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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-01-25
Career
Of a lobbyist

Flashlly dressed IN Sally coioie'
clothing, a solidly built man of middle
age was seated i'm the lobby of cap
ital city hotel not long ago, earnestl,
engaged i'm conversation with prom
inept corporation attorney. His pres
ence served as a stimulus to the rem
iniscent faculties of a former legisla
tor. who broke out with words of Sc
we're censure against the man with
paste diamond and gold headed cane.
Ten years ago that man there was
one of the brightest of a graduating
class i'm southern Nebraska" said the
legislator pointing to the individual OF
gaudy apparel, Il handed him his
diploma on that eventful night. Jus,
previous to this / had let fall few
pearls of wisdom for the benefit of the
incipient mind. And l thought that
man there would be the last one to GO
astray.
No. never mind his name. If you
don't know ii, you will never have any
honest incentive to find out. He will
islature, the next and the next I'm
less perhaps he gets caught in some
particularly daring piece of work and
has to seek some other field of opera
ton.
There is no term in the English
language by which he may be called.
Confidential agent, lobbyist, go-be-
tween, capper and political piker are
applied to his class. Boil them all into
one concentrated epithet and you have
him.
How did it happer? Simple enough.
Up under the dome a multitude of men
have met their moral doom in the same
manner that he did. After his gradu-
alton he worked for a short time hon
estly enough. Then a friend with
exceedingly bad judgment got a place
on senate committee in the Nebraska
Legislature and brought the young fell
low to Lincoln with him. Now never
mind what year. You will be consult
other members and finding out who
this is. There was a year you remem-
Der. when a gang of fellows wanted
railroads to lower freight rates and
some other people didn't want it done
Well, the bill was up to the Nebraska
senate and had just one vote more
than enough to ensure its passage To
be exact there We're seventeen in favor
of the bill and sixteen against it.
One night there was a shady deal
on. A member was hired to leave the
state in order to defeat the bill. Our
friend over there was loafing in an oil
room and heard a chance remark
which put him on to the game. He
watched the conspirators and kept
mum until the member in question had
mysteriously disappeared
In a burst of confidence he told one
of the champion cappers what he
knew. Now this man was not averse
to making a little money so he put a
flea in the ear of the callow youth.
He instructed the lounger, who was
supposed to be studying shorthand to
go to the man who had paid over the
money and demand $500 as the price of
silence and when the money was paid
bring it to the capper. He found an
apt pupil and inside of two days the
money was in the clutches of the GO
between.
of course Mr.. Capper demanded
half the money which the man who
had been instrumental in the hold I'D
readily paid over. When the fellows
discerned that the senate hanger-on
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-01-25

Steel Trust President Charles NJ.
Schwab. in his latest role Of the
man who broke the bank at Monte
Carlo" is mad clear through at
the newspaper reports of his gam
bling transactions. Many financial
men stick to the story that ]. p.
Morgan cabled to Schwab to quit
gambling.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-01-25

A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute, at the urgent solicitation of
large number of patients under their
care in this country, have established
a permanent branch of the Institute in
this city, at the Office, corner of Elev-
enth and n streets, in the Sheldon
block.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely free
Tor three months medicines excepted)
to all invalids who call upon them for
treatment between now and February
4. These services will not only con-
sist of consultation, examination and
advice, but also OF AL minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course is
to become rapidly and personally &C
quainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no conditions, will any
charge whatever be made for any serv-
ices rendered for three months to all
who call before February 4.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee a
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview a thorough exam
Is you
are frankly and kindly told so; also
advised against spending your money
for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, also rupture,
gOitre, cancer, all skin diseases and all
diseases of the rectum are positively
cured by their new treatment
The chief associate surgeon Of the
Institute is in personal charge.
o
No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-If you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for home
treatment.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-01-25
PERSONS SUFFERING
.,WITH CHRONIC DISEASE

Can Expect Better Results Under
the Care of Specialists Who
Have Had Lifelong Experience
in Their Treatment Alone. The
British Doctors will Cure All
Chronic Diseases Free who
Apply to Them Before February
.4th, at Their Office.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-01-25

Clubber-You'r not looking well:
have you had the govt lately?
Cynicus-No, but / have had the
holidays.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-06

tho obligation Of this government ends
when Il prevents the ftting out and depar.
turc OF armed expeditions. II Is pointed
out thst the right to sell presupposes the
right Of the purchaser to send agents TO
make the purchases. When Messrs VOL
marans and Vessels. the Boer delegates,
were in Washington a mouth ago, they
appealed 10 the president to stop the ship
ment Of animals to South Africa, but we're
informed that this was not considered a
violation OF neutrality. and that II the
Beers desired to engage IN the trade they
were at perfect liberty to do so.
II the United states requests Great Brit
ain, as c result OF the investigation, to
cease the use Of Chalmette as base, TN
doubtedly considerable indignation viii be
aroused In London. Though the Beers are
DESTROYS that the United states should In.
terfere TO the extent Of suggesting that the
war stop, there Is no intention on the part
OF the administration OF proceeding to any
such lengths.
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News Notes.

beaumont Texas, April 5.-The work or
grazing ON the Beaumont and Fort Neches
E!egllie railway has been completed MS Tar
as Neder.aud, which Is half way TO Port
Aftnur. The promoters are pushing the
work as rapidly as possible.
The Braunig Stock company will omen a
night
The Armour Packing company has now
pretty well started It's work on the branch
mouse they are building here Tne founda-
non Is started and the brick has been oom-
ing In Wpidly
Inc new water works company Is pushing
the work OF laying mains on Pearl street.
where the new paving Is TO 80,
The Beaumont Gun club held an ilnport-
am mcetiug last night and looked over the
pans for The new club house they propose
building
Park Commissioner J. +. Keith has is,
sued an appeal 10 stock owners 20 keen
their stock up. There is a pound law here.
out II is rather lax.
The real estate deals FOR the past week
nave amounted to something more than
-NlVntNN This amount was divided up
into 2ip different transfers
The Young Mems Christian Association
VIII have under It's auspices at tho Meth.
ccist church a lecture on Monday niehr
by Or, John. This is the hrst entertain.
nent since It's organization some two
months ago
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BRITISH WAR OFFICE.
Il Has Issued a Statement Concerning
Trial OF the Australians.

Il Has Issued a Statement Concerning
Trial OF the Australians.
London, April 4-The war office this
afternoon issued an official statement re-
gardlng the Australians sentenced for muir
dering prisoners captured 10 July and Au-
gust IN the widest part Of the Transyaal
eighty miles northeast Of Petersburg. AS
. result Of an inquiry into the matter I'VE
officers were tried by court martial al PIE
ter5uurg Ia january 1917, and were found
guilty, as principals 0r accessories, IL
twelve murders. Licuteuauts Hancock aud
Moraut were sentenced 10 death, which
was carried out. They were also charged
with numbering Rev. g. Hesse, but the
evidence was not considered sufficient to
Justify the conviction. Lieutenant Wilton
was found guilty and sentenced 10 deuth
but there we're mitigating circumstances
and the sentence was committed to life
imprisonment at penal serytude. Lieuten-
aut Piclou was found guilty OF mausiaugh-
ter and was cashiered. Major LeuaAHn.
commanding the BUSHNELL carhiucers, who
became aware Of the crimes subsequent Go
their commit8l. was convicted OF cupably
ncglccCing 60 report them and was ordered
home to Australia. his dismissal ueiug uu-
necessary owing to the disbgudmeut of tine
corps The accused plead i'm rItenuatiou
that a number of their corps were til-tfeat.
I'd Pos the Beers, which vas not sustained
by the evidence al the trial
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-06
THE AMERICAN HANDICAP
H. c. HIR6CHY is THE CHAMPION
WING SHOT OF AMERICA.
None OF the Texans Succeeded IN
Distinguishing Themselves in the
Great Event.


Kansas City No, April 5.-An eight-bird
event today closed the big shoot and most
OF the Texas boys leave for home tonight
None OF them distinguished themselves to.
day. Hirschy, Spencer and Helkes were
the three high guns in the Grand American
shoot OF.
Kansas City. Mo-, April 5--B. c. Hirschy,
with handicap twenty-nine yards today,
Won the Grand American handicap and thus
becomes champion wing shot of America.
The last man TO stand up with him on the
shoot off out OF the fourteen men who had
clean scores yesterday was {, q. Spencer
Of st, Louis, also 29yard man, VINO
nnally failed TO Kill his hfty-thlrd bird Il
towering out-goer. Spencer win receive
Ohio, third; J. D. Pollard Of Chicago,
fourth, and J. l.. owen Of Cushing, q. r..
hfth. Hirschy not only won the Grand
America handicap, but he placed 10 his
record a score Of seventy -eight straight
Dltds Tor thlS event and grand total u
~ ~ Tor ina week, having grassed every one
since the tournament began on Monday
uuu MS admirers swarmed around him
ders '"0i 'H'u'
The purse amounts to $1,000 and was al.
Mued as follows First money, II. &.
ll!Ischy, S6SS.IO; second c. o. Spencer
$osS. 20; third, Rolla Heikes, S4sS. 10; fourth.
! u. Pollard, S43S,7O; nth, j. l.. Owens
$8Ss 70: sixth, George Roll. S33s,76: seventh
Guy Deerings, S2sS.70; eighth TO twelfth
VIII receive S23SSO each: thirteenth 70
twenty -fourth SlSS.TO each and twentxsftb
10 siIty-third $3.50 each.
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WASHINGTON NOTES,


Na.t.N'-t'4i ~ o Nv NhhfJ
Washington Aoril s.-.Che force At the
.lli u.s. D}n o lil!,, s,as''u - W. u'
1,e. -,,,...,,.. ,,- .l 80
SIC Nt',',..i.i''-J % ..'e 't''a'e Commit
the 5undry civil bill recently passed by
the house has assured Mr.. burleson that
his amendment providing tor an appio.
employee Will be fayorably acted on.
Judge C. L. Potter OF Gainesville IS
here on business with the interior depart
ment
ton basttop, acetyiene gas generator VIII
liam v. D'okey san Antonio, nut crack
er John $. Dosk' Fort Worth, and a. y.
harrington, foal'un, boil weevll or other
ma, sulkey lister. Ida Irwin. Big Springs,
dish washer; Cameron S. Fitlbugh Waco.
fan; Joseph D. Ingram, Banvaaue. draft
equalizer; Jacob J. h.. McLeland, Groes-
beck, destroying stuups or trees Charley
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DETAILS OF THE FIGHT
For Skirmish the Losses on Both Side
Were Heavy,

For skirmish the Losses on Both Sides
Were Heavy.
Pretoria. Friday, April 4.-The British
losses in the engagement in the neighbor,
mood Of Harris river in the southwestern
extremity OF the Transyaal March 81. were
'hFee officers and twenty-four men killed
and sixteen officers and 1871 men wounded
me Boers admit that they LOST 13T mon
Killed or wounded. The action occurred
~ Doornhat farm. a few miles south OF
5he scene OF General De la Rey's defeat of
neueral Methuen. The Beers who ora
commanded by Generals Kemp and Potgie.
Yer. attacked with great DISCRIMINATION, bnt
yAe canadian contingent which was ina
iast 10 arrive In South Africa from Can,da
S ShI Two squadrons Of yeomanry under
Nolohei helr, presented such stout front
retreat many forced 10
p IN. Inc casualty list shows that the Second
T S5pd,aR mounted rifles had four officers
wounded Au AoIty men
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Verdlct in Rrsndnn -

Beaumont, Texas april 5.--JudEe Tom
Dies this morning rendered a verdict 10 the
case OF Walter Braudon, tho man who was
killed by the boiler explosion on spindle
Top day before yesterday IL is suostan
TALLY 20 the enaat that Brandon me. his
death through me explosion Of the boiler
caused by crImanH negligence 81 the IRE
man operating o. $50 fau, the man who
handled the boiler has mot been found al
though the matter Mss been sent up 10 the
grand jury, which rs now I'm session IN
the meantime he officers arp OF rhe oniu.
ion that tho fireman disappeared and VIII
not be seen again.
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sATIsFAcToRILY Exclaimed.
II Is Said that Ambassador Claytoa's
Course Has Been lndorsed.

II Is Said that Ambassador Claytoa's
Course Has Been lndorsed.
Washington, April s.-The authoritative
statement was made today that United
States Ambassador Clayton has explained
fully and to the satisfaction OF both the
president and Secretary Hay all the
charges that have been made against him
in regard to cases pending before the Mexi-
can courts, and also concerning his own
personal conduct. In the court cases 70
which reference has been made, II is
stated that Mr. Clayton acted under exact
instructions from the department Of state.
showing great zeal, industry and ability in
the defense Of the rights OF American ci.i-
zens. Mr. Clayton will return TO his post
at the City OF Mexico after brief holiday
spent in Washington with his daughter
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The North Tsxaa l......

., or worth Texas, April "a neotlr,
sar vas league managers was held hero 70,
60 Dy . schedule was decided upon and the
s oTSUa WI ~ open Aprl %, The Circuit 4.
las. W5c o1e r snd includes Fort Worth Hi n 4
and Paris. Denlson, sherman
hut fb s'o 5 aSttempted to get Into the leser.
from the other towns 'uS'uered too far
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-06

Beaumont Texas. April 5.--Considerabls
interest has been worked up over the base
bali game which is to take place at Port
Arthur tomorrow between Beaumont ANA
the city ON the canal Excursion rates mr.,
ON over the Kansas City Southern for tho
event ana big party Of Beaumonters viii
FORM themselves into 4 rootatoual society
ana go down TO help the boys win out il
possible, The home team is a pretty fast
one. ~" -''
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Hoy to PIay wiz 60,

,D 0,nc'hnat,, Ohio, April Billy How uop
,ya CS as Dummy Hoy, has signed ! co w.
Tv,S, ~ pay with Cincinnati tbs ssssoa
team. '' Nos r completes Manager NcPnea,.
slton IN center inter- n ss given q permanent DO
cs .'n9Itnees thar Tom Corcoren MePhee
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A seotlon Hard Killed

Everitt Greek, Texas April 5,--Nortb
bound local freight on the Gulf beaumont
and Kansas City railway ran into hand
car ~ $50 this afternoon, Instantly Killing
section hand named Jerry Fitzgerald
aged about 40 wears. The accident occurred
near EYeritt Greek water station.
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Fruit Stand Robbed.

beaumont, Texas, April 5.-'rhe fruit and
cigar stand Of Mike Freidy, an Italian. was
robbed last night OF a large quantity of
cigars and smoking and chewing tobacco
~ was entered from the rear about 1870.
The rohher has not been captured.
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Especial 10 The PostA

Washington, April 5-At tho British er.
bassy IL is asserted that II any enlistment
OF Americans have occurred at Chalmette.
It Is contrary to the orders Of the British
government. and that no intention has OK.
listed OF violating the neutrality laws OF
the United States.
The question which the district attorney
OF New Orleans has been directed 10 lnves.
tigate is whether the camp IS used as a
base Tor recruiting men. aud the shipment
Of supplies with such regularity and IN
such quantities as 70 AFFECT the neutrality
obligations Of the United States.
Il was brought ont during the cabinet
Meeting that IT Is not inconsistent WITH the
position Of the United states as neu,
tral for rs citizens TO sell animals and
even munitions Of war to belllgsreuts: that
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- 20 h 3. ~.

New York April Sat meeting OF
policemen OF Greater New York todsv 4,
was decided that policemen would do an
~ their power 10 keep every saloon in
the city closed tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-06
BASEBALL TO-DAY.
Semi-Professionals from Austin to Taekl.
the Cawthons

SemlProtessionals from Austin to Taekl.
the Cawthons,
Inc Cawthons will play q strong semi.
professional team from Austin at Ioarne
PARK this afternoon, and the game nron,.
Uses 10 be good one. The CawtboDs have
strengthened the weak places I'm tbofr too,
,I vi. play bard 70 beat the bow { 5ro
nIi.b 04tp.tai Di,y, Waite or Rundeu NH
WIN WIN VIII be on the bases. The g,r1 i lii
START a. $3.50 and the ladies are TI.Tjy WI
''sgna as guests Of the club. The li1e',,II, 70
Narklev ~ S9t' tous Austin
Brgaurp- NaIsor Ist. - '-'s ....-... Riley
Mcdonald ''taer. White -Rundeil
Edmundsop III rase'''........ Adrian
Watts..... an y1Se' ''',.,.. Schuluze
pSSL., q; .,,.,.., Shortstop =, ~ II
n ltucllehS. .,... Left field '''''' ~ W IN
RNlSSeU .,,...,,. Center 6eid ''''''' tlsner
Mackey ........ Right feld ''''''''. craig
tmpire-Proctor. ''''''' Johnson
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Pearson and Governor Heard. thinks this
government should not take ans action
without mature consideration by the presi-
dent and his advisers"
He submits some tentative suggestions;
First, be says tho sale Of contraband OF
war supplies 10 q belugerent IS held By
many eminent authorities 20 be unlawful
and something which neutral nation
must forbid to It's citizens. but the weight
Of authority Is the other way. q rule or
law now fully agreed upon IS that neutral
nation shall not give cid 10 one OF the
belllrerents In the carrying on Of war.
Carrying on commerce with a bcinserent In
the manner usual before the war Is not
giving such aid The mere increased de-
maud for wsr.ika articles and their ia
creased quantity IN the commerce does not
make the commerce cease 20 be the same
as before the war. 70 does not seem o.
be settled that the fnct that the beiligercut
"a purchaser makes the neutral govern
meats permission ~ the commerce de
parture from the obligation 60 give no aid
90 The heluzercnt The fact that neutral
merchants give cid to the ue,ilgcrents from
motives n Esinseekius does not relieve
their government from its obligation tn pre-
vent a. otherwise 1t would be lawful 10
supply wsrships with coal, cannon and
powder The aifacpiiy Ies In 'ata"ins
,.t 80 ,oyer,ns7,si rer,rl..lo, 10 carr
on, the commerce usual before 'hs war
and the obligation upon the governmeut and
orllens of the neutral government 20 give
no SD to the beigerents
The attorney general advsrt' at come
Ia,gtn "a Wia1ffr Sra dIanr.iug of
. 80 ~ 'I 80 .,4.ra,, ,-o,, .5s atb.r
aud without exact precedent. and ne rana
back upon tas Pi'ne. PIE ls-'sa.lel ID. ,, W.
s,,a-,g,g must control Nh, determination.
He enters lato long citation Of cases in tho
n'.pi' OIL D''1'-'- '-' ''' p "
,Wble discussions OF such uatera
have. as in tho A.sban,a claims cases,
principally concerned war vessels and
expeditions by sea. it can not be doubted
that AID avso to an army ENGAGED in
actual warfare stands upon the same
footing as aid given to fleet so en-
qsaed, since both equally involve tax
ina part by the neutral power in fur
thsrin7 the military opreaaons OF the
beIHqerent. Nor should tho municipal
laws of England end the United States
or Of oshsr countries. by principally
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, Evans LEONARD Corsieana Tsrs.
feoneSd S Msr g 3 Evans ana Miss Florence
residence OF the BRIDES parapfs ~ S w
venue. botA are prominent young people
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BIG CROWD WAS PRESENT
An Ideal Spring Day and the Afdelle
Stakes the Attraction.
EIGHT HIGH CLASS HORSES AT POST.
In the Principal Stakes Navssota fai-
tered and the Sohorr Filly Got
There First.

Memphis. Tenn April San IDEAL sprins
day aud the Ardele stakes for 2-year'olu
flues attracted one Of the largest crowns
that has ever assembled al Montgomery
PARK. Probably 1900 people we're pres
ent when the horses went 20 the post IN 'HS
stake event
The Ardelle stakes brought eight hish
class Youngsters to the post Trainer Nc
Daniel Of the Bennett stable scratched
Aylmer Bruce and Hind and added Artne'
sla at the last hour. This Oily was tI'
medium Of a strong play from the follow
crs Of the local turfman's string N''a
sofa Vanprag's Gallantry lilly WDo won
several races at New Orleans was lns'al'et
fayorite over Arthesia. Judith CamPoe"
from the Schorr stable, also receiver
steady support. There was tedious Decay
ut the post, caused mainly by JuMta camp
bell. who refused to break with the neiu'
Finally Fitzgerald caught them all I'D ~"
tlon and to a good start Navasota jumper
TO the front and it looked as II sac wou'u
tlptoe her field. Woods on judith camp
bell worked hard, however, ana az tAg -
teputh pole was only a neck Dehlhu NV
tayorltc At this point Nay4sufu ussau -
falter and the ochUrr nly passed uu1t,
the wire a winner by length. NSNa9u'a
beat Princess Tulane half a length IoE sec
oud money. ...
In The last race Plunger Ellison gave me
ring severe setback ON his 4year-oIa se.n-
ing Bard OF Avon. The horse WAS ucalI3
backed od the board a. the end. 10 a gool
start Bard Of Avon showed iu front ana
won IN a gallop from Automaton. Inc
track was tn hue condition.
Selling. FIVE and half furlongs-Assess-
ment Small Jack, The Bronze Demon
Time 1910
Six furlongs-lce King, Nassal Dance
Blue Mint Time I.l6lz
Nl's and seventy yards-Tlora Pomona,
Terra Eirma, Luclen App.ehy. Time .4stt
Ardeile stakes $1,000 added, four tur.ougs
judith Campbell NaYasuta, Princess
Tulane Time .492s.
Fifth race-Declarsd OF
Steeulechase full cQurse-Hsnry Gibbs,
Dick l5urber, Daryl Time 4Jy.
Five and q half turlougs-Bard OF Avon,
AutomatUn. Sir Christopher. Time .Q1l4
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me Nasnolia Bowling club viii co,,..,
' !. afternoon for the Hsmltop sofa S 0ss,
~. 'p Is CUBS alley at the Jonss nieusl
- The Csrlsrhue Bovi,,.
.i'sSAoon At pasalsrA u' WIN meet