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Rev. Robert Strange. D. D.. rector OF
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
CASH FOR CATTLE is VOTED
House Passes, Also, Bill for New
Union station and Park in
Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The house to-
day passed the senate bill for a union rail-
road station in this city, to cost $4,000, 900.
The station is to be situated north Of the
present site of the Baltimore & Ohio depot
at Delaware and Massachusetts, avenues,
and in front of It is to be a large plaza
park.
The Pennsylvania railroad is to remove
its tracks from the Mall and reach the
site Of the proposed station through a tun-
mel to run between the capitol and library
buildings. The government is to pay the
Pennsylvania railroad 81, SOC. 900, and the
Baltimore Ohio $500 O00 in addition to
providing for the plaza park.
The house also passed an urgent de-
ficiency bill, which carried among other
items an appropriation Of 900 for Grad
icatng the foot and mouth disease In New
England. A bill was passed to provide for
the allotment in severalty Of the lands OF
the New York Indians. The bill provides
that prior to allotment the claims of the
Ogden Land company should be decided ir
the courts, and IL found good should be
purchased for the benefit Of the Indians
for a sum not exceeding 100000
The senate amendments to the STRIKE
commission bill were.disegrecd to and sen
to conference, the speaker appointing
Messrs. Cannon, Barney and Livingston
conferees on the part of the house.
At $50 the house adjourned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
MINORITY PRESENTS REPORT
Senator Hate Oners Views of Members
of Committee FavOrinE
Statehood Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The senate to-
day discussed the militia bill and also the
omnibus statehood bill.
After agreeing to the house resolution
for an adjournment from December 20 to
January 8, Mr.. Proctor Cvt) called up the
militia bill. An amendment by Mr.. Pet
tus (Ala.), striking from the bill section
a. having particular reference TO the re-
serve force of trained men, provoked some
discussion, Mr.. Pettus raising the point
II enacted would be an infringement Of the
constitutional authority Of the states, and
put the custody Of the militia into the
hands of the general government.
The bill was laid aside for the omnibus
statehood bill, Senator Dillingham; (vt),
who is opposed to the bill, occupying the
remainder Of the session in rehhearsing
the testimony taken by the subcommittee
on it's tour Of investigation.
After a brief executive session the SEN
ate adjourned.
Mr.. Bate (Tenn.) submitted a report Of
the minority on the omnibus statehood bill,
which was read. II favored the omnibus
bill
message from the president was laid
before the senate, recommending the pay
ment Of indemnity to the heirs Of certain
Italians killed in the southern states.
Consideration of the statehood bill was
resumed. Mr.. Quay (Pa.) said that as the
senator from Minnesota (Mr. Nelson) had
suddenly and tumultuously" withdrawn
the substitute it was his desire to know
IL Mr. Nelson intended to re-report the
same. Replying, Mr. Nelson said that II
was his purpose to re-report it but could
not say at this time when he would do so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
MISSISSIPPI TOWNS FLOODED
water Flows Through streets, washes
Tracks Away and works
General Damage.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 15.-Heavy rains
in the valley Of the Mississippi. which
have continued in some instances since
Thursday, have sent many streams over
their banks, with consequent damage TO
railroad and other property.
washouts are reported on the Illinois
Ceptral below Memphis and on its Ken
lucky lines in the vicinity Of Paducah and
on the Nashville; also on the Chattanooga
& st. Louis near Paducah
The tracks Of the Louisville & Nashville
are covered in various places between Hop
kinsville and Nortonville. KY, but up to
this time the roadbed remains intact
The town Of Warrington, near Norton
ville is flooded and Gracey, KY, is sub
merged four feet OF water flowing through
the main street
An unofficial report says nearly a foot OF
water has fallen at Paducah in four days
Among the Official reports Of precipitation
in the past twenty -four hours are the fol-
lowing: Memphis. 42s; Little. Rock, 242;
Cairo, 2.30; Nashville, 1856; Louisville. Isl
MEMPHIS, Dec. 15.-Railway trafic is
badly demoralized in all directions. the
Southern being temporarily cut of from
Memphis Nine hundred feet Of track is
reported washed away between Moscow
tied, Que in Memphis tonight is side
tracked at Grand Junction.
The Illinois Central is also suffering from
washouts both north and south Of Mem
phis At Ripley, Tenn, a new trestle has
been washed away. While water covers the
tracks near Horn Lake, Miss, all trains
are going out over the tracks Of the Louis
willie & Nashville to Milan and thence ovel
the old main line OF the Illinois Central
The Frisco is experiencing much trouble
but the line is reported in good condition
west OF Memphis.
The Nashville Chattanooga & st. Louis
! has not moved a train in or out Of Memphis
for several hours. Water is reported ovel
the tracks at many places.
West Of the river all of the lines excep
the Frisco are experiencing more or les
| delay because OF the flooded conditions.
| The Cotton Belt, Missouri Pacific AM
Choctaw trains are arriving from four t.
| ten hours late
The rain ceased falling during the da!
and tonight colder weather prevails. 1t Il
believed the waters will rapidly reced
| and that normal conditions will prevail b,
| Wednesday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 15.-Railwa,
traffic in portions of Arkansas is impedel
| in consequence of heavy rains. The ST
| Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern is tn
| principal sufferer.
! The Little Red river is unusually high
and this morning a boom gave way, send
ing 20, 900 ties and vast quantity Of drift
wood down stream which lodged agains
the steel bridge near Judsonia but 1t wa
dslodged and the bridge saved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
IOWA COVERED WITH SNOW
Five Inches on the Ground with the
Fall Continuing During
the Day. .,..s,

DES MONIES. Dec. 15.-Five inches OF
snow has fallen by o'clock, the heaviest
for the season. and the prediction was that
it would continue all day. The storm is
general throughout the state. The tenn
perature is mild.
ATCHISoN. Kan, Dec. 15.-Snow from
six to eight inches deep covers all sections
OF northern Kansas. Trains are running al
most on schedule time.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1b-Eight inches
of snow has fallen and the storm is not
subsidlng. Six to ten inches OF snow are
reported from South Dakota.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. ia heavy
snowstorm is in progress here, and 1T is
reported by the Weather bureau to be gen.
eral in the lower portions of Wisconsin
and Minnesota and all through Iowa and
the Dakotas.
TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 15.-There is not ar
acre of Kansas tonight that is not covered
with snow and more snow is falling. The
eastern part of the state received more
than the western. Wheat is greatly ben
| Gifted.
GUTHRIE, Okl., Dec. 15.-Beginninl
early today there was a heavy fal, Of snow
| throughout Oklahoma, accompanied b!
| driving sleet and a strong north wind.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
CLERKS WORK IN THE COLD
Interior Departments Steam Plant
Closes for Want of
Coal.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The coal fam
inc in Washington is already affecting the
government buildings. Some Of them would
have to be closed in anything like a
blizzard weather and rigid economy has
been ordered.
The coal supply was exhausted at the
Postofice department early this morning
and all the electric lights above the first
floor and the private elevator OF the post
master general were shut or
The steam plant in the Interior Depart
ment was shut down for over an hour, but
limited fuel supply was finally received
from local dealers.
The capitol building has exactly two days
supply now, but no fears are felt there, as
contract with the Reading railroad re-
quires that cOmany to furnish sufficient
fuel to keep the building heated. The Ag-
ricultural, Census and other buildings have
also only a very limited supply.
WILMINGTON, Del, Dec 15.-The workI
of the Diamond State Steel company were
shut down today on account of inability tc
obtain coal, temporarily throwing about
5000 men and boys out Of employment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
READY TO RECEIVE ROBBERS
Omcers Await Bank bandits, Shoot
Two of Them and Arrest
the Third.

ALVoRD, Tex, Dec. 15.-Three men
made a daring attempt to hold up the
cashier and rob the First National bank Of
Alvord today. One Of the would-be rob-
bers, Frank Martin, was killed. Another.
John McFall, is desperately wounded and
the third, Claud Golden. is in custody.
The bank oficials had been notified by
the constable of Chicago that an attempt
would be made to rob the bank today, and
arranged a reception for them. A deputy
sheriff and constables took positions in and
around the bank.
Martin. McFall and Golden rode up. and
McFall and Golden entered and demanded
money. They were covered with revolvers
and ordered to surrender.
McFall made a movement as II to fire,
when the deputy sheriff shot him through
the head. Golden thereupon surrendered.
Martin, who was holding the horses
mounted and attempted to escape, but was
instantly shot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
Deposit is Expected to Achieve End Without
Necessity Of Paying 0ut
MORGAN, BAKER AND STILLMAN CONTROL
Intend to So Handle Cash as to Keep
Interest Low.
LEADING NEW YORK FIRMS COMBINE
Eleven Leading Financial Institutions
of Metropolis Each Put In Vast
sum at Instigntion of
First National.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.--A number OF banks
OF this city and J. P. Morgan g. Co. have
formed pool Of $50, 900 900 to lend in the
money market, in event Of actual
emergency.
The pool was organized by George f.
Baker, president of the First National
bank That bank, J. p Morgan Co., the
City National bank, the Chase National
bank, the National Bank OF Commerce, the
Hanover National bank, the Fourth Ma
tional bank and the Western National bank
have pledged themselves for IS, 900, 900 each.
The Corn Exchange bank agrees to sub
scribe S2.50O, 900 and the Chemical National
and the Bank Of New York 1,O00,0 900 each.
This measure is really a protective one
and It Is not apprehensive that any of the
money will be actually needed. 1t will be
put out, however, should the occasion arise.
The following will manage the pool
money: ]. Pierpont Morgan, George r.
Baker. president OF the~-First National
bank, and James Stlllman, president Of the
National City bank.
Following the precedent established by
the late F. d. Tappen, who managed such
pools in similar cases. tho money will be
put out at the "maTk0t' in unlimited
amount. In this way the interest rate will
be kept down to the legal rate, or lower,
II Il is considered necessary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
Forecast for Nebraska--Fair Tuesdays
Wednesday, Fah ana Warmer,
DIRECTORS TO TAKE UP STRIKE
Burt and Hartman Confer and Then
Meeting of the board IL
Called.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-(speclal Tele-
gram. president Horace @. Burt of the
Union Pacific railway, who last Saturday
had a three hours conference with Union
Pacific strike leaders in Omaha, reached
this city today and had a long talk with
E. H. Hartman, who is the real head OF
that railroad as well as the actual head
Of the Southern Pacific. Mr.. Burt brought
with him the ultmatum of the Union Pa
cihc strikers as given by President John
Mcneil OF the Boiler Makers union and
other strike leaders 1t was stated today
at Mr.. Harrimans ONCE that the whole
matter OF the Union Pacific strike would
be thoroughly discussed by the directors
OF the Union Pacific before an answer would
be given to the demands of the strikers.
special meeting OF the directors has been
called for this purpose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
ADMITS HER INDISCRETIoN
Wife OF Captain CarstRirs Allows Him
Divorce, Making No
Defense.

Copyright 1902, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Dec. 15.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram)-A sensA-
tion has been stirred up in London society
by the news that the suit for divorce
brought by Captain Albert Carstairs, form
erly OF the Royal Irish Rifles, against his
wife, who was Miss Fanny Bostwick,
daughter OF the late Jahez A. BostWiek,
the Standard oil magnate. has been trans
ferred from the list Of defended to that OF
undefended actions. II Is rumored that
when the case comes up on Wednesday the
accusation Of improperly will be admitted
and on formal testimony a decree MIST will
be granted. Francis Francis. playwright
well known in London society. and son OF
a wealthy London publisher, was named BY
Captain Carstairs as correspondent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
.FlFTY-SEVEN INDICTMENTS
Work of Grand Jury at Telluride In
vestigatinE Collins Murder and
other Crimes.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec. 15.-The grand
jury that has been investigating the murder
of Arthur L. Collins, general manager OF
the Smuggler- Union Mining company, and
other crimes in this vicinity, today re-
turned indictments against lfty-seven per-
sons.
The names of those indicted have not
yet been made public, but the majority
are believed to be members OF the miners
union, who are charged with conspiracy
in connection with the riot in July, 1901,
when the nonunion men were driven from
the Smuggler-Un mine.
The Jury states that it exhausted every
recourse in trying to ferret out the muir
derer Of Mr.. Collins, but was unable to lay
the blame on any individual
Judge Stevens today sustained the tenn
porary Injunction. restraining the miners
union from boycotting the restaurant o.
James Glaze.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
FALLING BUILDING WOUNDS
Five Spectators of st. Charles Show
Injured in Collapse of
Hall.

ST. CHARLES, ILL.,, Dec. 15.-Thirty peo-
pie were hurled from the first floor to the
cellar Of the Roche building here last night
and fiye of them seriously injured.
They srei
Charles Woodward, leg broken, and later
amputated.
Mrs. Sherman Ankiel, internal injuries.
Calvin Day, spine injured.
Charles Oman, skull fractured.
Harry OatmAn, ankle broken.
The building was overtaxed by the weight
OF several hundred people witnessing an
entertainment and a section of the main
supports gave way. The greater part of the
crowd escaped before the collapse came.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
THINKS IMPORTERS CHEAT
Treasury Agent of the Opinion that
Goods Are UndervaIued When
Shipped In.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-w. s. Chance,
supervising special agent OF the Treasury
department, in his annual report. discuss
ing the subject Of undervaluations of i'm
ported merchandise says:
The fact that many importers are still
lines which they would prefer to import
themselves, suggests that undervaluation
is practiced.
In such cases it has been found particu-
larly difficult to secure satisfactory evil
dence of dutiable values. Cooperation be-
tween importers, who wish to purchase In
foreign markets. and sales agents charged
with the detection OF fraud upon the Gus
toms revenue, would accomplish a great
deal toward changing these conditions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
WILL TEST TORPEDO BOATS
Dewey ArranEes Details of Blockade
Problem 20 He Settled After
Christmas

SAN JUAN p. r.. Dec. Is. Admiral
Dewey. commanding the fleet, with the
exception of Massachusetts,, sailed for
Culebra this morning and engaged the ves-
sells in tactical evolutlons, These evolutions
are preliminary to the great exercises
which are TO follow the holidays.
!, The details OF the blockade problem are
announced. The torpedo boats inside OF
Great barbor will steal out and attack the
battleships lying not less than two miles
distant. Judges Will be appointed to de-
terinine which sile q Victorious. The
value Of torpedo boats will thus be dem
onstrated, and the commanders are con-
fdent that the prejudice against them will
be swept away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
oUIeLEY FOR ARCHBISHOP
Name is to BE Proposed for the Pope
for the Vacancy I'm
Chicago.

ROME, Dec. 15.--The congregation Of the
propaganda has decided to propose to the
pope the appointment OF Bishop James e.
Quigley Of Buffalo, n. Y, as archbishop
Of Chicago in succession to the late Arch
bishop Feehan.
The propaganda today on the recommen-
dation OF Cardinal Martinelli also decided
20 propose to the pope the appointment OF
Rev ]. F. Regis Canevin, rector Of St.
Paul's cathedral OF Pittsburg. as coadjutoI
bishop OF Pittsburg
There was an unusual assemblage oi
cardinals at the college Of the propaganda
to consider the appointments. Cardinal
Gotti presided.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
n Generals Must Testify.

MANILA. Dec 15.-The court martial
which is TO try Major Glenn of the Sixth
infantry has decided to summon Generals
Chaffee and Smith from the United States
20 testify as to orders given in the samar
campaign and TO the character Of the cam
paign there. Captain w. c. Rogers OF the
Twenty-seventh Infantry will BE- tried to-
morrow He is charged with using dis
respectful language 10 General Davis and
other ofneials. He applied for leave, which
was denied and II is alleged he thereupon
created = scene In General Davis ante
ro0N-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
Movements of Ocean Vessels Dec. II

At New York-Sailed: Deutschland, for
Hamburg; Lancastrian, for Liverpool Ar
rived: Bohemian, from Liverpool.
AT Madeira-Passed: Kintuck. from Seat
tie via ConOnet, etc, for Liverpool.
At Brisbane-ArriVed: Minowera from
Vancouver via Honolulu, for Sydney, N
S. w.
At Boulogne-Sailed: Pennsylvania, from
Hamburg. passed Scilly.
At Liverpool-Arrived: Saxonia, from
Boston.
At Antwerp-Arrived iceland. from New
York. Sailed: Polarstjernen, for San Fran
cisco.
At Glbraltar-Arrived: Lain, from New
York, for Naples and Genoa Sailed: Trave
for New York via Naples.
At Cherbourg-Sailed: Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse, from Bremen and Southampton
for New York
At Lizard-Passed: Switzerland, from
Philadelphia, for Antwerp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
DEMANDS GUAM GOVERNMENT
Bill Introduced in senate Gives Pres
ideEt Power to Nominate
Executive.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Foraker
today introduced a bill providing a govern
ment for the island OF Guam. It vests in
the president authority to select a person
or persons to exercise all military, civil and
judicial power necessary. Tarin on Guam
made goods imported into the United States
Is reduced by SO per cent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
JOY CONTESTS HUNTS VOTE
Missouri Republican Says Democrat
Was only Returned by
Fraud.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.-Charier F. JOY. re-
publican. has formally entered contest
against John T. Hunt, democrat, as rep
resentative from the Eleventh congressional
district OF Missouri. Papers notifying Mr..
Hunt Of the contest were served today.
Mr.. Joy alleges fraud.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
TRANSPORT GOES TO BOTTOM
Many Soldiers ON the steamer BOEOta
Are Drowned in the Mag
dalene River.

COLON, Dec. 15.-Adyiees from BarrAn-
quilla confirm the report OF the total wreck
of the steamer Bogota in the Magdalene
river recently near Ell BanoO.
II had on board a large force Of govern
ment soldiers. many Of whom we're droYned,
The details OF the disaster have been sup
pressed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
MoSBY REPORTS ON FENCES
Tells What He Has Done and Interior
Department Promises 10 Push
Cases.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Colonel John
S. Mosby, special agent of the Interior de-
partment, who has been investigating land
frauds in Nebraska. today reported the sit
uation to the Interior department and will
await further instructions here.
II is announced at the Interior depart
ment that the enforcement Of the law re-
garding fences on the public domains will
continue to be vigorously pressed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
MISSOURI GIRL SCORES WIN
Paris Audience Cheers and Recalls
Her at Debut at opera
COmique.

PARIS, Dec. 15-Elizabeth Parkinson Of
Kansas City made her debut here tonight
in the title role OF "Lakme," which was
revived at the Opera Comique for the oc-
casion.
She was much applauded and received a
number OF recalls from large and fash
ionable audience, including Ambassador
and Mrs. Porter, Consul General and Mrs.
Gowdy and many resident Americans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
NoRD OCCUPIES ARSENAL
Announces His Intention of RunninE
for President of HRytian
Republic.

PORT AU PRINCE. Hayti. Dec 15.-The
army under General Alexis Nord has oecu-
pied the arsenal and fortifcations here
without resistance.
NJ Heredna has been elected president Of
the senate Callistiere Fouchard has re-
tired from the presidential contest in favor
Of General Nord, who will be NJ. Seneque' s
only opponent. The latter controls a ma
jority OF the congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-16
CONTEST REPUBLICAN SEATS
Democrats File Charges of Fraud
Against All Opposing
Senator'S.

DENVER, Dec. 15.-Contests on the
ground Of fraud we're filed today with the
secretary OF state against all the repub-
licans elected to the Colorado senate at the
last election.
The move is understood to be simply for
retaliation by the democratic senate In
case the republican house attempts to
carry out threats and unseat fourteen dem
ocrats who are alleged to have been
elected by fraud in Denver.