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Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12
To vaIue spanIsh Artillery.

MADRID. April 1.-THE commission
which is to value the Spanish artillery re-
maining in the West Indies has sailed
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12
Blackburn Takes a Hand.
Budget of BuIs.

Bills were then passed as follows:
Authorizing the Federal railway to con-
struct a combined railroad. wagon and foot
passenger bridge across the Missouri river
at oacoma, Lyman county, S. D.; provid-
ing for the use by the United States OF
devices invented by its naval officers while
engaged in its service and covered by let
ters patent; to pay IS 900 to the widow OF
Judge l. c. Parker for extraordinary serv>
ices rendered by him as judge in the west
ern district of Arkansas. The bill has
been reported adversely by Mr.. Foar, but
he stated that as the case was absolutely
unique he would vote for it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12
BLACKBURN scosEs DEpEw
OHers Premium for rrutb in New
Workers Remarks Toward
Kentuckv.

WASHINGTON. April fl.-some remarks
which Mr.. Depew OF New York made yes
terday concerning the proposed amendment
to the constitution providing for the cleo
tiOn Of senator's by popular vote. in the
course OF which he adverted TO southern
election methods, precipitated a lively three
hours debate in the senate today. Money
Of Mississippi. to whose state reference
had been made by the New York senator,
replied tartly TO come Of the statements OF
Mr.. Depew and defended the suffrage
clauses in the Mississippi constitution.
Mr. Depew made a warm reply and at
tackled the election methods not only in
Mississippi. but OF several other southern
states. He intimated that II fair methods
were employed in those states republican
senators would be here as their representa-
tives His remarks drew a sharp FIRE from
several senators. Mr.. Money and his col
league, Mr.. McLaurin, explained Mississippi
election methods and Mr.. simmons OF North
Carolina pointed out that Mr.. Depew had
been entirely mistaken about the operation
of the constitution OF that state and that
his statements were ERRONEOUS.
Blackburn Takes a Hand
Mr. Blackburn Of Kentucky warmly ar
raigned the New York senator for his COM
ments on Kentucky elections, defended
what is known as the GOebel election law
and asserted that the NeN York senator
was not informed as to tie facts of Ken
tucky politics.
When the Chinese exclusion bill was
taken up an agreement was reached that
a vote should be taken on 1t next Wednes>
day at l o'clock. Teller OF Colorado sup
ported the measure in a brief speech, main
tanning that II was necessary and that Il
was not in contravention with our treaty
obligations with China.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-12
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska-Fair and warmer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

Alfred +. Elliott, wealthy resident of
Cadiz, Ohio, has his divorced wife work
ing for him as a servant. Shc ran away
with his coachman year ago. Then the
man deserted her and she came back to
beg her husbands forgiveness. He would
not give her this, but agreed to engage
her as a paid servant, because THE chill
dren would find her useful" Mrs. Elliott
accepted the situation thankfully. She
takes the orders Of her husband and her
children more humbly than IL she We're
a servant girl engaged in the ordinary
way. Not only does Mrs Elliott humbly
take orders from the family, but also
from the cook She helps in the witchen,
cleans her husbands and her chiidren's
shoes, waits at table and generally acts
as maid Of all work. She is a refined
and educated woman. Her former hus-
band and the children address her as
MARY" while she always says Sir"
to Elliott. The children have been told
that they must never speak to her or of
her as their mother. If
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
SCHOOL GROWTH IN PORTO RICO.
Governor Hunt Says Progress in That
Line Is Very Encouraging.

SofcThOT huTt Cays IEoEESeS III hss !
Line Is Very Encouraging.
Gov. Hunts message TO the Legislature
of Porto Rico, which began its session
recently, throws considerable light on the
progress that has been made in the ISL
and since the American occupation. Gov.
Hunt declares that the people are en-
thusiastic over education. A year ago
there were but 6S2 schools in use on the
island. Now the number of schools open
is S73. There are now enrolled $1,000
pupils, as against 10000 last year. The
number Of teachers has increased proper
tionately, the present number being o34,
as against 721 last year. Thirty-two new
school houses have been built at cost of
S132, 243, and normal school at cost
of $37 900 more is nearing completion.
Forty-tive young people are now study
ing pedagogy in the United States at an
annual cost to Porto Rico Of $4,000. A
like number of Porto Rican children are
attending the Carlisle Industrial School,
and 129 more have been received gratis
by various other American schools, max
ing 219 in all. The government finances
are in excellent shape. The appropria-
tion by the legislature for the current
fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, is 81
001, 1902 On Dec /, 1901. the govern
ment. in available cash. had 81 ,9S4.361.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
wnshinrtnn Notes.

House ways and means committee re-
ported a bill repeating all that remains
Of the war tax.
Porto Rican Legislature adopted reso-
lutions protesting against granting tariff
concessions 10 Cuba.
l.. +. Cooley said $4,000 Americans
could engage in profitable business along
the Nicaragua canal right of way.
Senator Hanna in debating proposed
Department OF Commerce recently, said
new markets must be found or production
restricted.
The House voted to increase the. ray Of
~urai free delivery carriers from $500
10 $500 per annum
The regents az Smithsonian Iastitu-
zion are planning a new haildias for
housing its specimens
Beet manufacturers ahmed 4 h.ow ut
the sugar trust by asking the removal
Of the dfforcnttal duty ON refined sugar.
Gov. Taft in ais testimony before the
Senate committee, said education would
solve the principal difficulties in the PhL-
ippi0e Islands.
Mai. Willard reports construction ~
the Illinois auF Mississippi canal viii
cost S2.O00.O0o more than the original
! estimate Of $6.o25.000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
| New YOra.

4
- and are not of suf-
fieient Importance TO defect trade from
its steady course. One month of the
year is already gone. and all that the
records have shown, by comparison with
the corresponding period Of 1901. is in the
main acknowledgements so even than many
men of experience had permitted them
selves to expect with confidence.
There is no diminution in the demand
for iron and steel products. which con-
tinues greater than the mills can meet
promptly. Assurance of this prosperity
is contained in the annual report of the
United States Steel Corporation, which
says everything indicates that all the IA
cilities of each subsidiary company will
be taxed to the utmost to supply the de-
mand for this year. The same must be
true also of the independent companies.
The inability to get orders filled in rea-
sonable time is responsible for more inn
ports of German steel. Inquiries have
been made in England by consumers in
this country for pig iron. Production of
pig iron in this district is increasing.
The policy adopted by the United
States Steel Corporation of avoiding adj
vances in prices is being adhered to in
substantially all lines Wire and nail
products have been raised again cents
per hundred pounds, but this is more in
the nature of a restoration of past pr res.
The new price is still below last years
quotations, which were made before the
various manufacturers were operating IN
harmony. Pronounced activity continues
at the structural mills. These plants and
those which turn out railway supplies are
the busiest.
After a steady decline and low prices
extending over some weeks copper has re-
bounded. Where week ago lake copper
sold at IL cents it was quoted after sew
eral advances at 1234c to 134c The
''trust" is supposed to have enjoyed a
large and universal demand at the low
prices from consumers. who had been
buying in small quantities, but who made
up their minds to stock up. They thus
gave the trust" an opportunity to stiffen
quotations. There is talk of a world
agreement as to prices and control Of
output, but the conditions are unfavora-
bic. Pig lead has been advanced 50 a
ton. and for spc metal a small addi-
tional charge is made.
The demand in the dry goods market
has not fully equaled expectations Of
some merchants, but there is a decided
Improvement and prospects are hopeful.
Cotton goods are steady but quiet The
raw material is still under the influence
of the opposing views regarding the size
of the crop The sales of wool at Lon
don will close on Wednesday. Prices
here are tolerably firm. Wooden goods
are quiet Linens are getting firmer.
Large sales of upper leather are report
ed at fair prices. Hides declined fur
Their.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
715rlAEE7672S

Chicago--CattIe. common to prime,
$3.50 to 800; hogs. shipping grades.
81 25 to $3.50; sheep, fair TO choice. S3.UO
to 81. 70; wheat. No. red, S3c to Sic;
corn. No. ,. 59c to G0c: oats, No. 2, He
10 43c: rye. No. .. SIC to 5Sc; hay, tim
othy. $500 TO S13.50: prairie, $3.50 to
S11.5O: butter. choice creamery, pc to
26c: eggs. fresh. BE to 2Gc; potatoes,
75c to soc per bushei.
indianapolis shipping. $500 to
Sc so: hogs. choice light, $500 to $500;
sheen. common to prime, $3.50 to $500;
wheat Nc. .. Ste to SIC; corn. No. >
white new. 62c to &c: oats. No. 2 white,
46c to Ale.
ST, Louis-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
81 90 TO SG.25: sheep, $50 to $3.50;
wheat No. ,. soc TO SIC; corn. No >,
G0,. "a Gle: oats. Ne =, Ace to 47c; rye.
No. .. Gle to 62c.
Cincipuati-Cattle, $500 to 5000; hogs,
So. 90 to $500; sheep. 1928 to S4.25;
wheat, No. .. soc to soc; corn. No. =
mixed. t53c to 64c; oats, No. > mixed.
Ale TO 47c: rye. No. >, 66c 10 Csc.
Dctroit-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50; hogs.
$500 to S61O; sheep, $3.50 TO $500;
wbent. No. >. S6c to SIC; corn. No. 3
yellow, Gle to 62c; oats. No. white,
45c to 46c: rye, G2e to 63c.
Toledo Wheat. No. mixed. see 70
see; corn. Ne. = mixed. 30 To G0c: oats,
No. > mixed. Ale TO 45e; rye. No. =. 32e
10 5:sc: clover seed. prime. $3.50.
Muwaukee-Wheat. No northern,
Tie TO zoe. corn, No .. 59c to Goc; oats.
Ne. white 4Ge 10 45c; rye. Ne. |. 6oc
| 10 Gle: barley No, = 63c 10 G4c. pork.
mess, S15t5.
Buffaio--Cattie. ch0ice shipping steers,
| $500 TO $500; hogs. fair 10 prime. 500
to $3.50. sheep. fair 20 choice. SO 10
/ 81 80: lambs. co,aulon 10 choice. 1913 Ia
' $3.50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
VAN LOAD OF GOODS STOLEN.
Merchandise Valued at $4,000 and
the Driver of the Wagon Disappear.

A van loaded with silks, feathers. mill
linery, furs. and general merchandise,
said TO be worth $4,000 sent out by
the American Express Company for
wholesale houses in New York City to re
taiers in New Jersey. is reported to
have been looted. Detectives on the case
have found the horses and vehicle in New
York City, but no trace of the goods or
driver can be secured. The driver was
not one of the. compang's employees, but
was furnished. with the conveyance, by
a delivery company. The fact that the
goods had not been delivered Mt their
destination was learned only when com
plants from the retailers had been
transmitted to the Wholesale houses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
In Chicago real estate an
Improvement is registered
by the volume of transfers
Chicago.

s" by the volume of transfers
of property of all kinds, and cause for
encouragement can be seen in many direc-
tons. The continued purchases of land
and the plans for improvement of down
town real estate assure many better
ments during the present year. These
will attract the attention Of investors to
other desirable properties, which can be
made to yield good incomes by the cree
ton of new structures or the moderniz-
ing of old ones.
Labor disputes exist only in isolated To-
calities. Some apprehension has been ex-
pressed ever the possibility of labor diff
culties IL the anthracite coal districts
this spring. 1t is possible also that there
may be a controversy between the opera
tors Of the bituminous coal mines and
their employees. The former are not pre-
cared to grant that 10 per cent advance
in wages asked by the latter. The OPP
orators say that while the demand for
their product is good the price they get
for it is low. The consequences of strife
in the coal industry would be so serious
that the peacemakers of the Nat nal
Civic Federation will be likely to keep
their eyes on the situation and do what
they can to avert a strike. Fear of a
coal famine is no longer entertained. The
output of the anthracite mines is larger
The snow storm which extended over
wide areas helped the prospects of the
winter wheat crop. but at the same time
had a tendency to depress wholesale buy
ing. That buying is simply deferred for
a shore time, however. All grains broke
on Monday last as n result of the liquida-
ton of line of 100000 bushels of May
oats. The rapid selling of May oats
caused a decline of ga cents. but there
was a quick recovery. The net change
for the week was a gain of 1sc to Ac.
May wheat closed at 7Sc to 7S1sc, Lice
lower May corn closed at G27sc, a gain
of 14c 10 sc.
The repeal of substantially all OF the
war revenue taxes is recommended by
the ways and means committee of the
House, and, it is believed, will pass both
branches of Congress. giving relief after
July l TO many business interests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
MAN WHO SAVED LINCOLN DIES.
Captain Conrow, Who Kept President
from Being Shot, Passes Away.

Captain George w. Conrow, who saved
the life of President Lincoln at the siege
of Petersburg is dead in Philadelphia, at
the age of So During the Civil War
he enlisted in Company l. One Hundred
and Nineteenth regimen, Pennsylvania
volunteers. During the Stage of Peters
burg Lincoln, while visiting the lines, all
though repeatedly warned that the Con-
federate sharpshooters were active, adj
Conrow was on duty. and stood with his
back against tree Mr.. Conrow. per-
ceiving a sharpshooter on the fortifica-
tons leveling his rifle at the President.
sprang towards the latter and vigorously
pulled him to the ground only an instant
before a bullet was buried in the tree in
front of which he had been standing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
DOUBLE HANGING IN OREGON.
Joseph Wade and b. III. Dalton, Who
Murdered "a Man Are Executed.

Joseph Wade and b. III. Dalton, Who
Murdered Man Are Executed.
Joseph Wade and b Fl. Dalton we're
hanged in the county Jail yard at Port
land. Ore. for eie murder of james b.
Morrow. Nov IA last. Joseph Wade
and b. Fl. Dalton murdered James b.
Morrow for % cents Morrow had been
calling on young lady friend and was
on his way home about midnight on Nov.
IA when Wade and Dalton stepped in
front of him and ordered him to throw
up his hands. Morrow made a movement
toward putting his hands in his pockets
when Wade fired the fatal shot. The
murderers were arrested three days later
in lodging house chiefly through infor-
nation furnished by the woman who kept
the house When arrested each man ac-
cused the other OF being the murderer,
but after a few weeks Wade confessed
that he himself FREQ the shot. Wade
was born near Pttsburg. Pa. and Dalton
at Atlanta. Ga. Wade and his victim
were both under 81 years of age, while
Dalton was only %
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
NEW CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.


Washington Institution Intended to
Educate Priests for Missionaries.
The FIRST news of Il new Catholic uni
yersity. to be built and established in
Washington. D. c., at a cost of S150,o00
was given out at Alton. H., by Rev.
Father Waiter Elliott, rector of the St
Thomas College in Washington. The
purpose OF the university will be to edu-
cate young priests. aiteady admitted to
the priesthood, to do missionary work
among the nOn-Catholics of the United
States, and in5alar missions in the Phil
ippines and Porto Rico. Priests who
have finished the priesthood can enter
ths school, and after a three years course
will be admitted to the missionary list.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
KELLEY INSTITUTE BURNS.
Hotel Also Reduced to Ashes-Total
Damage Estimated at 100000.

The city of Dwight, H., suffered a
100000 fire loss Tuesday. The great
laboratory of the Kelley Institute and
other buildings were completely de-
stroyed, together with the Livingston
bJtel. 1ne hotel was a fine brick and
stone structure, and was owned and con
trolled by the Kelley company. All of
the guests and employees escaped with
out injury. with the exception of a col
ored cook. who was bruised by jumping
from second-story window. The fire
started around the boilers used for heat
ing purposes in the main building of the
Kelley company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
CHILD ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Twelve Year-OId Girl Accused of Pois
oning Her Foster Mother.

Iona Turner. girl II years old, vas
placed under arrest in Springfield. o. ,,
on the charge of poisoning her foster
mother. Mrs. Anna @. Turner Acting
Coroner Maher has also ordered the ar
rest of May Holland. her playmate. on
the charge of being AIN accomplish. Ac-
cording to a signed confession made 20
Coroner Maher. the Holland girl told
Iona that she would poison the boys if
they did not leave her alone. Iona Tur-
ner was adopted by George Turner when
she was 2 years Old. bringing her from
Chillicothe. She has been an incorrigible.
In her confession she says she took the
rat poison from its hiding place and put
part of its contents into the coffee boiler,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
PAYS AFTER FORTY YEARS.
Sends Boy hood Friend SO in Letter,
So He May Die in Peace.

For over forty years. haunted by the
memory of a small crime committed
when boy, and making preparation In
his old age that he might die in peace, is
the story revealed in a letter received by
Albert Morse Of Bowling Green, Ohio.
The letter contained draft on Chi.
cago bank for $40. and the writer stated
that over forty years ago, when they
were boys together, he had stolen the
$40 from Morse when Morse was sleep
ing, and that the burden Of guilt ON his
soul was such that he could not die in
peace. Mr.. Morse never knew he had
lost $40 that way. @
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
GIVES UP RICH ORE PROPERTY.
Steel Combine Surrenders Land Ac'
quired Through Error.

An important agreement has been
reached between the United States Steel
Corporation and the State OF Minnesota.
1t is an adjustment of a controversy that
was inherited by the steel corporation
when it took over the Duluth and Iron
Range Railroad. Several years ago,
through an error by the attorneys for the
State aud the railroad. the State con-
yeyed to the road 5000 acres of State
institution land. Title was made absolute
to the road by decree of court. The State
had no right to convey State institution
al land The officials of the road have
formally agreed to transfer these lands
back to the State and select other lands
in lieu Of them On the land that was
conveyed TO the road by mistake We're
three iron mines worth many millions of
dollars, and which will yield the State
not less than 81, 00O,000 a year in royal
tiqS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Powder House Blows Up.

Two men are dead and four others seri-
ously injured as the result Of an eXpl0-
sion in the powder house at the mouth
of japan tunnel, Telluride. Colo. All the
buildings around the tunnel were wreck
ed. Santino Marta, who was thawine
powder in the powder house, stepped out
of the building for a moment, and the
powder, becoming heated, exploded the
conclusion setting off the entire supply
of several hundred pounds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Settles Younr's Shortage,

The bond company which was surety
for the late StGqrt r. Young, formerly
city treasare' Of Louisville, who commit
ted suicide last November after short
age in his accounts had been discovered
sent to Mayor Granger check for S42,'
404, covering the entire amount Of the
shortage, with the exception of $332
which was paid by Col. Bennett IL
Young father of the dead official.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
KIDNAPER CAUSES A PANIC.
Nebraska Man Steals His Own Child in
Omaha. but Is Arrested Later.

ANcOFasha MAN StediS us oNh Nh'io ~
Omaha, but Is Arrested Later.
j. b. Evards, a merchant of kearney,
Neb., kidnapped his 6-yearoid child from
the custody Of his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Dodder. Of Omaha. He put the child
into a waiting carriage and drove rapidly
to Council Bluffs. The streets were
crowded and the sensational carrying
away OF the child caused great excite
ment. Mr.. Dodder was alighting from
a street car and a stranger assisted the
child from the car. Instead of putting
her down he passed the little girl to
Evards, who forced her into the carriage
and dashed the horses. Evards was ar
rested in Council Bluffs. He agreed to
return to Omaha. where he will institute
habeas corpus proceedings. Evards and
his wife have not lived together for some
time and the kidnapping is the result of
an effort of both to secure possession of
the child.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Fire Races $4,000 Plant.

The $4,000 plant Of the Wireton
Heating Company at Wireton. a Chicago
suburb, was burned to the groand. Not
a drop Of waterother than that supplied
by a bucket brigade was thrown on the
flames. Engines went to the blaze from
Blue Island, mile and a half away, but
the fremep were helpless. The village
water supply comes from wells.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Chicagoan Dies Of Poison.

A strange woman entered the Mcclure
Hotel in Wheeling, W. Va. and regis
tered as Mrs. G. Parker. Chicago. III.
AS she had not appeared at noon the next
day her room was opened. The guest
was lying on a couch and breathing heav-
lily, There was an empty laudanum bot
tie near her. The woman died. She had
taken every precaution to conceal her
i1en tifp
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

Judge Tuley of Chicago appointed FL.
mer Washburn receiver for the Dowie
lace industries at Zion City. Ill.,, and
ruled against the faith healer in almost
every contention raised in the suit
brought by bis brother-in-law. Samuel
Stevenson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
KIN Sheriff in Ra,tie.

aof GAINESVILLE at Clarksville, Ark. with
dynamite, stole a SUN estimated at So
600, killed John Powers. sheriff Of John
son County. who attempted to capture
them, and escaped before the citizens
were aware of their presence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Robbers Body Is Claimed.

The body of Harvey Williams, one of
the desperadoes killed at Gallipolis. Ohio,
while attempting to commit robbery. was
shipped to Athens. Ohio, at the request
OF his brothers. The body Of John Lysle,
the other desperate. il not claimed. will
be delivered to a medical college at
Athens. Lysle's right name is said to be
Smith
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

Captain Tartsch Won Siegfield, the
military seronaut and DR.. Linke, who
left Berlin on a short experimental trip,
were carried away by gale and reached
Antwerp after five hours voyage. when
the balloon collapsed. Capt Won Sieg-
field was killed, but Dr. Linke escaped
with several bruises
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Gold Rrenks All Records.

The amount of gold in the national
treasury the other day was S545,S1G.305.
the highest point ever reached in the
history of the government