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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
LIGHTING COMPANIES MERGED
New York Syndicate Buys Taylor
vile Concerns
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


TayIorviIle. Ill. April e.-Prominent cleo
trio light men have secured options ON the
stock OF the Citizens Gas Company and
the Taylory1lle Electric Company. and to-
day. the stock OF the two companies prac-
ucally was sold TO n New York company
which organized the Springfield Coal Com
pany- The Taylorytlle Coal Company Is a
part OF the Springfield Coal Company, and
d ID. Shumway, manager, Is negotiating
the deal Some OF the stock has already
changed hands. and Alr. Shumway's check
was given in payment for IT.
The basis Of the sale Is 81 ~ for the Sl50o0
OF gas stock. the new company assuming
bonds OF $1,000. This makes the price paid
for the gas plant S2S 900. The electric COM
pany Is capitalized at coo. and the price
10 be paid for this stock is Si.l5, making =
total OF IS re
The entire deal will be closed May /. when
the gas and electric companies will be con-
sondated under one management and
bonded. IL is said. for S5,OOO. 1t Is also said
that Senator J. y. C. Shunway will be
manager OF the consolidated plant.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
GROUND TO DEATH BY TRAIN.
James Madison, an Indian, Killed
Near Galena, Kas.

Galena. Kas.. April s.-James Madison, a
full-biood Quapaw Indian. better known as
Indian Jim," was ground TO pieces by a
northbound passenger Frisco train this
morning. The entire train passed over the
body and the remains were scattered along
the track for distance of seventy yards.
Madison owned a big tract of land near
Peoria, I. T. fifteen miles south of this
place, that Is considered to be rich mining
land. Both lead and zinc were struck upon
his allotment two years ago. and since that
time he had received considerable money
as royalty from that source.
]. w Abrams. the Indian Agent Will ar
rive tonight or in the morning. when an
inquest VIII be held on the body.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
FRANCIS FINALLY PARD0NED
After Standing Aside Several
Times He Gains His Freedom.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL -.Ha 10
Jefferson CITY No, April s.-Governor
Dockery pardoned Sandford Francis from
the Missouri Penitentiary. where he served
twelve years and two months for murder,
being sent up from Bollinger County. Fran
els has been the canemaker in the Missouri
Penitentiary. and many a Missourian now
carries leather cane made by Francis dur
ing his long service In the Penitentiary.
When Francis came to the Penitenttary
he was a robust specimen OF manhood. but
is now an emacfated cripple.
For several years Francis has been Sc
lected for a holiday pardon. but before the
date arrived there has always been a pro-
test from the citizens Of Boiiinger County
AGAINST the issuance OF such a pardon
Governor Dockery promised pardon to
Francis last Fourth OF July, but later was
compelled TO name another man on account
OF the protest and Francis stepped aside
and let another man go out in his place.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
Railway Note. and Changes.

-President Joseph Ramsey. Jr-. Of the wabash
arrived in Cairo. Egypt. yesterday. where he
was called BY the illness OF his daughter, Mss
Anna Ramsey.
1t : stated that the Houston ana Texas Gen.
tral will b. officially announced the
property OF the Rock Island.
1t II reported that the Velasco. Brazos and
Northern Railroad has been sold 20 the Rock
Island
Three miles Of the track CT the Arkansas
Valley road was laid Yesterday. The rad Is to
from Tulsa TO Enid. l. T.
Macarthur Brothers have secured the contract
for double tracking the Illinois Central from
Carbondale Ill. TO St Louis
President Rouse OF the N. K 4 7. will az
tend the annual meeting OF the stockhclders OF
the Galveston. Houston and Henderson Railway
at Galveston Today President Rouse and party
Will Depart to-day for Dallas. Tex.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
County RaIIrnr Bond, InxaIia.

Washington. April 6.-The United States
Supreme Court to-day, In an opinion hand
ed down by Justice McKsnna. decided that
bonds issued by the county OF Hamilton in
the State OF Illinois. in iS71. in support OF
the St Louis and Southeastern RaIiroad
Company. were invalid because in violation
OF the Illinois State Constitution. The
question was raised in an action brought
by Harriet NJ Zane OF Massachusetts,. who
sought 70 recover the amount of six bonds
held by her.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07

one-haif million dollars excess Of appropria-
tions over income.
The Legislature was lavish in making ap-
propT1atiols. but Governor Dockery Will
protect the credit OF the State by reducing
the liabilities to an amount that can be
met by the estimated receipts He Is firm
travagant appropriations OF the session &c
imperil the Treasury.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
DECLINE TO DISCUSS DECISION.
Keene's Brokers Refuse TO Say What
VIII He Done.

New York. April 6.-Talbot J. Taylor 4
Co brokers for James R. Keene declined
TO discuss the decision or to say what fur
ther steps. II any, would be taken.
vay OF an official statement was made
Representatives OF Kuhn. Loeb & Co. we're
pleased with the news, but had no COM
ments to make
The stock market was not greatly affect
ed by the decision. Southern Pacific rose
TO 5Sk and then reacted to 575z.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST.
Worst Storm of Winter Sweeps
Over the Dakotas.

Grand Forks y. D.. April GA nercs
blizzard. the worst OF the winter. IS raging
here The snow Is wet and the wind Is
blowing i gele.
Seeding would have commenced this
morning had Il not been for the storm.
Trains are all late.
RAGING IN MINNESOTA.
Crookston. MINI. April "a snowstorm
has been raging over North Dakota and
Northern Minnesota to-day. covering q
strip from Fargo to Winnipeg The snow
fall here was from two to four inches.
SIN INCHES OF SNOWFALL.
At Ainct. -. D.. the fan OF snow was
six inches. IL will delay seeding from 4
week TO ten days.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
TO TRIM APPROPRIATIONS.
Governor Dockery Will Veto a
Number of Measures To-Day.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
jefferson City. April s-Governor Dockery
will on tomorrow enter upon the unpieas-
ant duty TO him Of bringing the total OF the
appropriations of the last General Assem-
bly, within the estimated income Of the
State for the present biennial period
The Auditor has made a careful footing
Of the appropriations made by the Legts-
lature and finds that they exceed his esti-
mated income by S7e6, ,5s3-9.
There are some who believe that the
Auditors estimated income Is too -conserv-
ative.
estimated Income Of the State revenue
fund of s.. 900. the Governor VIII De COM
pelled to veto or otherwise dispose Of about
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
ImMIGRATIoN RECORD BROKEN.
Between 1000 nnd 5000 Pass Through
Chicago.

Chicago. April Between 400 and 400
Immigrants passed through Chicago to-day
for States west and northwest This Is the
largest movement OF the kind ever han
died in a single day by the railroads
The immigrants came from nearly every
country IN Europe, a large number hailinS
from Norway and Sweden
Immigration agents here declare that the
present year viii see all records for immi-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
First TraIr In Run.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
St- Joseph, Mo-, April e.-The first train
was run over the tracks Of the Union Ter
minal Company. a new belt line built by
the packing interests. this afternoon. The
Mayor and city officials accompanied Gen
eral Manager Donovan and others con-
nected with the enterprise over the line.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07

trict Convention OF the wonzn.s Foreign
Mission Society OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church adjourned last night. after a two
days session. having elected these officers.
President. Mrs. d. 8 Smith OF Mexico. first
vice president. Mrs s. W. Taylor Of Shell
byville: second vice president. Miss Sarah
Duchworth Of Laclede: third vice president,
Mrs. VIII Jones OF Hannibals secretary,
Mrs. Christy OF Carrollton.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07

Guthrie Ok. April TT Is stated that a
survey viii commence this week northwest
from Quanah. Tex. by the Frisco. being
an extension Of the Oklahoma City ana
Southwestern and Frisco extension. com
pleted into Quanah recently
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
Meeting of st. Louis Railway Club
April 10.

At the next meeting OF the st. Louis RAN
way Club, 10 be held at the Mercantile
Club. April 70. al p. m. Doctor h c Fair
brother OF East St Louis viii read q paper
entitled Railway Surgery. and John j.
Baulch. traffic manager OF the Virgins
Ferry Company. will read paper entitled
The st. Louis Terminals Up to Date"
The annual election Of officers will also
take place
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07
Clay City Want. Railroad.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Clay City. Ill. April "a public railroad
meeting WAS held here tonight TO take
steps TO procure the right-of way for the
Toledo. ST. Louis and New Orleans Rail
road Company through Clay City and
Stanwood townships.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-07

grafton and settlement IN the Northwest
broken by a large majority. .r
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08

for this service. One is a lever on the
track, which is raised into the right posi-
ton whenever the signal is set to stop a
train. 1t does not matter whether the
signal itself is operated by a wire, COM
pressed air or electricity. The lever moves
when the signal does. The other part OF the
apparatus is mounted on the engine. There
is an arm hanging down in such a position
that It will be moved whenever II arrives at
the place where the lever Is, IL the lever
sticks up. One might suppose that the
shock of contact would hurt either the
lever or the arm; but the latter is mounted
so as to swing in such a way as to escape
Injury. and yet perform the duty assigned
to it. That portion OF the mechanism
which is up in the cab, when IL is actuated
by the stroke below, sets the brakes with
a degree OF rapidity that is variable and
that is controlled by previous adjustment.
Mr.. Frankenthal says that several trains
on Swiss roads have been equipped with
this apparatus Professionally, for purposes
Of experiment, and the hope Is entertained
that the government will require It's gem
eral adoption. On trial trips in Switzer-
land a speed Of thirty-seven miles an hour
was developed. In Austria tests we're made
at various speeds, the maximum being
sixty-two miles an hour. One road in Ger
many, on which several accidents have hap
pened-the Grossherzogliche Badlsche-has
ordered a number of its expresses to be thus
equipped.-New York Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
LIFTS LAST TAKE FROM HOOK
NJ. Banding, Linotype Operator
on WOrId-Herald, Drops Dead
from Heart Failure.

Frank NJ. Blanding. a floor man in the
World-Herald composing room, dropped
dead at 1880 o'clock this morning from
heart failure. A doctor was summoned,
but death had been instantaneous, and he
could be Of no service. The coroner was
notified and the remains were taken to the
morgue in the patrol ambulance. Deceased
was a man about 35 years old, although ne
looked considerably older. He was a
widower Of about two years standing and
leaves a 7-year-old daughter. He had no
relatives in this city, but is known to have
brothers in some place in South Dakota,
from where he came TO Omaha about four
years ago. He lived at 1913 Leavenworth
street and had been employed by the
World Herald for about four years.
Blanding appeared to be in his usual jolly
mood about the office early in the evening,
but al lunch time, about II o'clock. COM
planned of feeling i'll. At the time Of death
he was entering tire room with a galley OF
type. Throwing up his hands, he fell back
wards, dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
HEARING ON DUNN'S PROTESTS
License Board Continues Taking Tes-
timOny offered Against
Brewers.

The Board OF Fire and Police Commits
sioners resumed hearing testimony yester-
day afternoon in the protests Of I. J. Dunn
against the issuance of certain saloon IL
censes and for the greater part the testi-
mony was OF the same character as that
taken on the previous day.
In the case OF William Krug. which ap-
piled TO the Vienna hotel, 1Ol1-10l5 Far
nam street, Mr.. Krug's testimony varied
somewhat from the usual run from the fact
that he said he was in fact the proprietor
OF the hotel and saloon business at that
place and the man who was manager was
employed by him on a salary with no con-
tingent interest in the profits. w. F.
Dryer testified that he had bought beer
at the place on August 8 last and had
seen other people in the saloon sitting at
tables and drinking beer served TO them
by a bartender. Several other cases, in
which Mr.. Krug is the applicant. were
heard in the afternoon.
The druggists permit of Beaten & Nc
CHM was granted and their bond approved.
At the evening session the hoard heard
the testimony Of Mr.. Krug in regard TO
the application Of Fred II. Krug for a IL
cense at 1913 Douglas street. The matter
was taken under sdvisement. The board
then adjourned until Friday afternoon at
4 o'clock. at which time protests against
the Metz and Storz licenses viii be taken
up.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
RobersOn's Illustrated Lecture.

Much interest is being manifested in the
next entertainment OF the Young Mems
Christian association course, which will be
given by Frank r. Robertson at Boyd's
theater Thursday night, January, IS. Mr..
Robertson was formerly a citizens Of Omaha
and is a son OF w. II. Robertson, for many
years the manager of the r. G. Dun
agency. Hardly had the war in South
Africa become interesting before Mr.. Rob-
erson was on the way to the scene OF the
conflict. The pictures that he brought
back and his description. OF the condition Of
things In South Africa was very helpful in
assisting one TO arrive at the Just estimate
of the real state Of affairs. So II was that
no sooner vas news received of the fearful
catastrophe at st. Pierre than Mr.. Robera
son was on his way there. While in the
West Indies he visited Martinique. st.
Thomas, St. kits and a number of places,
securing many photographs, and, of course,
the most interesting pictures are those Of
the destruction Of st. Pierre, with the ruins
Of the city, etc, But to the majority OF as
who know but little about the West Indies,
the whole lecture, illustrated as Il is by
scores of magnificent views. will prove in
tensely interesting. Reserved seats for the
lecture may be secured at the association
building.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
RUN PAST SIGNAL
Automatic Device for EnectuaIly Stop
ping Railroad Trains in
Emergencies.

Ever since the collision at the southern
end OF the New York Central tunnel last
winter people who ride much on railway
cars have been interested in means OF stop
ping trains when engineers fall to see the
signals. Several inventions Of that class
have been the subject of experiment in this
country. but none rave been formally
adopted. There are signs that European
countries may anticipate the United States
in this particular.
In a recent report to the State depart
ment at Washington the American consul
at Berne, Adolph L. Frankenthal, mentions
a test which he witnessed at the request
Of an inventor. The consul rode in the cab
Of a locomotive drawing four passenger cars
at a speed OF thirty miles an hour. At a
predetermined place the Westinghouse
brakes we're set without any action Of the
engineer. The stoppage OF the train was
indicated on a dial. the brakes were then
released, and a whistle, which had already
once sounded as a warning OF trouble, now
reported the brakes thrown of.
Two pieces Of apparatus are necessary
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

The Omaha aerie of the Fraternal Order
OF Eagles will have a public installation OF
officers at Central hall. 107 South Four
tenth street, tonight. The exercises will
begin at s O'Clock.
Representative j. A. c. Kennedy, who
was operated on for appendicitis at 81;
Joseph's hospital last week. is reported
from there as doing excellently, with every
prospect for a rapid recovery.
Some person, luckily for himself unidenti-
ned. brought about thirty iremen from
warm beds out into the bitter night about
II o'clock TO Stuben's livery stable, 1918
Leavenworth street, In response TO a false
alarm.
Where is John w. Pearl? A telegram
has been received by Chief of Police Dona-
hue asking him to find Pearl, whose mother
is dead I'm ST. Mary's, Kan. Pearl was at
Of the Rock Island road, where he was em-
ployed as a carpenter, but he has left his
job and his present whereabouts is un-
known.
The members Of the council and the
mayor have secured from Judge Read a
continuance until next Friday OF the hear
by ]. w. West upon the council failing 10
make payment OF the Alphonse Metzger
claim out Of the general fund. Council
mar Hascall appeared yesterday morning
and purged himself by making showing
that he had voted to have the claim paid Os
ordered.
Jones street. was arrested by Detectives
Donohue ana Heitfeld and charged with
larceny. James Tyler, a South Omaha
barber, says that flora was without shell
ter from the Monday night gale ana he
permitted her 10 have his room. Whei. he
returned TO It the next morning he dis
covered, he says, that a savings bank con-
tanning S22 was missing. He charged her
with the theft.
Mora Mckinney and Della Brown, stay
ing at 27 North Twelfth street, are In the
custody OF the police. II is said that some
man. a stranger in Omaha. went into theiI
place Tuesday night, intoxicated. He, GO
II Is reported, gave $50 to one of the girls
TO keep for him. She probably kept IL, blu
when the police demanded that IL be pro
duced she said that while the stranger wa;
talking to the other girl she went to &
lunch wagon to get some hamburger sand,
witches and the wind blew the bills al
away.
A, ID. McNeer, representing the Hapgoot
| Pillow company as general western aBenI
for Nebraska for their famous Disc pillow
IS In the city, attending the implemen
dealers convention. Mr.. McNeer reside
at Blue HIN, Webster county, Neb., anC
has been travelling on the road for morl
than twenty-five years. In company will
several merchants and friends from owe
the state he witnessed 'Ben Hur' a
Rnyd's, and after the play entertained hi
theater party az supper at the Her Grand
He viii remain during the balance Of tn
week
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
MILLIONS in INCREASED WAGES
More Money for Labor Than Ever
Before in the History of the
Country.

Wage-earners throughout the United
States will r~eceive, BY many millions, more
money during 1909 than ever before in the
history of the country. Increases in wages
granted by the great railroad and indus
trial corporations within the last two months
show that during the coming year 656, 800
employees will receive s9S, $50, 900 more than
they did last year. Negotiations are now
In progress by which 10, 1000 employees OF
various railroads in the west and south
will receive Increases aggregating $4,000
900 annually.
Scores upon scores of small corporations
or business firms, each employing q few
hundred men or women, have made wage
advances. There is no way of computing
exactly the number Of these or the en-
ployes or the amounts involved, but a con-
servative estimate Of the grand total Of
employees who will receive higher wages
during 1908 is 900, 900, and the sum in
volved will be in the neighborhood OF $780,
900, 900.
Railroad men receive a more generous
share OF the increase in wages than any
other class Of ~workingmen. There are about
100000 men employed by the railroads Of
the country, including everybody from the
laborer up to the president. OF these
A'NVV'VOV oNeE oVV'VOO, OF more tnan one
half. will receive on an average 10 per
cent moro. in wages than they did in 1902.
Not only have direct increases in wages
been granted, but other corporations have
devised schemes by which employees will be
able to share substantially in the profits.
stockholders in the railroads which have
made the increases will not suffer. In
fact, the indications are that they will
gain materially by the increase, as II was
employed as a reason for advancing freight
rates from 10 to 20 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
TURNS TABLES ON STRIKERS
Nevada Mine Manager shoots sta Men
who Try 60 Run Him
out.

EUREKA, New, Jan. ~. A. Traylor,
manager OF the York & Nevada Copper
company mine near Ely. White Pine
county, was attacked today in the com
pany's once at Keystone by twelve men,
said to be members Of the miners union,
who intended running him out Of town.
They caught him and threw him down,
but he managed to break awsy and com
menced shooting. killing James Stages,
Sam Johnson and J. S. Smith and wounding
three other members Of the party.
A strike has been on against the company
for several weeks on account Of a reduction
in wages ordered by Mr.. Traylor.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-08
Good THINGS FOR OSTROM
Board Of County OomnissiOHers Honors It,
Retiring Member.
PLEASANT SESSION CLOSES ITS ERA
Old board Passes out Of Existence
by Feliciting a Couple of Menu
Bers and Presenting one
with n watch.

Another Board OF County Commissioner
went out Of existence at $3.50 last night at
the close Of a meeting which was devoted
exclusively to showing how highly his col
leagues esteem and appreciate the fellow
ship and the counsel OF Henry r. Ostrom,
retiring member, and the fairness OF Peter
@. Hofeldt, retiring chairman. Both gen.
tlemen were given testimonials and Ostrom
was given, by the board and the heads OF
departments. an exceptionally handsome
gold watch.
The testimonial given Ostrom was TO the
effect that during his six years Of cotinu-
Gus service "he has been a leading spirit
In all matters coming before the board and
has made a record to be proud OF as a faith
full, honest and capable officer, at all times
intelligently and fearlessly defending the
interests and rights OF the people" The
full text OF the testimonial was inscribed
on a large sheet Of parchment by Jacob
Houck, craftsman In the county surveyors
office, and the same very clever penman
wrought an elegant and dainty design at
the top and penned a good likeness Of the
recipient within the design.
To be spread upon the records, Commits
sioner Harte introduced the same text az
a resolution, and II was adopted by a ris,
ing vote. Harte, speaking for the board,
wished the retiIng member much future
prosperity and ostrom responded very
neatly with an expression Of the good feel
ing he cherished for all and the pleasant
memories he is carrying away with him.
More substantial MementO.
Commissioner Connolly made the presen-
tation OF the timepiece, saying that Ostrom
had been so faithful in watching over the
board and It's deliberations that It was be,
fitting some "watch-fulness" be afforded in
return. This second testimonial moved the
retiring commissioner not a little and his
speech Of acceptance was made with the
tremolo and the soft pedal.
A moment later he presented the resolu,
iton commendatory Of Chairman Hofeldt,
and for a second time in his life Peter the
Silent made a speech. 1t was twenty
seven seconds long and was just as good az
anybody's old speech, When he had An
ished. there was a prayerful silence End
then. at 1882, adjournment. sine die.
At q meeting held in the afternoon tho
board renewed It's lease Of court rooms Nos.
8 and 7 In The Bee building for two years
at a total Of 81 100 per year. Connolly and
o'Keene voted to make the lease for one
year only, but their motion was lost and
al theh FOteu lOT the t"O years tease
o H. Tate was allowed S25 for a chair
and desk which, according to the 7oucher
have been in use by Douglas county
nearly ten years"
Legally there will be no board In exist.
ance until next Tuesday, when the new one
Is to organize. BY that time the Mcdonald
Lobeck contest probably will have been ad
vanced through the counting stage ant
then the democratic members Of the boart
will feel more secure in making plans. A
present they are in the air, with HofeldI
the probable new chairman.