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i o THE OMAHA DAILY BEE t SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1902. Tel fll-ttl : , STOKE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Linen Suggestions. Wa have a large and very complete lino of Hand Embroidered Center P1ece, Scarfs, Lunch Cloths, Tea Cloths, Tray Clotha. Oval Tray Cloths, Doy lies suitable for Christmas gifts neatly boxed one In a box. Nothing will be more acceptable than one of these beautiful pieces. Hand Embroidered Lunch Cloth $1.75, $2.00, $2.60, $3.00, $3.60, up to $10 each. Hand Embroidered Tray Cloth $1, $1.25, $1.76, $2. $2.60 each. Hand Embroidered Scarfs $1.50, $1.65, $1 .85, $2, $2.50, $3.60 and $3.75 each. Hand Embroidered Center Pieces 50c, 75c. 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.60, $1.75, $2, up to $5 each. Women's Neckwear. The latest novelty In Top Collars White, embroidered In ' colors 60o each. Stocks Ic white, black snd colors 60c to $4.50 each. Tucked stocks with ties 60c to $1.75 each. Liberty Elite Ruffs In black, black and white, white and black, also all white. Fans. We sell a great many fans at Christmas time. New decorations, pretty sticks and a choice line to select from. White and Black Bilk Fans Hand dec orated 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2, up to $18 each. Special Sale on All Our Silk Embroidered Flan nel Waist Patterns. On Monday morning;, December 15, we will place on special sale all of our Fine Embroidered Flannel Waist Pat terns. Here Is a grand opportunity of getting an exclusive novelty for a remarkably low price. They will make beautiful holiday gifts.. NOTE THE FOLLOWING REDUC TIONS: All of our $3.00 $1.26 each. All of our $3.50 $2.25 each. All of our $4.50 $2.68 each. All of our $5.00 $2.98 and $3.19! All of our $6.50 $3.58 each. All of our $7.00 $4.00 and $4.88. All of our $6.00 Waist Patterns now Waist Patterns' now Waist Patterns now Waist Patterns now Waist Patterns now Waist Patterns now Waist Patterns now $3.48 and $4.48. , . A choice lot of our . 75o and 85o IM PORTED FRENCH FLANNELS on special sale at 67c per yard. Y. M. C. A. Building, Corner eompany at Its various shops, but these men, strikers contend, are not the best workmen. Therefore, the strikers maintain and have from the first maintained, failure of the company to keep up normal con ditions In its motive power department Is Inevitable. The tact that a conference of the op posing parties has been,' held and talk of a settlement Is in the air will. It Is held, have a depressing effec upon the men In the shops, the strike breakers. It is thought they till become restless in the appre hension of the insecurity of their positions and begin a general exodus. If such a thing does occur before matters have been disposed of one way or the other thu com pany will have another serious problem to deal with. One of the essential conditions of settlement on the strikers' side Is the reinstatement of every man who was for merly employed and wants to return. Real izing this the strike breakers are likely to be all the more unstable from now on In their actions. Steps have been taken by the company to resist any sudden or gen eral migration of their nonunion workmen. COURT INVALIDATES A WILL Question of Rell-loik Enters Largely lato Noted Idaho Cass Ju.t Settled. BOISE, Idaho, Dec. IS. The supreme court has disposed of the case Involving the validity of the will made by Judge J. C. Brady of Kootenai county, shortly be fore his death. It sustains the Judgment of the district court in Invalidating the will. The rase has been a sensational one. Judge Brady was shot and fatally wounded by a man named Wllbursee. After being shot Judge Brady was taken to a hospital In Spokane, Wash., fur treatment. There he received the ministrations of Rev. T. L. Purcell of the Catholic church. Shortly before his death be executed a will making John C. Calahan his administrator and Father Purcell the guardian of his minor children. The family of the deceased are Protes tants and tbey at once attacked the will la the probate court. The children them selves were abducted during the litigation, SLIP Ol5 THE KNIFE AND BLIND FOR LIFE. No knife or drugs used in Vltaonathy treatment. Nothing put In the eye. All eye I trsit mil cii under t'UJ.r antee. II you are not benefit ted or cured the treatment won't cost you I cent. Consultation y free. Htrt laUcsi m 1 . " Nature's forme for the cure of diseases. Bend for free book , "Nerve Force and How to Obtain vChas.l. White, M. H.&V. 1915 Far nam St.. Omaha, Neb., P. O. Box Bee, Dee. 14. 1902. The New Christmas Goods. . . Acceptable gifts for all. Commencinir Thursday our Neck Furs. FINE NUTRIA BEAVER SCARFS-Ex- cellent quality at $7.60. SCARFS Of extra fine beaver, large tails at $12 and $15. SCARFS Of "fine mink at $12 and $13.60. SCARFS Of fine fox, brush tails at $12. Mt'FFS In genuine natural marten at $S.60. MUFFS In fine Persian at $10 and $12. MUFFS In Alaska seal at $18, $20 and tie. MUFFS In electric seal at $3.00. PETTICOATS In black silk taffeta, cut very full and wide at $10, $12, $15. PETTICOATS In fine mercerized fa bricsat $1.50, $2, $2.25. FUR COATS Beautiful electric seal coats at $30, $40, $45, $u0. WAISTS Beautiful waists, in velvet at $5 and $7.60. Christmas Novelties. 3- plece Toilet Sets Consisting of brush, comb and mirror. In ebony, with sil ver mountings. Ivory with (f'l. and green agate with gold at $2, $2.75, $3. $3.60 and $5 a set. 2-plece sets, having brush and comb at $1.75 and $3.00 a set. Military Brushes at $3.25 and $3.60 a pair. 4- plece Manicure Set In French stag horn, with silver mountings at $2.50 a set. French Stag Horn Ink Stand and Pen Rack at $2.25 and $2.50 each. Novelties In Stag Horn, such as Shoe Horns, Files, Cuticle Knives, Paper Knives, Curling Irons and Vaseline Jars at 60c each. Gold Plated Jewel Boxes at $1, $1.25, $1.60, $2.25 each. Fancy Trays In bronze and aluminum finish at 25c, 50c. $1.25, $2, $2.50, $3 each. Call Bells In bronze at $125 each. Gifts for Men. Here you will aee many articles, such as will make useful gifts for the men. Fancy Silk Suspenders All this sea son's make $1 to $4 per pair. Foldod Mufflers Also the handkerchief style $1 to $3 each. Fancy Dress Shirts In light figures $1 and $1.50 each. The newest styles and colors In Men's Gloves to be seen here at $1, $1.50 and $2 per pair. Holiday Neckwear which includes most every wanted style and color 60c, $1 and $1.60 each. Men's Silk Hose. We have received a late shipment of Men's Black Silk Halt Hose In plain, embroidered and silk checked values are extra good price $1 per pair. EL1EB- Sixteenth and Douglas Sts which resulted in favor of the contestants, the decision being based on the theory that Judge Brady, at the time, was In capable of making a will. This judgment the supreme court affirms. The street car conductor knows to stop at Bennett's. The great receiver's sale be gins at 10 a. m. tomorrow. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER More Snow Promised for Today In Nebraska and Western Iowa. WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. Forecast: For Nebraska Snow Sunday; fair Mon day, colder In west, snow In east portion. For Iowa Fair In east, snow In west portion Sunday; Monday snow or rain. For Missouri Snow Sunday; Monday snow or rain. For Kansas Snow Sunday; Monday fair. For North Dakota Fair Sunday and Monday. For South Dakota Partly cloudy Sun day; Monday fair. For Colorado Snow Sunday; Monday fair. For Wyoming Fair Sunday, except snow in southeast portion; Monday fair. For Illinois Fair Sunday, except rain or snow In extreme south portion; Mon day snow In north, rain or snow In south portion; northeast winds, Increasing Mon day night. Local Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Deo. 18. Official record of tem- ferature and precipitation compared with he corresponding day of tbe lact three pears: - 1902. 1901. 1900. 1899. W 27 4 21 Maximum temperature. Minimum temperature. tlean temperature rerlultatlon 17 20 25 15 23 24 M 18 .2 .02 .tM T Ui'ioul of temperature and preclpltctton at Omaha for this day and since jafarch l, Wu2: Normal temperature !eflclercy for the day Total excess since March 1... Normal precipitation Excess for the day Total rainfall since March 1... Deficiency since March 1 Deficiency for cor. period. 1901 30 8 m 08 ln-h t! Inch 28.54 Inches 1 13 Inches , 3.98 Inches Excess lor cor. perioa, iisju .14 Inch ' T indicates trace oi precipitation. i a. a. wKT.rm. Local Forecast Official autoasos curea. If you have not it re relief in medicine, try magnetic treat merit. No mat- ter what your ument, It will help you. I 1 I 1 I 1 I P. 48. X ITALY ALSO MAKES DEMANDS Telli Venezuela its Debts Must be Paid at Onoe. ULTIMATUM IS PRESENTED IN CARACAS Three Power. on Join la Attempt to Cu.h from Castro's Uovern tneat for Varloas Claims Due Them. (Continued from First Page.) this communication must ultimatum. be taken as an HACK5ARD, British Minister. To His Excellency, Senor Lopez Haralt, Minister of Foreign Affaire, Caracas, De cember 7. German lltimntnm to Veneanela. Mr. Minister:. In the name of the gov ernment of his majesty, the German em peror. 1 huve the honor to make the fol lowing communication to the government of Veiuczuela: The Imperial government has been duly Informed of the note of the minister of affairs of Venetuela, dated the 9th day of May last. In that iHe the Venezuelan government refused the demands of the imperial government relative to the pay ment of German rlnlms arising out of the clvli wars of 1WS to 1900. nnd to support their refusal referred to arguments already put forward. The Imperial government, even after ex amining these arguments anew, do not think they can consider them satisfactory. The government of the republic argues in the first place that owing to the interior legislation of the country It Is not pos sible to arrange the claims of foreigners arising from the wars by the de;i!omRt!o course, thus asserting the doctrine that diplomatic Intervention is excluded by In terior legislation. That doctrine is not In conformity with International law, since the question of Judging whethei such intervention is ad missible must be appreciated not according to the dispositions or the interior legisla tion, but in accordance with the principles uf international law. Not Covered by Treaty. The Venexuelan government, with the ob ject of making a demonstration of diplo matic defense, claims that this is Inad missible and relies on the twentieth article of the treaty of am ty, commerce and civilization between the Imperial govern- ent and the republic of Colombia of the 23d of July, Wsi. 1 nlH aruument Is wantlnc In efficiency. firstly, because the treaty Is valid only be tween the German empire and Colombia, and because section 1 of said article is an obstacle In the way of a diplomatic de fense against Qerman claims arising out of acts committed by the Colombian govern ment or Its allies. Likewise, the affirmations of the Vene xuelan government are not correct, that foreign claims consequent on Venezuelan civil wars have never been aranged by diplomatic course, for like arrangements Venezuela concluded with France in 18S5 and with Spain In lh98, and a formal agree ment was sinned on the 6th of February. ISM, between the German minister at Cara cas and the Venezuelan minister, at the order of their respective governments, for the arrangement of the German claims consequent on the civil war of 1SH2. Excuse Is Not Valid. Nor caft importance be given to the other objection of the Venezuelan government, that diplomatic defense of the present claims Is Inadmissible because an adequate road to a settlement Is open by the de cree of the 24th of January, 1901, since the proceedings provided for by the decree do not constitute a guaranty for a Just solu tion of those claims. As has been repeatedly said to the Vene zuelan governrhent, firstly, claims anterior to the 23d of May, 1SM8 (which is the date of the rising headed by the present presl- aeni oi tne republic), are excluded, wnue Venezuela will naturally have to answer for the acts In forming governments. Secondly, all diplomatic intervention against revolutions or by commission, we must exclude, appeal to the federal high court being alone permitted. In spite of this, however, as has been seen, there were some cases where Judicial employes de pended on the Venesuelan government, and when occasion has arisen they have been deprived of their, offices without formality. Finally,' the payment of any c'ntmi which a commission might allow was to be effected with certificates of the new debt of the revolution, to be created for that purpose, which, from what haa been seen hitherto, would scarcely have value, in fact, the procedure employed by the Venezuelan government has not led to a satisfactory solution of the claims. In particular the few German claims which would be pre sented to the commission have, In part, been unseemingly refused, in part reduced, evidently, in an arbitrary manner, and even the recognized claims have not been paid, but the injured parties have been asked to submit to a proposed law to be submitted to congress. After the failure of several attempts to Induce the government of the republic to modify the decree In said point the Im perial government has been obliged Itself to examine Its subjects' claims and Im mediately present to the Venezuelan gov ernment those which were tound Justified. Law is Not Sunlcient. It Is true that afterward the Venezuelan government raised the possibility of ob taining a favorable solution by congress, but the law which was sanctioned by con gress at the beginning of the year only repeats the Insufficient provisions of the decree of the 24th of January. 1901. Be sides It only comprise claims which could not be duly presented to a commission. . Afterward the Venezuelan government conducted its correspondence in aif almost offensive tone and finally published the notes referred to, among which were some marked "confidential," without the consent of the Imperial government, accompanying them with a memorandum couched in of fensive terme. In spite of the sincerity of the desire which animates the imperial government to maintain existing good relations with Venezuela, and, although far from not desiring to respect the sovereignty of the republic or intermeddle in Its Interior In stitutions, it can only see In the proceed ings employed by the Venezuelan govern ment an intention to deny to the German empire claim the settlement due In con formity with International taw.. It therefore believes itself compelled to contribute In a definite manner to their Immediate satisfaction. The imperial government haa consequently Instructed me to ask the Venezuelan gov ernment to satisfy without delay the Ger man credits which, according to my note of the 81st of December lust, amount to 1.71la bolivars, 67-centimes. Other Claims Are ta Dancer. Furthermore, the manner In which Ger man claims consequent on the war have been treated by the government of the re public! has led the Imperial government to think that other claims of Its subjects against tho republic, also stand In need of support. To arrive at a Just conclusion, therefore, German claims consequent on tho present civil wai a'd the credits of German houses occasioned by the slaughter house at Cara cas and the amount due the great Vene zuelan railroad for interest and scrip of the 6 per cent Venezuelan loan of 18SW, which were delivered In redemption of a guaranty of interest, must be considered in (he same llzht. By order of the tmrjerlal eovernment t have to ask the Venesuelan government to make a declaration immediately that it recognizes In principle the correctness of these demands and is willing to accept the decision of a mixed commission, with the object of havln. them determined and as sured In all their details. The Imperial government hope the gov ernment of the republic will satisfy all Just demands of Germany and not oblige the imperial government Itself to enforce thtir satisfaction. At the same time the imperial government thinks It should not omit to mention that It has been informed by the British government of Its claims against Venezuela. The two government have agreed to proceed Jointly to obtain satisfaction of all demands. VON PILGKIM-BALTAZZI, German Charge d' Affaires. The above documents have not been mads public in Venezuela. Doth Sides Capture Ship.. LA GUAYRA, Dec. IS. The German cruiser Vlneta yesterday captured the Vene suelan gunboat ftestaurador, formerly George J. Oould'a yacht Atlanta. A crew from Vlneta was put aboard and the cap tured vessel was sent to Trinidad. The British steamer Topes, from Cardiff, was seiiel by the rabble at Puerto Cabello Wednesday and pillaged. The captain and rrew were held as prisoners, but were re leased today, and the steamer will sail at noon tc morrow for Cienfuegoa. The Ger man cruisers Falke and Panther have ar rived her and the German training ship Btosch Is cruising around outside. A com mission composed ot leading mer chants of Caracas arrived here this after noon and went on board the British cruiser Chsrybdis and the German cruiser Vlneta. Vlneta afterward sailed tor an unknown destination. ' The fortresses bars been evacuated and all the soldiers have left the town, the militia having been called out to maintain order and all the drinking saloons bsve been closed by order of the president. The United Slates gunboat Marietta ar rived today from Curcao and has anchored outside the harbor. The British cruiser Charybdls, flying Com modore Montgomery's flag; the German cruiser Veneta and the German training ship Stosch arrived here this morning and have taken positions commanding the town and fortress. Several merchantmen, the Dutch steamer Print Wlllem IV, a British steamer of the Harrison line and a royal mariner arived off the port today, but were prevented from entering the harbor by the captain ot the British cruiser Indefatigable, who said he would not be responsible for what might happen If the vessels were allowed to enter. The steamers applied for lighters to en able them to discharge their cargoes, but the request was refused by the custom house authorities, whj declared the ves sels might enter the port as usual, there being no reason for their remaining out side LONDON, Dee. 18. Up to S o'clock this afternoon, according to official statements, nothing had been received at the Foreign office anent the Venezuelan government asking Minister Bowen to act as arbitrator In the controversy between that country and Great Britain and Germany. The embassy was also without Instruc tions regarding any Venezuelan matter. Venesnela'a Consul Withdraws. WASHINGTON, Dec 13. One more step toward the complete severance of relations between Venezuela and the allies, who are seeking to punish her, was today taken In the withdrawal of the Venezuelan consul general from Port of Spain, Trinidad, by orders ot his government. Notice of the fact came to the State department from United States Consul Smith at Port of Spain. It is presumed that Venezuela has sent out similar orders to all ber other consuls In British and Ger man possessions to withdraw from their posts. These withdrawals would not be partic ularly serious but for the fact that they Indicate a purpose on the part of Pres ident Castro to proceed to extremes In his quarrel with the allies. The State department has not been ad vised of the rejection ot President Castro's proposal to arbitrate the dispute as trans mitted Minister Bowen. Secretary Hay bad a busy time today conferring with senators and representa tives, who are already beginning to show anxiety as to the Venezuelan situation. No one was able to suggest, however, how the attitude of the State department could be Improved upon at this moment. American Ships to Sail. SAN JUAN. Dec. IS. Kearsarge, Ala bama, Massachusetts, Iowa and Scorpion, with Admiral Hlgglnson In command, and Chicago, Newark and Eagle, with Admiral Sumner commanding, will sail for Trini dad next Friday. The United States will thus have a strong naval force within easy distance of the Venezuelan coast. This movement, however, has no connec tion with the situation In Venezuela and was arranged before matters became acute. NEW YORK, Dec. 13. Vessels leaving today for Venezuelan ports took out their clearance papcra as usual, notwithstanding the reports of a blockade. No official no tice .had been received by the collector of the port to . warn vessels of a blockade, GOVERNOR WANTS TO RUN Law Prohibits Man Succeeding Him self, So Courts Will Be Appealed To. LOUISVILLE. Ky., Dee. IS. At a confer ence held here tonight between Allle Young, chairman of the democratic state executive committee, and several friends of governor Beckham, It was decided to file a friendly suit next week to determine whether Governor Beckham Is eligible for the democratic nomination for' governor next fall. The law provides that no man can be governor for two successive terms, but Governor Beckham claims that he was elected to fill the unexpired term ot late Governor Goebel. SLIPPERY STEPS MAY KILL Kansas Politician Falls nnd Now Lies la a Precarious Condi tion. TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 13. Morton Al baugh, state bank commltaioner and chair man of the republican state committee. Is In a serious condition aa the result of a fall down the Icy steps ot the state house this afternoon. His recovery Is oonstd ered doubtful. Mr. Albaugh'a right leg was badly frac tured near the hip joint. RAILWAY ENGINE BLOWS UP Enartaeer and Fireman Are . Doth Badly Scalded and May Die. PEORIA, 111., Deo. II. A passenger en gine on the Chlcsgo, Peoria & St. .Louis railroad blew up between Chesterfield and Medora, forty miles below Springfield, this evening. The fireman and .the engineer were so badly scalded that they will die. None of the passengers was Injured. THINK HARD. It Pays to Think About Pood. The unthinking life some people lead often causes trouble and sickness, as Illustrated In the experience of a lady who resides In Fond Du La6. Wis. "About four years ago I suffered dread fully from Indigestion, always having eaten whatever 1 liked, never thinking ot the digestible qualities. This Indigestion caused palpitation of the heart so badly-1 could not walk up a flight of stairs with out sitting down once or twice to regain breath and strength. "I became alarmed and tried dieting, wore my clothe very loose and many other remedies, but found no relief. - "Hearing of the virtues of Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee I commenced using them In place of my usual breakfast of coffee, cakes or hot biscuit and In ' one week's time I was relieved of sour stomach and other ills attending Indigestion. In a month's time my heart was performing Its functions naturally and I could climb stairs and bills and walk long distances. "I gained ten pounds In this short time and my skin became clear and I com pletely regained my health and strength. I continue to use Grape-Nuts and Postum, for I teel that I owe my good health en tlrely to their use. I like the delicious flavor of Grape-Nuts and by making Postum according to directions It cannot be distinguished from the highest grade ot coffee." Name givea by Postum Co., Bat tie Creek, Mich, . . 17. R. BENNETT kssssssacfla THE MIGHTIEST SALE OF A DECADE $100,000 Stock of CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, and GAPS, BOYS' and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. In fad anything for men or boys, either for Christmas gifts, or for present want'. Mothers, fathers, one and ail, we ask you to see the worthy gifts we have in useful articles- A happy change for frugal folks-See the Prices JVlain Floor. 'rr'J'v .!"'.yi.n"."VJ vt;1"";'1 OLD MAN'S TRAGIC DEATH Attempts Doable Murder, Burns His Prop erty and Says He is Poisoned. WAS MARRIED ABOUT A MONTH AGO James Evans Dies After a iu . Intense l'nln Talk, nationally to the Last and Friends Scoot Sonaestlon of Insanity. KEARNEY, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special Tel egram.) By the death of James Evans at j 6 o'clock this morning on Ktlgoro's Island, where he resided, a strange story of a pe culiar, if not eccentric, old man comes to tragic end. Evans was about 80 years ot age and had been for a long period a prominent citizen of Buffalo county. On November 4, 1901, he deeded all of his property to Abraham Swinyer, a young man about 3d years of age. On the same day an agreement wai entered into between Evans, Swinyer and the latter' wife whereby Mr. and Mrs. Swinyer, In consideration of the property which had been deeded them, were to pro-. vide for the old man during his life, care for him in sickness, etc. They were not to encumber or sell any ot the property during Evans' life and were to live In a house on the land about 200 yards from the one occupied by the other party to the con tract. On November 8, 1902, deceased was mar ried to Luclnda J. Arbuckle. Last night about 10 o'clock, according to the story told by Mr. Swinyer, Evans sent for him, stating that he was sick. Swinyer went over and talked to the old gentle man for a few minutes, when, without warning, the latter grabbed a shotgun and fired at both Mrs. Evans and Swinyer. Neither shot, however, took effect, and tho Intended victims fled to the other house, where they got Mrs. Swinyer and the children and hurried to the home ot neigh bors. Swinyer then came to town and In formed the sheriff ot the matter, stating that as they Were leaving the place they looked back and saw that some of the buildings were burning. The old man was found In the small house upon a bed, struggling with neigh bors, who sought to quiet him. He was besmeared with blood, and bis face was distorted with pain. Amoflg those pres ent were W. H. and John Kilgore. who were the first upon the scene after the flight ot Swinyer and the other fugitives. They found the large house, two barns, two ntlea of corn, several stacks or nay ana all the outhouses either In flames or al ready consumed. The Kilgore boys suc ceeded In overpowering Evans to a certain extent. . end asked him what he meaut by such actions. He replied that he was sorry that he could not burn up the land also, and that the reason he had not humed the small house was because he saw a light In there and supposed the chil dren were sleeping there. Asked what he Intended to do when he had finished his Incendiary work, he replied that he Intended to lay down In a wagon box which he pointed to and die. The old man's hands and arms had been badly lacerated by wires and other objects and there was a terrible gash in his right wrist. He told John Kilgore that he had been poisoned and that when he died he wanted the doctors to cut him open. Until his death this morning Evaus complained ot Intense pains and cramps in his bowels and the muscles In his legs and arms twitched and contracted spasmodically. At times he would go Into flu, so that It was necessary to use great strength to hold him, but while not In these spasms he talked as rationally as usual and those who were with him and knew him well scout the Idea that he was Tnsane. Dr. Miller on his way to the Island this morning was met by neighbors, who In formed him that Evans had died. They stated, however, that an Inquest was de sired and Coroner Switi was also notMed to this effect. He accordingly went to the scene ot the trsgedy this afternoon for the purpose ot empaneling a Jury and making a thorough inquiry iJto the matter. FARMER HAS A CLOSE CALL He is Almost Crushed I'nder the Wheels of Pnssentier Train at Teruntseh. TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) Charles Lints, a farmer, who resides near Graf, came near losing his life at the Bur lington depot here. He desired to board the eastbound pas senger train, but did not get on until tho train had started to leave and was under good headway. He then endeavored to board a platform on a forward coach. He grabbed the handrail, but lost his footing and was swudc back under tbe train be tween the cars and platform. It happened that the conductor, who had not yet got aboard, and A. B. Allen were near Mr. Lints at the time he fell. With rare presence of mind they grabbed him and rolled him from under the wheels to a position as near tbe platform as he could be crowded and, holding him there, kept him off the rails until tbe remaining trucks ot tbe train had passed him, with out doing him Injury. The train was then stopped, that the eonductor and Mr. Unts might get aboard. CO., E. E. HASTINGS, RECEIVER. THE ATTRACTION IN THE LOTE-slG DEPT. (ID Harney - '. A"LzL- The people at the depot who witnessed the extremely close call were thrown Into nervous excitement. HASTINGS' BIG POSTAL RECORD Herejiits of the Office Halt as Large Asrnln aa They Were Five Years Agro. HASTINGS, Neb., Deo. 13. (Special.) A comparison of tbe records ot the post offices ot Nebraska cities for tbe last Ave years plates Hastings next to Lincoln. The postal receipts of the office tor the last year have been $20,823.6$, an Increase of 43 per cent during the period of five years and a net revenue to the department last year of $6,158.70. Had the office been lo cated In k government building, thus elim inating the rental expense, the revenue would have been $7,4f38.70, or a net revenue to tho government of 40 per cent ot tho gross receipts. The money order business ot the office shows a steady yearly increase, amounting last year to 10,109 orders Issued, aggregat ing $53,654.14, and 14,862 orders paid, amounting to $108,395.98. This takes no account of the moneys haudled by this office on account of being a money order depository office for Bixty elght other offices, which amounted last year to over $350,000.50. The amount ot mall handled has lncreas?d In proportion. JUDGMENT TO BE ENFORCED Deputy Marshal Serves Paper, on the Mayor and Counellmen of . Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. IS. (Special.) James Walling, a deputy United PtateS marshal of Omaha, was here yesterday and served papers upon the mayor and city council to compel them to make a levy for the payment ot tbe Flanhburg Judg ment. This is one of the judgments secured against the city upon paving bonds whero the districts defaulted in their payment and the city was cued. This particular Judgment Is for $4,408, together wltn inter est and costs, which amount to about $5,000 at this time. The council having refused payment, a writ of mandamus was asked, and the federal court now serves the of ficers with a pre-emptory writ, command ing them to make a levy to provide for tbe payment ot Judgment, Interest and costs. HAS WATER F0R THREE DAYS Manager of Nebraska City Water Com. pany Bee. No Cause for Alarm In Present Condition. NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Dec. 13. (Spe-Tfifrm.l-In an Interview this even- ! lng Manager Garver of the water com- pany stated that he had enough water now o supply the city for three days. He says there Is no Immediate danger of a famine. The Argo 8tarch company saved the situ ation last night. If the. engines at tbe starch company'a plant had not been avail able the city would have been without either water or light. WILL OF MOTHER IS BROKEN Money Involved, About Six Thousand Dollars, Will Now Go to Lincoln Man. LINCOLN, Dec. 13. The will of Mrs. Wil liam A. Bentley was this morning broken by a Jury in the district court and the Cath olic institutions to which Mrs. Bentley had bequeathed tbe money will lose about $6,000. The will was contested by her son, William A. Bentley, and Is ot two years' standing. Teacher Sues Woman for Assault. HASTINOS. Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) Miss Margaret E. James has brought suit In the district court against Mrs. Lottio Murphy on tbe charge of assault and bat tery. Mlas James is a young school teacher In Silver Lake township. On November 19 last she alleges that Mrs. Lottie Murphy accused her of making false statements concerning defendant and that when she denied the charge she was assaulted and badly beaten before a large crowd of spec tators. Miss James has also brought suit against Mrs. Murphy's husband, charging that be kept other people from interfering. The blows she received. Miss James alleges, caused her to bo confined to ber bed for a week or more. Rural Houte for Johnsoa County. TECUMSEH, Neb., Dc. IS (Special.) Rural mail routes will be arranged for at Sterling and Cook, this county. In the near ; future. Congressman Burkett r.es secured an order from the Postofflce department Instructing C. L. Lewellyn, tbe Inspector ! for Nebraska, to go Into the First con ' grossional district for the examination of I routes as soon as he completes his work in tho Sixth district. West I'olut Item.. WEST POINT. Neb.. Dec. 13. (Special.) J W. Shearer, cashier of tbe West Point National bank, haa collected and remitted $74. 2 as a subscription from the town's people to the Morten memorial fund. The general merchandise firm of Herse 4 Johnson has been dissolved by mutual Street Entrance. consent, Frank Horse of WIsner having purchased the Interest of Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Emma Rock andiFred Rudiger were married at the home of William Haase, near this city, Thursday. Both are well known young people of this place and will reside beta. Teenmaeh Get. Weather ftlarnal. TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special) Weather signals are now displayed in Te rumeeh. For the new service our citlxen. are indebted to Manager A. B. Smith of tho Nebraska Telephone company's local ex change. The reports are received front Lincoln each day and the signals are dis played from a Hag pole In front of tho cenr tral office. The expense Is met by Mr. Smith personally. Snow Blanket for Winter Whent. YORK, Neb.. Dec. 13. (Special.) Tha recent enow makes a nice blanket for win ter wheat, vthlch is not quite as large an acreage In York county as last year, but Is In extra fine condition, promising an other yield of thirty to fifty bushels to the acre. Seventy-five per cent of York county farmers have finished shucking corn and everywhere are large corn cribs filled to overflowing. Bars Minor, from Billiard Halls. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dee. 13. (Spe cial Telegram.) Mayor Bartllng has taken action to prevent minors from frequenting the btllard halls and slot machines of tha city. He issued orders to tbe police today to notify the proprietors of these estab lishments that they must not admit minors. York College Mnalo RecltaL YORK, Neb., Deo. 13. (Special.) Tha final recital of the York college, depart ment of music, for thlB terra was held last evening at the college chapel. Under the Instruction of Miss Ruth Smith the stu dents showed considerable advancement. Itevlvals at Itlslnc City. RISING CITY, Neb., Dec. 13. (Speolal.) Revival meetings have been In progress at the Methodist church with a good at tendance In spite of Inclement weather for the last two weeks. Rev. Mr. Cllne Is being assisted by Evangelist Prescott. Six Inehe. of Snow at Benkleman. BENKLEMAN, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special Telegram.) A steady snow has been falling all day and the ground Is covered to tho depth of six Inches, with Indications for much more before morning. Heavy Snow at I'apltllon. PAPILLION, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) The heaviest fall of snow this winter fell here last night. 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