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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
TO BUILD RAILWAYS IN MEXICO.
Company In Organized with II Million
Dollars Capital.

Do1bAT 'pht
CITY OF MEXICO, May Am important
company has been incorporated here, with
81, 900, 900 capital, the largest part of the
shares being taken by Pearson G. Sons, the
English contractors having in hand the
drainage of the valley of Mexico and the port
works at Vera Cruz, with a few Mexican
shareholders. The new company Will be
known as the Mexican Land, Navigation Il
Railway company. The first object of the
company is to build a railway from some
suitable point on the National Tehuantepec
railroad to a desirable point in the state OF
Vera Cruz. The government gives a subsidy
Of over 5000 acres of land per kilometer of
railway constructed. On some 400, 1000 acres
Of land thus acquired the company will set
tie European and other colonists. Among
other plans of the company, is to acquire rail-
ways in the southern part of Vera Cruz and
also the building of other lines. Part of the
main railway line has already been located
and construction will begin within two
months.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
RAILROAD BROTHERHOODs MEET,
Discuss n Proposal for Establishing
a Central Association.

TRENTON. N. j., May Representative
of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers,
Locomotive Firemen and Trainmen held a
meeting in Taylor opera house today. Ad-
dresses were made by Mayor Sickel, ex-Con-
gresham Buchanan, Grand Chief Arthur OF
the engineers, Grand Master Sargent of the
fremen and Second Vice Grand Master Dodge
Of the trainmen. The addresses were devoted
mainly to the benefits of organization.
In the morning a secret session was held,
but the men who took part in IL declined to
impart any information. 1t is believed that
the chief subject considered was the estab-
lishment OF a central association so that in
any matter affecting either of the organiza-
lions the three could act as one.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
GOLD SHIPMENTS TO EUROPE,

Six and u Half Millions Sent from
New York Last Week.
NEW YORK, May 2.-The steamship La
Gascogne carried 81, SOC, 900 in gold to Europe
yesterday. The shippers were Lazard Freres.
L. Won Hoffman & Co, Heidelbach. Ickel-
heimer & Co. and Kuehne. Loeb & Co. All
but sl50,0O0 OF the gold was taken from the
subtreasury.
Tho imports OF specie at this port for the
week ended yesterday were s204, 40, of which
sl6s. 976 was gold, against s135. 235 last week
and $50. l13 the corresponding week OF last
year. The exports OF specie this week were
81, 607 ,492. OF which 1851. 022 was gold,
against S2.41s.527 the corresponding week
last year.
BOSTON. May 2,-Kidder, Peabody & Co.
will increase their gold shipments this week
$3.50 900. making 81 .oO0, 900 In all ordered by
this firm for Tuesdays steamer sailing from
New York
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
zEnrucHA TO DE DEpoRrEp

Maceo's B%etrayer is Now in the
Fortress of La Cabanas.
NEW YORK, May "a dispatch to the
Journal from Havana says: DR.. Maxine
Zertucha, Antonio Maceo's physician, who is
alleged to have betrayed the Cuban general
TO the Spaniards. was arrested at his home
near Guines yesterday and brought to Ha-
vana under close guard. He is now in the
military prison in the fortress OF La Ca
communicate. 1t Is said at the palace
that Weyler ordered his deportation 10
Chafsrinas islands. the Spanish penal sta
ton. on the African coast
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
TURNER'S GET VERY Low RATES,
Railroads Enter u Competition to See
which Cnn Cut tic LOxxest.

Which Can Cut the Lowest.
CINCINNATI, May "A rate war be
tween Cincinnati and st. Louis has broken
out because of the National Convention of
Turner's at st. Louis this week. Many
organizations had intended to rendezvous
here and make UP special trains. The Big
Four had secured the Cincinnati societies at
a rate of 81. 20. The Baltimore & Ohio South
western railway yesterday cut the rate to
SO. Today the Turner's have been holding
meetings to protest against the cut. These
societies had been selling tickets at $40
to their customers. There are many ship
pers among the Turner'S and they are taking
part in the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
Real Estate Agents who Borrow
MnneY on Fictitious Lots.

Money on Fictitious Lots.
CINCINNATI, May Am Enquirer spe-
cial from Huntington, Ind, says: The al.
legged defalcation of Thomas L.. Lucas and
his son, Fred L.. Lucas, have grown until
they have already reached S35, 900 and new
victims are being heard of every hour,
Both were members of the real estate, alb
stract and loan firm of 7. l.. Lucas IL Son
and both have left the city. The firm, ii
is alleged, secured loans aggregating $9,7OC
on property worth So, 1000; SO 900 more was
secured on lots in fictitious additions. Fred
Lucas, it is further alleged, secured an
other SIS, 900 loan on a farm in Wabash
county. This loan was obtained from In,
dianapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
OWNERS or NEW YORK.
The Great Landed Proprietors of the
Uic City.

Mig city.
Twenty individuals and estates own nearly
Is per cent of the real estate in the city OF
New York; with perhaps $50 others this
score owns so per cent, and the remaining
half of the metropolis of the western hemi
sphere is in the hands of a few of the o.
900. 900 persons who live here and pay rent.
The figures upon which the New York
Herald bases this statement have been COM
piled with infinite care from tax receipts and
other reliable sources of information, the ia
BILE printed herewith being subsequently sub
mitted for revision TO real estate experts
having intimate knowledge of the great es-
tates. If any fault can be found with the
estimates it Is that they are too Lowry
% per cent in most of the cases cited
but this is erring on the right side.
The assessed valuations for real estate In
this city for 1897 will be in the neighborhood
OF 50, 900. 900, OO0-the figures have not yet
been revised-and Of this sum 1882 600, 900, OF
lT.6 per cent. is represented by the holdings
of Il score of owners distributed in this way
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03

Free drinks are not given away every day,
but today, by calling at the Grace Episcopal
church fair, at 47 East Broadway, you may
obtain an excellent cup of coffee made with
American chicory, and will find a new way
to economic during these hard times. By
using chicory you Will improve your coffee
and reduce the cost rs per cent. Call and
try 1t and get samples free.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
Senator Earle Seriously III.

GREBNVILLB, S. c., May 2.-Senator Jo-
seph H. Earle is al at his home here. His
physicians consider his condition serious.
His ailment Is due to kidney trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03

A big, long, sweet smoke is what you get
when you buy the J. G. w. &c Co.'S Clear
Title sc cigar Sold by all first-class deal
ers. At wholesale by John w. Woodward &
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03

"There are two traits Of character / should
do my utmost to develop II l had children
to bring up says q woman who meets many
different people. ''Those are the traits Of
generosity and unselfshness. II they were
born in the children I should encourage
them, and If they were lacking I should do
my utmost to plant and nourish them"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. $50.
Free Drinks.

Polished oak sideboards this week So. so al
Durfoe Furniture Co.. 205 and 2OT B'way.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03

First class painters and sign writer's. {
r. Blass & Co., IS North Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03

G. B. Viavi company, female remedy. Med
ical consultation free Wednesday. Health
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
High School Field DAY,

First class paper hanging, G. R. Blass &
Co., IS North Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-03
FIRM OF swINDLING LOAN AGENTS.

Total. twenty holders ........... $352, 900. oCC
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28
TREASURER
WARD TESTIFIES
Nc Claims to Be the Victim Of Dis
honest Partner.
HOWELL THE REAL OFFICIAL
ksfd Only a Clerk 10 the Store and having
Nothing to DO With Handling
Csuaty hoaey.
HOWELL THE REAL OFFICIAL

Pursuant 10 adjournment, .he trial II l..
Ward. eI.connty treasurer. was continued in
the ircui, court yesterday At $50 a IN. before
a large and interested audl' nee. iudef The
previous ruling, Of the caun the energies ithc
counsel for the sRtr were chiefly directed 90
The oblec, Of =. owing not merely specific acts Of
conversion Of c unity funds by the eI-tfeasurer,
but also his knowledge Of the rutirc tIanssc.
,lonl Of his once from the beginning Of his nHt
term la ispi The defense, on the contrary
,rcuuousy denied either bic participation In
the conversion Of county hindS 10 the use Of
the htin Of Howell a ward Or his knowledge
that such funds had hrcn 40 converted until
JOS, prior 10 the discovery of their mlsappro-
priGtion by wards bondmeu. The defend
ant, counsel appear u rrs, their entire case
upon the proposition thA, even dollar Of short
age ia the treasures accounts c1ccptl the
sum Of 500 which wa, u,ed by Mr. ward pet.
,onA'ly In the discharge OF irpi Oh. CATION
due the la'e banking house Of !. W case, was
converted By Mr. Wards partner, ", q, How
I'll. sl'hou, the c"nsen, or knowledge Of the
er-trcA,urcf A. g. the $40 paid J. " Case
thsy seek tn eyade crimiaal fesl visibility m
i,e ground that tha, amount VS. su'rcHd' 4
,ol. ". Case. after hi, bauk had =. cnt . IA
consideration Of his release aud payment 10
ward Of the remainder OF de, oft Of co-uty
uds. amount ng 10 abou, ilSQo,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28
DOLLAR WHEAT.

New York, Oct. 27.-Expectations that
December wheat would so to 81 was al
most realized today as the market in the
last hour touched 90 cents, about 2 cents
a bushel above last nights closing price.
Scattered selling by early purchasers,
however, finally stopped the advance.
ports of large export demands at the
seaboard and interior points. were fac
tors. Rumors today Of a December ma
nipulatlon and possible reduction in
the French duty also helped the ad-
vance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28
GOVERNOR ROGERS
TO THE PRESIDENT
Wants the Alaska Military Reserys-
tioa Order Rescinded.
TACOMA CITIZENS PROTEST
All Business at the Month Of the Yutos
Will Be Stopped, Except BY the
Iho Privileged companies.

Tacoma. Wash. Oct. H. A special to
the Ledger from Olympia. Wash. says:
Governor Rogers cut from the Tacoma
Ledger an editorial on "Bayonets Be-
hind Monopoly on the operations Of
P. B. weare. in the proposed establish
ment Of military reservation In Alaska
which would have the effect of barring
out citizens Of this state who might
wish 70 engage in business there. He
also clipped "a communication from the
oregonian from a United States army
officer In which the Injurious character
Of such an order was fully set forth
The governor inclosed these in a letter
and accompanied 1t by the following com
munication to the president:
Hon. William Mckinley. President OF
the United States. Washington, d. c.:
"Honored Sir-As governor OF the stats
Of Washington l have the honor to re-
quest that you will cause the complaint
made In the accompanying clipping. TAX
en- from the Tacorne Ledger Of October
q, 1897, to be investigated. 1t is a mat
,er of common report and general opdn-
ion In this state that the allegations
here made rest upon solid foundation.
May ask you. my dear sir. that II
these statements are found to be true,
you will take such action as viii pre-
vent the carrying out Of this inlquitous
and unjust policy?
II am. my dear Sir yours sincerely.
~. R. ROGERS, Governor"
A meeting OF the citizens OF Tacoma
was held today to enter a protest
against the establishment Of a military
reservation at St. Michae,s as the pro-
posed limits will embrace the mouth OF
the Yukon and be practically prohibit
tory to the construction of boats and
steamers there or any other business
enterprise. The annexed telegram was
sent to Secretary Alger. Copies were
also telegraphed to Senator Wilson and
TO S. A. Perkins. private secretary OF
Senator Hanna:
I'VE ask for the reconsideration OF
your order setting apart a military res
ervation at St. Michaels. believing thar
should it stand. it must work to the
detriment of thousands of our citizens
and give a monopoly to two companies
now located there"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

Amer recalling Judge Gray and other Wit
nosses concerning som- ~ the facts doyel.
oped IN the testimony introduced on Tues.
day. the state then called 10 the stand
County Commissioners Peterson and Lewis
ana cx-Commissloncr Wooden. who corrob.
onied Judge Gray as to the freluen, and
urgent demands made on Mr. ward for the re-
dcmption Of outstanding county warrants
from funds supposed 10 be IN his hands. aud
rcmonslauccs with him over his repeated
delays IN ming scmlannual statements re.
required of him by law, extending back
through his entire administration 20 the
lime Of hls first clrciloB. and the Introduction
Of evidence produced ffom the nls Of the
county clerks once. Sir. Clocton announced
the slato's ease rested.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28
PORTO RICo'S DEMAND.

New York. October IA dispatch to
the Herald from San Juan, Porto Rico.
says:
The autonomisss in Porto Rico have
issued manifesto in which they demand
Of Spain the same radical reforms as
those which have been promised to Cuba
by the new liberal ministry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

Tho nr,l witness cailol was G. wirgi,e, who
wa, examined by Mt. Cleelon a. follows
believe YOU ARE one OF the bondsmcn OF
Mr. H. l., Ward, who was formerly county
treasurer OF Clatsop county, | believe SO.
Yes sir.
Have YOU ever had any conversation with
Mr. Ward In regard to his shortage with
Clatsop county since that fact became known,
or Just prior to the time II became known TO
the public Yes sir.
win you rrlntc that conversation as near as
you can remember Yes sir.
Tell any conversation and all conversations
that YOU have had with MIR, Ward In regard
10 this matter,
MIR Fulton-wc object to this testimony for
the reason that the state must FIRST show that
such statements were voluntary, and the
burden is on them TO show H.
The Court The objection is sustained
Mr. Clccton-wcrc the statements he made
TO You frco and voluntary Certainly. II
was some timeabout the drst OF June Ward
camcIto me and wanted me 10 raise some
money for the firm, and ! asked him how
much II was he wanted 10 rke. He said
about si,oO or little over II rccollcct
right He said that Howell told him that
they we're that much behind with the county,
or course | was thunderstruck and asked
him how II occurred. He said he did not
know, but II was So ms Howell had told him,
asked him why It occurred and how much
lt probably was. He said Howell kept the
books and ran that part Of the business alto
gcther. | tried to borrow the amount for
them ON real estate, but could not do H.
Eventually believe, 1t was done by Mrs
Radollet. About $1,000 was raised.
Didn't he come 10 you first and want to
borrow 5000. Yes, believe he did,
Aud then day or two afterwards, before
the money had been obtained, he came to
YOU and wanted to borrow 5000 Yes; that
is right
Just state what conversation you had with
him then In regard to his first asking for
81 900, and then coming and asking for 5000,
lie snld at first $1,000. Howell told him that.
lie afterwards said the amount had In
creased to $500 or little over. He said he
did not know, but he supposed he was telling
the truth about It now.
When did this conversation occur? 1t oc.
cured in June.
Before the public knew of 1t gcnorallyG
| Yes. sir.
CROSS EN- ANIMATION.
Mr.. Fulton-That was the June before the
srd of Julye Yes; a couple Of weeks before
that time.
Now. ON the Srd of July you had a further
conversation, didn't you, ON the same sub
lcct. Wen, what was that?
Mr.. Cleeton-wo object.
| The Cuurt-Thc objection is sustained.
MIR. Fulton-We will save an exception and
call the witness hereafter. That is all.
! Mr.. Cleeton-That is all.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

Judge Taylor testified "a to his long nc.
qunlntance with the defendant. u. l.. ward
and that hc had always borne good reputa
ton In the community for yerncity and
prubiiy
The state had no questions to ask Judge
Taylor, aud Mr. Fulton then said; Call the
defendant
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

4 long and earnest consultation then en-
sued between counsel for the defense, at the
close of which Mr.. C. W. Fulton announced
that they would introduce IA their fret wit
nc,. Judge +. J. Taylor, who was Obliged "a
leave the city on an important business en-
gagcmcni, out Of the order arranged for his
testimony.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28
DEPOSIT FOR THE SALE.

New York, October H.-In anticipation
of the sale of the Union Pacific under
foreclosure. a check for $sOOOOOO was de-
posted today for the reorganization COM
mittee with Special Master Cornish. The
check represents ten per cent Of tn sum
to be paid for the road.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

MONS heavy Heeced underwear. nov
g. csnss zach
Mons vlcuna wool underwear. now Il
cents oach,
Mons extra heavy natural all wool un-
dcrwear. now 800 each.
Mems heavy all wool sweaters, black
or navy. ti,25 each.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

Mems double reinforced Numbered white
shirts. 90 cents each.
Mons heavy Jersey knit 0yershlrts. now
~ cents each.
Mems oottouade or Jean pants, now %
cents pair
Mems all wool pants. extra heavy. now
i2.75 pair.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-28

Mems all wool sox, Is cents. % cents and
q cents pair.
Mems Fedora tsats. great bargain. rs
cents
MEMS soft felt hats, 20 cents.
Mems copper rlyeted oz denim overalls,
& cents pair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20

THE so-called bimetallic league Of
this city is misnomer, IL simply
represents gambling house and three
bloodsuckers. There are not six re-
spectacle men IN the city who affiliate
with the concern. During the last
campaign, while free silver was the
issue, club Of bimetallists was
formed, II comprised mem bers OF all
parties and fiourished Since the late
election gambling house keeper and
couple OF rats have endeRvored to
keep the organization intact in order
to bleed certain politicians. But
their scheme is coarse and will not
work Respectable people refuse 10
be led by riff-raf from the purlieus.
Every man who henceforth aiiiliates
with the alleged bimetallic league is a
catspAw pure and simple.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20
MUST END THE FARCE.

From the trend OF legislative affairs
at Washington it is possible, and even
probable that the necessity for treat.
ing with the Dawes commission on the
lines proposed heretofore will disap-
pear; indeed, it is not at all unlikely
that the Dawes commission, like the
five tribes, may have sinned away its
day Of grace, and may be supplanted
by a new commission, and clothed
with new and altogether different
powers. The Dawes commission has
done some very excellent work, bat it
has been broadly limited that it has
been more interested lately In holding
its lob than in completing it. The
commission, along with every body
else, must understand that the work
Of putting an end to the farce called
tribal autonomy, must be moving
along
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20

The perusal OF the Dingley bill
introduced Ia congress reveals
the fact that on woollen goods and
other articles that are necessities to
the poor man, an Increased tax OF
about 25 TO 80 per cent, to be leuied,
Yet what right has a poor man to
roar II his clothing and that OF his
family is to be advanced in cost 25 TO
33 per cent, when II is learned that
salt, sauer kraut and sausage skins are
admitted free, as the bill provides The
consumer will doubtless feel very
happy when he reads the bill aud finds
duty on sugar, two cents per pound
on coffee, and ten cents on tea, but
dnds whetstones, lemon Juice, nux.
vomicA and harrow teeth free. The
evidence is that the consumer will
have very merry GU time II the bill
is made law.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20

1t is the biggest state in the union.
1t has productive soil and delightful
climate. There is some unOccupled land
left.
The region along the Gulf shore near
Galveston aud Houston is particularly
attractive. A comfortable income is
there assured those Who intelligently
truck.
You may learn something new about
the Texas Coast Country by addressing
w. j. Black, G.. Z. A., a. +. n ). +. Ry.,
Topeka, Kansas, or c. A. Higgins, A &.
=. A., Chicago. Free descriptive liter
ature furnished Inquire OF nearesl
agent regarding excursion rates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20
whl,sinw nsla,. pl.eo.ery.

Hon. Whitelaw Reid, Of the New York
Tribune, spend nearly every winter with
his family at Phoenix. Arlz, where he
finds the climate UNEXPECTEDLY agreeable.
la "a letter 10 the Philadelphia Times, he
says: Eastern folks will hava to form
new ideas Of arizona. ! am keeping
house here with great comfort My resi-
dence here has hot and cold water. elec-
sric light and telephone, and the climate
is really better than that OF Cairo NJ
Reid's health has greatly improved since
his lists to tn South, Anyone who
wishes TO become fully Informed regard
ing health resorts in the Salt River Val
ley ,hould address w j. Black. G.. =. A
A. II. Il s. +. Ry.. Topeka. Kas., or c
A Higgins, A. G.. Z. A., Chicego.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20
Ullmn1e onre of NsM M.aleo md Arlzona

The Salt River valley of Arizona aud
the various health resorts IN New Mexico
are unrivaIed for the relief OF chronic
lung and throat diseases. Pure, dry air
AN equahle temperature; the proper al
titnde; constant sunshine.
Descriptive pamphlets issued by Santa
Fe Route. Passenger Department, con-
tain complete information relative To
these regions.
The items OF altitude, temperature,
humidity, sot springs, sanatariums, cost
OF living, medical attendance, social ad
vantages, etc are concisely treated from
an impartial standpoint.
Physicians are respectfully asked 10
place this literature in the hands of in
valids who need change Of climate
Address w. j. Black, G.. +. A a. I. X
;. +. Ry, Topeka. X nsas, OF c. A. liig
gins, a. G.. y. A., Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20
HAS Nh rHE MANHOOD SOW TO
APOLOGIZE

HAS HE rHE MANHOOD SOW TO
APOLOGIES
The Evening Capital continues to
make loud noise in keeping silent on
the matter Of district clerks fees Last
year it oiled column after column with
hgures sta,istics and roasts in regard
to this matter, but somehow II fails to
appreciate the worth OF the intelli.
geace brought from Washington that
the United States supreme court had
sustained the oklahoma supreme court
in the clerks case. While the case was
pending the Capital vehemently de
clared that the highest tribunal OF the
land would waste no time lin showing
up the district clerks as robbers, aud
scoring the Oklahoma court for Is par.
tisan decisions. Taking the Capitals
assertions as true, the Repu blicsn ter
ritorial convention passed resolution,
condemning the clerks and the su
preme court The G. $ supreme court
has proven Greer to be an ungodlJ
liar, and he has nothing TO say In de
feaes OF his malicious course. Will IA,
have the manhood to apolog'ze@
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-20

IT is in order for the true bimetal.
lists Of Guthrie 70 reorgauize and tre
the riff-raf and anarchists who nave
been making laughing stock Of a
worthy cause for so many weeks The
silver malta" which bolted the ac-
tion OF the citizens convention yes
ttrdsy, has been trying hard and long
10 ingratiate itself into the favor of
Delegate Callahan and work ham for
money, bat Mr.. Callahan has been
placed on his guard by true bimetAl-
lists and refuses 10 listen TO the siren
song Of the msfa.