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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16

them subscribed 81 apiece Then. on . small
scale. they themselves went INTO the saloon
business 1t Il . long story. They had
troubles. but they overcams them. They
gained the confidence Of the managers Of
a st. Louis brewery. and when they wanted
. more pretentious saloon and q spacious
hall the brewery put II up for them. This
Is now their public hall.
The grocery store was as much 4 necessity
a. the saloon. and It. too was established.
1t now is nourishing. and both II and the
saloon pay we'll. The money goes into the
society treasury. and. as has been indl-
Gated. Is used TO promote happiness" both
In caring for the disabled and in securing
many happy returns Of happy days
Constitution Was
Tediously Written Out.
Daso Hill - beholden to Q constitution
which has no relation to that Of the United
States, yet. in q way. was framed In .
similar manner. The colonists. angry a& the
injustice Of King George, decided to shift
for themselves. and their statesmen. after
much debating in convention. framed tie
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16

~ ~ . meeting. The tyrant was duly
0AAxhs0o&iDe4 More than Q hundred Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

the murder OF Governor Goebel, to. return
to Kentucky and stand trial.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Blsckburn's
remarks Mr.. Hale announced II was now
evident that an agreement on the naval
and ten deficiency appropriation bills could
not be reached for several hours at least.
He thought Il unnecessary for the senate
to remain longer In session today. He
desired hat when an adjournment was
taken this evening IL be TO meet at II
o'clock on Monday. He believed that q
final adjournment Of congress- might be
reached Monday afternoon or early on
Tuesday.
The senate then agreed to meet at II
o'clock on Monday.
In answer to Mr.. Blackburn's inquiry
as to why Governor Taylor did not re-
turn to Kentucky and stand trial, II the
statements Of Mr.. Deboe were accurate,
the latter said that Governor Taylor
would return II It we're not for the no.
toriously corrupt methods OF the courts.
Mr.. Deboe charged that the $780, 900 re-
ward referred to by the Kentucky legis-
lature for the apprehension of Goebels
murderers had been used to corrupt the
courts.
MT. Blackburn declared that he was so
we'll satisfied Of the guilt Of Taylor that
he would be willing to submit the case
to a Judge and jury in any state OF the
union.
The senate then, at sos p. M, went into
executive session, and sfterward, a few
minutes later. adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
FIGHT in HAYTIEN STREETS
situation Grows Grave and Affairs of
Island Are Greatly
~ Complicated.

CAPE HAYTIEN. June 2s.-Great excite
ment has prevailed here since yesterday.
Admiral Killick, commander of the Hay
tien feet, disembarked troops to support
General Firman, former Haytien minister
at Paris and one Of the candidates for the
presidency Of the republic, and after re-
fusing to recognize the constituted author
tiles, threatened to lombard Cape Haytien.
The consular corps today protested
against such action being taken. The
bishop and a delegation Of the foreign con-
suls endeavored to bring about harmony
between the contending factions, but their
efforts failed OF success.
Since 5 o'clock this afternoon lighting has
been in progress in the streets and the nr-
ing still continues. The situation is ex-
eeedingly grave and everything is to be
feared.
WASHINGTON, June 9s.-ActinR Score
tary Of State Hill today received a dis
patch from United States Minister Powell
at Port Au Prince stating tina he had been
informed Of the intention OF the Haytien ad-
rhiral to lombard Cape Hayden at . O'Clock
A message from Minister Powell received
at the cabinet just: one minute later In.
formed Dr.. Hill that the Haytien govern.
ment had disavowed the intention Of the
admiral. " . r~s
So complicated is the situation Of affair,
In Hayti that the ofhcials are at q loss Il
know the exact import Of the two ca,
Diagrams. The State department was in.
formed som weeks ago that the new pro.
v~isional government had been formally rec.
ognised' by the diplomatic corps Of Port A,
Prince. but whether the admiral is a fol
lower of Jiminez or Firman Or represent
the provisional government itself is no
known In ofhcial circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
ROOSEVELT SUGGESTS PLAN
Asks Attorney eneraI Whether or
Not Coal Combine IL a
Trust.

NEW YORK, June PA Washington dis
patch, to the World says that President
Roosevelt has requested Attorney General
Knox to submit an opinion as to whether
tho combination controlling the anthracite
coal output constitutes a trust within the
meaning of the Sherman antitrust act and
the decision of the United States supreme
court thereon.
The president will, it is believed, de-
termine upon his subsequent line Of action
after Attorney General Knox has rendered
his opinion,
Electrical Workers Quit Work.
DIES MONIES, June 2s.-At / o'clock to-
day all electrical workers and linemen en-
ployed on the local telephone exchanges
quit work out Of sympathy with the 100
striking central girls.
This action was taken after the employers
had declined to hold a consultation. Fur
Their sympathetic strikes to the same end
are expected next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
RUN ON A BUFFALO BANK
Directors say IT IL solvent and RE-
quire Depositors TO Give
Thirty Days Notice.

BUFFALO. N. Y. June 2s.-As the result
Of a quiet run on the Empire State Savings
bank yesterday the ofhcials Of the institu-
ton. have decided to require thirty days
notice from depositors wishing to withdraw.
In a public statement the ofhcers say they
are satisfied that through the circulation
Of 8 false rumor pertaining to the solveney
Of the ban certain Of its depositors have
been alarmed and indications are there will
be a disposition on the part Of many to
make large Withdrawals from the bank.
They feel that in Justice to all It would
be unfair to permit those Withdrawals and
therefore decided 10 require thirty days
notice under a rule Of the bank. The bank,
they declare. is solvent and there is no
cause for alarm. =
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
SYNDICATE BUYS BEEF PLANT
St. Louis Dressed Beef and ProvIsion
Company Passes Into New
Hands.

ST. LOUIS. June 2s.-The st. Louis
Dressed Beet and Provision company has
been purchased by q syndicate Of ST.
Louisans, headed by Thomas w. Crouch,
vice president Of the Colonial Trust COM
pany. The purchase price. It is stated, is
81, 900, 900.
Options are held by Mr. Crouch on the
controlling interest In the concern and the
money will be paid for the stock on Monday.
Mr.. Crouch, who will become president and
manager Of the business, stated that the
report that the plant was purchased for
the beef trust was untrue.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

tenance this report. The strikers also at
firm that they will ultimately have the
support Of all the organizations represented
in the shops, except possibly the car
builders, who are not in reality affected by
this action. e
MachinIsts Meet Today.
A call was Issued yesterday afternoon for
a meeting of the members Of lodge No. 81,
international Association OF Machinists, at
Labor Temple for 2:30 this afternoon. Bus
mess Of the utmost interest, the call states,
is to be considered and 1t is desired that
every member be present.
kilograms were received by strike lead
ers late yesterday from m~achinists in Chey-
enne and other places pledging hearty sup
port.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
, KILLS POLICE SERGEANT
Kansas City Omcsr Meets Death at
HaRds OF Negro whom He
Was Trying to Arrest.

KANSAS CITY. June 2s.-Frank Nc
Namara, a sergeant on the local police
force, was hot and killed tonight by Abe
Emerson, a negro, whom he was seeking to
arrest. The negro was shot twice n will
die.
MeNamara,. accompanied by another ON
Ger, went to the negro's house. at Seventh
and Bank streets. TO arrest him for beat
ing q woman. On the approach Of tn ON
GERS the negro started to run and when
commanded to halt he turned abruptly and
fired three shots at Mcnamara. two Of
which took effect. Before he fell the ofieer
shot Emerson twice. s-~
p MeNanlara has been on the police force
here fourteen years. and his record as an
oficer is excellent. Emerson is an ex-con-
Wet from Sedalia.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
WOMAN CAUSES THE TRAGEDY
chicago Man Tries TO Murder. Rival
and Then Ends His
OWN life. %. .s
Own Life.

CHICAGO. June 2s.-Armed with two re-
v~olyers, Charles N. Gale. a real estate
dealer, made two Intellectual attempts to
kill Albert McMullen. a barber. last night
and then locked himself in his once and
used one Of the revolvers on himself.
He fell dead as the police battered their
way through the barred entrance aud
reached his side. A quarrel about . woman
WAS responsible for the tragedy, It Is said.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
message rom whiteIaw reid.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-A cable mes
sage was received at the State department
from Mr.. Whitelaw Reid. head Of the spe-
cial embassy TO the coronation, giving q
most favorable account Of the condition Of
King Edward VII. He says that the ply
sicians attending the king anticipate his
rapid recovery.
Mr.. Reid says among those entirely IA
miliAr with the case It is well understood
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

that there Is no foundation for alarming re-
ports that the king has cancer or any seri-
Gus throat or stomach trouble. According
to Mr.. Reid, the strength. nerves and sound
blood Of the king are in in his favor. A
most favorable symptom in his case is
that he has been taking solid food.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Sight Drafts
At Maturity
Omaha. Neb., June 5. 1902
Mr.. H. d. Nicely, Manager

Omaha, Neb., June 8, 800
Mr.. H. d. Nicely, Manager
Equitable Life Assurance Society.
Omaha, Neb.
My Dear Sir: In reply to the
society's letter Of recent date
giving me options Of settlement
under policy No, 245, 1852 which I
took out June 5, 1882. on the Ordi-
nary Life plan, | beg 10 say that
l select to withdraw the accumu.
lated dividends, and l herewith ac4
knowledge the Society's check for
f424.60 in payment Of same.
I have promptly paid my PREM
iums for twenty years and nov on
she very day policy natures you
settle with me and pay a dividend
equal to 80 per cent OF the prem
iums I have paid. P
Such promptness increases my
confidence and makes me treasure
my policy all the more, and the
magnificent settlement is a source
CT qualification.
Congratualting myself and the
Society and wishing you and It
continued prosperity, l remain,
Yours truly.
H. G. ROCKFELLow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Bahk clerk lie I'm Trouble.

NEW YORK, June 2s.-Frank Jones. cor
~respondence clerk In the National Com
mercial bank here. was. today held for the
grand jury, charged with the misappropria-
ton OF t6,5o OF the banks und
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Impaired Digestion.

May net be all that is meant by dyspepsiG
now, but IL win be II neglected.
The uneasiness after eating, fits OF nsrv-
Gus headache, sourness OF the stomach, and
disAgreeAble bel6hing may % be very bad
now, but they will be n the stomach is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such a miserable disease
that the tendency to It should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods ~JdrSdpGrihd
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
RoIInr RIII Defeated.

NEW ORLEANS, La, June 2s.-The bill
allowing boxing contests Of twenty-five
rounds in New Orleans, which had passed
the lower house OF the state Legislature. has
been defeated In the senate by a large vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Committee on Territories Meets.

WASHINGTON. June 2s.-The senate
committee on territories met today TO hear
the delegates from the territories named In
the omnibus statehood bill present argu-
ments on the aubiect Of Admission.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
GoebeI Matter Called Up.

Mr.. Blackburn urged that II what Mr..
Deboe had said was true, he was SUR
prised that he aid not advise Governor
Taylor. who. he asserted. had become a
fugitive In Indiana from an indictment
for being an accessory before the fact to
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

Continued from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

From our own choice stock Of wash
goods we place on the counters the
following special lots, at greatly re-
duced prices:
AT sc A YARD.
We offer a lot Of dimities, lawns, ba-
tistes and ginghams, that sold up to
doc per yard.
AT 10C A YARD.
We have a beautiful line Of dimities and
batistes. Many OF these sold for dou-
bic the price.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Monday Specials in Wash Goods.

AT 15C PER YARD
We offer a large assortment Of choice
styles of zephyr ginghams and mad
ras. which sold up to soc per yard.
AT 25C PER YARD.
We offer all Of our fine imported swisses
linen and silk tissues, French ba-
tistes. mousseline de sole that hold
up to $3.50 per yard-all Of our inn
ported Irish dimities that sold at 25c
per yard, now at 19c per yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
For Those
Who Live

Our loving friends sing our praises
everywhere-both those who live
to mature their contracts and the
benehoiaries Of the dead. 1t lie
this class OF friends all over the
world who have named our
policies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
LONDON'S EXCISE LAWS STRICT.
BOarding.HOuse Keepers Must Have Ii.
censes 10 Serve Wine 10 Guests.

Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun
LONDON. Nov. blooms bury. PIN
leo and other parts Of London whore whole
streets are almost entirely given up to
boarding houses are deeply perturbed
over the action of the excise authorities
in prosecuting the keeper Of a boarding
house for selling beer and claret without
license to people staying in the house. This
man was convicted on four summonses
and was fined 81 plus the costs on each
summons.
II is well known that intoxicating liquors
cannot be sold without license. If the
boarding house keeper, his servant or
agent first takes tie money and then goes
to fetch the drink from licensed house the
law il SAT i-fisd but if he keeps stock ~
beer, wines and spirits and serves them to
guests. taking money at the time 81 serving
them OF putt ing il in the bill, he will he liable
The majority, however, defy the law and
keep a supply Of liquor, and especially beer.
Sometimes il appears on the bill as sundrie-
or extra attendance Another subterfug"
l. 20 deposit sum Of money u cover "spe-
cal calls" This is drawn upon for liquors
supplied and the remainder Is returned at
the end # the guests stay.
One house where there is a large business
has an arrangement with a neighboring
public house. A servant takes the money
from a customer and goes to fetch the
drink. but does not pay for II. Instead, he
hands the proprietor of the public house
brass checks for the face value of an ordinary
retail drink The boarding-house keeper
settles up with the publican by paying
10 shillngs for every pounds worth Of
checks which the liquor dealer holds.
All such subterfuges are liable to be dis
covered if the excise authorities decide on
rigorous prosecution, and there is great
field in hat direction before them. especially
among the wine and beer sellers in Blooms
hurry
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
CHAMBERLAIN'S TASK GREAT.
BOERS WELCOME HIS TRIP TO
SOUTH AFRICA.
Recognize Need OF Personal study Of the
Colonial secretary Is 10 solve the
Serious Problems There-QuestiOn Of
Food supply One OF Most Pressing.
speciI cafe Despatch TO THE SITS.

SpcciH cafe Despatch 10 THE SvS.
LONDON. Nov lit is rs.er surprising
that Mr., Chamberain's prospective visit
TO South Africa excites an enormous amount
# comment not only in this country but
throughout Europe. Gen. Delarey, who
/, by far the ablcst and most Intelligent
Of the Boer Generals here. in discussing
the matter with a Sun reporter yesterday
rem .rked:
Il cannot understand why Mr.. Chamber
lain's mission should be regarded IA ex-
traordinary or surprising. A. matter
Of fact il il the only sensible thing to do
and tha necessities Of the situation make
il imperative The condition OF Cape
Colony especially Is worse to-day than
during the war. The whole South African
problem is 80 complicated and difficult
that no Minister. however able, should
attempt TO deal with il without eek
ing personal knowledge Of its principal
features"
Cen Delarey IL quite right in regard
to the gravity Of the problem in South
Africa. The coming Of peace has increased
instead of diminishing the difficulties
From governm antal point Of view the
polite crisis is bad enough, but the prob
lem Of ordinary, everyday existence is still
unsolvei Wars devastation has been
so complete hat even now six month s after
the peace agreement has been signed, 95
per cent of the population in South Africa
from Cape Town to Pretoria is deprived
of such ordinary things as fresh meat u,
butter and eggs.
The average Britisher who thinks that
Mr.. Chamberlain is going on sort of tri-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
SHENG NEEDN'T RETIRE.
Chinese Court Issues special Order to EN-.
cuse Him From Mourning.

Special CdGe Despatch 10 THE sun.
SHANGHAI, Nov. IA special edict has
been issued by the Throne ordering Sheng,
former Taotai. Associate Minister of Com
merce, Director Of Railways and Tele-
graphs and member Of the Joint Commercial
Treaty Commission, to retain control Of
the railways. Sheng is in mourning for
his father. and, being a Chinese, the period
il three years. A ManChu is compelled to
go into retirement for 100 days only. This
special odict will give Sheng great prestige.
II il learned further that the Dowager
Empress had intended to appoint Sheng
Niceroy of WI Chung, to succeed Chang
Chin Tung, who has been transferred to
Nankin, but the death of his father, which
involved his retirement. prevented her from
making the appointment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
MILE. DE BLOSSIERES DEAD.
4 Not able French woman OF New York,
Daughter OF an Onicer Of Napoleon I.

Amelie Godart de Blosseres, who was
for many years one of the most distin-
gushed French women in this city and who
was until recently prominent in charitable
work here, died on Friday in her eighty
fifth year at the home Of her brother-in-
law, Edward La Montague, "a West Fifty
fourth street. She was unmarried.
Mile. de Blossieres was born at Nerdun.
France, and was the daughter Of Josef
BENJAMIN Godart de Blossieres, who was
an officer in Napoleon's army and who came
to this country in 1850. only to die soon
thereafter. Twenty-Five years ago his
daughter was one Of the most prominent
members Of New Iorks French society.
In 1871 she was instrumental in planning
and bringing to success a large fair for
the benefit Of the French who suffered in
the Franco-Prussan War. The fair took
up all of Union Square and was so well
mana ged that IL brought in over 100000.
This sum was later taken 10 Paris by Mile.
de Blossieres, to whom the Countess de
Montala mbert gave a notable reception.
Mile. de BlOsslereS wrote a number OF
religious books and tracts, among which
was "All for the Sacred Heart Of Jesus"
which was translated from the aut hor'S
French by Mrs. Thomas F. Meagher. She
also wrote life Of her father, who fled from
Alsace-L lorraine when a mere boy with his
schoolmaster and who afterward had many
romantic adventures
For twenty-five years and up to the time
of her death she was secretary Of the Ladies'
Benevolent Society of the st. Vincent de
Paul Orphan Asylum and she was on" of
the most Jealous workers in the Church of
ST. Vincent de Paul. She had been confined
to her rooms for several years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
MILES HOLDS REIIEW Ar MANILA
Much Pleased al the showing OF the
Native scouts.

Special Cdhe Despatch TO The SIN
MASILA. Nov. Lieut.. Gen. Miles
Major-Gen. Davis and the members Of
their respective STATS were heartily cheered
today when they reviewed a parade of
the American troops and native contin-
gents now in Manila. Gen. Miles was
greatly pleased with the appearance OF
the men. especially the native scouts.
He said the showing made by these natives
was beyond his expectations and he was
Of the opinion that they would develop
into good soldiers.
Gen. Miles, accompanied by Gov. Taft
and many prominent officials. will spend
sunday at the country home Of Senior
Biencamino, the director Of the Federal
party.
The libel suit against tho editor and pro-
prietors Of the Spanish newspaper Libcrtds,
which accused Gen. Bell Of stealing the
profits from the sale of rice and foodstuns
in Batangas and Mindoro during the re-
concentration period. came up in court
here to-day. The Libortds is a friars' organ
and is strongly anti-American. The records
show that Gen. Bell turned over $4,000 to
the credit of the provinces which he gov
erned during that period and that this
money was appropriated short time ago
for the benefit of the poor. When Gen
Bell saw the article in question be called
Gov. Taft's attention to It and the suit
was instituted.
Father Tamayo. the friar editor OF the
paper; Lay Brother Roca and the man.
ager were called upon to plead 10 the charge
| Their attorneys offered plea Of not guilt
and the three men We're released on bond.
OF s. 900 each II is probable that the Gov.
| eminent will institute proceedings against
| the editor and proprietor Of the Rendce.
miento Progreso for publishing a similar
| though less fragrant libel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
PARIS TO PEKIN BY TRAIN.
THROTGH SERVICE WILL BE
STARTED ~ 1904.
Journc, VIII Take Twenty Days NJ First.
but This VIII Be cut 10 Fourteen
-1ickets Good for Nine Months
Hest speed s3 LIZ Miles an Hour.

Special Cdhs Despatch 10 THE SrS.
LONDON. Nov. Through passenger
traffic from Paris TO Pekin will begin early
IN the year 1904. and il is estimated that after
that time % 900 first class passengers will
travel over the route every year.
The Inter latioual Sleeping Car Company
estimates that the journey from London
To Pekin will take at first about twenty
days and afterward little over four'ee
The average speed per hour will be: From
Paris to Berlin, 53ia miles; from Berlin TO
AleXandrovo. 40: from AleXandrovo to
Moscow. 81 Moscow 20 Irkutsk, 20: Irkutsk
to Lake Baikal. IL Lake Baikal to 1nkow.
20. and Inkow 10 Pckin, ?3ia
Through tickets will be issued AT various
European centres, which will allow the
holder To- take two months for the journey
Return tickets can be used for nine months
Each passenger may carry los pounds OF
baggage free
Yearly tickets will be- issued for express
trains and will include board. exclusive
IF wine Children under years Of age
ill boz allowed TO travel free and between
ii 10 will paw h9'f fare.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
SHAH angry AT ENGLAND.
Real or Fancird Neglect by the King and
Prince Of wales During His Visit.

Sprcii CGbt Despatch 10 THE Sun.
LONDON, Sov. According to the gos-
sip in clubland the Shah Of Persia left
England with some resentment In regard
to the quality Of royal hospitality vouch-
slfed him. II seems that King Edward,
after receiving his brother monarch. turned
him over TO the Prince Of Wales. but the
latter, instead Of acting as the Shah's host.
personally delegated his duties TO Prince
Arthur Of Connaught. whereby the Persian
dignity was seriously damaged.
Inasmuch as this is particularly critical
time for English interests in Persia and
the Persian Gulf and Russia's ambitions
in that direction are notorious and menace
ing, the offence TO the Shah's sensibilities
may have serious consequences. At all
events, il il persistently asserted that grave
diplomatic effects over the real or fanced
neglect Of this royal visitor are already
indicated
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
FROM ENGLISH SPEECHES.
Some Striking Remarks Made During the
week ny Notable People.

Special cable Despatch 10 The Sun.
LONDON. Nov. Tine keynote of notable
sayings during the week was common
sense. Here are some things worth re-
peating:
~The recruiting statistics of this country
reveal serious condition of physical de-
generacy. Lord Roberts.
A falsehood which dies hard is the idea
that alcoholic stimuants actually give
strength and are necessary for the main
tenance Of health and vigor."-B s Rown-
tree, the author of Poverty"
Il attribute the happiness of women
nowadays TO the university and tho BIZ
cycle Miss S,lar Lake, vice principal
of Lady Margaret College. oxford.