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Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
NO COLONIES ARE WANTED
German American Papers Define
Their Position on Question
of Imperialism.

ST. LOUIS, April 29.-The Westlche Post
will tomorrow print an article in the Eng
lsh language defining the policy OF all Ger
man American papers in this country re-
garding Americanism against Imperialism
The article in part follows:
Time and again the attempt has been made
to supplant American republicanism with
imperialism. Time and again American
patriotism, and that high and ar-seeing love
of mankind which upites men of all coun-
tries in a common brotherhood of humanity.
have rallied and won against 1t. When half
a century ago we had the same cries Of
manifest destiny" the "conquering Saxon"
"expansion." and all the rest we are hearing
all over again, Americans as radically OPP
posed to each other in most things as were
Calhoun and Corwin, Joined with Clay,
Webster, Clayton and Clemens against It..
John NJ Clayton, the author of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty and openly in favor of CO.
operating with England in business, was
openly opposed to having anything to do
with the political methods of British i'm
perialism
What is there in stalwart Americanism
except what German Americans are saying
now in declaring that they gave UP home
and friends and came thousands of miles
into an unknown country for the deep love
republicanism. To that they are loyal now
and always. To Americanism, not to the
British commerciaism of the bayonet-to
Americanism, to liberty, to progress; to
freedom from militarism, to the expectation
of time to come when the world will be
no longer shackled by Imperialism, with Its
bayonets and fetters-to that, German
Americans who renounced Imperialism In
Europe are as devoted now as they were
fifty years ago, when they listened to Sew
ard as he said OF these same expansion
ists:" Sir they have sent the American
abroad. bearing not the olive branch, but
shaekle In his talons." The flag of this
great republic stands now-not for what the
London Times approves-but for what 1t
meant when Seward stood under 1t to utter
this immortal sentence.
Such republieanism as that was not his
| nor that of any loyal German American, or
Of any other American who is loyal TO his
flag and to his country. May heaven forbid
that 1t ever should be. May the time never
come when the American people will ap-
plaud those who drabble a flag dedicated to
| freedom and human progress in the blood
| OF men who die on their own soil resisting
| the same principle of British Imperialism
| against which America triumphed at York
| town and New Orleans.
| Such ideas will never prevail In America
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

FORT STEELE, Wyo., April 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-This place is doing brisk business
this spring. A large amt unit of mining ma
chinery and supplies for the mines of the
Grand Encampment and Battle Lake dis
tricts arrives here every day and is taken
out into the country by freight teams. Just
at present thousands of sheep are being
shorn of their feecy coats-one firm that of
Cosgriff Brothers, alone having upward of
900 head in the vicinity of Fort Steele
to be shorn. There are about seventyfiye
shearers at work and all are receiving good
wages They are paid at the rate of ~
cents per head for all under seventy-five
head sheared in one day; all over seventy
five head are paid for at the rate of cents
per head. Many of the shearers clip as high
as 140 head in one day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

PIERRE, S. d. April 29.-(special
Telegram.) - Joe Kirby, the Sioux
Falls attorney who was convicted
of felony by the United States
circuit court, came into the supreme court
today and petitioned for reinstatement, on
the ground that the United States court of
appeals had reversed the finding of the
lower court. After consideration of the
case the court granted the petition and
Kirby was readmitted on taking the oath
of an attorney. Fuller dissented on the
ground that Kirby should take a new ex-
animation and that he was not satisfied as
to the good moral character of the appli-
cant. After taking the cath Kirby declared
that he had learned forbearance by the road
he had been travelling for the past year,
and that he did not believe any court or
attorney of the state would ever regret the
fact of his readmssion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
GETS RID OF STRAW STACK
Also Succeeds in wiping Out a Large
Amount of Farm Property,
HIGH WIND HELPS ALONG TIE BLAZE
south Dakota Farm Hand Sets out n
Fire Which Does n Great Amount
of Damage Before 1T is
Checked.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 29.-(Special
Telegram.)-Reports have just been received
of disastrous prairie fire which swept the
region a few miles south of Sioux Falls.
hired man In the employ of Charles
Deavitt set fire to a straw stack, notwith-
standing that a fierce gale was raging. The
fire got beyond control and spread to build
ings and destroyed every one on the place.
including contents, the stock alone being
saved The fire then extended to the farm
of Frank Leavitt, destroying all buildings
the wife of one of the tenants barely escap-
ing with her baby in her arms. The fire
reached the farm of Charles Knowlton. BY
hard work he managed to save his house and
granaries, but his barn and a number of
sheds with contents including a number
of head of stock, were burned Loss on
Leavitt farm estimated at $3,500 with slight
Insurance
MT. VERNON, S. D., April 29.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.) This part of South
Dakota is covered with prairie
fires Yesterday was terrible day
here. The wind blew gale from
the south until neon with heavy fires south
of this town, burning a number of homes.
At noon the wind changed to the north
west, bringing another one of the fires this
way and burning much property. A family
Of four living on the Dodge horse ranch
was all very badly burned, and one of them,
a young man, was burned to death His
body was brought to White Lake this morn
ing. The report says good many of the
horses on the ranch were burned and that
another man having herd of $500 sheep
lost them all but three, while another lost
fifty head of cattle The report tells of a
good many other ranchmen loosing their
homes with all their stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

c. Adams, the cashier, refused to pay him
when wanted claiming that he had note
against his brother signed by him as Sc
curity. The plaintiff testified that he did
not sign the note. c. c. Parmelee OF the
Parmelee Savings bank. ]. NJ. Patterson,
cashier OF the Bank Of Cass county, and s.
Waugh, cashier OF the First National
bank. each of this city. testified that they
believed the signature was forgery. j..
v. Morgan and J. G. Watson OF Nebraska
City appeared for the plaintiff and Byron
Clark OF this city and r. d. stearns Of Lin
coin for the defendant. After being out a
short time the Jury brought in a verdict
for the full amount asked for by the plain
tiff
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
High wind at Columbus.

COLUMBUS Neb., April 29.-(Speclal)- y
Yesterday was one of the worst days ever
seen in this county. The sand and dust
blew in clouds all day long and until away
into the night 1t was simply impossible
to outline objects at a greater distance than
four blocks and travel, both on rail and
country roads, was greatly impeded, horses
being actually blinded by the sand. AL
though there has been several good showers
recently all around here this particular
locality-the south half Of Platte county
has not had to exceed an inch of moisture
in the last four months. The usual April
weather is being sadly missed and the soil
is becoming very dry.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

HASTINGS, Neb., April 29.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Charles Ruby, son Of 7. NJ Ruby,
who lives six miles southeast of Hastings,
met with a serious accident this afternoon.
He was on stock cutter, when the team
became frightened and ran away. In at
tempting to get off young Ruby became
fastened to the machine and was dragged
nearly quarter of a mile. The team went
through two barb wire fences. When the
boy was taken from the machine he was
in an unconscious condition and was covered
with blood. His head and limbs are badly
lacerated 1t is not known whether he will
survive or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
T0DAY's WEATHER FORECAST
Fair, Warmer and sOutherIy Winds
for NebrasiSa-Missouri Still
on the RetrOgrade.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The lower Mis-
sissppi and lower Missouri rivers are fall
ing slowly and will continue to fall.
Forecast for Sunday:
For Nebraska and South Dakota: Fair,
showers Monday.
For Iowa: Fair Sunday, variable winds;
probably showers Monday.
For Missouri: Fair Sunday with cooler In
southern and eastern portions; variable
winds; showers Monday.
For Kansas: Showers and warmer Sun
day; variable winds; unsettled weather
Monday.
For Wyoming: Warmer and probably
showers Sunday; variable winds; Monday
fair.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, April 29.-Omaha record of tenn
the corresponding day of the last three
years:
Maximum temperature. 60 70 50 62
Minimum temperature. 43 AZ 80 81
Average temperature..... 81 IS As IS
precipitation .....f...,..... 10 90 IA
Record of temperature and precipita tion
at Omaha for this day and eince March
/. 1893:
Normal for the day........................ 81
Deficiency for the day.
Accumulated deficiency since March l., 1858
Deficiency for the day .............. IL inch
Total rainfall since March l.....1 .55 Inches
Deficiency since March 1...,.......2.95 inches
Deaeieney for cor period. lS9S. -,..i 90 inches
Deficiency FOR cor. period, 1891 .. 2.63 inches
L indicates trace of precipitation,
!. A. WELSH.
Local Forecast OhiciaL
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Building Spur to Iron Mines.

WENDOVER, Wyo., April 29.-(Special.)
"A large force of men with grading outfits
broke ground this morning near this place
for the spur to the Hartville iron mines,
which have been leased by the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company. The graders are being
favored with fine weather and as the force
will be increased from time to time as the
men and teams can be procured 1t is ex-
pected that the spur will be completed in
a few months. At the present time ore teams
are hauling about four car loads of ore to
the railroad every day to be shipped to
Denver and arrangements are being made
to increase the output at an early day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

oSCEOLA, Neb, April 29.-(Special.)-The
last week has been one of accidents. There
have been quite a number of people that
have had their limbs broken by falls. Ihe
last one to report is Mrs. A. Gierhart, who
in going out of church slipped and fell on
the sidewalk, hurting her hip very badly,
so that she is confined to her bed.
Mrs. Gierhart is 65 years old and her hip
bone has been so injured that 1t will take
long time for her to get out again.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Dcdicnte Now nuiIding.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb., April 29.-(Spe-
cial )-Plattsmouth lodge No. 8, Ancient
Order of United Workmen, dedi-
Gated It's fine new building this
evening. The exercises were conducted by
Grand Master Workman e. Schultz of Be-
atrice, assisted by Past Grand Master
Workman f. E. White of this city and other
grand lodge officers. Many prominent
members of the order from over the state
were present. Among the speakers were
Congressman e. ]. Burkett, r. B. Wind
ham, Judge A. N. Sullivan, d. o. Dwyer
and Mathew Gering. The dedicatory SER
vices were according to the ritual Of the
fraternity. The music was furnished by
the Plattsmouth Mandolin club. The women
OF the Degree of Honor furnished supper.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Lewis Baker Dangerously III.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Lewis Baker.
fcf many years editor and proprietor of the
st. Paul Globe and minister to Nicaragua
under President Cleveland's second
administration, lies at deaths door
at his residence in this city
and is hardly expected to survive the day.
He is suffering from pernicious anaemia and
is conscious only at intervals This morn
Ing he was very low His wife and children,
John H. Baker, Lewis Baker Of Philadelphia
Mrs. Warren H. Stubbert of New York, are at
his bedside. The youngest daughter. Mrs.
Charles w. Stiles, wife of the scientific
attache of the American embassy at Berlin,
arrives today from Europe on the st. Louis
and restoratives are being constantly ad-
ministered to Mr.. Baker in the hope Of
keeping him alive until the arrival of Mrs.
Stiles. Mr.. Baker has been suffering from
impoverishment of the blood for several
years and has been gradually losing vitality.
He is 67 years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
petty rbiexerx at Columbus.

COLUMBUS Neb., April 29.-(Special.) =
Petty theiving is very common in this city
and the police force is continually having
its hands full of business. Early this morn
ing thieves stole the trousers of Union Pa
cific Agent G. E. Joy, by means Of a long
hook, which they poked through window
Mr.. Joy awoke just in time to see them
disappearing, and although he telephoned an
alarm at once and the officers landed sew
eral SUSPECTS the thieves could not be found.
Almost IS in change was in the garment.
This ia believed to be the work of roadsters.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
EXPLOSION OF POWDER PRESS
Four workmen Are Killed and Three
others Wounded, Including One
Government Inspector.

WOODBURY., N. j., April ga powder
press at Dupont's powder works, at Carney's 8
Point NJ j., few miles from here, ex-
ploded at o'clock this afternoon, killing
four men and injuring three others. The
explosion occurred during an experiment
with a government giant torpedo.
The dead are:
AMOS MORRIS, JR.
HARVEY SMITH.
JOSEPH YEAGISR.
ISAAC SRIANT.
Captain Stewart, government Inspector,
was one of the injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Amputntes HIS Hand.

RED CLOUD, Neb., April 2s,--(special)--
A Norwegian by the name of Nelson Sar-
genson, living eight miles northwest Of
Red Cloud, attempted to kill himself by
cutting off his hand with a butcher knife.
He succeeded in cutting through the wrist
excepting one OF the small bones and some
of the lgaments. He had shown some signs
Of insanity for few days and his wife
had gone to a neighbor's to send for a
doctor when he committed the deed. A
physician was called and finished amputat-
ing the hand. Business and family troubles
were supposed to be the cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Mrs. George VIII Lecture.

CANTON, O., April 29.-Mrs. George
said today as to her future plans: II will
lecture on 'Woman's Rights l believe IL
womans rights. believe women ought tc
vote and that a jury ought to be half women.
think woman has just as much right to
make something out of herself as a man"
Mrs. George has had several propositions
from theatrical managers. but refuses to
consider them. Several offers of marriage
have been sent her, but they are all ignored.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Verdict of AcauittaI.

CHADRoN, Neb., April 29.-(special.) y
The spring term OF the district court for
Dawes county has been in session in this
city this week, with Hon. w. H. West
over judge of the Fifteenth district, pre-
siding
The only criminal case tried was wherein
the state brought action against Jasper
Enochs, a prominent farmer living east of
this city. on the charge of arson. The jury
deliberated only ten minutes and arrived at
a verdict of mot guilty" on the first ballot.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
THINKS WELL OF PORTO R1cANs
Member of Insular Commission Says
They Are Good Citizens.

Member of Insular Commission Says
They Are Good Citizens.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-General Robert
P. Kennedy, president OF the insular COM
mission, has returned from his tour Of in
spection in Porto Rico Mr.. Curtis is the
only member of the board now absent and
he is expected by Monday, when meeting
of the board will be held and the prepara-
tion Of the commissions report begun. Cen
eral Kennedy declined to anticipate the
probable recommendations of the board, but
he spoke eulogistically of the people and the
soil of Porto Rico. "It is,, he said, zone
of the most fertile lands on the globe and
the people are calculated to become good
citizens. They are Industrious, intelligent and
hospitable and loyal to the United States" ="
General Kennedy said in reply to a question
that he heard very little talk of terri
torial form Of government for the island.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

COLUMBUS, Neb., April 29.-tspecial)-
Sergeant Michael Magner OF the Chicago
detective bureau arrived last night to take
Harry Hud who is in jail here, back
with him. lson has been sailing here
under the Of Montgomery, and is the
man who cen forging checks on a
Fremont What landed him was the
giving Of the checks to Landlord
Scott in u of a bill few days ago.
He was al and from papers found on
him 1T was armed that he was wanted at
Chicago where there are six indictments for
forgery awaiting his answer. The sergeant
recognized and identified him at once, but
Hudson stubbornly refused to go without
requisition papers, but this trouble had been
anticipated and the governors of poth states
had already been communicated with. Hud-
son can only delay the game a LAY or two.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
soIdiers Die at the Home.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., April 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-Two inmates of the Soldiers home
died Thursday evening. They were Josephus
Merritt, formerly private in Company ID,
New York artillery. aged SO years, and p w.
Campbell, formerly of Company l, Seven
teenth Illinois infantry. The former was ad-
mitted to the home from Douglas county and
the latter from Clay county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Re-Elect All the Teachers.

CREIGHTON, Neb.. April 29.--(Special y
At meeting OF the school board of Creigh-
ton yesterday the entire corps of teachers
was reelected for the coming year. This
will be the third year for all the teachers
save Miss Darnell and Miss Clark and for
them It will be their second year.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Missinr Girl Eaund.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. April 29-(spe-
eial.) .)-Della Myers the 14-year- r-old girl who
left her home in this city last Monday, was
found in South Omaha. Last evening Sheriff
Wheeler brought her home. Today she
was given a hearing In the county court.
and will be sent to the reform school for
incorTigibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Licenses Granted.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb., April 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-An adjourned session of the city
council was held last evening. Among other
business transacted was the granting of
druggists permits to A. w. Atwood, F. G.
Fricke & Co.. and Gering G. Co. Saloon Ii
censes were issued to Philip Thierolf. Henry
Donat, John Mumm and Anton Nitka.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Extracts a Dnrning Needle.

FAIRMONT. Neb., April 29,-(Speclal,)-
Last night Mr.. Hart sent for the doctor
to set broken leg for his three-year- old
child. On examination the doctor found
a large dafning needle run into the thigh
its full length. The parents Of the child
had felt the needle. and thought 1t piece
of splintered bone.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Train Goes Into the Ditch.

TALMAGE, Neb., April 29.--(Special) y
The Missouri Pacific Crete branch mixed
train was wrecked yesterday afternoon three
miles east of Douglass by 80 giving way of
a bridge. Two cars loaded with hogs were
completely demolished and about fifteen
hogs were killed. The passenger coach was
derailed, but was not damaged. None of the
passengers was seriously hurt
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
close Call for Dixon.

DIXON, Neb., April 29.-(Special.)-A
dangerous looking prairie fire was accident
ally started yesterday morning In meadow
adjoining Dixon on the south and 1t was
thought for some time 1t would sweep the
town, as there was a terrific wind blowing
from the south at the time. Prompt action
on the part of the citizens in setting back
fires saved the town a severe scorching.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Henlth Retter in Cuba.

WASHINGTON. April 29.-Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg has received a report from
Major j. H. Hyeell chief surgeon of Glen
fuegos, saying that since General Snyder's
arrival with the Fourth Tennessee in that
department early in December, there have
been located there three regiments of in
fantry and a battalion OF volunteer engin-
GERS. In all this number there have been
but thirteen deaths. The health of the troops
was better than in the camps i'll the United
States
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
No WORD from Yorktown Men.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Assistant Sec
retary Allen, who 10 acting secretary of the
navy, said this afternoon that no informa-
tion had been received from Admiral Dewey
in confirmation or otherwise of the report
published here that the Filipinos at Baler
are holding Lieutenant Gilmore and other
missing men of the cruiser Yorktown as
prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Young Ordered to Manila.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-An order was
issued by the War department today direct
ing General S. B. M. Young, u. s. " (colo-
mel Third cavalry, on completion OF his
present duties In connection with the muster
out OF volunteer troops, to proceed to Manila
and report to Major General Otis for as
signment to duty with the troops in the
Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

he migrated to Nebraska and settled on
farm near Bellevue. He voted At the first
election ever held in the territory
OF Nebraska and was present at
the opening OF the first legisla-
ture. In February. 1880 he sold his farm
and moved to the city OF Omaha. In octo-
ber, 1882. he moved to farm four and one
half miles southwest of the town of Plain
view
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

Any party which commits itself to them
will be wiped out of existence. Any leader
who attempts to check civilization and
progress under American institutions and
through American principles. will be repudi-
ated; any foreign nation which, for its own
brutal and selfish purposes, attempts to use
the American people as catspaw in schemes
Of fraud and violence, will find itself the vic
tim of the reactions of it's own malevolent
RcheminP
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

NORFOLK, Neb., April 29-(Special.)-
Manager Wietzer of the sugar factory has
received orders to proceed with improve
ments at the factory. which. when finished,
will mean enlarged facilities for carrying
on the work. The changes to be made con-
template an enlargement of the filter press
room. the placing of new filter presses and
the entire rebuilding of the refining depart
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
KiIIed Inv Poison.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb., April 29.--(Spe-
cial. .)-George Merkle, who swallowed cor
rosive sublnate at the home of Frank
Plosters, near Mynard, Wednesday, and was
brought to this city Thursday by Sheriff
Mcbride, died last night from the effects
OF the poison
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
ola Resfdent of neiIeyue.

At his home in this city April e. Eli p.
Watson died OF heart failure. superindueed
by old age. being rs years old. In 1854, in
company with his parents and two brothers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

II you nave Plies, cure them. No use
undergoing horrible operations that simply
remove the results of the disease without
disturbing the disease itself. Place your con-
adance in DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
has never failed to cure others; 1t will not
fail to cure you.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
CITY Officers Appointed.

CREIGHTON. Neb., April 2s.--(special y
AT their meeting Thursday night the city
elected ]. l.. Burns city marshal and
street commissioner. while A. p. Schneider
Is to look after the city water.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Verdict for Plaintiff.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., April 29.-(Spe-
cial, 1.-The case of Michael Malone against
the Bank of Eagle was tried in the county
court Friday afternoon. The evidence
brought out the fact that Mr.. Malone had
deposited about $500 in the bank. which A.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30

Some Of the results OF neglected dyspeptic
conditions of the stomach are cancer con-
sumption heart disease and epilepsy. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure prevents all this by efecting
quick cure in all cases of dyspepsia.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Warrants 90 Pay spain.

WASHINGTON. April 29.-Four United
States treasury warrants for s5.000OOO each
will be drawn today and transmitted to the
secretary of state to be used in settlement
of the s2oO00,OOO due Spain under the Paris
treaty
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-30
Davis ReIieyes Henry.

WASHINGTON. April 29.-The formal
order assigning Brigadier General Davis as
governor general Of Porto Rico was issued
today. General Henry will return when re-
lieyed