Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-24
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Governor Issues Proclamation Setting forth
Conditions in Empire.
CULVER sxoonHs OVER GUARD TROUBLE
Chsirmaa Allen of Democratic state
Committee Announces Dollar Ban
qaet 10 Ne Held In Lipeoln
march G.
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LINCOLN. Feb. Especial. Governor
Mickey today issued the following proc
lama ton TO the people OF Nebraska.
A serious famine is threatening the lives /
Of more than 2Doa00 people In northern /
President Roosevelt has issued appeal l
to The American people il behalf OF the /
sufferers and has expressed his desire that 1
the governors Of the several states should /
take similar action This lie cause which /
must touch the emotions OF every lover 4
OF humanity. The people Of prosperous /
America can scarcely realize what II ts 10 |
suffes from hunger, our own country hsr-
ms teen 50 mArFelonsly favored YIN
material blessings throughout the entire |
period Of its history. The rernem brance OF ]
divine favor 50 showered upon as should
make US keenly responsive 10 the vice
sections Of the Island empire.
In harmony therefore with the sugges-
ton Of the president ] call upon the
benevolent people Of Nebraska to make
generous contribution for the aid Of the
will be appointed. but all donations viii be
handled through the National Red Cross
received. Nebraskans should remit to Rev.
l r. NJ Sisson. chaplain First regiment. Ne
! braska National Guard. South Omaha,
Neb.. who viii receipt for same and for
| ward TO the treasurer 81 the National Red
Cross. JOHN H MICKEY.
Lincoln, Neb.. February % 1906
ssIve for Sore spot.
Ad5utant General Culver this morning sd-
ministered q little ointment 10 the troubles
Of the National Guard members when in
/ calling the officers school TO order he as
| sured the Euardsmen be had no objections
TO the formation Of the Guard association,
/ but he had himself been the first TO sign
the charter. He advised the members 10
take their troubles TO the proper authori-
/ ties rather than rush into print when they
had a grievance. and If any Of them saw
u~+fr IL ~ ruNK h.
not like, instead Of answering il, TO pay
no attention to il Then the general
plimented the newspspe in general for
| their treatment Of the guard and the in
| terest they had taken in guard matters.
| While there is considerable feeling be
tween the members OF the guard who op-
| posd the organization Of the Guard asso-
citation and those who were for the asso-
citation. all Is quiet on the surface. The
| reprimand 10 Colonel Mclaughlin by Gen
eral Culver was the topic Of converse ton
yesterday and Inst night
Captain Cronin spoke on ADMINISTERS ton
again this morning and then the school
adjourned and the examinations began.
Democrats TO Have Banquet.
7. S. Allen, chairman Of the democratic
state central committee, today authorized
the following statement concerning the
dollar dinner TO be given by the committee
on March 6:
An arrangements have been made for
the dollar dinner 10 be given under the
auspices Of the state central committee
TUESDAY. March 6 The Lincoln hotel
place, and an attractive program has been
arranged. Among the speakers from abroad
who have accepted and who will be present
and respond TO toasts are; Former Gov
eTnor Charles s Thomas Of Colorado. Cato
Sells Of Iowa John H Atwood of Leaven-
4 18th 49, I Z
these A c. shaIlenberger, H. H Hanks
George w. Berge, w H Thompson. G. M.
Hitchcock and p T. MeKinip win speak;
d Judging from the inquiries about this
dinner. think the attendance wiz be
large Reduced rates have been made by
one Of the best hanouets OF its kind ever
held in the state OF Nebraska
and any others who want to hear sa -', some ONE
wholesome democratic doctrine expounded
are cordially invited TO attend.
Thompson Starts for Mexico.
d. Z. Thompson. minister 10 Mexico &C
companied by Mrs Thompson. will leave
al SEQ over the Rock Island for the City Of
Mexico. MI and Mrs Thompson will oc-
cupy the private car Goltrano, arrange
ments for which were made by Mayor
Brown The car is owned by Colonel Col
: ira Of St Louis, who is a relative Of Mayor
Brown. while Mrs. Goltrs was a school
mate OF MIS-. thompson
omeiaI. Are Visiting
Secretary Of State Galushs went 20 Grand
Island this morning 10 attend meeting
Of the finance committee Of the Ancient
Oroer OF United Workmen lodge and TO
visit the soldiers home al that place He
is expected TO return 10 Lincoln tomorrow
Governor Mickey went 10 Norfolk this
morning to inspect the asylum at that
place Tomorrow be wiz stop at Fremont
where tomorrow night he win deliver an
address at the meeting Of the Young Mems
> Christian association he viii return 10
Lincoln Monday.
Supreme Court Decisions.
i. Clark Duncan. who was convicted in
. the Cheyenne county district court Of cattle
stealing and sentenced 10 the penitentiary
. for three years, Will have TO serve his
sentence, as The supreme courT yesterday
[ affirmed the decision Of the lower court
: The loss 10 the stock Of goods owned by
] James McAdams Of McCook. by reason Of
storm in that city some months ago
: cannot be charged up 10 an act Of God q"
as the city contended IN its defense Of the
suit brought by McAdsns who alleged the