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Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

STRUCK AND KILLED BY TRAIN
John Cash Makes a Fatal Mistake rs
to which Track Train
f. On.

John Cash, an oiler in the employ OF the
Union Pacific railroad. living at 3427 Fourth
avenue, was struck by Rock Island pass
enger train No. AZ shortly before Z o'clock
yesterday morning and received injuries
from which he. died an hour later at the
Woman's Christian Association hospital.
The accident occurred close to the trans
fer depot on the Rock Islands tracks. Cash
was on his way to work and was walking
east towards the depot on the north track.
He heard the train approaching from be-
hind him. but supposed it was on the south
track, the one used by eastbound trains.
Owing to recent washouts on the line the
Rock Island, was sending its eastbound
trains over the north track and this fact
was unknown to Cash. He was walking in
the center OF the track and the cowcatcher
struck him and threw him to one side. It
is thought that the unfortunate mans head
struck the heavy beam at the top OF the
cowcatcher. as he was thrown to one side.
He was perfectly conscious when picked
up and taken to the baggage room in the
depot. although the blood was gushing from
his ears, mouth and nose. DR.. ]. g. Water
man was summoned and he at once had
Cash removed to the Woman's Christian
Association hospital. Shortly after reach
ing the hospital Cash lapsed into uncon-
sciousness and died within an hour.
Although examination failed to show that
the skull had been fractured It is supposed
that death was due to some internal in
Jury in the head. Except for a-slight bruise
and abrasion over the right ear there were
no marks on his body.
Cash was 80 years of age and his death
bereayes q wife and three small children.
In the absence OF Coroner Treynor from
the city Justice Carson will hold an inquest
this morning at 10 o'clock at Lunkley's un-
dertaking rooms, where the body was taken.
Kaan nIa.n V.. I,,eLi. Mann.nI,,. .o.n
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

Davenport Democrats: Colonel NJ. NJ.
Price, a former Davenporter and well
known to our oldest citizens, but for some
years a resident of South Dakota at Woon-
socket, has left for Jeres, Spain, where
he will serve as consul. This will be the
colonel's second appointment to consular
service, he having been consul general at
Marseilles, France, during the Franco
Prusslan war and won considerable distinc-
ton during those stirring times. He has
filled the positions Of clerk of the United
States court at st. Louis and as a legis-
lator during the pioneer days In South
Dakota. Mr.. Price was colonel of the
Thirteenth Iowa regiment during the civil
war. He is well known over this state as
an orator as well as a leader. He was the
founder of the peoples party in South
Dakota, but during the last three years
has been back in the republican ranks and
Is now a strong advocate of the repub-
lican party's principles.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Veterans, Reunion at Avoca.

The twelfth annual reunion of the Pot
tawattamie County Veterans association
will be held at Avoca Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday, August 6. Z and s. Among
the speakers will be Congressman Walter
/. Smith, Hon. John N. Baldwin and Hon.
@. W. Cullison. Camphres will be held
each evening and music and various forms
OF amusement will be provided in abund-
anoe. The reunion grounds will be located
IN the park on the fair gro"n IS. They
will be lighted by electric ligh:s nd tents
will be furnished free to all Doing them.
Plumbing and heating. alxby & Son.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Robs Two stores.

AvoCA. Ia, July ~2O.-(speeial Teiegram.)
This morning between the hours OF 12
and 8 O'Clock two stores at Corley. seven
miles north Of here. were robbed. The
postofhee Is located in one Of the stores.
The robbery is supposed to have been COM
mitted by one man, as fresh tracks OF one
person we're found leading frpm the stores
to the railroad track and were followed
for about two miles south. The robber
secured about $50 m cash. a pair OF pants
and a 9aiT CT rubber boots,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
TRAMP KILLS A BRAKEMAN
Discovered by Companion just n Few
Moments before His
Death.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, July 2o.-Fred L. Pow
ell. a brakeman on an early morning
freight OF the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad. was stabbed to death by an un-
Identified tramp a few miles west OF Arion.
Powell was discovered by a fellow brake
man only a few moment before he died.
He never spoke.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Returning to Washington.

UTICA, N. Y, July 2O.-Colonel William
Cary Sanger assistant secretary of war,
accompanied by Mrs. Sanger, left here
today for New York and Washington.
Secretary Root sails for Europe next
Thursday and during his absence Of six
Of the War department.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

BOSTON. July 2Q-John Willis Baer,
secretary OF the United Society Of Christian
take effect October I, and has accepted a
position as assistant secretary OF the
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions. Mr..
October i
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
ArmadiIIo Found in Illinois.

METROPOLIS, ILL.,, July 20.-An arma-
dillo. the first specimen OF its species ever
discovered in this part of the country, was
captured here yesterday at the ferry
wharf by a steamboat rouster. Where Il
came from is a mystery, as IL was swim
ming In the river when found.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

Cedar Rapids Republican: The state of
Iowa now for the first time has a woman
in the capacity of parole clerk in Des
Moines. The governor has named his sis
ter, Miss Anna b. Cummins, for that re-
sponsibie position. Miss Cummin is not
quite an ordinary woman. She is a woman
Of much ability in business matters. She
Is a stenographer by profession. The place
of parole clerk was created under Gov
ernor Shaw, to meet the new requirements.
In her position Miss Cummins will, I'm a
measure, pass Judgment on applications
for paroles and she will also keep track
of men who are sent out of the peniten-
tiary upon parole. Rare good judgment is
required of an official with such powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

Washington Letter to Philadelphia Press:
Secretary and Mrs. Shaw have been much
amused because all who heard that their
children were being educated. at Cornell
college Immediately concluded that y desig-
mated Cornell, at Ithaca, N. Y. The Sec
rotary is most profoundly convinced that
everything in Iowa surpasses all competi-
tors and he contends that Cornell in Iowa
was founded years before Its more famous
rival by a brother of Ezra Cornell and
that the western institution has more stu
eastern namesake. This argument has led
to much good-natured char and to pro-
longed discussion between the secretary
and his associates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
steel Employees Meet Death.

Lorraine, O., July 2O.-John Murphy and
John Brandt, employees OF the Lorraine
gases while working at the top OF the
eompany's furnaces.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
: A slam nadIy Injured,

Or painfully hurt, burned, bruised OF
wounded gets quick comfort from Bucklen's
Arnica Salye. II conquera pain. Zoe.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Abont Iowa PeopIe.

Iowa City Republican: President G.. e.
MacLean has returned from Minneapolis,
where he attended the National Educa-
uonal association meeting. No matter
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

where ne went he was greeted by old as
sociates. In the crowd he would hear
Prof. MacLean,' and, although the party
might not be visible, he was sure II was
a Minnesotian. Another group would greet
no mlstaking that a Nebraskan was near.
The president" salutation denoted that an
Iowan was I'm sight. Under the Circum-
stances he admits that II was necessary
to be on ones best behavior.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
ENTIRE NEW CORPORATION
Plan of Reorganization of Two Great
Asphalt Companies Outlined.
THIRTY-oNE MILLION DOLLARS CAPITAL
Decision Reached by Receivers After
Committees Have Made Exam
nation of Condition of
Both Companies.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2o.-The plan Of
reorganization of the Asphalt Company Of
America and the National Asphalt company,
which companies are in the hands OF re-
ceivers, was made public tonight by two
committees that have been examining the
condition OF the companies. The plan pro-
vides that the property of the two COM
panies shall be acquired by a new corpora
ton. which is to have a capital of s31, OOO,-
900.
The new company is to be organized I'M
der the laws OF New Jersey or such other
state as may be decided upon by counsel,
which company may issue capital stock as
follows: Five per cent non-cumulative
after two years from the purchase Of the
property and the commencement OF bust
ness by the new company; entitled TO be
preferred in liquidation to the amount Of
its par value. together with all accumulated
and unpaid dividends; to an amount not ex-
ceeding $l4, 900, 900. Common stock not ex-
ceeding ST.. 900. 900.
The company can acquire the property and
securities formerly belonging to the Asphalt
Company Of America and the National As
phalt company, but in case the two COM
panies shall be OF the opinion that acquisl-
ton Of any such property or securities would
not be to the interest OF such company,
such property or securities may not be ac-
CURED. The right is to be secured to hold
ers Of preferred stock by the charter Of the
new company, supplemented by a proper
deed OF trust, to exchange their preferred
for common stock at the rate OF $3.50 in
common for each 800 OF common stock sur
rendered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
TO BOON THE STATE OF IOWA
Commercial Bodies Would Advertise the
Resources of the Hawksys State.
PLAN FOR A CENTRAL BUSINESS BODY
Preparations for Encampment of the
FIfty-First ReEiment-DeIay I'm
organizing Des Moines
Police Force.
tFrom a star Correspondents

DIES MONIES. July 20.-(special.) 1.-THE
organization Of what will be known as
the Commercial Association Of Iowa will
be formed in Des Moines at a meeting to
be held September 2 next, during the state
fair. d. B. Lyons of this city was elected
temporary president OF an organization at
Cedar Rapids looking to this end. There
were represented at the provisional meet
ing the commercial bodies of Des Moines,
Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Mar
shalltown, Mason City, Oelwein and Iowa
City. 1t is planned to combine the local
associations Of jobbers, shippers and COM
mercial bodies generally and to hold an
nual meetings. The following were agreed
upon as the special and immediate objects
of the association:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Millions Set Aside.

OF the capital stock an amount equal to
half the common to be issued, and not ex-
ceeding $1,000, 900, will be set aside in the
hands of a trustee or depositary to be used
only for the conversion Of preferred stock
into common stock. The common stock so
held until its exchange for preferred stock
in the course OF such conversion is to draw
no dividends and exercise no voting rights.
The preferred stock is to be subject to re-
demption or purchase at any time after
three years from the issue thereof, at the
rate Of 10 percentum of its par value. The
directors are not to create or authorize any
issue OF bonds or funded debt secured by
mortgage, pledge or other lien, upon any or
all Of the property OF the corporation with
out the consent Of the holders with voting
power OF not less than three-fourths OF each
class Of capital stock and the consent Of
the holders Of not less than three-fourth
OF each class OF voting trust certificates out
standing.
The directors can, however, incur, or au-
thorize unsecured or floating indebtedness
up to Is per cent OF the amount of the out
standing capital stock without the consent
Of the shareholders.
The outstanding collateral gold certificates
of the Asphalt company Of America are to be
reduced to about 327, 900, 900 by the exchange
OF certain Of said certificates for common
stock certificates of the new company and
the remainder for preferred stock OF the
new company at the rate OF $500 Of pre-
ferred stock for each 81, 900 OF collateral
gold certificates.
OF the common stock, an amount equal
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Next

The third Of the series Of regImental
e~ncampments by the Iowa National Guard
will begin at Atlantic next Tuesday. Major
Hume of the adjutant generals staff re-
turned from Atlantic, where he had in
spected the ~campground with a view to
understanding whether it would be all
right In case Of continued wet weather.
He found 1t entirely satisfactory and no
amount Of rain can prevent a good encamp-
ment. The campground at Cedar Falls last
week was on a high knoll and the rain
did not interfere in the least like 1t did
at Fonda. The companies OF the Fifty
first will go to Atlantic on Tuesday. The
companies from Knoxville, Oskaloosa,
Winterset, Des Moines and Stuart will go
on a special early In the day, and with
them will be the band from Centervllle.
The companiesSin southwestern Iowa will
go around by Council BLUFFS or over the
Griswold branches of the Rock Island and
Burlington. 1t is probable that governors
day will be fixed for next Saturday to
suit the convenience Of the governor and
his staff.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

Owing TO circumstances entirely be-
yond our control. and upon the solicit
tation of u friends and patrons, We
have concluded &C continue in the
Jewelry Business in our present loca-
ton at No. 400 Broadway. Our recent
clearing sale was a great success. and
we will Immediately place In stock a
new and elegant assortment OF the
latest and u~p-to-date goods, We will
also state that IN addition to the COM
plete new stock We intend TO make
come Interesting prices. The store will
be thoroughly remOdeled and an OPP
teal room and jewelTy manufacturing
department added.
TOMORROW WE OFFER
25-YEAR BOSS CASE Ell
v GIN WATCH, 10 JEWELS.
araOO-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
sewaEe systems to DE Trted.

The Board Of Control will recommend to
the superintendents at the Mt. Pleasant
hospital, Mitchelville Reform school and
the Davenport Orphans home that they
give contracts to a Chicago company for
the building Of modern ewage systems at
those institutions on the following bids
OF the company: Mitehellville, $2.225; Dav-
export, $4,450; Mt. Pleasant, 1880. The
contractors agree to use labor aud ma
terial furnished by the state at Mt. Pleas
ant, which would reduce the cost about
81. 200. These sewage systems are guar
anteed automatic, will have a combination
Of tank and filters and will be operated
by the contractors for at least two years
after they are built, so as to make sure
that they will be satisfactory. II they are
successful It is expected hat similar plants
will be placed in operation in several cities
Of the state. The board has S25 900 with
which to erect the plants, but can save
some OF the appropriation for other work,
No Increase IF Telephone Taxes.
The executive council has made only pre-
liminary figures on the telephone and tele-
graph assessments for the state and has
covered all the larger telephone companies
and the two telegraph companies. but It is
learned that there is not likely to be any
substantial increase in the assessment OF
this class OF property. The telegraph COM
panies have made no complaint Of their
assessment and only a few Of the minor
telephone companies have asked for a re-
railroad assessment is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

Keep clean. Use Puck's Mechanics soap.
Puck's Domestic soap u best
N. Y. Plumbing Co.. telephone $50.
Puek's Domestic soap Is best for lauEdry.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21

Plumbing and heating. siIOy & Son.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-21
Continuance of the Floods.


The flooded region in Iowa has moved to
the southeast during the past week and the
lower stretches of the rivers are now
overhowed. The Des Moines river below
Ottumwa and on to Keokuk is spreading
out over the adjacent land and doing great
amage to crops. The Skunk river, which
has a low and wide valley, is higher than
known for more than half a century and
is running over land that has not before
been flooded. The railroads In that part Of
the state are heavy sufferers. The Rock
Island trains have been delayed and In
some cases have been compelled to go a
roundabout way to reach their destina-
ton. The rain of the past week. which
has been over a part of the state which
had not before suffered greatly. has been
almost as bad as any of the transforms OF
June. The damage done to growing grain
and to hay especially in eastern Iowa Is
very great.
To inaugurate a vigorous and continuous
policy of advertising throughout the United
States and In such foreign countries as
may be deemed wise and from which large
immigration to America Is known to be
made, the resources Of Iowa, not only as
an agricultural state, but especially as a
manufacturing state.
To see to IT thai our commissioners to
the st. Louis exposition be urged to CO.
operate with this association and that they
be furnished with advertising matter pre-
pared by this association and be given all
the aid that is in the power of the associa-
ton TO render.
That good roads for Iowa be given the
Immediate and continued attention by this
association that their Importance deserves.
That any and every proper subject of
legislation affecting the general welfare of
Iowa and the common welfare of the vari-
Gus cities and towns In which the associa-
ton members are located be given energetic
attention from time to time.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31

to all of those who have so kindly aided both by encouragement and by labor the Chapter in it's efforts to en- certain the visitors to our State con- vention. It is impossible to mention them individually, almost every citi- zen taking an active part therein.
 But we beg leave to mention a few who stand out prominently and worked faithfully. Among whom is Mrs. M. J. Lucas, chairman of deco ration committee, who with her able assistants brought about transfor- nation in the court house by her beautiful and tasteful decorations. We hardly have words to express our appreciation to the members of the "Smart Set Club" who were so gracious and generous ill their com bined efforts to entertain our guests, their successful reception being one of the leading features of the week.
 The Chapter certainly made no mistake when it chose the refresh ment committee composed of Mes danes R. B. Hooker, w. w. Dutton, c. R. Hite and A. D. Holland.
 Mrs. c. A. Hillhouse deserves great credit for the fine taste shown in the musical selections which were greatly enjoyed. Also in the selection of her assistants among whom were Misses Thornburg, Imogene Randy, Marille billiard and Lucy Brandenburg, Mes danes Crook, Randy and O'Neal, and also thank Witzman Piano Co.,, for the piano loaned us through Mrs. Hillhouse. We are especially grate- full to MT. Frank Hess, the represen- tative of the Electric Light Plant
 We also thank the program, badge and other committees who did ex- cellent work.
 The press of our town have our highest appreciation, especially the Herald, which so kindly printed our programs and badges. Judge Scar borough's kindness shown was highly appreciated. Last but not least we add our sincere thanks to all those gentlemen who interested themselves in getting the cheapest transportation ever secured by this organization. Mrs. R. M. Laird, Pres l.. c. Cause Chapter.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
THE GREAT WALLACE CIRCUS.

The Great Wallace Show, which is to exhibit in this city for the first time in it's history, recently visited Columbus, Ohio, where the excellence of the show pleased big crowds. The Columbus Journal said:
 "Columbus had ideal circus weather Friday, and the Great Wallace Shows gave the citizens an ideal circus en- tertainment. The general verdict of the thousands of people who had the pleasure of witnessing the exhibitions in the afternoon and evening is that the Wallace shows are in the front rank of first class tented entertain mepts, and as caterers to the amuse- ment-loving public the management is in class by itself.
 "At the afternoon performance the big tent was filled to it's capacity But all records were broken at the night exhibition. The rush was SC great that it became necessary to close the doors twenty minutes before the performance began and fully 4,O0( people were refused admission. That the large crowd was greatly pleased with the performance was shown by the hearty applause which greeted every number on the long program. The Great Wallace Show will ex. hibit in Newport on Tuesday, No. vember f.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
CONGRATULATES KEEL.

MT. and Mrs. John H. Keel returned Thursday morning from the farm near Grand Glaize, where they feasted on 'possum, squirrel and fish for the past week. MT. Keel reports corn and cotton both in first class condition-a surplus of probably 5000 bushels of corn being raised on his place.-New- port Independent.
 The above shows the glorious suc- cess another old U. of A. graduate is meeting with. "Long' John Keel, during his college days in Fayetteville, was one of the brightest and most popular students that ever attended the school, and old friends here will be pleased to learn that he has al- ready reached "easy street. ."-Fay- etteville News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
ROUTE OF WHITE RIVER ROAD

The best we can gather concerning
 the railroad situation is as follows,
 says the Yellville Echo. The line has
 been practically agreed on from Geo.
 Creek on west up Big Sugar Orchard.
 The line from Buffalo City to the mouth of George's Creek is not fully decided on. The survey made by MT. Abbott from Buffalo City to the mouth of Georges Creek via Onset will be completed th1s week. Also two tunnels will be surveyed this week. One from Lakes Ferry across to Crooked Greek and the other from
 Lakes Ferry over to Fallen Ash. Also new crossing on White river will be examined between Buffalo and the mouth of Crooked Creek.
 MT. Rohwer, the chief engineer, will be in Yellville the last of this week when the route from Buffalo City to the mouth of George's Creek
 will be finally decided on. In either event it is pretty safe to buy you a town lot in Yellville. However, the Dodd City people claim to have posi- tive information that MT. Merri-
 weather has been again employed to locate the line via the Lees Mountain
 route. One thing is certain the road is going to split Marion county wide open.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
ESCAPED WITH BOOTY.

A party of pearlers came down on launch from Black Rock, bringing young mar with whom the others were not acquainted. The owners of the boat carried $1O0 in gold, slowed away in the boat and it seems trusted the young fellow too far.
 While they were away, he secured the yellow coin and upon their return, told them he was going over in town for some cigarettes. But he ran across a handcar, which he made use of to point beyond Diaz. His thievery was soon discovered and the victims started in pursuit on another handcar. They managed to overtake him, but when about fifty yards away, he took to the brush, which skirts the track.
 Sheriff Randy was telephoned for and has gone in pursuit with his blood hound. At press hour, nothing fur ther had been heard and it was inn possible to learn the names of the parties to the affair.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-10-31
ARKANSAS SURVEY BY
 ROCK ISLAND.

Salem, Oct. 24.-The two corps of Rock Island surveyors, who have been engaged in locating line from Belle, Mo-, to Newport since last May, met in Salem today with the preliminary survey complete. The town is quail flying in true Arkansas style. The line as located runs through the busi- ness center of the town, in fact, it cuts the town through from north to south, and runs south just west of courthouse square. This road, if built, will give us direct communica- tion with Little Rock, Kansas City and St. Louis. Already our farmers are talking of the big orchards they ex- pect to plant in case the road is con- structed.