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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-10
mTcHELL.s REPLY TO PRESIDENT
Refusal to Request for Resumpsio


Of work Pending Investigation.
WASHINGTON, October 9-President
Mitchell of the United MineWorkers,
has refused to comply with the appeal of
President Roosevelt to cali the strike off.
His letter 10 the President, which was
made public at the White House to-day,
saws The responsibility for the continual
uon of the strike should be placed upon
those who have refused arbitration.
President Mitchells letter follows:
Office National President United Mine
Workers of America.
John Mitchell, National President
Second Eice-Prcsident American Fedora
ton of Labor.
Hotel Hart Wilkesbarre Pa,
Oct s. 1902.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. President of
The United States. Washington. d c.:
Dear Sir,-Hon. Carroll D. Wright has.
no doubt reported to you the delivery on
Your message to me last Monday, and my
statement TO him that ] should take your
suggestion under advisement, although
] did not look uron il with favor.
Since that time I have consulted with
or district presidents. who concur fully
II my views
We desire TO show you again that we
tsel Eeenly the responsibility OF our posi-
zion and the gravity Of the situation. ana
II would give us great pleasure to take
any action which would bring this coal
tirlke 10 an end in a matter that would
sate-guard the interests Of our constltu-
ents
In proposing that there be an immediate
resumption OF coal mining upon the condl-
lions We suggested in the conference at
Inc White House we believed that we
had gone more than half way and had
met Your wishes.
ii Is unnecessary in this letter 10 re-
'er 10 the malicious assault made upon
US in The response OF the coal operators.
we feel confident that YOU must have
been impressed with the fairness OF
our proposition and the insincerity of
'hose who maligned US.
Having in mind cur experience with
The coal operators in the past we have
no reason TO feel any degree OF conti-
oence IN their Willingness 10 do US JUS
ice in the future: and inasmuch as they
rave refused TO accept the decision OIL
tribunal selected by you. and nasmuch
as there is no law through which you
could enforce the findings OF the coz.
mission you suggest, we respectfully de-
cine to advise our people to return 10
work simply upon the hope that the
coal operators might be induced or forced
10 comply with the recommendations OF
your commission.
AS stated above, we believe that we
went more than half way in our proposal
FL Washington and we 90 not feel that
se should be asked to make further sac-
ssdcex,
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lieves the company from any immediate
danger Of a shutdown of its system.
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
FINDS HIS LIFE A FAILURE
Fred Hoffman, Did InHrm and a Pau
per, Concludes to End His
Troubles.

FREMONT. Neb., Sept. 24.-(special
Telegram. Fired Hoffman, an old man aged
SO years, living alone in a small house in
the south part of North Bend. was found
dead in his room this morning. The top
Of the skull was blown off, the brain mat
ter had nearly all oozed out into a pan
which lay under his head and streams Of
blood had run over the floor in all direc-
tions. A rife with which the deed was
evidently committed lay by his side. He
leaves a wife and nine children. For some
time he had been e%stranged from his
family and lived alone, doing such odd
jobs of work as came in his way. About a
week ago his friends had him taken to the
Fremont hospital, as he was in poor
health. The next day he was taken to the
county poor farm, but on Monday was per-
mitted by the superintendent to return Ia
his home. He had been very Respondent
since then on account of his poverty, ILL
health and estrangement from his family
and had told his friends that they would
find him som morning with his toes
turned up.
About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs
Howard, his nearest neighbor, heard a
shot fired near the Hoffman house and
asked her husband to go over and see what
was the trouble. He said IL was a boy
shooting rabbits and did not go. This
morning a number Of his %neighbors forced
in the door and found the body lying on the
floor in a corner OF the room. A note lay
on the table which read as follows:
Dear Children: Don't let the county hurry
me. Bury me as cheap as possible, l hav'
always worked hard all my life, but was
no use.
On the back Of the paper was written
Notify Cory brothers."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Believe a Fake story.

FREMONT, Neb., Sept. 24.-(special.)-
The fake story which appeared under a FIRE.
mont heading in a Chicago paper about
six weeks ago in regard to a Sweetheart
Trust" has evidently been believed by a
good many people, for almost every mail
brings in a letter or two addressed to Miss
Elizabeth Mckenzie, who was said to have
been the originator of the scheme, which
was to bar out all young men whose habits
were not up to the standard set by the
girls. AS no person of that name is known
here the letters will, of course. go to the
dead letter ONCE. Several states are rep-
resented on the list and judging from the
handwriting on the envelopes the would
be correspondents are not all women.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
WORN OUT, DRAGGED OUT,
Are Most Women in Summer-Pe-ru-na is a Tonic
of Efficiency.

Brooklyn. N. Y. writes:
"Peruna is a fine medicine to take any
time OF the year, but l have found 1t es-
p~ecially helpful to withstand the wear and
tear OF the hot weather. have taken II
now for two summers and feel that 1t has
kept my system free from malaria. and
also kept ne from having that WORKOUT.
dragged out look which so many women
have.
81 therefore have no hesitaney In saying
that 1 think It is the finest tonic In the
world ."-Josephine Morris.
Peruna is frequently used as a mitigation
Of the effects OF hot weather. What a
bath is to the skin, Peruna is to the mucous
membranes. Bathing keeps the skin
healthy, Peruna makes the mucous mem
branes clean and healthy. With the skin
and mucous membranes in good working
order. hot weather can be withstood with
very little suffering.
Frequent bathing with an occasional use
Of Peruna is sure to mitigate the horrors
Of hot weather. Many ladies have discov-
cred that the depression of hot weather
and the rigors they have been in the habit
Of attributing to malaria, quickly disappear
when they use Peruna. This is why Pc
runa is so popular with them. Peruna
provides clean mucous membranes, and the
clean mucous membranes do the rest.
Hon. T! Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Kentucky. writes from the National
Hotel. Washington, D. c., as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
CONTEST FOR DIAMOND MEDAL
Miss Grace MclIinger Of Missouri
wins &c from a Field of six
Contestants

BEATRICE. Neb., Sept. 24.-(special Tel
egram. )-Today's session Of the Women's
Christian Temperance union was devoted
entirely to routine business. The inter
state oratorical diamond medal contest
was held tonight in Centenary church. The
contestants were: r. A. McRoberts OF
S~henapdoah. la, Miss Iva Bolkin of New
Point, Mo-, Miss Ora Shinrock Of Omaha,
Claude Porter OF Creston, Ia, Mrs. Grace
Mellinger Of Bethany, Neb., and Oscar
Woods OF Atchison, Kan. The contestants
we're limited to ten minutes each and at the
close the medal was awarded to Mrs. Grace
Mellinger Of Bethany.
Rev. ]. A.. Wheeler Of New York City
will address the convention tomorrow night.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25

commissions to Nebraska citizens emitting
them to attend the National Irrigation con.
gress at Colorado Springs. Colo, October
60. as delegates from this state. The
following are the favored ones: NJ. II. Mar
Bile. Table Rock; Al Abbott. Moulton; L.
II. Jewett. Broken Bow; +. n. Bishop.
Gates; J. l. Epperson, Fairfield.
MERGERS Certificate FILED.
The nomination OF David H.. Mercer as
the republican candidate for congress in
the Second district was certified to the
secretary Of state today by r. w. Breck-
enridge and Clyde c. Sunblad, chairman
and secretary Of the convention. The state
ment Of Mr.. MERGERS campaign expenses,
required by law, did not accompany the
certificate Of nomination.
TroI ey Line I'm Cnsr and OtOe.
Capitalists residing in Otoe county are
furthering a project to build an electric
trolley line across the country from Ne
braska City northwest to South Bend. in
the northern border of Cass county
branches to extend into the adjacent coun-
try at various points along the line. The
preliminary steps were taken today when
a certificate Of declaration, specifying the
purpose OF the promoters. was filed with the
secretary Of state. The capital stock is
fixed at S25, goo, with permission to increase
as 1t is deemed advisable. W. L. Wilson
John w. Steinhart, Logan Enysrt, W. A
Cotton and John Nordhouse serve as the
incorporators.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
sloan Named for Senator.

GENEVA, Neb., Sept. 24.-The senatorial
convention that met at McCool yesterday
nominated Robert ]. Sloan Of this city for
state senator from the Twenty-fourth SEN
atorial district, composed of York and Fill
more counties Mr.. Sloan is a brother of
Hon. c. H. Sloan, who represented this
district in the senate some years ago and
has since been a candidate for nomination
for congressional honors. Robert Sloan is
a young lawyer of ability, a good speaker
and will make a splendid campaign. He
will receive the support Of every repub-
lican In the district.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
BOY IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
| Rifle Falls Through Bottom Of Wagon
and IL Discharged, INJECTING
Fatal Wound.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 24.-(special Tel
egram. Harvey Mason, the 15-year-old
son OF II. o. Mason. a prominent farmer
living near this city, was probably fatally
shot today by the accidental discharge OF
a 22-caliber rife. This morning the boy
placed the rife in the front part Of n
spring wagon and took his little brother
and sister to school. On returning home
the gun fell through a hole in the bottom
of the wagon and was discharged, the ball
striking the lad in the left side, Just above
the point Of the ribs. The physicians have
been unable to locate the ball and the
boys recovery is extremely doubtful.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25

''At the solicitation OF a friend |
used yourPeruna and can cheerful v
recommend your remedy t. any
one suffering with catarrh or vino
needs a good tOnic."-T. Y, FItz.
patrick.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving n
full statement of your case, and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Strong Ticket in Dawson.

LEXINGTON. Neb., Sept. 24-(Special
Telegram. 1.-THE Dawson county republican
convention met in this city this afternoon
and placed In nomination the following
ticket: For representative, George E.
Bacon, the we'll known proprietor Of the
Bunker Hill ranch; for county attorney.
John H. Linderman of this city; for COM
missioner, first district, William Kopf of
Buffalo. The ticket is considered a strong
one and the prospects are that 1t will make
a clean sweep of the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Fremont Regrets Changed Program

FREMONT, Neb.. Sept. e24.-(Special)-
The report received here last evening that
President Rosevelt's western trip had been
declared off and that Fremont would not
have the pleasure OF meeting him occa-
stoned much regret. The committee. con-
slsting of Mayor Wilson, l.. d. Richards,
G. L. Loomis and R. B. Schneider, as
sisted by the city council, had arrange
ments all made for his reception and he
would have received a cordial greeting
from the citizens of this vicinity ire
spective Of party Affiliations. The bull
letin announcing the necessity Of an opera
ton on his injured leg was posted about
o'clock and the unpleasant news was soon
known throughout the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
nixon County Republican,.

WAKEFIELD. Neb., Sept. 24.-Cspecial.)
The republican county convention for
Dixon county convened in this city, and
was called to order by w. P. Logan of
Ponca. who was elected chairman. s. e.
Cobb OF Emerson was elected secretary.
After appointing committees on resolu-
lions and credentials. the convention ad-
journed until / o'clock. Dinner was served
free in the caucus room Of the Auditorium
to all delegates, after which the conven-
ton reconyened. A. f. Martin Of Wake
field was nominated for county attorney
by a vote OF IS to IA for his opponent. Ed
itor Perkins OF Newcastle. T. j. Ryan OF
Newcastle was nominated for representa-
tive.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25

threatening rain. The farmers are feeling
jubilont over the rain. They say 1t has
put the ground in such condition that the
winter wheat will be vastly benefited and
insures a good start next spring, Fall
pastures are looking fine.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Nelson Fair Postponed.

NELSON. Neb.. Sept. 24.-CspeciaI Tele-
grsm.)-This section has been having heavy
rains here this week, the total precipita-
tion being nearly six inches. Owing to this
fact the directors OF the NuekoIls county
fair decided at a meeting today to post
pone the fair TO October 7. s. 9 and 10.
The speed purses we're increased and the
business men OF Nelson raised nearly $500
for special additional attractions.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
B0NACUM ENJ0INS MURPHY
Seeks to Prevent Priest from Enter
ing the Church Edince at
Seward.

SEWARD, Neb., Sept. 24.-(special. y
Bishop Bonacum commenced another &C
ton against Father Murphy. the petition
having been filed in the district court yes
terday. In this action the bishop seeks to
enjoin Father Murphy from entering the
church edlhce, and sets up in the petition
that he has received returns from Rome
upholding his contention.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
.mwood Hank Gases In.

DAVID CITY. Neb.. Sept. 24.-(Special.)
District court has been in session here
this week, Judge sornberger presiding. A
long list OF preliminary matters have been
disposed OF and two'divorces granted. Yes
terday and today the court has been hear
ing argment on behalf of those who claim
to be preferred creditors Of the defunct
Bank OF Bellwood. Court will adjourn
this evening until the regular November
term.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Much Rain at Tecumseh.

TECUMsEH, Neb., Sept. 24.-(special)-
Il has been raining 4 great deal Of the
time since last Friday. A great deal Of
moisture has been afforded. Farm work
has been suspended, and business interfered
with. The roads are in bad condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
johnson County Fair a Success.

TECUMsEH. Neb.. Sept. 24.-(special)-
The management Of the johnson county
fair announces that the 1902 show will pay
out IN full. All premiums and purses will
be paid as advertised. The fair has been
on a self-sustaining basis for several years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
FAIR AND WARMER THURSDAY
whats More, Friday H. TO he Fair,
Too, IL the weather Man
Isn't Pooling.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-Forecast
For Nebraska and Ksnsas-Fair, warmer
Thursday. Friday fair.
For Colorado-Fair Thursday and Fri
day.
For Montana-Showers and cooler Thurs
day. Friday probably fair.
For W~yoming-Fair Thursday; warmer In
southeast portion. Friday fair. with cooler
in west and north portions.
For North Dakota-Fair Thursday;
showers and cooler at night or Friday.
For South Dakota-Fsir Thursday;
warmer in central and east portions. Fri
day showers and cooler.
For I~owa-Fair, warmer Thursday, pre-
ceded by rain in southeast portion. Fri
day fair; warmer in central and east por-
tions.
For Missouri-Fair in west; rain In east
portion Thursday; warmer in northwest
portion. Friday fair. warmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Keeps on Raining.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Sept. 24.-(Special.)
Rain has been falling here most Of the
time since Saturday morning. Last night
there was every indication Of 1t clearing
off, but this morning 1t is cloudy and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25

GENEVA. Neb.. Sept. 24-(Special)-
The rains during the last few days have
placed the ground in good shape for fall
grain. The precipitation amounts to $50
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
sidney Having a Big Time.

SIDNEY. Neb., Sept. ~24-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The second day Of the street fair
and carnival brought a big crowd to
the city and all day long could be heard
the tramp Of those thousands who were
visiting the different parts of the mid
way. The voice Of the spieler was louder
than ever and the business that was done
was simply wonderful. The best OF order
prevailed and the weather has been spe-
cially prepared for the occasion. Tomorrow
promises to exceed in attendance the pre-
vioua two days. The brass bands from
North Platte and KimbalI are receiving
fine compliments. The play at the opera
house last night was so we'll received that
by request 1t was repeated again tonight.
The balance of the week the opera house
will have a vaudeville company from Den
yer. Owing to heavy wind the balloon as
cension failed to materialize, but to-
morrow there will be two ascensions by
Prof. Broadwick and wife. The balloon
is a gigantic affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-25
Awful Loss - I-Ye

Follows neglect OF throat and lung dis
eases, but DR.. Kings New Discovery cures
such troubles or no pay. soc. S1.OO. For
sale hv Kuhn & Co.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-11-28
wornan's shirt waist.

Long shouldered effects are among
the distinctive and notable features of
the season. and are found I'm many of
the new shirt waists as well as In the
more elaborate models. The very
smart May Manton waist illustrated
has a novel yoke or shoulder strap eff
feet, that is cut I'm one with the tucked
fronts and can either be made to eX-
tend over the shoulders or be cut off
at the seams as shown in the back
view, and exemplines both the droop-
ing shoulders aud one of the many
forms of the bishop stock The ORR
ginal is made of French flannel In
cream white stitched with pale blue
corticelli silk, but all the seasons waist
materials are appropriate.
The foundation lining is snugly fitted
and is in every way desirable where
wool or silk is used, but can be omitted
whenever it is not desired The fronts
Of the waist proper. are tucked for their
entire length and are extended to form
the yoke or shoulder straps, and are
joined to side portions that are tucked
for a few inches only below their up
per edge. The back, however, is sim
ply plain and the closing is effected
through a regulation box pleat at the
centre front. The sleeves are in shirt
style with the straight narrow cuffs
closing at the outside that are the
@ q II
is a stock elongated at the front to
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-11-28

miliar; but for fear some reader may
not quite understand, 1 will try to
tell exactly how to do it. First, punch
small holes through the paper, one
upon each side Of the leg sticks Just
above the bottom or feet, and one upon
each side of the arm stick at the Shout
ders Run one end of the breastband
through the holes at the bottom Of the
left limb and tie it fast to the leg stick;
tie the other end at the right shoulder.
Take another string of the same length
as the first and fasten one end in the
same manner at the bottom OF the right
leg, pass the string up, crossing the
first band, and tie the end at the left
shoulder Attach your kite string to
the breastband where the two strings
intersect in such manner that you
can slide the kite string UP OF down
until it is properly adjusted. For the
falkland, tie a sting to the leg stick
at the bottom OF the breast band, and
let it hang slack from one leg 10 the
other. Attach the tail to the centre OF
this string.-New York Tribune
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-11-28
Woman,s blouse waist.

Tucked waists, with what is known
rs the princess" closing, or closing eff
fected by bring two pleats together, are
among the novelties Of the season and
are singularly effective. The stylish
May Manton model shown in the large
drawing includes the becoming and
fashionable heart shaped yoke and a
fancy collar that is shaped in Monte
Carlo style" but can be made simpler
by emitting this last as shown in the
small sketch.
The foundation lining fits snugly and
closes at the centre front Onto il is
faced the yoke that hooks into place
at the left shoulder, and over it is ar
ranged the waist. Front and backs
both are tucked and The fronts. are
brought together over an underlap to
form what is known as the princess
closing at the centre The ornamental
collar is arranged over the neck. finish
ing the edge Of the yoke. and is com
pleted by a curved strap that crosses
at the front At the throat is n regula-
ton stock. The sleeves are tucked to
/ the elbows but form soft puffs below
being gathered into cuffs at the wrists
Habit backs are much in vogue and
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-11-28

ters OF the length OF The leg stica~.
Place the two latter ono above the
other lay the spine on top OF them,
and see that the tops Of All three are
flush. OF perfectly even. Then at
point eight inches from the top drive
a pin through all three sticks carefully
clamping Il upon the other side where
the point prouudes. For the body
take n piece of thin rattan two feet
five inches In length, bend it into the
form OF a circle, allowing the ends TO
overlap an inch or two that they may
be firmly bound together with thread
by winding it around the joint. The
circle win be about eight inches In
diameter. Take the three sticks which
you previously pinned together and
lay them on the floor, spreading them
apart in the form OF an irregular star,
in such a manner that the top OF the
spine will be just half way between
the tops Of the leg sticks ana about
five inches from each; when you have
proceeded thus far place the rattan
circle over the other sticks. The liner
section of the sticks should be the cen
ire of the circle. With pins and thread
fasten the frame together in this posi-
ton. The lower limbs will be spread
wide apart; they must be carefully
drawn closer together and held in, posi-
zion by a string tied near the termina-
ton of each leg stick. Cross sticks for
the hands and feet may now be added,
and the frame Tor the head made Of
rattan and tied firmly TO the circle
which forms the body. Then the
strings are to be put on as shown by
the dotted lines in Figure /.
This kite should be covered with
green tissue paper. A few clever
marks of the paint brush will give it
the appearanceof Figure2. The breast
and tail bands should be arranged in
the same manner as it is upon the com.
mon hexagonal or coffin shaped kite,
with which all American boys are ia.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-11-28

dropped, are always in vogue. This
stylish example, from a design by May
Manton, is shown in black smooth
faced cloth with folds of black velvet,
inset and stitched with corticelli silk,
but all cloaking and jacket materials
are appropriate Handsome raised
metal buttons serve to close the double
breasted fronts
The coat is cut with fronts, backs and
under-arm cores, and is carefully
shaped and fitted. Over the seams are
applied bias straps of the material,
and the collar and lapels are inset with
silk velvet bands. At each front is in
serted a convenient pocket that is
finished with a deep pocket lap. The
sleeves are in regulation coat style
with the Follower cuffs that mark the
season. The right side is Tapped over
the left and the coat closed in double