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Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
CAPE HORN PIGEON CASE
Is Called Up Again Through the ArbI-
traitor, who Wants Further
Expert Evidence.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, June 1s.-The
celebrated Cape Horn Pigeon case in which
the governments OF the United States and
Russia have figured since 1898, is brought
up once more through the arbitrator, Hon.
NJ, T. NJ. c. Asser, advisor OF the minister
of the foreign affairs for Holland, asking
for further expert evidence before render
ing a decision. Captain George o. Baker
of this city has been selected as the ex-
pert and he sailed Saturday for Holland
During 1898 the Cape Horn Pigeon. a seal
ing vessel was seized by Russian gov
ernment vessel in the Bering sea. The
firm claims $4,000 damages as the result
OF that seizure
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
Forecast for Nebraska-Showers Tuesday
Wednesday Fair and Warmer
Tempernturs ~ Or,h. y..,ora
SHRINERS TOURING STATE
Visit Los Angeles and Are the
Recipients of Many
Courtesies.

Los ANGELES, Cal, June 16.-(Special
Telegram. Imperial Potentate Akin and a
party of Shriners, which included the Omaha
representatives. occupied a special train
which left San Francisco yesterday at 3
p m. and arrived in this city shortly be-
fore O'Clock this morning. Here they were
met by a committee of local Shriners, who
had made preparations for the entertain
ment OF the visitors hardly less elaborate
than those at San Francisco. The imperial
potentate and his fellow representatives
with their ladies, were given exclusive use
for the whole forenoon of the parlor car
used by the president Of the Los Angeles
Street Car company. Transported in this
they were taken about the city. and thence
twenty miles out. past groves of orange.
fig and olive trees, interspersed with the
vegetation OF the north, and to Santa
Monica, the summer resort on the Pacific.
Here on the beach the pilgrims rested
and refreshed themselves in the commo-
dious home OF the Ocean Park Country
club, which was placed at their disposal
for the time being. Returning to Los An
geles, the party was taken to the new
Hotel Angelus, where they sat down to an
elaborate luncheon.
In the afternoon the visitors were the
recipients Of similar hospitality of another
street car company of the city. Another
elegantly equipped car was set aside for
them and they were taken first to Pasadena,
and thence to the base OF Mount Lowe,
where they were transferred to still an
other electric line. which carried them to
the summit OF the mountain, nearly 5000
feet above sea level. Refreshments we're
here served at the hotel and the railway
officials who had so generously entertained
the visitors were each presented with one
Of the large Tangier temple badges, which
are the admiration Of all Shriners attend
ing the imperial council The recipients
made brief addresses, expressing their
pleasure at the appreciation shown by the
visitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
sPoILs THE GRAND REVIEW
Illness of King Edward and Down
pour of Rain Interferes at
AldershOt.

ALDERsHoT, England, June 16.-The in
disposition Of King Edward and the ipees-
SAINT downpour OF rain combined TO effectu-
ally spoil the grand review Of troops here
today.
The king did not leave the royal pavilion
and was represented by the prince Of Wales,
who rode to the saluting point accompanied
by the duke OF Connaught and a brilliant
staff, comprising several Indian princes,
the military attaches, Lord Roberts, the
commander chief, and the headquarters
staff.
Queen Alexandra drove to the parade
ground in a closed carriage, with the prin-
cess Of Wales and Princess Victoria. In other
carriages at the saluting point were the
duchess OF Connaught and many Of the
notabilities who are visiting England. More
than 80, 900 rain-soaked troops marched past
the heir to the throne.
Queen Alexandra performed the pictur-
esque ceremony of presenting the colors
to the Highland light infantry.
In spite of the rain the troops went
through the usual evolutions previous TO
the march past.
Major Edward B. Cassatt, U. s. A, was
among the attaches who accompanied the
prince of Wales.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
TRAGEDY IN NEW MEXICO
Bookkeeper for Mining Company is
Shot and Killed by
SaIOOnkeeper.

CIERRoLos, N. NJ. June lev. w.
Atchison. a saloonkeeper, shot and killed
James O'Meara and wounded William M
Thayer after a quarrel in Atchison's saloon
at San Pedro.
Atchison had been drinking and was
fourishing a revolver, when O'Meara took
It away from him. Atchison went home
and secured a rifle and began to shoot, with
the above result.
oMeara was bookkeeper for the Santa
Fe Gold and Copper Mining company and
his home was in New York. where his body
will be sent.
DES MONIES, Ia, June 16.-James
O'Meara was born and reared in this city
his father founding the Des Moines Manu-
featuring and Supply company. At the age
Of IS he was appointed private messenger
for Governor Sherman and rapidly earned
promotion. For thirteen years, including
the Sherman, Larrabee and a portion of the
Jackson administrations, he was coniden-
tial clerk in the governors office and was
highly respected.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
PEACEFUL WOMEN ARE KILLED
Only Result of Battle Between
Government and Rebel Troops
in Venezuela.

WILLEMsTAD, Isle Of Curacao, Monday,
June 9.-Advices received here today an
nounce that the Venezuelan troops attacked
La Guiara, the port Of Caracas, Saturday.
June Z. The government forces answered
by shelling Maiquetia, a suburb of La
Guiara from the forts ashore and from the
Venezuelan warship Miranda. Only peace
full women were killed.
All the commercial houses at La Guaira
were closed the day of the bombardment
and the inhabitants were panic-stricken.
Eventually the revolutionists, who num-
bered about 400 men, were repulsed. They
destroyed the bridge at Bouqueron, on the
Caracas (English) railroad and stopped all
traffic for twelve hours. They also cut
the French cable and the telegraph wires.
The people Of Caracas were thrown into
state Of alarm and every one began
buying provisions, apprehending siege.
The situation in Venezuela as these ad-
vices were dispatched indicated that the
crisis was near.
A Dutch warship and the German cruiser
Fake leave Curacao today for La Guaira.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
STUBBORN FIGHT IN FOURTH
Republican Congressional Convention Settles
Down for Long sisgs.
SEVEN CANDIDATES ARE IN THE FIELD
Fifty Ballots Taken without Any
Break or Any One of the Aspi-
rants Having n Com
mRndinR Lead.

BEATRICE, Neb., June 16.-(special
Telegram when the convention met here
this evening to nominate the republican
candidate for congress in the Fourth dis
trict all indications pointed to a stubborn
contest, the outcome OF which no one
ventured to predict. The delegates had
gathered in full force during the day, with
a numerous reinforcement Of spectators
and supporters OF the different candidates.
large delegation from Fairbury, re-
splendent under red white and blue UNI
brellas and headed by a brass band. all
wearing Hinshaw badges. made the most
striking showing. although other candl-
dates were well represented in the lobby
and headquarters. With seven candidates
in the field from eleven counties In the
district. no one seemed to have much lead
over the other.
Each of the candidates could count on
his own county and all the others promised
to divide. The most positive strength was
conceded to Sloan, but this made him the
object OF the combined attack from lall
others. The best observers expected the
battle to sift down eventually to a night
of Sloan against the field.
The convention organized with z. L. King
OF Polk county as chairman, A. B. Chris
tan of York, secretary; I. ]. Beckett Of
Saunders and ]. c. Emery Of Gage, assist
ant secretaries. oratory was shut off with
out ceremony and an informal ballot had,
which resulted:
c. H. Aldrich OF Butler 81 81; E. J..
Hainer OF Hamilton. IS 81; e. H. Hinshaw
OF Jefferson, AZ 81; John r. Pope OF Sa-
line, "a 81; G. w. Post Of York, "a M.
E. Shultz Of Gage, 43 81; Charles H. Sloan
OF Fillmore. 80 81.
The delegates then buckled down for a
siege at formal bailoting, but with little
variation. In the fourth ballot Saunders,
which had been giving three votes to each,
showed a friendly disposition to Sloan by
doubling his quota to six and in the fifth
gave Hinshaw six also.
The eighth ballot stood Aldrich, 22;
Hainer, 21; Hinshsw, 43, Pope, "a; Post,
21; Shultz, Al; Sloan, 3S.
The thirtieth ballot resulted: Aldrich,
20; Hinshaw, As; Hainer, 81; Pope, "a;
Post, 21; Shultz, 80: Sloan, 80.
The 1ftieth ballot stood: Aldrich, III
Hinshaw, AZ; Hainer. "a; Pope, 2e; Post,
21; Shultz, 80; Sloan, SO.
The result OF the Tooth ballot was an
nounced at l a. m. as follows: Aldrich,
10; Hinshaw, As; Hainer 25 Pope, 23;
Post, 21; Shultz, 40; Sloan, 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
HITCHCOCK FUSIONISTS MEET
Democrats Favor w. e. Thompson for
Governor and PopuIists Want
II. ID. Sutherland.

PALISADE, Neb., June 16.-(specIal Tele-
m.)-The Hitchcock county democratic
convention met today and the following
were elected delegates to the state and
congressional conventions: C. c. Hats, A.
]. Irvine, J. w. Mester and R. Ryan. They
are for w. E. Thompson for governor. The
convention adjourned to meet September
13 to nominate county officers. A ]. Err
vine was elected chairman of the new COM
mittee and Jacob Dambach secretary.
The populists elected the following dele
gates to the state and congressional con-
ventions: G. H. Pickett. C. Y. Kittle, L. H.
Lawton and Joseph Bailey. They are for
r. D. Sutherland for governor. G. Y Kittle
was renominated for county commissioner
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
INTERRUPTS NoRBECK TRIAL
swindIed Man Says He Paid Detective
for Recovering His
Check.

MINNEAPOLIS, June l6.-The trial Of
Christopher Norbeck Of the detective force,
for bribery, was interrupted today by a
sensational occurrence. George F. Har-
vey another detective, has testified on the
stand with reference to the swindling Of
one Peter Burg out OF a check by conf
dence men. Asked If he received any
money from Burg, he said he had not. The
state then put Burg himself on the stand
and to the utter surprise of the defense
Burg swore that he had paid Harvey $40
for recovering his check This testimony
was at once corroborated by another wit
ness who saw the transaction. Judge Har-
rison Immediately ordered Harvey commit
ted for perjury and recommended that the
bribery AFFAIR be investigated by the grand
jury. The Norbeck trial then proceeded.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
TRAIN BEATS SCHEDULE TIME
Experimental Run of Fast Trains on
Eastern Roads Proves
Success.

NEW YORK, June 16.-The new special
train over the Pennsylvania railroad that
Is to make the trip from Chicago to Jersey
City in twenty hours arrived at the latter
place at S:35 o'clock this morning, three
minutes ahead of schedule time. The
trainmen said the trip was accomplished
without a hitch.
The New York Centrals first twenty-four
hour train from Chicago arrived at the
Grand Central station at 9:26 a. m. today,
four minutes ahead of time. The officials
Of the road reported that every impor-
tant station Of the route was passed ahead
Of time and that the trip was accomplished
successfully without incident.
The train averaged forty-nine miles an
hour for the entire trip Of $50 miles.
The running Of these two twenty hour
trains by the Pennsylvania and New York
Central inaugurates the fastest regular
service ever attempted between Chicago
and New York.
CLEVELAND, O., June 16.-The new
westbound Twentieth Century limited
train on the Lake Shore pulled out of the
Union station exactly on time, at 2:3O this
morning The high rate OF speed called
for by the new fast schedule was main
tained, both east and west of Cleveland
the train frequently running at the rate
Of seventyfive miles an hour. Dispatches
from Toledo, o., and Elkhart, Ind, state
that the new flyer passed those points on
schedule time.
CHICAGO, June 1e.-New York to Chi
cago in nineteen hours and ffty-seven
minutes-that is the record time made by
the new fast trains put into service by the
Pennsylvania and Lake Shore railroads yes
terday. The twenty-hour schedules over
both we're more than equaled The train
of the former road that left New York yes
terday at 1855 p. m, arrived here three
minutes ahead OF time, at 1852 this morn
ing. The Lake Shore train made exactly
the same time, arriving three minutes
ahead of the schedule at g;42 q m.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
CLEVELAND TO GET DEGREE
Will Be First Person TO Receive Title
of Doctor of JurisPrudence in
United States.

PHILADELPHIA, June l6.-The degree
Of doctor OF Jurisprudence 0uris utriusque
doctor) will be conferred upon former
President Cleveland tomorrow during the
commencement exercises OF the Augustin-
ian college OF st. Thomas. at Villa Nova,
a suburb OF this city. Mr.. Cleveland will
bear the distinction Of being the frst per-
son In the United States to receive this
degree. Among others who will receive
honorary degrees is Baron Won Hengervae,
Austrian ambassador to the United States
Mr.. Cleveland will be accompanied by
Mrs Cleveland and several OF the faculty
Of Princeton university. Mr.. Cleveland
Will address the graduating class Of the
college.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
MILITIA NOT WITHDRAWN
Pawtucket Citizens Think Troops Had
Better Remain.
CARS OPERATED ON ALL LOCAL LINES
When --anauility Has Been Re-
'tO' A., euiet Prevails
A, 81. ~ he Re-
'Ir M, ,-
nm

PAWTUCKET, r. l., NJ .en, in
the opinion Of ten promin> MS. in
cludng Mayor Fitzgerald ana hief OF
Police Rice, tranquility has been restored
in place OF mob rule, the militia ordered
here last Thursday by Governor Kimball
in connection with the street car strike
will be Withdrawn. This conclusion was
reached at a meeting between Governor
Kimball, Brigadier General Tanner and
fifty business men at the state armory to-
day.
with the exception Of three cases OF
stone throwing, the day was quiet Cars
were operated on all local lines in this city
during the day and in Central Falls as
usual, but were Withdrawn tonight.
ALTOONA, Pa, June 16.-The statement
made by President Patrick Gilday Of this
district in an interview at Wilkesbarre yes
terday that little or no soft coal is being
shipped from this soft coal district to the
anthracite region is not borne out by the
facts. william Mcpherson, president Of a
sub district in this district, who was in
town today, says that before the strike
were working but four days on an average.
Ever since the strike has been on the men
have been working full time. He says that
while it is reasonably certain that the coal
is being shipped from this district to help
the anthracite operators out, ii Is almost
impossible to locate the shippers. How
ever a close watch is being kept on the
mines and II It is ascertained that coal Is
being shipped a strike will at once be de-
clared. meeting of the sub-distrct
presidents OF this district has been called
by President 'Gilday for Wednesday at
Clearfeld.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
TAFT MEETS WITH SUCCESS
Proposals to the Vatican Are Opposed
by Only One of the
Cardinals.

ROME. June 16.-The complete success of
the negotiations between Judge Taft, gov
ernor OF the Philippines, and the vatican on
the subject Of the friar lands in those is
lands, appear assured, as four out of Ave
cardinals. composing the subcommittee of
cardinals favor the governors proposals.
Cardinal Steinhuber, Jesuit opposed them.
After the completion Of the negotiations
an acute conflict is expected between the
vatican officials and the Filipino religious
orders, regarding the disposition OF the
money which the United States will pay
for the lands. The vatican considers that
the money ought to be given to the propa-
ganda, or society OF cardinals having the
care and oversight OF foreign missions.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
BRYAN ON COMING CAMPAIGN
Says Money Question VIII Bob Up
Again at Next Presidential
Race.

KANSAS CITY. June 16.-william J..
Bryan passed through Kansas City today.
enroute from Lincoln. Neb.. to Neosho.
No, where he lectured tonight. He said
tn reply to a question:
II is too early yet TO say what the is
sues will be at the next presidential cam
paign. l think Imperialism will be one
OF the principal ones judging from the
action OF the house. The money question
free silver will play, l cannot say. The
republicans fear TO discuss the Fowler bill
They say that the money question Is a
corpse, but the corpse has so much life
IN II that they fear TO push this bill be-
fore election and have postponed II until
the second session The trust question
viii also come up for consideration in the
next campaign. At the present time demo-
cratic chances look good
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
CANDYMAKERS TO COMBINE
Gigantic Deal On TO Organize Manu-
facturers Throughout the
Middle West.

CINCINNATI. June 16.-The Confection-
ers Review says that Edwin Corbin Of
New York was here the last week, per-
fecting the combination Of western candy
manufacturers, and is confident that Il will
be In operation July l. Corbin is in Chi
eago this week. The factories are taken
on basis Of part cash aud the remainder
In stock as financed by an eastern trust
company.
The combine includes factories IN Gin
cinnau, Chicago. st. Louis. Indianapolis,
Louisville. Buffalo and Grand Rapids. The
capitalization Is to be 100000
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
SIXTY THOUSAND IN EXILE
One of the Reasons the Late Russian
Minister, NJ. sipiaEuine, is
Cordially Hated.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 16.-An enumer-
alton Of the persons, including working
people, expelled from various cities during
the last two and half years Of the admin
istration Of the late NJ. Sipiaguins, the
minister OF the interior, who was as
sassinsted April Is. drawn up by the in
structions OF NJ. Won Plehwe. who sue
ceeded NJ Sipiaguine, shows the enormous
total of 10000.
M. Won Plehwe has decided to clean this
slate so far as possible and permit the
exiled people to return, as he does not
desire to inherit the hatred inspired by NJ.
Sipiaguine. 1t is said NJ. Plehwe is in
clined to adopt milder measures generally,
but the reactionists under the leadership
Of Count Sheremetieff are still influential
with the czar.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
EMPEROR Ar CELEBRATION
William Heads Royal Party at Ger
manic Museum Memorial and
Reads Historical Paper.

NUREMBERG, Bavaria, June 16-Em-
peror William and the empress. King Will
liam of Wurtemburg. the imperial chan
cellor, Count Won Buelow, and a large party
OF members Of royal families and other
notabilities were present here today at the
celebration Of the semi-centenary OF the
Germanic museum.
The emperor read paper on the history
OF the museum, which, he said. has full
flled the wish Of its founder to keep alive
the aspirations OF the renaissance of the
German empire. which helped to lay the
foundation on which the proud edlfce Of
United Germany was erected.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
FATAL FIRE AT ST. LOUIS
Friedman Bros. Shoe Factory a Par
tiaI LOss-GirIs Jump from
Window.

ST. LOUIS, June 16.-The shoe factory OF
Friedman Bros, in West Olive street, was
partially burned today. In the panic that
resulted from the fire. several girls jumped
from the windows to the sidewalk. One is
reported fatally injured and the others
seriously hurt The rest got out safely
by way Of the stairs and hre escapes. The
livery stables, owned by Messrs. Clump &
Jump, was totally destroyed while the shoe
factory suffered only slightly from hre.
The stock was badly damaged BY water,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
INVESTIGATE RAILROAD POOL
Georgia Interstate Commerce Com
mission Looks After Cotton
Shipments.

ATLANTA. Ga, June 16.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission has begun an in
vestigatiOn in this city in regard to the
alleged pooling OF certain railroads rela-
tive 10 the handling Of cotton shipments
II is charged that several roads entering
this city have formed a contract to pool
shipments of cotton, fixing a price and
dividing the shipments according 70 the
pool. Several prominent railroad oficlals
have been subpoenaed to appear before
the federal grand Jury as witnesses.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
HANNA NOT A CANDIDATE
tn Letter 90 Colonel smith Senator
Says He Does Not Desire TO BE
Considered for Presidency.

FLORENCE. Ala, June Ex-senator NJ.
A. Hanna OF Ohio, in reply to a suggestion
from Colonel Cutter Smith OF this city that
he become a candidate for president in
7SO4, has written Colonel Smith as follows:
Il appreciate sincerely the friendship
which prompts the high compliment paid
me in your suggestion, am grateful for
such confidence, but must insist that /
am not 10 be considered in any sense a
candidate for the nomination for president
IN 1904"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17

LONDON, June ls.-Julie OPP the Ameri-
can actress. was today granted a divorce
on the ground OF desertion and misconduct
on the part Of her husband. Robert Lor-
raine, an actor. The case was not defended
Julie Opp and Robert Lorraine were mar
ried in London November 8, 1897.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
EntIre Family Burnea 70 peath.

BASEL. Switzerland. June I6.-The entire
family Of farmer named webel, including
Webel himself. his wife and Ave children,
were burned TO death this morning in a
farm house In the district OF Adeslbers,
Grand Duchesy OF Badre.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
Polo Game POstponed.

LONDON. June 16.-The third ana final
game OF the series for the American polo
cup was again postponed today. owing 70
the wet weather. The date OF the next
contest has not been determined upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
Cyclone ana TidaI Wave.

BOMBAY. June ia bad cyclone, ae-
eompanied by tidal wave, has swept over
kurraehee. the principal seaport town OF
the province Of sinde1
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
SON Of an EarI B. COMM.

LONDON, June ls.-viseount punluce.
eldest son Of the earl OF Antrim, will be
a passenger on the steamer Celtic. which
is to sail from Liverpool June 20 for New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17
Third Party Names Candidate.

ST LOUIS, June l6-The allied third
party OF the Eleventh district has nom
mated DE-. Joseph Z. Chambers toe con-
Eresa-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17

Lc0Hsinusd on Second PAEsl -
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17

Senator Allison, dean of the Iowa dele
cation, today sent out notices to the mem
oers OF that delegation to meet In the
private rooms Of the speaker tomorrow at
Z;so Tor the purpose OF deciding upon the
federal patronage Of the state. Efforts
were made last Saturday to get the dele
cation together but by reason OF the alb
sence OF Major Lacey from the cfty
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-17

A Dutch warship and the German cruiser
Fake leave Curacao today for La Guaira
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-12
OUR GREENSBORO BUDGET.
Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
Greensboro. y. c., August 6.

Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
Greensboro. N. c., August 6.
Major Stedman today brought suit
against the Southern Railway for John
Jones for alleged injuries incurred
through negligence OF a fellow employee
near Wilkesboro last May in taking
cross ties off a skid. Damages are laid
at 81, 900.
The Centenary Methodist Sunday
school is picnicing today at Lindiey
Park. The odd Fellows last night in
itiated six Q members.
Machinery for the cigar factory OF
the American Tobacco Company Is be-
ginning to arrive and will be soon in
position.
The negro boy who tried yesterday tn
set fire to another boy whom he a
soaked in oil. was fifteen years old, n
his becoming enraged with Mr.. c. n
Vanstory for preventing IL. to attempt
10 kill him with a Ratchet was an as
tonishing exhibition Of savagry- The
negro was tried before Mayor Osborne
and put in jail in default OF bond I'm
two cases of assault.