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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23

lieve those who may suffer loss by reason
Of any violation Of the act, which pro-
vides that any person OF firm wronged by
an infraction of the law may recover
threefold the loss sustained, plus the costs
of the suit and a reasonable attorneys
fee.
The act is to go in force on May ! next.
Entire Committee VIII Act.
The naval committee of the house has
decided to conduct the Lessler bribery in
vestigation and not delegate its authority
to a subcommittee. 1t also has decided
to allow a representative of each of the
press associations TO be present at the in
vestigation.
The senate committee on military affairs
today ordered a favorable report on Senator
Foraker's bill appropriating s25, 900 for the
erection of headstones to mark the graves
Of confederate soldiers buried in the north.
witness TO Bribery.
It is now known that there was another
witness besides Mr.. Lessler yesterday be-
fore the subcommittee OF the house naval
affairs committee, which investigated the
charge made by Mr.. Lessler that he had
been offered a bride 10 vote for the sub
marine torpedo boats. He was a deputy
in the ONCE of the superintendent OF cleo
lions in New York and told his story volun-
tarily. In effect, it was that an ex-repre-
sentative had told him TO see Lessler, and
that there was $4,000 in it. $1,000 for him
and 5000 for Mr.. Lessler.
Adverse TO Port Arthur
The senate committee on commerce today
authorized an adverse report on a bill au-
thorizing a port Of entry at Port Arthur,
Tex, but took no action on the bill locat-
ing the port at Sabine Pass. which has
been Port Arthur rival for the coveted
distinction. The Port Arthur bill is cham
pioned by Senator Bailey, who has for the
last few days, when in the senate, refused
TO allow any bills 10 go through by unani-
nous consent, because Of the failure Of
the committee to act on this measure.
Mexienns Visit White House.
President Roosevelt today received a cal
from two prominent Mexicans, Emerito d.
Ia Cara, jr., a member Of the Mexican
congress. and Enrique c. c. Creei. a banker
OF chihuahua. They are in this countr!
studying the financial system and desired
, merely TO pay their respects TO the presi
dent. They have had conferences durinl
the past week with Secretary Shaw an,
Dinetor of the Mint Roberts and are &C
curing all possible information regarding
finances, not only OF the government, bu
also Of the country in general. with
view OF shedding light upon the hnancia
situation in Mexico. In that country tn.
proposition is now being considered o
changing from a silver to a gold basis.
In view Of claims made by both sides IL
the senatorial contest in Delaware II
authoritatively stated that the presiden
has not interferred in the matter in an.
way whatever.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
HOUSE LEADERS DEFEATED
Boiling Republicans Aid Democrats to In
prove American Money in Philippines.
tEssLER BRIBERY CHARGES DISCUSSED
Naval COmmittee IL Given Full Power
TO Call Witnesses and Push In
vestigation as Far as Neces-
saPy to Uhearth Corruption.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The house lead
ers went down to signal defeat today when
the house by LAG to l2s rejected the Philip
pine coinage bill. reported by the insular
Ggaink eommittee. and adopted the sub
stitute offered by the minority for the in
PRODUCTION Of american currency and the
American coinage system into the islands.
The insular committee includes in its
membership the chairmen Of the most
powerful committees OF the house, Mr..
Cannon Ill.), chairman Of the appropria-
tons: Mr.. Hit (Iil.), chairman OF foreign
Affairs; MI. Payne. IN. ", chairman of
ways and means; Mr.. Hepburn Qa.), chair
man Of interstate commerce, ard Mr..
rawney Minn), chairman Of the commit
tee on expositions.
This committee reported a bill to estab-
lish the gold standard in the Islands and
10 authorize the coinage Of silver pesos
Of 4iG grains. to be made legal tender at
the rate OF two pesos for one god dollar.
The majority members made a gallant fight,
but a considerable number OF republicans,
twenty-eight on the final vote, under the
lead Of MI. Hin (conn.). Mr.. Fowler On. -
and Mr.. Mccall CMass). Joined the demo-
Gratis and carried through the substitute.
shaw supports Substitute.
9he fact tina Secretary shaw and other
high treasury oficials were quoted on the
door as f~aVoring the substitute aided in
he overthrow OF the committee bin. Their
opinions were advanced as against those OF
Governor Taft and other members OF the
Philippine commission.
The substitute passed provides that the
lawful money Of the United States shall b
legal tender in the Philippines and declares
the coinage laws OF the United States 10 b
In fun force there.
II provides for the redemption Of the
Mexican and Spanish silver, not including
any Mexican pesos imported into tn
Islands afier March Is, 1903, al their bull
lion value and the silver coin authorized
BIZ The Philippine government act at TN
ale OF . pesos for 81 United States cur
nency. After six months no coin excep
hat Of the United States hall be lega
lender, with the following prOvisO;
That an debts. except those otherWis
provided IN the contract, owing on tn
aate when this act shall take effect o
contracted within six months thereafte
shall be payable In the silver, coins nos
n circulation In the Philippine Islands o
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
ENGINEER KILLED IN WRECK
Passenger Train Crashes Into Freight on
the Frisco Road.
FATALLY INJURED
Passengers Are Not Seriously Hurt,
Although the Entire Train
Leaves the Track and the
Cars Are Burned

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Jan. 22.-North-
bound express No. 1OA, which left Memphis
for Kansas City at s:15 yesterday morning,
was wrecked four miles south of South
Greenfield, Mo. at / o'clock this morning.
The entire train. consisting OF baggage
car, mail car, smoker and common coach,
chair car and one sleeper, left the track,
caught fire and was consumed.
Fred Fisher of Fort Scott, the engineer.
was killed instantly: I'd Gilbert Of Fort
Scott, fireman, was fatally hurt, and sew
eral passengers are reported injured.
A wrecking train. carrying physicians,
has left for the scene from Springfield,
which Is sixty-seven miles south Of South
Greenfield.
The wreck occurred just of a trestle
and at a sharp curve while the train was
running at a high rate Of speed. The
switch had been set deliberately for the
sidetraek and the lights had been turned
to indicate a clear track. 1t evidently
was the work OF train robbers or OF per-
sons maiiciously inclined.
Crashes Into Freight.
4 freight train was standing on the sid
ing and before the passenger engineer saw
the open switch his train had passed
through it and crashed into the freight.
The passenger engine rolled over ana down
an eighteen-foot em~bankment, Engineer
Fisher being caught under it and crushed
10 death
The mail car turned over. but the postal
clerks escaped unhurt. the remainder oil
the train following.
Young Gilbert is a son Of B. n. Gilbert
passenger agent of the Missouri. Kansas a
Texas al Fort Scott.
Up to 1850 no further details had beer
received at the Offices Of the Frisco roat
in this city.
FORT SCOTT. Kan. Jan. 22.-NOne o
the passengers on the wrecked 'FriscI
train were seriously hurt.
Passengers Not BADLY Hurt.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo. Jan. 22-At tn
Offices here Of the superintendent Of trans
portation Of the Frisco system IL was state
that none Of the passengers on the wrecke
express near South Greenfield was s%eriousI
hurt, and that their injuries we're 80 trivia
that Il was not deemed necessary 10 sen
in a list Of names.
BloodhOunds have been sent 10 the seen
in an endeavOr 20 track the miscreants VIII
threw the switch.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
POULTRY THIEF IS WOUNDED
Owner shoots at what He suPPOEes
is Dog and Hits n
Boy.

ALBANY, Mo-, Jan. 22-(special Tele-
gram. ALBERT Johnson, a young man l6
years Of age. was shot and probably fatally
injured last night by p. W. Bush, a local
Merchant.
johnson was stealing poultry at the time
he was shot. For some time Bush has
been missing his chickens. Last night he
saw what he thought was a dog running
away, and fired. 1t proved TO be Johnson.
The young mar claimed that be had been
hired to DO the stealing for another man.
He had two turkeys when shot.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
HELEN GOULD ACCEPTS BID
Promises 10 Attend Topeka Y. NJ. C.. A.
Conference when President f.
Also Invited.

TOPEKA. Kan. Jan. 22.-Miss Helen
Gould today notified the committee that
she would attend the International railroad
Young Mems Christian association con-
ference in this city from April 2s TO May z.
President Roosevelt has also been in
Vited.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
SENATE DOES LITTLE WORK
statehood Bin and Ad-
jOurns without Taking Any
Action.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The statehood
bill occupied all the time Of the senate to-
day except for a few routine matters which
came up during the morning hour. After q
brief executive session an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
ittwer-Fankhauser

HUMBOLDT. Neb.. Jan. 22.-(special)-
Miss Sarah, the daughter Of Mr.. end Mrs.
join ~Fankhauser, living south of the city.
WAS his afternoon united in marriage to
Mr.. Joseph c.. Wittwer, one OF the pro-
g~ressive young farmers OF the county. The
county. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Lehrer. the pastor. and took place at
the Salem Reformed church in the pres
ence of a large number Of invited relatives
and friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Wittwer viii
make their home on a farm south of town.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
no Cro.s fhe Andes.

SANTIAGO. Chile, Jan. 2.-The Chilean
congress has approved the bill authorizing
the government 20 invite tenders for the
construction OF a T~rans-Andlne railroad
On the basis of a guaranty of 5 per cent
interest on the cost of the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
THE REALTY MARKET.
INSTRUMENTS placed on record Thurs
day, January p:

Qhgs JdhudIt ~
Warranty Deeds.
Margaret Pierce and husband TO
Ernest Hawkinson, e1-3 OF 8 126h
Bartiett's add 5 2.OOO
Mona Baldwin TO Hattie r. Harris,
M lot 4, block s, PlainYiew add. LOO
Anna d. Ambrose and husband 10
Charles Ohr, lot s, Haas subdiv..... so
A. i. Reed ct al 20 Omaha a. Council
Bluffs Street Railway company.
parts OF government lot 3, in Bib
u LAfuuy
+. II. Denker TO Amelia Ruser, VIZ
lot u. block 2, A s. Patrick's add. !
Bridget Gaul and husband 10 y. W.
Morrow, lot SO. Nelson's add .-....4.. I
W. n. Mason and wife 20 Josephine
Han, lot 1, block Is, Kountze Place. 300
W. ID, Powell and wife TO s. A. Forgy,
lots 3 and 4. block 3, Irvington......s 400
-
Total amount OF transfers 20. ... 5000
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23

Only relatives and intimate friends OF the
contracting parties were present. The
groom is q travelling salesman for an
Omaha hardware hrm and the bride a
daughter Of G. Christensen. a prominent
merchant and banker Of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23

Many actors and singers use PisO's Cure
to strengthen the voice and prevent hOarse-
mesa
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23

PAWNEE CITY, Neb., Jan 22-(spe-
cial house on the farm recently sold
10 Mr.. Warren OF Furnas county BY L II.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
HYMENEAL.
TanRer-Frank.

HUMBOLDT. Neb., Jan. 22-(special)-
The home Of Postmaster o. l. Bantz was
the scene OF a very pretty wedding eere-
mOny at s O'Clock Wednesday evening, at
which time Rev. Mr.. Ballard Of Pawne
City said the words which united the lives
OF Miss Mary Frank and Mr.. A. A. Tanner,
both well known young people Of this city.
Sixty invited guests were present ana the
rooms we're prettily decorated and lighted
with eolored electric globes. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tanner left for Binceln soon after the we'd
ding supper and congratulations we're over.
and will be absent for some time. They
will take up their abode on their return
In the Hlavaty cottage on North Central
avenue. The bride has been reised in this
city and has for a number Of years oceu-
pied the position OF deputy postmaster.
while the groom is engaged In the umber
business In this city.
Kirkpatriek-Christensen.
FREMONT Heb., Jan. 22-(special)-
Charles L. Kirkpatrick and Miss Nora
Christensen, both Of this city. were mar
Tied yesterday Afternoon az the residences
Of the brides parents. Mr.. Hnc Mrs. c,
Christensen. on Fifth street, BY Rev. G.
W. Viewer Of the PreEbyteriGn church
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
A Smash-Up in Millinery Prices

FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS
Pattern Hats, cost $1,000 and $1,000 in the E m
eastern market, will be sold for. =. ............V BVO
Hats that sold for $1,000 and $1,000 will = m
Handmade trimmed dress hats that sold from nm
$500 to $500 will be sold now
Caps that sold for soc will 60 now at 25c
Pompoms and fancy feathers, to close them out completely,
we'll sell them at less than cost.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
Monopoly is Forbidden.

Attempts. either direct or indirect, 20
control or eliminate competition are also
forbidden and are punishable by a fine OF
not less than $500 or more than 5000.
Railways carrying goods which they know
to have been manufactured contrary TO any
Of the provisions OF the act are also 10
be muieted in a sum Of not less than 1890,
In order 10 facilitate the work OF the
courts in probing alleged violations Of the
bin witnesses are specially called upon to
produce an books and paper demanded
and 10 answer such questions as may be
directed 10 them. whether such evidence
VIII incriminate them or not, although II
Is provided that no further action shall
lie by reason Of evidences 80 given.
Finally. q clause Ia incorporated 70 re,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
HOUSE TRUST BILL READY
Publicity is Demanded, Rebates Forbidden,
Elimination Of Competition Punis able.
INJURED PARTIES MAY RECOVER DAMAGES
Courts Bound 10 Grant sum Equal to
Three Times the Loss Actually
Sustained Plus Rea-
sSnable Costs.
URED PARTIES NAY RECOVER DAMAGES

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-Today the sub
committee which, under the Craftsmanship
Of Mr.. Littieield CMe.), has been framing
an antitrust measure, will report a com
pleted bill 10 the house judiciary COM
mittee. 1t is expected that the full COM
mittee will take the matter up at once
and decide, probably at the first sitting,
whether to report the bill to the house
or not.
The measure as framed comprises parts
Of nearly thirty bills submitted to the
committee for consideration.
Full Publicity Imposed.
All corporations are called upon to file
annually with the Interstate Commerce
commission full details as TO their or
ganization and constituent companies. The
clsuse imposing this duty is most strict
and leaves little chance for evasion, for II
calls not only for the name Of the cor
poration and its constituent bodies, with
their officers and the amount OF their
stock, but demands particulars as to the
amount Of stock subscribed in cash and the
amount for which property was transferred,
together with the market value Of such
property at the time OF the transfer. Al
rules, regulations and bylaws made for
the government OF the company in any Of
its dealings are also required.
All returns are TO be msde under oath
by the president. treasurer and a majority
Of the directors, and the commission il
empowered to require sworn replies to am
further questions it may desire 10 put {,
the officers Of any company. Failure Il
comply with these provisions may be pun.
ished, On conviction before any United
States district court, by an order prohib.
iting the offending company from engaging
in interstate commerce.
The presentation OF false returns viii
lay the directors and others responslbl
open to conviction OF perjury.
The Interstate Commerce commission Il
directed TO publish a list Of all corpora
lions making returns, together with al
abstract Of the particulars given for fire.
distribution.
Railway and other common carriers ar
prohibited from granting rebates, and ship
peers from accepting the same under
penalty OF $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
FIRE RECORD.

oDELL. Neb.. Jan. 22.-tspeeial Tele-
gram.)-The general store Of Langd0n &
Drake at this place burned late last night.
The building and store are a total loss.
They were valued al s10, 1000. The hre
originated from a falling lamp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
Heck Has Right Idea.

While in DEBORAH few days ago
we heard rumor that another pro-
position, to levy special tax for the
purpose of raising an adequate sum of
money to the extent of $50, 900 for the
completion of the new court house,
would be submitted to the voters of
Winnesheik county at the fall elec-
ton. While we firmly opposed the
court house measure adopted by the
board last fall. and while many may
think we are suckers" for the pre-
sent attitude we have assumed regard
ing the proposed propositions, we wish
10 give publicity to our sentiments by
saying that we are in favor of any
steps the board of supervisors may
deem expedient to take in this direc-
tion. The present sum voted upon is
insufficient by nearly one-half to COM
pletc the structure. and, after having
gone to all of this trouble, why not
do the thing up brown by raising
enough money to complete it from the
foundation to the pinnacle. -Ossian
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
School Teachers Reflected.

AT recent meeting of the Board of
Education for the city of DEBORAH
Supt. E. L. Coffeen and all the
teachers of the east side schools were
reelected for next year, with the ex.
ception of Miss Slayton, the instruc.
tor in kindergarten, who resigned
and will take rest from work for a
year or so. Her successor has not
been selected. The board has not yet
taken up the matter of the selection
of teachers for the west side.
1t is a matter of qualification to
note that the services of all the
teachers have been so satisfactory that
they were all engaged for next year.
Under Supt. Coffeen the city schools
are in better shape than they have
ever been, and we hear nothing but
words OF praise for his efficient man
agement of all the details. He is a
man of high ideals, of superior ability
and is possessed of kindly DISPOSE
tion which with his executive ability
has enabled him to systematize the
school work in a manner creditable
to himself and its patrons What il
said of him is true of all his associ-
ates. We believe that they are work
ing together for the best interests of
our schools, and we are glad that
their efforts are appreciated in this
substantial manner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
AL II. WILSON
viii be the Next Attraction at the Grand
in A Prince of Tatters.'

OF the many theatrical enterprises
exploited here during the present
season one of the most interesting and
thoroughly good productions will be
Chas. II. Yale and Sidney r. Ellis
presentation May End of AL H. Will
son, the celebrated German dialect
comedian and golden voiced singer, in
the new romantic play, "A Prince of
Tatters" Ga tale of old New York;
from the prolific pen Of the brilliant
writer, Mr.. Sidney r. Ellis. Mr..
Wilson has proved most emphatically
his claim to a prominent place in the
front ranks of the leading singing
comedians of the present time. His
voice is described as a rich, sympa-
thetic baritone of exceptional sweet
ness and purity of tone. while his act
ing is claimed to be magnetic and
full of delightful quaint comedy. for
which he excels. A complete scenic
production is carried to add to an
almost perfect presentation, while a
supporting company of more than
ordinary strength add to the general
excellence. Mr.. Wilson's songs for
the present season include "The
Mermaid and Buccaneer." whisper
ing Breeze" Winding of the Yarn"
Memory "When Your Ship
Comes Home and 1.-THE Echo" "a
yodel.) The electrical and mechanic.
al effects that are used are said to be
something new to the stage and a
pleasing novelty which add to a most
creditable performance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
To Leave Drbnane.

Rev. DR.. H. H. Green, presiding
elder of the Dubuque district, who
has been a resident of this city for
the past five years, has decided to
make his home in DEBORAH, of which
place he was formerly citizen. His
son, H. J.. Green, is the editor and
proprietor of weekly paper, "Public
Opinion" which is one of the strong
papers of northern Iowa. Mr.. Green
has been an honor as citizen to
Dubuque and it not too much to say
that no man in this city is more high
ly respected. He is a most unassum-
ing and courteous gentleman and his
departure from Dubuque will be sin
cereiy regretted. He was as brave a
soldier as ever Iowa or any other state
sent to fight the battle of his country.
He was captain of company of the
famous Second Iowa Infantry, which
made charge at Fort Donelson that
won immortal glory for it, 1t is the
wish of his many Dubuque friends
that he may be spared for many years
in his new home. Dubuque Daily
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
Excel Previous Record.

County Treasurer E. r.. Haines re-
ports that the collections for the first
three months of the present year
exceed any previous similar period,
the total amount of general taxes
collected being sos, $40. 50, with other
receipts, including, fines, court costs,
etc., $1S, 923 %. it is a record that
may be pointed to with pride, and
also shows that the people of the coun-
ty are in more prosperous financial
condition than ever before.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
Ringing Bros Circus Here.

The Milwaukee railroad has mott
fed it's agent, Mr.. s. V. Potter, tina,
Ringling Bros. big circus will exhibit
in DEBORAH some time this summer
news which will be received with
gladness by the small boy and the
small boys father. We have not hai
this or any of the larger circuses il
DEBORAH for a'number of years and il
will doubtless attract an immense
crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-04-22
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION AT HESPER MAY rs
Program of the Annual Convention of
the Winnesheik County Sunday
School Association.

The annual convention of Winnie
shiek County Sunday School Associa-
tion Will held be at Hesper, May rs.
All Sunday Schools in the County
should appoint delegates to attend
for the purposed of reporting their
schools and taking part in discussion
of different topics upon the program.
Sunday Schools that have not sent
their reports will please make them
out quickly and send same to Rollin
Baker, of Ridgeway. our secretary
and treasurer.
Any money that has been paid to the
American Sunday School Union need
not be reported to our secretary as our
association is different organization.
Philip Slack,
President of the Association.
PROGRAM:
Thursday Afternoon.
200 p m. Enrolment and getting
@ 80 p. m. Prayer service for the
convention. Led by DR.. Slack, presi-
dent of the Association.
3 100 p. IN. Some important things
the Bible has done for the world. DR..
Willett.
3 80 p. m. The Ideal Superintend-
ent. Mrs. j. @. Lewis, VIM. Plunkett,
Verne Newcomer.
Thursday Evening.
100 p. m. Devotion. Led by Gae
Weber
s:l5 p. m. Address. Rev. K. W.
Robbins.
Friday Morning.
900 a. m. Devotion. Led by Mrs.
Mary Cameron.
9:l5 a. m. Reports of schools
:35 a. M Reasons and remedy for
the non attendance at Sunday School
of children and youth. Led by Roll
lin Baker
:45 a. M Reasons and remedy for
the on-attendance at Sunday School
of adults Led by Mrs Maggie Garter.
8 100 a. ~ Methods for Review
Sunday and also helpful suggestions
for the Sunday School. By the State
Worker.
10 80 a. m. The Home Department.
Discussion. Led by E. 0. Riggs.
l0:45 a. m. Decision Day. Discus
sion. Led by Clara Brittendall. :
IL 100 a. m. The Sunday School
the Churches opportunity. Rev.
Dorcas
III 80 a. m. Miscellaneous business.
Friday Afternoon.
80 D. M Devotion. Led by Rev.
Dorcas.
40 p. IN. Primary work. How
60 reach and teach the little folks.
Mrs. Slack. Other phases of primary
work State Worker.
2 80 p. IN. How can the Sabbath
School do effective temperance work
Led by Mrs. Cameron.
40 p IN. The teachers qualifica-
tion. Led by Miss Ella Bryant.
3:l5 p. m. Report of county officers.
Report of committees. Election of
officers Miscellaneous
Friday Evening.
800 p. IN. Devotion. Led by
3 :15 D. m. Address. State Worker