Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-18
ROADS ACT INDEPENDENTLY
Again Nebraska Lines Ignore Action Of
Western Passenger Association.
MAKE OSE-FARE RATE FOR DUNKAHOs
Local Railroad OmeisIs Under the Inn
preston tina one Member of
OrEanIEatIOn is Habitu-
ally = "KnOckeF.-

Railroad oficials here have come to the
conclusion that there is a "knocker" line
in the Western Passenger association, one
which takes JOY in blackballlng every
proposition which other systems wish in
force and which does not affect it either
way. A month ago some Omaha railroads
we're compelled to announce a rate Of one
fare to the Christian convention here, de-
spite the action Of the association In giving
the scheme a negative vote. Yesterday the
same thing was done In another matter.
A few days since the Western Passenger
association was asked to make a one fare
rate for the Dunksrd convention, to be
held In Harrisburg. Pa, in May. Some
road voted no, so this morning notices
were received from Chairman Mcleod Of
the association saying that the proposition
had met with a negative.
This convention attracts about 10000
people. The last one. held In Lincoln.
brought about 5000 Dunkards to that city,
and in the east they are always more
largely attended, as the Dunksrds' strong
hold is in that section Of the country.
Fully 300 delegates will go from Nebraska,
Kansas and Colorado, so the Nebraska
railroads wish to get in on the business.
When notice of the associations action
was received today the Union Pacific. the
Wabash. the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri
Valley and the Burlington roads all said
that they would announce the one-fare rate
at once. and each did so individually.
Burlington superintendent Meet.
Superinttndents Of the Burlington sys-
tenn met yesterday at st. Joseph to
make out the working schedule embodying
the new time changes on this road. It is
expected that proofs will be out by Monday,
and the printed cards Will be ready In
ample time for the commencement OF the
new service on May 4.
In this connection II was announced az
Burlington headquarters that I'VE new par
Tor cars are being built for exclusive use
on the new through Chicago westbound
train, which will pass through Omaha as a
result Of the changes. This is No. Is.
which will leave Chicago at e:15 q. m.
and reach Omaha at IL y. m. leaving at
11:10 for the vast.
1t has just been determined by General
Passenger Agent Francis to make a feature
OF the daylight ride on this train from
Chicago to the Missouri river. now that
the time has been altered. To this end
these new parlor cars are being built, and
they will be rushed from the shops with
all speed.
Another new announcement is that a
Desdwood through sleeper will start from
Omaha on this train, being picked up here
and carried to Lincoln. where II will be
transferred to No. Al. going out west at
1870 a. m. This later train to Lincoln,
connecting with the Deadwood train, also
makes it possible for the first time for
the early editions OF the Omaha morning
papers to be served to people in all the
Nebraska towns along the line at break
fast instead Of getting the morning papers
at night and vice versa.
Half the Trusses Are Up.
The big Union Pacific shop now, looks
almost like a building. The erection Of
the steel Is being rushed and as a con-
sequence nineteen Of the trusses. Just half,
are in place. while the outside standards
for three more are standing. This makes
six arches complete, with seven more half
way finished.
In the meantime the raising Of the roof
on the building which is to be the power
house is accomplished and masons already
have their work more than half done. The
west side wall is built clear up to the
roof. as is that on the east. so only the
gable ends remain to be filled up the three
feet. The new machinery will soon go in.
Prosperity on All sides.
General Passenger Agent J. R. Buchanan
OF the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri VAL
ley railroad has just returned from q
weeks trip over his system in Nebraska
and South Dakota and talks enthusiastically
Of different prospects in divers sections.
Said he:
II spent some time in Rock and Brown
counties, around Newport and Bassett.
This is the famous hay country, Newport
being the largest hay-shipping point in the
United States. as verified at the Buffalo
exposition, and being further interesting
as the source OF the sod house OF omaha
and Buffalo exposition fame.
This country surpassed all my expects-
lions. Il looks like a bed Of sand, but l
\ drove htty miles over Il Monday and found
that a mat Of sod ~overlies II all, which
constitutes a solid hay meadow. The earth
Is all moist. being at the head Of the ELK
horn river, where there are innumerable
springs and flowing wells. The sub
stratum is completely saturated. hence the
enormous yield Of hay. This averages from
one to one and three-qusr'ars tons an acre.
That II the greatest place for small
ranches / know OF. The extensive range.
the protuse hay. the abundant water. all
make II a BONANZA for a man with from
200 to 1000 cattle.
"In Dakota there Is an equally happy
outlook. At Rapid City the new smeiter is
finished and they are now warming up the
machinery preparatory to starting Il. At
Deadwood ] ind a good financial feeling.
more an attitude Of investing than OF spec
ulating. Our new line from DeadEood 10
Lead will be finished In two or three weeks
now, and it 10 a beauty. At Lead IL crosses
the big guleh on a high ~trestle. the false
work for which Is half done. This leads
directly over the Burlington station and
lands in Lead on Main street and In the
heart OF the town.
Hot Springs renovating and general
preparation for the summer season is EoinE
on. Everything will be In grand shape
there this year. Mr.. Diidine. who has taken
over the management of the Evans hotel
the plunge and other attractions. 10 an ex
perIeneed hotel man and will run things OF
a big scale. He will have guides and chef
to accompany parties on side trips 70 Wind
Cave and other points Of interest around.
SM0CK DENIES THE CHARGE