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TIIE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MAHCII 1G, '1002. MARCH WEATHER VAGARIES Kebraska Manipulate! Hot and Gold T o: 1. i aBUUCM OlIUIUMtUeOOBlJi DUST STORMS WITH SUMMER HEAT Mow and Rata, with Theraaoateter Cloaa 1 Cera Weather to Bait Anybody if Nobody. , , . , HARVARD, Neb.. March 15. (Special.) Thursday and Friday gave one of the wont Buststorms experienced here In months, terminating last night in colder weather and enow enough to make the ground white, the mercury dropping forty-eight de tract from ( o'clock laat night to 6 o'clock this morning. WEST POINT. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) The duit and windstorm of yesterday bare given place to a cold wave with light now. The thermometer dropped thirty Are degree during the night and this morn ing la Intensely cold with a strong north west wind. GEiTEVA, Neb., March 15 (Special.) Last night after a disagreeable, windy, dusty day, an electrical storm visited her with some rain and hall. About .18 of water fell. Just enough to lay the dust. FALLS CITY, Neb., March 15. (Special.) A good aoaklng rain visited this com munity this morning. WAKEFIELD. Neb., March IS. (Special.) The wind, after blowing a gale from the southeast for two daya, last night blew up a rain, accompanied by thunder and light sting. The wind changed to the northwest In the night and this morning it 1 snowing and growing colder. FREMONT, Neb., March 15. (Special.) A sever wind and duststorm prevailed hero yesterday. A few barn and outbuild ings were blown down, but no other dam age of any consequence. The mercury reached seventy. Today it la much colder. PAPILLION. Neb.. March 16. (Special.) Thia vicinity is again In winter's grasp. Last night it began to rain, followed by a cold wave, snow and a high northwest wind. Yesterday the high wind blew down on of tb semaphore pole at the tower and did other damage at that point. NORTH LOUP. Neb., March 16. (Special.) After two day of high south winds with temperature at sixty-four degrees, the wind changed suddenly about 7 o'clock last even ing and grew colder very rapidly. This morning tb mercury stands at sixteen above. Winter wheat and rye have come through the winter In good condition. SHELTON. Neb., March 15. (Special.) After two daya of hard wind from the south, the wind changed to the north and the mercury fell twenty-five degree, laat even ing. Thl morning now cover tb ground. BATTLE CREEK. Neb., March 15. (Spe cial.) Yeaterday there was a duatatorm from the south, with the thermometer up to aeventy. Thl morning it had changed to anow from the north with th thermom eter at twelve above aero, a drop of fifty alght degree In eight hour. It Is moder ating today. HUMBOLDT. Neb., March 15. (Special.) After an almoat unbearable wind and duatatorm for a day and night, thl section Waa blessed with a Una rain early thl morning, which waa of inestimable value to th winter wheat. Th weather 1 con Merably cooler, but th fall In tempera' ture waa not sufficient to seriously affect th fruit crop. TAB LB ROCK. Neb.. March 15. (Spe cial.) About half an Inch of rain fell her last night, accompanied by much thunder and lightning. Thl was a relief from the wind and dust of the laat few daya. Th rain was badly needed,' a th land waa becoming very dry and th fields of winter wheat are greatly Improved. Oardena are being planted and several flelda of oat have already been sown, but most of th lamara think It too early. PIERCE. Neb.. March 16. (Special Tele gram.) Th fin weather of th paat few daya was broken early thl morning by a trong wind from the northwest, accom panied by rain, that developed Into anow. It ha been getting colder thl afternoon. FALLS CITY. Neb.. March 16. (Special.) Lightning struck tb barn of A. E. Hill thia morning and tb resultant fir de troyed th building. HON. WILLIAM LEESE IS DEAD Bad Beea Ill at HI Hoaa la Uaeola gov Month Past with Karv Bikamatloa. LINCOLN. Neb., March 16 (Special.) Ex-Attorney General William Leese died at his bomn this city last evening after an Illness lasting about a month. HI trouble was nerv exhaustion. He leave a wife and four children, Ray Leese of Denver, Mrs. Arch! Jd A. Scott, Miss Clara Lees and Lao, all of Lincoln. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from St. Paul' Methodlat Eptacopal church. William Leese held th offlo of attorney general for three consecutive terms, both before and after leaving offlc being Identi fied with the anti-monopoly wing of th republic' party. H waa born In Athens county, Tennessee, April SO, 1840, and cam to Nebraska la 1868, settling In Otoe county, homesteadlng a farm In that county. He later removed to this city and took up tb st idy of law, moving from here to Seward s ll continuing hla studies. He attended U i law school at Ann Arbor, Mich., and graduated from that institution. He mad Beward hi horn and built up a large law praotto. H waa first elected attorney gen eral in 1886. After quitting offlc he con ttnusd to reside in Lincoln and practice his profession. During his term of offlc be made an exceptionally good record. He waa a Mason and member of the Grand Army of the Republic, having aerved throughout the' war In th Second United State artillery. Haaabaldt Tickets. HUMBOLDT. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) -Tbs temperance people of th city met la eaucu last evening st tha Masonlo hall and nominated the following city ticket: C. E. Ntma. for mayor; E. 8. Cope and S. M. Chaffln, for councllmen; I 8. Hackett, for treasurer; C. P. Dalbey, for city clerk; aU Hale, for engineer. The cltlien' cau cus was held at th earn hour at tb Bohemian hall and th nomination ware R. 8. Unland, for mayor; Captain Enoch and W. J. Davia, for councllmen; clerk, L. O. Edwards; treasurer, Oeorg H. Hsrral; Al Halee, tor city engineer. Th main Issue will again be th license question, award Resahlleaaa Reaeatlaated. SEWARD. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) The republicans of Seward renominated the present officers: Mayor, J. P. Dunham clerk. Roy Hulahlter; treasurer, H. A. Graff; engineer, W. I Walker; councllmen. First ward, H. T. Jones; Second ward. U K. Oat. f. B. Tipton aad W. H. Moore were nominated as members of ths school board. Tha Board of Supervisors met yesterday afternoon and appointed Albert Leaven of Utlca to fill th vacancy caused by- the death of County Judge J. W. Dupln. aaldtaar Hepee for Bateaaiaa. CEDAR RAPIDS. Neb.. March 16. (Spa- lal.) President Horace O. Burt and wife and Superintendent Baxter, of Omaha, ar rived at Cedar Raplda. Thursday, Is a spe a lal car and from her went by private conveyance to Spalding. The objuct of thl tiaU ot tb talon Pacing officials U at course unknown to tb public, but It I a reasonable supposition thst they ar con sidering th question of whether It will pay or not to extend the railroad up to Spalding. Tot Tickets la t'olamhaa. COLUMBUS. Neb.. March 15. (Special Telegram.) The municipal campaign waa opened tonight by the nomination of two partisan tickets. The democrat in maas convention placed the following ticket In the field: For mayor, Louis Held; for clerk, William Becker; for treasurer, Carl F. Hoehen; for engineer. R. L. Rosslter; for member of school board, W. N. Hen sley; for councllmen, First ward. Lb F. Phillips; Second ward, William Poesch; Third ward. J. M. Oondrlng; for police udge, H. J. Hudson. The republicans In convention nominated a ticket as follows: For mayor, R. 8. Dickenson; for clerk, D. M. Newman; for treasurer, Bert J. Galley; for engineer, J. E. North; for member of school board, J. H. Oalley; for councllmen. First ward, Qua Vergutz; Second ward, C. S. Easton; Third ward. C. J. Carlo w; for police judge, J. M. Curtis. Mayor Ragats declined to be a candidate for re-election. Central City Ticket. CENTRAL CITY. Neb., March 15. (Spe cial Telegram.) The following ticket was nominated by the antl-ealoon people: For mayor, 8. D. Ayres; for clerk, J. E. Benton; for tressurer, C. T. Smith; for police Judge, Henry Heaton; for councllmen, George BIs sell, F. May and George Bocks. The cltl- sens nominated follows: For mayor. T. B. Hord; for clerk, F. Kombrlnk; for treasurer, D. Hull; for police Judge, Henry Heaton; for councllmen, M. A. Chandler and J. M. Roger. Falls City Caoeas. FALLS CITY. Neb.. March 15. (Special) The cltliena caucus met at the courthouse and nominated the following city ticket: W. 8. Leyda for mayor; C. F. Cain for treasurer; O. W. Brown for clerk; William J. Moran for police Judge; George W. Hol land for councilman. First ward; Frank Uhllc for councilman. Firs toward; L. A. Ryan for councilman, Third ward; V. O. Lyford and John Llchty for members of board of education. Wilts Repnbllcaas. WAHOO, Neb.. March 16. (Special.) At th republican caucus laat night the follow ing were nominated: F. M. Stratton, for mayor; Arthur Anderson, for city clerk; F. J. Klrchman, for treasurer; W. J. Car lisle, for city engineer; tor councllmen, First ward, N. D. Thorp; Second ward. P. P. Church; Third ward, J. C. Hamilton; for members ot the Board of Education, Charles H. Flama and Prof. J. M. Ohslund. Investigate Paramonr'a Woaada. SHELTON. Neb., March 15. (Special.) Wallace Paramour, the young man found beside the railway track yesterday morn ing, waa much Improved In strength and taken to the hospital st Grand Island on train No. 28 last evening. He claims his father Uvea In Omaha and hla mother In Madison, Fla. From tha wound on hi head It la thought he was struck by some one and an Investigation will be made. Fremont Demoeratlo Ticket. FREMONT. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) Th democrats held their city convention last evening. Wallace Wilson waa chair man and C. R. Schaeffer secretary. Treas urer Frank Hollenbeck received unanimous renomlnatlon. Thomas Carroll and John Fuchs were nominated for members of the Board of Education for th full term and W. C. Wiley to fill th vacancy caused by tb resignation of J. H. William. Piatt River Coafereace. BEAVER CROSSING. Neb.. March 15. (Special) Th second day' session of the annual conference of th United Evangeli cal church opened with Bishop R. Dubs, D. D., of Chicago In th chair. During th afternoon session Rev. S. L. Wlest of Har rlaburg, Pa., addressed tha conference in th Interest ot th publishing house. Th work of the conference la progressing fa vorably. Prlso Wlaaers at Lexington. LEXINGTON, Neb.. March 16. (Special.) At the annual declamatory contest of the Lexington High school first prise was won by Miss Olovtna Glffln; second by Jesse Webster; third by Reuben Stlner. Th win ner of th first prlxe will represent the Lexington school at th district contest at York, April 4. Th second and third winners will act as alternatea. For Freamoat Pabllo Library. FREMONT. Neb., March 15. (Special.) Ths city today received a deed from J. T. Smith of th lot at F and Military avenuea. the site of th new library building. Th lot is 86x181 feet and directly opposite the Women' Christian Temperance Union tem ple. The price paid waa (1,000. It I ex pected work on th building will be begun within In next sixty day. Ifew Trial of Parker Will Casa. BEATRICE, Neb., March 15. (8peclal Telegram.) Th attorneys for F. H. Parker In ths will case, are authority for the statement that a motion for a new trial will be filed In district court Monday. Th case of th stats against David Pahl, Indicted for adultery, resulted In th ac quittal ot Mr. Phal after the jury had been out ten hour. High Lleeae Tle'iet la Harvard. HARVARD, Neb.. March 15. (Special.) Uader a high license call the democrats and a few high license republican met in caucus last night and nominated the fol lowing city ticket: For mayor, J. H. Yoat; for aldermen. First ward, William Sen wank; Second ward. John D. Bain; for treasurer. William Schwartt; for clerk. John Flemings. Rod Cload Maatelaal Tleket. RED CLOUD. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) The republicans of this city have nomi nated the following candidates for city offices: For mayor, J. B. Hampton; for treasurer, G. W. Dow; for clerk, Charles Retgle; for councllmen, 8. B. Staneer, John Griffith, George Holliater; for school board. F. C. Hacker, Elmer Ross. Loses Aia Croat Gaaahot. FALLS CITY. Neb.. March 15. (Special.) Frank Japcon, a farmer, fourteen mile northwest ot hers, shot his left arm In such a manner that amptatlon waa necessary, He waa stsadlng In the door of his barn with ths gun resting oa tha sill, when it was accidentally discharged, the whole load taking effect In his arm. Pssea Reaablleaa Ticket. PONCA. Neb., March 15. (Special.) Th republican eaucua namlnated th following ticket: For mayor. O. U Wood; for clerk. James Pomcroy; for treasurer, Riley Arm' strong; for police Judge. T. 8. Myers; for aldermer, First ward, Korea Cook; Sec ond ward, Harry Hart, Third ward, August Drager. Frank Neasaaa Diss ( Wsssl, PLATT8MOUTH. Neb., March 15. (Spe cial.) Frank Neuman, son of Councilman Neuman, who waa wounded yesterday aft ernoon while bunting oa the Missouri river bottom by the accidental discharge of bis gun. died at the borne of bis parents laat night. Taptala at Haw fork. NEW YORK. March ll-It waa an nounced today thai William Lands had been signed by Manager rog-l to play third base and captain the New York bass ball team neat season. fCELLE U n Fashion Decrees White for this Summer's Wear We have on display all the new weaves that are re ceiving endorsement from Omaha's closest followers of style, and we emphasize the fact that you owe it to yourself to see our extensive lines, learn our prices and compare values before buying- White Goods for Waists WHITE OXFORD CHEVIOTS 32 Inches wide at 15c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 15o and 60c yard. t WHITE OXFORD CHEVIOT With black stripe, dot and figure at S5o yard. WHITE MADRAS AND WHITE MARSEILLES In beautiful whit effect at 25o yard. WHITE SEA ISLAND MADRAS With black dainty figure and stripes, SOo ysrd. WHITE DAMASK MADRAS Made from mercerised yarns, beautiful designs, 45o yard. WHITE ENGLISH MADRAS In all the most stylish effects, 60c yard. WHITE EMBROIDERED PIQUE WITH LACE STRIPE Eitra fin and light weight, limited quantity, 69c yard. IRISH LAWN In hand-drawn lac stripe effects, very stylish, 69c yard. IMPORTED LACE STRIPED SWISS For waists or dresses, 65o and 75o yard. IMPORTED DOTTED SWISS At 40c, 45c. 60c, 55c, 60o, 66c, 70c. 76o and 85c yard. FRENCH LAWN 48 Inches wide, very sheer and washable, at SOo and 85c yard. MULL-A-LA SWISS 48 Inches wide, very sheer and washable, at 80c, 85c, 40c, 45c, 60c, 60c and 70c yard. WASH CHIFFON AND OPERA BATISTE 48 inchea wide, at 45c, 60c, 60c, 70c and 80o yard. MOUSSELIKE DE SOIE Pur whit or cream, 45c yard. Persian Lawn, .India Llnon, Dimities, French and English Natneook, Maderla cloth, Maralla cloth and all class of whit good at lowest price. Colored Wash Goods We are showing the very latest styles in dimities, batistes, embroidered tissues, flaked etamines, etc. Many new novelties for waists and dresses have arrived and are being shown in Omaha for St. Gaul Swiss Dress Patterns No two alike and all exclusive styles prices ?8.50, $9.50, 112.00, ?15.00, ?16.50, $18.50 and $20.00 each. KELLEY, PLANT TREES FOR M'KISLEY Useful Memorial Suggested by QoTernor Baraga for Arbor JJay. RAINMAKER THREATENS TO DESERT STATE Willis Bsekser, Coavleted of Mm- alaaghter, Demands New Trial Xo Traoa Dlaeovered of Rev. C. L. Smith. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. March 15. (Special.) The planting of trees in commemoration of William McKlnley has been suggested iu an official proclamation by Governor SaV age a a feature for tb next Arbor day, which will be Tuesday, April 22. The gov ernor's proclamation follows: - EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, LINCOLN By virtue of the suthortty vested In me by law i, fezrs f. (savage, lovernur ui Ne braska, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, April 82,1902, Arbor day. The extensive use oi tiraoer in iimuuv ture and In public and private improve menta la and for some years has been a haw drain unon the forest reaourcea ana unleas expansion along this line keeps pace with, devastation serious uuuH4i!m. must ultimately be the legacy. Voreatrv la both useful and ornamental. While, atrictly speaking, forestry may not be Indigenous still splendid results have at tended every suDSianuiu enuri i our resources In this respect. Experience has demonstrated that tree culture may be prosecuted as successfully in Nebraska as in onv nf tha an-palled timber states. Both soil and climate are adapted to it. For thia reason there enouia oe no relaxation in the planting of trees. Each succeeding Arbor day should add at leaat 600,0)0 trees and shrubs to our woodland estate. It means wealth, plcturesqueness and com fort and eventually will be a powerful magnet In the attraction of capital and population to Nebraska. fn the observance of Arbor day on this occasion I do earneatly and respectfully request that the day be specially observed by the children of the public schools and by citizens generally and that In addition to raitniuuy aiscnarguis nw umJBuui v. Arbor day a tree be planted commemora e nut- lata and areatlv beloved presi dent. William McKlnley. A McKinley me morial tree will lurmsn iuuu in mrr for both solemn and Impressive reflection, and will be a merited tribute to one who during hla life exhausted his best efforts and taxed his beet energies to promote the welfare and happlneea of his country and countrymen. . . . In testimony whereof I have hereunto set rhy hand and cauaed tha great seal ot the atate to be affixed. Done at Lincoln, this 15th day of March, A. D. 1902. By the governor: (Beal) EZRA P. SAVAGE. GEOROB W. MARSH. Secretary of State. By FRANK M CARTNKY. Deputy. Mar Withhold Rala from Nebraska. Rainmaker B. O. Whitney of Rocky Ford, Colo., ha Informed tha State Board of Pub lic Lands and Buildings that bis offer to produce rain in Nebraska will be withdrawn on April 20. He insists that ths oppor tunity of ths board to causa a general rainfall throughout Nebraaka for the mod est sum of $1,000 will have passed by April 21 and bs urges ths Immediate making ot a contract to aavs ths stats from ruin by drouth. Mr. Whitney's first proposition wss submlttsd two weeks ago and today another letter was received from him, as follows: I wrote you on February 27, but have no reply. Do vou always want to see your state In a stricken condition? I don't think you do. Why not be sure of plenty of rain when It may be had so cheap and with a cer tainty ? Only II, 0U) for an average of three fourths of sn Inch for the area of Ne braska. Just think of that. . Many of your taxpayers could pay their taxes easier, to say nothing of the children crying for bread and having to look for some charity to help them. To get so much rain Is nothing like charity, even If It is so cheap. .aAJ .Via h4w n . Y. a A m. , V. too, than run the risk of them both, it you choose to run the risk aa ever, please inform me. On my part let ma aay. when one can and wanta to do humanity Jus tice, the latter always refuses to accept the asms if it Is of sn unknown character. As examples, I mention the discovery ot the circulation, America snd homeopathy. Must I become the victim of ralnuiaklng? Will only do business on the contract plan, can taae no contract arter Apu zu. Yours truly. K- O. WHITNEY. Dedication at Geraaast Chareau Th aaw edifice ot the Oermea Metho dist Epiacopal church at FlXtssnth and M the first time. STIGER & street will be dedicated tomorrow. Th exercises will be under th direction of Rev. J. Demand, th pastor, and will be in both English and German. Beginning at 9:30, the first exercises will bs In German. Rev. Charles' Bruegger, a former pastor, now Xyr Bushtoa, Kan., will lead "the oonsecraTiot services. The ded-' icatory aermon will be preached at 10:30 by President O. B. Addlck of Central Wesleyan college. Rev. H. T. Davis and Rev. F. L. Wharton will participate In the English service to b held at J p. m. President Addlcks will preach In English. Miss Wilson will sing a solo. Rev. Mr. Davla was pastor at St. Paul's church when the old German Meth odist Episcopal church was dedicated year io. In the evening there will be an Epworth league rally. F. H. Scbults of Wathena, Kan., a former pastor, will make an ad dress in German. Rev. Charlea Harm of Clatonla will also speak. Backner Wants Ifew Trial. Th district court has been asked to grant a new trial to Willis Buckner, who waa convicted thia week of manslaughter. The allegations sre misconduct of tbs Jury, newly discovered evidence and errors In the court proceeding and in the instruc tions to ths Jury. Tb police hers have been unable to And any trace of Rev. C. I Smith of Univer sity Place, who disappeared yesterday after writing his relatives In Omaha that he did not Intend to return home. It 1 believed that the man was suffering under soms mental derangement when he wrote ths letter. Chief of Police Hoagland went to Omaha thia afternoon to assist ths police of that city In their efforts to And th man. Traetloa Company Wants Rehearlaar. The Lincoln Traction company has asked the district court for a rehearing of the clty'a tax case, In which a Judgment was given this week In favor ot the city for $48,180. The original Judgment waa for $110,000. The traction company Insists that while It may be liable for a small amount. It cannot legally be held to pay tb sum named in tb last decision of ths court Osaabst Gold Coseirs. A fee of $1,001 wss paid In ths secretary of state's office today for recording arti cles of Incorporation of ths Omaha Gold Mining aad Milling company, which has a capital stock of $1,000,000. Ths Incorpo rators of ths company sre: 3. N. Drake, J. N. Smith, James Sailing, Isaac Kabn anl E. Morse. Llaeola Political Gslktrisga, Ths railroads have granted a rats of ons tars snd one-third tor ths round trip be tween points In Nebrsaks and Lincoln from March 18 to 21. This concession Is for the accommodstlon ot persons who sttend the meetings of the democratic and pop ulist state central committees here on March 20, but is open to all. Foley's Honey aad Tar. Cures coughs snd colds. Cures bronchitis aad asthma. Cures croup and whooping cough. Cure hoarseness snd bronchial troubles. Cures pneumonia and la gripp. Peasloas far Westera Veterans. WASHINGTOX. March 15. (Special.) The following western pensions bare been Issued: Nebraska: Increase, restoration, reissue, etc Leonard K. Bell, Ashland, fl2; Sam uel R McKarland, Stanton, 111); Simon Flnton, Untie Center, $10. Original wid ows Bpecial accrued, March 1, Mary Ferry, Trenton, !& Iowa: Increase, restoration, reissue, etc. John Prenderast, deceased. Seymour . t'M; Jacob Klndall, deceased, Ottumwa, 18; Rob ert M. Williams. Hertford, 117; Alonso H. Thayer. Ames. IS; John Howard, Traer, IS; Clarksoo Palmer, Clear Lake. 112; Henry F. Hodman. Muscatine. ft; Zacharlah Dodd, Ottumwa. 112; John 8. Snroul, California, 18; William H. 11. Myers. Ullford. la; Abra ham Routson. Tabor, l. Original widows, etc Cassandra R. Finch Nevada, Is. ape ctal accrued, March 1. Rebecca K. Bvcor, Bridgwater. $t; cWnantha. A. Smith. Gild den, 18. South Dakota: Increase, restoration, re Isfiue. etc. eorge P. Koblnaon. Bereaford. 17. Da vU J. Uiuuaad. Xaaatoo, flu 2 c1 O) Black A brilliant exhibit of Black Fabrics for spring. The few items mentioned here only give the merest hint of the display of new and fashionable weaves to be seen at our counters. Black Mohair Etamines A very decided favorite of fashion Im mense assortments just received In plain weaves and fancy stripes, 44 Inches wide, 86c, 11.00, $1.25, 160 and 82.00. Black Wool Veilings A thin, clinging material, very popular and fashionable, 81.00 and $1.60 per yard. Voiels and Grenadines A very large assortment of wool votels and grenadines, from $1.00 to $2.60 per yard. Cheviots (4 and 66-lnch all wool French cheviot, ponged and shrunk, a superior quality, aultabl for tailor-made suits and skirts, at 85c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.60, $2.00 and $3.00. 68-lnch wool golf cloth, just the Ideal fabric for unllned skirts, $1.25 per yard. 54-inch Venetian Cloth A fin finish cloth, bought to sell regu larly per yard, $2.50. Special Monday, $2.00. We are receiving daily cor rect and exclusive styles in La dies' Tailor Made Suits, Shirt Waists, Jackets, etc. Dress Goods CO., Cor- Farnam and 35th Streets. SAYS HUSBAND WAS JEALOUS Mrs, Biohardflon Telia Court of Eer ' Domestio Trouble. DENIES INTIMACV WITH STEWART. FIFE ProseeatloB Practically Closes Its Sid of Case Revolver Foand by Sheriff Becomes Im portant Exhibit. KANSAS CITY. March 15. A epeclal to the Star from Savannah, Mo., aays: In th trial ot Stewart Fife for the murder of Frank W. Richardson the stats today prac tically closed Its side of th case. They asked, however, to be allowed to examine one other witness, Lyda Fuson, early next week, when that witness, who is ill, Is able to corns Into court. The atate previously asserted thst they would prove by the Fuson woman that Fit had mad admis sions to her after ths murder ot Richard son that would connect him with th crime. She was not to be found when the state called her name two day ago. Sheriff Holcomb waa recalled today and cross-examined about ths finding of a revolver by Carl Rlckoff in a aewer yester day. The stats submitted ss evidence this revolver, with th statement that the bul let taken from Richardson's head was ths same slxs as th shell found in th re volver. James W. Boyd, th leading counsel for Fife, then mads ths statement for bis client. Ths defenss would show, bs said, that Richardson bad ones asked his wlfs to drlvs Fits down to ths square; that when bs went to North Tsklma, Wash., after the murder, be did not cover up his whereabouts; that the revolver found by ths Rlckoff boy wss placed there long after th murder and that Fits wss st ths Owl club room at ths Urns th murder waa committed. Mrs. Richardson oa Stand. Mrs. Addis B. Richardson, widow of ths desd van, was tbs first witness called by ths defenss. Shs explained her presence at different times with Fife. The only time she had gone riding with him waa when ber husband requested ber to drive th horse to th public square and water It, telling her at the same time to take Fife along. When seen on the atone step with Fife, she said shs was looking tor her husband, who was drunk. Richardson had taken a cur for drunkenness, and ah told of hi quar relling on the street with Fife. Witness shed tears when she said ber husband was not abusivs when sober, but only when drunk. She told the same story of ths murder as shs tad related It at her own trial a month ago. Mrs. Richardson denied being with Flf alon In th stora on th fourth of July and flatly contradicted tb statement ot Gilbert McDanlel that he aaw her and Flf riding together at night. All of the two doten witnesses who have testified that they saw Flf and Mrs. Richardson to gether wers contradicted by Mrs. Richard son. Dlda't lea Flf at Har Hoase. "Tb night Mr. Richardson waa killed" asked Fife's attorney, "waa Flf at your bouss at any time?" "Not that I know of." "Do you know Mr. Richardson cam to bis death at whose hands T" "I do not." On cross-examination Mrs. Richardson aald ber buaband waa Jealous of her when he was drinking. "Did airs. Fife, ths mother of ths defend snt, ssy to you in ths store, shout De cember lit. In th presence of th defend ant. 'I wish you would keep away from Stewart snd not bother htm so much at bis work T" " "No. shs did not." John Richardson told about going with bis mother to look for bis father ths night they met Fits st ths stons steps. Hs fixed ths date, but his recollection waa shaken by cross-examination. Laces and Embroideries 43-inch Black Costume Net New Filet and Tosca meshes, plain and dotted, special, 85o yard. Novelty Black Lace G a loons In wavy serpentina and medallion effects, extra values, at 10c, 13 He, 18c, 20c, 25c to 75o a yard. Novelty Applique Lace Oaloons . In whits and ecru, elegant effects, at 16c, 18c, 20o, 28o and 25o a yard. Novelty Venetian and Irish ; Crochet Galoons In white, cream and ecru, choice de tachable designs, at 25c, 40c, 60c, 75c, 86c, $1.00 to $3.00 a yard. White Point de Paris Laces Elegant ribbon bow-knot designs. In various widths, to match, extra value at 7c, 8c, 11c, 15c, 20c yard. White Nainsook and Swiss Em broidered Flouncings Elegant openwork design, 12 to- 15 Inches. Just the right thing for th new coreet covers. Special value at 85c, 40c, COc, 60c and 75c a yard. 45-inch New Shirt Waist Ma terials Goods that have the exact effect of high-grade allover embroideries, 1V4 yards for shirtwaist. Special, 75c, $1.00, $1.15, $1.25 and $1.50 a yard. New Embroidered Irish Linen Turnover Collars Latest shapes and color combination at 25c, S5c and 60c. New Automobile Ties In all th latest creation at 60c, 76c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.60, $2.00 each. Ladies' Fine Linen Embroid ered Handkerchiefs Narrow hemstitch, with dainty em broidery all round, Just insld of hem stitch, and warranted every thread linen, and soft finish. Special, 15c each, worth 25c SAYS THE GIRL PROPOSED Mother mt Yssag Brooka Declares Florence Bsrsi Insisted ' oa Marriage. - NEW YORK. Marsh IS. Florence Burns was arraigned In ths court of special ses sions before Justlcs Mayer today in th continuation of the ess against her on tb charge of shooting Walter S. Brook In tha Glen Island hotel several weeks sgo. Mrs. Thomas W. Brooka, mother ot th dead man, who was called to testify, aald: "Florence Burn said Mr. Brook wa a criminal because he would not let Walter marry her. She also said: Tt he doe not marry ma I will shoot him and I will shoot to kill.' I answered that if she shot him I would shoot her, and then I asked ber: Why don't you kill yourself?' " Mrs. Brooks said she heard many conver sations between her son and Florence Burns. Th latter on one occasion taunted tha young man with being a kid because he said be did not wish to marry, as bs would then be obliged to leave the bom ot hi parents. Mrs. Brooks was shown and asked to identify the watch her aon bad with btm when he was killed. At sight of the watch Mr. Brook awsyed in ber chair and would have fallen to the floor if a friend had not hurried to ber aid. She wa carried from the room In a faint. Mra. Brook returned to th atand when she had recovered. Eh waa ahown a comb found in tb room where Brook wa found and aald It waa one ah bad aeen Florence Burns wear. "On the last dsy Florence Burns waa la our house," said th witness, "on Decem ber 13, in the morning, Florence told m ha bad been bom on tb previous svsn- tng to look for hsr father'a pistol to shoot Walter. She said she had been looking for it in ber father'a bureau, without being able to find It" Policeman Colby testified to what trans pired on February 18, when be went to the Burns house to arrest the accused girl. Miss Burns told him shs saw Walter at his office at 6:31 on ths night he died and that h arrived horn about 7:30. Colby told ot a eearcb of Florence Burn' room at ber parents' bom and said that he had found a black skirt and Jacket, such aa the woman who went with Brook t th hotel on the night of th murder 1 aald to have worn. Colby identified th comb found In tb room in th Glen Island hotel. FIGHTS WAX PAPER TRUST New Iaeorporatloa ta loath Dakota Throws Two aad Oae-Half Mil. lions lata tha Arena. PIERRE, 8. D., March 15. Special Tele gram.) Artlclea of Incorporation were filed In th offlc ot th secretary of atate to day for th Wax Paper Company of America at Huron, with a capital ot $2,600,000. The incorporators ar: S. M. Ramsey and Oeorg C. Hula of St. Lout and Philip Lawrence of Huron. Th director of th company ar: 8. M. Ramsey, George C Hulee, St. Louis; O. P. Hunt. J. W. Wll shire, Clnclnnnstl; W. T. Challer, Chicago. While the location is given at Huron, th real offlee Is at St. Louis, and It purpose 1 to tight th Union Wax Paper and Parch ment company or th "Waa Paper trust." oath Dakota Iaeoraoratloaa. PIERRE. 8. D., March 15. (Special.) Thess artlclea of Incorporation have beea filed: West Penn Oil company, at Huron, with a capital of $&o.0uu. Incorporator: T. L. Fry. Udward Hill, Philip Lawrence. I Am pert Ore Concentrator company, at Hill City, with a capital of l&OO.OUO. Incor porators: Jacob Lampert, George Laoipert, Orlln W. Lampert. Crude Oil Gas company, at Yankton, with t capital of IjUO.Ouo. Incorporators: Grave othran, Tracy Hale, U. L. Stephens. Lutheran church of Castlewood. Trus tees: Lewis Kmraerson, G. A. S. Arneson. Guttnrm Kjersted. Sully County Creamery company, at Onlda, with a capital cf 110,000. Incorpora tors: Henry Esselbrugge. John F. Cole, Charles W. Brown. aster Silk Novelties Silk Grenadines New importations of exclusive patterns Jn Foulards and Fancy Waist Silks. New French Foulards Including mora than 100 exclusive tries, among which ar many swell whit and black novelty foulard oa broche, plain twill and satin grounds, 24-lnch, 75c, 86c, $1.00. ' Cheney Bros.' best quality Satta Twilled and Satin Liberty, 24 Inches wide-76c, $1.00, $1.86. Shantung, Tussore and Tongeo Silks Plain Shantung, 24 to 85 Inches 75e 8100, $1.25. Dotted Shantung, natural color, wttbl embroidered silk dots, of cardinal blue tan, brown, black and whit. Plain All Silk Linen 24-lnch 60c and 75c. Twilled All Silk Linen 24-lnch 85c New Colored Moire Silks Moire Velours, Moire Antique, new efe fects, Including browns, tan, navies, gray, cardinal, porcelain, reseda, pink blue and white $1.25 and $1.60 per yd.; these silk ar very dealrabl ancl scarce. New Black Moire Silks For waists, costumes and long coats $1.25, $1.60, $1.75, $2.25. Black Silk Grenadines Fashion dictates Grenadines, and w have them from $1.00 to $6.00 per yard. White Washable Silks White Washable Taffeta. 24 and 27 Inches 75c, $1.00. White Washable Pongee 24-lnch $1. Whit Washabla Japanese, 24 and 27 Inches 60c, 85c, $1.00. Black Taffeta 20-inch Black Taffeta 65c, 85c, $1.00. 22-lnch Black Taffeta 69c, 76c, 85c, $t 27-Inch Black Taffeta 85c, $1.00, $1.15. $1.25 (guaranteed.) 36-inch Black Taffeta $1.25, $1.60, $1.76. EXPLOSION WRECKS FACTORY One Girl Killed and Several Employe! An . Dangerously Injured. SECOND "ACCIDENT WITHIN A MONTH Explosloa Oeears la Powder Mlxlasr Room of Railroad Torpedo Fac tory Fire Finishes Work of Destraetloa. CLEVELAND, March 15. Aa explosloa In ths powder mixing department of th Fair mont Manufacturing company at 448 Euclid avenue, early today, resulted in tha death of one girl employe, while at least aevta other person were seriously injured. The dead: ANNA FRITZ, 17 year old. The Injured: Miss Christine Smltxer, probably fatally burned. Miss Kittle Howard, will probably dls. Frank G roach, arm broken and body bruised and burned. Miss Augusta Alden, burned and Injured by Jumping from second story window. Lena Kort, back injured In Jumping from second story window. Mrs. Lisa Cottlll, burned and bruised. Miss Helen Carey, Jumped from second story window, back injured. The cause of the explosion is not known. Tb front of th two-story fram building waa blown completely out, and the plant gutted by Are, which followed the explosion. Tha company manufacture railroad tor pedoes pecuniary loss will not exceed $10,000. About three week ago an explosion almt lar to th on ot today, although of eon lderably lea force, occurred at th tor pedo factory. At that time no on was hurt by tha explosion, but several girls Jumped from the windows. ttop-Over at Niagara Falla without extra charge la permitted en through ticket to New York or Philadel phia via th Lehigh Valley Railroad. SNOW AND COLDER SUNDAY. Rich North Winds la Nebraska Mf mm day Fair aad Coatlaaed Cold. WASHINGTON, March 15. Forecast: For Nebraska Snow Sunday, colder 14 southern portion; high north winds; Mon day, fslr and continued cold. For Iowa Snow Sunday and colder, with a cold wave; Monday, fair; brisk ta high west to northwest wind. For Missouri Fair and much colder Sun day; Monday, fair; winds becoming north westerly. For Wyoming and Colorado Fair and continued cold Sunday; Monday, fair; north winds. For South Dakota Snow and continue cold Sunday; northwest winds; Monday, fair. For Kansas Fair In south, probably snow and colder In north portion Sunday) Monday, fair; north winds. I.evcal Reeerd. OFFICES OF THE WEATHER BCREATT. OMAHA, March 16. Ornclal record of tern feratura snd precipitation compared with he corresponding day of the laat three years; 1402. 1901. 1800. 1S9. Maximum temperature... 37 M 10 H Minimum temperature.... It 23 5 17 Mean temperature 2 go 11 M Precipitation a T 00 .01 Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this dsy and since March L 1902: Normal temperature XI Dellciency for the day j Total excess since March 1, 1903 lit Normal precipitation Ot Inch Excess for the day 1 Inch Precipitation since March 1 60 Inch. iMnclency since March 1 10 Inch. I)eflrlency for cor. period, 1901 It Inch Deficiency for cor. period. 19u0 If Inch T indicates trace of precipitation. U A. WEIM, ioal Forecast Otftdat
