Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 20, 1902, Page 1

| ) ¥ [ — ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAHA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, ‘THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. 1902—TEN PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE OCENTS. DOUBT RIGHT OF SALE |ctes 1 rjsfis AWAY Selt-C K of Patagonia Dies of Pneumonia in Paris. Most Members of O-u.l Oommittee Against New Panama Company. PARIS, March 19.—~Achilles I, known bt I the “king of Patagonia and Araucani QUESTION VALIDITY OF ITS TITLE | dled here of pneumonia yesterday. Ach who had his court in & modest apartment m the Place de la Natlon, succeeded his Base Objeotions on Relations of Company to :ecoua. cnu.:l.n, ;nt:lnl.l,mlln ;::umbor 17, Franoe and Oolmbim _4\1876. The fatter, who was originally a law- Kr. of Periguex, went to South Amerioa ' %1 claimed to have become king of Pata- SEE DANGER IN DEAL WITH THIS CONCEN_* In 1861. Achilles, whose real name — €, %"d.' accompanied Antoine on his < eturned to Parls and assumed the Toar United States Might Offond Friends of | re, death. Achilles, in 01d Company. | )\ difculties between Patagonia - s asserted, deemed it im- prudes < xn to bis kingdom and sur- MINORITY STANDS BY NEW CORPORATION | rounded ‘. with a court here, ap- s, pointed funi Unaries and lavishly distrib- Tts Title uted hlxh-loflndlnl titles and decorations. Obt: of Colombia to the Sale of Property. LY Achilles’ high chamberlain, who Is a saloon keeper, informed reporters that the late king in his will appointed his godson to be his successor, but the “high cham- berlain' sald he could not give the re- porters the new king's name because etl- quette required that American presidents and European sovereigne should be first in- formed of the facts In the case. LANDSTHING RATIFIES TREATY Upper House of Denmark Legislatare Endorses Sale of West Indies. WASHINGTON, March 19.—Senator Mor- #an, from the committee on Isthmian ca Bals, today presented to the senate the m Jority and minority reports of that com- mittee on the question of the validity of the title of the new Panama Canal com- pany and its right to transfer the Panama canal property to the United States for $40,000,000. The objections of the majority to the title held by that company are 1 h the canal :::.{,, B e e % e camall GOPENHAGEN, March 18.~The . tans- Colombia, but the committee also discusses :::n:-h by g ek w8 yori ) t:‘ £ the ques- . :llu:‘mh o o Mg ha day to ratity the treaty providing for the P ¢ the share- | 84l¢ of the Danish West Indies to the ho?;:f:‘,::';:;.;:,’g;“;,’::;ow: e | United States. Ater this action there will old Panama company, whose interests, the | D two readings, one of which is to 57 in Teport holds, cannot’ be lghtly regarded. |OPen session. The first of these readings On this polnt the report say: will not take place before March 26. The. spectacls of the United States con- | ThE ODponents of the treaty are playing gress nuthorlsing ihe president us _the | for delay, but the measure fs now assured Sgent of our government, {o Conduct a|of a majority of two votes n favor of ratl- Badaie comidby e ing | fication. The treaty's opponents today held 1t France as 12 the Blalra of Tadepsadonte [t | 8 . meeting, which was largely sitended, France as 10 the claim of Independence it the new Panama company) asserts, will | geveral members of the Landsthing being present. endrely new W in !h‘ph.h:o;.y 9F, nions It - « Togarded, o ences canno ik Fresh proposals were submitted to start a direct Danish West Indles line of steam- ers and to establish large sugar planta- tions. The meeting subscribed 3,600,000 crowns for these enterprises. The object of the meeting was to influence the Lands- thing’s decision. CALL FOR REINFORCEMENTS Chinese Imperial Troops Are Uni to Cope with the Re- bellion. Danger of Entanglement. Among these is the serlous danger of the United Btates being drawn into disagree- able relations with a large and influential body of the worthy people of France. whose frl.ndlhlv for us has been cherished dur- n' the entire life of our republic, and had origin_in_magnanimous sacrifices for our country when this government was in the travall of its birth. “Unfortunately, the report of the isthmian canai commission Teveals the fact that the wmen who make this offer those who de- frauded _thei 5000 Frenchmen of $250,000,000, Speaking further of the obligations of the new company m the old. the majority say: If Mr. Eifell and his assoclates get 000,000 from L!. American people it is wi that they are sheltered from the chlm of these defrauded and despoiled bondholders stockholders b; tlle lll?‘cd despotism of neh courts. 'y would never mnc: Justice in American courts and would compelled to account for every dollar of the money to the bondholders and to the HONG KONG, March 19.—The rebels in the southern provinces continue to crush- ingly defeat the troops sent to subdue them. Genmerals Ma and Marshal Su report that it is impossible to supprese the re- bellion with the troops at their disposal, and the viceroy of Canton has requested Yuan Shi Kai, the vicepoy of Chi Li, to send reinforcements overland from Chi LI Tn‘wmmmm Popak, In Kwang 81 province. 1n Yuan Nan province the rebels hold the town of Foo Chuen, twenty miles northwest of the pre- fectural town of Nuan Yan. They also have captured the town of Liu Chou, in Kwang 81 province, and the town of Yung Ning, In Kwel Chou province. PROMINENT MEN ARRESTED ld New Company. ‘the title of the new Panama Canal com- pany, as will be seen.from the following extract, which constitutes its opening para- &raph The title of the new Panama compa: to its concessions and other property rs from the facts and documents which d ‘before the subcommittee Is clear and free from the United States the consent of Colombia is requisite, but this consent has been given | SuPreme Court Ju by the government of that country as fully for Pres as It can bg glven. In case of purchase of the United States different o #si0! and different rights must be Dh(I‘nOd by the treaty between this coun- try and Colomblia, such already would Tocessarlly Involve & consent o the sale y the company of its rights and propert: on the athimus to the Ulitea Saes, suo ) ge ency in Haytl Ae- d of Conspiracy. PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, March 19. Many citizens charged with conspiring againet the government were arrested and imprisoned today and a number of others sought refuge in the various consulates. Among the citizens imprisoned are Judge Bourjolly of the supreme court and Gen- ::.,L’.‘.“{,":m',‘:fl'u"c'flm‘"" e ition g | eral Destouche. M. Seneufe, a candidate well its property, free and clear, is plain | for the presidency, was refused an asylum ond satintnotesy. in the French legation. 014 Company Deals Fairly, The agitation is spreading. The minister The report then reviews the entire or- |of public work, M, C. Le Conte, has left tgin and history of the Panama canal com- | Port Au Prince for Jacmel, with a detach- pany and finds that the affairs of the old [ ment of troops. company were disposed of by & French e court in a straightforward way when that | TURKEY REFUSES TO REBATE company became insolvent, and that the — court had a perfect right, not only to ap- | Will Not Repay the U point a liquidator and recetver, but to con- for on him, as was done the power “to grant or contribute to any mew company all part of the corporate asgessment.” The various objections to the new com- pany's title are then considered and re- pliod to. The following explanation is mad» of the reasons why the new company should nama Canal o ts property to the United tly clear. Ewyery link in the ited States the LONDON, March 19.—A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Con- stantinople says: The Turkish government has flatly re- fused the demand of the United States for the repayment of the sum of $72,500 paid to the brigands se a ransom for Miss Bllen M. Stone and her companion, Mme, Teill e thus acquired the new mpany {ook up the work and continued large p‘fl. of its cul tal had bee! 1t would becom: necossary 1o funds for the comy jetion of the canal grom the public. B o time, however 1‘1 n the ‘announced fontion of the United Btates o b Revives LONDON, March 19.—King Edward has created the custom of snuff taking, which ’wn e e oomey oy U a6 & result promises to be generally revived. n u‘t -Drofl'!.wlo"-;turn. l;:h At the Marlborough hou: dioners & R tint S Georgian silver snuff box, once used by the "“" R o tais o ot s prince regent, is handed to his majesty at w uestie f profit, the e o A pevatetis Tt o moa. 1t while the The king ‘would not y to cowl-u the mn:.ld and Somplete Lo ) helps himselt liberally, sharing a pinch with tavored guests. roposition, the canal vunn-etyru:{" i wap Pt n commercial proposition, the certainty of mo"mp.fluo':: ot the Unlud Btates m Dumont Coming Uver. PARIS, March 19.—M. Santos-Dumont today accepted an invitation from the St. Louls exposition to go to St Louls, to as- st the authorities in the proposed balloon contest and select a site on which to erect @ balloon shed for bimself. The aeronaut will sall for New York on the steamer Deutschland April 4. He will not take & ballcon with him. Slave Dealers in Hond: EVANS DENIES THE REPORT MOZAMBIQUE, Portuguese, East Africa, SessERere fs Sy Wents tu Steey March 18.—The Portuguese troops captured 9 Re favintary of the 162 slave dealers and killed fifty emirs at Interio: Pemba bay recently, when thé governwmenot . forces attacked twelve strongholds of the 4 liberated 700 sl WASHINGTON, Mageh 19.—Commiasioner | */8¥® 4°41°7 424 liberated 700 slaves. of Pensions Evans today was shown & dis-| Emigrants Go Home Disappointed. patch from Birmingbam, Ala., to the effect | pBERLIN, March 15.—Five bundred re- that & speclal trom Obattamooga, Temh.,|iyrned immigrants, disappointed with life States that close personal friends there |, \he United States, have passed through of Pension Commissioner H. Clay BEvans Berlin on their way to their old homes clatn to bave infermation that President Posen and the provinces of East and West Roosevelt will make him secretary of the ssla by tnterlor. *“There ia absolutely no founda~ | Fr *"e 04 Prussia aod Austria tion for the report,” sald Mr. Evans, “and Lord Kimberly Suffers Relapse. 1 would be glad to have the Assoclated| |ONDON, March 19.—Lord Kimberly, the Frem deny lberal leader in the House of Lords, who has been il for some time past, suffered a To Ealasge Yellowstons. relapse yesterday evening and today is in a WASHINGTON, March 19.—The secretary | semi-consclous condition. of the interfor today sent to the senate the S——t———g dratt ot o bill providing for the smlarge- New Cabinet Commissioned, ment of Yellowstone park. In & communi- | MADRID, March 19.—The queen regent cation accompanylug the bill he says the | has signed the appointments of the new extensian of the park boundaries is neces- | ministry and the cabinet officers will take Bary te protect the game in the park. the oath this eveniug. fhia’ property w fi' s '3."" y which musi W it the canal were not completed: Company could ot Faise the money . to omplete the canal, the only practicade course was to sell roperty. b [ MEETS PRINCESS AT KIEL counr INSTRUCTS FIFE JURY |WEST AND SHIP SUBSIDY BILL |CONDITION OF THE WEATHER ® Either a Verdiet of .nln in the First or See or Ae Prince Henry Joinl His Wife and Sons After Long Journey. teans > SAVANNAH, Mo., March 18.<In the trial of Stewart Fife for the m of Frank W. Richardson the were given at the night and the arguments of the ‘The instructions call for der in the first or seco quittal. The defense triefl tions for murder in the Prosecuting Attorney the state and reviewed HAS CLOSE TALK WITH Relates Detatls of His Reception ment by Americans, but Information of Conversa- tion is Concealed. EMPEROR KIEL, March 19.—The German battleship Kaiser Wilbelm II, having on board Em- peror William and Prince Henry of Pru sia, arrived here at 5:30 p. m. His majesty and the prince were welcomed with the firing of salutes and cheers from the naval squadron In these waters. BERLIN, March 19.—Prince Henry landed at* Klel at dusk and joined Princess Henry and his sons. That which took place between the royal brothers s of course not a matter con- cerning which those surrounding Emperor Willlam and Prince Henry have been taken info the royal confidence, turther than to know that the brothers had a talk today ting several hours, and that Prince Henry told Emperor Willlam his experiences from the beginning to the end of his trip. The members of the prince's party were much amused while on their travels, at the calls of “speech, peech,” from the crowds collected at wayside places and the cries of “how’s your brother Willlam?" The only occasion when the least alarm for the prince’s safety was felt was when & member of the party saw a man enter the prince’s car at one end while Prince Henry was on the platform at the other end, bow- ing to the crowd. This man was ordered out of the car. He hesitated and then the night of the Richa A. Fanders, for the @ point that the state’ placed Fife nearer the than King's corner om murder. Sanders charged found by the Rickoff boy under the culvert for a fended the character of throughout his argument, time to her defense as to The defense bases evidence of the witnesses him about the saloons ai the square about the Mr, Sanders went over ) tully. The arguments morrow. When Fife was recall renewed ita effort to dence before the jury. was represented by a laf he did not know it. “Did you give your a was asked. “I had to answer,” Fife “You had nothing to co Fife appealed to the fu yers indicated that he withdrew. question, and he replied: Ta to Be Detective. to conceal.” 8 A few minutes later he was seen working | ‘“There was a scene duri when Fife's mother arose tions of contradiction te the w stand. The strain on Mrs, very great. The father of tf already broken down tifider REWARD FOR AC Five Hundred Doll-l. his way through the crowd, in order to get er the prince. This man wore a long under which anything might have been concealed. A member of the prince's staff pointed out this person to John E. Wilkle, chief of the secret service who accompa led the prince on his trip, who at once sald: “‘Why that is one of my men.” Prince Henry does not know why he aid not visit the stockyards, at Chicago, except, that he was advised by Mr. Wilkie that It would be better to omit this part of the program, as the Polish workmen at the stockyards might create a disturbance. Mr. Wilkle is spoken of in the warmest terms by Prince Henry's companions for his discretion and his careful arrangements for the prince’s security. There was an awkward hitch in the dis- embarkation yesterday, of Prince Henry from Deutschland, at Cuxhaven. lenses t Empero stage that could not be moved had been built for the prince’s descent from the liner, and it was found impossible to shift the steamer so as to connect exactly with this structure. When Emperor Willlam, who.was waiting on the quay per- ceived this difficuity be characterized the landing stage as an unseaman-like looking affalr, and to give | as He caused a gang plank to be lifted up to the height of Deutschland's tower deck and down this Prince Henry walked to the gua; Emperor William received a wireless'tels graph message at 4 o'clock yesterday after- noon at Cuxhaven where it was announced that Deutchland was 90 mil y while as a matter of fact she was only twenty miles distant. The emperor and his staft then sat down to dine, believing they had sufficlent time before the arrival of the steamer. At about half-way through the menu pews was brought that Deutchland was sighted. Emperor Willlam then stopped the dinner and hurried to the,quay. ST. LOUIS, March 19. J. K. Murrell, member of. gates, accused of bribe: with the passage of the bill, was called in Jud today. The case against former member of the e for bribery, was called i the defense stated that was ready for trial. Cireuit Attorney Folk the Murrell case wi he must insist on proce Judge Krum, for Mu: while he had no positive Murrell, he felt reason rell would not be in Monday. This afternoon Cireult Attorney Polk an- nounced the offer of $500 for the arrest of John K. Murrell, who forfeited his bond of $5,000 yesterday and fafled to answer the indictment of perjury against him. Mr. Polk appeared before Judge Ryan and asked that the bonds of former Councilman Charles Kratz and Henry Nicolaus, a di- rector of the Suburban road, both indicted for bribery, be increased to $20,000. Judge Ryan said the defendants would be brought into court tomorrow at the opening of court and arguments would then be heard. Here he had a long wait until the steamer docked. Emperor Willlam spoke to Commander Willlam H. Beehler, the United States naval attache at Berlin, who represented the American embassy at Cuxhaven yesterday of the wonderful reception Prince Henry It was learned tonight that Mr. Murrell departed last Sunday night for Mexico, hav- ing forty-eight hours’ start of the officers of the law. The offense of bribery is not ex- traditable under the treaty between the United States and Mexico. " ut, sald Communder Beonter, “vour | SIRL'S STATEMENT ADMITTED majesty would have on To this the emperor replied: “But 1 cannot leave the country for so received a greater Last Testimony of Miss Irma Brown Part of. Evidence in Dr. Gray's Trial, “It would mot take you longer than your| CHICAGO, March 19.—The unsigned dy- trip to Jerusilem,” sald Commander Beeh- |ing statements of Irma Brown, for whose ler. death Dr. Robert E. Gray Is on trial, will ““Yes,” replied the emperor, “that is 0.” | become part of the evidence against him, s the defense having made it possible to ger the statement into evidence in rebuttal. In this statement the girl accused Dr. Gray of the crime charged in the Indictment. ‘The attempt to prove that the girl was ir- rational when she made the statement to the police is offset by Joseph Purvis, book- keeper at the county hospital, who fllue- trated an incldent tending to support the bellef that she was in her right minh ‘She ralsed her hand to brush back her bair,"” said the witness, “and in doing so she struck my hand. ‘Excuse me.’ she said quietly, and appeared to be as keen and rational as could be.” The evidence of the state is closed and the defendant’s attorney moved that the case be dismissed on the ground that the state had not introduced evidence to sup- port the charge. The court refused to take the case from the jury. The defense will be & denlal of any erim- inal action on the part of the defendant, who was portrayed by Attorney Northrup s a consclentious, professional man, strain- ing a point, perhaps, in order to succor an unfortunate girl who had thrown her- If upon his mercy. Dr. Gray will take the stand in his own defense. HEIRS GET THE FAIR ESTATE Dowager Empress Sends Token. PEKIN, March 19.—The dowager empreas, learning that Mrs. Bainbridge, wife of W. F. Balnbridge, secretary of the Upited States legation, was starting for home, sent her an immense box of costly confectionery, sharks' fins and other dellcacles, with scroll, expressing her majesty’s personal regards and wishes for & pleasant journey. Imprisonment for Mioters. ST. PETERSBURG, March 19.—Fifty- seven of the persons who were arrested here Sunday last for rioting bhave been sentenced to three months imprisonment The prosecutions of the ringleaders are still pending. Servian Cabinet Resigns. BELGRADE, Servl 19.—The Servian cabinet has tendered its resigna- tion, owlng to the adoption by the Skupsh- tina (the national assembly) of a civil serv- ice reform measure, agals wishes of the ministry. Elbe Lands Etruria’s Passengers. FALLMOUTH, England, March 19.—The steamship Elbe, having on board the pas- sengers of the disabled Cunard steamer Etruria, which left the -Azore islands March 15, passed Lizard at 2:45 p. m. t0- | Children of Late Call Senator day. Favered by Suprem Ruling, Court Cecll Rhodes Takes Nourishment. CAPETOWN, March 20.—A bulletin issued at midnight last night sald that Cecll Rhodes had taken nourishment, that he wi slightly stronger and that at that time he was sleepling. STILL LOYAL TO W. J. BRYAN SAN FRANCISCO, March 19.—By a decis- lon rendered today in the state supreme court the trust clause in the will of the late James G. Fair, former United States enator, so far as it pertains to the per- sonal property of his estate, declared in- valld and an order of distribution granted by superior Judge James M. Troutt to the childre: Charles L. Falr, The .flu:l of the declsion is in reality the complete dissolution of the trust which the late millionaire sought to create for the purpose of passing final distribution of his property beyond his children and to thelr heirs, vouchsafing for them the net monthly income of the estate as a life interest. By a former decision the trust was in- validated s0 far as it related to the real property, which was ordered distributed. Upon the order of Judge Troutt for a distribution to the Fair children of that portion of the estate they prosecuted the appeal which is now determined in the court of last resort. The personal property is Bow subject to distribution. fourth anmual banquet of in celebration of the birthday amniversary of Willlam J. Bryan was held tonight. Ode bundred guests were present. Letters of regret were read from Governor Benton McMillin, Congressmen Wheeler, Moon and Gaizes. Greetings were wired by Mr. Bryan. Many toasts were responded to pledging re- newed loyalty to the Chicago platform, city platforms and the principles represented by Mr. Bryan. Several of the speakers advo- cated the nomination of Mr. Brysn for the presidency the third time, 4 Attitade of Iowa Suuml 8tirs Up Specula- tion in Washington, NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN NEBRASKA Senator Dietrich Plans a Visit Home— Cousins ™ n an Inter- esting Contest for Fe eral Patronage. (From a Staft Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, March 19.—(Special Tele: gram.)—Members of the house have been discussing the position in which Speaker Henderson has been placed by the action of the Iowa senators, Allison and Dolliver, i voting against the ship subsidy bill. 1t the speaker supports the bill he will place himeelf in antagonism to the two senators, and it s sald that the political conditions in his district will hardly warrant this at- titude. If, on the other hand, he falls to pport the bill, he will find himselt in opposition to Semator Hanna and the ad- ministration. It is thought that in view of these cir- cumstances it will be some time before the ship subsidy bill reaches the discuesion stage in the house. General Grosvenor, however, said that his committee would take up the consideration of the bill within a week or 6o and give hearings to all the parties interested. In view of the action of the Towa senators in voting against the shipping bill it s thought that the Iowa delegation in the house will follow the lead and vote agalnst the measure. The Nebraska delegation, so far as the republican members are concerned, is un- decided as to the position it will take, hop- ing that the expressions from constituents will give them some light. Promotion In Lincoln. Representative Burkett today upon the recommendation of Postmaster Sizer of Lincoln succeeded in securing the appoint- ment of E. W. Nelson to a clerkship in the Lincoln postoffice, vice C. J. Whitmore, re- signed, and the following promotions: John E. Heelan, from $800 to $900; J. G. Lud- land, from $700 to $800; Joseph Bolshow, from §700 to $800; H. F. Houston, from $600 to §7 The subcommittees of the house commit- tee on public bulldings and grounds are daily. laboring over the plans for various public buildings which are to be provided for in the omnibus public building bill. Al- though nothing definite has been decided In regard to the provisions for Nebraska it seems safe to predict that Norfolk and Hastings will be taken care of, both of these cities baving been provided by the last congress with eites upon which to erect federal' bulldings. Norfolk has asked for $75,000, and in all probabllity will get that amount, Congressman Robinson having been especlally active to secure this sum. Hastings has asked for $120,000, but this will probably be cut to $100,000, which the Treasury department bel sufficient to sécure a fine. structire to meet the needs of that town. Oenator Pm.l‘ Goes Hom ; “Dfel i &"" Jeavs for - Nee braska tomorrdw to b8 gone a week or ten days. The senator has many matters of & private character to look after and as he has not been at home since congress convened he feels that as the irriga- tion bill, judicial division bill and the bill for the Hastings postofice have passed the senate, now is a good time for him to get away. He will be accompanied on his trip, at least 6o far as Chicago, by his daughter, Miss Dietrich, who is now bn a visit to her father, having come on to Washington after the destruction of one of the dormitories of her schéol at Bryn Mawr. Senator Dietrich today recommended the reappointment of Andrew Richmond as post- master at Orleans, Neb. Captain Hull of the Seventh Iowa district having returned from his successful cam- paign for re-election, it s anticipated that the Towa delegation will get together early mext week to decide upon the federal ap- pointments which have been held up for some time on account of the continued absence of members of the delegation. The real fight in the delegation will come between Cousins of the Fifth and Thomas of the Eleventh districts, who are backing candidates for appointment. Mr. Cousins is standing out for the reappointment of Patterson as Internal revenue collector, while Thomas s urging the claims of Sam- mis of Sloux City for district attorney. Cousins’ Position Criticised. Cousins’ position 1s criticized 1n some quarters because he Is urging two men from the same district for two of the most fm- portant places in the state. Should Patter- son be re-appointed collector, and it is understood the president desires him to be on account of his record in the office. Dis- trict Attorney McMillan would probably have to go, and as the representative from the northern districts feel that the Eleventh should have one of the places, it would seem as though Thomas might land his man. There is no fight over the marshalahip of the northern district, B4 Knott of Waverly, the incumbent, being slated for reappoint- ment. The conditions in the southern districts are somewhat easler, although If the presi- dent's wishes are carried out and J. M. Kemble, present collector, is reappointed, then the fight for district attorney will be between H. 0. Weaver of Wapello and Lewis Miles of Corydon. Weaver wanted the district attorneyehip, but Colonel Hep- burn decided to stand by Miles, which changes the complexion of the s siderably, Weaver being then collectorship. Should Kemble be appointed on account of his efiiciency, then Weaver and Miles will fight it out for dlstrict attorney. George M. Christian of Grinnell, present marshal, bas no fight on his hands, there being no candidate against him. Towa War Claims. It is expected that the auditor for the war department will soon pass upon the lowa war claims and decide whether the government should pay their claims with interest or should follow the strict letter of the decision of the court of claims ana refuse to pay any interebt, in which event Tow: clalm would be considerably re. duced. Secretary Sbaw sald he looked for a decision in a few d M. R. Kenefick, R. E. Kenefick and Henry Robertson, of Dell Rapids, 8. D., were be- ing shown around today by members of the South Dakota delegation. They are on thelr way south on & pleasure trip. Department Notes. The Continental National bank of Chicago was today approved as a reserve agent for the First National bank of Tecumseh, Neb. The application of A. H. Keller, of Em- metsburg, Ia., H. H. Packard, Z. A. Crabe, J. W. Switzer and A. D. Eckbart, to o ize the Redfield National Bank of Re 8. D., with $26,000 capital, was today ap- (Contisued on Becond Page) Forecast for Nab aska_Rain or Snow and Gojder Thureday; Friday, Fair; North Temperature 0-&- Yesterday: our, ar, Dex. o [ £ 8 ». ». ». ». » » » STATE REFORM SCHOOL BURNS Bullding Occupled by Nearly Three czasans Hundred Inmates Vietim of Flames. LEXINGTON, Ky., March 20.—At 1 a. m. the fire department was notified that the State School of Reform, six miles from this city, and in which children are con- fined, was In flam The inmates are thought to have all got out safely. A fire engine was sent from the eity. At 1:10 o'clock the boys' building col- lapsed. The bullding in which the telephone was cituated was on fire and one of the guards whe wes answering the telephone declared that he must run, as the heat and smoke made It !mpossible to remain. At 2 o'clock the Branley building, used as offices and dormitory for boys, was in ruins and the flames had attacked the manual training bullding. The engine sent from the city had arrived and was playing a stream on the flames. The nearest tap to the imstitution is half a mile. No lives are lost. The origin of the fire s at this time unknown. The State School of Reform was com- ploted In 1896, during the administration of Oovlrnor Bradley, at a cost of about $200,- l( shelteced young criminals from all parts of the state and there has been much complaint recently about its crowded con- dition. The trustees of the school were desirous of obtalning a large appropriatien for its improvement, but the measure was not passed. Mrs. Lunsford Yandell of Louisville 1s president of the board of managers of the institution and W. P. Walton of Stanford is secretary. WOLCOTT FOR THE CABINET Colorado Senator Possible Successor to Hitcheoek. in Mentioned as WASHINGTON, March 19.—The Post will tomorrow say: It 1is understood that Senator Edward Olliver Wolcott of Denver is being con- idered by the president as the possible successor of Secretary Hitchcock, who, it is 'understood, will soon retire from the cab- inet. Mr. Wolcott was previously consid- ered for the interior pertfolio at the time of Mr. McKinley's sepond imauguration, when it was thought probable Secretary Hitcheock would retire. At that time, It ‘was also understood he was willing to accept the homor, The death of the brother of Secretary iteheock Tuesday caused the rimors that' the! " mimiber f¥oi. Missouri ‘was to retire to be more persistent thas for séveral days. It is belleved the attention of the secretary will now be in demand at home in settling up his brother’s estate. ASK EQUAL DIVISION OF LAND Indians Send Memorial to President ATOKA, I. T., March 19.—The conven- tion of Chickagsaw and Choctaw Indlans ad- journed today after memorializing Pres dent Roosevelt and congress. To President Roosevelt the Indlans oppose the sale of the coal and asphalt lands. The memorial to congress makes a plea for the equal divi- slon of lands, the closing of the tribal rolls, that all lands be allotted as soon as prac- ticable, that all funds and annuities due the tribes be pald out in per capita payment following allotments, urges the federal gov- ernment to protect the Indians against ‘wrongful invasion and oppos the rider to the Indian appropriation bill limiting the Indlans to 320 acres of land. An amendment to the effect that when lands are allotted no reservation be made of the coal and asphalt lands was lost by a big majority after a heated debate. S00 FIRST TO CLEAR TRACKS ST. PAUL, Minp.,, March 19.—The Soo live was the first of the transcontinental rallroads to break loose from the North Dakota snow blockade and bring a traln into St. Paul. Late yesterday the Soo managed to get its tracks through the eastern portion of North Dakota open and shortly before day- light today one of the belated trains reached St. Paul. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern will, it 18 now definitely stated, bring in their tralns tomorrow. BILLINGS, Mont., March 19.—The first through train from the east arrived in Blllings tonight at 6 o'clock, after having been tied up by the blizzard in North Dy kota for about five days. The track west of Billings is clear and no further delays are anticipated. SAYS COMPANY IS A FRAUD r to Home Benefit Applies for Appointment of Recetver, KANSAS CITY, March 19.~A recelver for the Home Benefit assoclatior, a dissolution ot the company and & restraining order to prevent the officers or the company from paying out its funds were asked in the cir- cuit court today by & subscriber to the as- soclation. The petition slleged that the as- soclation’s plan of operation fs visionary and its motives dishoporable. The asso- clation promises to furnish homes on the payment of $5.35 a month on each $1,000 and has bundreds of subseribers. —_— Movements of Ocean Vessels, March 19, York—Arrived: Moltke, Hambure via Bogthampian and Cheibanee: Nomadic, from Live: I 'l'cu onic, frol Liverpoo Inno'u !‘rwcllc g Furness! Ger- manie, for uv-rpool nlln ton for Ant- Phoenica., lnr ey e oen! At _Aucklal At 'sd Bonoma, from San_ Fru via Honoluly, for Bydney, At Hong Kon‘-‘MHVld Empress of Vai China, from uver via Yokohama; r-tuunl. from lcl&tl. Yoknhm&, ete., for Live: pat Uvorwol-—Arflv.d Dominion, from Al &wl—hnmpwn;—‘rnvod 8¢. Paul, from h;: YQ‘"LIII!D'D—‘MIQI n uee; s, from 1 a..u.. y v Majestic, FIZZLE OVER FUSION Fow Democrats and Populists Brave the Oold March Winds, MANY ARE CALLED, BUT FEW RESPOND Less Than Two Boore Attend Out of Five Hundred Asked. NOTHING TO DO BUT GO HOME AGAIN Bryan Shakes Hands All Around and Goes to His Barn, ALTGELD REMEMBERED WITH RESOLUTIONS Judge Shoemaker Urges All Issues Sldetracked Except Imperialiame Actual Work Referred to Ex- ecutive Committees. (From & Staft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, March 19,—(Special Telegram.) —The widely heralded conference of fusion leaders in conjunction with the simultane- ous meetings of the democratic and popu- llet state committees, held here today, proved a grand fizzle. Although Chairman De France of the populist committes bad sent out nearly 500 special invitations to officers of county committees, popu)ist edi- tors, and reform bellwethers, less than two score put in an appearance, notwithstand- ing the reduced rates put into effect by the railroads as a special concession to reform. The visitors came in on the mornin trains with a bewlldered look on their taces, wondering what it was all about. One mem- ber of the committee sald: ‘““This is rank foolishness. We don't know what wé want to do, and are not ready to do it If we did know. The only thing on the program ls to adjourn and go home." Bryan Exchanges Compliment And this is what proved to be the case. The democratic committee met at the Lin- dell with fourteen present and enough prox- fes to make up an apparent quorum. Mr. Bryan came in for a few minutes to shake hands and explain that he was celebrating his birthday anniversary by moving out to his farm, where he will gccupy his A d barn until his new house is finished, ana repeated his performance later befors the populist committee. The only formal action consisted iu the adoption of resolutions ln memory of Alt- &eld and a motion delegating to the execu. tive committee full power to Ox the time and place of the state convention in con- Junction with tl opulists. The rest of the time was put in listen- ing to uncorked oratory on all sorts of subjects. W. H. Thompson of Grand Is- land arraigned the eastern democrats whe are trying to reorganize the party and re- called the cold reception he and his asso- clates had received in 1806, when they were trying to reorganize the party on the siive: basts. Shoemaker's Waxed Hud of Oretory. plteous bul eloquent issues except Imperial Shoemaker been given the floor on & motion by J. J. O’Connor, who immediately made his exit to avold what he knew was coming. When Bhoemaker finished, the committes ad- Journed, although several athers had man- aged to speak before him, The populist committee meeting made even a worse showing than the democrats. It had a membership of ninety, but only about thirty were present, while the out- side visitors brought the whole number in the meeting place up to forty. The only business was to authorize the executive committee to fix the convention time and place. Ex-Congressman Sutherland and ex-Sen. ator Allen had to play lonesome as “dis- tinguished leaders There was not even enough timber prés- ent to construct the proposed populist ed- itorfal assoclation, so only a temporsry organization was effected, with Brie Joh: son of Wahoo as president and H. F. M Intosh of Omaha as secretary, and & com- mittee consisting of E. A. Walrath, J. V. Wolfe and H. F. Wilson, in addition, to perfect preliminaries for & permanent as- soclation. Meserve Hovers om Edges. BEx-Treasurer J. B. Méserve skirted around the committees, apparently fearful that some resolutions directed at him might be forthcoming, but breathed ehsier when he made sure that no guns were loaded. Chairman Lindeay came in tonight in ad- vance of the meeting of the republican state committee scheduled for tomorrow night. A persistent rumor has been afloat to the effect that the committee may expeot & communication from Go or Savage an- nouncing his withdrawal as a candidate for renomination. The governor has been in Omaha all day on private business, but his closest politi- cal friends deny emphatically that anything in the nature of a withdrawal Is contem. plated at this time. There seems to be two distinct influences at work with reference to the time of the convention. Governor Bavage's friends are urging a late convention and & shoft eam- paign, while other candidates for governor are advocating an early convention. The adjournment of the fusioniéts today without settling upon thelr program i8di- cates that they want the republicans to act first, although Chalrman De France ex- presses himself for ap early date. V., R. COURT UPHOLDS A BOYCOTT of Missourl Haund JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., March 19.—In the supreme court, sitting enbanc, today an opinlon was rendered Sustaining labor er- ganizations in the enforcement of the boy- cotts without the Interference of the court| The opinion, rendered by Judge afirmed the judgment of lower ookrt, which had refused thé application of the Marx & Haas Jeans Clothing company df 8t. Louls for an injunction to restraim Aa- thony Watson and othér officers of & Knights of Labor orgauization and & brane) of the United Garment Workers of America in that city from pushing a boyeott. Chiet Justice Burgess and Judges Brace, Gantt and Marshal concurred iu the opinidn and Judge Robinson dissented. Judge Val- Mant, who heard the case originally whén on the circuit bench, took uo part (o hear- ing the appeal. The supreme court holds that if the laber unions of the state are not permitted to tell the story of thelr wrongs, or their wrongs, by word of mouth, or with pea aud print, and to endeavor to get other to ald them by all peacesble means in curing redress of such wrougs, what be- comes of free speech. 0 WA