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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

the wife OF Otis Tatum, a driver for the
Standard Oil company, and she was "A
years OF age. She was the mother of a
daughter 2 years OF age.
Forfeit Many Bonds.
In the criminal court this morning many
bonds we're forfeited because of the nom
appearance of the prisoners. Among them
were William H. Bowen, out under $500
bonds for attempted assault; Frank Cum
ningham, under $500 bonds for trying 10
sell a team he didn't own; S. L. Shosta.;,
who bought some shells stolen from the
Burlington, and who has since been walk
ing the streets because his friends put I'D
$500 for his appearance, left them to settle
with the court; Ed P. Wiley, who took an
appeal from the police court, left his
bondsmen in the lurch to the tune of $500;
Louis and William Grimm, who had lap
robes that didn't belong to them, caused
their bondsmen TO put up $500; George Bra
den left his bondsmen to pay 5000. Sew
eral more were out on their recognizance
and failed to show up.
Thomas Heller. an old soldier, died at
1880 tonight from the effects of injuries re-
ceived in falling from a motor car. Heller
walked from the car onto the platform and.
losing his balance, fell to the pavement. He
was picked up unconscious and taken to st.
Elizabeth's hospital. His injuries consisted
Of two broken ribs. a broken shoulder and
a scalp wound. He was a carpenter, So
years of age and married. His wife was
with him when he died. The accident oc-
CURED at Twelfth and C streets at O'Clock.
Heller was formerly a police officer.
The first annual meeting OF the Methodist
Episcopal Historical society Of Nebraska
will be held at the Nebraska Wesleyan
university on Tuesday. The society was
organized a year ago to collect records Of
Nebraska Methodism. The officers OF the
organization are: Rev. Hiram Burch, presi-
dent; Rev. Gallagher, secretary; Rev. ].
B.. Leedom. treasurer; Rev. David Mar
quette. corresponding secretary; with three
vice presidents, Rev. P. c. johnson for Ne
braska conference, Rev. Jazeb Charles for
North Nebraska conference. Rev. James
Isle for Northwest Nebraska conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
AMENDED ARTICLES FILED
Omaha and Florence Street Railway
Company Complies with Lee
gal Requirements.
(From a star Correspondent.)

LINCOLN. Neb., Dec. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Omaha & Florence Street
Railway company has filed with the secre-
tary OF state an amendment to its articles
Of Incorporation changing the name TO
Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway
company and increasing its capital stock
from $4,000 o 20 SIS .OOO. 900.
The company intends TO operate in Coun-
ell BLUFFS and Omaha and suburban lines
from Omaha to Fremont. Blair, Lincoln,
Plattsmouth and Florence and from Council
Bluffs 10 G~Tlswold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
steal Cattle Out of Feed Lot.

TECUMsEH, Neb., Dec. 27.-(Special)-
A thief or thieves entered the feed lots OF
William Hahn, a wealthy German farmer
residing in TIE eastern part OF this county.
one night recently and drove away eight
fat cattle. The officers tracked the beeves
southeast from MIR. Hahn's place about
two and a half miles through the village
Of Graf, but there lost the trail. Il is be-
lieved the thieves have made good their
escape, possibly driving the cattle over into
Missouri and there disposinE Of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

total Of S22, 400; forty-six dwellings have
been built at a cost of s54, 400, an average
Of nearly $1,000. which indicates a good
class of buildings. Additions to houses
previously erected cost $l2, $50. The Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific railway built
an addition to its roundhouse and pumping
station at a cost of $4,000. The amount
expended for cement and brick sidewalks
and street crossings was 2,4s0, making a
total Of 500, 900. Several buildings now in
course Of construction are not included in
above.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Friend Plans live Bird shoot.

FRIEND. Neb, Dec. 27.-(speelal.)-
Friend has arranged for a live bird shoot
on January 1 and ?. Inducements are being
offered TO amateur shooters from all over
the state to be present, and ARRANGEMENTS
have been made to shoot blue rocks and
birds at the same time. A tent viii be
kept warm ON the ground for those Who are
DresanT
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

township celebrated their golden wedding
yesterday. About 200 OF their friends and
neighbors were present and were treated
to a bounteous repast.
The presents were valuable and plentl-
full. This couple came from Illinois about
twenty years ago and settled on the farm
on which they now live. Mr.. Perkins has
represented Fillmore county in the state
legislature and is now a county commits
sioner. The couple are hale and hearty.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

Walks on "a bridge.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., Dec. 27.--(spe-
cial Telegram.)-This evening Louie Back
enbush walked of the side Of the bridge
at the corner of Ninth street and Wash
ington avenue and broke his right leg be-
tween the knee and hip. lie was taken 10
the Perkins house and DIR. Livingston re.
duced the fracture.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Company { Gives n banquet.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Dec. 27.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-Company c. Second regl-
ment. Nebraska National Guard, gave it's
second anniversary banquet tnis evening In
Masonic hall. Over 100 plates we're laid.
Rev. A. f. Knickerboeker vas POSTMASTER.
A noteworthy speech Of the evening was by
W. H.. Pitzer, VIII proposed Theodore
Roosevelt"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
improvements at Fairbury.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Dec. 27.-(special.)-
Fairbury's buildings erected in 1902 crowd
the 500 900 mark. Summarized, they COM
prise. OF brick structures. four store build
ings, addition to the Goodrich bank, and
the Galbraith nursery packing house, a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
only thirty Thousand.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Dec. 27.-espe-
cial Telegram.)-L. ]. Jackson. a local at
torney, today received word from an asso-
ciate in San Francisco that the estate willed
to the Tibbett's brothers Of this city will
amount to but a little over $50. 900. II was
reported a few days ago as being worth
500, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Corn shelter Crushes FinEers.

BEATRICE. Neb., Dec. 27.-(special Tel
egram)-Charles Stevens. a prominent
farmer residing in Lincoln township. had
his left hand badly mangled in a corn
shelter today. 1t was necessary to ampu-
tate the fingers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Charged with Burglary.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec. 2Z-(spe-
eisl Telegram)-Carl Neihsrt OF Lorton was
before Judge II. G. Leigh this evening,
charged with robbing the hardware store
OF C.. II. Daunne OF Lorton. The case was
continued thirty days and the prisoners
bond was placed at $500. which was not
given.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Cold at Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Dec. 27.-(speciaI)-
The coolest weather OF the season for this
section prevailed here yesterday. The
thermometer registered 8 degrees below
zero. .
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

an examination for state profess
sional, or life, certificates will be held in
representative hall. capitol building. Mon
day and Tuesday. This examination will be
conducted by the state superintendent and
the State Board of Examiners, consisting
Of Superintendent A.. o. Thomas OF Kear-
ney, Superintendent d. C. O'Connor OF Nor
folk, and DR.. George E. Condra of the Uni
versity Of Nebraska. For this examination
the state superintendent accepts first grade
county certificates for the eighteen branches
thereon named when the grade in each one
is 80 per cent or more. There are nine
other branches required for a state certif-
cate, and the program for the examination
is as follows:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1902.
900 a. m, Chemistry.
1880 a. m, General History.
1880 p. M, English Literature.
800 y. m, Plane Trigonometry.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 80. 1902.
1000 a. m, Physical Geography.
1:0 p. m, Intellectual Philosophy.
$3.50 .. m, Rhetoric.
The attendance this time promises to be
far In excess OF all previous examinations.
The cities OF Fairbury and Grand Island
alone will send FIVE each for this m
ton.
The first reception of the year of the
Nebraska Art association was held at the
university art hall last night and many
we're in attendance. The hall was taste
fully decorated and music was furnished
by an orchestra concealed behind palms and
plants. Mrs. A. S. Raymond. chairman OF
the arrangement committee. announced the
following hostesses for the next two weeks:
na,a,,har % NJ l. ~ Htha.n NJ ~
December sO-Mrs. ]. b. Wright, Mrs. w.
{. Wilson. Mrs. William Leonard.
December S1-Misses Eleanor Raymond,
Blanche Hargreaves.
January ss-Mrs. Charley Meyer
Fogg.
January EMrs. F. H, Barbour.
January CMrs j c H%arpham
January S-Mrs. A. s. Raymond. Mrs. A..
January s-Mrs. H. ]. winnett, Mrs.
january lO-Mrs. W. II. McCreery, Mrs,
January i2-Mrs. Eli Plummer. Miss
January ls-Mrs. Field. Mrs. F. e. Lair.
January l4-Mrs. A S, Raymond, Mrs. s.
There Will be arrangement for another
reception on New Years eve.
Receives More Bonds.
State Treasurer stuefer this morning re-
eeived $4,000 worth Of Massachusetts,
bonds. a portion OF the recent purchase. The
total amount received TO date is S164, 600.
The Department Store company OF Plain
view, Neb., has incorporated, with a capt.
tai stock OF $50, 600.
Fatally Burned by Gasoline.
BY the explosion of a lamp filled with
gasoline last night Mrs. Pearl Tatum was
burned 70 death at her home. No. 3 Eva
place. The explosion threw the burning
oil over her face, breast and body. burn
ing her so severely that she died in great
agony ave hours later. The clothing was
burned from her body. She was at home
alone when the accident occurred and hLA
poured the gasoline into the lamp. think
ing IL was kerosene. AS soon as the ex-
plosion occurred her clothing caught FIRE
and she rushed into the house Of a neigh
Dor. Blankets were thrown over her and
the flames subdued. but not. however. un-
al she was fatally burned MrS Tatum Was
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
j. VI. Perkins Golden weddins.

FAIRMoNT, Neb.. Dec. 2T.-(specisl)-
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Perkins Of West Blue
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Receives More Bonds.

State Treasurer stuefer this morning re-
eeived $3.50 o worth OF Massachusetts,
bonds, a portion OF the recent purchase. The
total amount received to date is S164, 900.
The Department Store company OF Plain
view, Neb.. has incorporated. with a capt.
tai stock Of $50. 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

Preliminary to the State Teachers as
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

Gin figuring this cost. total expenditures,
including buildings and sites, are used.)
s~lncluding Douglas county, the value OF
6I006. This enormous increase was due
partly 20 the erection OF Omaha's new
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

the wife OF Otis Tatum, a driver for the
Standard Oil company, and she was "a
years of age. She was the mother of a
daughter 2 years OF age.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Compare school Expenditures.

School Year Ending July,
Evening star., 1902-01-20
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.

directors This Afternoon-COmmftt q
on Reception Tomorrow.
Ihe directors OF the Washington Board
OF Trade will hold called meeting in the
rooms OF the organization. in The Star
building, at 4:15 o'clock this afternoon.
Several matters Of Importance will be con-
sidered.
The committee to make ARRANGEMENTS
ior the annual reception of the Board Of
Trade at the Arlington Hotel Wednesday
evening, January 22. will hold a meeting
tomorrow afternoon. The COMMITTEES is
composed Of the following members Of the
organization: DR.. A. p Pardon. chairman.
Ashley N. Gould. United States district at.
torney; Richard Earnshaw. w. r. Cor and
g. w. F. Swormstead '-A~
invitations to the reception have been
sent to President Roosevelt and member
OF MS cabinet. members Of the Senate ana
House OF Representatives and others prom
inent In official and social life Of the ma
Gonai capital. and from the acceptances
already received the affair promises to be
a success. ~ oe
A buffet supper Will be served to the
guests. ~ eno
Evening star., 1902-01-20
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Local Organizations Choose Trustees
and Directors.

Local Organizations Choose Trustees
and Directors.
The following board Of trustees was
elected today at the annual meeting Of the
Mutual Protection Fire Insurance Com
pany: s. H. Kaufman, James L. Norris.
James e. Fitch, Claudius B. Jewell, James
G. Hill, Charles ]. Bell. John Cammack.
Thomas E. Waggaman. Clarence F. Nor
ment.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company was
held today. The balloting for members Of
the board Of managers was begun and will
close at o'clock this afternoon. Only one
ticket was being voted. and 1t contained
the names Of the present board. as follows;
George T. Dearing. William A. H Church.
Timothy w. Murphy, George 9. Walker, R.
Harrison johnson, B. F. Saul. s. T. @.
Morseu.
Stockholders Of the American Security
and Trust Company today elected directors
as follows: Charles ]. Bell, Henry r.
Blount, Samuel s. Burdett, Albert Carry,
William NJ. Coates. William v. Cox, Daniel
Donovan Robert Dornan, Charles c. Dun
canson. James e. Fitch. Daniel Fraser,
John E. Herrell. George F. HUFF, Henry
Hurt, John s. jerks. William A. Johnson
John A. Kasson, George l. Knowles, John
r. Mclean. Caleb ]. Milne Clarence f.
Norment, Crosby 8. Noyes, Myron NJ. Par
ker. Henry q. Pellew, Robert Portner
Frederick c.. Stevens, Ammi A Thomas
Ward Thoron. Henry A. Wizard, Joseph
Wright.
Evening star., 1902-01-20

Two Great Syndicates Seeking to Con-
troll 1t.

Secretary Roots proposition to abolish
the army transport service between the
United States and the Philippines and to
contract with private companies for the
transportation Of troops and supplies is ex-
citing great interest among the principal
transportation companies of the United
States. According to a report from Wall
street the Hill-Morgan forces and the Har-
riman syndicate are likely to lock horns in
an endeavor to control this large and i'm
portant traffic. The transportation service
between the United States and the Philip
pines costs the government nearly SIC, ,OO0-
600 year. and on account Of its great ex-
tent the business is naturally sought by the
regular transportation companies. There is
decided difference Of opinion among off,
cials of the War Department with regard
to this service. Some of the officers of the
quartermaster's department assert that the
government saves at least 500 900 on each
trip made by one Of its own transports,
while other officials. including Secretary
Root, contend that a considerable saving
would be effected by contracting with pri-
vate companies for the entire service.
/, 1t is said that both the big transportation
syndfcates referred to have sent representa-
tives to this city. with view of securing
the contract. which. outside of its great
value In money, would add considerably to
the prestige Of the controlling company.
The business interests of the Pacific coast
are said to be divided over the matter,
some favoring the Hill-Morgan syndicate
and others insisting that the Pacific Mail
Company Is entitled to the business.
According to advices from Wall street,
the interests arrayed on the Morgan-Hill
side the Great Northern railroad, the
Northern Pacific railroad, Canadian Pacific
railroad. Chicago. Burlington and Quincy,
National Bank of Commerce, First Ma
uonal Bank and the Chase National Bank.
On the Hartman side are arrayed the
Standard Oil Company, Kuhn, Loeb G. Co.,
the National City Bank and it's group Of
trust companies, the Union Pacific railroad,
the Southern Pacific railroad, the Central
Pacific railroad, the Missouri Pacific Dem
yer and Rio Grande Rio Grande Western,
Kansas City Southern and Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas.
Evening star., 1902-01-20
WANT TO BE .REINsTATED.
Claim to Have BseaaIiferally Dis.
missed From, ONCE.

Claim to Have BeeRaIifegally Dis
missed From ONCE.
In the United States Supreme Court today
Mr.. w. H. Van Steenbergh entered a mo-
ton for leave to file petition for writs of
mandamus directed to George R. Bidweu,
collector of customs at the port Of New
York. in the case OF three former soldiers
who were discharged from positions occu-
pied by them in Mr. Bldwelrs office. The
cases are those Of John w. OBrien, who
was 'United States weigher; VIM. B. Shafer
and James H. Cochnower, both of whom
were inspectors. These men were dismissed
by Mr.. Bidwelq about a year ago, after
service extending over from eighteen to
missal was contrary to the, civil service law
and ask for an order compelling their rein
statement p.
In his brief In the case Mr.. Van steen-
bergh says: THE action OF the collector
in removing the petitioners was clearly in
violation Of the rules promulgated by the
President and Of the statutes and 1t Is
provided by section 1858 of the Revised
Statutes that the position of naval officer or
any other subordinate officer at any collec-
ton district of the United States except in
New York may be abolished.
The statute clearly excepted the collec-
ton district and port of New York, and that
being the case the offices Of the petitioners
couiu not DO apoilSned ana the only course
open to the collector was to remove the
petitioners after charges had been preferred
and an opportunity afforded the petitioners
to answer the same
1T Is not pretended that any charges
were preferred against the petitioners that
they did not faithfully and efficiently dis
charge the duties of their positions or Of
fees.
"The collector in order to evade the stat
ute which protected the petitioners Coch-
mower and Shafer In the possession Of their
1901. appointed 80 additional inspectors,
thereby increasing the number on duty at
the district and port Of New York from 323
to 373, and Immediately thereafter and in
the same month removed 81. 1t is respect
existing laws Is without precedent and JUS
tifcation and ought not to be tolerated"
The court took the motion under advise
ment.
Evening star., 1902-01-20
PROTECTING THE SHIPPER.
General Wood Declares Cubau Rail-
way Charges Excessive,

zen. wood has issued an order declaring
the present Cuban railroad tariffs to be ex
cessive and detrimental to public interests.
He therefore lays down a set of regulations
on the lines of the United States intersts te
commerce laws fixing rates, and especially
prohibiting the existing practice of charg-
Ing more for short than for long hauls The
companies are notified that the governor
Uill entertain appeals IL this action is re-
garded as unfair to them. Among other
things. the order provides as follows:
THE present railroad tariffs on the trans
portation Of sugar in the Island of Cuba
are excessive and detrimental to puhatc in
terests; therefore II is ordered that the
rates to be charged by the railroad COM
panies of this island for the transportation
or sugar shall be governed by the schedule
hereinafter inserted. Any charge In excess
or these rates shall be unlawful and shall
subject the parties guilty OF the same to a
hne equal to ten times the amount collected
In excess OF the herein authorized rates
The courts OF the island will have 1urisdic-
tton in all cases of violation Of this order
IL the railroad companies feel that the op-
Grafton Of these provisions deprives them
or reasonable income on their invested
capital they may appeal to the military
governor, who after consideration of all
the facts, will render a final decision, IL
oeing understood that such decision shall
be in accordance with the provisions OF
order No. 246. series 1901. these headquar-
ters."
1t is declared unlawful for any railroad
to make or give any undue or unreasonable
preference or advantage to any particular
person, company, firm. corporation or To-
callty, or to any particular description of
traffic or to subject any particular person,
company or locality to any undue or un-
reasonable prejudice or disadvantage II is
also provided that ''in any case where there
may exist on one Of the railroads a lower
price than the corresponding tariff price
the lower price shall continue In force: but
higher price cannot be charged for a
shorter distance haul on the same line to
the port where the sugar, molasses or
aguaridente is to be remitted: and II a
higher price has been in force for a shorter
distance 1t must be reduced forthwith In
any case when a higher price may exist il
shall be reduced to the tariff price or to
the lower price IL there is any lower price
existing for the same or longer dista nee an
already explained"
Evening star., 1902-01-20
Army OrdeH,

Col. Ernest A Darlington, inspector gem
eral; Lieut.. Col. Enoch H. Crowder, Judge
advocate. and Capt. Thomas Z. Raymond
assistant surgeon. have been detailed as
members of the examining board convened
at Chicago. Ill, relieving Major Gen. K. s.
Otis. Major Cunliffe II. Murray, 4th Cav
airy, and Major Henry /. Raymond, sur
Reon.
Capt Harry D. Humphrey, 9th Cavalry,
having been found unfit for active service
on account of disability incident to the
service, has been placed on the retired list
OF the army.
Second Lieut.. c. K. LaMotte, 18th Infan-
try, has been ordered to Fort D. A Russell.
wyoming. for examination for promotion.
Majors Walter Howe and q. ". Whistler.
artillery Corps, have been appointed a
uates Ior appointment as gunners In the
4th Battery. Field Artillery. at Fort Myer,
virginia, and at other places
Maj. Walter d. McCaw, surgeon. has been
granted leave OF absence for one month al
the expiration OF which he viii proceed TO
Fort wadsworth. New York. for duty.
Capt. Harry L. Bailey, 21st Infantry has
been granted leave for two months.
First Lieut.. Ezekiel ]. Williams, 9Th In
leave.
Maj. M. c. wyeth. surgeon. has been re-
aeyea from duty in charge Of the medical
to Fort Trumbull, Conn.,. for duty. reiiev-
ing Capt Irving W. Rand, assistant sur
geon, who is ordered to Fort Hamilton.
New York, for duty.
First Lieut.. James R. Church assistant
surgeon. has been ordered to the General
Hospital. Washington barracks, this city.
for duty.
Evening star., 1902-01-20
TO RECLAIM ARID LANDS.
Bill to Be Submitted to Conference
Western Members.

Bill to Be Submitted to Conference Of
Western Members.
The committee of seventeen, consisting OF
one member of Congress from each Of the
sixteen arid land states and territories, and
presided over by Senator Warren Of Wyom-
Ing as chairman. has .eampleted its labors
In the drafting Of an iuigation. bill. This
bill will be submitted Tonight to meeting
Of all the western members. Of Congress in
the hope that it will be unanimously sup;
ported by every delegafion.' It's provisions
were recently printed Ii TneS Star. @
The bill as drawn doss not resemble the
measure first suggested wien the special
committee met early In December. Many
meetings have been heid' and the discus
sion has been lively. The Bill as It finally
appears is not indorsed In all IT'S features
ss ma1g ps Of The but
to harmonious action which gan be secureu.
Senator Gibson of Montana made an earn
est appeal for some f,lfthgf restrictions to
Ss would eys further In THAT Ths sse
irrigation improvements bhilt by the gov
ernment would not red6ifnd entirely to the
benefit Of the big live stock growers and
ranchmen. but he was unable to carry his
point in the committee.
Even the members who are most actively
in favor Of this bill are not extremely op-
timistic as to. the chance Of its adoption by
Congress. and the general Impression Is
that some specific appropriation for partic-
ular enterprises is more likely to go
through than any bill committing the gov
ernment to a permanent policy and makig
such large annual appropriations as would
be carried by the sales of public landa,
which would amount to nearly $3.0o0.000 q
year. There Is no assurance that the west
ern members will agree to the bill now
presented by the committee. though It IL
possible such agreement win be secured
pass q general irrigation measure VI any
kind ct this session Is futile The commit
tee bill Is as follows: