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Tlir OMAITA DATTjT BEE: FH1DAY. JANUARY 2, 1003. TEACHERS HAVE BUSY TIME State Ars-chtion Bur i the Tear with a Da; of Hard Wort. INTEREST CENTERS UPON OfFICERS President Srharman of Cornell I. re Brine Made for fihortliora Breeder t'naveatloa. (Prom a Staff Corrcepnndert ) LINCOLN. Jan. 1. (Special.) The second dey of the teachera' association v. as aa atrrnuous aa the Brut and a little more bo. The mips of the city Issued by the a.at superintendent, locating the principal ob Jecta and points of Interest In Lincoln, were evidently studied well last night, for early this morning the teachers were astir and all rara to the penitentiary and the asylum and suburban place were crowded. Others who get enough of nature at their rural h-rs -1slted and aaw the rights of the ity. The state capltol has been a special re eu1 dozens of the younger set of teachers hare lined up for a sight of meting the teachers and former students of Cornell. After the lecture he wss ten dered a reception at the Commercial club rooms by the former Cornrllians. Many shcrt talks were mrde and alarge cmad v.aa present. A musical program In con nection with th Ipcture constituted the en tertainment tcnlght. An Interesting exhibit was brought to th" a'FOilatlon by Palmer Fisher of Klchardson county. It U a sample of the various kinds cf timber grown In Nebraska. There are thirty-six samples rut from trees and mounted on a card, with the name of each written under It. The teachera this morning adopted a resolution to give their support to the school authorities of Cass county In up holding the adjunct district law providing for free high achool attendance. The reso lution carried with It an appropriation of $1.".0 to assist In carrying the rase through the supreme court. The election of officers occurs Friday morning, but It will be known who are to fill the places before that time, when tho names of the nominating committee are nnnouncrd. The attendance has reached over 1,700, and It la said by the teachers to be the most successful meeting the asso ciation ever held. Thefe officer, were elected by the various sections for the ensuing year: Ma thema ties Prof. Hoxle, State Normal AGED COUPLE FOUND DEAD Indications Point Strongly to Their Haying Beei Poiorjd. WHOLE AFFAIR SHROUDED IN MYSTERY L. eacrlienry. Next to the governor the ' preeldmt; Mrs. Manvllle, Crete, vice presl- grratest attraction at the state house la the i "n , , , . , dnm .nt th. (,i,.. w . w. . - Physical Science P. B. Brace. State unl- oome and the Janitors are kept busy steer- j VerMty. president; Percy Purvlance. Lin ing the sightseers straight up. The police coin, secretary. court has also come In for a share of the !erman J II. Beckman. Lincoln High attention f Ik. ,i.l.,. .-A srnooi, president, aiii.ii Aniinw opiums. down this morning and beard Judge Cos grave 'sock" It to the transgressors. WILCOX, Neb.. Jan. 1. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson, an aged couple living north of Ragan, Neb., were found deaJ. ohnson was found lying on the bed. while Mrs. Johnson In a kneeling position with her head on a trunk. The condition In which they were found seems to Indicate bat they were poisoned. A coroner's Inquest Is being held. They hsd been seised with violent stomach trouble Just previous to their death. John Horn, a son-in-law, came down stairs last Friday morning, according to his story, and found them In the positions described, still in their night clothes. WILCOX, Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) l'p to the present time no solution of this slrange and sudlen death of both at the same time has been found. They were in good cir cumstances and apparently lived happily together. Considerable Interest has bern manifested aa to who will be the next prealdent of the association. The nominating committee, composed of representative of the various congressional districts, was appointed late thl afternoon. It was said today that State Superintendent Fowler could be the next president If he would take the place. Othera who are prominently mentioned are Bod well of Omaha. Fulmer of Pawnee City, Chancellor Andrews and Stephens of Bea trice. Superintendent Pearse of Omaha said last Bight that he had heard of no one men tioned for office so far, and that the teach ers were too busy doing good work to think about the election. Aa for himself he said he wanted any one that would suit tho teachers and that he was glad there waa no friction and no politics mixed up In the race for the presidency. Heretofore Mr. Pearse has taken quite an Interest and a part In the election, and be has just as reg ularly been sat down on by the teachers, so It la probable that If he has a candidate he deslrea the matter kept quiet. In order that th man would atand some chance of elec tion. Leetarea la Moralag. This morning Mr. Pearse talked at the general session held In the new university chapel on the course of study In the grades. Others who delivered lectures were: WII ber 8. Jackman or the University of Chi cago on "Nature Study Adapted to a Given Area;" "How to 8tudy the Birds and In aecte of a Given Area," Robert W. Wot cott of the Nebraska university; "An Il lustrative Lesson In Nature Btudy." by Charlea Fordyce of Wesleyan university. Among other things Mr. Jackman said that education la dependent In a consider able measure on nature atudy: "It must be remembered that nature atudy Is a part of the aystem of general education. The echoola are gradually adopt ing the atudy aa one of the means of de veloping the youthful mind. There haa of . lata years been a healthful Improvement In the theories of education and this Improve ment is reflected in the growing Interest In nature stndy. The subject matter for the work must bs foundT in the Immediate aarrdtrndlB of the school where the work Is to be done. The child must be brought Into contact with nature. It Is Impossible to use the conditions existing on the shore of Lake Michigan for the purposes of na ture atudy In this state. Such work would ba of small profit compared with the gains to be derived by actually touching and handling the aubject of the study. Only in such way can the attention of the young learner be held. - Hlh Schools aad Colleges. The county superintendents met at 2 e'clock and discussed "The High School." Those who took part In the dissuasion were: J. R. Baker, Kearney; George Croker, Klcbardson; J. W. Mengel, 8aunders; W. C. Smith Cass. The session of the college section waa devoted to a discussion of the question. "Shall the Courses of Study Leading to the Bachelor's Degree be Reduced to Three Years?" C. E. Beasey of the Stats uni versity thought It should and gave bis reasons for so thinking. D. R. Kerr thought not. The entire attendance took part Id tba debate. The high school eectlon listened to ad dresses by J. i. King. Albion; L. P. Soren aon, Ewlag, and a debate between Paul Goaa of Ord and F. E. Edgerton of Fremont ob the question, "Do Educational Condi tions Demand a Normal Course In the High School. " J. L. McBrlen of Lincoln, the conclusion of the debate sold what ha thought about It. Tha grammar achool discussed, "Whd, She. It." and tried to find out where "they were at" on the question of promotion from the eighth grade. This department alto listened to talks by Wllber 8. Jackman Edith Morrow, Lincoln; Emma Morrell Llncola; C A. Follmer, Pawnee City; B. E. Dill. Tecumseh, and Miss Knox, Go meva. wllber 8. Jackman also got In on tha primary department with a nice little talk, after which the Lincoln primary teachera g-ve a reception to the visitors and this was th primary feature of the work don by tbla department. The kindergarten section dissected tha child at horn and at achool and did everything else with the little fellows that would tend to' make themselves out a mother' club. Those who spoke at this meeting .were: Mr. E. B. Stephenson, Lincoln; Mesdame J. M. Lucaa, 8. H. At wood, Calla Phillips. Lincoln; C. O. Pearse, Helen Drake, Grace Hungerford, Omaha; Mtas Johnson. Lincoln; Miss Ham ilton, Edith Otis. Florence Randall. Carrie Boutell. Omaha; Eva Mixer,' Fremont Nor mal achool; Miss Adeyn Stuff. Beemer; Miss Graves, Fremont; Mtas Foster, Be atrice; M'.s Cora Steel, Lincoln; Mrs. Barah Brtndley, Columbus. A good attendance wa present at the achooi board section when It waa called to order at I o'clock. F. M. Currie of Sar gent talked on th relation of the super intendent to tha public. This was discussed by A. B. Alien of Tecumseh and J. W. Searaoa of Wahco. A paper on the "Rela tion ef the Board of Education to tho Su perintendent" was read by C. A. Westrsnd of Wahoo and discussed by J. H. Areds of Syracuse and D. C. O'Connor of Norfolk. Aa Interesting paper wa on thl subject, "Whom Shall W Elect for Members of the Boa-d or Education." by J. II. Moorey of Arapahoe. Others who took part In the meeting were: J. II. Ruahton, Fairmont; J. V. Pope. FTlead; E. C. Calkins. Kearney: I. C. Elier, Blair; George C. Loomla. Fre mont; J. E. Hoover, Benedict; W. H. Poll. Weeping Water; B. N. Kaughman. Wy more; J. H. Sager. Geneva, and Q. E. Pears. Omaha. Saaarasaa Talk at nlM. Tonight at St. Paul'a church Prealdent J. O. Schurmaa at Cornell university deliv ered aa addr on "Our Philippine (jura tion. " Thla open session waa largely at tended and enjoyed by all present. Mr. Bchurmaa arrived la th city Uat night and fc th MOt al frleaas. He spent th day many were i piattamouth. secretary. History Miss Tremalne, uncoin, presi dent; Mr. Ayleeworth, State university, secretary-treasurer. Literature Dr. I A. Sherman. State uni versity, president; Miss Jane Fox, s'cre tary. I.atln Prof. F. A. Alabaster, Wesleyan, r resident: Miss Grate 1. Hrldge, Lincoln Ugh school, secretary. Observe Jew Year's Holiday. The new year was welcomed by the blow ing ot whistles, booming of anvils and many watch parties at the state capital. Today public offices were closed and for while most of the business houses were hut up. Services were held at the va rlous churches.; The Woman's club had open house at Its rooms in the city library the Young Woman'a club gave a reception at St. Paul'a church, the Browning club en tertained and many other social events were observed. Tonight the Young Men's Christian association and the Young Worn an's Christian association gave their an nus! receptions. The state house was closed all day and only a few faithful wer around. Mrs. Cora Sechrest will leave tonight or Friday for Kansas City to appear as a wit nesa Monday against the man who Is al leged to have killed her husband. . Mrs. Bechrest created a aensatlon aome weeks ago by disappearing In Kansas City and leaving a note saying that she had taken her child and Jumped Into the river. There seem little probability that she will re peat the performance this time. She haa been In Kansas City for some time and re turned to Lincoln Wednesday. Getting- Ready for Cattlemen. L. C. Lawson, F. M. Tyrrell and Hon Z. C. Branson met todsy in the office of the sheriff to talk over the program ot the meeting in thla city on Jaruary 22 and 23 of the Central Shorthorn Breede-a' aasoclatton. This will be on of the big gatherings ot the vear In Lincoln. From 300 to 600 lovers and breeder of Shorthorn rattla will ba here. They come from all parts of the United Statea and Canada. For alx yeara th association haa mat yearly In Kansas City, but at the last ses sion It waa Induced to come to Lincoln. Here there are no big packing houses and stock yards to distract attention from the Interests ef the association and good tim Is expected. The association will close Its session with a big banquet at the Lincoln. The local committees, actio, with the Commercial club are making all arrangementa. Police Herord for Year. Captain Ireland of the police department has prepared bis report for the past year The report ahows there were 1.819 arrests hlch is 61 less than were made the pre vious year. During the year the city served to Its boarders 7,744 meals, or 371 less than were served the previous year. These meals cost $774.40, which Is 337.10 less than tho board bill of prisoners In 1901. The monthly report or Water Commls sioner Tyler ror December shows tha (560.65 was collected ror water rentals ani! $372.75 from the sale of meters. Police Judge Cosgrave's report ror De cember shows a total or $163.90. Police ludgo and flicera' rees In felony cases and cases brought under the statutes was $21.40 and witness tees $3.60. The amount paid to the county treasurer for fines in statut caacs was $8, the amount to the city for fines under the ordinances was $32 and the amount of costs to the city waa $101. WORKS THE REAL ESTATE MEN Oklahs Mai Isdaees Thei Cheeks for HI a. Woman la Karelin; Ponltloa, with Her Head Resting on a Trank. REST ONE DAY IN LILLIE CASE Attorneys. However, Are Bnay Preuar. Ins far Openlna of Conrt Thin Mornina;. As soon 8 this Job Is completed, providing the cold westher continues, he will fill sev eral out-of-town orders and then begin cutting for the local trade. There Is enough ork to keep more men busy, but their services csnnot be procured. Resell for Methodist Hospital. OSCEOLA, Neb., Jsn. 1. (Special.) The Methodist hospitsl at Omaha and the Mothers' Jewels home at York have found that they "have a friend In court" in the Woman'a Home Mlssionsry society of the Methodist Episcopal church here, over which Mra. W. F. Kepner presides, with Mrs. H. H. Campbell as secretary. Last evening they provided a program of enter tainment at the church as a benefit. The charge at the doors was only 10 rents and there wta a fund produced or nearly $23. BATTLE IN RUSH FOR OIL Armed Prospector Overrun Uinta County, Wyominr. CLAIMS STAKED ARE QUICKLY JUMPED Blood Haa Hot Yet Beea hed. hot rears of Riot Are Reported, aad It la Anticipated Akla to War Will Oerar. Prosperous I ear at Memphis. MFMFH1S, Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) A compilation of the Improvements made dur ing 1902 at Memphla and the vicinity north show that It was a prosperous year tor the town. In Memphis $14,675 were expended for new buildings and Improvements and aildltlcns to old one, while In Clear Creek and Marble precincts, north, the farmers spent $10,975 In Improving their places. Ralldlnat Ilia: Feed Stable. PAWNEE CITY. Neb., Jsn. 1 (Special.) James Baker of thla city Is erecting a large feed stable on the vacant lot of the eld skating rink. This will be something new tor this city. It will be strictly a feed static and will hnvc stall room for thirty one head of horses, and may be msde to accommodate that many more If necessary. ! W R.B R DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 1 (Special.) The third day or testimony taking In the Llllle murder case was concluded last night and court took a recess until tomor row morning. During the recess the at torneys are busy In getting their evidence n readiness. Mrs. Llllie Is spending New Year's dsy at home. Her' father, mother and Earn Lillle are with her. The witnesses tomorrow will be Dr. 8. C Beede and Dr. II. E. Burdlck. These are the surgeons who were called to the Llllle residence on the morning of October 24, and who assisted Drs. Stewart and Sample In the autopsy, and it Is said will corrobor ate the testimony of Dr. Sample. The next witnesses will be W. D. Wcstover and J D. Sprague, two members of the coroner's Jury. It is claimed they will testify as to tho testimony given by Mrs. Llllle before the coroner's Jury, and Westover will also be used as an expert In the use of firearms and different grades of gunpowder. Follow ing these, L. C. Ren, ex-aherlff, will be sailed, the character of his evidence coun sel ror the state would not say. The revolver which was unintentionally brought !nto court yesterday rorenoon la said to have been round by Sheriff West in the commode drawer on the morning ot the murder. There were four cartridges In it, two empty and two loaded. As stated yes terday it is a 32-callber long, and the bul lets now In evidence fit thla revolver. Early next week this revolver will be more fully identified by the sheriff and offered In ev idence. The attorneys tor the state say thla is possibly the pistol with which the crime was committed. It is also claimed that This revolver was the property of Mr. Llllie and that Mrs. Llllle so testified be for the coroner's Jury. County Attorney Walling was asked this morning if any other revolver would be produced. He said, "We have nothing to say on that point now." Select Baad for Iaansarsllss, BEATRICK, Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) The Second regiment band of this city has been selected by Adjutant General Colby to play at the Inauguration of Governor elect Mickey at Lincoln. January 8. CHILD IS FATALLY. BURNED Palls a Lighted Lamp Over on Itself with Berloa Renlta. TILDEN. Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) By the overturning of a kerosene lamp last evening In the home of Otto Johnson a child was fatally and a young baby seriously burneJ. The children were left alcne ror a rew mln- NEEDS OF COUNTRY SCHOOLS Committee Points Oat the Greatest In Report to Edaratlonal Council. According to the report or the committee on country schools recently made to the educational council of the Nebraska Stat Teachers' association, the greatest need of the country schools at the present time I teaehera. "It Is strange." saya the report, "that the state of Nebraska has done practically nothing to supply teachers for Its schools. This weakness In our school system has been recognised by every state superin tendent ror the last eighteen years, and all have repeatedly urged the legislature to provide liberal means ror training teachera. Yet nothing haa been done. "Eighty per cent or more of our teacher material comes from tha high schools. To Bt for tha university was and contlnuea to be the chief object and excuse for the existence of the high school. It Is a col lege preparatory school, pure and simple. All other Interest have been and continue to be Ignored. The fact that It la a com pleting achool, and that 95 par cent of the children that come within Ita radlua com plete their education there, mattera not; that it la the only normal training achool for 80 per cent of new teachers the teach ers' of 175,000 children haa been and con tinues to be Ignored. "The chief need or the country achool la teachers. We do not ask for normal grad uates. But we do ask for those who at least are thorough and accurate In their knowledge of the subject, matter of the aubjecta they must teach,, nd who have aome knowledge of achool management and the art ol teaching. This, th hlgu schools could give us if they wero manned by men prepared for the work 6t war not strain ing every nerve under the burden ot col lege preparatory eoursea of study. "It Is contended thst it is not tha prov ince of the high school to do normal train ing. Wc would call your attention to the tact that about 75 per cent or high achool graduates attempt to teach, and they have aa much right to demand that their district lit them ror their work, by which they would earn their livelihood, as the 1 or 2 per cent have to bo partly and poorly fitted Besides, there Is no other SALT LAKE CITY, Vtah. Jan. 1. A spe clsl to the Tribune from Evanston, Wyo., says The rush for claims In the t'lnta oil fields still continues and from the present outlook more than a week will elapse be fore the locating will have been completed. So far as known there has been no blood shed, although shots were exchanged In many cases. I'p to midnight last night a person wo ill well Imagine themselves In the heart ot a hostile country. Fires marking the corners of claims were lighted by the thousands, and locators camped near them reminded one of a bivouac at war. Colonel Ktechum, at the head ot a force of twelve well armed cowboys, who were mounted, carried the Aspen country by storm. At midnight they rode forward down the section lines, setting stakes aa they came to the corners. As the first stake were being driven they were greeted by a volley, but the bullets went wild. Swinging to their saddles th party darted forward, nor did they cease until they had located every aectlon open for filing. Then retracing their way they found the oppos ing parties had In many cases pulled their stakes and burned them In the fire. These were replaced and the triumphant party returned to file their claims on record. In the Spring Valley country there were fist fights on all aides, but the men re trained from the use or firearms as far as known, but up to this time not one locator In ten has returned and the next few hours may bring stories of conflicts. The whole oil field la the scene or Intense excitement and It Is not believed the trouble can pass without bloodshed, as a reeling or deadly hatred has existed be tween the locators ror some time. EM NET! 1612 & HARNEY STS. E. E. HAST1NU5, Recover. utes and the supposition is that the oMiT one pulled the lamp from the table. Prompt i fr college action on the part or neighbors prevented j Place where this large body or young people what might have proven a to the town. destructive tiro JAIL BREAK JS FRUSTRATED Men Charajed with Bank Robbery Attempt to Ksraue from the Beatrice Jail. BEATRICE. Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) O'Brien and Hall, the two men suspected of the Clatonla bank robbery, attempted to escape from the county Jail by boring a hole through the Jail wall with a drilling tool which they obtained possession ot in soma mysterious way. The attempted escape of the men was frustrated Just in time by Sheriff Waddington, who will hereafter keep a double guard over them. We begin the new year with a continuance of the- Forced Elocoiuer's We have not satisfied the court yet there are ftill too many poods on band. Our cut price and dis count sales are agaiu renewed witli even greater vigor than ever. H X ale i IB HYMENEAL Jones-Forbes. o'clock Forbes A quiet wedding occurred at 8 yesterday evening at the home of R at 308 South Twenty-sixth street, the high contracting parties being Miss Estella Forbes, daughter of Mr. Forbes, and Clyde Jonea or East St. Louis. 111. Rev. John H. Cloud ol Kansas City porformed the cere mony according to the ritual of the Episco pal church in the presence or about fifty relatives and friends of the couple. The father and mother of the groom were pres ent. The bride did not answer "yea" to the momentous question in the faltering and scarcely audible manner of brides, be cause she and the groom, aa well as Rev. Mr. Cloud, are mutes. Judge Ferguson read the service aloud as It waa performed. After the wedding supper the bridal pair departed for East St. Louis, where they will make their home. The rooms of the Forbes borne were decorated In red and green, with ribbons and terna. Mr. Jones la a son or Charles A. Jones, general man ager or the stock yards, and la employed in the registry department of the St. Louis postofllce. The bride was last year a popu lar teacher at the Nebraska Institute for Deaf and Dumb. Friday and Saturday in tho Women's and Children's Clothing Dept. Women's Jackets and Cloaks One-Third Off Children's Jackets and Clonics One-Third -Off Women's Fur Coats and Capes One-'Third Off Women's Muffs, Laces and Collarettes One-Third Off Women's Golf Street Skirts One-Fourth Off Misses' Skirts One-Fourth Off Mines' Skirts One-Third Off Silk Petticoats SO Per Cent Off Sateen Petticoats One-Fourth Off Silk and Wool Waists One-Fourth Off All Jeisey Sweaters One-Third Off All Women' House Slippers One-Fourth Off can be trained for tnls Important work For eighteen years our state superintend ents have urged more normal schools. For eighteen years the legislature has at tempted al each session to provide them. And for eighteen years the selfishness and Influence of the city of Lincoln and the State university have frustrated these at tempts. Normal schools are out of the question In Nebraska. If we would Im prove the teaching force in country schools we must do so by changing high school conditions." YORK. Neb.. Jsn. 1. (Special.) One of the smoothest confidence games that has been worked at York was that of a stranger who represented himself aa one ot the largest real estate dealers In Oklahoma and whoa place of business wa at Guthrie. He went under the name of John B. Powers. The deal he worked was commenced over a year ago and It was so smooth that he bad no trouble in catching the smartest of Ne- Coart Terms la Flfteeath District. O'NEILL, Neb., Jan. 1 (Special.) At a meeting of Judges W. H. Westover of Rushville and J. J. Harrington of O'Neill the datea for holding the terms of court ' In the various counties In the fifteenth I Judicial diatrtct were decided upon for the '. year 1903 as follows: Holt. March 16; No I vembcr 9; Boyd, March 8, September 15; j Rock, May 11. September SS; Brown, May I 18, October 5; Keya Paha, May 4, Scptera ' ber 8; Cherry, June 1, November 23; Sherl- braska real estate men. One year ago be aan. june s, novemDer i; uawes. june commenced corresponding with one of the I 15. December 7; Box Butte, April 21. De lesdlng real estate firms, asking tbcm to I cember 14, and Sioux. April IS, October 12. aollclt Oklahoma business for them, and at A panel or twenty-rour Jurors ate to be that time he mode a contract with them, drawn and summoned to attend each term Last week he called 03 the firm, renewing of court unless otherwise ordered. No the contract for another year. He diacov- grand Jury baa been ordered for any county in the district. No agreement was reached as to the counties that each will preside over, but It is thought that Judge Har rington will have Brown. Keya Tab. Sheridan, Box Butte and Sioux, and Judge Westover Holt, Boyd, Rock, Cherry and Dawes. During the year 1902 there haa FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Fair la West. Rain la F.astera Ne braska Friday, with Fair Weather Satarday. ered when here that he waa short of ex pense money, saying that he would need I.")1) and drew his check for the same on a bank at Outhrle, which was Indorsed by his agents here. Within a week the check was returned protested. The Outhrle bank wrote that Towers had lived there, but to the best ot their knowledge he never had a been more business In the district than tor rent on dtoslt In any bank at Guthrie. They also stated that the banks at Guthrie were receiving from three to Ova checks a week that Powera waa giving and that all were being protested. York la not the only place In Nebraska where Powera worked the check game. On of the leading real estate firm or Beatrice and many other real estate agenta In lead ing cities have been caught ror $50 cr more. Over a year ago be corresponded with tha agenta In the state and led them to bslieve that he controlled several thousand acres ot Oklahoma land that waa being put on the market at a price much less than It was wcrth and that by making a contract with him they wer sure to make money by pro moting Immigration hla way. Ia doing thla he threw oil all suspicion, and ha was ablo to catch th brightest real estate men in th state. Steps will be taken to estch Powera and put him where he will not be able to carry oa th work for some time he has so suc cessfully oa In the past three months. (kaagt Poslaaaster at Preaaoat. FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. 1. (Special.) The new postmaster. Dan Swaason, took eharjj of th offic today. John Bchurmaa suc ceeded Mr. Reynolds a deputy, th only change la th force. Th offic wa closed during th day and only opened an hour at- aooa, ' any prevloua year and '.he Indications are that with the exception of a two months' aummer vacation the Judge will be busy all th tim. Woniaa Attempts to Kill Herself. MEMPHIS, Neb., Jan. 1. (Special.) Mrs. Thomas J. Colbert, wife of a farmer living near Memphis, attempted to commit solciJe by hanging Wednesday morning. Her hus band left the houae temporarily and during hla absence she took advantage ot the moment to hang herself In the chicken house. Mr. Colbert, hearing a commotion among the chickena, came into tha house and asked for his wife. The children told htm to go out to the rhiekeu house. He made hasie and upon Investigation found his wife hanging from the rafter with a piece or cloth around her neck. Reporta from her home today atat that ahe will re rover. Mra. Colbert has had spells ot men tal aberration occasionally and when ahe comes to cannot realise why the makes the attempts on her life. WASHINGTON. Jan. 1. Forecast: For Nebraska Fair In west, rain in east portion, colder; Saturday, fair. For South Dakota Far Friday and Sat urday; colder Saturday in western portion. For Iowa Rain or snow Friday, colder in northwestern portion; Saturday fair, colder In east and central portions. For Missouri Rain Friday, colder in northwest portion; Saturday, fair and colder. For Illinois Rain Friday and Saturday; fair Saturday. For Kansas Rain and colder Friday; Saturday, fair. Loral Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU. OMAHA, Jan. 1. Official record of tem perature and precipitation compared with the corresponding day of the last threw nan: 19-2. 1"1. 100. 1S. Maximum temperature.... 42 5 21 1 Minimum temjH-rature 2S 27 11 Mean temperature SS M 10 15 Precipitation 00 .00 .00 T Kecord of temperature and precipitation at Omaha tit this dxy and since March 1, tC: Normal temperature 19 Kxcees for tne day It Total excess since March 1 Ite Normal precipitation 03 Inch Deficiency for th. day fa Inch Precipitation alnce March 1 29.61 irx he Deficiency rlnce March 1 60 Inch Deficiency for cor. period, 1902.... 8.13 inches Report from ftiatloaa at T P. M. Calmlaatloa of ttaeer Romance. ASHLAND, Neb., Jan. 1. (Special Tele gram.) The culmination of a romance originating under peculiar circumstances occurred today in the marriage at Lincoln of William Bradsby, a farmer of Green precinct, and Mrs. Emma Walker of Uni versity Place. Mra. Walker's husband was killed In a runaway here In February, 19)0, alllegcd to have been caused from Intoxi cants purchased at the aaloon of John Moser in this city. Mrs. Walker sued Moser for damages and was awarded Judg ment for $800. The case was up in tba United States court at St. Loula last July, but has been sppcaled to the supremo court. Bradbsy was riding to' h i homo with Walker, when the latter met his death. Stores-Hill. SIBLEY, la., Jan. 1. (Special Telegram ) The marriage ot Miss Ava Gertrude Hill to Mr. Homer Fred Store occurred this evening at the Congregational church. Rev. A. C. Bowlah performed the ceremony In the presence of a large assembly. The wedding presentr were numerous and fine. The newly wedded couple will make their home at Cedar Rapids. The bride Is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Hill, formerly of Sioux City. The groom Is the son ot L. H. Stores ot Sibley. Laan-Lambard. FREMONT. Neb.. Jsn. 1. (Special.) ! Ralph M. Lunn of St. Paul, Minn., and Miss Nina Lumbard of this city were married this afternoon at the residence of thl bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Lum bard. The ceremony was performed by Dr. F. M. Sanderson of the Methodist Episcopal church In the presence of a large number of Invited guests. The groom Is engaged In business In St. Paul. The bride is one of the best known of Fremont's young women. Flsher-Crowaover. YORK, Neb.. Jsn. 1. (8peclal.) Yeater day, at the residence of F. L. Crownover, living on East Hill, occurred the marriage of their daughter. Miss Carrie L. Crown over, and Mr. J. H. Fisher of IJma, Mont. The bride waa born and raised near Bene dict, thla county. Mr. Fisher Is well known In the state and waa formerly superintend ent of public schools of Nance county. They left for their home at Lima on yesterday's train. DISCOUNTS WILL BE MADE ON EVERY ARTICLE IN ThIS DEPARTMENT WOMAN'S VESTS AND PANTS n late shipment juM 1mio1 heavy lleeeed, worth, each 40o, 25C WOMEN'S HLACK FLEECE I) STOCKINOSa late Hhip iiient of two eases to sell at 20e a pair will Cp be sold 2 pairs for Discounts on Notions Discounts on Handkerchiefs Discounts on Gloves Discounts mid cut prices on everything BLEACHED IIUCK TOWELS -ood quality, Cp I6x32-iiH'h, worth le. for, each CltGAM LINEN IIUCK TOWELS -20x40 IC iiK-hes, worth 20c, for, each '2 FINE SATIN DAMASK BLEACHED. ALL LINEN KNOTTED FKINOE TOWELS 22x40 inches, Ot-Zp worth 40c, at, each -WT-JV CUE AM TIIIJKISH BATH TOWELS good quality. 21x40 inches, worth 15c Ifr GO-IN. BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK nice flower pattern, worth 25c, at, per yard V0-IN. WIDE SILVEK BLEACHED LOOM , DAMASK TABLE LINEN nice ilower pattern, worth . Ari (50c, at, per yard -TJL 22 IN FINE BLEACHED LOOM DAMASK TABLE NAP KIN'S variety of nice patterns, worth 1.25, OQp at, per dozen J SHAKEK FLANNEL If you want something really good in Cream Shaker Flannel, here is the best ever offered for the money 31-inch wide, regular 12Jc grade, for SHOUT LENGTHS OF FINE INDIA LINON AND PLAIN WHITE LAWNS worth up to 25c at, Op per yard Ow YAM) WIDE PERCALES the best quality made all good patterns worth 12Jc, at E-t KJ 19c per yard a CONDITION OF THE WEAfHEH m : M Bsiy Cattlaa- Ire. WYMORE. Neb.. Jan. 1. (Special VM. L. Rawlinga of thla city now haa a fores of over seventy-Bve men at work cuttlof lea oa Indian creek. The lea averages from tea to twelve inches In thickness. At present they are working on a contract for tha B. M. which calla for 200 carloads. Omaha, cloudy Viilenllne, clear North flatte. clear Cheyenne, clear Butt Lake City, cloudy.. Rapid City, clear Huron, clear S i lUton, clear Chicago, clear St luls, ruining Pi. Paul, clear I 'avenport, clear Kansas City, cloudy Havre, part cloudy Helens, clear Hlsmarck, clear Galveston, cioudy l Mi Kl SOI H II t w M 4lt ! 1HI Mi H .00 31 .U u . 44( .04 H ' 441 . !4: . k .to ' . 42, T ! .ft) frtl .00 44. T 4 .06 2, .( 4l .i 4a . Indicates aero. T Indicates trace of precipitation. U A. vVfcil "H. Local surscast Odtciai. Brla-Ks-MaaT. FREMONT. Neb , Jan. 1 (Special.) The wedding ot County Judge Alba H. Brtggs ot this city and Miss Adalyn Stu3 of Beemer was announced here today. The ceremony took place at Lincoln. Judge Urlggs haa been engaged In the practice of Law in thla county ror about twenty-Ova yeara and la snrving fcls first term aa county Judge. Doable Wrdtllag at Beatrice. BEATRICE. Neb., Jan. 1 (8peclal.) The marriages of Martin L. I'eters and Miss Dora B. Harlan, and Reuben Nance and Mra. Anna Vallrntlne were aolemnixed In this city yesterdsy afternoon, County Judge Bourns officiating. The first named couple will make their home In thla city and tha second will reside on a farm seven miles from town. SasltB-Par. PAWNEE CITY. Neb.. Jan. 1. (Special.) At the home of the brlde'a parenta, Mr. and Mrs. William Pay, near Armour, this county. New Year'a ava. Mr. James Smith and Miss Maude Pay were married. A number of cloaa frlenda and relatives were In attendance. eniiett's lood Olothini $35.00 Ulster for $25.00 Ulster for sis at Hsrsa. Coal Fa HURON, 8. D., Jan. l.--(8peclal ) Tha Intense cold of the last wek has created a demand for fuel almost without parallel in thla vicinity. Tba situation ta intensified Ulsters Are you in need of a high collar coat? Think of getting u . 20.00 $ 18.00 Ulster for 10.00 ..15.00 $15.00 Ulster for 7.50 $20.00 Ulster for 13.50 $10.00 Ulster for ..... 5-00 other Overcoats in proportion. ... Broken and hand-tailored Coats are in these lots. Do you need, an Overcoat? Suits that were sold up to $8.75, still at your call for As long as they last: Suits that sold up to $40.00 for Suits that sold up to $H5.00, for Suits that sold up to $25.00, for Suits that sold up to $20.00, for Suits that sold up to ?10!00, for BOYS' AKD CHILDREN'S SUITS-SPECIAL VALUES 35c and 50e Knee Trousers for . . 5c Suits that sold up to $4.95, all styles, for 1.05 Young Men's Suits, long trousers, sold up to $10, for. .4.95 Hats and Caps at Half Price Furnishing Goods $2.00 and $2.50 Underwear shirts and drawers. . . QQC Wilson Bros, and Lion brands of Soft Shirts, $2 values .89c Odd lots of Trousers worth up to $3.50, for 1.50 2.95 28 00 20.00 ..14.75 9.75 6.75 4 a ' h I Come Friday and Saturday for the BANNER BARGAINS of the FORGED RECEIVER'S SALE because ol a ahortage or ruel or every de- j have a portion, but there was not aufflerent scrlptlon. The immense piles or wooa anu well tilled blna or aoft coal were quickly disposed of when cold westher set In, and within a very few daya tha demand for fuel far exceeded the supply; many were turned away without a stick of wood or a pound of coal. Dealera acted wisely ta dividing tha supply, ao that aa many aa possible should to go round, and there Is an Incessant clamor (or fuel. Conditions In the country and in districts remote from railways are alarming; scores of farmera have purchaae.l hay-burning atoves and are now using h.y and atraw instead of coal or wood. t'nl. as tha situation Is relieved aooa there will b much suffering.