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TIIE OMAHA DAIL Y BEEi SUN DAT, FEBRUARY 16, lf)02. MEA FlCfHS TO SAVE NECK CsiTlctsd1 of Kirisriir Zthi, Hs ItTtrisl frtm Inprim Csurt. REPUBLICANS SAVE TAXPAYERS M.NEY 3) ANY CZ.U SPRING DRESS GOODS ARID NOVELTIES FOR 1002, KELLEY COMP i ( 4 Cheek to Fasloa Famllr Rl Treaeary to tha Emteat of On Handred Thosaond Dollar.. ( r (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Feb. 15. (Special.) The fat f William Rhea, convicted of the murder of Herman Zabo, one mora depend! upon the Judgment of the supreme court. In the trial court he was found rullty In the Unit degree and th aupreme court last month afflrmed the decision, setting April 5S iha Aav of execution. Through hla attorney. Rhea now aaka for a rehearing The murder was committed In a saloon near Fremont. Herman Zahn, the keeper of the place, being fatally shot during an encounter and an attempted holdup. The attorneys for the defendant contend that as the shooting occurred during a riot the verdict of guilty In the first degree Is contrary to law. It not being shown that the murder was premeditated. The atten tton of the reviewing court Is called to the following Instruction which the Judge wsa requested to give to the Jury: "The court Instructs you that proof of robbery after the shooting of Herman Zahn la not nioof that the accused. William Rhea. Intended 'to ' rob him at the time of such jnootlng. If the shooting occurred as an Incident of an angry dispute or alter cation between others. In which the ac cused. William Rhea, became embroiled, and the aatd accused simply did the shoot Ing under the excitement Incident to such broil and without any purpose to rob, up to that time, but. after the shooting, formed the purpose to rob, then the acoused would ha within the requirement or the woras; and. unless the evidence satisfies you be yond a reasonable doubt, that la to say a moral certainty, that the accused actually had the purpose or Intention to rob at the iimi of the shooting. In the sense above In this Instruction mentioned, then, under the requirement of said words In ssld sec tlon t of our criminal code, you have no Irlght to find the accused guilty of murder In the first degree." Excase for Asking Reversal. Judge Crimson, before whom Rhea was tried, declined to give the foregoing in atructlon to the Jury and bis refusal Is now made the chief reason for asking the suDremo court to reverse the Judgment Arguing the case further along this conten tion, the attorneys for Rhea aay: "A very casual reading of the evidence of Teresa Williams, called by u. and of our cross-examination of a number of the stats'a witnesses, will show that the de fense, and only defense for Rhea, that we tried to make upon the trial, was that he bad bees, drinking heavily during the night before and morning of the day of the shooting and had continued to Imbibe during the afternoon of the evening of the shooting, and being in an excitable condi tion from such drinking he became em broiled In a dlrput with men outslds of the saloon In which the shooting occurred, and with those men rushed Into the saloon In the course of the broil and did the shooting near the door of the saloon, from the Impulse of the broil. That up to that time thera was nothing to Indicate an In tent t rob, no preparation for fight, and nothing prepared necessary to Insure suc cess In a robbery; and that tne roooery, rf such thers was, was sn afterthought. an Incident of the drunken condition of Rhea and his companions, further excited t y the dispute outside, ralher than an orig inal design to rob. and hance that the evidence waa not clear or convincing .a&t Rhea Intended to rob at the time he shot Zann." ; v Lara Having to Taxpayers. The coat of maintaining the varloua state Institutions under the first year of the republican admlnlatratlon compared with the last year of the tuslonlsts represents a saving to the taxpayers of more than 1100.000. When the republicans assumed control among the first things done wss to ascer tain low many friends and relatives of fu sion officials were being kept at the In stitutions at the expense of the state. It was found that In some Institutions the number reached as high as twenty-two and that the total number waa above 200. One fusion official had a family of thirteen and When he moved Into the institution ho not only took his entire family with him, but ha alao took two sons-in-law and two nieces. There were many other simile abuses discovered. Governor Dietrich va cated tha exeoutlve chair before he had time to formulate a remedy, but Governor Savage took the matter up and at his so licitation an order was promulgatad by the Board of Publlo Lands and Buildings requiring all but tha minor children' of superintendents to vacate and leave the Institution. This alone, based on the per capita coat of keeping each person at these Institutions, resulted In a net saving laat year of more than $40,000. The Poynter admlnlatratlon closed with unpaid bills amouating to more than $140, 000, and to pay these bills the last legisla ture had to make a deficiency appropria tion in a corresponding amount. On thla point Governor Savage Informed the heads of the Institutions that they would be required to manage their Institutions so as to kep within the limits of the appropria tions snd that he would hold all officials personally responsible for any violation You Don't, You Will If you don't want your hair, you will have to do something, that's certain. What shall it be? Use Ayer's Hair Vigor. It gives nourishment and strength to the weakened hair-bulbs, and the hair remains tightly in place. It does other good things, too. It restores color to gray hair, keeps the scalp clean and healthy, and makes the hair grow heavy and long. My hair waa (ailing out very fast and rapidly taming fray, but Ayer's Hair Vigor stopped the tailing of la hair and restored it to Its natural color.- Mu E. Z. Duonu, Cohoae, N. V. KM. AfllnaWa. J. CAVES CO., New Silks! A most exclusive collection of are different from those generally attention of those who desire the NEW EMPRESS CREPE BILK In the new designs and colors, large assort ment, at 85c. THE NEW IMPERIAL WASH SILK White and cream and all the new spring colorings 27 Inches wide, at $1.00. NEW WAIST SILKS In hemstitched stripes, at 75c NEW WAIST SILKS In Dresden stripes, at $1.00 and $1.26. LOUI8ENE 8 ILK 8 In an endless va rtety of styles and shsdes; alao white and cream, $1.00. In sheer fabrics we hsve CREPE DE CHINE, In all shades, 24-iach, $1.25 qual ity for $1.00. Grenadines will be in demand every month in the year. We have them in broche, iron frame, ribbon, stripes and many fancy designs 45 inches wide from $1.00 to $6.00 yard. Our line is somplete in black silks, imported black duchesse and peau de soie, best values ever offered, 69c, 89c, f 1, $ 1.15, f 1.50. Taffeta 22-lnch Black Taffeta 85c 27-inch Black Taffeta 27-lncb Black Taffeta 85c 88-inch Black Taffeta To close short lengths of colored taffeta, 75c quality, at one-half, J7Ve. a line of colored surahs, 85o quality at SOo yard. Black Dress Goods The undisputed superiority of our black dress goods depart ment commands the attention and investigation of all. The following are a few of the many special values that will be of interest to all buyers. 54-inch fine Imported broadcloth $1. 50, $3.00 and $5.00 yard. Venetian cloth, very doairable for spring suits, 54-lnch wide, $3.75 quality (sale beginning Monday), for $3.00 yard. New imported iron frame grenadines, 45 inches wide $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2 yd. Fancy striped grenadines $1.00, $1.60, and (2.50 yard. .Black etamtnea and nun's veiling, the Ideal fabric for spring and summer wear. 45-inch uncrushable etamlnes $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 snd $2.00 yard. Nun's Veiling, 48-lnch wide, at 90c, $1.00, $1.26 yard. Extraordinary values 54-lnch all wool cheviot $1.00, $1.25 yard. 68-lnch slcllllan cloth $1.00, $1.60 and $1.75. Colored Dress Goods In the new spring shades. Etaminea, Wool Crepe de Chene, Voillea, Wool Iron Frame Etamlnes, Aeollnes, Algo Crepe, Mitral, Canvas Cloth, Batiste, fancy silk stripe Challis, latest novelty for children's dresses and waists, plain shades, 80 Inobes wide, 76c. New line of French Challis in the latest designs and 'beautiful combinations of colors, 80-Inch wide, 60c and 65c. 50 Per Cent Discount of this command. He also said that while he would countenance no deficiency the In mates must receive a little better care than they had ever before received. While the attitude of the administration caused some unrest among institution offi cials, . It - has nevertheless resulted In a large saving to the. taxpayers, and for the first time In' many years the state institu tions are being maintained within the ex pense fixed by the legislature. Thus far not ons of the Institutions has expended even Its full quota of the appropriation and the Indications are tbat Instead of a large deficiency there will be at the end of the blennlum a fair alsed surplus. First Stat Bask of Pleasant Dale. Articles of Incorporation of the First Stats bank of Pleasant Dale, Howard coun ty, were recorded In the secretary of state's office today. The Institution Is capitalized for $8,000 and Incorporated by A. F. Ack erman, H. F. Frsnta and F. W. Brown. . Governor and Mrs. Savage were guests of the statehouse employes In the capltol last night. The affair was planned and arranged by the young women of the va rloua departments and only those connected with the offices In an official capacity were Invited. Mrs. Johanna Getzachman of Omaha has been ,visltlng her sister, Mrs. George Anthes. Chicago University Alamnl. The third annual banquet of the Nebraska club of Chicago university alumni was served tonight at the Lincoln hotel, sixty persons attending.' Prof. W. G. L. Taylor presided and toaats were given by Prof. J. Lawrence Laughlln of the Chicago univer sity faculty, Chancellor Andrewa, Albert Watklns. W. A. Clsrk of Peru and A. H. Weir. Yerger of Frtmsat Aeajalttcd. FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 15. (Special.) Frank Terger waa acquitted by the district court yesterday of the charge of statutory assault on Vanetta Vanborn. a daughter cf P. E. Vanhorn of Nlckerson. Mebraa Preebyterlaaa Maltlply. HEBRON, Nsb., Feb. 16. (Specie!.) One of the greatest religious revivsls ever ex perienced In this community has cloaed at tha Presbyterian church. Ninety people made confession. to lose New Silks! spring silks styles and shades shown, are sure to attract the choicest and best. Silks. .$1.00 .$1.25 Also Our Discount Sale on women's and children's long 20 per cent discount on women's and children's Winter KELLEY, STK3ER & COMPANY, Corner Farnam and Fifteenth GOVERNOR SAVAGE'S REPLY lobatiu Dsfsnst in Omits Firt aid Folios Mandamu Cats. . eaaaaaaaaaaasa ATTORNEY GENERAL PREPARES THE BRIEF Claims Supreme Coart Has He Jnrle diction Over Execntlve, that Betas Co-Ordlnaie Branch of Stata Government. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Feb. 15. (Special.) The de fense of Governor Bnvage In the Omaha fire and police msndamus esse will be that tie executive department, being a co ordinate branch of the state government. Is not within the Jurisdiction of the su preme court for direction or control In the perfo:-mance or exercise of executive pow ers. The alternative writ, commanding the governor to appear and Show cause why he does not appoint a commission. Is re turnable next Tuesday, but the answer of ths governor, setting forth reasons why he has not made the appointments, was filed in the office of the clerk of the court today. The reply as prepared by the attor ney general covers not only the point of jurisdiction, but the effect of the former decision of the court in . the Moores and Kennedy cases. In part ths attorney gen eral er.rs: Answer of the- Governor. "Now comes the respondent, Ezra P. Savage, governor of the state of Nebraska, waiving none of the rights, privileges and Immunities guaranteed to htm by the constitution of the state of Nebraska, and protesting against and objecting to the Jurisdiction of this court over him as such governor of the state of Nebraska, to make any order or issue any writ directed to him as auch governor, commanding or directing him In any manner pertaining to the duties of his office as governor and files this, his return, - to the alternative writ of mandamus Issued to him in the above entitled cauae and shows to this hon orable court: "This respondent shows to this honorable court tbat he Is the governor of the state of Nebraska, that by aectlon 1 of article II of the conatttutlon of the atate of Nebraska It Is provided as follows: " 'The powers of the government of this state are divided into three distinct de partments, the legislative, executive and Judicial, and no person or collection of persona being one of these departments shall exercise any power properly belong ing to either of the others except as here inafter expressly directed or permitted.' "That by section of article v of the constitution of the stats of Nebraaka It Is provided as follows: "The supreme ex ecutive power shall be vested In the gov ernor, who shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.' Not Sabjeet to Csart Order. "This respondsnt shows to the court that under theaa and other provisions of ths the governor of this state; he thereby be preme executive power Is vested in him as the governor of the stste; be thereby be comes the bead of the executive depart ment of the government of this state, said department being a co-ordinate branch of the atate government and is not subject to the order or direction of this court as to the manner in which ths executive pow ers are executed. "He further shows to ths court that tha nature of the act which the relator seeks to enforce In this action Is executive and governmental la Its character, and1 he de nies the right, power or Jurisdiction of this court to direct or control by mandamus or otherwise this respondent In the per. formance of any duty which does or may devolve upon him as the governor of the stats the chief of the executive depart ment. "He further shows to the court that by the provisions of the constitution of this state aad tha distribution el powers pro White Women instinctly turn to this line of white goods is exclusive latest novelties shown. REP-ET-ETE For shirt waists, corded stripe on very fine pique ground, ISo yard. HEAVT CORDED LAWNS For waists or dresses, 18o yard. FANCT STRIPED LAWNS In medium weight, for waists or dresses, 26o yard. FANCY DOTTED DIMITIES In medium weight, 28o yard. FANCT PIQUE AND MADRAS at 25o. lOo, 86c, 45c, SOo and 0e yard. FANCT SATIN STRIPED BATISTE A sheer washable fabrlo for waists or dresses, 46c yard. DOTTED AND STRIPED MOU8SELINB DE SOIE at 60c and E6o yard. LORRAINE WA8H SILKS 32-In. wide, a very stylish fabrlo for walats, 75c yard. DOTTED SWISS All Imported goods at 40c. 45c, 60o, 60c, 75c, 85c, and $1.15 yard. NEW OPERA BATISTE Wash Mull and Wash Chiffon, 4-lnch wide, at SOc. eOe, 45c, 50c, 60c, 70o and 85c yard. ST. GAUL SWISS PATTERNS Wa are showing a more beautiful Una than ever, each pattern different from the other and all styles shown by us only price $12.60 and $16.60 each. New Wash Goods Our ra rge of wash goods is this season than ever. Hundreds of pieces and styles. Each piece different from the other. Such a gorgeous array of nfcw weaves would hardly be expected outside of this store. DARK BLUE AND BLACK GROUND LAWNS In small dainty designs, Una grade, at 10c yard. SEERSUCKER GINGHAM This Is perhaps the best house-dress fabric, and the most serviceable, 12Ho yard. DIMITIES AND BATISTE For originality of design these surpass anything shown In this line, 15c yard. SHEER CHAMBRAT For style and -service these are worth many times the price asked all new weaves and plain colors 18c yard. ANDERSON'S IMPORTED MADRAS We are being constantly complimented upon our styles, and we think it conculstve proof that we carry the best exclusive shirt waist designs, 25c yard. y EMBROIDERED TISSUES This Is going to be a very popular dress material and the styles we carry are becoming scares, 25c yard. LORRAINE TI8SUES In shirt waist styles and absolutely fast colors, 25c, 85e yd. FANTAISIE SILK TISSUE! In beautiful styles of white and black, tan. light green end white, 49c yard. BILK DOT AND CREPE STRIPE MOU8SELINE DE SOIE In all the popular shades. 60c and 56c yard. TSATLEE WA8H SILKS This beautiful fabric Is In great demand for wateta and dresses they come 82 Inches wide and could not be distinguished from goods twice their selling price all colors only 76c yard. vided therein this honorable court Is denied the right to exercise any power properly be longing to the executive department and be, therefore, denies the right, power or Jurisdiction of this court to In any manner Interfere with or direct or control this re spondent in the exercise of executive powers or In seeing- that the laws of the state be faithfully executed. Denies Jarladlctlon In the Matter. "He further shows to the court that upon taking his seat as the governor of Nebraska he was required by the constitution to and did 'subscribe an oath to support the con stitution of the state of Nebraska accord ing to the best of his ability; tbat, with all due reepect to a co-ordinate department of a government of this state, be denies the Jurisdiction of this court over his person as governor of the state of Nebraska, denies the Jurisdiction of tbls court over the sub ject matter Involved herein and denies the right of this court to direct or command him any way as the governor of the state." Continuing, the attorney general calls at tention to the former decisions of the court In the Moores and Kennedy cases, both of which hold that the governor had no legal authority to appoint fire and police commis sioners for Omaha. As to this holding the attorney general says: "The Judgment entered was conclusive and binding upon the atate of Nebraaka, the governor thereof and all parties claiming title to said office through said governor. This respondent shows that this said court then had Jurisdiction of the subject matter of said controversy and of the person of said parties and thereafter Judgment was entered therein said cause finding the is sues of fact and of law In favor of respond ents therein anQ dismissing the petition of tha state by its attorney general. And this respondent alleges tbat said adjudication ia and was binding and conclusive upon all partlea thereto and by reason thereof the relator In this cause Is estopped to Insist or urge tbat It Is the duty of tbls respond ent to appoint lire and police commis sioners for the said city of Omaha. 'Farmer Jadcmeat Still Effective. "And the governor of the state of Ne braska was by said action adjudged not to possess the right or power to appoint a board of fire and police commissioners for the city of Omsha. This respondent alleges that the Judgments of thla court heretofore entered In the two proceedings referred to In this return are still In full force and ef fect, the same never having been vacated, reversed or set aside by this honorabla court. A copy of ths Judgment of this court entered In the last above entitled cause is attached, herotofore. marked exhibit B, and made a part hereof. "Thla respondent further shows to this court that alnce ths decision of this hon orable court In the case of the state on the relation of Constantino J. Smyth, attorney general, against Frank E. Moores, William C. Bullard, et al., being the first proceed ing brought by the attorney general and re ferred to In tbls return, the office of the board of fire and police commissioners of the city of Omaha has been filled and la now filled by persons appointed thereto by the mayor .of the city of Omaha and such officers havs been and are now performing the dutiea of such board." GOULD FAILS TO GIVE BOND Aaalstaat Cashier of Platte Valley State Bisk Has to Retara to Jail. DAVID CITT. Neb.. Feb. 15. (Special.) The preliminary hearing of Richard C. Gould, aaslstsnt csshler of the Platte Val ley State bank of Bellwood, a a charge of making and verifying false reports to the State Banking board, and other Improper transactions, which reaulted In the cloaing of the bank, was concluded la county court yesterday afternoon. He was held to the district court under a bond of (2.000, which he did not give. He was remanded to the county jail and will probably be arraigned la dlatrict court next week. J err Sara MePatrr Is Innocent. COLUMBUS. Neb.. Feb. 16. (Special Telegram.) After being out slsven hours Goods store for stylish goods. Our in style and comprises all the always a broad one, but broader coats, raglans and jackets to be continued until every garment Underwear. 20 per cent discount on men's and boys' winter the jury in the case against Casper D.. Mc- Pa try. charged with obtaining property by false representations, brought in a ver dict at S:S0 thla morning of not guilty. The Information against Vincent C. Connelly was quashed on a technicality and his trial, the most sensational one pending. will probably go over to the next term of court. Connelly, a barber apprentice, Is charged with making a murderous assault with a razor upon Andrew Christiansen at Lindsay on New Year's eve. PLATTE PHYSICIANS CHOOSE New County Organisation 'of Doctors Elects Its Execotlye Staff and Delegates. COLUMBUS, Neb., Feb. 15. (Special.) The first regular meeting of the Platte County Medical society resulted in the elec tion of Dr. H. J. Arnold of Columbus as president; Dr. J. C, McKlnley, Humphrey, vice president; Dr. B. C. Tteslng, Colum bus, secretary, and Dr. H. A. Hansen, Co lumbus, treasurer. Dr. Mets of Humphrey and Dr. Grabel of, Creston were selected as a program committee and Dr. McKlnley was designated a delegate to the next meeting of the state association. The so ciety will meet In February and August. SUPERIOR SH0W0F STRENGTH Thornton and Harklas Croaa River to Settle Difference in Pri meval Way. SUPERIOR, Neb., Feb. IS. (Special.) William Thornton, Jr.. and Charles Harklas, young men of Superior, fought with bare fists for thirty minutes yesterday after noon. Harkins' Jaw was broksa In two places, one ear wsa nearly cut off and his face is a mass of bruises. Thornton was also badly punished. The two men disputed over some wood and, fearing arrest, crossed the Republican river Into Kansas to fight It out Snspected Bootlearcer Caasiht. 'PENDER, Neb., Feb. 15. (Special.) Lewis Warner, a stranger. Is a boarder at the city jail at this place, charged with bootlegging. Warner ia aald to have been a United States prisoner In 1892. He will be taken to Omaha tomorrow. DotasT Good. A treat deal of good Is being done In all parts of ' the country by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The most flattering testi monials have been received, giving accounts of Its good work, of aggravating and per sistent coughs that havs yislded to Its soothing effects, of ssvere colds tbst have been broken up by Its use, of threatened at tacks of pnsumonla tbat have been warded off and of dangeroua cases of croup that it has cured. The great popularity and ex tensive aale of this great preparation can not be a surprise to anyone who la ac quainted with Its good qualities. Use It when you have need of such a remedy and It will do you good. For sale by all drug gists. SHOT BY FIANCEE'S BROTHER Bachelor Postpones Marrl-a-e Several Times aad His leitk Follows. MONETT, Mo., Feb. 15 A. O. Topper, an eccentric bachelor, was shot aad killed by Ernest Stringer laat night at Topper's farm In Lawrence county, three miles northwest of Monett. Toung Stringer's mother was a witness to the shooting. Four shots were fired from a M-caliber revolver, each one taking effect la Topper's body. Topper had promised to marry Mrs. Stringer, but had postponed the event several times. The many friends of O. H. Hausan, en gineer L. E. W. R. R, at present living In Lima, O., will bo pleased to know of his recovery from threatened kldaey disease. He writes: "I was cured by nalng Foley's Kidney Cur, which I recommend to all, especially trainmen, who ar asually simi larly afflicted." Laces, eries, Costume Nets and I White, ecru and butter venise Lace Galoons new designs that 50c, 75c, fl.00, $1.25 and $1.50 a BLACK CHANTILLT LACE GALOONS Medallion effects, serpentina and Irregu lar erects-at 10c, 15o, 18c, 25e, 86c. SOo and 76o a yard. WHIT"', POINT DE PARIS LACES New bow knot ribbon affect, complete set of widtha to match at 6c, 7Vc. 11c, 12Vc 15c, 20c and 85e a yard. NEW CHIFFON CHENILLE DOTTED VEILINQS In all colors special, $90 yd. FANCT NOVELTY MESH AND DOTTED VEILINGS In all the lateet tlona at 20c, 25c, 80c, 40c, 60c, 76c, 45-INCK BLACK FILET COSTUME neatly dotted special 85c, worth $1.25. New Embroideries Elegant assortment of choice new styles just opened. FINE SWISS AND NAINSOOK EMBROIDERIES IN MATCHED SETS Edges. flounces, insertions, headings, galoons and allovers to match. NEW NAINSOOK AND SWISS BEADINGS In endless variety at THe, to. loo, 13Hc. 15e, SOo, 35o to 60o a yard. FINE CAMBRIC AND NAINSOOK EDGINGS Special values at 6c, lOo and 15c a yard. NOVELTIES IN DRESS TRIMMINGS Of all descriptions, will be placed on our counters Monday morning. Special attractions in ' Muslin Underwear Perfect fitting, well made garments, for very little money. Gowns 60o GOOD MUSLIN GOWNS Square neck, tucked yoke, with lace Insertion, and lace ruffle. 85o GOOD MUSLIN GOWNS V neck, tucked yoke, with lace insertion, and ruf fle edged with lace. $L16 FINE CAMBRIC GOWNS V neck, hemstitched, tucked and embroidery insertion yoke, with embroidery ruffle. Skirts 75c GOOD MCSLIN SKIRTS With deep tucked flounce. $1.00 GOOD MUSLIN SKIRTS With deep cambric flounce, with 4-lnch lace ruffle $1.66 FINE CAMBRIC SKIRTS Deep flounce with 4 rows herring bono stitch ing and point Paris laca Insertion, and lace edge. Drawers ibo GOOD MUSLIN UMBRELLA DRAWERS With deep tucked flounce. 60o FINE CAMBRIC UMBRELLA DRAWERS With deep embroidery flounce.. Wo FINE CAMBRIC, UMBRELLA DRAWERS Deep flounce with 4 rows of fine tucks, edged with" point de Paris lace. AND A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CORSET COVERS. DAROTANS SEE BIG FIGURE Hsrthweitera Iadaitrial Gamianj Iiosrpo- nUs f.r $900,000,000. BUSINESS IS TO BUILD ABATTOIRS Oscar Nelson of Pierre Is Interested and Oaa of Its Office a1 Will Bo la that City. PIERRE. S. D., Feb. IS. (Special Tele gram.) Articles of incorporation were filed in tha office of the secretary of stata to day for the Northwestern Industrial com pany, with a capital of 1900,000,000. The purpose for which tho company Is formed is tho construction of abattoirs for hand ling all kinds of meat products and the by-products of the same. The offices of the company are given as Pierre and New York, the real head of the concern being at 26 Broadway, New York. Tha Incornoratora are: Thomaa B. Be- sant, Mortimer Metzger of New York, and Oacar Nelson of Pierre. The directors are: George H. Thayer, Boston; Samuel A. Kim ball, Newton, Maes.; Samuel L. Chamber lain, Horace Wlnans. Edward D. Street. New York. This capital has only been exceeded in tilings In this state by the Billion Dollar Mining company, another New York con cern. OWENS QUOTES WOODWARD Bulla Man Haa Alleged Marderers Own Tale Tell at rasper. CASPER, Wyo., Feo. IB. (Special.) William Owens arrived her Thursday night from Billings, Mont, to testify in th Woodward case. It wa at Owens' ranch that Woodward, the murderer of Sheriff Rlcker. waa captured. Owens says Wood ward told him that he west to the barn at tha Wooawerd place, in uarneia ram, to set a horse to ride out of tha country, Ha saw a number of strange horses in th barn, but did not know that th sheriff was there. He struck a light to pick out th best horse and Just then th dogs barked and attracted the attention of Sheriff Rlcker, who started toward the barn from the house. Woodward saw the officer coming and, waiting until Rlcker was within Un feet of the barn, took deliberate aim and fired. Sheriff Ricker fell at the first shot. After lying on th ground for about ten minutes th officer called for help. Woodward then cam from th barn and dragged the dying man over a little bill, where the deputies could not see htm. The sheriff was stllr alive and again called to th deputies at tha houss 'to com to bis assistance, Woodward then struck th officer In the face with th butt of his rsvolver and killed him aad robbed the body of money, revolver and ammunition. Returning to the barn Woodward turned all of th horses loos. Ho remained in the barn for about an hour, shooting towards the house occasionally. Finally hs crawled through a hole In the rear of th barn, mounted a hors and mad hla escape to th mouatalns. Meeieetae Thlahs It Haa Oil Wall. MEBTEET8E, Wyo.. Feb. IS. (Special.) Meeteetse Is excited by th announcement that a flow of oil has beea struck In the well of Dss Weller, a, liveryman, who was drilling for water. TH oil waa found at a depth of about seveaty-fiv feet In a mixt ure of eoarsa black and whit sand. Wsller will sink th well deeper. tarsals Mas Cats Hla Throat. LARAMIE. Wy. Feb. 15. (Special Tel grant.) Georg Footer, aged II years, committed suicide her today by cutting bis throat with a rasor. Foster wsa de spondent Jsmes Rogers, as uncis of th suicide, lives at Crcts, Neb. New arrivals in Veilings, Embroid- Dress Trimmings. Lace and Batiste with v enise can be separated at 35c, 40c, yard. and $1.00 a yard. NET The new heavy square mesh net. is sold at 50 per cent discount underwear. Strcots. CLOUDS COVER NEBRASKA SKY Two Day of Gloom, with Fteklo Winds Ar Promised hy tha Weather Man. WASHINGTON. Feb. IS. Forecast: For Nebraska, K ansae. North Dakota aad South Dakota Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; variable winds. For Iowa. Missouri aad Illinois Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; light, varlabl winds. For Wyoming and Colorado Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday, with snow in mountain districts; varlabl winds. Local Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU OMAHA. Feb. 16.-Offlclal record of tern! peraiure ana precipitation compared with the correspond day of the last thre years: 1902. 1901. 1900. 1M. 44 4 (2 12 27 -9 24 21 M.-l .00 .00 .00 .00 and nr.HnittuN Maximum temperature.. Minimum temperature.. Mean temperature Precipitation Record of temperature at Omaha for this day and since Marcli L 1801: Normal temperature Pendency for the day Total excess since March 1 .S 6 ...... .910 .0 Inch Normal precipitation Deficiency for the day .oi inch Total rainfall since March, 1 24.t9inchea Denciency since Marcn l (.41 Inches Deficiency for cor. period, 1901... .09 Inch Deficiency for onr. period, 1900... 4.46 Inches inaicaiea sero. I A. WELSH. Local Forecast Official. . DISEASED KIDNEYS It Any of Tour Family tnThla .' 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