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Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
j. Sterling. Morton

Among the many brilliant qualities Of the
late J.. Sterling Morton none surpassed
the rapier-like keennes Of his wit When
directed at an opponent on the stump OF in
editorial controversy It invariably reached
the spot and was enjoyed most by hearers
or readers. On on hours, among his
friends, In social converse or at the ban
quet table, his vein OF humor flowed mer-
rily and was infectious. Once Upon a
time a neighbor farmer, who had spent
a great deal Of time and money develop
Ing a bank OF clay in the hope Of estab-
fishing a vitrihed brick plant. called upon
Mr.. Morton and complained thst after all
his toll and expense he had discovered that
the clay was not adapted to that purpose.
Mr.. Morton breathed words Of encourage
ment. D not murmur or repine." he
said; "you can at least establish a French
candy factory"
Mr.. Morton had reached the dignity of 10
years when he showed a primitive grasp
of the hard money and cheap money idea SO
| conspicuous in his writings and speeches
in later lie. He was intrusted by his
father with the purchase Of a load Of hay.
The boy looked on as the hay was weighed
and then, in a businesslike manner,
counted out the money. In making the
change. however. he lacked 1 cent OF the
right sum and afterward was dunned by
the hay man" for this amount. Young
Morton, having recently heard of settle
ments Of so cents on the dollar, concluded
that here was a fine chance for some fun.
Accordingly he took a copper cent to a
blacksmith and had 1t cut in two, then
seeking his creditor In a crowd said to
him politely: "sir, you have unned me
for that cent. but my finances are frail
and l am now paying only so cents on the
dollar" Whereupon he handed out half a
cent. The majority OF the crowd appre-
ciated the Joke, but the creditor was very
angry and actually took his revenge by
suing the young debtors father, thus max
ing the fun rather expensive.
Soon after qualifying as secretary OF ag-
riculture in March. 1885, Mr.. Morton sent
letters to each OF the professors In the
department-the meteorologists, the ento-
mologists, the zoologists. the ornitholo-
gists. the mammalogists. the pomologists.
the pathologists. the e~tymologists and all
the rest-ssking them - describe their
duties and to give the raison de'etre, so 10
speak, OF their oficial existence. When
the replies came. all general In their nature
OF course. the secretary returned them
with a request that they be given more in
detail-"the number OF observations
taken. the number Of bugs examined. etc.
with a succinct statement Of definite re-
suits obtained" OF course, the learned
scientists" were helpless. and at each
attempt to make the practical secretary.
a layman Of the most pronounced type, see
the value of their services. they sunk fur
Their into the mire. At last they gave up
the struggle in despair. and the secretary
retained their services purely as a matter
Of sentiment. but reduced their salaries
as a just and necessary measure OF
economy. The secretary's letter book. IN
which the correspondence with these cages
Is preserved. would be as interesting read
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
ABERDEEN FIRE PLAYS HAVOC
Flames. Aided by Explosives, Destroy
Grain Palace, Residences
anS Barns.

ABERDEEN, S. D., April 2s.-(speciai
Telegram. )-Aberdeen's beautiful interstate
grain palace exposition building was totally
destroyed by FIRE last night, together
with two residences and large barns. in
v~olving a loss Of several thousand dollars.
The con1agration would have swept the
entire business part OF the city had It not
been for the recent rains. A large
quantity Of fixed ammunition was stored in
the exposition building. creating much con-
sternation vhen II exploded.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Methodist ministers Convene.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 2~S.-(special.)
The regular meeting OF the Methodist
Ministerial association OF the WATERFOWL
district, was concluded this evening after
a two days session at Clark. The program
was an interesting one. Among the fea-
lures Of the session was an address by
Rev. A. s.. Stevens, one Of the leading
clergymen Of the state, on THE Student
Volunteer Movement"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
ing as the diary of a professional humorist.

AS secretary OF agriculture Mr.. Morton
took special delight in cutting the combs
of senators and representatives who claimed
the right to dictate to him with regard to
matters entirely within the Jurisdiction Of
his own department. On one occasion the
entire democratic delegation from a western
state began a campaign to secure the re-
moval OF a republican who held an i'm
portant ONCE under Mr.. Morton's prede-
cesscr, Uncle Jerry Rusk. In vain Sec
rotary Morton pointed out that the man
was the most valuable clerk in the whole
division: that there was no cause for his
removal and that he ought to be retained.
The statesmen we're obdurate; they wanted
his place for a democrat, and they must
have 1t. Finally the secretary set a day In
the near future when the case would be
finally decided. The day arrived, and so
did the delegation. The scalp was called
for, but the secretary blandly said:
Gentlemen, there is one phase OF this
matter that has not yet been discussed and
IL is a serious one"
well. what is it?" impatiently asked the
delegation.
why, the truth is, this mans once is
within the terms Of the civil service law
and he cannot now be removed except for
cause, and his successor cannot be appointed
except through the mechanism Of the Civil
Service commission"
who did this ?" Indignantly asked the
congressman.
''Th president" replied the secretary.
"When?" they gasped.
"oh, a few days ago" answered Mr.. Nor
ton.
Then II dawned upon them that the sec
Naa haA H. SO 10 NkA uYkNNz Iz...
and persuaded the president to throw the
protection OF the law over his valuable
clerk.
During pioneer days Mr.. Morton was
editor Of the Nebraska City News. one of
the earliest publications in the territory.
Along in 1856 Jim Lanes free state army
camped near the town. Editor Morton
criticised Lane savagely and his once was
mobbed, which caused this correspondence:
General James H. Lane-Dear Sir: When
your men attacked me this morning l was
unarmed. Since then I ave procured two
OF Colts speaking ~trumpets' and propose
to use them on any Of your men that
come within shooting distance OF this once.
J. s. MORTON.
Lane at once replied:
~. s. Morton, Editor: ! suppose when my
men read your article oritieising Lanes
army they became 80 ineensed that without
consultation they at once conferred with
you. I beg to say they have been court
martialed' and in due time will receive
their Just punishment, and in the future
you may rest assured that you and your
property will not be molested.
JAMES II. LANE, General"
Mr.. Morton published all this. Il raised
a great laugh in Washington and led to
his being appointed secretary Of the terri
tory by President Buchanan.
In his early career as an editor MT
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
WORKS FARMERS FOR NEAT SUM
w. G.. Mckay Organizes a Trading
Company and Gets Produce on
Due Bills.

RANDOLPH, Neb.. April 2s.-(Special.)-
About zoo farmers in this vicinity are
wiser but poorer for the confidence they
placed in w. G. Mckay. He came here as
agent for a Chicago grocery house, but
later organized the Farmers Trading asso-
citation, the members Of which were to
receive is cents per dozen for eggs and 20
cents a pound for butter in cash the year
round. A membership fee OF $40 was col
lected from each farmer. From this source
Mckay got about $4,000. All produce
brought him was taken at agreed prices but
paid for in due bills, redeemable In cash
or goods, and the produce sold to the
Hanford company at Sioux City for cash.
He is a married man and took his wife
with him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29

In 1887 Mr.. Morton had been In Europe.
and upon his return concluded to avoid the
big ships and come home with less crowd
than he was bored with in going over. So
he secured passage on oueen-a little
English ship, but an excellent sea tub. The
time to cross was about ten days, but he
wanted that ship and he took 1t. 1t was in
the fall OF the year. and some OF the widest
storms the Atlantic had experienced com
msneed when he was about three days out.
All the passengers save himself were Eng
lishmen, and as the little tub would plunge
and roll. grew more nervous and finally one
very grave and devoted gentleman called
the passengers to order and suggested that
they all engage In prayer for some length
OF time. Mr.. Morton was approached on the
subject, and he told me the pious old man
was shocked ahd wept when he told him:
II don't care a damn about praying. but
would suggest that we all sing God Save
the Queen"
Queen afterward burned at Liverpool.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
NEBRASKA CITY IN MOURNING
Public and Many Private Buildings Draped
in Black in Memory Of Morton.
FUNERAL TO Be WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Business Houses, Public Omces and
the Schools to BE Closed that
All May Pay Respect
TO the Dead.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., April 2s.-(spe-
cial Telegram-)-The news Of the death Of
J. Sterling Morton has caused the town
to take on the garb Of deepest mourning.
Long streamers Of black Grape are hang
ing from the front Of both public and
private buildings. All day long kilograms
Of coincidence have been coming In from
Mr.. Morton's friends all over the country,
bringing additional evidence Of the great
regard In which he was held wherever he
was known.
The remain will be brought to Nebraska
City o n a special train Wednesday morn
ing, arriving here at $3.50 a. m, and will
be accompanied by relatives and friends.
They will be taken direct to Arbor Lodge,
from whence the funeral will be held at
at 2 o'clock In the afternoon. The services
will be conducted by Rev. A. e. Knicker-
booker. rector of st. Msry's Episcopal
church in this city. and Rev. F. w. Eason
Of Lincoln. II possible, Bishop Williams OF
Omaha will also be present and assist.
Mayor B~artling will issue a proclama
tion tomorrow closing all business houses
and all places Of public entertainment Wed
nesday afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock.
All Of the factories Of the city will close
down for the day and everything that can
his home town had for him will be done.
The schools will close at noon in order
that the children may have an opportunity
to take a last farewell look upon their
old friend.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29

When Mrs. Morton died, Mr.. Morton, who
was greatly devoted to her, erected over
her remains a tombstone which bore this In
scription: Caroline French. wife OF ].
Sterling Morton and mother Of Joy, Paul,
Carl and Mark Morton"
why did you put the boys names in 20
Inquired a friend Of him one day.
Because" said Mr.. Morton, 81 took my
boys out TO the cemetery and / showed
them their mothers grave. Boys I said
to them, your mother is buried here. II
one OF you ever does anything dishonOrable
or anything of which she should be ashamed
II she were alive, I will chisel your name
from her tombstone"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Clay Center Church Dedicated.

CLAY CENTER, Neb., April 2s.-(Spe-
cial.)-The dedication Of the German Evan
gelicsl church recently built at this place,
was completed dast evening. The services
commenced Friday evening. The building
is a commodlous frame structure and the
organization is in a 1ourishing condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
HumboIdt's Corps of Teachers.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., April 2S.-(Speciai.)-
The Board Of Education held a special ses-
sion Saturday evening and elected teachers
to fill the vacancies existing in the public
schools. The corps of instructors for the
ensuing year is as follows: Prof. R. l..
Hoff, superintendent: Prof. G. o. Stewart,
principal; Miss French of Salem, assistant
principal; Misses Rose Novak, NJ. Belle
Ebright, Daisy Morris, Minnie Cliff. Mar
garet Bracelen, grade teachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
sturRis juniors Treat superiors.

STURGIS, S. D., April 2S.-(Special.r
The junior class Of the Sturgis High school
last Friday night banquetted the senior
class. A number OF invited guests consist
ing of the teachers, Board OF Education,
with their wives and relatives Of some Of
the pupils participated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
is STORM VICTIM
Nellie Terrence Dies from Injuries
Received Tn south Dakota
Gale.

TYNDALL, S. D.. April 2s.-(Special Tel
egram.)-Miss Nellie Terrence, a p~hotogra-
pher. died at Tabor yesterday. During a
recent wind storm an outbuilding was
blown over onto her, causing paralysis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Republicans TO Meet at Lincoln.

YORK, Neb., April 2s.-(Specisl.)-The
republican chairman Of the Fourth congress
sional district has called a committee
meeting for May s. at Lincoln, Neb. The
Fourth district has a large number OF
candidates for congress. In the north
Charles Aldridge Of David City, ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor II. H. Shedd Of Ashland.
Hamilton county announces the candidacy
Of Eugene Hainer. Fillmore county has
two candidates. Hon. C. II. Sloan and
Peter Youngers. Hon. e. H. Hinshaw OF
Jefferson is a candidate. J. D.. Pope of
Friend announces his candidacy for renomi-
nation. General Colby OF Beatrice an.
nounces his candidacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
May Yohe in New York.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Ex-Captain Put
nam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe, the dl.
vorced wife of Lord Francis Hope, were
passengers on Kaiserin Maria Theresa,
which arrived today from Mediterranean
ports. Their names appeared on the pas
senger list as Herr Strong and Frau
Strong.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Republican. to Meet at sturEi..

STURGiS, s. D., April 2s.-(special.)-
The Meade county republican central COM
mittee met in this city Saturday afternoon.
The date for holding the county convention
to elect delegates to the state convention
was set for May "a. at IL O'Clock a. m. in
this city. The primaries will be held In
the different precincts on May IA.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Dedication of Harvard Church.

HARVARD, Neb.. April 2s.-(special.)-
Dedication services we're held yesterday in
the new Christian church. just completed,
In this city. DR.. Haggard Of Drake uni
versity at Des Moines conducted the serv-
ices. Rev. Mr.. Shirley. pastor Of the church,
was in charge Of the exercises and arrange
ments. The other churches OF the city
Joined in the services, which were largely
attended.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
w. F. Lohnes.)
45h West High Street.

The mild ad extraordinary fleet OF the wond-famous kidney and bladder rem
edy, Dr. nmers swampRcot is soon realized It stands the highest for ns won
denul cus Of the most distressing cases .
EDITORIAL MOTEL you are sick Or feel badly" Negtn taking the mmousn
discovery, Dr. rmers Swamp Root, because as soon as your kidneys are vel they
will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
You may have sample bottle Of this wonderful remedy, Swamp-Root. sent alb
Soutely free by mall. also a book telling all about wamp-Rot and containing many
of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from mon and women
who we their good health. in tactt their very lives to the srest. curative properties
of SwampRoot In writing to Dr.. KLINE & Co, Bnghamton, N. Y be sure to say
that you read this generous offer in The omaha Morning Bee
II yu are already convinced that SwampRoot is what you need you can purchase
the regular hry-cent ad one-dolar size bottles at the drug stores everywhere,
Don't make any mistake, but remember the m Swamp Root, Dr. Knmerss Swamp
Root nd the address,, Binghamton, N. Y, n avery bottle |a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Declare Woman Insane

LONG PINE, Neb., April 2S.-(Special
Telegram. Mrs. T. S. Cook was examined
by the Insanity Board today and will be
sent to the Lincoln hospital. Mrs. Cook
has been in the asylum before. Lately she
has threatened to take the lives Of her Ave
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
o,ceoIa odd Fellows Celebrate.

osCEoLA, Neb.. April 2s.A(special.)
Rising Star Lodge No. 70, l. o. o.
F., on Saturday night celebrated the eighty
third anniversary Of the order in a fitting
manner and the Rebekah degree aided in
making the affair q success and $33 was
realized.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Benjamin J. Rosen-
thai, president of the Lakeside club, one
of the leading Jewish clubs of the west,
left for Washington this afternoon to In
vite President Roosevelt to attend a lunch-
con and reception to be given in his honor
when he visits Chicago next fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Pierre Bonds 20 Be Refunded.

PIERRE, S. D.. April 2s.-(speclal Tele-
gram.)-At an election In this city today on
the proposition to refund 800, 900 Board OF
Education bonds for twenty years the prop
osition carried with but two dissenting
v0tea
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Cut in Refined Sugar

NEW YORK, April 2S.-All grades of re-
fined sugar have been reduced Ave points
by the American sugar refining and other
independent companies.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Government to BE Represented.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-onHcials of the
Department Of Agriculture today adopted
resolutions on the death OF Former secre-
tary Morton. DR.. o. E. Dyson Of the Chi
cago headquarters OF the Bureau Of Animal
Industry; H. J. Cox OF the Weather Bureau,
at Chicago. and DR.. d. c. Aver OF Omaha,
were appointed a committee to attend the
funeral as representatives Of the depart
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
Odd Fellows Celebrate at Harvard.

HARVARD. Neb.. April 2S.-(Special) -
Harvard lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated
in an interesting manner the eighty third
anniversary Of their order last Saturday
evening. They were Joined by members
from other orders In the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29

". r LohneS . prominent business nan of Springfield, Ohio, writes the follow
Inns strong endorsement of the great kidney remedy swsmp-RoOt to the Editor of
Springfield, Ohio Republic: 49,.
Springfield. Ohio Feb, 2Mt 1901
"Havng heard that yu could procure a sample bottle Of swampRoot free by
mall l wrote to Dr.. KLINE & Co, Binshamton. N Y, for a ample bottle and 1t was
drug store snd procured a supply. I have used swsmp-ROot regularly for some tins.
arrangement Of the digestive functions. I think my trouble was due to too clos
plants. al not in the habit of endSnga IN medicine, but in this case cannot
speak too much in praise Of what swamp-Root has done for me"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
CONDITION OF THE
WEATHER

T indicates trace of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Oficial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29

In his early career as an editor Mt
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-29
PROMISE OF THE WEATHER MAN
Fair in Nebraska Tuesday and
Wednesday, with Varia-
bic Winds.
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, April 2s.-Oficial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
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new CIVIL SERVICE RULE

Washington, July 1.-THE President
has issued an order prohibiting the OK,
ercise OF outside influence in securing
promotions in the classified civil ser,
vice. The order is an amendment 10
rule II OF the civil service code, and is
as follows:
NO recommendation for the prom y
ton of any employee in the classified
service shall be considered by any Of.
hcer concerned in making promotions
except it be made by the officers or Of
hcer under whose supervision or con.
troll such employe is serving. and sunn
recommendation by any other person
with the knowledge and consent of he
employe shall be sufficient cause for
9ebarring him from the promotion pro.
posed, and a repetition of the offense
shall be sufficient cause for removing
him from the service"
President Proctor Of the Civil Ser
vice Commission stated that while this
rule met the hearty approval OF The
commission, it did not originate VITA
them, but with prominent members Of
Congress, who had gone to the Presi.
dent and urged the necessity of such q
rule.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-07-17

The Empress OF Germany has a spe.
cial bodyguard, consisting OF twenty.
four picked soldiers, from the tallest
men of the lofty Imperial Guard.
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WANTED-By experienced man OF 20
occupation as bookkeeper, store
clerk. night Waterman, luna or any
other position; remuneration $50 up;
nrst.rate Island references. Apply
p. o. box 2S. 2l24.tf
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conveyed by John S. Gibson to w. NJ
Gibson, by deed dated July II, 1875
of record in liber AZ, fol. 40.
Fifteenth. All that land described
in Royal Patent 3O31 to Kaaina con
veyed by X. Kaaina to w. NJ. Gibson
by deed dated May 25th, 1885, record
ed in liber 50, fol. 129.
Leases.
First. All leases of land on the ISL
and of Lanai held by said Walter Muir.
ray Gibson on August 3fst, 1887. so far
as he had the right to assign the same
without mourning any forfeiture.
Second. All the property conveyed
by Frederick H. HayseIden on January
oath. A. d. 1881. to wit: That certain
lndenture Of lease of the Ahupuaa Of
Kamoku and Paomai, on the Island Lf
Lanai, made by and between the Com.
missioners OF Crown Lands, of the
first part, and said Frederick H. Hay.
selden, Of the second part, dated De.
ccmber 18th, 1890, of record in liber
1913, fols. 276.279.
Third. Lease No. 1Gs of Kealia Au.
puni, Paawili and Kamao containing
$3.50 acres. expiring June 23d. 1908, an.
nual rental $3.50, payable semi.annual.
ly in advance.
Fourth. Lease No. 220 Mahana, con.
tanning 1878 acres, expiring November
list. 1907, annual rental 500, payable
semi-annually in advance.
Fifth. Lease No. 279 Of Kaunolu,
containing 1860 acres. expiring Febri
airy Q, 1907, annual rental $3.50, pay.
able semi.annually. in advance.
Personal Property.
First. All those nocks OF sheep on
the goth day of June, A. d. 1902, or
Whereabouts, Of mixed ages and sexes,
on said day depasturing, running or be.
ing upon the said Island of Lanai. and
also all that herd of cattle and all
horses. on said Goth day of June, 1902,
also depasturing and running upon the
said Island of Lanai on said day. all
formerly belonging to the Estate OF
Walter VI. Gibson, deceased. together
with all the natural increase of the
said fiOcks and herds, and also all the
wool then upon the said sheep, and
which has since that time been produc.
ed and shorn from said sheep and their
said Increase, save and except sucn
sheep, cattle and wool as have been
sold with the consent of the said plain.
tiff.
Second. All wool presses, wagons,
carts, harnesses, tools, implements,
chattels and effects, belonging to said
Walter Murray Gibson on said August
3lst, 1887, situated on the Island of La.
mai, at said time. and now In and upon
said lands or any of them.
The fiocks of sheep and their in.
crease are now estimated at about 49,.
900 head.
The herd OF cattle with their in
crease are now estimated at about 24O
head.
The herd of horses with their in
crease are no westimated at about 2l0
head.
The leases not unexpired run from
now to 1906 and 1908.
For further particulars apply to the
Commissioner.
Terms, Cash in U. S. Gold Coin, and
at expense of the pur.
chaser.
Dated, Honolulu, June 2S, 1902.
A. BARNES,
Commissioner.
2lSG-June 80; July 3, 7, 10. IA. II, 81,
~ % 81. Anp 4 z IL IL
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ROOM AND BOARD.

HElEN'S CoURT-Most centrally 10.
Gated mosquito.proof rooms in town;
$3.50 and up per week; Adams lane.
Mrs. J. Duggan, Prop.
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CUBAN CUSTOMS RECEIPTS

Havana, July 5,-The customs re-
ceipts for Cuba for the month of June
amounted to $l,232,252.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-07-17

losT-Many thousands OF dollars
through neglecting to have stock
sufficiently insured. Honolulu In.
vestment Co. represent four of the
strongest fire insurance companies,
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HELP WANTED.
STENoGRAPHERS.

Have your machine put in condition
for neat work. We repair the best
and cheapest. For positions leave
your address with us.
WASHINGTON LIGHT Co