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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
WORKS THE PAINTING GAME
Woman Picks Pockets of Two Men
Who Play the Good
Snmnritan

LINCOLN, Neb., April 27.-(Special Tel
egram. while the president was speaking
an unidentified woman worked the faint
ing Bertha" game and succeeded in getting
one victim for $40 and another for SIS.
These were the men who carried her from
the crowd. She escaped arrest. The wo-
mar was about % years of age. had light
hair and wore a brown skirt and a blue
jacket. She suddenly screamed and fell to
the pavement. Two sympathetic onlookers
picked her up tenderly. carried her out OF
the crowd where she was revived. Later
the men revived and discovered their loss,
but not until the woman was gone. The
police made eight arrests, two men being
taken early this morning as they left the
train. Several complaints were made to-
night Of picked pockets and several empty
purses we're found on the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

Postofhce department to I'LL the place
vacated by James N. Tyner. Mr.. Robb
assumed charge today.
NeErO Loses Fight for vote.
-he supreme court today decided that
1t could not interfere n ,ae case CT
Justus W. Giles, The negro who is seeking
to obtain a vote in Alabama. Justice
Holmes, who delivered the ol inion, said
for the court TO interfere would be unheard
OF relief In cases presenting only political
questions. Justice Harlan dissented on the
ground that the court should have declined
to assume Jurisdiction. Justices Brewer and
Brown united In a dissent in which they
upheld the jurisdiction Of The federal court
on the ground that as Giles vas denied the
right Of voting for a member of congress-,
a federal question was involved.
Trains Stay Thousand.
The Interstate Commerce commission to-
day issued a bulletin on railroad accidents
for the three months ended December 81.
During that period 266 persons we're killed
and 2,1SS injured In train accidents. Acct
dents of other kinds, including those sus-
tanned by employees while at work and by
passengers in getting on and of cars bring
the total number Of casualties up to 93S
killed ana 1850 injured Inc damage TO
cars and engines and roadbed by these ac-
cidents amounted to 81, 466. 056.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne has issued the following order:
Special delivery mail addressed to bona
hde patrons of rural routes I'LL be deliv-
cred without regard to their distances from
The routes.
Rural Mail Privileges Extended.
"a bona hde patron OF the rural service
is one who has properly erected on a
rural route a mailbox which has received
the approval of the Postofice department
for use on such routes."'
Archie Roosevelt Drives ont.
Archie Roosevelt, who has been con
aned to his rooms at the White House for
several weeks. with an attack OF measles.
went for a drive today with his mother.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
RUSSIA MAKES REPLY
Continued from First Pars.l

that the present misunderstanding will lead
to war with any state or group OF states.
The Picking correspondent Of the Times
confirms his reference yesterday to Mon
golia and adds that Russia alleged that any
change in the administration would prob
ably bring a disturbance liable to affect ad-
Joining territory.
II can also confirm the other demands
as t~elegraphed." he adds, but the third,
concerning the exclusive employment Of
Russians. comprises all Mongolia. II speci-
fes as an example that IL China wishes to
employ foreign mining experts in Man
churia, Mongolia and apparently in Chi Ii.
though the text here is obscure, the ex-
perts must be Russians. 1t further speci-
fes that the commissioner Of customs and
the health oficer at New Chwang shall be
Russians"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
Celebrate Golden wedding.

YORK. April 27.-(sp cial.)-The golden
wedding Of MIR. and Mrs. e. Harlan was
celebrated at their beautiful farm home,
six and one-half miles northeast Of York,
on April %. At this gathering ninety-nine
relatives and friends we're present. The
rooms we're beautifully decorated with
carnations, roses and smilax. Mr.. Harlan
was born In Union county, Ind, seventy
nine years ago. Mrs. M. A. Harlan was
born In the same county and state seventy
years ago. They were married in Liberty
Ind. April 81. 1853.
They are the parents of eleven children
seven boys and four girls, OF whom four
boys and three girls are dead. The re-
naming four. /. A.. Rufus. Walter and Miss
Eugina were present to enjoy the wedding
Mr.. Harlan has two brothers with theil
wives older than himself, who are still liv.
ing and have enjoyed their>golden wedding
anniversaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
LEE FINALLY OUT OF OFFICE
Governor DOckery Accepts Resigna-
ton Ever Before He
Receives II.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. April 27.-The
resignation Of John A. Lee, from the ONCE
OF lieutenant governor. which was mailed
at st. Louis yesterday. was delivered at
Governor Dockery's ONCE today in the
mail. The letter follows:
April rs, 1903.-To his excellencv. A NJ
Dockery. Governor Of Missouri: Dear Sir
l hereby resign the once Of lieutenant gov
ernor OF missouri. to take effect at once
Respectfully. JOHN A.. LEE,
Lieutenant Governor.
The resignation has already been ac-
cepted by Governor Dockery. The document,
although mailed Sunday afternoon, was
dated Saturday. The acceptance was made
on Sunday. Governor Dockery accepted IN.
resignation yesterday. being aware then
that 1t had been made by Mr.. Lee.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

showed r falling off from $50, 7S7. 391 to $780,
832, 653; average reserve held was 1851.
The Nebraska banks exclusive Of omaha
and Lincoln show loans and discounts in
creased from $25, 259, 444 to S25r656. $50; gold
holdings increased from Sill ,31S to $685., $40.
and individual deposits from S25. 553, 931 TO
s26, 140, 377. = average reserve was 1872 per
cent.
South Dakota banks show loans and dis
counts increased from IS, $50, 1875 to 50, 379-
776; gold holdings increased from 1854, 300
to $685., 165, and individual deposits from
$40, 64s, 1855 to $40, 902. 500. Average reserve
held, 1858 per cent.
Practices Law In Jail.
The attention Of the War department has
been called to the activity OF Oberlin NJ.
Carter. formerly captain of engineers, now
confined in the penitentiary at Fort Leav-
enworth, Kan, in acting as attorney in the
preparation Of cases and petitions of habeas
corpus OF prisoners who claim they are IL
legally confined in the Leavenworth prison.
The claim is that the prisoners were ZEN
fenced to Bilibid. Manila OF Alcatraz, Cal.
which are military prisons. and being
transferred to a federal prison not under
military control. vitiates the sentences.
Cases OF this character already are pend
ing in the circuit court Of appeals and the
War department thinks II would be we'll to
have them decided before any more habeas
corpus proceedings of a like character are
brought. A letter will be written to the
attorney. general suggesting that the war
den Of the prison cause Carter to desist.
Omcers Must Pay own Way.
The United States supreme court today
decided that army officers who are dis
charged when distant from home on their
own application are not entitled TO travel
pay and Communication for subsistence. The
question arises In the case OF Sweet and
Barnett, both of which we're decided by the
court of claims favorably to the claim
ants.
InsgIar Army stores Duty Free.
Secretary Root has reversed his former
ruling that duty must be paid on army
stores condemned and sold in the Philip
pines. He says goods sent 10 the Phil
ippines for the army in good faith must be
entered free OF duty and II, in the course
of time they are condemned and sold duty
cannot be assessed against them.
Civil Service IL Extended.
The Civil Service commission will an
nounce tomorrow that the president has
included all the school teachers in the
Philippine service within the classified
civil service.
RObb Successor 10 Tyner.
Charles H. Robb. assistant attorney for
the Department Of Justice, has been APP
pointed assistant attorney general for the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
EVENTS ON RUNNING TRACKS
New Metropolitan Jockey Club opens
season on New York
Grounds.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE inaugural
meeting of the New metropolitan Jockey
club was held at gamaysSs t0qSy, Fe stsvs.
dore won, Futurita second, Duelist thiro'
Time: lila SO.
Second race, mile and seventy yards
Seatucket won, Northbrook second, Pageant
third. Time: 1:46 2-5,
Third race, the Bushwlck stakes, nve fur
longs: Palmbearer won, Masedo second
Moiinos third. Time: 1902,
Fourth race, the Excelsior handicap, mile
and one-sixteenth: Blackstock won. Heno
second, Yellow Tail third. Time. 1:4b 20
Fifth race, four and one-half furlongs;
Knameoki won, Collector Jessup second,
Spring third. Time; O:S 20;
won, Andrattus second. Rosewater third
Time: Ills 1-5.
CHICAGO. April 27IResGlts; r-..
Knight won, j. w. ONeil second, Elsie {
We're third. Time: $3.50 is,
Second race. mile and one-sixteenth: MISS
Liza won. John ]. Regan second, Pyrrho
third. Time: 1:49 S-5.
Third race, one mile: Soothsayer won
Dan McKenna second Gresor X thiro
Fourth race. FIVE and a half furlongs;
Burnie Bunton won, scorpio second, Haidee
Fifth race. four and one-half furlongs;
Dor Domo won. Plea second, Gaggte LeebeI
Sixth race. mile and one-sixteenth: Gold,
aga won. Fliform second. False Lead
third. Time: 1851 2-5.
NAS llIlIEs AnIll ENs-NNC1uANnH
First race. six furlongs, selling: Stand
Pat won, Kingford second. Pea Ridge third
Time: 1;10h.
wop- Lewis Wagner second, Brulare third
Time: 1:4.
Third race, mile and one-sixteenth sell
ing: Domadge won, Flaneur second, Pres
grave third. Time: 1:49h.
Fourth race, seven and a half ~fourlongs
Bumpsr u s w,Gn, Ch fSi / thompson Then sec
Fifth race, six and one-half mrlongs
selling; Briers won, Bedlam second AT
CHAN third. Time: 1:22-
Sixth race, four and one-half furlongs
Oaxaca won. Cardona second, Easter Wal
tiers third. Time: o:57h.
ST. LOUIS, April 27.-Results:
First race, six furlongs, selling: Sylvia
Talbot won. Bridge second, Icicle third
Time: 1:131S.
Wigs won. Prince Eugene second. Castui
third. Time: 1:l5h.
Third race, six and a half furlongs' sell
Hullum third. Time: 1:21h.
Fourth race. one mile. purse: Glen Water
won, Boaster second Kitty Clyde third
Fifth race, four and a half furlongs. sell
ing; Maggie Work won; Pinky B. second
Sixth race, six and a half furlongs. sell
ing: Sir Christopher won Orleans second
reducer third Time; I'M:
First race. hve f%urlongs. selling: ST
Winnifried W Blissful second, Honey
suekle third. Time; lS2A.
won. Constanza second. Metlakatla third
Time: O:4SA.
Third race, six furlongs, selling: Rose o
May won, Mountebank second, Cousin Cur
rie third. Time: 1:1b.
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards
Byron Rose won. Mocortto second, Kenil
worth third. Time: l:4bA.
Fifth race. mile and nifty yards. selling
Divina won, Kitty Kelly second, Redwal'
third. Time: l:t4h.
Sixth race, one mile. selling; Someno
won, Judge VOORHEES, second, Swift Win
third. Time: l:42h.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
INCENDIARIES FIRE CHURCH
Blaze Discovered and Extinguishcd
Before Any Serious Harm
f. Done.

BEATRICE. Neb.. April 27.-(special Tel
egram.)-An attempt was made last night
to burn the Methodist church at Filley. The
incendiary started the fire by first lighting
the end of a long pole and applying it to
a sack which was placed under one corner
of the building and which contained rags
and other combustibles. The flames were
sxtinguished before much damage was done
although a large hole was burned through
the floor. The Beatrice bloodhounds were
sent for but failed to locate the guilty par
tics. Several times within the past few
town.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
FARMERS SELL THEIR LAND
for Agricultural Pur-
poses.

WASHINGTON, Pa. April 27.-The largest
coal deal ever cleared up in Washington
county and the most extensive in western
Pennsylvania for several years has just been
consummated here.
II consisted. OF 1000 acres of the Pittsburg
vein, lying in West Bethel and Amwell
townships, known as the Lone Pine block.
and It passed from the hands Of the farm
ers to Pittsburg. New York and Phila-
delphia capitalists.
The average paid was 800 an acre, the
total transfer OF money being Slightly more
than 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
Man Accidentally shot.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. April 27-spe-
cial. )-Schuyler Kellogg, a young man
about 2S years Of age. met with a serious
accident Saturday afternoon, while hun
ing for wolves on the farm with a forty
eight caliber rife. TIL gun was accident
ally discharged, the ball entering his left
arm a little above the elbow, going up
ward and backward. coming out through
the shoulder, SCATTERING the bone and max
ing a bad wound. Medical help was at once
summoned, the wound dressed and the
wounded man taken o a hospital in Lin
coin.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
returned to Insane Asylum.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. April 27.-(spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Tom Karnes Of Greenwood.
who was sent to the asylum for the In
sane in Lincoln last fall. was paroled last
week and went to Weeping Water and from
there through Union and to this city.
Sheriff J. d. Mcbride found her wandering
around in the western portion of Platts-
mouth Saturday and took her to the Per-
kim hotel and kept her there until yester-
day, when with a deputy, she was taken
TO Lincoln. She seemed perfectly willing
to go to any place except to Greenwood.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
REPORTS ON POSTAL NEEDS
Department Official Tours Nebraska ind
Iowa to Unearth Carrier Shortage.
NEBRASKA BANKS DO BIG BUSINESS
Iowa Institutions, However, show
Falling on in All Branches, Loans,
Deposits and Gold All
Being Less.
fFrom a STAN correspondent.l

WASHINGTON, April 27.-(special Tele-
Eram5-w. S. Edens of the city postal de-
livery service, who has been visiting
Nebraska and Iowa examining into the
needs for additional letter carriers during
the coming fiscal year, wires the depart
ment that he will conclude his work In
Burlington today. He will then 90 to Chi
q and thence send in reports as to his
findings in Nebraska and Iowa cities.
Eden's report will include Omaha, Lincoln
and Council Bluns.
Miners Hospital for Wyoming.
II was announced today at the Interior
department that upon investigation It is
found clear title can be secured to 1926
acres In Sundance. Wyoming land district.
II is desired to erect q hospital for miners
on this site.
Routine of Departments.
The postonhce at Olaf, Wright county,
Iowa. has been re-established with Michael
Niemeyer postmaster.
These rural letter carriers were APP
pointed today. Nebraska-Gresham. reg
ular, Albert H. linn; substitute, Martin
linn. Iowa-Cowrith, regular, m A.
Walker; substitute, James ]. Hussong
Gilmore City, regular, Allie Brown; sub
stitute, Austin Brown. Hanlontown, reg
ular, Peter A. Grove; substitute. jacob
Tallackson. Kirkman, regular. Miss Emma
steen; substitute. Thomas Kimball. Mt,
Vernon, regular. John D. Blain; substitute,
Frederick A. Blain. North Buena Vista,
regular, John G. Roe; substitute, Annie M
Roe. Remsen, regular, Gustaf B. Rosburg
substitute, Charles Rosburg.
Wilson D. Rich and Lizzie Corbin have
been designated as members OF civil ser
vice board for the postof1ce at Ames, Ia
western Banks Make Report.
The abstract OF condition Of national
banks OF Iowa exclusive of Des Moines and
other reserve cities Of April 9, shows loans
and discounts fell from $64, ,l26 to $50,
6l5,6S6; gold holdings fell from 1883
to s1.71O.614. The individual deposits
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
Priesta in ConcIave.

WEST POINT. Neb.. April 27.-(speciaI)
The regular semi-annual conference of
the priests OF the West Point deanery met
in conclave today at the parochial residence
in this city. Rt. Rev. Bishop Scannell cele-
brated a pontihcial mass this morning at
7 O'Clock. and later presided over the con-
ference. A large number OF priests Of this
district were in attendance and numerous
important matters connected with church
government we're disposed OF.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
RECOMMENDS BEEF ON HOOP
Miles Thinks Live Cattle should De
Sent TO Soldiers in
Philippines.

"
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The War de-
partment today made public the report Of
Lieutenant General Miles. who made a
tour of inspection Of the Philippines. Cen
eral Miles strongly recommended that beef
on the hoof be shipped to the troops in the
Philippines.
This portion of his report was referred
to General j. F.. Weston. commissary gen.
eral. who in reply states:
In my Judgment. Il "a not a feasible or
economical plan. and there should be no
departure from the present system OF sup
plying frozen beef.
General Weston says his ONCE has never
received any complaint about frozen beef,
but, on the contrary, uniform commenda-
lions.
General Weston adds:
Native beef il out of the question. even
II 1t were possible to procure II. and there
would be danger in using It, besides II is
poor, stringy and tough; but the rinderpest
practically destroyed the native cattle. The
as was stated by Colonel Woodruff, and
was an absolute failure.
General Weston sums up the objections
in the plan in the following:
The supply of cattle on the hoof for the
military service in the Philippines Is not
practicable, would involve enormous ex-
ponse and entail useless loss of animal life.
and would serve no useful purpose either
or administration, economy or health. At
least 30 per cent of the cattle would not
survive the trip, so that the government
would not only lose half of the cargo, but
lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
Violent wind At Hnstinrs.

HASTINGS. Neb., April 27.-(special Tel
egrsm.)-The windstorm here today has
been a fierce one and much damage has
been done. A large plate glass In the
Gushing q Gauvresu wholesale house wal
blown in tonight and smashed to bits.
Several small buildings have been un
rooted and one or two blown over.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

Milling company. came near suffering a
very bad accident this morning. He was
at work about the mill machinery and his
jacket sleeve was caught in the gearing.
His arm was pulled into the machine but
he managed to pull It out and save II. From
his elbow to his hand the noeh Of the arm
was terribly lacersted.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
JAILED LIEUTENANT FREED
Pays Creditors and Leaves Presume
ably for Old Des MOincs
Home.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. April 2Z--Liou-
tenant John f. Mccarthy, Nineteenth in
.antry, u. S. A.. charged with defrauding
merchants by duplicating his April pay
voucher. has been released, the creditors
having been paid.
Lieutenant Mccarthy has left LoaYen-
worth, presumably Cor his old home in DeA
Moines, Ia. Acceptance Of his resignation
by the War department will close the mat
ter.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
ReIative of John Bohn.

YORK, Neb.. April 27.-(special. PETER
Bohn. an old resident OF this place left
yesterday for Omaha. Mr.. Bohn believes
that he is a near relative to the John
Bohn. who died at an Omaha hotel leaving
an estate something like $50, 900. and is said
TO have no relatives known.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
PoNTIFICATE BEATS RECORD
Pope Today Passes Longest Reign OF
Any Head of Catholic
Church.

ROME, April 27.-Tomorrow the pope will
have surpassed the famous pontincste Of
st. Peter. His holiness was elected pope
twenty-five years. two months and seven
days ago. He has already received many
congratulations on the event.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
DR.. Carlisle Resigns.

HASTINGS. Neb., April 27.-(special Tel
egram.)-Dr. Carlisle. assistant physician
at the Asylum for Chronic Insane at this
place. has handed In his resignation. Al
the request Of Governor Mickey. the resig-
nation takes effect at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

II you are sick or feel badly" begin taking the famous
new discovery, DR.. -Kilmers Swamp Root, because as soon as
your kidneys are we'll they will help all the other organs to
health. A trial will convince anyone.
Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for many kinds
Of diseases, and II permitted TO contine much suffering, with
fatal results are sure to follow. Kidney trouble irritates the
nerves, makes you dizzy, restless, sleepless and irritable. Makes
you pass water often during the day and obliges you to get up
many times during the night. Unhealthy Kidneys cause rheuma-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
General Wood Goes to Egypt.

VENICE, April 27.-Brigadier General
Leonard Wood, Major Scott and Lieutenant
Mccoy left here today by rail for Con-
stantinople, whence they will sail for Egypt.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
Judge Advocate Replies.

A reply to the foregoing portion Of the
report has been prepared by Judge Advocate
General Davis In a letter to the secretary Of
war, in which he says:
The incidents which are set forth in the
inclosed special report have been made the
subject Of special Investigations; in some
instances these have been conducted by
courts-martial and their findings and SEN
order; in others the inquiries have been en-
trusted to inspectors, or to officers desig-
mated for that purpose by the commanding
general In the Philippines.
where administrative action has been
called Tor, as q result Of such investiga-
lions, IL has been taken by the proper
military. commander, II the parties contin-
ued within his jurisdiction; In other cases
the matter has been submitted to the de-
partment with a view to a resort to such
punitive remedial orders as were deemed
appropriate, and these representations have
resulted In a number of oourt-martial trials.
AS 70 some phases or these inquiries the
"nvesugations are not yet complete and a
isIerence OF the papers to the Philippine
ISLANDS, or of1cers who are now serving in
the United States has been necessary.
whether the necessity for any further ad-
mlhistrative action, in addition to that al
READY taken, Will be disclosed as a result
or such investigation can only be deter
mined when inspection reports are received
at the department.
General Davis explains that the INQUIRIES
are especially difficult because the incl
dents complained Of were not made known
at the time and officers and soldiers Of the
volunteer army have been named to be
discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

TEcUMsEH. Nsb,. Al I'll 27--lspecial)-
ottG Reason. employed ~ The TseunEsh
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28
caulneld. Corn and MoKeon were partloi-

Caulneld, Corn ana Mcheen were partici-
pants"
General Miles continues:
These facts came to my notice In a casual
way and many others of similar character
archipelago. In fact j was Informed that II
was common talk at the places where off,
GERS congregated that such transactions
had been carried on either with the con-
nivance or approval of certain commanding
officers. 1t is, however, most gratifying to
state thai such atrocities have been con-
demned by such commanders as Generals
Lawton, Wade, Sumner. Lee, Baldwin and
others.
1 found that With certain officers the i'm
preston prevails that such acts were justi-
liable and l felt II my duty, in order TO
correct such erroneous and dangerous inn
preston, and to prevent the possibility of
such acts being committed in the future,
which must impair the good name OF
American arms and bring discredit to our
service for all time, to address to the di-
vision commander the following letter OF
I instructions.
Then follows an order addressed to the
commanding general Of Philippines under
date OF February 2S. 1908, In which General
Miles calls attention to the reports OF
atrocities and directs that any orders or
circulars of personal instruction which
would inspire or encourage any act OF
cruelty be annulled. The order says that
the excuse that the unusual conditions
Justify the measures herein condemned are
without foundation"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-28

I %cheerfully give my endorsement to
Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, which sin
cerely believe, from my own experience,
stands at the head of all known cura-
tives for kidney. liver and bladder
troubles.
My own cure and also my personal OBJ
servation during years Of service in the
Toledo fire department, have convinced
me that ~Swamp-Root is a medicine of
wonderful merit. l have seer many
who had beer pronounced incurable
speedily restored to health by Swamp
Root. Yours respectfully,