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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
EULoeIzE ON THE SABBATH
Representatives Hold Session to
Honor Rumple and other Dead
Members,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The house held
a session today to pay tribute to the mem
cries Of three deceased members, the late
Representatives Tongue (Ore). Rumple
Qa.) ana Moody IN. c.
Mr.. Moody Of Oregon presided, in the
absence OF Speaker Henderson. The custom
airy resolutions we're adopted and the fol-
lowing member delivered eulogies:
Upon the late Representative Tongue.
Messrs. Bishop (Micb), Mondell CWyo.),
Bellamy IN. c., Davidson (Wis.), Need
(Cal.). Laurence (Mass.). Randsell Qa.),
Coombs (CsI.). Burton CO.,. Reeves IIl.).
Severn (W' Val, ~sparkman (Fla.) and
Cushman (Wash.)
Upon the late Representative Rumple.
Messrs. Lacey Qa). Conner Ga), Cousins
Ia). Hepburn Qa.). Hedge Qa.), Smith
Qa.). Thomas Qa.). Calderhead (Kan.),
Thompson (Ala.) and Hanger Qa.)
Upon the late Representative Moody,
Messrs. Klutz IN. c., Pou IN. c., Gibson
(Tenn.), Thomas IN. c. and Small IN. c.
At 4:25. as a further mark OF respect, the
house adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
POLICE BAR HUMBERT EFFIGY
MRsquerader Carries Notice of PrOhi-
bition I'm Carnival Opening
Parade in Paris.

PARIS, Feb. 22.-In spite OF the threat
ening weather, Parisians celebrated the
opening OF the carnival with their usual
animation today.
A procession Of students paraded the
principal boulevards and streets in the af-
ternoon. escorting grotesque groups rep
resenting topical subjects. such as the in
terment Of the Moulin Rouge, which re-
Gently ceased to exist.
A vacant space in the procession was
occupied by a masquerader carrying a
notice that the police had forbidden the
parading Of this group. The space was to
have been filled by a grotesque representa-
tion Of the Humbert family, but the project
Of police prohibited 1t.
After dark the boulevards we're packed
with masqueraders and others, who carried
on a lively battle with confetti. while the
seats in front Of the cafes were all occu-
pied by amused onlookers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Payment on an ola Claim.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Feb. 22.-(Special.)
IT. ]. Thompson. a we'll known resident
of Gregory county, has Just received from
the United States government a draft for
between $34 and $35 which, owing to the
interesting and unique story connected with
1t, he will probably have framed and hung
In the place of honor in his domicile. DUR
ing the French-American war of 1899
Thompson's great grandfather had two
ships destroyed by the French, and he put
in a claim for damages for tho loss OF
them. The draft just received Is the first
payment on the payment OF the claim
which has thus been pending for more than
a century.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Plumbing and heating. Biyby 4 Son.
N. Y. Plumbing Co.. Tel. $50. Night. Fss
PInn Trade ExcursIons.

The executive committee OF the CONNER
eial club has in view, among several other
projects. the Inauguration OF trade excur-
sions to this city from the surrounding
towns in this section OF the state. The
plan under consideration is similar to that
adopted by jobbers' and manufacturers as
sociations in other cities, and the commit
tee has laid the matter before the several
railroads entering Council BLUFFS. 1t is
planned to have these trade excursions
three or four times during the year. In
Quiry by the committee shows that they
have been Of considerable benefit CONNER
cially TO Omaha and other cities, and II the
proper arrangements can be made with the
railroads it will be hut a few weeks before
the first trade excursion to Council BLUFFS
will be a fact.
The rooms In the Woodbury. building, Sc
cured by the committee as headquarters
for the Commercial club, 1t is expected, will
be ready for occupancy this week. TIL
next general meeting of the club viii be
held Wednesday, March 8, when President
Bender will announce the standing commit.
tees for the year. At this time Louis Eur.
muehlen, jr, who was employed to solicit
members and collect dues. will make his
report,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Milwaukee Hotel Guests Ignore Flee
trio Light and one Dies from
AsphyxtatiOn.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. ga man and
woman registering at the Empress hotel as
Mr.. and Mrs. Osten Of Racine were found
In their room today overcome by gas. The
ical condition.
The case is thought by the police to be
one OF attempted suicide, as electric lights
there was no occasion for turning on the
gaA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Francis Pushes Fair in London.

LONDON, Feb. 22.-D. R. Francis, presi-
dent Of the st. Louis exposition, spent a
busy day at C~laridge's hotel comforting
with the st. Louis fair commissioners to
the various countries who have come to
London to see him. A private dinner was
given in his honor at the Carlton hotel
tonight. Ambassador Choate, Prince Radzi-
will, Lord Grey, Admiral Fisher, Lieuten-
ant General Sir Ian Hamilton, Arnold
Morley, Sir Clinton Dawkins and Colonel
Hunsicker of P%ittsburg were among the
guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
SON STAYS POLITICAL FATHER
Parent Attempts TO Murder DIsobe-
dent Boys, One of Whom
Turns ExecutiOner.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 22.-Peter Farrell.
one Of the leading local democratic pol
iticians and state coal gauger, was shot
and killed by his Oldest son, Edward, to-
day. The family claim that in a At of
ungovernable temper Farrell attempted to
kill Edward and George, the oldest boys,
for misconduct. Edward wrested the pistol
from him and fired three shots into his
fathers heart. The boy surrendered.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
FEARED OMEN PROVES TRUE
Colombian GunbORt wrecked on VOy-
age Grew Seek to
Avoid.

PANAMA, Feb. 22.-The gunboat Chu-
chulto today brought the news OF the loss
Of the historic gunboat Boyaca, while en-
tering the narrow and rocky channel of
Porte Bethsabe.
Boyaca left last week with the bishop Of
%Junguito, who was to visit his diocese.
Before sailing a few superstitious members
OF the crew did not want to go because
the mainmast broke while the vessel was
coaling.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
SNoWBoUND PASSENGERS FED
Relief Parties Finally Garry Food to
Trains Stalled in New
foundIand.

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Feb. 22.-Relief
parties with food today reached the trains
which are snowbound In the interior, and
supplied them with provisions.
The nearest train was freed this after
noon and started backward for st. Johns.
relief train is forcing lite way forward.
trying to clear the track to enable the other
two blocked trains TO move east also.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23

The second heating stove given by viii
liam WEIGH to his coal customers was
awarded to Mrs. Henry Becker, 1416 South
Eighth street. Another has been put up
on the same plan, and during the next thirty
days will be given away free to one Of his
customers. Before ordering your coal call
at 16 North Main street or phone 1913.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
NEGROES TALK COLOR LINE
whites Aid Blacks In Discussing
settlement of Racial
War.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb PA largely at
tended educational mass meeting OF ne
groes was held this afternoon at the
Peoples tabernacle.
Addresses upon racial questions were
delivered by both white and colored speak
ers, among them Captain Evan p. Howell,
mayor OF Atlanta, who said the white and
colored races OF the south should work for
the consummation of the highest good to
all.
Nearly 5000 people were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Gravel roofing. A. H. Read. 1875 Main St.
Chance for Janitors.

Postmaster Hazelton. as custodian of the
federal building. has been notified by the
department In Washington that the United
states Civil Service commission desires to
establish an eligible register for the posi-
ton OF tanitor in the custodian service ir
this city. No educational test will be given
and II will not be necessary for applicants
TO appear at any place for examination.
The age, physical condition aud experience
Of applicants alone win be taken into con
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23

was killed at San Msteo. General Davis
and others made speeches eulogizing Cen
eral Lawton. Commissioner Henry c. Ide
will sail for home next Tuesday on an
extended vacation, his health being bad.
He will visit California, Vermont and
Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Huron Masona to RuiId.

HURON. s. D., Feb. AT q.
meeting of the various Masonic bodies
Friday evening, 1t was decided to form and.
incorporate a company and raise a fund
for the erection of a Masonic temple and
opera house. The work will be undertaken
at once,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

sideration. The department desires eligi-
bles between the ages Of q and so and
persons desiring to compete should apply
to the Civil Service commission in Wash
ington before the hour for closing business
on March 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Topeka Seek. Alexander.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 22.-The
United States training ship, Topeka sailed
yesterday In search of tho American naval
collier Alexander. reported to be drifting
with its propeller shaft broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Heals ms by Magic

If a pain, sore, wound, burn, scald, cut or
piles distress you, Bucklen's Arnica salye
will cure it or no pay. Csc. For sale by
Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Mark spot where Lawton Fen.

MANILA, Feb. 22.-Two hundred troops
and hundreds OF veterans participated to-
day in the dwelling OF the monument
marking the spot where GeasrGl LA1tOn
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Works wonders for women.

Electric Bitters invigorate the female
system and cures nervousness, headache
backaehe and constipation. or no pay. SOC,
For sale by Kuhn & Co. a,-ay
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23

Commissioner Conway. Witnesses from
Missouri are expected here in time to tess
tify against the alleged moonshiner.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23

T indicates trace of precipitation.
J.. A WELSH.
Local Forecast ofheisL
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
GERMANY DEMANDS ITS CASH
Tells Bowen Money Promised by
Venezuela SHOULD He Paid
mt Once.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-The German
government. through Baron speck Won
sternberg. has requested Mr.. Bowen TO
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Aide at the st. Louis Parade.

General H. C. Corbin has written Gov
ern Cummins, asking him to designate
some member Of his military stan as a
special aide under Corbin for the exposi-
tion parade at 81. Louis on the occasion
Of the dedication April 80 next. He de-
sires one from each state. uniformed and
mounted. but the aides must pay their own
expenses. Governor Cummins will name a
man for aide.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Today I'm Iowa and Nebraska.
with Probable Snow in West
Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Forecast:
Nebraska-Fair Monday; Tuesday fair in
east; probably snow in west portion.
Iowa and Missouri-Fair Monday and
Tuesday.
Hlinois-Monday fair; Tuesday fair:
colder in south portion; brisk southwest
to northwest winds.
Kansas-Fair Monday and Tuesday.
South DaKota-Cloudy Monday; Tuesday
probably snow in west portion.
North Enthusiastically fair Monday
and Tuesday.
Montana-Partly cloudy Monday; Tuesday
fair in east; rain or snow in west portion,
Wyoming-Snow or rain in west, increas-
Ing cloudiness in east portion Monday;
Tuesday snow or rain.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF TIE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Feb. 22-OficiaI record OF tenn,
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day Of the last three
years:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
Tooth of n MastOdOn.

The State Historical department has just
secured a valuable relic, being a tooth or
tusk Of a mastodon dug from beneath the
soil twenty-six feet deep in Shelby county.
This has been restored to its fun size by
the taxideImist In charge Of the historical
collection. II is, when restored, eight feet
4 inches long and eight inches through, and
weighs $50 pounds, 1t is regarded as a
valuable specimen and a fine addition to
the already large state collection.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-23
TURN ON GAS TO KILL SELVES

Nearly 5000 people were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
DOGS IN CITY STREETS.

The final adoption of the dog muzzling ordi-
nance by the Board of Aldermen this week re-
fleets credit upon the common sense and patriot
ism of that organization. Local medical so
cieties had given the measure their hearty ap-
prevail and Health Commissioner Lederle was
in favor of its enactment The ACCESSIBILITY of the
measure, moreover, question upon which
physicians were better qualified to pass than
was any one else. Still, there have been many
Boards of Aldermen in this city which would
have been insensible to such considerations and
devoid of any sense of responsibility either to
their own constituents or the outside world AS
it is, much good is likely to ensue both within
the corporate limits of the municipality and
wherever its example is able to exert an in
huence.
When the enforcement of the new ordinance
begins it will doubtless elicit expressions of
dissatisfaction and surprise. The time for these
has gone by. SO extensively has the matter
been discussed by the newspapers that ample
opportunity for protest has been furnished.
Complaint is fruitIess now. If owners OF dogs
in New-York fail TO use muzzle or leash on the
streets, as the law requires and if in conse
quence their pets are carried off to the pound,
they will have only themselves to thank for
the result of their carelessness or ignorance.
So great is the mental inertia of many people
that the new measure VIII prove more or less
of a surprise. The educating effect of two or
three hundred seizures and fines, however,
ought 10 prove rapid and widespread. 4 few
days Of grace yet remain, during which the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
will decide upon the proper form of a muzzle
for local service. After a conclusion has been
reached upon that point there will be no ex-
cuse for the appearance of loose animals not
equipped Herewith in any part of the city of
New York.
After trying the ordinance in its present form
for a year or two it may be thought wise to
amend it 10 secure greater strngency. In time
it will he known whether the misgivings which
have been felt concerning the execution of the
regulation We're justified or not. Logically, per-
haps. the enforcement should be ntrusted
either 10 the Health or Police Department
However. it has been thought best to let Mr.
Haines's organization manage the business, and
it ought to have fair trial Some doubt must
remain about the efficacy of a leash when as
not infrequently happens, the dog thus re-
strained is heavier and more powerful than the
person who leads 1t. When once hydrophobia
has been completely suppressed, as it has been
in England, the comparative freedom of a leash
may be safely tolerated. AS yet ii contains al
element Of danger. Finally, as The Tribune
has repeatedly pointed out before considera
tons of cleanliness and decency should have
weight, even when there is no trouble from
rabies. When the streets are rid Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
COTTON GROWING. IN AFRICA.

Rivalry TO the American King Cotton is stead
fly increasing. Russia has largely developed
the industry of cotton growing in her Central
Asian provinces Garked progress is being
made in Egypt and in India, and now the en-
terprise is being undertaken on a large scale IN
West Africa. chiefly by Germans, though Eng
iishmen are taking some interest in il Three
years ago the German Colonial Agricultural
Committee began a series of experiments in
Togoland in the cultivation OF cotton under the
direction Of experts from America. Men and
machinery were secured from Tuskegee, and
the work was begun Oh a considerable scale
The results Of two years growing are now made
known. and they seem decidedly favorable TO
the African cotton enterprise. About seventy
Thousand pounds of cotton have been shipped
TO Germany, and sold at an average price of a
little less than five cents pound The fibre is
said TO be about equal in quality TO middling
American though some Of it is decidedly su-
perior to that grade. Under the present print
tive methods of cultivation, and with the pres
ent inadequate means of transport, the cotton
costs, delivered in Germany. about u cents
pound hut il is confidently estimated that i'm
proved methods and means will make il posi-
bic 10 deliver it for between three and four
cents pound
If we add 10 these facts the statements that
there Is vast area of territory suitable for cot
foE growing, and that the natives seem eager 10
go into the enterprise, il is evident that West
Africa offers TO the American cotton States
rivalry not to be altogether disregarded. II Will
be long time, no doubt, before African and
other plantations can approximate the WELD
Of our Southern fields. But II may as well he
recognized that the coming of that time is pos
sible. and perhaps inevitable; just as the time
is coming when Canada viii supply Great Brit
ain with much greater share Of her bread
than at present. The United States will be BILE
so endure such competition. 1t enjoys the unique
advanta ges which Africa can probably not
hope TO gain. of having the cotton fields and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
A CLERICAL HEDDJFP.

The Rev. II. c. dillingham; vicar of HeIton,
England is probably right in thinking that he
Will get no answer from Bishop Potter beyond
a courteous acknowledgment OF mis- letter of
protest against the services at the Church of
st Mary the Virgin. If later on he should at
tend mass" there as he indicates that he may,
and should disturb the worship Of the congre-
cation, he would probably find himself lodged
in police station cell a disorderly person;
and nobody in this country would have the
least pity for him.
The Rev. Mr.. Fillingham, vicar Of Hexton,
England, is simply an impertinent medder
The conduct Of the Church Of st. Mary the
Virgin is none of his business That church
may have gone 20 such extremes Of ritualism
that it violates the law of the Episcopal
Church. Many Episcopalians in this city, we
believe, feel that it has Bishop Potter may,
as the Rev. Mr.. Fillingbam hints, be override
voted to quiet Hfe' and neglectful of his
episcopal duty to hold his parishes obedient
TO the canons If so, that is a matter for the
consideration Of the constituted authorities of
the Episcopal Church 1t no more concerns the
vicar Of Hexton, England. than it does the Pope
OF Rome or the Grand Lama of Thibet. Mr..
Fillingham seems to be a person who goes
around looking for trouble. He has frequently
attempted TO disturb services in England AS
he is a clergyman OF the Church of England,
that may be his right. though the London po-
lice do not seem to have regarded it. For
him 10 come here, however. and attempt the
same tactics is sheer mpudence.
Suppose some New-YoTk clergyman should go
over 10 England and address n public letter to
the Bishop of London saying that unless the
services in St PauIs Cathedral were modified
TO suit him he would take -tforcible action" to
have them? He would be promptly and justly
squelched no matter how desirable his pro-
posed changes might be. This clerical busy
body from HextOn should confine his fanatical
campaigning to places where he has some
standing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
THE ARMY GENERAL STAFF.

The fact that there is some opposition to the
General Staff scheme in army circles. and that
several of the provisions Of the new law are set
down as impracticable and unjust by officers
who are affected by the regulations, viii not
change the views of the men who are RESPONSE
BILE for the measure. Criticism was expected
and invited by Secretary Root not with view
of abandoning the plan for General Staff,
but of making the new army centre complete
in its composition and effective in its operation.
Matters of detail will probably have to be modi-
fed before the machinery is pronounced per-
feet and for that reason it is well that the com
plants are made at this time.
The General Staff measure does not become
operative until August 10, and, although a pro-
visional staff has been appointed, which, IN
time will become the permanent body the Sec
rotary of War has not yet approved all mat
tiers pertaining to the new army feature, ana
he will undoubtedly refer the matters under
discussion to the provisional staff for investi-
CATION with a view to amendment if necessary.
And when on the retirement Of General Miles,
the General Staff measure becomes operative, 1t
will be as nearly perfect as the best efforts OF
the best men available can make it. But even
then there will be faultfinders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
rFroM TIE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]


uosbnpton June A-President Roosevelt gave q
dinner tonight TO Benjamin Ide Wheeler presidehs
~ Tho University of California, who will be guest
at the White House until Tomorrow Inc 80 -.
CHESTS at the dinner were Secretary ana Mrs- nay
tho Franch Ambassador and Nine Jusserano.
The President will leave Washington saturud'
morning for oyster Bay, to spend the summer I
He will be particularly busy TOT 'he noN -
davs and will be compelled to deny hnseh 10
all callers not having important business 70 trans
act with him He desires to clear up All penul. .
routine matters before leaving Washington "nil7
he will transact much business at OyStei 80
and probably will receive many important $50
general calling will be discouraged ana onIy Pc
sons who make engagements in advance VII, %
able to see the President at his sycamore fiiii
home. -. -.z
The Presidents guest at luncheon to-oaS
Melville F. Stone of New-York-
The first message over the Manila cane - W %
sent by President Roosevelt on July O. run ''i-
Executive offices at Oyster Bay. The messdse =
TO be written by the President and started 49,
over the Pacific cable After it reaches ManiiS
# is 70 be continued its journey oy way u
Shanghai, and will be received again AT lhe OS'
Paw Offices from the Atlantic cable