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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
SIX FOUND FROZEN STIFF
Three Mexican Women with Their
Children succumb to Texan
Cold.

GOLIAD, Tex, Feb 2S.-The bodies OF
six Mexcans, three women and three chill
dren, were found frozen to death on the
river eight miles above here.
The dead:
ISABEL RODRIGUEZ, 40.
ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, 2e
ANITA RODRIGUEZ.
ALAN RODRIGUEZ.
ROSE REGRIGUZ.
HELEN VASQUEZ, Is.
The bodies were lying close together,
their position showing that the women
had tried to protect the children. They
we're with friends on the south side of
the river on Wednesday and were put across
in a skiff by Tomas Vasquez after which
they started for a camp on the NORTH side
OF the river, two or three miles distant.
1t is supposed they lost their way.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
Movements of ocean vessels Feb. %

At New York-Arrived; Belgravia, from
Hamburg; la Champagne from Havre
Bohemian. from Liverpool; ST. Paul, from
Southampton. Sailed; LancastTian, for
Liverpool.
At Gibraltar-Passed: Lain, from Genoa
and Naples for New York, Karamc MIA
from Naples for New York.
At Plymouth-Sailed: Patricia, for New
York.
At southampton-ArTived Finland, from
New York for Antwerp.
At iverpool-AFrived: IVernia, from New
York via Queenstown.
AT Malta-Arrived: Kaiserin Maria The
resa. from New York. for Alexandria, etc,
on a cruise.
New York
Al amburg-Arrived: Denderah, from
Tacoma anu san Francisco via London.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
JAlL RUNS OUT OF COAL
New Mexico Council Protests Against
Mine Owners who Fail to
supply Fuel.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Feb. 23.-The coal
famine is growing serious in this city. The
penitentiary has been out Of coal for six
weeks. special meeting of the city
council has been called to protest against
the action of the coal companies which
have coal mines only twenty-five miles from
Santa Fe.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
NEGROES THREATEN LYNCHING
one Black shoots Another and May
BE Strung Up
Soon.

ENID, Okl.. Feb. 2S.-Black Pearl, a
negro pugilist, shot Jim Jones. a negro
from Topeka, in a saloon last night
Pearl and Jones had engaged in a fight
earlier in the evening and at / Pearl made
a tour around the city with a double bar
relied shotgun. Finding Jones in saloon.
he emptied both barrels into his body and
ten gave himself up. Excitement runs
high among the negroes here, and talk
among them indicates that they will at
tempt to lynch Pearl.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
SLAYS SELF WITH PENKNIFE
st. Joseph Woman Gashes Throat
While DespOndent over
Ill Health.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Feb. 2s.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Barr, wife Of George W. Barr, a
prominent business man, was found dead
In her room at the family residence. 7O9
South Ninth street. with her throat cut.
A penknife covered with blood was in her
right hand.
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
RAILROAD GETS FOUR SHIPS
Canadian Pacific Closes Negotiations
for Four Vessels of Elder
DemPster Company.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The negotiations for
the purchase by the Canadian Pacific Of four
Beaver line steamers from Elder Dempster
were concluded today. The price paid is
not yet disclosed, but it is said to be about
81, 500. 900.
The deal is regarded here as having an
importan; bearing on the proposed Canadian
fast mail service as It probably will elimi-
nate the tender Of Elder Dempster & Co.
therefor and leave the Canadian Paeihc
in better position to secure the contract.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
TO WED AUSTRIAN COUNT
sister OF the KhediVe Obtains Divorce
from Egyptian Husband and
Goes To Vienna.

CAIRO, Feb. 2S,-Princess Djemil Tous-
soun, sister OF the khedive and wife OF
Prince Djemil Toussoun, recently made an
unsuccessful attempt at self-destruction by
taking poison. The act is said to have
been prompted by Jealousy.
The princess subsequently left Egypt on
board OF one OF the royal yachts, refusing
TO see her husband. Her highness went
by way Of Trieste to Vienna, where it is
said she is about to wed an Austrian count.
A divorce has already been granted.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
BALFoUR GIVES ASSURANCES
Says House VIII Have Ample OppOr-
tunity to Discuss Mercantile
Marine Arrangement.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Replying to a ques-
tion in the House OF Commons today, Ger
aid Balfour, president of the Board OF
Trade, said the general lines Of the agree
ment between the British government and
the International Mercantile Marine com
pany had been determined upon and the
house would be given an opportunity to dis
cuss the arrangements before II was finally
concluded.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
HAS HOPES FOR IRELAND
Lord Dunraven Considers Land Question as
Good as Settled.
ALL DEPENDS ON TERMS OF COMING BILL
1vernment Follows suggestions
Joint Conference Long Con-
rshued Friction VIII Certainly
End to Good of Empire.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The earl Of Dunraven
was interviewed tonight regarding the re-
suits of the Irish landlords and tenants
conference in Dublin, Of which he was
chairman. He spoke hopefully regarding
the prospects of legislation.
Lord Dunraven said:
The uterances of King Edward and OF
British public men, the temper OF Ireland,
the reception of the concurrent report by
the public and the action of the govern
ment since are all favorable. Indications
also point to the success of the govern
ment Irish land bill, which, If IL contains
a just and generous offer, will make the
first Impression on which all depends. The
bill, If drawn on the lines suggested by
the conference, will insure a final settle
ment ana remove the cause of friction in
Ireland which Is reacting unfavorably, not
only on Great Britain, but throughout the
empire and on our kindred in the United
States.
Lord Dunraven replied to the adverse
criticism of the report, saying the con-
ferees could not lay down a specific formula
to be adoupted. They we're Obliged to deal
with the matter on the broadest lines, in
considering both the interests OF the nation
and those Of the individual landlords and
tenants. He did not think that the gov
ernment would be able to specify q strict
formula which, II attempted, would con-
fuse the issues. The minor details of any
plan based on voluntarism must be left to
the purchasers and sellers. The confer
ence only sought to formulate the condi-
tions under which it would be possible to
complete the transfer of the land within
a reasonable period.
His lordship concluded by saying he did
not think that the demand on the state
treasury would be disproportionate to the
benefits gained.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24

The seventeenth annual ball OF Overland
lodge No 1913. Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen, was held Monday evening in
Washington hall and proved one OF the
most enjoyable events ever given under
the auspices of the lodge. The hall was
thronged with nearly $50 couples. F. X.
Chandler officiated as master of ceremonies.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
ENTERTAINMENTS LAST NIGHT
Several Society Affairs, where There
Was Speaking, Music and
Dancing.

The thirty-ninth anniversary Of the
founding of 2ythianlsm was appropriately
! observed Monday evening by members of
Nebraska lodge No. 1 in their lodge rooms
in the Continental block The hall was
filed with nearly 400 knights and their
guests, who enjoyed an excellent musical
and literary program. Included in the
numbers were an address of welcome
which was delivered by Chancellor Com
mander Slabaugh. who spoke upon the OBJ
jects and aims OF the order; a violin and
piano duet by Master and Miss Slabaugh
a piano solo by Mr. Latovsky; a vocal solo
by Miss cady. and a cello solo by S. b.
Latovsky. = One OF the pleasing features OF
the evening was an address made by ]. C.
Laing Of Denver, Colo. The speaker sent
a phonograph record of his discourse, which
was reproduced and was very warmly re-
ceived.
Prominent among those present was Col
| onel George II. Crager, the father of Pyth-
ianism in the west who brought she first
! lodge Of Pythians to this city the first or
ganized west of the Allegheny mountains,
and who came to Omaha from Philadelphia.
| He is also the first member in the Veteran
Pythians' association. Included in that as
socation, which is composed of members
who have been associated with the order for
| twenty years or more in this city, are
Messrs. ]. Q. Goss, o. S. Wood, NJ. II. Hoer-
ner. Fred Herzke, w. w. Bingham, j. Had
! field, A. Carstens. S. Trostler, ali Of whom
were present at the celebration. The even
| ings pleasures concluded with refreshments
and a dance.
The Catholic Order OF Foresters assisted.
! by the womans Catholic Order of Forest
ers, held enother OF their regular enter
! tainments and dancing parties in the
| Thurston Rifles armory Monday evening,
| which was largely attended. During the
| evening a vocal solo was rendered by Miss
May O'Brien, which was followed by one
act farce entitled "A Regular Fix" which
was given by the Lyceum Theatrical COM
pany During the evening refreshments
were served by the ladies' after which
| dancing was enjoyed by nearly 125 couples.
Yah-mun -dah-sis tribe Of Red Men gave
an entertainment Monday evening in it's
hall in the Continental block, which was
very largely attended and which consisted
| OF an interesting musical and literary pro-
! gram. During the evening an address of
welcome was delivered by Attorney Ritchie,
which was responded to by c. Il. Holiday.
\ The program was followed BY dancing
The seventeenth annual ball OF Overland
! lodge No 1913. Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen, was held Monday evening in
Washington hall and proved one of the
| most enjoyable events ever given under
l mi l.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska--Fair Tuesday, Ex-
eept Snow in Southwest Portion; We'd
day Fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-24
Tower Presides In Berlin.

BERLIN. Feb 2S.-Two hundred Amerl-
cans in this city celebrated washington's
birthday with a supper and dance at the
kaiserhon. Ambassador Tower presided
musical entertainment preceded the dan
cling.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
TO SECURE THE CREDITORS
Government to Take steps to secure
the Release of Gunboat
Galveston.

RICHMOND, Va, June 20.-In the matter
of creditors asking that the William r.
Trigg Shipbuilding company be adjudged a
bankrupt Judge waddill rendered a de-
cision today that the appointment Of re-
ceiver by the chancery court of the city
of Richmond, December %, 1902, which was
the act OF bankruptcy complained of In the
petition, could not be taken advantage of
under the amendment of February 5, 1903.
Judge Waddill holds that the amendment
of February s. 1903 is not retroactive and
could not extend to the appointment OF a
receiver prior to February 8, 1903, as was
the case in the appointment OF a receiver
for the Trigg company.
It is thought probable that this decision
may further complicate the situation in re-
spect to the cruiser Galveston.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Attorney Gen.
eral Knox had prepared today a stipulation
in the nature of bond, which on Monday
will be filed with Judge Grinnan of the
chancery court of Richmond. practically
covering the governments interests in the
gunboat Galveston.
This stipulation or bond, II is asserted
will more than cover the. claims of the
creditors against the. Trigg company FOL
work done and material used on the ship.
After the stipulation is filed 1t is believed
that Judge Grinnan will Immediately re-
lease the ship to the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
BEGIN NIGHT WORK ON FAIR
Contractors Push Work on ASricul-
turaI Building with Three
Shifts of Men.

ST. LOUIS, June 2o.-Night work was
begun tonight on the Worlds Fair Agri-
culture building. The contractors are run
ming three shifts and declare they will con-
tinue as long as the need exists. 1t Is
not unlikely this example will be followed
by other contractors should It become ap-
parent that night work is needed to COM
p4ete the buildings on time. The agricul-
ture building is the largest on the expo
sition site and was one of the last for
which a contract was let, so that the con-
tractors are obliged to use all the time
available
About fifty members of the Chicago Real
Estate board, in charge of a committed
of the St. Louis Real Estate exchange
visited the exposition grounds today. II
was their third annual excursion. A tour
of the grounds was made in two gondola
cars and a locomotive The visitors left
the city tonight.
The Chinese government has leased a
fourteen-room house in which the higher
officials OF the Chinese commission will be
accommodated during their stay In St
Louis while preparing the building and
exhibit for China at the exposition. The
lease extends to the end of the fair
/ The California Worlds Fair commis dor
left today for home after completing al
arrangements for the erection of a state
building on thoroughly satisfactory site
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
AGAIN SKIPS DOODLE JURY
John A. Lee Reported in Chicago
when Time TO Testify
Comes.

ST. LOUIS, June 2O.--Former Lieutenant
Governor John A. Lee did not appear be-
fore the grand jury today as expected.
Circuit Attorney Folk received a telephone
message from his brother, Robert Z. Lee,
saying he had gone to Chicago on business.
The report that John II. Carroll, the well
known railroad lobbyist, who is also wanted
as witness in the boodling investigation.
was also in Chicago gave rise to consider
able speculation around the four courts.
Homer r. Mann, a former state represent
ative from Kansas City, and j. A. Fleming,
a local insurance man, were the only wit
nesses today. The real cause of Mr.. Mann s
being subpoenaed was the receipt of
anonymous letters from Chicago by Mr..
Folk intimating that he knew something
about Doodle deals perfected while nc was
a member OF the house of representatives,
This is denied by Mr.. Mann.
Mr. Fleming told about 5000 being turned
over TO ]. H. Carroll to promote the in
terests of insurance men at the capital.
Mr.. Fleming will be recalled and a sum-
mons will be issued for r. L. Macy. a
representative from Ray county.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
MlsMANAeEMENT IS CHARGED
Application for Receiver of Union
Cast Iron Pipe and FOun-
dry Company.

TRENTON, N ]. June 2O.--Application
was made in the court of chancery today
by Andrew II. Mcneil of Burlington N. j.
for the appointment of a receiver for the
Union Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry COM
pany. which has fourteen plants at diff
ferent points throughout the United States.
The company was Incorporated about three
years ago with an authorized capital of
$50, 900. 900 to make cast iron pipe and
foundry work.
Mcneil charges extravance and mis-
management. He alleges that the company
has been operated more with a regard for
the exploiting of the company's stock in
the stock market than Tor the practical
utility Of the company's work; that from
its organization in the spring of 1901 the
compAny's management was dominated by
General Samuel Z. 4, Thomas, whose
principal occupation, Mcneil says, waE
that OF a promoter of companies and
exploiter of stock
Mcneil further charges that since the
spring Of 1901 the company was dominated
by its president q. b. Hayes, whose associ.
ates, he alleged were hnanciers and ex.
plofters of stocks. 1t is asserted that the
t4OO,OOo and that plants. at West Superior
Bridgeport, South Pittsburg and Newport
wers dismantled and rendered useless and
that all OF these plants were acquired al
excessive prices,
II is also charged that for the purpose
OF exploiting tho stock statements to the
public were published showing $1,000 OO
surplus. which Mcneil claims is not true
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SULTAN WILL NOT ABDICATE
RumOr Declared in q Semi-OmciaI
Way 90 He Malicious
Invention.

VIENNA, June 20-The Turkish en-
bassy here. through the semi-official Fran
denblatt declares that the rumor OF the
sultan's intention to abdicate is a malicious
invention.
BERLIN, June 2O.-Apparently referring
to the same rumors which were published
by the Tageblatt recently, and which were
subsequently denied, letter from Constan-
tinople published by the Cologne Gazette
mentions reports that forty wounded sol
diers were removed from the palace in one
night, and says troops were employed to
suppress disturbances at a certain school
resulting In a number of students being
killed or wounded. and asserts that Bul.
garian vessels are being closely watched.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SEEK TO TEST DAMAGE LAW
santa Fe Engineer Sues for Injuries
which Road Alleges Fellow
Servant Caused.

LOS ANGELES, June sO-A case involv-
ing a point OF law and one which especially
concerns railroads will come up in the
United States circuit court on June 80. On
the face of II the case is damage suit for
$4,000 filed by T. Holmes, former engi-
neer on the Santa Fe, for personal injuries
sustained I'm a wreck at Franconia Station
Ariz., nearly two years ago. The company
will, II is asserted, set up as a defense
the "fellow-serVant' doctrine which makes
an employe instead of the employer, re-
sponsible for injuries sustained by a fel-
low worker where the cause can be laid "a
the carelessness or negligence of one en-
gagged I'm contributory labor.
The last legislature amended the law on
this point which was held 10 be favorable
10 the employer. Holmes suit was brought
under the provisions of the old law and
both sides will night the case, the plaintiff /
attorneys desiring TO establish precedent
for similar cases now pending.
About eighteen months ago the Santa FS
limited going east eollided with the cor
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
CHANGES IN RURAL SERVICE
]. p. walker, Originally Scheduled for
Omaha, is TO Go 10
Chicago.

WASHINGTON. June 20-The postoffice
investigation has resulted in some impor-
tant changes in the organization of the
rural free delivery service.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow has ordered the transfer Of the head
quarters of the middle division from In
dianapoHs to Chicago where ]. p. Walker
originally designated in charge at Omaha
will be in charge.
S. h. Rathbone, now In charge at Indian
apolis, has been appointed In charge Al
Omaha. The headquarters OF the Ohio
division has been transferred from Mari
etta 10 Cincinnati, William Gartree re-
naming in charge Of the division.
The state OF Indiana has been transferred
from the middle division 10 The Ohio divi
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
DEWEYS ASK RELEASE ON BAIL
Apply to Supreme Court for Freedom
and VIII Have Hearing at
Topeka.

Topeka, Kan, June 90.--Chauncey
Dewey and his fellow prisoners will be
brought to Topeka at once and given
hearing before the supreme court on an
application for bail. made today.
Sheriff Lucas of Shawnee county has
been sworn in as a special marshal and
sent after them.
The Deweys' petition, filed with the su-
preme court, contains an interesting state
ment of their side of the case. The Berrys
are charged with doing everything In their
power TO annoy the Deweys. and on the
day OF the murder are said to have at
tackled first. Self-defense is. therefore. al
legged as the reason for the killing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
GERMAN CROPS NONE TOO GOOD
Winter wheat and Summer Rye
Alone Seem 60 DO
We'll.

BERLIN, June 2O.-Sunshine In the lat
ter part OF May improved crop conditions
in Germany, which would have been more
favorable at the beginning of June had
heavy northwest winds not prevailed
lowering the temperature throughout the
country.
The present crop conditions are: Winter
wheat. rather scant, but improved over last
month. There are favorable reports re-
garding winter rye, which shows excellent
growth. The summer crop owing to the
temperature, is not well developed. Only
summer wheat has retained the condition
OF the previous month. The reports re-
sarding rye, barley and oats show their
condition to have declined. The prospects
Of the potato crop are unfavorable The
tuoers have developed irregularly and last
months rotting has made necessary much
new planting.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SHOOTERS TOURNEY ENDED
Davenport Man Ranks High In Last
Days Contest at st.
Louis.

ST. LOUIS. June 2o.-The finals in the
fourth biennial tournament Of the Central
Sharpshooters Union of North America
were shot OF at Bobringville today, but the
results will not be oficially known till to-
morrow. The highest scores made on the
targets were as follows:
Stitch Target-C. w. Barr OF st. Louis,
Emil Berg Of Davenport Ia; L. Knebel
OF Highland, H.; Vincent Rapp of st. Louis
and c. r. Nestler of Cincinnati, each put
three in a stitch.
King Target-J. e. Schmidt OF Milwaukee
and l.. o. Odell of Cincinnati tied with PIT.
Ring Target-H. p. Pope OF Chicopee
Falls, Mass, "A.
Honor Target-William Riessler of ST.
Louis 90.
Man Target-F. C. Ross Of Chicago, H. M.
Pope of Chicopee Falls, Mass; E. Berg OF
Davenport, Ia, and J. e. Schmidt of Mil
waukee tied with 95.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SUICIDE GETS PUBLIC BURIAL
Black Naval Sailor Inferred in
Denmark Receives High
Honors.

COPENHAGEN, June 20.-when the
United States European squadron stopped
at Nyborg, Denmark, today remarkable
demonstration in honor of the United
States navy occurred,
The occasion was the funeral OF a negro
boy, who belonged to one of the ships of
the squadron and who committed suicide
on the previous day Eighty officers and
men, headed by band were landed at
Nyborg with the body, whereupon all the
flags OF the town were halfmasted The
funeral was attended by representatives OF
the Danish military and civil authorities
and by the foreign consuls. who deposited
flowers on the coffin.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
CERTAIN TO, NOMINATE DIAz
Mexican Liberal Convention over
whelmingIy FRvOrs Present
President.

MEXICO CITY, June 2o-The National
Liberal convention tonight elected General
Gehomlio Trevino of Monterey permanent
president. This is regarded as Of political
significance, he being in sympathy with the
progressive wing of the party and a noted
leader in northeastern Mexico. His first
wife was Miss Ord, daughter of General
Ord of the United States army
The convention is a great representative
assembly and much enthusiasm is shown
by delegates coming from all sections Of
the republic. The nomination for president
is expected to be on Monday, when Gen
eral Dias is certain to carry the conven-
tion overwhelmingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
RIOT WHEN MONKS ARE FINED
French MObs GROW UnruIy Taking
sides in Clerical StruE-
giles.

ST. ETIENNE. France. June 2O.-The ap-
pearance of the Capuchins in the police
court today was the occasion OF serious
rioting and sharp lighting occurred be-
tween the Catholics and socialists, in which
several persons were badly hurt.
Fines were imposed on the Capuchins,
who on leaving court went to the ONCE Of
their counsel. A party of anti-clericals
broke into the Office and seriously injured
two of the former sympathizers of the
friars During the evening the anti-cler-
icals sacked the Capuchin convent on Ste.
Barbe hill and broke the windows of the
Christian Brothers school.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
KAISER URGES PERTINAcITY
Tells Germans FuInII National Tasks
without Considering DIM
Guilty.

HAMBURG, June 2o-Emperor William
was present at a dinner given in the
Rathaus this evening in connection with
the unveiling of memorial to William the
Great. He proposed a toast in which he
recalled the tasks undertaken and accom-
plished by his grandfather and appealed
to the German people to approach their
allotted tasks without asking whether they
were difficult or easy or how they should
be done. ~
Germany" he said, will thus advance
along the path Of enlightenment, bright
ness and practical Christianity and be-
come a blessing to humanity, a pledge OF
peace and a marvel to all other countries" !"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
STANDS FIRM BY CLASSICS
Norwegian Church Refuses to smooth
Path for TheOIOEicRI
Students.

DULUTH, Mimi, June 20.-AIbert Lea
was selected today as the meeting place
for the next annual conference of the Nor
wegian church of America, the annual
convention of which is in session here.
proposition was defeated to add a de-
partment TO the Theological seminary at
st. Anthony's Park, Mimi. in which the
entrance requirements in classical educa-
tion should not be so rigid as at present,
so that students who have not completed
the college course could be educated in
theology.