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Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
MOODY URGES FREE COAL
Says Anthracite Should Be Immediately
Placed on Free List,
DUTY IMPOSED BY ACCIDENT, NOT DESIGN
Senate Made Change In Such Manner
that Members Did Not Notice, and
So Passed Bill In IgnO-
rance of Provision.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Oct. S1.-w. H.
Moody, secretary Of the navy. spoke here
tonight, He said:
In a speech ct Madison I stated that
under the Dingley law there was practice
ally a duty on anthracite, which was in
advertently placed in the act. Both state
ments have been challenged.
anthracite for some time prior to the
passage OF the Dinglsy law was free OF
cite was still on the free Net. but certain
changes were made In the senate which
ments finally became law. Paragraph 52s
places upon the free list coal and anth-
racite not specially provided for in this
The qualification contained in the latter
words was inserted for the first time and
l az 5 mssR1ng oe a9 Is % SlssssIn whe s1-c we ip neE
ton duty H. imposed upon coal, bitumi-
nous, and all Goals containing less than %
per cent of hxed carbon 1t Is sufficiently
clear that these two paragraphs are to be
construed together and that the only an
thraclte which is free Of duty is thai which
contains w per cent or more OF nxed car
bon.
We are thus brought to the inquiry,
mmucbh aps % Der cent of aSeS csTbonY To
my mind hat inquiry admits of but one
answer, and that Is that there Is substan-
Pennsylvania anthracite contains as
much hxed carbon as any deposit In the
world, yet none OF It contains 80 per cent
oOh1 HNN JIM AN ~ ~"
The result of the application Of the law
TO the facts shows that while anthracite is
nominally on the free list, II is really upon
the dutiable list.
In saying that the tariff taxing anthra-
cite was Inadvertently adopted by con-
gress 1 am aware OF the fact that a brief
debate occurred In the senate. 1 had e a
that debate before making any statement
upon the subject, but a debate In the
senate, conducted as such debates often
are, with haruly q person present except
those participating In II and not referred
to by report, Is as efectually
concealed in the Congressional Record as
1t could be in any place in the world.
The great body of the people and the
members of the Fifty-hfth congress. which
thracite continued upon the free list, as
upon q cursory reading appeared to be the
case. Many of our public men have as
serted that anthracite was upon the free
list. 1t is owing to the obscure method of
making anthracite dutiable, and the mis-
leading language, l do not say intention
ally misleading, by which this eject was
accomplished that have spoken of the
provision as being inadvertently inserted.
1t is but justice to say that the anthracite
miners did not ask for this duty, and, as
l view the situation, 1t was inserted at the
request of the owners OF mines OF bitumi-
nous coal of an inferior quality on the Pa
cifc slope.
1 have no hesitation in saying thai the
imposition of the anthracite duty is a mis-
take and that at the first opportunity it
has a record so full of useful achieve
ments that It should have no reluctance
whatever in acknowledging a mistake now
and then.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
WINS IN FUEL WAR
--latest Move in Colorado Company Litiga-
ton Decided for Chicago Man.
osGooDAPPtALs AGAINST MEETING DATE
Asks Judge TO Rescind order Calling
stockholders Together, but Fails
TO Convince Court that
order H. Desirable.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Oct. 3t.-Judge San
born. in the United States circuit court Of
appeals, today refused to grant an appeal
from the decision OF Judge Caldwell in
the United States circuit court for the
district Of Colorado. who ordered a meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron company. to be held on December
10, for the annual election Of directors and
ofhcers.
The appeal was sought by George F.
Bartlett, one OF the stockholders Of the
company. A writ Of supersedeas from
the interlocutory order OF Judge Caldwell
staying all proceedings until the matter
could be reargued In court, was also asked.
A stipulation by which an order granting
an appeal and writ could be hled in Den
yer on Saturday, should the court SO de-
eide. had been arranged between the OPP
posing attorneys and today arguments in
the case were heard at. length.
The point upon which Judge Sanborn
based his decision arose late in the after
noon, when the arguments we're almost
completed. The attention OF the court
was called by \, NJ. Stevenson Of Denver, to
a paragraph in the brief submitted wherein
It was stated that on October 3, the plain
tif had petitloned Judge Caldwell to grant
81 dpptdi anu VIII ol hupeTheuedb anu
that the Judge had denied IL. upon the
ground that the order made by the court
was not final, and was therefore not ap-
pealable.
Judge Sanborn said II was a common
rule among federal judges in coordinate
ofhces not to reverse decisions made by
their fellow judges, of the sam court, I'M
less some gross error on the part Of the
other Judge could be shown.
Continuing, he said:
The question is not whether a review
OF the case shall or shall not be had at
some future time, but whether the review
shall be ordered at this time. An order
was secured on August 20 in the state
court of Colorado, prohibiting the holding
OF a meeting Of the directors at any time
for any purpose. The order of the judge
of the United States circuit court so far
dissolved this injunction as to permit and
direct a meeting of the directors to be held
for the election of officers on December 10.
He cited authority to show that a recent
revision OF the law deprived the circuit
court Of appeals Of the power to grant
appeals from the decision Of another judge,
in which an order refusing to dissolve an
injunction had been made. and held that It
was applicable in this case, and refused the
application for an appeal and writ.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
BERScH GETS FIVE YEARS
Convicted for Perjury, st. Louis Man
Must Answer Two other
Indictment.

ST. LOUIS, oct. 31.-Edmund Bersch,
former member of the house OF delegates,
was today found guilty Of perjury in his
testimony before the grand jury as to the
SIS, 900 Doodle fund raised to secure the
passage Of the Suburban franchise bill, and
given five years in the p~enitentiary. The
defense rested about noon, and after brief
arguments by opposing counsel the case
was given to the jury. which deliberated
but a few minutes.
The grand jury returned three indict-
ments against Bersoh. two for bribery and
one for perjury. the one Oh which he has
Just been convicted.
Mr.. Folk will ask that the sentence be
deferred and Bersch will be brought to trial
on the other charges as rapidly as pos
sible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
DISCUSS FATHER or WATERS
prOvements in Mississippi
River.

QUINCY. H., Oct sf.-A waterway con-
vention In the interest Of the improvement
and maintenance Of the Mississippi river
has been called for November - and 10 at
Quincy. Each city and business and com
mercial organization along the river is in
vited to send at least three delegates.
Governors, senators and congressmen from
all states and districts bordering on the
river are also asked to be present.
The convention is the result of corre-
spohdence with all the cities on the river
from New Orleans to st. Paul, and is called
by Lewis B. Boswell, as chairman Of tho
Joint committee Of the Quincy Freight
Bureau aud Chamber of Commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Reno Makes Great showing.

SUTTON. Neb.. Oct. S1.-(special Tele-
gram,)-The fourth day of the Sutton
coursing meet was Deted with clouds and
rain and the attendance was small. One
OF the features of the day was Reno,
owned by Bart Cronin of sutton, Neb.,
who ran Ave races with winning dogs, one
after the other, beating an corners. Here
tofore this dog laid back for the catch. but
sprinted today. The races were confined to
outside racing. In which Reno b beat Tom
Moore, who was the winner of yesterday
consolation In puppy stake. Other races
were postponed till tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. Lucy Ann CasseIman

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Oct. s1.-(spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Lucy Ann Casselman, wife Of
]. u. Casselman. died at her home, seven
miles south of this city. from a complica-
tion Of heart troubles. Mrs. Casselman
was born in Canada. March 8, 1s4s, and
moved to Nebraska with her parents in
1865. She was married in johnson county. in
1866. and moved Immediately to the farm
on which she died. She was very active in
the Old Settlers association and other So
cieties composed Of the pioneer settlers OF
Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS GOODS
United states May DO Mig Trade
with New British Posses
atOna.

WASHINGTON, Oct. sI.-H. Clay Evans,
consul general at Pretoria, has forwarded
q prospectus of the international peace ex-
position to be held at johannesburg in 1901
06. This prospectus says the exhibition will
open at the time when the people OF South
Africa will most need goods.
Mr.. Evans says II Is believed the demand
for machinery, tools and other products Of
American manufacture in that country will
be such as to command attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Hurt while Splitting Wood.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 31.-(spe-
cial.)-While splitting wood at his homo
on West Central avenue today J. B. North
cult received a severe scalp wound that
will In all probability lay him up for some
time. In swinging the ak over his head
he caught the blade on a clothesline, and
the force OF the blow brought the heavy
ak over and struck him on the crown Of
the head, laying the bone bare for nearly
six inches. The surgeon says that the
skull has not been injured and there is no
particular danger OF serious results,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
MISSOURI BANK is BOUGHT
Capitalists OF Note in state Unite
in Purchase of Financial
Institution.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct. 91.-A controlling
interest In the First National Bank of
Buchanan County has been purchased by a
party Of capitalists headed by w. p. Full
kerson, national bank examiner for Mis-
souri,, who will become cashier Of the bank,
succeeding ]. w. McAlister.
The new purchasers are: M. A, Low, gen-
eral attorney for the Rock Island railroad
at Topeka; H. A. Forman, president Of the
Fourth National bank Of st. Louis; e. A.
Faust, vice president and general manager
OF the u Busch Brewing company
of st. Louis: w. p. Fulkerson and other
capitalists whose names have not been
given out.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
INDIcT MINNEAPOLIS MEN
Grand Jury Holds Two OnhciaIs on
Charge of Misappropriating
Public Funds.

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. S1.-The grand Jury
has indicted William N. Johnson, superin-
tendent Of the poor. for incorporation
of public funds, and Charles H.. Brown, Sec
rotary OF the Board OF Corrections and
Charities, for classifying the records so
as to conceal Johnson's shortage. Both
pleaded not guilty in court today and were
released on bonds OF $1,000.
An expert accountant going over John
sons books found irregularities In records
Of sales Of stone at the workhouse and
money received from patients at the city
hospital and rebates on tickets. Mr.. John
son declares that 1t is all a matter of book
keeping. 90
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
TWO KILLED IN TRAGEDY
Woman IL Cause of Her Father I'M
Husband Being shot Mt Day
ton, Tennessee.

DAYTON, Tenn, Oct. S1.-A tragedy &C.
Cured here last night which resulted in
the killing OF N. J. Cooley and his son-in-
law, Will Whitfield, by Manuel Thurman, a
saloon keeper.
Whitfield was shot three times and died
Immediately. Cooley fingered until 8
O'Clock this morning and made a dying
statement to the effect that Cooley and
Whitfield were at Cooley's home when
Thurman entered a room occupied by Coo
ley's daughter.
Whitfield followed Thurman into the room
and grappled with him. Cooley then en-
tered and Thurman opened fire, Wit the
result as stated. Thurman surrendered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Transport sheridan Arrives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. a.-The trans
port Sheridan arrived in port early today,
twenty-five days from Manila, via Nagasaki.
troops of the Ninth cavalry, consisting of
$40 men. .2S5 c~asuals, 1A sick. eight pris-
oners and Ave insane men. The transport
also brought the bodies of seventeen dead
soldiers. There are ninety-five cabin pas
sengers, including a number of officers re-
turning to their homes. The transport
Sumner, with General Chaffee on board, left
Nagasah four days ahead of Sheridan,
but, on account of stopping at Honolulu,
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
A Guaranteed Cure for piles.

Itching. blind, bleeding and p%rotruding
piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists are
authorized by the manufacturer Of Pazo
Ointment to refund the money where 1t
fails to cure any case Of piles, no matter Of
how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in
six days; worst cases in fourteen days. One
application gives ease and rest. Relieves
itching instantly. This is a new discovery
and II is the only pile remedy sold on a pos
tive guarantee. no cure, no pay. Price soc.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
MORE WABASH MEN ARE OUT
shOpmen strike to Aid Boiler Makers
in Fight for Increase of
Wages

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Oct. 31.-Five hun
dred employees of the Wabash here went
on strike today in sympathy with the
boiler makers, who struck a week ago for
a uniform Increase to 80 cents per hour.
Those who aSlt work today include black
smiths, machinists, timers and pipemen.
The strike is general over the Wabash
system.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
OF JEWISH SCHOOLS
zionists report Progress and Urge
Better Education for
... 90. YOunE.

VIENNA, Oct. 31.-The satisfactory prog
ress OF the Zionist movement, particularly
in the United States, was reported at the
Zionist annual conference here today by
DR.. Herzl, chairman of the conference.
The conference debated the question Of
establishing Jewish public schools in coun-
tries where Jews arc excluded from the
benefits OF public instruction.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01

bred where II was given a fair aud faith
full trial. By that record you have only
two chances in a hundred of failure and
ninety eight chances Of being restored
TO perfect health. II is worth trying.
Abram Freer, Esq, ~ofRockbridgs, Greene Co,
III, writes VMy wife had a severe attack OF
pleurisy aud lung trouble the doctors gave her
up 10 die. She Commenced taking d.. PieToe's'
Colder Medical Discovery aud she began TO
improve from the first dose. By the time she
had taken eight or ten bottles she was cured,
and Il was the cause Of a large amount being
sold here. / think the Golden Medical Dis
eovefy' Is the best medicine In the world for
lung trouble"
FRER. DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser containing " a thou
sAnd large pages is sent free on receipt
Of stamps to pay expense Of mailing oat.
Send al one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers or 81 stamps for the cloth
bonndNolums. Address DR.. r V. Pierce
Buffalo. n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
RECIPROCITY TREATY READY
Newfoundland Concludes Agreement
with United tates After Long
Negotiations.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. s1.-Sir Robert
Bond, premier of Newfoundland, today
said he had negotiated a reciprocity treaty
with Washington. Sir Michael Herbert had
been ordered to sign 1t.
The terms OF the treaty would be pub
lished soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
rioters sentenced to prison.

PATERSON. N. j., Oct. Sl.-Rudolph
Grossman and william Mcqueen were SEN
fenced today to ave years In states prison
for rioting and malicious mischief at the
time OF the strike In this city last June.
Appeals were taken and the prisoners filed
new bonds In S17. 900 cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
SEEKS IRISH SETTLEMENT
George wyndhnm says New Land
Purchase Bill VIII settle
Q6estion.

LONDON, Oct. s1.-George wyndham,
chief secretary for ireland, speaking at
Dover tonight, expressed his belief that
the end of the Irish question was coming
soon. and said the Irish land purchase bill.
based upon sound business principles, would
be the principal measure next session. In
the meantime the government must vindi-
cate law and order.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
TEACH MANY NEW THINGS
Colorado College Decides to Add Ten
Fresh Courses of In
s~tructiOn.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. 81
The president of Colorado college announced
today that a school of engineering will be
established next year. which will offer
courses IN civil engineering, irrigation and
electrical. mining and sanitary engineering.
The college will also give courses in
commerce. finance, parliamentary law and
medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
INFANT MIGRANTS
Authorities VIII Hold Cuban Chill
dren bound for Californian
Home.

NEW YORK. Oct. s1.aThe immigration
authorities nave been asked to hold twenty
children who win arrive here tomorrow
from Santiago. as possible Objectionable
aliens.
The children are coming 10 Join the Unit
versal Brotherhood at Point Iona. Cal.
The Children's Aid society has asked
Commissioner Williams to hold them for
special inquiry"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Great Clinical Hospital.

BAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S1.-A notable de-
~velopment of the equipment of the Uni
yerslty OF California college of medicine,
to consist OF a great clinical hospital that
will cost S400,OOo, has been proposed In a re-
port submitted by a committee representing
ministratiOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Mnrconi AZ Comlnn.

NEW YORK. Oct. 3l.-The MArooni WIRE
less telegraph station received q telegram
from Glaze Bay. Cape Breton island. which
reported that the Italian cruiser Carlo Al.
berto. with NJ. MArconi aboard, had been
sighted a. 1850 Z. m. today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
TO Serve in somauland.

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 31.-A number OF
former Boer eommandants and British on
GERS have offered their services and those
of 1000 men, half of whom are British and
half Boer soldiers, for service in somali-
land.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Bolivia 20 Be Represented.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 31.-The following ca
blegram was received today at worlds fair
headquarters from Jose Olivares, South
American. to the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition: Bolivia has accepted. Commission
appointed. Will make large exhibit OF
ANTIQUITIES"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01

once Vhopeless
cases " given up by
doctors, and who
were perfectly and
permanently cured
by the use of DR..
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Nothing Is o
sure than that
thousands of men
and women with
diseased lungs,
obstinate coughs,
h~eporrhage, ema-
ciaeion and night
sweats, have been
restored 10 perfect
health by the use
of the e Disoov-
cry" Will it cure
your
II has cured in
nihety-eigh cases
out of every hun
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
smallpox spreads I'm Barbados.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. S1.-Smallpox
continues to spread in Barbados at an
alarming rate. A week ago the total num-
Der Of cases reached 1900. The other is
lands are observing the most strict quar-
antine.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01

Madeline Stanley, eldest daughter Of Lady
Jeune, wife Of Sir Francis Jeune, Judge
advocate general. Lady Jeune's husband
was Colonel Constantine Stanley. Mr..
Brodrick has been a widower for about a
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
ChemIcnl PInnt IN Ruin..

DETROIT, Oct S1.-The plant OF the
Ray Chemical company was destroyed by
Are today, Loss. t75.OOOi covered by in
suranee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01

When the doctor leaves and says the
case is hopeless, what remains to be
done1 Nothing, If the doctors word is
final Much, II you will listen to the
statements of men and women who wera
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
opera House Destroyed.

SHARON. Pa. oct. s1.-The Morgan
opera house was destroyed by IRE early to-
day. Loss, SIS. 900; insurance, $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
FIRE RECORD.
Fire Damages warehouse.

soMERSvILLE, Tenn, Oct. Sl.-The
Nashville, ChattanOoga & 81. Louis railway
warehouse here was damaged to the extent
OF $751; 900 by nre today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Marital TROUBLES Ended.

Judge Day has divorced Violet Depugh
from David, and Judge Dickinson has d.
vorced Louis L. Phillips from Annie. The
allegation in each case was extreme cruelty.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
Rrodrick WIN WED.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-Mr. Brodrick, secre-
tary Of state for war. is engaged to marry
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
@MA,,c~

This signature Is On every boz OF the ssnuiIs
Laxative BromO-Q uinine Tablets
The remedy that cures . Geld a. go dAy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Nebraska VIII BE Fair ana Colder,
but Iowa viii Have Rain
in Parts.

WASHINGTON, Oct. S1.-The forecast:
For Nebraska, North Dakota, South Da-
kota and Kansas-Fair and colder Satur-
day, Sunday fair.
For Iowa-Fair and cooler in west, show
ers in east portion Saturday; Sunday fair
with cooler in east portion.
For Wyoming and Colorado-Fair and
cooler Saturday; Sunday. increasing cloud
e For Missouri-Fair Saturday and Sunday
cooler in north portion Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-01

T indicates trace of precipitation:
l.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Oficial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-02-16
A SPRUCE GUM FAMINE.
bad News From Maine for Gum Chewcrs
Effect OF the Pulp Mills.

BANGOR, Me, Feb. li.--There is a pros
pect OF a spruce gum famine In New Eng
land this year. The druggists and candy
dealers in the manufacturing cities Of
Massachusetts, and Connecticut are sending
in orders faster than the lumbermcn can
fill them. and the Bangor iobbers, who
handle one-half the spruce gum output
of the country, are at the end of their wits
10 make excuses for the delay.
The price Of clear, amber-tinted spruce
nuggets, such as the factory girls delight
in chewing, has gone up from rs cents to
$50 a pound inside of six months, while
the quotations on what is called school,
ma'am gum are not made at all for fear
that none can be produced. The distinc-
ton between ordinary factory gum and
schoolma'am gum lies in the fact that the
latter is fully two years of age before it is
taken from the trees. and is therefore more
fragrant and Of greater benefit to the teeth.
A scarcity OF genuine black spruce trees
In the Maine DIS is the cause Of the
famine. Prior TO the time when the large
pulp mills were built, there was no trouble
In securing the gum. many of the pro-
fessional harvesters having retained largo
tracts of forest for their own use.
The custom was 10 go through the woods
every year in March 70 secure all the good
nuggets hat were found hanging from
the trunks or limbs. Before the hunter
returned to the ground from the tree he
made several inCisious in the healthy bark
on the south side Of the tree, and from these
wounds the gum for next years crop was
harvested.
The pulp industry spoiled all these pre-
serves by cutting of tho best trees TO he
converted into sulphite pulp for paper,
and the gum pickcrs were forced 10 seek
other forests further away from the routes
of travel. As the new trees Eadto BE- Scared
for several years before they came into full
hearing, the supply Of gum grew scarce and
the price doubled inside Of a year.
While the harvcsters can build up new
orchards in a few years, II left to them
selves, the trouble comes in when the owners
II the pulp mills in seeking new stock. in
wade the gum preserves before they are In
good condition. and the man with the
Ratchet and tree-Climbcr l. driven still
deeper into the woods.
The harv, 1t Of gum In Maine is about
six tons in n season, which, taking orc year
with another. s'lls for co cents a pound.
1hi, wear the collectors VIII not bring
in more than -four tons. every once q which
il spoken for AT si.5O pound.
1,n yoars ago the largc dealers in Bos-
ton had n habit cf sending agents to Maine
end engaging all the gum they could secure
at from 60 TO IS cents a pound, and then
taking il to their stores and putting the
pTice up 10 81 a pound or higher, thus bring
ing great distress 10 those who were dew
otees of the chewing habit. This year
the middlemcn will get no opportunity To
make a corner In gum.