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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
KILLED BY SWITCH ENGINE
Woman Run Down While Engaged
in Picking Up Coal I'm b.
NJ. Yards.

While picking up bits of coal in the Bur-
lington yards yesterday evening TO keep q
fire in her home. at First and William
streets, Mrs. Mary whining was struck by
Burlington switch engine No. 17s and in
stantly killed. Coroner Bradley was called
and took charge OF the remains. He will
hold an inquest, probably this afternoon.
Deceased was the wife OF August Whin-
ming, a stone mason, and leaves a 15-yesr-
old daughter by a former marriage and
two small children. She was 40 years Of
age and of German birth. The engine
which killed her was in charge Of Louis E.
Scott of SIT william street.
The accident occurred at about Sis as
the engine was going south on one of the
switch tracks running along the river bank
and under the Union Pacific bridge. At a
point about halt way between Jones street
and the bridge the engineer saw a woman
with a sack of coal on her back, crossing
the track. He did not slow wNdoWn, as she
would have ample time to cross the track
II she had not slipped on the ice and fallen
across the rails. 1t was too late to stop,
and the wheels decapitated the fallen
woman and dragged her about twelve feet,
breaking her arms and mangling her feet.
At the point Of the accident there was q
row of cars on each OF the other tracks.
and it is thought that the poor woman
hearing an engine coming, became. con-
fused, thinking that she had lot room to
stand at the side OF the track.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
Judge George G. Bowman Expires
shortly After Being Taken
Into store.

Judge George C. Bowman was found in
a dying condition yesterday evening
shortly after 9 o'clock, lying on the side
walk just west of the Davidge block at
Eighteenth and Farnam streets and taken
into Hahn's drug store, where he died
almost Immediately. Death was due TO
heart disease. Coroner Bradley was sum
moned and took charge of the remains.
Mrs. Bowman is in Minneapolis visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Dewitt,
and an attempt was made to telegraph to
them the news. In addition to these two,
deceased leaves a son, Bert Bowman. who
is also in Minneapolis.
At about O'Clock, while Assistant Fire
Chief Windham and Patrolman Samuelson
were in the drug store, an unidentified
man put his head in at the door and said
there was a man lying on the sidewalk.
The policeman and MIR. Windham found
Judge Bowman breathing his last and
carried HIM into the store. II was i'm
possible to revive him. Deceased, who was
81 years old, has been u sufferer for some
time from an affection Of the heart and
during the last year has had several Sc
we're attacks. He was on his way down
the street from the Bachelors hotel, where
he lived. having been noticed to leave
there shortly before o'clock. He appeared
in his usual health.
Deceased has been a prominent trial
attorney of this city since 1890. being
among other cases, connected with the
Henry Tusler cattle contest. He was borr
in Upper Sandusky in January. 1s4s. and
educated in Oberlin college. He studied
law in the once Of Grisell Hail. and
was admitted to the bar July p, 1870, and
where he remained until he came tC
Omaha. He was a member Of the house
Of representatives from Platte county II
1885 and chairman Of the judiciary COM
mittee. Twenty-eight years ago he wal
married in Cleveland. o., to a daughter Of
President Burk Of the Nickleplate rail
way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
SPAIN is AWARDED DAMAGES
ship Builders Must Pay for Delay in
Filling Contract for
Vessels.

EDINBURGH. Feb. 1s.-The court of ses-
sion today awarded the government OF
Spain 1881. 800 in the action begun here
January 20 by the Spanish minister Of ma
rine. Sanchez Toca, TO recover sS75 900 from
the Clyde Bank Engineering and Ship
building company because of the company's
failure to deliver on contract time four
torpedo boat destroyers which had been
intended for use during. the Spanish yAmeri-
car war.
In the course Of the judgment Lord
KiIlachy. the presiding judge. said he
thought II more than likely that II Spain
even in the spring of 1897. had been in a
position to establish a really, effective
blockade in Cuba against the unloading
of munitions Of war, the insurrection
might have been crushed and American in
tervention have been avoided. He. there
fore, allowed Spain $500 per week foI
the 1S5 weeks delay, to which it was en-
titled under contract.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
Railroad omeiaI says travelling IL
Dangerous as This Time and is
Surprised TO Hear of
No wrecks.
MiAimum Temperatures.

Yesterday was a colder day in Omaha
than was it's immediate predeces-
sor. At 5 a. m. It was three
degrees colder; at noon It was
nine degrees colder; at D. m. Il was ff-
teen degrees colder. and at p. m. just
even. At the latter hour yesterday the
trend Of the mercury was upward. for it
was one degree higher than It had been at
s p. m.
But even at that. It wasn't exactly a
warm night. Nobody had the hammock up
on the side porch. and the son of toll and
OF Irish parents didn't so out on the rear
doorstep TO smoke In his shirt sleeves and
deeollete slippers. In fact, the mercury
was still down at above. and the barn
eoor creaked like the dickens.
From all OF which It must not be con-
cluded that Omaha Is faring either much
worse OF better than other points in the
Eame general latitude. At o'clock when
the registration here was above. the reg
.stration at Valentine was 1e above: at
Cheyenne, 26 above; at Chicago. 4 above;
Il Davenport, above; at ST. Paul. 4 above;
ct st. Louis, 8 above. Even at Bismarck
IL was above. Huron remained obstinate
and chung around the s-below point. 1t
vas cloudy there. and at North Platte, but
ut most points clear was the evening re-
port.
II this general evening rise Indicates any
thing. it indicates warmer weather. but
all tips to the effect that hot days are in
Immediate prospect should be reported to
he police. They're spurious.
The mean temperature in Omaha yester-
cay was below. The same day In 1909 n
was % above; In 1904. 80 above. and In 1900
20 above.
-Four degrees colder in Omaha yesterday
morning than IL was at any time Tuesday, 8
wind OF thirty-four miles an hour during
the night and the cOldest part of the TWEEN
ty.four hours about o'clock in the morning
is the oficial record at the local Weather
bureau But It was not the fault Of Mr.
Welsh. He had done his best and predicted
slightly warmer temperatures for the time
and the change which did come was "on'
of those things no fellow can tell about,
for the colder weather was limited to
comparatively small area along the Mis-
souri, river in eastern Nebraska and west
trn Iowa. while the northwest realized upOr
the prediction Of slightly warmer.
While 1t was 80 degrees below zero q
Bismarck Il was degrees below the freeE
ing point At New Orleans. Down in "sunn,
Florida" It was degrees below the freez
ing point, and even Phoenix. AriE.. tied tn
Florida city In temperature. while at SaI
Francisco the mercury was only degree
, above the freezing point.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CHAMBERLAIN IN CAPEToWN
Delivers an Address Go the People and
Makes Powerful Appeal
for Unity.

CAPEToWN. Feb. 1S-Coionial secre-
tary Chamberlain and his party ar d
here today and received a hearty
tion from a crowd OF about 10 900 pes
awaiting them in Green Market Square.
number OF addresses were presented to Mr..
Chamberlain. During the reading OF one
Of these Prime Minister SPRING. arrived
on the platform and was hooted with much
vigor.
Mr.. Chamberlain. in the course OF his
speech. made a powerful appeal for the
union Of the races. He admitted, how
ever, that since his arrival in Cape. Colony
he had become less hopeful Of immediate
satisfactory results from his visit, as he
found that the antagoDism Of the two races
had become chronic
Rebellion was exalted into heroism and
loyalty was discountenanced and ostracised,
even the pulpit Joining in the propaganda
tending to intensity the separation OF the
races,
On leaving the platform Premier sprigg
was again made the subject Of a hostile
demonstration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
YOUNG MAN MUsT EXPLAIN
Accused by His wife of Attempting to
Give Her Poisoned
Candy.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. 1s.-wf-'
H. vermillion. young man from Newark,
o., is held without bond at the police sta
tion on the statements Of his wife that he
attempted TO kill her and her two children
with poisoned candy.
Mrs. Vermillion is staying at the home
OF her brother. She told detectives that
she separated from her husband some time
ago and that he twice made the effort to
poison her.
Yesterday. It is alleged Vermiliion
called at the house where his wife is stay
ing and gave his 3-year- child bag of
candy, On top. she said. were gumdrops
evidently intended for her.
A girl living in the neighborhood and the
child ate the gumdrops and became Ill.
Two physicians we're called and have since
been in attendance on the girl and child.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
hallway WILL BE BUILT
Promoter of TranscOntinentRI Line,
However. Refuses to Say who
IL Backing scheme.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1s.-walter j.
Barnett, one OF the incorporators of the
San Francisco Railway and Terminal and
the Stockton & Beckwith Pass Railroad
companies, has returned from the east.
When asked IL he had conferred with
George Gould or any other prominent rail-
road men with a view Of getting financial
backing for a trsnscontinental project. Mr..
Barnett said:
IT am not in a position to deny or afarm
any reports as to what / did in the east.
All / will say is that two companies re-
Gently organized will construct and equip
a line OF railroad between San Francisco
and Oakland and the Beckwith pass, by way
of Stockton, Sacramento and Oroville."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CRY FOR WAR
Deputies Answer Taunts by Declar-
ing In Favor of Naval
Struggle.

ROME, Feb. 1s.-The chamber Of depu-
ties debated today the March estimates.
In the course OF the discussion reference
was made to the defeat Of the Italian feet
by the Austrian at Lissa in 1856. and Vice
Admiral NORM. minister Of marine, said:
I'VE have worked thirtysix years pre-
parting for the day OF trial"
This remark caused a sensation, the
members Of the left shouting. do you
want war;"
"Yes, we want war" retorted the depu-
ties in the center.
Signor NORM continued that, while they
do not want war, they were prepared. He
opposed a reduction in the navy owing tc
Italy's geographical situation.
A large number of emigrants we're leav-
ing the shores of Italy. he said. who must
be protected. He pointed out that Great
Britain, France. the United States and
other powers had almost doubled its ex-
pense OF their navies. while Italy had cut
down the naval expenditure by $4,000. 900
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
PROJECT ALASKAN RAILWAY
Chicago and New York Capitalists
VIII GridirOn Peninsula
with Rails.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1s.-The Western Alaska
Construction company Of Chicago. which
was granted the right Of way BY the govern
ment, has filed surveys with the Interior
department at Washington for the construc-
tion OF the Council City & Solomon River
railroad in the Seward peninsula, Alaska.
The company is Incorporated under the
laws OF New Jersey and capitalized at
81. .O00, 900. Chicago and New York capital
lists are interested and the construction OF
the road will be begun early in the spring.
Mr.. J. Warren Dickson, general manager
of the company. said today:
The system will connecl all the principal
tJoy ma rl,ininy st Dresept Lnr1z,r tt5 5rgIr,,sb
out the Solomon river, Council City, Ophir
creek and Nome regions with tidewater at
Solomon Grantley Harbor, Port Clarence
and Good Hope, thus gridironlng the pc
ninsula
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CLAIMS FAMOUS WIND CAVE
Montana Man Alleges Homestead
Rights to North Dakota
Property.

MISSoULA. Mont. Feb 1s.-J. d. Nc
Donald, an old woodhauler. claims that he
is the owner OF the celebrated Wind Cave
in North Dakota.
Many years ago, be says, he tiled a home
stead entry to the land, but was refused
a patent after he had expended many thou
sand dollars on the ground. He declares
he was offered $500, 900 for the cave
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
Movements of Ocean Vessels Feb. Is

At New York-Arrived: Menonninee. from
London: Kron PrinE Wilhelm from Bre-
men, Southampton and Cherbourg. Sailed:
Philadelphia, for Southampton; Germanie,
At Hamburg-Arrived: Blucher from New
York Sailed Herodeth for San Francisco.
Al Hong Kong-Arrived: Previously. En-
press OF Japan, from Vancouver Via Yoke
hama, etc; Korea and Seabury from San
Francisco. via Honolulu and Yokohama
Al Cape Spartel-Passed: Kaserin Maria
Theresia, from New York. via Funchal for
Malta, Alexandria. etc.
Al MOvile-Arrived: Partisan, from ST
John. N. b.. and Halifax for Liverpool.
At LverpOOl-Arrived; Oceanic from New
York.
At Kinsale Head-Passed: Sylvsnia from
Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool.
Al Gibraltar-ArTived. KaiseTin Maria
Theresia. from New York. via Funchals for
Malta
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
SECOND TRIAL is FAILURE
Water Tube system on British
Cruisers Does Not Meet with
Expectations.

LONDON. Feb. 1s.-The second trial OF
the British second class cruisers. Hyacinth
and Minerva, fitted with water tube and
cylindrical boilers. respectively. has re-
suited In another defeat for the water tube
system.
The war ships left Plymouth with an
equal quantity OF coal for Gibraltar, and
Minerva steamed for twelve hours after
Hyaeinth's bunkers were emptied.
The vessels reeosled al Gibraltar and
started on the race homeward during the
morning OF February Is, with the result
that Minerva reached Portsmouth at !
o'clock this morning. having averaged
eighteen knots.
Hyacinths boilers broke down in the
Bay OF Biscay on Monday morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
APPROVES VERDICT OF COURT
Findings in Trial Of Major Glenn
Are Endorsed by Gem
eraI Davis.

MANILA, Feb. 1s.-General Davis has
approved the findings OF the court martial
in the case Of Major Edwin F. Glenn Of the
Fifth infantry, who was acquitted January
2s Of the charge of unlaWfully killing pris-
oners OF war. with the qualification that he
disapproves Of the orders issued by Major
Glenn.
The general says he recognizes the prin-
ciple that guides may be impressed, and
that treaeherous guides may be executed
but he adds that Major Glenn's orders
showed a reckless disregard for human
life, which the general condemns and rep
rlmands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CLARK OPPOSES LAWLEssNESS
Iowa Coal Arbitrator Lectures Boston
Twentieth Century Club
on Strikes.

BOSTON. Mass, Feb. ia winter Sc
ries Of lectures on economic questions
under the auspices Of the Twentieth Cen
tury club. was brought to a close today by
an address on '-StrikesH BY K. Z. Clark
of Cedar Rapids, Ia, member OF the
anthracite coal commission.
He defended trades unionism and the
right TO strike in support Of demand for
better conditions.
He said, however, that ali such conflicts
must be conducted with a proper respect
for the law.
"If organized labor cannot work out it's
salvation without resorting to unlawful
acts he declared. Its existence cannot
be defended"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CALLS QUAKER OATS TRUST
Americas Cereal stOekhOIder seeks
90 stay Dividends Due
other Company.

AKRON. o.. Feb Is.-M. Otis Hover,
a stockholdsr in the American Cereal
company. has nled a suit in the common
pleas court.
He seeks to have the company enjoined
from paying any dividends on the stock of
the company held by the Quaker Oats com
DAny. claiming that the latter is = trust
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
COMMITTEE OF TEN, FRIDAY
IL VIII Then Consider the bill for
the seeuriaE of Eauita-
BILE Taxation.

Members OF the tax committee OF ten got
together yesterday afternoon to canvass
and consider the work II has in hand. 1t
was decided that the committee shall meet
again Friday and take up the bill for the
securing Of a more equitable assessment OF
properties belonging TO railroads and that
belonging to smaller corporations and pri-
vate concerns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
BOTTLED HEART IN COURT
Gruesome Trophy of Alleged Crime
Forms Murder Trial Evil
dence.

CHICAGO. Ill, Feb. 1s.-The trial Of
John A. Nordgren. charged with the pois-
oaing OF his wife, began today.
Among the evidence submitted by the
prosecution was the heart OF Mrs. Nord-
gren, safely stored in large bottle.
The accused man was visibly affected at
the gruesome sight and IT was with diff
neuIty that he kept from breaking down
completely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
SEAMeN LASHED TO DECKS
West Indian Steamer Has Terrible
Voyage Through Icy
Seas.

NEW YORK. Feb. ls.-The Atlas liner
Alene arrived here from Savanilla and West
Indian ports today covered with ice and
presenting a battered appearance.
The men on the decks were fastened by
ropes during the trip 10 keep them from
being washed overheard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
MIn~r. Muraered by Moros.

MANILA. Feb. ls.-John Prucha and E.
Chase. miners. who were working on a
placer claim sixty miles northeast OF Fam
boaga. Mindanao. were murdered by
Moros in January. The natives surprised
and bOloed the miners. Chass's deoapitAted
head was founded hanging 10 a tree. Pru-
cha escaped. but died in the woods from
wounds and exposure. Chase was formerly
miner in the Klondlke regions. Prucha's
home was at Reading, Pa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
FIGURE JUGeLER is JAILED
Loan COmpany's Secretary Alters
Books of Firm which iS
since Defunct.

TOLEDO. o.. Feb. 1s.-Frsnk z. Brady,
former secretary Of the detunct Imperial
Savings and Loan company OF this city,
was found guilty today of altering the COM
pany's books.
Judge J. A. Barber in charging the jury
held that Brady's bookkeeper, Miss Mamie
Walsh, was equally responsible. even though
she made the alterations at Brady's insti-
the girl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
Rob savior's Picture.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ls.-BurgIars
entered the cathedral OF 81. Isaac last
night and stole three diamonds. valued
At tSo.oOe from the trAms Of picture Of
the Savior.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
WIrHELMINA AGREES TO AcT
VIII Designate an Umpire ih CaAe
Venezuelan Commission Cam
not Agree.

PARIS. Feb 1s-Foreign Minister Del
casse has given Ambassador Jusserand az
Washington practically a free hand in the
conclusion Of the FrancO-Venezuelan proto-
col.
Queen wilhelmins will designate an UNI
pire In case of a disagreement between the
arbitrators.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
FEVER VISITS NEW YORK TOWN
Nearly Two Hundred Typhoid Cases
are said 10 BE I'm West
Seneca.

BUFFALO. N. Y. FEB. ls.-The town OF
West Seneca reports eighty cases Of ty-
phOid fever and probably more than 100 ad-
ditional cases A0t reported
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
Captain nnd Crew Drowned.

PARA. Brazil. Feb. ls.-The British
steamer Kelvinside. from BuneOs Ayres.
for this port. has bcen sunk In the Para
river. The captain and eight OF the crew
we're dreEnsd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
COLD ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
FrseHinE weather As Far south As
the Gulf and Intense Cold in
the North.

NORFOLK. Neb.. Feb. ls.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.l-The minimum temperature last
night Was 20 degrees below zero. The
wind was from the northwest and WAS about
thirty miles per hour.
FREMONT. Neb., Feb Is-(special) y
The wind shifted into the north last night
and Il grew cold fast. At o'clock this
morning from rs TO Is degrees below zero
was reported in various localities. The
cold weather has delayed the trains on
both railroads. The Black Hills train on
the Elkhorn was ;our hour3 late yester-
day and still later today.
Troops stin stack In snow.
CHEYENNE. Wye, Feb. ls-The
weather thsoughOut southern and eastern
wyoming today was hne and the snow r.
melting rapidly.
The blockade on the Denver Pacific and
west Of Laramie we're lifted today and
trains are now moving.
On the Cheyenne and Northern and Elk
horn roads the effects OF the storm are
still felt. The two tTalnioads Of the Thir-
teenth cavalry are stiil stuck in the snow
near Lusk. but they win probably be re-
leased soon for a rotary plow and reIie,
train which left chadron yesterday are
only four miles away.
The ranges are now In fairly good con-
dition and with ordinary weather durins
the remainder Of the winter the total
losses for the season will not exceed 8 per
cent for cattle and 10 per cent for sheer
throughout the state.
Gale at Dee MOineA.
DIES MONIES. Ia. Feb 1s.--A minimum
of IA degrees below zero was recorded b,
the government thermometer this morn-
ing. 4 degrees below yesterday and de.
Srees lower than Monday.
The cold is accompanied by a perfect
gale. which makes outdoor employment
most dangerous. The cold is genera
throughout the state and more severe II
the northern portion. Suffering among tn,
poor 10 acute.
r"eHty-siH Below AZ siouz FaIIs.
SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Feb. 1s.-(speeiA
Telegram. last night was the eoldest o
the winter. The government thermomete
registered Is below a. the coldest poin
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska-Partly Cloudy and
Warmer Thursday, Probably snow; Fri
day Fair
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
at Omaha yesterday
FOUND DYING ON SIDEWALK

Indicates below zero.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Feb ls.-(speeiAl
Telegram. last night was the eoldest OF
the winter. The government Thermometer
registered Is below a. the coIdest point
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

PoCoMoKE. Mp. Jan Sth. 1903.
The DERRICK. Company,
Baltimore Md,
Gentlemen:-I desire To express
my appreciation of your Gold Basis fer
tiliZer. | used il last year and thorough
ly tested its merits by the side of others
and if had used only Gold Basis my
weld would have been third more
/ gladly recommend it TO all farmers
and truckers. Yours truly,
II II. MERRILL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Hon. David Meekison is well known
not only in his own State, but through
out America. He was elected to the
Fifty-fifth Congress by n very large
ma jority, and is the acknowledg ed leader
of his party in his section of the State.
Only one flaw married the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh with its insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he wagcd unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. At last Peruna
came to the rescue. He writes:
81 have used several bottles of Pc
runa and 4 feel greatly benefited there
by from my cafarrf of the head.
feel encouraged 10 believe that If use
1t a short time longer viii be fully able
TO eradicate the disease of thirty years
standing David MeekisOn, Member
of Congress-.
III You do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased TO give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.