TILE OMAHA JJA1L.I HVKt TUESDAY, MAY 12. 1003. alaophuteV V straight . FOR THE V gk. . . AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA City Counoil Meets and Passes Bond Ordi nances on First Eeading. HIGH SCHOOL BONDS NOT IN THE LIST Decision Reached to Pave the Alley Between Twn4rrnarth and Twenty-Seventh Streets from 1i to R. Only four member of the council ana the mayor were present at the meeting held last night, Broderlck and Smith toeing detained at home. Three bond ordi nances were Introduced and read for the first time. One provided for the voting of 135,000 for an extension of the sewer- sys tem In the eastern portion of the city; an other for bonds to the amount of $60,000 for the purchase of a site and the erec tion of a city hall building. The overlap ordinance came' In last. It calls for bonds not to exceed $70,000 for the purpose of paying the dustandlng Indebtedness of the city. These ordinances were referred to the judiciary committee. According to the report of the special committee, the overlap on August 1, 1902, waa as follows: Salary fund, $6,860; pub lic light, $10,048; street repair, $2,234; water, $11,668; general, $11,678; fire, $8,761; curbing and pavement repairs, $2,000; police, $9,56&; interest, $7,300. In the ordinances Introduced the mayor la empowered to call a special election for June 23, when the proposition to vote on the bonds will be considered by the public. In the ordinances the bonds are to draw 4V4 per cent Interest and to run for twenty years. It may be possible that the rate of Interest may be raised to 6 'per cent, as some doubt was expressed after the meet ing In regard to the city floating bonds at bins tuna i iiiv rj jjor cent rate. ' ( . Very likely when the judiciary committee reports on the ordinances at an adjourned meeting, to be held this afternoon, the rat i J or interest win ds changed, with' a a, per jcen bond. H ia.asserted. that .the city 'can obtain a premium,' while with the' lower rata only' par will be paid. . On the claim of Thomas Nestor, CJty Attorney Murdoch reported' adversely find the report was adopted. ' A protest against the changing of the grade In the alley between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, from E to F streets, was read and referred to the city attorney and the street and alley com mittee. . O'Connor, chairman of the committee on printing, reported that as he had not been furnished with any copy for the blanks desired by the Fire and Police board,' he desired further time, and this was granted. When the bond' proposition ' was up in the council nothing was said about votln, bonds for a high school building,, as ni request had been made by the Board of Education for an ordinance providing for such an issue. The intention of the coun cil is to pass these bond ordinances thla week, and then, to set a date for tba re vision of registration. School District Bonds, At the meeting of the Board of Edu cation held last night It waa decided to submit to the people a proposition to vote bonds in the sum of $100,000 for the con struction of a high school building. It is presumed that the school district bonC question will be voted on at the same time as the city bond election, June 13. The apportionment or the coming school year, waa made. It calls .for $179,000, dl .vided as follows: " Teachers, $70,000; janl. tors, $12,000; supplies, $33,090; miscellaneous, $35,000; new buildings, $40,000; total. $179,000. Rules of the board were changed to con form to the new school law. An Inspection of buildings will be made by the six mem bers of the board on Saturday afternoon of this week. This Inspection is for the purpose of deciding upon what repairs and alterations are needed. ' No teachers were elected, but a large number of applications for positions were received. Superintendent McLean reported that the high school .would have twenty-five grad uates this year, but the date for the grad uating exercises was not set. Enumerators for the taking of the an nual school census were appointed. They are: .First ward, J. W, Creas; .Second ward, M!h4 Mary . Neenan;-' Third ward, Mrs. Caj-y Mullen; Fourth ward, M. J. FltigeraM; Fifth ward, William Broder lck; SJxUi ward. Harry L. Kelly. The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday evening, May 1$. Want Altera Paved. Several members of the city council who have been looking over ' the streets and alleys within the last few days have come to the conclusion that the alley between Twenty-fourth and ..Twenty-fifth streets from L to N should be paved. "This alley," said member of the council, ''Is Xused a a mother should be a source of joy to all, but the suffering and danger incident to the ordeal makes its anticipation one of misery. Mother' Friend is the only remedy which relieves women of the great pain and danger of maternity ; this hour which ia dreaded as woman's severest trial is not only made painless, but all the danger is avoided by its use. Those who use this remedy are no longer despondent or gloomy; nervousness, nausea and other distressing conditions are overcome, the system is made ready for the coming event, and the serious accioems so common to me critical hour are obviated by the use of Mother's mend, "it is worth its weight says many who have used it. bottle at drug stores. Book containing valuable information of interest to be sent .to any address free upon CIlADnuV tZOWLATOll CO., great deal, and Its present condition Is really disgraceful. . It should be paved with either stone or vitrified brick,, and that right away." When talking on .this, pro position another member of the council said that the government did not pay for any pavements, therefore the cost of pav ing would have to be borne by the district when created. ' When the street nnd alley committee made up Its mind on this matter yesterday afternoon It was too late to have the city attorney draw an ordinance to be ready for the session' held last night. As surance was given that an. ordinance will soon be forthcoming and that the alley will be paved this summer at the expense of the property owners. ' Button Starts Suit. Attorney A. I Sutton has started a suit for $5,000 damages 'for James Eberle, 15 years old, against John Franek, a Brown park saloon keeper. It Is alleged In the petition that on the night of April 19 there waa a dance at Franek's place and that James" Vampbla, while under the Influence of liquor, threw a pop bottle, which struck Eberle on the forehead, cutting quite . a gash.. A physician had to be called to sew up the wound. Eberle thinks that he Is entitled to damages,, as he was only a spectator at the dance. Local Laundries Busy.. ' The two principal" laundries of South Omaha are nearly swamped with work on account of the shut down In Omaha. Both of the laundries here are union and no work Is being taken from any of the estab lishments taboed irr Omaha. The Increase in work comes from individuals who have no particular Interest in the strike. Judg ing from the way. soiled linen was being sent in here yesterday, the laundries here will be worked to, their fullest capacity this week. , Magic City Gossip. A housekeeper Is wanted at the South Omaha hospital. ' Mike Culklns has been' called east by the serious Illness of his father The- cavalry troop gave Its annual May .party at the troop armory laBt night. There Is to be a meeting of the Fire and Police board at the council chamber to night. . - There will be a meetlna- of the htah school alumni .at the high .school building this evening. , , ' ' " ' AL Keenan was at" his 'office yesterday, after spending eleven' weeks in the South Omaha hospital. Mrs; Mary Cahlll Is at St. Joseph's hos pital, Omaha, where she U to be operated on for cancer of the throat. Mrs. U.' L. Eldred of Evanston, Wyo., Is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Wilcox, Twenty-fourth and J streets. The Woman's auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian association will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. 8. White. Clover Leaf camp No. 8. Royal Neighbors of America, will give an entertainment at Modern Woodmen hall on Thursday even ing. Frank Broad well has found his bay team, which strayed away from his stable Sun day. Tbe team was found in a pasture out near Hunt s sheep ranch. , The LatMes' Aid society of the First Pjrsbyterfcin church will give an afternoon tea at the residence of Mrs. P. L. Holmes, 2513 E street, on Wednesday afternoon. RAIN SAVES JGARDEN CROPS Vegetables Believed Killed by Frost Now Reported ReTlved by ' Wr.ter, ST. JOSEPH, Mo., .May 11 For sixteen hours rain has been falling over the north ern part of Missouri, In the main doing great good to crops cf all kinds.- Truck gardeners declare the warm rain will bring out many crops that were believed to be killed by the frosts of a week ago.. GUTHRIE, Okl.. May lt.General heavy rains are falling throughout Oklahoma and rivers and creeks are rising rapidly, threat ening damage. This is the longest period of heavy rains since the flood times In Okla homa in 1897. ; TOPEKA, Kan., -May ll.-Owlng to heavy rains in many parts of Kansas, as rtoua floods are-reported, rosultlng In loss of life and destruction of property. Th Republican river Is spreading- over thou sands of acres of land, destroying wheit and , corn. ' The Central branch of th Missouri Pacific has been forced to bus pend traffic. Mrs. Louise Studden was drowned in Buffalo creek, near Randall. Patrick Murray and his son were drowned In Cheyenne creek,' near Jamestown. Yoar Summer Vacation Wilt be pleasant and invigorating if you spend it at soma one of the lake or river resorts of Michigan. Write,. for booklet, "Michigan Summer Resorts," or "Fishing and Hunting in Michigan," beautifully Il lustrated publications giving details of tbe best places at which to spend a delightful vacation. Address all requests to H. F. Moeller, G. P. A., Pere -Marquette R. R., Detroit, Mich. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Judire Alfred Haslett of Beatrice is an Omaha visitor. Dr. Old E. Johnson returned yesterday from a two weeks' visit in Indiana. Every mother feels great dread of the puin and danger attendant upon the most critical period of her. life. - Becoming ? Miter's in gold. fi.oo all women, will application Atlanta, Oi ENDORSE 'FRISCO PURCHASE Beck Is'and Stockholders Formall Agree to Latei. Merger DeaL C0MPANI1S TO BE OPERATf D SEPARATELY Purchasing Line lacreases Capital by f2O,O)0,4KMI and Will Control 6,0H Addition Miles of Track, with Two Oatlcta to Sea. DE8 MOINES, May 11. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Chicago, Rock Island A- Pacific Railway company, held in this city today, the deal made by J. P. Morgan & Co. for the sale to the Rock Island of the St. Louis & San Francisco railway waa approved and the capital stock of the Rock Island Increased $10,000,000. The contract with the Morgans calls for an exchange of $29,000,000 worth of Rock Island stock for $31,000,000 worth of SL Loula & 8an Francisco stock and the turn ing over of the entire system to the Rock Island officials. The purchase Includes 6,000 miles of railway. . It was also ordered that. $18,000,000 worth of 5 per cent gold bonds be issued. Carroll Wright of Chicago, attorney for the company, gave out the following state ment this afternoon: By this deal the Rock Island secures con trol of the 'Frisco system. It does not take over the management of the road, the two rmsLln1nff Innenendant lines, oper ated In an independent manner, but it does secure control of the capital stocR. The Rock Island now has two outlets to the const, one to Galveston and one by way of Sabine Pass. It should be understood that the Rock Inland Railroad company Is the Iowa end of the Rock Inland system and In this comnanv rents the title and rleht-of-way. The Rock Island Railway company is of New Jersey and operates me system throurh a leasehold controlled by the ownership of a majority of the stock of tne lowa incorporation. Rock Island Increases Capital. Subsequently the Chicago. Rock Island ft Pacific railway filed with, the sec retary of state articles of ' Incor poration Increasing their capital IM.OOOOOO. making their total capital stock $145,000. 000. The fee charged for filing was $30,000. During the last twelve months the Rock Island has paid into the state treasury an aggregate amount of $160,000 for increaBce In its capitalization. NEW YORK, May 11. J. P. Morgan ft Co. today made public the terms of the Rock Island-St. Louts & San Francisco railroad deal. Acting for the Rock Island the company, offers holders of 'Frisco com mon, par value $100; $60 par value in 5 per cent gold bonds of the Rock Island, and $60 par value in common stock of the Rock Island company of New Jersey, the holding company of the Rock Island and Pacific roads. The sale Is not to be con summated unless 225,000 shares of 'Frisco common are deposited with Morgan ft Co. by June 1. This Is a mere formality, how ever, as It is understood that a majority of the shares have already been pledged. Accompanying the offer' is a letter from O. H. Bogue, the Rock Island vice presl dent, showing these authorized securities $145,000,000 stock, entire Issue except shares to qualify directors being owned by the Rock Island company of New Jersey; $75,- 000,000 4 per cent bonds"of $2-,000, of which $6,492,275 are Issued and' outstanding and $18,600,000 5 per cent gold bonds of 190. Mr. Bogue's letter Is supplemented by a statement signed by B. F. Yoakum, Hi C. Pierce, James Campbell, B. PV Cheney. W. K. Blxby and H. H. Porter, the controlling Interests in the 'Frisco road",' agreeing to the terms "as to all common stock owned and controlled by them."- " -" --,; ' Mr. Toakum Is to remain at the head bf the 'Frisco road, which -will -bereonducted as an independent company.. Reports ";hat he may eventually become president -of the Rock Island lack confirmation. ' , JUDGE BAKER VISITS OMAHA Recites Some Interesting; Incidents of President's Reception in tbe Territory. ( Judge Benjamin S. Baker of the' supreme court of New Mexico, together with Mrs. Baker, dropped in among their old friends in Omaha yesterday. The Judge Is In fine form physically and talks enthusiastically over New Mexico, and especially of Its reception to President Roosevelt, In 'which he had a leading part. 1 " -' "I am fresh from New Mexico; and It is all right," said Judge Baker. "There "have been many new finds In the gold and copper fields. The railroads are' at work on ex tensions and a new railroad that assures us $,000 miles more by 1904. The heavy rains and snows insure one of the best years for sheep, cattle and agriculture for many years. Large Investments are being made by outside capital In mines, lumber, stock and irrigating plants, so' that pros perity in New Mexico is visible on every hand. The territory has a great future. I think I am safe In predicting statehood for New Mexico In some form along Jointly with Arliona next congress, from a talk ' with the president. I think I am "war ranted in the conclusion that he Is for Joint statehood for New Mexico and 'Arl iona, allowing Arizona single statehood after acquiring a population of some $00,000. Statehood Is in the air and ia coming sure in 1904. "New Mexico gave the president a great reception on May t. Santa Fe did itself proud and Albuquerque's reception was sublime, and we, felt assured that the presi dent was pleased. In front of the speakers' stand, on an elevated and inclined' plat form was a living map of little girls, dressed In white, each properly located, and holding a banner of the state she repre sented. In front of the sisterhood of states was a rail fence and a small gate slightly ajar, inside of which stood Uncle Sam holding a star, and outside a small girl in white, representing New Mexico, reaching for the star. This tableaux pleased the president very much and he spoke of the 'little miss on the outside.' On the arch under which he waa driven were the worda, 'Roosevelt Statehood,' and between a pic ture of the president below, the figures 1904.' As we drove under the arch I said: Mr. President, how do you like our mottoT' He replied, 'There Is nothing the matter with that.' "We presented the president with a mem bership card of the Albuquerque Commer cial club In the form of a Navajos blanket, 23x53 inches. I drew the design, selected the colors and a Navajos squaw wove It The ground waa a beautiful red, the border of red, white and blue, with atars, squares and diamonds, while the center waa a large diamond of blue, bearing the inscription: 'The president, honorary membership card. Commercial club, Albuquerque, N. M., May t. 190$.' I tell you It was a beautiful saddle blanket and when the president said, I am delighted,' it was in no pro-forma manner, lie exclaimed, 'By George, It's a real Nava jos; it's the real thing!' In short, we gave him a spleqdld reception. "You can say New Mexico is all right, and I am much pleased with It and the people, and I shall do all I can to boost It along. Of course I can never forget the great state of Nebraska and my many good friends here, yet I am contented and satis fled with my new home. We have the finest climate and nicest people anywhere to be found. Mrs. Baker is with me. We are here on account of her mother's Illness and may stay several weeks. I had a hard year'a work, but my docket Is practically cleared Up. . barring some supreme court work my Urn ia my own till September L" WOMAN IN CLUB AND CHARITY Excepting the Inst ten minutes, the en tire session of yesterday afternoon's meet ing of the Woman's club was occupied with the election of officers and chairmen of standing committees. Not that there was any contest for the offices, but rather that withdrawals seemed the order of the day, much time being consumed In filling out the ticket, while a tie and a failure to secure a majority vote necessitated a sec ond ballot for the offices of first vice presi dent, treasurer and chairman of the house and home committee. When nominations were called for Mrs. H. 8. Jaynes arose and In the following words made the nomination for president: "I wish to nominate for a second term one who has endeared herself to her friends by her ever gracious tact and courtesy; who has shown unfailing energy In the discharge of her. duties and who has never swerved from her loyalty to the Omaha Woman's club and its best interests Mrs. F. H. Cole." The applause that followed waa most hearty and a motion was at once made that the secretary cast the ballot for the club unanimously for Mrs. Cole for presi dent. Prolonged applause followed, during which several bunches of flowers were carried to the platform, and when quiet had been restored Mrs. Cole thanked the women simply, saying that while It waa im possible to please everyone or be governed by the opinions of all, she had done con scientiously what in her Judgment seemed best. The unanimous re-election of Mrs. C. H. .Townsend' as second vice president and of Mrs. Edward Johnson as corre sponding secretary followed. Mrs. George Thompson refusing to serve a second term as first vice president, Mrs. R. M. Ste venson was elected' to succeed her. Mrs. A. W. Bowman succeeded Mrs. C. S. Lo blngler, who refused a second term as treasurer. Mrs. Charles Rosewater was elected recording secretary. The following chairmen of committees were elected: Auditing, Mrs. H." J. Penfold; constitution, Mrs. I. R. Andrews; courtesies, Miss Ethel wynne Kennedy; house and home, Mrs. H. S. Jaynes; library, Mesdames Miller, Towne and Crowley; membership, Mes dames E. B. Towle, Thomas Ward, Crow ley, Ralph Bush and Chlsem. Upon recommendation of the committee appointed to devise some means for rein stating delinquent members it waa pro posed that all "delinquent members, no matter of how long standing, be reinstated during the month of. May by .the payment of $3, that to stand aa membership fee for the coming year.- - This . recommendation was opposed on the ground that it waa unfair to those women who had come in last month and paid $5 for the remainder of this year and next, and the motion waa lost. . . ' Mrs. Mary Teats, national superintendent of the purity department of the Woman'a Christian Temperance union, waa then in troduced and presented greetings from the organization that she represents. Mrs. Teats Is in the city delivering a course of lectures under the auspices of the local union. Upon motion of the house it was decided to make the discussion and adjustment of the complimentary membership list, busi ness held over from last meeting, the first order of business at the next meeting, which will be the- first of the year. A piano solo by 'Mrs! Samuel Katx was fol lowed by the presentation and introduction of the newly elected' officers. ' Mrs. Mary Teats Will speak this evening at the Second Presbyterian church. Twenty fourth and " Nicholas streets, under the auspices of the local Women's ' Christian Temperance union."-frs.' Teats Spoke Sun day evening , art SewArd'-Street Methodist church and at the' Vlose ' of her 'address twenty-one new members were added to the local union. " ' " '" ' ' "' Works Wonders for Women. Electric ' Bitters Invigorate'' the female system and cures nervousness, headache, backache and constipation or no pay. 60c. For sale by Kuhn ft Co. ' SAY MAN WOULD SLAY CHIEF Police Hold Anarchist on Chars; of . Threatening; President's Life. . , 8AN JOSE. CaT, May U.-Clay Taylor, alias 'Prof. Piute, waa arrested today for supposed designs upon the life of the presi dent. He has served three terms in prison. It is alleged he wrote Mr. Roosevelt ad vising htm not to come here. He Is also accused of recent anarchistic utterances. 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Millions of tba world's best people bow nee Cuticura Soap, ssslsted by Cuticura Ointment, for preserving, purifying and beautifying tba skla, for cleansing tbe scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of fall ing hair, for softening, whitening and aoothlng red, rough and sore hands, as well aa for all the purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery. Thousands of women recommend CoUeur Boap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment the great skin cure, for annoying Irritations, costings and weaknesses, or too frew or offeoslve perspiration, for a leer -atlvs conditions, snd for many saaa tire, antiseptle purposes whlcb resxSU guggeat themselves. MSiMtkHiainiU. AiikM BwHaei Ste rtm ' Ik. rs-M l. mm. 0 CWwtaM r i ran. rui k rtisi sown, i r-trr Iw mm O-n Dor . M Pn sar Sms a - Cmm sjus Swa sr. Milling ennwnSEnrsnir I With skill the Petti-Johnnys run their mill. Each Petujohri 'fla&e contains an entire grain of Petti john wheat All the natural build ing material for the body, all the brain force, nerve supply, health- 1 C3 1 1 Cooked At all grocers. CHINA REFUSES FREE PORTS R'jects . Treaty Clause Opening; Fort . of . .Manohuria to Foreign Trade. . RUSSIA DECLARED WILLING TO GET. OUT Great Britain is Assure Provinces Will Be Evaluated, Thongh (Move ment Mar Be Blow and Deliberate. ... SHANGHAI. May U. The ' Chinese treaty revision commissioners have re ceived from the Chinese forolgu office in structions to decline further . discussion with the American commissioners on ar ticle xll of the proposed new treaty.' The article refers to the opening of points in Manchuria to foreign trade. It la added that auch negotiations, are inadvisable, owing to Russian action. The Chinese commissioners, reflecting the in decision of the government, suggested this, was a matter for settlement by inter change of dispatches rather than by in clusion in the formal treaty. Russia Vllllnc 1o Leave. LONDON, May 11. Under Foreign Sec retary Cranborne announced in the House of Commons today that tbe British, consul at New Chwang reports that there haa been no new re-occupation of New Chwang by the Russians. Friendly communications on the subject. Lord Cranborne said, had been addressed to the Russian government dur ing the laat few daya by the United States and Oreat Britain independently, and the Russian government in reply had intimated that it would adhere to ita engagementa to evacuate Manchuria, although the evacua tion waa temporarily delaped. Russia had alao explained that it had no Intention of adopting any measure tending to ex clude foreign coneula or obstruct foreign commerce or the use of the ports. Under the circumstances the British government saw no sufficient reason for securing con certed action between the United States, Japan and Oreat Britain with the object, aa suggested by his questioner, Joseph Walton (liberal) "of arriving at a definite agreement with Russia for . the prompt fulfillment of ita assurance." Chinese Officials Relieved. PEKINO, May JX The French mlnUter reports that Minister Congsr, following In structions, haa notified the Chinese gov ernment of the assurances regarding Man churia which Russia has given the United States, directly through the American ambassador,' McCormlck, and also through Ambassador CasslhL and aays the Russian charge at Peking haa given the Chinese officials similar assurance. The French minister adds that the Chinese officials are not gravely concerned by Russia's alleged designs on Manchuria, being fully satisfied with the foregoing assurances. The feeling here, which la strongly sym pathetic with Russia, haa been greatly re lleved by the official advices from Wash ington, summing up the results of the con ferences between Secretary Hay, Ambas sador Casslnl and the Japanese minister, particularly the contradlcilon of the re port that Mr. Hay had telegraphed to President Roosevelt relative to the ques tion of Joint action on the part of Oreat Britain, Japan and the United States, which report aroused serious apprehension here of possible International entangle ment Heals aa fey Magic. It a pais, sore, wound, turn, scald, cut or piles distress you, Bucklen's Amies Salve will cure It, or no pay. 25c. For aala br Kuba A Co. SELLS LUMBER FOIMNDIANS Iaterior Department Baa Twa Mlllian , Feet ( Illicitly Cwt Timber gar gale. ARDMORE. 1. T.. May 11. Secretary Hitchcock haa ordered the aala of the 1,006,000 feat of lumber seised by, official .Ok "VHL" h ; - ft. 1 " ' , giving and health-sustaining prop erties that nature put in the grain are, through exclusive and original processes, retained in these Makes. You get all this nourishment in in your own home. Easily home-cooked. A Cereta in the. Choctaw Nation recently, when sev eraj. large lumber mills, running in viola tion of the law, were ordered closed. ' The timber will be sold Immediately and the proceeds ' expended on behalf of the Choc taws, , , Secretary Hitchcock's -, action makes, it. impossible for mills to operate in . the' Indian country. INSULAR PEACE IS ASSURED General Davis Reports Mores Peaceful Under Pershing's Active " Measures. MANILA, May 11. Straggling Moroa at tacked the rear guard of Captain Pershing's column, near Bacolod, Island of Mindanao, on Saturday morning, wounding Lieutenant Rutegles and one soldier.- The guard killed all the attackers. - The latest reports- place the number of Moros killed at the capture of Taraca at no. Bridagler General Sumner, commanding the Department of Mindanao, haa issued a congratulatory order to Captain Pershing's troops. WASHINGTON, May 11. The War de partment has the following telegram from General Davis: MANILA, May 10. To Adjutant General, Washington: Captain John J". Pershing has comDleted a circuit of Lake Lanao. via the east coasti from Camp Vicars. Had a sharp ngni at j.araca. iapiurea ten ions, many prisoners, thirty-six Lantacas and six rifles. All other, dattos friendly. Liberated prison ers, destroyed hostile forts and Lantacas. Our loss two , killed and four wounded. Every hostile datto haa now been chas tised. -All Moros know our friendship is valuable and Is freely extended to all who deserve It. No property, save hostile forts, has been molested. Troops returning- to Vicars via west coast. Moro labor eager for employment on the roads and shelter buildings; former about finished and the latter progressing rapidly. Troops have beriaved splendidly,' not only In contending fanatical savage foe, but also dresded f.ls. ease, and besides had to construct many miles of road through the tropical jungle. No more hostilities are anticipated beyond occasional sniping. DAVIS. Secretary, Root sent the following reply to General Davis: I congratulate you on the work in Min danao. Express to Captain Pershing and officers and men under his command the thanks of the War department for their able and effective accomplishments of a difficult and Important task. -.When -you ,-drlnk champagne, drink the n hat. Cook's Tmnerlal Extra Drv. It slwsys satisfies, never disappoints. LIEUTENANT. MAKES EXCUSES Declares He Missed' Roll Call Because . of Headaches and Blow Clocks. LEAVENWORTH, Kan., May 11. The courtmartlal of the eight student officers opened this morning at Fort Leavenworth, with Colonel C. C. Carr as president and Captain Brown as Judge advocate. First Lieutenant' Leonard T. Baker, First Infantry, was the first officer called. He was. represented by Major Morton and Cap tain Bolles. There wers nine specifications in the charge. The lieutenant pleaded not guilty to all, giving aa excuses for missing roll Call headache, slowness of clock and others. , ' '' ." The following cases are expected to come up tomorrow: Lieutenant William M. True, Sixteenth infantry; Lieutenant C. R. Jones. First cavslry. - and Lieutenant Crockett Twenty-fourth Infantry. It Is reported that the other four will be given another chance. . BURNS HIS WIFE WITH ACID Jealous Huskand Throws Virulent Chemical Over I'nfortunat Woman. ST. LOUIS. Mo., May ll.-Frank C. Kear ney threw two ounce of carbolic acid into hla wife'a fac on th street today and escaped pursuit Mrs. Kearney, who Is n years old, is badly burned about the fac and neck snd one arm, with which aha Intuitively prelected her eyes. The acid throwing waa th culmination of domeatlo Infslicity. mm (Ml r-if S .hi., coupon in every padaga. INDIANS FORCED TO MOVE Agent Makes Redskins Puefc l Trek to New Reserva- ' .. SAN DIEGO. Cat., May 1L The last hops of the Warner'a Ranch Indiana that they would be allowed to remain In .possession of the old home of the tribe waa blasted to day when Indian Agent- Wright ordered them, to pack their effeete and transfer them to the new reservation near Pal. No trouble la anticipated. WOMEN DEFEND THE FRIARS Apostollo Delegate te Palltuplaes Asked to Prevent Expul c' ' atom. MANILA. May 11.-A petition aigned ex clusively by Filipino women haa been pre sented to Archbishop Guidl, the apostollo delegate In the Philippines, asking for the retention of the friars. - ' It declares that no reason exists for. their expulsion, asserts that their withdrawal will leave hundreds of parishes without spiritual services and says a small minority la responsible for. the antl-frlar movement. Nurses Are Graduated. The School Of Theoretical and Practical Nursing In connection with St. Joseph's hospital, this city, closed Its half-year term on May . Previous to that date exam inations of the members of the graduating class were-conducted by th hospital staff of physicians and surgeons. Klght mem bers of the Franciscan order passed these examinations and were awarded their diplomas by Dr. D. C. Bryant dean of th John A. C reign ton Medical college faculty. He was assisted by several of the hospital Staff. ..... Attention, Sarlnersl The special train WILL leave the Union depot 1 p. m.. May 14, for Sioux City. ' V7 OiTStl&Bm Who is discoursed by a condition of ill health which fails to yield to the treat ment of local physicians will b glad to know she can consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, frte. In a little mors than thirty years, Dr. Pierce, chief consulting pby. siciaa to the Invalids' Hotel snd Surgical Institute. Buffalo, N. Y., assisted by his staff of nearly a score of physicians, baa treated ana cured hundreds of thou sands of weak and sick women. All correspondence is held aa strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. V. After bring subjected for Mac tiaM te sa sanoying fcmste tremble. mvs Mrs. Uiseie TilUrfsoa. et Potomac. Vrmllioe Co., III., Boa Iw, "I wrote to Dr. R. V. Plvree. whe st one understood my suffering, sad advised ns te take bis ' Parorlt rretcripttoa ' snd ' Golden Medical Diacorary,' sad uae alas his ' Lotion Tablets' snd 'Suppositories.' After nsleg his medicines right or aloe months I was com pletely cured. I am grateful w Dr. Pierce for his advics ssd the kind sad encouraging letters he wrote to nt. I would edvia any woman ssffrrtng with female dunnsc. te eoeMtn him. Prompt and rmpectral attrnttoe will be gives sad good adviot received by ae doing. Tba Common Senas Medical Adviser, tooo large pages in paper covers, is sent ret on receipt of II ou-cnt stamp to pay expense of mailing only. Address br. SL V. Piercs, Buffalo, N. Y. Tito fwr