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Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
oil I'm sarpy County.

Yesterday afternoon a party consisting OF
Major R. g.. Wilcox. Charles e. Black, Mel
Uhl, Fred Paffenrath, II. X. Burket, Max
Goldsmith. R. F. Hodgin, Rome Miller,
George H. Lee, Robert Haaker, J. d.
Weaver and the Ames Bros. were ex-
tended an invitation through Mr.. George
Hall. Frank Dunlap, Harry Mott and
George q. Ady, oficers Of the Omaha Pc
troleum Gas and Coal company, to visit
their oil wells In Sarpy county, nine miles
west Of Omaha. There is little question
about there being oil, but whether In SUM-
Client quantity remains to be seen. The
company has secured a lease on 5000 acres
and is so confident that it is now building a
large derrick and will begin at once boring
for oil.
The we'll is located in a ravine, close to
the Papio and Just to the south Of a ledge
Of yellow sandstone that crops out at the
surface and extends for some distance up
and down the stream. In drilling Mr.. Hall
makes the statement that the following
geological formation will be found: Sedi-
mentary deposit, yellow and red sandstone.
blue and gray clay, dark shale. hard sye-
mite and dark cream colored sand or oil
rock. In the latter rock the oil will be
found and II the gas pressure is sufficient
the oil will flow over the top of the hole.
producing a gusher. II there is a lack Of
gas pressure the oil will be pumped. In
either event, n the oil is found in quantities
it cannot help proving Of great benefit to
omaha and the country.
The formation OF the country is such that
with one pumping station the oil can be
piped into Omaha, from whence 1t will be
shipped in tank cars to the reineries.
wherever they may be located.
Relative to the oil, there is no question
about It being along the Papio. At one
point not within a few yards where the
we'll is being put down the crude oil seeps
out through the rock formation and has
formed a pool. This oil is black and heavy
and burns with a blue flame, emitting q
strong odor. An ANALYSIS shows that II Il
close to rs per cent pure. with a parafint
base, indicating that It is equal. II not bet.
ter, than the best. oil OF Pennsylvania OF
California.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
c~OURTLAND's FOURTH.
Great Naval BATTLE On Lake, sham
Battle, Drills. Etc.


Battle, Drills. Etc.
Few summer resorts in the United States
offer a more varied program Of free at
fractions than does CORTLAND beach for the
Fourth. In addition to the regular free
attractions, which for variety excels any
thing heretofore offered, many special fea-
lures have been secured that patrons may
all have a most enjoyable day.
The very finest merry-go-round in this
country has been put in at CORTLAND. II
is by far the largest and most expensive.
Imported from Germany at a cost OF SIS, 900,
with an organ that alone cost So, 900. 1t is
trimmed with fancy beaded lacework and
Is the only carrousal In the United States
with -four animals. abreast. This new ad-
dition will please the children, as we'll
as the more matured patrons
There will, as usual, be two balloon
ascensions and parachute Jumps by Prof.
Sam Murphy, the recognized champion In
his most daring and dangerous profession.
The Thurston Rifles will camp on Lake
CORTLAND in the beautiful picnic grove
on the Sd and 4th, giving drills and
sham battles. This alone insures an i'm
mense attendance on both days.
On the night Of the Fourth, the most
novel and historical exhibition ever given
an Omaha audience will be the grand re-
production Of the great naval historic
event. the battle between the Monitor and
Msrrimac, the then so-called ironclads.
This most grand event will close amid the
grandest pyrotechnic display This great
event takes place Immediately In front OF
the large pavilion, upon the Jake, where
thousands may, u~nobstructed, view the en-
tire production from beginning to the
grand finale, y
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

referred TO the committee on street I'm
provements and viaducts.
The tax commissioner was allowed $1,000
In addition TO the amount already appro-
priated for that purpose to be used In i'm
proving the 1903 assessment.
One hundred and fifty dollars was appro-
priated from the general fund 70 improve
Funston avenue from Southeast avenue to
the intersection OF same with the highway
known as Gibson road" It is proposed that
this improvement will enable the people Of
Gibson to get out Of the river bottoms
without having to climb a so per cent grade.
Locating watering TrOughs.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Lobeck,
providing for the location OF eleven horse
watering troughs and hydrants, was odopted.
The resolution. as originally introduced pro-
vided for seventeen hydrants, but, over Mr..
Lobeck's protest, Il was reduced TO eleven.
They will be located as follows:
At the northeast corner of Sherman ave-
nue. and Nicholas street, on Sherman ave-
AT the northeast corner Of Nineteenth
and lizard streets, IN lizard street.
sixty feet south OF Dodge street.
ON the west side Of Thirteenth street
about 0T sixty feet north Of pSdss street;
about sixty feet north of Howard street.
On the south side of jackson street just
east of Sixteenth street.
on the south side of jackson street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets.
On the west side of Seventeenth street
about half way between Farnam n Har-
ney streets.
on Farnam street at about what would
be the intersection of Twenty-second street.
On the south side of Capitol avenue Just
west OF Eleventh street.
On the north side OF Harvey street just
east of Tenth street.
AS Mr.. Westberg was still asleep at this
hour. 11:10, the council adjourned without
awakening him. The lights we're turned out
and the doors locked. II is reported tina
zimman is preparing a bill to collect from
him for a nights lodging.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

Extraordinary Free Attractions, Tn
GLIDING BIR Fireworks.

GLIDING BIR fireworks.
Several very noticeable Improvement
have been made at Lake Msnawa An
other new electric launch has been added
and preparations for a very large Fourth
Of July attendance has been made. A
grand pyrotechnic display will be given
during tho night Of the Fourth. There
will be two balloon a%scensions and para
chute jumps. Two performances Of "a
Trip to Honolulu" by the Georgia sere-
naders, who have been re-engaged because
Of their great popularity with Manawa
patrons. Manhattan beach, tho finest re-
sort for bathers in the west, with most
elaborate bath houses, is open and ready
for patrons. Plenty Of the most improved
swings are at the free disposal Of all.
The beautiful shaded grove. right close
to the bandstsnd. is awaiting the thou
sands OF Fourth Of July picnic parties.
Bowling Alleys shooting galleries. merry
go-round and all kinds OF innocent
pastime amusements in plenty, besides
boating. fishing, yachting and Covalt's
band, are among some Of the inducements
offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
G. II. Maxwell VIII Meet with Exeeu-
tive Committee of CONNER
cIaI Club.

Next Saturday at noon George H. Max
we'll, executive chairman OF the National
Irrigation association. will take lunch at
the omaha Commercial club with the exec
utive committee OF that organization. Mr..
Maxwell was expected yesterday, but post
poned the engagement. The meeting will be
the occasion of a discussion Of the irrigation
bill recently passed and made a law. II is
stated that Omaha Is vastly concerned in
the benefits to be derived from the expendi-
ture Of the 5000. 900 thus disposed for irri-
CATION improvements, and steps which the
city's interests will a X in this connection
will be discussed at that time. 1t is ex-
peeted that Omaha will have considerable
voice In the distribution OF much OF the
fund and its iudieious expenditure through
the northwest 80 as to swell the population
Of 4 territory tributary to Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
MANY CALLS FOR SURPLUS
President, wattIes Frequently sOIic-
ited for LEFTOVER EXPOSE
ton Money.

"You can't imagine the number and vari-
ETY. Of applications that came to me for the
surplus in the exposition fund" says G. w.
Wattles, president of the now dissolved
Transmississippi exposition. "As soon as
people heard that we were about to close
up business with money in the treasury
they seemed to think 1t their duty to re-
lieve us. Several suggested the transfer
of the money TO the auditorium fund and
Just as / was about to leave my office for
the meeting Of the directors a well known
gentleman rushed in to claim the money
for a downtown mission society. Everyone
1 have met, however, seems to agree with
US that we made the proper disposition OF
our surplus
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
Ton Grnnt r Rink.

In almost every neighborhood someone
has died from an attack Of collie or cholera
morbus, often before medicine could Be
procured or a physician summoned. A re-
liable. remedy for these diseases should be
kept at hand. The risk is too great for
anyone to take. Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Dlsrrhoea Remedy has un-
doubtedly saved the lives of moro people
and relieved more pain and suffering than
any other medicine In use. 1t can always
be depended upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
MONT ACCEPT CoUnterfeiIs.

For piles, skin diseases. sores. cuts,
burns and other wounds nothing
EQUALS DeWitt's witch Hazel salve. Don't
eounterfeits. None genuine except
II have suffered since 1865 with
protruding. bleeding piles and until re-
Gently could And no permanent relief"
says J. F. Gerall of St. Paul. Ark. "Finally
I. tried Dewitt's witch Hazel salve. which
soon completely cured me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
SI,ssouri Pacific Railway.

The next homeseekers' excursion will
leave Omaha Tuesday, July /, at very low
rates to certain points in southern Mis-
Kansas. Oklahoma, Texas, etc.
FOURTH OF JULY
The usual holiday half rates will be In
effect on the Sd and 4th, limit for return.
July Z. For further information address
or call on any agent or company's ONCE.
8. z. cor. 14th and Douglas streets, Omaha,
Neb. THOS. F. GODFREY,
Pass. and Tkt. Agt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
To Form Irish League Here.

Several prominent Irish citizens OF Omaha
met yesterday afternoon in the office OF T.
J. Mahoney to discuss ways and means
TO organize an Irish league to assist in
the work OF the parent league of Ireland.
II was decided TO hold a public meeting
on July 20 at which time prominent
speakers will be present 10 address the
people in the interest Of the league and
money would be raised for the Irish cause.
A committee composed OF T. j.. Mahoney,
I. ]. Dunn, John Power. Diarmuid Howard
and Messrs. Parks and Ryan OF South
Omaha was appointed to make the ar
rangements for the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
Mortality Statistics.

The following births were reported to the
Board OF Health for the twenty-four hours
adm at noon Tuesday:
Charles Knoll, 2420 Bancroft, boy; William
Holloway, aa1l South Twentieth. girl; VII
liam Dineen, 1886 South Eleventh., girl
George Maher 1920 Cunning. girl; Frank
Boehme, 35l5 South Twenty-fourth. giri
Patrick Raindan. 7l Nicholas. girl.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
YeIIowstone national park.

This famous National Park offers to the
tourist and sightseer more novelties and
curiosities than perhaps any other spot
on earth. The stage ride from Monida u
through scenery hardly inferior to the park
itself. and this ride is one Of the many
enJoyments Of the trip.
The New Route to the Yellowstone is
via the Union Pacific and Oregon Short
Line railroads to Monida, Mont, thence
daily by palatial Concord Coaches Of the
Monida & Yellowstone Stage company to
all points In the Yellowytone National
Park.
Full information oheerfully furnished on
application to City Ticket once, 1924 Far
nam st. Phone sic.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
One Fare to Providence, r.. l., and
Return.

The above rate, plus 81, has been made
on account of the twelfth annual conven-
ton of the B. Y. P. U.
Leave Omaha Monday evening, July Z.
Leave Chicago July s via special train for
New York. Go by steamer from New York
to Providence. Return via steamer to New
York and up the Hudson to Albany. Stop
over at Niagara Falls. Those desiring to
avail themselves of the special arrange
ments address the undersigned.
B. F. FELLMAN,
Transportation Leader Nebraska B. Y. P.
u, 2430 South 18th street, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
Once Tasted Always Used.

Nothing else will taxi the place OF
Malta Vita. That is why we are over
with business-2S carloads be-
hind orders, n are temporarily com
PEELED to suspend advertising.
Our increasing capacity will, In a few
days, give all you want.
The proof Of Malta-Vita is In the eating.
The test of What the people prefer is
the repeating orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

On July 4 the Erie Railroad will run a
special thirty-day excursion to Chautauqua
Lake. The fare from Chicago will be only
S1A.oO for the round trip. Tickets will be
good on all limited trains.
For detailed information apply to H. L.
Purdy, Travelling Passenger Agent. Chicago.
Chicago ticket once, 242 Clark street
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
HALF RATES
Via wabash Railroad.

t8s2k Portland. Me-. and return. on sale
July 4 TO 8.
1876 Providence. II. l.. and return. on
sale July 8, 7 and 8.
stopovers allowed AZ Niagara Falls.
Ask your nearest ticket agent TO route
YOU via Wabash, or call at Wabash new
city ONCE, 1901 Farnam street. or address
Hairy X. Moores. @. A. T. d.. Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
Cheap EIeursIons.

VIA ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD
Providence. r. l.. and return, 1916.
July 6th, 7th and Sth.
Portland. Me-. and return 1926. July
Attn to Sth.
Tickets 1902 Farnam street. Omaha. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
DIED.

Monday. June issoas az 7:So' p. ne at home Of
his son, Frank II. Garyin, 124 South
Thirty-hfth street.
Funeral 3 p. m. Wednesday. Interment.
Sycamore, IL
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
SCHOOL CHILDREN INCREASE
AL but Three Of the Census EnumsratOrs
Finish Their Work.
GAIN OF FIVE HUNDRED is ESTIMATED
Of Education board Thinks
Mistake was Made in south Dis
trict of the Eighth ward,
which shows Loss.

Secretary Burgess Of the Board Of Edu-
cation IL praying with his face toward the
east section OF the Sixth ward, because
that section will, he thinks. determine the
total Of the school census Of Omaha. In
cidenally, II will determine how much
money Omaha will get from the state, as
the state pays about t1.5O for each child
whose name appears on the roll OF the
school census enumerators.
Yesterday the secretary had received
the books Of all enumerators except those
Of the south district Of the Third ward,
the south OF the Seventh and the east Of
the Sixth. The first district mentioned is
known to have shown a gain of about $50
over the total Of 2.17s returned last year;
the second mentioned Is known to have
about held Its own, so It leaves with the
third member OF the trio the determination
Of the unknown quantity.
Estimnte by the Secretary.
All that Secretary Burgess permits him
self to expect is that 1t will hold its own
and equal last years showing of 2,153. II
1t does this the city will this year have a
school census total that will be larger by
500 names than that Of 1901, for, with the
returns already in and estimating the totals
of the missing districts at their last year
total, the secretary has 80, 4O1 names, or ISL
more than the 1901 total, which was 80, $50.
Secretary Burgess said:
THE books came In In good condition,
and l am much pleased with the work as
done by the enumerators. / am not, how
ever, quite satisfied with the total for the
south district OF the Eighth ward, which
is LAPS, or 302 less than last years total.
VIII Make Investigation.
81 am afraid there has been omission
somewhere, and l shall investigate. Emu
merators may make errors Of one kind or
another, no matter how conscientiously
they try, and that they can overlook some
children is shown by the fact that the
school census returns gave Omaha 10,9O6
children between the ages of s and IA,
whereas the actual enrolment Of such chill
dren in the schools was 1857"
The secretary stated that the election Of
board officers will be the only unusual
business Of next Monday nights meeting,
as the report Of the school year Just closed
cannot be completed before September /.
In the census return the largest gain was
in the south district of the Second ward,
which raised from 2,S14 to 3,099. The larg-
est loss was that OF the south district of
the Eighth ward, which fell from 2,4s1 to
2,027.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

Send articles or incorporation, notices Of
stockholders meetings. etc, to The Bee.
We will give them proper legal insertion.
Bee telephone, 2SS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
ONE FARE ron ROUND TRIP.
To Portland, Maine, and Providence,
Rhode Island.

Tickets at these low rates via the
MICHIGAN CENTRAL. THE Niagara Falls
Route will be on sale July 5 to Q in
elusive to Portland and return and July
Z to 9 to Providence, r. l., and return.
For circular giving full particulars send
to L. d. Heusner, general western pas
senger agent. 119 Adams street, or o. w.
Ruggles, G. P. & T. A., Chicago. Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

A valuable adjunct to a happy meal,
Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Champagne. It
is unexcelled in America and abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

shampooing and hairdressing, 25c. at this
Battery. 216-220 Bee building. Tel. 17l6.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

Publish your legal notices IN The Weekly
Bee. Telephone 23S.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

HALF RATES TO PORTLAND, ME,
And Providence, n. l., Via Mill
waukee Railway.
Portland, Me-. and return. 1895. on sale
July I. s, 6. Z and s.
Providence, r. l., and return, SS1.65, on
sale July 6, 7 and 8.
Chicago. Milwaukee q 81. Paul Railway,
short line to the east.
City Ticket once, 1904 Fanam st.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
HALF RATES EAST.

Via Rock Island system.
SS1.65 Providence, r. l., and return. On
sale July 8. 7 and 8.
SS3.25 Portland. Me-. and return. On sale
July 4 to 8.
Liberal return limits.
For further information call at or ad-
dress city ticket once. 1928 Farnam street.
Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

HALF RATES TO PORTLAND, ME-,
JULY 4TH TO 9TH.
THE NORTHWESTERN LINE,
1401-1403 Farnam ST.
The only doube-track line.
Electric lighted trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02

S14.bo Dakota Hot Springs and return.
1850 Deadwood and return.
THE NORTHWESTERN LINE,
1401-1403 Farnam ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
TO TALK IRRIGATION PLANS

shamfooing and hAirdressing, 2bc. at the
Battery. 21s-220 Bee Building. Tel. IT'S.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-12
NOW SEEKING AFTER PEACE
Governor of Panama ana General
Herrera in Correspondence
{, .n3 to End War.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE State de-
partmeht has received d mail dispatch from
Consul General Gudgefn at Panama, report.
inG under date Of July 20. that the governor
Of Panama n General Herrera the revo.
iutionary leader have been in correspond
ence with regard to the establishment Of
peace and that to this end the governo.
has appointed three commissioner clothed
with power to meet a similar number to be
appointed by General Herrera. The gov
eminent commissioners were TO have left
for Aqua Daiee on the date the dispatch
was Written 1t b apparent from the fight,
ing at Apga Dulee, s~ubseqient to the data
OF the dispatch that the peace. neogatIons II
begun were interrupted and possibly en-
tirely abandoned. . .-.
COLON; Colombia. Aug. 11.-No definite
news has reached hereof the battle between
government troops and revolutionists at
Aqua Dulce. but 1t is said that General
Berth. the government leader, is still hold
ing a strong position at Aqua Dulce and
has been able to break through weak points
OF General Herrara's line for the purpose
81 obtaining cattle.
Government reinforcements from savan-
nilla are expected hourly at the isthmus.
Nothing has been heard Of the government
gunboat, Boyaca, which has been missing
since July 20, when It left Panama with 900
men on board to reinforce General Berti
at Aqua Dulce.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-12

somery, schaller, si2; Jacob Rocky, Hills
hboro, $40; Philo s. Morton (deceased),
Shellsburg, sl2; Jacob d. BunEer. Cedar
Rapids IS. Widows, Minors and Dependent
Relatives-Ellen +. Stone, Nashua, IS;
minors Of James II. Tobias, Atlantic, t12.
South Dakota; Increase, Reissue, Etc
Henry A. Lelnbach, Egan. $40.
Issue Of July q.
Nebraska: O~riginal-Charles A. Gerard
war with SPAIN, Monroe. SO. Increase.
Eeissus EtcHLewis D.. Gardner deceased,
Iowa Orfginal-David w. Hilsabeck (war
with SPAIN, Liscomb, Sc. Increase, Reissue,
~Etc:Jacob Schneider, Hinton, $40; William
A. spence, Dow City, IS; William H. Eaton,
paws City. s1S; Philip Miner, Riceville,
Lottridge. Ottumwa, sl2. Widows, Minors
and Dependent Relatives-Rachel Busby,
st9ckRort' VIZ; Mary A.. Armstrong, Blanch-
South Dakota: Increase, Reissue, Etc
Milton Green. White, SO.
p issue OF July %:
Nebraska: Increase, Reissue, Etc.-Myles
y. Gahan, Omaha, So; Ella H. Grouse. Ash
land, 80; Reuben Graver, Peru, $50; Noah
1Thomas. ~steckville, $40.
Iowa. QriginaEHenry NJ. Dean, Musca-
tine, 3d. Increase. Reissue. Etc.-WilHam
eriy, $40; Maurice NJ. Crawford, Qulmby,
@l6;s OvaHdo Horton. st. Charles, s14; Henry
Glabsugh New Market, 800; Frank. n.
Foster. Toledo, s12; William Brayton, Logan,
~; widows, Minors and Dependent Rela-
tives-Charlotte A. Wright, West Liberty.
&s;,6areh A.. Gitchell, Des Moines, IS; Sarah
K WALLACE. Echo. 50; Hattie Maria Fraxier.
South Dakota: widows, Minors ana De-
pendent Observation-Disclosures Koontz. Hot
Springs, 49,,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-12
WILL KRBlTRETE DISPUTE
Board 20 settle Controversy REGARD
Ina Church Property Between
United states and Mexico.

THE HAGUE, Aug. 1.-THE four arbi-
traitors in the dispute between the United
States and Mexico regarding the payment
OF 6Amages in connection with. certain
church property in California will NEE,
September 10 TO appoint a 9th arbitrator.
The full court win meet on September Il
20 deliberate on the subject.
The arbitrators of the United States are
Sir Edward Frye OF England and F. Dc
Martens OF Russia, aud the Mexican rep
Italy and savorni Lehman Of Holland.
The sum involved Is 1890, se2. and the ar
bitrators are to decide what part Of that
sum, II any. Mexico must pay.
The pioua fund was originally estab-
lished to enable the Jesuits to carry on
mission work in what is now New Mexico
and California. The Spanish government
expelled the Jesuits In 1857 and seized
all Of their property. which thereafter was
administered BY the Franciscans. When
Mexico gained It's Independence It took
charge OF the fund.
In 1912 Mexico sold the properties Of the
fund and guaranteed the church authors
ties 9 per cent on II In perpetuity. At the
time California was ceded to the United
States, Mexico stopped paying this inter-
est. In 1854 Mexico paid $780, 200 arrears
on an award made An favor, of the church
authorities by Sir Edward Thornton. Since
then nothing has been paid.
Archbishop Riordan OF San Francisco
sailed on Celtic on Wednesday last for
Europe. He will go TO The Hague, where
he will present the church'a claims for the
interest on the fund
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-12
MO EVIDENCES oE FRAUD
Secretary shaw Says Report That
Treasury Has Lost Millions
as Not New.

WASHINGTON. Aug. u,-Referrinx to the
published statement to the effect that the
Treasury department has evidence in its
possession that the treasury had lost many
millions Of dollars through naturalization
on pottery importations. Secretary Shaw
said today that this question was not a
new one. Charges Of undervaluations on
pottery had been made from time to time
covering a number Of years. and made by
responsible parties they. always had been
investigated. At present the department
has agents at work on the other side look
ing into the market price OF pottery and
It is possible that al increase in price
Of certain kinds and qualities may be nee
essary. At present there is no evidence in
the possession OF the government showing
that It has been defrauded out OF large
sums BY pottery undervaluations.