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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
JUDGE o. d.
Plumbing and heating. Bixby & Son
Lee Located in st. Louis.

Charles Lee, against whom an indict-
ment was returned on the charge of at
tempting to pick the pocket Of Charles
Beno at Lake Manawa on the night of the
sham battle last summer, during the re-
union of the National Society, Army of the
Philippines, is under arrest in st. Louis.
Lee, whose right name is said to be
Napoleon O'Brien, was bound over to the
grand jury by Justice Bryant, his bail be-
ing fixed at 5000, which he furnished. When
his case was called in the district court he
failed to put in an appearance and his
bond was ordered forfeited. Since then his
bondsmen have been looking for him, and
yesterday received word that he was under
arrest in st. Louis. An effort will be made
to bring hin back.
At the time of his arrest here 1t was said
that Lee was a member Of a gang of pick
pockets, and the day after he was released
on bond the authorities learned that he
was wanted in st. Louis and that there
was a reward of $25 for his capture. 1t is
said that Lee, alias O'Brlen, will have to
answer to the charge against him in st.
Louis before the authorities here will have
an opportunity of bringing him back to
Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
TEN MILLIONS TO HOLD RIVER
Captain Chittenden Thinks that sum
Sufficient and Urges Action by
western states.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, Dec. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A gigantic movement looking to a
continuance of the improvements on the
Missouri river is likely to be started by
people of the several western states inter
ested. Captain r. NJ. Chittenden Of the
corps OF engineers, who has charge of the
work along the river and at Yellowstone
park, is back OF the movement and Is urging
the calling Of a convention or congress to
meet at st. Joseph or some other western
with congress.
In the face of the dissolution Of the Mis-
souri, river commission and in the face OF
the diminishing appropriations made by
congress, which indicate an intention TO
abandon Missouri river improvements alto
gether, Captain Chittenden urges the neces-
sity Of an appropriation Of 81 900, 900 a year
for a period of ten years. This sum, he
thinks, will bring about the necessary per
manent improvements.
In an interview given out here Captain
Chittenden said he did not think the nav
igation on the river would warrant any
further appropriations, but that the sum
named would be necessary to keep the
river within it's banks. These improve
ments,' he said, ARE as necessary as the
levees along the Mississippi in the south.
The Missouri river is constantly eating out
the banks and thousands of acres are an
nually washed away. The damage in this
way is almost ~incalculable."
There is a strong sentiment in favor OF
the continued improvements and Captain
Chittenden's suggestion of a congress is
likely to meet with immediate approval.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
MINOR MENTION.

Davis sells drugs.
Stockert sells carpets and rugs.
Expert watch repairing. Lerert, 400 Bway.
Oficer is selling dwellings cheap. 49 BY.
Cut prices on art calendars and blotters
for New Years gifts. Alexander & Co.
We are headquarters for glass OF all
kinds. See us before you buy. c. u. Paint
OIL and Glass Co.
The members Of the Dodge Light Guards
foot ball team will meet this afternoon at
8 o'clock I'm the armory.
The funeral Of Conrad Nansel Of Island
Park will be held this morning at 1880
o'clock from st. Peters church.
ralm grove box party and dance Tues
day evening. Ladies with box of lunch for
two admitted free. Admission Is cents
couple; extra lady. 10 cents.
Members OF the Union Veteran legion will
assemble at Lunkley's undertaking rooms
at 1880 y. m. tomorrow afternoon TO attend
the funeral Of Comrade Mercer In a body.
Sheriff Hill of Hastings, Neb., brought G.
G. Warren, an escaped Inmate of the Iowa
state insane asylum at Clarinda, to the city
yesterday afternoon and turned him over
to f. d. Bell, deputy superintendent OF the
institution.
The funeral Of Louis Moore Of "a South
Fifteenth street, who was run down and
killed Friday In the railroad yards at Gin
o'clock from the Union mission chapel at
1913 Broadway.
The funeral Of William Mercer, a Grand
Army OF the Republic veteran, Will be held
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Dunk-
ley's Undertaking rooms. Rev. G. w. Sny-
der Of st. Johns English Lutheran church
will conduct the services.
A banking channel is now open. We sell
stocks and bonds on commission and ar
range guaranty of principal and some in
terest. Charters furnished under new act
OF congress, small cost. Many references.
New York and London syndicate, 10 Wall
street, New York.
The funeral of George w. Fletcher will
be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the family residence and interment will be
in Walnut Hill cemetery. The members of
Council Bluffs lodge, Ancient Order of
. United workmen, to which deceased be-
lonRed. will meet at the lodge room at l
o'clock. for the purpose of attending the fu-
neral. The services will be conducted by
Rev. w. s. Barnes of the First Presbyte-
rian church,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
with the Churches.

At st. Paul's Episcopal church there will
be holy communion at s o'clock this morn
Ing and morning prayer and sermon by
the rector, Rev. George Edward Walk, at
1913 O'Clock. There will be a midnight
service on Wednesday evening, beginning
fifteen minutes before IL o'clock, to watch
the old year out and The new year in.
At the Broadway Methodist church this
evening the choir will render Schnecker's
c~antata, THE Hope of the World and
will be assisted by Miss Aida McFadeen.
soprano. Services will be held at the fol-
lowing hours, 9:45 a. M, class meeting
1O:S 80 a. M, preaching service; II m. Sun
day school; $3.50 p. M, EpTorth league;
7:30 p. M, sacred concert.
The Second Church of Christ (Scientist)
will hold services. in Modern Woodmen Of
America hall, in Merriam block, at 10:45
a. m. Subject, christian Science" Sun
day school Immediately after the service
Wednesday evening testimonial meeting al
7:45.
The First Church Of Christi Scientist
will hold services this morning at II
o'clock sharp in the Sapp building. wher
the subject Of the lesson will be Christian
Science" Sunday school will follow this
service. The usual testimony meeting will
be held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
BOY BELONGS IN URUGUAY
Contest in which Legation Becomes
Involved is Between Two Sets
of Relatives.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Dr. Herrera,
first secretary of the Uruguayan legation,
called on Secretary Hay today in regard
to the case of young Joseph Preston Ames,
who with his aunt, Mrs. Sparehawk, as
alleged, was deported from the United
States with the assistance of the officials
of the Uruguayan legation here. DR.. Her
rera outlined the history of the case
briefly to the secretary as he knew 1t. Ac-
cording to his statement the boy was
brought to the Uruguayan legation some
weeks ago by his maternal cousins, who
asked DR.. Herrera to take charge Of him
as they did not wish his fathers relatives
to get possession CT the boy.
DR.. Herrera did not care to assume the
guardianship of a young boy. The case
as represented to him showed clearly that
the boy was a Uruguayan citizen, having
been born in that country. Furthermore,
the cousins declared that the boys mother,
on her deathbed, had requested that her
child be reared in Uruguay.
DR.. Herrera, In view OF these facts, ad-
vised the boys cousins to make an aft-
davit to that effect before a notary, tina
their action might not be challenged.
The boy was taken tn New York and
from there sailed for Uruguay. Several
days later a notice of Mrs. Sparehawk's
appointment as guardian was presented,
but the boy not being in his possession he
was unable to turn him over to his aunt.
DR.. Herrera is quite willing to throw all
the light possible on the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
N. 7 Plumbing Co.. telephone s5s.
PAST WEEK in BLUFFS SOCIETY
Dancing Parties and Christmas En-
tertRinments Make Up n
Busy Week.

Mrs. f.. H.. Lougee entertained at dinner
last evening.
Miss Florence Shea entertained at cards
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. c. Cook OF Sac City, Ia,
are visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Hoffman of Webster City Is the
guest of Miss Josephine Jennings.
Miss Bonner Of New York City is the
guest of Mrs. Charles Test Stewart.
Miss Higgins OF Missouri Valley is spend
ing several days visiting friends in the city.
Miss Elizabeth Munger of Denver is the
guest of Miss Jane n during the
holidays.
Miss Laughlin of College Springs is tn /,
guest of Mrs. A. M. Hutchinson of Frank
lin avenue.
Mrs. A. w. Hazelton will entertain the
Years evening.
Arthur Munger, formerly of this city,
but now of Denver. is visiting friends here
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Link of Seventh
street spent Christmas with relatives at
St. Louis and Hannibal. Mo.
Mrs. Robinson will entertain the members
of the Euchre club at her apartments IN
the Renard Tuesday afternoon.
VIII Schnoor has issued Invitations for a
dancing party to be given at the Royal
Arcanum hall tomorrow evening.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wallace are enter
tanning a large house party at their home
on Blum street during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. l. Shugart entertained
at a large FAMILY dinner Christmas even
ing. Covers were laid for forty-one.
George Meyers, who is the only Council
Bluffs boy in the United States navaI
service, spent Christmas with friends al
Manila, II. l..
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Doty of Freeport, Ill,
are In the city for the holidays, the guests
Of the latter's mother. Mrs. Patterson OF
= Tenth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank True entertained Mr.
and Mrs. ii. Il. Jones, Mrs. Brown of Bos-
ton and Miss Thorn Of Lincoln at dinner
Christmas day.
The marriage Of Miss Adele Meyers and
Frank j. Cappell will occur Wednesday
evening at the home of the brides mother
on Park avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lewis OF woOdbins
are spending the holidays with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Plumer
south of this city.
The Christmas party of the pupils OF
the Chambers Dancing school,, which was
TO have been given Friday evening. has
been postponed until Friday OF this week.
The members of the Crescent Dancing
club will give a party Dew Years night II
the Royal Arcanum hail. The club is com
posed OF a number OF society people OF this
city and Omaha.
Spencer Smith and Waldo Smith, who ars
attending the Iowa Agricultural college al
Amos, Ia. are home TO spend the holidays
with their parents, MIR. and Mrs. Spencer
Smith OF Washington avenue.
The members of the Yellowstone party
a. party OF Omaha and Council Bluffs PEG
Yellowstone park together, held a reunion
and banquet at the Grand hotel last even.
ing.
The annual Christmas party of ST. Paull
Episcopal sunday school was held las
! evening az the Royal Areanum hall Christ
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
NEGLECTS TO SIGN CoDICIL
Provisions of Mrs. Grants VIII, How
ever, Will BE Carried out by
the Children.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Tho will of
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant was admitted to
probate today and letters administration
were issued to Brigadier General Frederick
Dent Grant. General Grant, as executor,
furnished a bond in the sum OF $50. 900.
1t developed today that Mrs. Grant neg
lected to sign the codicil attached to the
Will. The codicil embraced the requests
OF valuable articles OF historic interest to
the Metropolitan Museum OF Art in New
York, and to the United States government,
being gifts received by Mrs. Grant from
various foreign governments during her
husbands tour of the world.
AS the codicil is not signed It has no
legal effect, but the executor states that
1t is the desire of the family to execute the
provision of the codicil as fully as pos
sible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
SCIENTISTS ARE TO MEET
American Association Will Hold An
nuaI Conference in washing
ton This Week.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-At a meeting to-
day Of the executive committee of the gen.
eral counsel OF the American Association
for the Advancement Of Science final ar
rangements we're made for the hfty-second
annual conference. which begins Monday
and will continue through the week.
The local member of the association will
lunch the visiting members on Monday at
the Arlington hotel. On Friday evening a
reception will begin at the CorcoraP art
gallery and on Saturday morning the mem
bers will be received by President Roose-
welt.
In addition to the regular program on
Friday afternoon John Hays Hammond will
deliver an address on king Solomon's
Mines"
Professor Remsen OF Baltimore, presi-
dent-elect of the association, will preside
over the meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Three Routes Are suggested.

FORT DODGE. Ia. Dec. ~27.-(Special Tel
egram.)-Chief Engineer Marston of the
Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad com
pany has forwarded to st. Paul reports on
recent surveys to determine the route of
the new line Of the Great Western to Sioux
City. Three points are suggested at which
the Sioux City extension will leave the new
Omaha line, Somers, Lohrville and Lidder-
dale, the latter a new town on the Omaha
line near Carroll. All lines center at Ida
Grove and run from that point to Sioux
City, via Anthem and Holly Springs. From
Lohrville via Lake City and Wall Lake and
from Lidderdale via Wall LAX Reports
were submitted with recommendation on
part of Mr.. Marston.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
FIX DATES OF COURT TERMS
-Four Judges AppOrtion Work Of District fol
the Ensuing Year.
THoRNELl OPENS IN BLUFFS IN JANUARY
George GiesIer Brings suit Against
the Burlington for $1,000 for
Personal Injuries Received
in Company's Employ.

George Geisler began suit in the district
court yesterday against the Kansas City,
st. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad com
pany and the Chicago, Burlington G. Quincy
Railway and Railroad companies for 1899
as compensation for personal injuries al
legged to have been received July 2 last.
Geisler, who was in the employ Of the Bur-
lington system in this city as a laborer,
was engaged in unloading a car Of cinders
near the roundhouse when in stepping
down from the car the handle-bar broke
and he was precipitated to the ground, re-
ceiving injuries to his back which 1t is al
legged have rendered him UNIT for manual
labor.
The district court calendar for Pottawat-
TAME and other counties in the didstrlct
has been completed, and is as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
PRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OUT
R~OOseveIt's Secretary Announces De-
tails of Receptions Ordered
for New Years Day.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Mr. Cortelyou
today made public the program for the
presidents reception on New Years day.
The order is as follows:
The president will receive the members
Of the cabinet and the diplomatic corps at
IL a. m.
United States; the Judges of the court of
claims; the judges of the court of appeals,
the judge Of the supreme court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia; ex-cabinet members and
eN-ministers of the United States.
1880 a. m.-Senators, representatives and
delegates in congress-; the commissioner
and judicial officers of the District of Co
lumbia.
HAS a. m.-oficers of the army, navy and
marine corps: commanding generals and
general stan of the militia of the District
OF Columbia.
1915 p. m.-Asslstant secretaries of de-
partments; the solicitor general; the attor-
ney general; assistant postmaster general;
the treasurer of the United States; the
comptroller of the currency; the commits
sioner of patents; the commissioner of pen
sions; the Interstate Commerce commission;
the librarian of congress-; the house printer
the commissioner of labor: the civil Service
commission: the commissioner of fish and
fisheries; the regents and secretary OF the
Smithsonian institutions; the heads of
bureaus in the several departments; the
president of the Columb Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb.
1890 p. m.-The Society Of the Cincinnati;
the associate veterans OF tnS war OF lo4o-4tl
the military order of the Loyal Legion of
the United States; the Grand Army of the
Republic; the Union Veterans Legion
Union Veterans union; Spanish war. vet
Grams: the members of the Oldest lnhabi-
tants' Association of the District of Co
lumbia.
Adjutant General Corbin of the army and
the assistant secretary Of the navy today
issued the customary orders requiring all
officers OF the army. navy and marine corps
to assemble in full uniform on New Years
day at their respective headquarters and
proceed thence to pay their respects to the
-.x.laaz
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

mas tokens, refreshments and dancing
served to make a delightful evening for the
young people.
Miss Hazel Hannah. Miss Hortense For
and Roy Smith have issued invitations for
a large dancing party to be given at the
Royal Arcanum hall Friday evening. Ian
uary 2.
The second dancing party of the Council
Bluffs Rowing association, held Thursday
evening at the bali room Of the Grand no.
tel, attracted a large crowd Of society peo-
pie of this city and Omaha. The third
party of the series to be given this winter
under the auspices of the club will be held
Wednesday evening at the Grand hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
IOWA STRIKE CONTINUES
Railroad superintendent ArranRes
Peace Conference with Mems
Representatives.

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia, Dec. 27.-The
iowa Central Switchmen's strike situation
is unchanged tonight.
General Superintendent Sweeney arrived
this morning for a conference with Grand
Master Hawley of the Switchmen's union
and Grand Master Dodge Of the Brotherhood
of Trainmen, who will arrive tomorrow.
II their demands are not granted the
switchmen say a general strike will be de-
clared on the Iowa Central and the Mime
apolis & st. Louis road.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

ton, and Mrs. Osborne. teacher Of the large
Sunday school class at the penitentiary.
have contributed for the fitting out Of a
room to be called the "Anamosa room"
The Mutual Insurance association.
Of which Mr.. Conn was president many
years, made a donation Of 500 from its
treasury TO assist in fitting up the home.
1t is designed as a refuge for persons who
have been discharged from the state peni-
tentiaries while they are making a start
in life again.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

last for two weeks, or be concluded IN .
shorter time, at the will OF the delegates
II is expected that this gathering VIII
be the largest convention Of live stock
men ever held in the United States, as much
matter OF interest to all Of the persons en-
gageu in THE business Is now receiving the
attention Of the government and the bust
ness interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
FIRE RECORD.
Creamery at Adnir.

ADAIR, Ia. Dec. 27.-(Special.)-Th
Adair County Cooperative creamery build
ing caught hre at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon and was entirely destroyed. The build
ing was owned by the Adair County Co
operative Creamery association, and was
valued at "a. 1000; insurance, $500. None Of
the surrounding buildings were damaged.
The supposition is that the fire caught in
the boiler room by a defective chimney.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
GETS FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Newly Appointed Minister to Guats-
maIa and Prepares
to Leave.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Leslie Combs.
newly appointed minister to Guatemala and
Honduras. called at the State department
today and talked over the situation ia
Guatemala City, the Hunter case and other
matters,
Mr.. Combs expects to sail from New Or
leans about January 10 or -, for Port Bar
rios. and will enter Guatemala on horse
back with his family over the mountain
trails connecting the capital with the
coast.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
HYMENEAL.
wedding at Beatrice

BEATRICE. Neb.. Dec. 27.-(speclaI.l-
Mr., Francis Laymon and Miss Minerva Do
Ran we're married at high noon Christmas
day at the brides home In West Beatrice.
The young couple are well known resi-
dents Of this city. where they have re-
sided for many years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-There are
thirty-hve vacancies for assistant surgeon
in the army and but little prospect of
filling them. The next examination will
be held in Washington some time in
April. though candidates are now being
examined in the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
New Boiler P -sses Test.

BEATRICE, Nebp. Dec. 2L-(special)-
new upright Kinney boiler, which was
recently Installed at the waterworks sta
tion here, was tested in the presence OF
the mayor and city council yesterday. Mr..
Vincent Kinney had charge OF the test,
which proved satisfactory to all, and the
big boiler was Immediately put in opera
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Enginemen scaIded by steam.

oIEBOLT, Ia, Dec. 27.-(Special.)-As
the passenger train was coming up the
grade east OF town one Of the iues of the
boiler burst and filled the cab with hot
water and steam. The engineer, C. H.
Packard, climbed out Of the window and
jumped to the ground. His left land was
badly scalded and his head slightly bruised,
but Clyde Bennett, who was firing. did not
escape as we'll. He climbed over the tender
to the baggage car and was badly scalded
about the head. face and ankles.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
GeneraIs win Not Te.tifr.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Secretary Root
today decided that it was impracticable for
General Chaffee, General Smith and other
officers to go to Manila to testify before
the Glenn court-martial He believes, how
ever, that the purposes OF the investiga-
tion can be fully subserved, so far as the
testimony named is concerned by securing
their depositions,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Annth.r Hentinr glove Free.

The first heating stove given by William
welch TO his coal customers was awarded
to the Christian home. Another has been
put up on the same plan. and during the
next thirty days will be given away free to
one Of his customers. Before ordering your
coal call at 16 North Main street or
'phone l29.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Fixes Army Uniforms.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-secretary Root
has approved the report Of the board OF
army oficers which considered mcdihca-
tions in the order prescribing changes in
the uniforms of the army. This action in
sures the use OF blue faeings instead Of
white.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Bates-Mckee.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Miss Henrietta
Bates. eldest daughter OF the paymaster
general Of the army. and Mckee Dunn Nc
Kee. second son Of David r. Mckee. were
married at the brides home. The couple
will make their home in western Pennsyl-
vania-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
RenI Estate Transfers.

These transfers were filed yesterday in
the abstract, title and loan office of ]. w.
Squire, 101 Pearl street:
Peter LANCER and wife to Charles
and Regula Stuhr, all s of rail-
road in Ell nwh and in neh 21-
T-4l and part w. nwh ~22-77-4l,
". u...s.s.ss... 'SlSiSO V w
Chris Carlson and wife to Henry
Nelson, nSO acres SEX nwA IN
f. F. King to Chicago. Rock
Island & Pacific Railway COM
pany, lot Is and Ell lot 10, block
Al, Riddles subdiv., w. d.......... 262 80
Il. RiddIe's subdiv,, W. d'..,"o,l, $50 90
County Treasurer to John S.
Crooks. lots IS, SO, 81 and IS,
block 16. Wright's add, I. d.. "a
Same TO same, lot 2, block 3s,
Beers subdiv., I. d,............. SO
Same TO same, lot 4, block 10.
Stutsman's second add, I. d.. E, p
Same to same. lot Z, block %, Null
Inns subdiv., I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IS
Same to same. lot 8. block "a, Bay.
llss & Palmer add, I. d......".' 81
Nine transfers. total.,.,......, .$lS.s7s 81
Gravel roofing. A. H. Reid. l2s Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Train Kills Iowa Man.

BRoADHEAD. Wis. Dec. 27.-John Duffy.
formerly a farmer of this place, but for
som years past a resident Of Baird, Ia,
and his daughter were run down by a
train today. They were attempting 20
cross in front Of it with a team and sleigh.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
MarInes ReIieve Manila Comrades.

WASHINGTON. Dec. GA detachment
OF 800 marines will be sent to the Philip
pines to relieve a like number on duty
there who have completed their term Of
duty in the east. A force OF $50 under
Major George Barnett Will leave San Fran
cisco on February l, and another force OF
$50 will sail on March l, under Lieutenant
Colonel Russell
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Liable to specIaI Tar.

q WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Commissioner
Yerkes has decided that under existing
laws a special stamp tax for peddling oleo-
margarine cannot be issued. and therefore
anyone who sells it in that way is liable
to a special tax at each separate place
where the sales are made.