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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
HAVE FRENCH DISEASE
MalRdie DuchOit Gains FOothOId I'm
south Dakota and Government
Tries TO stamp IL Out.

HOT SPRINGS, S. D.. Feb. 7.-(special.) }
This portion Of the state is quite aroused
over the order from the Department OF Ag-
riculture relative to the new horse dis
ease, as it directly affects Fall River and
Custer county. besides the Indian reservs-
tions In South Dakota. The disease has
been prevalent for a long time, although
nobody knew what II was until the gov
ernment sent its inspectors here TO make
an examination. The disease is known as
maladie duchoit an infectious venereal dis
ease brought to this country from France a
number of years ago. II is said 10 be g
very hard disease to eradicate once IT gets
foothold and the manner in which horses
run at large upon the range has permitted
il to spread to quite an extensive area.
although not q large proportion OF the
horses have become infected. The govern
ment has ordered that no horse shall be
offered for shipment or be transported or
driven or trailed or otherwise removed
from any of the infected sections unless
they shall have been inspected by an in
spector of the bureau Of animal industry
and accompanied by certificate Of inspec-
tion issued by said inspector.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Real E.tnte Hold I'm.

FREMONT. Nep., Feb. 7.--(Special)-A
real estate deal OF more than ordinary size
was closed up here yesterday. Andrew
Peterson sold his farm of 400 acres west of
the city and bordering on the Platte to
NJ, G. Snyder for 5000. AS part of the
consideration ke takes some property
south Of the city belonging to Mr.. Snyder.
AS considerable Of the Peterson land is
sandy the price is considered a high one.
There seems to be no falling OF in prices
Of good farm lands in this county, as
many people expected. forty-acre tract
south Of Scribner changed hands this week
at $40 per acre. the highest price for which
any distinctly farm land has sold in the
county
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
ENDORSE EXPERIMENT STATION
johnson Cou1ty Farmerr' Institute
ADOPTS Complimentary Reso-
IutfCn.


TECUMsEH. Neh.. Feb. 7.-(Specisl Tel
egram THE twentieth annual johnson
county farmers institute came to q close
in this city tonight after a splendid ses-
sion OF three days duration. During the
progress Of the meeting today the follow
ing very complimentary resolutions to
the management OF the Nebraska State EX-
psrimentol farm al Lincoln were passed
ur anim,us!y:
Realizing the vast importance to the poo
pie Of this commonwealth that is derived
IRON information disseminated by the
carefully conducted operations OF our state
EXpe mental farm. therefore. be II
Resolved. By this representative and
large todv Of persons interested in aEri-
cultural and horticultural pursuits that our
ielIUse utdtIve. in the senate and house Of
the legis -atUrc OF Nebraska be requested
cure all appropriations for the continu-
ance Of experimental WORK Of such great
moment TO the people Of this great state.
Omcers we're elected for the coming year
today.
The attendance at the institute has been
large throughout. the court room not being
large enough to seat the multitude of
people.
The leading -opic for consideration at
the morning session yesterday was Farm
Life as Allied TO Christianity and Our
more. pastor Of the Tecumseh Methodist
church. In the afternoon Miss Bouton OF
the State university gave a very interest
ing talk on Domestic Science in Educa-
tional Work" and Prof: L. c. Burnett OF
Nebraska City enlightened those present
by an able discussion on the subject OF
Washing of Cultivated Land" Foreman
Perrin Of the State Experimental farm was
present and aired his views upon Pas
lures and Pasture Grasses"
In the evening Prof c. n. Anderson of
the Tecumseh city schools read an interest
ing paper on ITO What Extent is the High
School Preparing the Boys and Girls for
Making a Living?' He was followed by
Dr. A. Ross Hin of the State university,
in an unusually bright ADDRESS upon Can
ada and Her People" DR.. Hills effort was
very instructive and he entertained his
audience in royal style.
AS a slight departure from the order
of one person for one subject this morning
the topic of Marketing the Product OF
Our Orchards" was discussed by the fol-
lowing local orchardists: A. l. Russell,
C. W. Dement, and P. ]. Turner. other
IsDers were presented on What Kind OF
an EDUCATION is Necessary in Farm Life ?"
by Miss Angie Erwin Of Tecumseh, on DO
mestie Science in Relation to the Home, y
by Miss Bouton. and paper on The Home
makers Of Today" by Mrs. Anna Lapperson
OF Tecumseh. former president of the Fed
Grated Women's clubs OF Nebraska.
These were followed by one Of the most
prominent efforts of the session, a paper
by Mrs. Nellie FOLSOM Burnett OF Lincoln
wife of Prof. Burnett. 1t was the closing
number of the session and the audience
was highly entertained and went home
with the feeling that the institute had been
q distinct success.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
BRYAN REFUSES DINNER BID
Finds Grover Olsvelsnd is Also Invited knd
Declines to Attend
SENDS ULTIEATUM TO IRooUoIs CLUB
Former Presidents Name Heads List
of Speakers and Defeated Cnndi-
date Decides 20 Keep Away
from Love Feast.

CHICAGO, Feb. William j. Bryan to-
day declared that he would refuse to at
tend any banquet to which Grover Cleve-
land was invited. Mr.. Bryan's declara-
tion was made through an intimate Fri end
TO the officers Of the Iroquois club, which
intended TO invite Bryan. Cleveland and
other democratic leaders to a banquet 20
be held on Jackson's birthday March 16.
1t had been proposed to make this ban
quet the occasion for a national demo-
cratic love feast The banquet committee
Of the club had prepared a list Of prom
inent democrats to whom invitations to be
present and deliver addresses were TO be
sent. The first name on the list was
that OF former President Grover Cleveland.
The second was that Of William J. Bryan.
Cleveland Enough by Himself
Mr.. Bryan passed through the city on
his way to Indiana. He saw the list Of
speakers that had been published in the
morning papers and Immediately declared
that he would not attend.
What need is there Of inviting anyone
else to a banquet at which Grover Cleve-
land is to be PRESENT. he asked, and then
requested a friend TO have his name struck
of the list
In compliance with Mr.. Bryans wish
Judge Tuley. president Of the Iroquois
club was told OF his Intentions in the
afternoon. Judge Tuley viii refer the
question Of the invitation to the banquet
committee.
Among those who are to be invited are
Grover Cleveland, Horace Boies, David b
Hill, J. j. Hill, Richard Olney, W. c
Whitney. Daniel Lamont, Doh NJ. Dick
inson. Henry Watterson, ex-Attorney
| General Harmon and Senator Bailey
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
BoER QUARREL GROWS DEEPER
Brothers Devvet and Their Followers
Drift Further Apart ne Result
of Conference.

BLoOMFONTEIN. Orange River Colony,
Feb THE conference here yesterday
between Mr.. Chamberlain and the deputa-
tion headed b. Christian Dewet, has fur
ther widened the breach between the two
Boer factions.
Christian Dewet. who spoke after Mr..
Chamberlain, said: "His remarks would
come like mustard after meat" and con-
cluded with asserting that no cooperation
OF the Beers waE possible so long as 'Piet
Dewet and Christian Dewet, both repre-
sented the people.
The country would not be ruled by them
but would rule them. He would not rest
until he had caused rebellion, not an
armed rebellion. but rebellion of agi-
tation and discomfort against the govern
mRnt
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
FROM MARRIAGE TO THE GRAVE
when One Association Fails Mem
bers start Another
One.

DAVID CITY, Neb.. Feb - SpecielD-
About one year ago there was organized
In David City a marriage association. The
plan Of the association was sto admit un-
married persons 10 membership cn the
payment of a stipulated fee and the pay
mcnt Of 81 per month thereafter. and II
a member married he -vould receive the
sum Of $500 al the expiration OF Two years.
provided he remained a member in good
ftancing
The society died for want Of support and
nov scme OF the same persons who we're
he promoters Of the marriage association
have adopted articles associating them
selves together under the name and style
Of The Harrison Mutual Burial Associa-
tion Of David City Neb." II is presumed
that the first interment under the auspices
OF the new organization will be the re-
mains of the marriage association. The by
laws of the now association provide that
the membership fee shall be from TO 10
cents, according 10 age, and upon the
death of a member the association will pay
funeral expenses TO the amount of 500
for those 10 years Of age and over. and so
for those under 10 years Of age. The as
sessments in case OF the death OF a member
are from cents 10 u cents. according to
the age OF the member assessed. The
ofhcers Of the association are: A. l.
Hughes, president; w. c. Buchts vice
president: F. A. Niemsn, secretary and
treasurer Niemsn q sacrider. undertaken.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
win Quarantine smallpox Cases.

M'CooL JUNCTION. Neb.. Feb. 7.-(Spe-
cial Wv. X. Williams, chairman Of the
County Board OF Supervisors, in company
with the secretary of the State Board OF
Health, today visited McCool, where It is
proposed to quarantine the town, OF quar-
antine the cases Of smallpox in and around
McCool. There has been a controversy be-
tween the village board OF McCool and the
county board over paying the expenses, and
consequently the smallpox cases have not
been quarantined and the citizens Of Nc
Cool are very fearful Of a spread OF the
disease.
An employe of the bowling alley is sup
posed to have brought smallpox to McCool.
The citizens have closed the churches and
schools but have not closed the bowling
alley. saloon and other public places.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
ROSCOE HERREID LAID TO REST
Friends from All Parts of south Da-
kOtR Attend Funeral and Coffin
il Banked with Flowers.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 7.-Cspecial Tele-
gram. THE funeral OF Roscoe Herreid at
this city this afternoon was attended by
people from all parts of the state and the
large parior and galleries of the Locke
hotel were packed with friends OF Gov
ernor and Mrs. Hcrreid and old school
mates Of Roscoe. special train this
afternoon brought large delegation OF
old neighbors from Eureka. among them
compan" of the First regiment, the gov
ernor's guards. The floral offerings came
from friends all over the northwest and
the cofin was banked with flowers The
service was conducted by Rev Mr.. Van
derlos of Huron, Rev. MIR. Montgomery Of
Aberdeen and Rev. Mr.. Lyman OF this city.
Mr.. Lyman delivering the funeral address
The remains we're accompanied to River
side cemetery by Troop B. acting as a guard
Of honor, and a large party OF friends
where simple ceremony was performed at
the grave.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
sisters Hospital.

HOT SPRINGS, S. D.. Feb. 7.-tspecial)
The hospital and sanitarium at this place
conducted by the Benedictine sisters has
just celebrated its first anniversary and
makes a gratifying report. The hospital
has been the recipinent of valuable gifts
toward it's equipment from Rt. Rev. Bishop
OGorman of Sioux Falls and other prom
inent churchmen. Rooms have been fur
nished by railway fremen, engineers and
other organizations. In all 80s patients
have been admitted during the year. The
new building is Of stone and cost about
SIS, COO
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Death Follows Drunken spree.

BEATRICE, Neb. Feb. 7.-(Special Tele-
gram. ~. E. Shaw. for the last six months
a resident OF Dewitt, was fond dead this
morning in Ross livery barn, where he
spent the night with a friend. He had
been on a drunken spree for a week and
was given shelter because II was feared be
would freeze TO death II allowed to wander
about the street. When the liveryman left
him at o'clock this morning Shaw seemed
to be recovering from his drunken stupor.
but ar hour later he was dead. He was q
blacksmith and worked for Jack Paine.
Nothing is known OF his family. He was
55 years of age. The coroner decided not
to hold an inquest.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

HARVARD. Neb., Feb. Especial -
Miss Bertha Hancock of GAINESVILLE, Liv-
ingston county, n. Y, is visiting in Har-
ward. after an absence OF seven years.
Miss Hancock came from Kansas City,
Mo-, where she went to personally look
after the burial of her f-ther, the late
Grotious S. Hancock, whose body lay for
several days in the Stewart undertaking
rooms awaiting positive evidence Of
whether in a trance or dead. Mr.. Han
cock left surviving him wife and daugh-
ter, who knew nothing OF his Whereabouts
until advised by friends in Harvard. who
had seen the notice ot his death in the
Kansas City papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Marched Against Mormon..

FREMONT, Neb.. Feb. 7-(SpeciAl)-
William Blair, an old soldier. who is now
living in this city, is, he says, one Of the
few survivors Of Colonel W. P. Johnston's
expedition against the Mormons in 1857.
He served ten years in the Fourth regu-
lar cavalry. two years in the navy and
thirty-fve years ago located In Saunders
county. Nebraska. The old man, who is
upward OF 70 years Of age, says that he
has fought Comanche. Apache and Sioux In
diEns, and was in a large number OF bat
ties in the civil war. but the Johnston ex-
had.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
COAL CUT OFF FROM OFFICES
Elevator Men Give Teamsters Control
of Strike and Tugmen May
BE Involved.

CHICAGO. Fsb. Up to midnight, al
though the managers had held another
conference. no offer was made TO the strik-
ing elevator men and janitors. who have
turned their Affairs over 10 a committee
OF teamsters.
The teamsters are now in absolute con-
troll Of the situation. All coal Supplies are
completely shut on from the buildings and
II an attempt is made 10 secure power
from the Chicago Edison company the tug
men and freight handlers will apparently
be involved in the struggle and the coal
supply Of the power companies be also shut
on
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

WAHOO, Neb Feb. Especial. John
BeTanek of Morse Bluff is in the district
court with his answer in the action brought
against him by his wife. Albina Beranek,
to secure divorce from him on account Of
extreme cruelty. In his answer he states,
after admitting the marriage and the pos
session Of real estate. that the plaintiff
is a woman OF ungovernable temper, petu-
liant. and has fer many years past quar-
relied with and abused the defendant by
the use Of vile, scurrilous language. cal
culated to anger him and to cause a con-
slant feeling Of estrangement between
them; that she has unduly Influenced TIE
children against him and alienated some
Of them from the defendant; that this
is the fourth suit for divorce he has been
called upon to defend, and in all prior
cases she has returned to him and condoned
the cause; that her actions in frequently
going into court in this manner has cost
the plaintiff $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

Boa.d Of Charities and Corrections. which
vas htid here this week. Secretary Davis
said.
"rof ne FIRST time in the history Of the
conference We had the hearty. substantial
aia and cooperation Of a local committee
OF tventy-threc members All the expenses
we're fully provided for. The opening ses-
sion was royalty welcomed by Mayor Win
nett and Governor J. II Mickey with an
urusual feeling Of the great importance
Ct the work
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Nebraska city Divorce Cases.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Feb. 7.-(spe-
eiAl. THE following cases have been dis
posed Of in district court this week Rena
Nesbitt against John P. Nesbitt, decree OF
divorce granted; Marie c. Corbett against
George Corbett. decree Of divorce granted
and restoration Of maiden name to plaintiff;
Edward B. Cowles against Thomas Majors.
sale Of property confirmed; James H.
Catron against William Brewer, sheriff.
dismissed at cost Of plaintiff.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
KELLEY, STIGER & co.
Advance Sale OF New and
Exclusive Spring Novelties
New Ginghams -


Toe Du Nord Gngham largest stock and
styles shown, the tiny check to the extreme
wide stripes al-yard l2tC
New Waist Ginghams-
styles has been good fortune
in 30 inches wide 25C
New White Waistings-
Comprising Oxford plain and figured genuine Mercer
lied Madras Mercerized Striped Repetee
Etamne. yard soc ........ 4Oc
New Skirt and Costume Goods
Comprising all shades Duckng Faked Sung Wolfe Meange
Plain Linens Mercerized Corded Stripe Linens Donegal
suitng yard soc SOC and 25C
New Dimites, Batistes, Tissues fancy
Ondue Silk Tissues,
dimes White Embroidered Swiss in highly fashionable
and attractive designs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Loo. 10 ChiIdren by Pneumonia

Telegrsm-l-Last Saturday the infant son
OF Henry Stander living west Of this place,
died Of pneumonia and today his little girl
OF years died of the same disease. The
children had whooping cough and II de-
veloped into pneumonia.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
MembershIp Rapidly Growing.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Feb. 7.-(speeial. y
Beatrice Federal union No. 1882 held a
largely attended meeting last night, which
was addressed by a number of prominent
laboring men. The membership OF the
union is increasing rapidly and it promises
20 be one Of the largest labor organizations
In the state In a short time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Beatrice Man Coming to Omaha.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Feb. 7.-(special.) -
Prof. c. A. Pearson. for two years director
OF the manual trailing department in the
Beatrice public schools. has resigned his
position TO accept a similar one in the
Omaha schools. He left today TO assume
his new duties.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, Feb. 7.-(spe-
cial THE county commissioners will meet
next Monday TO select a successor TO
County Clerk Young. Several applications
are already on file, with chances about
even between Frank NJ. Cook and Charles
Busch, the present deputy county clerk
As the republicans have a majority on the
Board Of Commissioners il is very prob
able that they will select Frank Cook
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
PeIee Continues Active.

PARIS, Feb. THE governor Of the
Island Of Martinique IN a dispatch TO the
Colonial once announces that the Mount
Pelee volcano continues active. that its
summit is constantly changing in shape
and that masses OF incandescent matter are
thrown out.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Ladies' NeCkWedr

SILK EMBROIDERED MoUssELINE
sToCKs-with deep pointed fronts, fruit
designs, etc, white, black and new color
combinations-specia 60c each.
TINE EMBROIDERED LAWN TURN
OVER CoLLARs-veiy dainty new designs.
regular 2oc values. only -21kc each.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
snow is Heavy In CuminE County.

WEST POINT, Neb., Feb. 7--(speeial. -
Snow is again falling. tEo inches more
covering the drifts OF Tuesday. Much in
convenience is being experienced by farm
ers in getting 10 town. The temperature ID
moderate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

lecture FIELD. He has had large circulars
printed bearing a halftone picture Of him
self and the subjects on which be ex-
poets TO lecture. ne viii 20 under the
name Of Samuel P. Benbrook the Mis-
sissippi cyclone lecturer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
STRIKE IS SETTLED AGAIN
Montreal Street Gar Company 0nos More
Signs Treaty with Union Leaders
MEN REJECT FIRST PACT WITH CONTEMPT
Decide TO Remain Out TIL UncOndi
tiOnaI Surrender is Secured I'm
Spite of Advice rendered
by Omcinls.

MONTREAL, Feb. Tn spite of the re-
ported settlement last night the street car
men continued on strike throughout the
day only signing the peace pact late al
night
AT a conference between strike leaders
representatives, of the street railway com
pany and members of the civic committee
the strike leaders accepted an offer, made
by the committee, to give the men 10 pei
cent increase in wages and permit the
organization of a union. While the union
will be permitted to exist, il will not be
ofieially recognized by the company. Al
discharged men viii be reinstated.
The committee promised to do all in its
power to induce the men 10 return TO worl
st once.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Preacher TO Go ON Platform.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Feb. 7.-(Special. D
Rev. Samuel P. Benbrook Of Wymore, ae-
quilted In district court yesterday OF the
charge OF shooting at DR.. johnson with
intent to kin has decided 20 enter the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Paper ChanEes Editors.

TYNDALL. S. D., Feb. 7.-(speeial)-
w ]. Robinson has assumed the editor
ship Of the Avon Clarion. Editor r. H.
Fulton retiring 10 become postmaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08

BEATRICE. Nsb.. Feb 7.-(speciAl)-
Prof. Bruner addressed the teachers Of
the city in the high school room yesterday
on Insect Life" His lecture was very
interesting and much enjoyed ~ the
teachers present
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Change in Normal Faculty.

TYNDALL. s. d., Feb. 7.-(SpeciRl.)-.
Prof Ayres is a new member OF the fac
ulty at the Springfield Normal school in
place Of Miss Swezy who resigned on ac-
count OF III health.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
NEW DRESS GOODS AND SILKS, FOULARDS ETC.
One week more of our Great Discount Sale, half regular
price on all our ladies' and misses jackets G long coats
CORNER FARNAM AND 18TH STREETS.

Sunday evening. all the churches taking
part. They secured lbe services, OF Rev.
J. A Sutton of Deadwood and the min
listers are anticipating large results from
their united efforts.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
stand Out for Details.

The strikers started the day by refusing
to ratify the terms agreed upOl by their
committee and President Forget Of the
railway company late last night.
President Forget met a committee Of the
strikers last night at the request Of Mayor
Cochran. After some discussion President
Forget announced that the company was
ready to grant the men an advance OF 10
per cent, recognize the union and reinstate
the men recently discharged unless their
dismissal had been for just Cause.
The committee seemed well satisfied with
the terms ana it was generally believed
that the end OF the strike was In sight. A
meeting OF the employees Was called at 10:S
a. m. to ratify the terms OF settlement
II soon became apparent that a majority
of the men would be satisfied with nothing
short of a complete capitulRtion on the part
Of the railway company. Speeches were
made urging the men TO refuse the terms
unless they included certain articles OF the
mems demands. which required al increase
in the working force Of the company and
provided that no suspensions, whatever,
/ were TO be made permanent.
| Conservative leaders among the men
urged the strikers 10 accept the conces-
sions. but they were cried down and when
a vote was taken the proposed basis Of
| settlement was defeated
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer Today I'm Nebraska,
hut More snow Predicted
for Tomorrow.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-Forecast:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-ForecRst;
For Nebraska, North and South Dakota
Fair and warmer Sunday; snow Monday,
For Iowa-FRir in west snow In east
portion Sunday; Monday. fair and warmer.
For Kansas-Fair and warmer Sunday
Monday, fair.
For Illinois-Rain or snow, followed by
clearing Sunday; Monday, fair; brisk east
to northeast winds. becoming variable.
For Mlssouri-Fair in west. rain or snow
in east portion Sunday; Monday, fair.
For MontREa-Fair and warmer in east,
rain or snow in west portion Sunday; snow
and colder Monday.
For Wyoming and Colorado-Fair and
warmer Sunday; snow and colder Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
WATER TO COOL RIOT FEVER
Connecticut AuthOrities Call Fireinen n
Out 10 Curb strikers
Anger.

WATERBURY. Conn. Feb Tin antici-
patton of disturbances tonight BY the
strike sympathizers Sherin Durham has
summoned 100 addit' 1nsl deputies.
The fre hoard has directed that hremen
try the effect OF streams Of water IN dis
persing any mob. The entire force Of reg
ular and special policemen is held on duty
tonight. and the tNo local companies Of
militia are stationed al the armory.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Hot sprinEs RevivnI Meetings.

HOT SPRINGS. S. D., Feb. 7.-(special)
Union revival services will begin here
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Feb. 7.-Oficial record Of tenn
the corresponding day OF the l-sr three
wears