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THE OMAHA DAnr JlI3J3:4j5lIDAY : , JUIiV 81 , 1S ! > 6. r LAIRD , SCHOBBR & CO. E SELLING THE WILCOX & DRAPER H All of their prices cut in two Sjbme of them cut in two again SALE BEGINS Wilcox & Draper failed You neecl'nt pay more than half To satisfy our claim we bought regular price the stock Lots of shoes less than that To get out of it what they owed Never such a chance in the us is all we want world of to get two pairs shoes Shoes'll not be sold so cheap again , for the price of one. and continues until every dollar's worth is gone You can't afford to stay away. MEN'S SHOES LADIES' ; LADIES' SHOES. Children's & Misses'Slices ' It will pay you to buy your Ladies' Shoes All the ladies' fine Shoes shoes for the coming season By 'Tis that we mean That means the baby as likely of men ladies' button and lace also in the store , whether made by I , well as the big girl. now. Prices we make have not Omaha and vicinity never Oxfords and Laird , Schober & Co , or not , * > Slippers , they are , Rubles' GOc shoes arc now JUG have had such an opportunity all in it at this great sale will be cut deep once and - been attempted by any one to shoe themselves for so little caused by Wilcox & Draper's some cut deep twice ; they The OOc baby shoes are 50c before , here or elsewhere. failure. must move. Children's spring heels . that Wilcox & 55c money- Draper sold for § 1.00 are now All the ladles' slices sold by Wilcox & We might go on and tell Ilunilreds of pairs will KO for O."c that Frolmlily the Rfcnlcst UitiiR In the slock Draper , for $1.00 , whether , tan or Many pairs of fine Shoes Is the table tilled with ueedlu too button 95c black needle or square KO In at ' ' Wlleox & Draper paid a dollar and 95c half for u ton and square toes , also for , a pair. sizes prims and like widths this latest shapes and all for children will be on a table of all the boys' and youth's Seeing will be wondering. The array of bargains is bewildering prepared for them and sold shoe bargains , too , but what's Shoes for men that Wlleox & Draper sold shoe for IB ? now. , ; r > .00 . . the. ' . best wearing calf We will sell the shoes for wildering when you attempt for next to nothing. the use. You know they will days to come , How can it to tell the people through a Misses' spring heel tan button , sizes A men's for hundred $5.00 and ttins twenty-three , In the latest pairs shapes of , , 2J be otherwise ? newspaper. $1.75 11 ! to , our ii , Wlleox price & Draper - sold for . . . > 98c be so cheap , you will buy all can , for the boys wear Many different . kinds , put . In , one lot ; J One Salesman will have charge of the Mail orders. you some were $1.00 some ? 5.)0 ( ) and all 1 sizes , now they're all . Prompt attention to ail customers who enclose price of shoes desired. them out faster than anybody. t I ! Mr. Frank Wilcox will manage this sale for us , and his knowledge of the ; stock will be of great assistance to purchasers. He will be assisted by the old clerks , in addition to a large force of extra salesmen. ' JJ " J | tRi I At tllC LAIRD , SCHOBER SCO. , in ] ! ) UOUffl&S stoe ° * * Draper CLAUDE HOOVER MUST HANG Governor Holcomb Declines to Interfere , with the Court's Sentence. WAS CONVICTED AFTER A FAIR TRIAL Jury Whleli Ilenril All the Kvlilence Fixed the I'euulty at Death ami ThlH DeolHlnn 1 Not Yet Shaken. WNCOLN , July 30. ( Special. ) Claude Hoover , convicted of killing his brother-in- law , Sam DuDols , must pay the penalty of his crime with death. This decision was arrived at late this afternoon by Governor Holcomb , who has during the past three days heard considerable evidence pro nnd con from Interested parties representing both sides of the case. On the 13th Inst. , ho granted a hearing to the petitioners for a commutation of sentence , and" since that time he has given the matter a great deal of study , Judge Cunningham U. Scott , who presided at Hoover's trial , held a'consulta- tlon with Governor Holcomb this morning relative to thecase. . Judge Scott says Hoover received a fair trial , but ho bus doubts as to the condemned man's mental responsibility. Following is the decision of the governor lu full : In the matter of the application of Claudi ) H. Hoover for commutation of the death sentence to Imprisonment for llfu : Kxeeutlvti clemency is urged upon the grounds that the defendant was tried against his protest veiy shortly after the commission of the homicide , thereby pro- vantlnir his eouiisel from having a reason able tlino to prepare for the trial ; also , that because of the condition of the mind of the defendant by reason of alleged Intoxlc.i- tlon or Insanity , or both , deliberation , pre meditation and malice were not sulllclently fstahllHhed HO UH to constitute murder In the llrst degree. It l.-t further contended that prior to the commlH.ilon of the homl- t'ldo the defendant had been exemplary In hts conduct , which scorns to bo established by the showing presented to mo. I regard the principal grounds urged In the application as being aucstloim of purely legal character , which were fully pru- Bented to the court of last resort and re mitted iidveiHcly to the defendant. Whllo the trial was had shortly after the commission - mission of the offense. It does not appear . , that thu defendant was thereby deprived ! of any substantial rights or prevented from making his defense ns complete us he could had there been a long time Interven ing , AH to the state of his mind nt the time of thu 1'oinml.snlon of the homicide , the recotd , as well as all oilier evidence pro- dented to me , neems to support the conelu- Hlons reached by the jury. Whllo more or lens hiiH boon mild ax to the Insanity and ulHU tlio Intoxication of the defendant , no. where does It appear , either lu thu recorder or thu showing presented , that thu defend ant was other than a ane man In posses sion of his reasoning faculties , The Jury ulttlng In thu trial of the case nnd hearlnij all of thu evidence had the rleht under thu law to tlx thu sentence nt life imprisonment or death. Having deter mined upon tin * extreme penalty It seems to int ) this veullct should not bo disturbed except for the mo.st substantial reasons. Upon a careful consideration of all the inutterrt presented to mo I am unable to reach the conclusion that this is a proper case for execulivn clemency or that thu law Hhould not be. allowed to take Ita course. SILAS A. HOI.COMB. Governor , This morning Hrakeman Ilobert of the Klkhorn & Missouri Valley railway had his hand badly mashed In the yards In this city. Several lingers will huvo to be amputatcd- Superlntendent Jones of the Nebraska City Institute for the Ullnd , and Frank Hlbbard ot Omaha , were callers today on Governor llolcomb. Captain Adams has prepared the estimate for the next year lu the pollco department. He figures that the department will need bout $17,221.80 to run it through the next year with success. There are two more offi cer * ou the pay roll than there were lost year , to wit , license officer and a patrolman. The captain has cut the amount to be paid for bord tor prlsoneri from $1,000 to $1,000 K and ho thinks the council will cut down the Incidental column In his estimate. Omaha people in Lincoln : At the Lindell Charles F. Mamlerson , August Meyer , J. Goldstein , James A. ilcMlllen. At the Lin coln E. E. Druiulle , Frank Irvine , H. C. Cady. < : OHSII > mo. i THIS STATU iioi'.si : . Ilnnril of 1'lilnoii tlonnl I niiiln mill KllllllH llfllllM 1111 IllllTCKlllIK SfMNillll. LINCOLN , July 30. ( Special. ) The board of educational lands and funds held a meet ing In the governor's offlco this afternoon. There were present Governor Holcomb , State Treasurer Hartley and Land Commis sioner Ilussell. The governor presented a communication from Rollins & Sons of Boston , malting offers of several blocks of Nebraska county bonds. Among them was a block of $18,000 of Dawson county school bonds. They were offered for 104 , and the governor was authorized by the board to make the purchase. Hewas also author ized to correspond with the Jirm with reference to the purchase of $5,000 Rock county bonds. Governor Holcomb has al ways taken a lively Interest In securing the Investment of the state's money In such securities , and although the progress has been slow In this direction , ho said today that ho felt greatly encouraged and could see that the money was being gradu ally so Invested. From the semi-annual report of the state treasurer , on Illo In the governor's olllce , up to this last purchase , which has not yet been con summated , of the permanent school fund there had been Invested In different county and school district bonds , the sura of $230.570.54. This Is all , with the exception of the $18,000 authorized to bo purchased today. There Is the following amount on hand , divided among different funds : Per manent school fund , $449,202.21 ; agricultural endowment fund , $60,955.15 ; permanent uni versity , $19,505,03 , making a total of $529- 723.02 uninvested funds In the state treasury , County Commissioner AVeher of Grceley county was present at the board meeting , Ho had a proposition for the board to pur chase the amount of $29,000 Grceloy county bonds as an Investment of a portion of Urn permanent school fund. As there ap peared to bo some misunderstanding rela tive to the rote to bo paid for these bonds no action was taken , Congressman David Mercer of the Second and Hon. A. 12. Cady of the Sixth con gressional districts , today tiled with the secretary of state their certificates of nomination for congress. A requisition was today Issued from the governor's oince for the return of Charles A. Smith , formerly of Itoyd county , and who U wanted there for the larceny of a pair of mules , on or about March 26 , last. Smith Is now under arrest In Waseau county. Illinois , and Sheriff Standford of Iloyd county was appointed agent to return the > rlsoner. The following claims for water right privileges were today granted by the state lioaid of Irrigation ! Two for the Chabo County Land and Live Stock company , for water from Stinking Water creek , and one for the Nebraska Irrigation and 1'ower company , water from Cedar river , Wheeler county , Articles of Incorporation were today filed with the secretary of state of the Almeda Mining company of Fremont , Neb. , capital stock , $500.000. _ I'rt'inoiit Crriiiiiri-y In FHKMONT , July 30. ( Special. ) Attach ment aulta were commenced In the district court yesterday by I . E. Hall and 1 * . A. Chase against the Nebraska Creamery com pany of Fremont on two notes of $5,000 each , The company leased Its plant to Klrach- baum & Sons , who are now In possession. It U reported that there Is other Indebtedness of the company amounting to $17,009. The Fremont creamery Is one of the largest lu the state ami has a good business. A meet- In jj of the Htockbolders of thu company lias been railed , at which it U expected some arrangements may be made for llxlug up Ita indebtedness. llcuril I.aniliiTtxoii I.ft'liiro. DRAINAIID , Neb. , July 30. ( Special. ) The people of this place and vicinity went to David City last iilgbt to listen to Hon. Q. U , LaiuberUon lecturu upon the money crouching behind a pile of brick on the site of the new library building at an early hour this morning and were placed under arrest charged with being sus picious characters. The officers are of the opinion that they may know something of the movement to lynch the Smith woman and Spencer , accused of murdering Illcker. The sheriff has an extra force of guards nt the jail at all times and docs not fear an attack in the least. FOR CALMNG OUT THU MILITIA. Adjutant General Hurry 1'oliitH Out tin * I'ropi'r CotirHo to Tiilce. LINCOLN , July 30. ( Special. ) Yesterday it was stated Jn a number of papers that the sheriff of Otoe county had called on Governor Holcomb for the state militia to guard two prisoners confined In the jail at Nebraska City , as they were threatened with mob violence. TKIs Is not true. Major W. S. Mapes of the Second regiment , Ne braska National Guards , however , wrote to Adjutant General IJarry stating that the sheriff of Otoe county would call on Major Mapes for assistance from the guards. In answer to this letter Adjutant General Barry has written the following note of Instruction , the Information conveyed by it being of great importance to all the sheriffs and commanders of companies of National Guards In the state of Nebraska : LINCOLN , July 29. llnjor W. S. Mapes. Second Ileglment , Nebraska National Guard , Nebraska City : Sir Ilefcrrlng to your letter ot the 2Sth Inst , , reporting that two prisoners conllned In the county Jail have boon In danger of mob violence" for two nights and that the sheriff has In formed you that ho would call on the Na tional Guard for assistance , etc. : You an- Informed that the governor alone has power to order out the state troops ( National Guard ) In aid of the civil au thorities In suppressing1 a moli or executing the laws. ( See section 22 , Military Codo. ) In the event or the xhcrlrt or mayor calling on you or the commanding officer of the company for assistance you xhould di rect them to wlru the governor. At the same time you should wlro this olllco that such a call has been mndu on you. In case of civil disturbance in violation of the InwH of the state u military com mander cannot volunteer to intervene with his command without incurring n personal responsibility for his atjts. In the absence of requisite orders ho may not oven marcher or even army his command for the pur pose of oxertlns a moral effect or an otfeet in terrorc-m. Very respectfully yours , I' . H. I3AUUY , Adjutant General. The following special order No , 40 was Issued today from the .ofllco of the adjutant general : the rank of ilrst lieutenant. Is npm nml ho will 1m comnilifHlohed accordliiKiy. 2. The commanding 'hlrit-or ' of comp.iny C , Second regiment , ! ' wllH assemble that command nt 8Jtf : p in.ijtli4th / day of Au gust , anil proceed ngnorjJlnB1 to law to elect a second lieutpnan/ / . vice Harding , ap pointed regimental adiflttrrit. AVIIUIIK ClltU'S Vlclil Aroiiiul N'oriltfiiy tinHriivlt'Ht KV T NORDEN , Neb. , JulySOT-Speclal. , ) , ( ) The crops this season through this section of country are simply Imniunso Wheat through out will average twety"lushels | ) per acre and some as high as tl > | r y-fvo | bushels , and some , on poorer land , fifteen or sixteen. Oats are all standing nicely , There Is no rust and will yield abundantly. Corn BO far Is the finest prospect' fanners have ever had. The range Is all that could be asked. I'eople are cutting one to one and one-half tons of good hay per aero on the tableland this year , something that has never been the case in this country before. Vegetables of all kinds are In quantity sufficient to sup ply the transmlsslsslppl country. BUI'BIUOU , Neb. , July 30. ( Special. ) An Inch and a quarter of rain fell Thursday afternoon and evening. The crop of early corn Is entirely out of danger and much lian already commenced to harden. The late crop U practically assured. The acreage Is fully IZa per cent and the least estimated yield will be 110 per cent. Nothing but a hall storm can prevent this being the great- rat crop ever produced In this section. Wheat has already produced well , The alfalfa , of which there Is a large acreage , will yield three or four crops of hay. SIDNEY , Neb. , July' 30. ( Special Tele gram. ) The farmers arc now harvesting their small grain , which promises to yield ubont half a crop , but a larger acreage over orevious years. HOLDUEGE , Neb. , July 30. ( Special Telegram. ) Another rain fell here today which makes over two Inches this week. This Is enough to Insure a good crop of corn. CHAlJTAUaUANS 1IAV13 A HOT TIME. Snlvm Mrctlnir CoiitliiueN In Spite of tinWnrm Weather. SALEM , Neb. , July 30. ( Special Tele gram. ) The day has been oppressively hot , but , notwithstanding this condition , the or der of' exercises has been carried out as advertised In the announced program of the Interstate Chautauqua. A largo tro\vd was present from Stelln and enoyed ] the day. At 11 o'clock a unlformd company of young women , under the management of Miss Splvy of Stella , performed a ( lag drill , delighting the large audience present. At 2:30 : Hon. P. J. Green of Omau.i dellv.'jvd an address defending the gold < sumUnl. In the evening Dr. 1'orkhurst , of Chicago lec tured on "Daniel Among the Politicians. " Songs were sung oy tli3 Apoilo quartet dur ing the day , presenting many clover hits. The ministerial , C. S. S. C. ami other classes have maintained their Interest , nd the elocutionary and musical features aiu still up to the standard. Tomorrow will bo recognition day. Itcv. Sam Small holds his own as a platform manager. Dr. McIntyre - Intyre , the celebrated lecturer and prcaciicr , will occupy the platform Sunday afternoon and evening. _ Conic Saloon ICei-per Arrextetl. TECUMSEII , Neb. , July 30. ( Special Tele gram. ) The saloon keeper at Cook , William Schapers , upon orders from Tccumsch parties last evening , drove to this city with three cases of beer. Councilman Ed. Grist was of the opinion that Schapers had no right to deliver Intoxicants to people living In a temperance town , and swore out a-war- rant charging Schapers with unlawfully at tempting to dispose of the liquor , Schapers was arrested and the beer taken from him. In police court this afternoon he waived pre liminary examination and Judge J. S. Dlns- moro bound him over to the district court , llxlng his bond at $250 , which was furnished. llepnrl of the York I.llirury. YORK , Neb. , July 30. ( Special. ) The annual report of the city library Is out and contains several interesting facts. Dur ing the year over 8,000 volumes have been read by York people. As there are 2,000 books In the library , the average number of times each book has been read Is four , Owing to the Increase in the patronage during the last six months , the quarters of the library had to bo greatly enlarged. This Institution Is a treat benefit to the city. a York Church. YORK , Neb , , July 30. ( Special , ) The new Methodist church building , which is to replace the one lost by Ilro some time ago. Is Hearing completion , it wilt bo of stone and brick , and promises to make an Imposing and beautiful appearance when completed. The Grand Army of the Re public will put In a memorial window costing $150 , W. C , T. II. HeiM-pllon nt lIi HASTINGS , July 30. ( Special. ) The Woman's Christian Temperance union gave a reception last night to the teachers at tending the summer normal In this city. It was held at the Daptlst church and was quito un affair. Mrs. Dora Nlcol of lleat- rlce , state superintendent of sclentllle tem perance , was present and addressed the teachers. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ York WiMi'liueii Will IMenlo. YORK , Neb. , July 30. ( Special. ) The Modern Woodmen of York county will hold a picnic In the court house square August 6. The program comprises a grand Wood men parade , several orations by men emi nent In woodcraft , music amusements and a huge dinner. A big crowd win be here. _ Women WorldiiK for the Nlilnoy Fair. SIDNEY , Neb. , July 30. ( Special Tele gram. ) A Ladles' auxiliary to the Women's department of the North I'latto Irrigation and Fair association was organized hero today with a large membership. Mrs. McIntosh - Intosh was elected president ; Mrs. A. D. Stowltts , vice president , and Rebecca Doran , secretary and treasurer. Marrlfil at Kalln City. FALLS CITY , July 30. ( Special. ) Miss Sue A. Coin and Ben W. Gist were married Wednesday evening in the Christian church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Ingram of Denver. The church was beauti fully decorated and was filled to Its utmost capacity. After the services at the church about 200 of the most Intimate friends gath ered at , the home of J. R. Cain , where an elegant supper was served. The happy couple left for Colorado for their honey moon. _ Thief Kliiiletl OlllcerN. NEBRASKA CITY , July 30. ( Special. ) Officers from Sidney , la. , were In the city today looking for a young man named Davis , who Is wanted there for robbing a store. They located him here , but learning the officers were after him ho fled and success fully eluded capture. ClonilN of tirnHNlioiniern. DAVID CITY , Neb. , July 30. ( Special. ) Grasshoppers are flying over In clouds. Their course seems to bo southeast. No great numbers have stopped and ns they are very high In the nlr and a good breeze blowing very little fear Is felt for the corn crop. _ Olrl Hiiterlnliin. HASTINGS , July 30. ( Special , ) Last night Miss Carrie Dues entertained a largo number ot society folks tit her home In a very unique manner. It was a photograph party and proved quite a social success. XebrilHlinIMVH NoteH. Thomas Eblnger of St. Helena will harvest COO bushels of apples this fall. The Dulldlng and Loan association of Auburn has declared a dividend of 10 per cent. cent.Auburn Auburn will add a planing mill with sash and door attachment to Ha list of local In dustries. Lightning struck the house of William Smith at I'lalnvlnw and it burned before assistance could arrive. Prof. Lawrence Druner of the State uni versity has bpeclmens oMlij species of birds that are known to visit Nebraska , Ono Gage county farmer will have be tween 10,000 and 15,000 bushels of peaches to i > ell this fall from his own trees. Work on Hartlngton's new brick High school building Is rapidly being completed , but It will hardly bo ready for the fall term. Nebraska City's crack militia company la In training for the competitive drill for the Governor's Challenge cup at the coming en campment of the Nebraska National Guards. Edgar has two rival base ball teams , one rejoicing in the name of "Klild'u Pirates , " and the other "Morgan's Haiders. " So far the "Pirates" are ahead in stealing bases , while the "Haiders" have made the most runs , Ilurglars broke Into the Hollenburg poat- olllco , loaded the small safe on a pair of trucks , carted it to the depot , and after placing It on a handcar , hauled It a mile outside of town. Then they forced It open with dynamite and secured about $200 In cash for their night's work. It Is the most unique burglary over reported In Nebraska. Two little boys had a narrow escape from death by suffocation at Avoca , They were playing In a bin of shelled corn in the vll- luge elevator. The < mouts were opened to fill a car and the boys were drawn under the surface by the. suction , When their1 bodies lodged against the mouth of the spout the grain stopped running. This caused an Investigation and the little fellow - low ? were found. Iloth wcra unconscious , but were resuscitated.w Vnliiit | > Slurrlnwe Ceremony , OHAMIIEIILAIN , S. D. , July 30. ( Spe cial. ) fiev. Mr. Daldwln of Scotland , S. D. , recently performed an unique marriage ceremony , about 700 miles separating the contracting parties , The brldo was at Scotland and the groom at a point In In diana , the ceremony being performed by telegraph ! FA1II ASSOCIATIO.V I < "I.VAKCKS. .MeniiM of I.lilllllllltlllK ! < Floating Ilt. . At a meeting of the Omaha Fair and Speed association held at the Commercial club rooms last evening the question of taking care of the floating Indcbtcdnc of the corporation was discussed at con siderable length. W. R. Dennett acted as chairman and after calling the meeting to. order outlined the condition of the finances of the association. Ho stated that the floatIng - Ing debt was approximately $7,000 , but there must bo expended upon the grounds and buildings this summer , Including the run ning expenses of the association , $3,000. There was In addition to this an Indebted ness of $14,000 on the land originally pur chased. The Interest upon this , however , had been paid and It had been decided to allow the property for the time at least to remain in this shape. Various suggestions were made by those present , among which was to Issue ad ditional stock , to be purchased by those already - ready interested , or by outsiders who might so desire , or to declare an assessment of 10 .1 per cent upon the Block already sold. It | was also suggested that the association bo bonded for $10,000 , the bonds to draw 6 per cent. Mr. C. S. Montgomery stated that accord" Ing to the articles of Incorporate. ! ! an as sessment upon the stock was an Impossi bility , Upon motion ot G. W. Wattles It was decided the board of directors should notify all stockholders to bo present at a meeting , the date of which Is to he set later , for the purpose of giving the board authority to amend the articles of Incorporation to allow of a $10,000 bond Issue. Pontoon llrldKu Opeiieil for Tralllo. CHAMUERLAIN , S. D. , July 30. ( Special Telegram. ) The work of placing the pontoon - * teen bridge across thu Missouri river hero was completed last night and the bridge was opened for traflla today , making the best crossing facilities between Sioux City and ' ' Bismarck. I'KH.SO.VAI , IMKAHUAI'II.H. A. P , Wollnck has gone to St. Paul , Minn. , to remain for a fortnight. Judge Cunningham R. Scott left last night for Denver nnd points In Colorado. J. E. Mcgcath returned from Denver last evening after an absence of a week. K. C , Moorehouso has gone to Chicago , where ho expects to remain several days. 13 , K. Valentino and Fred Sonenschelv of West Point were Omaha visitors ycsteiday. Chat Redlck has gone to Denver on u short vacation , uhlch will consume a week , H. E. Habcorlc and O. L. Herr were Co lumbus reprcbontatlves In the city yester day , Henry Mle.s of South Omaha was In the city lust evening while en route to Sioux City , lu. C. Henrlksen and William RatcnburK , two prominent farmers of Audubon , la. , are In town with stock , C , A. Darcolon , general superintendent o ( the Pullman company , with headquarters at Chicago , la in the city , Kx-Captulii Mostyn of the Omaha pollco force returned yesterday from Denver , wheru ho has been for several days , J. II , Culver , commander-ln-chlef of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic , nr- rlvcd In thu city from his homo at Mllford last evening. Major T. S , Clarkson left yesterday for Laramle , Wyo. , where ho Is Interested In a . large tract of land which Is being placed ' under Irrigation , - Kdgar Hastings , for many years treasurer and secretary of the Morse-Coe Bhoe com pany , left last night for St. Louis , wheru hu goes to accept a position in a large shoo jobbing home. Secretary of State Piper , Hon. J. H , Mac- Cell , Hon. Orlando Tcft , Commissioner of Public Lands Russell and J , H. Ager were In the city last evening to attend the re publican rally , Nebraakotis at the hotels : R. W , Gist and wife. Falls City ; Q. W. Norris , Heaver City ; E. M. Wfstervclt , Grand Island ; W , U. lirooka , Deatrlco ; C. Koehler , Dluo H. C. Houutrto , Lincoln.