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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
TWO FATALITIES AT A FIRE
Man Falls and Breaks His Neck and
child e. burned 60
Death.

MENoMINEE FALLS, WITS. Dec. s.--Fire
last night destroyed the general store and
dwelling OF Manthey q Colgate. fve miles
north OF here. MIR. Manthey IN attempting
to escape fell from the porch and broke his
neck, dying a few minutes later.
In the excitement a child years Of age
was forgotten and was burned TO death.
Another child was fatally and three others
seriously injured. The mother and two
other children we're the only ones 10 escape
uninjured.
Mr.. Manthey was over so years old. Tho
family consisted of the father and mother
and seven children, who with the servant
we're in the building st the time Of the
fire. 1t is thought the fire was caused by
an overheated furnace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
PIONEER NEWSBoY is DEAD
Henry L. GRtchitt, who Originated
the idea of Crying Out
Papers for Sale.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-Henry L. Gstchitt.
who as a lad was the first newsboy in
New York to cry his papers aloud, has
Just died at his home in Brooklyn. rich
man, - 4sis 3d. ~ -
He was born on the east side and sold
newspapers In the streets when the site
of Cooper union was cornheld. Act
ing on an inspiration one day, he took up
his stand in Park Row and began calling
out the names of his papers and an ink
ling of their contents to passersby The
present extra" yell Of the newsboys
dates from that time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
JOHN DILLON AGAIN IN BED
Trip from Chicago 20 New York
Proves Too Much for the
Irish Leader,

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-John Dillon. one Of
the leaders OF the Irish nationalist party.
is at the Hoffman house. having arrived
with his wife on Umbria Mr. Dill
Ion. who had been III in Chicago. and who
had just arrived here, was affected ma p.
terially by his trip and was obliged 70
take 10 his bed at the hotel and deny him
self to all callers.
While his condition is not considered
serious. Mrs Dillon said that he was too i'll
to see anybody.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
CHICAGO EMPLOYERS COMBINE
Form Organization 20 Deal with Labor
Troubles Affecting Its
Members.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Frederiek w. Job,
chairman Of the State Board Of Arbitration,
resigned today to become secretary Of the
Employers association of Chicago.
This body was recently organized by the
leading employers in Chicago, bat the fact
Of it's existence was a secret until Mr..
Jobs resignation became known.
Mr.. Job said
All 1 can say of the organization at
present Is that II will deal as a unit with
labor troubles affecting its members.
Chicago's greatest captains OF industry
are members. This organization Is built
on new lines and ] believe IL will attract
national attention and comment. We are
not ready, however, to make all our plans
public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
OMAHA SToCKMAN IS FREED
Colorado Governor Holds Reid Guilt
less of Criminal Intent i'm ViO-
IatinE stock Law.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. S.-Governor orman
today pardoned e. H. Reid Of Omaha, a
wealthy stockman who was sentenced to
Jail for six months for violating the Colo
RADIO state inspection law.
Mr. Reid's violation was for the purpose
Of testing the validity of the law, and as
there was no criminal intent the governor
interfered to prevent his punishment after
the United States supreme court had af-
firmed the judgment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
WITNESS SAYS HE TOLD LIES
First Alleges Accused Murderer Shot
in Self Defense, but Now Re-
tracts Statement.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. S.-Joseph orton, a
witness in the case against Dr. Louis zorn,
charged with killing Albert Sechrest, today
voluntarily said he had deliberately lied in
giving evidence.
orton was employed by Zorn and at first
testified that at the time of the shooting
sechrest had raised a hoe as II to strike
the doctor and Zorn had shot in self de-
fense. Today he surprised the state by de-
claring his first testimony false and saying
Sechrest was unarmed when shot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
ELoPES WITH AN IOWA GIRL
st. Joseph Bank Cashier Recently
WEEDS a Young Woman
of Logan, Ia.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. s.-(speeial Tele-
gram. lit just became known today that
Victor Long, assistant cashier Of the Ger
man American bank, eloped with Miss
Myrtle Minshall, a society girl of Logan,
Ia, on September II and was married.
The couple have been living quietly in
this city ever since the wedding. the young
woman notifying her relatives as soon as
the ceremony had been performed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
WILL FIGHT FOR LOW RATES
Kansas MiIIers Seek Injunction
Against Higher Charges on
Grain and Flour.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. s.-several Kansas
millers held a secret meeting here last
night and raised $4,000 10 start injunction
proceedings against Kansas railroads IL
they put into effect higher freight rates on
grain and grain products out Of the state
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
Movements of ocean vessels Dec. s

At Cherbourg-Arrived Kaiser wilhelm
der Crosse from New York, via Ply
mouth, for Hamburg and proceeded; Pre-
toria, from New York
At Plymouth-Arrived: Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse from New York
At Hong Kong-Sailed: Glenogle, for
Tacoma, via Yokohama, etc
At Bremen-Arrived: Frederick der
Crosse. from New York
At Gibraltar-Arrived: Aller. from New
York, for Genoa and Naples. Sailed: Mon
golian' for New York; Pomeranian, for
Boston
Al Naples-Arrived: Palatia, from New
York.
Liverpool-Arrived: CeWc. from New
York.
At Fernando do Noranha-Passed: Lime
Branch, from Portland, ore, via Coronel,
etc, for Queenstown.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT ILL
millionaire Confined to Red with
Typhoid Fever, but No Conn
pIications Are Feared.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.--Cornelus Wander
bilt is i'll of typhoid fever at his home in
this city. He has been confined to his bed
for a week.
At the house 1t was said today that the
patient was comfortable and that no COM
plications would result.
DR.. Flint, who is attending Mr.. Wander
bilt, issued the following bulletin on the
patients condition today:
Mr.. Vanderbilt had a very restless night.
but, medically speaking. he is as wen as
can be expected
DR.. Flint called in DR.. Janeway for a
consultation today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
FRAUD JURY is DISCHARGED
Denver Panel Freed from Duty Be-
cause Constitutional Amendment
CompIicates Jurisdiction.

DENVER, Dec. s.-Judge Carpenter today
discharged the grand Jury drawn to inves-
tigate alleged election frauds. This action
was taken because of complications arising
from the constitutional amendment abolish
ing Arapahoe county and creating the city
and county of Denver.
Another grand jury may be summoned
after the supreme court gives a decision
as to the validity of the amendment.
The supreme court today assumed original
Jurisdiction in the suit to test the amend
ment and decision is expected within six
weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
sunerinE in CopenhaEen.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. S.-The widespread
suffering here resulting from Industrial
stagnation and commercial depression has
been intensified by the unusual severity of
the winter weather which set in a month
earlier than usual. Building operations had
largely to be abandoned thus increasing
the number Of unemployed to an extent sur
passing most records and seriously taxing
the resources OF the charity organizations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
CHEYENNE THEATER BURNED
wyoming Tribune and other Property
Also Damaged, Total Loss Reach
ing S75,OOO-Insured.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Dec. s.-The Chey-
enne opera house, owned by James M.
Carey and valued at $4,000. was burned
today. The Wyoming Tribune Publishing
company, which occupied the basement OF
the building, suffered a loss Of $4,000.
Adjoining properly was damaged and the
total loss is estimated at $4,000, which is
covered by insurance. The origin of the
fire is unknown
About two score people were sleeping in
the building when the fire was discovered
at 4:45 o'clock, but all got out safely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
BRITAIN BUYS MORE MULES
Hundred Thousand Ready to ship to
TransvaaI and Like Number
VIII Follow.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec. S.-Major Eek
ersley of the British army passed through
Memphis tonight for Lathrop, Mo-, where
King Edwards government has concen-
trated 100000 mules and horses to restock
farms in the Transvaal. The shipment Of
animals will begin on January 10.
Major Eckersley says 1t is the intention
Of the government to make a second pur-
chase of equal size when the present ami
mails are shipped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
ARMY HOLDS CONFERENCE
Nebraska and Iowa Join with other
states at Kansas City
Convention.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. s.-General Booth
OF the Salvation army spoke tonight to 1000
people. He will remain here until Thurs
day. participating in army councils.
Three hundred field officers are present
from Iowa. Nebraska. Missouri, Kansas,
Arkansas, South Dakota, Colorado, Indian
Territory, Oklahoma and Wyoming From
Kansas City General Booth will go to
Denver
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
KAISER CANNOT VISIT FAIR
Crown Prince May, However, Cross
Atlantic in Fathers
stead.

BERLIN, Dec. S.-Emperor William has
been obliged to refuse the invitation ex-
tended him to attend the St. Louis fair, as
it Is impossible for him to go SO far away
from home.
1t is quite likely, however, that the crown
prince will visit America instead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09

BERLIN. Dec. s.-Baron Won Eckardstein
has issued invitations to a meeting at
Frankfort on December 16 to consider the
formation of a new national party to up
hold Emperor Williams policy. 1t will be
called the kaiser party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
BOTH PARTIES TAKE ACTION
NOnpartisan Delegation from New
Mexico VIII He Named TO
Urge Statehood.

ALBUQUERQUE. NJ NJ, Dec. s.-The
ehairmen Of the republican and democratic
parties of this territory viii appoint a
large and nonpartisan delegation TO visit
Washington and work for the passage Of
the omnibus statehood bill.
Mass meetings will be held during the
week In all the leading towns OF the terri
tory 70 advocate the cause OF statehood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
AMES FLEES TO SOUTH
Kentucky Governor Allows Mime
apuIia Man 10 BE Placed in
Custody.

FRANKFORT, Ky. Dee. s.-Governor
Beckham today honored the requisition of
the governor Of Minnesota for the arrest
% ex-Mayor A. A. Ames Of Minneapolis
In the meantime. however. Mr. Ames
has flown again. this time TO the south.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
Prince FaIls rom Bar.

PLoEN. Prussia, Dec. s.-Prince Oscar,
Emperor Williams fifth son, has sustained
slight fracture of the collar bone
through falling from a horizontal bar. The
injury will not interfere with his studies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
LITTLE LAD HANGS HIMSELF
Makes Rope of BedcIOthes and Dies
10 Escape Industrial
school.

CLEVELAND, Dec. s.--Forest Wheeler, a
12-year-old boy, held in the county Jail
awaiting transportation to the State In
dustrial school. hanged himself to a steam
pipe in his cell tonight.
He used rope made from his bed sheet
ing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
Price of Bread Goes Up.

LONDON, Dec. S.-The price OF bread was
raised cent per loaf in the east end OF
London today. thus intensifying the dis
tress of those who are out Of work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
KING ConcIudes His Vi.it.

LONDON, Dec. s.-The king of Portugal
today concluded his visit to England and
started homeward
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09
Pacific wires Opened.

MONTREAL. Dec. S.-The British Pacific
cable opened for business today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-09

Amendments to Land Laws.

Representative Lacey OF Iowa today in
troduced bills to repeal the commutation
provisions Of the homestead laws and also
repeal the desert land laws. These bills
1t is believed are virtually administration
measures, Major Lacey having had extended
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
BOYS BODY FOUND
claude Stoughton Buried in The Same
Grave with His Father.

The body of Claude Stoughton. the 10
year-old son of George Stoughton, VINO
with his father was drowned in the MI
nooskl river Friday afternoon. was rocov-
cred about 2:30 O'Clock Monday afternoon
! ne body was found about two miles below
IN" bridge from which father and son FELL
fred Couchon and Emory La Nlctorie
were out in Il boat searching with Crap
piers when they struck the body below
1carl island near the Clark Rood farm. The
corpse was towcd to the upper island near
the kidder woods and secured. Sciccunan
Frank Carpenter and Lawyer Henry Com
lin were summoned, and ordered the re
mains taken to the undertaking establish
ment of George Carpenter & Co Health
Officer Burdick examined the remains there
and ordered their immediate burial, decOm-
position having set in. Preparations was
Immediately made for the funeral which
Was held at o clock from the undertaking
rooms The funeral Of George Stouchton
father Of the boy was held from the Car
pontier undertaking rooms at o'clock and
nterment was made in Green Mount ccmc-
terry. When the remains Of the son arrived
three hours later they We're inferred in the
same grave with the father.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31

to the snap of the whip as do others to
the cruel prod of the elephant hook. The
riding of the billiard sisters and Miss
Olga Reed. the latter being, by the way,
the granddaughter Of the late circus cell
ebrity, old Dan Rice, was far above the
average. William Melrose and Frances
Reed are two finished bareback riders
and gave a very beautiful exhibition. Mile.
Tounere and the Bois family gave a
pretty aerial exhibition, while the slack
wire act of the Alpine trio was graceful
and novel. The act that brought forth the
most applause, however, WAS that of the
Martell family in an exhibition of trick
and fancy bicycle riding. This family is
undoubtedly the most expert biCyclists be-
fore the public to-day. The clowns are
funny and not foolish and many new acts
are introduced that provoke unlimited
laughter.
The hlppodrome races are good and excit-
ing. the chariot race particularly 80. Many
laughablc racing events are on the pro-
Eramme. especially the open race to- boys
on whole the Main show is all that
could be desired. The discipline of the show
is commendahle and the absence of
gambling ConspiCous.
The attendance at the night performance
was good fully $3.50 people being present.
Let II be said to the credit of The man
arement that the performance was not
Sighted In the least and the programme
was fully carried out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
SEARCHERS REWARDED
Body of George Stoughton Removed
from the River-The Boy still Missing.

The body If George StouGhton, who with
his young sen Claude, fell from the rail
road bridge and was drowned in the Wi
noos<i river Friday afternoon was rccov
cred shortly after four o'clock Sat
urday afternoon. Since the accident
occurred men in boats with Crap
ping irons, pike poles. and scncs have
been patiently searching the river bed
Early saturday morning 4. G. StouEhton
OF burlington, a brother of the drowned
man, Joined the searchcrs and the work
throughout the day was under his direc-
tion.
Shortly after four o'clock Peter Cameron
who has been on the spot since the search
began, came ashore for extra grapplcrs
when his partner in the boat, William Ak
oy, cricd Il have found him. and SO it
proved Ono Of the grapplers had caught
the body on the arm near the shoulder
The line was made fast and the body tow, d
a. shore and secured. Health officer Dr.
T.. A. BurdiCk and Sccctmen Frank Car
peuticr and T.. f.. Bgwood were summoned
and after viewing the body ordered its re-
mOVal to the undertaking rooms of George
Carpenter & Co., where it was prepared
for burial.
The body was found near the pier Of tn
bridge about 10 feet from the spot whore it
is supposed to have struck. Upon cXami-
nation n large cash was found on the
shoulder Of tho corpse which was probably
caused by the graphing hook. a watch
and about eight dollars in money were
found in the clothes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
NEW LAKE CAPTAIN
w. w. Rockwell Succeeds e. s. Harris
on the Sycamore.


Captain f. s. Harris Of the now steamer
Sycamore Of Lake George on account of
age and i'll health, has resigned his posi-
ton. to accept less arNluous one with
the same company in whose employ he has
been for many years past.
Captain Harris is one OF the oldest men
in the service, having recently celebrated
his 18th birthday. He was born in Kings
bury, Washington county, n. Y, In the
year 1Sy7 and when four years of age went
with his parents to the village of Cald-
well. When but 15years of age he secured a
position as fireman on the old steamer
Caldwell In 1AS he became pilot of the
steamer John Jay, which position he held
until 1876. when she was burned during a
thunder storm.
He was next given command OF the
steamer Minnchaha in 1851. He occupied
this position until 1874, when he became
postmaster Of Caldwell, which office he
held for ten years. lie was then captain
Of the Ticonderoga for one season. For
nine years he was travelling agent for the
Steamboat and Delaware IL Hudson rail-
road companies. In 1894 he became captain
OF the Horizon.
Captain Harris's successor is w. Warren
Rockwell, who has been pilot Of the Ilori-
con for Is years and who has been in the
service of the company much longer
time. on both Lake George and Lake
Champlain He is also n prominent char
acter IN the political life of Alburgh, his
home. having been a representative in tho
last session of Legislature and being at
present town clerk. His long service has
admirably fitted him for his new position.
Walter Harris. son of Captain Harris, has
been promoted to the position of first
pilot ON the new steamer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
HARRY M. LOUDON.
WILLIS AS A LAWYER
Claimed That Com plant against Him
for Intoxication was Insufficient.

Edward Willis began one of his period
ical DRINKS Saturday and in consequence
was arrested 10y sheriff Reeves. lie was
taken to court as he wanted trial ut
once. He insisted that the warrant be read
to him, although IT WAS apparent that his
condition was such that no trial could be
had.
Ed. took in the proceedings with a sober
face until the judge came to the words IN
the complaint, became and was found in
toxicated."
Found" said Ed, Yes. but where? You
don't say where?' | guess I've got you
there, judge. | don't drink And with that
Ed. grinned.
Jail for a while and sober off before the
trial was completed and he passed Sun
day in rejecting upon the possibility of
escaping punishment because the COM
plant did not say where he was found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
20 DAYS FOR ED. WILLIS
his Fine Point OF Law Was Not Well
Taken

Edward Willis, colorcd. was in city court
Monday morning after spending Sunday
in jail in delightful anticipation of being
discharged because the complaint which al
legged that he became and was found in
tOXiCatcd did not say where he was found.
When in court Saturday Ed tried to make
the court think the complaint was void on
that account but Judge Hawkins thought
Ed had better stay in Jail a while and
sober up.
Monday Ed pleaded guilty and admit
ted a PRIOR conviction for the same offcnse
For the offcnse two years ago Ed. was CON
viCted for perjury in his disclosure and
served his time. In remarking about the
disclosure in the present case the judge
said that Ed. could not be believed under
oath and that It would he impossible to
convict man on his disclosure therefore
the disclosure was omitted, as the law pro-
Vides that the word of n man once convict
ed Of perjury cannot be taken under oath.
Ed. was fncd $40 and costs OF sob, the
alternate sentence being 20 days in Jail,
which he will serve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-31
THE VERMONT ANTIQUARIAN
New Quarterly TO Be Issued by Re-
search Publication Co.

One of the objects for which tho Re-
search Publication company was organize |
Is the publication. If sufficient encourage
ment is received, of n quarterly magaziNc.
entitled The Vermont Antiquarian. which
shall serve as repository for historical.
genealogical, and ANTIQUARIAN records and
notes pertaining to Vermont and the Con-
ncctcut Valley.
The difficulty of obtaining genealogical
information regarding Vermont families
has Ions been notorious; this difficulty
arising partly from the lack of early laws
making the record of marriages. births
and deaths obligatory upon the town clerks
end partly from the scattered condition OF
the records.
There are throughout tho State many
persons gathering historical and g'ncalosi-
cal data, who If brought into communiCa-
ton with some central source, would not
only be benefited themselves but could
greatly benefit others. 1t is expected The
Antiquarian will serve this purpose
The cost Of publishing The Antiquarian
must be met entirely from subscriptions,
and to that end it is hoped TO obtain one
hundred pledges from residents in the
State each pledge to he redeemed upon the
publication of the first issue Of the maya
zine.
There Is in hand, ready for publication,
an interesting and valuable sketch Of
Hartford in Revolutionary times. contri-
buted by the Hartford Historical club
Astounding with historical and scnealogi-
cal notes, a copy of the record of mar
riages in Montpelier from 17n to 1Si2 con-
trbuted by Mr. William T. Dewey and n
copy OF the marriage and bapusmal rec
ordg of the Unitarian Church al Burlinc-
ton, from the commencement, also n copy
of many of the early cemetery Inscriptions
in the old cemetery at Lebanon
In the course Of the year it is hoped TO
II l.
ord at Burlington and Rutland, AMI facts
concerning the grantees and early settlers
Of Colchester. to be followed by similar
contributions relating to other towns.
There will be, if sufficient interest is
aroused among the patriotic hereditary So
Cieties in the State reports Of the doiugS
Of the various societies ard chapters, and
similar reports of meetings Of the Yer
mont ANTIQUARIAN society, The Vermont
Historical society and the recently TO
organized Rutland Historical society. and
of other societies which may he found in
the future.
The first number Of the magazine will be
devoted to Mrs. Cones article and will be
ready in August In time for Old Home
Week
Ebon Putnam of Burlington, lieutenant
governor Of the Society of Colonial Wars
Mrs. Kate NJ Cone, of the Hartford His
torical club; Mr. Byron n. Clark. librarian
Of the Vermont Antiquarian society, and
two or more editors representing other
sections OF the State