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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
RAIDS ON PUBLIC TREASURY
How Uncle Sam IL Yearly
by Grating Congress-
men.


CHADRoN, Neb., May Ito the Editor
OF The Bee: 1t is doubtful II more reck-
less prohigacy in the appropriation OF
public funds is tolerated In any other
nation than in the United States. In
some things, perhaps. congress Is parsi-
monious; but in most things lavish. There
is no mental test applied in the selection
of the avewg e congressman. He Is scarcely
expected y be a man OF brains; but rather
a prodigal CRATER. His merits and dement's
are gagged by his ability or inability to
get excessive sums Of public swag for his
constituency. He must believe in and
earnestly espouse a mutually OF rascality
in the pilfering OF the treasury. OF course
the congressman must not be said 10 be
actuated by any other than the ~loftiest
and most patriotic purposes when he takes
his portion Of the pork. The bombastic
patriot that promises the most loot for his
equal. and then endeavors to Guido all his
predatory predecessors in his congress
sional career.
Hamlets that make little more than a
spot on the local map demand sumptuous
appropriations for public buildings. Water
ways that will hardly float a catfish must
have fortunes spent on them annually for
alleged Improvement. All this for what
puTpose7 Not because the actual necessit-
les OF the public service require expensive
public buildings, nor because the riyulets
can ever be made navigable; but because q
host OF political boosters want the money
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
THREE LIVES LOST IN FIRE
Father, Mother and Little Child Burn to
Death in Laurel Mill.
ONE CHILD RESCUED BY HIRED MAN
Father Gets Out Before He Knows
Where Fire is and Dies in At
tempt to Save His Wife
and Child.

LAUREL, Neb., May 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobson and
IS months old daughter wer, buried to
death in a FIRE which broke out at 2:3O
O'Clock this morning in the jacobson mill
at Laurel. h Jacobsons lived over the
mill.
At the alarm Of fire jacobson, aroused
from his sleep, left the building. not know
ing his place was on fire. Discovering the
truth, he rushed back into the burning
building to rescue his wife and children.
He did not appear again.
barrel OF tar in the building caught hre
lust after he re-entered and the building
was soon a mere pile Of ashes. Stevens
the hired man. rescued Mary, the 5-year-old
daughter OF jacobson.
The charred remains were taken to one
of the churches, where they lay until TINS
afternoon, when funeral services over them
were held, a large gathering OF citizens
being present.
The bowling alley Of Carl Quist also
burned. Mr.. Quist, who was asleep in the
building. narrowly escaped with his life.
Had it not been for the timely and enec-
tive work Of the fire department a large
portion Of the village would have been
consumed. AS It was three buildings were
burned with a loss OF $4,000. The cause
of the fire is unknown. The coroner's in
quest was held this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
What Trip Has Demonstrated.

The return Of the Commercial club mem
bers from their visit to the business peo-
pie In the southeastern part of Nebraska
conveyed noteworthy testimony as to the
prosperity and loyalty of the business men
TO the chief commercial city of the state.
The point most distinctly observable, SO
the members say, is the appreciation
among all the business men met on the
trip that identity of interest characterizes
the relations Of the commercial men Of the
state with Omaha, and that and diversion
OF trade to outside distributing points,
while 1t may in special line be Of advant-
age to dealers, the fact remains that in
the long run and as related to the details
of every business mans affair, a loss 10
sustained when trade is conducted through
channels that are not distinctly identified
and associated with the general policies Of
home interest. Business men expressed
themselves all along the route traversed
by the representatives OF the Commercial
club to the effect that that which contrib
uted most to their substantial welfare was
In harmony with the commercial ambitions
OF Omaha. The fact that Omaha paid one
tenth of the taxes OF the state, that its ex-
ertion in favor OF substantial equalization
OF taxes will reflect an important inHu-
ence upon the private interests OF eyery
man In the stAte-all contributed to a more
harmonious understanding OF the underiy-
Ing conditions upon which the prosperity
OF the business men Of the state rests.
Arrangements are being made for an
other excursion into the northern section
OF the state, and 1t is confidently antici-
pated that a reception as cordial and ap-
preciative. will be enjoyed there as marked
the present most enjoyable and educating
meeting with the business men Of the
southeast.
A fact was made apparent to the entire
satisfaction Of the representatives Of the
club, namely, that identity Of effort should
characterize the activities Of the business
men OF Omaha; that they should pull to-
gether and that they should move III their
business relations with the state, along
harmonious and very sympathetic lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

and that is the recognized and safest way
to rob Uncle Sam. The country postoflce
is amply and we'll housed, the soldiers are
getting the most liberal pensions the world
has ever Known, and their widows and
orphans are provided for by this most
beneficent government, and the creeks and
rills are running the water mills and per-
forming their functions and the millions
of public money flow, every year, through
alarmingly increasing public building, pen
sion and river and harbor bills into the
Golfers of the individuals who work the coll
lossal frauds upon the government through
the local congressman, and he, by a divvy,
with all others. Towns Of from 1000 to
5000 population demand exorbitant sums
for public buildings, when, in almost every
instances excellent postofice facilities can
be had and are had at a nomina rental.
Many OF these places expect at least $780,
900 or more to be spent for the ground and
building. Doubt exists that II in many of
these same communities there Is one indi-
vidual who is possessed Of 5000, 900. Ger
tainly none Of the patrons Of the office
have ever experienced any possible incon-
venience in the transmission of their mails
with the present facilities. There can be
no legitimate excuse c~onjured for this con-
gressional piracy. Federal districts that
do not furnish work enough to occupy
half OF the time OF their officers and
where the present officers and employees
r~ecreate more than they work, are sought
to be divided and additional districts and
officers created, entailing, OF course, large
additional expense. Why? Not because
Of any judicial or public necessity; but to
assist others, who are not now public PEN
sioners, perhaps, into lucrative and easy
jobs. These fragrant and constant on
slaughts on the public purse are applauded
by the benefciaries and the cheapling con-
gresham who despoils the treasury is ex-
toled for his rapacity. NJ. e.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
INTRUDER IN GIRLS BEDROOM
Fellow Escapes After TerrOri1inE
Fremont Students and Blood
Hounds Prove of No Avail.

FREMONT, Neb.. May 15.-(special.)-
An attempt to commit assault occurred at
the women's dormitory OF the Fremont
Normal school at an early hour yesterday.
Misses Margaret and Kate Laughlin OF
Axtell, Neb., who occupied rooms on the
owe floor, were awakened about / o'clock
by someone standing at their bedside.
One Of the girls put out her hand and
1t touched a mans face. Both screamed
loudly for help and the man put his hand
over the mouth of one and threatened to
kill them II they did not keep quiet. The
night Waterman FASTENED to the room, but
the mar hearing his steps in the hall
jumped through the window and escaped.
The police we're at once notified, but Sc
far TO trace Of the fellow has been OBJ
tained. His tracks could be plainly seen
outside. He entered by cutting a hole In
the screen on the window.
Last night a pair OF bloodhounds were
secured, but on account OF the rain dur
ing the day were unable to follow the tracks
any distance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
WAR MAY YET Be PREVENTED
Provisional Government Of Hayti is to
Confer with Revolutionists.
ORDER PREVAILS At PORT Au PRINCE
Former President Sam Says that He
Leaves the Island Feeling tina
He Performed His
Full Duty.

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti. May ia
delegation headed by NJ. Scion Menos, a
former minister OF foreign affairs, and sent
by the provisional government Of Hayti,
started today for Cape Haytien on the
steamer Mancel. with the object OF endeav-
oring to arrive at an agreement with the
leaders OF the revolutionary forces in the
northern part Of Hayti and prevent q civil
war.
1t is generally believed here that the
delegation will meet with success, as It is
known that lack of funds is preventing the
northern forces from marching on Port au
Prince. Quiet has been entirely re-estab-
lished here. All the administrative Offices
have been r~e-opened.
The correspondent here OF the Associated
Press had an interview yesterday with
former President Sam, on board Olinde
RodTigues, which was detained here by the
French minister, M. Dupres. General Sam
said he had resigned his ONCE with the con-
viction that he had done everything possi-
BILE for the prosperity of Hayti, adding that
what affected him the most was the atti-
tude OF the presidential guard. which re-
NAMED loyal to him up to the last moment
The general also paid tribute to the Haytian
navy, which, he declared, maintained a cor
rect attitude until after his embarkation.
Population Friendly 10 Sam.
According to General Sam, the population
OF Port au Prince, instead of being hostile
to the former president, was in sympathy
with him, as shown by the behavior Of the
people as he left the palace and passed
through the city on his way to Olinde
Rodrigues. cries of viva Sam" being
raised.
General Sam further asserted that he was
leaving Hayti fully satisfied that he had
served his country with the greatest loyalty
and patriotism.
Olinde Rodrigues is now scheduled
to leave Port au Prince at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
1t has been asserted In the papers here
that General Sam, in the last six years
made $4,000. 900. but the general, in a pub
lished interview, protested against this as.
s%ertion. chasing 1t as a calumny.
Advices received here from the north OF
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Projected south Dakota railways.

PIERRE, s. D.. May 16-(Special.)-
What is a promising move in the way OF
street service is at Sioux Falls, where the
Indications point to the construction Of an
electric system for the city to take the
place of the mule line now in use. Espe-
cially is this fact apparent since the fac
tions which we're fighting for franchises
have been reduced to but one. Several coun-
try lines have been proposed and much has
already been done toward the consumma-
tion Of some, among the most important OF
which are: From Vermilion to Wakonda,
a distance OF twenty miles; a line connect
ing DeadwoOd and Lead with SpeaThsh; one
from Hartford to Colon, a distance OF
twelve miles; another from Spencer to
Epiphiny, and one from Redheld to Condo
in Sphinx county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

BoELUS, Neb.. May 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Two suspicious characters giving
names as John L. Hayes and William Burns
attempted to steal some clothing in A.
Werner's general store at noon today. They
were caught in the act, dropped the cloth
Ing and escaped. but were apprehended an
hour later by some citizens south of town.
The constable searched two bundles they
carried, which contained several pairs OF
pants and three suits OF clothing, but none
were identified here. They pleaded guilty
to the charge Of trying to steal at werner's
store and were given a light fine, which
they paid and left town.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
JOBBERS As RAIN MAKERS
Omaha E1cursionists Seemingly Bring
DownpOur in Path Of Trip,
MEET HEARTY oVATloNs At ALL STOPS
Beatrice Club Final Entertainer and
Tourists Impressed by N~ebrRskans'
Hospitality fakes Unin-
~terrupted Home Run.

BEATRICE, Neb.. May 15.-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-The Omaha jobbers' excursion
spent the night In their special train on a
sidetrack at oxford and at $50 this morn
Ing started eastward. Rain continued
through the night and this morning fell in
torrents.
The humorist Of the party took occasion
to send the following message, addressed
TO General Manager Holdrege at Omaha:
The Omaha Rain Makers left Omaha
iuesday and have produced a heavy
Ing, oxford in fine spirits. town flooded.
VIII arrange with you to make trip every
two weeks until September 30.
OMAHA RAIN MAKERS CLUB.
The first stop Of the morning was made
at Atlanta, where the crowd was serenaded
and merchants interviewed. Holdrege occu-
pied the attention OF the members for
thirty minutes. Each Of the jobbers paid
their respects to the merchants in their
own line at various stores. The morning
was spent in cultivating acquaintance of
people of Wilcox, Hildreth, Upland, Camp
bell, Bladen. Blue Hill and Lawrence.
Arrangements for lunch for the party
we're made at Edgar, with a stay Of a
full hour.
Towns between Edgar and Beatrice took
uD the attention Of the excursion during
the afternoon. with the usual program Of
a band serenade at the stations and hand
shaking with the merchants of Ong,
Shickley, Strang, Ohiowa, Tobias, Western,
Swanton and Dewitt.
An invitation from the Beatrice CONNER
cial club for informal reception at the
Commercial club had been accepted, so
after supper at the Paddock the entire
party took advantage of the generous hos
pitality Of the business men OF Beatrice.
The trip from Beatrice will be made with
out stops, so the excursion will reach
Omaha about midnight.
The reception at Beatrice brought out a
majority Of the leading business men. On
behalf OF Beatrice r. S. Bibb extended a
cordial welcome, at the same time thank
Ing the Omaha Commercial club in it's ca
pacity of rainmakers for the benefit to Ne
braska. He stated further that strenuous
efforts of st. Joseph and Kansas City had
led some of the Beatrice merchants estray,
but the invitation of the Omaha merchants
for Beatrice trade would not be made in
vain. To this for Omaha, Rev. Edward
Trefz responded, pleading most eloquently
Omaha's cause both from the standpoint Of
material benefit and the feeling Of pa
triotism for Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Republicans Name Delegates.

HURON, s. D., May 15.-(special.)-A
small vote was polled at the republican
primaries in this (Beadle) county Tuesday.
The delegates chosen to the state repub-
lican convention are;
First commissions district: ]. p. Davis
F. d. Goodrich, J. F.. Costello. Second dis
trict: A. S. Jones. Clark Underhill. F. NJ
Webb. Third district: Frank Wood, II. s
Cook. ]. w. Buell.. Fourth district: Johr
Murphy. Worthington Ross, Jud Willis
Fifth district: John Schultz, NJ. r. Allen
o. e. Paysch. City Of Huron: +. II. Kent
r. C. Gibbs. H. A. Van Dalsem, G. N
Cooper W. H. Smith, c.. H. French, @. s
Hutchinson, F. NJ. Wilcox. At large: Coe I
Crawford, John II. King.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
FATAL FIGHT OVER CANINE
Farmer at Lynch, Nebraska, Deals
Death Blow to Man Who At
tacks with PitehfOrk.

LYNCH. Neb.. May 15,-(speciaI Tele-
gram)-This morning William Gray and
Herman Sandman quarreled over a dog.
Sandman attacked Gray with a pitohfork.
Gray defended himself with a club. strik-
Ing sandman over the head, which re-
suited in his death this noon. Gray gave
himself up. n sherin and coroner have
been wired for. The case is stIIl some
what shrouded in mystery.
Both men are quiet. respected farmers
and the trouble has created great excite
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
George wills succumbs to Injury.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., May 15.-(spe-
cial.)-George w. Wills. S5 years Of age,
died at the home Of his fa~ther-in-Iaw, G..
Q. Miles, in this city yesterday afternoon.
While agent for the Denver & Rio Grande
railway at Idaho Springs. Colo, he was
accidentally wounded by being struck on
the head by a bolt and was brought here
for treatment. He was a member Of the
Woodmcn Of the World and also Of the
Knights Of Pythias lodges. The funeral
services will be held at the residence FRI
day afternoon and interment will be made
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Thieves Jailed and booty recovered.

ASHLAND, Neb.. May 1~5.-(speciaI Tele-
grSm.)-Two tramps who have been trying
to dispose OF a quantity Of rings and Spec
tacles around town today entered Lyle &
BARRIERS store tonight. one OF them asking
to look at some cloth and engaging the
attention OF w. E. Barber, the proprietor.
while the other slipped a bolt Of cloth
under his overcoat and walked out. City
Clerk Sexton noticed the fellow and sus-
pected something was wrong and watched.
When the tramp came out Of the store
he hurriedly disappeared down the alley.
Sexton followed and arrested him, and then
arrested his pal. The tourists worked the
same game at George l.. Scott's clothing
store, securing a pair Of trousers; at +.
H. Chickering's they stole a bolt Of print
cloth and at the Clarke Hardware COM
pany's they stole G pair Of sweezers. All
the stolen goods were recovered when the
thieves were searched at the city TAIL.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Platte Bridge burned by Lightning.

SCHUYLER. Neb.. May 15.-(SpeciaI.)-
During a storm here lightning struck the
Platte river wagon bridge. demolishing a
pier and letting the end OF a span into the
river and starting a fire that burned three
spans An inch OF rain has fallen here dur
Ing the last intermittent season lasting
LIS inches.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Visitors WIN swamp Huron.

HURON. 8. d.. May 1B.-(special.)-
About $500 visitors will be entertained
here the coming week attending two I'm
portant gatherings, the annual meeting OF
the State Bankers association. May 1921,
and on the 22d and 23d the intercollegiate
track meet and oratorical contest. The
bankers convention will bring probably
$50 people to Huron. The track meet and
oratorical contest will be par iicipated in
by FIVE CHARACTERIZATION. Brookings, Red
field, Mitchell and Huron.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
DEATH UNDER HORSES HOOPS
Deshle Warmer TrampIed on by
Frightened Animal and Dies
from Injuries.

DESHLER, Neb., May 15.-(Special9-
Last evening while Herman Schultz, a far
mer living west OF town. was feeding his
horses he was kicked by one and knocked
under the other. The second became fright
ened and trampled upon him. breaking all
the ribs on his left side, besides rendering
internal injuries.
He died about four hours afterward. He
was conscious until the last. and walked
from the barn to the house. with the aid
Of his wife and daughter, after the ac-
cident occurred.
about so years Of age.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

report was adopted and further time will
be taken for the consideration Of the mat
ter. At the same session Mr.. Matthews
asked for a franchise for a system Of poles
and wires and placing the maximum figure
at 81 for residences and 50 for business
phones. Both the Independent and Ne
braska Telephone companies we're repre-
scented at the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Good Crop weather I'm Thnyer.

DESHLER. Neb., May 15.-(special.) >
This vicinity is getting the right kind OF
weather to make the wheat grow rapidly.
Within the last two weeks that cereal has
made great progress and now promises.
with favorable weather. to make one-half
crop. although there has been some wheat
land planted to corn. The ground is In fine
condition for corn planting. and the pas
lures and garden truck are looking good.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

DAVID CITY. Neb.. May 15.-(speeial.G
The preliminary hearing OF George Gould
OF Bellwood. charged with aiding A. II.
Gould in forging notes and mortgages which
resulted in wrecking the Platte Valley State
bank. was called in county court yesterday
morning. Gould was released from custody,
there being no evidence against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
To Wage War on saloon Men.

BENEDICT. Neb,. May 15.-(Special.)-
At the town board meeting a liquor
license was issued to John 8. Jones. The
churches have filed remonstrances The
case will be tried in the June term OF the
district court. Another person has circu-
lated a petition and has the legal number
of signers, and 1t is said that a saloon
license will be granted to him. The
churches base raised over 500, which will
be used In fighting the issuing Of a license.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Arrest Preacher for SHOOTING.

BEATRICE. Neb.. May ~15.-(special Tele-
gram.)-Rev. S. P. Benbrook. pastor Of the
Christian church at Wymore. was arrested
today at Wymore on a charge OF shooting at
DR.. johnson Of that place with intent to
kill. The minister was brought here this
afternoon and arraigned in county court.
He pleaded not guilty. His bond was fixed
at 1000 and his preliminary hearing set
for tomorrow. He is in the custody OF the
sheriff tonight and may succeed In getting
bail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. May i5.-(spe-
eial)-At a session Of the city council
last evening the report Of the committee
on ordinances. to which had been referred
the ordinance presented by II. II. Daven-
port, granting a twenty-five years tsle-
phone franchise. made a report. asking for
further time for investigation. A petition.
signed BY over nifty business Tuen and users
81 telephone lines, asking the council to
Teiuss he franchise was introduced. The
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
Smallpox at AshIand.

ASHLAND. Neb,. May l6.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.)-Dr. A. S. Vonmansfelde, seere>
tary Of the Board Of Health. guaranteed
Miss Mamie Moran this afternoon for
smallpox. The doctor says her case Is
quite serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
May Change BiIby Mail Route.

sTURGIs, 8. D.. May 15.-(speciaI)-A
petition is being universally signed along
the mail route TO Blxby for a change Of
service, and It is hoped hat the postal
authorities will heed the request. The pro.
posed new route lie from Sturgis to Bixby
and Seim via Volunteer and Gilt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
stage TaIent An G,e.ham.

BENEDICT. Neb,. May l5.-(speeial.)-A
home talent company from Gresham. a
neighoUring town. gave an entertainment
Thursday night entitled, The Confederate
spy" 10 . large and appreelative audience
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
shanEIer Advocate General.

PIERRE. S. D.. May I5.-(special Tele-
gram.)-T. ]. shangler OF Mitchell has been
commissioned Judge advocate general OF the
National guard, a position held by Attorney
General Pyle up 20 the time OF his death.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16

COLUMBUS. Neb.. May 15.-(special.)-
Rev. William z. Van. rector OF Grace
Episcopal church. has rendered his resig-
nation. TO take effect July L
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