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The Delta independent., 1903-09-18
kIDp's GOLD IN BROOKLYN.
Digging for SIS, 1000, 900 in the Cellar
Of Bio Coffee Mills.


Excavations are being made at
present in the cellar of the coffee
mills at the foot of Bridge street,
Brooklyn, for the purpose of unearth-
fng S55, 100000 In treasure suppose to
have been buried In that spot years
ago by the notorious pirate, Capt.
Kidd.
Men are working day and night by
candle light In the old cellar. The
excavations are being supervised by
Henry Endum. and permission to dig
w. A. Jameson, the head of the coffee
mills. Promise has been made to him
by Endum that onehalf of the i'm
mense treasure shall be his when
found.
That there is treasure in great
quantities reposfng in iron bound
chests and hogsheads many feet be-
meath the buildings foundations, En-
dunn is confident. Spirits, he says. re-
vealed to him the location of the enor-
nous wealth.
Far down in the earth, he says. are
buried jewels. gold and silver coin
and bullion and iewelry of an antique
pattern. Where now stands the mills
on the site Of which excavations are
now being made. once flowed river,
old residents Of Brooklyn say. 1t was
on the banks Of this stream, Endum
declares. that the pirate cached his
enormous wealth.
Tragedy almost resulted when the
work of digging out the treasure was
first begun. Inclined to secrecy, and
fearing attempts upon his life were
his secret made known too soon. En-
DUN started the work with his 12-year-
old son. They had dug but small
hole when a cavein occurred, burying
the lad. He was almost suffocated
before his father could get him out
New York Herald.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-18
LESSON TO PARENTS
TRAGIC RESULT OF FATHERS
THouGHTLESS ACT.
instantaneous Death Of Two Children
Caused by Their Being Lifted From
the Floor by Their Heads-Spinai
Cords Snapped.

A case which occurred In Cheshire,
England, in 1897 is probably without
parallel in the history of tragic coin
cidences. A lawyer well known in
Liverpool. whose name We will say is
Smith, was playing with his children
one evening when his youngest boy, a
little fellow of five, asked to be lifted
up. The father at once complied by
placing a hand on each side of the
boys head and raising him foot or
SO from the floor. When he placed
him on his feet again the boy fell to
the ground apparently lifeless. Every
effort was made to restore him to con-
sciousness, but without effect, and the
doctor was sent for.
After examination the medical man
asserted that the child was undoubted-
ly dead, and asked the lawyer what
had occurred. Calling another of his
children to him Mr.. Smith, exclaimed:
LAS l live. doctor, all did was to lift
him a few inches from the floor. like
this" and, suitirg the action to the
words. he raised the boy few inches.
as he had done the dead child scarce
ly half an hour before.
The result can be guessed. Before
the doctor could call out word of
warning the child had fallen to the
floor unconscious, and moment later
was dend. At the double inquest the
doctor certified that the spinal cords,
SO fragile in young and delicate chill
dren, had undoubtedly snapped the in
slant the little victims had been lift
ed on their feet; and though the faith
er was exonerated from all blame the
Jury felt compelled to add a rider to
their verdict warning parents against
the dangerous practice of lifting
young children by their heads.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-18
Appoint Woman Phxsteisn.

BY vote of IL to 3, Mrs. Alma A.
Williston, a woman doctor. has been
appointed municipal physician by the
town council Of PhiIlipsburg, Warren
county, N. ]. Her Rivals we're two
former physicians, whose salary was
$500 per year. DR.. Willfston will
draw $500. In addition the council
will provide her with an automobile
and will allow her 500 for medicines.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-18

wife, Adam was relieved of his job as
head gardner in Eden. He married
well, his wife being the first lady
of the land" At one time he held
the record for old age-be!ng $50.
This record was afterward smashed
by Methuselah and Noah. Is repudi-
ated as an ancestor by most of our
first families, as that would entail
the acknowledgment of tCo many
poor relations. Was the first father
who ever had trouble with his sons.
but not the last.-Boston Globe.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-18
A BIOGRAPHY OF ADAM.

Some Facts in the Life OF Our Uni.
versai Father.
Celebrated as the original father of
his country. Also noted as the dis
ccverer Of sin. In his day the gen
uine ''only thing that ever happened"
Only man that ever told the truth
when he told his best girl she was
the only girl he ever even thought
Of" Owing to Irregularities, which
he was mean enough to blame on his
The Delta independent., 1903-09-18
Frenehman in Hard Position.

A Frenchman named LiIIier is in an
awkward position. The Paris author
tiles have forbidden him to live in
Tat city, while the military author
ties have ordered him to remain in
Paris. He was arrested, the other
day, on charge Of theft and SEN
fenced to one months Imprisonment
If that sentence is served out in a
Paris gaoI the civil court may further
imprison him for residing in the city.
If he is sent to country prison the
military will prosecute him.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25

session and to present their claims, de
mands or grievances in proper form be
fore the committees and let the mem
bers of the committees reach their own
conclusions untrammeled by further in
reference To permit lobbyists whether
they are directly employed or secretly
retained by the corporations TO besiege
councilmen while the council is in ses-
sion not only detracts from the dignity
OF that body, but tends to create the
impression that its members are being
improperly influenced in their delibera-
tions.
Other reforms in the method of pro
cedure will doubtless suggest them
selves to the members of the council
who have had experience in former ses-
sions and who will be able to recon-
mend changes which, in their judgment,
are essential for the more efficient and
economic administration of the city's
affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
THE PEOPLE VS.. THE RAILROADS.

RushvifIe Recorder: Whatever difference
of opinion there may be about the policy
OF The Omaha Bee, there can be no getting
away from the fact that right or wrong,
Edward Rosewater takes up the cudgel
against the railroads without emoluments,
and that on behalf OF the people.
Broken Bow Republican: Edward Rose
water is the only citizen that appeared
before the State Board of Equalization and
plead for a higher valuation of railroad
property. Paid attorneys of the railroads
plead for lowering OF the valuation.
whether Mr. Rosewater's plea had any ef-
feet on the board we do not know. At any
rate he is entitled TO credit from the tax
payers of the state for the interest ne
manifested in their cause, single-handed.
Albion News: Say what you may about
Edward Rosewater and his political meth
ods-and they have often been denounced
by this paper-yet he was the only man IN
Nebraska who appeared to represent the
people before the State Board of Equali-
zation in the matter of railroad assess
ments. Every railroad had its paid at
torney there to present their side OF the
question, but the people would have had
no one to represent them had not MI
Rosewater volunteered 1t may be that he
Is too radical In his contention for the
eouItable assessments of the railroads, but
ne is more apt to be right than the paid
attorneys of the railroads.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
LABOR AND INDUSTRY.

Within six months 120 new companies
have been incorporated, whose STOCK dB-
greRates $500 100000.
So far this year the contracts let for the
construction Of new railroads aggregate
1886 miles, against 6,026 miles built In lSOz'
According to the state factory inspector,
there are somewhat over 1900 girls In the
PENNSYLVANIA mills between the ages OF
i3 and 49, or this number approximately
1000 work at night.
THE oil business in Texas is crippled,
The great "gushers' that came IN on
Spindle Top something over year lE',
are quiet because salt water mas appeared
in almost every we'll on Spindle Top, In
place OF the oil The few that yield oil
have to be pumped.
When one considers that only some thirty
years ago not only was there no such IN
stitution as a factory I'm Japan, but thAt
as now understood. were unknown While
Engineering was an alien art, the display
beneath the roof of the machinery buildlnB
at the exhibition at Kobe, Japan, is niue
short OF marvellous, says the Kobe Times.
The commissioner of patents, Frederick
l. Allen, stated positively that the paten
office will not under any circumstance
issue patents on so-caied perpetual mo
such machines have been issued by the
patent once for the past forty years. This
Statement OF the commissioner was made
In response 10 an inquiry regarding the
alleged issue OF a patent for a perpetual
machine.
n is claimed by those competent 10
speak that the labor movement OF Canada
Is as strong. measured by the population,
even Great Britain. Today Canada has
/ 40 international and federal labor unions,
having organized more than 900 unions
during the past three years, ana she mem mem
borhood of 10000 wage earners in the
dominion.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
Personal NOTES.

Mr.. Cleveland is not only q still hunter,
but a very quiet fisherman. The other
candidates are making all the nolee.
Andrew Bailey Young OF Belmont. n.
H., who is sl years old. stlll lives IN the
house in which he was born. He and his
wife celebrated the slxty-sixth anniversary
OF their marriage last week.
Booker r. Washington advises the young
men OF his race TO go out in the country
and begin poultry raising. This would be
following in the footsteps OF their fathers,
all right
Mrs. John A. Logan and the residents OF
| Iowa Circle, Washington where the statue
/ Of General Logan is located, are at odds
because Mrs. Logan wishes more OF the
trees cut down in the circle so that the
view OF the statue will not be obstructed.
| Ira Harrison Condit, well known in
/ Orange, N. j., has Just celebrated his 95th
/ birthday. He is believed to be the only
| living son of a revolutionary soldier In
his state. and his grandfather was also a
minute man in the continental army.
Sir. Thomas Lipton's advertising genius
was fully developed before he came into
his knightship. Being on a ship years
ago which had TO tighten cargo because
OF an accident in the Red sea- he obtained
/
on each box and bale before 1t was thrown
overheard.
The estate left by the late Jacob g.
Rogers, the locomotive builder OF Pater.
| son, N. j., is inventoried at little over
| S. 200. Most of IL was bedueathed to
| the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Tren.
/ ton. The executors fees foot up to S2l4,.
900, the largest sum ever paid in New
Jersey for the administration of an estate
Boston's oldest resident, Mrs. Hannah
| Newell Barrett, celebrated the l06th an
niversary of her birth last Thursday. with
| Mrs Barrett was her sister, Mrs. Lovica
Barbour, OF Cambridge, who Is %. Mrs.
Barrett is very proud Of the fact that she
is an honorary member of Boston Tea
Party Chapter, Daughters of the Amer
I ican Revolution.
Justin Huntly Mccarthy lie frequently
confused with his father, Justin Mccarthy
| This is not surprising, since besides beins
OF the same name they are both his.
torians, both novelists and both have been
members of Parliament. Justin Huntly
! Mccarthy, the son, left Parliament after
Parneus defeat and thenceforth devoted
himself to literary work.
James whitcomb Riley, the author, con.
fesses to a fondness for social life, but al
ways feels at a disadvP 1tage at society
gatherings Being short-sighted, he is un-
able to recognize people easily and as a
consequence he seems somewhat ungainly.
Besides" he adds, mot long ago | was
recently detected pronouncins the pro
Rramme' as 1t was spelled and YOU can
imagine my overwhelming, suffocating
sense of humiliation when my attention
was called to it."
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
plVIprNps or cowBTNATIoys.


In late issue the New York Journal
Of Commerce presents interesting tables
intended to show the return in dividends
that has been realized from the vast
capitalization Of Industrial concerns in
the last five years. They include sub
stantially 90 per cent of the capitaliza-
ton from consolidation and show that
% per cent of all the bonds have CON
stantly paid interest, over TSl5 per cent
Of preferred and about AZ per cent Of
common stocks have paid dividends and
that regular returns have been derived
from go per cent Of the entire capltaliza-
ton for the five years, or such part Of
the period as the securities may have
been outstanding.
1t appears that thirty-one companies
have paid dividends upon both preferred
and common stock, thirty nine have paid
upon preferred stock, but not upon com
mon, while forty-three companies have
paid no dividends on either class Of
shares. 1t is on the whole very favor
able showing, but as the paper making
it remarks the exceptional character of
this period, which has been one of un-
exampled industrial activity and produc-
tiveness must be considered, and the
test of the soundness of the industrial
combinations will come only with re-
turn of conditions that can be regarded
as normal and enduring. In the judg-
ment of the Journal of Commerce there
is nothing in the record it presents to
weaken the argument against over
stocks representing no substantial value
but an earning capacity that is uncertain
and precarious. 1t says: "The argu-
ment is sustained in its full force except
as it is qualified by the exceptional posi-
ton Of the Steel trust, which has some
Of the advantages of monopoly in large
control Of raw materials and the means
Of transporting them. The evidence is
not one Of general solidity, but of an
imitation that needs to be remedied."
Existing conditions are generally re-
garded as promising continuance of
prosperity for possibly several years so
that the overcapltalized combinations
are perhaps in no immediate danger, but
1t is not difficult to understand what
would result from adverse conditions, to
be expected sooner OF later. Meanwhile
! those having capital to invest will be
on the safe side in keeping it out OF
industrial securities.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
A STRIKE BULLETIN.
Chicago Tribune.


Me ole man struck, away las June. an
hasn't turned lick
He hasn't even cleaned de clay dat waz
stuck ter his pick.
inter his mitt--
guess dat's what de trouble wuz, but any
how, he quit
But, say; ] guess de fambly's in de bIsses'
De ole mans in the walkout, but me mud
der hasn't struck.
Me sister Liz wuz .woikin' in place dat
sells quick lunch,
De boss, ne makes some kicks, an dat
starts trouble wit de bunch.
Dey all goes out an won't go back--you
oughter talk ter Liz
She's maxim speeches ever'wheres about de
strikin' biz.
OATS all she does-test chews de rag about
de moneyed duck,
But still ives eatin' reg'lsr, cause me mud
der hasn't struck.
Me brudder Bnl-he's strikin' too-been out
sence May de first.
He says de,slob dat takes his Job is loOkin
fer de worst
Dey wants him back but no. b'gee! He
says dat he won't stan
Tor woikin' dere, unless de boss will fre
some udder man.
I'm strilsln', too. hops de BELLS an wants
anudder buck.
But here at home wes eatln cause me
mudder hasn't struck.
Well. say! Now on de square, it's fun ter
hear me brudder Bill
An sister Liz an de ole man start up
a-talkin' mill
About how dey'ye stopped woikin' Jest ter
teach de udder dubs.
An all de time me mudder keeps hustlin
at de tubs
likes de ole mans backbone, but likes
me mudder's pluck
/ guess we'd all be hungry II me mudder'd
gone an struck.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
CoLoRED RACE EDUCATION.

1t is probably fair to assume that
Senator Simmons of North Carolina rep
resents the general sentiment of his sec
ton in regard to educating the colored
race. In recent address Mr. Simmons
deprecated the tendency 10 teach the
arts, so that they may become skilled
mechanics and artisans, his view being
that skilled labor would be a damage to
the colored race generally in creating
aspirations which could not be realized.
He thought that a few colored men
skilled In mechanical trades might find
employment both in the north and in
the south, but If very large number
should be thus educated most Of them
would be unable to obtain work. owing
to the prejudice and opposition Of white
workers.
In the opinion of Mr.. Simmons the
negro can best work out his destiny on
the farm, that the place which gives him
the best assurance of success is at the
plow and the hoe, work for which he is
peculiarly adapted both by nature and
long training and which he can pursue
without danger Of friction with his white
colaborers. For this class Of work the
opportunities are ample, particularly in
the south, where the whites will not
generally work in the fields. It is a fact
that the southern colored people have a
preference for the work Of the farm and
very generally are contented in doing 1t.
A considerable number of them own
farms and successfully cultivate them
1t is undoubtedly well to encourage them
In this direction, for there is no vocation
in which they eau be so Independent and
so free from the difficulties and dangers
incident to race prejudice. But the
colored boy who has a taste and talent
for the mechanical and industrial arts
should not be denied opportunity to be
come a mechanic and take his chance
of earning a livelihood as such. He
should be enabled to develop in what
ever direction his native talent points
out to him and to make his own fght
for success in this line. No harm will
be done If this should prove a stimulus
to ambition, while it would be a great
injustice to condemn to the plow and the
hoe those who are capable of Other
things.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
He I.n,t Looxinr tor Trouble.

Interview with Pennsylvania Governor.
win you take advantage Of the new law
yourself, and sue the newspapers which are
attacking you in cartoons today7'
IT have been too busy attending to my
official duties to look at the newspapers"
Then 1 can tell you that the Philadel-
phia North American printed today a car
toon representing you as an ugly parrot
with your feathers pulled out and a band
age around your head. 1t was much worse
your message. Do you intend to sue the
North Americana"
II do not care to speak OF my personal
intentions. 1 am too busy to look at the
papers,"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
WHY THEY PREFER ROOSEVELT.
Growing strength OF the President in
the West.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
A western democrat, who is a Upited
States senator, said in Washington on Fri
day: 1T will be very dificut for the
democrats to nominate a man who can
poll the full democratic vote in the west
against President Roosevelt.
This democratic senator believes that
many Of the democrats who voted for Nc
Kinley in 1895 and in 1900 will vote for
Roosevelt In 1904, and, in addition, many Of
the democrats who voted for Bryan In 1900
will vote for Roosevelt in preference to
Cleveland in 1904. In the view OF this dem
ocratic senator the Bryan democrats will
support Mr.. Roosevelt, not because he rep
resents their views or their politics but
because of his courage in attacking trust
evils. Many populists. II is declared, who
left the republican party years ago will
return because President Roosevelt has
restored confidence in the republican party
as a party of the plain people as well as
of the rich and powerful. He is the most
popular president we have ever had. so
far as popularity Is based on confidence in
the courage as well as the integrity Of a
great executive" On the same day that
this declaration was made in Washington
former State Senator Edwin Taylor, one
OF the popullst leHueTs IN hahsas' salu, III
an interview: Between Wall street and
Roosevelt. l stand for Roosevelt He is
our man for next years race. He Is not
exactly kind OF people, but he has
courage. Kansas will give Roosevelt 100. OOC
majority, but lots OF the Kansans who
will vote for him will continue 10 hate
his ideals" These interviews were given
10 the public after the president had Wis
tied many Of the western states and had
met the people face 10 face, after he had
made several notable speeches defining his
policy on the more important questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25

The latest attempt to reform our bar
barous funeral services seems to have
been made by a Kentucky millionaire
recently deceased, who in his last will
and testament inserted among other
things this proviso:
Provided. That no services of a religious
character be held at my funeral; that a
special train of Pullmans be chartered to
take my remains from Louisville, where
have for so long been buried alive, to
Cincinnati; that the buffets Of the cars be
well stocked with good things to eat and
drink, in order that my friends do not
thirst or hunger; that while the remains
are being cremated at Cincinnati an or
chestra render a program of popular and
select music.
Not content with these details, the
numbers on the musical program were
set out and the stipulation added that
at each intermission the orchestra be
asked to join "in drinking me bon
voyage" 1t is hardly probable, all of
us will agree, that the conversion Of the
burial service into a social and cornwall
entertainment is likely to be so readily
accomplished Notwithstanding the fact
that many of our inherited funeral GUS
toms are anachronisms that ought to be
discarded. The etiquette of mourning,
however, that intensifes the grief and
pain Of surviving members of an af-
iicted family could easily be revised
and made to conform to modern condi-
tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25
SUCCESSFUL BOND CALL.
Operations of the Treasury Depart
ment Increases the Circulation.

THlldueipnla PreSS.
Secretary Shaw's proposition to exchange
per cent bonds to the amount of 800, ,OOO 900
for and per cents has proved a success.
Already $67, 900 have been presented for
exchange, and the secretary thinks that
the full amount will probably be offered be-
fore he limits the time OF presentation.
OF the per cent bonds already taken out
81. 10000 have been used 20 extend national
banknote circulation. The total OF the
bank circulation now exceeds 800 900 900.
which is the greatest amount yet issued.
and shows the wisdom OF the course the
Treasury department has pursued in this
| matter The new circulation is not issued
to the banks in the large cities, but Is Sc
cured by tho smaller banks widely scat
| tered.
! II congress passes some mild measure al
It's coming session, on the line Of the Aid
| rich bill considered at the last session, the
money question can in the future be de-
hated without feeling that business is suf-
fering for lack Of action. The question
should be permanently settled; but tbs
country may not be ready for such a settle
ment In the immediate future
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25

The amendment to the county deposi-
tory law passed with an emergency
clause two months ago making the mini
mum interest rate instead of 8 per cent.
The local banks have professed their
readiness all along to pay per cent on
county balances the same as on city bal
ances and on accounts OF outside banks
Such delay in taking advantage Of the
new law for the benefit OF the taxpayers
would lead ordinarily to the suspicion
that someone close TO the till had an OBJ
ject in keeping the money planted with
out interest
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-25

Property owners on North Sixteenth
street should get together and take steps
toward putting that thoroughfare in
travelable condition, not by patchwork,
but by repaving. The street has been
re-re-re-repaired so many times that
there is very little left OF the original
pavement. AS a matter of business, as
we'll as a matter of pride. the wornout
old material should be pulled up by the