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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.
Chief John @. Blackburn Announces for
RD-rIarfi9N

Chief John q. Blackburn Announces tor
Reelection.
chief n Police John G., Blackburn an
uouuces iu this mrru'u4's Post MS a can D.
date for reelection 10 the office OF chief Of
police, subject 10 the action OF the dem.
orwtlc Rr'u rIes, Mir. Blackburn Is q ua-
1.-Two OF Nississ.pn lie came Is Texas 10
1872 WG iBras'cn ia 1851. md has rcaiGcd
here since ilHt time lie Is oil n quiat anil
reserved disposition ana Kind and coule0uR
10 bis tre3iAcnl of everyone, HIS oC 'dpA-
tor '"a f'N of a blacksmith hrfore ie
er tered politics md hr "a now mrmocr o.
loltits pa an alderman FROM the htih war.
beng elected In 1878 lie resigned tbi1
position 10 accept the apuoiHtment OF chief
OF police made vacant by tbc resignation Of
William Bgugh aud after Ming Mr. Buugh s
upe1ptred term De was elected TO The Office
of chief Of police i0 1900, receiving the larg.
est majority OF any candidate on the ticket
with opposition,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
RATTLE OF THE RAIL.

The Big -Four VIII hereafter use hc
tracks OF the Erie from Cleveland tof y
burg.
sign rs drst vice president OF the Baltimore
aud Ohio.
w. c. Watvous, superintendent Of trans
poIlation of tle Southern Pacific. may
succeed H. g. Clark resigned
Tho Chicago ana Rock Island is cons1.
eriug tue adNiSahillty of Increasing the "
itai stock from SlONGtaOuO to Sl2ooOO OJO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
MIL FLLL RoTH PLAcEs.

Added Duties Mean No Change with
Colonel Morse,
The dispatch In The Post yesterday from
Chicago announcing that Colonel S. F. b.
Morse of the Southern Pacific would be
placed at the head OF the big Imml ~rauon
scheme now being launched by the South
err Pacific, led to the rumor that Colonel
Morse would drop out as passenger traff'c
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02

Colonel John NJ. Knight Of the Southern
has returned from trip east
Mr.. j. n Bone, commercial agent OF the
line.
Mr. c A. Dodge. special officer Of the
Wells Fargo company, left yesterday Tor
san Antonio
Mr. c. H. Mullen Of the Big -Four loft
yesterday FOR Dallas headquarters. after
spending several d0vs in Houston
MIR. G. NJ Wlnstead, travelling freight
agent Of the Cotton Belt, came iu yes
terday after weeks absence on bUsl-
ness
Mr. John p. Mann. trim master OF the
second division OF the houston ana Texas
Central, Headquarters ut Epnls was IN the
city yesterday.
Mr.. A, L. Bowers superintendent NJ crn-
SlructIon of the International end CIR at
NuUEe,u. came In tt.u Ptl -t.ue ye. ,ei-
dny morning, and let tpneliaicy for a
tl'p over the Waco division, % bis line
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02

manager the position he now ho,as al
OF the new plan '''"S WIZ
cle @ne o. the officials OF the Southern Pa.
was asked II there was sny f tyISS IN nyTSe
tbat Ahl hc stated most COMPATIBILITY
Ina, bla1 tthcre was, not Colonel Morse has
Siopr ""an NUN me Immigration business ali
NH, OF course. add to his already manifold
G Sg,iTs 9ui he is railroad man enough to
car u se eNsrything tAat comes his wav You
the story y A'"s whatever ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
Application for Bonds,

Austin, Texas, February l.-Attorney Nc
Cormick Of Dallas was here today and filed
with the railroad commission an application
Tor authority 10 issue ana register bonds
at tbe rgte Of 5000 per mile on len miles
Of completed road for the Texas Short Line
RAILWAY, between Grand Saline and Hoyt.
'fhe road connects the Katy and the Texas
and Pacific and is a valuable improvement
70 that part OF Van zandt county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
Notice Of Hearing Given.

Austin, Texas, February 1.-The railroad
commission gave notice today that It VIII
~, Fehruary II take up and consider a prop
eettinn 10 cancel that portion Of exception
"a section 3. Of It's grain tariff, which pre-
sorIhas the method OF making Joint rates
from or 10 stations on the Texas, Sabine
Valley and Northwestern.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
80 Island Extension Completed.

Fl Paso. Texas. February 1.-The est
snlre on the I'll Paso and Rock Island ex'
tension was driven at $50 o'clock this
manning AZ santa Rosa. New Mexico. Less
ILL., a5e wear ago this extension was sur
tna .d ana over four hundred miles ef
rect has been built in the Interim.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
General Mananer Expected.

Galveston. Texas February Wv. A.
Scot, general manager of the Chicago, st
Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha railroad. Is
now In Texas, ana is eXnected to visit g :
weston. 1t is not known upon exactN
what day he win reach here. AS far as
known In railroad circles In this city his
VISIT is purely one OF pleasure, he being
deslrous of spending somo OF the whit r
In warmer climate than his home on Lake
SuDcrIOr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
'NfHs FROM PNEUMONIA.

.sas' February John Cheers.
n .1lI : serious attack of pneumonia.
/, a a about l O'Clock. He was %
|hsre y, and had been making his
not tel nOmher OF Years. lie
r. ,sgr and several brothers and
'lure c WV be buried en-. ,-sanine AZ
i. 'eHa'' January so.-Mr. Arthur
|a.s Prominent merchant Of Ma.
rs,,. Pneumonia last night; he
slialep :, y age ana leaves a wife and
mourn his loss.
y, 'exas, February 1.--This com.
.ssss.,n s'a shocked today by the
|ss.. Of the death Of Mr., William
mi 4, ~ aged 30. at bis home near
\ d B. Aus mogning at $3.50 O'Clock.
fooa LeslIlham last SATURDAY. M his
Iag lons ana gave every promise
|sickea .lteaYe Of life. Tuesday he
Ils sisy sslh pnenmonla and every
l,ngee re progress of this dread
% Be fruitless ana unasaii,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
BARON DE elNzBERo

VIII Speak In the Interest Of Boer
Nomen and Children.
Baron De Ginzberg of France arrived in
Houston yesterday The baron has been
twenty-five years In South Africa, lnclud-
ing eight years chief Of the Transyaal Sc
cret political service He Is therefore Wen
posted on South African affairs, The baron
will give three free lectures In Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
Accented Trainmastsr.

Galveston. Texas February l,-v II.
stevens was today appointed train master
=, the Beaumont division Of the Sanra
Fe This division extends from SomerY'lle
- 'cilsboe Mr. Stevens WAS formerly chief
tay.,atcber On this division. The app0yI.
mepI becomes effective from this date.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02

,Isls d. Isss ss February Ill. W.
''s s.s Tor ~ ass snnouaeed himself
''sal slatiete state senate IN the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY,

One small bottle Of Halls Great DIS
coyery cures all kidney and bladder tFou'
bles, removes gravel, cures diabetes semi
nal emissions, weak and lame backs
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
Kidneys and bladder in both men ana
women. regulates bladder troubles ID emu,
dren. II not sold by your druggist WIN
he sent by mall on receipt OF ", one
small hottie A two mouths treatment and
wul cure Any case above mentioned Ut
d. w, Hall sole manufacturer, Z; y, D1A
$40. St Louis, No. Send Tor Testimonials
Sold by all druggists.
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q. kirIiokr. suaeesaor.

v,,. president P. A. German Of tAs
u,.ya. and Rrazes ysiiay Railroad eazs-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02

Alvarado, Texas, Oct @ 1901
Or. z. w. Hail. 81. Louis Dear s la
Ii 1896 I was great sufferer from kia.
rev ana blsdder trouble aud year Ie1as
wonder. Halls Great Discovery. enreo me- ~.
ands can cheerflAly recommend y " lns
public. Yours ual' la sriEancs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-02

J II. Ew0pe, who announced for chief ~
police presented q platform that VIII win
him many friends at the coming election,
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H. 20 sn Arrive No. e.lo' 80 P N
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ioOyLm Arrive 70 y I'SX p
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Fifth Ward Depot
iop,n. Express Train Arrive 1000 pm
Crin5 Central Depot
INSTRUMENTATION 9.02 a N
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
C0LoRED SOLDIER RETIRES
Has Brilliant Record and Good
Sized Bank Roll
10 Go On.

Louis NJ. Smith, late FIRST sergeant Of
Company M, Tenth cavalry. arrived in
Oman yesterday from Fort Robinson.
on his way to Washington, where he will
reside. having retired from the army after
q service Of twenty eight years.
Sergeant Smith 10 one of the colored
troops VIC have fought nobly on many
fields and under many skies. He entered
the army when the colored regiments, in
time Of peace. were somewhat experimental
and has done much, according to army ON
GERS. to make the experiment a success,
he has saved his money. and upon re-
tirement drew from the government treas
ury more than $1,000 Of accumulated saw
ings. He will receive pay Of S35 per month
from the government during his life, which
includes three-quarters pay and clothing
allowance.
The sergeant is but one Of many SOL
diers who, in the past few years, have
taken advantage Of the opportunity Of
fered by the government for saving their
pay. The government permits enlisted
men to deposit funds with post command
ers, who remit to the treasury. and upon
his money a fair interest is paid. The
only objection that soldiers have to the
plan is that they ere compelled to with
draw their money as soon as they
leave the service, and some suggest
that the funds should be per-
mitted to remain as long as the de-
pbsitor desires, as the interest paid is not
much larger than that paid on bonds, and
makes q safe investment for a class OF
men who are not we'll Versed In business
methods.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
MAN TO SUCCEED BAscocK
One of Their Kind in
once.

Life insurance agents Of Omaha are very
much interested in the election Of a sue
cessor to Insurance. Commissioner Bah
cock, who is to retire TO become deputy
state treasurer. Three candidates are In
the field and none Of them is known to
have experience in life insurance, while
all have had more or less experience as
FIRE insurance agents.
Said one of the life insurance men: 1--WE
would like to see some one in the once
who knows something about life insurance
as we'll as FIRE insurance. 1t is certainly
as important to the public at large to
have a man there who can handle life
insurance questions as intelligently as he
will handle ere insurance matters, as fires
are accidents, while all must die, and life
insurance policies are more likely to be-
come due and payable than fire insurance
policies. But above all, we want TO get
q man IN the ONCE who does not have his
hand behind his back. There have been
insurance commissioner in other states
who have made twice or three times the
amount OF their salaries. and we want to
be sure that Nebraska is not to have such
a man. The insurance companies are abb
solutely at the mercy Of dishonest COM
mlssioners, as 1t Is always easier to pay
than It Is to explain after a bad report
has been sent out"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

Rabbi Simon, at the Harvey street temple
tonight, will deliver the third lecture In
his course on The Gems Of the Hebrew
Prayer Books"
Three hundred sailors, enroute from New
York to San Francisco, where they will be
varously disposed among the transports OF
the Asiatic squadron, stopped an hour in
Omaha yesterday morning. They were
under command OF Lieutenant Commander
Daugherty,
The fire department was called TO the
three-stOry brick fiat at 2lO9 Douglas street
last night to e~xtinguieh a small blaze which
had been started In the basement by some
live Goals In ashes which had been dumped
there. No damage resulted. The premises
are occupied by Mrs. c. K. Dodd.
The Unity club meets this evening at the
residence OF Mr.. Howard -. Smith, 2112
Davenport street. There will be a paper
on the History OF the Banks OF the United
States" by Mr.. r.. C. Patterson and one
on Efforts of the States to Regulate and
Tax the Banks of the United States and
How Construed by the Supreme Court" by
Mr.. Edward NJ. Martin.
James Brady OF Scranton. Pa, just nm
ished thirty days In the county Jail We'd
nesday for the theft OF a bicycle in Papil-
lion and TO celebrate the occasion he In
toxicated himself. He went into Dave
Shannon's place, 1910 Martha street, in the
evening and demanded a meal. which being
refused he started to kick down the door,
but Was arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
TOO HANDY WITH A REVOLVER
Chris Knudsen Arrested on Charge
of shooting at Mrs. Mary
Higgins.

Chris Knudsen was last night arrested on
a charge of shooting with intent to wound,
the compliments being Mrs. Mary Higgins
Of 1902 California street and Mrs. Eta Pate
Of 2s76 Binney street. Mrs. Charles Van
Ness was held as a witness. The shooting
happened at GIL North Fourteenth street.
Mrs. Higgins is the mother OF the other
women, and Knudsen has been a roomer
in the California street house, where she
and Mrs. Van Ness lived. The latter has
been separated from her husband for, three
years. Last night she went with Knudsen
to the Fourteenth street house and shortly
after her mother and sister followed TO
bring her home. At the house they found
the two in company with Mrs. James Bru-
ton, Mrs. Adams, Dick Uttley and G. Page,
who live in the house, playing cards. Mrs.
Higgins says that they knocked on the door
and Knudsen opened 1t. When he saw who
was there he drew a revolver and fred hve
shots at them. none taking effect. They
ran away and notified the police. Knudsen
says that he did not IRE any shots. He
says that the two slammed the door open,
striking his head. However, when the
oficer arrived he found the room full OF
smoke and after some search found the
revolver between the mattress OF the bed
with hve exploded cartridges in 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
MORE TROUBLE OVER SAMOA
Another Phase of the Question 10
BE Submitted to the
Arbitrator.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The State de-
partment is preparing to present to King
Oscar, the arbitrator Of the issues between
the United States and England on the one
side, and Germany on the other. growing
out of the Samoan troubles Of 1899, the sec
ond phase OF the case, and finds itself In
a peculiar position.
The recent decision of King Oscar touched
only the principle involved, namely, the
liability of the United States and Great
Britain for damages sustained by foreign
ers as a result of joint naval operations.
That having been decided against the
United States and Great Britain and in
favor OF Germany the next step in order
is to prepare and submit to the arbitrator
q detailed settlement of the individual
losses. BY the terms OF the arbitration
treaty each OF the countries concerned un-
dertook to look after the claims OF it's own
citizens.
thus II happens In the case OF the United
States that the government is in the pecu-
liar position Of presenting to the arbitrator
for payment the claims OF a number OF
American citizens after II had, through
elaborate argument presented TO the arbi-
traitor by special counsel, specifically de-
MED liability for any such claims.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
Schwake-Leach

HEBRON, Neb., Nov. 27.-(special.) y
Miss DR.. Jessie Leach, one Of the most
prominent society women Of Hebron. was
united in marriage last evening to Mr..
H. F. Schwake Of Holdrege. Neb. The mar
riage ceremony was performed at 7 o'clock
p. m. by the Rev. r. ]. Phipps Of the Pres
b~yterian church, at the home Of the brides
parents. At s o'clock a reception was
given at the residence Of Mrs. w. II. Frame.
the brides sister, in honor Of the married
couple. The bride received many valuable
presents from her relatives and friends.
The bride and groom leave here tomorrow
for Holdrege, Neb., where they intend to
locate.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
Devenney-AIder.

TECUMSEH, Neb., Nov. 27.-(special.)-
william ]. Devenney and Miss Gertrude
Alder were married at the Catholic church
here at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Father
w. H.. Bradley officiating. A dinner was
served by the brides sister, Mrs. J, @. At
terberry, at noon. The young couple re-
ceived numerous useful and valuable pres
ents. The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James D%evepney of this city. He is a
popular young business man, being engaged
in the commission business. The bride is
the daughter OF Mrs. Matilda Alder. also of
this city, and is q very popular young
woman. Mr.. and Mrs. Devenney will go to
housekeeping here at once,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
CHARITY BALL Is SUCCESS
Harmony Club and B'nai Birth Give
Enjoyable Affair at Metro
pOIitan Hall.

The charity ball given last evening at the
Metropolitan club by Harmony club and
William Mckinley lodge OF the Independent
Order of B'nai Birth was thoroughly a sue
cess In every respect. About $50 couples
were in attendance and to the inspiring
music of Dimmick's orchestra dancing was
continued until a late hour, there being
twenty numbers on the regular program.
Harry G. Fleishman oficiated in the capa-
city of master Of ceremonies and Misses
Bertha wilinsky and Edith Trustin and
Messrs. L.. Diamout, L. Levine and NJ.
Bramson as reception committee. The floor
was in charge Of a committee consisting of
Misses Anna HoTnstein and Anna Blosberg
and Messrs. Abe Rabinowitz and Martin
Sugarman.
The proceeds Of the event will be devoted
TO the benevolent work Of the order Of
B'nai Birth.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
DEATH OF AN OMAHA PIONEER
John J. Mcneil, q Resident of Omaha
for FOrty-FiVe Years, Passes
Away This Morning.

John J. Mcneil died at his home in this
city at 1880 this morning. aged IS years
Mr.. Mcneil was one of the Oldest resi-
dents Of Omaha, having lived In the city
since 1857. and has seen it grow from a
frontier village to a city, taking a promi-
nent part, up to within a few years, In
the upbuilding Of the city. He was for
many years prominently connected with
secret societies, being a past grand chan
cellor Of the Knights OF Pythias, q mem
Der OF the Masonic and other fraternities,
For a number OF years he conducted q
supply house for goods used by secret
societies. He has been an invalid for three
years. He leaves a wife, but no children
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28

ing to invest in some OF these enterprises.
and they desire local capital to Join them
to increase the scope Of the business and
also as an evidence that the people here
believe in the city as they would have 9TH
ers believe.
we often receive letters from people
who desire to have capital invested in their
enterprises. and these letters We do not
consider, but when a firm which has high
standing in the commercial agencies and
whose goods are meritorious writes to us
asking as TO the advantages to be offered
by Omaha we feel that they deserve atten-
tion. At the present time there are two
or three large concerns which can be
brought to the city II Omaha men will but
add a little capital to that already invested
in the business"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
CORPORATIONS ARE WAITING
They Want to See Assessments Against Big
Mercantile Establishments,
NAY COMPLAIN TO BOARD OF REVIEW
II Assessments OF Mercantile and Pub
lie Service Are EQuita-
BILE the Latter VIII Not
Ask for Revision.

Although the Board Of Review has been
in session now nearly two weeks only one
complaint so far has been filed asking for
a reduction OF the assessments placed by
the tax commissioner upon the local fran
chised corporations. This complaint was
filed by the representative OF the Nebraska
Telephone company, alleging that the as
sessment Of $500, 900 on the personal prop
erty OF the corporation is excessive and
should be reduced to 1878 600, as returned
by the c%ompany's officers. Speaking of the
attitude OF the other corporations, one Of
the men identified with the management
Of one Of them said:
we have not decided yet exactly what
we will do. but we will not follow the
example OF the telephone company for the
present. We do not want to escape paying
taxes that justly belong to US and are
willing to have our properties listed at
their full value, providing all other prop
erty is taxed on the same basis. We
are, therefore, waiting to see what is to
be done with the Wholesale and mercan-
tile establishments.
1T certainly would not be fair, for ex-
ample, to assess the street railway COM
pany for more than IS, 900, 900 and let q big
wholesale dry goods establishment that Is
capitalized for 100000 and carries stock
that inventories at considerable more
than that off with an assessment Of less
than 5000, 900. II the tax commissioned
and Board OF Review show a disposition
to get somewhere near equity as between
the franehised corporations and the mer-
camille ones we will let our assessment
stand without attempting to change them,
but II the others are to be taxed only a
small fraction Of their property we will
ask to be reduced to the same basis"
The railroads so far have given no In
timation of what course they propose to
pursue with reference to the assessment
Of the railroad property in disregard Of the
assessments returned by the State Board
Of Equalization. A man close to the execu-
tive office Of the principal road, in response
to an inquiry, said that the question had
not yet been discussed, but was presum-
ably still in the hands Of the law depart
ment.