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SIDES HAD LEGAL EDUGATiON In Letter Written to Attorney W. B. Price He Writes of the "De humanizing" Condition Prevailing in the State Penitentiary and Upon the Treatment of Prisoners. Lincoln. N''l., March 22. Thai "Sliorly" (iray, leader of a frank' of hank roldiers anil ' fill had man, who was killed hy a ..ht'iilff ism Monday near C.lial co, after his escape from the in riilentiaiy, was a man of some education is shown hy a letter written hy him to W. M. Price, hi.s allorney, when he was appealing in i !(!) from the action of the prison authorities in canceling his good time. The letter is in the same hand writing as thai of the note left, in the Itlunt. house to the posse, and proves thai Gray was the author of the note, which was well written and per fectly punctuated. (iray also prepared a brief in bis case, and Urn is said by lawyers to he a splendid sample of good Knglish, and also shows that the convict had some know ledge of law and I lie principles of argumentation. The letter to Mr. Price follows: "Lancaster, Neb., June !, 1909. Mr. V. It. Irice, Attorney-at-Law, Lincoln, Neb. Dear Sir: In compliance with your request, I herein set forth the major facts in my case, hul having given the mailer considerable thought since our conslutal.ion, I have reached the conclusion that under no consideration will I attach my signature, under oath, to any paper. I would not even swear to the incontrovertible fuel that I am a Nebraska stale convict No. 2lil. "The fads are as follows: "I am serving seven years for a crime (burglary; of which I know absolutely nothing; I was convicted on the flimsiest of cir cumstantial evidence; I would not have been convicted had my coun sel presented my defense; since my incarceration I have been il legally deprived of every one of my legal and constitutional rights; f have been subjected lo brutal and inhuman punishment by one of the ox-ollicials, and one of the present officials of this prison, solely for tin reason that I dared to lift my voice in protest against conditions so dehumaniz ing in their nature and character that when made public, they will horrify the people, of this slate; that I have seen men paroled from this prison who had 'lost' all of their 'good-time' for exactly the same offense (attempting to escape), for which I had my 'good-time' taken from mc il legally. "I cannot here explain the rea son for my refusal to sign the paper which you intended to pre sent to Governor Shallenberger in my behalf, and trusting that you will not misconstrue it to mean an attack on your integrity, I remain, yours very truly, "Thomas Gray, Hox 1231." Died In Idaho. Frank Kauhle received news of the death of his brother, J. C. Kauble's wife, a few days ago. Her death occurred at their home in Southwick, Malm, on the 19th inst. Mrs. Kimble was one of the early settlers of Platlsmouth, having come to this city in 1800, some years before her marriage. After her marriage to Mr. Kauble they resided in IMaltsmouth until about seventeen years ago, when Ihey removed lo Idaho. She leaves her husband and three daughters to mourn her death, her daughters being: Mrs. Raymond Esl.es and Mrs. Robert Kates, both of Sidney, Iowa, and Mrs. Page Watt of Southwick, Idaho. Mrs. Kauble was about 02 years of age. The cause of death was dropsy, from which she bad been a suf ferer for some months. L DEBATE 111 BLUFFS Superintendent Abbott Attends a Very Interesting Debate at Council Bluffs. Superintendent N. ('. Abbott re turned from Council BIulFs Satur day afternoon, where he sat as a judge in the third annual debate between the Omaha High school sfitad and ttie Council Muffs High school squad. In I he two former debates Council Mull's succeeded in carrying off the coveted decision, but in the (lis- j cussion of Saturday night the' Omaha team won by a unanimous j vole. Superintendent Abbott of 1'lallsinoulti, Principal C. K. Humphrey of Denison and Super intendent George Martin of Ne braska City were the judges of the debate. The subject debated was, "Resolved, That our present im migration laws be amended so as to debar all immigrants over 16 years of age and unable to read and write; provided that this amendment shall not debar de pendents upon qualified immi grants or residents of the United States." The Council Muffs team, com posed of Robert Daniels, Harry Cherniss and Harold Harr, had the affirmative, while the, negative was taken by the Omaha team, composed of George Grimes, Har ney Kulakofsky and Maurice Clark. At the close of the discus sion the score cards were gather ed up and compared and it was found that the Omaha learn had won a unanimous decision, rrin- cipal C. K. Reed of the Omaha High school presided. Several piano selections were rendered by Miss Janet Gilinsky. The Y. M. C. A. Building. J. P. Hailey of Omaha, slate secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was in the city today, and wilh C. A. Rawls, M. S. Hriggs and E. II. Wescoll went through the We ten -kanip block, the newly purchased properly of the organization here, with a view of planning the dif ferent, branches of the work and arrange the building to meet the needs of the dilTerent departments. Miss Vallery Choir Leader. At the morning service of the Presbyterian church yesterday Mis Mathilda Vallery sang a very beautiful nolo, which was much appreciated by the con gregation. Yesterday's church bulletin .stated that Miss Vallery had been elected choir leader, which will be gratifying news to the members. i -Spring illinery Opening!- j II HIE HOLMES DIES H HAVELOOK Eorn and Reared in Plattsmouth, Where He Has Numerous Relatives and Friends. L, D. Ilialt received the news Saturday of (tie death of Ivan White Holmes, a cousin of Mr. Ilialt, who died at bis home at Havelock after a lingering illness of some months. Mr. Holmes was formerly a Plattsmouth man and was born in Plattsmouth in 1S70, remain ing in his native town until about fifteen years ago. He grew to manhood bore, and attended the public schools, where he was a good student, later becoming a Burlington engineer. He was married about eight years ago, and his wife and one son survive him, his son being 7 years of age. Mr. Holmes suffered from a stroke of paralysis about five years ago. Physicians thought the trouble was caused by the continual jar he received in rid ing in his engine. Reside his wife he leaves two uncles, Moses Hiatt and Frank Kauble, of Plattsmouth, and an aunt, Mrs. Martha Hiatt, of Sid ney, Iowa, to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred yesterday at 2 p. in. at the Congregational church of Havelock, with inter ment in Wyuka. EX Mew Location in Old Postofficc Building S3 82 '. -' . . v.- ., vfyy. An Elegant Line of V t i A f t t t s v (,Ot'f Hrotktf & C OH DISPLAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH27ik Miss ilflyers LOCAL MEWS Dr. E. W. Cook has been con fined to his room for a week with a severe cold and grippe. Charles Amick and son, Clar ence, of Louisville, arrived this morning lo visit his sister, Mrs. Ray Heaver, for a time. Mr. Amick look for the Platte river to break up'today, the water hav ing raised the ice lo I he bank. II. Herold left for Omaha this morning, after spending Sunday with his family. Mrs. M. A. Houk of Omaha came down yesterday and was a guest of friends until this after noon. Mrs. J. A. Waugh and son re turned from Lincoln this morn ing, where they spent Sunday with friends. Mrs. A. C. Godwin of Omaha arrived on No. 4 this morning and visited Plattsmouth friends for a time. Sam H. Iiins of Lincoln was in the city for a few hours today looking after business matters in the courts. Miss Dryer of Tabor, Iowa, re turned to her home this morning, having held services in South Park yesterday, G. L. Farley departed for Greenwood on the early train to day, where he was called on busi ness for a few days. Mrs. W. L. Austin has been quite sick for esveral days and confined to her home under the care of a physician. Adam and Charles Stoehr of near Cullom were Plattsmouth visitors this morning looking af ter business matters. W. E Hosencrans and 1J. A. Hates transacted business in Omaha this afternoon, going to the city on the fast mail. Judge Travis and son, Court Reporter Earl Travis, left for Ne braska City this morning, after spending Sunday at home. Mrs. II. S. Barthold was a pas senger to Glenwood on the morn ing train today, where she went to visit relatives for a time. Mrs. Tillman of Union, who underwent a very serious opera tion last week, was considerably improved yesterday afternoon. For sale bills and an other kinds of Job work call at the Journal (7 Q Medforrv Whalobnnn Won't Rust Corsets $3.30 to $6.00 9 o o) l j UiIjLJJ E33SZIS1 Here are a few of the lines we carry that are advertised in all prominent magazines and papers by the firms that make them. It is the best merchandise they know how to make, and you know the best is the cheapest in the end. iiii' HI! Kingston Petticoats! G ljiham to $1.00 S teen $1.50 to 2.50 I jHtlierbloom.. 2.50 to 3.50 S k 3.50 to 7.50 ion HOSIERY for Ladies and Children! Cotton 10 to 50c Lisle 25 to 50c Dnbroirderrd 25 to 85c Silk 50c to $2.25 tfMost ull shades you ask for. r.iunsoN s Acorn Brand IV' tr l I7QI - Lingerie Waists - $1.00 to $6.00 Peerless Muslin Drawers 15c to $1.00 f Wl OVV W V J "Nj Skirts 50c to U.00 Y nncess Mips $1.10 0.00 Combinations 1.25 to 3.00 Ni, pni.no Riv tn a no l.lfelll ... . W www fA S3- Brown Burreli Co.'s Misses' and Children's Dresses! See this line before you buy from SI.00 to S3.50 Never has our line of Ginghams, Datistc, Tissues, Flaxons and White Wash Goods been so large or complete. We are glad to have you look them over. We have a better stock of Dress Trimmings than most the city stores and at better prices. Fringe and Belt Trimming in most all shades. Allovcrs, all prices and all colors. Only two weeks to Easter you had better hurry. . mmtrnA Mill illli lift . Mendel Bro.'s House Dresses, Kimonos, Shirts and Middy Blouses! House Dresses. .$1.25 to $3.50 Skirts and Waists 1.50 to 5.00 Middy Blouses.. 1.25 to 2.00 ilif Silt'' 1 Fi'M ' T.A1 IB MM II Forest Mills Underwear Hand -Trimmed! Vests 10 to 50c Drawers 23 to 50c Union Suits 25 to 50c " 1 PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA C