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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05
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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

4 solidIy united and harmonious dem
ocracy ought to have little If any trouble
in carrying New York State this fall. The
Democratic hosts will be reinforced by
thousand of independent electors who
usually cast their votes for the Republic
can candidates, but who look with disfa-
anu tfnPOl,utihAGf fWpse Of the cxtravagant
acknowledgements Telegram, Dem.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05
Tap Rates Reduced.

The NatchitOches people, and all VIII
have occasion to use the tap road between
Cypress and NatchitOches, will be glad t
learn that through the efforts of Com
missioner Foster, the T. & z. have reduc
ed the old rate of six cents per mile t.
one half that amOt. Commissioner Eos
ter called the attention of the officials t
the fact that it was no longer lawful t.
adhere to six cents, and in response to thi
gentle reminder, he received the follow
ing
"Mr. W. J.. Foster, Railroad Commits
siOnGr, Shreveport. La.
"Deal Sir-Referring to yours of May
3lst. The lawful rate for the NatchitO-
cheS d Red River Branch is and always
has been six cents per mile, but it has
been the intention of our management to
make same rate as our other lines in Lou
Isiana just rs soon as the line was extend
ed. | understand the papers transferring
this branch have not yet changed hands
but have Just been informed by our man
agement that the depot building, ETC., at
Lake End would be ready in a few days
and we will then open up III office there
and place in effect the three cent per mile
rate on this branch, as it is always our
desire to give our patrons satisfaction.
"IOurs truly.
SC. TURNER"
The question Of over charge by the T..
Il p. railroad OH its branch from this city
to Cypress. has; been veXatious one ever
since that road became the owners of this
branch more than year ago, and the
complaints were becoming so general that
the District Attorney, after careful inves-
tigation was convinced that the law had
been violated, and was preDaring to III
Stitute legal proceedings to recover the
Over-charges, which would go TO the Char
ity Hospitals of the State. The Grand
Jury in its report submitted to the Court
Yesterday, says: 1--WE would call the at
lention of the Court to the fact of the
Dycrchargc for passenger fare on the Tex
a. and Pacific Railway, and request that
he District Attorney file suit to recover
same
We trust and suggest, that the promised
lction by the railroad company contained
II the extract copied above, ought not
md should not deter the District AtrOr-
ley from proceeding in this matter. If
his law has been violated and excessive
ates been charged, the railroad should be
made to pay it back. We say and advise
his without any desire or intention of
icing harsh or hard OH the railroad COM
anv, for which we have and cherish the |
inlliest feeling, but because we believe
hat when THE law has been violated by |
or individuals, they should
c punished.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

Il i. currently believed that ArchbiSh-
OF kcane of Ia, Will be appointed to
ccrcd the late Archbishop tOrrIgan,
of New York, and Mgr. Merry del
Val Will succeed Cardinal Martinelli at
Washington, as papaI delegate to the
United States.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

4 boom has been launched for ex-
Governor David b, Francis of Missouri
for the Democratic nomination for Pres
ldcnt in 1904. The Brooklyn Eagle in
an editorial says sit may surprIes DEM
ocrats 10 the East. but 1t is fact, never
theless, that one hears to day the name
of Ex-Governor Francis of Missouri
more frequently mentioned than that of
any one else Dy Southern and Western
Democrats in connection with the Dem
ocratic nomination in 1904. Francis
seems 10 be regarded by these MEN as
the pest compromise candidate in sisht.
1t would be hardly correct to say that
Il regular movement has been inaugu-
rated IN his favor, but it is certain. new
erthelss, that he has a strcrg, active and
constantly increasing following .
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

Postmaster General PAYNE has approved
the bill extending free delivery service to
towns of 5000 inhabitants or places where
the postoflices yield $1,000 in revenue an
nually.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

Chairman BabcOck of the Congressional
Committee says the Republican party in
the coming campaign will stand for the
administration and the last platform.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

The special committee named at the
last session TO investigate and report
upon necessary improvements and re-
pairs In and about the state property
at the capital, has prepared Its report,
1t is likely probable that So, 900, will
be allowed for repairs, painting, etc,
of the capitol binding and to grade and
pave walks within and streets and pave
ments adjacent to the statehOuse, while
$4,000 Will be expended upon improve
ments and repairs in end about the GOV
ernor's mansion. These reDairs and
improvements are absolutely required
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05
Phone No. SO.
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PAONE D. 4O4 & 4O6 FRONT STREET.
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NOTICE

SuccessI9n OF ". VI. and Denis krarney
Mrs. NJ. i. lhOmas, having lied heE
application 10 be appointed admin1>tfa
t'lF OF til" above secession, notice is
hereby gwen TO those inleresle ed to hje
oppoSi ion. If any they have, or the anne
Will be granted.
IL. NJ. HYAMS.
May ZZ-3t. CLERK.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05

Volcanic cruptions IN Martinique still
continue. and many believe that the
who'll island is doomed to destruction.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05
THURSDAY, JUNE $, 1000,

The Charleston Exposition closed Sat
urdav night financial failure.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1902-06-05
NOTICE.

Confined on page g.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
WILL NOT RUN FOR CONGRESS
Chicago Man Prosecuted for Forgery
WithdrRws from Fight, Though
Protesting Innocence.

CHICAGO. Oct. 24..James G. Darden has
abandoned his candidacy for congress in
the Ninth district, The probabilities are
that Colonel j. Hamilton Lewis, formerly
member of congress from the state OF
Washington, will be nominated in his place.
Mr.. Darden concluded to withdraw after
conference with Mayor Harrison, follow
ing publication that he had been arrested
In 1895 in Portland, Ore, on charges OF
forgery aRd embezzlement.
In his talk with the mayor Mr.. Darden
insisted that the charges against him were
false. He claimed that McKircher, who
had caused his arrest, was a partner of his
in shipping cotton to China and had sworn
out the warrants while he was out of the
city in order TO forestall similar action on
his part against McKircher.
Mr. Darden said while he was innocent
OF any wrongdoing, yet be recognized II
would be impossible to send to Portland
In the short time between now and elec-
tion day for the evidence, and as he did
not wish to be a burden on the ticket he
would withdraw. Colonel Lewis has not
lived in Chicago much more than a year
and does not live in the district, boarding
at the Auditorium Annex, but under the
United States constitution and the deci-
sion Of the United States supreme court
in the Gallatin case, ne is qualified and
the democratic committee feels that he IL
the best-equipped man they can call on
in the emergency
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
ROYAL CONSOLATION PARADE
Function Arranged at Considerable
Days Coronation Procession.


LONDON, Oct. 24.-The royal progress
through London tomorrow, which has been
arranged at considerable expense with the
object OF allaylng- the disappointment
caused by the aba nent Of the second
days procession 'a.., q Of King Ed
wards coronation, p Wrx be a less
fashionable than a popuh. W.
The route is fairly profuseI. 'th
venetian masts and the habituat
Of the streets is relieved by flags, fes.
and garlands of paper flowers, while few
Of the more ambitious districts have erected
arches. Among the wealthier ones, how
ever, who usually bear the brunt OF maxi
ing success OF such occasions, there is
a decided lack of interest.
The fashionable thoroughfares, Piccadilly
and st. James street, will not be traversed,
so the wealthy owners Of houses which are
customarily lavishly decorated have not
even taken the trouble to return to town
for the occasion.
Much curiosity has been aroused by the
disappearance OF the names of the king 8
daughters from the list Of those partici-
pating in the procession. Neither the
prineesses Of Wales, Fife nor Charles OF
Denmark are included in the latest official
program, though they appeared in the
earlier ones.
The procession will start from Bucking-
ham palace at noon and the route will be
lined by about 10000 troops.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
TO REDUCE SIZE or ARMY
No More Men to BE Enlisted Until
Minimum Authorized by Law
ts Reached.

WASHINGTON, Oct. pa general order
to the army was issued today, announcing
that by direction Of the president the or
ganization Of enlisted strength of the army
under the reorganization act OF February 2,
1901, shall be reduced to 56,6S9, the mini.
mum authorized by law.
Under this order the various arms Of the
army will be reorganized as follows:
Infantry companies, s.; coast artillery
companies, 1O9; field artillery batteries, 12O;
two siege batteries, 16 each; cavalry troops,
So; engineer companies. 10i. except that at
the service schools at Forts Leavenworth
and Riley the cavalry troops are allowed
IS enlisted men and the infantry compa-
nies $50 men. Another exception is made
in the case OF the legation guard of in
fantry at Pekin, which is fixed at IS men.
These reductions are to be effected by
casualties as they occur, through expira-
tion of service, etc, or by transfer, so
that recruiting especially for artillery and
engineers will be confined to the re-enlist-
ment Of deserving soldiers who apply within
three months of date of discharge, or such
other enlistments as may be specially au-
thorized,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
Forecast for Nebraska-Fair Saturday and
Cooler in Western Portion; Sunday Fair
and Cooler In Eastern Portion.
HALF MILLION is NEEDED
MIssiOn Convention Wants
TO Raise that sum I'm Less
Than n Month.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 2l.--At today's ses-
sion Of the Methodist mission convention
general gift OF $500 to the missionary
fund, started last night. was announced,
making the total sum raised up TO the pres
ent time 1901, 200. 1t is believed that more
large subscriptions will be pledged before
the convention finally adjourns tonight.
A resolution was introduced by Bishop
Warren and adopted by the convention,
asking the church throughout the country
to swell the fund begun here to at least
half million dollars before the conven-
tion at Albany. the twelfth of next month
A resolution by Rev. DR.. A. b. Leonard
asked the general committee to increase
the church apportionment for mission to
81 for next year.
Rev. DR.. George B. Smyths Of San Fran
cisco. addressed the convention on the
Need Of Missionary Education in the Home
Church."
Rev. DR.. F. d. Gamewell Of New York.
spoke on What Money Means for Educa-
tional Work in the Foreign Fields" At
the conclusion of his address, DR.. Gamewell
introduced Chen Wei Ching, a Christian
lied Chinaman and an English teacher in
the University of Pekin. Ching's father
and mother were killed in the recent Boxer
uprising. He spoke Interestingly Of the
work being done in his native land.
Twelve thousand dollars additional was
added to the missionary fund by today's
subscriptions. Bishop Thoburn announced
that resident of Cleveland would support
fifty teachers in the Indian field for five
years, involving the expenditure of $500,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
AUTOS CRASH AT DETROIT
Chauffeur is Thrown, but Miracu-
IOusIy Escapes with BFgIses
and SprRins.

DETROIT, Oct. 24.-The opening day OF
the Detroit Automobile associations two
days racing at the Crosse Pointe track was
marked by a collision in the ten-mile handi-
cap. J. d. Maxwell, a local chaffeur, in the
third mile Of the race came up behind
Alexander Winton Of Cleveland and in an
attempt to pass the Cleveland man struck
the latter's, machine.
Winton continued, but Maxweli's ma
chine, which was running probably forty
miles an hour, skidded across the track,
landing bottomside up against the outside
fence. Maxwell was thrown before the
automobile overturned, and so escaped with
bad bruises and sprRlnB.
Alexander Winton, In his 2,400-pound
gasoline machine. made an exhibition five
miles in 5:2s. the time of the last mile
being 1904 AS. beating the track record
which was 1906 2-5. Barney oldfeld of De-
troit, in 1900 pound seventy horse power
gasoline machine, made an exhibition two
miles In 2:13.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
DEATH LURKS IN COAL MINES
Indian Territory Fields OmeiaIIy De-
cInred to He Exceptionally
Dangerous.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The annual re-
port OF the United States mining inspector
for Indian Territory emphasizes the dan
gerous conditions surrounding the coal min
ers there and points to the fact that the
production has already had considerable in
fiuence on the coal traffic. The report says
the increased number Of openings, has not
been followed with the increased product
of coal that might have been expected, al
though the production has grown to $50, ,1Os
tons.
Two reasons were advsnsed. lack Of cara
scarcity of orders, t-ssciy sinfueneed
by the production of oil IN Texas.
The report expresses the belief that the
Indian Territory coal fields are perhaps
more dangerous than any others of the
United States, by reason of the character
Of the coal, the fine highly explosive car
burated hydrogen, or firedamp, and the
treacherous character of the underlying
strata, under which the miners have to
work.
Most Of the operators have suffered from
lack of skilled miners and the inexperi-
enced men employed are unit to protect
themselves or their fellow workmen from
the existing dangers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
TELEGRAPHERS MAY STRIKE
Add Demands to Those Put in by
other Southern 'PacInc
Men.

OAKLAND, Cal. Oct. 24.--With the re7
turn OF Vice President Kruschnitt Of the
Southern Pacific, from New York, develops
ments are expected within few days rela-
tive TO the demand for increased wages
made by the employees Of the company.
The only new development which has
come to light is that the Order OF Railway
Telegraphers have added their demand for
increased wages to the requests Of the
other organizations. The telegraphers.
union, includes all the operators and train
dispatchers on the system. The member
ship is about 1000. The demands were
submitted several days ago and It is stated
by the officers of the union that they have
been promised a conference with Vice Pres
ident Kruschnitt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
To Match Record of Two Years Ago
$500 voters VIII Have TO BE
Gotten out TO Register
on Third Day.
OMAHA REGIsTRATIoN FIGURES.
Deficiency for a.........."......... l,ls

Although more favorable day, as far
as weather is concerned, could rot be
wished for, the voters Of Omaha failed to
turn out any better for registration yes
terday than they did on the first day The
result is that the total registration for the
Erst two days OF this year is 1902 short
of the total for the corresponding days of
1900
Tho greatest falling off is in the Third
ward, where II Is 736 short OF 1900. Next
comes the Sixth ward, with q shortage of
694. The First ward has a falling of Of
4S3; the Second, 391; the Fourth, 4S4; the
Fifth, 3S1; the Seventh, 422; the Eighth,
521, and the Ninth, 140.
AS compared with the figures for the
first two days OF 1900, the republicans are
short 1885, the democrats 1,194, and the
populists 153 This leaves the populists
with a total of only las registered in the
nine wards Of the city,
In 1900 the total registration for all
three days was 21,741, or S,523 more than
for the first two days of this year. This
means that IL the total of this year is to
equal that Of two years ago s,523 voters
will have to be registered next Saturday,
which is hardly among the probabilities.
Yesterdays registration was more than
1000 less than that of the first day this
the third day of two years ago, the total
this year will be about 1850, or more than
1000 short of 1900. All these figures Of
course relate to Omaha alone, distinct from
South Omaha and the country precincts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
CHINESE TROOPS AID MURDER
Slam Door in MissiOnary's Face and
Watch AssassIns XIII
Him.

LONDON, Oct. 24-The China inland mis-
sion has received a report Of the murder
of the two English missionaries, Bruce and
Lewis. in August last, from a missionary
who investigated the crimes.
The rioters posted placards urging the
destruction of the chapel and the annihila-
tion OF the foreigners. Mr.. Bruce re-
monstrated with the local magistrate, who
proceeded to the mission accompanied by
troops, but he was too late. Mr.. Bruce
had been murdered when the magistrate
arrived. Mr.. Lewis was startled by a rock
crashing into his study and escaped to a
neighboring house, the occupants of which
thrust him out. The military force on duty
at the yamen slammed the door In his
face and Mr.. Lewis was murdered in the
street
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
CALLS PORTO RICO FOREIGN
Customs Collector Sued for Assessing
TObaccOes from New Insular
Possession.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Action has been
commenced against George r. Bidwell, for
mer collector Of the port, on behalf Of Levi
Bloomensteil and company, tobacco impor-
ters of this city.
They complain that defendant assessed
duty on tobacco and cigars from Porto
Rico and compelled them to- pay $2,02s.
They contended that the assessment was
a violation OF the constitution, which pro-
vides that all goods not coming from a
foreign port should be admitted duty free.
The suit was brought to test the constitu-
tionality of the law and may go to the
supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
PRISON SENTENCE CONFIRMED
Irish Member of Parliament Must De-
vote the Next Two Months to
Hard Labor.

DUBLIN, Oct. 24.-The sentence imposed
on James P. Farrell, M. p. who was con-
victed of publishing intimidating articles in
his newspaper, the Longford Leader, and
was sentenced to two months imprison-
ment at hard labor and to an additional
three months in default of bail for good be-
havior, has been confirmed by the Longford
assizes.
Judge Curran offered to reduce the SEN
tence to a month and omit hard labor II
Mr.. Farrell would promise to cease boy
cotting and intimidation. This the prisoner,
however, refused to do.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
ARMY EATS BRITISH MEAT
Australia Supplies Most Beef and
Mutton to TrOepa IN
PhIIifpines.

WASHINGTON, ocG 2f.-The annual re-
port Of General join +. Weston. chief
commissary Of the army, shows that S16,-
S57,O4 was placed 70 the credit of the
bureau and 1851, 603 vas expended during
the year ended June 81.
Speaking of the withdrawal from Cuba
General Weston comm ends the management
Of the department under Colonel w. L.
Alexander. He also cOmmends Captain
Hugh J. Gallagher, who had charge of the
relief expedition to Martinique.
Concerning affairs in the Philippines
General Weston says:
Subsistence affairs in the Philippines have
presented at all times complex and difficult
one of extreme difficulty. New and shifting
conditions have arisen and what is system
today IS futility tomorrow. so that It is
impossible to map out any definite plan,
but II is expected a satisfactory basis will
! soon be reached, upen which intelligent
action may be founded. The policy OF con-
centration makes toward an early and
satisfactory solution.
The bulk of the ration articles and many
of those for sale were drawn from San
Francisco on account Of its favorable loca-
tion. New York was drawn upon for the
bulk of articles intended for sale, while
from Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha
salt meats and meat products were pro-
cured, st. Louis supplied a limited number
The question of transportation is the
most difficult and important one which has
to be dealt with just now and this is par
ticulary true with the Department of the
South Philippines.
General Weston recommends that wher-
ever permanent posts are located in the
Philippines cold storage and ice making
plants be provided.
Concerning fresh beef he says:
There has at all times been an
abundant supply OF frst-class re-
frigerated beef and mutton, which was
procured in Australia at reasonable prices
averaging 6.6S cents per pound for beef
and 515 cents for mutton, Increased by 2
cents for delivery. The prices paid have
been fairly reasonable and are in wide
contrast with those paid by the British
army in South Africa, where the cost of a
ration of beef alone equalied the cost of
our entire ration of beef, -four, fresh and
dried vegetables, fruit, coffee and sugar.
1t was necessary to procure the beef from
Australia because the ravages of rinderpest
had almost totally destroyed the cattle,
carabao and swine in the archipelago 1t
is feared now that on account OF the drouth
in Australia the price of fresh meat will
advance, and with this prospect in view
steps have been taken to obtain a new mar
ket and the delivery of fresh meat by mer-
camille vessels.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
THREE TRIALS END SAME WAY
Banker 10 Thrice Found Guilty on
the Charge of EmbezEIe-
ment.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. ga jury in
the United States court rendered a verdict
Of guilty tonight in the case OF ]. NJ.
Mcknight, former president OF the defunct
German National bank of Louisville, on the
charge OF embezzlement.
Mcknight was twice convicted and sen
fenced on this charge. and on another trial
there was a disagreement, The United
States circuit court OF appeals set aside
both convictions on technical grounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
CHAMBERLAIN WANTS DOLLARS
COnsuIts Colonial Governors Before
Introducing Metric system in
British Empire.

LONDON. Oct. 24.-Mr, Chamberlain has
oficially stated that he is in correspond
enee with the governors OF the colonies
and the president of the Board Of Trade
concerning the advisability of introducing
the metric system in the empire
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
TO SETTLE BY ARBITRATION
French Miners Are willing to Adopt
Roosevelt Plan in ADJUST
ing Trouble

PARIS, Oct. 24.-Premier Combes had two
hours conference with the national COM
mittee of the Miners federation today, the
latter agreed to submit the demands Of the
miners to arbitration, which the committee
declared ought to include the establishment
of a minimum wage and regulation of the
hours of the work
NJ. Combes will next consult the delegates
of the companies. The action OF the French
premier is regarded here as evidently being
emulation OF President Roosevelts inter
vention in the coal strike in the United
States.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25
ARE LIKE RATS IN A HOLE
Critical situation of Twelve American
Missionaries at MeGuing,
Morocco.

LONDON. Oct. 24.-The English mission
airy, Mr.. Cooper. who was murdered at
>Fez. Morocco, recently. has a wife and two
children there. and there is considerable
apprehension as to their fate, as well as
that of four other women missionaries for
It is known there has been considerable
recrudesence Of anti-foreign feeling. Let
ters from the Kansas mission of Mecquins,
composed OF twelve Americans, describe the
situation as critical. Those missionaries
say they are shut up Like rats in a hole"