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Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
RAISES AND SPINS SILK.
Success of a Californian in New and Profitable Commercial
 Enterprise.

This years crop of silk cocoons at ScrmanO's winery has reached the stage at which the cocoons are ready for the spinning machine. MT. Sormano is the only one who raises silk worms :n southern California as a commer- cial venture. He has great success with them, having spun large crop of silk last year and is preparing to spin a similar amount this season, reports the Los Angeles Herald.
 The mulberry stalks on which the silk worms spun their cocoons have been cut off, tied in punches and hung up in the loft to dry. These cocoons vary in color from cream to bright yellow.
 The crop this year is not large one, but the only reason it is not, accord ing to MT. Sormano, is the lack of mul- berry leaves. He says that this years work is simply the continuation of last years experiments and that so far as the size of the cocoons and the qual- ity of the silk is concerned, the indus try is perfect success. All that is needed to increase the output, mak- ing it large enough to be of commer- cial importance, is the addition of more trees to supply food for the worms.
 The name of the little gray green silk worm that takes to the southern California climate so we'll is bambyx- mori. The original silk worms were brought from Italy several years ago by Giuseppe Sormano, but prior to last year the cocoons had to be sent back to Europe to be reeled into skeins. To obviate this reeling machine of then approved pattern was brought over from Italy last year, together with lady to manipulate it.
 The reeling machine is intricate and the process quite delicate. The threads are directed through tiny eyelets over two sets of little wheels, a glass rod and then through a glass hook to a large reel at the right of the machine.
 MT. Sormano is in hopes of enlarg- ing the industry in the near future.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
The Strenuous Life

Mrs. Knicker-I have planned to go somewhere for the summer to rest from the winter.
 Mrs. Bocker-And after that?
 Mrs. Knicker-I shall go somewhere for the winter to rest from the sum- mer.-N. Y. Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31

Couldn't Help It.-"Did you ever take an oath?" asked the judge. 'Wance only, y UT honor," replied the, witness. Big Moike shwore at me from the top av slvln-shtory at hm2so had t tahke it."-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31

'Thats very rough on me, as the maiden observed, when her 4 unSndNen s"ee>~e"rI kissed her-Ally Sloper.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
CONDUIT ORDINANCE GOES OVER
Committee of the City Council Has
Had No Time to Con-
afdRr IL

The ordinance calling for the placing Of
all telephone wires in underground con-
duits within a certain area will not come
up for action at the meeting Of the city
council tonight. At the last session Of
the council the measure was referred to the
committee Of the whole and no session Of
the committee has been held. The time
for holding a meeting Of the committee
when the ordinance will be considered will
be fixed at tonight's session Of the city
council.
1t is understood that certain opposition
to the ordinance by interested parties has
developed, but that a majority of the alder
men are in favor Of it, believing that It is
for the public good and a forerunner Of a
general ordinance requiring the placing OF
all wires In underground conduits, as is
being done in other cities.
1t is said that the passage Of the ordl-
nance will entail an expenditure on the
Nebraska Telephone company OF from $751;
900 to 500, 900 and hat the company is
hardly willing at this time to expend this
amount Of money. On the other hand, 1t
is commended by those who favor the pass
age Of the measure that by placing the
telephone wires underground the service
will be greatly improved and that 1t will
not be far distant when all wires will be
placed beneath the surface and the business
portion of the city relieved Of the u~nsightly
poles along the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
KANSAS SNOW BLOCKS TRAINS
wheat Crop r. Aided and Fuel short
age More KesnIy Felt Through
storm.

TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 1.-THE first heavy
snow Of the winter passed over Kansas to-
day. The fall in some places amounted to
four inches on the level. No severe cold
accompanied the storm and great good to
the wheat crop in central Kansas will re-
suit.
Trains on all the roads were delayed to-
day, the snow in some places effectually
preventing trafic. There has been no re-
lief Of the fuel anime in Kiowa county,
and should the weather grow cold much
distress will ensue.
DENVER, Col, Dec. 1.-THE entire
Rocky mountain region from northern
Wyoming to southern New Mexico has been
visited by a snow storm during the past
thirty-six hours. The ground in the
plateau sections is covered to a depth Of
six inches, while the fall in the mountains
has been much heavier.
No snow fell in western Wyoming today,
although around Cheyenne and to the north
a light fall was experienced. In southern
New Mexico a light rain was reported, with
snow in the north. In some parts of Col
orsdo, particularly the San Luis valley In
the south. the snow was the heaviest for
years. For the past three years drought
has visited the San Luis valley, and the
present situation has brought rejoicing, as
surfing good conditions for next years
crops.
Railroad traffc is experiencing no serious
interruption as a result o. the storm, be-
cause OF the fact that the snow was light
and drifted but little. For the same reason
there is no fears for the safety OF stock
in the ranges and no losses have been re-
ported. The storm originated in Arizona
and the temperature at no time has been
uncomfortable cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
KEEP UP WORK OF GRADING
Cold Weather Does Not Put an End 10
Construction on Great Western.
FORCE SOMEWHAT cURTALED, HOWEVER
Contractor Expects TO BE Ready for
Tracklnying with the Advent of
Settled Weather in the
Spring.

While the advent Of the cold weather
and the heavy fall Of snow will interfere
with the work on the construction Of the
Great Western railroad and necessitate a
reduction in the number Of men employed
along the line, operations will not be en-
tirely suspended. A light force will be
kept at work all winter taking out the
cuts as this can be accomplished with
tion company, which has the contract for
the work in the city limits, will keep its
regular force going all winter.
All along the line between Council
Bluffs and Harlan the subcontractors are
reducing their number of men and are pre-
pairing to go into winter quarters. Wick
ham Bros, Of this city are preparing to
ship a greater portion of their outfit to
Cairo, ILL.,, where they have a big con-
tract on the Illinois Central.
One of the big contractors, speaking Of
the work, yesterday said: while It is
true that we are now compelled to reduce
the number Of men working on account Of
the snow and cold weather, the report that
work has been entirely suspended is not
supported by the facts. We expect to con-
tinue a certain amount of work all through
the winter, such as taking out the cuts and
getting ready for the tracklaying, which
will be begun as soon as the weather is
favorable in early spring. The work this
year was delayed by the heavy rains and
other unfavorable conditions. The work Of
construction in the city will be kept going
all winter, and It would not surprise me
II most of the track In Council Bluffs will
be down before spring rolls around"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
GREGORY MAY GET MONEY BACK
Man Arrested mt Hot Springs Thought
to BE One of Gang who
FIeeced Him.

The man giving the name of Gibson, I'M
dear arrest at Hot Springs, Ark, charged
with fleeing a wealthy Texan out of a
large sum of money In connection with an
alleged fake footrace, is said to be the
Williams who figured in the deal at Webb
City, whereby Charles Gregory and Will
liam Baker OF the city were induced to
part with over $1,000.
Gibson when arrested in Hot Springs
had upward OF $50, 900 on his person, and
this money was attached by the prosecuting
attorney, who sent out notices asking those
who had been feeced in the alleged fake
footraces to file their claims against this
money. Messrs. Gregory and Baker re-
ceived a notice, also an offer from an at
torney in Hot Springs to act for them.
but they decided to place their interests
in the hands of the prosecuting attorney.
John r.. Black of Griswold, who was
fieeced at Webb City, but succeeded In get
ting his money back, and who recently APP
peared as one OF the principal witnesses
In the suit against the members of the
Webb City Athletic association, left last
evening for Hot Springs on behalf of Greg
DRY and Baker to see what chance there
was OF recovering any Of the money lost
by them at Webb City from the bank roll
found on Gibson, alias Williams.
County Attorney Killpack expects to try
the case against Leon Lozier and Ed Moore,
charged with conspiring to defraud Gregory
and Baker, at this term Of court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
STUDY AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
Two Young MexicRns in Attendance
at the Iowa State AEricuI-
, turaI College.

AMEs. Ia. Dec. 14-(special)-Two
Mexican students rave been admitted to
work in the agricultural department Of
Iowa State college. They are William
~Ierrazas and Juan Burns Of Chihucbub,
Mexico. The former is the great-grandson.
the latter the ward OF General Luis Ter
razas, reputed to be the largest land owner
in America. The boys come here to At
themselves to manage SO large an estate.
Prof. L. II. Pammel OF the botanical de-
partment is doing some special work on
the Life and Letters OF DR.. Edmund
James" DR.. James was one OF the pio-
neer botanists OF the west and did some
valuable work in the Rockies. His letters
are becoming rare and are very valuable.
One Of them is In the possession of the bo-
tanical department and Is highly priced as
a scientific work. Prof. Pammel wishes to
enter into correspondence with any one
able to furnish information relative to the
life OF DR.. James.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
DEATH RECORD.
Funeral of Judge Carter

SIOUX FALLS, s.. D., Dec. 14.-(Special.)
The funeral OF Judge Jervis W.. Carter,
an old and highly respected citizen, who
was found dead in bed Friday morning.
took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from
st. Augusta cathedral. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. j. H.. Bah
cock. assistant to Right Rev. W. H. Hare,
Episcopal bishop Of South Dakota. The
members OF the Minnehaha County Bar
association and other organizations of
which the deceased had for years been a
conspicuous member attended in a body.
After the church services the remains
were turned over to members Of Cyrene
commandery. Knights Templar. of which
deceased was a member, who conducted the
Masonic ceremonies. InteTment was made
in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
First Case at Isolation Hospital.

The new isolation hospital recently es-
tablished by the city health board and de-
signed for women patients has It's first in
mate. The patient. however, is a man,
Fred Kirby, who has been working on the
steel gang of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul railroad. Kirby is suffering from
measles. He walked into the police sta
tion late Saturday night, with a request
that a place be found for him where he
could be cared for, as he claimed he had
been refused admission at both hospitals.
City Physician Houghton decided the
only thing to do under the circumstances
was to send the man to the new isolation
hospital, as the pest house for male pa
tients near MINISTER Springs could not be
made available at such short notice. Kirby
has means to pay for his care, and stated
he would not ask the city to be at any
expense in his case.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15

As a sequel to the raid on his store
Thursday night. supposedly by a number
of youths with whom he had more or less
trouble, e. Pill, who conducts a general
store at 1000 Sixth avenue. has filed an in
formation charging Ray Hilburn, aged is
years, with threatening TO Kill him. II is
alleged by Pill that young Hilburn was one
Of the gang Of boys who tried to start a
rough house in his store Thursday evening,
and that when he chased them out Hilburn
drew a revolver and threatened to shoot
PHI II he followed them any further. Hill
burn denies having had a revolver.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
pioneer of RIack HIII..

DEADWooD, s. D.. Dec. 14.-(special.)-
After an illness OF over a year, Harry c.
Smith died at his home in Deadwood. He
was a veteran OF the var Of the rebellion
and a pioneer Of the Black Hills. His birth
place was Lynn, Mass, and he served
through the civil war in the navy, being in
the Gulf squadron OF the union. In 1876 he
came to the Black Hills. His mother, 1902
years old. resides at Peterborough. N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Big Glass Initiated.

LEAD. S. D., Dec. H-(special)-Hope
lodge, Ancient order OF United workmen, OF
Lead, initiated a class OF fifty into the or
der. Fred B. Smith Of Hecla, S. D., grand
workman for the state. presided dur
ing the ceremonies OF initiation. Lead has
the largest lodge of the order in South Da-
kota and. with the new class, makes $40
900 Of Ancient order Of United Workmen
insurance held In the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Major AIe1ander shaw.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l4.-Major Alexander
Shaw. hnancier. coal operator and phil
anthropist, died suddenly OF heart failure
last night. He was born in Long Branch,
N. j., in 1887, and came to Maryland twenty
years later. where he soon became presl-
dent OF the leading coal companies. His
title OF major was received before the war,
In the Second Maryland.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
JEALOUS IOWANS' FATAL ROW
Sioux City Man Dies and Two CIin-
ton Residents Are In
Jured.

CLINTON, Ia, Dec. 1L-During a quarrel
here today Charles NJ. Anderson OF Sioux
City was shot and instantly killed, Ben
iamin Carroll was wounded twice and Mrs.
Carroll was probably fatally shot.
The shooting resulted from Jealousy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
May BE bishop of Pittsbure.

ROME. Dec. 14-Cardinal Martinelli has
recommended to the congregation of the
propaganda the appointment OF Rev. ].
Regis C~anevin, rector of st. Paul's ca
thedral, Pittsburg, to the post OF coad-
jutor bishop Of Pittsburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
SHIPS MUST BE EXTRA FAST
Cross ocean at High

LONDON, Dec. 14-The condition Of ten
der for the new fast Cunard steamers re-
veal severe conditions.
One is that the vessels may be returned
to their builders II at the end OF a years
running they have failed to achieve an av-
erage speed Of twenty-five knots throughout
their voyage.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
FIRE RECORD.
MARYLAND Town.

CENTERVILLE. Md, Dec. 1.-THE een-
trail portion OF this city was devastated by
hre today. entailing a loss OF $3.50 900. with
an insurance OF $4,000. A high wind rem
dered the effort of the local department
inadequate till a special train brought two
companies from Wilmington. Del. whose
good work soon subdued the flames.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
JUMPS TO AVOID FLAMES
Telegraph Operator Frightened by
PittsburE Fire Leaps to Prob
able Death.

~PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. H.-Earl H..
Clark, a telegraph operator, who came
here yesterday to work for the Pennsyl-
vania lines, was probably fatally hurt to-
night by jumping from a window Of the
Hotel Lafayette during a small fire.
Clark's skull is fractured, and he is other
wise badly hurt. He was taken to the
homeopathic hospital in an unconscious
condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Better Than n Plaster.

A piece of fame dampened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and bound on the at
fected parts, is better than a plaster for a
lame back and for pains in the side or
chest. Pain Balm has no superior as a
liniment for the relief OF deep-seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
HAIR SOFT AS SILK.
New Scientific Treatment Kills Dand-
run Germs, and Makes Hair Soft.

It is an accepted fact, a proven fact, that
dandruff is a germ disease, and II is also
a demonstrated fact that Newbro's Herpi-
eide kills the dandruff germ. without dan
druf falling hair will stop, and thin hair
will thicken. Herpicide not only kills the
dandruff germ, but It also makes hair as
soft as silk. 1t is the most delightful hair
dressing made. 1t ~cleanses the scalp from
dandVuff and keeps 1t clean hnd healthy.
Itching and irritation are instantly re-
lieved Inc permanently cured. Al all drug
gists. There's nothing lust as good
Take no substitute. Ask for "Herpicide.'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15

BOSTON. Dec. H.-Ffre tonight in the
building at Nos. 2oS-21s Sumner
street. did damage to the extent Of SIS, 600.
The building is occupied by printing and
bookbinding nrmS and wool dealers
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
LeadviIIe Landmark Goes.

LEADvILLE, Colo, Dec, IA fire start
ing In Mrs. Dyer's lodging house today
spread to adjoining buildings and destroyed
property worth $3.50. 900. Among the build
ings destroyed was the Pap Wyman
house, one of the famous landmarks Of the
cifv
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15

COUNCIL BLUFFS.

Glen avenue. The society is now caring
for twenty-four children, ranging from in
fants to boys and girls Of IL years Of age.
The society Is anxious that the little ones
be remembered by holiday gifts and those
desiring to contribute can either notify the
secretary and the gifts will be called for,
or the donors can leave them at the Creche.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Gravel roofing. A. H. Reid, 1875 Main St.
Howe Gives Them free.

It is to your interest to buy presents
early, and in order to prove this we will
give, on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,
one grab free with every $500 purchase.
Every article worth Csc or more.
A.. B. HOWE, $40 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
A Free Heating stove.

Before you buy your coal see VIM. WEIGH
at Is North Main street and he Will ex-
plain to you how you can get a fine Round
Oak heating stove without costing you a
penny. Phone, 12S.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15

Henls aa 81 aiaEIc

II a pain. sore. wound. burn. seald. cut
or piles distress you. Bucklen's Arnica
salve will cure It. or no pay. CSC. For
sale by Kuhn 4 Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
N. Y Plumbing Co. telephone s5s.
Christmes Gifts for Creehe.

Mrs. Jacob Sims. secretary Of the Assoc
ciated Charities, makes an appeal for
Christmas gifts for the children being
cared for by the society at the Creehe on
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
No Time TO FOoI Away.

Coughs. colds and lung troubles demand
prompt treatment with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. No cure. no psy. SOC. 81 For
sale By Kuhn 4 Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Today, but Fair TO-J
morrow.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Forecast:

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Forecast:
tNebraska-Fair in west; snow in east
portion Monday; Tuesday, fair, with rising
temperature.
Iowa-Snow Monday; Tuesday. fair.
Illinois-Snow Monday in north; rain or
snow in south portions; brisk to high
north winds; Tuesday, fair.
Kansas-Snow Monday; colder in south
east portion; Tuesday, fair, with rising
temperature.
Missouri-Snow in northwest; rain or
snow in east and south portions Monday;
Tuesday, fair.
Montana-Fair Monday; not so cold in
north central and northeast portions;
Tuesday, fair.
North Dakota-Fair Monday; not so cold
in northwest portion; Tuesday. fair.
South Dakota-Clearing Monday; Tues
day, fair.
Wyoming and Colorado-Fair Monday and
Tuesday; warmer Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Framed pictures. Alexander & Co.

statuary, vases. candIesticks, etc. Alex
Rnder & Co.. 1913 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
schmidts Christmas Photos.

Come early, any kind Of weather. for our
new Christmas photos; guaranteed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Says hoy Threatened to shoot.

You will And a choice line OF calendars at
A~lexander's art store. 1888 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
Local Record.

OFFICE OF II WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Dec. H-Oficial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
years:
1902. 1901. 1900. 1889.
Maximum temperature. "a "a 80 "a
Minimum temperature. % is 26 u
Mean temperature. ........ q 10 20 IS
precipitation ............... ~ 90 90 7
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March /,
1902:
Norman temperature ''''''''.'.....s,.... 20
Deficiency for the 6
Total excess since March l, 1902. ........ PIG
Normal precipitation ..,......,.... .Q3 inch
Excess Tor the day .............. rs inch
Total rainfall since March H.. rs. 50 inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... .8 inch
Deficiency for cor. period 1901. e. 6.Ol Inches
Excess for the cor. period 1900. .Os inch
Reports from stations at z p. NJ,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-15
CONDITION OF HI
WEATHER.

T indicates trace OF precipitation.
Zero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Alderman Kept Busy.

Mrs. Ben Buchner, and her daughter,
Edith, of Petersburg, who rent from
Charles kaestner, were before Alder
and malicious mischief.
1t appears that the Buchner family
do not get along we'll with the neigh
bors and they were given two week s
notice to quit They were slow to
move, however, and Mr.. Kaestner de-
manded possession of the premises and
they were given to the last day of
this month to vacate.
Yesterday the defendants were seen
to cut off large quantities of green
grapes. When brought before the
alderman, they acknowledged stripping
the vines but said it was only what
they had done every year, as they used
the unripe fruit to make jelly. The
learned magistrate refused to believe
this story although it was corroborated
by neighbor, and the defendants were
held for court in $500 bail. Later Mr..
Kaestner withdrew the charges and
Schneider agreed to pay all costs.
Fred Bauer, of White Mills, Wayne
county, appeared against his sister.
Annie, in Alderman Lentes' court, yes
terday, and charged her with being in
corrigible. The girl is only sixteen
years of age, and has been leading a
free life for some time Her relatives
We're afraid she would go astray, hence
the charges. The girl was taken to the
Home of the Good Shepherd by Mrs.
Duggan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Yesterdays Funerals.

The remains of the late Mrs. John r.
Richards, were laid at rest, yesterday,
from the family residence, 1714 Pitts
ton avenue.
The funeral which was largely at
tended proceeded to the Hyde Park
Avenue Tabernacle where services were
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Jones. In
terment was afterwards made in the
Washburn street cemetery. The pail
bearers were: John Williams, John
Sullivan, James Phillips, and Julius
Cooper.
The remains of the late William
Luby, of Stafford avenue, were laid at
rest in the Catholic cemetery at No.
5 yesterday.
The services We're largely attended
and the many flowers We're carried to
the grave by Christ Seuther, and Jacob
Jacoby. The pall-bearers We're: Christ
Rehu, Edward Mayer, Charles Jacoby
and John Reuther.
William. the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Foley, of Birch street,
was laid at rest in the Cathedral ceme-
terry, yesterday morning.
The flowers, which We're quite num-
erous were borne to the grave by Frank
Langan. and William Mccormick. The
pall-bearerS were: Joseph Murphy,
James Langan, M. Murphy, and Harry
Gerrity.