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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
CREIGHTON COLLEGES PRIDEI
They Are to Figure in en Enter
tainment to he Given
April 22.

Wednesday. April %, the Creighton Ora
torical association will give literary and
oratorical evening al the Creighton uni
versity hall. The three champion orators
who have won the Nebraska collegiate ora
torical contest will have prominent parts
in the program, and the friends OF the coll
lege are expecting treat
other numbers on the program will be
scenes from Shakespeare by William Scholl
and Francis Jenal and echoes from the
days of chivalry in which will appear Ed.
Creighton. Matthias Weishar, Francis Col
fer, William Callahan, Arthur Coad and
Francis Baliman.
Thirty or more ladies have been chosen
by the young orators 10 give social prestige
as well as special financial patronage. A
handsome program is being printed on
which will appear the names OF patronesses
and the list will include many OF the most
prominent matrons of Omaha. The best
available local and instrumental talent will
discourse the music and the orators pledge
themselves TO present program worthy OF
the reputation they have won. Tickets will
be sold from Saturday morning until the
day OF the entertainment, at Sherman G.
McConnells drug stores. corner of Six
teenth and Dodge. They may be procured
also at the parlors of Creighton university
or from the students at their homes.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
TURN DOWN oDELL's NOMINEE
New York Senators Refuse to Confirm
Baker ms Railroad Com
missioner.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 16.--Not since the
memorable days OF the Conkling-Pratt en-
broglio has the state senate been the scene
OF more bitter personalities or of a more
sensational political battle than this morn
ing and afternoon, when Governor ODelTs
nomination Of Frank Baker for railroad
commissioner was rejected by a coalition of
Senators Bracket, E. r. Brown and Els
berg, the three so-called insurgent repub-
Icans, combined with the democrats, and
an intensely personal conflict was precpl-
tated between Senator Bracket and Sena-
tor Raines, the republican president pro
TEN.
II is not unlikely that the battle will be
renewed tomorrow when 1t is expected the
Judiciary committee will report the nomi-
nation OF George Wilson Morgan to take
the place of John McCullagh superln-
tendent Of elections, sent in by Governor
Odell today.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
EXPERIMENTS WITH INSECTS
some startling Discoveries Are Made
by warren T. Clark of Cali
fOrnia University.

BERKELEY. Cal. April l6.-Warren T.
Clark Of the University Of California, is
pursuing in the case Of insects whose
habitat is on land certain lines Of research
which may be regarded as parallel 10 the
other experiments with marine forms OF
life in which DR.. Jacques Loeb has been
30 successful
Mr. Clark has demonstrated that the
wings Of the roseaphys can be developed
or modified by chemical exeitstion and that
their growth 10 not due to causes hitherto
assigned.
As a result Of his experiments Mr.. Clark
has shown that by changing the food he
can alter and control the growth and de-
velopment Of the insect.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
LOUBEr SEES GRAND DISPLAY
Ten Thousand Troops Take Part in
the Maneuver I'm MustaPha
Field.

ALG1 '@Vissj. priI 16.-President Loubet
today ~ Ire grand military ma
neuvers, in "a troops took part, In
Mustapha field. rad been drawn
from all parts of tn was REIN
forced by sailors and ma the Wis
iting feet and by native orgs ions The
Algerian sharpshooters and the zouaves
made an imposing display and the whole
furnished a brilliant spectacle.
A number Of native chiefs and troop of
Spahis escorted the presidents carriage.
NJ. Loubet's arrival on the parade ground
was the signal for a great demonstration
from the military and the thousands Of
civilian spectators.
During the evolutions OF the troops the
president occupied a superbly decorated re-
viewing stand and was surrounded by the
members OF the special missions, the en-
voys, the foreign naval commanders and
native chiefs.
The president devoted the rest Of the day
to visits and banquets and to witnessing
various other features of the elaborate
festivities. He will leave Alglers tonight
for Oran.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
ABANDONED VESSEL SIGHTED
Hulk of ship Deserted Nine Months
Ago is still Ahoat and
Burning,

HONOLULU. April 1s.-CBy Pacific
Cable Advises from Japan received here
on the Pacific mail steamer China state
that the derelict British ship Fannie Kerr
was sighted on March % by the British ship
Heathdene. When sighted the derelict was
in latitude 24.23 north, longitude 1924
west. Smoke was issuing from the hull Of
the vessel and all its mssts were gone.
Fannie Kerr, bound from Newcastle,
Australia, for San Francisco, was aband-
oned OF Honolulu nine months ago and
this is the first time that the vessel has
been sighted since the screw deserted It.
The ship was on FIRE when It was aband-
oned and that 1t is still afioat is probably
due to the fact that It has a steel hull.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
PRESBYTERY BALKs AT CLUB
Holds Pastor who Joins Others in
Running Private Bar Merits
DisapPrOva1.

CLINTON, Mo, April 16.-The Kansas
City Presbytery. composed of ministers and
laymen from Jefferson City to Kansas City,
in session at Osceola today, unanimously
adopted an overture to the General Assem-
bly, OF the church insisting on its disap-
proval of ministers occupying an equivocsl
position on temperance,
1t came out during the debate that the
resolution was aimed at Rev. William
Henry Roberts of Philadelphia, clerk of the
General Assembly. and who is a member
Of the Union League club Of Philadelphia,
which has a restaurant with a bar attached.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Movements of ocean vessels Aprn IG.

AT New -Arrived-Palaua, from
Genoa: Germanic, from Liverpool; Patricia,
from Hamburg etc. Saiied-Laurentian
Tor Glasgow; Moltke. for Hamburg; La
Lorraine for HaVre.
Al Bremen-Arrived-K WI helm der
Crosse, from New York, via Plymouth
and Cherbourg
Boston for Manchester. Sailed-HaverfnTd,
Tor Philadelphia, via Queenstown Celtic,
AZ Cherbourg - Arrived - Deutschland,
from New York
Al Naples-Arrived- 'Frave, from New
Al Queenstown - Sailed - Celtic, from
Liverpool, for New York.
AT AntWerp-Arrivsd-P from
Philadeiphia-
Al Hamburg -Sailed-BlucheT. for New
York via Southampton and Cherbourg.
At pOnta FerTaria-Pa ssed-WeilSa r,
from Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar, for
New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
WILL CHRlSTEN COLORADO
GovernOr's Daughter Accompanies
Father to Aid Cruisers
Launching.

DENVER, April 16. - Governor Pea
body and family left today for Philadelphia,
where his eldest daughter will, on April rs.
christep the new armored cruiser Colorado.
The party will return to St. Louis In time
for the dedication Of the exposition build
ings.
Governor Peabody will be met there by
Adjutant General Sherman Bell and the
members OF the governors stan and the
whole party will return to Denver as guests
OF President Roosevelt on a special car at
tached to the presidential train.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
LoRENz TAKES OFF CAST
Says Operation Upon Little Armour
Girl Looks Like
Success.

CHICAGO, April 16.-Dr. Adolph Lorenz,
the Austrian specialist, arrived in Chicago
today for the purpose of removing the cast
from the leg of Lolita Armour, the young
daughter of ]. Ogden Armour, upon whom
an operation for congenital dislocation Of
the hip was performed last October.
Upon removing the cast the limb was
found to be in perfect condition and the
patient was able to walk around the house
without any dif1culty.
'The operation was a complete success" "
said DR.. Lorenz, but I shall have to be
in constant attendance for three or four
weeks before l can be certain of a positive
cure"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
ALBANIANS WANT HOME RULE
Ask to BE Allowed to Choose Their
own Governors and Civil
omcePs.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 1e.-It is now
understood that the commission sent by the
sultan TO appease the Albanians failed to
secure their adhesion to the reform scheme
Of the powers except on the condition that
the Albanians be allowed to choose their
own governors and civil oficials and that
other minor concessions be granted them.
The porte has decided to establish a mill
tary campaign at Beritzovitch and has or
eered nineteen battalions to concentrate
there in view Of possible operations against
the Albanians.
Great uneasiness has been aroused in
Turkish government circles by the reports
that the Bulgarians in Macedonia are pre-
pairing for a general rising April 20, the
second day Of the Easter festivities of the
orthodox church.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
NO TIME FOR EXPERIMENT
King of servda Tells why He Restored
Constitution to Original
Condition.

BELGRADE. servia. April 16.-At ban
quet given at the palace yesterday evening
in celebration OF the tenth anniversary of
King Alexander's accession to the throne
the king made a speech in which he re-
ferred to the grave situation In the east,
saying fateful times were approaching for
all the peoples Of the Balkan peninsula,
and Servia must be ready to strike at the
proper moment.
He also congratulated himself on the
fact that his marriage to Queen Draga had
met with the approval Of the people.
Referring to his recent proclamations,
the king said Seryia had no time for ex-
perimenting and he had. therefore, been
compelled to restore the constitution to
it's original condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
SAY BOGUS BILL is SIGNED
Denver Papers Legally Contest Cow
ernOr's Approval of ADpFO-
prIatiOR Measure.

DENVER. Col. April 16.-The Rocky
Mountain News and the Denver Times to-
day served formal notice on State Auditor
Holmberg and State Treasurer Newton to
refuse to draw any warrants or honor any
such drawn under the appropriation bill
signed by Governor Peabody yesterday.
The state ofieers we're informed that the
bill signed by the governor was not the one
signed by the presiding officers OF the house
and senate and that suit would be brought
TO contest its validity in the courts.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
TWO TO HANG IN MISSOURI
BALL Player Turned Murderer and
Elderly Assassin Both Pay
Penalty Today.

KANSAS CITY April 16.-John (Bud)
Taylor, the base ball player who murdered
Ruth Nollard. a girl who had rejected him.
will be hanged in the county jail at s
tomorrow morning. He was baptized into
the Catholic church late this afternoon.
Five hundred persons will witness the ex-
ecution.
BUTLER, Mo-, April 16.-Dr. James L.
Gartrell, aged 6s, will be hanged tomorrow
morning for tAe murder Of d. B. Donegon.
Colorado miner. with whom Gartrell and
his son started from Kansas City in a
wagon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
mo- LAY THE CORNERSTONE
President TO fake Part in Cere-
mOny Sat Yellow
Atone.

CINNABAR, Mo4t., April 16.-Secretary
Loeb has not yet Received word Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's arrival at Fort Yellow
stone. He expectsa however, to hear from
him during the daf
The president haa accepted an invitation
to lay the corner stone OF the new gate at
the northern boundary OF Yellowstone
park.
The ceremony viii occur during the aft
ernoon of April "a the last day Of the
presidents stay here, and will be con-
Quoted by the grand lodge Of Masons Of
Montana.
President Roosevelt came into Fort yell
lowstone today looking in splendid condi-
tion and enthusiastic over the good time
he has had. Secretary Loeb met him at
Major Pitchers headquarters and the two
transacted some routine business, the first
the president has done with his secretary
since he went into the park After his re-
turn Secretary Loeb issued the following
statement:
Major Pitchef reports that the president
and his party have just returned from
north Of the park and along the yellow
stone. The party consisted of the presi-
dent, Major Pitcher and John Burroughs,
together with an orderly the scouts and
the packers with the mule train. All the
party are in excellent health and not an
accident of any kind occurred. On enter
ing the park the president informed Major
Pitcher that he would not, under any cir
cumstances, FIRE a shot at anything while
In the park, and he took neither rifle nor
shotgun with him. The party had some
good fishing and the president and Mr..
Burroughs spent large. part OF their time
In following and watching at close quar-
ters the great herds Of game, chiefly elk,
but also mountain sheep. ueer and antelope.
The party starts tomorrow for the interior
of the park to visit the geysers and per-
haps the Falls of the Yellowstone. They
will go in sleighs, on horseback or on
skis, according to the condition Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
TERRE HAUTE UNDER WATER
wabash Forces Citizens 10 Flee from
Town, Half of which H.
Submerged.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. April l6.-The
Wabash reached the twenty-foot mark
today and half the town OF Central Terre
Haute is under water.
Most Of the people have moved out and
others are carrying their household goods
upstairs, preparatory to leaving.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Grand Duke Alexis III.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 16.-The grand
duke Alexis, head Of the Russian navy, Is
suffering from nephritis and has been
ordered abroad. II is expected that his
successor will be the grand duke Alexander
Michaelovich. husband Of the grand duch-
ess Xenia.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
EDWARD ARRIVES AT MALTA
Immense Crowds Assemble on Sea
Front to Welcome the
King.

vALETTA. Island of Malta, April 16.-
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with
King Edward on board, arrived here today
from Gibraltar and was saluted by the
warships and shore batteries.
Immense crowds of people assembled on
the sea front to witness the kings arrival.
The city was gay with flags. The king
landed at noon
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Mob stones a Magistrate.

TARAsCoN, France. April 16.-A mag
istrate who went to Frigolot Abbey yes
terday to place seals on the doors, was met
by a hostile crowd. which gathered from
the neighboring villages and was stoned
by the mob and driven away
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Damage is EasIIy Repaired.

LIVERPOOL, April 16.-The White Star
liner Celtic which eollided in the Mersey
yesterday with the British steamer Heath
moor and had a small hole stove in its port
side, amidships. repaired the damage and
today proceeded to New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
GovernOr General 40 ResIEn.

ST. PETERSBURG. April ls.-It is an
nounced that General Bobriioh will shortly
resign the governor generalship OF Fin
land. 1t is probable that his successor
will be- Prince oblensky. a governor OF
Kharkof.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Political MaIcontent Arre,ted.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 16.-A political
malcontent named Stado Pevetzev has been
arrested at Moscow, where the ezar is
staying. The prisoner was known to have
a revolver on his person
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
FtNe Are In Irnnn.

GRIMsBY, England, April 16.-The Brit
ish steamer Indua, from Pensacola and
Norfolk arrived here today with Ave of
the crew in irons. They were charged with
mutiny.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
Given Up for Lost.

LONDON, April l6.-The Grlmsby
trawler, Natalia, with a crew OF twelve,
which was due 90 arrive April from the
fishing banks on Iceland, has been given
up for lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
MONEY READY FOR ISLANDS
Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1S-Two million
ive hundred thousand pesos, coined at the
Philadelphia mint, are now ready for ship
ment to the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-17
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska-Fair Friday
Warmer I'm Southwest Portion. Saturday,
Showers i'm West; Fair in East Portion.
, 1903-02-13
ONE OF n BEST
OF n SEASON

THE Game Keeper" a new Irish
play possessing a story of absorbing in
terest, telling a romance of love and
adventure; interesting types of charac-
ter, climaxes that thrill. lines bright
and inspiring and freshness of vigor
and vitality which recommends it to
all. 1t Is the most conspicuous and en-
during success Of the season. Thos. ].
Smith, the clever singing and dancing
comedian is at the head of this combi-
nation. and as to his ability too much
cannot be said. His voice is better this
year than it has ever been and as to
his dancing 1t is wonderful. He is ably
assisted in his different specialties by
Sadie Marion. and the clever little
Baby Patti.
When Thomas ]. Smith made his
first appearance in New York city. he
was greeted with packed houses, a
great many in the audience had come
to criticise severely, but the edge of
adverse criticism was blunted by this
cheerful merry young fellow, who act
ed and sung his way into the hearts of
all. friends and foes alike. His natural
ness. excellent singing and CHEEKY dis
position have won for him many
friends. His starring tour this season
has been marked with a degree of
financial and artistic success, second
to no Irish comedy known in the an
mails Of the stage.
At the Opera House Monday even
ing, February 16.
, 1903-02-13
Personal

T. G. Gleason of Denver is a guest at
the Johnson.
w. A. Stoddard returned last night
from a business trip to Denver.
G. C. Backus and A. S. Norquist are
at the Johnson from Pixies Peak.
w. NJ. Scroder and l.. Vogel of Phila-
delphia are guests at the Thornburgh.
J. x. Patterson and J. w. Pierce of
Omaha are guests at the Thornburgh.
E. Heenan and P. Thinnes of Chey-
enne were registered at the Kuster this
morning.
w. H. Putcamp and E. A. Brown of
Cheyenne were guests at the Thorn
burgh last night.
A. L. Fox of North park reached the
city last night, after a Iong and cold
ride across the plains.
Mrs. Charles Winscom of North
park arrived in the city last night and
is a guest at the T%hornburgh.
Manager Smith Of the Western
Union Office has gone to Omaha and
will return Sunday, bringing his wife
and babe.
Mrs. Hader Of Cheyenne, who has
been the guest Of Mrs. c. D. Oviatt for
some time, will return home this aft
ernoon. She attended the G. A. R.
masquerade ball last night. |
E. R. Magee of Kalamazoo, Mich,
who has been at the Rambler mine, II
in the city, stopping at the Kuster. He
will go out to the mine tomorrow, If
the weather moderates somewhat.
E. L. Thompson of Oakland, CAL,
representing the Keller Shirt company,
is a guest at the Kuster, nursing a
pair Of frozen ears received while COM
ing in from Grand Encampment to
Walcott yesterday.
Rev. A. j. Walker, missionary Bap-
fist Of Cheyenne, is in the city and
will preach for the new colored Baptist
church Sunday at II o'clock. The Sun
day school was started last Sunday
with nineteen scholars.
, 1903-02-13
WHOLE CITY MoURNED
FOR DEAD BANKER.

Cashier A. c. Jones of the First Ma
tional bank received a letter yester-
day afternoon from Hon. Edwa;d Ivin-
son, written on Saturday, conveying
the intelligence Of the death of Gal
usha B. Grow. cashier OF the Mer!
chants National bank of Sar Diego,
after ar illness of two weeks with a
cold. which eliminated In II grippe.
Mr.. Ivinsoa says that Mr.. Gov ,liei
peacefully. and that the face in death
was very natural and pea :nl"i Whom
he wrote Mr.. Ivinson 'ird not knew
whether the remains would be buried
at San Dn go or taken t.. Glenwood.
Pa, depanl:ng upon the decision Of
Congressman Galush A. Grow Of that
state, an uncle Of the deceased.
Mr.. Ivinson said the whole city
seemed to be mourning for the dead
cashier, and that his family was re-
ceiving every care and attention.
, 1903-02-13
OF CHARACTERS

FOR COMIC OPERA.
In THE Chimes Of Normandy
which will be rendered at the Manager
Monday and Tuesday nights, the prin-
cipal parts have been assigned as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Inez McCutcheon as Serpolette
is the inimitable village gossip, who
thinks she is the daughter of the Count
De Lucenay
Miss Agnes Kleeman as Germanie
is the real daughter, but is considered
the niece of Gaspard, the miser.
Gaspard ia sung by Mr.. John shrock,
who produces a weird effect, singing
the score an octave lower than writ
ten.
Mr.. Montgomery Lynch sings Henri,
the Marquis, and has spent much time
preparing the part, having taken spe-
cial instruction from an opera director
in Denver.
Jean Grenicheux is sung by MI. ].
X. Muckley. who has a great oppor-
tunity to show his we'll known histri.
onic talent.
Mr. James Lynch sings LIE Ballie.
who is always getting into trouble.
The leading parts in the chorus are
taken by Misses Merriam. GooAale.
Marsh and Patrick. The leading male
voices in the choruses are Messrs.
Jacob May. Fleming and Read. The
score will be ably handled by Prof
Samuel Rosenberg. and the stage man
agement will be in the experienced
hands Of Mr.. William Marquardt.
, 1903-02-13

Arrangements for the grand con-
cert and ball to be given by Laramie
lodge of Elks on Wednesday evening.
February IS, are so far advanced as
to insure the event being the most
brilliant of the season. The ball will
occur at Maennerchor hall and the
banquet at North Star hall. Both the
Eighteenth infantry band of Fort Rus
sell and the Imperial Military band of
this city have been engaged for the
occasion. Supper tickets may be OBJ
tanned from the committee. Invita-
tions may be had from any member.
, 1903-02-13
LARAMIE
LADY ELECTED GRAND ORACLE
OF THE ROYAL NEIGH
eoRs OF AMERICA.
Interesting Meeting OF the State Camp
Held at Rock Springs, When Mrs.
Lulu Menzie Was Elected Delegate
to indianapolis Meeting Of su-
preme Camp.

Mrs.W. H. Bass returned last night
from Rock Springs. where she HAD
been to attend the state camp OF the
Royal Neighbors OF America, which
was held in that place on February
10.
Mrs Lulu Menzie, deputy supreme
oracle Of Wyoming, was elected dele
gate to the supreme camp of Royal
Neighbors of American, to be held at
indianapolis, Ind, in May. Mrs.
Weightman of Rawlins was elected
alternate.
Mrs. Bass was elected state oracle
for Wyoming. Mrs. Ball of Grand En-
campment was elected state recorder.
Much benefit will be derived for the
local camps Of the state of Wyoming
from the state camp meeting Just held
at Rock Springs. Ha
All delegates present we're loud in
their praise of the Rock Springs
camps, they being royal entertainers.
, 1903-02-13
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

Cold this morning.
Picture holdings, latest styles, and
fixtures at Lovejoy's.
Everything in the latest styles in new
furniture at Mrs. Katie Beck's.
The thermometer registered 80 de-
grees below zero at Grand Encamp-
ment at z O'Clock yesterday morning.
The university and city schools re-
sumed their sessions this morning, fol-
lowing the celebration Of Lincoln's
birthday yesterday.
The funeral of John Conley, the Sec
ton man who was killed a few days
ago. occurred this afternoon, Rev. H.
". Nice conducting the services at the
grave.
Mrs. W.. H. Weber, who wa OPP
Grated upon at a Denver hospital a day
or two ago, is reported better this
morning, the operation having proven
successful.
Walter Jackson was fined IS and
costs by Justice Grant on an old in.
formation charging petit larceny. He
was arrested charged with holding up
a rolling mill man last night.
Dorrance Linscott today transferred
to Laurence Fee. for II and divers 9TH
er valuable considerations, blocks 4,
6. 8, 10, II, 10, IA, IL and II, Fees Sec
ond addition to Laramie.
Mrs. J. W. Conner. wife Of the vice
president of the First National bank,
who has been i'll with la grippe for
several days, is up and around again.
though still feeling the effects Of the
visitation.
The will of Frank e. Roffee was
offered for probate in the district court
this morning and March 9 fixed as a
date of hearing. Mrs. Mary A. Roffee
made application to be appointed ex-
ecutrix under the will.
, 1903-02-13

The display of edi-
bles is exceptionally
fine at Towseus q
ket this week. They
buy nothingsbut the
best and everything is
kept clean ana in first
class shape. The best
goods. lair sreatment
and profApt delivery
is what you get at the
Pacific.
, 1903-02-13
For Sale at a Sacrifice.

Our warehouses and our lots corner
Garfield and Front street, with all i'm
provements. Also section %, township
Is, range "a. two miles due west from
Laramie and cornering On West Lar
annie. Six miles of fencing and two
wells. one windmill and Pioneer canal
running through the north side. II In
terested, call and e property, or ad-
dress TRADING Commercial Co., Lar
annie. Wyo.
II the above property Is not sold soon
It 4 be leased on a term Of years at .
low rental. Address as above.
137t1mo