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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
DEBATE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
definitely Postponed in
Senate.
From a star Correspondent.l

LINCOLN, March 3t.-(Special.)-Capital
punishment was the Inspiration that fur
nished the senate this afternoon with out
breaks of oratory. The discussion was on
s.. F. 239, by Wall of Sherman, to abolish
capital punishment. From the time Senator
Wall opened the argument in favor OF his
bill until a motion was carried to indeh-
niteIy postpone the bill the gallery and
lobby were crowded with interested listen
ers. even though many senatorial seats
were vacant. Senator Wall made a strong
plea for his bill, and in addition to his
own ~eloquence he added much from the
pen OF Ingersoll. No more eloquent was he,
however. Ia favor OF the bill than was
o'Neill, Hasty and Jennings, Sloan Pember-
ton and Warner.
S. F. So, the pure food bill, was passed.
A great fight was made on this bill in com
mlttee OF the whole, because II was stated
that its operation would work a hardship
on state manufacturers of foods and would
build up and be in the interest OF foreign
wholesalers. The bill provides that It shall
be unlawful for any person to manufacture
or sell any article Of food that is adul-
terated and misbrsnded; Il requires deal
ers to label the package with a statement
OF the ingredients; the seller OF any article
Of food is required to furnish at the retail
price to the food commission for analysis
a sample Of the food sold. The punishment
for violation of the act is a fine Of not les
than |25 nor more than 500 or thirty days
IN jail. OF both.
Standing committees OF the senate re-
ported the following bills for general file.
II. r. 422, allowing county boards in case
Of emergency 70 let contracts for bridge
repairing without advertising for bids.
S. F. 262, a joint resolution, providing fol-
an amendment to the construction tina
city and county governments may b,
merged upon the majority vote Of tn,
county and city.
s. F. 2e4, an amendment TO the c~onstftu,
ton that three -fiiths Of the legislators ma
nx the compensation of supreme and dis
trtct court judges, not to be changed fl
four years.
S. +. 2d, an amendment to the coustt
tuition. fees paid TO state Ofneers must b
paid into the state treasury in advance
and that two-thirds Of the legislators mus
establish compensation for state officers
not to be changed In four years.
S. F. 26a, an amendment TO the coustttu
ton, that members Of the legislature aha
serve four years; at the general election o
1904 ons-hal the mmhsr Of members, a
near as may be, to be apportiuned by tn
governor. shall be elected for two year
and the remainder for four years, and bi
snniAlly thereHtter. me-hRlf as near a
mAy be shall be elected tnr four years
II. r. 2ee, to prohibit the shooting
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
PAss kPPRoPRIkTloN Bills
House Disposes of These Along
RI with Many other
Measures.
(rrom a stan Correspondent.

LINCOLN, March s1.-(special. )-Pursu-
ant TO a concurrent resolution from the SEN
ate, the house voted for conference Of the
committees on constitutional amendments
on the measures Of that character pending
in the two houses.
The old fight WAS resumed on allowing
the claim Of the State Journal COMPANY OF
$3.50 for i5e blue books, and of Harry Porter.
S4s7,5 80. Nor 500 hle books h Journals
claim was cut to R225 and Porter's entire
bill allowed.
The conference committe on senat
amendments to the revenue bill reported
that these house provisions were agreed to:
Rate OF interest on tax certificates Is per
cent. 81 ofH
Personal property o which taxes are due
70 become delinquent December !.
To assess corporations on the value and
not null" tFaiuesof their franchises and
tangible property. s
The yeneral sta'e tax 70 be 5 mills.
Aecideus insurance companies to be taxed
en- Their gross earnings instead of 2 pei
rent thereof,
The house voted to have the amendment
printed before acting ON the report.
These bills were passsds
II Il. S74, the Salaries appropriation bin
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
RAIN IS OF RED HOT METAL
Explosion in q Blast Furnace Deal
Death and Disaster.
woRKREN ARE HORRIBLY DlSreU8tO
sIS Die In Molten metal and Four
teen Others Are Seriously In
Jured In worst Accident
of History,

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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

carrying $500, 900 to pay the salaries of all
officers Of the state government. including
those OF the supreme and district courts
and state Institutions.
H.. r. 446, the current expense bill, car
rying 81, $50, 900 for expenses of all state
government.
H. r. /, by Warner Of Lancaster, appro-
priating $50, 900 for the erection OF a state
normal school in the municipality west Of
the 9Sth meridian putting up a bonus OF
&c., 900.
H. R. 2, by Good of Remaha, appropriat-
ing $500 for library and chapel buildings
at the Peru Normal school.
II. r. 224, by Gregg OF Wayne, prohibiting
minors under is from using tobacco in any
form under penalty Of a $40 fine or two
days Imprisonment.
H. r. $50, by Meradith of York, readjust-
ing salaries Of certain county officers.
II. r.. 331, by Kennedy OF Douglas, per-
hitting Dundee and towns of that size to
levy a tax to park streets.
II. r.. 105, by Loomis of Dodge, to pro-
hibit trap shooting Of live. birds.
II. r. 277, by Moradith of York, appro-
p~riating $1,000 for an experimental station
west Of the Tooth meridian.
H. r. AIS, by Sweezy Of Adams, reducing
nv VI PAAhNAAS
ments. 80.
H. r.. rs, by McClay Of Lancaster, appro-
| priating SIC, 900 for the erection Of a monu-
ment on the state capital grounds to Abrn-
ham Lincoln.
H. R. 267, by Ten Eyck OF Douglas, the
South Omaha bill.
II. r. 1877, by Weborg Of Thurston, pro-
viding for proposed constitutional amend
ment to elect United States senator's by a
popular ballot.
H. R. 1913, by Ferror 81 Hall, providing
that all funds for the erection or benefit. oil
public libraries shall be paid out by the
city treasurer on order of the president OF
the library board.
II. r. 259, by Jones Of Otoe, imposing a
penalty on trusnt officers for nonper-
formance Of duty.
H. II. 1852, by Christy Of Nemaha, appro.
priatipg 81, 900 for a fish and a public com
fort building at the state fair grounds.
H.. r. 3Ss, by Shelly Of Douglas, ~vestins
the issuance of saloon licenses in the FIRE
and police board in South Omaha.
H.. r. S05, by Weborg of Thurston, pro.
viding for the annexation of territory t
cities or other municipalities situated IN
two or more counties
H. r. 231, by Rouse Of Hall, appropriatinl
335 900 for the st. Louis worlds fair.
s. f. 81, by Pemberton of Gage, providing
for the publication by J. e. Cobbey OF 2,O0t
sets of the statutes free to the state, to b.
sold otherwise at 50 a set.
s. F. 8. by Sheldon Of Cass, regulating
the admission to practice medicine In Ne,
braska. -
The house adjourned at $50. ,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
UPSETTING GUN STAYS HIM
Corporal II Killed and Three other
Soldiers Injured when Cannon
Turns over.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The overturn-
ing OF a heavy piece of artillery yesterday
in the drill hall at Fort Myer, Va, during
the regular drill Of the Fourth battery of
field artillery caused the death Of a cor
poral and the injury Of three other SOL
diers.
The dead:
CORPORAL CHARLES j. sLAvIN, aged
rs years, of Washington.
The injured:
Frank w. Reilley Of England, "a years
old; confusion and abrasion of right groin.
Elmer Wehn, Baltimore, 26 years old
slight confusion Of the back and neck.
Matthew f. Duncan, Brooklyn, 30 years
both legs bruised.
When the accident occurred the battery
detachment, consisting Of four pieces, was
tearing at a gallop around the drill hall In
column. AS the heavy guns took the turn
at a corner the wheels of the leading piece
struck a rut under the tanbark and the en-
tire piece was turned upside down.
Slavin was the gunner and was seated
on the extreme right Of the timber chest
He was hurled to the ground, the heavy or.
dinance falling s~quarely across his body
Four of his ribs were broken and he re.
ceived terrible internal injuries.
On the Timber case with him were Reilley
and Marcus Shores. The former was Sc.
verely, though not fatally injured, while
Shores escaped all injury. On the axl,
seats Of the overturned piece were Elmer
Wehn and Jesse Woods. The latter es,
capped injury, but Wehn was thrown beneath
the axle of the overturned gun, receiving
injuries 20 his neck. Duncan, who alst
occupied a seat on the carriage, was in,
jured. but not seriously.
The Fourth battery will drill in a few
days before a board Of army officers in tn,
competition for the Madison Square Gar
den tournament. A report of the acciden
was made to the War department.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
COURTS MAY RESTRAIN CRUM
Black Customs Collector starts Duties
by Receiving SubOrdiDnte's
Resignation.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 91.-W. d.
Crum took charge Of the custom house as
collector Of the port today. The chief in
spoctor of customs, a white man, immedi-
ately resigned.
There has been some talk OF an applica-
ton for q restraining order on the ground
that the president may not fill vacancies
except with the consent Of the senate when
the senate has had an opportunity to pass
on nominations.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

ducks. etc, from a blind or boat on any
lake or river In the state.
s. F. SO, prohibiting the sale Of adulter-
ated food In the state. was passed by the
following vote:
Yes-Alden, Cox, Day. Fries. Gif-
I'm. Hall tBurt) Harrison, Hastings.
Jennings, Marshall, Meredith, Pemberton,
Reynolds, Sheldon, Sloan. Wall. Warner,
Way.
No-Anderson, Beghtol, Brady, Brown,
Hall (Douglas), Hasty, Hedge. Norris,
O'Neill, Saunders, Umstead, Young.
Gifin moved that S. F. Krier. A. II. Don
eken and r. G.. Walsh be allowed extra
time at $3.50 a night for work in the bill
room. The two former want pay for
twenty eight nights and the latter for If
teen nights. The question was referred to
the committee on accounts and expendi-
lures.
wal OF Sherman moved tina all employees
be paid from the first day OF the session.
This was referred to the committee on &C
counts and expenditures.
These senators we're appointed a commit
tee to confer with the house committee
on the senate amendments to the revenue
bill: Brown, Pemberton, Anderson.
The senate went into committee Of the
whole with Beghtol Of Lancaster In the
chair. The committee made the following
report:
s. f. 225, providing for voting machines.
Indefinitely postponed.
Afternoon Session.
The following bills were passed:
s. +. 254, enabling mutual benefit asso-
Citations and life insurance companies to
relnsure their risks in other mutual re-
serve life companies.
S. f. PIP, providing that insurance COM
panies before doing business in the state
shall file statements with auditor.
S. F. 1856, compelling railroad companies &c
sell 1,000-mile tickets to a party and allow
ing any member Of the family of the pur-
chaser to use 1t.
Wall moved to reconsider II. r. 1874, pro-
viding for the compensation Of county
superintendents, which was killed on third
reading yesterday. O'Nelll opposed. The
motion carried and the bill passed by 8
vote Of 23 to Z.
s. F. Al, providing for the gathering
compilation and publishing Of agriculture
and Industrial statistics, was placed OF
general file.
The senate went into committee of tn,
whole, with Brady in the chair. The dis
cussion Of H.. r. 239, to extend corporal,
limits Of cities and villages, was resumed
Recommended for passage.
s. f. 235, to abolish capital punishment
Wall moved that the bill be engrossed 70
a third reading. Hastings moved as a sub
s%titute, that 1t be indefinitely postponed
After a lengthy debate the bill was in
definitely postponed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
DEATH RECORD.
Former senator Corbett.

PORTLAND, Ore, March s1.-H. w. Cor.
bett, ex-banker and former United States
senator from this state, died today at his
home in this city from heart trouble, aged
rs years. While his death was sudden It
was not entirely unexpected, as he has been
in poor health for some time. Only yester-
day Mr.. Corbett, realizing that his strength
was failing, resigned as president Of the
Lewis and Clarke exposition. Mr.. Corbett
had lived In Portland ffty-four years, COM
ing from New York in 1851. He was United
States senator from this state from 1857 to
1873. His fortune is estimated at about
SO, 900, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
PENSIONS FOR WESTERNERS
Survivors Of the wars Generously
Remembered by the General
Government.

WASHINGTON. March S1.-(special)-
The following pensions have been granted
Issue OF March 2S:
Nebraska: lncrease-IsaaC n. McLead,
Tecumseh, $40; Wesley s. walker, Weep
Ing Water, $12: Henry Rohren, Tamors, 81
Francis NJ Watts, Marengo, 81; BENJAMIN
Contal, Blair, S24; William Il. James, York,
IS.
South Dakota: Increase-Roswell F. Win
chell. Montrose, t12. Widows-Rosette A
Lewis. B~ridgewater, S12.
Iowa: 1n~Crease-James Adams, EVERY,
$40; Joseph Ridpath, Audubon, $l2; John d
Mckim, Unionvllle, 81; George w. Pierce
Marshalltown, IS; Henry Trenchard, Man.
chester, Sl4; Samuel II. Garner, Bedford.
SO. Widows-Charlotte White, Grand
Junction, IS: Addie Bromley, McGregor, s..
Inez McCullom, Sac City, s..
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
CALLS SALT RATES UNFAIR
Toledo Manufacture Enters Serious
Complaint Before Interstate
Commission

CHICAGO, March a-Most of the trar1c
o~fdciAls Of western lines centering in Chi
cage have been F1hpoenasd to appear be-
fore the Interstate Commerce commission
tomorrow to testify as to the rates on salt
made from the Msnistee works to western
territory.
The complainant is a Toledo salt manu-
facturer, and IL is alleged that in making
the through rate from Michigan points the
rates from Manistee are such that other
salt makers in Michigan are not given equal
rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
BURGLARS PLEAD FOR MERCY
Ask. ST. Joseph Judge to- BE Lenient
and Are Sentenced to Two
Years.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. March S1.-Patrick
Mooney and Michael Pickett. burglars, born
and raised in Chicago, threw themselves on
the mercy Of Judge Castell of the criminal
court today and we're sentenced to terms OF
two years each in the penitentiary.
They committed a series OF bold robberies
in this city until captured by a United
States deputy marshal, who discovered
them In his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
DoPED WHISKY STAYS ONE
Colorado MER Dies and Tive Com
RaniOHs Are Now seri-
0ualy IN.

GREELEY, Colo, March sL-As the re-
suit Of drinking poisoned whisky Last even
ing L. T. Briseoe, an old resident Of Gree
ley. is dead: John Yates is lying at deaths
door and Al Grossnickel Is IN a serious
condition.
Maguus Olesen, who furnished the whisky,
is missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
WILL PROBE GRAIN BUYING
Interstate Commerce Commission De-
cIdes on Searching InvestiEa-
ton at Chicago.

CHICAGO, March Silt is the purpose
Of the Interstate Commerce commission to
make q searching Investigation into the
method OF handling and transporting grain
on both, western and eastern railroads.
It has been claimed that fragrant abuses
exist and that matters have been so ar
ranged that practically one buyer has a
monopoly over one line OF railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

Marriage licenses have been issued TO;
Charles W. Mayer, Omaha ...-------.-----2l
Lizzie Aymon, Lincoln, Neh..-.----.-.---.B
Albert d. Ferguson, Douglas Co..-..--....2S
Mary g n hison, Douglas Cn.--.-----.-B
Carey e. Plummsr, Omaha ....---...--..&
VlnL RoBburg, Anita, La-.p--...-".,.......H
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
EXTEND MONROE DOCTRINE
Continued from First Page.)

hands. 1t is divided into feeble nations, OF
which only one has more than 100000.
Must Extend Monroe Doctrine.
Under these condition. it is certain that
tho great powers of Europe would have
stretched their arms to South America II
the position of the United States had not
prevented 1t. The Monroe doctrine is a
peacemaker. The only European movement
within South America must be not TO get
any more, but to withdraw gradually from
what 1t has. The time seems to be APP
preaching when we must consider whether
the Monroe doctrine shall not have a
broader application, to protect this CONT
nent against forcible methods of collecting
claims which are not admitted among ma
lions of equal standing elsewhere? Shall II
be extended to signify that while 1t does
not prohibit the worlds accepted methods
TO secure reparation for undisputed wrongs
or the redress of undeniable grievances, 1t
may prohibit the employment OF force to
back more voluntary and adventurous en-
t~erprise, where all the conditions were I'M
derstood, where all the hazards were known
and where all the risks were discounted in
excessive charge?
In the progress of mankind and in the
closer Intercourse of nations 1t is inevitable
that the United States shall hold more in
innate and responsible relations with the
countries In South America. We shall not
encourage or shield them in the disregard
of just obligations, but we shall protect
them against arbitrary and aggressive eX-
actions and against dangerous menace. II
Europe wants to extend its enterprise and
invest some of it's surplus capital in South
America it knows the conditions and must
accept the limitations. There must be no
peril of political extension under cover OF
commercial connection.
The true commercial. like the natural
political relations of South America are
with the United States. We want no terri
torial acquisition there. We want only a
true sisterhood of American republics. The
Panama canal will promote It, TIL inter
continental railway will strengthen II.
South America must feel hat while we
will permit no sinister designs on the part
Of Europe, we have no sinister designs OF
our own. And IL must be taught in the
spirit of reciprocal trade and good will that
for the future. it's security and ours lie in
closer trade relations with us, less dealings
with Europe with all its complications
more dealings with the United States with
all its sympathy and fraternity.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
LONG RETURNS HOME WELL
Former Naval Secretary Has Quite
Recovered from Recent
Illness.

BINGHAM, Mass, March S1.-Former
Secretary Of the Navy John D.. Long, who
has been an inmate OF st. Margaret's In
Urinary in Boston, returned to his home
today accompanied by Mrs, Long and DIT.
Spooner.
He seemed to be in excellent health and
spirits.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
MADE A MILLION
On An Investment of Twenty-Five
Cents.

Large fortunes are oftimes made from
small amounts judiciously invested, but
IL is seldom that an opportunity occurs to
make a million dollars from an Investment
OF 25 cents. Good health is far more valua-
BILE than money. In 1902 S,1b6,00o persons
used DIT. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound.
Eighty per cent OF whom were restored
to health, not one Of whom would be will
ing TO return TO their former condition
for a million in gold. If you are sick,
Liver or Kidneys, rheumatism, Nervous
ness or Constipation this great remedy
will cure you. % cents. All druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
Mrs. Kate Hesse.

BEATRICE. Neb., March 31.-(special.)-
Never regaining consciousness from a fall
she received about ten days ago, Mrs. Kate
Hesse, aged 80, and one OF the oldest and
best known residents OF Beatrice, died last
night. She is survived by four children,
two of whom reside in Texas and two who
live in this city. The remains will be laid
to rest by the side Of her husband at Lin
coin, who preceded her several years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

TO CURE a cold IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails TO
cure. z. W. Groves signature Is on each
hnx. Z5G.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
For Attorney Of Porte Rico.

senator Hepburn OF Idaho today recon-
mended the presidep; to appoint Judge
Willis J. Sweet as Cnited states attorney
general for Porto Rico to succeed Attorney
General Harlan, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
Old Resident of PIattsmouth.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., March 31.-(spe-
cial.)-Charles Dabb, 81 years OF age, is
dead. Rev. Asa Sleeth conducted the fu-
neral service. Deceased has resided in this
city since 1879 and during that time was
employed in the Burlington shops, the
Plsttsrnouth News and the Plattsmouth
Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

BEATRICE, Neb., March s1-(Special.)-
Mrs. &. A. Gamble, eyed 81 years, died at
her home In this city last evening after a
prolonged illness. Of tuberculosis. She
leaves no family except her husband. The
funeral services will occur tomorrow from
the Christian church at 1880.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
Mrs. walter Reed.

BEATRICE, Neb., March 31.-(special,)-
Mrs. Walter Reed, aged 10 years, died Sum
day night at her home near Blue Springs.
She leaves no family except her bereaved
husband. The funeral services we're held
at La selle Street Methodist Episcopal
church at 2:S0 p. m. today, the interment
being In Evergreen Home cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
John LinscOtt.

BEATRICE. Neb., March 31.-(special.)-
John Linscott, residing six miles southeast
Of the city. died yesterday OF paralysis. He
was a veteran OF the civil war and Is sur
vived by a widow and nine children. He
was so years of age. The remains will be
inferred in the Blue Springs cemetery.
Mr.. n. A Gamble.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

OF the cabinet Of President Gardeld, TO
represent the United States at The Hague
when the arbitration tribunal considers the
question Of preferential treatment as be-
tween the allied and non-allied powers
against Venezuela.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., March s1.-(spe-
cial.)-The funeral service over the body
Of John, son OF Hon. M. L. Friedrich, at
their farm residence. west Of Plattsmouth,
was very largely attended this afternoon.
Deceased was only 10 years of age, and had
not been sick very long. Interment was
in Glendale cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-01
Postmaster for Davenport.

The president has appointed the follow
ing postmasters: Illinois. Mount Sterling.
John f. Regain; West Springs. W. A Col
Inns. Iowa, Davenport. Lon Bryson.
Wayne MAcVeAEh for Hague.
The president has selected Wayne Mac
Veagh OF Pittsburg. who was a member
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-26
INSANITY. CURED
I Was Losing Control of My
Mind and Could Not
Remember persons.

1 was losing control of my mind and
could not remember persons or names,
caused by female weakness. Chronic
inflammation of the liver, kidneys and
bladder, scalding of urine and non-re'
tention of the same, had troubled me
for years, making me very nervous.
ALI the medicines 1 used only relieved
me for a time. You don't know how
delighted l am to think am so much
better and stronger all through my
system, and Thompsons Barosma
Backache, Liver, Kidney and Lunl5agc
Cure did it. used six bottles. II was
worth more than money to me, for i;
gave me health and strength, for !
was very weak and miserable before.
MRS. NJ. A. COX,
Titusville, Pa.
Thompson's Barosma is $1.00; si2
bottles $500. -..
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-26

New Pullman Ordinary" sleep
ers, wide vestibuled and with every
modern convenience. In charge of
competent agents from Cincinnati
and Chicago. .t.. .t..
Rates for berths less than half OF
cost In regular sleepers. Write to
day for free descriptive matter and
full particulars to E A. RICHTER,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Illinois
Central Railroad, s12 Park Build
Ing, Plttsburg. Pa. 917 lot
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-26

Benjamin Warwick, foreman at
John Stealey's livery barn, had his
fine bull dog killed yesterday by a
train. Mr.. Warwick priced the
animal very highly and had re-
fused $Ioo for 1t.