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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
BRET HARTE DEAD IN LONDON
American Author Dies suddenly OF
Hemorrhage Caused by Anec-
ton of Throat.

LONDON, May e.-F. Bret Harte, the
American author, died here last night. He
was born at Albany, N. Y, August rs, 1889.
Mr.. Harte died suddenly at the Red
House. Cranberry, near Aldershot, from
hemorrhage, caused by an affection OF the
throat.
Mr.. Harte had been living quietly in
England for years. Most of his time was
spent In the country and when he was in
London he was almost equally secluded,
having few visitors to his rooms at Ian
caster gate. and only going to the houses
Of a limited number OF very Intimate
friends.
Several months ago, when a false report
Of his health was circulated In America, a
representative ot the Associated Press
called at his rooms. Mr.. Harte then APP
.peared to be perfectly well. He laughed
heartily and quoted Mark Twain's old say
ing about the report being greatly exag-
.gerated. Except for a little cold" said
Mr.. Harte, 81 have no ailments or com
plants. While ! am getting to be a pretty
old man" pointing TO his snow-white hair,
S"there is life In the old dog yet" and
thereupon he lit a cigar so large that It
would have done credit to any OF his Poker
Flat friends.
He was hoping, he said, to do more
work, but ne confessed he was growing
lazy.
Mr.. Harte had been suffering from
swelled tonsils since December last, but he
did not consider the attack to be serious.
A week ago he vent to visit friends at
Cranberry. and was present at lunch. as
usual, yesterday. He suddenly became i'll
In the afternoon. went TO bed and died in a
few hours. His end was peaceful.
The afternoon newspapers made very
sympathetic comments on the death OF Bret
Harte. His work, says the Pail Mall Ca
zette. was the common property Of Anglo
saxons on both sides OF the Atlantic
The Westminster Gazette remarks: The
world has lost one Of the most beloved OF
its writer's.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
coRRIGAN FUNERAL PLANS
Body EmbaImed and TO Lie in state
in the Cathe-
draI.

NEW YORK, May '6.-The body OF Arch
bishop Corrigan was embalmed today and
then was placed in o large room on the sec
ond floor OF the archepiscopal residence.
there to remain until this evening, when II
will be placed in st. Patrick's cathedral.
The body will be robed In the vestments OF
the archbishop's office.
At the masses in the churches OF the city
TO-DAY the death of the archbishop was an
nounced.
The time set for the funeral is 10 o'clock
Friday morning. From this evening until
that hour the body will lie in state in the
cathedral. After the funeral services the
casket will be placed In the crypt Of the
cathedral under the high altar, beside the
CONN containing the remains OF Cardinal
McCloskey.
Mgr. Joseph Mooney, vicar general, said
today: 81 will take charge OF the affairs
Of the archdiocese until someone is APP
pointed to fill Archbishop Corrigan's place.
Very likely it will be a man Of the arch
diocese"
Mgr. Mooney said that Cardinal Martinelli
had been asked to ~oficiate at the requiem
mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
WAS DOING HIM.
The "HOId Up" Man, Conee

Few people know how many persons are
made sick and kept sick by coffee drinking.
A trained nurse relates her experience with
a number Of different persons. She says:
quite a long time ago l discovered that
coffee was the cause Of the violent palplta-
tion Of my heart and frequent sick head
aches, and attacks of indigestion, so l quit
coffee and went onto hot water, not know
ing then of Postum Food Coffee.
quite a while after / quit coffee my
husband began to complain OF coffee coming
up in his mouth more or less during the
forenoon. and It made It very disagreeable
for him. One day l said. Suppose We try
that Postum Food Coffee which Is adver-
tised so much So we did and l prepared
It according to directions. The beverage
proved delicious and we liked It SO much
and It agreed with US so well We have used
II for over two years now
My paIpitation OF the heart, headaches
and Indigestion have gone altogether. II
lie very easy to make by boiling Is or %
minutes with a small piece OF butter put
in the pot 10 prevent its boiling over.
my cousin, who is e telegraph operator
had nervous dyspepsia, having to stay from
work every few days. He gave up the use
OF coffee and commenced using Postum, and
since that time he has not been troubled
with dyspepsia
zone woman told me she had suffered
with indigestion for three years. She drank
nothing but tea. / made Postum for heI
and showed her how 10 make II. She liked
it and now uses 1t in her family regularly
and is well and happy.
Il could name a dozen or more similar
cases" NJ. N. Clark, s22 Ogden Ave.
Chicago, Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

does not happen more than once in his ex-
p~erience II he can help II.
In February, 1898, he was appointed pres
ident Of the board Of inquiry as to the cause
Of the destruction Of the United States bat
tieship Maine, in Havana hsrbor. February
Is, Of the same year. After declaration OF
war with Spain he was put in command OF
the North Atlantic squadron. with rank Of
acting rear admiral. He was promoted To
commodore in 1898 and rear admiral in
1899. In the spanish-American war his
command numbered 1876 vessels, the strong
est ever organized for hostile purposes,
This feet captured many Spanish merchant
vessels and blockade runners and finally
defeated the Spanish feet Under Admiral
Cervera. He was appointed September
1895. one Of the three commissioners "a
Cuba. He resumed command Of the North
Atlantic squadron in December. 1898. From
October IA, 1899, until the time Of his death
he was commandant Of the Boston navy
yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

and drouth; some rye heading about ten
inches high; conditions improved by heavy
rains Of last week.
ing very little; corn planting in progress;
potatoes up; grass growing OWL
barley, cane and Kafir corn being planted,
and reduced acreage of spring wheat and
Kearney-Fan wheat and pastures suf-
fered from lack of moisture the first of
the week; good rain Sunday.
Lincoln-Sman grain and grass growing
nicely; corn planting we'll advanced; more
rain needed.
damage; some damage from high winds;
Phelps-Wheat and rye damaged by
drouth; oats hin and poor; grass growing
slowly potatoes coming up some corn
Red Wnlow-Grain and grass growing
slowly and damaged by drouth
and high wind; corn planting progressing
Webster-wheat considerably damaged.
stand; alfalfa growing slowly.
western and Northwestern Section.
Banner-small grain damaged slightly by
wind; little corn planted.
Box Butte-No rain. but ground in good
Brown-Pastures starting nicely; small
~Cherry-;Grass starting nicely, but rather
Cheyenne-Grass growing nicely; stock
doing we'll.
Dawes-Rye looks fne; corn planting
begun: stock doing well.
Deuel-Grass on range growing rapidly;
small grain doing nicely.
Keith-Wheat rye and oats looking well;
some corn up.
Keya P~aha-small grain looks well; some
corn being planted.
Logan--Wheat up nicely; ground in good
condition; corn planting begun.
Rock-Small grain looks we'll; corn plant
ing begun; stock gaining.
Scots Bluffs-High winds retard growth
| of crops.
Sheridan-Small grain about planted;
large quantity of potatoes in.
well.
T~homas-Dry, windy week; grass grown
fairly well. G. A. LOVELAND,
Section Director, Lincoln, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
QUEEN REMAINS VERY WEAR
Has a Quiet Night and Physicians say
Condition is Fairly Satisfactory,
THOSE NEAR QUEEN ARE NOT REAsSURED
Bulletins Seem to Indicate that the
Physicians Themselves Are I'm
certain Course the
Illness May Take.

THE HAGUE, May 6.-Queen Wilhel-
mina's physicians, in their morning bulle>
tin. issued at Castle Loo. say:
After a slight rise in her temperature
yesterday evening the queen had a quiet
night, and slept most of the time.
and her condition at the present moment is
fairly satisfactory, although the patient
still requires great care and attention.
Those who are in attendance on the
queen are by no means fully treasured by
the medical bulletins which seem to indi-
cate that the physicians themselves are
uncertain as to the course which her illness
may take.
Her majesty remains extremely weak.
Two doctors were at her bedside almost all
night long.
kilograms of inquiry and sympathy con-
tinue to arrive in large numbers at Castle
Loo.
A bulletin posted at Castle Loo at 2
p. m. today announced that Queen Wilhel-
mina's temperature had continued normal
up to the present" and said that her
msjesty's "other symptoms do not call for
special remark"
BERLIN, May 5.-The illness of Queen
Wilhelmina is watched with especial in
terest in Germany, because both the heir
apparent and the heir ~presumptive to the
Dutch throne are Germans. Under the law
of succession in Holland, which was adopted
In 1884, the ruling grand duke Of the grand
duchy Of SAKE Weimar, William Ernest,
inherits the crown in the event OF Queen
Wilhelmina dying without issue. 1t is re-
garded as certain that he would renounce
it, however, preferring to remain the reign
ing grand duke of the grand duchy.
The next heir to the Dutch throne is
Prince Henry XXI of the younger branch
of the Reuss family. He is "a years Of
age and a lieutenant in the German navy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
THREE CoNGRESSMEN DEAD
Three Desks Draped for the First
Time in History Of the
House.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The house adj
journed Immediately after the reading OF
the journal out Of respect to the memory
of Representative J. d. Salmon of New
Jersey.
This is the third consecutive legislative
day on which the house paid a similar
tribute Of respect to one Of its deceased
members. Never before In it's history have
three desks been draped at the SAM time.
1t was a coincidence remarked upon by
members today in connection with the
deaths Of Messrs. Cummings, Otey and
Salmon, that Mr.. Cummings was appointed
on the committee to attend the obsequies
at Arlington; hat Mr.. Otey was appointed
on the committee to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Cummings and that Mr.. Salmon was
designated to attend the funeral OF Mr.
Otey,
The chaplain In his invocation, uron the
assembling Of the house, referred feel
ingly to MIR. Salmon's death and Mr.. Par
ker OF New Jersey then announced the
death of his colleague. In doing so he
paid a high tribute to the character Of Mr..
Salmon. He offered the usual resolutions
Of sorrow and regret and they we're
unanimously adopted.
The speaker appointed the following COM
mittee to attend the funeral: Messrs.
Gardner, Loudenslager, Howell, Fowler,
Stewart, Parker and McDermot Of New
Jersey; Graf Of Illinois, Ball Of Texas,
Lloyd Of Missouri. Nevin Of Ohio, and
Claud Kitchin of North Carolina.
AS a further mark Of respect the house
then at IL: 10 adjourned.
MORRISTOWN, N. j., May 6.-Repre-
sentative J. S. Salmon Of the Fourth dis
trict Of New Jersey died suddenly today at
his home in Boonton.
Apoplexy was the cause Of his death. He
was 66 years old and was serving his Sec
ond term in congress as a democrat. A
widow, daughter and two sons survive him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
Celebrate weadins Anniversary.

BEATRICE. Neb.. May 6.-(special.)-
Upward Of 200 friends and relatives OF Hon.
Peter Jansen and wife assembled at their
beautiful country home near Jansen. JEFF,
terson county. Sunday afternoon to attend
The twenty-nfth wedding anniversary Of
this estimable couple. Friends were pres
snt from this city, Lincoln, Omaha. Fair
bury. Jansen and elsewhere. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. John
Perrier in conformity with the interesting
ritual Of the Mennonite church. Imme-
stately following a supper was served. Mr..
ind Mrs. Jansen were ths recipients OF
man. beautiful gifts. indicating the high
ssteem with which they are held by their
host Of friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
DEATH RECORD.
Reports Two Deaths.

BEATRICE. Neb., May 6.-(Specisl.)-
Herbert Whey, an old resident of Beatrice,
died Saturday night after a short illness.
Mr.. Whey was a native OF England and
was 60 years of age. He is survived by a
widow and three children. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon.
Word was received Of the death Of Mrs.
Charles Hay. aged 81 years. which oc-
Cured at North Yakima. Wash. She lived
In Beatrice for many years and left here
about six years ago. She leaves a husband
md three children.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
EI-Con> Ict Held for Robbery.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., May 6.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-Chief Of Police D. W. Nc
Callum this afternoon arrested John Arm
strong, a former resident Of this city, who
returned but a short time ago after a pro-
tracted absence.
The arrest was made upon the request OF
the authorities at Des Moines, who allege
that Armstrong robbed the home OF his
brother at ChurchviIle. a suburb OF Des
Moines. He has confessed to the crime
and Is now awaiting the arrival of the Iowa
authorities, who have been sent for.
Armstrong has served one term in the
penitentiary. He is half-witted and does
not seem to understand the gravity of
charges against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
PREPARING THE CUBAN BILL
CONTINUED from First Page.)

ing at Cedar Rapids, Ia, for the necal
year ending June 80, 1903, has been awarded
to w. G. Haskell at $776.
The name OF the poetofice at Spur, But
Ter county, Neb., has been changed to Iona
and Fred ]. j. Vanicek commissioned post
master.
The comptroller OF the currency has APP
proved the Chase National bank or New
York as reserve agent for the Union Ma
tional bank Of Omaha; First National bank
OF Chicago for First National banks OF
Freeman and Pierre, S. ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
w. e. Cunningham.

ST. LOUIS. May CIV. e. Cunningham.
superintendent Of the st. Louis & Keokuk
Northwestern railroad, died today at the
Rebeoca hospital. He had been Ill about
six months. Mr.. Cunningham was one Of
the oldest employees on the * line and
made his headquarters at Hannibal, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
New High school Teachers.

PLATTSMoUTH. Neb.. May 6.-(special.)
AT the regular meeting of the school board
last evening the following new teachers
were named for the High school: Misses
Ella Wire, Annette Sprung. Grace Mont
gomery and May Powell. All are graduates
Of the Nebraska State university.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
Harry Reilly, superior.

SUPERIOR, Neb,. May 6.-(Special.)-
Harry Reilly died this morning at the home
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Reilly,
after a short illness, Of quick consump-
tion. During the last two years he has
had the directing Of the travelling men OF
the Arm Of James +. Ballard at st. Louis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
William LivInEston, Fremont.

FREMONT. Neb,. May 6.-(Special.)-
William Livingston, a 14-year-old son Of
John Livingston OF this city. died in Wash
ington, D. c.. this morning. He was on his
way to the south with his mother for the
benefit Of his health and death came sud
denly. MT. Livingston left for Washington
this morning,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

Thousands like Mr.. Scott have been GU
fuenza, Grip and Consumption by Dufy's
riches the blood, aids digestion, builds ne
system must be kept strong and vigorous.
so that 1t will throw off disease. 1t is the
rundown, worn-out system that contracts
those diseases which so often prove fatal.
Take heed, build up your body, keep your
blood rich and the circulation normal, then
you need have no fear of disease.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is prescribed
by doctors and used exclusively in all the
prominent hospitals. 1t has Sistood severe
tests for fifty years and always found
absolutely pure and free from fusel oil and
all dangerous ingredients.
Ask for the genuine, refuse injurious sub
stitutes. See that the seal over the cork Is
unbroken. The genuine "Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey' is sold by all reliable druggists
and grocers, or direct, $1Oo a bottle. II Is
the only whiskey recognized by the Govern
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
Large Glass at Geneva.

GENEVA. Neb., May 6.-(special.)-There
are twenty-four in the High school grad
uating class this spring. Commencement
exercises begin the last week in May. On
Wednesday evening. May 2s, William Haw-
ley Smith will give a lecture.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
Taylor is Renominated.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., May 6.-At the
Eighteenth Ohio republican congressional
convention held in Alliance today Congress-
man +. w. Taylor was renominated by ac-
clamation for his fifth term.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

Publish your legal notices in The Weekly
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
PROMISE OF THE WEATHER MAN
Fair and Warmer for Nebraska
Wednesday and Thursday, with
Variable Winds.
WASHINGTON. May 6.-Forecast;

WASHlNGTON, May 6.-Forecast:
For Nebraska, South and North Da-
kota-Fair and warmer Wednesday; Thurs
day fair, with winds becoming southerly.
For Iowa-Fair and warmer Wednesday:
Thursday fair, with warmer in east portion;
variable winds.
For Mlssouri-Fair Wednesday and
warmer In northwest portion; Thursday
fair and warmer, with variable winds.
For Kansas-Fair and warmer wednes-
day; Thursday fair, with east to south
winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, May 6-Oticial record of tenn
p~erature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years:
1902. 1901. 1900. 1899.
Maximum temperature. 81 81 SO 6S
Minimum temperature. 81 as SO H
Mean temperature......... Sc 81 81 81
Precipitation ..,.,.......... 10 10 81 .00
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March /,
1902:
Normal temperature. &C
Deficiency for the 4
Total excess since March .................27 5
Normal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .3 inch
Deficiency for the day............... .03 inch
Total precipitation since March /. $50 inches
Deficiency since March 1,....,.....2 80 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1901 ........ SO inch
Excess for cor. period 19O. ........... IL inch
reports from stations Mt Z p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts
RankinR house and real estate. 20.
u, s. bonds TO secure circulation
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

FREE-Two of our Patent Game Coun ters. They are unique and useful SEM 4
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

T indicates trace of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH.
Local Forecast Oficial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
NLATER IETTER.

Dear - improved some since
writing you before, only occasional Cough
and very little discharge from nose. Feel
ing much better. My hearing Is much I'm
proved now; not so much roaring In my
head since Duffy's has brought my blood
to a healthier condition and motion.
Sincerely yours, w. SCOTT.
March 81, 1901.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

red Of Catarrh, Asthma. Bronchitis, In
Pure Malt Whlskey which stimulates, en-
w tissue and kills the disease germs. The
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
CATARRH CURED,
HEARING RESTORED.
After rs Years, OF Suffering with catsrrh. Which Caused Deafness
MALT WhISKEY.

have had catarrh OF the nose, throat. and
head for twenty-five years or more. ] am
hard OF hearing. About six weeks ago |
was so sick l could not eat, sleep ana
hardly able to walk. Felt more like dying
thar living. Was under a doctors care anu
taking all kinds OF drugs and medicine,
douches, solutions in nose. etc. The doctor
nearly blew my head away with a power
full air pum~p-medicated air he called ~,
II did absolutely nothing in my. case. l
threw everything away-mediClne ar
pump. douches-and commenced on Dufy s
Pure Malt Whiskey. l felt better from the
start. | take one ounce with water pc
fore and after each meal and at bedtime,
and now, after using four bottles, | can eat
and drink and sleep well, and l feel better
today than / have for twenty years. l was
opposed to all kinds Of liquor and used
none for twenty-five years. use Du1y.s
as a medicine only, and shall continue 10
know Il will keep me alive. and may In
time improve my hearing. | hope IL will.
Yours very sincerely, w. SCOTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

Mr.. Turner Of Washington spoke upon the
bill. He declared 1t unwise, unpatriotic,
cruel and inhumAn to attempt to make
the Philippines q permanent part OF the
territory of the United States. He then
criticised the refusal Of the senate COM
mittee on the Philippines TO summon Ag-
uinaldo. Mabini. Major Gardener and others.
He would feel constrained, he said. If the
present methods of the Philippine COM
mittes are continued. to declare that IL
does not want the truth. but it is deter
mined TO strange the truth, as our armies.
under the eompulsion Of superior authority.
are strangling liberty in the Philippines.
II any senator. asked Mr.. Turner, had
conceived at the time the treaty with Spain
was pending that 1t would lead US into wal
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
l.

Total. .ss577.0 2.g7
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07

Adams-Wheat n all small grain needs
rain badly; grass making slow growth;
crop planting retarded by dry condition nf
the soil.
Chase-Small grain injured by high winds
corn planting progressing slowly; grass
hoppers hatching out.
Dundy-Stock doing we'll on range; large
amount OF sorghum sown for forage; soil
In good condition.
Franklin-Wheat continues TO look fairly
well, but needs rain badly; corn planting
well advanced; alfalfa growing nicely.
FTOntieT-Fall wheat and rye growing
nicely; grass growing well.
Furnas-Winter wheat and rye damaged
some by dry weather and wind; corn plant
ing well advanced; alfalfa growing nicely,
Gosper-Small grain DAMAGE some by
dry weather and wind corn planting well
~ance pastures poor.
Harlan-sman grain damaged BY wind
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-30
GENERAL SMITH RETIRED
Army Officer Reprimandsd and Re-
moved From Active Service.
sKiil and Burn In Sssnsr" Order Con,
demnsd By tho President and
Secretary Root.

Washington. u. Ca sensation was
created in Army circles by the puhllca'
ton of President Roosevelt's dec!Slo"
in the case Of General Jacoh II. Smith.
serving In the Philippines. retiring that
officer from the Army. This was done.
although the court-martlal which
found him guilty. merely sentenced
him TO be '.admonished by the review
Ing authority" The President. now.
ever. retired. as we'll rs repr.mandcd
him.
This action was taken under ,he
law which provides that officers having
reached the age Of sixty-two years
NAV be retired ut will by the Presi.
dent. The reprimand Of President
Roosevelt Is supplemented by Secre'
tary Root In q long circular In which
he explains the conditiins which result.
cd in the court.martial Of General
Smith. and shows that. although the
latter issued the kill and burn order.
as a matter Of fact very few persons
were so killed.
The Presidents order was prepared
at Oyster Bay. Secretary Root recon.
mended to the President that he ex"r..
else in General Smiths case the right
given him under the law summarily to
retire any officer who has reached the
age of sixty.two. Mr.. Root said he
did not believe General Smith 10 be
qualified further to exercise command.
General Smith entered the service
Of the United States as a Lieutenant
Of the Second Kentucky Infantry In
1861. He served through the war and
entered the Regular Army as Captain
of the Thirteenth Infantry. He served
with distinction In the Indian cam
paign and In the Spanish War. In
Cuba he was Lieutenant-Colonel OF The
Twelfth Infantry. He has been on
duty In the Philippines since the fall
of 1890. General Smith was several
times recommended for Brigadier'
feneralship. which he finally gained.
He would have retired with honor jan
uary %. 1904.