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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12

. ~flNo years. lnT0e years.
The average condition OF winter rye on
May was 1913, as compared with G9 on
April 1, 1908. s5.4 on May l, 1902, 94.s at the
corresponding date In 1901 and ss,4 the mean
of the May averages OF the last ten. years.
New york repcftS IS ana Pennsylvania and
Michigan each "a. these three states con-
tanning 5e per cent of the total winter rye
acreage OF the country.
The average condition of meadow moving
lands on May was s2.s. against sss on
May 1, 1909, 92s at the corresponding date
In 1901 and 90.4 as the mean of the May
averages for ten years.
The average condition OF spring pastures
on May / was 90, against $40 on May L.
1907 cas- at the corresponding date I'm 1901
and $50 the mean Of the May averages for
ten years.
The conditions that, in all but few
states, have been favorable to meadow
moving lands and spring pastures have.
with almost equal uniformity. been un-
favorable to spring plowing and the pro-
portion. 57.9 per cent Of the amount re-
ported as contemplated. that was actually
done up to May was the lowest. with one
exception, in twenty years. The area
plowed up to the corresponding date last
year was 72.3 per cent of the total amount
intended and was within one-ha Of per
cent OF the ten-year average.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
FRENCH PAY FOR TREATY
Canal Company Offers Colombia S18,-
100000 to Ratify Protocol
with America.

PANAMA, May lit is currently re-
ported here that the Panama Canal COM
pany has offered the Colombian government
s12, 100000 of the s4OOO0,OOO secured From the
United States government for the Panama
property.
WASHINGTON, May 1l.-Mr. Beaupre,
United States consul of Colombia. has con-
firmed by cable the report that a special
session OF the Colombian congress had been
called for June 90
The State department knows nothing Of
ficially Of the reported offer OF the Colom-
bian government to ratify the canal treaty
upon the payment to it by the Panama
Canal company of a sum variously stated
at SlOOOO,O0O and S12.0O0OOO. An impression
has prevailed here for some time that the
Colombians have felt that the French are
getting the best of them in securing $40,
100000 for the franchise and properties. The
United States government does not feel
called upon to interfere between these par
ties
Edward b. Hill, counsel for the Canal
company, says no demand has been made
by Colombia for a cash payment sfrom his
clients
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
STRIKE DEVELOPMENTS.

Governor Mickey and representa-
tives of the employers and of the
unions hold conference last night
behind closed doors. At its con
clusion the governor stated both
sides showed a disposition to con-
cede something and he had high
hopes Of a final settlement through
arbitration. Another meeting will
be held.
The meat cutters rescinded their
decision to strike, at least until
after their national president had
looked over the ground.
BARRIERS deny they have any In
tention of striking.
All the steam laundries in the
city except one close after finish
ing work on hand.
Restaurant men secure injunc-
ton against walters and cooks,
prohibiting them from interfering
or stationing pickets nearer than
100 feet of the restaurants. No
more restaurants open up, though
promise is made that all will do so
soon.
Some additions made TO number
Of transfer wagons running,
though far from normal business
is done. Strikers claim to have
induced large proportion Of impor-
tations not TO work.
Portion OF horseshoers reach
agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
SETTLEMENTS IN THE BLUFFS
Mason Tenders and Briclxlayers Reach
an Agreement with Con-
tractors.

The striking mason tenders, and the
bricklayers in Council BLUFFS who went out
IN sympathy with them, will go to work
today und the strike then, so far as the
mason tenders are concerned is at an end.
The teamsters are still out. but a settle
ment Of the differences between them and
the employers is looked for shortly.
The decision OF the mason tenders and
the bricklayers to return to work today
was brought about at the conference held
yesterday. and as the result of a compro-
mise settlement effected with Contractor
Wickham. The teamsters, however, we're
unable to arrive at a settlement with Mr..
Wickham.
Contractor Wickham. who was invited
to attend the conference, offered to pay the
same scale for mason tenders as Con-
tractor Weaver had agreed to, namely, 20
and 22h cents an hour, but he refused to
accede to the demand of the mason tenders
that he discharge the nonunion men work.
ing for him. At first this offer was re-
fused, owing to Wickham's refusal TO dis
charge the nonunion men. but later in the
afternoon 1t was accepted and the mason
tenders and bricklayers will return to work
today and the strike, so far as they are
concerned, is at an end. unless further
complications arise.
Regarding the settlement between Con-
tractor wickham and the mason tenders,
Business Agent Raabe of the Trades and
Labor assembly said last evening: 1T is
true that the mason tenders have accepted
Wickham's offer OF 20 and 2el4 cents as a
compromise for the 22h and rs cents orig
lnally demanded by the union ana the ma
son tenders and bricklayers will return
| 10 work today. At the same time they
have declared that they will not handle
material hauled by nonunion teamsters.
Wlckham declined to treat with the team
sters saying he had all the teams OF his
| own that he needed"
The Mason Tenders union had imposed
| fine. of 325 on each of three members of
| the union who had continued at work for
Wickham. but as a result of the compro-
mise settlement reached yesterday Mr..
wickham succeeded in inducing the union
| to reduce the fine to IS in each case, he
| promising to see that they were paid
The mason tenders were pleased at the
! settlement as they regarded It as a VIC
tory, in view Of the fact that previous to
| the strike they had been receiving but III
and 20 cents an hour.
The teamsters held lengthy meeting
| yesterday afternoon, but nothing to change
! the situation. was effected. The dirt and
building material haulers decided to hold
! out for the scale demanded. THE team
sters employed by the Quinn and BLUM
City lumber companies are still out.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
SUE FOR MILLION in TAXES
Kentucky state OmciaIn Ask Court "a
Make sOatheFn Pacific Satisfy
claims.

LOUISVILLE. May n.-suit for $1,000 900
taxes against the Southern Pacihc was
nled in the Jefferson county court today.
The petition alleges that the corporation
has not paid taxes on its personally in
hve years, and that Sl,Ooo.OOO Is now due the
state.
The suit was based purely on franchise
rights embodied I'm the power to own stock,
bonds and other personality. The petition
alleges that In 1855 the company owned
personal property to the value of SO. OO0. 900
In 1883 and 1900 SS7. 900. and 1901 Il had
Increased this to sec. .2s5.b0o, which was the
amount owned on September IS, l9O2, the
day on which state taxes fall due.
Under the statutes of Kentucky failure
or refusal 10 pay taxes subject the de-
linquent TO 5 per cent penalty. This pen
atty Is added 20 the general assessment
OF taxes on property alleged TO be held
BY the s0utAeEn Pacine In this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
ELKS' DEDICATION PROGRAM
National Home at Bedford City, Va,
90 BE Formally Accepted
May 21.

ROANOKE va. May 1.-THE program
Of the dedicatory exercise Of the Elks Ma
tional home at Bedford City, Va. May q,
includes:
Invocation, Rev. Dales Tucker. Ports
mouth, o.; address OF welcome, ]. Law
renee Campbell. mayor of Bedford City.
Va; address, Hon. a. ]. Montague. gov
ernor of Virginia; address, John w. Daniel,
United States senator of Virginia; transfer
of building to Benevolent Protective order
of Elks. Joseph t, Tanning. chairman of
the board OF grand trustees. Indianapolis
acceptance of building. George P. Cronk,
grand exalted ruler, Omaha, Neb.; grafton,
M. T. Dwyer, home committee. Harris
burg. Pa; benediction, Rev. John d. Bo-
land, Baltimore, Md.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
JEWISH RIOTS SLAY MANY
FOrty-Five Killed, Hundreds Injured
and Many Houses Looted in
Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-THE minis
ter of the interior has circulated an Of
hcial account of the recent anu-semitic
outbreak at Kischeneff, capital OF Bes-
sarabia. He says forty-hve persons were
killed and 424 were injured and that 700
hourses and 500 shops were looted. The
minister attributes the rioting TO religious
nl-wiIl and reports OF ritual murders. lead
ing to a clamor for an attack on the Jews
and says the immediate cause of the out
break was the I'll treatment Of Christian
woman by a Jew
The minister on the direct instruction OF
the car has notified the governors that
they will be held personally responsible
for their failure to take proper measures
TO prevent similar acts of vengeance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
MEET DEATH IN THE RIVER
Fate of Alfred Taylor and Mrs. Ren.
ney While Boating at
Night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May u.-Alfred
Taylor, aged "a years. and Mrs. e. E..
Renney, aged 81 were drowned in the Kaw
river. on Armourdale, Kas., last night
while boating. The couple started out at 1850
at night having hired Roy Van Metre. boy
TO manage the boat While in the middle of
the stream they fell overheard. The boat
remained upright. but Van Metre was too
excited to render any assistance and row.
ing TO shore notified the police. Up to A
late hour the bodies had not been recovered.
Mrs. Renney came here recently from
Coneyville Kas., with her husband, who
Is a railroad employe.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
CONFESSION OF CoNsPIRAToRS
Four of the Eleven Presidents Of See
Yup Society Under
Arrest.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.-Four OF the
eleven presidents Of the See Yup society
have been arrested for the conspiracy to
murder the 300 members of the Chinese
Society of English Education, and two of
them, Gee Hong on, who is not only the
president Of the On Yick Highbinder Tong,
but of the See Yups, and Lee Ying, presi-
dent of the Bow Leong Tong, have made
complete confessions to the police The
other seven presidents are In hiding. but
found.
The men under the ban Of the See Yup
society were suspected of giving the officers
information of gambling under protection
In Chinatown.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
JOHN BONN WILL TURNS UP
Comes All the Way from New Jersey
and Makes Eva Bradbury
LeEatee.

A will Of the late John Bohn. the old
Omaha liquor dealer, who committed sui
eide few weeks ago. has been filed for
probate in the county court. This will
comes all the way from Cliffsville. N. j..
and was brought to Omaha yesterday by
Walter NJ. Sherwood of that city Under
its terms 1t bequeathes all real and personal
property of the deceased to Eva NJ. Brad
bury of Cliffsville, N. J. The will bears
date Of April 10 of the present year. Bohn
died on April 1S 1t is witnessed by Anton
Ludeka. 1t is said that John Bohn was the
godfather of Miss Bradbury. The case is
set for hearing before Judge vinsonhaler
June q
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
cHINAMEN OFFER BIG BRIBF
ceotea Cash to Permit
Gambling.

HONOLULU, May IA committee rep
resenting the Keepers Of Chinese gambling
houses has been placed under arrest
charged with attempting to bribe Deputy
Attorney General Andrews to permit four
games of paka pio 70 be run without moles-
tation.
Andrews arranged a meeting with the
gamblers and concealed a witness who
heard the offer of 5000 a month made IL
Andrews would permit gambling. The
Cinnamon say they had formerly purchased
protection from other oficials and interest
ing disclosures are expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
NORTHERN SECURITIES CASE
Appeal Perfected nnd Matter Dock
eted with Supreme Court
for October.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE record Ia
the case of the United States against The
Northern Securities company. recently
decided by the United States circuit court
for the district of Minnesota. adversely to
the Securities company, reached the su-
preme court todaA on appeal and was
docketed as number sc, The record covers
almost 100 printed pages and is confined
largely TO the testimony.
EX-Attorney General Griggs, Francis
Lynde Stetson of New York; e. w. Bunn
George 3. Young and NJ. D. Grover enter
their appearance as counsel for the COM.
pany. AS the call Of the docket has been
suspended for the present term, the case
cannot be called before next October.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
CRAZY MAN USES PISTOL
sIays Wife and wounds Son when
Drink and Sorrow Unnerve
Him.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, May n.-Crazed
from liquor and the information that his
mother was dying Edward Clark, a switch
man. aged So, tonight shot and killed his
wife, Hannah Clark. aged 49, and seriously
wounded his son Edward, aged 4, at their
home on Holly street
Young Clark asked his father to go up
stairs and be quiet. The latter whipped
out a revolver and shot at him four times.
one shot taking effect in the right temple.
Mrs. Clark ran to her sons assistance,
when her husband shot her through the
heart killing her instantly.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
TRESTLE WORK GIVES WAY
Serious Accident on the Lucin CutOn
Blocks Central
Pncihc.

OGDEN. Utah. May n.-Five hundred
feet OF the permanent trestle work on the
Lucin cutoff adjacent TO the west shore Of
the Great Salt Lake, sank yesterday while
a train was passing over It and twenty cars
were thrown into the hlled-in grade. II will
take thirty-six hours to clear the track.
None enc was injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12

BERLIN. May 1.-THE laying Of dupli-
cate German-American Atlantic cable was
commenced today at Borkum, an island In
the North sea, twenty-sEy miles from En-
dem. A large number Of people attended
the ceremony ana cheers were given for
the German emperor and the president OF
ths United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
DOT AND DASH MEN TOGETHER
biennial Convention of order of Rail-
road TeIesraphers Opens
mt 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May i1.--About $50 delega ties
from various parts OF the United States
were present today when the biennial con-
vention of the grand division OF the Order
of Railway Telegraphers was called to
order by President Perham. The pur-
pose of the convention is to revise thu
bylaws. hear the reports Of officers and
elect new oficers. II will be in session six
days A banquet will be held by the dele
gates and visiting friends Tuesday night
and Thursday a visit will be made to the
worlds fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
Movements of ocean vessels May II

At New York-ArriYed; Potsdam, from
Rotterdam and Boulogne Sur Mer.
AT QueenstoWn-Sailed: Commonwealth,
from Boston, for Liverpool.
At BOulogne-Sailed: Staatendam, from
Rotterdam, for New York
At Scilly-Passed: Naderland, from New
York for Antwerp.
AT Hamburg-Arrived: Patricia, from
New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg.
At Rotterdam-Arrived: Ryndam, from
New York via Boulogne.
Al Brow Head-Passed: Commonwealth.
from Boston, for Liverpool.
At The Lizard-Passed: Minnetonka, from
New York, for London.
At Plymouth-Sailed: Pennsylvania from
Hamburg and Boulogne, for New York
At Moville-Sailed; Columbia, from New
York for Glasgow.
At Bremen--Arrived: Grosser Kurfurst,
from New York via Plymouth and Cher
bourg.
AT inistrahull-Pa Laurentian, from
Glasgow. for New York; Syrian, from Glas-
gov, for Montreal
At Sd. Michaeis-Passed Camhroman,
from Boston for Algiers and Naples.
At Liverpool-ArTived; Cestrian, from
Boston.
Al Genoa-Arrived: Vancouver, from
Boston via 81. Michaels and Naples.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12

Lieutenant Chester. one of the watcf
ofhcers OF the monitor Arkansas, aTriv-
Ing at the Navy department today from
St Genevieve' Mo-, where the vessel is
lying, reported that in his judgment,
will be impossible for 1t to make it's way
down the Mississippi till next spring. un-
less an unexpected and unreasonable flood
rise occurs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
steam Laundries Close.

Every steam laundry In the city with the
exception OF the Garrett closed down yes
terday as soon as the linen on hand was
dried, wrapped and delivered to the ho-
tells and restaurants from which II came
It was finished and in the hands Of the
owners shortly after 10 O'Clock and the
laundry workers, numbering between 400
and 800 quit work. Those belonging &c
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-12
Evidence of Interest.

There could be no more certain evidence
OF the wide and general interest IN the
present labor troubles than the number OF
inauiries made of the papers last night
concerning the outcome or the conference
al the Millard hotel with Governor Mickey.
From 1880 until o'clock this morning
The Bees telephone was ringing almost
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26

the streets, secured about four dyna-
mite sticks and about ten caps OF dyna-
mite, enough. probably to destroy the
largest house in town.
They succeeded in exploding a num-
Der of the caps without injury to anv
one. After the little boy had exploded
the cap in his hands, the other bows
removed the explosives from their
pockets, hiding it at different points.
several sticks of dynamite and fuse be-
ing found in the stable Of Mr.. J. w
Baker. and several caps under a plank
in adjoining lot.
III the accident had not occurred when
it did, which serves as warning 10 the
more fortunate boys, death might have
resulted from the careless handling of
the explosives.
This unfortunate occurrence mav
serve as warning to young boys, and
old ones, too.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26
Ten Days in Jail.

Clarence Cecil, n colored boy about
II years OF age, was confined in the
county Jail here Tuesday to serve n
sentence of ten days for a horseback
ride which he had on Monday. Mis-.
Jos. Creggar, OF Thomson Valley,
came TO town on Monday TO do some
shopping. AS she alighted in front Of
a dry goods store, the Cecil boy was
standing near by and consented to take
the horse and hitch it up. Instead Of
hitching the horse up he rode it some
distance out the road in the direction
of Col. Jos Harrisson's, and on the way
the side saddle was left near the old
cemetery. Upon his return nom the
ride he tied the horse on Tazewell ave-
nue. and came home on lower main
street, and shortly afterwards he was
arrested and taken before the mayor
and given ten days.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26
Wheat Good; Grass Short.

Taborville, Juno 22.-Tho farmers
are wearing pleasant smile since
the rain. The grass crop is unusually
short. but wheat is good in this part
of the county. Corn is looking fair
ly well.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Tabor were
visiting II. s. Perdue last Sunday.
Eane Compton, who has typhoid
fever, is getting better.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Given have n
right sick child.
Miss Mollie Caldwell, OF Bluostone,
was visiting her sister, Miss Jessie,
in Tnborville last week.
j. G. Holbrook a. Co., commenced
work on the new road on the north
side of Stony Ridge near this place
this morning.
ii. s. Perdue has builta new porch
TO his house, which adds much to
the looks of his nice residence.
Several of tho Taborville boys are
joining tho Odd Fellows lodge at
Graham. They know a good thing
when they see it.
j. A. Sarver and ii. f. Green have
II 49,. contract olsWide FOR Waugh,
Waugh a. Co.
B. w. Tabor sold a nice bunch of
two year old heifers last week for a
good price.
Mrs. Hiram Compton, who has
been very sick for sometime, is re-
ported no better.
Thomas Hill has killed l3 ground
hogs and ii crows in tho last three
weeks, and Tom says it hasn't been
good weather for hunting, either.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26
Finney's Siding.

Finncy's Siding, Va, June 22.-The
good people of this plase are expecting
to celebrate the 4th July, with n Picnic.
Hope TO have many full dinner pals
and grand" time.
Quite number OF dTummers visited
the merchants Of our town last week.
Among them was that kind. and
generous hearted Mr.. Armstrong, who
gave ~ all IA cap or hat apiece. But
the sad part was, he took Steve's old
hat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hixflelds, of Blucncld
are visiting their father, S. f. Combs
of near this place.
We would advise Mr.. p G.. to have
his rig ready, before making engagmets
To take his girl driving.
Miss A. don't become discouraged,
there are others" you know.
Tyler Snpdgrass went to Bluellcld
ast Thusnay. on business, returning
Friday.
Mrs. Burke, Of Roanoke, Is visiting
her sister Mrs q. w. Collins, this
week.
L. NJ. Fink and wife returned Fri
day from an extended visit To relatives
at johnson City. Glad TO see them
back.
w. A. Howard and family II. J.
Meade and family and J. B. Couch
spent Sunday with j. II. Howard.
w. G. Gilmore and wife left Sunday
for q visit TO their homefoIlIs near Lcb-
anon.
Mrs. S. w. Banner visited ut Cas-
tlewoods last week.
jim Henritzic, of Lebanon. Is spend
ing few days with his sister, Mrs.
Snodgrass.
FROM Sisters and Bob"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26
Mayors Court.

Harry Draper, son of w. l.. Draper,
was fined $3.50 and cost in Mayors court
Tuesday morning. Two girls of Mr..
Lankford, who lives in the house adj
joining DIR. Greevers Office were trying
to gain entrance to Mr.. Drapers spring
house on Monday, and after Draper
telling them TO leave the spring house
several times he threw rock and hit
the girl in the back part of the bead,
cutting a small cash. he was sum-
mons before the Mayor with the above
results.
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Little Boy Had
Narrow Escape.

A horrible accident occurred at the
residence of J. Z. Warden on Tazewell
avenue Tuesday evening between five
and six o'clock. Billy, his oldest son,
WA playing with dynamite cap when
n exploded and fearfully mangled his
fingers on both hands. Three fingers
ofshis left hand, including his thumb,
and his thumb on his right hand had
:. TO be amputated at the first joint.
- Several other children were standing
near him when the accident occurred.
but none Of them got hurt. The caps,
with several sticks Of dynamite, go it is
said, were secured from a smoke house
on Senator st. Clairs place, where
workmen were engaged in laying a
foundation for a new house for Mr.. st.
Clair. A number OF small boys Of that
seeHop, who are constantly roaming
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-06-26
North farewell.

A social was given Monday after
noon to the little girls and boys OF
this place at the beautiful home of
Mr.. NJ. G. williams, in honor of
Master Gonder and MISS Lucille
Henry, of Knoxville, who are the
guests of Master Walter and Miss
Mabel Williams. Various games were
enjoyed and prizes awarded. After
wards refreshments were served.
Those present were too numerous to
mention.
Mrs. Boyd aud Mrs. Sutherland, of
Tip Top; Mrs. Henry, Knoxville; Mrs.
VermillIon aud daughter and Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Nj. williams. of this
place spent Saturday with Mr.. Sam
uel Williams.
There vas quite II large crowd at
church Sunday night.
DIR. Conner Hall is visiting home
folks this week.
Misses Rebecca Harris aud Matilda
Williams made flying tripto Maxwell
Sunday.
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Thompson Valley.

Thompson Valley. Va, June 23.-
The hard rain Tuesday, made some of
the people think OF the flood two years
ago.
r. l.. Meredith. one OF our best citi-
zens, has had small gr> with removed
from his shoulder. We are glad TO say
he is recoviring fast.
W. Il. Thompson lost one Of his ex-
port cattle by lightning last Wednesday
evening. But having his cattle insur-
ed, the loss wasn't 80 great.
Rev. j. ii. Wyse, from Burke's
Garden, was seen in tho community
this week.
about % OF our young folks spent a
pleasant day at the picnic on last Mon
day, at the Cave near MIR. Saunders.
Several of the boys from Benbow at
tended church at this place Sunday
evening.
A number from our Sunday school
are talking of going to the Quarterly
Meeting at white church next Sunday
James V. Fox, one OF Il. II. Shoots
best clerks, from Tip Top, is visiting
home folks.
Mrs. Alex Scott is on the sick list at
this writing.