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TJIT1 OMAIIA DATLT BEE: STJNDAT, MATtCII 2, 1002. OIL INSPECTOR TAKES IIOLD J. E. Haji Aaaamet Charga 4 Successor to Ed E, Biw. BOYD CUNTY TRANSFER COMPLETE ' stxeewttea, af Deeds ( Hllaa.alaa aaeat is Caaaaaiasated Aapil . aatloa for Rcclrcr la ' Llaeola. , , ' (From a Staff Correeponddit.) LINCOLN,' March 1. (Special.)-J. E Pay today bf hit duties ai chief tat oil Inspector. So tar at pos sible ha will enrry out tha policy of hla predecessor, Ed R. Slier, but will ; Insist on harlng hla depu ttaa inspect oil at tha tanks instead of at railroad stations, aa haa beta done In aoms Instances In the paat few yesrs. Mr. Haya Intend! to devote a considerable tlms aach month to general work In the Bald, superintending and directing tha work of tha deputies. Ed R. Slier haa succeeded H. M. Bush aetl aa poaUnaater of tha Lincoln office, , the letter's four-year term harlng ex ptred today. Tha record of tha office ware checked over thta morning by an auditor from tha department at Washing ton and found In a satisfactory condition. The footings show that tha office did a Jarger volume of, business during Mr. Bushnell's term than In any correspond ing period In Ita history. The recelpta la all department were larger than ever before. The Lincoln output of second class mall mora than doubled and sales In tha stamp and x money-order department -sustained a aubstantlal Increase. - Aa a token of esteem tha mall carriers and employee of the office gave Mr. Bush Ball a gold watch. Speeches were made by several members of the staff, and Mr. Buahnell responded briefly, ' thanking his subordinates, not only for their gift, but for their earnest co-operation and sup port during his term of office. There are not likely to be many change In the personnel of the office, nearly all of the positions being under the control of the civil service commission. T. F. A. Williams, a young attorney, will replace Webster Eaton aa deputy postmaster; but otherwise all present' employes will be retained. . Boyd Coaaty Rellaqaisameat. The execution of the deeds of relinquish ment to the Boyd couaty homestead lands was completed today and aa aoon aa ac cepted by the general government the land will be .subject to entry by the present occupants. There are 2,700 acres Involved la the transaction. The property baa been la poasesslon of the present occupanta .aince 1891 and during thai time the atate haa received no rental from any portion of It. The relinquishment of the land was authorized by act of the last legislature and voted for by every member ' of the State Board of Educational, Lands snd Funds, excepting Land Commissioner Foil mer, who maintained that the property In question rightfully belonged to tha achool and could not, without violating the con stitution, be released either to Individuate or to the general government. The title to the entire tract haa been in dispute 1or many years. Sanford Parker of Spencer, who acted as the . representative of the homesteaders. Alexander -Blair and others, received the deeds this morning and Bled them with the United States land office. In turn the documents will be referred to the depart ment at Washington and It la expected that the whole transaction will be closed wtthta the next few daya. ( Application for Receiver. An application for the appointment of a receiver for the C. W. Rodman company, dealers In household goods, will be made to the district court next week. Today tha atore remained closed, and It waa re ported that C. W. Rodman, tha principal proprietor, had been last heard from In Kansas City. He could not be found to day and It la not known whether he In tends to return to the city. The stock holders of ths Institution are mostly era-, ployes of the Burlington railroad, who purchased stock In small amounts, rang ing from $100 to $2,000. Arrangements had almoat been completed for opening a grocery department In the atore, two rail road engineers having agreed to tVe $1, (00 worth of stock each to atart the ven ture. The atore la one of the largest Tn tha city. The atock consisted of furni ture, hardware, stoves, musical' Instru ments, Jewelry and other household ar ticles. , Deasaads Klra Escapes. Deputy Labor Commissioner Watson has returned from a Ova ' daya' campaign In Omaha against violators of the law re quiring the construction of Are escapee. He aaid ha expected ail the persons who were Indicted by the Douglas county grand Jury for failure to conatract escapee to comply with the law Immediately. In Grand Island, where the grand jury In dicted several peiv.ons for a almllar -reason, there waa a ready response by all who came within the provisions of the law. - SNOW THROUGHOUT STATE Aereasaaaled by Hsn Rsrtkweil Wed aad k Saralaa af tee-Maklnsj Tesaaeratare. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. March 1. (Spe clal.) Snow haa been falling Inthla vicin ity most all day. The river Is still ris ing. - Ths men at work building the new pier under the Burlington bridge at this point were compelled to quit work on ac count of high water. -The channel In the Platte river is being kept open and the bridges of the Burlington and the Missouri Pacific, which apan the atream, are being watched to prevent the Ice from forming gorges or washing them away. WEST POINT. Neb.. March 1. (Special.) Snow is still falling with a very strong and boisterous northwest wind blowing. The ground Is covered to a depth of two Inches. HARVARD, Neb., March 1. (Special.) The past twenty-four houra baa been windy and cold and enough snow has fallen to whiten the ground. DAVID CITT, Neb., March 1. (Special.) After about three weeka of fine weather this county Is having genuine winter. Thuraday morning It commenced raining and continued nntll late In the evening. when It turned to anow, which has been falling with a strong north wind over since. The moisture will be a great help to tha fall wheat, which waa suffering be cause of the ground being too dry. PAPILLION, Neb.. March 1. (Special.) The warm spell of the week past received a set back last night la the shape of a brisk northwest wind and a blinding snow. Th snow melts ss fast as it falls. NEBRASKA CITT, Neb.. March 1. (Spe cial Telegram.) Snow haa been falling all' afternoon and covers the ground to the depth of nearly three Inches. ' The tem perature to slightly) below, ths freexlng point. WAYNE. Neb., March 1. (Special Tel egram.) This section of the state haa been visited by a severe snowstorm dur ing the past twenty-four hours and it la still raging. BUTTE. Neb.. March 1. (Special Tele gram.) A severe storm haa raged here for the paat three days. No mall has been received for two daya, and weather ta mod erating tonight. Reports from the country ssy the stock stood the storm well. STRIKES COAL IN DODGE While Boring a Wall Farmer Ftadi a Tain of Bituminous. TWO HUNDRED FEET ItlOW THE SURFACE Clalsaa it Is ia Safllcleat qaaatlttes ta Jastlfy MlalasT Coal Was Feaad la Vicinity Years Ac, bat Never Developed. - FREMONT. March 1. (Special.) Early this week while digging a well on the arm of H. Remley, about two mllea north of Jamestown, a vein of a good quality of aoft coal waa atruck at a depth of 205 feet. The vein waa fully ten feet In width and of a uniform quality. After going through the usual gravel strata the well igger'a auger struck what appeared to be large pieces of rock. At a depth of about 190 feet a stratum of a hard slate or sandy rock waa atruck. Ths bottom of It wss black and ahaly and the upper edge of the vein appeared to be dearly denned. Below the vein Is a stratum of hard clay. H..H. Brown, who had charge of the well digging, la very confident tbat the vein Is of sufficient size and quality to justify mining. Indications of coal were discovered la the vicinity of Jamestown about eighteen years sgo and some prospecting done, but no deep shaft or boring was, made. The small plecea of coal which were taken out of the well auger, when placed In a stove, burned well and were exceptionally free of clinkers. No plecea larger than a walnut were taken out. DISTRICT COURT AT, BEATRICE Hlatt Wins the Rate Caae aad Rail road looses a. Damage Salt. BEATRICE, Neb., March 1. (Special.) The jury In the caae of McCormlck Har veater company against Hlatt, after being out twenty-two hours, returned a verdict In. favor of the defendant. Hiatt. The opin ion of ths county court waa affirmed. Thla caae will be taken to the supreme court. In the case of D. R. Colby against the Chicago, Rock Island A Pacific railway the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. giving him damages In the sum of $11.80, This waa a caae where the company waa charged with charging excesa freight upon a peddler's wagon from Pearl City, 111., to Beatrice. Judge Letton adjourned court today nntll Monday evening. Among the case set for trial next week are the Parker will case. which It IS expected will consume the en tire week. The will In question wss pro bated in tha. county court, and thla case is for ths purpose of setting aside the will. The amount Involved la the will la In the neighborhood of 150,000. i Aelc Paator to Beasala. HUMBOLDT, Neb.. March 1. (Special.) Tha local congregation of the Presbyterian church held their annual meeting Friday night and decided to extend a call to Rev. John A. Currte to continue In. charge of the church for another year. Rev. Currle came here a year ago from Craig, Mo., and baa made many frlenda by bia earnest and faithful work. TRIPLE WEDDING AT GRETNA Tare Daahtere of Mr. aad Mrs. Joaa Nelaoa Take Haabaad far Better or Worse. GRETNA, Keh., March .(Special Tele gram.) A triple wedding took place at : o'clock thla evening at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Nelson, when Mr. George Speedie took the fair daughter Ingry, John Larson promised to love and respect Tilda and lastly Arthur Ekberg' won Anna's heart. Rev. Markley of this place per formed all the ceremonies. Friends wit neesed the ceremony and an elaborate sup per was served at 9 o'clock. Mr. Speedie ill farm hla fathers place the coming summer, Mr. and Mrs. Larson will go to housekeeping at Ashland and Mr. Ekberg will go to Fremont, where he has rented farm. NON-REGISTERED DRUGGISTS Member af State Eisalslag Board is oa a Still Haat for Them. " AUBURN. Neb.. March 1. (Special.) -C. L. 8tlllman of Columbus, a member of the examining board, waa In this city yes tarda y for the purpose of causing the ar rest of a druggist who is not registered, He expects to rsturn next week for that purpose. He atated that there were twenty-three other druggists In the atate who he expected to prosecute soon. The Ones collected from these persons, the payment of $2 per year from each regie tered druggist In the state and the fee of S from each applicant, whether or. not given a certificate of registration, amounts to about (6,000 a year and la divided among the members of the examining board. Charged with Fear Cattlac. KIMBALL. Neb.. March 1. (Special Tele gram.) A young man named Jacob Nallson waa arrested today for alleged cutting wire fence belonging to Fred Newell. He ' have hla hearing Tuesday before Judge Prouty. - CLOAK FOR PETTY THIEVING Cblmaey Sweeper t'see His Baslaeaa aa m Meaaa ta Steal, bat Doeaa't Prosper. FREMONT. Neb., March 1. (Special. A chimneysweep, who gave -his nams as Charles Lewis, waa given a sentence of thirty days by Police Judge Coman this morning on the charge of petit larceny, Lewis' aweeplng business waa only a cloak tor a big lot of sneak thieving of princi pally spoons and other small articles. When first arrested he denied having any thing to do with 'the petty t helving, but finally weakened .and 'confessed to Marshal Hllllken. About $10 worth of silver which be had sold to a party here In the city waa recovered. Lewie' plan was to go around and peddle out the stuff after hav ing made a haul. SHOT IN A FAMILY QUARREL Soa-la-Law Daaaeroasly Woaada His Wife's Father on aa Islaad Hear Teksmsk. t TEKAMAH, Neb.. March 1. (Special.) A shooting occurred last night near Lake Qulnneboug, twelve miles northeast of here, on a sandbar Island of the Missouri river. A." Marsh was the victim, the weapon uaed waa a shotgun In tha hands of his son-in-law. John Wedgewood. Tb cauae u renorted aa beina- the separation of Mr. and Mrs. Wedgewood, in which the father of the wife Is accuaed of being Implicated. The wound ia of a dangerous nature and little hopea are entertained of his recovery, Wodgewood escaped arrest and crossed the river Into Iowa. There Is doubt ss to whether the shooting occurred, on Nebraska or Iowa soil. . v . Mlaslaar I tar Livery Team. WOOD RIVER, Neb., March U (Special.) Frank Ford, a liveryman of thla city, bad a team and carriage atolen last evening by William B. Numbers, who waa In hla em ploy. Numbera had been working for Ford for aome .time paat, and waa sent by him to drive two traveling men to Cairo, twelve mllea north of here. Upon the, rig not re turning yesterday-Ford went to Cairo to Investigate the matter. At Cairo he learned that the young man had driven from there In the direction of Grand Island, and upon his arrival there he was told that Numbera had put the team up at Weacoatt'a feed barn and afterwarda aold It to Elliott Gallapaux.' living west of Grand Island. The young man had In the meantime left for parte . unknown. Numbers has beea around Wood River for the past month coming here with the remains of Adam Large from Arlxona. For the past two weeka he has been working around Ford' livery barn, apparently having no occupa tion or bualneaa tn Arlsona to call him back. He was about 24 years old. smooth faced and had several tattoo marks on hla handa and body. Callaway State Da alt. CALLAWAY, Neb.. March 1. (Special Telegram.) The Callaway State bank, or ganlied here this week, opened up for bus loess today, with the following officers and directors: Frank H. Young, president John Moran, vice prealdent; James H, Decker, cashier; Frank L. Haycock. W. Gilbert. They are all bualneaa men of Cal laway except Mr. Young and Mr. Gilbert, the former Of Broken Bow and the latter of Omaha. The bank Is now occupying temporary quartera, but a new brick build Ing for Its accommodation la contemplated, TheNight Coughs of Children; -r I fill f ' I 1 Id I I aTamai m II -j J .i "V : V. - 1 -f mi Take a neighbor's advice and give sugar, lemon, molasses, vinegar, or the following: ' ' I recommend and prescribe A yera Cherry Feet oral for colds, night coeghs, , severs coughs, aad for all throat and lung ail actions." J. II. Yocwo, U.D New Cumberland, Pa. Ut, Set, SlAe. X C. AYEJt CO. LeweO. Mass. Faaeral a( Charles Shall. TECUMSEH, Neb., March 1. (Special.) The funeral of Charles Shull, the Tecumaeh man who committed aulcide Wednesday nlgbt by shooting himself, will be held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the paator. Rev. A. B. Whltmer, assisted by Rev. J. R. Woodcock of Aurora. The deceased was a member of thla church. The burial serv ices will be under the auspices of the local lodge of . Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Shull waa also a member. ' . mum 9 mm foulard Silks TJnequaled in their beauty of design, unequalled ,In their richness of quality, unequalled, in their reasonableness of price. Foulard silks, trimmed with lace. A very practical silk, fabric. !o smarter spring gown for street or evening wear could be devised than one correctly made from these handsome Foulard Silk Dress Patterns f A. new lot baa Juat been received, SO patterns of exclusive styles, no two alike, new effects In black and white. Come early and yon get first choice 85C, SL00. Il.tt YARD. tT-lnch Taffeta soft, excellent quality; dull, medium or high luster, suitable for dress skirts or petticoats S5C, $1.00, $1.15. $1.25, $1.60. R-lnch Swiss Taffeta, very soft glossy finish, for shirt waists and outslds skirts, ' T&o, Mc. $1.00, $1.25, $1.60. M-INCH LIBERTY SATIN. BLACK AND CREAM $1.00. 24-INCH FRENCH 8ATIN FINISHED SURAH-all pure silk 1.16. Cheney Bros.' Silk Pongee for shirt waists, gowns and traveling costumes, (csn be laundered), ft-lnch 75c Spring Dress Goods The best makes of foreign and domestic goods just opened in the newest weaves and shades. $2.60 FRENCH VENETIAN A VERY DESIRABLE MATERIAL, FOR TAILOR SUITS, IN BEAUTIFUL SHADES SPECIAL PRICE $2.00 yard; H Inches wide. CANVAS CLOTH A medium weight; a stylish fsbrlo for spring wear; colors, reseda, green, blue, tan and Java, 48-lnch $1.00. , FRENCH ROPE BASKET TWEED In plain and neutral mixtures, especially for spring tailor aulta. 60-inch $1.00, $1.25, $1.60 yard. NEW CHEVIOTS In many shades tan, old rose, reseda, blue Sutton, cadet and navy, 62-Inch $1.15 yard. MOMIE CREPE CLOTH Light weight and In spring shades, marina blue, Java, old rose, French gray, 42-inch 85c yard. SILK AND WOOL OLOA CREPE. STRIPE ETAMINE. N WOOL IRON FRAME ETAMINE. ALL WOOL BATISTE. ' , A EO LINES AND VOILLES In the newest shades. Black Dress Goods The late weaves and designs are represented in our new spring stock. The demand is greater than ever, but not unexpected. We prepared for it. Our extensive line of exquisite style is evidence of this. ETAMINE S, ALL WOOL 45 Inches wide. In plain and fancy stripes 85c, M. $1.25. $1.60 and $2.60. ETAMINES, MOHAIR AND WOOL 45 Inches $2.00 and $3.25. NUN'S VEILING 48 Inches wide 76o, $1.00. $1.60. . , GRENADINES All wool Iron frame and fancy stripes $1.00, $1.26, $1.60' tnd $2.25. .Suitings and Skirtings. " ir nnr r rvnnrr Wash Goods We always display the best and newest styles, with a price charm that is distinctive. New styles are coming in day by day, and the collection is full and rare. BEST GRADE Of SEERSUCKER GINGHAMS AND PUNJAB PERCALES Suitable for ladies' waists, houssdreeses or men's shirts, at 12Vo yard. NEW AND RARE STYLES IN COLORED DIMITIES AND HOLLY BATISTES Many exclusive, at 15e yard. PLAIN AND FIGURED CHAMBRAY Recommended for good wear and fast color, at 18o yard. . PINEAPPLE TISSUES In beautiful shsdes of blue, pink and linen colors, with handsome embroidered stripes and figures, 26e yard. NEW' SHIRT WAIST MADRAS AND OXFORDS In beet styles procurable, at 25e, $6c. 40c and 45o yard. ' LORRAINE TIS8UB A sheer and durable fabric for shirt waists strictly fast color, 2Sc and 6e yard. , . NEW ETAMINE LINENS For waists and dresses. 60c yard. NEW SILK AND LINEN BATISTE at 46o to 5o yard. NEW MOUSELINB DB SOIB AND LAPPETT MULLS at 80s aad 68a. NEW TASATTLEB SILKS for waists, 12 Inches wide, T5e yard. , BROADCLOTH 64 Inches $1.00, $1.50, $3.00. $4.60. CHEVIOTS All wool, "shrunk" 850, $140, $1.25, $2.25 and $3.00. VENETIAN CLOTH 64 Inches $3.50 quality, for Monday $3.00 yard. SERGES Storm serges and fins French 8erges, 50 Inches wide, at $1.00, and $1.60. $1.25 Now St. Gaul Swiss Dress Patterns. From the advance aainples of he beat makers. We secured -control el particular patterns for Omaha; they are now ready for the severest criticism. Prices, $8 60, $9.60, $10.60, $U.60, $12.00. $12.60. $15.00 $18.60 $1180 aad $20.00 a pattern. , WHITE GOODS Our line of white goods comprises all the aewest and best for Vvalsta and dresses many lines shown by ns only. Novelties in Neckwear NEW AUTOMOBILE SILK TIES (Stock and tie combined) ia taffeta satin, crepe and fancy silks, in all the Istest effects, at 60c, $0o, 76c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60 and $2.00 each. NEW EMBROIDERED AND LACE TURN OVER COLLARS On canvas and ba ' tlate grounds also elegant lace effects, la crochet, venetlsa and English point, batiste and lace, etc., at 26o, 40o, 60c, 85e, 75c and 85o each. NEW SHAWL SHAPE LACK COLLARS White and ecru, in crochet, batiste and Venetian points $1.35. $1.75. $2.00. $3.60 to $8.00 each. ' ALL PURE LINEN EMBROIDERED DEMI LAUNDERED HANDKERCHIEFS Fine aoft finish, very neat designs special. 15o each, worth 20c to 25o each. .. ladies' Suits We have just opened a fine line of tailor made suits. THE GIBSON. BLOUSE. ETON AND LOUIS XVI EFFECTS Msds of etamlne, doeskin, French bascot and chevlota, in all tha stylish shades, from $13.60 up. "Walking Skirts" $$.50 Made of the SHOWER PROOF cloths, will not shrink or spot with water. In black, blua, gray and tan. Made with graduated flared flounce, finished with cord ing and stitching. A very pretty skirt, either with sweep or round length. $5.00 Medium gray skirt with deep flounce and sis rows of cording, others at $4.50, $8.00, $10.00. $16.00. i COR. FIFTEENTH AND FARNAM STREETS. SEPARATION IS UNBEARABLE Hon. Ooorge A. Murphy and Divorced Wife RC-MARR ED AFTER SHORT ESTRANGEMENT Jadae Lettoa, Wbs Jadlclal Decree), Them Aaala Beatrice, Had laaacd Uattea la BEATRICE, Neb., March L (Special Telegram.) Judge . Letton during the last session of district court held here granted a divorce to Mra. Clara E. Murphy, divorc ing her from her husband, Hon. George A. Murphy. This was a surprise to the many friends of this well known couple through out the state. By the terms of the decree granting the divorce $7,000 waa allowed aa alimony, but the vowa .made twenty years ago In a little Indiana city were hard to forget, and the loneliness of a separated Ufa became a burden to them. For the paat ten daya the rumor haa been about that they would agafn assume the marriage vowa. Today after ths adjournment of court Judge Letton and Mr. Murphy took lunch eon together at ths Paddock and aoon after ward a hack drove up and the judge, ac companied by the groom and R..L. Gumeau, drove to the home of J. T.' Moore on West Court street. There Mrs. Murphy wa in waiting and everything being in readiness Judgs Letton pronounced the words tbat again Hinlted them In the bonds of wedlock. Rlehardsoa Ceaaty Teackera. HUMBOLDT. Neb.. March 1. (Special.) County Superintendent George Crocker baa Just Issued the program for the annual masting of the Richardson county teachers" association, which la to be at Central school building in Falls City on Friday and Sat urday, March 7 and 8. The numbera on tha program are moatly In the handa of teachers from the different parts of the county, and Deputy 8tate Superintendent J. U McBrien will deliver one or two addresses. Mlaa Taylor (Sflaret (he Piano. PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. March 1. (Spe cial.) To increase the circulation of the Plattamouth Evening News. George L. Farley gave away a piano. The contest closed laat evening at 4 o'clock. Miss Evelyn Taylor of Rock Bluff received the piano, her vote being 17.3S4. Miss Mamie' Hell, of Cedar Creek received a gold watch, bar vote being 14.758. Mies Laura Klnkead of Plattamouth received 13.397 and Mlaa Anna Elkenbary received 4,769 votes. Swedish Vice CsstsL FBNDER. Neb.. Feb. 27. To ths Editor of The Bee: Pleaae give me the address of tiie Swedish vice consul in Omaha. JOHN BLOOM. Answer E. M. Stenberg. 2224 Mason street. Omaha. Neb. Peader Defeats Baacraft. .PENDER. Neb.. March 1. 8peclal.) Pender defeated Bancroft In a bowling con teat last alght by 142 points. VICTIM OF UNLOADED PISTOL -MM Playaiate Shoots Hla Canapaaloa with a Hevelver Ha Theaght Was Eaaaty. BLAIR. Neb., Msrch 1. (Special Tele gram.) While Harold Langstaff and Harry Ftnlayson were playing with two eompan lona thla afternoon at the residence of Dr. Langstaff, Harold went Into a bedroom and picking up a twenty-two calibre revol ver, which had been previously loaded by an older brother unknown to blm, returned to the kitchen and began snapping It In the face of young Flnlayson. The weapon waa discharged, the ball striking Flnlayson In the face, going In at the Inside corner of the right eye: He was carried across ths street to bis home and Drs. Langstaff and Robinson probed for the bullet, but could not locate It. Late tola evening the chances are against the boy's recovery. He is still unconscious. Both boys are about 13 years of age. Harry la the son of Mr, snd Mrs. A. J. Flnlayson of thla city. After March 10 at 1513 Dodge Street 15191521 Douglas Street I a I w M, M "THE 69 CENT STORE" 1519-1521 Douglas Street After March 10 at 1513 Dodge Street J uOLbuVL DEATH DUE T0AN ACCIDENT Caraaer's Jary Ft ads that Mra. Bloeas Pled from a Fall froas ' I Cellar Steps. ' CRegHTON. Neb.. March 1. (Special Telegram.) Further developments In ths Bloom caae Indicate that tha death of Mra. Bloom may have been from an accident In stead of by murder. She waa found dead at the foot of the cellar stairs, her skull being crushed and body bruised. She was alone on the place at the time. Coroner Zora Impaneled a Jury today, whlgh ren dered a verdict that tha deceased came to her death by falling down the cellar stairs. Gats Tweaty Tears la Pealtea tlary. . NEBRASKA CITT. Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) John McCormlck. who was tried last week on the charge of killing Mra. Mag gie Linaley and waa convicted of murder In the second degree, waa sentenced by Judge Jesaea to twenty yeara in the peniten tiary. ' Ha NEBRASKA CITT, Neb. March 1. (Spe cial.) Frank Robinson, convicted of horse 50,000 worth of seasonable merchandise to close out at a great sacrifice. Within ten days we will move to N 1513 DODGE STREET HALF BLOCK EAST of I6TE1 We must reduce this stock to one-half its present size before removal aad if ridicu lously low prices count for any thing there is no reason why we should not accomplish it. Don't fail to take advantage of these matchless bargains. Removal Salo China and Glass le for best Crystal Olass Tumblers, lo for Crystal Glaas Sauce Pishes. Sc fbr 10-Inch Glass Vsses. 2Se kind. - 5c for nlckled top Syrups, 25c kind. Bo for Crystal Glass Spooners, 15c kind. 10c for Glsss Lamps, complete, 25c kind. ' 10c for fancy China Creamers, 26o klniL' 10 for fancy China Oatmeal Dishes, toe kind. 10c for fancy China Cups and Ssucers, 25o kind. 10c for fancy China 8ugars and Cream ers, 26c kind. 25c for Decorated Platea, 50c kind. 25c for fancy Decorated Spoon Hold ers, 50c kind. 48c for English Decorated Cups and Saucers. . 48c for I English Decorated Dinner Plates. REUOyjaL SALE LAMPS $5.00 Lamps st 22.48. 21.00 Lamps at S1.S. )2.00 Lamps st 98e. $1.60 Lamps at T9o. , 11.00 Lamps at 48c. ' 60c Lamps at 24a. Removal Salo Silverware le for Nlckle Plated Teaspoons. 10c for Salt and Pepper Shakers. f 25c for Silver Cream Ladles, Berry Spoons, etc . 8q set for 1847 Rogers' Teaspoons. 2198 set for 1847 Rogers' Tablespoons. .11.48 set for Rogers' triple plated Knives and Forks. S8o for triple plsted Syrups, $2.00 - klBd- 8e for triple plated Butters, $3.00 . kind. ' mmm sue jewelry 10c set for Cuff Buttons, waists sets, etc., worth 25c, and 50c. 10c for fancy Belt Buckles, Sash Pins, etc 25c for gold plsted Cuff Buttons, worth up to $1.00. 25c for gold plated Brooches, worth up to $1.00. 76e for "Wright's" Fountain Pens, the $1.50 kind. 75o for the "Jngersoll" Watches. $1.00 value. 25c for gold filled Rings, the $1 kind. Removal Sale baskets, special bar gains. Removal Sale Pockstbooks, special bargains. Removal Sale Toys, special bargains. Removal Sale Traveling Baga, special bargains. - Removal Salo nousefrcopers' Goods i . 6c for Gas Mantles worth 25c So for Potta' Patent Sad Iron Handles. 2o a dosen for Lamp Wicks, (e package for World's Fair Tooth Picks. to for No. 1 Lamp Burners. Co for Rles Root Scrub Brushes, lc for Surprise Egg Beaters, (a for Steel Claw .Hammers. 6c for Zink Oilers. Jo for Apple Corers. Sc for Stsel Blade Mincing Knives, le for Hard Wood Mustard Spoons. 2c for Ironing Wax. 6c for Dover Egg Beaters. 6s for Cold Handle Stove Lifters. 2c for Wire Tea Balls. 6o for best quality Cork Screws. 6c for Granite Iron Pie Pans. 4e roll for best Tlssus Toilet Paper. 10c for 11-inch Turkey Feather Dust, .rs. v Thoussnds of othsr articles ta close out at factory cost. NOW AT 1519-21 DOUGLAS STREET STORE NOW AT 1519-21 DOUGLAS STREET coi::q to coye lurch o to 1513 dos:e street. j stealing, waa . . sentenced months ia the penitentiary. to eighteen Faaeral of Private Gerrard. CREIGHTON. Neb., March 1. (Special Telegram.) The body of Hatsell Gerrard. a soldier of the regular army who died la service in the Philippines, was received here today. Tbe burial will take place 8unday. Geald'a Prellmlaary Trial Ceatlaacd. DAVID CITT. Neb:. March L Special.) The county court was engaged all day yesterday with ths case of the State of Ne braska against Qeorgs Gould, charged with being an accomplice of A. H. Gould In wrecking the Platte Valley State bank of Bellwood. The ease' was continued to next Tueaday, at which time It la presumed ths preliminary hearing will be concluded. lalelee af Joaa Frey. NEBRASKA CITT, March 1. (Special.) John Frey, a well-to-do farmer six miles from Vnadllla, committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself through tbe bead. Frey was 45 years of ago. It Is said he had beea having trouble with bis wlfs for some time. It Is thought that he was brooding over thess quarrels wbea he went out ta do his chores and. aeelng aa old ahotgun that was there, he blew his hsad off. Ths deoeased waa worth about $12,000 and aeemed to be prospering. He leavea a wife and sight ehlldien. Jeaasoa Ceaaty Fair. . TECUMSEH, Neb.. March 1. (Special.) Ths dates of the Johnson county fair this year are September 14 to 1$. A good .speed program will be a feature.