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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
NATE SALESBURY'S LAST BOW
Noted and Huffman, Partner
Of BuHaIo BIN, Answers
F~inaTCau.

NEW YORK, Dec. A-Nate Salisbury,
controlling partner in the Buffalo Bill
shows. died today at Long Branch from dis
eabe OF the stomach.
Nate Salisbury was one Of the best known
men in the country. not only from his con-
neotion with the Buffalo Bill Wild West
show, but from other enterprises with which
he has been connected. While he was
generally looked upon as a western man,
and was such In that his manners were OF
the west and he considered II his home as
much as men Of his class ever have a home,
he was in the broader sense a citizen OF the
country at large. His has been an active
figure at different times in numerous fields,
principally those which cater to the amuse-
ment loving public. His name has. been
associated with some Of the best known
racing horses in the country, particularly
the Iowa mare, Alix, the one-time queen
Of the trotting turf. He has also been the
moving spirit in numerous theatrical
ventures, but his great effort was the put
ting Of the wild West upon its feet. The
idea around which the show was built and
the working out Of the details was I'M
doubtedly that of Cody's and the other
spirits OF the plains whom he gathered
around him. II was In placing II before
the public and organizing it upon the show
mans basis that the training and expert
ence OF Salisbury was Invaluable and that
It proved SO immensely profitable was un-
uuestionably due in great measure to his
ability In this line.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
PLAN TO RECEIVE HUMBERTS
French Ministers Consider Famous Safe
Fraud aud Arrange Details.
CASE MFtc1s CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Partisan Street HRwkers Obtain
Empty Models of %swindIers' Vault,
which Sell Readily to Giddy
Christmas Crowds.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-As a result Of confer
ences between M Combes and the min
lister Of Justice complete arrangements have
been mad for the reception Of the mem
bers OF the Humbert family, now under
arrest. The precautlon has been taken
not to disclose what prison the fugitives
will occupy, or whether they will be taken
from the train, as a popular demonstration
lie feared. The government authorities are
showing great activity in preparing for
the prosecution.
M. Henniffe, chief Of detectives, who has
gone to Madrid, rs accompanied by four
civil guards, four police inspectors and two
Of the best detectives in the service. 1t
is expected they VIII occupy a special car
with the prisoners, whose arrival Is awaited
in Paris with intense interest.
The AFFAIR continues to be The. universal
topic for discussion and even affects the
Christmas holiday many OF the novelties
depicting phases in the case. One Of these
is a miniature. Of Humbert's safe, as empty
as that which induced bankers and others
to lend millions to the Humberts.
The nature of the legal proceedings has
not yet been definitely settled, though the
statement in the extradition papers that
the accused are charged with swlndling
and irregular bankruptcy proceedings,
gives a general idea OF the lines Of the
prosecution. ,
The creditors are chiefly interested in
resculng the remnant Of their assets and
plans are on foot for a meeting Of creditors,
with a view to arranging IN equitable
division. .tr.y.-v
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

Perry Phillips of 1113 Capitol avenue was
arrested by Officer Ryan yesterday after
noon and charged with petit larceny.
Mr.. George w. Miller of Hastings, Neb.,
and Miss Katherine NJ. Doggett were mar
ried Wednesday afternoon by Rev.
Charles w. Savidge at his residence.
Burning rags In a chimney fue in the res
idence OF George H.. Harr, 26l7 Caldwell
street, called the fire department out
Wednesday afternoon at S;l o'clock; 500
damage.
Last evening at 1920 fire was started in
the house occupied by Henry Cracks at
25l2 North Twentieth street by a Christmas
tree taper, The family stopped the fire
before the arrival of the department, with
a damage of only So.
At $40 yesterday evening the fire depart.
ment was called TO $40 North Twenty-fourth
street, where the story and a half frame
cottage occupied by Mrs. Minnie Roakes
and for which q. s.. Benawa is agent, and
the contents thereof were damaged by fire
TO the extent OF 800. The blaze was caused
by some papers becoming ignited.
Mr.. Harry M. Mccormack and Miss
Josephine Tenick were married Wednes-
day afternoon at the residence OF Rev.
Charles w. Savidge, who officiated, Mr..
Mccormack represents the MacGillis q
Gibbs Lumber company Of Milwaukee, and
Miss Tenick is the we'll known solo singer
OF this city. They left yesterday afternoon
for q short wedding trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
BUYS KENTUCKY COAL MINES
Same Syndicate Seeks to Gain Control
of All Properties in
T~enneHhee.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 24.-The Courier
Journal tomorrow win say: A prominent
man who is familiar with the details Of the
transaction. said last night that the east
ern syndicate which has been negotiating
for coal property in Kentucky has secured
control Of all the mines In the state except
those OF the st. Bernard Coal company.
The Aggregate to be paid for the mines is
81. 000. 900.
W, ]. Hendrick, formerly attorney gen.
eral Of Kentucky, who engineered the deal,
still refuses to discuss the transaction other
than that he IL endesyoring to purchase
for friends In the east the coal mines In
Tennessee. George H.. Malloy and Mr.. Lit
tie of New York. who are also interested,
say they are not in a position to give any
details of the deal.
It is stated that J.. Pierpont Morgan IL
not a member Of the syndicate and will
have nothing to do With the management
Of the mines, although he may have a hand
in financing the deal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
EXPERIMENT ON DYING MAN
Doctors stretch the Neck of Patient 60
Restore. consciousness, but
He Dies Instead.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 24.-In an attempt
to relieve the pressure on the brain and
restore a dying man to consciousness, in
order to secure al ante-mortem statement,
physicians last night stretched the neck OF
William F. Hackett, whose throat had been
slashed by his stepson in a quarrel at their
home The last effort failed. Haekett died.
The most strenuous efforts were made to
rally the dying man for a final interval OF
consciousness. wherein he might make a
statement. The physicians ad, usted a
stretching apparatus TO his head. drawing
It away from the shoulders. This was done
to relieve the pressure Of the blood clot on
the spinal cord and let the brain revive
temporarily.
The weights we're put on and for hours
the doctors watched for some indication
that reason was. returning. At times q
flicker OF life seemed to come to the face,
but II faded again before anything mad been
spoken, Turn by turn the doctors watched
until there was no longer any hope that
the. hatient'eould be reyiyed..4 t;Gaf..a p,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
REGRET REYES RESIGNATION
Mexicnns of All Ranks Praise Admin
istratiOD OF Retiring Minister
of war.

MEXICO, Dec. 24.-The resignation Of
General Benardlno Reyes. who since jan
uary /, 1900, has held the post Of minister
OF war, has caused a decided sensation in
political circles He made an excellent
record and built up a great reservist army
as an auxiliary TO the regular forces. His
administrator has been praised on all
sides and on his retirement has the gem
eral good will Of his ministerial associates.
1t is reported that he will now become
again governor Of the Independent staue Of
Neuvo Leon, and It is probable that Gen
eral Frisco Mela, present minister Of mines
and public works. will succeed to the va
cancy in the War department. This win
involve other cabinet changes.
The immediate cause Of General Reyes
resignation is said to have been articles
appearing in La Protesta. a paper which
violently attacks the finance minister, which
articles were attributed to a near relative
of General Reyes, though this is denied to-
day by the person concerned. At all events,
General Reyes felt 1t incumbent on him to
tender his resignation.
Notes between President DiaE and Gen
eral Reyes relative to the resignation were
published this evening. r,,rt
On the 22d inst, signor Reyes sent in his
resignation through the State department.
He said as his name had been used in
various connections to cause. division in
the governments policy. just when the
country needed tranquility. in order to pass
safely through current economical dificul-
ties he considered 1t his duty to resign as
minister OF war and as general of a division
in the army. and added that his decision
was irrevoeable. He renewed assurances Of
loyalty to the person and policy Of Presi-
dent Diaz.
President Dias. In accepting the resigna-
ton through the minister Of state, compli-
mented General Reyes heartily snd said he
regretted his decision. He refused to accept
his resignation OF his. army title. and asked
General Reyes to retain IT,.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
RECORDS WILL NOT STAND
Weight Used In Athletic Contests Now
aa FOund Too Light and Too
' Small. -.- H

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-James Sullivan,
chairman Of the American Athletic union,
today announced that a ifty-six-pound
weight which has been used at many ath-
letic contests and with which three records,
including one worlds record, were sup
posed TO have been broken, had been
weighed and measured by him and found
both under weight and under size. b,
John Flanagan on October 2 1901, was
credited with a worlds record OF 80 feet 81
inches, and on october &c, 1902, Richard j.
Sheridan of the Pasttime Athletic club was
credited with the American record of
SS feet AZ inches, unlimited run and follow,
and at the Star Athletic club games at
Long Island City on November 1, 1902,
James 8. Mitchell threw the same weibht
90 feet ? inches from a stand without fol-
low. ~,
The matter will be called to the attention
Of the record committee and an investigo-
ton Will be made of all other weight
throwing records made with this weight.
The test showed that the weight was an
ounce and a half light and the triangular
handle measured from q half to two and a
quarter Inches too little,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

II. n and =. Hubsrman. Fun remodelsa
and repaired. lis South 18th street.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
Killed whlle shootinr spnrrow..

SPRINGVIBLE, Ala. Dec. 2.-Prof.
Jacob Forney of the State university was
Killed here today While shoot
Ing sparrows. He was a son of the late
Major General John H.. Forney Of the con-
army
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
SOCIAL EVENT At SAN JUAN
Brilliant reception Given by GOvernOr
and Mrs. Hunt to Intro
duee Daughter.

SAN JUAN, p. r.. Dec. 24.-The recep-
tion given last night at the executive man
sion here by Governor Hunt and Mrs. Hunt
10 formally introduce TO society their eldS
est daughter, Miss Elizabeth Hunt. was
the most brilliant since the American oe-
eupAtion Of the island.
Among those present were Admiral
Dewey. Rear Admirsls Sumner, Taylor.
Crowninshield and cOghlAn. and scores OF
other naval and military onacers. besides
many prominent Americans. Porto Rieans
and Spanish civilians from this city ana
all the inland towns. Altogether there were
at least 500 persons present.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
Christmas Eve Dances.

Tn first annuai dance OF the Friendship
club, an organization OF colOred waters,
came of last night in Washington hall.
The severity Of the night made the attend
been. A number OF prizes, which were
donated by merchants, were given during
the evening 10 the handsomest woman and
finest appearing man, best dancers, etc.
ole Jackson Is president and T. Van, vice
president Of the organization.
The Franklin club gave it's initial dance
In Osthoff's hall, and will continue weekly
throughout the season. The hall was well
hIled.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
WAGES ARE TO BE ADVANCED
Frick Coke Company Announces
Voluntary Increase of Eight
Per Cent on January L.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Dec. 4.-Notices will
be posted throughout the Connellsville coke
regions today granting the 10000 employees
OF the Frick Coke company a voluntary adj
vance in wages averaging s per cent.
The Increase will take effect January 4
and includes the miners, o X drawers,
drivers, csgers and laborers. It means that
the company will next year dispense in
wages to its men 81, 600, 900 more than II
did last year, and that It will continue to
pay the highest wages Of any concern In
the United States employing this Kind Of
labor.
The Frick company is a subsidiary com-
pany Of the United States Steel corpora
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
RECEIVE ITALIAN MESSAGES
Marconi ~OperatOra In England Corr
rectIV Record wireless Tele-
grams in Foreign Language.

HALIFAX, N. g.. Dec. 24.--wireless
messages sent in Italian By Marconi to
General Businl, aide de camp to the king
Of Italy, to the lady In waiting to the
queen dowager, Margherita. and to the
Italian minister Of Marine have been re-
ceived at Poldhu. Cornwall. by operators
who have no knowledge OF the Italian Ian
guage. This is considered an Interesting
proof Of the accuracy with which messages
may be transmitted.
The following message was sent today tc
the directors OF the Aarconi wireless Tel
eEraph company in London:
Ny best Christmas wishes to my CO.
directors and families. sent for the first
time by transatlantic wireless, telegram.
MARCONI.
The Giace Bay station lie now closed for
the Christmas holidays.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
GIBBONS SENDS GREETINGS
Whites Christmas Letter to the Pope,
Other Cardinals and CATH
ollie Crowned Heads.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Cardinal Gibbons,
In accordance with the annual custom, has
sent letters Of greeting appropriate to the
season OF Christmas to the pope and each
Of the cardinals, numbering over sixty.
throughout the world.
His eminence has likewise sent a letter
to each Of the Catholic crowned heads. in
cknding the emperor of Austria. the king of
Spain, the king and queen of. Portugal. the
king Of the Belgians, the king of saxohy
and the prince regent of Bavaria. Sc
The cardinal sends these Christmas let
tsrs to the monarchs every year in ae-
cordance with etiquette, as he himself is a
prince Of the Catholic church. Being an
American. however, the title Is merely one
of form in his case.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
BOXERS TO MAKE SPEECHES
COrbett and Sullivan to De AmOnE
M Attractions at Salvation
army Dinner.

TOLEDO. o., Dec. 24.-At the Salvation
Army dinner to tire poor OF Toledo tomor-
row James J. Corbstt, John L. Sullivan.
Mayor Golden Rule) Jones and Rev. F. d,
Kelsey will address the assembled didners.
Sullivan and Corbett, Who are appearing
at rival theaters this week. both Volun-
teered to act as walters at the dinner, but
the army suggested that they make a
speech. When they learned that Jones and
Kelsey would speak they accepted the In
vitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
RAILWAYS WILL RAISE WAGES
milwaukee and Alabama Great south
ern Both Grant increases TO
r Employees. $751;

CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-The 400 engineers
and hremen on the Chicago. Milwaukee q
St. Paul system will receive an Increase in
pay OF about I per cent. according to an
agreement reached today.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. ,2h-An-
nouncement was made here tonight that the
wages Of all engineers, conductors. nre-
men and station employees of the Alabama
Great Southern had been increased from 8
to 10 per cent. This affects about 1900
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
B. A o. VIII Bald Branch Road.

BALTIMORE. Dec. S4.-The Baltimore
4 ohio railroad ~Ohfeials in this city an.
nounced today that the company will build
q new railroad some 200 miles long, which
will shorten the distance between Balti-
more and Pittsburg by at least nifty miles
and, In connection with cutoffs TO be built
west Of Pittsburg. will bring Chicago
eighty Males nearer Baltimore. In the SON
struotion Of the new line the old South
Pennsylvania route will be utilized.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
FIRE RECORD.
Overturned Lamp starts FIRE.

CORNING, N. Y, Dec. 24.-Lawrence,
Tfoga county. Pennsylvania. was visited by
a disastrous FIRE today. 1t originated in
Springs millinery store from an overturned
lamp and all the buildings on one side OF
Main street we're destroyed. including Wing
q Bostwick's large department store. The
Rdstling block and opera house, the Darl-
ington block and nve other stores were
burned. The loss IS more than $50. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
TO MINE COAL UNDER SEA
Novel Tn lertakIrE is to BE Attempted
by Operator Near Port MOrien,
Nova Scotia.

GLAcE BAY. N. g., Dec. 24.-An opera
tion. interesting in the history Of Nova
Scotia mining. is planned by ochletree Nc
Donald. who has bonded coal areas near
Port Morien. '''
The coal areas which he controls are
wholly submarine and he is planning to
sink a shaft on a rocky islet Known as
Flint Rock. mining his coal from under the
ocean bed.
the succeeding generations mining will be
carried on extensively In Cape Breton,
which has large nelds of submerged coal
beds
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

enade daily on the beach at La Guayra and
Il is feared they may be the object Of some
demonstration At Caracas everything Is
quiet. President Castro went TO Ia" Nfc-
toria today.
In an interview today Topaz Barait, min
lister Of foreign AFFAIRS. said he had not
been informed Of a declaration Of war by
Great Britain.
81 am greatly surprised at the news that
such a step should be taken" he said. Il
had believed that the matter was APP
preaching a settlement, Venezuela having
offered TO submit Internationally to the ar
bitration OF the ;thited States minister or
President Roosevelt. Venezuela does not
regard the existing blockade as tantamount
TO a state Of war, but the country is pre-
pared to resist to the utmost"
Germany. blows Anxiety.
BERLIN, Dec. 24.-Germany IL anxious to
receive President Roosevelt's acceptance Of
the formal invitation from Germany and
Great Britain to act as arbitrator in the
Venezuelan controversy.
The German governments preference Is
very decidedly in. favor Of arbitration
through President Roosevelt. rather than
through The Hague tribunal, because it be-
lieves the president will reach an early de-
cision, whereas The Hague court would re-
qulre many months, The of1cials here also
insist that II is TO the United States ad-
vantage to have the president decide the
The German steamer Siberia, which sailed
from Hamburg for Venezuela yesterday,
carried an expert on international law,
who will act as counsel for Commodore
scherrer on technical legal questions aris-
ing during the blockade.
Commodore Schneider reports that the
German blockade of Puerto Cabello began
December 22 and that the blockade of
Maracalbo by the Germans commenced
today.
Mails VIII Not Land.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-The only official atten-
tion given here to the Venezuelan block
ade is an announcement OF the Postofice
department that the mail boats leaving
Bordeaux and Marseilles will cease to
touch at La Guayra. Puerto Cabello and
Carupano, and aIiteorrespondence for We
nezuela will be eaffisd 90 Fort de France,
Martinique, during the blockade.
LA GUAYRA, Venezuela. Dec. 24.-The
Dutch steamer Prinz willem II, from New
York. December 6, arrived of La Guhyra
this morning, but owning to difhculties
with the blockading squadron and to the
refusal OF the company's agent to pay the
port charges, left without communicating.
Italy Easy TO Please.
ROME, Dec. 24.-Italy's reply to the
arbitration proposal of Venezuela through
Minister Bowen and the government OF the
United States. among other things. says
Italy would be pleased for, arbitration set
tied by President Roosevelt and adds that
II not thus settled italy will have no OBJ
lection to reference to The Hague tribunal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
ROB AN lLLINOlS POS T0FFICE
Safe blown Open and Cash, Stamps
and Registered Mail Are
Taken.

BLOOMINGTON. Ill. Dec. e4-The gang
OF bank and postofice robbers which has
been at work In this vicinity recently
cleaned out the ~postofice at Towanda last
%sNht @,~T 49,, 6 } e g.,
pne hundred dollars in money and all the
stemps and registered mail. estimated in
Talue at from $500 to $1,000. was taken. The
safe was blown. but no one awakened. As
usual, there is no clue.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
GETS A SEVERE SENTENCE
Detective sharkey who Accidentally
Kills Banker Fish is Given
Ten Years.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Thomas J. Shar-
key, the private detective who was con-
victed Of manslaughj err In the second de-
gree for having killed Nicholas Fish. the
banker, on September %, was today sem
fenced to state prison for ten years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
lB|Z
bone Pains, Itching, Scnbby
skin Diseases.
CANCERS SWEILINGS, PIMPLES,

CANCERS SWELLINGS, PIMPLES.
sOHEs-Permanently cured by taking
Botanic Blood Balm. II destroys the
active poison IN. the blood, II you have
aches and palms in bones. back and joints.
Itching Scabby Skin. Blood feels hot,
Swollen GLANDS, Risings and Bumps on the
Skin, Mucous Patches in Mouth, Sore
Throat, Pimp,es, CO~pper-ColOred Spots, all
rundown, Ulcers on any part Of the body.
Hair or Eyebrows falling out. take
Botanic Blood balm, guaranteed
to cure ever the worst and most deep
seated cases where doctors. patent medi-
cines and hot springs fall. Heals all
sores, stops all aches and Ain reduces
al, swelllngs. makes blood pure and rich,
comp. eteIy changing the entire BODY Into
a clean, healthy condition. 3. q b. has
cured thousands after reaching the last
stages OF Blood Poison.
OIdf rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema.
Itching HUmOrG, scrOfula.
are caused by an awful Poisoned condi-
ton OF the Blood. n. r.. b. stops Hawking
and Splitting. Aches and Pains, Itching and
Scratching; cures rheumatism. Catarrh;
heats all Soabs, Scales, Eruptions, Watery
Blisters, foul fostering Sores; by giving a.
pure. healthy blood supply to anected parts.
M o. u I'm Cures Cancers of all Kinds
suppurating Swelllngs, Eating Sores, Tu
mOrs, ugly Ulcers. II. kills the Cancer
Poison and heals the SORES or worst cancer
perfectly. II you have a persistent PIN
Pains. take Blood Balm and they will dis
appear before they develop into Csn"er-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
Poor Memory Leads 20 Row.

Charley Bloom OF 11O9 EArnam street and
Mary Snyder of 1908 Webster street will
spend Christmas In he city Jail, because
Charley has such a poor memory when
under the influence of holiday stlmulants.
Charley had a pocketbook with SIS In II
and before going out for the evening put It
In his sock as a perfectly safe place. After
he had been at Mary's for a while ne felt
gone. He naturally accused her OF touching
him and when she denied knowledge OF
the SIS he tried to choke her, and struck
restitution. At the police station, much
to the surprise of Charley, the money was
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
ReIcued seaman Dies.

BOSTON, Dec. 24,-Edward summerville.
of Providence, r.. l. one OF the ten men
Frank A. Palmer and Louise b. Crary. died
today from the effects Of exposure. He, left
four lays while in the boat had no protec-
ton from the weather. The other survivors
are doing well. although Captain Potter Of
Crary Is suffering greatly from his frozen
feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
Grand Island Dividend Passed.

statement regarding the meeting of the
st. Joseph & Grand Island directors was
made public today At a meeting OF the
board OF directors December Is. II was de-
cided that. in view OF the following re-
quirements. viz. the rebuilding OF the
bridge at ST. JOSEPH. Mo-. at a cost Of
equipment, estimated to cost $4,000, no
dividend will be declared on the FIRST pre-
ferred stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
CHARITY OF BAKERS UNION
Organization to eive Five Hundred
Loaves Of Bread to the
Poor.

Five hundred people will be made happy
this morning as a result Of the char
ity Of the members Of the Omaha Bakers
union. The bakers conferred with Chief Of
Police Donahue yesterday relative TO
the distribution Of 500 loaves OF fresh.
warm bread, which will be given out to the
needy poor Christmas morning. The dele
cation was referred by the chief to the
Salvation Army headquarters, on Capitol
avenue, where the food will be dispensed
under the direction Of Health Oficer WOOL
bridge,