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Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
woodmen's Picnic at York.

YORK, Neb., April 12.-(Special. AT 9
meeting OF the Modern Woodmen York
County Picnic association, York park was
selected for the next annual picnic, to be
held on Thursday, August 21. The officers
elected at the meeting were: Charles M,
Meyer of Thayer, president; Mrs. H. Hop.
kins Of York. secretary; Charles NJ. smith
of York, treasurer. The managers are: A.
C.. Johnson. B. A. Ward, Mrs. A.. C. John.
son, Mrs. e. ID. Lohr, all Of York. Mrs. E.
Allen and w. ]. Rusler of Charleston. The
committee in charge Of the program and
promotion Of the picnic, say that this will
be the largest and best picnic ever held In
the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
sUNBEcK WILL VISIT OMAHA
swedish Governments Representative
20 stop Here on omciaI InvestiRa-
ton of swedish-Americans.

CHICAGO, April 12.-over 100 Swedish
Americans prominent In professional cir
Giles will give a banquet tonight at the
Sherman house to Or. Carl sunbeck Of swe-
den. who arrived in this city a few days
ago. DR.. sunbeck represents the Swedish
government and was sent to this country
to study the progress and development OF
Swedish-Amerlcans. Upon his return TO
the old country he will make an official
report Of his trip.
DR.. sunbeck will leave Chicago next week
to visit various towns in Illinois, Iowa,
Kansas. Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Michigan to continue his
Investigations. Extended stops will he
made In Omaha, Kansas City. Denver, ST.
Paul and Minneapolis.
At the banquet tonight Francis A. Lind
strand, publisher Of the Swedish-Amerl-
can, will act as POSTMASTER. Among the
speakers Will be DR.. John A. A. Evander,
c. b. Chindblom, DR.. NJ. c.. Ranseen. DR..
Jacob Bongren, d. Bernard Anderson.
Anders schon and the Rev. DR.. L. G. Abra-
hanson.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

wish OF the advocates Of the measure to
exclude absolutely Chinese laborers and he
believed 1t could not be done, except by
some such drastic measure as that uacer
consideration.
Teller Also CritIcises WI.
Mr.. Teller criticised the Chinese minister
for interfering" with pending legislation.
1T never has been done in this country
said he, 'and nothing in the treaty can be
distorted into an excuse for such an act.
No self-respecting nation ever has permit
ted such an Interference in its affairs"
He challenged any senator to point to a
precedent for such an act.
Mr.. Spooner OF Wisconsin interrupting,
with a smile. said: II accept the challenge"
81 have no DESIRE replied Mr.. Teller,
Ito fight a duel with the senator"
Mr.. Spooner then called attention TO the
protests entered by the ambassador OF Ger
many and the minister Of Austria Hungary
against some provisions Of the Dingley bill
pending in the senate.
Mr.. Teller urged hat those diplomats had
acted at the instance of their governments
Mr.. Foraker read Minister Wu's letter to
Secretary Hay to show that he had written
1t by instruction OF his government.
Mr.. Teller declined to accept the letter
as conclusive proof OF that statement and
declared that II all the "vaporings" Of the
Chinese minister were to be accepted as the
oticial statements Of HE government he
would have been sent home long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Miller Pleads Guilty.

Guilty"
Evidence was then introduced to prove
the death Of Miss Jennett. At its conclu-
sion Miller's attorney. F. c. Chamberlain,
addressed the court. He congratulated the
police department on their eficient work
in running down the murderer and securing
his confession and said that he had no
sympathy with Miller, who deserved the
extreme penalty Of the law. In sentenc-
ing Miller Judge Murphy called him a
demon and said that he considered that the
sentence he was about to impose on him
was inadequate to his horrible crime. SEN
tence was then passed.
Miller was taken back to jail, where he
remained until he left for the station, Ac-
companied by two officers. he went to Jack
son at 500 o'clock over the Michigan
Central railroad.
Mrs. Miller, his wife, who has been an
invalid for several years, is Frustrated at
her home and is in a dangerous condil
ton. She at first refused to believe heT
husband guilty. even after he had con-
fessed, but as the truth gradually forced
itself on her she collapsed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
ENGINEER MAKES MISTAKE
Thinks Overdue Passenger Train Has
Passed and Bad Wreck IL
the Result.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 2.-The north
bound New Orleans limited train No. 2 on
the Illinois Central, due here at 6:35 a. m,
ran into a switch engine in the Illinois
Central yards. The passenger engine, two
baggage cars, mail and second-class coach,
we're derailed. Fireman William Goodloe,
eolored, was killed; Engineer Charles J.
Barnett, badly injured about the body; Elk
press Messenger William E. Pink Of Cairo,
sustained a fracture Of the skull and severe
bruises and an unknown man supposed to
be a tramp. lost a hand and one OF his
eyes.
The accident was due to the fact that the
passenger train was a half hour late and
the engineer Of the switch engine thought IL
had already passed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
FORGED CHECK AT BEATRICE
Blank stolen from Mill Turns Up
with Bogus Signature, Payment
Having Been Made.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 12.-(Special.)-
On April l, 1902, six blank checks we're
stolen from the ONCE of Black Bros. MILL
ers in this city. It was thought at the
time that the checks would turn up later
with forged signatures and merchants in
this city were warned to be on the look
out for them.
Yesterday afternoon one Of the checks
put in its appearance. The check bore the
date Of April 3. 1902, and was numbered
$50. 1t was drawn up for $3.50, made pay
able to @. F. Compton and Black Bros
signature forged upon it, endorsed by
Compton and paid at the bank Of Burch-
ard, Neb,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
GOES TO PRISON FOR LIFE
Joseph N. Miller, Self Confessed Murderer
Of Miss Carrie Jennett, Sentenced.
NO TRACE OF INSANITY is FOUND
Court Calls Prisoner u Demon and
Says Extremity of Law Affords
Inadequate Punishment
for His Crime.

DETROIT, Mich, April 12.-At midnight
tonight, seventy-two hours after Prof. Jo-
seph M. Miller murdered Miss Carrie NJ
Jennett with a Ratchet, he was in jackson
prison, sentenced to spend the rest of his
life there at hard labor.
He was arraigned In the recorders court
this morning on the charge of murder. His
attorney, who was appointed by the court
raised the question Of Miller's sanity and
Judge Murphy accordingly appointed a
committee Of three. alIenists, Drs. Elmer
son, Hitchcock and Kennedy. to examine
Miller. His plea was withheld pending
their examination.
After a careful examination the physi-
clans came into court this afternoon and
announced that they were agreed thai
there was no symptom Of insanity in the
defendant. Miller was then ordered ia
plead and the confessed murderer said In
a low voice;
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Cortland Debaters Best Adams.

ADAMS, Neb., April 12.-(special.)-An
inter-high school debate between Cortland
and Adams was held here last night. Large
delegations of enthusiasts were present
from both Cortland and Sterling. The
question was: Resolved. That the United
States government should own and operate
the railroads and canals within its iurisdic-
tion." Adams supported the affirmative,
Cortland the negative. The judges were
County Superintendent A. R. staller. Be-
a%trice; H. E. Tweedy, editor, Cortland, and
ID. ]. Keller, Adams. The decision Of the
judges was awarded to the negative (Cort-
land) by a small margin. All six Of the con-
testants acquitted themselves most credi-
tably.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

KEARNEY, Neb., April 12.-(special.)-
The commemoration of the tenth ami
versary of the founding Of Kearney Mill
tary academy was held at the school
Thursday. Right Rev. A. r. Graves,
founder Of the institution, and Bishop viii
liams of Omaha made addresses during the
day. An exhibition drill was given by the
cadets, followed by a base ball game with
the Kearney High school. The game ended
with a score of 2 to 1 in favor Of the ca
diets. The annual %ofieers' ball held In the
evening concluded the days program,
which was a decided success.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
CURES WEAK MEN FREE.
Asure Love and n Happy Home Il


How any man may quickly cure himself
after years of suffering from sexual weak
ness, lost vitality, night losses, Yaricocele,
etc, and enlarge small weak organs to full
size and vigor. Simply send your name
and address to DR.. Knapp Medical Co,
1924 Hull Bldg Detroit, Mich, and they
viii gladly send the free receipt with fuil
directions so that any man may easily cure
himself at home. This Is certainly a most
generous oner, and the following extracts
taken from their daily mail, show whai
men think OF their generosity.
Dear Sirs Pleas accept my sincere
thanks for yours Of recent date. l have
given your treatment a thorough test and
the benent has been extraordinary. IL has
completely braced me up. am just as
vigorous as when a boy and you cannot
realize how happy i am"
"DeAr 6irB method worked beau
tifully. Results were exactly what need
ed. Strength and vtgOr have completely
returned and enlargement Is entirely sat
isfactory,"
Dear sirs:-Your was received and I had
&c trouble In making use OF the receipt as
directed. and can truthfully say Il Is q
In sise, strength and vigoT." =
All correspondence is strictly conhdeh-
tlAl. mailed In plain. sealed envelope. The
receipt Is free for the asking and they
want every man 70 have Il -
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Mirth Plentiful at hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., April 12.-(Special.)-
There were two social functions in Hastings
last night. One was a dance given by the
travelingmen in the Knights OF Pythias hall.
It was a pleasant affair, to which nearly
fifty invitations we're extended. The other
social function was a fancy dress ball In
Elks' hall. The party was given by the
junior smart set and was sn elaborate af-
fair. Twenty-four couples were in the grand
march and many original and beautiful cos
tunes were worn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Eggs Plentiful at York.

YORK, Neb., April 12.-(special Us. e.
Mansfield. a groceryman Of this city, last
week kept an account of the number OF
eggs he purchased OF each farmer. Mrs.
Sylvester Johnson, who lives north OF York,
sold Mr.. Mansfield SIC eggs in the week.
Mrs. George Stephenson. who lives south
and west OF York. sold Mansfield a dozen
Of eggs during the same week. which
weighed two pounds and one and one-fourth
ounpea
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

tell your riends and will order the Wills
key regularly and In this waY they will
be amply rewarded for making this most
liberal oner. Doctors prescribe Il. The
most fastidious drink H., The best Judges
adopt H. IL Is a genuine treat on the
sideboard and a tonic bV the sick bed. No
such whiskey 10 known outside the store
houses OF the famous Malcolm Distilleries
and should be In every home.
send your name and address 10 the NAL
colin DiBtlleriee Co. "a Robsv and Madi-
son streets. ChicaEo. I'LL The above oifer
references OF any Kind; ali who write viii
be given a quart bottle OF Miss Chicago
Rye or Bourbon Whiskey. whichever you
prefer, absolutely free. all charges pre-
paid. Remember this ofer is only open
Tor those who will buy Miss Chicago Whis-
key by the gallon In case the free quart
want every lover Of Good whiskey to give
Il q trial
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
women to Have sIocum Enforced.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb.. April l2.-(spe-
cial.)-The mothers OF Plsttsmouth have
united in an effort to have section 2s of the
Sloeum law enforced. The fact that non
compliance with this section is held by the
authorities to be a sufficient cause for the
refusal OF granting licenses Is a strong
point on the mothers side Of the question.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
FitEgeraId PInttsmouth's Chief.

PLATrsMoUTH, Neb,. April 12.-(spe-
eial.)-Mayor Frank ]. Morgan has ap-
pointed Ed Fitzgerald chief Of police to
succeed w. w. Slater. who resigned. He
also named George Z. Dovey as councilman
from the First ward to succeed Fitzgerald.
These are the first appointments made by
the new mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

BEATRICE, Neb.. April 12.-(speciaI.)-
Hon. T. e. Hilbert Of Adams. this county.
is mentioned as a probable candidate for
state senator before the coming repub-
liean state convention
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
nenositorY at Beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb.. April 12.-(speclal)-
The First National bank Of this city has
been designated as a depository for United
States funds,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
REPEATING ACT IS SIGNED
Bill AbOiishinR War Revenue Taxes
Receives President ROOse-
veIt'H signature.

WASHINGTON, April -. - President
Roosevelt today signed the bill repeating
the war revenue taxes. The pen with
which the bill was signed was presented
to Representative Bartholdt of Missouri.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
THE REALTY MARKET.
INSTRUMENTS placed on record satur-
day, April II:
warranty Deeds.

49,
Warranty Deeds.
Flora A. McAfee, executrix, to f. +.
Bryson. west 81 feet lot 4, block g.
Isaac q SIS. add. .................S 400
w. r. Fisher and wife to n N,
Elliott, lots l. 2, 8 and 10, block H. =,
Matte White and husband to f. w.
Fogg. lot Z. block 33S, Omaha .....,.. go
o. 4. Stoddard and wife to Omaha
Litholite Stone company, lot 20,
block Q, Briggs Place .............:. %
". L. Monroe and wife to Queenie
l.. Cornwell, lot 4. Sunnyside add. 2,OI
c. NJ. Martin and wife to Jacob New
man and wife, north 20 feet lot II
and south 10 feet lot 10, block 5,
Boggs e. II. ID add. ...,............ 2,0
Gait Claim Deeds.
@ e. Barker and wife to w. p;
Chambers, executor, east 50 feet Of
M lot Z. block 2. orchard HILL.
Deeds.
Sheriff 10 National Life Insurance
company, lot 1 and north 10 feet lot
2 block 5, Hanscom Place ........... $500
Sherin 10 Albert Hartsun, part sek
sell sell 3-16-l3 6,07
G. ". Loomis, administrator. TO An
ME Petersen. lot 1. Oak Hill add. 50
W. r.. Potter, receiver, TO W. l..
Monroe, lot 4, ~sunnyside add. ...... 2,0
Total amount Of transfers sac
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
NO CHANCE FOR NEW BoNNETS
weather bureau Promises showers
for Sunday and Warmer
in West Portion.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-Forecast:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Showers Sum
day. with warmer in west portion; Monday
showers and cooler; easterly to northeast
erly winds.
For Iowa-Fair Sunday and probably
Monday; northerly winds.
For MissourI-Fair in north. showers in
south portion Sunday and probably Mon
day; north to northeast winds.
For North and South Dakota-Partly
cloudy and warmer Sunday; showers and
cooler Monday; easterly winds.
For Colorado-Fair Sunday. with warmer
in east portion; partly cloudy Monday;
variable winds.
For wyOming-Falr Sunday. with warmer
In east portion; Monday fair; west winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, April 12.-Oh1cial record Of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years:
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SCORE WI TINCFANC

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
Free
Whiskey
M OLD Rye or bourbon
Whiskey, worth 5000 Per
Gallon, Free, Charges
Prepaid.

Free Oner IL Regardless of
Cost to Quickly Introduce This
Celebrated Whiskey in Every
City, Town and Hamlet I'm
the U. s.-send Name and
Address TOday-It ts
Free.
The distillers OF this famous brand
could not afford to do this only that they
are positive after you nave given this
celebrated whiskey a trial YOU will gladly
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

WASHINGTON. April ls.-FOrecast:
New-York tribune., 1902-03-20

death OF Mr. Cary the firm became Howard. Sanger
& Co, and was for many years one Of the prom
inent mercantile houses in the United States The
late Emerson II. Howard and Henry Sanger. both
of this city, Mr.. Shows associates in tho firm
In 1850 Mr. Snow married Miss II. Maria Davis. OF
his native town. and soon aftcrwaTd established his
home in Brooklyn. which, since 1860. was at NO
III Lafayette-avc. Mr.. Snow first connected
with the Church Of tho Pilgrims but afte~ making
his home on the hill he joined the Clinton hvenue
Congregational Church In the spring of 1862 the
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church was opened
under the ministry the Rev. Or. Theodore Led
yard Cuyler, and both Mr.. and Mrs Snow united
with that church Mr.. Snow elected a trustee
of the church soon afterwaTd. and with brief in
termsson, was continuously a member Of the
board Of trustees until his death. He for many
years actively engaged in the SUNDAY school WORK
NIr snow retired from business at the close of the
rome End b .I Orj,nt He was thc las. survivor Of
the original board OF trustees OF the brooklyn
dir"cfor in Ia9 IT, ws prcsiemt rom 1851 To- IsS
was erected Among his associ4ts WTre Il ~
lam ". Wickes ana James r. T4yIor
lie was director OF the Long island t5ank anu W oL
III" BROOKLYN Eye and Ear lrhrmdIy ana memDtr
oG the advisory committee of the BROOKLYN orphan
Nsylum society, mynnsr "l i.'g Sc" t"th IN ] nam,
League club OF New-York. Mr.. Snow actively
Being life member OF the HrooRiyn Library the
Art Association The Institute If Arts and Sciences
Mems Christian Association. lie was also a member
of the New England Society and OF the Society OF
ola Brooklynitcs.
Mr.. SHOWS family consisted or his wife and two
sons the younger of whom. Edward Leslie. died
several years aEo. Since taat time Mr. snow had
be, president OF the United states Sample Express
Company. and was actively occupied in business
until a fortnight before his death. He was one of
the closest friends and supporters of Or. tuy.er
throughout his ministry, and was q member OF thr
committee which invited the Rev. Dr. David Gregg
O. the pa astorate of that church. RE universally
known "a man of bright and sunny temperament
and OF genial personal qualities. Mr.. Snow leaves
a widow and one sop-HeuTy Sanger Snow.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-20
COAL LINERS NAY STRIKE.
CONFERENCE BETWEEN EMPLOY
ERS AND EMPLOYEES

Shamokn, Penn, March I9.-The miners conven-
tion to-day began the consideration Of the i'm
poTtant matters which Will decide whether the
notices posted by the operators at the various
Coueries announcing a continuance Of existing
conditions shall he accepted rejected.
President Mitchell to-day reiterated his denial
that the visit of Secretary Ralph NJ Easley Of the
Civic Federation concerned the situation in the
anthracite coal region When asked If he would
make any further effort see J. Pcrpont Morgan
Mr.. Mitchell said he had made no arrangements
10 that end. After adjournment this evening Fresi-
aent Mitchell. speaking for the press committee
made this statements
The comnittee selected by the Hazioton conyen-
4 no4 last Aqsust TO GO TO New-York and see the
t lI{h@TiSs % OF the coal companies and in
their opposition to the examination OF working
the refusal or E. 3. Thomas. chairman of the di-
aeGtorS OF jte Erie Railroad. TO receive the com
The same committee selected by the Indianap6lls
the question Of scale for the wear begin
yiews with the railroad presidents and presented
Gon e T4s ee % @ rGPy m to hf
iansua,ge, are an Of the same purport-a positive
diton5 OF employment which should obtain. Need
less TO say, the delegates expressed keen disap-
n"Htme,nt ,, ana the opposition to continuing, work
was unenmous and emphatic
President Mitchell addressed the convention. and
advised caution and Prudence in arriving at any
decision as to further action. He reviewed the
efforts made by the officers OF the union 10 main
tain peace and harmony in the coal regions by the
adoption &C humane measures and the best meth
DDS of adjusting wage differences. He spoke also
Of the failure Of the operators to respond to the
employees overtures.
What the final outcome will he is al this time
Hronemarical. was the concluding sentence Of the
press committees statement.
Ino Indications here tonight point strongly TO
strike dcClara ton. and Il Is said by OF the
mon that the declaration may come as carly as
Friday OF this week. The operators letters seem
10 have caused much bitter feeling among the men.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-20
PLANS FOR GOVERNING THE ISLANDS.

Washington, March 19-AlthouEh the details Of
the programme for the acquisition OF the Danish
discussion Of the subject by the Cabinet has indi-
Gated a purpose the part of the President to
erect provisional government in the Islands at
the outset The American flag having been raised
by an officer Of the army navy Gust which IS
Machias is now at ST Thomas). some person. prob
ably civilian, Will be sent from the United States
TO take charge of affairs as provisional governor
Meanwhile p scheme for a permanent government
will he submitted to Congress. probably approXi-
nlafing the Porto RiCan government act and If tins
is favorably acted upon a permanent government
viii be installed before the end of III" fiscal year
The Navy Department to-day received a cable
dispatch from Rear Admiral Hgginson announc-
ing the arrival of the North Atlantic Squadron AZ
Port of Spain. Trinidad. off the north coast OF
Venezuela According to the squadroE,S itinerary
IL is scheduled proceed northw&rd from Trini-
dad to Porto Rico stopping at the Danish West
New-York tribune., 1902-03-20
OBITUARY..
MICHAEL SNOW

Michael Snow died on Tuesday evening at his
home No. ia Lafayette-ave. Brooklyn
Mr.. Snow was born at Truro Mass on July "
ls22 He came from old New-England ancestry
being sixth in direct descent from Nicholas Snow
one of the founders of the Plymouth Colony His
father, for whom ne was named. was a shpmaster
sailing from Boston. Mr. Snow was educated IN the
schools OF his native town. and afterWard IN the
academy at bingham. Mass He came 10 New
Yor2 April . 1873. where he immediately entered
the employment Of his relatives. J. 4. Atkins Il
Co. at No. IS Scuth-st. His only capital was his
industry and his intelligence His father died in
1876 when the support Of his mother and MS
younger brother devoved upon himself.
In December. 1917. 1T the instance of friend with
whom he boarded in New-York, the late Henry
Sanger of this city. he entered the employment Of
the old firm of William n. Cary & Co, OF New
York. in tho fancy goods business. His business
ability and his close attention secured for him
speedy advancement. and in January, 1851, he was
admitted partner in the firm, then known as
Cary Howard, Sanger & Co Soon after. upon the
New-York tribune., 1902-03-20
CHINESE TABLETS HELD.
MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED YEARS OLD AND
RELATE TO THE TARTAR DYNASTY.

san Francisco. March 1o.-Ten Jade tablets on
which. almost two hundred years ago. the hand of
n Chinese workman engraved. by order Of his i'm
perial master, acknowledgment of the wisdom,
power and goodness Of Shun Che the founder Of the
Tartar dynasty in China. locked in the safe OF
the customs appraiser, John r Dare, awaiting
authority from Washington to return them to the
Emperor of China or his representative.
The stones are one foot long six inches wide and
nearly an inch thick Through holes drilled across
their width cords passed hold them togcth her.
and when they were taken by the customs inspector
from private soldier who was returning from
service in China they were wrapped in elaboratcIv
embroidered yellow silk. II is believed that they
were taken as loot from the imperial apart ments
IN the Forbidden City. Recognizing their vaue to
the chinese ruler as a descendant Of the Emperor
whose deeds they commemorate. the customs
authorities have notified the Secretary the Treas
ury and await instruction 10 the arrange Cmcnts
ne may have made with the Department OF State
Tor the return OF the tablets