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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-12
Primary election.
Features of the New Law
Which Should be Known
to Voters.
QUESTIONS THAT MAY BE ASKED

QUESTIONS THAT MAY BE ASKED
Though the primary election law
was used in the last city election,
it's provisions were doubtless not
enforced with the exactitude which
may mark the contest at the fall
primaries on Tuesday next, and
there are many provisions of the
new law with which the average
voter is not yet familiar.
The system replaces the conven-
ton system, and permits every vo-
ter to hove choice in his party
candidates without entrusting the
matter to the uncertain hands of
delegates to convention. In gen
eral it takes the same form as gen.
eral election. The voter must re-
gister first, but he can register one
minute before he votes at the pri-
mary election, the primary election
dav being the first registration day
for the general election. Of course,
having registered, he need not vote
unless he desires to do so. There
are two other registration days.
To vote at the primary election a
man must be a legal voter, of
course. That means that he must
have been full citizen for three
months prior to the general elec-
ton, that he must be Il years of
age or oyer, that he must have been
a resident of the state for 6 months
prior to the general election, and of
the precinct tor 80 days. A man
who will be qualified under the
provisions to vote at the general
election is qualified to vote at the
primary election, as he does not
need to be citizen for three months
prior to the primary election, nor a
resident of the state six months or
of the precinct thirty days. A man
moving into precinct on the pri-
mary election day is entitled to
vote there if he intends to remain
there, as ne will be qualified to vote
at the primary election.
Having registered he must call
for the ballot that he wants to vote,
and is entitled to vote. Here is
where many people are at sea. He
is entitled to the ballot of the party
that che then declares that he affili-
ated, and whose candidates he gen.
orally supported, at the last general
election, and with which party he
proposes to affiliate at the next gen
eral election" This bars voter
who has changed his politics since
the last election from taking part
in this years primaries. If a voter
| offers to take ballot, and is chal-
lenged, he has to make the above
statement under oath. Unless a
challenge is interposed the voter
will simply ask for the ballot he
wants, and the judges will hand it
to him. Whether there will be
much challenging at the primary
election is somewhat doubtful, as
there will be some question as to
who is to gain or lose the most by
these changes.
| The questions that the would-be
voter is required to answer are as
follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
PUTS HONG KONG ON PEDESTAL
Bishop ThOburn Says Human Life IL
Safer in Chinese City Than
in Chicago.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Bishop Tho
burn continued his testimony before the
Philippine committee OF the senate today.
He was examined about various phases Of
the situation and especially as to the
rights Of the United States to dominate the
Philippine islands.
He said in reply to one question that
chaos would result If England were to
withdraw from India. England had ad-
vanced civilization in the far east Hong
Kong and other places were made great
points Of commerce Hong Kong was, he
said, better governed than Chicago and
human life was safer there than in Chi
cago. He said that the United States had
more rights in the Philippines than 1t had
over the Indians, because the islands were
acquired by treaty.
He was asked as to whether he thought
strong countries had the right TO subjugate
weaker ones by force, and said the ques-
tion did not apply TO the United States and
the Philippines because the islands were
acquired by treaty.
The committee refused TO call as wit
nesses senators and members who had Wis
ited the Islands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
MEETS DEATH WITH CURSE
Murderer Pays Penalty of Crime
on scanoId at whatcom,
Washington.

wHATCoM, Wash. May 23.-Alfrsd
Hamilton, alias Alfred Hawkins, was
hanged this morning for the murder Of D.
NJ Woodbury. at Anacortes, September q,
1893. His neck was broken by the fall. He
cursed the sheriff when he read the death
warrant to him and rushed up the scsffoid
stairs two steps at a time.
Alfred Hamilton, alias Alfred Hawkins,
murdered d. NJ. Woodbury. In Anacortes,
skagit county, Wash. September Z, 1899.
Hamilton, who was q fisherman. went into
Anaeortes on the morning Of September 6.
After disposing Of his catch for more than
81 900 he started out to hold up" the town.
After getting well under the influence Of
liquor during that day and the next fore
noon he enforced his commands AT the point
Of q pistol On the afternoon Of September
the city marshal attempted TO arrest him,
tut Hamilton got the drop on the ofhcer
and marched him into a neighboring build
ing Woodbury. followed and expostulated
with Hamilton, who shot him fatally.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
TRAGEDY ENDS THEIR LIVES
Murder and Suicide Planned bx
Couple of sOuth Bend,
Indiana.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. May 2S.-John w.
Curry, aged 81. a carpenter, shot and killed
his sweetheart. susanne Kecskemeti, aged
l6. early today and then shot himself with
the same revolver.
Curry and the girl. with her parents. all
apparently In good spirits, sat On the porch
until midnight, when the family retired.
About i've minutes later the mother heard
three shots. She gave the matter but little
thought, however, and went to sleep. At
O'Clock she awoke. and, looking out, saw
the bodies Of her daughter and Curry lying
on the ground. The couple evidently had
planned to die together.
The girl had laid her best dress Rnd
underclothing on a chair In the parlor and
the man was sttired in his best clothes,
They apparently had lain on the ground
side by side. He then evidently placed
the ss-caliber revolver over her heart and
fred twice. Both bullets. not an inch
apart, passed through her body and buried
themselves in the ground.
He then shot himself in the mouth, His
right hand still clutched the weapon,
There was no indication OF q struggle and
no reason for the tragedy Is known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
LoUBET DRINKS TO THE CAR
Ruler of Russia Responds with n
Toast to the French
Nation.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 2S-Ths French
squadron left Cronstadt this afternoon for
France. The czRr, NJ. Lcubet and the czar-
ina proceeded together on the royal yacht
Alexandria and boarded the armored
cruiser, Montcalm, where the president
entertained their majesties at lunch. NJ.
Loubet toasted the czar. as follows:
Sire: In coming on board Montcalu
with her majesty the czRrina YOU have
done tho French navy an honor which Il
will profoundly appreciate. The sentiment
OF our sailors for their brave comrades Of
the Russian navy makes itself manifest
upon every occasion that offers Whether
in the Mediterranean or elsewhere their
fraternity evtnces the union OF their coun>
perishable memory of my visit - this hos
pitable empire and France which has
heard with JOY the welcome EXTENDED to
it's representative, will remain faithful 10
the alliance, of which Russia in common
with Franco, so fully appreciates the bene-
1T. ! drink TO the long life and glory of
the valiant Russian navy.
The czar replied:
II is infinitely acceptable to the czarina
and my self TO find ourselves on board of
this fine vessel We thank you cordially
for your visit. Mr.. President, and beg YOU
to convey our most friendly greetings as
well as our best wishes to France the
faithful friend and steadfast ally OF Rus
sia.
/ raise my glass to the prosperity OF the
glorious navy of France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebrasks-eenerally Fair.
HILL APPROVES EXPENDITURE
Confirmation of Double Track the Re-
suit of HIS Inspection
Tour.

CHICAGO. May 2S.-tspecial Telegram.)--
James J. Hill has given his approval to ex-
tensive betterments for the Burlington
property, which we're partially planned be-
fore the change in the ownership Of the
system. II was partially with view Of de-
termining whether these improvements
we're warranted by existing conditions that
Mr.. Hill undertook the present trip of in
spection. The main work which has re-
ceived Mr.. Hills sanction is the double
tracking, grading, Strengthening, re-track-
ing and re-ballasting OF the main line from
Red Oak TO the Missouri river. This work
will cost several million dollars and will
make the Burlington a double-track system
between Chicago and the river. After see
ing the country through which the main
line of the Burlington passes Mr.. Hill be-
came enthusiastic. He told the officials
who were with him that the immense
amount Of money that they had expended
in the last few years was wholly justified
by the country tributary TO the road. He
not only approved Of the plans presented
by the management, but went further and
authorized the additional expenditure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM
Fred nj. Gale of Peoria, III, Shoots
Himself in Chicago
Hotel.

CHICAGO, May 2s.-Fred NJ. Gale. be-
lieved to have been a bookkeeper OF Peoria,
Ill, was found today in his room at the
Great Northern hotel with a revolver
clasped in his right hand and bullet
wound in his right temple. physician
was summoned, but life had been extinct
for several hours.
On a table were found note and q
stamped and addressed letter. The note
read: Notify Herman S. Payne, 644S
woodlawn avenue" The letter was hd-
dressed to A. d. Rhinesmith, 5o4 Main
street, Peoria, III.
PEORIA, ILL.,, May 2s.-Fred Gale resided
in Peoria until about two months ago, when
he told his employers he had a better posi-
tion in Chicago as a bookkeeper. About
two years ago he was married TO Miss
sanensac and the marriage is said to have
been an unfortunate one.
II is believed here that his suicide may
be attributed to trouble with his wife. He
was a son Of Edward Gale, who died at
Denver a few months ago, and where the
remainder OF the family now reside. They
were formerly OF some prominence In
Peoria.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
IRELAND is NOW MENTIONED
st. Paul Archbishop May he Named
Successor to Late Arch
bishop COrriGan.

ROME. May 23.-The vatican is dis
cussing the probability OF the archdiocese
OF New York sending in the name of Arch
bishop Ireland Of St. Paul, MINI. with the
names OF Bishop Charles Mcdonnell OF
Brooklyn and Auxiliary John NJ. Farley as
candidates from whom the propaganda shall
select a successor to the late Archbishop
Corrigan.
The belief in this possibility is based on
the idea that the Catholics Of the arch
diocese are ambitious to have a cardinal as
the archbishop and that none OF the Ameri-
can archbishops or bishops have such q
good chance Of obtaining the scarlet ber-
retta as Archbishop Ireland.
NEW YORK. May 23-Father Lsvelle,
rector of St. PRtricks cathedral. this city,
said he had not heard any OF those in au-
thority here express the wish that the
province OF New York be presided over by
a cardinal. Father Lavelle said that since
the death OF Archbishop Corrigan the only
question considered was the selection OF
names to be presented to the pope for his
action. 1t was also said that the initiative
In the creation OF e cardinal rests with the
vatican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
BY THE RAINS
Great Loss Sustained in Northwestern
Iowa on Account of
Floods.

ST. PAUL, MINI, May 23-The entire
northeastern portion OF Iowa is half sub
merged from the recent heavy rains, and
immense financial losses have been sus-
tanned. Jesse A. Gregg Of st. Paul has re-
turned from the inundated district and re-
ports great destruction OF property. On
Wednesday morning over six inches OF rain
fell In two hours. The water formed in the
low places until all barriers were over
flowed and then rushed down the creek
beds and ravines pouring a great torrent
into a stream called the Dry Rock, running
through DEBORAH and other towns in the
vicinity.
Streets became impossible, and owing to
the high wind the situation for three hours
was one of great peril to every one. AS far
as Mr.. Gregg could learn only two lives
were lost. mother, aroused by the en-
croachment of the water into the house,
leaped from her bed in the dark with her
child in her arms and apparently went out
doors. The child fell into the water and in
the darkness the mother was unable TO To-
cate the little one, who was drowned A
large egg warehouse, located about half a
mile from the torrent, was swept away and
an old man drowned
Between Conove- and Decorah, distance
by the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road
were washed out. Sixteen iron bridges in
and about Decorah were destroyed. The
stream which overfowed its banks runs
through a portion OF the residence district
and the railroad district of the town and
great damage was done TO private and rail-
road property.
There were six washouts between Austin
and Preston on the open prairie. Ter
miles OF track was destroyed on the Iowa
and Minnesota division OF the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad. Mr.. GregE
says the damage al DEBORAH Is estimated
al $500 600.
At Decorah houses were washed from
foundations and people residing on the hAts
fed TO the hills FOR safety. More loss Of
! life is feared. as all points have not been
] heard from. At Fort Atkinson eleven cars
were washed into the stream and loss Of
stock is reported throughout the country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
PRESBYTERIAN ROUTINE WORK
Many Reports Are Submitted and Dis
posed OF by the As
sembIy.


NEW YORK, May 2S.-The Presbyterian
general assembly resumed it's sessions to-
day with a good attendance and the mod
orator, Rev. DR.. Van Dyke, called up the
report OF the special committee on Sab
bath Observance as the special order Of the
day. The report was read by James Yere-
ance.
The general service was conducted by
the Rev. DR.. Hall Young Of Alaska, who,
with other speakers, made grateful refer
ence to the accomplishment Of creed re-
vision.
During the consideration Of the report Of
the special committee on Sabbath observ-
ance, r. M Carethers Of Grand Rapids.
n. D., moved to strike out part OF the
report in which card parties on the Sab
bath are condemned. TT would convey the
idea that the general assembly of this
church approves of card parties on other
days Of the week." said Mr.. Carethers. The
amendment was accepted.
After the adoption of the Sabbath obser-
walton report, the moderator administered
a rebuke to some commissioners, who, he
said, were members of a judicial commits
sicn and yet could not be found when called
for. You are here to get through with the
work Of the assembly" he said That is
what luS CuuTCn sent yoAl ~eIS lOis Di0Lh-
rem, and not merely TO have a good time.
The report Of the standing committee on
church erection was next called up. The
report, which was presented by the chair
man, the Rev. DR.. Arthur G. Mcmillan OF
this city, states that all churches estab-
lished sooner or later cease to exist, but
that this is no reason to cease TO aid IN
building new ones. The report eommends
the work OF the Board OF Church Erection
during the year.
The board commenced the year with
S1ss. .275 and spent s2O5 ,2es. The board be-
gins the coming year with an empty treas
ury and only contributions received sfteI
the annual report had been completed enR-
bled IL 10 report no debt Two hundred
and hfty-nine churches were aided during
the year to erect new structures. The re-
port with its recommendations wal
adopted Rev DR.. Hubbell Of the New
York Sabbath committee was then intro
duced and briefly detailed the work Of thai
! organization. DR.. Hubbell said the polie'
| department hal helped them very much II
their work Even Devery used to hell
US, he said
Judge Robert n. Wilson read the repor-
Of the special committee on-yacancies ant
\ supplies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
BoRAx AS A PRESERvATVE
validity q Law PrOhibitinE Its
Use IL 10 he
Tested

ST. PAUL, MINI, May 2S-The test case
which decide the validity Of the law pro-
hibiting the use OF preservatives in food
products will be argued before the state
supreme court. The cases were those Of
the state against c. +. WagenhAls and J. NJ
Rumberg who appealed from the municipal
court of Minneapolis. in which they we're
fined for using preservatiyes.
Rome G. brown OF Minneapolis argued
that borsx Is harmless and that 10 prevent
its use and 10 allow salt TO be used AZ a
preseryatiVe was q discrimination which
made the preservEtives act unconstitutional.
Attorney General DodglGs argued that
boraX Was frequently injurious TO health
and that II was no discrimination 10 allow
the use of salt a preservative. as It is =
necessity for health. whereas borax Ia not
required by the human system.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
STEELE HEADS GRAND ARMY
Lieutenant Governor Elected Commander
Over Judge Lee s, Bstells,
MRS. KINNEY PRESIDENT RELIEF CORPS
Next EncRmpment of Grand Army and
Meetings of Auxiliary Bodies Go
TO FremOnt-InstnIlRtf
Come Tonight.
GRAND ARMY OFFICERS.

Department Commander ..................
..........C CALVIN F. STEELE, Fsirbury
Senior Vice Comman nder....................
.........,......-.s S. PETERS, Beatrice
Junior Vice Commander; ...,..,,,;...;.;,
..-..............-..-r W. MEM l. blalr
l-' .i,.'REv. W. NJ TAYLOR. Blue Springs
-1''...a' ...........'DR. F. O. BURDICK. omaha
Council Of Administrator. .................
w. S. ASKWITH, omaha Post No 262)
r. d. PINE Ashland.
- MALLORY. -
J. D. GARNER, Lincoln post No. 25l.
T J. THOMAS, Harvard.
Assistant Adjutant General ;,;.
Assistant Quartermaster General.
................C. B. TOMPSON, Fairbury
'e,......JUDGE. ]. S. FAWCETT Omaha
Inspector General. ...........................
........W WILLIAM H. BARGER, Hebron
Delegate-at-Barge to National Encamp-
-i'.-JUDGE LEE S BsTELLE, Omaha
O'nT6 JosFPH5 5g5 sWEiAlRiIiiNGEN. syS Mulford.
HERMAN BROSs. Lincoln Post 25l:
w. H. GREEN, Omaha post No. 1lO).
c. b. TOMPSON, Fairbury.
JOHN LETT. York
J. b. DRIESBACH. Omaha Post No. =.
II. ". DAVIS, Lincoln post No. no.
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Department President ....................
.-......... MRS. AIMEE KENNY. Blair
Senior Vice President. nt......................
MRS. ELIZABETH LEsCHER, Beatrice
MRS. JULIA NODDINGS. Rising City
Treasurer. MRS. Z. E. PAYNE, Ainsworth
Chaplain. MRS. ELIZA PATCH, Omaha
Executive Committee. ee.......................
MRS. MARY MORGAN, Alma
MRS. ESTELLE EDGECOMB, York.
MRS. ANNA n. SAVERS Omaha
MRS. MARY SMITH, Lyons.
MRS. SARAH SWEET, Creighton.
Mrs. WEALTHY KEMP, Fremont
-i,, MRS. ANNA AsKwiTH Omaha
Patriotic Instructor. tor.........................
MISS ETA BROOKS. University Place
Installation Officer.. er..........................
............... MRS. BARBER. Kearney
Inspector. MRS. MAYME CLEVER. Neigh
Delegate-at-LarEe to National Meeting
MRS. HARRIETTE LUCE, Republican
City.
MRS. AUGUSTA EHRHARDT. Stanton
MRS. MARIE PITE, Omaha.
MRS. RETTA HARROP. Lincoln.
MRS. VESTA d. HUNGATE, Omaha
MISS BALLARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
PROGRESS IN PHILIPPINES
PaciacatiOn in Ascendancy and
BatanEas WIN Have Civil Cow
ernment July 4.

MANILA. May 2S--A civil government
will be insugurated in Batangas province
July 4. The step could be Immediately
taken. so far as paoihcation Of that part
OF the island Is concerned. but some de-
tails OF the system need perfecting and the
United States commission thinks IT best
At present 20 leave Batangas under mill
tary control. which is operating most sat
isfactorily.
The industrial conditions are improving
rapidly. Crops have been planted through
out Batangas and will mature In August.
Other provinces report marked diminu-
tion OF ladronism, especially in Leyte and
Cavite provinces. where the ladrones had
chiefly hourished heretofore.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
NEBRASKA MAN ON PROGRAM
Rev. DIR. j. w. COnley Delivers Ad-
dress Before American BRP-
tiEt Publication Society.

ST. PAUL. MINI, May 2S.-The morning
session Of the American Baptist Publication
society began with devotional services at
10 O'Clock. following which came the Sunday
school session
Rev. DR.. J. W. Conlsy OF Nebraska deliv-
cred an address on The Sunday School aud
the DenominAtionAl Life" and z. NJ
Thresher. Esq, OF Ohio on How Can Sun
day School Work Be Improved"
The report Of the committee on publishing
was presented, ealing attention TO that
branch OF the society's work, which is
highly commended by the committee for its
careful business management and the sue
cess Of It's various enterprises.
Mr.. Armstrong of Missouri closed the
morning session with an address.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
WORST FLOODS IN OKLAHOMA
DeIuEe Assumes Alarming Proper
tiOns, Much Damage Already
Being Done.

GUTHRIE. okl-. May 2s.-The rivers
today reached the highest point since the
food began and the present indication Of
more rain is alarming. as it means that the
Cottonwood and Cimarron will hood the en-
tire country, and like reports are received
from the Canadian and WRshita rivers.
AT no time have such foods been known
in Oklahoma. Near Virginia city, Peter
Barry, a farmer was killed by lightning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
JAPAN WANTS LARGE LOAN
Needs One Hundred Million Dollars
40 Build Railways ana
Operate Mines.

SEATTLE. Wash. May 2s.-count Mat
sukAua. the prime minister OF Japan. with
the japanese minister Of finance. is now in
the United States for the purpose OF
negotiating a loan OF 500 .0OO. 900 with
which 10 build ships ana railways ana 10
carry on mining operations IN Japan This
statement is made upon the authority OF
Thsophile Collier. the attaehe OF the Bel
giAn legation in Toxic, who, with his wife.
arrived In Seattle on the steamer shinano
Maru from Japan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
Instrnctor hangs HimseIf 20 Tree.

DBQUEHANNA. Pa. May 2-Prof.
Benton r. James, for many years principal
Of the Montrose High school Committed
suicide last night by hanging himself 70 a
tree In the outskirts OF the borough. His
sanity caused by IN health is supposed 10
he the cause. Prof James was one OF the
ablest and best known instructors IN north
ern Pennsylvania. He Was a former super
intendent OF SasQuehannE county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Generally Fair weather is Promised
for Nebraska on Saturday
and sunday.
WASHINGTON. May 2s.-FOreoast:

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Foreeast;
For Iowa and Missouri-Generally fair
Saturday and Sunday.
For Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, In
dian Territory, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Generally fair Saturday and Sunday.
For wyoming-Fair Saturday; warmer in
southern portion; Sunday fair
For Colorado. New Mexico. Arizona and
Western TexAs-Generally fair Saturday and
Sunday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-05-24

CINCINNATI. May 2a-The dedica tion OF
the Ohio monuments in the Shiloh National
Military park IL set for June 6 and next
Governor George X. Nash will present the
monuments 20 the national EoVernment
There are thirty-eight monuments for Ohio
troops. All but one are In place.