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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
TERRORIzED BY ROBBERS
Two Counties in South Dakota the Scene Of
Thsir Depredationk.
BLOW OPEN BANKS AND HOLD UP PEoPL
Posses Out Securing the Country in
Effort to Capture the Thieves,
who Are ApprOpriatinE
Fresh Horses.

YANKToN. S. D., May 21.-(Special Tele-
grant vivid pioneer days are revived in
Charles Mix and Hutchinson counties by a
band Of bank robbers who have been operat-
ing for the last few weeks. Banks at
Scotland. Ethan and several other points
were blown open and robbed In quick sue
cession. At Ethan robbers operated after
the style of the James boys with a guard
mounted at the front door and with the in
habitants looking on from a safe distance,
called out by the noise made in blowing
open the vault Monday night the bank
at Harrison was robbed. In making their
escape from there the robbers became
bolder and more desperate, driving on the
country roads with teams they took from
farmers and stopping several times during
the day to exchange when they met a
likely looking pair Of drivers and their
own we're becoming tired, summarily dump
ing out farmers and their wives from rigs
they appropriated. They boldly drove
through Wagner in broad day and though
known to be robbers who we're wanted
were not molested. The whole region of
their depredations is terror stricken today
as the story OF their late raid is learned
and no farmer will start from home with
out arms. A posse left Avon today In chase
OF them and officers generally are out in
pursuit.
Robbers entered the barn Of George Hol-
ton in the heart Of the residence section Of
the city at o'clock this morning and stole
team Of horses and buggy. They were
seen by neighbors as they drove out at
full speed and the alarm was given. but
so far the men have not been captured. 1t
is believed they are the bank robbers who
broke into the bank at Harrison night be-
fore last
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
ARMY TO INVADE CAPITAL
All Citizens of Port Au Prince sum
moned 20 Defend the
City.

PORT AU PRINCE Hayti. May 21.-Tbe
army Of the north. numbering about 1000
men, commanded by General Firmin, the
most powerful candidate for the presi-
dency Of Hayti, arrived today at Arcahaie,
two days march from here.
The provisional government has sum
moned all -'zens TO defend the capital,
and as a "a re entire population Of
Port Au Pa. hg,'' under arms.
The people .eited and seem
determined to make ''yt - resistance
to the entrance Of the - Ia, north
into this city. The generaf that
II Firmin persists in his intent. o at
tempt to force an entry into Port Au Prince
a severe engagement will follow AS this
dispatch is sent the beating OF drums can
be heard on all sides and armed men are
gathering for the battle.
The members Of the diplomatic corps as
sembled here this morning and decided to
protest against the entrance OF the north
ern army into the capital. Unfortunately
this protest is not likely to have mucn
effect, as there are no foreign men-of- war
in the harbor. Regret Is especially ex-
pressed at the absence OF a United States
warship from Port Au Prince.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
MAeOON is OUT OF The RAcE
Statement Secretary Root Desired
Him I'm Hts Present
Position.
CFrom a stan Correspondent)


WASHINGTON. May 21.-(special Tele-
ram.)-Judge Charles Magoon, law ofacer
Of the division of insular affairs OF the
War department, who was one OF the lead
ing candidates for the appointment to fill
the vacancy on the bench OF the court OF
claims made by the death OF Judge Davis
today formally withdrew his name from
the list of candidates. 1t is understood
that Judge Magoon was Influenced in this
course by the earnest desire Of Secretary
Root, who felt that IL would be much
easier for the president to secure a suita>
BILE judge Of the court Of claims than II
would be for him 1.-THE secretary to secure
law officer for this important division Of
the department who was qualified in the
same measure as Judge Magoon to deal with
the many intricate and important questions
arising almost daily in connection with
the insulsr administration
Representative Neville was today recog-
nized by Speaker Henderson for the pur-
pose Of calling up the senate bill authoriz-
ing the sale Of a part Of the Fort Mo
brara military reservation to the city OF
Valentine for a park, cemetery and other
purposes. The bill was passed without any
objection being made to it.
Representative Burkstt received a tele-
mouth today calling attention to the bill
introduced by Mr.. Burkett yesterday pro.
viding for a pontoon bridge across the Mis-
souri, river at Plattsmouin. Mr.. Parmalee
stated that the bill should have read be-
tween "Cass county. Nebraska, and Mills
county, Iowa" AS it was introduced yes
terday it read between Sarpy county, Ne
braska. and Mills county, Iowa.
pIaufx of Mo1er Sor Eort
Representative Hull stated today that
Fort Des Moines would receive this year
in the way OF appropriations $4,000 by
special appropriation, 100000 in the sun
dry civil bill and between $40, 900 and $780,
600 for sewerage, this being money enough
to build permanent barracks for FIVE COM
panies.
Colonel Hayes, commandant at Fort
Meade, was in conference today with War
department officials respecting improve
ments at the post. The sundry civil bill
now in conference contains an sppropria-
tion Of 500, 900. II this item is added build
ings at Meade recently destroyed by FIRE
will be replaced by permanent structures.
Postmasters appointed:
Iowa-Alexander Mcdonald, Ehler Della
ware county; A. J. Bowen, Waubeek, Linn
county.
wyoming-A. NJ. Barber, Clark, Big Horn
county.
The comptroller Of the currency has sp
proved the First National bank Of Chicago
as reserve agent for the First National
bank of Canton, S. d.
The postofhces at Julian and Centralia,
Dubuque county, Ia, were ordered discon-
tinued after May 81.
Albert L. Fahrenwald OF Yankton. S. D.,
has been appointed farmer az the Iudian
school at Fort Shaw. Mont.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST COUSIN
Henry J. CrOeker sues william "a
crOcker for Claim over Jockey
Club Property.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2l.-Benry J.
crOeker has brought suit against his cousin,
William H. Croker. asking SSs.475 dam
ages.
Henry crocker was owner Of $50 shares Of
the Pacine Jockey club. He was also
the owner Of Ss5 shares OF Western Turf
association stock.
Henry Croker ASserts that he turned his
racing stock over 70 his cousin 20 sell for
him to the best advantage and that VIII
liam II. Croker manipulated the stock in
his own interest having entered into an
arrangement with Prince PoniatoEsky 70
obtain control Of the stock Of the two
racing associations.
II is alleged that William H. Croker
accepted for the stock certain securities and
that balance OF SIS AIS Is due.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
MANSFIELD NOT DISTURBED
EnJoined from Playing CyranO de
BerEernc. but Says Decision is
of Little Eject

CHICAGO, May 21.-Judge c. c. Kohlsaat
in the United States district court TODAY
issued a perpetual Injunction against the
production in the United States OF Edmond
Rostands play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," in
the suit brought against Richard Mansfield
and A. NJ. Palmer by Samuel E. Gross Of
Chicago. The court in its order ruled that
Mr.. Gross was also entitled to an account
ing OF the profits from the play, but Mr.
Gross waived this right and accepted 81
az satisfaction.
Mr.. Gross is the author Of a drama enti-
tied ''The Merchant Prince OF CornviIle. {"
the leading character of which was dis
tinguished by the big nose that made Cy-
rano famous This drama, Mr.. Gross main
,tained. was printed for private circulation
some time before the appearance OF the cell
ebrated French play and according TO ex-
pert testimony was the basis of Edmond
Rostand's work. In court numerous paral-
lels, both OF plot and language, were shown
The most important Of the similarities in
the two dramas was the wooing by proxy
OF the leading characters In a balcony
scene-made notable in Cyrano by Mr.
Mansfeld's production.
DENVER, May 21.-Richard Mansfield
made the following statement this after
nosn to a representative of the Associated
Press regarding the injunction issued by
Judge Kohlsaat:
The decision of Judge Kohlsaat can have
no effect upon the presentation Of 'Cyrano
de Bergerac' beyond the fact that Mr.
Gross will receive royalties in the future
instead OF Mr.. Rostand. What effect 1t
will have in France is an entirely different
matter. but it probably may result in the
Theater Francais and the great American
snd European artists overwhelming Mr
Gross with orders for plays and Chicago
may in the future be the center Of another
new industry
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
REVOLUTION TO BE ENDED
Colombian Government Takes Ef-
fective Measures TO Restore
Order I'm Republic.

PANAMA, Colombia. May 21.-The gov
ernment forces began to leave Panama at 5
o'clock yesterday morning. In all about
1000 men under the command Of Generals
Amaya ana Salazar will proceed against
the insurgents.
Before he left the city General salaEar
said:
! intend to attack the rebels immedi-
ately 1 expect 10 receive, within the next
eight days, reinforcements of 1900 men
who will cooperate with the troops leav-
ing Panama today. The rebel General
Perra. and his forces. win be attacked by
over 5000 of the best soldiers In the re-
public, as well as by a feet. His re-
sistance can be but futile. The govern
ment has been victorious in the Interior
OF the republic and IL can send II neces-
sary, 1000 more men TO end the revolu-
ton on the isthmus.
Fifteen thousand government soldiers re-
main in Panama to protect the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
SEVERE STORM IN OKLAHOMA
Buildings and Bridges Wrecked and
Crops Damaged by the
Floods.

GUTHRIE, Okla, May PA heavy
wind and rainstorn passed over Oklahoma
after midnight last night. washing out
bridges. wrecking several houses and dam
aging crops badly. No fatalities are re-
ported.
Three miles south Of Guthrie a water
spout struck. demolishing several houses.
At Davenport, thirty miles east of
Guthrie, six houses were wrecked and
much stock was killed.
At FL Reno, Bridgeport. Kinghsher and
the intervening country nearly four inches
Of water fell At Kingnsher the water was
the highest ever known, and two town
bridges were washed out. while another was
completely submerged
bridge on the North Canadian river
at Bridgeport is also gone. There was
much damage to crops by overflow and
washing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
GOVERNOR DIRECTS INQUIRY
Names Board 40 Determine Whethsr
Attorney Made Statement At
tributed 20 Him.

DENVER. May 2l.-Govsrnor orman to-
day appointed a court OF inquiry 70 es-
tablish the truth OF falsity OF a newspaper
interview with AdjutAnt General George
W Gardner. who was quoted as having
said that in his opinion the snow slide at
Telluride. resulting in great loss OF life.
VAS visitation Of the wrath OF God on
the miners Of the district for their conduct
during strikes
Genefs Gardner has denied that he was
correctly quoted.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
CONSIDER FOREIGN MISSIONS
Year just Passed Best One I'm His
tory of Presbyterian
Church.

NEW YORK. May 21.-The general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church in the
United States gave up the early part Of
today's session TO the consideration Of for
eign missions. Rev. Howard Duffeld of
the old First Presbyterian church, this
city. made an address in which he pleaded
the cause of the "old-fashioned gospel"
Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod OF
Washington. d. c.. offered a resolution de-
ploring the spread of Mormonism and com
mending Westminster college OF Salt Lake
City for It's work in training workers in
the Mormon field and for emancipation of
many victims OF that cruel and bIighting
system Of false doctrine" Time not per-
hitting. no action was taken on the reso-
luton.
Rev. DR.. Courtenay H. Fem. pres
bytery Of Pekin, as chairman of the stand
ing committee on foreign missions, pre-
sented the report OF the committee which
contained a review Of the national board
OF foreign missions. The report declared
that last year was the best one in the his
tory Of the Presbyterian foreign missions.
The board had been able TO get through
the year without debt, and a number OF
persons in heather lands had become mem
bers Of the church. The total receipts fo-
the year were sl.12s,577. against $685., ,s25 for
the year before. mainly due 70 large sums
received as legacies. The report as pre-
sented contained the following:
Whence comes this gain2 Is Il from a
church Q1ickened and inspired with mis-
sionary zeal? Not az all We may as well
face, the shameful fact that in the year of
Americas greatest financial prosperity, In
which almost every Presbyterian has
shared; IN this year Of aggressive advance.
had IL not been that the Lord has caiNd
home to Himself a larger number than
usual OF hberal-hearted Presbyterians. the
Board Of Foreign Missions must have re-
ported 10 this assembly a debt and not a
small one either.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
DEATH THE RESULT OF A JOKE
Woman Dies of Burns from Kerosene
Poured Out by Her
Husband.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. MAY 1.-Mrs. ".
G. Smoke. wife Of Corporal Smoke Of the
Ninth artillery bend. stationed at Fort
Riley. Kansas died at her home here to-
day Of burns received as the result % =
ioke perpetrated by her husband. Mrs
Smoke had hidden in an outbuilding and in
spirit Of fun locked her husband out
Smoke poured some Fasoline on the stone
steps and lit IL. thinking 10 frighten her
The names were drawn in under the door
and enveloped Mrs. Smoke. who died sew
eral hours later in great agony. She was
conscious 70 the last and exonersted her
husband insisting that his act was intended
a joke.
Mrs.. Smoke formerly lived at Harris
burg. Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
To strengthen Hold in Poland.

BERLIN. May 21.-A bill providing for
Strengthening the German element in the
Polish provinces OF Prussia was intro
duced in the Diet today. II increases the
amount OF funds at disposal for establishing
settlements in West Prussia and Posen
from 200. .OOO. 900 to $50, ,O00.0 marks and
assigns an additional 100. .O0o, 900 marks, and
for the purchase OF more estates, in those
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
CoIoniaI Dsmes in session.

WASHINGTON. May 2l.-The biennial
convention OF he National Society Of
Colonial Danes began here today. Reports
of Oficers were received. One hundred
and fifty members OF the society are here.
In the afternoon the members attended the
dedication OF table at Arlington in mem
ory OF the soldiers and sailors who fell
in the Scandinavian war.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22

The United States cruiser Topeka sailed
from Port Royal. S. c.. for Port Au Prince,
May is, to protect American interests. 1t
is due to arrive at its destination today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22
President Returns 10 WashinEton.

WASHINGTON. May 2l.-Prssidsnt Rooss-
welt arrived in Washington at 7.sO this
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-22

icoatiassa a Second PAEs1
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

the elbow az they left the house. Al
den seemed to be entirely Indifferent
to this attention. When he reached
the sidewalk. he paused, bringing his
captor to a halt. The cab in which he
had come was beside the curb. and Al
den, using his free hand. helped Bren-
da into the vehicle.
It is not customary for New York po-
licemen to daily while their prisoners
perform the gentle courtesies Of polite
society. but Alden's deadly calmness
prevailed in this instance.
Homer he asked.
"st. winifred's," replied Brenda.
"Please tell him to drive fast"
Alden gave the order and then, ad-
dressing the young woman, said: IL
shall be there soon. They dare not
hold me-"
Brenda would have spoken, but the
horse suddenly started under the whip,
and the cab lurched on the rough pave
ment The last glimpse Of Alden lift
ing his hat while the huge policeman
gripped his left arm remained with
Brenda like persistent nightmare that
survives the dawn. The conventional
courtesy stuck In her mind. 1t was
little picture OF the old days. the time
OF small pleasures and easy living. 80
sharply brought to an end. Every
thing In life had suddenly become diff
ficulL Words must be- weighed and
ones conduct guided by plan. not left
to mold itself into the forms OF mere
usage And thus she came TO think OF
whnt she should do and say at the hos
pltal How meet the emergencies that
might arise7 Had Elsie rcgalned her
senses! Had sho spoken. or did she lie
dead at that moment in some small.
bare room. watched by stolid nurse
who ynwned and stretched herself rs
the days work drew TO q closer por-
trait IN velvet frame Elsie's mother
beyond iuubt -recurred sharply to
Brcnda's memory. and she shuddered.
IL hnd stood Oh The dressing table-a
woman not yet old; a pretty. smiling
face II was dreadful TO think or that
face smiling there all that afternoon.
the eyes locking. yet seeing nothing.
the lips unable TO utter cry.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Crop. That Re.ist salt.

The easiest method Of reclaiming salt
marsh Is to make the best use possible
of the native salt grasses and to allow
the tame grasses to come In as the salt
is removed by drainage. This process
can be accelerated by seeding with
small quantities Of tame grass-timo-
thy and redtop clover are both good
on the parts Of the marsh which con-
tain the least salt. Three years will
probably be required to get stand OF
tame grass. II the time needed to COM
plete this natural reclamation is too
long, the process can be FASTENED by
irrigation to assist In washing out the
salt, or salt resisting crops may be
planted. Asparagus, onions, sorghum
and beets Withstand large quantities Of
salt In the soil. and If the soil is such
as to be acceptable to any Of these
crops they viii prove profitable.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
T must put 1t out Of my mind" said

81 must put 1t out Of my mind" said
Brenda to herself.
At the hospital there was little to be
learned; nothing to be done. An elder
ly man who seemed to be In authority
said: 1.-The child Is still living. We
cannot predict the ultimate result Of
the injury as yet. You cannot see her
nor send any message. Leave your ad-
dress, and we will communicate with
you In accordance with the event,
whatever 1t may be. 1t will be useless
to wait. II you are able to see her at
all. there will be no great pressure Of
time"
Brenda rode to her home, and as the
cab drifted through the clamoring
whirlpools Of the Avenue she was
thinking that the white haired man
had spoken almost tenderly of Elsie as
"the child"
There was no mother In the Maclane
mansion. She had been dead ten
years. TErre was an aunt, an amiable
old lady for whom Brenda entertained
no little affection, but in the serious
affairs Of life she would as readily
have taken counsel with her brother,
who was not yet Il. Her father, for
so strong a man as he was In the
world of finance, was a weak man at
home. He had no gift Of sympathy,
deficiency which may have accounted
for both tho strength and the weak
ness. Brenda told him the story OF
her adventures as it has been here set
forth. and he received 1T with painful
surprise and lively alarm.
"Why did you go there?" he ex-
claimed. whit possible interest
could you have in this wretched girlT
my dear father" she replied, with
an excellent counterfeit of smile,
"let me remind you that my affection
for MIR. Alden has been the one sim
cere emotion of a sadly artificial lie.
When ! saw that terrible story. the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
FRAME OF 1cEHousE.

forego this luxury. when almost any
kind Of shed will preserve the ice
very well, provided it is properly pack
ed. Our present icehouse Is built as
cheaply as possible and took less than
days work in construction. The fig
ure shows the plan of the framework.
We used white oak poles set into the
ground about two feet. Some cheap
hardwood bill stuff Of by 4 and by
pieces were used for plates, nail ties,
braces and rafters. A fair grade Of
pine stock boards II inches wide was
used for siding. The siding was nall
ed on the inside of the poles horizontal
ly, better to resist lateral pressure from
the packed ice and sawdust. A better
grade of stock boards one foot wide
furnished good roof. Such a board
roof should be made quite steep to
shed water and. with kerfs cut on each
edge, makes almost perfect roof.
The figure shows how the kerfs are
cut, one-half inch wide and three
eighths of an inch deep. The roof
boards should be dressed on their upper
surface, and the kerfs should be cut at
least three-fourths of an inch from
each edge. The mill operator sets the
buzzsaw out Of line on the mandrel
shaft just right to make a half inch
wabbie. Nail the roof boards on
each edge, outside the kerfs, and drive
one nail in the center Of the board.
Our icehouse cost us less than SIS and
will last as long and keep ice just as
well as one costing 500 or more.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Club Root of Cabbage.

The treatment Of this disease with
funglcides has not proved successful
up to the present time, and until some
better means of combating this pest Is
found the best plan will be to starve It
out Of the soil by growing other crops
upon which 1t cannot thrive. The same
land should not be used for cabbage
and allied species oftener than once In
three or four years. All materials, such
as stumps OF cabbage and root trim
mings of turnips, which are capable Of
spreading the disease should be de-
stroyed. Halsted of New Jersey has
obtained good results from the use Of
lime ut the rate Of seventy-fve bushels
per acre.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
By HOWARD FIELDING

81 have Informed the police that as
was passing this house. very near TO
the time when this deed was done.
saw a persona woman-come out and
walk away hurriedly toward Broad
way"
"a woman repeated Alden. as II
speaking without volition.
"She cannot be accounted for" con-
tInued the doctor. mo one knows who
she is or why she was here or how she
got into the house. As to the last
point. however. | will say this: had
room In this house for a few weeks
while repairs were In progress at No.
100. where live. and then noticed that
the spring lock on the front door did
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
No Cnune For Care.

A Welsh editor had misspelled the
name of famous poet of Wales.
"Why do you spell Llywaroh Hens
name Llwyarch? asked q friend Of
the editor.
"why? Does he object?" asked the
editor.
"Objectr echoed the other. why,
he has been dead 1,200 years."
"Oh, then, I don't care toss" said
the editor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Device For cutting Kindlsnr.

The following device for a wood cut
ting machine adapted to households
where great deal Of old boards, box
es, lids, ETC., are used for kindling is
very prominent in German American
homes in the northwest, according to
an Ohio Farmer correspondent:
On a strong, heavy base Is raised
horizontally strong, thick board about
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
A Peep Into the Future.

John Il. Clark expresses his belief
In The Atlantic Monthly that q hun
dred years hence Manhattan Island
will have streets In several stories and
that rifles cannon. warships and the
wasteful burning of coal to make
steam will be things OF the past.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
s.,,.,,ctor,,x Expl.ined.

"John, when you came home last
night you talked and acted very queer
~. You were lifting your feet endeav-
oring to step over imaginary obstacles"
ooh, yes. nay dear. All the evening
felt as IL I were walking on clouds.
You remember we had angel cake for
-.-->--~- % :. oh aiAaa NaaaAfn<
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
studied Indifference.

"why did we arrive late and leave
before the opera was over?" asked
the youngest daughter. 'Tt was very
enjoyable"
"Of course it was" answered Mrs.
Cumrox; "but, my dear. we had to
show people that we didn't care
whether we got our moneys worth or
not."-Exchange.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Hf. Lnst Venture.

"what is our old friend Hardup doing
nowadaysr
"Oh. he's gone into real estate"
That's the very last thing I should
have supposed he'd do"
"It was. He's dead."-New York
Times.