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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
INSURANCE FIRMS MUST PAY
Court Holds Companies Liable for pol
icies Plus Twenty-Five
Por Cent.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-The chan
Gerry court today gave Judgment to local
merchant against the Oriental OF Hartford,
Conn.,, the Manchester Of England, the
Phoenix Of Brooklyn and the Virginia Fire
and Marine Insurance companies for insur-
ance, plus 25 per cent penalty under a
state law which provides this additional
burden on insurance companies IL they fail
to settle losses within sixty days after a
fire.
The companies will appeal and attack the
constitutionality OF the statute which makes
them liable for the penalty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
CHINAMEN MUST STAY OUT
Canada VIII Not Consent to Aid Ship
pers in Cireumventing Amer
lean Law.

VICTORIA. B. c., Dec. 2s.-An application
made by the agent OF the steamer Manauese,
Just sold to the Northwestern Commercial
company, by Captain e. F. Caine OF Seattle
to have a crew OF twenty Cinnamon landed
here from the Orient TO be transferred to
Manauese on its way north has been re-
fused by the collector OF customs, whose
decision has been upheld by the Dominion
minister OF Justice.
The application was made with a view OF
eircumventing the laws OF the United
States regarding the importation OF Chi
nese crews In Seattle and San Francisco
similar applications have also been refused.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
VANDERBILT HOLDS HIS OWN
Has Quiet Night without the Ap-
pearance of New symptoms
or Complications.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The physicians at
tending Cornelius Vanderbilt issued the fol-
lowing bulletin at $40 this morning:
Mr.. Vanderbilt has had a more quiet
night and seems to be holding his own
without the appearance OF any new symp-
toms or complications. His temperament
was moderately high and does not yet show
JANEWAY
At 1880 tonight the following bulletin
was issued:
Mr. Vanderbilt's condition is a little more
satisfactory this evening. There has been
no marked chanRe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
FEAR FOR HOSPITAL INMATES
Albuquerque InstitutiOn Catches Fire
and Patients May He
Lost.

ALBUQUERQUE. N. M, Dec. 23,-At 10
o'clock tonight the big hospital of the
Santa Fe-Pacinc here is a mass of flames
and there is no hopes Of saving 1t. Twen-
ty-hve patients, some Of them seriously Ill,
were in the institution, but II is believed
ell have been saved, but it is possible that
this may not be so.
The firemen are taking great risks in a
hopeless effort to save the handsome addi-
tion.
The fire started on the roof. which was
ablaze before discovered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
DEWEY FETED IN SAN JUAN
Flags Wave, People Cheer and Cow
erhOr Receives American
Admiral.

SAN JUAN, p. R.. Dec. 2s.-Admiral
Dewey arrived here on board Mayhower
this morning. Thousands OF people
thronged the wharf The city and public
and private buildings we're decorated with
iags and the forts fired a salute.
The admiral was escorted by artillery,
infantry and mounted police to the palace.
where a reception was held.
Tonight the admiral will be the guest
OF Governor Hunt at a reception in honor
OF the debut OF his Oldest daughter, Eliza
beth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
Newfoundland wants MarconI.

ST. JOHNS. N. F.. Dec 2s.-signOr Mar
conf has sent telegram to Premier Bond
announcing his complete success in the
transmission of wireless messages between
Cape Breton and England, and referring
with gratitude to the encouragement he re-
eeived from Newfoundland a year ago. In
his reply the premier expressed the hope
that when the charter OF the Anglo Amer
lean company expires In April. 1904. Mar
soni viii establish a wireless station here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
CUTS OFF FREE TRAVELLING
Western Passenger Association Votes
to Restrict Passes to East
ern Men.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The executive off,
GERS OF the western railroads agreed today
to exchange annual passes with the rail-
roads in the central association territory
and southern lines, but not to issue any
free transportation to officers or agents
of the roads east of Pittsburg and Buffalo
or to representatives Of fast freight lines
of which trunk lines are members.
proposition that the western lines re-
fuse to exchange passes with all lines east
of Chicago and st. Louis received only a
few votes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
of ocean vessels Dec. 90.

At New York-Arrived: Rotterdam, from
Amsterdam; Kroonland, from Antwerp;
Trave, from Naples. Sailed: LOmbardia
for Naples and Genoa; Bordeau. for HayTe
Nomadic for Liverpool.
AT Hamburg-ATrived; Deutschland, from
New York.
Al Queenstown-Arrived Noordland, from
Philadelphia, for Liverpool, and proceeded.
At Brow Head-Passed: Noordland from
Philadelphia, for Liverpool.
Al Naples-Arriyed: Calabria, from Mar
seilless for New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2a.-At the in
stance of General Greely twenty-one men
of the signal corps have been ordered home
from the Philippines, having served more
than three years in the Islands. It is with
difficulty that these men can be spared,
there being only about forty-fve signal
men in the archipelago. but as three years
in that climate entities other branches of
the service to return home, Il is the wish
Of the chief signal officer that the same
rules should apply to the signal corps.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
SAY ALIENS MAY BE KILLED
wabash OmciaIs Claim Relatives of
Killed Italians Cannot Re-
cover Damages.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 2S.-The Wabash
claims exemption from liability in dam
age suits instituted by relatives of twelve
Italians killed in Michigan a year ago
The claim is set up that the dead men
were aliens and, therefore, outside the
provisions of the Michigan statutes relat-
ing to death by wrongful act and further
more were contract laborers and, therefore,
when killed engaged in AN offense under the
immigration law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
BOILING WATER KILLS MAN
st. Louis COODeraEe EmpIOye Falls
Into Vat and Dies While
Comrades Gaze.

ST LOUIS. Dec. 23.-Benjamin Lom-
bach, an employe Of the st. Louis Cooper
age company, while removing barrel slaves
from a large vat OF boiling water today,
fell in.
His fellow employees heard his screams
and did all they could to save him, but he
cooked TO death before their eyes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
LIBERIAN MINISTER RESIGNS
Has Personal Difference with MOnro-
Wan Omcial and Relin-
duishes Post.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The State de-
partment has granted leave OF absence to
]. r, Grassland, minister resident to LII
IBERIA, who on his return TO this country
will tender his resignation.
Mr.. Grassland was appointed from Mis-
souri, in January last and his conduct has
been under investigation owing to a per-
sonal encounter between himself and one
of the officials of the Monrovian legation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
SAFE ROBBERS ATTACK JAIL
Steal Thousand Dollars from Post
ONCE, Batter in Prison Doors
and Escape.

BLOOMINGTON. H., Dec. 23.-safe
cracksmen robbed the postofhee at Leroy
last night of 81. 900 in money. stamps and
registered letters.
Proceeding north to saybrook. eight
miles, the robbers attacked the Jail. using
a telephone pole as a battering ram. The
gang then escaped in stolen horse and
buggy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
HOLD UP HUBBARD SALOON
Two Masked Men Rob Drinkers, Loot
TIL and Successfully Make
Their Escape.

HUBBARD. Neb., Dec. 23.-Two masked
men, heavily armed, entered a crowded
saloon here tonight robbed everybody in
the place, looted the till and made their
escape. The amount secured is not known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Roose-
welt. accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Proctor.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roose-
welt, occupied box at the new National
theater tonight to witness Mr.. e. H.
Sothern's performance of Hamlet"
They frequently applauded the strong
features Of Sothern's acting
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
safe Fraud Suspect Caught.

BUENos AYREs. Dec. 23.-Mme. Alonza.
said TO be the mistress of Roman DArig-
nae, who was arrested with other members
Of the Humbert family In Madrid last SAT-
urday, was taken into custody upon her
baggage MAS seized.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Rear Admiral
schley is Ill. suffering with an acute at
tack of lumbago. His condition, however,
is not at all serious, though the attack will
confine him to his bed for few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
Robbed whiIs at Dinner.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 2s.-WhiIe A.
W. Williams OF Hartford. Conn. and his
wife were at dinner at the Westminster
hotel the lock Of one Of the doors leading
into their apartments was picked their
trunks broken open and $1,000 worth OF
jeWelry stolen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
ASK PROTECTION FOR SUGAR
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Opposes RatincatiOn of Cuban
Reciprocity Treaty.

SAGINAW. Mich. Dec. 23.-The Miehi-
gan Sugar Manufacturers association to-
day adopted resolutions protesting against
the treaty with Cuba which reduces the
pTsseat tAriff on sugar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
England rake. MOST Patents.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The statistics
of the patent ofice for the year ending
December 81 next show that more patents
have been issued to residents of England
than to people in any other country of
Europe. The patents issued to English in
ventors number 999; Germany next,
with 743.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
Ostoseaariaa Is Married.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The oetogenarian
marquis OF Donegal was quietly married
here today to Miss Violet Twining. a Ca
madam. about 80 years OF age. Lord
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
BiE Gun for Canada.

VICTORIA. b. c., Dec. 2s,-The China
Mutual liner Moyune Du. from Liverpool.
Is bringing a large nine-ton gun for the
new battery now being built on Signal
hill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
rge Roosevelt to Consent and Signify
Acceptance of Allies Offer,
ALVo DOCTRINE IS ALSO INVOLVED
Latin Republics claim Diplomats Have No
Right to Demand Pay.
DEBTORS MUST TRY LOCAL LITIGATION
Mediator VIII Have Many Theory
Problems to settle and Must Not
Delay AZ blockade Is
10 he Lifted.

WILLEMSTAD. Island Of Curacao, Dec.
23.-(By Boat from Laguayra.) )-The revolu-
tionists have answered President Castro's
proposition that they should unite with
the government aud turn their arms
against the foreigners who have attacked
Venezuela by referring the president to
General Matos, the only chief capable OF
dealing with the matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska-Fair, Much Colder
Wednesday, With Cold Wave In North
and Eastern Portions Thursday Fair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
Fire at BeIIair, Ohio.

BELLAIRE. o.. Dec. pa fire started
in a mysterious manner this morning, de-
stroyed the wholesale produce house Of
Boyd & Co, the new plant OF the Enamel
Brick Tile company. the warehouse Of
Steward & Good, a flour mill and four
dwelling house. Loss eatimated at 500. 900.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
FOUR Buildings at Van Meter.

VAN METER. Ia. Dec. 2s.-Van Meter
suffered a $500 fire this morning, which
destroyed four small frame buildings on
East Main street. The losses in detail are
as follows: E. Goar. buildings. $1,000; in
surance, 81 200. William Smith, photo
graph gallery and household goods, $500;
small insurance. Ed Martin, household
goods, 500: no insurance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-24
Loss WIN he Heavy.

The loss from the fire will reach $3.50 900,
partially covered by insurance. The prin-
cipal losers are H. G. Day, druggist; the
Beatrice National bank, Trevitt, Maths &
Baker, @. H. johnson & Son, H. ]. Dobbs,
lawyer; Judge Cobbey. lawyer; Richard
Grant, architect city Board of Education,
and numerous others. The buildings on the
opposite side of the street were damaged
by the flames.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK IN THIS WORLD OF OURS

city of Pe-chi-Ii province having been
controlled by foreigners since its cap
ture during the war. Chinese troops
are forbidden to approach within thirty
lsilometers. and all contracts made by
foreigners are to be binding on the
Chinese.
Ii Hung Chang's Funeral.
Funeral of Ii Hung Chang, China's ia
nous statesman, took place last Sun
day Procession. including many high
officers, was two miles long. and the
coffin was carried by sixty carriers.
Walieck- Rousseau Resigns.
Premier Waldeck- Rousseau and his
colleagues OF the French cabinet form
ally resigned Tuesday. June 3, after
holding oiice for three years. The pre-
mier said his task was done. and recent
elections had produced safe republican
majority.
French Chamber Organizes.
The new chamber of deputies met last
Sunday for the first time since its cleo
ton Leon Bourgeois. representing the
radical group, was olcted president of
the chamber by a vote of 3o3 to 267.
The chamber adjourned as a sign of
mourning for the Martinique victims.
5000 Pension for Gomez.
Cuban Congress has voted to give Gen
eral Gomez. commander in var with
Spain, a pension of $4,000 n year.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
GENERAL POLITICAL.
Schurman for independence.

Slu man lOl pShAS44NS-
In speech before the Free Religious
Association of America. ir Boston, Pres
ident Schurman of Cornell University.
formerly Z commissioner to the Philip
pines. urged that independcnce for The
Philippines be undertaken in the same
spirit that had prevailed III Cuba. He
declared that today 6.500,O00 civilized
ard Christian Filipinos have their
hearts set on national independence.
Presidents Western Trips.
It is announced that President Roose-
welt will make two Journeys, one in the
Southwest and the other in the North
west. next fall.
Indiana Democrats Act.
Tae Indiana Democratic convention, in
session at indianapolis Wednesday,
named candidates for State Offices, Al
bert Schoonover heading the ticket for
secretary Of state. The onlT difference
was over the recognition Of Bryan in
the platform. 1t was decided tc emit
reference to Bryan from the Kansas
City platform. Declaration in favor Of
Philippine independence was adopted.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08

cago on cars containing live stock. Ihe
Commission sought to reduce the rate
from s. to 81 per car.
Bankruptcy Law Upheld.
The United States Supreme Court de-
cided that the National Bankruptcy Law
is constitutional. Its validity had been
attacked In the case OF the Hanove;
Bank Of New York VS.. Max Moyses, in
the United States Circuit Court for the
eastern district Of Tennessee.
Women Out of Wine Rooms.
Colorado Supreme Court has rendered
a decision excluding women from wine
rooms in that State. taking the ground
that drinking at public bars is not re-
garded as constitutional privilege.
States Quarantine Rights.
The United States Supreme Court has
declared the right of a State to pass laws
excluding bodies of people from a city
or community which is quarantined.
ST. Louis Corruption.
Report of the St Louis grand jury to
court May 81, confirms charge of wide
spread bribery in that city's affairs.
Eight former officials were indicted and
the statement made that the clay coun
cilmen systematically sold their votes.
Labor Law Valid.
An appeal to a higher court from the
decision of an Oneida county On. "
court. convicting a baker for violating
the section of the labor law which regu-
lates the number of hours a baker or
confectioner may be permitted or re-
quired to work, has brought forth the
opinion that this law is not unconstitu-
tional. Ten hours day, or sixty hours
a week is the limit set.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
French Mission Returns.

After series of public and private re-
ceptions in Boston and New York, the
members of tie French Mission headed
by Count de Rochambeau, sailed from
Boston on the French battleship Gau-
lois last Sunday for home.
Alaska Volcano Active
Word has been received of an eruption
of Mount Blackburn, in southeastern
Alaska. on April II. ]. C. Mcfarland, 4
geo,ogist. was near the mountain Erup-
ticn of stones and dust lasted ten min
utes. and covered the country for miles
around.
Horses Kill Tiger
A two-year- tiger was killed IN a
Eght with horses on a circus train last
week. Six of the horses were badly Bit
ten but succeeded at last in kicking the
tiger to death.
Union League Bars Gates.
l. is reported that the aristocratic
Union League Club in New York has
refused admission to John ". Gates. a
.rulti-miiiionaire speculator. who thus
sought social elevation.
Volcanic Dust Ballast.
A ship arrived at New York Tuesday
with seven tons of dust from La Sou
friere volcano in her hold, used as bal
last. She was about to leave Barbados
when the dust fell on her decks several
inches deep.
Volcanic Eruption in Russia.
Eruption of Cusygran. mud volcano
near village of Kobi. Caucasia. Country
around enveloped in flames. sheep des-
troyed and shepherds burned
Pope's Word to Taft.
. In receiving Gov. Taft and the Amer.
lean Philippine Mission in Rome, Thurs
day. the Pope expressed pride in the
Catholic Church in the United States
and said he desired to help the American
administration in the Philippines in
every way possible, promising to ap-
proach all questions raised in the broad
est and most conciliatory spirit. Judge
Taft presented a letter from President
Roosevelt and box containing a set OF
Roosevelts literary works.
P. R. R. Terminal Franchise.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has agreed
to pay New York city s1,3S2. 900 for the
use of streets during the twenty five
years that it's franchise for the proposed
tunnel under the North River will last.
The sum of 81 600, 900 was charged for
the right to dig half way under the
river.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08

cause the Secretary had "abused the oc-
casion 10 inject into his eulogy of Nc
Kinley high-class stump speech" All
those recorded against the resolution
were Democrats.
Anti-Anarchy Bill Up.
The House began on Wednesday the
consideration of the anti-anarchy bill
substituted for the bill passed by the
Senate. in charge of Mr.. Ray OF New
York chairman of tine Judiciary Com
mittee. The House bill provides the
death penalty Tor killing a President, or
anyone in line OF succession. while per-
forming his Official duty or because OF
official character. Because lacking this
provision the Senate bill is Thought b.
many TO be unconstitutional Both
measures aim TO keep anarchists from
entering the country
No Cuban Investigation.
The House Committee on Military Af-
fairs has tabled the resolution Of in
Qriry regarding the expenditures in Cuba
under General Woods adm inistration
The minority reports will be submitted
BY the Democrats.
Isthmian Canal Bill Up.
The Senate took up the isthmian ca
nal measure Wednesday. Senator Nor
gan opened the debate with plea for
Tie Nicaraguan route. saying tha- other
propositions were made to prevent hav-
ing any canal.
Naval Bill in Senate.
An iI1porta It provision of the naval
h II, as passed by the House, fC~ building
of certain wars1ips in Government yards,
/; s !'een stricken out by lie Senate
committee.
Department of Commerce
The House Committee IN |onme~ce
IS decided to report favoranly on the
Nelson bill t. crea+e \ Department OF
Commerce which was pas: ed by the
Senate The measure is to be amended
considerably.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
SCIENTIFIC.
Heilprin's Ascent of Pelee.

Another victory for science in the
name OF. the National Geographical So
ciety, was achieved by Prof. Heilprn.
who, with three guides, ascended to the
top of the crater of Mont Pelee on May
81. and made observations for period of
two hours. He found the opening of the
crater 50 feet long and $50 feet wide.
Several explosions of steam and cinder-
laden vapor took place while he was
there, completely obscuring his vision
and covering his clothes with volcanic
mud. He confirmed the theory that there
were three separate vents. and discov-
cred that the crater half way down to
the sea has eruptions at the same time
with those at the summit OF the volcano,
ejecting the same kind of matter.
Skin Grating Record.
In hopes of saving the life of a fifteen
year-old boy two-thirds of whose skin
was burned in an explosion OF a zinc
galvanizing tank in Chicago, 200 shop
mates have agreed to contribute patches
of skin to be grated. II successful it
will be the greatest skin-grafting opera
tion on record.
Frenchman's Gift to Science.
1t is reported in Paris thai the Due
de Chartres, in memory of his son,
Prince Henry, has given the Geographi-
cal Society 11,000 francs. the ':-terest of
which shall be given to some French
ran to facilitate a journey for economic
study and geographical exploration in
Asia.
Prof Heilprin made another ascent the
next day, accompanied by George Ken
nan, the correspondent. and two others.
KEENAN, writes that the scientists be-
lieve they have found out the signs
which presage volcanic activity. namely,
the vomiting of yellow mud-colorcd va
por. Borchgrevink, the explorer has
returned to Washington to submit his
report.
Theory Of Pelee's Flame.
Prof. Verril. of Yale, explains the
sheet of flame that accompanied the VOL
canic explosion at Martinique as the
disassociation of hydrogen and oxygen
tact with hot lava in the crater OF the
volcano. He thinks that large vol
umes of these gases thus freed and ex-
,
caused the sudden burning of flesh
and clothes of the people of st. Pierre.
as well as of buildings and vessels.
The tuberculosis Bacillus.
Prof. Behring has just issued book
in Berlin. which proves that the germs
of human and animal tuberculosis are
identical. Apparent differences are due
to the organism in which they live. He
says that he has infected cattle with
human germs and that he has rendered
cattle immune by vaccirhting when
young.
Effect of Borax on Health.
Germany's health office has published
a pamphlet on experiments with borax.
Tests made on four men over a period
OF four years go to show that borax in
the human system retards assimilation
OF albumen and fats and interferes with
the renewal of tissues.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
Seven Days Of istoryMaking Events in All Lines
of Activity-Items of Real and Lasting Import
ance Condensed, Grouped, and Classified Ac-
cordng TO the Relation They Bear to Each
Other-An Epitome of Politics, Commerce, In
dustry Education, Science, and Religion. ~ *

Israel Congregation is no longer fol-
lower of the faith, because he holds
services on the Christian Sunday. DR..
Hirsch ridiculed the idea that the New
York association has any control over
him and says that he has no intention of
establishing a new church.
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
AGRICULTURE.
Seventeen-Year Locusts in Jersey.

Farmers in Hunterdon county, n. j.,
have reported appearance of the seven
teen year locust pest. They are spray
ing fruit trees with arsenic solution and
planning other methods of destruction.
Increase of Rice Culture.
company has been organized in New
Orleans for purchase of 1000 acres of
land suitable for rice culture. This is
one of several incidents Indicating the
rapid increase OF rice culture in Lou
isiana and Texas.