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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
Forecast for Nebraska-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday,
ATTORNEY BALDWIN IS ANGRY
Now Denies that Railroad Asked Gov
ernOr TO Call Out the
Militia.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.. Aug 1s.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-THE Union Pacific officials, who
are here In full force, and Governor Savage
have become alarmed at the indignation of
the citizens over their recent attempt to
bring the state militia here. Tonight they
called representative Of The Bee to the
depot and denied that It was their inten-
tion to have the militia brought here. At
torney Baldwin took occasion to call
The Bee representative a liar and coward
and ordered him to turn in his transporta-
tion earned by his own local paper. There
is no need for the officers to deny that they
requested Governor Savage to come here
with that object in view. Governor Saw
age himself said that he telephoned Adju-
tant General Colby of Beatrice before he
left Lincoln to hold himself in readiness
to start to North Platte at a moments no.
tice, as serious trouble was brewing at
that place. He said he further requested
that he spend the whole day at his desk
co be in perfect readiness. The sum and
substance Of the whole matter is that the
officials have overreached themselves and
having concocted a deceitful scheme which
has Unexpectedly resulted disastrously to
themselves have now decided to deny the
whole matter. Attorney Baldwin left on
No. ~ for Omaha, swearing a blue streak,
and vengeance on the local papers and The
Bee,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
BoERS GOING TO BRUSSELS
Keep Railroad Station ana Port OF
Sailing n Secret in Order to
Avoid Crowds.

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-The Boer generals,
Botho, Dewet and Delarey, started for
Brussels tonight. After Saturdays expert
ence they are not willing to again face the
ordeal Of British crowd so the generals
chartered a special steamer and are keeping
the railroad station where they will entrain
and their port Of sailing a secret.
Captain o'Donnell, who served on Dewet's
stan throughout the war, starts immedi-
ately for America to prepare the way for
the visit OF the generals. He says that
altogether about 500 Americans and 500
Irishmsn were with the Rner forces
Montague White, former consul general
In London of the Transvaal, has issued a
statement authorized by the Boer gen.
erals, as follows:
The genersls are proceeding to the con-
tinent for the purpose of greeting Mr.
funeral Of General Lucas Meyer. Their
present intention is to return TO London
at an early date for the transaction Of
fixed program. During their brief stay in
London the generals have been the reoip-
tents of many invitations and kind mea-
sages of welcome. which they fully appre-
The report that the decision OF the gem
erals not TO visit the naval review was
due to the influence of Mr.. Fischer Is not
invitation Saturday was that they did not
consider their attire quite suitable for a
ceremonious visit and the necessarily short
notice conveyed to them did not give them
the time for necessary prepara tions. They
were, however, glad of the opportunity OF
paying their respects to the king on the
following day, after they had made the
necessary purchases and they are gratified
at the kind manner in which they were re-
ceived by his majesty.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
BARK CEYLON MAY BE LOST
1t Has Been out from Honolulu sixty
Days aud Fears Are Enter
tanned for Safety.

HONOLULU, Aug. 8. Correspondence of
the Associated Press via San Francisco).
Aug 1S.-The bark Ceylon has been sixty
days out on a trip to Laysan Island and
back, and fears are entertained that II has
been lost. 1t has made the trip there in
fourteen days on a former cruise The
owners have asked the United States ship
Albatross to look out for the bark, the
steamer being on a cruise to Bird Island,
and they may send an inter-sland steamer
from Honolulu to search. There are sixty
Japanese employed on Laysan and 1t is
possible there has been trouble with them.
The republican party held primaries
throughout the territory last Saturday. The
vote was extraordinary, having increased
100 per cent on the island Of Oahu 1t is
thought, however. that a large number OF
natives not republicans voted. The elec-
tion was a very quiet one, with but few
contests. The republican territorial con-
vention will be held in Honolulu on Sep
tember 1.
A contest has been begun In the circuit
court over the right OF the court of China
town fire claims commission to charge fees
from the $500 claimants whose cases were
heard and adJudicated. In the course Of
the hearing Judge Gear intimated his opin-
ion that whole act creating the commission
is unconstitutional. The commission made
awards OF about a million and a half for
which warrants are made out ready for
issuance. but there is no money 70 pay
them. The fees charged to claimants ag-
gregatod over $1,000 for certificates Of
award, and one firm OF attorneys who paid
1921 are eontesting the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
NO TRACE OF REVOLUTION
Inspection Along Coast of Colombia
Near Panama Indicates Forces
Are stiII at Aqua DuIee.

PANAMA, Colombia, Aug. 1s.-Com-
mander William B. Potter of the United
States special service steamer Ranger,
United States Consul Gudger and Port Cap
tain Beers OF the railroad terminal, sailed
yesterday morniR- IN the tug Bolivar TO
make tour Of inspection along the coast
They went as far as San Carlos and returned
here today. Mr.. Gudger informed the cor
respondent Of the Associated Press that
the party found no traces OF Eeyolutionists
as far as they could see and that without
doubt they are all concentrated at the
siege Of Aqua Duloe. According 10 the
last reports the soldiers OF General Her
rera. the revolutionary commander, had dug
intrenchments about 800 yards from the
town, where they remained all day because
OF the sharpshooters OF General Berti, the
commander OF the government forces, who
picked on every man who dared 10 leave
these intrenehments. These men are ex-
posed to the rain and sun and It is claimed
must suner most severely now that the
winter season has set in. In government
circles il is believed tho positions Of Cen
erals Berti and Morales Is not desperate.
The British cruiser PhAeton left here
hurridly Tuesday. II is believed she sailed
for Buena Ventura
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
SIX VICTIMS OF KEROSENE
Two Are Dead, Three More Dying and
Another One Fsarfully Burned.
MAN WAS STARTING A FIRE WITH OIL
County Treasurer whippIe of GerinE
Comes 60 the Rescue and Carries
the Sufferers out of Burn
ing Building.

GERING. Neb. Aug. 1s.-(special Tele-
gram Two persons dead. three more at
the point Of death, a sixth fearfully burned
and residence In Gering in ashes is the
result Of the lighting Of a FIRE with kero-
sene at noon today. @. NJ. MeComsey,
whose wife had been Ill for several days.
was attempting to start a FIRE in a wood
stove, when the oil exploded, setting fire
to his clothing and throwing the burning
fluid all over the house. Before help could
arrive the hre had also burned his sick
wife, babe only a, few days old, their
2-year-old son and two little daughters of
Luther A. Cook, a neighbor who we're play
Ing with the McComsey boy.
County Treasurer e. d. ]. whipple, who
was attracted by McComsey's cries, was
the first arrival, and although the house
was almost a mass Of flames, rushed in and
carried out the burning woman and three
OF the children. The fourth child had in
some way escaped part OF the blasting oil
and was able to follow whipple out. All
Of them were frightfully burned McCom-
sey fingered in fearful agony for several
hours. when he died and the little babe is
also dead.
At this hour the death OF Mrs McComsey
and the two Cook children is momentar-
lily expected and the physicians offer little
hopes as to any Of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
TRY TO SMUGGLE IN CHINESE
COmmissiOner of Immigration In
formed that They Are Landing in
Mexico to Cross Border.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-Mr. Sargent
the commissioner of immigration. has re-
ceived information that large numbers Of
Chinese are arriving in Mexico for tho pur-
pose ultimately of crossing the border line
into the United States. Some time ago the
Treasury department ruled that Chinese
arriving at San Francisco enroute to Mex
leo who could not establish their good faith
in going to Mexico we're not permitted to
land. Since that time a scheme, It is said
has been evolved looking to the establish
ment Of a steamship line to run directly
from China to Mexico landing it's passen-
gers not far below the American border
Positive information in regard to this move
ment Of Chinese in Mexico is lacking, but
Mr.. Sargent deems 1t wise to take precau-
tions against any scheme Of this character
being carried out and he will increase
largely the force Of inspectors at the cross
ing points on the Mexican border.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
NAVAL DISPLAY IN SoLENT
Torrents of Rain and Gale, However,
Drive the Spectators from
the Sea Front.

LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The naval maneuvers
In the solent today were marred by the
weather. Torrents Of rain and half a gale
Of wind drove the spectators from the sea
front and It was noon instead of 10 O'Clock
when the royal yacht Victoria and Albert
left Cowes and took King Edward through
the lines of the feet
subsequently an array OF battleships and
cruisers. to the number OF nearly eighty
formed in two columns and passed on either
side Of Victoria and Albert. All the war
vessels manned ship as they passed the
royal yacht.
The evolutions Of the feet had to be
curtailed in consequence OF the weather
rendering the proposed dificult "gridiron'
movement dangerous. The fiotilla Of torpedo
boat destroyers, escorting the king, pitched
in such a way that they looked from a
distance like a shoal of porpoises playing
around the royal yacht. Victoria and Albert
returned to Cowes at about O'Clock and
the feet dispersed to take up its usual
duties.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
PROMINENT MAN ENDS LIFE
Disappointed over Breaking an En-
EaEement, ROAert Reading REM
ingtOn shoots Himself.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 1S.-Disappoint-
ment over a broken matrimonial engage
ment is believed to have been the cause of
the suicide here today of Robert Reading
Remington of New York Mr. Remington
came over to the clubhouse from his rooms
at the LaForge cottage about l o'clock
this afternoon and after reading the papers
for some time went to the committee
rooms on the second hoor An hour and a
half later two muffied reports were heard.
but those in the building paid no attention
to them. Later Mr.. Remington's body was
found by a member who went to the COM
mittee room. Remington evidently had
been dead for some time. A local under-
taker took charge Of the body.
Mr.. Remington was we'll known among
the summer residents in this city and had
been closely identified with the social world
here for the last seven or eight years.
His engagement to Miss May Van Allen.
daughter Of James Van Allen and grand
daughter Of Mrs. Astor, has been dis
cussed for some months. At FIRST 1t was
denied and then affirmed, but 1t is gen
orally believed there was a definite en-
sagement, which, however. was broken
some three weeks ago. 1t is said that Mr..
Van Alen vas greatly opposed to the en-
gagemeat fron the beginning.
Since theE Mr.. Remington has been de-
spondent, although when asked about the
engagement he steadily affirmed that he was
to be married in the fall. He left the city
about week ago, breaking up his domes-
tic arrangements here and sending away
all of his effects. Last Thursday, how
ever, he suddenly returned to Newport
He had frequented the Reading Room, the
leading club Of Newport, and seemed to
desire to be left alone.
Mr.. Remington was about 35 years Of
age and member Of the firm of ReminR-
ton Bros. of New York. He had always
been known as man Of very quiet tastes.
His death has caused a tremendous SEN
sation here.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
UNION MEN IN THE MILITIA
Subject of the National Guard Mem-
bershiP f. Discussed by the Gem
traI Federated Union.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.-The subject Of the
relation Of the militia to the coal miners
mas caused an animated discussion amona
the delegates to the meeting Just held OF
the central Federated union Of this CITY.
Tne matter was brought up by a dele
gate, who said he had been informed tina,
there is regiment of militia In Pennsyl.
vania composed entirely Of members of the
United Mine Workers
This Is remarkable condition OF af-
fairs" he continued. These militiamep
are liable to be called on to take up arms
against their brethren who are on strike
Tor living wages"
He proposed that President Mitchell OF
the United Mine Workers be requested to
see that members Of the union in future
do not Join the national guard Several
delegates said that the central body should
consider we'll before taking any such action.
The miners, they said, have trouble enough
on their hands now.
Another delegate remarked that II would
De better II the national guard were made
up OF trades unionists. He preferred to
encourage members OF labor unions to ioin
the militia.
''If the militia were made I'D of the men,
bers Of labor unions" he continued, "the
soldiers would hardly care to shoot their
fellow workers when on strike. I want
to see battalions. regiments-in fact, an
army Of militia-composed Of trades union
lists They would be better than the United
States army"
Il am member OF the national guard, -
another delegate said, "and l am not
ashamed Of II. But II / was called upon
to shoot down workingmen in a strike l
would resign"
The decision was to allow the subject to
rest until after the end Of the strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
CONSPIRACY is CHARGED
New Orleans Telephone Company De-
eIares Strikers Are Preventing
Operation of Lines.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Aug. 1s.-In its
petition for blanket injunction against the
striking linemen, which was only made
public today, the Cumberland Telephone
company charges that a conspiracy has
been formed against them to prevent them
from operating their service in this city.
In addition to alleging that the union men
are picketing the railroad depots, persuad-
ing men from taking service with the com
pany and stoning those who are ready to
work 1t charges that the strikers are cross
ing the telephone wires throughout the city
with the high tension wires OF other COM
panies and thus burning up the lines of
the company and putting them out of
business.
The company claims that all it's plans for
extension of its lines in New Orleans prom
ises to be brought to a standstill by the
action of the strikers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH TESTS
Board Appointed 20 witness Trials
and Decide Upon system
Holds Conference.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.--The board ap-
pointed to witness the wireless telegraph
tests and to decide upon the system to be
installed-in the navy Of which Commander
Arnold is president, met here today and
subsequently visited the navy yard, be-
tween which point and Annapolis the ap-
paratus for the four systems brought from
Europe by Lieutenant Hudgins are to be
tested. After the shore tests are made Ad-
miral Bradford, who has been devoting
much time to the question OF wireless tele-
graphy in the navy, will ask for one and
later for two ships. The shore tests will
be followed by tests from a ship at sea
with shore station. and subsequently be-
tween two vessels at sea.
1t is pointed out by naval officers inter-
ested In this subject that the American
navy Is far behind European navies In the
matter of wireless telegraphy. England
has over thirty ships equipped with the
Marconi system and Germany's ships are
generally being fitted with wireless appa-
ratus Much attention is being devoted to
the subject in France. where three sepa-
rate boards are at work. and in Italy,
where sixteen officers are devoting their
entire attention to experimentation In the
United States, on the other hand, but a
single officer, Lieutenant Hudgins, so far
has been detailed exclusively to this sub
tect, The lack OF progress along these lines
In the navy however, is not to be charged
to Admiral Bradford. who believes that
number Of capable officers should be as
signed to the work of thoroughly equipping
themselves by investigation and experiment
tation with this important field, and who
has already recommended that such assign
ments should be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
NO NEWS FROM VENEZUELA
suppOsitiOn at Navy Department IL
that There is No Change
in Situation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ls.-The authorities
here assume that there are no new devel-
opments in the situation either in Venez-
uela or Hayti. as neither the State nor Navy
departments today received a single dis
patch from its representatives In those
countries. Acting Secretary Darling eabled
Commander MeCrea Of Maehias at Cape Hay
tien today that Potomac with coal and sup
plies for him had left San Juan for Cape
HAytien. Upon its arrival there he was in
formed that he could use his discretion as
to whether he should go to Gonaiyes, where
the revOlutionists are reported active.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
Owing to Size, Population Numbered but
One Hundred and Fifty.
VESSELS CANNOT APPROACH THE PLACE
Volcano Accompanied by Submarine EEplo-
SiOnS, Making it Dangerous.
ISLAND COVERED WITH VOLCANIC DEBRSI
Eruption Occurred Between August
13 and 1S and Island is Located
Between Bonin Islands
and Hondo.

YOKOHAMA, Aug. 1s.-The little islana
Of Torishima was overwhelmed by a vol
canic eruption between August 1s and Au-
gust 15 and all the inhabitants. numbering
$50 persons. were undoubtedly killed.
The island is covered with volcanic debris
and all the houses on It have disappeared.
The eruption is still proceeding and is
accompanied by submarine eruptions in the
vicinity, which makes It dangerous for
vessels to approach the island.
Torishima is one Of the chain Of islands
extending between the Bonin islands ana
Hondo, the biggest island Of Japan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19

At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wilhelm
der Crosse, from New York, via Plymouth,
for Bremen, and proceeded. Sailed-Friede-
rich der Crosse, from Bremen, for New
At the Lizard-Passed-Potts from
New York, for Boulogne Sur Mer and Rot
Antwerp.
At HayTe-sailed-La Gascogne. for New
York
AT Glasgow-sailed-Ca -Carthagenian, for
New York; Sicilian. for Montreal.
At -Sailed-Deconian, for Bos-
ton; Siberian, for Philadelphia.
At HOkOhama-ArriVed-N Maru,
from San Francisco. Sailed-Duke OF Fife,
from Hong Kong. for Tacoma; Empress OF
GhihSt from Hong Kong, Tor Vancouver
London; Lain, from Genoa and Neples
kroonland. from Antwerp, Bremen and
Southampton.
Al Plymouth-Arrived-K Wilhelm
der Crosse, from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
ALL BUT THREE AT LIBERTY
Judge Discharges Deputy sherins Ar
rested ON Charge of IncitinE
a Riot at Duryea.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Aug. ls.-The
twenty-four deputies who were arrested by
the authorities Of Duryea last week for
felonous wounding and melting a riot were
given hearing before Judge Halsey today
and all but three discharged. The three
held were placed under 5000 bail each.
Judge Halsey said the sheriff would have
20 protect the property OF Mr.. warncke, the
owner Of the Warncke washery. The law
demanded this, continued the Judge, and the
sheriff must see that the law is carried out.
1t is reported the washery will resume op-
srations tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Applications Granted to Organise
Two National Banks in
south Dakota.
CFrom a Stan Correspondent.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-(speciaI Tele-
grsm.)--John A. Briyon has been appointed
postmaster at at Lorna, Butler county,
Neb., vice F. ]. Vanick, removed
The comptroller Of the currency has ap-
proved the application Of the following
persons to organize the First National
bank OF Washington Springs, S. D.. cap
ital. $4,000; W, T. Mcconnell. E. B. Maris,
A. r. Mcconnell, W. T. George and c.
r. Cornelius.
Application to convert into a national
bank approved: The First State bank of
Milbank, S. D.. into the First National
bank Of Milbank; capital, s25. 900.
The contract for carrying the mail from
Pullman to Gregory. Neb.. has been
awarded to ]. s. Hamley OF Pullman.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
STORM IN NORTH DAKOTA
Four Deaths Near ROlIa as Result of
Tornado which Visits Eastern
Part of state.

GRAND FORKS. N. D.. Aug. ia ter
rihc storm passed over the eastern part
OF this state last night. Reports received
from Rola say that four deaths occurred
eight miles east Of there as a result OF a
tornado. The house Of a settler. whose
name Is unknown. was blown down and his
wife and three children were killed The
country about there Is sparsely settled and
no other casualties are reported. Hail fell
In some places in SUFFICIENT quantities to
destroy the grain crop. which was Just ready
for the siekl~
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
TURKEY is PROcRAsTINATlNc
NOn-ExeeutiOn OF Agreement Eay
Lead to n sharp Reminder
from United states.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. ls.-The non
execution by the Turkish government Of the
agreement reached long ago. on questions
affecting the interests OF American citizens,
has led TO somewhat strained relations be-
tween the United States legation and the
Porte.
The United states minister, John @. A.
Leishman, has informed the latter that he
will not discuss other matters until the
terms Of the settlement already agreed
upon are carried out. Diplomatic circles
anticipate further undue delay and that
OF the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
work I. Not Resumed.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa. Aug. Is.-sheriff
Jacobs report says quiet prevails among
the striking miners Of the Wyoming re-
gion today. No attempt was made to start
work at the Wsrnke washery al Duryea. and
although preparations are said to be going
on for resumption at the Mdltby colliery
of the Lehigh Valley Coal company. work
was not commenced today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
o'BRIEN STILL IN CUSTODY
Corporal Accused of Perjury ia
Turned over TO the District
of Columbia Omcers.

BOSTON. Aug. 1s.-Corporal R. T.
o'Brien. who was arrested in North Adams
on charge OF perjury before the United
States senate committee Of inquiry into the
war in the Philippines. was today ordered
70 be delivered into the custody OF the
Washington authorities by Judge Lowell Of
the United States court o'Brien will be
taken 10 Washington at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
BAD WRECK ON BIG FOUR
No one Killed, but Several Persons
Are BADLY Injured in the
Accident.

PEORIA, ILL.,. Aug. 1s.-Big Four passen-
ger train No. 4, due in this city from In
dianspolis at $3.50 o'clock this morning. was
wrecked at Rising station, few miles west
OF Champaign, about o'clock. and the en-
gineer and fireman badly injured. The in
jured are;
Henry Gorham, engineer. residence In
dianapolis; bad scalp wound and Jaw
broken; not serious
w. H. Parrish, fireman, residence In
'dianapolis; burned badly and In serious
condition.
, A postal clerk In the mail car was thrown
against an iron mail pouch rack and slightly
hurt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
BIacksmiths' to strike.

NEW YORK, Aug. ia strike was or
dered today by the International Brother
hood Of Blacksmiths and helpers in all
shops where an advance OF 10 per cent in
wages is not granted. The strike affects
shipyards principally. and 1000 men en-
ployed in different yards quit work today
as a result Of the strike order
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-19
UNION FIGHTS BOOK FIRM
Organised Labor at Topeka Files suit
TO Prevent American Book COM
pany from FininE Contract.

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 1s.-The Central
Labor union Of Topeka has hled suit against
the American Book company TO prevent the
company from carrying out its contract to
supply the schools Of Kansas with textbooks.
The union alleges that the company used un-
afr means IN securing the contract and
that It is organized in opposition 10 the
antitrust law. The probate court issued an
Injunction against the company TO hold un-
I'll the district court could pass on the mat
teE