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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
METHoDISTS IN CONFERENCE
daily welcomed TO City
of wymore.

wYMORE, Neb., Sept. 17.-(speciaL)-
The forty-second Methodist conference for
mally opened this morning with devotional
services, led by the Rev. H. o. Ostrom. The
communion, which followed. was admins
tered by Bishop Charles B.. Fowler, who
presides. The roll call showed that many
OF the conference had not arrived,
but more came in during the afternoon.
The ministers who had been transferred
from other conferences to this district were
introduced and welcomed by the members.
Rev. r.. A. Harrison of the Congregational
church of this city extended a hearty well
come to the visitors in behalf Of the
churches Of Wymore. His address was short
but ~forceful and was full Of geniality. Rev.
Bellville, pastor Of the Blue Springs Pres
b~yterian church. welcomed the ministers to
that city in a way both humorous and serh
Gus. When he had finished the visitors
knew that the homes of Blue Springs were
open for their reception. The next to ex-
tend a greeting to the visitors was the city
attorney. Hon. A. d. McCandless.
The reports of the churches represented
in the conference showed a great Improve
ment over the condition of last year. Re
ports on missionary work were good, every
church having received a large sum to aid
In the work. Nominations for officers ia
preside at the conference next year were
made and confirmed.
The afternoon session of today's confer.
ence opened by a missionary sermon by
Rev. J. W. Scott. He especially praised
the work OF William Taylor and hoped Il
see many missionaries follow the nobl,
example set by him. Attention was called
to the necessity OF work in China anC
Africa, but he appealed to the people Il
begin at home; that there was much mex
Of mission work in America.
Rev. H. o. Ostrom, the evangelist, helt
services at 4 o'clock and was greeted b!
a large and appreciative audience. In tn,
evening L. F. Smith Of Emmanuel church
Lincoln, led the s%criptursl reading. DR.
PER- Of Philadelphia, president OF tn
Church Extension society, was the prin
cipal speaker. Eloquence, enthusiasm ant
sincerity characterized his address, H
called attention to the fact that lbs year
ago there was absolutely nothing Of Meth
odism in the country, while now there ar
1854 Methodist churches in the Unite
States. He implored the people to worl
among the Africans, for in that race h
sees much good, which, II developed, will
produce grand results. At the close of tn
sermon the proposition was placed hefcr
the people to build a chapel in Manila an
name II the Nebraska Conference chapel
The audience responded willingly and owe
$40 was subscribed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
FREIGHT WRECK BLOCKS TRACK
Three Cars Badly Smashed and Track
Torn Up for Considerable
Distance.

MEAD, Neb., Sept. 17--(special Tele-
gram.)-Union Pacific local freight No. 81,
In charge of Engineer Cole and Conductor
Mccoy. was wrecked a mile and a half
east OF town at s o'clock this morning.
Three cars wero completely wrecked and
three other freight cars and the way car
we're of tho rails. The track for 200 feet
was toru up and all trafic was stopped.
No. AZ, the eastbound morning passenger
train. was held here until $50 before the
track was relaid and II could get by. The
wrecking train from Omaha has been here
all day and II will take nearly all OF to-
morrow to clean away the wreckage. The
cause of the wreck was a defective hange
on one Of the company's new steel cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
FORCED TO RETREAT
Situation Of the Government in Venezuela
Regarded as Critical,
SERIES OF VICTORIES FOR THE REBELS
Overthrow OF President Castro by the
RevOIutiOnists IL Now Regarded
as only n Question OF
n short Time.

wILLEMsTAD. Island of Curacao, Sept.
17.-President Castro of Venezuela has re-
treated from Ocumare before the advance
OF the revolutionists. The Venezuelan gov
ernment's situation is critical.
Recent advices received from Venezuela
confirm the dispatches of the Associated
Press from willemstad of Friday, Septem-
Der 70. The battle which was then an
nounced began September IL in the vicinity
of Tinaquillo. Venezuela, between about
1000 revolutionists under the ommand OF
Generals Mendoza, Battalla and Rivera and
government forces of about the same
strength led by the Venezuelan minister Of
war, General Garrido, resulting in the de-
feat of the government forces, and not in
a victory for the latter, as announced in a
dispatch from Torres Cardenas. secretary Of
President Castro, which set forth that Cen
eral Mendoza's army had been annihilated
September 8 near Tinaquillo.
The engagement Of that date, as cabled
from here September IL, was only an ad-
vance guard fight of no Importance. The
real battle began September IL and lasted
four days, after which General Garrido re-
treated on Valencia, and eventually entered
that city September II with about $500 men,
leaving the road free for the further ad-
vance on Caracas for the revolutionary
army under Generals Mendoza, Rivera and
Battala.
The only other government army In the
field is the one which is under the per
sonal command Of President Castro, who
a few days ago, was at Ocumare, about
forty-fve miles south Of Caracas, and
was sending out scouts looking for tho
advance guard Of the army of Genera
Matos. the revolutionary leader. Thu
president later abandoned his position pre-
cipitated before the advance of the revo
lutionists, who occupied Ocumare.
The president retreated from Ocumare q
Charare and again to a point about foui
hours march from Caracas.
According to report the president in
tends to move his army to Valencia, joii
forces with troops under General Garrid,
and attack the revolutionary army com
manded by General Mendoza.
From all points are reported desertion
OF government soldiers to the ranks of tn
revolutionists and the general impression
In Venezuela is that the last importan
incident OF the revolution is approaching
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
BITES ON MATRIMONIAL GAME
Young Man from OtOe County Has
Expensive Experience in
Omaha.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb., Sept. 1T-(spe-
cial.)-A young man who gave his name as
Ernest lessen arrived in the city from
Omaha last evening and stated that he
was on his way back to Otoe county, where
he had been working on a farm. Accord
ing to the young mans story he had been
reading a matrimonial paper and in that
way secured the address Of a pretty young
lady, with blue eyes and a fair complex
ion,' whose name is Oracle Goldenberg
and her home is In Omaha. After they
had correspouded for some time Ernest
became imbued with an irresistible desire
to see the idol Of his heart, 30 he gath
cred together all the money he had saved
up-about $150-and boarded a train for
Omaha.
AS previously arranged. he was met at
the depot there by a young woman whose
dazzling eyes and happy smiles completely
captivated him. After a few moments
conversation they went up town and
stopped at a restaurant and had dinner,
after which they enjoyed a walk along
some Of the streets for a few hours. AS
they approached a dry goods store she
asked him to wait a few minutes while she
vent in and purchased a pair Of gloves.
He waited a few moments and then a few
moments more, and until the moments
grew into hours, and still Oracle failed to
appear. He finally puckered up courage
and went into the store and inquired for
her, but was informed that the young
woman had gone. About that time he dis
covered that his pocketbook and money
we're missing and he barely had enough
money left to buy a meal and a ticket to
Plattsmouth.
When asked II he had reported the mat
ter to the officers in Omaha he stated that
he had not. and gave as a reason for so
doing that he was afraid his folks in Otoe
county would read in the papers how he
had been worked" He appears to be a
young man Of good habits, and while the
experience was an expensive one It will
doubtless be a valuable one to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
soeietz Day 81 carnival.

BEATRICE, Neb,, Sept. ~17.-(special
Telegram.)-Today was society day at the
Elks' carnival and the attendance was
large. A large number Of secret societies
of the city, headed by the Second Regi-
ment band and a delegation of Elks, made
a parade through the principal streets at
$3.50 p. m. In the parade were a number
OF beautiful and attractive floats. Tomor-
row is Elks' day and Friday occurs the
grand flower parade. oppenheimer's shows
continue to be the attraction.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Corn Maturing Rapidly.

HEBRON. Neb., Sept. 17.-(special)-A
heavy windstorm, followed by a light rain,
swept over Hebron early this morning.
The weather here has been quite mild for a
long period. afording a most favorable con-
ditinn for growing crops. Corn in the fields
is ripening nicely. The farmers say that it
will be fully matured in about two weeks
more. A small quantity OF early corn was
brought in a few days ago from the Tracy
farm. four miles east of here, which was
said to be the largest and most healthy ears
ever produced in Thayeri county. The frost
which we had here a few days ago did but
little damage to growing crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
PREACHERS MEAN BUSINESS
Take Legal Action TO Secure enforcement
Of Anti Gambling Laws.
MANDAIUs TO Be SERVED IN MORNING
Takes in slot Machines and All De-
vices Where Confederation of
value Depends Upon
q nance

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 17.-(speciaI Tel
egram.)-The ministers Of Hastings are GER
tainly sincere ~ their efforts to rid the
city Of gambling dens and places OF in
lquity. They took a very decided step In
that direction late this afternoon, when
they got out a writ Of mandamus for Mayor
Miles. The writ was placed in Sheriff Hills
hands, with instructions TO serve It on the
mayor at once. This 1t was impossible to
do, as Mr.. Miles went to Lincoln this aft
ernoon and as yet has not returned, but
It is understood that he will come home
tonight and will be served with the writ
the first thing in the morning. Tn fol-
lowing is an exact copy Of the writ:
The State Of Nebraska, Kearney County,
the City of Hastings, Neb.-It having been
made TO appear by the petition and am
the mayor Of the city Of Hastings, Adams
county, Neb.. and that the city ordinance
Of said city makes 1t unlawful to keen
of any character at which any games Of
chance can be played and that II Is un-
lawful for, any person or persons within
the limits Of said city Of Hastings to en-
Chance with cards or dice or any. other de-
or for anything that represents money or
value, and said ordinances further provide
thai It IL your duty to cause the ordinances
and regulations of the city to be faithfully
and constantly obeyed and the provisions
OF the law compiled with. Being willing
that complete justice may be done in this
matter, you are commanded In twenty-four
hours after a copy OF this writ is served
on you to enforce the ordinances OF said
city against the gambling houses or that
you appear before me at the courthouse in
Minden, Kearney county Neb., on the 18th
day of October at II o'clock a. m. to show
cause why you do not enforce said ordi-
nance against said gambling houses.
Witness my hand this 9TH day of Septem-
Der, 1902. ED L. ADAMS,
District Judge.
So far the fight seems to be wholly in the
hands Of the clergy. as no other persons
have taken any active part In the matter,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18

populist. and there we're present fifteen
delegates to the latter and ten to the dem
ocratic when they came into joint conven-
tion. The leaders Of the party are endeov-
oring to retain the party organization, only
as their nominations, With the exception Of
one or two supervisors, were very weak
and no certainty that any Of them will
stand. For member OF the legislature NJ.
NJ. Warner Of Lyons was nominated; for
county attorney. H. Wade ellis, who was
absent and will undoubtedly decline; for
supervisor First district, F. A. Camerai;
Second district, w. r. Benin; Fourth dis
trict. j.. E. Conneally; Sixth district, Henry
Miller. ,-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Commercial Agent Promoted.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. ~17.-(special
Telegrsm.)-Frank r.. Hyde OF this city,
who for the last fifteen years has been
manager for South Dakota for the Brad
street Commercial agency, was today pro-
NOTED to the position of manager for Min
%nesota, North Dakota and a portion OF
Wisconsin, with headquarters at ST. Paul.
He will depart for st. Paul Saturday even
ing to enter upon his new duties. His sue
cessor here will be Orrin X. PettingilI,
travelling representative Of a local whole
sale fruit house.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
store. at Palmyra Robbed.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 17.-(spe-
cial.)-The sheriff was notified by the mar
shall at Palmyra this morning that burglars
had entered the general merchandise store
of Thomas Bell and the hardware store of
D. Wait last night and made away with
from $50 to 500 worth OF goods. From the
character of the goods taken and the man
ner in which the job was done it is believed
by the authorities that 1t was the work Of
boys who had become excited by cheap
literature.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
SOUTH DAKOTA REPUBLICANS
Preparations Are Completed for n
Good Representation at league
Convention I'm Chicago.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. 17.-(Special.)
Preparations have been completed for a
good representation Of South Dakota re-
publicans at the convention of the National
Republican league. to be held at Chicago
on October 2 and 3. w. G. Porter and w.
H. Stanley of this city. president and sec
rotary respectively OF the South Dakota
League of Republican Clubs, will be among
those who VIII attend the meeting Of the
national league.
The delegates from eastern South Dakota
will meet the delegates from the Black
Hills at Sioux City, those from this part
of the state leaving here on Wednesday,
October 1. Assurances have been given
that the South Dakota republicans will be
represented at the national meeting by a
full delegation. President Porter and Sec
rotary Stanley announce that the delegation
from the state will be composed of the fol-
lowing well-known republicans:
Delegates-W. C. Lusk, Yankton; Henry
Robertson, Dell Rapids; Logan Berry,
Clark; A. r. Dunlop, Oacoma; John d.
Fargo, Redheld; NJ. G. Lightner. Ispwich;
Charles Buell.. Rapid City; R. H. Driseoll,
Lead.
Delegates-at-Large-W. C. Cook, Plank
ington; Charles E. Hill, Valley Springs
W. F. Hanley, Custer; L. p. jenkins, Lead;
A. E. Raynes, Andover; NJ. A. Meyerdorff,
Rapid City.
Alternate Delegates-G. w. Gilbert, YER
million; A. ]. Keith, Sioux Falls; A. w,
Ransom, Wolsey; A. S. Stuver, Kimball
j. d. Smull, Redheld; C. II. Barron, Tsp
witch; A. S. Stewart, Hot Springs; Jack
Gray, Deadwood.
Alternates-at-Large-Lars T. Wosted,
Canton; c. R. Bruce, Elk Point; F. d.
Peckham, Alexandria; George f. Fitch,
Waconda; w. G.. Brown. Clark.
1t is probable that the headquarters OF
the South Dakota delegation while in Chi
.nnn Eli h. Of Ahn Grant Nnrfharn hnAal
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Forsets to Come Back.

wAHoo, Neb., Sept. 17.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A bay team weighing about 1000
pounds and top buggy with red running
gears were stolen from Barton & Robinson
OF this city. The man who took them was
about 80 years of age, dark complexion and
weighed about 100 pounds. He hired the
rig to drive into the country, but as yet
no trace OF him can be found. A reward
OF $50 has been offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Democrats Take All.

HEBRON. Neb,, Sept. 17.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The democrats and populists met
here today in Joint convention and nom
mated the following ticket: Henry Kuhl-
man Of Chester. for representative; o.. II.
Scott OF Hebron. for county attorney; II.
p. Sisson Of Hebron, for county commits
sioner. The democrats captured all before
them. There were only hve populist pre-
einets represented and they quietly walked
In and surrendered 70 the democrats.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Boy Catches Big Trout.

LANDER. Wyo.. Sept. 17.-tspeciaI.)-The
largest trout caught with hook and line
in this section this season was captured
a few days ago by Horace Rhein, the 10
year-old son of W. II. Rhein. Tn. lad was
fishing in Little Popo Agile with a green
willow pole and when the trout took the
bait the pole snapped. Young Rhein was
determined to land the FISH. however. and
jumped into the stream. The trout weighed
six pounds and was twenty-five inches in
length and twelve inches in circumference
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED
Small Boys Play with n Loaded Gun
Ends Up in n
Tragedy.

WILDER, Neb., Sept. 17.-(special.)-
While Adolph and Steve Javorsky, the young
sons Of Frank Javorsky, living a few miles
southwest Of here, were playing in the gran
airy where there was a loaded gun, about
II o'clock this forenoon, the gun was &C
cidentally discharged in some manner while
in the hands of the younger boy. The load
lodged in the groin Of his brother, Adolph,
causing almost instant death. The dead boy
was ~ and his brother is Q years of age.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Change Of Venue for DAMAGE Case.

TECUMsEH, Neb.. Sept. 17.-(special.)-
Judge J. S. stull Of Auburn convened the
fall session Of the district court for this
county yesterday. There are about nifty
cases for trial. The Goosch damage case.
wherein John Gooseh lost his life and his
heirs seek damages from the county. mas
much as Mr.. Goosch went through a county
bridge with a traction engine, has been
given a change Of venue 1t will be taken
either to Pawnee or NemahA county for
trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Many sheen PoInoned.

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Sept. 17.-(spe-
eial)Zsheepmen report that sheep. are
dying In large numbers on the summer
range north of this place. The animals
are poisoned, presumably by a weed OF
plant. The stomach OF a poisoned sheep
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
open CONGREGATIONAL Headanarters.

YORK, Neb., Sept. Observation-Disclosures
quarters for the fourth congressional dis
trict have been established here and both
Chairman MeCloud and Secretary Hall with
the assistance Of stenographers are shaping
up the early preliminaries Of the congress
sional campaign. preparatory for one OF the
best conducted campaigns ever put up in
this district. Hon. E.. H.. Hinshaw has al
ready visited every county In the district
and is making a winning campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Boys start n Fire.

YORK. Neb., Sept. 17.-(special.) "A jack
o-lantern and small boys were the cause
of a small fire yesterday that threatened
the burning Of the fine home of J. NJ. Bell
on East bill. Harry Jackson helped ex-
tinguish the fire. and received very severe
burns on the hands and wrist.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Swedish Lutheran Conferences.

sARoNVILLE. Neb.. Sept. 1~T.-(special.)
The annual conference OF the Swedish
Lutheran church OF Nebraska conyenes
here for a four days session. also the
thirtieth anniversary OF the organization
OF the church at tbiS place win be one
feature OF their meeting. All pastors that
have been here during the thirty years are
invited to be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
Farm Brings Good Price.

SILVER CREEK, Neb., Sept. 17.-(Spe-
cial. )-Yesterday Davis G. Hill sold the
George Hutchings farm Of $50 acres. near
here, for SIC, 900, to Robert Murray OF Saun-
ders county. This was about s57 an acre,
and shows that Merrick county land is in
demand at good prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
johnson County Fair Opens.

TECUMsEH, Neb., Sept. 17.-(Special)-
The Johnson county fair opened here to-
day. Entries have been coming in all day
and the county's resources will be properly
shown. The races will come on tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
WILL BE SOME WARMER TODAY
Nebraska weather to he Toned
Down a Bit-Skles All
Clear.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Forecast:
For Nebraska and K~ansas-Fair, warmer
Thursday; Friday fair, warmer in east por-
ton.
For Iowa-Fair Thursday, warmer in ex-
IRENE west portion; Friday fair, warmer.
For Missouri-Fai Thursday, preceded
by showers in southeast portion, cooler in
east and warmer in northwest portion; FRI
day fair, warmer.
For Montana, Colorado, North and South
Dakota and Wyoming-Fair Thursday; Fri
day warmer.
Local Record
OFFICB OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Sept. 11.-Ofhcial record of tenn
the corresponding day of the past three
years:
Maximum temperature . . go 55 SO IS
Minimum temperature -. 81 80 AZ 49
Mean temperature ........ Of 52 81
Precipitation ...........,... .SZ W L W
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l,
1902:
Normal temperature .......,.......... IS
Deficiency for the day ...."............. 3
Total excess since March 1................. "a
Normal precipitation .,............... 10 inch
Total rainfall since March 1.....22. % inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... 2.05 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1901. 6.95 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, $780,. 2.l5 inches
Reports from stations at Z II. M.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18

TEKAMAH. Neb.. Sept. I7.-(Speeial)-
The fusionists Of this county met In county
convention In this city yesterday. The call
was made for seventy-seven delegates for
the democratic convention and 1913 for the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18

will be sent to the State university for
to determine the cause of death
and ascertain IL possible the name Of the
poisonous weed. AS soon as the cause
If the trouble is learned flock masters will
AXE steps to guard against it,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18
BOXERS SURROUND A CITY
Attempt to Take Oheng Tu Flu, but as Yet
Without Success.
IT'S FALL WILL MEAN AN UPRISING
Chinese Merchant Predicts That the
whole Province VIII he IN It's bad
Behavior ~ the FIFTY Thou
sand Rebels Win.

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Cabling from shang-
hal under date OF September II, the cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says that
.Cheng-Tu--Fu, capital Of the province Of SEE
Chuen. is surrounded by so, 900 Boxers, but
that their attempt to take the city have
failed so far. without immediate help, how
ever, Cheng-Tu-Fu must fall.
"A prominent Chinese merchant tells
me-" continues the Daily Mail correspond
ent, that II C~heng-Tu-Fu is taken a rising
in the province is inevitable. To further
complicate matters. the feuds between Cath
Ollie and Protestant converts are worse now
than at any previous stage and magisterlan
injunction in various matters has been un-
warrantably interferred with by priests and
missionaries"
More Encouraging Report.
VICTORIA. B. c., Sept. IA letter re-
teived from a thoroughly trustworthy Chi
nese correspondent at Manning states that
the rebellion is entirely at an end. General
Ma, one Of the ablest Chinese officers in the
south was killed.
Though the rebellion, so called, is at an
end. a disquieting feature Of the situation
is that a large quantity Of up-to-date rifles
are still imported constantly. The Chinese
complain that they are struggled over the
Tonkin frontier. TIL town Of Tunghua
Hsian, northwest Of New Chwang, is re-
ported to have been occupied by the bri-
gand leader. Liu Tang Tsae. and followers.
Making this their headquarters, they are
said to be busily looting all the districts
around.
The Boxers are still active in Chengte
and increasingly 80, The local foreign
oficer reports the district to be in great
disorder. several places having been at
tackled. others burned down and a number
Of Christians and others who have resisted
having been killed. The British and For
eign bible society has had one killed in
that district and there are rumors, not yet
confirmed, but believed to be reliable. that
two others have suffered the same fate.
A gentleman who recently visited New
Chwang says the Russians are making all
preparations for retirement from ManchurIs
at an early date, and expresses the belief
tina they will do SO. At the same time he
admits that they are not likely to give VI
some of the places on which they have
spent considerable sums, such as New
Chwang and Talien bay, nor to retire with.
out some sort of equivalent for what they
supposed they had acquired. nor even ther
to make an absolute REIMBURSEMENT Of theil
claims upon that country.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-18

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