Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 15, 1902, Page 1

amm——— EST ABLI llhl) JL = o — OMARA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, I0WA SENATORS STAY pAllisen and Delliver Unanimously Renemi- aated in Bepublican Cauens. JSHAW READS VALED!CTORY A “4VERNOR 7 }_-‘l Nearly Three Mi Various Institutions “*" QUARTER MILLION FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR for Completion of the Oapitel's L3 SETTLING NEBRASKA BOUNDARY on State Fande Deposited —Advises Amendment to the (From a Staft Correspondent.) DES MOINES, Jan. 14.—(Bpecial Tele- gram.)—In republican jolut caucus last night, presided over by Speaker Eaton, Senators Willlam B. Allison and Jonathan P. Dolllver were unanimously renominated. ‘The nominative speech for Allison was made by Senator Blanchard and seconded by Junkin, Hughes and Larrabee. All of the 412 republican votes were cast for him. Dolliver was placed in nomination by Sen- ptor Hubbard and seconded by Temple, Tre- win and Hamann, and the nomination was made unanimous. B. Murphy for state printer, H. Tedford Mor binder and John R. Carter for code ed- itor, were nominated by acclamation. The two senators were sent for. Sene ator Allison apoke teelingly of the compli- ment pald him and sald be could not find language to express his feelings. He apoke of his eervico, which covered a period known ae one of the most important in the history of the nation, but during all which time there had been steady growth and de. wvelopment. In that time the state which he represented had become four times as populous. He sald he would enter upon a pixth term with some misgivings as to his own abllity to cope with the great ques- tions yot unsettled. He pald a high com- pliment to his colleague. ‘When Dolltver was called for he sald he counted it his good fortune to have entered congress at the same tlme with the late Benator Gear and now to have the wise counsel of Alllson. He felt greater pride in this election than in anything else In his career, and Iowa people had always been kind to him. The caucus was harmonious in every way. Democrats Name Clerks. At a caucus of the democratic senators ©of the senate Miss Anna Taylor of Atlantic, and Mrs. Jennle Emmet of Ottumwa were melected as committee clerks for the pres- ent sestlon. By a resolution adopted by the senate at Its opening sesslon yesterday the democratic mipority was allowed two committee clerks,.as. usual. Miss Taylor and Mrs."Emmet have Both been comnected with the legislature before. Miss Taylor was Senator Emmert's clerk two years ago and Mrs. Bmmet was the clerk of the dem- ocratic minority. The other committee clerks will be declded upon after the new lleutenant governor announces his commit- tees, which he is-exptected to do the last “ ot this week. May Visit Cherokee Hospital. This morning there was a rumor afloat on the senate side of the legislative halls that the legislature might make a junket- jug trip to the new hospital at Cherokee this year. Two years ago the rallroads furnished transportation free and sent a ppecial train of several coaches so that the members of the legislature might visit the mew hospital in process of erection and determine whether or not they should ap- propriate the large amount of money asked for its completiol ‘The result of the trip was that the institution got what the board of control had asked for, and it s now nearing completion. The board of control recelved word this morning that the steam heating plant will be in opera- tion in the new bullding in ten days, and It 1s expected that the institution in entirety dy for occupancy not I than The appropriation asked for this institution by the board this year is smaller than that of two years ago, the sum asked belng $132,000. Legisiative Proceedin The senate was in session in the fore- moon, but transacted only formal business. A resolution by Grast to allow the pres! dent of the senate to appoint four addi- tlonal pages was lald over. On motion of Trewin the custodian was directed to have bullt at the entrance to the senate a ves- tibule to avold the strong drafts of wind ghrough the hall. A commniittee on mile- Rge was appointed, consisting of Hazleton, Spaulding avd Lambert. The Bruce-Emmert contest case was Rtaken up. Senator Ball (dem.) introduced a Tesolution allowing Emmert to file an an- swer by the 21st. Senator Hubbard (rep.) offered a substitute, the purport of which ‘was to refer the whole matter to a special u-nmn already authorized and t@ em- he committee to subpoena witnesses m make a full investigation. The sub- stitute was amended to allow Emmert to file an answer with the committ passed without division. The res directs that the committee, which will be named when other committees are Damed, shall proceed promptly. A resolution was passed authorizing the secrotary of state to furnish tons laws of the last two sessions to all members. The secretary of state was directed to have printed 5,000 coples of the official register more than usual. The sepate decided upon edjournment Friday noon until Tuesday at 20 & m. Count of the Vete. In the afternoon both houses met. The penate adopted a resolution lnviting Gov- ernor Shaw to appear before the joint conventions and deliver in person his bi- ennlal address. Each house appointed a teller for the count of votes and the houses went into joint convention. The votes for governor and lleutenant governor were counted and the result declared ip necordance with figures long ago pub Mshed. G Governor Leslle M. Shaw was invited to appear before the joint convention and when he was escorted to the speaker's desk he was greeted with enthusiastic applause. The governor To the Benate and House of Representa. tives of lowa: ‘The constitution of th mmonwealth requirss the chief executive 0 communicate to the general assembly the condition of the state, together with such recommendations o8 b deem BLOODV IN THE FIGHT ant Phase Given (0 New Jersey Senatorial Conteat by Anony- moun Letters, Unpl TRENTON, N. J, Jan. 14.—The first in- Jection of bad blood into the United States senatorship fight was made today when a number of the republican members of the two houses recelved an anonymous clrcular letter protesting against the election of ex- Sheriff David Baird of Camden. The circular stated that a few years the government of the state was from the “old race track gang,” ant. s Baird is friendly to ex-Assem- blyms. im J. Thompson, owner of the Gloucester race track. Mr. Baird's friends assert that this is an old matter that has Been threshed over before In the newspapers and that it will do him no harm. The sessions of the New Jersey legislature for 1902 opened at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The two houses organized with the election of the officers agroed on In the republican caucus some time ago. A committes was appointed to walt on the governor and in- form him that the legislature was organ- ized. The governor then sent to the two houses his annual message. Senator Reed introduced the only bill of- fered In either house. It provides for the appointment by the governor of fifteen New Jersey commissioners for the Louislana Purchase exposition. Senator Gebhart (dem.) introduced a concurrent resolution memorializing con- gress to provide for the holding of a con- stitutional convention looking to the adop- tion of an amendment to the United States constitution, in favor of the election of United States senators by popular vote. GORMAN ELECTED SENATOR Maryland Legislature Selects a Demo- crat for the United States Senate, ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 14.—Former United States Senator Arthur P. Gorman was today elected to occupy the place in the senate, which he lost In the general election four years ago and regalned in November last. He recelved every demo- cratic vote In both branches of the general assembly, the only absentee In either branch being Representative Smoot, a re- publican from Chase county. Congressman Willlam H. Jackson was the republican nominee. The vote stood semate, Gorman, 17; Jackson, 9; house, Gorman, 74; Jack- son, 14. A joint nession will be held at noon to- morrow for the purpose of aunouncing the results. Gorman will take his seat in March, 1903, when Senator George Welling- ton will retire. The house and wenate in Joint session re-elected General Murray Vandiver, (democrat), state treasurer for two years. 'The total vote follows: Vandi- ver, (democrat), 69; General Thomas J. Spyock (republican), 50; D. H. Thomas, (democrat), 1. The ballot was secret, but it is evident that two republicans voted for General Vandiver. FORAKER NOMINALLY ELECTED Gets Reyuired Number of Votes in Both Houses of State Leginlatu COLUMBUS, 0., Jun. 14.—The house and senate of the Ohlo legislature balloted sep- arately today for United States senator. Senator Joseph B. Foraker, caucus nom- inee of the republicans, recelved twenty- one votes In the sonate and eleven for Hon. Charles Baker, democratic nominee. In In the house Semator Foraker recelved sixty-six votes to forty-two for Baker. The two branches of the leglslature will meet in jolnt session on Wednesday. and form- ally select Senator Foraker. J. B. WCREARY IS CHOSEN Two Houses of Kentucky L Formally Select Ui States Senator. ted FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan, 14.—James B. McCreary was formally elected senator by the two houses of the leg! separate sessions. The vote will be rltllid in joint session tomorrow. The vote in the house stood McCreary, Deboe, 24. In the scoate McCreary, 23; Deboe, 11. Senator W. H. Cox (republican), voted for ex-Governor W. 0. Bradley. FIX NEW TARIFF SCHEDULE Northern Make Reductions ‘Which Other Lines May Adopt. 8T. PAUL, Minn., Ji 14.~The tarift re- ductions on the Great Northegn and North- ern Pacific will go into effect February 1. The new sale sheets went to the printer today. The reductions, which vary from & to 15 per cent, affect mainly the ‘“ten olasses.” Commodity rates on coal, lumber, flour and wheat remain unchanged. Reductions of wheat rates are postponed until later in the year, as it is the idea that the reduc- tions now would not help the farmers, since most of the wheat has left thelr bands. The new tariffs have been prepared un- der the direction of Darius Miller, who at yesterday's meeting acted in bebalf of both the Burlington and the Great Northern. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Chicago & Northwestern, it is stated, will got make any reductions until the effect of the reductions on competitive points is noted. NEW YORK, Jan. 14.—It was anticipated here that the reductions in freight by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific rall- roads would be. followed by a similar cut in tariff by the Burlington and the possible effect upon and action by the Union Pa- cific was generally considered in rallway and financial clrcles. It was o d in behalf of the Union Pacific that any cu¥ in rates by nelghbor- ing lines at competitive points would very likely be met. It was doubted that there was any possibility of a rate war, or re- ductions would be so sweeplng as to ap- preclably affect earnings. REPORTED SALE OF BONDS Rumor Says Entire Iasue of Four Per Cent Debentures is D pensed. NEW YORK, Jan. 14.—It was stated at the office of J. P. Morgan & Co. today that the entire lssue of $30,000,000 of new 4 per cent debenture bonds of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway com- pany had been sold. It Is understood that the new bonds pre- cede adjustment bonds in the matter of In- terest. As a debenture they do not permit of foreclosure proceedings, although this is cousidered & remote contlngencys ANOTHER NEBRMAN NAMED A R. Orusen of Ourtis Goes te Porte Rice to Osllect Customs. REWARD FOR HIS AID TO MILLARD ry of Four Tho Five ~Judge Baker Looks to Re- sarding Postmasters, (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.—(Special Telo- gram)—A. R. Cruzen of Curtis, Neb., wi today appointed collector of customs for the district of Porto Rico and disbursing officer of the marine corps to succeed George W. Whitehead, who was confirmed yesterday as appraiser of the port of New York. This is ure of the biggest appoint- ments Nebraska has received In several years, as it carries a salary of $4,500. The appointment_was made by Secretary Gage AL the carnest request of Senator Millard. Sonator Dietrich joined his colleague in the recommendation of Mr. Cruzen for the place. The office, howoever, Is charged to Senator Millard as a recognition of the Junior senator's appreciation of the work done by the Curtis man in aMing in his election to the senate. The position of collector of customs for the district of Porto Rico is peculiar in that he accounts to no one but the secretary of the treasury. He remits nothing to the United States, as everything over and above the expenses of the island is turned into the Porto Rican treasury. He filles a monthly statement of the receipts and di bursements with the secretary of the trea ury, but beyond that he acknowledges uo supetior. Takes Charge January 16, Cablegrams were today sent from the Treasury department to all ports in Porto Rico, notifying the local officials to close all_accounts on the evening of January 15 and open all accounts in the name of A. R. Cruzen the morning of January 16. When trouble arose with Wilbur F. ‘Wakeman, recently appraiser of the port of New York, and whom George F. White- head succeeds, Secretary Gage began look- ing about for a man to take Whitehead's place, as it had been agreed upon between the president and Hecretary Gage that Whitehead should be appointed. Senator Millard having been informed of the condi- tlons existing over the New YorXk appraiser- ship suggested to Secretary Gage the name of Cruzen as the one likely to fill the posi- tion acceptably, the secretary desiring a successful bunker for the position. When the split between Wakeman and the Treas- ury department occurred Secretary Gage reminded Senator Millard of his suggestion concerning Mr. Cruzen and the appointment was agreed upon. This was several wecks ago and today papers were signed and Mr. Cruzen with his wife and son will sall for Porto Rico Saturday on the transport Ponce. Mr. Cruzen will have under him nearly 150 employes, most of whom are Spaniards. Judse Baker Looks to Future. Judge B. 8. Baker will hold court in his rooms in the county bullding Friday morn- ing, aa he 8:to loave for Omaba tomorrow morning. “I shall close up what business is pending in my court,” sald he, “in the of motions and other matters, and ace my resignation in the hands of the governor, to take effect at his convenlence, making the limit, however, February 1. 1 want to leave for my new post in New Mexico as soon as possible and shall make every effort to join my colleagues on the bench in the territory on or about Feb- ruary 2. Court will be in session at that time and I shall at once begin my judiclal career in my new home. 1 leave Nebraska for good. I link my life with the territory, for 1 believe that the southwest furnishes great chances and 1 have reached a period where I must look to the future. What- ever might have been In store for me in Nebraska I leave behind, belng always re- mindful of the fact that without my friends I could have done nothing, but have con- tinued & plodder. 1 am hopeful of better things in the land with which I become identified as a citizen.” Lindway Confers on Postoffices. H. C. Lindsay, of Pawnee City, chairman of the Republican State committee, arrived In Washington last night. Early today he bad a long conference with Senator Dietrich over the postoffice in the South Platte country, going over petition: mendations in a number of ca result of this conference the following post- masters were' agreed upon: Indianola, W. A. McCool, reappointed; Minden, L. M. Copeland, reappointed; Culbertson, 8. E. Solomon, vice J. W. Cole; Swanton, J. J. Thompson, reappointed; Palisade, Blount, vice J. F. Hoag; Curth Langevine, vice R. 8. Razee; Osceola, H. H. ‘ampbell, reappointed; Ceresco, J. 8, Liv- reappointed; Spur, F. J. Vanicek, vice J. A. Clein, resigned; Gresham, A. A. Haw- ley, reappointed; Ulysses, E. R. Richardson, reappointed; Liberty, R. H. Kerby, re- appointed. “In all of these ci 1d Mr, Lindsay, “the party organization stands back of the men selected. We have insisted upon the party organization endorsing the applicants for postofice in all cases, and these agree- ments were the outcome. “My visit is wholly without significance,” sald Chairman Lindsay. “I never saw copgress in session and as this happened to be the best time for me I came'on. There is nothing political in my visit, except to talk over postoffices with Senator Dietrich a8 a representative of the party organiza- tion, I am not looking for any offic Want to Use Niobra Business men on the Niobrara have jolned In & letter to Congressman Rob- inson asking the secretary of the interior to grant them the right to use the waters of the Niobrara river for irrigation pur- poses and water power. They nsk for a right of way 100 feet wide through the Ponca Indian reservation in Robinson's dis- tative Robinson today presented the request to Commissioner Jones, who was not at all satisfled that he had the right to grant such a request under the r cent law pasaed by congress, which provid, that state courts shall have the power to condemn lands of the Indian allottees. which covers the situation existing on the Ponce reservation. Judge Robluson was sked to examine Into the law and render an opinidn to Commissioner Jones as to how far his authority extends over the lands of the Indian allottees. Fremont Postofice, “There 1s nothing new,in the Fremont postoffice situation.”” sald Senator Millard tonight. *“We are no nearer a wolution than we were yesterday when Mr. Schneider arrived. As this office does not become vacant untll March, I am not going to worry unduly, although I must enufess my friends all over the state have hegun to (Coatinued on Second Page.) i =i—— JANUARY 15, 1902-TWELVE PAG SINGLE COPY FIVE CEN = REEVES CONFUSES RATHBONE Says He Will Swear to Statement of Stamps’ Destrnetion—Trinl Be- comes Exclting HAVANA, Jan. 14.—The examination of Estes G. Rathbone, formerly director gen- eral of posts of Cuba, was continued this afternoon, when the trial of the charges growlng out of the Cuban postofice frauds was resumed. rivate correspondemee between Rathbone and Postmaster General Smiith was intro- duced. Rathbone sald he did ot take part In any campaign having for its purpose his appointment as civil governor of Cuba. Some over zealous friends began one, but ho did not endorse it and Wrote to the presi- dent and postmaster general saying he did not want the position. The government introduced a letter from Charles B. Neeley, whieh accompanied a petition to the president, asking for the ap- pointment of Rathbone. Rathbone sald he did mot know of its existence until six weeks' ago A dramatlc incident of the trial this aft- ernoon was the confronting of Rathbone with Reeves, regard) the statement Reeves alleges that Rathboue made after the latter's return to the United States in November, 1509, and two months after the stamps were burned, When Reeves took the stand, Rathbone was sitting opposite him. Reeves sald that Rathbone told him that Neeley had ar- ranged the matter of the burning of the surcharged stamps so that fraud would not be discovered. Rathbone here asked Reeves it he was willing to swear to this statement. Reeves replied: “Yes,” to which Rathbone sald: “God help you.” Reeves occuples himself during the trial with making coplous notes. He is a most enthuslastic witness for the government. Rathbone admitted having received the letter from Neeley after his arrest. He says it was In answer to & cablegram he sent him to return when Inspectér General Charles Burton reported & shortage in the pos accounts, On the bettom of this lotter was written: “Destroy this letter." Rathboae sald this letter was deltvered to him by special agents and that ge opened it In their presence. He sald N wrote that he did not want to return fhen, that Inspector Burton was making an' unneces- sary stir and that he would explain every- thing satisfactorily by letter. Rathbone said he sent a copy of Nesley's letter to Postmaster General Smith, and that he had a conference with the heads of the different departments immedlately &fter the frauds were reported, He sald that C. M. RieB, Neeley's as- sistant, stated that he had seen Neeley do something which he did met understand, but that he did not remomber Rich stating that Necley wrote on the boeks, “‘approved by the special agents.” Ruthbone sald he had stated to Inspector Gemeral Burton that in charging the Ha office with stamps it did not make diffqrenice to Washington whether they wefe in the form of surcharged stamps or otherwise and that the total amount of th value of the stamps was charged. He sald he had consull R. Brooke, then governor. about burning the also written Postma: the matter. Everyone Inting the Bew.Ouban' bone, and when they were vised burning the old stamps, up too much room in the vauits. No secret was made of the burning of the stamps, he added, and it was natural that Neeley mnd Reeves should be appointed on the com- mission, He sald that Marfield's honesty had never been questioned. At this polnt Rathbone's annual report, which s alleged to show that thero was not on hand an amount of stamps equal to the amount burned was brought up and the fact was disclosed that this report was not published at the time. HAGUE AND COMPULSORY PLAN Ar John ration System is Decided Upon and Ready for Final Action, MEXICO CITY Jan. 14.—The arbitration plans will be presented to the Pan-Ameri- can congress tomorrow. They are The Hague plans and the compulsory plan. The Peruvian delegates told the Asso- clated Press correspondent tonight that they were enticely satisfied. It is understood that Mexico has decided to ask Chile to recall Walker Martinez. A proposition will be introduced by the conference to send a salutation to the new Republic of Cuba. It is desired that this motion should come from the United States delegates. The arbitration difficulty is being arranged and will receive finishing touches tomorrow. The compulsory plan of arbitration, in conjunction with the agreement to adhere to The Hague convention, provides that the contracting nations oblige themselves to submit to the decision of the arbitrators on all controversies, pending and future, that cannot be arranged diplomatically, provided that In the exclusive opinion of either of the interested nations, those con- troversies do not affect thelr independence or honor. It Is further provided that con- troversies relating to diplomatic priv- leges, boundaries, navigation rights and the validity, Interpretation and fulfillment of treaties are not to be considered as at- fecting honor or independence. The Chilean delegation today recelved a cablegram from the Venezuelan Forelgn of- fice announcing that it has acceded to Chile’'s request in withdrawing the Vene- zuelan delegation from the Pan-American conference. This Is a punishment pro- cured by Chile on the Venezuelan d tion for adhering to the compulsory arbitra- tion plan, which is so distasteful to the Chileans. However, the diplomatic defeat of the Chileans In the matter of arbitration complete. The Venezuelan delegation has as yet received no confirmation of the Chilean advices. METCALFE WILL EXPLAIN s General Will Refute Char, Before the Sennte Com- mittee. TOPEKA, Kan., Jan, 14 8. Metcalfe left Lawrence tonight for Washington, where he will appear ‘before the senate committee on pensions deavor to refute the charges made him, that he killed a Filipino prisoner in cold blood during the battle of Calocan. General Metcalfe thinks he will be able to explaln matters in a satisfactory man- ner Lieutenant Teft sald be knew who did the shooting of the prisoner and can tel the circumstances under which it hap- ed. He says he has found that the atement made by him several months ago to the effect that Metcalfe shot the prh- oner is & mistake. ok, e General Wilder CLOSES A PROSPEROUS TEAR Commoreial Olab Marks Anether Period in Tta Eventful Careor. | ORGANIZATION IS IN SPLENDID SHA! Men Meet at Banquet Board and Co tulate One Another Over Past Success and Future Promise of Omn More than one hundred members of the Commercial club gathered for the ninth annual meeting and banquet of that organi- #ation In the dining rooms of the club last night. The occasion was one of self-con- gratulation. Al official reports were most flattering, the trend of the sentiments of the different speakers was unanimously op- timistic, and an atmosphere of sanguinity and promise for the year 1002 prevaded the cssemblage. The hearty, and spontancous and rep: An elaborate dinner of ten courses was served, the tables being decorated with palms, ferns and cut flowers. Pleke Toastmaster When Toastmaster C. H. Pickens arcee to speak he was greeted with loud applause. He sald in part It {s not my intentlon to go nto lengthy detail with reference to what has been ac- complished by the Commercial club during the year just closed. I do, however, wish to call your particular attention to one or two important measures that have cupled more or less of the time of executive committee, the foremost which, to my mind, #hould not onl tinue to receive the united effort club, but also that of the terests of this commonwealth. 1 refer to the question of national irrigation, which means more to the American people today than any measure now before our con. ress. ‘The reclalming by irrigation of undreds and thousands of acres of arld lands throughout the west in territory tributary to Omaha that today cannot be sold for more o for the purposes of ste and by irrigation converted nto ous farms, cannot wealth and and commerclal in- v of our city ope that YOUr executive committoo, Just elected, w #ee to it that this very important question is constantly kept before them, freely dls- cussed, and that they keep in’ touch with our representatives at Washington. About Indian Supplies. The Indlan supply valuable acquisi business transs very satisfuctory, the present o our merc that all bids for supplies tributary Omaha are now opened in Chicago. Every effort should he made to have these bids opened and the inspection of goods made at Omaha, particularly such lines as our merchants, manufacturers and packing h(!lllt'n can supply. all realize how essential it is that this clty should have many manufacturing in- dustries that we do not now posse This can be accomplished by persistent )mr(l work. 1 know we are all 80 busily occupled with our own personal affairs that we sometimes neglect our duty as good citl- zens by not attending the club meetings, and we criticize the actlon of those who are to do their duty and complain that ‘ommerclal club is ot as progressive t be. However, honest critlcism stimulant, and the club, as well frowth and development’ of t your counsel depot is one of our i and the volume to date b ac to thit pertafn to- the wels &ood of our eitizen: ent Carpenter Speaks. After the hearty applause which followed this speech haua subsided, Mr. Pickens in- troduced the incoming president of the club, J. F. Carpenter, who responded as follows: I am glad that we can bring to you the good news that our finances are In good condition, very much better than they were one year ago tonight, due to the careful and conservative action of your officers of the last year. The membership has grown some, but not nearly as much as it should have, and 1 hope that during the coming year more eflicient work may be done by all of us In securing new members. We have had during the last year many discussions and passed many Tresolutions upon the subject of natlonal irrigation. nd it does not need any remarks to an audience of Omaha business men to ex- plain the good that we would derive were our national government to take such ac- tion regarding Irrigation as this club has recommended to 1t. 1t _means the bringing west of the Mis. sour river thousands, yea, hundreds of thousands of families. it means business for the raflroads, both in the getting of these people there, the supplying of them with, thelr needs and the transporting ot thelr products to market. It means busi- needs for the jobber, for they will con- action as shal maintain resefvolrs an ing of waters, canals and ditches for the carrying of the same where it can be used in the way suggested. While I feel myselt ineapable of discussing this question at length I belleve 1 can comprehend the necessity of our takin active and pro- gressive interest in the same. Jobbing Interests Growing. The club has done a magnificent work in bringing in the country merchants, who have made large purchases of the members of the club. 'The jobbing interests of the clty are growing wonderfully and our club 18 entitled to a good deal of the credit for this, Mention was made one year ago of the Audltorfum project, which is one of the children of the Commercial club. The Audi- torlum has raised in round numbers, ‘$170,- 000, and the question of “Whether or not we are going to have an Auditorium’ has passed Into an assured fact that we are [Dlll to have a magnificent one. 'fa Mot my purpose here tonikht, gentle- to say that we have not made mi takes in the past and that we have alw: been as careful as we might have been, but it {8 my purpose to say to you, gentlemen, that we have the beat interests of your oity and of this club at heart, and we ask ou one and all to come and join hand In fana with us and ttend our meetings and offer to us your suggestions that the club may be made stronger, for it has nlways been the purpose and policy of this elub to bufld up, to pass out the hand of en couragement and to make the weak place etrong. And 1 am firm In the bellef that it 18 our unanimous desire to see and bring about the very best results. Trensurer Millard Reportw. The report of Treasurer Alfred Millard came next, This showed recelpts in 1901 of $17,268.78 and expenditures of $17,021.89, leaving a balance of $236.80 on hand. The most flattering feature of the report, sald Mr. Millard, was the fact that for 1901 the restaurant expenses exceeded the res- taurant receipts by only $160.83, while in 1900 the overlap had been $3,732. The club membership was stated at 438, as ainst 450 at the close of 1900. Mr. Millard sald that twenty-two names had been cut oft from this figure because of arrears in dues, This number would bring the total up to 460 Secret In bis annual report Secretary Utt sald In part: This {s the ninth annual meeting of the club. After «ontinued financial embarrass. ment we can now report that we are out of debl, as Indicated by the tollowlng Ures: Indebtedness January 1, 1901 1,166 63; cash on hand at that date, $97.10} s from dues, 38315487 receipts from miscel- Wit01; recelpta ‘from s $17,791.50; disbursements, bl nll(‘\' $809.70; e ntodnese: ITHL01 ) kst on haad b W; balange I {aver of the club, § mnn ¥y Utt's Report. recel 59 in for y 3 Tt los on the 7 nt has been $125, which is small as compared with last year, Tho restaurant has klwnyu been u wourco of (Conltnued on Fitth Pu ) applause which was accorded every speech | t showed the general good feeling. | {tricia, from New York, for Cherbourg and CONDITION OF THE WEATHEH Forecast for Nehraska—Generally _Fair Wednceday and Thugsday: Light Weet- erly Winds. Tempernture nt Omaha Yesterday: Hour, Dew. TRIAL OF SUGAR RATE CASE Testimony to BDegin Today Wefore Federal Commi ing Neb ka Points, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.—United States Commissioner Heacock will begin to take testimony tomorrow for sult for injunc- tion taken In the Kansas case for the Interstate Commerce Commission agalust the Southern Pacific and the Union Pacifio Rallway companies, its successors and others, The suit fs what {s commonly known as the sugar rate. It is charged that a rate of 77 cents per 100 pounds of sugar in var- loads was charged for the haul from San Franclsco and Pacific coast ‘‘common polnts™ and over the joint lines through to Kearney, Neb., while at the same time a rate of 50 cents was charged from Kearney to Omaha. The commission holds that such a rate exceeding by more than 156 cents per 100 pounds the rate contemporaneously charged to Omaha. I8 unfust and unlawful and seeke to enjoin the defendants from con- tinuing It FIGHT ON UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Petition Will Be Placed Before Ken- tucky Legislature Against Its Production. LOUISVILLE, Ky., n. 14.—Continuing the opposition to the playing of “‘Uncle Tom's Cabin,” which was begun by the Lexington chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, requesting the manager of the Lexington opera house to not allow the play from Mrs, Stowe's book to be presented there, the Albert Sidney John- ston chapter of Louisville today began a movement to petition the Kentucky legis- lature to prohibit the presentation of lhs play In this state. A committee was appolnted to draw up the petition and to draft resolutions In- dorsing the Lexington chaper's action. Mrs. B. W. Duke, wife of General Duke, the confederate cavalry leader, and a sister of General Morgan of confederate cavalry fame, who Is president of the Albert Sid- ney Johnston chapter and former state president of the Unitel Daughters of the Confederacy, will, through the present state president, Mrs. J. M, Arnold of New- port, bring the subject of “Uncle Tom's Cabin' bafore every chapter in the state in an effort to have them combine In a pro- test against allowing the play to be pre- sented in Kentucky. LEAVE THE ARMY FOR DOWIE Mr. and Mrs. Tooth-Clibbern Percy Clibborn Qu! tion LONDON, Jan. 14.—The Central News learns that owing to grave doctrinal dif- ferences, General Booth's son-in-law and daughter, M. and Mrs. Booth-Clibborn, and Percy Clibborn, have resigned from the Salvation Army and joined the church of John Alexander Dowle. According to the Daily Mall, Mr. and Mra. Booth-Clibborn had many communications from John Alexander Dowle, while the lat- ter was in England. They demanded the right to preach the Dowle doctrines of taith healing, while remaining in the Sal- vation Army. This dbmand was refused by General Booth, who sent his most trusted | lleutenant to Holland to win them back, but in vain. The formal resignations of Mr. and Mrs. Booth-Clibborn reached the London head- quarters of the Salvation Army last Sunday. The leaders of the army say that mm secession from the army will not c serfous split In that body, as hardly -ny Salvationists are followers of Dowieism. COMPLIMENTS NEGRO VALOR Admiral Schley Pays Tribute to Sol- SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 14.—Admiral Schley, accompanied by General W. W. Gordon, visited the Georgla State Agricul- tural and Mechanical college (colored). A band escorted the visitors to Meldrum hall, where the students and many of the repre- senative colored citizens of Bavannah had assembled. The admiral, escorted by Presi- dent B. B. Wright, ascended the rostrum, recelving cheers and applause from the ents sang ‘““America,” conclud- 10 plantation melody, “Steal Admiral Schley made a short address, in the course of which he complimented the colored soldlers and sallors in the war with Spain for their bravery. Tonight a brilliant reception in honor of Admiral Schley was held at the resi- dence of Genera! W. W. Gordon, ALBERT KEEP RESIGNS POST Gives Up Chali ern Board of Directors After Long Service. CHICAGO, Jan. 14.—Albert Keep, for fifteen years chalrman of the board of di- rectors of the Chicago & Northwestern Rallway company, has resigned and the office has practically been abollshed. Mr. Keep's resignation was given last July, but it was not acted upon until the December meeting of the board and It was not announeed until today. He still re- tains bis directorship, but will not again be an active factor In the affairs of the Northwestern system. The retirement of the chairman, who Is in his 76th year, was caused by a period of {ll-health lasting nearly a year. Movements of Ocean Vesseln, Jan, 14, At New York—Arrived—Southwark, from Antwerp; Kalser Wilhelm der Grosse, from Bremen; Manitou, from London. Bailed— Astorla, for Glasgow; Mongollan, for Glas- Bow At Bt. Johns, N. F.—Arrived—Buenos Ayres, from Glasgow ‘and Liverpool, for Hulitax and Philadeiphia. At JondonzArived=¥ane Beattle, Hiogoco, e R bt Balled — Frotarin, Hamburg, for New York Tse, from from Arrived—Pa- Hamburg. At Shanghal—Arrived—Kintock, Glasgow, via Singapore, for Manila. At~ Port Sald—Arrived—Kalsow, Liverpool, Japan, eto, from from for. Tacoma and Beattle, vlsl HOAR WANTS LIGHT Venerabl Ionur Urges Investigation of Philippine War Oenduot. ADVISES COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE iys Oenflioting Reperts of Military Officials Demand Buch an Inquiry, SEEKS TO UNRAVEL ALLEGED SCANDALS To Fix Respensibility of Premising Inde- pondance to Filipinos. LODGE TAKES EXCEPTION TO HOAR Resolution Goes Over. »wWASHINGTON, Ja 14.~For the first time this session the Phillppine question was touched on In the sens The interest taken indicates that it will occupy the attentlon of the upper branch of congr for some time, when the tariff bill is re- ported. The Philippines were the subject of an address by Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts, who spoke on his resolution Introduced vesterday, providing for the appointment ot a senate committee to investigate the ad- ministration of those islands. Mr. Hoar spoke at some length regarding the re- lability of statements which have been made from time to time regarding the situation in the Philippines and the causes which led to the outbreak. Ho urged that.there should be a place where any senator in his official capacity could go and ask for two witnesses to prove the correctness or fincorrectness of any question upon which light is desired. Mr. Lodge, Mr. Hoar's colleague, said he re- garded the resolution as a reflection on the Philippine committee, of which he was chairman, and the necessity of the latter would cease were this resolution adopted. His committee, he sald, was perfectly able to handle any Investigation which might be conducted. Mr. Carmack (dem.), agreed with him. Renolution Goes Over. The discussion was leading rapidly to an opening up of the whole Philippine ques- tion, when it was agreed that the resolution should go over until tomorrow. Mr. Mason of Illinols, made a speech in tavor of reciprocity with Cuba and dis- cussed the prospective policy generally. In the senate today a concurrent resoln- tion was passed appointing a joint commit- tee of congress to consider the question of a site for a hall of records to be erected in ‘Washington. A resolution offered by Mr. Harrls was also passed directing the attornoy to inform the genate as to what steps ha been taken to secure the payment of inter- t:nz ol‘!: hfiyw the llng:: dlvision of the Unlon Pacific Rallway com- pany. Mr. Hoar called up hie rozolution of yes- terday previding for an investigation of the conduct of the Philippine campalgn and after explaining that the purpose of the Tesolution was mot to Interfere with the work of the Philippines committee, ha claimed that we ought to have some relia- ble information regarding the war in the Phillppines which he characterized as a paintul controversy. During the civil war, he sald, there was a committee which re- ported upon its responsibllity the facts which were needed for the senate and for the country. There are many things about which the public has been in doubt, as for instance, the statement appearing in the public press and twice made In the senate, that Agulnaldo had sold out his country- men. “We want to know who promised the Filipinos independence,” he Insisted. Dewey Denles the Charge. ‘Some charge that Dewey did, and Dewey says they lle, and the matter was allowed to stop there. ‘Was it worth while for us, he continued, to be considering these great questions which involve the propriety and good faith and Integrity of our dealings with these un. fortunate people In the matter of their lib- erty when we were in the dark? He sald he wanted to know something about the character of the Filipinos. He wanted Governor Taft to come before a senate com- mittee. He id bhe had recelved some terrible stories from brave soldiers and officers of high rank about the way the war in the Philippines Is conducted. Continuing Mr. Hoar sald 1 do not know of anyone able to glve a a statement of the trith as to the differ- ences between Governor Taft and General Chaffee. I get some dreadful storfes from brave soldiers and officers of high rank about the manner {n which the war Is con- ucted. 1 have heard of an investigation oing on in regard to one transaction It"true his covered with n foul blat wa all lovi honor, 1 think uld be o Dlace Where ariy senatos who makes such a suggestion In his officlal responsibllity can go and say: “I want e Witnesses on."that subject Brosght here,” and then we shall know, Tired of Reports, He sald he had been taunted by news- papers for three or four years with a state- ment attributed to General Lawton to the effect that if certain people at home would hold their tongues there would not be any aiMculty with the island. But what the neral s understood to have sald is that time for diplomacy, time for mutual un- derstandings.” “There 18 no one,” Mr. Hoar sald, “who can tell whether General Lawton that or whether it Is & forgery or whether he sald the other or it I8 a forgery." General Otls had shocked the country by saying that we should keep 40,000 troops in the Philippines for a considerable time, but instead of that number we have 70,000 and Mr. Hoar asked how long were we go- Ing to keep them there? “It General Chaffee 18 right,” he sald, “there is not & man in those island who s Hot conspiring against the government and eager for his liberty.” Asks for Light. “Now give us a little light. Take the most zealous men in this body and give us a committee that will hear the evidence, put questions, hear both sides and let us know what is the truth. We are engaged in the unholy office of crushing out & republic, the first great republic ever established in the eastern hemisphere, If we had dealt with these people a8 we did with Cuba we should bave had today a clvilized, happy, peace- ful republic, sending their youths to our schools, studying our laws, imitating our example, animated by a love and affection and & gretitude such s no one people on arth never yet felt for anther.” “One of the great eveats of history,"