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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Debnte Monroe Doctrine.

TECUMsEH, Neb, March 15.-(special.)
A debating contest was held by pupils
Of the Tecumseh High school at the opera
house Friday evening. The question was:
Resolved. That the United States should
40 longer attempt to enforce the Monroe
doctrine with reference to the South Amer
lean republics" For the Affirmative Bernard
Canheld, Maudia Bobbitt, Bertha Smith.
Mary Murphy and Fay Reynolds spoke,
while the negative was upheld by Chester
Ward, otilla Schmidt, dward Hasen-
wager, Ethel C%rlssenberry, Margaret VIII
son and Ora James. The judges decided
In favor OF the negative, giving the best
markings to Miss Wilson, Miss Crissen-
berry and Miss Schmidt. The program was
interspersed with music and the entertain.
ment was we'll attended.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Peculiar Case of insanity.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., March 15.-tspe-
cial.) Rosetta Wirth OF murdoch was
adiudged insane by the Board of Insanity
In tbie city yesterday. The treatment ac-
corded a pet dog Of hers by some small
boys seems to be the patients main cause
for hallucination. While the animal was
tied in front of q store some boys, who were
bent on having fun, took possession OF the
animal, and after decorating him with q
thick coat Of tar, sent him home. Mrs,
Wirth spent one night in attempting to
remove the ill-smelling substance from the
animals carcass. The anger occasioned at
the time is thought to have had much to
do with her present mental condition, as
she continually talks on the subject. Her
husband was sent to the asylum for the In
sane about two years ago, but has since
haen released as cured. r
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Telephone companie. Merge.

HUMBOLDT. Neb., March 15.-(special.)-
The merger idea has fastened its hold on
the independent telephone companies OF
the county recently organized by the farm
ers. Last week delegates from the Hum
boldt, Porter, Dawson-Nemaha, Spelser and
Salem lines met and resolved to associate
themselves together under the name Of the
Richardson County Mutual Telephone COM
pany. The object OF the organisation is
to extend and perfect the service and regu-
late fees throughout the county. A com-
mittee was appointed to draft rules and
bylaws for the new company as follows
zook of Speiser. Cornelius Of Porter, sny-
der OF Salem. Page OF Dawson. oficers
we're elected as follows: Crush Of Salem,
president; Zook Of speiser, vice president;
Hummel of Porter. treasurer; Page of Daw.
son, secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
SEES PROFIT In CANAL
Mexico Prepares to Capture Entire South
American Trade.
DlAZ WILL ESTABLISH STEAMSHIP LINE
Hopes 60 Obtain Bulk OF Business
with Latin American C~Ountrier
and Reap Advantage ~ Geo
graphical situation.
lAz WILL ESTABLISH STEAMSHIP LINE

MEXICO CITY. March 15.-Great interest
is being taken here in the Panama canal.
II is now believed that the United States
will begin work on the canal Immediately
the treaty is ratified.
II is realized by the government and by
the leading business men that the canal will
be of value to the OF Mexico.
II is stated that President Diaz oonten'-
plates the establishment Of a steamship line
from Vera Cruz aud progresso to Havana,
Port Limon, Colon Cavanilla and La
Guayra, the steamers to make the round
trip in one month. Communication would
be thus established between Mexico. Cuba
and Central America and by Colon with Co
and Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile.
The project thus will AFFECT 80, 900, 900 Latin
American people. II is a part OF the plan
made by the government OF reaching out
after the trade Of South America.
II is realized that when the canal is
opened the Gulf Of Mexico will be the Med
i%terranean % the western hemisphere and
Mexico in a position to reap great advan-
tages from its geographical situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
INDIAN SoUANDERS ESTATE
Holdings and Deeds that
to Children.

WABASH, Ind, March 15.-Gabriel Cod
frey, the last chief Of the Miami Indians.
has just parted with the ina remnants
Of his once extensive estate comprising
SOM of the richest land in the valley Of
the Mississinewa. and the Wabash.
Godfrey, now almost so years old, twenty
years ago owned nearly a thousand acres
obtained from the government, but this
was sacrificed. He and his wife have now
decided to their children the little ten-acre
tract twelve miles southwest of this city,
on which is a plain story and a half fraTe
house. This lis the. last Of the property
owned by the lastsshief - the lMiamis. %
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Farmers Endorse Brady Bill.

DAVID CITY. Neb., March 15.-(special.)
A meeting of farmers was held yesterday
at the courthouse to discuss and further
the organization OF the Farmers Co-Opera.
tive association, and among other business
done the following resolution was passed
unanimously: fF
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the
action Of Senator Brady in his efforts to
secure the passage of the elevator bill
and we also, commend his opposition to the
amendments that are sought to be attached
to the bill, the effect of which is TO repeal
certain provisions of existing law. requir-
ing interchange OF business and transport
companies doing business in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
MILLS PLEAD DEPRESSION
Cotton Operators Claim Wages Cannot
BE Raised Till Times Become
Prosperous.

LOWELL. Mass. March 15.-The request
Of the Lowell Textile council for a 10 per
cent increase In wages Of the 10000 cot
ton operatives Of the city has been refused
by the agents Of seven cotton corporations.
The executive committee Of the council
will ask for a conference with the council
for a direct discussion Of the matter and
this will be given.
The agents base their refusal on the
ground that the general prosperity Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

TECUMsEH, Neb., MA-ch 1~5.-(special)
The grand Jury IN the johnson county
district court found indictments against
John Mandery and Patrick Lane. residents
Of Sterling, on the charge Of gambling and
they have been compelled to give bond for
appearance for trial II is said other in
dictments we're found In the cases OF other
people, but so far they have not manifested
themselves. 1t is quite likely that the
little poker games will be non est n this
county for some time, for the assembling
Of the jury caused considerable uneasiness
with many Of the young men and boys Of
the county that are rcputed to be poker
players.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
veteran RaiIrOader Rstires.

TECUMsBH. Neb., March 15.-(Special)
NJ. Miller, for twenty years In the
employ Of the Burlington road, fourteen OF
which were as agent at this point, hCs
been given an extended leave OF absence
and will locate on his farm near Blakes-
burg, Ia, for the present. He has been In
failing health for some time and his ply
sician has said that the change was abso-
lutely necessary. Mr.. Miller is a veteran
railroad man, having been at the work for
thirty-two years, working for the Wabash,
Kansas City, Iowa Central and Burlington
roads. The family will be greatly missed
In this city. ]. d. Poe OF Bennett has been
ordered TO this station and l.. B. Heskett,
formerly OF Firth, takes the place made
vacant by MI. Poe. In all probability Mr..
Miller will never again take up railroad
work.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
A Cure for LumbaEo.

II have derived great benefit from the
use Of Chsmberlain's Pain Balm for rheu-
maism and lumbago," says Mrs. Anna Hag-
elgans of Tuckahoe, N. ]. MY husband
used 1t for q s~prained back and was also
quickly relieved. In fact it is the best
family liniment l have ever used. l would
not think OF being without 1t. l have
recommended 1t to many and they always
speak very highly OF it and declare its
merits are wonderful"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
License Ticket AT Humboldt.

HUMBOLDT. Neb., March 15.-(Special.)-
The license element Of the city held it's
caucus at the Bohemian hall last even
ing and placed in nomination the follow.
ing ticket to be voted on at the coming
municipal election: ]. c. Wiltse, mayor;
Harry L. Mcconnell, councilman First
ward; r. S. INLAND, councilman Second
ward; Lewis c. Edwards, clerk; L. F.
Marburger, treasurer; A. w. Thompson,
police Judge; VIII Schmelzel, engineer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Bov Injured By revolver.

TABLE ROCK, Neb., March 15.-(spe-
ciaL.)-wHlie Brown. a lad Of is years. was
out playing with his companions in a pas
ture south OF own n while carelessly
handling a revolver was wounded in the
leg by the accidental discharge OF the
weapon. He was brought to his home in
town, where the ball was extracted. 1t
missed the artery and the bones by a mar
row margin and, while he will doubtless
be laid up for some time. no serious APP
prehensions are felt in regard TO his speedy
recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

tainment next Wednesday evening. The
proceeds OF the enterprise will 60 TO the
support Of the band. II was through the
efforts OF Mr.. A.. B. Allen. private secre-
tary to Governor J. H. Mickey. that the
entertainment was secured. When the seats
were placed on sale yesterday morning tho
crowd that thronged to the box once re-
minded one Of the FIRST grand rush at the
circus ticket wagon, The house will be
packed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

country does not extend to the mills Of
New England, excepting perhaps those hav-
ing modern plants and turning out the
highest grades Of goods. and that while the
cost Of living has increased the cost Of
material to the mills has also increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb.. March 15.-(spe.
cial.)--At the last meeting Of the city
council a resolution was passed instructing
Chief Of Police Hyers to see that the slo-
cum Law was enforced. In compliance with
instruction the saloons in Plattsmouth were
all closed today. and the back doors were
not open as usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Mrs. Fredericka streItE.
FIRE RECORD.
Novelty Manufaeturers Lose

NEWARK, N. j., March 15.-An explo-
sion followed by a fire did damage amount
ing to $75, 900 tonight at the works Of
the Arlington Manufacturing company OF
Arlington, N. j. The explosion occurred
in a brick building which, when 1t blew
up, contained Il 900 pounds Of seasoning"
a highly explosive material used in the
manufacture of pyraline. a composition re-
sembling celluloid, which is made into nov
elites by the company. The works OF the
Kempshall Manufacturing company. makers
OF golf balls, and the works Of the Stint
Koter Manufacturing company also were
badly damaged.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

TECUMsEH. Neb.. March 15.-(speciaI.)
The Tecumseh Military band has secured
the ~steckelDerg Concert company OF Lin
coin, including Mr.. c. +. steckelberg. vio-
~linist; Mr.. II. steckelberg. 'celloist. apd
Miss Marie Hoover, pianist. Tor an enter
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
w. ID. Evans.

MALVERN, Ia, March 15.-(Special.)-
w. d. Evans, SO years of age, died at his
home here last night. Besides a wife he
leaves the following grown children: Mrs.
2. T.. Lindsay, Omaha; Miss Ethel Evans,
Omaha; Mrs. Judge j. r. Reed, Council
Bluffs, Ia; w. II. Evans, Council Bluffs,
Ia; Mrs. O.. H. Snyder, Tabor, Ia; Joseph
Evan1s Portland, Ore; p. w. Evans, Ster-
ling, Colo; Mrs. ma Goodwin, Malvern.
Ia; Mrs. w. F. Swan, Biloxi. Miss. The
funeral services will be held Monday after
noon.
9 OIdes Settler on Jim River.
ABERDEEN, S. D., March 15.-(special.)
Mrs. HI. Slack OF Randell, the hrst
white woman to come into the James River
valley north of Huron, is dead. She came
with her husband and children before the
Indian outbreak, but was driven out for n
time. They came back late in the '70's and
made permanent settlement near what IL
known as Randell. 70
Melissa Phelps Dodge.
NEW YORK, March 15.-Melissa Phelps
Dodge, widow OF William Earle Dodge, died
at her home in this city today in her 95th
year. For more than fifty years she had
lived In the same house, and many notable
religious and charitable gatherings lave
been held there. Her husband died just
20 years ago.
Mrs. FredericLa Streits.
Mrs. Frederick Streitz, wife Of Ferdinand
and residing at 1880 South Seventeenth
street, died yesterday morning, after three
months illness. Mrs. Streitz was In her
18th year, and came to Omaha from Mich
igan forty-three years ago. The husband
and her three sons survive her in Omaha.
William Lyle.
TECUMsEH, Neb,, March 15.-(special.
William Lyle, the son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Lyle, near this city, who had been
sick for months with a complication Of
troubles arising from appendicitis, died
Friday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

TO CURE A COLD - n DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fAls to
cure. e. w. Groves signature on each
boz Use.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

Many actors and singers use Piso's Cure
to strengthen the voice and prevent hoarse-
ness.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

RH~ EESxE ssSms agiegy sSre
IL Nervousness. llrebulta u hpubes
failins manhood. drain, Losses.
Married men and men ltending
small weak parts and lcst 3oveF restored slOas
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug CO. Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
TON Lines and ~statIon..

In Nebraska the company has $40 toll
stations In 4SO cities and towns. These
Toll lines are built OF six-inch top twenty
foot poles, and the wire is hard copper.
Weighing $50 pounds a circuit per mile
and cost between 5000 and s22s. From
Omaha TO Lincoln there are eight circuits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
CLINTON MAN WAS
CONNECTED WITH THE SOM

The Clinton Herald disputes the
statement printed in The Argus sonle
time ago that j. GoIdham, tailor of
this city, was connected with the
writing of the once popular song, In
the Baggage Coach Ahead" The Her
aid says:
''The article is Incorrect. The
song. in the baggage Coach Ahead :"
as many Clinton people well know.
was founded upon an incident in
which Col. +. ii. Bowers. of this city,
and his little daughter were principal
" concerned.
ION Oct. %, 1878. Col. Bowers wife
passed away. and Oh the 25th of the
month, the body of the deceased Gin
ton lady was taken to Bloomfield, Ohio.
for interment. Mr.. Bowers accom-
panied the remains, with his 2-months-
old daughter, Emma V. Mr.. Bowers
and the infant were in the day coach
and while the train was between Co
lumbus ana Deniscn. Ohio, on the
night of Oct. %, the little one grew
exceedingly fretful, The father en-
deavored to soothe the child. but, in
vain. Disturbed from their slumbers
by the baby's cries. some of the pas
sengers complained, and one lady
went to Col. Bowers and asked him
why he did not take the child to its
mother. ~ am sorry, but | cannot. -
responded Mr.. Bowers. Where is the
mother? asked the passenger. shes
in the baggage coach ahead" answer
ed the colonel.
The incident attracted much at
tentiOn and instead of further COM
plant, nothing but sympathy was Of
fered the bereaved husband One of
the passengers. Gussie Davis. after
wards wrote the poem. I'm the Bag
gage Coach Ahead TO which the mu-
sic was later fitted. The name of
Miss Davis always appeared below the
poem, and not that of Moore.
Nov grown To womanhood the
child who figured in the touching Incl
dent is Mrs. David Jones. of Bloom
ingGale. Ohio"
According to Mr.. Goldflam. the incl
dent that led to the writing of the
song took place II years age. That is
about the time the song attained wide
popularity. According To the Clinton
paper the song must have been writ
ten about % years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
NEWS IN OUTLINE

The Massachusetts Democratic state
committee has selected Oct. l as the
date and Boston as the place for hold
ing the state convention of 1903.
The seventh general convention OF
the American Blind Peoples Higher
Education and General Improvement
association is in session at Chicago.
DIR. Salazar, who is dying of vel
low fever at Tampico, Mexico. called
for paper and pen and wrote his own
death certificate.
Miss Dorothy Lillian Solomon.
daughter of Lillian Russell. and Alb
bott Louis Einstein. son of Benjamin
T.. EinStein. well-known lawyer,
eloped from New York and were mar
ried.
ON the steps of her home at Chicago
Miss Anna Wilson and caller. Miss
Minnie Sanderson. were robbed by
hoId-up men.
II turns out that only about twenty
persons lost their lives in the fire at
Budapest, Hungary.
\ man registering as II. l.. Robin
son. Georgetown. KY, was found dead
in the Leland hotel. Lexington. Ky.
Unknown persons wrecked the safe
OF the Granville ca. d. State bank
by using nitro glycerine. They secured
about $1,000. -.
BY an explosion of gas at the Al
toona QPa0 Gas company's works three
men were burned. two-DOminic Dele
zier and Valentine FlOck-perhaps ia
tally.
4 severe storm struck the vicinity
of HOOsick Falls, n. Y. Many roads
were washed ont and overlooking
streams caused much damage.
Iowa's flag has been raised above the
states building at the st. Louis Worlds
fair grounds by Miss Minnie Bronson,
of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

are what helps make the noise when
the city is destroyed.
On curious device known as the
battery box is numbered dial, not
unlike ships compass. \ score or
more of numbers are on this dial and
each number represents building or
archway. When the pyrotechnist
points the needle to any particular
number something is going to hap
pen. That something will be an eXplo-
sion at the point designated by the
Cfal. \ perfect webwOrk of wires con-
meets with the battery box and each
wire means destruction. 1t conveys
an electric spark to the explosive and
then the expected happens. Rome is
destroyed piece by piece.
The attendance last night was con-
siderably larger than on the opening
night and the performance seemed to
have mere snap to it. y fire picture
of Mayor William MeConochie was
shown.
Tonight is to be Davenport night,
and to mark the occasion Mayor
Becker is to be pictured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an abscess on my
right lung" writes j. +. Hughes, of
Dupont, Ga, land gave me up. Ev-
erybody thought my time had come.
As a last resort / tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The
benefit L received was striking and l
was on my feet in a few days. Now
I've entirely regained my health" 1t
conquers all coughs, colds and throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
SO cents and 81. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Notice of PubIIcation in Chanoery.

State of Illinois, 10
Rock Island County. -
In the circuit court of Rock Island county,
September term, A D., 1903.
Henry B. Carpenter, CODServator OF William
Flemming. VS.. James GINNING and Will
lam Wilmerton. IN chancery. Bill Tor
partition.
Afidavit that the place of residence aud
the poStoffice address OF James Fleming
one of the defendants above named, is I'M
known and upon due inquiry cannot be
found having been filed in the ONCE OF the
clerk of said circuit court of Rock Island
county. notice is hereby given TO the said de-
PENDANT James Flemming that the COM
plainant iled his bill of complaint in said
court. on the chanCery side thereof. on the
summons thereupOn issued out of said court
against said defendants returnabie on the
tHird Monday OF Septem Der A. ID. 10 3, as is
bv law required, and that said bill is still
pending IN said court and undetermined.
Now. therefore, unless you. the said James
Flemming, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court of Rock Island
county. on the hrST DAY of the next term
thereof to be holden at the court house n
the city of Rock Island. in said county on
the third Monday of September A. ID. 1903,
and plead. answer or demur to the said
CompIainant'S bill of complaint, the same.
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed. and
decree entered against you according TO the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
M'ARTHUR 4 COOKE. Compartments Sol
iCitors.
August Is. 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
GLIMPSE BEHIND THE 1rcENES OF
PAINS ANCIENT ROME SPECTACLE

Rome was not built in Il day accord
ing to an old saying.
| But this does not apply to Pain $
I"Ancient Rome" which is built in Il
day and destroyed in ii night, only to
be reconstructed the next day--that
| is, provided the weather is good out
at the baseball park.
1t is Il marvel of realism to the
spectator. 1t is more than this to
those behind the scenes and on the
stage. 1t is a fair example, when the
lpyrotechnic parts get down to real
business. of what their hereafter can
hold for those who do not reform in
time. 1t acts as Il terrible prophecy.
Perhaps it is for the best.
Satan himself assembled one night
as far as terra firua and found him
self behind the scenes during the holo-
Gust. At one side dozens Of rockets
We're kissing, screeching their way in
to space anG all along the ApPian way
roaring flames were laying i'll waste
the beauties of the imperial city.
Satan reflected for moment.
Wonder of Scenic Effects.
''No," he murmered, home amt
nothing like this and straightway
fed. leaving the city to its fate and
the glee of Nero and the people seat
ed in the amphitheatrc.
The superintendent of PAINS show
entertained reporter literally after
he had ascertaincd that the visitor
had not developed the smoking habit
lstrCngly.
'You see. we like to have the privi-
lege of making all the fun ourselves"
he explained. Then we know it will
go off. according to program. other
wise-well we like To go according to
schedules"
After watching the wardrobe wo-
men fuss and fume about attend
ing to the wants of the ballet to see
that they are properly attired, the
visitor passed on to- the chief pyro-
technist. He can tell you all about
the dynamite in cans scattered around
back, enough to make strangers shud-
der. Dynamite! That's what we
call it said the pyroterhnist, but
it's really not that. of course. That's
the stuff that makes the flashes and
its composed of substances of which
only we know the secret. It's not dan
/ SNAthS NllCii libtNiiN li'liAttNt'
The pyrotcchnist appears in front
of the picture as a cleric. though the
real purpose of his presence is to look
after the lights. At first sight he APP
pears harmless enough. He has been
nearly all over the world in the in
tcrest of Pain and is quick a flash.
Like Volcano Mouth.
| He led the visitor to stairway at
: the foot of the canvas hill to show
how the explosions are accomplished.
| When the top was reached all levity
was suppressed. 1t was really rs bad
as being at the mouth Of a volcano.
! All sorts of explosives used in the final
burning of the Rome scene are rest
ing there. Some are in panlike af-
fairs. When set off they make the
glow that appears just before the
avalanche of fire. Then there is a
bed of IS "gerbs." to use the technical
term. of PounCtS each. In the can
vas are Sits covered with bits of
silk. The colored lights cleaning
through these give the appearance of
the flames licking the buildings. Queer
looking bars of iron. something like a
section of T rail with holes drilled
in the top, furnish the pops" These