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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
RIVER SHIP YARDS MERGED
Ohio and Mississippi Valley Plants
Combine I'm Huge
Trust.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Jan. 18.-Th Herald
tomorrow will say; Within the next ten
days the shipbuilding interests OF the Ohio
and Mississippi valleys will be consolidated
and merged into one company with Ia cap
ital Of more than IS. 900, 900. Articles in
cooperating this combine will be filed under
the laws of New Jersey.
The moving spirit in the consolidation are
w H. Hazard OF Chicago and Captain Ed
ward Howard Of Jacksonville. Mr.. Hazard
represents Chicago capitalists and Captain
Howard the shipyards along the Ohio.
The promoters have been engaged in ar
ranging the details for a year.
The articles Of incorporation are now In
the course OF preparation and will be filed
as soon as the attorneys have completed
them. The purpose of the merger is to
bring all shipbuilding plants under one
head.
Captain Howard has confirmed the report
Of the merger, but says he is not in a posi-
ton to disclose the details.
THE merger includes all the building
interests from Pittsburg to New Orleans"
he added, Including the yards which our
firm owns individually at Mound City.
Jacksonville, Madison and Cincinnati"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
TONGUE RESTS IN GRAVE
Oregon Congressman IL Buried
with Full Masonic
HOnOrs.

HILLSBORo, Ore, Jan. 1S.-The remains
Of the late Congressman Thomas H. Tongue
were laid to rest today. The funeral cere-
monies were attended by 5000 people, among
whom were a delegation of congressman
from Washington, the entire state legisla-
ture, state officials and a number Of fra
ternal bodies.
TIL remains lay in state in the county
court house from 10 to 2, when they were
taken to the Methodist church, Of which
Mr.. Tongue was a member The funeral
procession, headed by the Masonic grand
lodge Of Oregon, was formed and the re-
mains escorted to a neighboring cemetery,
where they were buried with full Masonic
honorB.
Many special trainE we're run to Hills
boro in order that the many friends and
constituents of Mr.. Tongue might attend
the last sad rites.
The congressional delegation which ac-
companied the remains from Washington
started on the homeward journey tonight.
going by way of California.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
REID LUNCHES DIPLOMATS
Meet Ministers and Their
wives.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid gave an informal luncheon
today in honor OF the members of the dip
lomatic corps who attended the Ohio So
ciety's dinner to Secretary Hay last night.
Among those present were: DIR. David J.
Hill, former assistant secretary Of state,
and newly appointed minister to Switzer-
land; F. B. LOOMS. former minister to
Portugal. and recently appointed assistant
secretary of state; Colgate Hoyt, president
OF the Ohio society; Mrs. Hoyt and their
son, James II. Hoyt; Samuel Mather Of
Cleveland, brother-in-law OF the secretary
of state; Andrew Carnegie, ]. p. Morgan,
John Bigelow. former minister to France;
Edwin Morgan of the State department,
Lady Herbert. wife OF the British ambas-
sador; Count Casslni, Russian ambassador,
and his daughter, Countess Cassini; Senior
de Aspire. Mexican ambassador, and Nine.
Aspirin; Sig. Mayer des Plances, Italian
minister, and Nine. des Plances; Pierre de
Margerie, counsellor OF the French en-
bassy, and Nine. Margerie, and Count Won
Quadt-Wykrad-Isny, counsellor and first
secretary Of the German legation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
TRAIN WRECKS KILL AND MAIN
over Eight Hundred Die and Eleven
thousand Are Injured I'm Rail-
road Accidents.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia statement
prepared by the Interstate Commerce COM
mission shows that during the three months
ended September 20, 1902, there were 26S
persons killed and 2,613 injured in train ac-
cidents. other kinds Of accidents, includ-
ing those sustained by employees while at
work and by passengers in getting on or
of the cars, bring the total number of
casualties up to 1907, the killed number
ing s45 and the injured II, 1872.
During the three months the trafic Of a
large majority OF the railroads was heav-
Ter than ever before, necessitating the en-
ployment Of new men for service In train
and yard work. The total number OF col
lisions and derailments was 2.44s, Of which
1,444 were collisions and LOLA derailments,
Of which hfty-one collisions and ninety-two
derailments affected passenger trains. The
damage to cars, engines and roadway
amounted to t2,1ss, 800.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

generally express the opinion that some
conservative trust measure will be passed
during the present session. but all recog-
nize the dimculty OF agreeing on a measure
Affecting such vast interests and involving
such important principles.
There is also a promise Of debate on Sem
ator Vests coal trust legislation. IL was
expected the bill removing the duty on
anthracite coal would prevent further dis.
c%ussion, but SOM republican senators have
Indicated a desire TO reply to the remarks
Of Messrs. Vest and Tillman and II they
adhere TO their decision a pretty sharp
tariff debate, not unmixed with reference
to the trusts. may be precipitated at any
time. II It is sprung this discussion will
have to take place during the morning
hour, as under the agreement no subject
can interfere with tho statehood bill except
by a vote Of the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
MARCoNIGRAMS AID CHESS
Passengers on Lucania and PhIIadeI-
phia Find New Means to
Pass Time.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia chess match by
wipeless telegraphy served to enliven the
voyage Of the American liner Philadelphia
and the Cunarder Lucania, which arrived
here today.
The two vessels got into wireless COM
munication on Friday. when a suggestion
for a chess match was flashed from
Lucania and eagerly accepted by Phil
adelphia, On the latter vessel a team was
selected consisting Of w. B. Wheelan OF
Philadelphia, Frank caldwell OF Chicago
and w. Weiss OF New York. Lucania's
champions were l.. Fox and H.. Mundsy Of
London, r. W.. Milbank of Liverpool and
Captain II. II. Campbell and William Evans.
Philadelphia's team was victorious, It's
opponents resignlng after twelve moves.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Lit,Ie snow in Big Horn.

CHEYENNE, Wyo,, Jan. 1s.-(speclal.)-
Section Director Palmer Of the Wyoming
bureau has issued a statement Of the snow
fall in the state. and among many interest
ing things says: THE snowfall in Noyem-
Der was SUFFICIENT throughout the state and
at the close Of the month there was less
than the normal amount in the mountains.
The storms OF December over the southern
half Of the state increased the amount in
the mountain districts. The snowfall over
the Big Horn mountains has been deficient,
the present depth in many sections being
the least ever known there.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
SEEKS CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Fort Erie Athletic Club Offers Twenty
Five Thousand for Jenries
and COrbett Mil.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 81. II. Herman,
manager and matchmaker for the Fort Erie
Athletic club. announced tonight that he
would oner a purse Of S26.WO for a twenty,
Corbett. He has written the champion and
ex-champion, making the offer. and II
satisfactory answers are received ne will
at once post a forfeit OF IS, OOe as a guaran-
tee that the contest will taxi place without
interference.
"Do YOU anticipate any interference from
the Canadian authorities2 ?" he was asked.
'It is not certain that the match will, be
Hulled on in the Fort Erie clubhouse. he
replied. at will be RENE nbered, however,
that three championship contests between
Hghtweights and middleweights have all
ready taken place across the river and
madam law governing boxing contests"
The light will be pulled on in June II
possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
OIL EXCITEMENT KEEPS UP
Outsiders Ginning in to Hep Out the
Excitement in Ohadrou.
DISTRICT LARGER THAN FIRST SUPPOSED
one Company Has Its Derrick Up and
Ready to Begin BorIng-Mining
Experts Coming I'm TO
Prospect the Country.

CHADRON, Neb., Jan. 1s.-(Special)-
The rush for oil mining claims still con-
tinues. Every available piece of land has
now been filed on within an area of eight
cen miles square, including everything
lying north Of Chadron as far as the Dakota
line.
This district was at first supposed TO
represent the confines of the oil belt, but
biologists now on the field contend that
while the zone or fold which contains the
oil deposit extends through this county
northeast and southwest, has for its gen
eral direction southeast and northwest, and
that the groupings known in the govern
ment surveys as the Niobrara and Black
Hills outcrops are but the continuation of
this same snticline and that the Fort Ben
ton and Niobrara shale, which cover this
immediate district, are found at intervals
from the Niobrara river on the south to
the Black Hills on the north. II this is
found to be true there need be no rush
for claims, as there win be plenty for all.
The first. company on the field has its
derricks up and are busy putting engine,
boilers and other machinery in place and
will be ready to begin boring by the goth
Of this month.
Several parties have gone to Omaha and
Chicago as representatives Of oil cont
panies to buy machinery, which will be
shipped here and put in operation as soon
as possible.
Two mining experts, supposed to be en-
ployed by the railroad company, are pros
pecting west Of town near the railroad
right-of-way. Old wells in that locality
have been examined with the result that
oil covers the water and some of them are
so full OF gas that when a lighted match
is dropped into one Of them the gas ignites
and blazes up for a few moments as from
a gas Jet.
Beside the local companies that are being
formed here every day by the business
and professional men OF Chadron many
eastern people are here filing on claims and
organizing companies.
A Council Bluffs, Ia, company which was
organized some time ago is, from reports
expected here soon to boring
The company is composed of Victor e
Bender, Clarence Austin, Arthur Pickering
Arthur H. Warner. Arthur L. Sanford. w
II. Copson, F. w. Beckman and George
Carter.
A. W. s.. Rothermel, clothed with the
power of attorney, has been here and made
filings for the following Omaha parties
Amos Merchant, Freedom H.. Whitaker
Nelson and George w. Updike, Hugh T
Fellers, Harley McCardel and Elmer A
Cope.
The contention for claims has gone on IN
a friendly way without malice or trouble
until one day this week. when a cattle.
man found his unfriendly %neighbor in hi:
choicest meadow land stalking out Of
claims. A tragedy was narrowly avertet
by the feetness Of foot on the part OF tho
unfriendly neighbor.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
FATAL MAPLE LEAF WRECK
Comes to Grief On Broken
Rail.

SYCAMORE, ILL.,, Jan. 1s.-In a wreck
near here today on the Great Western
railroad one person was killed and thirty
ythers seriously injured. OF those several
nay not recover.
The dead.
J. ID. HEADY of Minneapolis, engineer.
The most seriously injured:
John Bashore Of Ida Grove, Ia, mail
Jerk.
Mrs. E. H. Riggs, wife Of the conductor.
Mrs. 1. L. Stewart, back injured, severe
Icalp wound.
Mr.. l. L. Stewart Of Hampton, Ia, badly
bruised.
Mr.. Stewart. editor Franklin County Rec
Jrd.
Cloy C. Smith Of Des Moines.
w. f. Gran. legs cut.
O.. L. Hoebel OF Waukegan.
Thomas D. Heady, state senator from
Iowa.
Attorney James Finnegan.
Miss Marina Sanford OF Syccs1ore.
Considering the nature ot ;he wreck and
the fall Of twenty feet, 1t is c wonder that
a single person escaped death.
st. Charles and Sycamore hospitals are
crowded with the injured tonight. Many
escaped with broker fingers and bruises,
while others are suffering merely from the
nervous shock.
The Des Moines G. Minneapolis special,
running at a high rate of speed, struck a
broken rail Just as 1t was about to cross
II bridge. The speed of the train carried
It across the bridge on the ties, then the
engine and entire train pitched down a
twenty-foot embankment, the cars turned
on their sides and were jumblsd together
in a hopeless wreck.
The engineer was so badly injured that
he died in a short time.
The wreck was a couple Of miles from
any town, but FIVE men who were not in
jured succeeded in pulling the passengers
through the car windows, and as soon as
all we're taken from the debris, they were
carried to a nelghboring farm house, where
they we're cared for till one Of the party
walked TO Waico and te~legraphed to Syca-
more for help. Assistance arrived in a
couple OF hours and the injured passen-
gers were brought to the Sycamore hos
pital.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
GONZALES STILL PROGRESSES
Doctor Issues ReassurinE Reports Re-
RardinG Feud Victims
Condition.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 1S.-N. G. Con-
zales is in a more encouraging condition
tonight than at any time since he was
wounded by Lieutenant Governor Tillman
last Thursday, but 1t is impossible to do
more than hope for his recovery. The ply
sicians say simply that he Is holding his
own and that he probably has passed the
ported OF danger from p%eritonitis.
The Wounds in the intestines today have
shown some Improvement and seem inclined
to heal. The wound in the liver is not a
source OF immediate danger, but serious
developments may occur within the next
few days.
The doctors announced that IL Mr.. Con
zales lived until Tuesday without unfavor-
able developments he would have an even
chance for recovery. This evening there
was a return OF nausea and more restless
ness than the physicians wished TO see and
they are watching with considerable anx-
iety for relief.
DR.. Gill wyrie of New York, who left
here last night for Rock Hill, is return
ing, as 1t is desired that he should be In
consultation.
In the churches OF Columbia today earn
est prayers were offered up for the life OF
the stricken editor. In all the leading
churches the ministers offered supplications
Some Of these we're eloquent and referred
to the services Of the wounded man to the
city and the state.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Jan. 19.-After a con-
sultation and examination by the physi-
clans. DR.. Guerry, at 2:3O this morning,
issued this bulletin:
Mr.. Gonzales condition is exceedingly
grave. His condition has considerably
changed in the last few hours for the
worse. Physical condition no worse than
last night, but danger greater. Another
consultation will be held early this morn
ing. Pulse 115, temperature 1O4h, respira-
ton 80.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
WILL RETURN SENATOR PLAT
New York Legislature las to Elect
New Member of Upper
House.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 1s.-The election OF
a United States senator to succeed Senator
Thomas Collier Plat will be the most i'm
portant legislative event in the coming
week. Thus far Mr.. Plat is the only repub-
llcan candidate in the field.
Tomorrow night caucuses OF both repub-
licans and democrats will be held. II is
believed that Senators Bracket. Elsborg
and Brown. who refused to attend the
hrst republican caucus, at which a presi-
dent pro tenn Of the senate ives nominated.
will also refuse to attend the Monday
night caucus. The democratic legislators
will name John b. S%tanchneld OF Elmira
as their candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

WAHoO. Neb., Jan. 1s.-(Speoial.)-The
Wahoo Mutual Loan and Building associa-
ton held it's regular annual meeting last
evening and elected the following ohieers
for the coming year; Ben d. Rupp. presi-
dent; z. B. Collier. vice president; Fl. NJ.
strstton. secretary; Ernest Hanson. treas
urer; J. J. Johnson. L. ]. Kudrna. e. E.
Good. NJ. A. Phelps and F. R. Clark. dlree-
tors. The association built a number OF
houses the past year IND added a good
uAnWmembers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
MAY TIE RAILROAD
WOrkmen Dissatisfied at Managers
Refusal to See Joint
Committee.

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 1s.-The employees Of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad
have threatened a tieup of the entire sys-
tenn, because the general anage has re-
fused to deal with the federated board rep
resenting the various branches Of labor on
the road.
This refusal was made last week when
the board wished to present a demand for
an advance In wages. Mr.. Waldo wished
to meet the committee of each organization
separately. The matter is still in the
hands Of the federated board.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
PLAY MERCER BALL BENEFIT
Nationals and Americans Meet ut San
Francisco for Dead Pitchers
Mother.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1S.-The Ma
tionals and All-Americans played a game
today for the benefit of Mrs. Mercer Of
East Liverpool, o., the mother of Winnie
Mercer, the pitcher who ended his life here
last week.
The game was the farewell appearance
of the eastern players and the grounds
were thronged About 81, 500 was Melted for
Mrs. Mercer
Joe Corbett, formerly the star pitcher
for the Baltimore champions, was in the
box for the Nationals. He pitched a fine
game, allowing only five hits. and he batted
IN three runs. Iberg of the Philadelphia
Nationals pitched Tor the Americans and
outside OF one inning did effective work.
The. umpires were Bill Lange, once the
famous outfielder of Chicago, and Jim
Mcdonald.
score: Americans, 5; Nationals, 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Fair A.sociation Elects omcern.

WAHoo, Neb., Jan. 1s.-(Special. THE
Saunders County Agricultural association
met at the city hall in Wahoo yesterday. 1t
decided to hold a fair next fall. and elected
the following officers: Henry johnson,
president; C. C. Turney. vice president:
Nels Brodahl, treasurer; P. P. Church,
secretary; NJ. shires, jim Andrus, L. W.
Martin, Jacob Hetrick, D.. H. Mills, S. NJ.
Rowell and w. r. Mitchell, directors.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Lexington Farmers Organise.

LEXINGTON, Neb., Jan. 1s.-Cspecisl.)-
Many farmers in this locality are dlssatis-
fed vita local grain prices and a meeting
was held yesterday at the court house to
effect a farmers' cooperative shipping as
ISOLATION. A temporary organization was
made. with A. s. Brubaker president and
J. ID. Kennedy secretary. Delegates we're
elected to represent the association at
Lincoln January 22 and a eanvassing COM
mittee was also chosen to solicit member
ship and report at the next meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

Revolution was organized here last week.
with twenty charter members The officers
elected are: Vice regent, Mrs. r. G. Nc
Donald; secretary. Mrs. Harry Kemp; cor
responding secretary, Miss Carrie Doane;
treasurer. Mrs. ". p. Foote; registrar,
Miss Catherine Richards; historian. Miss
Bessie White. The chapter was named
Lewis-Clarke chapter in honor OF the Lewis
and Clark expedition, and its membership
will be largely increased In the near future.
as many are looking up tneir family rss-
ords with the intention Of Joining.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
FLEET WILL VISIT FLORIDA
Navy Department orders North At
IantIc Squadron to PrOceed
to Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan. 1s.-Information
has been received from the bureau Of navi-
CATION at Washington that the North At
lantic squadron will visit this place and
probably remain until after the Mardi Gras
festivities during the coming month.
II is believed that the squadron will en-
gage three forts in a sham battle.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

the American association, and Thomas +.
Burns Of Colorado Springs, George II. Sim
mons Of Peoria and President M. II. Sex
ton, representing the Western league, are In
the city tOnigh
The western league meeting, which has
been postponed from time TO time, VIII
meet here on Tuesday. with all the cities
In the league represented. IL Is said that
James Manning will not he connected with
the Kansas City team next season.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
WILL LAY HEAVIER RAILS
Grand Island Railway Decides to
Improve Every Mile of
Track.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Jan. 1s.-Raymond Du-
puy, general manager Of the st. Joseph &
Grand Island railway. said tonight that new
and much heavier rails would displace
every mile of the company's tracks as soon
as possible.
Enough to relay thirty miles will arrive
this month.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Americans. 5; Nationals. 4.
BOXING BOUTS CANCELLED
Clubs Bow to Governor and
Call on Proposed Com
tests.

CHICAGO, Jan. Slowing to the action
taken by Governor Yates, who last week
instructed Sheriff Barrett to prohibit box
ing contests in Cook county, the six-round
contest scheduled for tomorrow night at
the American Athletic club between Benny
Yanger end Young Mowatt has been de-
clared off.
FC"owing the lead of the American clubs
cement the Lyceum Athletic club has
announced that the bout arranged for a
week from tomorrow night has been post
poned for at least two weeks. In the
meantime an effort will be made to explain
to Governor Yates the boxing situation in
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
BANDITS GAG JEWELER VICTIM
open and DecRmp with
Cash,

TORONTO, o., Jan. 1S.-W. A. Scott a
jeweler of New Cumberland, w. Va, oppo-
site Toronto, was robbed of money and Jew
elry valued at 1000 this morning.
Scott. who is a paralytic and lives over
his store, alone. was awakened by three
masked bandits, who bound and gagged him
blew his safe open and secured the booty.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
SEEK WESTERN BALL PEACE
Americas Associations Will Meet
League to Discuss Pro-
posed Pact.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. B.-Representatives
OF the American association and the West
ern league will hold a conference in this
city next Tuesday, when II Is believed the
differences between the two bodies will be
compromised. The questions at issue Is
the existence OF clubs in Kansas City and
Milwaukee.
GEORGE Tebeau Of Louisville. representing
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
president Talks of Trusts.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-seyeral officials
prominent in legislative and executive cir
cles conferred with the president tonight.
Among them were Attorney General Knox,
who remained with Mr.. Roosevelt some
time. 1t is supposed the trust question was
considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Allen RIDES Elect Captain.

MADISON, Neb., Jan. 1S.-(Special AT
the election of the Allen Rifles, Company F.
First Nebraska. VIII l.. Bowling was chosen
captain to succeed Captain Fred Legner,
whose term of enlistment expired recently.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
SULPHITE DlGESTER EXPLoDES
Utica Disaster Kills One Men and
Costs FIrm s~eventy-Five Thou
sand Dollars.

UTICA. N. Y. Jan. 1s.-A digester In the
sulphite pulp and paper mill at Dexter, N.
Y, exploded today, killing one man and
damaging the mill to the amount Of $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
Americans Go to Chicago.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 1S.-In an interview
tonight Manager Tebeau made the state
ment that the American association would
nave a team In Chicago next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE FIELDING
Nick Young 6ives Out His Last Batch
Of Official Averages
SOME SPLENDID RECORDS ARE MADE
FIeIders of the BiR League Look Fine
I'm the Tables Prepared Giving
Statistics Of Their Per-


WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-Following are
the official fielding averages Of National
league players who participated in fifteen
or more games in any one position during
the season of 1902, as compiled by Secretary.
n. Z. Young:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19
snItnn,a Brother-In-LaM DIes.

BRUSSELS. Jan. 1s.-Mahud Pasha,
brother-in-law Of the sultan Of Turkey. and
leader OF the Turkish reform party, died
here today In exile.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 1s.-(speclal)-
IArcugh the efforts o. MrC. C. Hollenbeek a
eh-oIeE Of the Daughters Of tas AmSrean
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-19

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