfast the happv
bride and groom took the Hock Island train
to spend their honeymoon in the World's
fuir city , and will bo ut homo July 15.
Lyon Luclles Won.
LYONS , Juno 17. [ Special to TUB BBS , ]
Tno second joint debate between D. E.
Piper and D. E. Lyon on ono sldo and
Misses Florence White and Florence
WilUo on the other took place last evening
at the High school building. The two gen
tlemen nro students of the State university
at Lincoln and the ladles are two high school
girls of Lyons.
The question was , "Uesolvod that Women
Should Bo Allowed to Vote on All Ques
tions , "
There was a largo audience and many
could not gain admittance. The young
ladles had the afllrraatlvo and the judges
decided in their fuvor.
Turned the Tuhlei.
RED Ci.oun , Juno 17. [ Special Telegram to
TUB BEE. [ Yesterday Mayor Gun caused
the arrest of a small boy for lighting and ho
was fined $7. Loday the child retaliated by
having Mr. Gun arrested for betting on the
election. Ho pleaded guilty and was fined 111 ,
IX D. Jefferios , who has caused the arrest
of a number of boys for shooting craps , was
today arrested aud fined 'J.50 for Indulging
la tlio vport.
PRIZES THAT FLITTED AWAY
William Friokie , a Farmer , is Approached
by Confidence Men.
LUCKILY , HE CONFIDED IN A FRIEND
One Dollar Ahead of tlio Would-Io
Fleecers Three Smooth Swindlers Who
Sprung n Lottery Scheme Hulled
Their llook with Hllvor.
Three very smooth confidence men have
jocn laying the foundation for a big haul in
South Omaha for the last two weeks , but did
not formally open for business until last
evening , when they made a ? 3,000 play at
William Frlckio , a wealthy German fanner
living out near the Sarpy mills.
Ten days ago two men who gave tholr
names as "Dr. Saundor.s" and "Judge Baker"
of Lincoln , hired a rig at Glynn & Holmes
stable and drove out into the country. They
wcro well dressed and seemed to have plenty
of monoy. They said they were looking for
form land and wanted to pay ca h for what
they bought. Among other places they
visited the farm homo of Mr. Frickio. Both
were smooth conversationalists and easily
made friends at every farm house whore
they stopped.
They figured with Mr. Frickio on buying
Ills placebut the old fellow said lie did not ,
care to sell. Ho know of a man who did
though , und ho was willing to show the land
to the gentlemen whenever they wcro ready.
It was then agreed that tho'iiou would comeback
back u few days later , Ono of them did
come , Dr. Saunders , but stated that Judge
Baker was called to Lincoln on n very im
portant law suit and could not como until
Saturday , which was yesterday.
Promptly on time Judge Baker and Dr.
Saunders drove up to the Frickio homo and
being invited in , had quite n pleasant visit.
Among other things Baker suld that his
sister had * 10,0l > 0 on dupailt in the McCaguo
bank and had been worried sonio for fear
that she would lose it. The Judgo" was
feeling very hopeful now , however , as Mr ,
McCaguo had told him personally only a.
few hours previous that she would got
every cent of her monoy. "The
Judgo" also promised Mrs. Frickio
th'at ho would bring1 his wealthy
sister out and innko her a visit , all of which
was appreciated and the lady would bo
made comfortable. In fact the visit was
agreeable all around.
Dinting tlio Trnp ,
The two "con" men and Mr. Frickio then
got Into the livery rigand started out to look
ut a farm. They had driven about an hour
when they mot ' a stranger in the
road. This was Just opposite the
Hughes farm. The stranger looked
pretty "bummy" in the face , accordIng -
Ing to Mr. Friukio's description , but were
good clothes. Ho was a short , heavy sot
man with a red and sore physiognomy. This
tourist hulled the men in the buggy and
asked If they had met a red wagon on the
road. They all got Into a conversation ,
when the pedestrian finally admitted that
ho was the agent for the "Nebraska State
Lottery wjinpany. " After a little moro talk
the agent persuaded Judge Baker to draw
ono of the cards and try his luck. lie said
it would cost nothing ,
When the Judge was reminded of the fact
that the company was operating under a law
passed by the last Nebraska legislature ho
was ut once satisfied of the legality of the
concern and ho drew. The Judge was lucky
and was paid "ono slmolcon" for his ticket.
In the meantime old man Frickio had said
but .little , but had overlooked nothing.
Baker had drawn aud had been paid
$1 without putting up a cent und why
should not the old farmer try his lucki Ho
did , and ho won a dollar. When the silver
was handed out to Frickio It hit the bottom
of his pocket before the little fat man hail
hardly let loose of it. Everything was work
ing nicely now , The rod-nosed agent had
greater inducomomcnts thau Fnckle had
ever dreamed of to offer. It waa that the
two men who bud drawn a dollar each
should have one moro trial and if they drew
the lucky card this time thuy Were to liava
? 3,000 each.
of .Toy.
Baker drew first and when the agent told
nm that ho had drawn the lucky number
; he farmer nearly fell off of the buggv seat.
it was his turn next. Nervously Frickio
licked out a caifl and the little agent looked
sad when ho said : ' -You , sir , my .friend , have
Use drawn itVl.OOIX" This was pretty strong
nodleine for the old man , who had been
selling corn for 25 cents and hogs for
4o to fit : for the last twenty years , to say
nothing of work lie had done on the farm in
an early day for f 15 a month. Three thou
sand in one lump and all in cash , mused
Prickle. Ho was knocked temporarily
speechless , and when shorty opcnod up n
griu that was so full of money that the sides
were bursting , the old fellow raised hia hat
and mopped the perspiration from his brow
with more satisfaction than ho hud done for
many a moon.
"Now then , gentlemen , " said the agent ,
"before I liana you over tills money you will
liavo to prove to mo that you are each worth
F-'J.OOO and ypu will have to produce the cash
to convince mo. As soon as you do this , your
money will bo paid over. "
Snritllmvcil Hook , Line and Sinker.
Frickio looked nt Baker and Baker si/icd
up Frickio. Then , tolling the agent to stop
isldo until they could talk tlio matter over ,
Uakor drove on for a few feet. Frickio stated
.hat ho U hi not have moro than half that
nuch money in the hank and would have to
go homo and ( Jet Ills bunk book in order to
IIMW itout. Baker said ho could got all of
, ho money ho wanted if ho was In South
Omaha and that if Friuklo would draw out
what ho had ho would loan him the balance
until after they collected their lottery
money. This was agreeable , and as they
drove back three mllus to the Frickio fonii
, ho old fellow w.is congratulating himself on
liaving met so many coed follows in a uluglu
lay. Ho was warned not to say anything to
Ills wife or sons about whit ho was going to
do "hi order to surprise them when
ho got homo with the money. " Thlt Frickio
igreod to do , and the trip to the farm and
back to South Omaha was made as quickly
as possible.
The "con" men drove Frlqkio to the corner
of Twenty-sixth and M streets , where they
were to meet him in thirty minutes. Ho waste
to go to the bunk , draw out $2,000 and re
turn to the jilai'a In the country where thuy
had loft the lottery agent , uniting in the
shade of Mr. Hughes willow hedge , arid col
lect their prizes.
Oonlldnd In True Friend.
But luckily Frickio did not go direct to
the hank. Ho went to Glyuii & Holmes'
llvory barn and told Mr. Glynn what n snap
he had. This let the cat out of the bag and
it is said that Glynn told Friokio that "ho
was being played for a suukor. " Not a
common sucker , but "a largo , well developed
buffalo geesor , " Then Frickio remeiuberad
that thu follows had tola Mm not to let his .
vvltu or hoys know what ho Intended to do
and ho dropped down Into > i chair with u
& ,000 sigh and was thankful that ho had u
friend in Glynn.
As the men wcro driving ono of Glynn's
teams ho at onuu became interested aud sent
Charluy Terry , ono of his men , over ou M
street to watcli the to.un , Glynn then noti-
lied the police. The men were evidently
experts , und had shadowed Frlcklu all
the time.
I'rleldo In n Dollar Alirail.
The little agent had plenty of cash , and
after settling the llvory bill ho and Saun
ders disappeared over the hill. Terry drove
back to the burn.
In the meantime Chief Beckett and
several of his men had gotten Into convey
ances and scoured the whole countryJu the
vicinity of where the men were seC-ff , but
fulled to got sight of them. Policemen
wont tearing through the streets carrying
handcuffs openly , anu the affair caused
more commotion in South Oniiha than anything -
thing that has occurred for years. Late
last night soina of Frlcklo's friends suc
ceeded in urging him to spend half of the
silver dollar he won , out the farmer owns
tha ; ho has now lost all confidence In hu
manity and will look with suspicion on ull
strangers who visit his furm.
Chief Beckett wired a description of the
men to ail the surrounding towns aud also
notified the Omaha
People never think of whistling la Iceland *
It's u violation of thu Ulviuo law ,