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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
TO WATCH TICKET SCALPERS
Ra.l to Establish Bureau of Surveillance
with Chicago Headquarters
ORGANIZED EFFORT TO STAMP OUT EVIL
Special Detectives VIII Undertake to
Prevent Tricky MRn~iDulatiOns of
Railroad Icke and h
uIeEItimate Practices.

Railroads throughout the United States
have about reached a common ground for
combating the INSCRIPTIONS ticket scalp
ers, whose annoying impositions are be-
coming more general every day." said a pas
senger oficial who has recently returned
from Chicago, where this matter has teen
under consideration for weeks.
Roads from the north, east, south and
west have Joined in this defensive alliance,
and 1t has practically been determined to
form a protective bureau for the sole pur-
pose of resisting the encroachments OF
these corrupt brokers. ThiL plan has long
been under Amusement, but for some reason
continual opposition prevented It's adoption.
It has not been adopted yet, but there
seems nc doubt that II will be, The roads
separately have about all approved It. 1t
only remains for the ranscontinenta and
Western Passenger associations to give It
their ofhcial endorsement.
Ticket ~scalping is not a new thing, nor
lie the effort OF railroads to stop the
abuses arising therefrom. We have been
endeavoring for years to hit upon some
adequate method Of protecting ourselves
against this system OF fraud and now we
seem to have succeeded. This will, there
fore, be the first Substantially organized
VI Nv Az AAA1hhh AhNl
bureau we will have the scalpers under
close and constant surveillance of special
detectives and the tricky manipulation OF
tickets cannot DO carried on with freedom
and comparative safety. as at present. The
railroads have stood this wholesale out
lawry as long as they intend to,
Immediate Action Necessary.
THE business OF manipulating railroad
tickets has become such a science that
unless some such movement as this Il
waged against It now II could not bS
stopped or even materially checked in Z
year or two more. This system Of abuse
not only Injuries the railroads interests. bu'
imposes hardships on the travelling public
II forces the railroads to impose %restric'
lions which they otherwise would not havi
10 and therefore any relief obtained through
the operation OF this protective bureau viii
be mutual. The public therefore shoul,
feel as deep an interest in this under
taking as the railroads.
Chicago Is the mecca for unlawful tieke
scalpers. There are more there than 4
any other city in the country and there I
where the headquarters OF our protectiv
bureau will be. We will center our opera
lions there, but not conhne them there
Il might be only fair 10 say in passing tina
many clean men are engaged in the bust
ness OF ticket brokerage. / have no douh
ina all the men in the business In Oman
are clean and conduct their anairs on fai
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
WILL MEET AT OMAHA CLUB
Executive Committee of Auditorium
Company Probably VIII Make
New Arrangement.

II is probable that the meetings OF the
executive committee OF the Auditorium
company will in future be held at the noon
hour at the Omaha club. The members OF
the executive committee are members OF
the club and the majority Of them take
luncheon there, so the meetings can be held
at that place with the least trouble. 1t Is
understood that there will be no set time
for meeting, the members being called to-
gether by the president when business is to
be considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

knowing the reason. All Of the windows
and doors that could be were opened at
once, but even yesterday fumes Of formal
dehyde were plainly discernable in all parts
of the building. nnd those who have been
compelled to remain there have suffered
ever since the accident.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
ENGLISH SELECTS DEPUTIES
Magney, Weaver, BuInam and Montgomery
Are the lucky Candidates.
BURNAMS TENURE LIKELY 10 Be SHORT
John zclIers Succeeds Count" Gunso-
Ius ~ Messenger and New Steno-
%ErRpher Comes from Democratic
state COmmfttee's once.

James P. English, who is TO be county
attorney after January s, yesterday re-
lieved the distress of anxious demo-
cratic minds by announcing the names OF
these who will be his deputies. They are
George A. Magney, Frank L. Weaver,
Harry Z. Burnam and Robert b. Mont
gomery. His messenger will be John Eel
lers and his stenographer Miss Susie
Peasinger. January 1, Mr.. English moves
into new Offices on the sixth floor Of the
New York Life building.
Mr.. Magney has been a deputy since
Elmer Thomas retirement from the Shields
STAFF a few months ago. Mr.. Burnam has
been with the present county attorney an
even longer time and his present appoint
ment is understood to be because OF his
familiarity with the workings OF the office
and for only a temporary tenure Of prob
ably six months. Mr.. Weaver figured In
the recent campaign as a nominee Of the
democrats for a seat in the state senate.
Mr.. Montgomery was formerly city attorney
OF South Omaha. Mr.. Zellers was treasurer
OF the democratic county central comNiit-
tee during the recent campaign. Miss
Peasinger was stenographer with the demo-
cratic state central committee. None, Of
course, will take ONCE until after English
does, but in the meantime they are to be
Win ulm as mucn as poSblOle' IN an eHOFI
TO become familiar with the work and the
cases that are TO be handed down by
Shields.
one Democrats Expression.
A democratic leader when shown the list
said: well, that isn't exactly the lineup
we had been counting on. We knew Mag
ney was to land, but we didn't expect to
find Burnam's or Montgomery's name there.
nor did II seem probable that Viewers
would be. l had what ] thought was re-
liable Information that George C. Martin.
who, next to j. A. c. Kennedy, was high
man on the legislative ticket, would be
given a place and the South Omaha repre-
sentative was TO be Winters.
Against Viewers chances there was un-
derstood TO be a desire to have Abbott re-
tanned because OF his experience. English's
conhdantes carried 10 Abbott a very broad
hint that he could have a place by asking
for It. but Abbott sent back NDrd that the
place would wait a long time II II waited
for him to ask for It,"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
Bank Note Forgers Sentenced.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The three bank note
forgers who were committed for trial De-
cember 10, pleaded guilty and were SEN
fenced today, Philip Bernstein to twenty
years, solomon Barmash 10 fifteen years
and William Barmash 10 ten years impris-
onment. After being removed TO their
cells Solomon Barmash shot and killed
himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
Catcher signs a Contract.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Dec. 20
Thomas DoTan, a catcher who played last
season In the New England LEAGUE. has
sigrcd a contract TO play IN the Colorado
Springs team OF the Western league next
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
service of particular interest

A musical service Of particular interest
has been arranged for this evening.
December 81, by the choir OF Kountze Me-
mortal church. Mendelssohn's "Forty-see-
ond Psalm" will be presented by the full
chorus, and Miss Edith Foley. soloist.
Owing to the length OF the musical service.
the service will begin promptly at 1880
ID. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Dudley Bucks The Coming Of the King
Mt First Methodist.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL SONG SERVICE
Special Programs to he Given Today
Also at First Christian, West
minister Presbyterian and
other Omaha Churches.

The full choir Of forty-tEo voices at the
First Methodist Episcopal church, Twen-
tieth and Davenport streets, will present
the annual Christmas musical service on
Sunday evening. December 21, at 1880 sharp.
Each one Of the regular soloists will ap-
pear-Mrs. Kelly, soprano; Miss Nora Nc
Cabe, contradict; Mr.. McCreary. teuor, and
Mr.. Stein. basso. In addition to this there
may be an extra soloist of prominent rank.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Kelly will conduct the music
at the organ.
The special interest attached to this
event will be the presentation (hrst time In
omaha) Of the short ~oratorio by Dudley
Buck in It's entirety, entitled 1.-THE Com
ing of the King" 1t will consist Of the
following sections:
1. Noel-Organ solo.
2. Prophecy-Soprano solo.
3. A~dvent-Chorus, duo and chorus,
4. Annunciation-Alto and tenor solos.
s. Across the Desert. the Caravan OF the
Magi-Male chorus.
g. Plains OF Bethlehem-Chorus of Wom-
Sn's voices, tenor solo and full chorus.
7. Departure Of the shepherds-Basses,
male chorus, soprano solo and full chorus.
s. The Virgins Lullaoy-Contralto solo,
9. The Magt and King Herod-Bass sclo
10. The Adoration-semi-choru Of So
pranos. and male chorus.
II. Finale-Adeste FtdeleS-Fun choir.
The hour OF service IS 1880 p. m. sharp.
and persons arriving after that time will
not be able to secure seats II the past
records are a criterion. Rev. e. Combie
Smith will assist in the production.
At the First Christian church, 1915 Har-
ney street, the following Christmas pro-
grams will be given Sunday. morning and
evening:
Morning:
Hark. the Herald Angels Sing .Mendelssohn
The children.
Angels ~Serenade recommendation
Hymn No. S7-Joy TO the World. ..... Handel
The congregation.
prayer
acknowledgements Solo ...................Ti It'll
Herr Franz.
Reading Of the scripture. ..................
Interme1zo violin solo) Cavalleria
Mr. Bronson s-hadduck.
Address-First Christmas; from Ben Hur
Rev. Harry Granison Hih.
Hymn No. i2S-Saviour Teach Me Day
by weber
The congregation.
Communion OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Benediction
Postlude-Hope March. ............. .Papine
Orchestra.
Evenings
Hymn TO the Night. .Beale
Orchestra
Hymn No. Sob. Come All Ye Faithful
The congregation.
Dream OF BE aiehem. .... 49,. Rodney
Mr.. Ed +. Pickering.
Reading Of the serpture!..",."",.',,.'.s
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
Railroads Hustle for Coal.

Much has been said about the alarming
scarcity" of coal on the Burlington road,
and reports from Lincoln indicate that the
situation is such as to menace the move
ment OF trains. IAN ~oflcial' Is quoted by
a Lincoln paper as saying "the situation
could not be more threatening"
Inquiries at the office of General Manager
Holdrege yesterday brought this statement:
Our coal supply is short, like that OF
nearly every road in the country. But the
situation is not alarming by any means; In
fact, It cannot really be called serious,
since we have been able to get all the coal
needed and still see our way clear, by per-
sistent effort, to meet the demand. This
requires constant hustling. that is true,
but by constant hustling we can accom-
piish the task. We have so many sources
from which to draw that II is not worth
while entertaining the fear OF an actual
famine. All our trains are running and
making good time. We have not been com
PEELED to curtail our service in the least
and do not apprehend any such contin-
geney."
The Burlington is also short on freigh'
cars. OF this the same oficial said:
1--WE have been very short OF freight cars
for some time and the congestion is still,
upon us. That, however. Is due to enor-
nous increase in the volume OF business.
We are not worrying over the situation"
The Elkhorn ~oficials say their coal bin
has a scant supply and that they have to
hurry to keep enough coal on hand to
keep things going. But like the Burlington
, they are managing TO keep up with demands
/ and run their trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
Violin observation-disclosures. ....,.... .Ernst
Miss Locise Shadduck.
Rev. Harry Grandson Hill.
No. e4-What Grace, Oh Lord Haydn
The congregation.
BeneOlCllOn
Postlude-CoTonation March. ..... Meyerbeer
Orchestra.

A song service will be given Sunday
afternoon at 1 o'clock at the First Congre-
gational church, to take the place Of the
regular evening service. The following pro-
gram has been prepared under the direction
OF W. l.. Thickstun, the organist:
Christmas March. .Merkel
Brightest and Best Of the Sons Of the
DuetOohi Holy Night. Adam
Mrs, Edwards and Mr.. Wilbur.
March Of the Magi Kings"...........Duoois
Miss Helen Hoagiand.
Thus Speaketh the Lord OF Hosts. .Stainer
offertory-Two Christmas Hymns,.:r
ouartet-Hark Bfark, My soul. ...... Buck
Miss WRSSfhS GIr a1d Mrs l EGSsTds' MI
solo-oh, Thou that Teilest MessiahD;
Miss Anna Bishop.
Allegro Moderate. Smart
Special music programs for Sunday morn
ing and evening have been arranged for
the Westminster Presbyterian church. as
follows:
Morning:
Organ Prelude-symphony in Co.. Schubert
Miss Joe r, Lyman.
hold / Bring
Choir and Mr.. Ernst.
organ Solo, with Chant by ChoirIHoly
Miss Lyman and choir.
Solo-NatiVity .Neidinger
Mrs. A. Drake.
Postlude .Lemmens
Miss Lyman.
Evening:
Organ Prelude-Onertoire Batiste
Miss Lyman.
Anthem-Brightest and Best..."""...Lyon
Choir.
Soprano Solo, with Male C~horus-Jesus
Is KING ....s...... s..'...-.s. .NTdtA
Miss Irene Godfrey and male chorus.
Solo. with Refrain by Choir-Nazareth..
Mr.. f. f. Gray.
Mr.. Lee G. KratZ. choirmaster.
A quartet composed OF Mrs. ". w. sher-
man, Mrs. George Van o:man, Mr.. Leon
Felgar and Mr.. A. Lansing will render the
following music at the First Baptist church
Sunday.
Morning:
Anthem-The Birthday of a King..-.....
TIE Deum-FestivaI in Dbl Dudley Buck
Soio-The Christmas Song........G astaldOn
Mrs. w. W. Sherman.
Evening:
Anthem-Oh. Most Merciful. ......,. Elliott
b~olO-Selecleu
Mr., Leon Felgar,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

business principles. These need fear moth
ing from our resistance"
The bureau will not be in operation by
the FIRST of the year, but will soon after 1t
IS expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

A quartet composed OF Mrs. W. w. sher-
man, Mrs. George Van o:man, Mr.. Leon
Felgar and Mr.. A. lansing will render the
following music at the First Baptist church
Sunday.
NEnrnHpn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

Anthem-Oh. Most MercifuI. ........ Elliott
bOlO-SeleCleu
Nr. Leon Felgar.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
Birthday Of a King.


TIE Deum-Festival in DILL Dudley Buck
Solo-The Christmas ..Gastaldon
Mrs. W. w. Sherman.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

Mr.. r. f. Gray.
Mr.. Lee G.. Kratz. chOirmaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

Parlor Tables
Our line of parlor tables is complete
in all the different kinds of woods
m finishes, also Vernis-Martin, and
our prices are such they cannot be
duplicated. The following is but a
few Of our quotations:
81 ts g solid mahosany $500
S. {S e solid mahosany $500
So % solid m=ahosany 5000
$50 g solid mahogany 31.OO
''s 20 solid mahogany 20. 90
81 g solid m~ohosany 20 100
SO e solid mahogany 1925
Other tables up 50
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
TROUBLES Do NOT COME SINGLY
TO THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT

London, Feb. 10.--In the house of
lords the under secretary for the CO.
lonial office, Lord Onslow, referring to
the governments intention to with
draw the British troops from Wei Hal
Wei. added the information that the
government had no intention of giving
up so valuable a colony as Wei Hal
Wei. 1t was extremely useful as a
small arms store. for cunning practice
and as a sanitariUm. The naval and
military officials there had every rea-
son TO believe Wei Hal Wei would
become increasingly useful and valu-
able. The Chinese regiment at Wei
Hal Wei would be gradually aban-
doned 1t had been found that the 2o-
sitiOn could only be fortified at a great
expense. The colonial Office took over
the administration of the place Jan. l.
The rumOrs that Wei Hal Wei would
be returned to China or handed over
to any other power were entirely un-
founded. The decision had been
reached from the viewpoint of naval
strategy. and there had been an ex-
traOrdinary consensus of naval opinion
in favor of the course adopted.
Troubles seem TO be accommodating
around the government. The staunch-
est conservative organs this morning
publish angTily satirical editorials on
the poor figure the government cuts
over Wei Hal Wei. The ministers are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11

reminded of the flourish of trumpets
which accompanied the acquisition of
this colony as a set-off to the Russian
occupation of Port Arthur.
II is now seen, as Lord RosebeTy said
during the debate in the house Of
lords today. that all we have acquired
is a second-rate watering place"
Lord Selborne. first lord of the ad-
miralty, denied in the house of lords
that financial reasons had anything to
do with the governments decision to
withdraw the British troops from Wei
Hal Wei. But when he was asked to
publish the papers in the matter, he
replied that some of the reports were
confidential.
The greatest interest was manifested
in the debate. There was a large at
tendance of peeresses and many prom
iDent members of the house Of COM
mons were present. In spite of the
governments assurances for the fu-
tUre, the belief prevails in political
circles that the place will ultimately
be abandoned. after costing the cour-
try a quarter of a million pounds. and
viii fall into the hands of Germany.
The Daily Mail recalls that Rear
Admiral Beresford, after visiting Wei
Hal Wei, reported it could be made a
most efficient and powerful naval base
by comparatively small expenditure,
and demands that the government fur
Their explain its course.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
Biographies For Beginners.

Let me recommend these books TO any
one who is a beginner in reading bio
10 from Slavery, by Booker wasa-
ingtOn.
Contemporaries. by T. W. Higgfnson.
Ny Long Life By Mary CoWden
Caesar. BIZ J. A Froude.
Il B. Macauley; by G. o. Trevelyan.
Walter Scott. by ]. G. LOckhart.
J. G. Whittier" by 5. T. Pickard.
p. G. HammertOn's Autobiography
elyan.
The Journal Of the Countess Of Kras-
inka''
These for their entertaining qualities
Or this second list holds good sugges-
tions on that particular line Of readins:
Thomas Arnold's Life and Letters
by 4. J. c. Hare.
Life Of Charles Darwin. by Charles
"Goeth's Life. by George Henry Lewes.
Charles klngley' : Life and Letters.
Nine. De Stael. by Abel Stevens.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson." by Hallam
Tennysoa.
Three Generations Of English Women. ''
BIZ Janet Ross
J; G. Winters Life and Letters by
or [ would mention a few books less
often read. which may give pleasure 10
some who may turn 10 them The life
anu Letters OF George Ticknor' is 10
me specially charming Going TO Europe
3 century ago. he met celebrities BY the
score. and wandered about in the most
delightful way. HaWthorne's Note
Books are the best comment on the man
and his books 10 be had To a son OF
Massachusetts they are most particularly
attractive John Adams wrote and kept
a diary; and in il the man and the times
come out strongly All these books are as
fresh and free as the clear country air
and they talk Of good men and stirriug
times
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
KEARNS PLAYS HOST TEST CUBAN CLAIMS
0xnard Wants a Commission Ap-
pointed to Investigate the
Sugar Question.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The American
Beet Sugar association, by its presi-
dent, Henry T. OxnaTd today submit
ted to the house committee on ways
and means a petition urging that a
committee be sent to Cuba for the
purpose of obtaining, by actual inquiry
on the ground and by an examination
of the accounts of the Cuban sugar fac
tories, the facts in regard to the Cuban
raw sugar industry.
The petition suggests that the inves-
legations Of the special committee win
be facilitated if the committee be au-
thorized to invite a representative Of
the American Beet Sugar association,
OF the Cuban planters. and of the
American Cane Growers association to
accompany the committee to Cuba and
TO cross examine the witnesses
The petition says the beet sugar
manufacturers offered TO permit the
committee to inspect their books, that
The Cuban planters RETAINED from
giving details of their business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
MYSTERIOUS BIDDER FOR
STREET RAILWAY RIGHT
lsnecial TO The Herald. ,

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 10.-United
States Senator w. A. Clark is supposed
10 be the mysterious f. Murray. whose
bid OF Sil5.9oo for the street railway fran
chise Is sensation of no small magni-
tude in this community
IL i thought that Senator Clark re-
Allies the advantages 10 be derived i'm
connection with his Salt Lake railroad
OF connections with the central parts OF
this city, and in this particular il is said
that he has acquired an interest in the
traction road. rival Of tho Los Angeles
railway system owned by thc Hunting
ton-H5iifpan syndicate,
Sceator ClaTks representative refuse
20 talk and nothing positive win be
known until the council meeting at n
o'clock tomorrow. IL Is hardly expected
that the higl bid Of $+i5.o0o will be paid
but the next p CHEST bid of Sl59.ooJ whose
sponsor. +. a. Davis. IS also somewhat
mysterious. VIII take the franchise and
that when traced to its owner il Will DE
found that Clark has outbid Huntingtou's
agent for the prize.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
Thinks Wen Al be Crazy by 1852
CNew York WorIdJ

Detroit-Dr. r 2. Hoyt, d former
member Of the board OF education has
gathered statistics which convince him
that at the present rate of increase Of IN
sanity the population Of this country VII
be mad in go years.
within the last fifty years. ne san D.
the number of insane persons and fools
has increased so per cent. That means .
the increase continues that the entire
population of this country within -
vee~s viii have gone insane or become
foolish. Figures the logic OF which IS
inuIsputabie. prove mat the present gen
eration is doomed unless heroic measures
are resOrted 10.
81 sincerely believe that the human race
is Fastening toward an abyss that Til-
engulf us unless something is done N1e-
this something should be. Of course l- q
matter of opinion. j would start AZ On.
root Of the evil and devote my ATTENTION
10 the proper education Of the masses
The regeneration must begin with The IN
born I think good results can be- OBJ
tanned from proper educat ton Of The 1e1-
pie
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-11
MILLIONS IN MONEY AND BONDS
TAKEN FROM BLACKENED VAULTS

Paterson, \. =, Feb. ia feeling Of
confidence IN the future pervades the
minds of citizens Of Paterson tonight
Mayor Hinchcliffe has the situation wei
In hand and TO an offer OF assistance
which came from Mayor Low of New
York an answer was returned containing
thanks and the assurance that Paterson
is managing to care for those in need.
Money and securities said 10 amount
20 S3-009.000 were recovered from the two
huge vaults under the ruins OF the First
National bank this afternoon. Books,
papers, bullion and paper money were
found uninjured-
Buried beneath the ruins OF the city
hall were found the safes which belonged
to the controllers Office. and also the
papers, legal documents and public rec
Ords were found unframed. The safes Of
the Passaic Water company. under the
ruins of the building which stood at
10l and 100 Washington street. were de-
strOyed and the only part of their con-
tents recovered was $500 I'm silver.
The greatest tangle in city affairs viii
be i'm the tax Office. So far as can be
ascertained. the records of the depart
ment are destroyed. There is a set Of