TIIE OMAHA DAILY BEEi SUNDAY, MAY 17. i!)03.
HOCSTAIN OF A HOLE Hill
GeTeroor Mickey Explain! the Bribery
Gtoritt Fioatiuj Around.
SEES NO OCCASION FOR PROSECUTIONS
State rl ef aseeassneat la Hot
t( Bfitr te Malt Ita n
pert Railroad
Valaatleas.
(FVora a Staff Correspondent)
LJKCOLN, May IS. 8peolal.)By tha
distortion of a statement mad by Oovernor
Mickey, In an Interview to demonstrate
that no appointee of tilt would be compelled
to pay a portion of his salary In order to
hold his position, much has been made out
of little, and sensational newspapers hava
taken advantage of an opportunity to
aplutter.
A repdrt was sent out under a Lincoln
headline yesterday afternoon by tha repre
sentative of tha Associated Press to tha
affect that four men, applicants for poal-4
tlona at tha disposal of the governor, had
offered to pay 11,008 each for tha pi toes.
There was absolutely no truth In tha state
ment. Tha Associated Press representative
did not talk to tha governor, but Instead ha
secured hta Information second handed.
In the common' acceptance of tha worfl,
no bribes ware offered the governor, and It
waa not tha intention of Oovernor Mickey
to ao state. The truth of the bribery charge
la this:
While the fight .for the position of oil
. Inspector waa at Ita height and the feeling
was so strong as to develop two factions
la Lancaster county, each of which
atrongly advocated a different man, one of
tha candidates informed the governor that
If the other strong candidate would with'
draw and the governor would appoint him,
aa a compromise, he would give the retir
ing candidate 11.000, Oovernor Mickey re
fused to even allow this to be done and
Informed the applicant of hta disapproval
ef such methods.
An eld aoldler who was a close personal
friend ef a relative of Oovernor MIokey,
who Is not wall off In this world'a goods,
asked to be appointed commandant of the
Soldiers' home at Grand Island. To Gov
ernor Mickey the old aoldler said he would
be able to live en halt of the salary re
ceived the first year and the ether half he
would give toward the support of the
governor's relative. TWe was the nearest
approach to an offer of bribery that has
occurred since Governor Mickey was wau.
gurated. The old soldier, of course, was
turned down, and tha fact that he had
' made such a propoaitlon only came out
yesterday In the course of a general dls-
cusslon of the manner in wnicn appoint
menu were made. Governor Mickey stated
that this proposition, as much aa anything
else, waa what caused him to refuse to con
sider the man's application further
The other "bribe offerer', waa a candidate
for labor commissioner. . This man. In
enumerating his good qualities. Informed
the governor that three months in the year
he would devote to the Interest or tne gov
ernor politically. When thla man then re
ceived the governor's idea of men buying
appointments he left the presenoe of the
governor In a very bad humor, and he haa
been that way amce.
He Reasoa far Cesaplalats.
"t see ho reason Why t should file com
plaints against these men," said Oovernor
Mirk thla morning, "and I see no reason
why X should give their names to the pub
lic . I Just mentioned those tninga to we
newspaper men yesterday to. show them
that I waa not Influenced. In any way by
Such methods In making appointments and
that I would not be. Every one of my ep
Bolntmenta I have made myeelt and there
la not a alngle one of them who haa to pay
tribute for his office. If one ot ray ap
nnlntaea went wrong I would remove him.
If I thought that one of them paid tribute
to any man tor holding office I would re
move him. The old aoldler who made me
the propoaitlon about the Grand Island
home made the mistake of hie life when
he offered to give one-halt of his aalary
to a relative of mine. He haa felt my ais
pleasure and my disapproval of such meth
oda in that hla application was not eon
sldered after . the proposition was made.
He la a noor man and an old man. I would
not, I think, be Justified In giving hta
name to the 'public or filing a complaint
against Him. He did not offer me anything
direct
The fact that a candidate for labor corn
mlssloner offered to spend three months
out of the year working for my political
Interests waa what might be termed trafflo
In politics, but such traffic doee not nor
will not receive my approval. That man
knows my Ideas on such methods of secur-
In office and I see no reason why t should
attempt to prosecute him.
"None of the men were appointed to of'
floe and no bribe waa offered to me In the
nature of a bribe direct; no crime waa
committed against the state; no damage
haa been done the state; the men have
been shut out absolutely from holding ap
pointive offices so far as I am conoerned
and there, I am of the opinion, the matter
wlU rest
"The matter came up In the discussion of
the Hays' criticism of me In connection
Headquarter for Edison
Phonographs and Vic
tor Talking1 Machines
With the largest and moat complete
stock ef records west of Chicago. We
aell for cash, or IS.OO down, and ll.W
per week.
Ball-Bearitis '
Wheeler & Wilson
Sowing Machines
at popular prices and easy tarma.
8econd-hrnd.af wing machines from
SI to SIS
We rent machlnea at 75c per week.
We aell needlra and repair all parts
for any machine manufactured.
Bicycles cheap. In order io close out
our large etock.
Nebraska Gyclo Co.,
"Phone la.
Corner liib and Harney,
fit No, 2th St.. South Omaha, Neb.
f bona iMi.
Ui Broadway. Council Bluffs, la.
Phone beta.
OEO. E. MICKEL, riaaager.
wit th "tanflard Ott company. I ha
-
been reliably Informed that A deputy
Inspector under tha prevloua administra
tion had to pay tribute In tha aum of half
of hi f rat year's aalary to hold hi port-
Uon. Who got the money, I do not know.
But I do want everybody to know that
none of my appointees will ever have to do
that, and anyone who Imagines he will se
cure an appointment by making offers to
that effect will be disappointed."
Net Reader ta fteeart.
The state board la not yet ready to re
port. Late this efternoon It adjourned
until Monday morning. D. E. Pollard, rep.
resenting the Burlington, waa here at the
request of the board to explain some of
the returns made on the several branch
lines of the road. The board could not
make out In Just what counties the road
waa supposed to be. All of the roads have
been gone over and temporarily tha value
has been placed on them. The board, how.
ever, Is not yet ready to put Ita final ap
proval on the findings and will not until
another meeting Is held. Very little If any
difference will be made In the aggregate
railroad assessment from the returns last
year.
New Deaaty Oil laspeetor.
Oovernor Mickey took a few moments oft
from the board thla morning to announce
the appointment of C E. Burns of Bcrlb
ner as deputy oil inspector to take the
place of Fred Sonnenschlen In the Third,
district Mr. Burns Is an old aoldler and
waa highly recommended. When he made
the announcement Governor Mickey stated
that he waa taking care of as many old
soldiers aa he could, for It would not be
many years before there would be none of
them to care for,
The governor also announced that he I
would in the very near future appoint
Oeorge L. Carter of North Platte, bett-r
known aa "Nick" Carter, to occupy the
position now held by Chief Game Warden
Slrapklna. Mr. Carter Is at present deputy
under Mr. Slmpklns and as such has dona
good work. A number of applicants were
after the place.
, Police Cemmlssleaer Next.
The next number on the program Is the
appointment of a member of the Omaha
polloe commission. C. C. Wright, who has
recently been elected city attorney of
Omaha, haa signified hla Intention to resign
by the Set ot May. It Is the general be
lief that Governor Mickey wl name his
successor shortly after that time. So far
no outward algna ef disturbances have
become noticeable around the governor's
office reaardlng the appointment Several
names have been suggested to the gov.
ernor, but who will be the man Is not
known. Governor Mickey will not discuss
the matter at this time because the va
cancy has not occurred.
eleet School Saaerlateadent
At a meeting of the school board last
night these teacher were elected i W. L.
Stephens, Beatrice, superintendent, salary
$2,400; li. K. Wolfe, Lincoln, principal High
school, salary 12,000; A. 3. Morris, Lincoln,
waa elected secretary of the hoard at a
salary of 9eV. and Miss Anna Badger waa
elected clerk at a aalary of 1840. The only
change made from last year waa In the
eelectlon of Mr. Stephens as superintend
ent, the others being old employes of the
board.
The Platte Valley Independent Telephone
company of Scotta Bluff filed artlclee ot In
corporation today with the secretary of
state. The capital stock Is $30,000 and the
Incorporator are K. V. Price, F. Alexan
der and C. A. Morrill,
Keeps Weadlagr Secret.
MIm Rosa V. Scott, who secured tha
paasage of a bill through the legislature
authorialna tha state to nay her 1500 for
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with the food commission, surprised her I
friends here today by mailing out from
Omaha notice of her marriage. The wed
ding occurred July IT, 1902, and the man In
the case Is J. Fred Oarvey. The groom
came to Lincoln soma time ago from Co
lumbus and later became a member of the
Burlington car accountant force, since
which time he hss been transferred to
Omaha. The wedding hae been kept a se
cret by the two until last Sunday, when
the bride Informed her parents,
Flans Nat SasTerlagr.
The starving people of Finland are not
In need of assistance from the citlsens of
Nebraska, having beta-provided for by the
Russian government and consequently
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passed definitely stated to what plaoes the
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this place. Miss Mullon I. the daughter of
O. A. Mullon. decaaaed. fr 1- "
porter In the First district For the laat
year he haa been In Montreal,
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Belle Meecham, well known In oollce
circles In varioua parte of Nebraska. Is
dying In a room at 114 South Eleventh HASTINGS. Neb., May l.-(Bpeoial.)-atreet
aa a result of cocaine taken with Judge Adams held a short but exceedingly
suicidal Intent The woman went to the
room this afternoon accompanied by a man
as yet unidentified and remained there after
tne man iert At thla time ahe waa Intoxi-
cated. Tonight ahe took a doee of eocalne
and being unable to retain It took a second
aes. She was aeen by a member of the
family who resides at the house and a phy-
aiclan waa summoned. Before his arrival
the woman became unconscious and at mid
night the physician eald ahe could not re
cover. The woman Is 85 yeara of age and
waa known In Omaha and other placea as
Belle Duvall.
ASKS COURT FOR GIRL WIFE
Bride la Living with Her rather, Who
Tells tha Yeaa Man Ha Mast
Earn a Living far Her.
BEATRICE. Neb.. May lA-Opectal Tele
gram.) W. H. Harrison of Tecumeeh has
barn In town since yesterday trying to se
cure possession of his wlfs. The couple
eloped last December and were married ut
Atchison. Kan. They located In Missouri
and after residing there a ahort time Mre.
Harrison's father. Mr. Bartela.
prevailed
upon tnera te return to Beatrice. Harrison
aUegee that Bartela drove him away, aav
tng that he abducted his daughter and
that he could not have her until he was
able to earn a living. The young man re
turned te Tecumeeh thle afternoon, where
hi le employed. He has engaged an at
torney and the matter will probably he
eittled In the courts. Mrs. Harrison Is 1
years eld.
Dietrich Will Balld.
HASTINGS. Neb.. May l.(8peclal.)-
The contract haa been let for the erection
of the new building which Senator Dietrich
haa been contemplating for some time on
Second streat between Lincoln end Denver
avenues. The new building will he bui:t
hack to the alley and will bring about a
number of changes aad Improvements on
that street. The book store occupied by
Ball Martin will also be enlarged and
greatly Improved, ea will the building
occupied by the German National eeaa
GERMANS IN ALFALFA FIELD
Visitors Are Shown th- Famous Watson
Banoh at Kearney.
MIDWAY CiTY IN GAY ATTIRE
areat Cherry Orchard, Big Dairy Bare
and Other West era Woadere
Are Taeroagaly lares
tfgated.
KEARKET. Nh.. vt.v itBneclal Tele-I
gram.) Kearney was gaily decorated today
in honor ot the German visitors who are
here to observe the Watson ranch and the
eurroundlng agricultural district
The visit waa first made to the power
house, where the party alighted and looked
over the electric, plant and the canal and
lake. A short stop was next made at the
State Industrial school, the party not
alighting, where a magnificent bird's-eye
view ot the valley, and the city In the dis
tance, could be bad.
Before reaching the ranch house Mr. Wat
son turned the party loose In an alfalfa
field, where the group of carrlagea waa
photographed from the top of an alfalfa
etack by a ataff artist of The Omaha Bee
and members of the visiting party who had I
kodaks.
The drive on the ranch was past that
great cherry orchard of 1.000 treea, then
back in the hills among miles of orchard,
alfalfa and winter wheat taking the ser
pentine road around the foot ef the hills
and back to the barnyard. Here the party
ereatly Interested in Investigating the
big dairy barn and studying the various
machlnee and appliances for agricultural
work.
Returning to the city a luncheon waa
served at the Midway hotel about 2 o'clock
and the balance of the afternoon waa spent
without reference to any special order.
Banqaet at Midway.
Tha party waa hanquetted at the Midway
tonight with an elaborate menu. Mayor
Roe extended the welcome of the city. Mr.
Augustua Kaiser proposed a toast to the
German emperor and Herr von Flelgge In
return offered a toast to "Tour Great Pres-
Ident Theodore Rooeevelt." H. D. Watson,
proprietor of Watson ranch, spoke the
thanks of our people for the great compli
ment In coming here. J. Hamilton Lewie
of Chicago paid a glowing tribute to the
German nation. Dr. Albert Dietrich, speak
ing In German, returned the thanks of his
party for the attentions shown, aald they
were pleased with what they had seen and
considered Nebraska a great state, closing
with a toaat to Nebraska. ' Mr. O. Wickler
epoke In the same atraln. Before breaking
up B. O. Hoetetter proposed the aentlment
'May the Friendship of Germany end
America Last Forever," which waa drank
with enthusiasm. Mr. F. E. Brettrlch re
sponded, proposing a toast to the friendship
of Germany and America, after which the
party took the westbound train for Denver,
profuse In Ita acknowledgment ot Kearney
hospitality.
EXPECT THIRTY DELEGATES
State Leagae of Balldlag aad Loaa
Asaoelatloae Meeta at Wake
This Week.
WAHOO, Neb., May U.-(SpecIal.)-The
Nebraaka State League of Building and
Loan Associations will meet In this dtv
In annual aession Thursday. Mav . About
thirty delegates from the varioua building
and loan associations In the state will be
nr...nt Th. iih -m - .
C. F. Bentley of Grand Island, Hon. E.
Royse of the state banking board, Judge
B. H. Bornborger of Wahoo, G. M. Nat
tlnger of Omaha, R. M. Glllan of Auburn,
T. J. Fitxmorrla of Omaha. A. Truesdale ot
Fremont, G. H. Gllmore and D. H. Christie
of Omaha and others. The sessions will be
held at the city hall and will be open to
the public
Raral Reatea for Adams County.
HASTINGS, Neb., May 16.-(SpecIal.)-
Senator Dietrich has concluded arrange
ments with the Postofflce department at
Washington for the establishment ot a
complete systenT-'of rural free delivery
routes In Adams county. Postmaster Gen-
rail Pal Vila ha iumt infnrmsl thai anstfir
thltt special Agent Llewellyn haa been de
td to WW J1ng the sum
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terrtorjr oyer"Mch the proposed ,lno" are
tend. Until after the survey of Mr.
Llewellyn Is made It wlll'not be definitely
known how many routes will be necessary
tA mmnIlltB tha AAKmt rollntv .v...m hlt
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1 HAaar nAflVAn AnilV Ml irin 1 1 shit Hl f h SB nrtaitnffl Ash
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lent that they will be very numerous and
erosive ana raropjei. as any yei esiao-
usnea Dy tne oeparuneni. jnis movement
will prove a great boon to hundreds of
"V" the v,,c,nl,ty r JIh,Vc,tr'
The routee will emanate from Heatings.
,n8raucn th0 law '""-ee that the
central station shall be located at the
I point in m cuumjr uesi pruviunu wiin
railroad faclltles.
I Cases ta Hastlags Coart.
I busy equity term of district court here this
I week. The greatest Interest centered about
the divorce case ot Ruby Btout against
Edward Stout as they were both old
residents of the city and well known. Her
I maiden name was restored to Mrs. Stout,
toe-ether with IS. 000 alimony, with 110 a
month tor tha aupport of ber children and
fJOO for attorney's fees. Formerly Mrs.
Btout was rather prominently Identified
with religious work In this city and for a
time was a minister of the gospel. Kathrvn
B. Hlggin. also secured a divorce from
rfunn niKKiua1 un ui icuiurv iu appear in
court. The tontine cases were continued I
and It Is understood that one will be tried
In the next term ea a teet case. The dam-
- cas o( tb Northwestern Trust com
pany against ins Hastings News waa
quickly quieted by an order on the trust
company to give security for costs or the
case would be dismissed.
Blase la Mllllaery Stare.
FREMONT. Neb.. May l.-(Speelal.)-
Mra. Minnie Kreader'a millinery store was
badly damaged by fire last night The
family Uvea over the store and when their
eon, Collla Kreader, came In late In the
evening no touna tne store filled with
smoke, and at once cent In an alarm. The
origin of the Ore Is unknown. The damage
to the stock, which is almost entirely de
stroyed by smoke and water, is about 12.000,
and Is covered by Insurance. Tha damage
to the building will not exceed (100.
Casta Paaalatloa Dccllaee.
FREMONT. Neb.. May U.-SpeclaL)-
Clty Marshall Daugherty has commenced
a crusade against unlicensed dogs, and
there haa been a steady stream of appll-
cants for licenses st the city clerk's office.
About thirty dogs have been shot. Thus
far 246 tags have been Issued.
Bay la Seateaeed for Theft.
WAHOO. Neb., May ll-(Special.) Earl
Cm it, aged 10 yeare. waa arrested for theft
yesterday morning and given a sentence of
fifteen days by County Judge Blama. The
boy accompanied his mother, who is
canvasser, and at the home of Fred Eber.
hardt a gold watch and chain disappeared.
The boy was searched and he had the
watch in his povession, but the chain he
had sold for M cents.
JOINT HEIRS OF THE INDIANS
mall Part af the MIUK
TORK, Neb., May 11 (Special.) Several
fit liens of Tork are heirs to a part of the
estate of Charlea and John Harper of In
dian Territory, who are full blooded Indi
ans and have an estate of 17,000,000. con
sisting of large tracts of valuable land and
rash held by the United States. The heirs
here are Robert Kerwood, Samuel Kerwood,
Eveline Kerwood and Mrs. Josh Jones, who
have registered and furnished testimony
of relationship. Each adult heir la to re
ceive 110.000 In cssh and a section of land.
Each child over 12 receives a half section.
and under it a quarter section.
WANTS NITR0 FOR EVIDENCE
Coanty Attorney Refaaea ta Allow Ex
plosive ta Be Destroyed, Tkoaga
Other OMrlale Pear It.
TORK. Neb., May J.-Speclal.)-The
county officials would like to make some
disposal of a bottle of nitroglycerine which
was taken from the suspected bank rob
bers. Sheriff Brott Is afraid to close or
open the safe In which the bottle Is kept
County Attorney Stroman, however, will
not allow the nitroglycerine to be disposed
of, aa he wishes to use It In testimony
agalnat the suspected robbers. There la
enough nitroglycerine to totally destroy the I
courthouse. I
FRIENDS PAY THE SHORTAGE
Proceedings Agalaat Defaaltlagr
Water Ceeasalsaloaer Herae at
West Polat Dropped.
WEST POINT, Neb., May Id. (Special.)
The defaulting water commlasioner of
this city, Ludwlg Herae, has, through
friends, paid his shortage and he and his
bondsmen are released from further lia
bility. Herse Is supposed to be In hiding
In Germany. Criminal proceedlnge against
him have been discontinued.
West Palatera Plaa tasasaer Resort,
WEST POINT, Neb., May l.-(Speolal.)
A move la on foot to purobase the No-
Ugh park property and to convert the same
Into a desirable summer resort tor plcnloa
and Sunday afternoon amusements. A
number of the leading citlsens of the town
are back ot the scheme and a meeting waa
held Tuesday for the purpose of devising
the beat plan to get at the matter. It la
proposed that a stock company be formed
to purchase the grounds and clear them
off and erect suitable pavilions, eto. A
bridge will also be built across tha mill
race.
Jarrls' Body Is Feaad.
FULLERTON, Neb., May 16. (Special.)
The body of A. P. Jar vis, who was drowned
In the Loup river March 10, was found
near Kent ranch, twelve miles below this
city, yesterday. The body waa burled In
the Fullerton cemetery thla morning by the
members ot the fire company, of which he
waa chief.
Sander Schools Meet Next Week.
TECUMSEH, Neb., May IS. (Special.)
The Johnson County Sunday School asso-
elation will hold a convention at the Up-
per Spring creek atetnoaisc episcopal
church Tuesday and Wednesday. May M
and 27.
A f o program has been pro-
Tided.
Farmer Bart la Raaaway.
TECUMSEH, Neb., May 11 (Special.)
Frank Taylor, a farmer here, had a runa-
way experience last evening. His horse
broke away from the buggy and dragged
htm across the road. He is terribly
bruised, but no bones are broken.
West Point's Memorial Day.
WEST POINT, Neb., May 11 (Special.)
ine comraaes oi u. o. v.rw.u.u
. m 4 rs. SSI 4"s HAat
Grand Army of the Republic., are content-
plating a proper observance of Memorial
j, " - r..h.
day. Hon. W. 8. Summers of Omaha will
deliver the oration at the graves.
Will Visit la Germany.
PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. May 18. (Spe
cial.) Mrs. John Reich, Mrs. William Budlg
and Miss Soennlchsen, who will depart to
morrow for a visit In Germany, were given
a very pleasant surprise party at the home
of the former.
Beetlea Man gtracU ay Engine.
BEATRICE. Neb.. May 16. (Special Tele
gram.) Fred Swarts, a section hand on
the Burlington, was struck by a switch
engine this afternoon. Several toea were
cut off. His Injuries are not serious.
Bridge la la Plaea Agala.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., May l.-(Spe-
clal.) The Plattsmouth pontoon nndge.
which went down to Nebraska City with
the tee, has been brought hack and put In
shape for teams and pedestrians to cross.
Mrs. Weha Beeelvee Iaearaaee Caaa,
PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., May l.-(Spe-
rial.) Mia. William Webb has received
Sl.flOO life-insurance on a policy held by her
husband, who waa killed by falling from
the Burlington bridge at this point.
For Aaaa Vaa Bnrea Ratate.
PLATTSMOUTH. Neb.. May W. (Spe
cial.) Attorney WJlllam Deles Dernier -if
Elmwood was yesterday appointed adminis
trator of the estate of the late Anna M.
VsnBuren.
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Jew Postmaster for Bloax, !., aad
Baaea af Raral Letter Carrlere
Appolated.
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON. May 16.-(8peclal Tele
gramsLeonard Kriger has been appointed
postmaster at Bloux. Dakota county. Neb.
vlca M. Lock wood, resigned.
The postmaster at Lincoln. Neb., haa been
allowed three additional letter carrlere. one
on July 1 and two on October 1 next.
Dr. T. F. Desmond has been appointed a
pension examining surgeon at Webster City
and Dr. F. E. Thompson at Marengo, la.
These rural letter carriers were appointed
todayi Nebraska Edgar, regular, John A.
Baum; substitute, John Harvlson. Cowles.
regular, Wallace Vance; substitute. Her
man C. Rltchey. Hooper, regular. George
E. Nelaon; substitute, Jsmes E. Nelson.
Iowa Lynnvllle. regular. Archibald J.
Finch; substitute, Ida M. Finch. Seymour.
regular, Harvey B. Shepard; substitute,
Dora V. Shepard. Van Meter, regular,
vr Vinrhiirk' anhalltilta rtn
Coe. South Dakota Beresford, regulars.
Jsmes R. Fitzgerald. Eryvard Holmes; sub
stitutes. Mrs. J. R. FlUgersld. Theodore
Bremer.
The comptroller of the currency today ap
proved the conversion ef the Merrick
County bank of Clarka. Neb., into tha First
National bank of Clerks, with 13 00s cap
ital.
When you go out fishing a few bottles
of Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne
will relieve the monotony.
SHOWS FAITH IN AMERICA
Beport of Philippine Governor Indicates
Natives Are Satisfied.
NEW IMPOSED TAXES QUICKLY COLLECTED
bile lastrartlaa la Retarded
ay the Lara, af rillelae
Teachers aad Proper
Laws.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Bureau of
Insular Affairs of tits War department haa
received the report of Senor Fa Lis Teoon,
governor of the province ot Bulaeana, f. 1.,
for the year 1902. The report says:
'The political situation of the province
could not be more satisfactory. Since I
took possession of the government Uiere
of public order, but. on the other hand, 1
have observed that American sovereignty
Is now so firmly established that It is re
flected In the confidence and faith wh.oh
the Inhabitants feel when they see the
efforts the government maxes in carrying
out their exceedingly favorable promise.
"Aa an eloquent proof of thla we cite the
ease with which the taxes were collected,
especially the land tax, which is so new
in this country, and to the payment of
which the province responded with euch
patriotism, without offering the least op
position, notwithstanding the agricultural
crisis through which It haa passed and Is
now passing. Small bands ot Ladrones,
the remains of the paat revolution, stlU
exist in the province, engaged In stealing
animals, makina hlahwav assaults uoon
Isolated roada and settlements, but having.
how'ver' no "UMl lBnlftCftnc'- The"
oanas are last disappearing, owing to me
constant persecution of the constabulary,
local police and the provincial volunteers."
The governor mentions how agriculture
haa suffered from the loss of animala and
the plague ot locusts. He also gives quite
a list of bridges, both of wood and stone.
that have ben. constructed, and roads that
have been Improved.
Lasses aad Improventeats.
In speaking of publlo Instruction he re
ports that education has not developed as
it should for the following reasons)
"First, the acarclty ot Filipino teachers.
who should be paid by the municipalities;
second, the lack of law compelling the
attendance ot children when their parents
through apathy or ancient custom do not
Wish to send their children to school; third,
the continuous calamities that nave be
fallen this province during the year 1902."
He urges that Filipino teachers be as
signed to assist the Americans In their
task of teaching English.
"The hygenla condition of the province,"
adde the report, "Is highly satisfactory
and this la due doubtless to the persever
ance and intelligent effort of the president
ot the provincial board ot health, seconded
by the municipalities, who enforce the
sanitary laws of their respective Jurisdic
tions. In the cholera eptdemio Just past
the provincial president was found lending
his personal aid In the most Infected
pueblos of the province. There occurred
only 1.610 deaths from cholera In the whole
province, which contains approximately
214,000 Inhabitants."
Calls Talloca's Charges Fretay.
The formal charges of Seymour
W. Tulloch, cashier of the Wash
ington city postomoe tor many
years until his removal four years ago,
alleging Irregularities in the postal admin
Istratlon, were submitted to Postmaater
General Payne today. Mr. Payne and
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Brls
tow went over the statement In detail
The postmaster general subsequently stated
that of the fifty typewritten pagea of 300
words each, only about three of the pages
contained matter In regard to the event
He said the rest of the statement con'
slsted ot glittering generalities.
Postmaster General Payne, reviewing the
chargea ef Mr. Tulloch, aald this after
noon:
The great bulk of the Irresularltlea. of
which Mr. Tulloch complains, was the re
sult of the government taking over the
postal service of Porto Pli j. Mr. Tulloch
to trouhles caused hv th mvmfnt
of the Porto Rlcan accounts through the
Washington poatomce. ana manes eome
ether Insinuations, as, for example, the
p 0( , 1merbox themes. eto.. but
there is no evidence nothing but words.
The bulk of the offenses aliened Is that
vouchers were charged to the wrong ac
counts. All ot the Items which were not
allowed by the comptroller were finally
audited, except less than 1100. e will
look into the records or these matters, ot
course. .
Now. once for all. I want to say that this
Investigation of the affairs of the Post
office department will go on to the end,
and In every direction where there le reason
to believe anything wrong may be found.
The Investigation will be pursued relent
lossly. Any thought of hushing up the
Investigation Is a pure gratuity on the part
ot tne person wno lurnisnes sucn informa
tion. I am not the man who is disposed
to turn tall on such a matter, i have got
the man to go after the facts.
Cortelyoa Waata System.
Secretary Cortelyou of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor has
appointed a commission to rearrange
the 'rtatlattcal work of the bureau
and offices confided to the depart
ment and to consolidate any of the sta
tistical bureaus of offices transferred to
the department by the law creating It.
Following la the personnel of the com
mission, which le composed of chiefs of
bureaue, either now, or after July 1 to be,
of the Department of Commerce er.d Lab r:
Carroll D. Wright commissioner of labor.
chairman; S. N. D. North, director of the
census, vice chairman; James J. Garfield,
commissioner of corporations; O. H. Tltt
mann, superintendent coast and geodetic
survey; George M. Bowers, commissioner
of fish and fisheries; P. Sargent, commis
sioner general of Immigration; O. P.
Austin, chief ot the bureau of statistics;
Frank H. Hitchcock, chief clerk Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, secretary.
Secretary Cortelyou In appointing the
commission and directing its work Is carry
ing Into effect a part of the law creating
hie department. The work ot the commis
sion will be in line of economical ad
ministration and scientific regulation of
tha collection and publication of statistical
matter.
CHELF WANTED FOR BIGAMY
Geeeraer Tatee Issaes ReqalsltUa aa
Maa Alleged ta Ba Married
Twice.
SPRINGFIELD, 111., May lL-Oovsrnoi
Tales today Issued a requisition on the
governor of Colorado for the extradition
of Arthur B. Cheir, under arrest In Colo
rado Springs. It Is alleged that on De
cember !7, 1W2, Chelf married Katherlne
Ouldenlck at Grand Island, Neb., and that
four daya later he married Bessie Harold
In Wapella, 111.
I OIY YFARS FOR MAYOR AMFS
w ..w.. .. v
Farmer City Ofllclal le leateaeea at
Mlaaeaaelle Jedge
Elliett.
MINNEAPOLIS. May 1 -After listening
to the eppeel ot the counsel of former
Mayor A. A- Ames for marry. Judge Elliott
today sentenced the once powerful political
leader to spend els yeara at hard labor In
the stste penitentiary. A- bond of llt.ftOO
waa accented by the court and Dr. Ames
will not have to go to prison until tbs su
preme court baa passed on his appeal.
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