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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
ORDERS SPECIAL GRAND JURY
Judge Brsntans Of Chicago Begins Probing
Tax Scandals.
MASONIC TEMPLE MANAGER INVOLVED
Charge is Made hat Taxes Were
Marked Paid in order TO ecelve
Bonding Companies Into Ac-
ceptinE Prospective Issue.

CHICAGO, Aug. 30.-Judge Brentano to-
day ordered a venire for a special grand
Jury to convene next Tuesday to consider
the "tax-hxing" scandals that have thrown
county officers into a turmoil during the
past week. Bench warrants also will be
issued against several persons as yet un-
known. The action lie a result OF the un-
earthing by States Attorney Deneen OF
what he thinks to be a gigantic conspiracy
to defraud Cook county out Of hundreds
of thousands of dollars.
Last week is was discovered that the
tax accounts Of the Masonic Temple build
ing apparently had been tempered with
on the books Of the county treasurer. The
charge was laid before the states attor-
ney that the entry Of paid before an
item of 326, 770.17 was a forgery. County
Treasurer S. B. Raymond and his chief
clerk, John Becker. asserted that the
money was never paid. Captain Williams,
manager for the Masonic Temple associa-
ton, maintains that the taxes we're paid
In cash.
The Daily News prints today what pur-
ports to be an expose Of the scandal.
Michael @. Walsh, an employe Of the
county treasurer. made a statement which
he said was the same as that which started
States Attorney Deneen In his investiEa-
ton.
walsh Makes Exposure.
According to Walsh he was appointed by
Luke Wheeler, a man who, he maintains,
was the head of the conspiracy. Wheeler,
Walsh said, told him that the Masonic
Temple association was in bad shape hnan-
cially and that a bond issue was neces-
sary-probably for more than 500. 900. In
order to permit of this bond issue the tax
title to the big twenty-five story ONCE
building must be clear. The plan pro-
posed to Walsh was that he mark paid"
In the tax warrant book in the space de-
voted to the tax on the Temple for 1901.
Walsh said Wheeler promised ample pro-
lection, and that all that was necessary
for the time being was to show that the
building stood clear of $4,000 taxes
against It. The property had been sold
the year previous for taxes, and IL the
present year was allowed to remain against
the company the trust companies would
not touch the bonds. Walsh said he was
to get $500 Of $500 to be paid for the job.
Walsh maintains he told States Attorney
Deneen about the affair and that after
ward somebody whom he did not know did
make the forgery.
A warrant was issued and served late
today on Captain Edward Williams, man.
ager Of the Masonic Fraternity Temple
association, charging him With u~ttering .
forged receipt for the taxes on the Ma
sonic Temple. Captain williams gave
bonds OF $1,000. This lie the first arrest
in the "tax-fxing'' scandal that has en-
broiled numerous employees Of the county
treasurer's office and prominent property
interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
FOREST FIRE STILL BURNS
Territory OF Forty Miles Already
Devastated by the Flames I'm
Fremont County, wyoming.

SHERIDAN, wyo., Aug. SO.-The great
forest fire in Fremont county is still rag
ing. The IRE has already burned over a
territory OF forty miles.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

You have doubtless heard
a great deal about Ayers Sar-
saparilla = how II makes the
blood pure and rich, tones up
the nervous system, clears
the skin, reddens the cheeks,
and puts flesh on the bones.
Remember, Ayers" is the
kind you want = the kind
the doctors prescribe. An t sa.:si
Ayers Pills are a great aid to Ayers
Sarsaparlla. These pills are liver pills,
safe for the parents, and just as safe
for the children. Purely vegetable.
- ouiL Ie AVER Co, LEVEL. hGIa
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
TWO OUT OF THREE ATTEMPTS
AT SUICIDE RESULT FATALLY.
George Fl. Busch, a Student, Dies
After Swallowing Morphine
in a Downtown
Hotel.

George II. Busch. a student at the st.
Louis College of Pharmacy, committed sui
eide Monday night in the Oxford Hotel by
taking morphine after ~telephoning a friend
good-by and telling him that he was going
to end his life. Busch was "a years old and
the son of Mrs. Charlotte Busch. a widow
living at No. 1856 Warren street.
The young mar was a student of hypno-
tism and considered himself a master in
the art. Though he practiced 1t a good
deal and talked a great deal of it, it is not
supposed to have been the cause Of his SUI
cIde.
About 4 o'clock Monday afternoon Busch
called up Al j. Bretscher, a companion.
who is employed as a clerk in a drug store
I'm going to end my life, AL" he said
over the telephone. Tell Tom and all the
boys good-by for me and tell Miss Herzos,
too. Shake hands with her for me. You
bearer at my funeral"
Bretscher tried to talk further and say a
word to restrain Busch. but he hung up the
receiver and the connection was cut of. Att
er leaving the telephone Busch went to the
Oxford Hotel at No. sos North Seventh
O'Clock in the morning. saying he was to
leave on a 4 o'clock train.
When the porter called at the door he re-
ceived ne response. He broke down tho
in bed. He was breathing heavily. An am
bulance was called and he was removed to
the City Hospital. where 1t was found he
was suffering from the effects Of morphine.
His identity was made clear through papers
in his pockets and his relatives were noti-
lily home. where he died at Z o'clock In the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Mrs. Annie Meek's Death Results
From %Saturating Clothins
With Gasoline and Ap-
plying Match.

After quarreling with her husband Mrs
Annie Meek Of No. AIS Minnesota avenu,
saturated her clothing with gasoline Nor,
day night and burned herself to death. Dep,
uty Coroner Fftzsimmons held an inquest
on her body yesterday and a verdict of sui
eide was returned.
George c. Meek, her husband, is a brick.
layer. He and his wife have had recent
quarrels and Sunday they had an argument
which resulted in his leaving the house. On
Monday afternoon she called upon her
mother. Mrs. Amelia Horracks Of No, 2Sal
Michigan avenue. and related her troubles.
She said her husband had abused her, had
refused to give her any more money and
left the house. She said she did not care to
live any longer and talked Of ending her
life, but her mother talked soothtnRly to
her and. she seemed much brighter when
she left the house.
After putting. her two children to bed Mrs.
Meek set about deliberately to end her own
life. First she bolted all the doors and
fere with her work. About ii o'clock. when
all was quiet and the children were asleep.
she poured a can Of gasoline over her cloth.
Ing Until II was thoroughly saturated and
then she applied a match.
instantly the flames shot up to the CELL
Ing. Though her resolution to die was set,
DANES ssq burn med !into t the he si1ea4 Albert a; M the
tins. who lives in an adjoining house, heard
her cries and ran to her assistance. Find
ing the doors locked and receiving no re-
Spouse, he threw his weight against the
tered Mrs. Meek was a pillar Of ire. He
carried her into the hall, where he rolled
her on the floor in a blanket until the
flames were ~extinguished.
Martins summoned Doctor E. sehnell Of
No. 1856 South Broadway. He applied anti
dotes and administered stimulants to re-
vive her. Shortly after 3 o'clock she died.
Mrs. Meek was 20 years old. Her two
children are aged 4 and 8 years. They were
not aware of their mothers plight until
broke into the house.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
wine SALESMAN ARRESTED.
Charged With Forging Name of
a Former Employer.

>. w. Poindexter. who until recently was
a salesman for the Garrett Wine Company.
NO. 1874 North Broadway, and Charles
smith. OF No. 63 South Broadway, were ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Powers and
nSsIainer OF the Fourth District on a charge
Poindexter admits he forged a check, sign
ing The name of his former employers.
smith Presented the check to 8. G.. Thur
la q Sons. proprieors of a saloon at No,
I'D North. Broadway, Monday and got II
cashed. Smith asserts he thought the paper
was good when he had 1t cashed. Poindex-
yer admits that he represented the check as
E Ins sag genuine and says he alone is guilty.
t ss1eSman by q Tobacco company and was
closing the factory he represented.
=; 1. Wright of the Garrett Wine Com.
pany, where Poindexter worked for several
weeks; told the police that several other
nneess q been forged; the company.s
from a town in Southern Missouri arrived
IN st. Louis and identified the man under
arrest as being wanted for passing bogus
drafts in his locality.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
FAIR At KENRIcK SEMINARY.
Sanctuary Society Plans a Two
Nights Festival in June.

The kenrick Sanctuary Society met yes
terday at the Diocesan Seminary to make
preparations for the annual fair to be Civ
en- next month. Though there is q months
time intervening, the dates being Jun II
and Is. arrangements are well in hand and
the work of the society promises to insure
q large attendance on the two days. and Q
corresponding addition to the treasury Of
good for the seminary n its chapel.
Mrs. 7. A. Rice was in the chair. and Miss
Eugenia Rice was secretary. Father F.
Of the seminary. which are excellent for
lawn-party purposes. will be used for the
fair. lanterns being swung literally. n
music added to make the evenings delight
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
CITY PRINTING.
oFNm on REGISTER

Pursuant 70 tho Requirements q The Char.
ter I'D ordinsness Of ths GU 2 e. Louis
until IL o'f fsib2 2Gsni Nay 1r4 z -
FROM publishers Of nexspsHsEs IN he oity
culation Of over three thous.nd ooos9
copies; for the city PRINTING fcs one year:
s Sns S ens IN Tho IN a sas an isnsu.s ssn'q sssS
advertising required By law and oedin.ncss
% f Hs dSpe a n fhf Fund nsrse Eo2isosor ,ne, osacs.
at an uniform price psr nns.
'D sias character .nd nam. Of type. nom
pereli minimum length Of line,. twenty
six 90 ems; minimum width Of column.
m uassn s1S tons to b pen saps Ssa nenp o. Sn'
language bidding shall also state In their
a Sla at pI Tha' t sso' f hnnd RTss' is Rs5 p eapies they &
proceedings of tho Municipal Assembly.
e may be published in such paper. In
counte0 and deliver same Within two
q the Mg.ie.pa1 As.sm6iy;; also. at What
inss Of the Board Of Public Improve
m.nss' =; as Inmnb be p so2m eno IN b, shs: n ne sss
they will print and deliver fifteen hum
dred Q,5oO copies Of the ordinances as
may be published in the newspaper. Of an
uniform size suitable for binding in the
customary form (no blank pages to be
countsd). the. foregoing pamphlet work to
conform in all respects to samples on
file and to be seen by bidders in this Of
flee.
Bidders will be required to deposit with
the City Treasurer the sum of five hum
dred dollars tST1}, and attach the Treas
urer's receipt TO each bid: also. an AMI
davit that the daily circulation of the
paper Ii three. thousand 5000 copies or
more.
No bid win be considered in which
there shall be an erasure or interlineation.
City Printing"
Bids WIN be opened at the ONCE Of the
City Register.
The City Register reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
A bond Of ten thousand dollars C1o.o oD
viii be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the contract.
tract will be required to furnish one hum
dred Q0ol copies of the daily paper and
twenty. CO slips of each advertisement
m&de by the Register free OF charge to
said Register; also. twenty-four CA slipS
Of each advertisement made by the CONF
of Supplies free Of charge to
said Commissioner.
The German paper receiving the con-
will be required to furnish sixty oHO
copies OF the daily paper free Of charge "a
P. R. FITZGIBBoN,
Register.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

l. L. SINGLETON.
VINO attempted suicide at the Four Courts.
ton to the City Hospital. The stomach
pump was applied. and he was pronounced
out of danger.
"hen frst received at the hospItal Sin
sieton was unable to give any reason fot
mis- attempt at self-destruction. A card of
membership in the Woodmen of the World
In his pocket bore the name l.. L. Single
ton. Woodville. Tex. The patient late yes
terday afternoon said that for twenty
years he had been a school teacher at
Woodville, Tex.
LAS December" he said. INV health
broke. and with about $500, which l had
saved IN the twenty years I had taught
school, L left for the North. 1 got in with
paa companions and my money went rapid
W; Ihree days ago l reached st. Louis
with N,uU. l met some strangers, who in
vited me to join them in a friendly game
OF poker. Before the game was over every
cent l had was gone. 1 decided to end all
my TROUBLES by cutting my. throat. / took
the s~trycnnine to give me courage to cut
coed" Uo
Singleton says he was graduated from
roanoke college, Virginia He Is about so
years old, and his manner indicates a good
education. He says he has no relatives.
and, when he leaves the Ciiy Hospital, does
not know where he will 30.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
INDICTMENT limited
IN BEEF INQUIRY.
Inspector O'Sulliyan Described
Methods Used in Disposing
of Tainted Meat.

The Grand Jury resumed. it's inquiry yes
terday Into the sale Of decayed meat to the
citisens Of st. Louis No definite action has
yet been taken. but 1t Is persistently ru-
mored about the Four Courts that some in
dictments will be returned as a result Of
the investigation. Thomas l.. O'Sullivan.
who gave testimony at the antitrust in
quiry at Jefferson City last week. was
again called before the Grand Jury. Since
he returned from the capital he has been
made . city meat inspector. O'Sullivan is
familiar with the methods of some of the
packing houses, which. it is alleged, dis
pose of tainted beef by painting it with a
solution Of acids to make 1t look fresh.
While 1t 10 in this condition it is sold to
some Of the butchers who dispose of it at
reduced prices to the poor and to some Of
the large institutions of the city.
Besides Mr.. O'Sullivan. there were Simon
Epstein, Thomas KrockeT, James Murphy.
Joseph Teschce and Oswald Mott, all en-
gagged IN the butcher business.
While the Grand Jury is investigating the
butcher business it has not stopped investi-
cation Of municipal corruption. The deal
ings Of a member of the House OF Dele
gates. who il said 20 have done printing for
the city. are under investigation. It Is
freely rumored that an indictment may be
returned In this connection. but no bench
warrant was issued yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Louis L. Singleton May Die From
the Effects of Self-Inf1ict-
ed Wounds and Strych
nine.

Louis L. Singleton of Woodville, Tex, at
tempted suicide in the police assembly room
at. the -Four Courts yesterday, first by
taking a dose OF s%trychnine and then cutting
his throat with a pocket knife. Desk Ser
geant AcGlynn saw Singleton's attempt,
and interfered. The Sergeant then sum-
msned an ambulance, which took Single
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

Progressive Peoples Party Ticket.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
KirksviIle Mo-. May 1.-THE Progressive
Peoples party Of Adair County in oonven-
ton in this city nominated Q full county
ticket, except attorney. to-day. The ticket
is headed by Joseph F1orey Of Kirksville.
Twelve delegates constituted the entire con-
vention
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

full. Booths will be crested, and several
contests will be arranged.
Tit meeting concluded with the annual
election, which resulted In the reelection
Of Ms. Rice as president and Mise Rico n
SecFetary. The other officers are: Mr1 p.
J. Sullivan. vice president; Miss Mary Null
cahey, treasurer. and Miss Mary Nolan.
financial sec1etary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Eyes Are Often Ruined

BY wearing the wrong kind Of glasses. Be-
Tore buying glasses you should call on DR.,
Bond. expert optician. at Mermod & JAG
cards. Broadway and Locust. He will ex-
anime your eyes free of charge and ut
them properly II glasses are needed. Steel
frame. 81 and up; gold IS and up.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

II you wish to receive a pleasant and
a sof baad greeting ON returning bone after
your wife's kitchen is kept cool and com
portable, and that her burdens are mad
You win give her a QUICK MEAL" Eas
range They make little heat In the kitch-
en- and never fail to satisfy.
RINGEN STOVE Co,
1ikkx9Sl Sixth and Leeust stA.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

Is what people say after having q watch or
clock repaired by the experts at Mermod &
Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust. Charges
most reasonable for guaranteed work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Ark.nsas G.. A. n. Encanpment.

Rogers. Ark. May 1a-The twentieth an
partment OF Arkansas vii be held at Sill
yam Springs. May Il, Is and 16. Special
rates nave been made by railroads and a big
attendance il expected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Can Furnish Omcers.

~" OD0HSE pfECIdL
Poto.t Mo-. May 1.-THE Southern Mis-
sour1 Medical Association has passed q reso-
luton recommending that officers for the
State Hospital for the insane, No. 4. be
chosen from the medical profession IN
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

CITY, Me-, ana Return, $3.50.
Sunday, May Is, 1000, via Missouri Pacific
Railroad. Train leave Union Station 0
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14

Correct Forms Of Wedding Invitations
Are assured when ordered at Mermod &
Jaccard's. society stationers, Broadway and
Locust: 100 finest engraved calling cards
and plate. $50; 100 cards from plate. 81.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-14
Escaped While Digging Grave.

Leavenworth, Kas.. May III. W. Water
ford. q mail robber convict, serving a term
ri the Federal prison. has escaped from the
National cemetery where, under guard. he
was digging a grave for the body OF Gen
eral Leavenworth, which is to be brought
here from New York state.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22

civil city Of
tsin, he will begin the publication of
Major Macarthur is to n
department lakes
Chicago This will assignment of Bgader Gen.
era w. kobbe to St. Paul in OF the OF
the Dakoas while General will be given command Of
department Colorado headquarters
war, having
through whole conflict his
to captancy Twice he given brevet rank for
heroic Kobbe with distinction
in the Philippines and it there that he his rank OF
brigadier general.
passing by congress gov
Chinese immigration has the Chinese
country monster petition asking Chinese
keeping
days ago very argument
Francisco
in the which exclaimed Wel1 the Americans
OF China This petition would show that this
feeling voiced by Mr. WI Is general his countrymen
report Albany engaged
Grand Duke Of saxeWemar Esenach The grand
not enormously wealthy but he Is also
throne of Holland.
Wolves the northern Michigan
packs roaming Glidden villages
In the southern part of Ashland county.
During coronation week. King
OF London's poor has notified mayors
placed $4,000 at their disposal that
arrangements
The has ratified agreement Hague peace
conference regarding the conduct Of land
dum-dun bullets also the of poisoned the wound
ing Of who laid his arms
the the military ensigns
the eneys UNIFORM well the distinctive badges OF the
parties
ment Germsars, Austria Belgium, Denmark, SPAIN
United States Mexico France, Great Britain Greece Italy,
Luxembourg Montenegro Netherlands Portugal
Roumania, Russia servia Sweden and Norway
Bulgaria
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22
NES1 OF THE PAPER LU.4Sp
IDonderJut Constructions, Usually Hung BY Snauu
Stem From a Shrub or a Roof

THESE nests sometimes, very in
construction Usually they hung small from
shrub or the roof Of oubuldng One large
which had been built in had become
than the other
mad become great The evidently this
they Draced that portion of the by fastening
to the roof thus holding perfectly
new cell is made it is quite shallow and white
to the bottom When the matches the
is fastened to the bottom of the cell by its tail
hangs head downward The old begin
but how differently the which their
parayzed insects fastened tight chambers dirt
They feed their babies mouth birds their
only these feed theirs
nectar of flowers While the babies growing
busy carrying the juice all
and building new cells AS the baby and fills its
cradle the old build the cradle
of tissue They
build so long that they cannot reach the babies mouths with
food which they bring At length the baby
it and it loose it's appetite becomes
When the old that they longer tempt
babies with the juice of apples they
paper and put tight the babies When the little
to sleep in its closed cell it puts
macintosh After the
through the wasps put
Louisville Evening Post
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22

Rhodes politician,
is lying the point death with little hope of
weather the two March has made it
possible for steamers the the lakes fully
the beginning Of traffic but is expected this that boats
win be thinning by April l.
Science hail. university of Montana de-
stroyed by fire the finest
building campus equipment $780,
600. It had been In use but three
Mrs Mckinley reported showing gradual improvement
Coeyou Dr. Rxey have recently visited her and
to enjoy meeting these old friends much
various provinces in China, which be-
gun rapidly General Ma sent
the forces but they forced him
said killed captured all
the mandarins and looted the Of in
the trouble suspended owing to fear OF the
Many soldiers joining the rebels
owing higher them the opportunity for
footing.
Algenon sartor grandson Grant just
regular Sartoris has
working Westinghouse Electric Psburg
tor several months having decided to learn the business from
very beginning president
VIII the time between his examina
study with worthy
father.
o. people
TO the Mckinley memorial fund.- subscription be
cents The result 49742 to their credit The all
in small that the number OF contributors
up into thousands
imperial palace Pekng engraved
than two hundred with list of the virtues of Shun
the inspector Francisco
awaiting authority from Washington to return them China
viceroy lies in
tia introduction civilization
arousdng counyen necessity
the change So he has bought the necessary type and machinery
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22
6be Washington Too
Points Of Interest That FIRE to Be
Found in Uncfe SANS animal Pre-
SERVES BY Disitors at the Capital.

the summit rise where located the main animal build
ing Here be found the big the lions tigers wild
etc. the monkeys, hppopotamus the alligator pool all sorts
tropical birds the gila which fully hdeous it's
reputation terrible the ferrets kangaroos other animals
which have forgotten. Encrcng this roadways
which branch out in all directions the different
reservations One leads the wolf pens house,
kennel after kennel Of all moose
buffalo Then cannot help the given
the little
cmbers Why, they think nothing
dred feet the and there settling quietly
This road also takes the antelope where
there strange members OF this family veveteyed
and then at last the elephant house. big fell
lows chained by their
ing back and forth continually their
In unceasng monotony always ready however lift
them at the command Of willing to throw into
their yawning mouths.
Still another will take the sighseer prairie
village where he must be most careful quiet
poets to get sight Of the interesting little
only of the
the zoo, all of which belong to Uncle Sam.
Richard Hoxie