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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
cRITICISES NEW PRESIDENT
Cuban Congress objects 20 Premature
Publication of PRlmR's
Message.

HAVANA, May 2e.-The House Of Repre-
sentatives has reconsidered the bill which
provided amnesty for Americans who we're
under sentence or in jail in Cuba, and has
added an amendment providing that m
nesty be granted to ns%tive-born Americans
only. The bill. in this form, was sent to
the senate. The purpose Of the amendment
Is to exclude from the amnesty those
naturalized American citizens who might
be released by the bill and who might still
continue to reside in Cuba.
The house has voted to fix the salary Of
the president at S25 900 a year and that Of
members Of the congress at $500.
President Palma's message to congress
was read today. Considerable scandal has
arisen over the report that this message
was published by a local paper last night
before 1t was delivered to congress. Today
a resolution was passed to the effect that
1t considered the premature publication Of
the message a discourtesy on the part Of
the president. The president is greatly an
noyed and has discharged one OF his aides.
Detectives have been put to work to de-
termine how the message reached the news
paper which published 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
ChIdester Held to Grand Jury.
MAY TlEUP WHOLE PLANTS
Transfers Strike Threatens to Turn
Out Forty Thousand
Employees.

CHICAGO, May eff the four great
packing concerns at the Union Stock yards
do not yield to the demands of the strik-
ing teamsters within Il short time 1t may
result in a general stoppage of 40, 900 en-
plcyes at the yards. Already several hum
dred persons have quit. The situation is
becoming so involved that It apparently
will be impossible for the union men to
remain at work much longer without violat-
ing the rules of the Chicago Federation
Of Labor, under which they hold charters,
A strike among the beef butchers or hog
butchers or any other set Of men upon
whom hundreds OF others are dependent,
would cause a complete tieup in every
branch. This is said to be not unlikely
because in many instances union men have
been asked to do the work of the strikers
and have been discharged for refusing. Fur
thermore, union men are forbidden to han
die goods that have been prepared by nom
union labor and it is said to be nearly
impracticable for the men to continue with
out doing this.
Conferences between several Of the firms
and members Of the union were held this
afternoon in an effort to adjust the
trouble, but the packers refused to con-
cede any Of the demands of the
strikers and the probability OF an
early settlement seems as remote as on the
first day of the tieup.
Tonight 225 boxmakers employed by the
National Box company's plant at 3s0s Gen.
ter avenue, struck because they had been
asked to furnish boxes to the packers
against whom the teamsters are struggling.
The American Export company today re-
fused to handle meat because Of the fear
that the drivers. who are members Of the
Transfers union. would strike II asked to
do the hauling,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
HERR sUNpBEcK VISITS IOWA
Representative of Swedish Throne In
vestiEates Conditions Among
Former Subjects of Crown.

SHENANDOAH, Ia, May 2e.-(special.)-
Herr DR.. Carl Sundbeck, a representative
OF the Swedish king, Oscar, spent the arst
Of the week visiting the Swedish settlement
in this section Of Iowa, taking notes and
inquiring into the condition Of the former
subjects Of the Swedish throne.
Herr Sundbeck is taking many photo
graphs and extensive notes, which will be
reproduced in a book when he returns to
Sweden for the purpose Of informing the
Swedish people correctly as to the country
prospective immigrants will find here.
Mr.. Sundbeck has been sent by his gov
eminent to make an exhaustive report on
the conditions OF the Swedish people
through the United States and Canada. He
is now on his outward journey and will
60 on west visiting the Dakotas, Nebraska
and the western states, returning in the
fall through Canada. The Information he
will find will be used to combat or sub
stantiate claims made by Ian agents from
this country.
Herr Sundbeck stated that so far be found
the Swedes in this section Of the United
States In much the best condition Of any
he had yet called on and hat there was
no reason for the Swedish government to
be at all alarmed about the condition of
the swedes in the agricultural states.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF SPORTS
Annual Field Day on Friday to he
fade a Very ~leaaa
Occasion.

The fifth annual field day Of the Ne
braska School for the Deaf will be OBJ
served next Friday afternoon at the
grounds of the institution. r. E. Stewart
is officer Of the day In charge of all events
and a rule has been established that any
person winning two prizes will be excluded
from further participation.
There are twenty-three events, as fol-
lows: Basket ball game by large girls.
shoe race by boys between the ages OF IL
and 20, hurdle race by small girls, shoe
race for boys between the ages OF 8 and ID,
bean-bag throwing for all girls, putting
the shot for boys between the ages OF s
and "a. threading the needle by all girls,
putting the shot by boys between the ages
Of 8 and ID, cracker-eating contest for
large girls, pitching quoits by boys of any,
age, barrel-rolling contest for all girls,
loo-yard dash for boys between the ages Of
IA and 20, nail-driving contest for large
girls, 1oo-yard dash for boys between the
ages of 8 and IA, ffty-yard dash by largo
girls, sack race by boys of any age, tug
Sf-war by all girls. three7legged race by
legged race by boys between the ages OF 8
and H. running broad jump for boys be-
tween the ages Of IA and 20, running broad
jump for boys between the ages Of s and
IA, obstacle race for boys of any age and
tug-of-war between officers and boys.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
RULING IN BALLIETT CASE
whether or Not Funds Were Diverted
from Proper Use Only
Question.

DIES MONIES. May 2e.-In the Balliett
case today Judge Munger ruled that It was
immaterial whether Balliett spent the pro-
ceeds for moral or immoral purposes, the
only question is whether he diverted the
funds from the development Of the mining
property and the stockholders.
The court refused to allow the district at
torney to introduce evidence as to what
money was spent In establishing variety
theaters and on variety actresses, ruling 1t
did not matter whether the money went to
churches or theaters.
]. G. Higgins of Spokane, Wash, who was
the principal witness of the day, testified
that when Balliett left San Francisco for
Baker City in August, 1900, he instructed
the witness to burn the stock books II the
postofice inspectors called and to deny that
Balliett conducted the ONCE.
In REORGANIZATION F. B. Thomas OF San
Francisco admitted that he believes the
White Swan mine to be good paying prop
erty.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
Davis sells paint.
CHRISTIANS ELECT OFFICERS
Discussion of Topics of Interest to the
Church Fills Up Remainder
of Day.

The convention OF the Christian church
Of the Southwest district OF Iowa elected
these officers yesterday: President, Rev.
]. W. Walters, pastor Of First Christian
church, Red Oak; vice president, Rev. J.
H. McSparran, Atlantic; secretary. Rev. w.
T.. Fisher. Clarinda; superintendent of bible
schools, Rev. ]. H. Wright, Shenandoah;
superintendent Of senior Endeayor societies,
Rev. R. S. Campbell. Gravity; delegates to
state convention at Boone, Rev. W. B.
Crewdson, Council Bluffs.
Chancellor Craig OF Drake university, Des
Moiues. was unable to attend and his place
on the program for the evening session was
filled by A. NJ. Heggard, dean Of the bible
department OF Drake university. Mr.. Heg-
gard took Christian Leadership as the
subject OF his address. He traced the lead
ership OF the several Protestant denomina:
tions, showing how one had succeeded the
other. He spoke at length Of the essen
tials for leadership. which. he said, were
evangelistic work and education.
Several changes were made In the days
program owing to the absence OF those
named for addresses. Rev. Clinton Lock-
hart Of Des Moines was unable to be pres
emit and his place was taken by Rev. s.
Gregg of Elliott, who spoke on Bible
Study"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
FIELD CLUB TENNIS TOURNEY
First Round Played Last Evening Az
fords Some Good Sport
for Spectators.

At the Field club courts last evening the
handicap tennis tournament was COM
menced, the first round being played off in
good style before quite a flattering assem-
blage. Some very good tennis was ex-
hibited by the contestants. the match be-
tween Messrs. Colby and Byrnes, each with
a handicap Of 80, being especially interest
ing. Colby lost the first set, winning but
one game, but won the next two, both
deuce sets. by steady uphill playing.
Veteran Con Young found his owe l5 a
rather heavy load against the 80 allowed
his opponent, but still made the match an
interesting one. The results of the first
4. j. collett u5) beat o. s. Erwin (so), 60,
60.
George Mcintyre (scratch) beat ]. w.
Battin (scratch), SO, go.
g. :, Martin d0 beat NJ. H. Ladouceur
II 'aLsavitt 500 beat C. H. Young COVE
J; Haskell .10 beat A. Potter u5). 60. So.
F. ]; Hill .(scratch) beat II. Clarke
B f. Colby $50 beat r. Byrne (se). Is,
H. pOOrley u6) beat ]. Klump u5). 49,
In the second round this evening Collett
plays Mcintyre, Martin plays Leavitt, Has
kell plays Hill and Kelley plays Doorley.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

The Chance Through which One Man
Has Become Rich.


One western millionaire came into the
possession of his wealth through his own
abilities, beyond a doubt, says the New
York Sun, but 1t is also true that his
came TO him I'm an unusual way.
II happened that the wife of a very rich
man had for many years gone TO a certain
shop in New York for her gowns and had
woman. One morning she went to the
store to order a gown. After the bust
ness of getting the new dress had been
transacted the saleswoman said to her:
This will be the last time that l shall
have the pleasure OF waiting on you. Mrs.
X, for / am going to be married"
When the customer expressed an interest
in her plans the woman told her that she
and the man to whom she had been en-
gased for several years had decided that
especially as she had managed by prudence
to have a little money. Said the Gus
You bring your betrothed 10 my house
tonight 10 see me. / would like to meet
him and have my husband know him. too"
A time was set. and that night the sales
woman and her betrothed visited the
them 70 her husband. who talked with the
man and was favorably impressed with
him, He learned that the man was able
10 make only a small income at his bust
Before the man left the house a date
for a subsequent visit had been set. The
man, of course, came back and the result
was a place for him In one Of the million
That was his beginning. Today he
! counts his millions on more fingers than
his two hands possess. And his fortune
| came through his meeting with the mil
lionaire and his good luck In making a
favorable Impression on him as well as on
| his ability 10 take advantage of the oppoT-
] tunities that came to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

ricks and several other boys had In their
possession a rifle of 2%2-caliber. and a scuf-
was discharged and the bullet entered
Hendricks stomach. INJECTING a very
dangerous wound. The victim of the ac-
cident is about 20 years Of age.
George Wilkinson, for many years a resi-
dent of Oelwetn, Is dead. He had his leg
amTPutated and It was thought to be doing
death soon came. For several months he
has been ailing with an infection OF the
formed In a Chicago hospital, but to no.
avail. Mr.. Wilkinson Travelled through
Iowa for Darling & Goa hide and tallow
two children.
A merger OF all the liberal churches in
the west is the latest in the line of COM
bines to have its conception In Iowa. Rev.
II. c. Richardson, formerly of Marshall.
town, but now occupying q. pastorate OF
to Chicago next week to confer with some
of the leading liberal clergymen there
relative to a combination Of "Morganiza-
ton, of the denominational interests of
the liberal churches OF the west. with a
strong central organization in Chicago.
With her WI clothing in flames from
which she was starting a fire in the
kitchen stove. Mrs. H.. L. Holm of Fort
IStfI her ref SsSS S wa o rescued 81 f fsSrS'ah hsT
burning home. The baby was asleep in
the burning kitchen and II was only by
were able to reach 1t before the flames.
The infant was uninjured. Mrs. Holm was
badly burned before the flames. which
completely enveloped her, could be eXtin-
guished, but she will recover.
Many mad dogs are at large in the state
this spring and summer and a large num-
Many people have been bitten, but gen
orally the damage has been confined to
stock. II. b. Waters of West Liberty was
severely bitten by a mad dog and is now
In Pasteur institute, Chicago taking treat.
ment. A few weeks ago one dog traversed
seventy-ive miles of territory In. one day.
biting three persons and several head Of
cattle. Mad cats have been reported In
several localities this spring. No explana-
ton of the large number of cases Is Of
fered by anyone. 1t Is presumed that the
dog or dogs first afflicted with the dis
ease bit other dogs and animals until now
there are a large number scattered over
the state. So far there have been no IA
talities reported.
c. ]. Carlson. the Shenandoah tailor,
| keeps a goose, of course, but he also raises
chickens. He makes fits in his shop. but
nature made a mistake in his coop, He
has a four-day-old chick with four perfect
feet; we'll, one of the extra feet has but
four toes, otherwise the extra pedals are
as complete as any chicks legs. They are
attached to the body, just over the rump
not enough down to touch the ground.
The chick is lively and healthy as It's
mates and as the abnormal legs do not
Interfere with the life functions II will
| probably continue to live. The mother
hen covered fifteen. egg and Matched every
chicks out of sixteen eggs; The freak
may have come from a double-yolked egg:
II is possible IL may become a feature OF
a dime museum at a big price.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
FAILS TO VISIT THE CRATER
Government GeOlogist Reports Futile Attempt
to Examine Mouth of Volcano.
ANOTHER TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION
Clouds Of Black Smoke Ascend to
Height of Three Miles, but Are
Mostly obscured by Heavy
CunauIus.

FORT DE FRANCE, Island Of Martin
ique, May 29.-5 p. ma tremendous ex-
plosion Of very black smoke from Mount
Pelee at 9:15 o'clock this morning accentu-
ated the fear entertained for the safety Of
George Kennan, the. American author, who,
with a land party, has been examining the
northern. part Of the island. The governor
OF Martinique, NJ. L'Huerre, was at once
seen with the object of arranging for a
rescue party to proceed by land in con-
nection with the voyage along the coast Of
the United States cruiser Cincinnati, should
such steps appear necessary.
At about II O'Clock this morning Fer
nand Clerc, 8 wealthy land proprietor Of
Martinique, arrived here and announced
that Mr.. KEENAN, and his party we're safe
on a plantation at the north end Of the
island.
Prof Robert T.. Hill, United States gov
eminent geologist and head Of the expedi-
ton sent to Martinique by the National
/ Geographical 'society, who left Fort de
France Monday on horseback for the VOL
cano, returned here this morning. He was
completely worn out by his trip.
Futile Attempt TO Examine Crater.
Speaking personally of his expedition to
Mount Pelee, Prof. Hill said:
Ny attempt to examine the crater of
Mount Pelee has been futile; | succeeded,
however, in getting very close to Morne
messed from a point near the ruins OF st,
Pierre a frightful explosion from Mount
Pelee and noted the accompanying, pheno-
mena. While these 'eruptions continue no
sane man, should attempt to ascend TO the
crater of the volcano. Followlng the sal.
gigantic mushroom-shaped columns, of
smoke and cinders assembled into the clear,
starlit sky and then spread In a vast black
sheet 10 the south and directly over my
head. Through this sheet, which extended
a distance of ten miles from the crater,
Vivid land awful lightning-like bolts flashed
distinct paths of ignition. but were differ.
ent from lightning In that the bolts were
hoFizontai and sl,G nS5 pe GF tSa eEpIos, Tni Sxi Is
dalton of the gases after they left the
crater.
70; New to Volcanic History.
This is a most important observation
and explains, in, part, the awful catas-
trophe, This Phenomenon is entirely new
I took many photographs, but do not
hesitate to acknowledge that l was terri
fhrsisshteRReeds Two neSspaper eoffrespondents
who we're close to Morne Rouge some
hours before me became scared, ran tnTee
mflS down the mountain and hastened
into Fort de France.
The people on the north end of the island
are terrified and are fseing Win thHehITT
in q house at DcuX Choux with a crowd OF
200 frightened refugees.
The Volcano is still intensely active and
I cannot make any predictions as to what
It will do. o.
The explosion OF this morning was ac-
oompanied by an enormous column OF
smoke, which rose fully three miles into
the air, but which was largely hidden from
the view OF the people Of Fort de France
by a heavy eumulus.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
Comments of the Iowa Press.

Des Moines Leader: Another indication
of the pre-eminence of Iowa these days Is
that every good story that is told is about
IAN Iowa man"
Sioux City Tribune; The story. OF that
recent prohibition decision by the Iowa
from home like the Celebrated tale of the
three black crows.
Sioux City Tribune: Waterloo's $4,000
tainiy be entitled to rank as a notable in
stance of the Goals of fire system of get
ting revenge The speakers personal pull
Keokuk Gate City; Iowa should have a
solid republican delegation in the next
sSOngFess' as II has n the present one, and
contests within the party should be per-
mitted to take on a character likely TO
j~eopardize this result.
Davenport Democrat: The college boys,
with their fool kidnapings and abductions.
have managed to furnish the country with
wanted is a line OF home training that will
dlsabuse the youth in college OF the hallu-
ciAation that It is necessary for him to
raise the devil bodily in order TO sustain
himself with manly credit.
Waterloo Courier: 1t Is really beautiful
TO see the faith of Uncle Dick Clarkson OF
the Register in the Iowa crop prospects.
After the heavy rains of the month have
so far reached a total OF nearly nine inches
state for a whole season. Uncle Dick per-
sists in declaring that the slight moisture
of the last few days is Just what Is needed
for Iowa corn.
Waterloo Courier: The city council OF
Waterloo last night emphasized the stand
taken two weeks ago against granting ad-
ditonal permits for the operation OF
saloons in Waterloo. Two applications for
saloon permits were presented and read to
the council and both OF them were promptly
knocked out, the FIRST by the vote OF Mayor
Martin, on a tie, and the second by a olear
majority In the council. The people OF
Waterloo will applaud this action OF the
enough in Waterloo for all useful and
practical purposes. Sixteen saloons In one
town of 1900 people ought 10 be able 10
supply liquid refreshments TO all callers
without creating a congestion of humanity.
at the bars.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
HIS TABLOID
No Lost Time, No IndiEeStion, No TIPS
10 waters.

#|
'I have solved the luncheon problem"
said w. 8. Webb of the Missouri savings
bank to a Kansas City, Journal man. i
luncheon sent in to me nor DO ! go out
Tor &c. Neither do l carry a full dinner
bucket, as we did In the last presidential
.HSW do you do it?" was asked.
'aThls way and he took from his pocket
a little tin box, in which were a score or
more OF little tablets. Each OF these Us
composed of concentrated food They
ara mixed with matted milk. Three or
SoSr OF them make a square meal. l find
il IncOnvenient TO go out for luncheon In
the middle of the day, because that Is our
busy time. l don't like TO have one sent
in and j cannot go Without therefore,
these. take three or four OF them every
noon and perhaps eat a banana or an
orange, and ] am amply satisfied.
"Yes, / know that sounds funny' ne
went on, but that is the twentieth cen;
fury way Of doing things, Soon we will
me odors of the k~itchen-in fact, the
Kitchen itself-win be obliterated. We
will carry our meals about with US IN our
pockets and when we are. hungry we Will
eat There will he no Ions. dinners, no
watts, no quick lunches. We VIII take
tablets and save all worry over burned OF
underdone steaks, and Will not have indl-
eestion over heavy pies and batter cakes
Banduets will become a thing Of the past
hundred different things at one sltting,, We
will say: Haze a tabletT and then nght
our cigars and be done with It, It's the
Hn5 Mr. Webb cooked his feet up on his
desk and took another tablet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
Iowa state Field Meet.

DIES MONIES, May 2s.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The annual field meet Of the coll
held today at the State fair grounds In
Des Moines. A finer day could not nave
been had for the meet meet; t,o Gisn N f GoI1sg ieS
10 500 came from each of these colleges
and Des Moines turned out a large number
and Des Moines college. both Of this city.
SIX state records were broken and Drake
T TGSke easily sSR!' 16 5Rs f 1879: G ri n RHilniis i; %mess,
ii: Cornell, Q; Normal school, 6; Simpson,
8: Des Moines college, 4.
One hundred yards dash; Young, Of Drake
Won. Bsir of Grtnneil second Jacobs OF
Haif-mile bicycle race: Anneberg OF
Drake won, Vanevera OF Grinnell second.
George DobsOn OF Cornell third. Time;
Two hundred and twenty yards dash:
Young Of Drake won, Jaekley or pes
M MIN M sGIlsE ct i Simpson " fOSa,h OF TAimmsss:
Haif-mile run: Thompson of Drake won,
Of GrinneiI third. Time: 900 rs.
Putting sixteen-pound shot: orebaugh Of
Of Drake third. Distance: 81 feet 70 inches.
One hundred and twenty yards h9rales:
Chapman Of Drake won, Anderson OF Iowa
second, Bair Of Grinnell third. Time;
Pole vault: Lee OF simpson won. .Pen of
1 6nS. sm aRS S Of Amss tS ii Height sSH ii feet
Broad jump: PeLl OF Drake won, gaekleg
OF Des Moines second, Bair OF Grinnell
third. Distance: q feet 6h inches.
6ixteen-pound hammer-throw: Pell OF
Drake won, scholty Of Ames second, Jones
OF Normal third. Distance: ls feet Ia
inch.
won, Barker OF iowa second, Abel Of Nor
nal third. Height: 5 feet 81 inches.
-Four hundred and forty yards dash:
Main OF Drake won, Panton of Normal sec
ond, Cave OF Ames third. Time: OBI Is.
Two hundred and twenty yards hurdles:
Bair OF Grinnell won, Anderson OF Iowa
second, Kempf Of Ames third. Time;
| O:26 Is.
Coates OF Ames second, McIlerath of Grim
| nell third. Time: 4:A.
Hop-step-jump: Graham OF Drake won,
\ Rose OF Iowa second, Fisk OF Grinnell third.
Distance: IS feet 3 inches.
one mile bicycle: Guy Dobson Of Cor
nell won. George Dobson Of Cornell sec
ond. Bissell Of Ames third Time; 2:A
i Half-mile relay; Iowa won, Drake sec
ond. Normal third. Time; 1874 IS.
| Discus-throW: Swift of Iowa won. Pe!l
Of Drake second. Kouba Of Cornell third.
Distance; us feet 6 inches.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
CASES COME UP LAST OF JUNE
Injunction suits 10 stop Rebate Prac-
tice in West Set for
Hearing.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The injunction
cases instituted by the Interstate COM
merce commission against fourteen rail-
road lines running eastward from Missouri
river points, in which the governor seeks
to enjoin the roads from granting rebates
to shippers, will come up before Judges
Grosscup and Phillips in Chicago on June
%. The decision then will determine the
question Of jurisdiction of court in the
premises and whether the government can
stop the rebate practices by means Of the
injunction process.