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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

Shortly after the death Of ]. Sterling
Morton in the spring OF 1902, the Arbor
Day Memorial association was organized at
Nebraska City, Neb., the sole object Of this
associations existence being to provide a
suitable monument in honor Of Mr.. Morton,
the father of Arbor day. During the early
Part OF the past winter several eastern
sculptors were asked to compete for the
contract OF erecting the monument and to
submit models OF their designs. Several
artists entered the competition, and all Of
their models were sent TO the Art Insti-
tute Of Chicago where the executive COM
mittee Of the association made their award
In February.
The contract was awarded to Rudolph
Evans OF New York because his model was
considered the most finished and compre-
hensive in the competition. A description
Of his design follows:
The object sought in the design Is to COM
bine simplicity with dignity and impress
siveness. thus typifying the simple manli-
ness and nobility which characterized the
father of Arbor Day. The central figure of
the design is, OF course. the statue Of Mr..
Morton himself. which stands upon a mas
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

scrlption Erected by the Arbor Day Me-
mortal Association in Memory Of J. Sterling
Morton. 1903"
Upon the pedestal itself the following is
inscribed: ~. Sterling Morton, Father Of
Arbor Day. Plant Trees" The reverse
Of the pedestal bears a concise sketch OF
Mr.. Morton's life and public services.
The spaciousness and solidity Of the base
and foundation OF the monument are in
Tended to harmonic with the vastness and
substantially of the western country,
The platform around the monument will
be about 75x5O feet, and. excepting for the
brick which will be used In the platform.
the entire monument will be of granite and
bronze, II will be erected in Morton Park.
Nebraska City. Neb.
The public has responded very generously
to the requests for donations, but the as
ISOLATION will need about $4,000 more in
order to have suhicient funds to meet the
cost OF the monument. Contribution to
meet this deficiency will be gladly received
and acknowledged by the Arbor Day Me-
mortal association. Nebraska City. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

sive yet graceful pedestal. in an attitude
characteristic OF his strong, frank life. His
right arm hangs easily by his side, and in
his left hand he lightly holds a paper. as
though Of recent reference; a branch of a
tree rests easily at his feet. while a plow-
share. slightly in the rear. suggests the
rugged pioneer days Of his early life. At
the foot Of the pedestal stands a graceful
wood sprite. her left hand tenderly pro-
teeting a young. growing tree. thus SYM
bOlizing the spirit OF the wise, public
spirited ideal expressed by MIR. Morton's
simple formula. PLANT Trees" A semi
circular stone bench stands at some dis
lance back OF the pedestal, and forming a
frieze around II are the words Pioneer,
Statesman, Scholar. Tree-plsnter." The
back Of the bench is further ornRmented
with two large medallions in bronze. plainly
visible to the right and left OF the statue
as one stands before II. These illustrate
the one an important epoch in Mr.. Morton's
career. and the other his hearts desire;
namely, the treaty with the Pawnee Indians
in which he prominently participated. and
a group Of school children planting trees.
The lower part Of this bench bears the In.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

eral enlistments have been made within
the last week.
The Woman's auxiliary Of the Young
Men Christian association Will meet this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. u. ID. Weir,
Twenty-second and H streets.
r. A. Carpenter, formerly city clerk, but
now located at Butte, Mont, writes to
friends here stating that he is doing nicely
and that he still takes quite an interest In
affairs at South Omaha
w. b. Vansant still insists that he will
not accept a position on the proposed fire
and police board II the governor appoints a
radical board. Vansant believes in patron
izing home merchants and not In driving,
money out Of the city,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
rhe Pnnnma Cnna1 TitIe.

Has been found satisfactory, and this an
nouncement has aided the canal building
project very materially. In medicine, Hos
teter's Stomach Bitters has a clear title
to first place among home remedies because
1t is absolutely safe and reliable. Keep a
bottle Of It In the house always to. prevent
sickness. 1t cures nausea. heartburn, dys-
pepsia, indigestion, constipation and bill
iousness, also fortihes the system against
attacks Of la grippe, colds or malaria
fever and aR1ie Hnr T fft Lt
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

has he 70 republieanism when he viii be-
come the populist candidate and thus al
low himselt TO re USED as q tooi 20 uy 70
defeat the regular republican ucketF
Comment ny Candidates.
w. J. Hunter said he was not a speech
maker. but a plain business man who had
been called by his party to represent It on
the city ticket as the nominee for comp
troller. He pledged his support to every
principle Of business economy n elected.
E.. d.. Evans then spoke briefly. He made
some remarks that brought forth consld-
cradle applause from the residents Of that
portion Of the big Sixth ward where i'm
provements have been so persistently de-
manded. Il live in that part Of the ward
that has had all the improvements and Is
now in need Of very little more, the same
portion where resides your present council
man, who has served for six years. said
Mr.. Evans. and II elected II will be my
earnest purpose to see that this unim-
proved, but valuable section, is represented.
1 will have both time and inclination to
devote my efforts to your interests and
whether I am successful at all times or not
I shall at least make an honest effort 20
get you what you 80 much need"
Councilman Zimman made a timely
speech. supporting the remarks Of the for
mti ePtdhSA W. bHS cAeEN INA inc OuNlyihk
portion OF the Sixth ward had been de-
prlved Of needed improvements. He said
his ward. the Third, had about all II needed
Just at present M he would devote his
best energies to aiding in getting what
the outlying districts of the Sixth ward
were after, street car. paving and lighting
facilities. Mr.. zimman descrIbed the fight
for equitable taxation in Omaha, and said
that two members Of the city council who
stood with the people as against the cor
porations in this supreme contest, Hoye
and himself. It appeared had been endorsed
for their attitude, since they had received
denominations at the hands OF their party.
Those members who fought the battles OF
the corporations were not IN the ticket.
He brought out the fact that Mayor Moores
had always stood for the people in these
fights, and that w. j. Hunter was a men,
Der Of the Board Of Review that raised the
property valuation to 1929. 900, 900, thus
placing himself on record as opposed to
corporation tax Sinking.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Judge irving = Baxter is entertaining
from Syracuse, n. Y, to Nebraska be-
cause he likes Nebraska and Is confident of
its future. He already has large holdings
in this state and now Is after more. IL
he can ind just the location that suits him
he will locate permanently and enter the
cattle business.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
sciatiC RheumatIsm Cured.

II have been subject to scIatic rheuma-
tism for years. says e. J. Waldron of
wilton Junction, Iowa. my joints were
stif and gave me much pain and discom-
fort. Ny joints would crack when l
Strengthened up. I used Chamberlein's
Pain Balm and have been thoroughly cured.
Have not had a pain or ache from the old
trouble for many months" The quick re-
lief from pain which this IMMINENT affords
is alone worth many times it's cost.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
orchard nm Improyer..

A regular meeting Of the Orchard Hill
Improvement club was held last night and
plans for. securing needed improvements
tion was taken. George A. Ostrom Is presi-
dent, William Davidson Is secretary and
A, Clark is treasurer of the club, which
meets Monday evenings.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
library ON Arbor Nay.

On Arbor day. Wednesday. April %. the
circulating and ehildren's departments OF
the Omaha public library win be e,osed
all day. The reference room, museum and
Byron Reed room will be open from 2 to 6
o'clock p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
some Routine Matters.

Member Rice wanted the new rule re-
quiring all teacher to live in Omaha sus-
pended as he said he found a number Of
the instructors had permanent homes in
Council Bluffs. He wished the rule put
in shape so that all new teachers en-
ployed will be required to take up residence
in this city. Action was postponed.
The request of the Memorial day commit
tee that the High school cadets help swell
the parade on Memorial day was granted.
Notice from the painters and decorators
that they had showed their scale up from
BIN to 40 cents an hour was received, and
instructions given that the new price be
paid.
Nineteen wood turning lathes for the
manual training department will be bought
from Purdue university at a cost not to
exceed $50 each. Permission was given
last night.
The expenditure Of S25 was authorized
for the purchase Of young trees to be
planted Arbor day and the date of the next
examination for teachers fixed for June 20.
Financial Statement.
Following is a statement by the secretary
Of the amounts apportioned for the various
departments for the year ending June 30,
1898, the amount expended for the first
nine months of the school year ending June
80, 1908 and the amount remaining April 1,
1903!
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21
SECS, 9OO sss7. l2s.g % s15l. 77s.5C

SECS, 900 1857, 1850 1851, 1880
LESS amount expended In excess of esti-
mates.
Comparative statement Of expenditures
for first nine monthenef school years end
ing June 30, 1902, and June 80. 1906;
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

dren from COINS to the saloons for beer
as Il r. to make a crusade against cigar
cites and tobacco.
The number Of children that 60 20 the
saloons every day In Omaha IL appalling
Some OF them are compelled to go bY their
parents. Some OF them drink the beer on
the way home.
Cigarettes, tobacco. beer, trashy books
and blood and thunder %storiesi How can
we expect to make good citizens Of chill
dren soaked with those2
l have seen many poor little boys 80
nervous from smoking cigarettes and using
tobacco that they could hardly hold a pen.
Is it any wonder they cannot learn their
lessons? Is u any wonder they are not
promoted? Tit result IL tina they have
to stay In one class several terms. The
parents allow some OF them to stay out Of
school a day or two now and then because
they do not feel well and then blame the
teachers because the children do not get
along any better.
Some Of the parents keep their children
out of school for the most trivial matters.
II would be a move in the right dirt elton
n we had a school or schools for children
who are behind with their studies from
any cause. These children should have
studies that would At them for life. l shall
not say anything further on this subject
because Superintendent Pearse is consi9er-
ing the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-21

has he 70 repubIicanism when he will be-
come the popuiist candidate and thus al
low himself TO be used as a tool to try to
defeat the regular republican ucketE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
POISONOUS WORM IN CABBAGE.
Many Deaths Said to Have Been Caused in
Georgia by Insect.

Gainesville, Ga. Especially A great
loss of life is reported in the counties OF
Northeast Georgia, due to persons cat
ing cabbage saturated with poison by
strange worm. During the past few
weeks persons coming here from White,
Union, Dawson, Forsythe and other
counties surrounding them have reported
over a score of deaths from this cause
At first the many deaths were not TIL.
dcrstood, until it was noticed that all
occurred after eating cabbage. Then
farmer in White county, in gathering
cabbage, discovered a worm about two
inches long and about the size of
needle He says when he touched the
leaf the worm, which was on it, licked
out its tongue like snake and acted in
every way like a reptile Becoming
alarmed, he sent the worm to the state
chemist, who reported that it contained
enough poison to kill IS people. The
worm is so small that it is hard for
housewives to find it when preparing cab
bage for cooking, and many have been
cooked in this way. The cabbage crop
is of great value in this section, but the
discovery of the poisonous worm has
completely annihilated the demand. Up
to this time no scheme has been de.
vised for getting rid of the worm. OF
whatever it is that has been productive
of so MANY deaths.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
DYNAMITE CARS IN COLLISION.
Terrific Force OF the Explosion that Follow
ed-Some Strange Effects.

New York (Special) Three freight
cars. one of them loaded with dynamite.
that had broken away from freight
train on the Harlem River branch Of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, at Baychester, collded with
the remainder of the train at the bottom
of a steep decline, and the car with the
explosive in it was blown up, demoliSh-
ing three other cars.
The engineer, Thomas Corrigan, was
thrown off his seat and was for few
minutes slightly stunned. He managed
to regain his presence of mind, however,
and shut off the steam, bringing the train
to stop.
Nearly every house in Baychester suf-
fered damage from the explosion. A
woman who was thrown from bed IS
believed to be the only person who was
injured by the explosion.
A policeman who was crossing the
tracks a mile from the scene was knocked
down by the conclusion.
The three detached cars and the rear
car CT the main portion of the train were
burned
Within half a mile Of the Baychester
station not pane of glass in any of the
houses remained intact.
In Westminster village almost panic
reigned Men rushed to the postoffice
armed with clubs. guns and knives, be-
lieving that burglars had blown open the
safe.
Two lighthouses onLong Island Sound,
half a mile away from the scene of the
explosion, were wrecked There was
some damage done at City Island.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
In tbe Departments.

Lieut.. R. E. Peary discussed before
the National Geographical Society the
plans for the next expedition to the
North Pole.
Adiutant General Corbin exchanged
farewell greetings with the officers and
employees OF the office.
The immigration officials ordered the
deportation OF John Turner, the Eng
fish anarchist.
The Postmaster General signed an
order disbarring H. ]. Barrett from
practicing before the Postoffice Depart
ment
Harrison D. Barrett, OF NEWMAN,
Mass, was reelected president OF the
National Spiritualists' Association.
Commissioner General Frank P. Sar-
gent of the Bureau OF immigration,
submitted his annual report.
The Womans Centenary Association
Of the Universalist Church began its
thirty-fourth session.
r. accordance with Attorney General
Knox's opinion, there will be no criminal
proceedings against Littauer.
William II. Landvoight, chief of the
classification division Of the Postothce
Department, resigned by request.
Senator Ouay's son was appointed
denu.y naval officer at the port of Phila-
delphia.
The All-American Conference OF
Protestant Episcopal Bishops opened at
WashipGton,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
INSURGENTS SURRENDER
Plan of Revolutionary Committee to
Avoid Rigor of Winter.
LEAVE THEIR ARMS BEHIND THEM.
Turks Report Both Chakalaroff and Sarafoff,
the insurgent Leaders, Were Killed Recent
Iy Ia the Village Of Boot, In the Florina
Distrlct-The BuIgarlans Assert That Sara
foff Is on His Way to Bulgaria.

Solonica, Macedonia (By Cable).-
Recent advices from Monastir say that
considerable number of insurgents
have surrendered in response to the
Sultan'S last call. The first OF those
who surrendered were beaten and
imprisoned, but under stringent orders
from the Yildiz palace all the men who
are now coming in are well received and
have been pardoned
This, however, does not indicate the
collapse of the rebellion, but is in con-
Torrance with the revolutionary COM
mittee's decision to thin out the in
surgent bands during the winter and
retain under arms only an aggregate 81
about $500 men. The insurgents who
are coming in are men Of inferior ply
sique, who could not stand a winter
campaign. They leave their rifles with
the leaders, who sccrctc them ~ the
mountains, in readiness for operations
in the spring. Not ono of the leaders
has surrendered.
The revolutionary committee has no
intention OF rcsOrting 10 the use oi dyn-
amite bombs in the towns this winter,
but it declares that if the powers do
not succeed in causing the establish
ment of a satisfactory form OF govern
ment by the spring every available man
will be called out and every desperate
method for gaining the ends OF the rev.
olutionists will be resOrted to.
The Turks report that both Chaka-
laroff and Sarafof, the insurgent lead
ers, were killed recently in the village OF
Boot, in the Florina district. The
BulgarianS assert that Sarafoff is on
his way to Bulgaria.
The Rev. Henry Haskell, the Amer
lean missionary, has arrived at Mon
astir to help in the relief work inau-
gurated by the Rev. Mr.. Bond.
Constantinople.-The Austrian and
Russian ambassadors presented to the
Porte notes embodying the demands
agreed on at the recent conference be-
tween the Gar and Emperor Francis
Joseph held at Murzsteg, Syria.
Sofia, Bulgaria.-The war minister
has dismissed the reservists of the sec
ond class, and it is expected that all the
reservists will be disbanded prior to the
elections.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
Program of Naval Increase.

The General Board of the Navy, Of
which Admiral George Dewey is the
president, has recommended to Secre-
tary Moody that the navy should be
increased each year by 4 frst-class bat
tleships, 2 armored cruisers, 4 torpedo
boat destroyers and fast and large
scout ships.
Secretary Moody some time ago
asked the board to recommend build
ing program which would extend over
a period OF several years, and which is,
in the opinion OF the board, essential
to bring the navy to a strength adc-
quate to the country's possible require
ments. 1t is understood the above rec
concentration is the result, with the
suggestion that in case Congress in
any year fails to make sufficient ap-
preparation for all of these ships, the 2
armored cruisers and q torpedo boat
destroyers can best be eliminated from
the program.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
PAID HIS FINE.
U. S. Minister Pearson Refused to Ask for
Its Remission.

Rome (By Cable).-Richmond Pear
son, formerly United States consul at
Genoa and now minister to Persia, has
been fined 500 and SIS costs for i'll
sulting an Italian railway official last
December, previous to his appointment
as minister. The government was de-
sirous of settling the incident by par
doning Mr.. Pearson, but the latter re-
fused to ask for the Kings clemency,
as prescribed by law.
Mr.. Pearson, on December 2, had
some words at the railroad station at
Genoa with some other passengers,
about seats in car and an employe Of
the road interviewed, whereupon MIR.
Pearson, it is claimed, used insulting
language in addressing the employe.
The train left and the incident would
have been closed if Mr. Pearson, on
returning to Genoa, had not made
report to the station-maSter against
the employee, repeating the alleged in
suits in writing and signing his name,
as consul general of the United States.
thus compelling the employee to defend
himself. The latter used the consul
generals letter as evidence before the
judicial authorities and Mr.. Pearson,
not appearing, he was sentenced by de-
fault
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
II BURIED In SUBWAY
Frenzied Workmen Dug With Bare
Hands to Rescue Men.
THE ROOF FELL IN AFTER A BLAST.
!! Is Believed That Not O1s OF the Seventeen
Men at Work at The Spot Where the Cave
in Occurred Will Live, As Those Who Were
Not Mangled We're Shocked by the Terrific
Explosion.

New York Especially Following a
blast of rock in the rapid transit sub
way under Washington Heights a COL
lapse of the tunnel roof occurred, bury
ing II laborers who were working at
that point Within 20 minutes of the
explosion, which echoed and re-echoed
throughout the neighborhood, rescuers
had dug out four dead bodies and four
of the victims who are not expected to
recover were soon taken to an opening
farther along in the subway and lifted to
the street.
Ambulances and surgeons from the J.
Hood Wright, the Fordham and the Lin
coin Hospitals were hurried to the scene
and truck from the Fire Department
reached the spot within half an hour.
There were wild scenes as some of the
fellow-workmen who had escaped any
serious injuries ran to the spot and fran
tically dug with their bare hands at the
huge mound of earth and broken stone
in hysterical endcavors to get at the vic
tins buried under tons Of debris
The surgeons went about administer
ing anestheticS to those who were still
alive and then bundled them off to the
hospital for treatment. 1t is believed
that not one of the II men at work at
the spot where the CAVERN occurred will
live, as those who were not mangled
were shocked by the explosion.
The widest rumors were in circula-
ton, and at one time it was reported that
the tunnel had caved in for distance
of quarter of mile and that 80 men
had been buried. Fordham Hospital was
promptly notified and urged to send its
ambulances and to arrange for trucks or
tother vehicles to convey the injured to
its doors.
About II o'clock another report at po-
lice headquarters, that later proved to
be greatly exaggerated, placed the num-
Der of victims at 65, of whom it was said
IS were killed outright ard so were so
crushed and bruised that the number of
dead might be greatly increased.
After sitting down these incorrect ru-
mors the truth was ascertained.
Suffering from cuts and bruises,
Thomas Vendran and man named Will
liams were taken to Fordham Hospital.
They said they knew that number of
persons had been killed by the cavern
and many more injured.
Both ambulances of the hospital, car
rying members of the house staff, in ad-
dition to the regular ambulance sur
geons, were hurried to the scene in re-
sDonse to the first call.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
Santos Dumont TO Contest.

Paris (By Cable).-M. Santos-Du
mont, the Brazilian aeronaut, said: "lf
there is no modification of the condi-
tons stipulated shall participate i'll
the contest at St. Louis for the aero
nautic prize. The conditions named
are perfect, for the numerous difficulties
prescribed enable a splendid test OF
the dirigibility of balloons. There will
be three points to encircle, instead OF
one, as in the contest for the Deutsch
prize, in which it sufficed to double the
Eiffel Tower. | believe my No. 7 will
attain the speed fixed upon. This bal
loon is really an arrow. 1t measures
I54 feet in length, has diameter oil
p feet and is driven by a motor having
8o horsepower"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
Girls as Messengers.

Boston Especially THE collection
md delivery OF kilograms by the West
:rn Union Telegraph Company by
means of messengers was practically
Tut off owing to the lockout of the
$50 or more messengers in the employ
81 the American District Telegraph
Company. Several girls were used for
he collection and delivery of mes
iagcS. but the greater part OF the work
Vas carried on by telephone. Super
ntendent AmeS, of the Western Union,
iaid that the messenger service here
liter would be conducted by girls. Dur
ng the day the rather limited force Of
girls at first employed was gradually
increased and the service showed con-
siderable Improvement.