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Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
KNOX ON The BEEF TRUST
Attorney General Replies to Letter Written
to Him by Congressman Ray,
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION is ORDERED
Answer Is SO satisfactory that the
House Judiciary Committee De-
cides to Take No Further
Action at Present.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-A letter from
Attorney General Knox relative to the So
called beef trust was made public today
by Representative Ray OF New York, chair
man of the house committee on judiciary.
In view of the attorney generals letter, the
judiciary committee decided without di-
vision to recommend that the resolution
Of Representative Thayer of Massachusetts,
asking the attorney general What steps he
had taken against the beef trust, lie on the
table. The attorney generals letter is
given in Chairman Rays report on the reso-
luton.
The report quotes Mr.. Rays letter, dated
April ~, to the attorney general, in which
the following questions are asked:
1. Has your attention been called to the
matter alleged in house resolution 20S, a
2 Have you been requested to take any
official action in the matter?
3. Have you any evidence of the existence
or such a coInbinaton2
The attorney general in a letter Of the
same date answers the questions rs follows
l. 1t has not, except so far as 1t is a
matter OF general notoriety. &f
3. None that could be ciassed as legal
evidence.
Continuing the letter saysa
IL is proper, / think, however, to add
that. owing to the positive, Official, re-
peated and circumstantial nature of the
allegation that the law is being violated,
directed some time ago a thorough investl-
CATION to be made by one of the district
attorneys of the United States for the
purpose Of ascertaining whether in fact
such combination existed and whether, II
SO, its. operations were in violation. of any
federal statute.
Continuing the report says: I
1t is apparent from this correspondence
that there is no necessity for the adoption
OF the resolution. BY reason OF the wide
spread notoriety of the matter. the attor-
ready ordered a thorough Investigation.
and prosecute all offenders. If offenders
there be. 49,,
1t is evident that ne should not be re-
quired to give in detail the steps already
taken. as this would be to orewarn those
who are violating the law and enable them
to conceal evidence. III
1t is also evident that this officer cannot
state whether or not there. has been an
infringement of the law, as no evidence
has been presented to him upon which "a
base an opinion, and no intelligent opinion
can be given as to whether or not there
has been an infringement Of the law until
the facts are fully ascertained.
1t Is also evident that no legal steps car
be taken toward a prosecution of the parties
violating the law until a thorough invest.
cation has been made. In short, the letter
OF the attorney general above quoted an
swers the resolution as fully as 1t can be
or ought to be at this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
CONDITION OF THE CROPS
Corn Planting IL In satisfactory Prog
ress Throughout Corn
Belt.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The Weather
weekly summary Of crop conditions
is as follows: Although the temperature
since March 1 has averaged above the nor
NAL over the northern portion OF the coun-
try east OF the Rocky mountains, the season
is reported as backward in these districts,
except in New England and New York,
where IL is from one to two weeks earlier
than the average. The season is also back
ward in the southern states.
The week ending April IA was cold I'm the
central valleys and over the interior por-
tions Of the Atlantic coast and east gulf dis
t~ricts, although milder temperatures pre-
vailed during the latter part OF the week
in the last named districts. Rain Is much
needed in the Ohio, central Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys, over the western
portion Of the lake region. in South Florida
and the Rio Grande valley, including New
Mexico. and Colorado. Frosts occurred a.
far south as the northern portions Of the
east gulf states and the interior OF the
Carolinas, causing no serious damage.
Warmer and dry weather is badly needed
on the north Pacific coast.
Corn Planting In Progress.
Corn planting Is nearing completion In
the west gulf states and has made favorable
progress In the South Atlantic and east gulf
districts and Tennessee. IT. work Is gen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
FILES BOND FOR RATHB0NE
Fidelity Company willing to Go Bail
but Acceptance of Offer
Doubtful.

HAVANA, April 15--A Fidelity company
has filed a bond for 500, 600 with the court
as bail for the appearance of e. @. Rath-
bone, the former director OF posts, on his
appeal. This company's bond was refused
when offered for the appearance of Mr..
Rathbone when he was first arrested, but
his lawyers now insist that, according to
law and in the interests of justice, bail
should be accepted. The company has
risks amounting to 81 ,OOO.O 900 in Cuba,
mostly on account of government employees.
The president Of the court has con-
suited with Governor Wood, concerning the
matter OF accepting the bond, but no de-
cision- on the subject has been reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
PAYNE FACTION is HOPEFUL
Advocates Of Twenty Per Cent Reduce
ton Believe Their b
Bill VIII Pass.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-With the close
of the Cuban reciprocity debate in the
house today the leaders announced that all
danger Of the bill being weighted down with
undesirable amendments was over and that
they felt assured the bill would pass in the
shape in which IL came from the committee.
AS the bill in its present form is sure TO
command three -fourths of the vote of each
side OF the house, It's passage was certain
II it successfully passed the stage when
amendments could be offered.
The only cause of anxiety heretofore has
been the possibility that enough republic
ans would Join with the democrats to over
rule the chair and tack onto the bill an
amendment to abolish the diferential on
refined sugar. All the energies of the lead
ers have been directed, therefore, to bring
ing pressure to bear on the recalcitrant re-
publicans to induce them to refrain from
aiding this plan. and this evening at the
close Of the session of the house 1t was an
nounced that the entire republican delega-
tions from Michigan and California. who
constitute the head and front of the oppo-
sition, had agreed not to vote to override
the ruling Of the chair,
Mr.. Watson of Indiana, who is alec act
ing as the whip for the majority. does not
believe over a dozen republicans at the out
side viii Join the democrats on this propo-
sition. II would require more than twenty
republican votes to place on the bill the
amendment which might endanger its ulti-
mate passage. as several democrats. 1t is
understood. also have declared their lnten-
tion to stand by the ruling of the chair,
An unsuccessful effort was made again to-
day by Mr.. Payne TO secure an agreement
to limit the general debate. When the
house adjourned today there remained
t~hirty-fve members who desire to speak.
The debate today was without particular
Interest. The speakers were Messrs. Swan
son OF Virginia aud White OF Kentucky, for
the bill. and Messrs. s. w. Smith OF MiehI-
gan, Dayton of West Virginia, Burgess OF
Texas, Meyer OF Louisiana aud Sutherland
Of Utah against Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
PALMA STARTS FOR CUBA
Goes Back as President After Being
Exile for Eighteen
Years.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Tomas Estrada
Palma, president-elect of Cuba. took leave
today of his friends of Central Valley, N.
Y, among whom he has lived during
eighteen years of exile from his country.
A large crowd gathered at his old home and
escorted him to the station, where another
large crowd had assembled. The local
volunteer iremen and school children,
headed by the village band, paraded and
nearly everyone carried either an American
or a Cuban flag.
Farewell addresses in behalf Of the citl-
zens were made by Rev. f. c. Harding and
Irving Washburn and Mr.. Palma made a
brief response. He said that he left Central
Valley with regret, for 1t had been a haven
to him when he was driven from his own
country. The people had always treated
him with great kindness, he added, and he
would always remember it with deep CRATE
fulness.
President Underwood of the Erie railroad
gave President elect Palma the use of his
private car for the trip to New York. 1t
was decorated with Cuban flags, bunting
and ferns. Mr.. Palma appeared on the rear
platform as the train left the depot and
there was a final cheer louder than all the
rest. At Arden the children of the village
eShuOi BdluSlSu " BI6cb IA cupah ASouoA
and although the train did not stop there
was a friendly demonstration. At 1920 the
train-reached New York.
Mr.. Palma will remain in New York for
a few days, when he will start south for
Cuba. He will and at Gibara and will go
from. there to Bayamo- 1t was. at Bayamo
twenty-five years ago that his mother,
driven into the jungle by Spanish soldiers,
died Of exposure, and his first duty in Cuba
will be to seek out her neglected grave.
From Bayamo he will go to Manzanillo,
then to Santiago and last to Havana, which
he plans to reach on May 3, the day before
the. Cuban congress conYanes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Neb., April Is
Especial .)-Prof. Frederick A. stun has an
nounced his resignation from the depart
ment of English language and literature of
the Nebraska Wesleyan university. The
resignation is to TAX effect in June at
the close of the present school year. His
reason for resigning is hat he has an OBJ
portunity to do research work and has de-
cided not to pass it by. For several years
ne has been working out several problems
In bis line, but the pressure Of work while
professor Of English prevented his devoting
time for results. He will spend
at least two years in this work in one or
more Of the leading universities Of the
east, or possibly of Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Play r Ignore Injunction.

KANSAS CITY. April 15.-Three crack
American association players, Catcher Tom
and Out1elder Fred Ketcham, deserted
that organization here today and reported
TO Manager Nichols of the Kansas civ
cub of the Western league. This despite
the restraining order Issued by the circuit
court IN Kansas City recently to prevent
associations, from playing with the West
ern league. Manager Nichols had evidently
several days ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
DONE Accept CouBteEfoIts.

For piles. skin diseases. sores. cuts,
bruises, burns and other wounds nothing
equals Dewitt's Witch Hazel salve. Don't
accept counterfeits. None genuine except
DeWitt's. 81 have suffered since 1865 with
protrudinE. bleeding piles and until re-
Gently could find no permanent relief"
says ]. r. Gerall OF st. Paul, Ark. FINALLY
l tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. which
sooA completely cured me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Admiral Kempn's Wife.

OAKLAND, Cal, April 15.--Mrs. Cornelia
Selby Kempff, wife Of Rear Admiral Louis
Kempf, U. s. N, is dead in this city. The
cause OF death was acute pneumonia.
Rear Admiral Kempff, who returned from
the command of the China squadron on
March 10. was with his wife when she died.
Mrs. Kempff was a daughter of former
Mayor Selby Of San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
SUES EDITOR SECOND TIME
Filipino Commissioner wins One
Libel Suit and starts
on Another.

MANILA, April 15.-Benito Legardo, one of
the Filipino members Of the United States
commission, who with Dr.. Pardo Tavero.
another member OF the commission, recently
won a libel suit brought against Senior
Valdez, editor Of a local Spanish weekly,
has brought another suit against the same
editor, whose paper charged Legardo with
being a seducer, a p%erjurer and a traitor.
Counsel for the defendant, in court. offered
to prove the allegations made.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Chicago Express IL wrecked.

KANSAS CITY. April l5.-Part OF the
Chicago express on the Atchison. Topeka q
Santa ,Fe. which left here this morning for
the north, was wrecked at shefheid. Mo.
No one was injured and the train continued
north after a delay of two hours. The train
ran into an open switch. The engine left
che track and the tender, the mail car and
the express car overturned into a ditch.
The baggage car was derRiled but remained
upright. The coaches did not leave the
tracks.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

spencer's Clear statement.
THE Southern railway had no interest In
the purchase aud 1t will have no interest in
1t at any time in the future. Louisville &
Nashville will not pass to the Southern
railway"
Neither directly or indirectly?"
mo. Neither directly or indirectly, In
Eny shape, manner or form will the South
Brn railway have anything to do with Louis
vile & Nashville"
Mr.. Spencer. Mr.. Gates, Mr.. Harris, Mr..
Perkins, Attorney stetson and several other
of the interested parties held another con-
ference at Morgan & Coz in the late after
noon. This conference preceded the meet
ing between Mr.. Perkins and Mr.. Belmont.
at which 1t was decided not to issue the
Morgan-Belmont statements until late at
night. Edwin Hawley. who had not figured
in the Louisville G. Nashville matter be-
fore the previous day, was also among the
late callers at Morgan & Co.
HawIey's Part Not Clear.
Mr.. Hawley's interest in the situation
has not been made clear. but he vouchsafed
the statement earlier in the day that he
vas a large holder Of Louisville G. Nash
willie stock, and a. firm believer in it's flu
ture prosperity. Reports recently coupled
Mr.. Hawley's name with that Of Mr.. Gates
in the recent Colorado & Southern and
Colorado Fuel aud Iron deals.
No definite statement as to what dispo-
sition Morgan & Co. may make Of Louis
Vile a Nashville is looked for until the
pending. legal entanglements growing out
of the Great Northern-Northern Pacific
merger are settled. Should Southern rail-
way acquire a majority interest in Louis
vile & Nashville, 1t is assumed that the
Illinois Central road, which parallels Louis
VILE & Nashville territory, and is domi-
mated, by Hartman interests, will receive
some concessions. That Illinois Central
desires a majority interest in Louisville &
Nashville is not generally believed
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
ORDERS An INQUIRY
Continued from First Page.)

man being for any reason favored or
shielded. For the very reason that the
president intends to back UP the army In
the heartiest fashion in every lawful and
legitimate method of its work. he also in
tends to see that the most rigorous-care is
exercised to detect and prevent any cruelty
or brutality and that men who are guilty
thereof are punished,
"'Great as the provocation has been in
dealing with foes h habitually resort to
treachery, murder and torture against our
men, nothing can justify the use of torture
of any kind on the part of the American
army. ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
william II. wallace.

NEW YORK, April 15.-William H. Wal
lace, a prominent member of the Produce
exchange, and known among grain men all
over the United States, is dead, He was
a nephew of James Wallace. one Of the
first presidents Of the New York Chamber
OF Commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Phillip Promm, TyndaII, S. ID.

TYNDALL. s. D.. April 15.-(Special Tel
egram. )-Phillip Fromm was brought here
for burial from Sioux City. where he was
operated on for cancer Of the stomach. He
was formerly a saloon keeper here, This
is the third saloon keeper killed by drink
here in four years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
w. H. Pence, wauneta.

IMPERIAL, Neb., April 15.-(Special.)-
A message was received here Sunday from
Wauneta, this county, announcing the sud-
den death of Hon, w NJ. Pence of that
place. Mr.. Pence is one of the pioneers of
Chase county and one of the leading busi-
ness men OF Wauneta. He is a Mason of
high and long standing. The funeral. will
be held on Tuesday under the auspices of
the Masonic lodges OF this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
WRECK on Me.1can central.

Ell PAso. Tex, April l6.-The Mexican
Central Passenger train was wrecked by
an open switch at Gomez Palacio, near Tor
reon yesterday, The fireman was killed
and the Pullman conductor was fatally in
jured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Ronorden-Graves

DBADWooD, S. D., April 15.-tspecial)
A pretty church wedding was held In the
First Congregational church Of Deadwood.
at which Paul +. Bonorden Of st. Paul.
Mimi, was united in marriage with Miss
Stella Graves, eldest daughter Of Mrs. r.
IL. Graves OF Deadwood. The groom was
formerly connected with the EIkhorn rail
road at Deadwood. The bride has spent her
life in Deadwood and is one of the popular
young women OF the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Bishop Williams Conarms Glass.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 15.-CSpecial)-
special services were held In Christ church
mere Sunday, the occasion being the an
nual visitation Of Bishop Williams for the
administration of the apostolic rite Of con-
hrmation. The bishops address to the class
was listened to by a large congregation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

kansas city Land and Improvement COM
panny, was found dead hanging from a
well of financially. III health IL believed
to be tho cause. AIR. Bassett was 60 years
old. lie leaves a family.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
BuriaI under sand Rank.

Ardmore. l. T., April 16.-While playing
Jail on the banks of the Washita river at
Erin Springs five boys were buried beneath
a sand bank. Three, Eddie and Al Pierce
and Perry Cox, were killed and Bob Parker
and Marion Cox, who were taken out alive,
COVaF
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
FIRE RECORD.
at shelby burn,

SHELBY, Neb., April 16.-(Special. IA
barn belonging to DR.. Woodward burned
yesterday. 1t is thought the fire started
from some ashes given to chickens There
was 500 insurance In an Omaha company.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Pierce BANNERS weIcome

PIERCE, Neb., April 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Several small showers Of rain fell
here today. This is Just what was needed
to start small grain and grass.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISKEY

builds new tssuej it enrches and sHmuah ties the blood, aids dgestin tones up the
heart. nvtgorates the brain inc strengthen ms the system so 1T throws on dkease; 1t
Mrs Matilda Watts who is SO ears of age, SAYS Dunys Pure Malt Vybhkev
cured her of grip and has kept her strong ad we'll
weather always found me in ed and | often felt as If life was not worth the living
Picking u a newspaper one day, / read OF the grat benefit derived iron the use Of
Dufys Malt Mhskey. and sent for a bottle. The. beneficial effects we're almost in
stantaneous, The eTble lasdtude. witty hch l had suffered so long disappeared 1
L feel as though / was only 80 Mrs NJ aua Watts, 34 w 10th St, N Y c." -
., If -yoa Shsh, to- keep yoqngts Sr9ng and Vigorous ans, have on your chek. the glow
full in half a glass of WaUr or milk the time a lay and take mo- oher ueTGJneN 10
S dangerous to fill your system with drugs .thyp poison the system and depress the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

II you wish to be always satisfied, order
no other Champagne than Cooks Imperial
Extra Dry. 1t has quality and purity.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Train KIM TIE Men.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April lA-Ralph
ID. Clark, Joseph White (coloredl and VIII
liam Beacon were run down and instantly
killed by q Royal Blue line train on the
philadelphia 4 heading railway today at
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

T indicates trace OF precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Death Rate From Drugs

y The leading doctors sayi "There are more deaths caused by drugs than dsasei
Y every one would. keep his system fortified with an tnvgwahng sdmulant and
= Statistics show thai these doctcna are right. and this is why II leading doctors
Dunys Pure Malt Whskey excl usNdy for Consumption Grip, BronchWis
Asthma. Catarrh, Dyspepsia nervous pros uauon, female troubles seephssness and
Ion M Inc aWhn
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
PROMISES OF WEATHER MAN
Fair with Variable winds in Nebraskn
for Wednesday ana
Thursday.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Forecast:
For Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and
Montana-Fair Wednesday and Thursday;
variable winds.
For Iowa-Fair Wednesday and probably
Thursday; south winds.
For Illinois-Partly cloudy Wednesday
and Thursday; variable winds.
For Missouri-Fair and warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday fair: south winds.
For Kansas-Falr and warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday fair; east to southeast
winds.
For North Dakota-Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; west winds.
For South ~pakota-Fair Wednesday. with
warmer; Thursday warmer west winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
Found Hanging 20 Rafter.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, April l5,-wiI- 4
liam A, Bassett, superintendent Of the Ar
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
CURES WITHOUT DRUGS.

Quinine depresses the heart, while DUFF
Eye PURE MALT WHIsKBY tones and
invigorates the heart action and purihes
the entire system. Write us and state your
case, 1t will cost you nothing for advice.
Be sure you get the genuine, See that
the Chemists Head is on the label and the
name 'Duffy's Malt Whisksy Company"
is blown in the bottle. limitations and
substitutes are dangerous and Injurious.
druggists and grocers or direct for 300 per
bottle.
~FREE-Medical booklet containing symp-
toms and treatment of diseases and con-
vincing testimonials, together with doctors
advice sent free. Also two game counters
for whist, euchre, etc, which are a great
novelty, sent free on receipt of four cents
to cover postage. Duffy's Malt Whlskey
Company, Rochester, NJ. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

Laxative Bromo-ouinins removes the
cause. Z. W. Groves signature en- sysry
boz. Price 20 osntl.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

OMAHA, April 15.-Official record of tenn
p%erature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years.:
1902. 1901. 1900. 1899.
Maximum temperature. So SO 50 Sc
Minimum temperature. A 81 AZ 45
Mean temperature. ........ so AZ 81 80
Precipitation .........u.... .O5 T "a Il
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l,
1902:
Normal temperature. 40
Excess for the /
Total excess since March 1......,..........1 61
Normal precipitation ................. 10 inch
Deficiency for the day .....-.:....... 90 inch
Total precipitation since March L. 90 inch
Deficiency since March 1.............1. SS inch
Deficiency for cor. period 1901 ........ .36 inch
Deficiency for cor. period 1901. .......1 4. OI inch
Reports from. SJHIIOns at :? y. an.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
CURED BY
White Ribbon Remedy
CURED BY

Can he given in glass of water, tea or
cOnee without patients knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy win cure or de-
stroy the diseased 6pp5t.t~ for alcoholic
stimulants, whether the patient is "a con-
hrmed inebriate, "a tippler." social
drinker or drunkard. Impossible for any
one to have an appetite for alcoholic
liquors after using White Ribbon Remedy.
End0raed by menlherH az ". G. ~. L..
Mrs. Moore, Press Superintendent of the
Woman's Christian temperance union,
Ventura, Cal, writes: Il have tested White
Ribbon Remedy ON very obstinate drunk
ards, and the cures have been many. In
cases the Remedy was given secretly.
cheerfully and endorse White
Ribbon Remedy. Members OF our union are
delighted to find a practical and economic
cal treatment to aid us In our temperance
Mrs. M. A.. Cowan, OF the woman,s
Christian Temperance Union, states: II
know OF so many people redeemed
from the curse of drink by the use
OF White Ribbon Remedy that / earnestly
request you TO give. II a trial" Druggists
or by mail, 81. Trial package free by writ
Ing or calling on Mrs. A, M. Townsend Qor
years secretary of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union), 2s fremont st., Bos-
ton. Mass. Sold in Omaha by
+ SSS SJJo ! SEISs
Phone AZ. s. w. Cor. 10th and Chicago.
Goods delivered FREE to any part of city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16

ind Louisville & Nashville, made this state