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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

and have no communication with any one.
He placed himself as a barrier at the front
door. But when the reporters swarmed
upon him, and one, in the guise OF a peddler
with a pack on his back, actually got into
the house, where an accident revealed his
true character, he was genuinely alarmed.
He abandoned his work and devoted him.
self to guarding the woman. Night and day
he sat in the hall of his home with two
rides and four revolvers in reach, and It
really became dangerous to mount the steps
leading to his front door, for he had nerved
himself up to the idea that It was his duty
to shoot the person who sought to gain an
entrance to his house.
This rather played the game OF the demo-
cratic representative than otherwise, for,
while he could not reach the woman him
self, he had the assurance that neither
could the republican, and the next best
thing 70 an authorized denial was the pre-
vention OF a signed story which would seem
to be In Affirmation Of the charges. This
had been going on for som days when the
democratic representative, through a lawyer
who had done legal business for seacord.
arranged for an entrance into the house
and an interview with Maria Halpin. The
night arrived and the representative met
the lawyer as by agreement. Unfortunately
for the entire success Of his plan, he was
recognized by some Of the opposing forces
on his way thither. The consequence was
that his entrance into the house was OBJ
served by more than one hidden behind the
trees that lined the street. Seacord re-
ceived the two at the door, rife In hand.
and insisted on greeting his visitor as
Cleveland. Then he paralyzed the demo-
cratic representative by announcing that
Maria Halpin had disappeared from the
house and gone whittier he did not know,
and to this story he chung, insisting that
Maria had been driven from the house by
the prosecutions OF those who wished to
make her talk and sign papers. Indeed, he
showed such signs OF distress and anxiety
over her departure as 10 convince the demo-
cratic agent that she had fed without Sea-
cords knowledge.
Moreover. he was greatly alarmed. He
was by no means sure; In fact. he per-
suaded himself that she had Ned into re-
publican arms. since he was aware none
tary considerations had been offered. II
was weeks after that he learned the truth.
hat this supplemented country carpenter
had spirited her away safely TO prevent her
from meeting him. What followed was an
abuse Of him from the republican side so
bitter and v~irulent, charging him with alb
Quoting Maria. Of carrying her by carriage
in the dead Of the night to = waiting steam
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

That is, he is either employed by another
road or he secured his pass through a re-
quest made by another road. Heretofore,
every general officer of a road with any
standing at all had from twenty to 100 an
nuals good over roads from one end Of the
country to the other. In addition to the
general officers the travelling repre-
sentatives and many division officers have
ANIMALS good on all the roads in their ter
ritory. Soliciting agents excepted, railway
officials seldom have occasion In the course
of a year to use more than ten or a dozen
exchange passes. The burden is heaviest
on the large system n particularly on
those lines which lead to New York and
Chicago.
This is the era Of railway conferences.
Formerly business between the roads was
conducted chiefly by letter and telegraph.
Now the officials confer once or twice a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
]. L. BRANDEIS & SONS

month. Hardly a week passes that railway
~oficials do not hold some meeting. These
conferences may be called anywhere be-
tween Boston and San Francisco. Western
officials meet in Chicago, st. Louis, Mil
waukee, st. Paul, Omaha. Kansas City,
Denver and other cities. Of1cials Of
southern roads hold at least six meet
ings a year In New York, one or two
in Chicago and others at diff
ferent cities or resorts between the Poto-
mac and the Gulf. Trafic officials of the
large systems are seldom at home seven
days co~nsecutively. Many of them are
usually accompanied by a secretary or a
chief clerk. Abolish passes and their fares
will amount to a considerable sum. not i'm
portant to the long lines, but quite a drain
on the smaller companies.
Commercial freight agents and travelling
passenger agents use more free train trans
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

portation than any other set Of men. They
frequently ride 5000 miles a month, but they
will not average more than 5000 miles.
With exchange passes in their pockets, they
will jump 200 miles to solicit two carloads
OF freight or half a dozen passengers. Cut
off the passes and the personal solicitation
of business will be reduced. However, 1t
is not likely that this will cause any ma
terial reduction In the outside, or, as some
call them, the outlying agencies" These
agencies cost the roads SIT, 900, 900 a year.
Expensive as they are, they cannot be dis
continued until the entire territory is
divided or apportioned, as is done in Eng
land, where the roads do not solicit busi-
ness at all. Unless otherwise directed by
the shippers. railways will deliver traffic
to their preferred connections. TIL courts
have decided that the roads have the right
to do this anyway. even over the protest
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

It was at New Rochelle she was living
when the storm broke about her head and
that singular contest for her possession by
the agents OF the two national campaign
committees arose. The battle began In an
effort to secure from the woman statements.
the effort Of the republicans being to secure
one that would prove that all the allega-
tions OF cruelty and maltreatment were
true; that OF the democrats to the end OF
securing a statement from the woman that
there was no truth In them at all. At that
time she was living in the house Of a man
named Seacord, a humble carpenter, who
became tremendously impressed by the
events Of such national importance and
much frightened. While this contest was
being waged by the representatives OF the
two committees the place was thronged by
all the star reporters of the American press
seeking an interview with the hapless
woman. II an uneducated man. who had
lived a simple and uneventful life, Seacord
was shrewd and OF natural wit and cunning.
He had from the FIRST sign OF the storm
advised Maria to keep herself out Of sight
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
TT"
PREVENTS AND
BREAKS UP
GRIP

A spontaneous epidemic OF Grip has
broken out all over the country. From the
East. West. North and South come reports
OF prominent people who are victims of
the GrIp-aetorS and actresses places are
being filled by understudies. speakers dis
appoint their audiences. preachers their
congregations. Society leaders hearts are
made sad. and their drawing-rooms de-
pleted by regrets from stricken guests.
And yet there is an infalhble preventive
and cure by which you can keep your social
and business engagements-Only carry in
your pocket and a k a few pellets oe-
casionally Of DR.. Humphrey Celebrated
Specific "SEVENTY-SEvEN'' C'TT"), and
you will be immune from Grip and Colds
AT Druggists. $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
His BOast.

Washington Star: Money" said the
philosopher. is a great power for pro-
noting human happinesA-"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum,
/ am proud TO say that when / give money
away II is not necessary that a man shall
have to belong 10 the intellectual ~aristoe-
racy that knows how to read. / make no
class distinction. All a man has to know /,
how to vote"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
Death of a Woman Who
Figured in II.

yacht, on which she had been conveyed to
a foreign country, printing pictures OF the
same, that he finally became convinced
that in the bitterness and virulence there
was sincerity and belief, which, IL SO, was
assurance that the opposing forces had not
secured possession OF the woman.
Then came a chase to find out her where
abouts. Hundreds Of detectives on both
sides were securing the country. In the
meantime the partisan press of the country
was ringing with denunciations and the Oft
told tale, with malignant additions, was
told again and the spellbinders from the
stump reafirmed and denied the story. II
the democrats were worried by the Maria
Halpin affair. the republicans were by the
"Mulligan" letters, impeaching Blaine,
which had been given publicity under demo-
cratic auspices. Principles and their dis
c~ussion fell by the way. Maria Halpin and
the Mulligan letters we're the only themes.
The bitterness of the leaders in waging
the political contest showed itself among
the voters, until the intelligent stranger
visiting these shores must have been con-
WINGED, from what he heard and read, that
the American people had selected the two
worst men among them for whom to vote
for president.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
To New York or PhIIadeIDbta

via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Double
track. Stone ballasted. Magnificent trains.
Dining cars a la carte.
Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls on
all through tickets to New York and
Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
Campaign of 1884

Maria HaIpin Hunt died on Friday, the
18th inst, at her home in New Rochelle,
N. Y. She was the wife Of Wallace Hunt, a
hardware merchant. The cause Of her
death was pneumonia.
The announcement recalls the presiden-
tial campaign OF 1884. Each presidential
campaign seems to have its own peculiar
feature in which 1t differs from all the 9TH
ers. The one of 1884 was notable for its
exciting incidents, its bitterness, malignity
and the charges made against the candi-
dates. In this campaign, relates the Brook
lyn Eagle. Maria Halpin was a figure OF ma
tional Importance. whose name became as
familiar to the voters and the world at
large az those of the candidates themselves.
shortly after Mr.. Cleveland had received
the nomination for president a paper, now
out Of existence, It is believed, published a
statement Of Illicit relations existing be-
tween Maria Halpin and the democratic
candidate.
Although Grover Cleveland made the de-
mand, Tell the truth" the lies cropped up
much faster than they could be oVerhauled
and in turn bred reprisals in rumors and
charges against the republican candidate
until the campaign degenerated into q mud
singing contest that shamed the very peo-
Pile engaged in II. Then came the singular
contest between the campaign committees
for possession OF Maria Halpin. one side,
the republicans. desiring to possess control
Of her that they might use her to the end
OF the affirmative Of the truth Of the
charges; the others, that she might not fall
into the hands Of those who would use her
against herself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

Finally the representative OF the demo-
cratic committee, through his agents. found
where Maria Halpin had been seereted, and,
entering into negotiations with her. per-
suaded her to return to the care and pro-
lection of her Uncle Seaeord. BY this he
succeeded in putting an end TO a set Of
ISLANDERS which had charged the democratic
candidate with conniving at her abduction
and confinement. He had been shrewd
enough, perhaps used the solid argument Of
money, to make interest with her near
relatives. When Maria returned to Sea-
cords house she was surrounded by these
relatives, guarded and protected by them.
But Seaeord's influence was strong enough
TO prevent her from consenting to sign any
statement OF whatever kind. On this point
he stood with all the obstinacy OF a narrow
mind, which had conceived that some dis
aster would result TO the woman II she
we're to sign her name TO any document
whatever. Thus It was that what she was
willing to cay, and did say a dozen times
In the presence OF witnesses, she refused
TO say in writing over her signature.
Efforts to induce her were continued with
results OF greater obstinacy on the part OF
Seacord and her relatives until the votes
were cast on that gray November day that
settled the question. and then. with the
Mulligan letters. the name Of Maria Halpiu
dropped again into that obscurity from
which It had been lifted by the malignity
OF INSCRIPTIONS partisanA
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
J. L. BRANDEIS & SONS
People with Passes.

can live up to any pledge they may make
among themselves II they really wish to
keep 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-25
Lawn PARTY Closes.

The lawn party for the benefit of st. An
thongs Church of Brookland closed last
night with great success. Unusual zeal has
characterized this festival since its opening
on June 16, and the attendance of last night
did not exhibit a lack of this energy.
Father O'Bren, the pastor of the church,
his assistant, Father Mark, and the congre-
cation feel much gratiffed at the success.
Although all returns have not yet been
made, it is understood that over 81 600 will
be cleared.
The rafting of the remaining articles took
place last night and the winners were as
follows: Madonna, Mr.. John Werts; doll
house, Miss Clara Moves; pair of shoes, Mr..
Tinsil; lace center piece. Mr.. Hall; silver
manicure set. Rev. Father O'Brien; silver
cake basket, Mrs. Chas MCGEE; dress suit
case, Mr.. Columbus Moves: silver service,
Mrs. Julien: cake. Mrs. Brawner: oak rock
er. Mr.. John Gleason quilt, Mr.. James
King; ST. Anthony.s shrine, Miss Katie Gal
Tiger; diamond pin, Miss Elizabeth Miller;
painted plaque. Mr.. M. Sugarue; pearl laid
crucifix, Mr.. H. Klein; walking doll, Mr..
Riley; oak table, Mr.. Gleason; lamp and
pedestal, DIR. Fenwick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-25
BAD CONDITIONS IN cUBA
Charles M. Pepper Discusses Outlook
for the Island.

A dispatch from New York Yesterday
says: Among the arrivals on the MORO
Castle from Havana was Charles NJ Pen
per the st. Louis Worlds Fair commission
er To Cuba who has been in the island for
the last four months
The industrial conditions" said Mr.. PEN
per to a reporter. are bad and are grow,
ing worse. The big sugar plantations are
doing almost nothing toward next wears
crop. and this throws large-hiir,,ber ~
people out of work. | have been ON rnanN,
OF the Plantations and have found them ali
aiike. Commercial circles in Havana are
undergoing distressing crisis though hut
lltue is said OF ii publicly. The difficulties
OF the new government h;sVe been Increased
enormously by the economic situation
president Palma is cutting down expenses
by the wholesale. abolshing Offices and re-
ducinS salaries. and il may H.. that they
VIII be able TO keep the ordinary cost of
administration within their income but that
does not meet the real trouble which is
the depression in the sugar industry The
country people are patient and there is
little disorder, yet one of the first meas
ures found necessary was Ia increase, tho
rural guard. With the intention of putting
Gen. Maxine Gomez AT the head of H.
There is intense pride among 'Cubans. of an
classes in maintaining order and they will
sustain President Palma in whatever he
does.
The diplomatic relations of the new re-
public continued Mr.. Pepper have been
easily adjusted. Minister Squicrs has made
very good impression and now there is no
disposition among other nations TO ques-
ton the primacy of the United States.
Guatemala also has its minister accredited
to Cuba and the minister from Great Brit
ain is TO be presented in few days. [
understand that the Cuban government has
been notified of the intention of Spain,
France, Mexico and Germany to accredit
ministers within a short time All the
European Countries are looking after Cuban
trade
r HAVANA. June. 2p-Senor Dunn. lead
ing planter and Statistician of the sugar re-
turns. says action has been taken by
the planters association looking toward the
negotiation of commercial treaty between
Cuba and Great Britain. At present. he
points out, Great Britain is not a profitable
market for Cuban sugar. 1t may be pos
Sibe. however. within two or three years
after the wiping out of the sugar bounties
to make an advantageous treaty with Great
Britain.
he Cuban planters would be pleased 10
accept the recent proposition of President
Palma to pay the planters 20 cents for each
ltO arroba of cane grown, but the PROPOSE
ton is looked upon as impossible with the
present financial condition of the country.
1t would require at least $',Go0o5o 10 carry
out the plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-25
THE KINGS AILMENT
Reason for Hope That Monarch Nav
Live.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald
Regarding the ultimate outcome of the
operation on the king obviously NOTHING
cal be definitely determined at the nreSapt
writing. According to latest accounts the
shock of the procedure has been well horne
the recovery from the anaesthesia has been
satisfactory, and the patient is quietly rest
ing, free from pain, with a reasonably good
pulse and no increase in temperature
Notwithstanding, however, this favorable
outlook there are still abundant reasons for
grave apprehensions in connection with his
advanced age, his previous physical debili-
~ and his comparatively low power of re
sistance to possible accidents and commit.
cations. Much will depend also on the in
tegrity of his vital organs particularly tho
heart and kidneys. as any serious embar-
rassment to the latter might lead to a
speedy fatal issue. The mere healing of a
wound Is by itself comparatively sirnple
matter, involving only suitable time, proper
drainage and the usual precautions against
possible septic conditions.
There being no authentic statements to
the contrary, 1t appears evident that the
aliment of his majesty was an Appendix
citis which resulted IN the forma ton of a
clrcumscribed abscess in the usual locality
This is variety of abdominal infamma ton
Whlch is very common in this country and
when promptly treated Is seldom fatal Tn.
der ordinary circumstances the condition
becomes one of simple abscess recurring
evacuation, for SO long as the circumyalIa-
tion remains intact the process is as much
local one in the abdomen as in any other
part of the body.
In the peritoneal cavity the only special
danger is the accidental breaking down of
any portion of the barrier and the conse-
quent escape of the septic matter into
neighboring regions. Happily such an acct
dent is hardly possible with the skilled
treatment guaranteed by the eminent sur
geons in attendance on the case
Thus, barring some of the complications
indicated, of which. however, there are no
distinct signs at present, we may reasona-
bly, hope that precious life may vet be
saved and in good time that the universal
prayer of God save the king" may be
heard and answered
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ENJOYS NOW IN LONDON.
Sent by Their Governments to Attend
the Coronation -.

Representatives of nearly all the nations
of the world had gathered in London to at
tend the coronation ceremonies. They in
clude: ~.
United States-Whitelaw Reid
.Russia-The Hereditary Grand Duke
Michael.
Turkey-Turkhan Pasha
Saxe-Coburg- Gotha-The Duke of Sake
Coburg-Gotha. - -:
Saxony-Prnce George of Saxony
Spain-Don Carlos de Bourbon, Prince of
the Asturias.
Sweden and NorwayLThe Crown Prince
of Sweden and Norway
Roumania-The Crown PRINCE of Rouma-
mia. --..,ea
Portugal-The Crown Prince of Portugal.
Netherlands-Baron Sirtema de Groves
tins.
neutrality-suspicious. Danilo.
Monaco Hereditary Prince of Monaco.
Mecklenburg Streiitz- The Hereditary
Duke of Mecklenburg- StrelitZ.
observation-disclosures d'Ansembourg.
burg-Schwerin-Count Won Wet
tinghoff. s-
Italy-The Duke and Duchess of Aosta.
Austria Hungary-The Archduke Francis
Ferdinand. - 5+
Hesse-The Grand Duke of Hesse.
Greece-The Duke of Sparta
Bavara-Prince Leopold of Bavaria
Germany-Prince Henry of Prussia
France-Fice Admiral Gervais.
Denmark-The Crown Prince Of Den
mark.
Interchangeable Albert of Wurtem-
berg. ;....
Belgum-Prnce Albert of Belgium
China-Prince Chen. -..,-
Japan-Prnce Akhito Komatsu.
Egypt-Prince Mohammed Ali Pasha.
Ecuador-Senor Don F.. l.. Dominguez
Bolivia-Senor Don AveIino Admayo.
San Marino-Cayalere Professor Toruua-
to Carlo Giannini.
Salvador-Dr Rafael -Zaldivar
Peru-Senor Don Carlos G.. Candamo.
Brazil-M. joaquin Nebueo.
Chile-Senor De lingo Cana.
Dominican Republc-Duc Astrando.
Costa Rica-Senor Crisanto Medina
Corea-Yi Chat kaIR Rriace of Euf Yang
C0lomba-Senor Don Ignacio Gutierrez
Ponce. sH-.. .;;a.:
Zanzibar-Said Ali. II
Servia-Gen. Laze ,Petrovitch -
Abyssinia-RaS Makonnen. .l.7-
Honduras-Sener Don Icon -Vallez
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Don Fernando Cruz.
: Hayti-M. Louis JoS8phIJanvier 80:
Persia-Efis Royal 81 ishness Gfoazzed-ed-
Douleh. -.w 5H fat
Siana-The Crown RzIuce bf ,Siam=> -
Paraguay-Sener Dom sEiuseblo Machin.
ist nlea Of foreign aa sanchez min
Uruguay-SenorD dw .ba&n Cuestas
MeXice-Senor Don S3Ail1srmo de Lande
Escandon. .,az,.,
Morocco-Kaid Abdsffahp1an Ben Adder
sedek, governor of F9E 1of
Switzeriand-M. CkarFes D. Bourcart
Uganda--The Katikfroi a4c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-25
Occupancy of Sidewalk Space,

]. A. Yates of 1905 G street northwest
has submitted statement to the District
Commissioners rs to the occupancy of the
sidewalk space in front of his premises, and
asking whether he would be allowed to use
it for exhibiting vehicles for sale. Inspec-
tor Thomas of the engineer department has
reported that G street at this point has
double street railway, track, that the width
between the curb and the tracks is 175 feet,
a nd that the leaving of vehicles in the road
way during the noon hour would cause an
obstruction. He recommends that the ap-
piication be denied. Inspector Thomas adds
that the vehicle may be placed on the park
ing under the regulations If 1t does not pro
5ect more than three feet beyond the build
ing line.