Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-17
DEPEND ON SECRETARY ROOT
Department More Generous Than Congress
to Forts Des Moines and Russell.
TWO PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR NEBRASKA
Omnibus Bill Carries Appropriations
for Norfolk and Hastings md for
site for One at PIatts-
mouth
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ie.p o an appropriation OF $1,s00,0O for
stapd quarters for the army, an in
CT. .|2Q, 900 over the house bill, all
Of va Lt..he expended under direction
Of the " of war. An interesting
story lies is increase OF $500, 900.
1t was intends senator Warren OF wyo-
ming and SenatD Allison of Iowa to have
set apart from this lump sum a specific
amount for Fort d. A. Russell, wyo., and
Fort Des Moines, la Captain Hull OF lowe
however, chairman OF the military affairs
committee of the house. had a conference
with Senators Allison and Warren wherein
he stated that more money could be OBJ
tained from the secretary of war for the
posts named than could in all probability be
set aside by direct appropriation and that
100000 was the maximum congress would
vote for these particular gaTrisons, and he
asked that no reference be made either TO
Fort Des Moines or Fort d. A. Russell.
As Representative Hull comes in direct
contact with the secretary of war by reason
OF his chairmanship Of the military affairs
committee, 1t was thought by the senators
that he spoke with inside knowledge, "
and accordingly the posts were left out OF
specific mention, the committee deciding
however. to increase the house appropria-
tion by 100000 in order that the secretary
of war would have no ground for pleading
lack OF funds for these two posts
Fort Meade Mentioned
The bill carried, however specific appro-
priation of 100000 for barracks and quar-
ters for Fort Meade, s. D., where the War
department desires to commence early
operations on permanent buildings for the
garrison, Fort Meade having been included
among the posts recommended by the re-
cent army board convened to recommend
permanent posts.
The bill also carries an appropriation of
$2,SOO for the completion of the survey,
under direction of the secretary of the in
terror, OF the eastern boundary of Yellow
stone National park, estimated at fifty
miles, at the rate Of $50 per mile, includ-
Ing an examination OF survey in the field.
The case of Lucian Woodwork, Frank D.
Brown and George N. Clayton, plaintiffs in
error, against The Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company was argued in the
supreme court today. The suit was orig
inally brought by the Northwestern Life
Insurance company against Woodwork,
Brown and Clayton as sureties on a super
sedeas bond to recover damages and costs
which the insurance company alleged had
been sustained by reason of an appeal
taken by Woodwork from decree OF fore
closure and sale ,of the State hotel on
Douglas street. Omaha. The case was
tried before the circuit court for the dis
trict OF Nebraska, Judge Munger rendering
judgment in favor OF the Northwestern
company. writ of error was sued out
and an appeal taken to the circuit court OF
appeals. These proceedings we're adopted
because of uncertainty as to the proper
methods Of procedure. After hearing the
case the circuit court of appeals was in
doubt on one or two questions of law aris>
ing and certified the case to the supreme
court. which propositions were argued to-
day.
Money for Nebraska Buildings.
The public building bill, commonly known
as the Omnibus building bill," will be re-
ported by Chairman Mercer on Saturday or
early in the week following. Nebraska will
fare well in the bill, although not to the
extent some of the members of the Ne
braska delegation had expected. Hastings
and Norfolk will receive the appropriat tions
asked for and in all probability an appro-
priation will be made for the purchase OF a
site at Plattsmouth
1t was learned today that South Dakota
would receive the following appropriations:
Pierre, s., 900, for purchase Of site.
Small appropriations will be made for
Oskaloosa and Ottumwa. while appropria-
tions for public buildings will be made for
Boone, Marshalltown, Waterloo and Iowa
City, Ia.
Orders for the Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles X. Winnie.
deputy surgeon general, is relieved from
d11fx OF 0f ha m NJ
the Missouri, to take effect April 30, an1
will then proceed to his home to await re-
tirement from active service.
Major Henry s. Turrill. surgeon. will
upon his arrival at San Francisco proceed
to Omaha and report to the commanding
general OF the Department of the Missouri
for assignment to duty as chief surgeon OF
that department.
Lieutenant Nathan N. Shelton OF Omaha
OF the Seventy FIRST company coast artillery
is ordered 10 Join his company at Alcatraz
Islpnd. Cal.
Mrs. f. g. Dundy, wife of the late Judge
Dundy OF Omaha, is visiting friends in
Washington.
Rasmus Boysen Of Graham. Audubon
county Ia, member Of the last legislature
OF that state, is in Washington on matters
connected with the Interior department.
II was stated today by Senator Allison
that owing to the illness Of Congressman
Rumple there would be no meeting next
Saturday Of the Iowa delegation.
Postal Changes.
The postofhce at Lilac. Mcpherson county
Neb.. is to be moved four and one half miles
north and Nathan E, Trego appointed post
master.
rural free delivery route will he es-
tablished May l at Cincinnati Appanoose
county. Ia, with Isaac L. Morgan carrier
area covered thirty-four square miles; pop
ulatlon. Sic.
postoffice has been ordered established
at Lablanc. Knox county. Neb. and Gustav
A. Lablanc commissioned postmaster.
Superintendent OF Indian Schools Miss
Estelle Reel is preparing for the holding OF
fye summer schools for Indians. One Is
to be held at Pine Ridge. S. D.. one at Nor
ris. Mimi. and others in Arizona. Oregon