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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-07
KIMBALL NAY GET CONTRACT
Rumor that School Board is to Break Away
from Architect Latenser.
PLANS FOR MONMOUTH PARK BUILDING
owing 60 Defect in Title TO one of
Lots Construction of New
House May be De-
Iayed Some.

II is rumored around the city hall that
the building and property committee Of the
Board of Education has decided to let the
contract for the construction Of the eight
room school house at Monmouth Park to
T., X. Kimball. and that a report TO this
effect will be made to the board Monday at
the special session. Mr.. Kimball, the chair
man OF the building and property commit
tee, and the superintendent Of buildings
have inspected the ground for the prelimi-
nary plans, which are to be prepared i'm
mediately.
In this connection It is said by members
OF the board that there is some difficulty in
getting title to the land upon which the
new house is to be built. The board or
dered the purchase of three lots in addi-
tion to those now owned by the district,
and The purchase was made several months
ago. II has since developed that there
stands against one Of the lots the sum Of
$500, and to straighten this title will re-
quire some time, so It may be May 1 before
the district can get a clear title to the land.
Tho board also intends to have the alley
running between the lots condemned. This
action has not yet been secured from the
council, so there is some doubt as to when
the construction will be begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-07
GREAT MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE.

UhENI mUSEW UNyENWEHn OALEI
THE BIG SPOT CASH PURCHASE OF NEWEST AND MOST EXQUISITE
STYLES, ON SALE IN HI NEW, RENO DELED MUSLIN UNDERWEAR AND
CORSET DEPARTMENT
Ladies' fine cambria corset covers plain Ladies' fine own and skirts, made Of
high neck worth $780,, at. 1c high grade canbrcs with lawn rume, rim
Ladies' fine hcea and embroidery trimmed med with embroidery and lace, worth 81.
corset covers and rawer handsomely on sale at Soc
made up from selected cambrCs worth Children awe in all sEes, full
&c., on sale at SOC. Sizes, from to 10 years. on sale at 12hc.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-07
Very Low Rates.

To points in Montana. Idaho, Washington,
Oregon, British Columbia, Utah and Colo
RADIO. in effect daily from February 10 20
April 80, via Chicago Great Western rail
way. Write to J. p. Elmer. G. p, A., Chi
eago. for full particulars.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-07
The Peril of Our Time

is lung disease, DR.. Kings New Dlscov-
cry for Consumption. Coughs and Colds
cures lung troubles or no pay. soc, 81.
For sale by Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-07
All Wool Black Clay
WoFsfed Suits SIS

Sale starts today. They come in round
corner sacks, square cuts and frocks-sale
price while they last-$5.00. Also all
wool gray double-breasted suits for same
price. Genuine Priestley Cravenette Coats
only $3.50. This is the last week Of our
pants sale. Strong working pants 4sc.
Carhart's union made pants 9Sci better
ones, s1.25. A great big lot Of odd suit
pants, etc. choice $3.50; you will find some
worth as much as $500 in this lot; pants
that formerly sold for $500, $500 and $500.
now your choice $500; there are no better
pants, no matter how high the price may
be. In our mems shoe department we
offer strong, durable shoes at SIPS, the
Regent $3.50 shoes for $1.5O; Kirkendalls
Omaha made shoes, with the union label,
are $500, $3.50, $500 aud $3.50. TIL Guar
antee Clothing Co., 1919 and 1921 Douglas
street.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Washington. December 3.--Gereral
Reyes the Colombian commissioner. &C
companied by Minister Herran. called
on Secretary Hay today.
General Reyes and DR.. Herran talked
with Secretary Hay as to the methods Of
procedure General Reyes shall follow in
performing the duties OF his mission. The
Colornbans. led by General Reyes. are
still awaiting special and explicit tn
structions from Bogota. When General
Reyes left Bogota tho government de
jure at Panama had not been formally
recognized by the United States. so that
his later Instructions viii cover the eFents
which have occurred since that time. in
Guiding the signing OF the canal treaty
Colombia has Il number OF grievances
one OF them said tonight. and General
Reyes mission viii be directed to Sc
cure some redress for the wrongs which
she has suffered General Reyes comes
to Washington as an envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary on special
mission with full diplomatic standing. Ar
rang ments Will b. made soon for his
presentation to President Roosevelt in
that capacity. after which whatever nego-
tiatons may be subsequently conducted
will be- through the state department.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
BLAIR INDICTED FOR FORGERY
St. Louis Attorney Must Go Before
Jury.

NA
st. Louis. Mo- December a.-James l..
Blair. the attorney has been indicted
oy the grand jury on the charge OF for
gerry in the first degree. MIR. Blair was
formerly general counsel for the World $
Far Association.
The Indictment is the result Of charges
filed By James r. Roberts an attorpey
at one time employed in Blairs law
office Roberts secured certain papers
and records on which ne afterwards
based his charges that Blair was juggling
the finances OF large estates committed
to his trust That was moro than three
years ago The story, however, did not
become public until the present grand
Jury began an investiga ton. Roberts
publicly charged among other things that
Blair had forged deeds Of trust and mort
cages on which sos 900 was obtained
from the estate Of the late Peter r.
Blow of St Louis, and that he counter
feited and used the notaral seals Of the
recorder % deeds Of ST. Louis and fire.
quen,ly employed Walter T. jenkins.
purely fictitious parsonage. to attest
the documents.
Blair acted as a sort OF fiscal and in
vestment agent for the firm Of Dick
Brothers. Of Philadelphia and New York,
of which Evans r. Dick 4 relative. Is
the head. IN the Blow estate he was
cotrustee with Edward S. Robert The
granQ jury requested that Dicks their at
tofney, General b. Graham. and others
10 come to St. Louis to testify, but the
communicating were ignored.
Owing to his reported serious illness
Blair was removed from his home to
Muuanphy hospital one month ago.
Varying reports OF his condition have
been given from time to time 10 the
pubHc. but he is Low reported to have
almost fully recovered
\ bench warrant viii be issued for
B!air's arrest and he will be required to
eive bond The maximum penalty for
tRe offense with winch Blair is charged
is He iInlf i5onD.-iu the minimum len
years in the penitenliaTy.
I5Iair gave Don0 ln the sum of $4,000
early this evening to answer the TWO in
dictmeuts against MIN.
Before the deputy sheriffs started for
the hospital with the capias word was
received that Blair would appear person
ally before Judge Taylor and give bona
Later closed carriage lurriedly drove
up 10 the circuit court aud Blair, accom-
panied by Judge James A Seldom his
former law partner, John r. Lee. a close
personal friend. and Attorney H. r.
Kent. VAS received in chambers b5- Judge
TAYLOR Bond for the sum of SIS 900 tn
each of the two Indictments and signed
by Judge Seldom and John T. Lee was
given.
Mr. Blair was eveidentiy In great pain
He walked with crutches and was as
sisted by Judge Seldom and Mr.. Lee no
statement Of any kind was made ok Mr
Blair.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Boston, December 4.-That a wide
spread curtailment OF production by cot
ton mills In the United States will be
found necessary during the next few
months on account Of the great cost OF
the raw material. Is the opinion of lead
ing mill men in this city. from which the
policy Of many cotton mills in the north
is directed Tho market for finished ma
terial has been unsatisfactory for months
and prices have not risen corresponding
1v with those Of cotton The mills in
New England employ fully IFS 600 hands,
e5 900 Of whom have had their wages re-
iuced o per cent this fall. and 5000
additional will be cut within the next
two weeks
4 matter of great interest in New Eng
land Is the project now on foot in tho
southern states 10 bring about q general
cutaiIment y meeting Of southern man
ufacturers has been called for next
Tuesday. and # a policy OF widespread
curtailment is adopted 1t will have much
influence on the future action IN large
New England mill ccnters. Whether or
not general agreement in the north to
shut off the steam can be reached In the
present crisis is not known at This time,
hut it is expected that if the southerners
decide on a general policy. it will induce
. large number OF northern iuanulac-
tugcrs. especially In Fall River anG
Rhode Island. To stop their spindles. If
no aateciueu- is reached In HE south.
there is httle likelihood Of an understand
Ing being arrived at by northern mill
ovnare as n whole Most manufacturers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Arnold 3. Sanford, president OF the
American cotton yarn exchange here,
says:
"The situation is very serious and the
outlook offers no announcement. ] can
not see anything but general curtaii-
mont The conditions confronting the IN
dustry are the worst in many years, The
mills will not manufacture at loss. they
must therefore curtal production and
reduce wages This viii result, undoubt-
edlv IN great suffering
The one thing to be done under these
circumstances to save the situation Is
for the manufacturers TO get together
throughout New England and the south
a. well for it cannot be done without con-
corted acton. ourtail production, reduce
wages and break the present speculation
by not buying cotton.
seldom in the history of the business
has it been 50 difficult for lac manufac-
tIrers and their selling agents to make
terms acceptable to buyers and consum-
ers. This has been the cause Of the poor
demand and the poor price schedule
Should no general curtsiment in New
England be agreed upon during the win
ter It IS thought that the mills that are
financially the strongest only Will be
able to keep all their machinery IN opera
ton. IN Manchester. n. IT,, Lowell and a
number Of Maine points, there is said to
he a large supply Of old cotton on hand.
bat IN Fab River and many Rhode island
towns and elsewhere the amount is lm-
tied. There are about 800 cotton mills
in the United States with nearly % 600
900 spindles OF this $40 mills with
nearly l4,5o4 900 spindes arc in New
England About 2.l92 900 bales Of cotton
are consumed apnually IN The northern
states, when the mills are al running.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

,.,,,o,, ,,.,t1 r,ioas n,,il,- ,n,v Stnady net
Ia 8 points higher. Sales were est
mated at 100000 bales.
-,
h&cl'e1hehc among Ellsilsn 0P'iiii7i ,
London. December 1.-The use IN coz
ton caused intense excitement IN Man
chester ana Liverpool today American
cotton advanced Is to a. points over yes
tcriay's closing prices.
1t is said locally that If the official
crop estimate Of The United states de-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Panama. December 2.--The canal treaty
was signed at II :33 a. M today. There
were no amendments to the treaty.
When every preparation had been com
pleted for the actual signing Of the treaty
a government decree was adopted, set
ding forth that:
WHEREAS guarantee Of the indepen-
dence OF the isthmus has been obtained
and
cure an effcacious and immediate fulfill
nent of this obligation on the part OF Inc
United States and the junta OF the pro
visioral government formed by the unani.
NOUS will Of the people OF the lsthmus and
possessing full sovereign powers over the
isthmus territory. be ii
Resolved and decreed, that the treaty
be approved In all It's parts
Signers of the Treaty
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espriella ar
rived here from Colon yesterday with the
rev canal treaty Seniors Arrange and
Arias, with some Of the ministers OF the
republic. met the party at the railway
station. Senior Espirella 6ro%e immediately
TO the government palace. where the chest
containing the treaty was placed on a
table In the mnin office. Members OF the
junta and Of the military assembled in the
grand salon Of the palace. The CHEST and
two small tin boxes, addressed to the
members of The junta and bearing the
seals of Minister Bunau-Narilla, were
placed on table In the center Of the
room. surrounded by the spectators who
were seated about the table. Senior Espri-
ella opened the chest and withdrew the
cotton wrappers finally bringing to light
the treaty, enveloped IN the PaHmanian
flag The document was addressed to the
members OF the junta. 10y Minister Bunau-
Vanilla.
Senior Arias then broke the seal and for
mally handed the paper to tho members
of the junta.
There was only copy in the English
language.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

full returns of this season are received
and the results compared with their esti
mate"
Tbs statistics of the cotton ginned to
November Ia follows, by states:
Ala bama-743. 53S; total commercial
bales. embracing 69I 1853 square bales and
So 385 round bales; active ginneres,
1897
Arkansas-4oe. se3 total commercial
bales. embracing 1913 COS square bales and
27.73O round bales. active glnn5 ries,
24oS.
Florida 30, "a commercial bales, en-
bracing 20. $40 square bales and i6.765
sea island crop bales; active ginneries 264.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
TREATY WITH REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
WAS SIGNED WITHOUT LOSS or TIME

ternal political discussions are slowly
growing more marked. The liberal revo-
lutionary element particularly is showing
signs of increasing discomfort throughous
the entire country and recurrence OF
the recent revolt at any time within tha
next year would not surprise those who
are familiar with Colombian affairs On
the contrary, it IS fully expected.
'Fhe Colombian gun boats Cartagena,
General Pinzon and Presidenre Mario
quin are at Cartagena.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
GOVERNMENTS REPORT ON COTTON
MAKES THE CROP 100000 BALES

active and irregular At the lowest ieye!
which was reached just about the end
of the first half hour, January sold at
IL "a, March l2.45, May I245. and July
l243, this being net decline Of SOLO
points, but the buying was very active
or the lower level and shortly after the
noon hour prices had been rallied to 1850
for January. 1913 for March i2.7l for
Nav md 1856 for July. Trading vas
perhaps u little less active In the early
afternoon but the undcrtone was exceed
insly nervous and unsettled.
Toward the close the market was rather
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

ment by Secretary Hay, who introduced
him to the president and by Dr. Herran,
the Colombian charge
The oresen tation took place IN the
blue parlor, where all regular ambassa-
doris and ministers are received, but the
president infused so much cordially into
his greeting that this occasion was i
little out Of the ordinary There was no
exchange OF formal speeches. though he
Colombians were prepared to do so In
case of need. The president greeted
General Reyes informally former
acquaintance. having met him when the
general was visiting the United States
some time ago.
instead Of standing to receive his cali
ers, as is the custom IN ordinary diplo-
matte presentations. the president him
self sat down and invited General Reyes
70 seat beside him. The two then en-
tered upon an animated conversation
which touched upon some notable eX
PLOTS in General Reyes life, with which
the president seemed to be more or less
familiar. and gradually drifted arounl
TO the subject OF General Reyes mission
There was no definite proposition ad
vanced by the Colombians for the pres
| ident intimated that the Panama problem
was q matter with which the state de
partment alone could properly deal SO
the conversation on This point clos. "a
with understanding that General
| Reyes. who now regards his mission as
| duly launched should hereafter make
any representations respecting Panama
that he cared to breach TO Secretary
Hay. Nevertheless. there was just
enough intimaton in the presidents talk
to make tho callers aware tAa; he saw
little prospect Of being able to meet their
wishes,
United States Legation Guarded.
Colon. November 3o.-Lois De Roux,
who was a member Of the Colombian
house from Panama. who made a speech
IA the house October 2 warning Colombia
to sign the Hay-Herran canal treaty i'm
mediately. or she would lose the IS hmus
tne day congress closed and who was
instrumental IN bringing about the ap-
pointment OF General Obaldia as COVER
nor Of Panama, has arrived here from
Pogota. where he started November H.
Senior de Roux is Panaman and owing
to his well known political connections
he was subjected to annoyances and at
fronts at Bogota ana on the Magdalena
! river. where at one place on the passage
i down a number Of Co.onabiana threatened
! Trouble was averted by the captain cut
| ting the vessels moorings and dropping
down stream. At Bogota efforts were
made to persuade Senior de Roux TO join
the Reyes commission to the islhmus,
but de RouX absolutely declined
When de Roux left BognL& the United
States legation was guarded continually
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
Colon Cheers for the Treaty.

Colon. December 4.--Prefect Melendez
iast night held a reception of the citizens
OF Colon at the prefecture with the OBJ
ject of presenting to the junta of Panama
the patriotic telicitation or the citizens
of this town on the speedy signing Of the
canal treaty. thereby insuring the sta
bility and future welfare OF the repuD
lie
A large number of natives and for
eigners were present and the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed a torchligl pro-
cession marched to the residence {, Uni
ted States Consul Bonhenry. There was
a fireworks display throughout the best
part Of the night.
The United States gunboat Bancroft
arrived here last night.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Roosevelt's Brother in Law Robbed
New FORK. December 5.-Much vaIua-
bic silvsrware is reported to have heen
stolen from the Madison avenue home
OF Douglass Robinson brother in law Of
President Roosevelt. The loot secured by
the burglars is said to have been worth
several thousand dollars. This is denied
by the police authorities, however.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
President Receives Reyes.

Washington, December 5.-General
Rafael Reyes the special minister from
Colombia, practically initiated his mis-
sion when lie called upon President
Roosevelt at the white house today ana
told him why lie had come to Washing
ton. General Reyes was accompanied 10
the white house from the state depart,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
Cotton Mills Advance Prices.

st John. y. B.. December An ad-
vance IN the price Of cotton goods, or
dered by the Cornwall and Y:rE mills
here is not an exceptional move in the
trade 1t now develops that an advance
Is being made by cotton mills through
out Canada on account Of the iucreas-
Ing value of raw material. The Gibson
mills. of Marysville. the largest in east
ern Canada. have ordered an advance.
and the mills at Moncton and Milltown.
in This province, ana those al Nova SEQ
Tia viii meet the Increase.
It is further announced that til San
adam Mills Company. 4 he combination
which controls majority of the fac
tories in the country. in a day o. Two
will send out circulars ordermg an adj
vance in the price of goods running all
the way from X to &c per yard.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07


washington. December a.-Freiii'iia'
returns 10 the chlef OF Inc oO' eau
statistics of the department OF asric"i.uio
indicate that the actual growth o. col'o"
in the United States in the year 'so0-o-t
will amount to e,962,oS9 of an average net
weight of 49o.s.
The area picked. or TO be picked Is
estimated at 28.oI4.86o acres a reduct'on
Of ss2.4s5 acres. or 800 per cent rom
me acreage painted
The total production Of lint cotton IS
estimated at 4,eeo.7e6.267 pounds, an
average OF l74.4 pounds per acre.
The estimated production by states in
pounds Of lint cotton per acre IS as fol
lows:
Virginia. $50
c So,lh (aro1i,l.,' I78
Georgia. l58.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07

Read Great Port Receipts Contest
announcement on Page 10 Only
three weeks more. Don't miss il.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
COTTON PANIC IN GREAT BRITAIN

Agricultural Alarms Manufac
OF the United States
department
the manufacturing district
$ proportion cotton will be
reaching United States
will be abroad
have been received at the ports
brought sight
to
what
brings
of n cash foy solut OF problem
If you have not yet Med your
once 81,
The page full details
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07


Georgia--e92. o53 total comrcrcial bales
ro'm bates and le,4a5 So island crop
l,,dian 'r..,,..?,ryl i72 7o3 fotal CONNER
cial bales, embracing l32.594 square bales
@ KY +0'S' so'''' "''''' ''''' s'''''
Kansas-No returns
Kentucky Total commercial bales SOB.
All square b@t... '%5.Hg sli ,,l'i sio
.oI ,~ri,,Gins- 462477 sd,fara bales and
70 on round. active giuncres 2098
MissiSssppi- Total commercial aaios
9<S'0so 5li'l''pi'S7 90 .-;,,,e.io az
,ti1..,,,,~; Tntal ,o,nr.s,ris,f males 90
POI gmbla ing g 309 Square ana 1885
yond bales. active ginncgies 10
Nortb Carelina~T olal eommerclBl b;ti -,
~ 9il'''' s',l.ls ~ - ~. ~, i'" -
ol-itbn,n, rotal .,7rrir, ,.,i,,j hale tl6
$50 cmbraeins 100 500 square ANA 6.240
round bales; active Sitneries 22I
Soa, n NaI4itha "'el e ao tlel'i V'iiFs
9cg i., o1.3t.. ,;t,,,, '''.
9il7
venneseoa- 'roral commercial hales 1863
IS. embracing i49 726 square and 1862
round bales. active ginncries $50
rNas "!ai s2 -,lJ t,-l, pa4ea S52'-
az ra',I,1l III aDtiI1' i,,,,erio. 4i9
Nirgini8-TotaI comm retail bales 7. 744,
all square; active ginneries o8
Nresl MEANING ana GREAT covering
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
Agents Cotton Estimates.
These are allowed to all agents who file
estimates for others.

One OF the rules of the Port Receipts Contest $4,000
prizes allows estimate the agent every he
may his subscriber for the
send Two offered for the
largest list of estimates This in lieu of commits
1t is to any special blanks forms
filing estimates. Put them plain letter express
estimates clearly figures and give of each
testant Enthusiastically plain.
Send all together envelope with and in
clude your agents estimates.
Address all orders to The Atlanta Constitution.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-12-07
Washington Is Notified.


Washington, December 1.-TWO cable
grams. one from the junta and the other
from the minister for foreign affairs OF
the republic Of Panama, announcing the
approval Of the Hay Bunau-varilla treaty
were received by Minister Bunau- Vanilla
today They are as follows;
Panama, December Z. AZ li.s. q. m
the iunta has finished examination and
approved and signed the canal treaty
"ESPRIELLA,
Minister of Foreign Relations.
Panama, December 2-Ive are happy
to communicate to your excellency that
we have just ratified the Hay Bunau-
Nar.lla treaty without modification and
unanimously THIS official act has been
received with unanimous appreciation.
y A. arrange.
TOMAS ARIAS,
M. ESPINOSA
Members Of the Junta.'
Minister Bunau-varlHa will communi-
cato the news received by him to secre-
tary Hay,
The treaty as approved ard signed by
the Panama tunta VIII be promptly re
turned to Minister Bunau-vnrna at
Washington To insure its safe and
prompt transmission without Interference
by officials anywhere. the treaty will be
intrusted to Consul General Gudger at
Panama, who viii forward it to Wash
ington IN the American diplomatic mail
pouch Instructions to this effect have
already aeen sent to Minister Gudger
oy Secretary Hay. This courtesy was
extended rs The request OF Minister Blu
nau-yariTa, who is anxious that there
shall he no interruption to the safe re-
turn Of the approved treaty 70 Wash
irgton