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- r vsm" '? .k V i? liJL A(A "ft. 3Mi.'. '. - v S --- jk- " -'' rr -Vjr -- w Jt " " - HtJt t flttrircl ; . VOLUME XXXII.-NUMBER 10. COLUMBUS. NEBRASKA. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 12. 1901. WHOLE NUMBER 1,622. t r ' (Minnmis : ll WILL WAIT AND WATCH Administration Circlet Btlieve Cuban Will Yet Accept Amendment NOTING TO IE DONE UNTIL TUN Eslstlag Status Will Continue aa Ho Conrcutlua to Ue Called Qeaeral Wood lias Written Concerning Oat look nnJ Will Dc Answered. WASHINGTON, June 8 The cabi net was in session over two hours to day discussing the Cuban and Philip pine situation. A communication has been received from Governor General Wood regarding the prospect for the constitutional convention accepting the Piatt amendment, but its contents are not made public. It can be stated, however, that there is a hopeful feel ing in administration circles that after the first soreness wears off the con tention wih see the wisdom of accept ing the terms of the amendment. The answer to General Wood is to be sent tomorrow and the language of that communication is under consideration today. Meanwhile the existing status in Cuba is to be maintained. No action looking to the calling of another con vention is in contemplation if the pres ent convention should decline to ac cede to these terms. During the conference between Sec crtary Hoot and the Cuban commis sion the sreietar. wrote a letter to Senator Platt.of Connecticut, who in troduced the Piatt amendment, asking for liis views relative to intervention, as mentioned in the third clause of the amendment. Senator Piatt replied, and his letter was furnished the com mission confidentially by the secretary of war, and was incorporated into and made a pan of the acceptance of the Piatt amendment by the constitutional convention. The letter however, ap peared in a Havana paper and today was made public by the War depart ment. Folowing is the text of the letter: "I am in receipt of your letter of this date, in which you say that the members of the commission of the Cu ban constitutional contention fear that the provisions relative to intervention, made in the third clause of the amend ment which has come to bear my name, may have the effort of prevent ing the independence, of Cuba and in reality establish a protectorate or suz erainty by the United States, and you request that 1 express my views of the. question raised. "In icply. I beg to state that the amendment was carefully prepared with the object of avoiding any pos sible idea that by that acceptance thereof the constitutional conventioa would thereby establish a protectorate or suzerainty or in any manner what soever compromise the independence or sovcieignty of Cuba, and, speaking for myself, it soeniF impossible that such an interpretation can be given to the clause. I believe that the amendment should be considered as a whole, and it ought to be clear on read ing it that its well-defined purpose is to secure and safeguard Cuban inde pendence and set forth at once a clear idea of 'the friendly disposition of the touted States toward the Cuban peo ple and to express intention on their part to aid them, if necessary, in the maintenance of said independence. These are my ideas and although, as you say. I cannot speak for the entirj congress, my belief is that such a pur pose was well understood by that body. .Very respectfully yours, "O. H. PLATT." GIVES HIS TEN MILLIONS. Carnegie Makes Ilia Promised Gift to the University of Scotland. LONDON. June S. Andrew Carne fiio signed a deed today transferring $10,000,000 in 5 per cent United States steel corporation bonds to trustees for the benefit of the universities of Scot land. The amount becomes immedi ately available. The next installment of interest can be used for the Oc tober teim. The deed contains a preamble say ing that Mr. Carnegie, having retired from active business, deems it to be his duty and one of his highest priv ileges to administer the wealth which has come tc him as a trustee in be half of others, entertaining the confi dent belief that one of the best means of discharging that trust is providing funds for improving and- extending the opportunities for scientific research of the universities of Scotland, his na tive land, and by rendering the attend ance easier. Germans May Stay Germans. BERLIN, June S. As a result of the agitation by the German Colonial so ciety in favor of some modification of the law of 1S70 under which thou sands of Germans abroad were dena tionalized without any desire on their part for such result, the government . announces that a new law is being drafted by the terms of which Ger mans baroad will lose their national, ity only by their own volition. The Hew bill will be subjected to criticism. Won't Let Him Be Senator. MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 8. The first committee report of the consti tutional convention was made today when the committee on executive re . ported. Among other things it makes the governor ineligible to any office -within one year after the expiration of his term and his acceptance of the office of governor is a pledge to the people that he win not accept ap pointment or election to the United States senate during his term. kl Jedf-e Barriagtoa Headers Important Decision Kelatlva to Homesteaders. ALLIANCE. Neb., June 10. Judge Harrington handed down a decision which is far reaching and of great importance to the people of northwest ern Nebraska. It was in the case of Charles Tierman against Miller asd Leith. The plaintiff in his petition alleges that defendants procured twenty-nine colored people to file homesteads on Government land in such a way as to completely surround his ranch and prevent his cattle from going to and from his watering place; that the en tries were made in collusion and fraud; that the day the .entries were filed the defendants procured the relin quishment of same and also leases to the land; that the defendants were r.bout to fence in said land. The plain tiff therefore prayed that the court grant an injunction to prevent de fendants from fencing said land until the matter could be investigated by the interior department. To this petition defendants de murred. . On the trial of the case sev eral affidavits were read by plaintiff's counsel, R. C. Noleman, which bore cut the allegations contained in the retitlon and in fact one or more of the cntrymen made affidavits that the de fendants hired them to make the en tries for $5 each. Judge Harrington granted the in junction and in passing on the matter stated that there was no question that the circumstances surrounding the filing of the homesteads would tend strongly to verify the allegations contained in the plaintiff's petition, and if the entries were not bona fide the defendants were certainly tres passers and being trespassers they had no more right on the land than the plaintiff. The decision puts a quietus on large corporations gobbling up the public domain, thereby preventing the small ranchmen, who have been in the country for years, receiving the benefit of the same. Omaha's Musical Festtral. OMAHA, June 10. The first week of the June festival has proven a great success, both in the matter of attend ruce and in rendition of vocal and instrumental selections. Since Prof. Pellstedt's former appearance at Omaha he has added talent to his organization and many choice selec tions to his repertoire. The concerts are drawing delighted audiences, and the musical festival, lasting all through June, promises to he a great success, financially and otherwise. Smallpox la a Car. GRAND ISLAND. Neb., June 10. There was considerable excitement in the city over the rumor that the Un ion Pacific had put off a smallpox infected car, containing three or four cases of smallpox. The car contained thirty soldiers and civilians en route to New York. Most of the men were discharged volunteers. At Cheyenne a man got on the train who became sick. He was put off at Lexington for treatment. Alliance Prepares to Celebrate. ALLIANCE, Neb., June 10. At a meeting of the citizens it was decided to have a celebration July 4. A large amount of money was pledged and the outlook is for one of the bigegst celebrations ever held in western Ne braska. Captain Dorrington "was chosen president of the day; Captain Akers, orator of the dav. Fire Thousand for a Fl nicer. FALLS CITY, Neb., June 10. Lewis Russel, who brought suit against the B. & M. railroad for $10, 000 for the loss of a finger, was awarded $5,000 by the jury in the dis trict court here. Ilea trice Commercial Club. BEATRICE. Neb., June 10. A meeting of business men was held as preliminary to the organization of the Beatrice Commercial club. The club is to be incorporated and will have a capital stock of $1,000, divided into shares of $10 each. Three Horses Burn to Death. COLUMBUS, Neb., June 10. Lightning struck the barn of Paul Gertsch, a farmer, twenty-five miles northwest of here, and the barn, to gether with three horses and consid erable hay and grain, was destroyed. Prisoner Escapes from Jail. SYRACUSE, Neb.. June 10. Wil liam Clifton escaped from the jail, where he was confined on a charge of assault. Kebraska Sons of Veterans. LUSHTON, Neb., June 10. The Ne braska Sons of Veterans, in session here, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Commander, I. E. Young of Lushton; senior vice com mander. Tames McBeth, Osceola; ju nior vice commander, A. S. West brook, Seward; division council, Charles C. Stull, Osceola; William Cookus, Lushton; George C. Towns ley, Aurora; delegate at large to the national encampment, A. A. Stull, XUItlaasea to Be Triad. LINCOLN, Neb., June 10. The eight militiamen who disobeyed the orders of their commanding officer at the state penitentiary on May 23 will be tried on the charge of insubor dination as 'soon as a military court of discipline can be organized. All Company F men who come under the charge will be tried in this city, prob ably in the military department at the state house, and the other recal citrants before a different court. MUST IE ACTUAL SETTLERS. THAT LETTER ARRIVES General Wocd Fiaally Bumes Mr. loot'i Exnlanatorj Document WILL GO TO TIE CONVENTION Traaslators Immediately Berja Its Prep aration for the Cubans Some Misquo tations Conversation Not Incorporated la ameodmeat Literally. HAVANA, June 8. The official in structions from Washington regarding the Piatt amendment have arrived. They are being translated and will be sent to the Cuban constitutional con vention today. WASHINGTON, June 7. Before the receipt of the instructions at Havana General Wood had telegraphed the department here inquiring as to the whereabouts of the letter of Secretary Root explaining in detail the objec tions to the action of the constitution al convention. In view of the several representa tions made in Havana regarding the interpretation by Secretary of War Root to the Cuban commissioners of the Piatt amendment, it can be stated authoritatively that the secretary did not deviate from the declaration that the president and himself had no power to change an act of congress. It is said here that the amendments which the Cuban convention made to the Piatt law and the incorporation of conversations with Secretary Root did not repiesent his views of the amendment nor was he correctly quot ed in the alleged statements. Among the reports given out in Ha vana is the translation of a letter of Senator Piatt, written to the secretary of war, and furnished as a confidential document to the Cuban commissioners when they were here. This letter briefly gives the views of the Con necticut senator on some features of the law which bears his name. Sur prise was expressed that the letter should appear in print in Havana. APPREHENSION AT MANILLA. Fears Porto Rlcan Decisions Will Cause Deficit In Ketcnue. MANILA, June 7. The fragmentary news received here of the Porto Rican decisions has caused apprehen sion that there will be such a deficit in the Philippine revenues that con gress will need to make an appropria tion to meet it. Fear is also expressed as to the result of the application of jury trials, and other features of the constitution not suited to the condi tion of the Philippines. Importers arc preparing claims for a refunding of the duties paid. General Chaffee and his staff were conveyed direct tc the Malacanang palace, where a private conference be tween Generals Chaffee and MacArthur took place. Geneial Chaffee informed the correspondent of the Associated Press that while he was not sure of the orientals general capacity for self government, he favored the establish ment of civil control in the Philip pines at the earliest practicable mo ment. He was in full sympathy with the commission's plan for native edu cation and business advancement, be cause the United Slates interests and native interests lie in the same line. Chile Still Kicking. WASHINGTON, D. C, June 7 It was stated by officials that no materi al developments have occurred of late regarding the degree to which deliber ations shall be used in the arbitra tion plan before the coming congress of American republics to be held in the City of Mexico. Chile is still un willing to attend the congress unless arbitration is restricted to future questions, while Peru stated officially that she will not attend unless the discussion of arbitration is allowed to proceed on the broadest lines. Civil Government at Cavlte. MANILA, June 7. Commissioners Taft, Wright and Ide are at Cavite. establishing a civil government. They were formally welcomed by Colonel Goodrell and the local dignitaries in the town hall. Judge Taft speke, out lining the commission's provincial plans. McKlbbln Quits Trxat, WASHINGTON, June 7. By direc tion of the president. Colonel Cham bers McKibbln, Twelfth infantry, has been relieved from command of the department of Texas and ordered to resume command of his regiment in the Philippines. R. U. Towalev Is Disgraced. WASHINGTON, June 7. News has been received here through unofficial channels that Lieutenant. Richard H. Townley of "Lincoln, Neb.,jof the navy has been convicted. by court-maitial at Manila and sentenced to dismissal from the service. The charge on which Lieutenant Townley was court-martialed was in connection with the present commissary irregularities at Manila. The sentence -must be ap proved" by the president. Indians Start Their Salt. WASHINGTON, June 7. Suit was begun in th esupreme court of the District of Columbia by Lone Wolf and other Indians representing the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes, asking the court to enjoin Secretary Hitchcock, Commissioner Hermann of the general land .office and Commis sioner Jones of the Indian office from carrying into effect the law opening lands of those Indians in Oklahoma to settlement. HUES TELLS MIS PUNS. His Syndicate WW Literally Electrify Loadoa's Uaderaroand Railway. LONDON, June 7. "Yes.' said Chas. T. Yerkes, when interviewed by a, representative of the Associated Press, 'we have practically got control of the London underground railway. That is what it amounts to. My syndicate is composed of British and American financiers, although far the largest proportion of the capital comes from the United States. We hope to begin work in a few months, as soon as the necessary consent of parliament has been obtained. "The system we intend to install is almost exactly similar to that in use on the elevated lines in Chicago. We will sell the present antiquated cars and substitute those of an American pattern. We intend to rebuild the stations, to install arc lights and to-J i. i j .. u udnc iuk lutfu euuui iu any raym transit line in the world. Yes, we must have American engineers to do the work. They know nothing about that sort of thing here. I tell yofl what, the trouble with the English concerns is that they don't know the value of a scrap heap. "I intend to remain here for a con siderable time, for there are likely to be several things needing my personal attention." A special meeting of the District railway has sanctioned Mr. Yerkes plan for the introduction of electricity as the motive power of the road. J. S. Forbes, the president, said the work would occupy two years. AS AMERICANS IRGED. Indemnity Payment to Be Guaranteed Jointly and Seva -ally. WASHINGTON, June 7 The am bassadors from most of the European countries were in conference with Sec retary Hay esterday, mainly because it was diplomatic day, which afforded an opportunity for discussing the state of the Chinese negotiations, and the modus Vivendi concerning the form of paying the indemnity is likely to be settled by a joint and several guar anty. This will be in complete accord with the American view that then should be no joint guaranty in the sense of binding each government to the securing the payment of the entire $337,000,000. It will be joint, however, in the formal aspect of being executed by all of the powers jointly at the same time and probably by the same instrument. This instruction doubtless will Include a provision by which each government is to assume no liability beyond the amount of ts own share of the in demnity, which, "n the case of the United States, is limited to $25,000. 000. EREEZE RUINS EMIT CROP. Unexpected Cold Soap in Eastern Oregon and Id.) ho. BAKER CITY, Ore., June 7. The coldest weather for a period of twenty years has been recoided at Baker City. The mercury fell six degrees below the freezing point. Ice over an inch thick was formed in pools of water on the streets. All fruit, such as cherries, apples, pears, prunes, and plums, were killed and all vegetables were destroyed. So far as known growing grain was not seriously in jured. BOISE, Idaho, June 7. This vicinity was visited by a severe frost, the like of which has not been known at this season for fifteen years. The govern-t ment weather bureau at Boise reports a temperature of 30, while places throughout the valley report tempera tures as low at 26 degrees. Fruit is damaged seriously, though the extent of the loss cannot yet be determined. In the Grande Ronde valley in Oregon there was snow. William It. Cow!n Promoted. OMAHA, June 7. William B. Cowin, promoted from second to first lieuten ant, is a son of General John C. Cowin of this city. He was first commission ed as an officer of volunteers at the breaking out of the war with Spain and continued in service as a volun teer until commissioned in the regu lars. He has been serving in the Third cavalry, stationed at present at the town of Bangar, Philippine islands. Filipinos In Spanish Parliament. MADRID. June G. Among those who were recently elected to parliament arc three Filipinos, residing in Spain. They propose, during the course of the de bate on the speech from the throne, to bring up the question of the condi tion of the Philippines, alleging that the situation is worse than before the war Flas; Day at Buffalo. BUFFALO, N. Y June 7 The ten tative program for the flag day exer cises at the PanAmerican exposition grounds has been announced. They will take place in the Temple of Music on June 14. General Miles will be present and deliver an address. Richmond Pearson Hobson will also speak. Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, president of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will deliver an address on "American Patriotism." Give tne Boers a Drubbing-. PRETORIA, June 7. Colonel Wil son, with 240 of Kitchener's scouts, 'has surprised and routed 4u0 Boers be longing to Beyer's command, thirty four miles west of Warmbaths. The Boers resisted stubbornly, but finally broke and fled, leaving thirty-seven dead, 100 prisoners and all their wag ons and supplies, including 8,000 cat tle, in the hands of the British. The loss of the latter was three men killed and sine wounded. Jl . MM Dr. Eiiey So Reports in the Last Balletic to the Public. PATIENT DOING VERY WELL NOW Doctor Finds tier Restinc tjuite Com fortably and Is Encouraged The Dest Informed, However, Realise that There Is Yet Dancer. WASHINGTON, June 6 Dr. Rixey made his usual nightly visit to the White House shortly after 9 o'clock and remained about an hour and a half. On leaving he said: "Mrs. Mc Kinley is resting very comfortably now. She has gained a great deal 4his evening, but there is no marked i .k o. i .Tsr .. .it " I cuuukc. one is uuiug tun eu. While the improvement in Mrs. Mc Kinley's condition is slight, the fact that there had been no setback during the day, but on the contrary, a very little gain, was very gratifying to the White House household and the president expressed his pleasure sev eial times during the evening. In view of the gravity of the con dition of the sufferer, too much con fidence is not attached to the patient's condition. It is realized that what ever gain or improvement is shown may prove but temporary. For this teason the bulletins as officially an nounced by the physicians once a day refer to the gain in condition in very guarded language. President McKinley is spending a large part of his time at his wife's bed side. He was out driving for an hour, just before supper, and returned re freshed. With the exception of the time spent in the early evening with a few callers and a short time in the cabinet room at 11 o'clock most of the evening was spent within call of his wife. None of Mrs. McKinley's relatives have yet been sent for, but It is stated that if any are summoned they will be her nearest relatives, Mrs. Earber and Miss Ida Barber of Can tcn. It is likely that Mr. and Mrs Ab ner McKinley and the president's sis ter, Mrs. Duncan, and Miss Helen Mc Kinley will come here soon Mrs. Mc-. Kinley is particularly devoted to the president's maiden sister, Miss Helen McKinley. Saturday will be Mrs. McKinley's birthday, and there are scores of beautiful gifts ready to be sent to the executive mansion. Flowers and fruit Ly the wagon load are received daily, but none of these remembrances find thefr way to the stefc rnanvout each card is being carefully kept, in the hope that the happy time may come when the sufferer can be informed how greatly her friends and the pub lic generally were interested in her welfare. ON Tilt VERGE 0E A CRISIS. Spain Nominally Tranquil, Hut Symptjiuj of Unrest Apparent. MADRID, June 6. The situation throughout Spain remains critical. Nominal tranquillity has been restored at Corunna, but the octroi offices are still occupied by gendarmes and ar rests continue to be made. A general strike is threatened owing to the re fusal of one factory to employ 300 vorkmen. The railway men have struck at Vigo and anarchist excite ment is life in Barcelona, where the "reds" met in defiance of the civil governor's prohibition an-J passed se cret resolutions. Senor Gamazeo, leader of the dissi dent liberals, in an interview charac terized the crisis as an "exceedingly grave moment for Spain," adding "the government must act with great en ergy with regard to the Catalan and separatist movement to prevent the evii from becoming irremcdial." CUBA WAITS IMPATIENTLY Otncial Instructions from Washington Regarding rialt Amendirent. HAVANA, June 6. The official in structions from Washington regard ing the Piatt amendment have not ar rived. The delay is causing annoy ance to General Wood, as he had promised that the convention would have the letter Tuesday and a meet lug was called to discuss the document. The conservatives are not hopeful of holding the fifteen who voted in fa vor of the resolution adopting the Flatt amendment. Senor Sanguilly said that if the in structions specifically stated that there could be no interpretations or expla rations added the convention should vote fcr or against accepting the amendment without further argument. President Cannot Visit Buffalo. WASHINGTON, June 6. The pres ident will not be able to be at the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo en June 13, which was designated as president's day. After the abandon ment of the northwestern portion of the presidential tour the improvement in Mrs. McKinley's condition inspired the managers of the exposition to hope that the president would be able to keep his engagement at Buffalo, but Mrs. McKinley's illness will interfere. Ctab Governor Marries. SALT LAKE, Utah, June 6. The redding of Miss Emily Katz, formerly society editor of the Salt Lake Herald, and Governor Heber M. Wells of Utah took place tonight at the home of the bride's mother, in the presence of about 100 relatives and immediate friends of the bride and bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by Bishop O. F. Whitney, in accordance With the religious ritual of the Mor mon church. They will journey east J Dimirnir GAINING uu IANK CASE IS ARGUE!. State's Salt Against the Omaha Xattaaal Again Submitted. LINCOLN, Neb., June 8. Yesterday K-as argued before Commissioners Day, Hastings and Kirknatrick of the su preme court the case of the state against the Omaha National bank and J. H .Millard, then and now president of the bank, and now United States senator from Nebraska. The suit is foi the sum of $201,884. The legisla ture of 1895 appropriated from the general fund to the sinking fund the sum of $180,101.75. A warrant for this amount was drawn on Treasurer Hartley and sold through Millard to the Chemical National bank of New "i ork, in whose possession it remained until October, 1SS6. It was then sent to the Omaha National bank, where, on January 2, 1897, Hartley made and executed to Millard and the bank his check for $201,884, payable to Millard, president, and in return received the warrant. The check was paid by charging that sum to the state treas urer's account and crediting the account of the Chemical National and an Atkinson bank with a like sum. The action is to recover from the de fendants the amount of money event ually lest to the state as a result of the transacticn. The case has twice been tried in the lower court and the state beaten by direct instructions. The supreme court held, in the criminal case, that the diversion by Hartley of the state's funds to pay this Identical warrant was conversion, and the state now in sists that this ought to be final as de termining the character of the action, the bank's attorneys insisting that it is one cf trover, and therefore cannot lie except It be for the identical money taken. State Capital Notes. LINCOLN, Neb., June 8 Articles of incorporation of the Woolstenholm, Steele & Sterne Cattle company of Thedford, Thomas county, were re corded in the secretary of state's of fice. Adjutant General Colby has issued orders approving the election of Lieu tenant Henry Olson of Company I of the First regiment, and accepting the resignation of Assistant Adjutant Gen eral Charles M. Richards, who will become captain of Company L of the First regiment. Thousands Hear Bellstedt. The famous Cincinnati band now playing a month's engagement at the Omaha Musical Festival is drawing large audiences and patrons are de- rBtrfr-nanrrneentertainmenTsTTJtir ing the Trans-Mississippi exposition the Bellstedt organization won a warm place in the hearts of music-loving people, and now on his return to the west they are giving a second enthusi astic welcome. The concerts continue all through June. Farmer Dragged by Team. MADISON, Neb., June 8. James Gibbs, twelve miles northwest of Mad ison, was killed Tuesday while seed ing a field of millet. He had an at tack of epilepsy and fell onto the whippletrees and caught in the trap pings and was dragged across the field and through a wire fence. When extracted by his wife he was seriously injured. His head had turned black, he was cut on the forehead and his ears were torn. Leaves Family Destitute. WAHOO, Neb., June 8. A man nam ed Alquist, who lived on a farm near here, has left and his where abouts are at present unknown by the members of his family, who were left in destitute circumstances. It is said that Allen, Dooley & Co., of South Omaha, had a mortgage against him for $1,200, supposed to be secured by fifty head of cattle, which it was found Alquist did not have on his place. Preacher and "on Killed. LYONS, Neb., June 8. Word was received here that Rev. Jason Gallup and his son Ralph were instantly kill ed by lightning while at work upon their rice plantation near Roanoke, La. Mr. Gallup is a Methodist preach er, having held a pastorate at Clam da and Logan, la. Young Farmer Bound Over. YORK, Neb., June 8. Newton Houch, a young fanner, had his hear ing before County Judge Wildman, charged with statutory assault on Til lie H. Hutchison, and was bound over under $1,000 bond. The locomotive output of the Uni ted States in 1900 was 3,153, as com pared with 694 during the year 1894. Wheat Gives Way to Cora. FARNAM, Neb., June 8. Investiga tion reveals the fact that three-fourths cr more of the area planted to winter wheat last fall has been listed into corn within the last three weeks. What is left undisturbed is described as a poor stand. The rye crop is in fairly good shape and little of it has been converted into corn ground. Hoppers are plentiful, but thus far have done no damage. Some complaint is heard of chinch bugs. Douglas Ceaaty CItiseashlp. LINCOLN, June . Governor Sav age has issued a proclamation restor ing Julius Limbach of Douglas county to full rights of citizenship. Limbach, when only 17 years of age, was sent to the penitentiary to serve two one ear terms for forgery. At the ex piration of his first term he was re leased on a writ of habeas corpus and the supreme court subsequently held that the trial court had exceeded its J jurisdiction wae it imposed sentence, VVvtVT IFF TFIFABIUC 2 -""- -- iiiiiiiiiiiim:n:iiiiii Chicago received 24,575 cars of live stock during May, compared with 23, 030 cars in April, and 24,029 cars in May, 1900. At Zearing, la., Thomas Gorman, a life insurance agent, was fatally stab bed by Clay Reed, because Gorman persisted in talking insurance to his wife. The Building Trades council of Den ver declared the hodcarriers strike irregular and ordered the strikers back to work. The Hodcarriers' union will act upon the matter. John V. Barnes was elected presi dent of the New York produce ex change. His election was a victory tor the independents, or younger, ele ment of the exchange. Governor Gage has offered a reward of $5,000 for the arrest and convic tion of the persons implicated in the lynching of the five men at Lookout, Modoc coiinty, California. Samuel Potts, 24 years of age, of Osceola, Mo., who enlisted in the Thirty-ninth Illinois infantry to serve in the Philippines and then deserted, vas captured by the police at Marion, Ii:d. At Kansas City former Judge F. M. Dlack handed down a decision to the effect that the police boird had no power to revoke licenses of saloon keepers who keep their places open on Sunday. Henry E. Perrine, a well known business man of Buffalo, N. Y., is dead. His second wife, who survives him, vas Mrs. Folsom, mother of Mrs. Gro ver Cleveland. Mr. Perrine was 74 years of age. Emperor William has decorated Gen eial Bonnal, director of the French war school, with the crown order of the first class, and has bestowed on Colonel Gallet the crown order of the second class. The Grant statue or memorial com mission has issued a pamphlet inviting the competition of artists for models wheh must be submitted between March 1 and April 1, 1902. The statue will cost $240,000. Richard C. McCormick died at Ja maica, L. I., aged 69. He was formerly territorial governor of Arizona and vas assistant secretary of the United States treasury in 1877 and elected to congress in 1895. The report that Emperor William and Queen Wilhelmina have agreed upon a convention whereby Germany assumed the protection of the Dutch I ff)TfnlpT it ' ' for culuUt coin mercial advantages is absolutely without foundation. Queen Wilhel mina's visit to the emperor was whol ly devoid of political significance. Irvin Butterwcrth tendered his res ignation as president of th3 Columbus, O., board of trade. He also tendered his resignation as president of the Co lumbus Gas company, and will leave for Denver, where he will assume the duties of vice president and general manager of the Denver Gas company. Seven thousand dollars was found under a sidewalk near the former boarding placo of Stewart Jelleff, held at Mineral Point, Wis., on a charge ol robbing the First National bank re cently. Two bottles of nitroglycerine and a bunch of skeleton keys were also found. All was discovered by citizens v.ho were searching privately. Kansas reports recent copious rains iu all sections of the state. The Confederate Soldiers' Home, an institution for the care of indigent veterans, was opened at Atlanta, Ga., en the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. Rural free delivery service will be established in Iowa July 1 as follows: Arlington, Fayette county, three car riers; length of routes, sixty-seven and cne-quarter miles; population served, 2.233; carrier, John Gladwin, sr., S. M. Wellman and R. N. Hibbard. A special to the Denver Republican from Lander, Wyo., says: Word was brought in of the killing cf the sheep herder who killed Frank Armajo, the Indian, on the reservation Sunday, by the Indian police, thirty miles from the Muddy. The salaries of the following past masters in Iowa have been changed: Sioux City, increased from $3,300 to $3,400; Des Moines. $3,700 to $3.S0O; Shenandoah, $2,100 to $2,300; Wapello, $1,400 to $1,500; Washington, $2,100 to $2,200. Chancellor Francis .H. Snow, who has been at the head of the Univer sity of Kansas for eleven years, has tendered his resignation. The resig nation will be accepted and Chancellor Snow will be given the rhair of na tural history. Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army declared that there is no truth in the report to the effect that negotiations are in progress look ing to the amalgamation of the Vol unteers of America and the Salvation Army. Brigadier General, Thomas Wilson, U. S. A. (retired), is dead at New York. General Wilson was in his 70th year. He was promoted to the rank cf Brigadier General for "faithful and meritorious service during the civil war." Albany Law school, from which Piesident McKinley was graduated in 1867, has made him a doctor of laws. Ballington Booth, head of the Vol unteers, denied that he was about to return to the Salvation Army and to be reunited with his father. Every paper mill in Holyoke, Mass., except the Whiting mills is shut down on account of the strike. Lieutenant Harry B. Ragsdale, of Iowa, has been commissioned marshal or tne consular court or the United j States at Tien Tsin, China. 1 1 1 It H I M I It M"S-8M"S f0$0$00$00$0$0.$0&0$0$0$0 I The 0M ReliaMe. I 9 o o s o o o o o State iBank o o o Oldest Bank in the State. Pays Interest on Tune o Deposits AND f Makes Loans on Reals Estate. o o ', 01 J $ ISSUES SIGHT DRAFTS ON t S Ooaha, CMcagt, New Ysrt. 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