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THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1917. SECOND TRIAL OF ROY ROBERTS SET Alleged Murderer of Vernon Oonnett Will Be Arraigned at North Platte Feb. 5. CONVICTED YEAR AGO FIND SOME CHARGES TO BEJXCESSIVE House Committee Reports in Favor of Some Reduction at Stock Yards. TO REGULATE THE FIRMS North Platte, Neb., Jin. 31. (Spe cial.) With the opening of the Feb- , ruary term of the Lincoln county dis trict court Monday, February 5, Roy Roberts will, for the second time, stand trial for his life for the mur- , der of Vernon Connett. The famous tnurdei' case is the first to be set down otv the docket for trial and al ready county officials are preparinR for the hearing. Subpoenas for wit nesses are being issued and the first panel of jurymen is being drawn. It is a matter of much conjecture among county officials as to whether the trial this time will draw the huge crowds of morbid spectators that were attracted during the first hear ing, it was indirectly because of this crowd that the supreme court re manded the case back for retrial. Be- ' cause the crowd was so great that the court room could not begin to hold the spectators, the hearing was frn ally removed to the Keith theater. Oe daring that this lent too spectacular an air to the hearing, the judges of the high bench declared the defend ant entitled to a new trial. There has been some rumor of the : possibility of Roberts entering "a plea of guilty to the charge of first de gree murder upon the assurance that - he would be given a sentence of life imprisonment rather than the death penalty. It seems highly improbable, however, that either state or defense would agree to such an arrangement and the pushing of the hearing '. through until the end seems abso lutely assured. Roberts was convicted of the mur der of Connett by a jury in district court more than a year ago. Judge H. M. Grimes sentenced him to the electric chair, but the case was im mediately appealed with, the result that a new trial was ordered. The defendant is alleged to have slain Connett in order that he might gain possession of his team and wagon. Connett'i body was found in the sand on the river bank anme .time after he had left the Sund ranch, four miles west of North Platte, in , companv with Roberts. Roberts was arrested after he had been found in possession of Connett's team and wagon. Fast Milwaukee Train Wrecked at Roscoe, S. D. Aberdeen, S. D., Jan. 31. The Olympian, and eastbound fast conti : nental train on the Chicago, Milwau kee & St. Paul railroad, was wrecked midnight, near Roscoe, S. D., forty . s west of Aberdeen. Fifteen pas ,?er were injured, one seriously, v i the nine heavy coaches only the innervation car remained on the track. A special train with physicians and nurses was hurried to the acene from Aberdeen. HYMENEAL " ' ' Knox-Sbelley. Beatrice, Neb, Jan. 31. (Special.) Radford Shelley and Miss Eva Knox were married today at noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mr. C. D. Knox. Rev. B. F. Caither officiated. Only the relatives and few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, which was followed by a wedding luncheon. Mr. Shelley is one of the owners of the business college here. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley left on a wedding trip of a week and upon their return will make their home in Beatrice. Davenport-Hutchison. ! Miaa Aldah R. Hutchison, daugh ter of Will Hutchison, and Floyd E. Davenport, both from Octavia, Neb., were married by Rev. Charles W. Savidge in his study at 1 o'clock Wed nesday. Jacobi-Leightner. ' . Miss Susie B. Leightner, daughter of Lawrence Leightner, from Traer, Kan, and Ernest C. Jacobs of Lin coln, were married, by Rev. Charles W. Savidge in his study at 3 o'clock Wednesday. Te Cr a Cold In On Dar. Take LAXATIVR UROMO OITININI Tk. . leu. Drugging refund money it It falls tn run. E. w. OROVK'g sicnatura la on each ,c.ADvenwineni. (Prom a fluff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Jan. 31. (Special.) It ap I pears to be the unanimous opinion of ; the house committee on live stock and grazing that some of the charges now made by live stock commission deal ers in South Omaha markets should be reduced. This is contained in a report filed with the chief clerk of the house to day, made after the hearing last Fri day, in which officers of the South Omaha Stock exchange appeared and defended the existing scale. The re port in part is as follows: We find that the explanation of the rep reeentatlvea of the Booth Omaha Live Block exchange, who appeared before this com mitten on January 2. 117. be accepted In regard to the Insurance charges and also the charge of a cenu per oar for protection for the reason that It U optional with the ship per whalher they choose to pay such charges. Wo further find that It Is un necessary to make further Inquiry In re gard to the charges for Insurance and as- I sessment. and the protective league or live I' stock ahlppera We do find that the charge of : per ear where two or mora accounu sales are re quired Is excessive and that III per car I would be a fair minimum charge and that III should be the maximum charge on sui rle deck cars of stock sold by the commls slon firms doing buslnees In the state. This recommendation la not to Includs the sals of horans by commission firms. Wo further recommend that a bill should be Introduced placing said commission firms under Isws of our stste and establish a minimum maximum rate of commission. Bill to Enforce Dry Amendment is Reported to House (From a Staff Correspondent) Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 31. (Special Telegram.) The bill to enforce the provisions of the prohibition amend ment to the state constitution drafted by the joint committee of the house and senate, was reported this after noon. It contains fifty-five sections and nearly 4,000 words. Grand Island Y. W. C. A. - Has Prosperous Year Grand Island, Neb, Jan. 31. (Spe cial.) The board of directors of the Young Women's Christian associa tion held its annual meeting on Mon day afternoon, at which time the re ports given by the general secretary and the standing committees, Showed that much work has been accom plished by the association during the last year. Splendid work has been carried on in the high school and business college, and the business women of the different department stores have organized a Young Wom en's Christian Association club, which holds very interesting and profitable meetings along the line of efficiency for business women. The excellent services and consecrated leadership of the general secretary, Miss Emms E. Sheely, and of her assistant, Miss Louise Kelley, were commended by the board members. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. W. A. Prince; first vice president, Mrs. C. B. Helling; second vice president, Mrs. W. H. Sharp; third vice president, Mrs. Franklin Tully; recording secretary, Miss Dorothea Kolls; corresponding secretary, Miss Elulu Gilbert; treasurer, Mrs. John Schwyn. New Bank for Columbus. Columbus, Neb, Jan. 31. (Special.) William Bucher, Fred Boehm and A. D. Becker incqrporators of the new Farmers' Slate bank, are plan ning to open the new institution June 1. An application for a bank charter was filed before the state banking board last Friday. The pffi cers will be elected when the organi zation is completed. The bank will be capitalized at $50,000, and will be located in the building now occupied by the Held & Clark hardware store. McCleneghan Estate Sold. Albion, Neb, Jan. 31. (Special.) The real and personal property of the McCleneghan estate was sold at auc tion here Monday for $43,000. The land sold from $125 to $83 an acre. The latter price was paid for eighty acres of unimproved land in Boone county. NEW LIQUOR LAW - MAKES NEBRASKA QUITEBONE DRY 4C'ettaofd from One.) 2d ANNUAL CLEARANCE ALL THIS SEASON'S BOOTS REDUCED NOT A PAIR RESERVED COME THURSDAY Lot No. 1 Over 500 pairs of service able low heel shoes, in dull calf with welt sole; patent or dull kid with hand turned soles; high lace or button tops. Reduced from $5.00 and $6.00 to j. V I I 1 I I Li $290 Lot No. 2 Nearly 1,000 pairs of nov elty boots, made expressly for Napier. Choice of 32 styles in newest colored kid and combinations, with light colored lace tops 10 and 11 inches high. Reduced from $8.00 and 10.00, to $90 This Naw Boot NOW., 83.00 Over 300 pairs $5 and $6 Party Slippers reduced to $2.90, $3.80 NOTE Over ten thousand pairs reduced! Your unrestricted choice of all this season's new styles at sensational prices. The two lots above are mere examples of values.' Be here Thursday morning. NO C O. D.V NO APPROVALS NO DELIVERIES Gromd Floor Ree BatMing On Sixteenth, At Farum the governor within ten days after the first of that month. Great Powers for Governor. Under Section 48 the governor is clothed with extraordinary powers for the enforcement of the law. The section provides: "It is hereby de clared to be the duty of the governor, as the chief executive officer of the state, to enforce all the provisions of this act, and he may call to his as sistance in enforcing the provisions hereof all his powers as chief execu tive officer of the state. He shall direct the attorney general and other proper officers of the state to enforce the provisions of this act, in any and all cases, and shall call to his assist ance any number of persons neces sary to see thafr said law is enforced, also such special attorneys, assistants and clerks as he may deem necessary, and may authorize any of them to perform any and all duties in the en forcement of this act. He may con tract for their services, and they shall be paid out of the general funds of the state. He shall have the power to suspend any prosecuting or peace officer who shall fail, neglect or re fuse to enforce the provisions of this act, and may direct the attorney gen eral or any other prosecuting officer to bring proceedings for the removal from office of any such officer who tails, neglects or refuses to do his duty." Penalty for "Plain Drunk." Public intoxication, by Section 51, is made a misdemeanor, to which is fixed a penalty of a fine of from $10 to $50 and costs or imprisonment of from fifteen to thirty days for the nrst offense, tor the second offense the penalty is imprisonment for not less than thirty nor more than sixtv days. The judge may remit the pen alty it the accused will disclose the source of his supply of liquor. Intoxicting liquor is defined as "all liquor capable of being used as a beverage containing over one-half of 1 per cent of alcohol." It is made un lawful for clubs or combinations of persons, or any place of public enter tainment to keep or aid or abet in keeping intoxicating liquors. Adver tising of intoxicating liquors in any manner is forbidden, as also is solicit ing or contracting for the sale or de livery of liquor, or the giving of in formation as to where liquor can be illegally obtained. Transportation of liquor "knowingly" for illegal pur poses is made a violation of the law. Penalties are laid against buildings, and provisions made for securinir in junctions against the maintenance of nuisances, with penalties to cover owners, landlords and tenants. Special Reward for Attorneys. Section 15 opens a way to com pensation for attorneys and others en gaged in the suppression of the liquor tramc. A tax ot uu shall be levied against ab uitding against which an injunction is obtained, to be collected by the county treasurer, and 20 per cent thereof to be paid to the attorney representing the state in the in junction action at the time of final judgment. Owners of buildings are held liable tor acts- of tenants, botti civilly and criminally. possession, sale or use of alcohol by wholesale and retail druggists, and for scientific, sacramental, medical and mechanical purposes are carefully defined, together with the manner in which permission for the same may be obtained. Wholesalers must make monthly reports to the governor. Suits for Damages. Any person who sustains damage in person or property through the act of an intoxicated person may sue. Wholesale and retail druggists "must pay all damages, and shall support all paupers, widows and orphans." Counties, cities and villages are held liable where intoxicating liquors have been sold where laws are not en forced. Search and seizure is provided for and possession of liquor is made pre sumptive evidence of intent to violate the law. Liquor seized may not be replevined. If no one is found in possession of premises searched, the officer shall post warrant and take possession. There shall be no prop erty right in liquor, or their contain ers or furniture used with them. Possession of government tax receipt is made prima facie evidence of viola tion of law. It is not needed to name the buyer in the information. Societies May Assist. "Anv citizen, association or society may employ an attorney to assist the county attorney, without cost to the county. Such attorney shall be rec ognized by the court. No prosecu tion shall be dismissed over the ob jection of this special attorney until the reasons therefor shall have been filed in writing and fully considered by the court." Fees for officers and witnesses are fixed, and the county board is re quired to pay the same from the county funds. Delinquent or negli gent officials are to be suspended on complaint of any citizen, county attorney, attorney general or gov ernor, and may be removed on con viction in the district court. Chapter 40 of the Revised Statutes of 1913, which contains the Slocum law and all amendments thereto, is specifically repealed. Penalties for Violation. Section 7 of the bill, in addition to e,,innr r,f th nrnhihitinn nf mann- o-i....a ." f facture, sale, keeping for sale, barter. provides penalties as follows: Any person who shall by himself or agent violate any of the provisions of this act shall, except where another pen alty is otherwise expressly provided, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall, for the first offense, be fined in the sum jf $100, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than sixty days; and for the second r,fTcne shall he county jail not leslprisoned in the more than ninety dl than sixty nor third and all sublys, and for the shall be guilty of a Vquent ffen"s be imprisoned in the sfony, and shall less than six months Senitentiary not two years, and shall if""" more 'than the cost of prosecutionV all cases pay 2 cIArrow HCOLLARS are curve cut to fit the shoulders perfectly You Will Soon be Let in on A Great Secret Watch This Papers Looking 1 Ahead I KTT'S what makes your bosi JL,, ness successful, and your financial future safe. The same business sense should cause you to make your will, and provide for the handling ot your estate after you are gone, in accordance with your plans. It Is th bustaeM of tins Company to act as your Executor and Trustee cftV identty and economically. omp5on Belden&Ge) Separate Skirts In Vogue for Spring Unique models presenting radical ly new style notes are now on display. Skirts and Blouses will form an important part of Mi lady's wardrobe this coming season. Due to this fact these displays are doubly interesting. i Among the recent arrivals: A very daring polka dot gabardine skirt, a design that's new, $8.75. An exquisite sports model, in silk poplin, a beautiful fabric, with the waist line carefully shirred; $16.50. A skirt of "Khaki-Kool" a deli cately colored design, in colors on a cream background, $25. You'U enjoy seeing these, and the SIXTY OTHER STYLES now on display. Apparel Second Floor. 1 Misses' Serge Dresses for Spring Wear, $15 A variety of practical styles from which to choose. They are of more than usual attractiveness, and the price, $15, is indeed but little. Sizes, Sixteen, Eighteen, Twenty. No extra charge for alteration. Embroidery Silks Crochet Silks The most complete line in the city Belding'f, Gayona, Crystal and Celeste. Stamping done to or der. Art Needlework Third Flocrr. Coming Our Semi-Annual Clear-' ance of Silks and Woolen Dress Goods Remnants A sale that will be of interest to the women of Omaha. See Tomorrow's Papers. )1T WUUUU D Q D 7 Every indication is toward a wonderful white goods season for Spring and Summer. Fine, sheer fabrics are favored by every fashion authority. VOILES, ORGANDIES, BATISTES, in plain and embroidered effects are the season's most stylish materials. Thursday Our Annual Sale of WHITE GOODS With Price of Interest White Lingerie Undermuslins 30c Mikado Japanese Nainsook, $2.50 bolt of 10 yards. 35c Odaka Japanese Nainsook, $3.00 bolt of 10 yards. Oyama, a fine, sheer Japanese Nainsook, with soft, silky finish, 35c quality, $4.00 a bolt of 10 yards. Phantom Cloth, made exclusively for Thompson, Bel den & Co. An ideal fabric for dainty undermuslins, fine shadow striped, 35c quality, $2.50 bolt 10 yds. New English Longcloths Specially Priced by the Bolt 12Vjc Longcloth, $1.35 a bolt of 12 yards 17c Longcloth, $1.75 a bolt of 12 yards. 22c Longcloth, $2.00 a bolt of 10 yards. 25c Longcloth, $2.25 a bolt of 10 yards. 30c Longcloth, $2.50 a bolt of 10 yards. Damoselle Cloth A splendid wearing fab ric for undergarments, 42 inches wide, 35c quality, $3.50 a bolt of 12 yards. Plain White Voiles, 25c to $1.25 a yard. Embroidered Voiles, $1.00 to $2.25 a yard. Plain White Organdy, 50c to $1.25 a yard. White Goods Linen Section Main Floor, New Brassieres The brassiere is a. neces sity., No reasons why are needed now. Women ap preciate their value, know ing that they complete the corset. Make your selection now while stocks are complete. Perfect fitting, dainty yes; but also practical and serviceable. We are showing an unus ual selection. Priced 50c to $5. Corset Section Third Floor. SUNDERLAND'S CERTIFIED COAL -31 Kinds Delivered promptly by fine big teams on 70 YELL-0 WAGONS from the one of our yards that's close to your home Yoor business is invited And will be sincerely prized SUNDERLAND BROTHERS COMPANY Pkon Dodi. 252 Entire trd Floor Keolin Buildint N. L Cor. 17th and Hiruy Sts, mm I II Ml asaamssaal saaaasssnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassaaaasssa ssaaaaar 1 I l iii "it k Specifications: 1917 Model; age, nineteen; complexion, fair; eyes, blue; smile, bewitching; personality, every thing plut! "Captivating" it RIGHT! The Story of "Captivating Mary CaraUlrs" U by Henry Sydnor Harrison. 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