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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
CATTLEMEN VISIT HITCHCOCK
Find the Secretary Out, hut Make
Arrangements TO see Him
Wednesday.
fFrom a star Corr dent,

From stan Corf 'dentD
WASHINGTON, Dec. <lts 7ial Tele-
gram. Bartlett Richards. ens 7eed Of
Alliance and Daniel Hill ots- u alled
at the Interior department today n II
with Secretary Hitchcock relative
ters growing out Of the enforcerca
law fencing public lands. This 10
cattle owners did not. however, see thu
secretary, as he was at a cabinet meeting.
Representatives Of the cattlemen made an
appointment for a conference with Mr..
Hitchcock tomorrow
Representative Burkett is hard at work
endeavoring to secure the establishment OF
a free delivery service in Plattsmouth, Mr..
Burkett has been assured that carrier
system will shortly be inaugurated in that
city. It is probable that there Will be two
deliveries of mail each day in the residence
section and three in the business portion.
Probably four carriers will be required to
inaugurate the service and as soon as It Is
in operation clerks in the ONCE will be
formally taken into the classified service
and made subject to the civil service law,
Mr.. Burkett today introduced bill to
grant a pension to Victor Vifquain, late
colonel Of the Third Nebraska. Colonel Wiz
uuain has an excellent record as a soldier
Of the civil war and served with credit as
United States consul on the Isthmus OF
Panama, as well as in the volunteer army
during the war with Spain. His friends in
the First Nebraska district are anxious
that he be given a pension commensurate
with his services.
Charles Gerhardt was today appointed
substitute letter carrier in the Deadwood
S. D., postoffce.
The comptroller OF the currency has APP
proved the Drovers' National bank OF Chi
cago as reserve agent for the Iowa National
bank, as follows: First National of EN-
metsburg, Garden Grove and Traer, Mer-
chants National of Grinnell, Louisa County
National of Columbus Junction and Manila
National OF Manila.
Lillian L. Hurlburt was today appointed
postmaster at Luther, Boone county, Ia.
vice Jay B. Hurlburt, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
MISSING RAIL WRECKS TRAIN
Cars Are Piled Up In Heap Nenr
birmingham. Alabama, and
Several People Are Hurt.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 16.-Limited
train No. /, Cincinnati to New Orleans, on
the Alabama Southwestern was wrecked
two miles south of Moundville, Ala, today
The ofiicials say the wreck was the work
Of train wreckers. A rail was removed
near trestle which spans a small creek.
Engineer Larkin saw the missing rail too
late.
The heavy locomotive left the track
and bumped along on the road until the
trestle was reached. It then knocked tho
trestle down and toppled over into the
creek. The mail, baggage and express cars
and two coaches followed, the whole train
being piled up in a heap in the creek.
Mail Clerks Kelly and Riggs were Sc
verely injured, as was Fireman Durr
(colored) No passengers were hurt. The
train had but a few passengers aboard,
The two sleepers remained on the track.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
NEW SCHEDULES A MISTAKE
Railroads Now Regret They Only In
creased Rates by Ten Per
Cent.

CHICAGO, Dec. ia majority OF the
Central Traffie association roads have come
to the conclusion that a mistake was made
when a 10 per cent raise in freight rates
was ordered. They are OF opinion that
most commodities can stand a larger ad-
vance.
The trafic oficials of the Chicago east
bound roads were in session all day today
discussing the matter and finally referred
a proposition to make further advances on
January to tomorrow's general meeting
of the association.
This action was the result Of opposition
by certain roads. which claimed that the
rates already agreed on were as high as
warranted by existing conditions. and that
a further raise might reduce the volume OF
trafic.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
b. NEW TRIAL IS ORDERED
| Supreme Court Reverses Verdict in
One of the st. Louis Doodle

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 16.-1n an opinion
handed down this afternoon the supreme
court at Jefferson City reversed the verdict
of the St. Louis circuit court that found
Emil A. Meysenburg guilty Of bribery and
remanded the case for retrial.
Meysenburg, a member Of the city coun-
ell, was charged with accepting money
from Charles N. Turner, president of the
Suburban Railway company, through Philip
Stock, the Legislative agent" at time
when his vote was desired TO aid the pas
sage of the suburban bill through the
council.
Meysenburg admitted receiving the
money, but contended that it was in pay
ment for stock in an electrical company
bought by Turner. In support of his con-
tention Meysenburg showed that he had
voted against the suburban bill on its pas
sage. This was the first of the doodle"
cases tried.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
BEEF TRUST CASE REVIVED
Arguments Are Renewed Before Judge
GrOsscup in United States
Circuit Court.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-The noted beef
trust" case was again revived today In ar
guments before Judge Grosscup in the
United States circuit court.
In the demurrer which was fled in Au-
gust the packers asserted that the bill for
an injunction was "multifarious" and did
not refer TO any offense constituting vio-
lation OF the United States statutes with
sufieient particularly
John S. Miller. representing the packers
declared that the bill did not allege any
restrain OF interstate OF foreign commerce
and that the shipment of commodities by
the packers to their agents in any state
did not constitute interstate commerce.
The acts OF the packers, he saidI were
in furtherance OF trade rather than in re-
straint.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17

SONS WILL MAKE AMERICANS
Patriotic Society Maps ont Plan
for NRtiOnRIising FOr-
eigners.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.--The second fall
meeting OF the general Board Of Managers
and executive committee of the national
society. Sons OF the American Revolution,
was held here this afternoon. Edwin War
field of Baltimore. president general, oc-
cupied the chair, and beside him sat Gov
ernor Franklin Murphy OF New Jersey,
former president general. Herman Knapp
of Iowa was among the state presidents in
attendance
A plan Of campaign was marked out for
the use of the educational committee, to
which the national society has entrusted
the direction OF a movement for the
Americanization of foreigners landing in
this country.
The total membership reported for thir-
ty-eight successful societies and the So
ciety in France was 10 S52
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
RUSSIA WANTS CUSTOMS
Asks China ia Establish New Service
Under CNRr's Sole Com
troll.

PEKIN, Dec. 16.-Russia is pressing
China to assent to the establishment OF
customs and postal services at the prin-
eipal stations of the Manehuri4n railroad,
these stations TO be under Russian super
vision and Independent OF thu Chinese
maritime customs Sir Robert Hart is op-
posing the scheme and the chances for his
success are thought to be favorable.
An edlct announces that the Chinese gov
ernment proposes to acquire the China
Merchants Steam Navigation company,
which is owned by sheng. a nephew of the
late Hi Hung Chang.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
FARMERS TO START A TRUST
Plan to Hold Grain for Better Prices
Being AEitated-Headquart
at BrRinard, Nebraska.

BRAINARD, Neb., Dec. 16.-There is con-
siderable agitation among the farmers liv-
ing in this county to organize an association
10 buy up their grain and hold the same
until the grain buyers will be compelled,
because of demand, TO pay a better price
for 1t,
The title proposed is the Farmers Trust
company The grievance is not of tangible
statement, but everyone seems OF the opin-
ion that there is everything against and
nothing for the farmer in the selling OF
grain to the buyer. II is alleged that they
are at times made the subject OF slight huc-
tuations Of the market in a rather arbitrary
manner and that they always lose a few
cents. no matter whether the change in
market is upward or downward.
The movement will also include live stock
shipments.
There will be a meeting held at Lincoln,
Neb, January p, 1903 at o'clock p. m. IN
University hall, In the interest of and for
the purpose of advancing the Farmers
Cooperative Grain and Live Stock asso-
citation, and extending its usefulness in
Nebraska All farmers and others inter-
ested In extending the work of the ssso-
citation and in building farmers co-opera-
tive elevators are requested TO attend and
take part In the meeting. We recommend
that farmers and shippers meet at the
various shipping stations OF Nebraska, and
especially in the south central part Of the
state, and send representatives or dele
gates to the meeting. All persons inter-
ested In the success of the cooperative
movement and desiring information regard
ing the same are cordially invited. James
Butler, manager Of the. central associat ton
and other speakers from Kansas will ad-
dress the meeting. Reduced rates have
been granted by all railroads I'm the state
Ask for then when buying tickets
The call is signed by the cooperative as
sociations Of Benedict. Thayer and Shelby
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
SEEKS REFUGE IN LEGATION
Candidate for President of Hayti he
comes Alarmed for His Per-
sOnaI Safety.

PORT AU PRINCE. Hayti, Dec. 16.-Gen-
eral Saint-Foix Colin. minister Of the In
terror and opponent of General Nord in the
contest for the presidency, has sought
refuge In the United States legation.
There has been much firing in the city
and great excitement prevails.
All the military authorities who have
been supporters oil seneque Pierres can
didacy for the presidency also sought
refuge in the consulates. General Nord
is acclaimed president by the troops and
seems master OF the situation, notwith-
standing the fact that the majority ot
congress is in favor of Seneque Pierre.
1t is believed that General Nord will
dissolve the Chamber of Commerce and
the Senate and order other elections.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
BRYAN GOES TO MEXICO
Report Says silver Leader Will Ask
Government to Fight Gold
Standard There.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 16.-The rumor that
Mexico has taken diplomatic ACTION at
Washington looking to the checking of a
further fall in silver through cooperative
international action is commented on ap-
provingly. Curiosity is expressed as to the
purpose of Mr.. Bryans visit to Mexico at
this time.
A report credits him with having views
antagonistic to the gold standard to sub
NIT to the government.
1t is said today that the government has
had offers of large gold loans from a
French syndicate, and q British South
African banking and mining group, with
headquarters in London. and another group,
headed by ]. P. Morgan In fact. rumors
are crowding one another regarding the
matter. ~ t'tHt--- s-g-' ----F
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
Movements of Oeean VesaeIa Dec. ]

At New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES from
Antwerp; Nomadic, from Liverpool Sailed
Bowie, for Liverpool.
At Antwerp-Sailed-Aby for San
Francisco.
At Sydney, N. s. observation-disclosures
from Vancouver, via Honolulu and Bris-
bane.
IT Auckland AErivsd- Ventura, from
San Francisco, via Honolulu, for Sydney,
n. S. W.
At The -Passed-Mesaba, from
New York, for London.
At Glasgow-Arrived-Sa from
Portland; Corean, from Boston.
At Sagres-Passed-Ping Suey, from Ia
coma, via Hong Kong, for Liverpool
At Seattle-Sailed: Kagua Maru, for
Japan and China.
Al San -sailed-Nebraskan for
Honolulu.
Al -Arrived-Tunisian, from St
John, N. b., and Halifax, for Liverpool
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
NEGRO FIGHTS FOR VOTE
Claims Damages and MandRmus
Against Alabama Board of
Registrars.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 16.-The su-
preme court OF Alabama has again before
it for consideration legal attacks on the
new state constitution, made through an
organized effort on the part OF the ne
groes
Two suits have been filed against the
Board of Registrars of Montgomery county
by a negro named Giles, who asks $1,000
damages for his failure to secure a regis
tration.
In his second bill he seeks a mandamus
from the supreme court to compel the
board to procure him a registration cer-
tificate and place his name upon the list
of qualified voters. Both suits we're de-
cided against him in the city court of
Montgomery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
DEWEY TAKES HOLIDAY CRUISE
Admiral VIII Visit Northern West
Indies on MayhOwer at
Christmas.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Dec. 1e-Ad-
miral Dewey has decided to make tour
OF the northern islands of the West Indies
during the holidays. He will remain >at
San Juan until Dec 23, when a reception
and ball in his honor will be given, and
win then cross the island and return here
to join Mayhower, using that vessel to
visit St. Thomas aud other points.
The feet was exercised in squadron
formation this morning. Admiral Dewey
was greatly interested in the maneuyer and
commended the officers upon the way in
which they handled their ships
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
BAILEY TO MAKE ADDRESS
Texas senator to he the Principal
Speaker at Grant Birthday CeIe-
bratiOn at GR1ena.

GALENA, ILL.,, Dec. Ex-senator Joseph
W Bailey OF Texas has accepted an invita-
tion of the Grant Birthday association of
Galena to deliver the annual address at the
celebration April 22,
Senator Bailey will follow a notable list
Of orators who have addressed the associa-
tion. including Mckinley, Roosevelt and
Judge Speer of Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
ERIE TRAIN GOES IN DITCH
Engineer ia Reported TO BE Killed
aud the Firemsa and Several
Passengers Hurt.

CLEVELAND. Dec. 1.-THE eastbound
limited on the Erie which left here shortly
after noon. went into ditch at Newburg.
a suburb.
John Ross. the engineer. is reported to
have been killed and Fireman Landon seri-
ously injured. Several passengers are also
reported hurt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
wabash Contracts Awarded.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 16.-The Western
Maryland railroad has awarded contracts
to the Degnon- Mclean construction COM
pany OF New York for the construction Of
the tidewater terminals of the Wabash.
Vice President Landstreet hopes to have
the terminal and branch completed in time
for the fall trafic next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
GETS NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Utah Murderer Obtains stay of Execu-
tfOn Until Appeal is
Made.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 16.-The SUI
preme court has granted a stay Of execu-
tion in the case of Charles Botha, the
convicted Grand county murderer, who
was recently sentenced to be shot on De-
cember 20.
The stay was granted to give Botha's at
torneys an opportunity to perfect an ap-
peal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
KILLED WITH HIS OWN GUN
Fort sheridan Soldier Attacked by
Deserters Dies Doing
Duty.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-The terribly mutt
lated body OF Roger Hanberger of Company
1, Twentieth infantry, was found today in
deep ravine at Fort Sheridan. He was
clubbed to death on Monday with his own
musket by two military prisoners he tried
to prevent from escaping.
They were Christian Walker Of Company
C and John Hollenberg, formerly cor
poral of Company L, and were considered
the most desperate men in the guardhouse.
who will sell their lives dearly rather than
be recaptured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
BELIEVES IN COMBINATION
Advantages Derived from
Merger.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 16.-Two leading officers
OF the Burlington we're examined today in
the state merger hearing. Darius G.
Miller, vice president and general traffic
manager. was questioned concerning his
transfer from the Great Northern to tho
Burlington, freight rates, competition and
lack of competition between the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific and Burling-
ton.
George B. Harris, president OF the Bur-
lington, spoke Of the advantages of a COM
binatiQn of interests.
No other witnesses were called before the
adjournment till tomorrow, when J. ]. Hill
of the Great Northern and Northern Sc
curities companies is expected to appear.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
COLORADO MEN ARRESTED
Charged with Conspiracy to Murder
Under Indictments in Col
ltnS Case.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec. 16.-The first
arrests were made today under the indict-
ments returned by the special grand jury
which Inv estigated the murder Of Arthur
l.. Collins and the riots incident to the
strike Of last year.
Harry Jardeng, steward of the miners
union hospital, and John Taylor, a bar
tender, were arrested this afternoon. They
are charged with conspiracy with Presi-
dent Vincent st. John and nine other mem
bers of the miners union to commit muir
der.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
POOL IS NOT ASKED FOR AID
Indications Now Point to a Return of
Currency to New York from
Interior.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Up to noon today
no call for assistance had been received by
the 10000, 900 pool organized by the leading
banking interests as a protective measure.
There has been no currency transfer out
OF this city for some days and Indications
point to a return of money from various
interior points.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
Court Makes Light of Onenss.

MANILA. Dec, 16.-The trial by court
martial OF Captain Rogers Of the Twenty
seventh infantry. charged with using dts
respectful language TO General Davis. was
concluded today. The verdict is not
known. but Il is doubted that the court
took a serious view OF the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
UTAH POSTMASTER GETS TERM
Goes to Jail for EmbeEEIInE Cow
ernment Funds at
ogden.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. l6-
Charles Meighan, postmaster of Ogden, who
was found guilty by federal jury of EN-
bezzling government funds, was today sen
fenced TO one year and a day.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
English Cabinet Meets.

LONDON. Dec. 1s.-Premier Balfour pre-
A'ded AZ a cabinet meeting held at the For
eign once at noon today. The Venezuelan
crisis and the kings speech at the pro-
rouging Of Parliament were the principal
matters considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
MnceaonIan Workmen KImea.

SOFIA. Bulgaria, Dec. 16.-Adyiees from
the frontier say that twenty-four Mace
dOnian workmen, who were returning TO
their own country, have been killed BY
Turkish frontier guards near DuhnitEa.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraske-Fair and Warmer
Wednesday; Thursday, Fair In East
Probably Snow I'm West.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-30
The south's Literary Exponent.

Wepublish in this issue The announcement
of Tie Sunny South, the great weekly liter
ary periodical of the Southern States. Pub
lished in Atlanta, Georgia, in the heart OF the
great South. it bears up0L it the impress OF
it's birthplace and environment. For more
than twenty five years the Sunny South has
been "A recognized factor in the fed OF south
crn literature, 1t vas established more than
quarter of a century ago rs southern story
paper and was published Tor IL long time as
weekly and then as monthly,
About one year ago the paper passed under
new management, and in less than year 1t
has Jumped from circulation OF i2,O0O to
nearly 10000. The first thing The new man
agement did was to make 1t a weekly publ
cstion and to reduce the price to fifty cents
per ycar-less than one cent an issue-and
then infilse into it's columns all the enterprise
and literary ability that money could com
mand or determination secure. In less than
a wear this remarkable Southern literary
paper has become national in character and
1t now has ahou, as many Subscribers north
of Mason and Dixon's line as it has IN the
South Its columns abound In the best current
literature of characteristic Southern favor,
and no literary periodical published any
where in the country has succeeded in bring
ing together as many Southern writer's OF
note rs has been done by the Sunny South
A striking feature Of the Sunny SouM's
development is its introduction during the
past year of many new story writers who will
be heard from in the wider field of the worlds
literature. In almost every Southern State
new .ilerar, talent has been developed to such
an extent as to put the whole country TO
talking about the Sunny fouh A few
months ago the Sunny South offered very
handsome pr yes for series Of the best sto-
ries by southern writers, and more than five
hundred responses were received. Some OF
the stories then published in the Sunny South
have been reproduced the world over. 9th
ers are now being published by 1t from week
10 week.
The fact that the price of this splendid
weekly literary periodical ia onI y fifty cents
a year has had a wonderful eff in giving
1t an extensive field for the development of
its plans and purposes. Perhaps no literary
periodical eyer est blished has made such
rapid strides as the Sammy South in less than
d wear
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-30
An Enjoyable Dance.

On Friday evening last fifty seven young
ladies' and gentlemen, hailing from this and
distan, places enjoyed themselves to the full
est at dance in the Town Hall. Some OF
the echoes that have come back in the way
of kindly comment have been pleasant to
hear
Dancing began at about O'Clock and the
twentieth number WAS completed at l:3O a.
m. The Frederick Select Orchestra furnished
music exceptionally fine.
Following is list of those present:
Mrs. J P. T. Matthias, Mrs. DR.. NJ A. Blrely,
Misses Lucy Boblitz, Carrie. Edna and Ellie
Baker, Mary, J Lucretia and Lillian Cassell,
Lila Cover, Carrie Currens, Janet Freeman.
Bessie Freeze, Nellie Grimes Grace Henshaw,
Mary and Helen Landers. Alice Osler, Mar
care, Rouz r. Margaret Waesche, Maude
Weller, Effie Winger;Dr, NJ A. Birely, Messrs
Matthias, Chas E Cassell, Jr, Ru'
dolph Eyler John Croft, Harry J, Kefauver,
Emory Wisotzkey, of Thurmont; Mr.. ). j.
Pussy of New 1ork; Mr.. Maurice Miller OF
Philadelphia; Mr. A. l., Ong Of York, Pa
Miss Irma Dewitt, Mcssrs A l.. Duva'l and
C. Valentine of Baltimore; MIR, r Fogle
of Cherry Run, w Va; Mr.. Carroll Albaugh
of Westminster; Miss Rhoda Scott OF Phil
lirsburg, Pa; Mr.. Henry Hozapfcl, Jr., OF
Hagerstown; Misses Daisy, Mary and Grace
Waesche of Catoctin Furnace; Mrs q c..
Waters, Miss Nellie Dean, Dl A. Alice Rad
clitFs, Messrs Lester Smith, Willard Marley,
3 F. Heck, Frank Weller F. X. Gilbert,
Thomas Zimmerman, Edward Mober'y OF
Frederick; Miss Kathryn Martin OF Grace
ham, Mr. and Mrs l.. NJ. Zimmerman, Hiss
AMMAN and DR.. Edward Store of Emmi,shurg
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-30
Local Correspondence.

Much to the qualification of their near
kindltd comfortable homes with kind friends
in town hsve been secured for the three little
children, Helen Gertrude, Anna Mary, and
Lloyd Martin, aged resp c.ively 90, IS and
~ months, daughters and son Of Mr. Luther
Freeze and recently deprived Of their mother
by death. The father OF the little ones vii
discontinue housekeeping and on Saturday
next dispose of his household effects at pub
lie sale.
M Jacob Eigenbrode has rented farm
west of the Blue Ridge and lying south Of
and adjacent to Waynesboro, and neat spring
will, with his family, vacate the home of bis
birth and pass thlther.
The two inches of snow Saturday followed
Sunday and Monday by rain and moderate
weather and with cold wave of almos; zero
weather close upon its heels Tuesday Ger
tainly must prove disastrous to the growing
grain. Not for twenty four hours during
the whole Of this winter have the grain fields
been protected by snow from the radical
changing elements.
Physical affection to the extent Of distress
has prevailed in the home of Mr.. VIM Fogle
ut Franklin Mills, during the past six weeks
Within this SINE Mrs. Fogle, her mother
Mrs Adeline Rowe, granddaughter of the
latter, Miss Linne Schwabber and also Mrs
oallie Stouffer, hired help, were sick abed
and under the direction OF DR.. Kefauvcr
At the present time, excepting Mrs. Rowe
are all convalescent and considered out OF
danger. Mrs. Rowe, who is sister TO Mrs,
Judge VIM J. Black, is still critically Ill.