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.
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(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
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$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-
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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
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to make your will, and provide
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after you are gone, in accordance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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