STATE IKES STRONG CASE AGAINST
nil II! LOUISVILLE ROBBERY TRIAL
Defense Calls Only a Few Witnesses and the Attorneys Begin
Their Closing Arguments About 10 O'clock This Morning
From Saturday's Dally.
The trial of Frank MeCann fur
participating in tin blowing of M.
Tritsch's .jewelry store, continued
to hold I lie right-of-way in the
district court yesterday and today.
The state got, all of its direct
testimony before Hie jury Friday
night and it succeeded in weaving
a chain of evidence about the de
fendant I hat seems to a layman
insurmountable The presence of
thf) three men now in court at the
jducc of the crime has been
proven hevond all (jiicsl im, the
three men having been seen about
the elevator at Louisville as late
as 10 o'clock on the night before
the robbery was committed, and a
part of the trays and lags from
1 ho Trilsrli safe were found near
the. .same spot the next morning,
dus Thimgan was the first wit
ness produced liy the slate yes-1
lerday morning. He testified to
the condition of his team on the
morning of September -JH, being
covered with sweat, and dirt. The i
harness had been used, the har-
riess for Ibe "riphl" horse of two!
different s
The carria
scribed bv
right hind
Is having been used.
:e of Mr. Mill was b'
liiiuself as having the
wheel making a track
running irregular in and out.1
Some of Hie wadding bail been
1aken from Hie cushion. Mr.
Thimgan tracked the buggy by the
irregular hack to Wahasli and
hack a train to Mr. Hill's lot.
Mrs. Thimgan leslilied pos
itively lo having seen MeCann and
Dnud in-ar their barn on the
evening of September "7.
Tim Schlaler saw the three men
on Hie afternoon of September 28
in John Hums' saloon in Louis
ville. T. C. Amick identified Me
Cann as having been in his place
of business on I he afternoon of
the 28lh. John Koop teslitled that
he. pawMcCanu pass the Tritsch
store nboul, 7 o'clock on the even
ing of September L'H. Mrs. Masters
identified the three men positive
ly, and slated that she lived near
tlio elevator north of the Burling-
ton station in Louisville, and that,
she saw the men from n;;m in he
morning to in :.'() at night about
the elevator.
A. II. Noble, Burlingloii con
ductor on No. 20 and Hit, saw Me
Cann and Doud at the elevator in' one bearimr
Louisville and idenlitled them in Ochlerking,
Hie courl room as the two men he
saw there from 2:.'I0 to ! o'clock
p. in. the day of the 28th of Sep
tember, lie noted their singular
actions at. the different times that
ho saw them.
(Seorge Si hull, and Mabel Os
senknp were at the Ossenkop
place of business and left it be
Iween 12 ami 1 o'clock Ihe night
of the robbery and saw three
strangers walk down the middle
of the .street toward the Tritsch
store; the darkness prevented
identification, but Ihe size of the
men corresponded with that of
the three men in court, two large
and one short.
The section boss of Ihe Bur
lington testified that on the morn
ing of the III of September he
missed from bis slat ion a railway
bicycle car, which was in bad re
pair, Ihe rim of one wheel being
broken off. On Ihe car was the
number 511) C, II. & O.
A woman residing near Ihe Hock
Tland I rack in Soiilli Omaha, Mrs.
Hndisek, teslitled thai about 5
o'clock one morning several weeks
ii'.'u she saw two and possible
three men pass her home on a
bicycle car. II was just pelting
daylight and she could not de
scribe Ihe men. The woman had
seen and talked with Mr. I'd I is on
a Sundav after Ihe incident and
related the same o him.
Mr. Thomas, sec I ion foreman at
Albriubl. and his brother then
leslilied to (indintr on October 8,
in the weeds bv the side of I he
llock Island Iraek, a mile and a
half from Alhri;;hl, a hicvcle car
villi the letters on il ()., 1!. .v. O.,
fil'l; one wheel bail Ihe rim off
and the car was in bad repair.
Near Ihe place, some fifty feet
from the track, were found bv the
(witness the pails of jewelry
lras, brought into court the day
day before bv Z. M. F.llis, the
Omaha detective who worked up
I the evidence for Ibe stale. Mr.
Thomas did not disturb the ar
ticles until later, when Mr. F.llis
.went willi him to the spot and they
'gathered the material and lags lo
gelher. Witness turned them
over lo Mr. F.llis and had not seen
Iheni since until shown the ex
hibits in court.
I Dan Thomas, a brother of the
last witness, was then placed on
Ihe stand and told of finding the
lairs and jewelry cases near Ihe
tray. On cross-examination he
was asked lo tell Hie jurv how he
knew Ihe Articles were Ihe same
turned over to Mr. F.llis, when Ihe
witness slated thai there was a
name on one of (lie cards. The
pacuaire was examined again and
Ihe name "Eugene
was produced. The
witness slated thai was Ihe name
he saw on the card on Ihe 81 h and
Dili of October when he found
Ihe lags.
Z. M. Fllis of Omaha was Ihen
sworn and teslitled lo having gone
lo Soulh llend and Louisville as
agent for the Nebraska and Town
n
Hankers' Protective association on County Attorney Taylor and Z
nrocurei some oi tie waduintr l
from Hie buggy cushion of Mr.
Ilili, and at Louisville found some
of the same material near the
store of Mr. Tritsch and at the
elevator where the men had been
on September 28. On cross-examination
Mr. F.llis stated that he
had been doing detective work for
the past two years for Ihe Hank
ers' association. The witness was
at. Louisville again on October 8,
and on Ihe same day was in Al
bright and got Ihe articles in
troduced in evidence, which had
been ideiitilled by Mr. Tritsch as
having been in his safe on Hie
evening of September 28.
Sheriff Oninton was next
sworn and asked where he first
met tin1 defeilant, Mcf.ann, and he
replied that he met him in Oma
ha September :0, when he effect
ed his arrest in front of Sargent's
saloon. At the time he was ar
rested witness found on him the
slick-pin identified by Mr. Tritsch
yesterday as one just like he had
in his safe the night before his
safe was blown, and which he had
not seen since until introduced in
evidence. Sheriff Oninton staled
thai Ibe pin was being- worn by
MeCann in his lie when he arrest
ed him.
Sheriir Oninton testified that he
had measured McCann's foot and
thai of Omul also, by placing a
shoe w orn by I hem on a piece of
paper and running' a lead pencil
around Ihe sole. Ami a slick
which August Thinr-ran bad
hroiuhl in, corresponding' with
the length of a shoe print about
ins premises on N-piemner -s,
corresponded very nearly wit h I lie
measurement made by the sheriff.
' At the tdose of Ihe stale's direct
testimony the defense placed a
witness on the stand who testified
that lie was with MeCann during
the three days of September 27,
28 and 2!i. and thai they were in
Omaha all of that lime. The
courl Ihen look a recess until this
morning at It (('clock.
This morning the defense pul
on but three witnesses. The
sherilV was called and asked if he
had taken Medium's picture,
which he staled he had done since
his arrest. ('Jerk of the Courl
Robertson was sworn and testified
as lo the dale of McCann's ar
raignment. The testimony was all before
Ihe court at 1(1 (('clock and the
jury was excused from Ihe room
for a short lime until the instruc
tions could be prepared. The
court then read Ihe instruct ions
to Ihe jury and the attorneys
argued Ihe case at length.
As I he Journal goes lo press t he
closing argument for Ihe slate is
being made by Judge Slabaugh.
Attorney Hritl made a strong
speeidi in favor of his client, and
slated to Ihn jury that he had
never Iried a case where so strong
a web of circumstances Had Keen
woven about a detendant.. lie also
complimented Judge Slabaugh by
saving that he was one of Ihe
strongest prosecutors in Ihe slate
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Men's white hem
stitched handkerchiefs
Men' fine guage black
or tan hose
Men's plain white ini
tial handkerchiefs...
50
10c
15c
Men's silk handkerchiefs
with plain colored bor
ders and silk initials . .
Men's garters in fancy
Christmas boxes
25C
25C
Men's silk f o u r-i n-h and,
string or made
ties
Men's pure silk hose
in assorted shades
ur25c
25C
Men's pearl tie h o 1 d e rs,
stick pins and curor
buttons ZOU
Men's Fitnek mu fliers, all
shades, in neat Christ-Or-mas
boxes Zwb
Men's suspenders in hand
some Christinas fPp
boxes l u
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who are reading this
ad nowv You, like
most everybody else,
are puzzled to know
what to buy for Christ
mas gifts. As to your
men and boy friends
we can help you out.
We have 101 useful
things that he needs
and would appreciate.
Before you lay aside
this paper loo't care
fully down the list we
offer and note the rea
sonable prices. Shop
by phone if you can't
get down. Our num
ber is 150.
Men's combination sets
suspender, garters
or belts
Men's fine
shirts
dress
of
SI
SI
SI.50
Men's Holeproof Sox
(ii lialr cruarnntrrd for (1
(ninths)
Men's Manhattans,
Men's fine gray flannel
shirts, with military
co ar Uli
Men's full dress mufflers,
white satin lined.
Men's smoking jack
ets Men's bath robes . .
(full lcturtli with cord
uii1 tassel)
Men's fur caps
Men's seal caps .
'SI5
Suit cases and
1 and grips .
Men's suits
and overcoats
(Quality Line)
S2
S3
S5
S3
SIO
down 01
10 Ol
Others.
S5 to SI8
Men's furCOndownCIf
Old to 010
coats.
ku wescott s Sots
ALWAYS TME HOME OF SATISFACTION
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social ion, were also complimented j
by Mr. Hrilt for Iheir efficient .
work. '
local News
From Saturday's Dally.
tilen Vallery, from near Mur
ray, drove in from the farm to-
jday and boarded the fast mail for
Mr 3. Luke Wiles Entertains.
A number of friends were most
enjoyably entertained at the
pleasant country home of Mr. and i ,)mana-
Mrs. Wiles, west of Ihe city, Fri- Mrs. Henry Sleinhauer was a
day. The occasion was in honor i passenger for Omaha on No. 15
of Mrs. Maud Test of Mitchell, S. , this morning, where she spent the
l. The quests- had a most de-jdav with friends,
liKhlful lime, indulpinu' in social n vofr ami ,vjft, Were nassener-
conversalion. At the noon hour a 1 ()maha on the morning I
(i inner lit lor a k mpr was served i,.nin i,..inv i.,.e. ih..v aoeni hn
by Mrs. Wiles, assisted by her
sister, Mrs. Joe lies, in winch all
did amide just ice. Those who en
joyed Ihe hospitality on Ibis oc
casion were:
Kiiesl of honor;
day wit h friends.
Mrown Miller and wife of (ilen
wood, Iowa, are in Ihe city and
Iwill spend Sunday with Harry
Tom Fulton in Town.
From Saturday's Daily.
Thomas Fulton, the Nehawka
blacksmith, came to Platlsmouth
last evening and was a guest of
the Perkins hotel over night. Mr.
Fullon was called to the county
seat to look after some import
ant business matters, and dropped
in at the Journal office to renew
his subscription lo this great
family necessity for another year.
Mr. Fulton i9 one of the progres
sive business men of the thriv
intr village of Nehawka, and
makes il a point to be up with the
times in all lines of his work.
Mm. Mni.de Test " 111 'sleuu
Mrs. Charles Har- ' Smilh aml wif''-
nard, Mrs. John Swarlz audi
daughter and two sons, Mrs. (Ihas.
Manners, Mrs. Ted Wiles and!
daughter, Mrs. Kd Spangler audi
Mrs. Joseph Wiles. Lale in I lie
evening all departed for their
II: Cj. Bailey and son, Morris,
drove to Platlsmouth this morn
ing and boarded Ihe early train
for Ihe metropolis.
Judge Beeson yesterday issued
a marriage license lo iMtward
September 30. At South Bend he F.llis, aRcnt for the banking as- 1 nt 'rt ainor
homes, voting Mrs. Wiles a royal , nsi.nnw and Miss Marie Oehler-
OPENING EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL SAL
OF.$20.00, $22.50, $25.00 AND $30.00 SUITS AT
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$15
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has created quite a stir. The clothes we're offering are mostly from Hart,
Schajfner 6 Marxyw know how well these clothes wear, and you know what
they usually cost. This sale ends Saturday night of this week. They're going
fast come today.
XIY1AS THOUGHTS
We suggest the following list of useful gifts for men:
Returns From Hospital.
August Hoessler, who has been
at the Immauuel hospital in Oma
ha for the past nine weeks, re
turned lo Platlsmouth today. He
was accompanied home by his
wife, William Budig and I'd Ack-
ernian. Mr. Hoessler has had a
long seige with a broken hip,
caused by an unfortunate ac
cident nine weeks ago. The in
jury has been very slow in heal
ing. Mr. Hoessler cannot yet
hear any weight on his leg. but as
Ihe healing process has proceed
ed far enough that nothing fur
ther can be done for him at Ihe
hospital he much preferred being
at home. His numerous friends
in the city are glad lo see him
back and hope that his recovery
from this on may he rapid.
Bath Robes
Somking Jackets
Umbrellas
Traveling Bags
Suit Cases
Parker Laundry Bags
Interwoven Sox
Everwear Sox
Pure Silk Sox
Knitted Mufflers
Suspenders
Garters and Armbands
Linen Handkerchiefs
Tie Rings
Collar Bags
Neckwear
Combination Sets
Silk Mufflers
For Sale.
Don't stop coining afler those
fine chickens. We had a big lot to
draw from. Slill have several
left. The price is 50c each, nick
ing choice of pullets or cockrels
J. M. Young, Upper Chicago Ave
12-131wkd
Christmas Tree.
Reserve Friday evening, Decem
ber 22, for Ihe Christmas tree and
program at Hock Creek school.
district 0, seven miles soulh of
Platlsmouth.
Poire Barkhurst, Teacher.
Stetson Hatt
Mwtlinttan Shirts
l.ig Brown of Kenosha was in
IMatisnioulh today, accompanied
by I.. B. Tucker, Miss Delia Tuck
er and Miss Glen Haley of Iowa.
Miss Haley has been visiting rela
tives al Keimslia for a month and
departed for her home this morn
ing. Lig reports everything lovely
in the neighborhood of Kenosha.
ing, both of near Murdock.
John llcnnings and William
Keil of near Louisville visiled in
I'laltsinouth today, coming down
on Ao. i lo loon alter nusmess
mailers.
John McNurlin relurned from
his farm near Cedar Creek this
morning, where he had been to
look after business affairs for a
short lime.
Miss ("iladys Sleinhauer, accom
panied by her guest, Miss Ola Kaf-
fenberger, were Omaha passeng-
rs this morning, where I hey
spent the day.
Frnest Slenner and his mother
and aunt, Mesdames Slenner and
Covvcls, went to Omaha on the
morning train today to spend the
day with friends.
Adam Meisinger of Cedar Creek
came down on lo. t n is morn
ing lo visit Platlsmouth friends
for Ihe day and lo attend to the
week-end shopping.
Mrs. F. J. Warren and daugh
ter, Kthel, of Carson, Iowa, visit
ed Mrs. Warren's parents, A. W.
Smith and wife, over night, re
turning to her home this morning.
Henry Inhclder and wife of
Cedar Creek visited Platlsmouth
friends for the day, having come
lo the county seat to look after
business mailers for a short time.
J. D. Cook and wife and two
sons of Ord, Neb., who have been
visiting relatives in the western
part of the county, arrived in
Plaltsiuonth last night and will be
guests of Mr. Cook's brother, C.
K. Cook and family.
Z. N. Ellis, a secret service man
of Omaha, who assisted the state
in working up evidence against
the safe-blowers, and who has
been in the city for two days, de
parted for his home this after
Cl?.rence Sentence Reduced.
From Saturday's Dally.
Clerk of the Court James Rob
ertson has received from the clerk
of the supreme court a mandate
to the district court of Cass coun
ty modifying the sentence and
judgment of this courl in the case
of the Slate vs. John Clarence and
reducing the sentence from ten to
two years. The case has been
twice tried in the district court
and twice in the supreme court,
and afler a hard contest the de
fendant has been successful in
getting a short sentence.
Shooting Match.
M. Ci. Churchill says he is going
to pull off the shooting match of
the season in Murray on Decem
ber 20. II will be a blue rock
shoot and there will be plenty of
game and plenty of sport for every
class of shooters. If it is a good
time and a line Christmas bird
you are looking for, make it a
point to attend this shoot.
CONFETTI BALL.
Given by the "Just for Fun"
club of Omaha at Coatea' hall.
This Is a novelty dance and the
first tirre Introduced here. Cash
prizes to be given away. Every
body invited and a good time as
sured all. Admission, BOo per
couple; 25c extra lady.
Hogs Wanted.
Will pay the market price for
hogs weighing from- 80 to 150
pounds. See J. P. Falter, CoateR
block.
For Sale.
A first-class ! Co-acre Cass
county farm. Terms reasonable,
J. M. Leyda, Plattsmouth.
Everyone should bear in mind
tho Burlington band concert
Thursday night, December 28. It
will not only be a grand musical
treat, but your attendance will
materially aid the boys in a most
worthy object, that of buying new
uniforms.
Mrs. Charles Hartford visited
the metropolis this afternoon for
a short time between trains.
noon.
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