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) ESTABLISHED JUNE OMAHA, MON I)AY MORNING, APRIL 28, 1902. SINGLE CO PY FIVE CE MORGANTHEBUGBEA British Public Greatly Worried Over His Oontrol of Ooen Bhipping. FEAR THAT HE IS M’T[R ITS RAILROADS Oonsoles Iteelf with Thonght the Bhips Are 8till to Oarry British Flag. LIVERPOOL SEES LOSS OF ITS PRESTIGE Bolief is Oommon Oombination W' Trade to Southampton, * VISIT TO.PARIS STARTS FRENCH GOSSIP Statement Made that Government Wonld Not Permit the French Company to Become Part of Combine, (Copyright, 192, Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 27.—(New York World Cablegram, Special Telegram.)—The panic caused by the Morgan ship combine is in- ereasing instead of diminishing It Is agaln reported that Mr. Morgan is aiming to secure control of a railroad from Southampton to London and aleo of the great central line from Liverpool through the midland manufacturing districts to the metropolis. It is belleved that the ocean combine is only part of a scheme involv- ing British rallroads as well as shipping. Despite the assurance that the British ships goncerned will not pass under the American flag, the public, remembering the equally strenuous assurances recently from the same quarters that no combine was contemplated or even possible, natur- ally s skeptical. Anyway America bas obtained contrel of the trans-atlantic ship- ping and that has deeply wounded British self-esteem. The only consolation furn- ished by the Times, which suggests that ““autious people are inclined to be uneasy when they contemplate the huge propor- tlops of fabrics created not out of nothing, but out of materials whose collective financial bulk before they were combined became appreciably greater by the mere process of combination.” In parliamentary circles the government everely censured bocause, unilike the nAn government, it permitted a combine iovolving all of its most valuable auxil- fary crulsers to be organized without in- forming iteelf as to its bearing on the mational defense. The ministerial statement that in case of war between the United States and *Great Britaln the combination would col- lapse automatically means nothing, because in -sugh emergency all ships under the British flag in Americ ports would be seized Immediutely, as would all American ships in British ports. Liverpool Badly ¥Frightened. Liverpool fs a prey to terror at the threatened possibllity that its ocean trade may be transferred to Southampton. The Caurier of that eity conveys the depth of feeling by exclaimin “Never in all its history did this old country stand more greatly In need of & weer ip, wisdom and a Napoleon In action.” J. Plerpont Morgan is sald to bave been #pen In @ Paris depot despite the report that he had left and is quoted as saying to the Dally Telegraph correspondent bluntly; “I am not going to tell you what I bave come to Parls for, certalnly not.” The Times correspondent says the Campagnie Generale Transatlantique (French line) de- nies unqualifiedly that Mr. Morgan or any- one in behalf of the combine has ap- proached it. gu: deniais are.a part of the game. The Cunard company aleo denied that 1t will join and reckons that its being the only first-class British line outside the combination will secure for it inc a custom from patriotic Britishers. s “ Starts Paris (o Talking, PARIS, April 27.—J. Plerpont Morgan's mysterious flylog trip here remains a mat- ter of esger speculation for the public and presa. He remained only two days, re- turning to London Wednesday. None of his us was coming or were allowed to see him, except Mr. Harjes, his partoer in Parls. At first everybody thought Morgan's pur- pose was to get the French Transstlantic line fnto the shipplug combine, but as he well kpew the government would never allow such a combination, it is now ex- plained thi bhe came In order to get American securities listed on the Paris bourse. If proper legislation could be ob- tained relieving forelgn securities from the prohibitive taxation now Imposed, New York financiers could use the Paris mar- ket to excellent advantage. But Mr. Mor- gan is not likely to try lobbying of such tmagnitude would be necessary to over- ride .public sentiment In this matter amid the present electioneering turmotl. The truth is that all information about Morgan's maneuvering while here must be discredited, for never wi closely guarded. Nevertheles: unlikely that he met Premier Waldeck- Rousseau on Tuesday &t & strictly privi luncheon, purposely arranged by Ambas- sador Porter. Everyone iu France, the premier included, is curiously desirous to know everything possible about the famous Yankee conqueror. TALKS GLIBLY OF MILLIONS Morgan's Partner Astonis montary Committee on Rapid Transit Franchise. i (Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 27.—(New York World Cablegram. Special Telegram.)—A gigantio btruggle between J. P. Morgan and Oharles Yerkes for the control of London's under- ground rapid transit bas been proceeding all this week before a Joint commission of House of Lords and the House of Com- mons. The committee desired to get M Morgan on the stand, but he sent his (ish junior partmer, Clinton Dawkius, in his Btead. Mr. Dawkins deeply impressed the com- mittee by the nonchalance with which he talked in millions. When he was asked If he knew the condition on which the Yerkes capital was ralsed he snswered that he had no official knowledge, but he heard reports. Then he smiled in & manner that conveyed to the committee an intima- bion that the conditions were never likely 1o be realized. Owing to the vast nu ber of most eminent engineers, architects, fallroad experts and parliamentary coun- el concerned the inquiry will be the cost- Hlest ever held in Westminster. It is esti- mated that the outlay is nearly $150,000 a day and that it will continue & month. The case for the Yerkes scheme has not been spened yet, but the Morgans evidently bave made a highiy favossble M, ilae 4 CONTROVERSY ({VER PICTURE | Alleged Photog of Christ Taken from Shroud Stirs Up the Selentints. Press Publishing o)) ~(New York World Ca- Telegram.)—The sensa- (Copyright, 192, by PARIS, April 27 blegram—Special of Christ have been obtalned at Turin by photographing the shroud preserved in the cathedral there has been revived by the Figaro and is causing a huge stir. The famous relic, which belongs to the royal house of Savoy and has long been recognized as authentic, shows numerous blood stains which are faint ordinarily, but it Is alleged that they turn & vivid scarlet Holy Friday. iearly two years ago a Turin photogra- [fiuncd that negatives of the shroud "“i;erferl resemblance to Jesus. i} re examined by chui & au- ‘and that they bore evi- dence of e ®touching, and therefore a sensation was wipped in the bud. Now the photographs are exhibited fn the lobby of the Figaro's bullding and thousands are thronging the place every day to see them. A good idea of what they look like may be had from any of the later bearded por- traits of Alponzo Daudet. The forehead is terribly lacerated and the hands are crossed over the body. The nalle do not appear to have been driven through the palms of the hands, as it 1s generally belleved they were, but through the wrists. Concurrently with the exhib- iting of the photographs two eminent pny- siclans, Drs. De Large and Vignon, have communicated to the Academy -t Sctence theories explaining the miracle, basing their argument on M. Gautier's discovery that the body of a dylng man emits an al- kaline perspiration, and that Colson's pre. vious discovery that certain chemtcals could fmpress sensitized plates in absolute darkness or leave traces fnvisible to the human eye but capable of being photo- graphed, and De Large and Vignon belleve Christ's dying torture emitted a perspira- tion which enabled the shroud to preserve an invisible likeness which now for the first time has been revealed by the photo- graphic negative. The World correspondent visited some prominent scientists, who ridiculed the ingenious theorfes. H. Berthelot, for instance, said: irst, the negatives, It has been proved, were doctored. Second, after nineteer. centuries such chemical forces would have long been evapopated. Third, 1t is Impossible to wrap a shroud fn such a manner as to obtain the continuou; perfest imprints shown In those picture The thoriftes today CONCESSION TO THE PRESS Correspondents at Coronation Will Be Allowed Use of Parliamentary Press Gallery, (Copyright, 102, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 27.—(New York World Cablegram—8pecial Telegram.)—The Amer- fcan and colonial journalists coming to Lendon for the coronation are to be en- tertained May 1 at a banquet in the Cri- terion by their London conferces. Am- bassador Choate and other notabilities will be among the guests. On request of the committee of the Institute of Jouraslists the sergeant-at-arms of the House of Com- mons has courteously signified to the for- elgn and colonial journalists working In Westminster Abbey that they may have the privilege of using tbe writing rooms in the houses of Parliament reserved for the press. This is a great concession, as It 's the first time any newspaper man not in- cluded among the 150 having tickets for the parilamentary press galleries has been per- mitted to enjoy the press facilities within the palace of Westminater. Prince Edward of York, the prince of Walee' eldest son, who will be king some time if he llves, will be 8 years old a tew days before his grandfather is crowned and fs taking a lively interest in the prepartions for the coronation, as would be expected from a boy of his age. He is sald to have expressed profound disgust and disapnointment at hearing that the royal party will ride on horses or in carriages In the coronation procession. He thought that on such a gala occasion they might at least be mounted on elephants and camele from the Zoo. Though the streets are to be lined with 50,000 troops on coronation day, It Is feared that the police will be insufficient to cope with the concentration not only of glant crowds, but of ail the crooke on the earth who can scrape together the price of a ticket to London. It Is suggested that the police be reinforced from other cities with men to do patrol work, while the London constables are detalled to watch the scat- tered gangs of criminals who are expected to visit the metropolls the next two years. The officers’ estimate i& that the corona- tion will attract far larger throngs of visitors than either jubilees, despite the fact that up tional story that portraits of tbe dead body | to mow London has been | rather emptier than in narmll years, EMPEROR SAVES TROUSERS Grants Pecullar Petition of an, Old Soldier Who Was Golng Retired List. (Copyright, 1%2, by Press Publishing Co.) VIENNA, April 27.—(New York World Ca~ blegram—Spectal Telegram.)—An extraor- dinary petition for imperial grace reached Bmperor Francis Joseph from the small Galaclan town of Czernowits. The former moesenger of the courthouse there asked his majesty to save his trou which he had worn ten years and which his superior offi- cer ordered him to give up on the day he was pensioned. “1 have served your majesty faitbfully for forty-two years five months and six days,” wrote the petitioner, “and to be deprived of my official pantaloons in my old age is & great hardship, one that your imperial m esty will not infiict upon an old soldier I am sure. When I was pensioned the court decided to let me retain my cap, but the pantaloons, it sald, must be restared to the state. Having only this one palr, I refused to accede to the demand and in consequence am threatened with imprisonment for con- tempt of court.” The emperor made baste to telegraph to the authorities not to enforce the letter of the law agatnst the poor fellow and at the same time sent him & new suit of clothes and 10 florins to drink the fmperial health, BURY GOLD IN THE GROUND Poles Distrust Banks and Secret Hun- dred Thousand Dellars in Excavations. BT. JOSEPH, Mo., April 21.—The discov- ory was made today that large numbers of Polish emigrants lotated in the eastern part of town have burfed about $100,000 in @old, cut up into small amounts, in various dooryards. The Poles will not trust banks and Insist on makisg secret excavations for their earnings, which remain under constant guard of some wember of Mhe| Mre. i b FAILS T0 LAND AN HEIRESS Impecunious Austrian Prince Attempts to Mend the Family Fortuae. BORROWS MONEY TO COME TO AMERICA Member of Royul Family Gu Payment and Defaunlt Lawsult, Which Creates a Sen (Copyright, 1%2, by Press Publishing Co.) VIENNA. April 27.—(New York World Ca- blegram —Special Telegram.)—The imperial court of Austria s in a turmofl because some ten or more years ago Prince Leopold lsenburg falled to marry Consuelo Vander- bilt, and thereby acquire enough money to pay his own and his papa’s debts. The mat- tor leaked out at the trial of a suit brought by the estate of the late Lawyer Umlauft against Archduke Francls Salvator to re- cover $15,000 lent to Prince leenburg under his imperial highness' guarantee, It appears that the Isenburgs were mortgaged up to their ears \rhen young Prince Leopold started for America with borrowed money to attack the hearts of American helresses, notably that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who was singled out as the richest plum In the bunch. in order to pay his traveling ex- penses Papa Isenburg borrowed nearly $60,- 000 on his estate, and when Leopold re- turned minus a wife and heiress the things were looking black In the principality, the servants went without wages, the horses without fodder, the princesses without pin money and the prince himself without the wherewitbal to play baccarat and other no- ble games In this crisis Isenburg senlor persuaded a Hungarian gentleman named Umiauft to loan him the $15,000 now sued for, but Um- lauff insieted upon a guarantee by Isen- burg’s imperial ralatives. This guarantee was finally obtaind from nrchduke Franels Salvator, a nephew of the princess of Isen- burg. Francis, It appears, srote Umlauff a letter wotting forth that he, the archduke, would repay the loan if his uncle did not. As It turned out, Isemburg didn't, for it was againet the old man's principle to pay anybody or anything. So when he died Um- lauff tried to levy on his estates, but the German law, guaranteeing the integrity of entailed estates, barred him. Then Umiaff sued Francis Salvator, but here again the law stood in his way, for ~n archduke can- not be sued Iike ordinary debtors, so thers are miles and miles of red tape to protect him and the minister of the fmperfal family shields him against rude attacks by cred- itors. Twice Umlauff carried his case b fore the cablnet court and twice he was de- feated. Blames the Americans. This misfortune excited and chagrined Umiauff to such an extent that he laid down and dled, leaving his family of young children in want. Now the soclalists have taken up the matter in Parl)ament and promise to make it warm for Krancis Salvator, who will have to either pay or glve up his position in the army and forfeit his rights to the throne. The soclalists are determined to force the minister of Justice to snswar the complalut of the de- frauded family in public—no more secret cabinet courts for them. The whole. truth will have to be told and if there was a conspiracy between an Imperial archduke and an heliress-hunting bankrupt princel- Ing to fleece a confiding man out of his money that conspiracy will have to be laid bare. The soclalists say that Francls Salvator and Archduchess Marie Teresa, widow of old Prince Isemburg, are jointly responsible, as ber imper highness helped to persuade Umlauft to part with his money for the benefit of the bankrupt prince. “Umlauff, they say, was dazzled by 80 much imperial prestige and his loyal heart broke when he discovered afterwerd that his nephew and nlece of Francis Joseph so far lowered themselves as to refuse payment of a just debt. All Vienna 18 on the tiptoe of expectation, for it Is ex- pected that the soclalists will bring about such an airing of imperial sofled linen as never before has flaunted In the breese of public opinion. Besides the archduke and archduchess named another prince of & reigning.house is involved in the conspir- acy, the ex-duke of Parma. This prince is sald to bave exacted a commissionstrom Umlauff for getting him a customer of the rank and prestige of old Isenburg. Part of the loyal Austrlan press blames Amer- fca for the scandal. “Why didn't some rich American girl marry Isenburg, jr., and forestall all this scandal?”’ argue the papers. Meanwhile Umlauft's widow and children are kept from starving by public charity. BEGGAR LEAVES SNUG FORTUNE People Whe Pitied Her Supposed Poverty Are Surprised When 0ld Womsn Dies. (Copyright, 1%2, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 21.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram)—Leonora Land- ing, an aged American professional beggar well known at the American colonies in Paris, Nice, Florence and Lucerne, has just died here leaving a fortune of nearly $60,- 000. A granddaughter is a music hall singer now in Birmingham, England. The old woman, who called herself the dean of the Children of the American Rev- olution, had & remarkable career. Oace she was & dashing heroine of California mining camps and with her husband cut quite a fig- ure in the Paris soclal whirl fn the last days of the emplre. During the siege she was caught by the communards and nearly shot spy. Her husband and married son were both killed on the battlefield as French volunteers, but whe was never able to get a pension from France because she could not furnish doc- uments to prove her marriage. She always dressed neatly and modestly. Wealthy Americans pitied her distress and ve to her generously. Now they have found that Leomora owned four big tene- ment houses which were bought with her vinge In the begging business. Her ten- ants say she was the hardest kind of & land- lord. ASKS MONEY TO SOOTHE HEART Andrew W. Lye Ca: s Husband of lle D'Arville for Alleged Al ed Affecti SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.—Andrew W. Lyons, formerly an acrobat, has brought suit in this city against H. W. Orellin, husband of Camille D'Arville, the opera singer, for $50.000 for the alienatiod of his wife's affections. In his complaint Lyons alleges that he was the former husband of Mrs. Crellin, who in 1900 obtained =& @ivorce in Chicago without Lyons' kuowl- “ m nubsequently married Crellin. now o Breoklyn appearing hm " i |SoNs OF THE RevoLUTION Delegates Are Reaching W for Their Natio Which Beg ington Congress, Wednenday. WASHINGTON, April have been practically completed for the national congress of the Sons of the American Revolution which assembled in this city Wedneaday. The sessicns of the congress will be held &t the New Willard hotel. The arrival of delegates has al- ready commenced. President Ben Walter Seth Logan of New York arrived in Washington yesterday and several others from various parts of the country have regiatered at the hotels. While the congress ddes not assemble until Wednesday a ceremony of consider- able interest will be held Tuesday at Con- Rressional cemetery when a company of New York delegates will visit the ceme- tery for the purpose of placing one of the toclety markers at the grave of General George Clinton, an aide to General Wash- ington in planning his campaigns He dled in this city and was injerred at Congressional cemetery in 1812. A monu- ment was placed over the grave by the state of New York. A floral offering from the White House will be placed on the grave and the marker will be put In position with simple ceremony, no epeeches being made and no services belng held. PLANS OF WEEK IN SENATE Nothing Definite Beyond the Contin- tien of Debate on the Philippine Bill —Arrangements WASHINGTON, April 2T.—The plans of the senate for the week do not extend be- yond the continuation of the debate on the Philippine government bill and the consideration of minor matters when there is no one prepared to speak on the Phil- ippine bill. There is no prospect thus far for speeches In support of that measure, and consequently all the talk bids fair to continue to be on the negative side of the question. Up to the present time the speeches all have been made by minority members of the Philippine committee, but it is stated that other democratic sen- ators have promised to Iift their voices in opposition to the bill, among them being Messrs. Turner, Clay and Simmons. Senator Hoar aleo has made known his in- tention to speak on the bill, but it fs not expected he will be heard during the pres- ent week. In the committee the inquiries into the sugar question relating to Cuba and into General Crozier's connection with gun carriage Inventlons probably will be begun. The committee on the Philippines will also proceed with its investigation into the con- dition of affairs in the Philippines. OPPOSES THE CORLISS BILL Joseph Nimmo W, Limit Co merce Commission’s Power Over Rates, WASHINGTON, April 27.—The house committee on interstate commerce, which has been holding & series of hearings on the question of granting enlarged powers over rallroad rates to the interstate com- merce conimisxion, held a saslon yestorday evening, when Joseph Nimmo, formerly of the treasury department, appeared as the first witness In opposition to the Corliss bill. Mr. Nimmo said that the recent appeel to the circult court at Chicago was the first attempt to apply the civil remedy pro- vided by section 16, of the act to regulate commerce, and asserted that the Corliss bill in terms aims to destroy that remedy. A llvely colloquy emsued between Mr. Nimmo and Judge Knapp of the commis- slon, the latter stating that there had been no reduction in trapsportation charges in this country during the last ten years. Mr. Nimmo strenuously denied de- claring that the statistics of the commerce commission show @ reduction of 22% per cent. Mr. Nimmo opposed placing absolute power over rates in the Interstate Com- merce commission. RECORD OF CUBAN EXCHANGE Increase of Five Per Cent in Imports and Bleven Per t De- crease in Exports. WASHINGTON, April 27.—The insular division of the War department has pre- pared for publication an extract showing in comparative form the commerce of the island of Cuba for the seven months ending January 31, 1902, and 1901. The total value of merchandise imported during the seven months ending January 81, 1902, was $40,043,986, against $38,038,930 for the corresponding period of 1901, and the exports of merchandise against $26,- 970,220 for 1901 was $24,113,419. These figures show an increase of 5 per cent in the imports and a decrease of 11 per cent in the exports. The value of merchandise coming from the United States for the seven months ending January 31, 1902, was $17,118,839, a slight increase over the corresponding period of 1901, while the exports for 1902 amounted to $15,174,48 decrease of $349,742. VARIETY PROGRAM IN HOUSE Miscellaneous Jects Wi Led by Omnibus P B ing B1 Come Up e WASHINGTON, April 27.—There is a mis- cellaneous program ahead for the house this week. Tomorrow the speclal rule for con- sideration of the omnibus public bullding bill will be brought in and passed and the remainder of the day will be devoted to District of Columbia business. Wednesday the consideration of the agri- cultural bill will be considered and after it is disposed of the District of Columbla ap- propriation bill will be taken up and prob- ably passed before the end of the week. With its passage only two appropriation bills will remain to be acted on by the house—the naval and general deficlency bille. Seldom have tHe appropriation bills been so well advanced mt & long session of cougress as they are fhis year. CONATY WILL( NOT RESIGN Rector of Catholie [University Demles Reports Concernips H WASHINGTON, ADI’II\ Conaty, rector of the Gatholic University of Amerl emphatically denies a pub- lished report that he costemplates resign- ing the rectorship of thy university. He says there are no dissensions at the uni- versity and that he ba§ no intention of resigning. He also authorizes the statement that there is mo foundation whatever for the reports concerning the financial con- dition of the university. ' The Catholic University of America, like all other edy- cational institutions, he says, needs largér endowments for broader develop, -ul, but uhldmmr—fl. 27.—Bishop James YANKEES IN SOUTH AMERICA United States is Forging Ahead in Commer- cial and Eduoational Lines. MOST ON TRADE MAKES RAPID STRIDES Larger Gains Predicted in Colombia, Ecuador and Other Northern States When Facilities of Isthmian Canal is Avallable. WASHINGTON, April 27. — Frederic Emory, chief of the bureau of foreign com- merce, made public today another extract from the volume entitled “‘Commercial Re- lations of the United States During 1901," which is now in press. The extract given today deals with the trade of the United States with South America last year. American coal, it is reported, finde a steady Increasing sale in Braszil, despite deep seated prejudices and the antagonism of competitors. The export trade of the United States to Brazil, however, it Is sald, never will reach its proper develop- ment so long as our merchandise has to seek foreign bottoms. It is poluted out that if a line of modern steamers wefo operated between New York and Brazil there would be no lack of return freight in coffee, rubber and like products. Ameri- can hardware, it ie also atated, has earned a reputation for quality and finish which places it beyond competition. Typewriters, sewing machines, watches and electric goods hold their own everywhere and the United States is gaining a foothold in bicycles, locks, firearms, cutlery and ple- ture frames. Get Educatio: Brazil recognizes the value of an educa- tlon In the United States and it is a notable fact that many young Brazillane are coming to this country to complete their careers of learning. Until this year the better class of young Brazilians were sent to Portugal, France or Germany to acquire their liter- ary, professional or scientific training and It ‘was as rare to find a Brasillan speaking English as it 1s to find an American speak- ing Portuguese. Now English is beling taught in some of the higher schools of Brazil and many young men go to ‘the United States to study enginzering, elec- trieity, law, medicine and dentistry. In the Argentine Republic the American goods making the greatest headway are tools and implements, cottons, hats, shoes and speclalties. A banker in Rosarlo re- cently reported that for the half-year end- ing Jume 30, 1901, the increase of trans- actlons between his house and the United States had been 131 per cent and he under- stood that other bankers had similar ex- perfences. But while we are materially increasing the aggregate of our trade with Argentine, here also the absence of direct steamship communication is & handicap. Yankees Invade Other States. Lumbering s the chief industry in the southern provinces of Chili, and practically all of the wood is cut by mills of Ameri- can construction. All of the machinery used in the production 6f flour aleo comes from the United States. On account of the politi- cal disturbances in Colombla, imports from the United States have Increased only slightly. The Imports from &Yl other coun- tries have remained statiomary. A rising demand for our shoes and for negligee shirts, collars and cuffs is especially ncted. Unlted States trade with Ecuador shows a gratitylng increass, due to purchases for the Guayaquil Quito raliroad, better and quicker communication, lower freight rates and the coming of American commer- clal travelers. “Our trade will steadily advance,” it is stated, “but an isthmian canal alone can give us the advantage we should occupy.” A large varlety of American supplies is appearing in the markets of Uruguay. ““When our manufacturers makoe the ef- fort,” it is stated, ““they can place there goods that in quality and economy that will conquer the market." SENATOR ELKINS’ WAR RECORD West Virginian is Chal- lenged, but Proven by His- torical Pages. Here. Service WASHINGTON, April 27.—The attention of the War department has been attracted by reports appearing in print that Senator Btephen B. Elkins of West Virginia bad seen no military service. The records show that Senator Elkins saw service in the west as captain of Company H, .Seventy-seventh enrolled Misso' ri militia, which, by direc- tion of General Jobn M. Schofleld, was placed under the orders of United States officers and was honorably discharged there. from in 1864. A regulation of the Grand Army of the Republic admits to membership those who served in state regiments that were called into service and were subjected to orders of general officers between April 12, 1861, and April 9, 1865, and under this regulation Senator Elkins became a member of the flrtnd Army of the Republic pdst at Elkins, . Va REPORTS OF IOW IOWA FARMS Total Valae Reaches Over One and & Half Million Dol- lars. WASHINGTON, April 27.—The census report on agriculture in Towa shows that In 1900 there were in that state 228,622 farms valued at $1,497,564,790, of which 16 per cent represents the value of lands #c4 improvements other than buildings. Tae value of farm implements and ma- chipery was $57,960,660 and of live stock $278,820,096. These values added to that of farms give $1,834,454,546, a total value of farm prop- erty. The total valua of farm products for 1899 was $366,411,528, a gain of 129 per cent over 1889, and the gross farm income was 263,388,488, CHOLERA KILLS OFF NATIVES Disease Rages Among Fi MANILA, April 27.—The cholera situa- tion in the islands does not show any im- provement. Cholera cases are reported among the American soldiers in the Cam- arines provinces of Southern Luzon and elsewhere, but so far few Americans have been attacked and the dis is mainly confined to natives and Chinamen. In Ma- nila there have been 566 cases and 449 deaths from cholera, while the provinces report 1,599 cases and 1,1 CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 27.—(Special.) —A corps of Union Pacific surveyors fis pow In the fleld in Carbon county survey. fog coal lands and making tests of u. cosl found. |CONDITION OF THE WEATHER| Temperature nt Omaha Yesterdn Hoar. Dew. Hounr. o 47 a7 B4 53 57 » o7 » o . JOIN BESANTS Members of Theonophical Soclety of America Keeps Aloof from Rivals. REFUSE TO INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 27.—The six- teenth annual convention of the Theosoph- | fcal Soclety of America met In executive session here today. The society declined to consider any overtures toward & coalition with the Besant camp of Theosophists ani took favorable action toward uniting ‘the Amerfcan, Euglish, German and Scandinav- lan branches of theosophical bellevers A. S. Spencer. president of the soclety, was umable to be present and his report was read by the secretary. A letter was read In which the convention was asked to adopt resolutions looking toward jolning the forces of the Theosbphical Society of America with those of the so-called Besant camp of Theosophists. Such action was regarded s contrary to the constitution, | as it was held that it would be a virtual cknowledgement of the charges preferred against Willlam Quan, judge of the other party when the split took place A communication was received from the English society submitting an international constitution for adoption. A resolution waa adopted to the effect that the conven- tion ‘approve of the entiment in the Eng- lish resolutions, but that final decision on the question of preparing the constitution should be deferred for discussion by the branches In the various American citles; the constitution to be adopted with pos- sible moditications at the next conventlon The convention then proceeded to the election of officers. Dr. Thaddeus P, Hyatt was re-elected secretary and H. B. Mitchell was made treasurer in place of A. 8. Spencer. The executive committee: George Dewey, San Pedro, Cal; J. D. Dord, Tort Wayne, Ind.; M. D. Butler, Indlanapolis; H. A. Bunker, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. Charles Johnston, Fludhing, N. Y., and Dr. A. P. Buchanan, Fort Wayne. The principles contained in the platform adopted at Boston in 1895 were reafirmed. CORRIGAN MAKES FAIR GAINS Archbishop Shows Sa , According to His Physician's Official Statement. fuctory Prog- re NEW YORK, April 37.—The phyeictans {n attendance on Archbishop Corrigan visited him today about 10 o'clock and after a consultation upon the morning's develop- ments the following bulletin was lssued: The archbishop’s condition is in all re- spects satistactory. (Signed) FRANCIS ‘DELAFIELD. F. L. KEYES Father Curley, Archbishop Corrigan's sec- retary, sald the patient's condition was so far improved that the dectors had decided to add to his diet of kumyss small portions of broth, salads and beef. At St. Patrick's cathedral Father Patrick MeAleer, who delivered the sermon at high maes, announced from the pulpit to the satisfaction of the large number present, the hopeful condition of the pre- late, and delivered a prayer for his speedy recovery. From the pulpits throughout the city rayers were offered for the archbishop's early recovery. Referring to & cablegram from Rome, printed today, to the effect that the pope bad dictated letters to American bishops with a view of making Archbishop Corrigan a cardinal, the bishop said the report was not true. CAPTAIN AND FAMILY DROWN Their Lives on Which Founders in Lose Schooner SANDUSKY, O., April 27.—The schooner Barklow from Marine City has foundered in Lake Erle, half a mile from Put-in-Bay, and three persons have lost their lives in consequence. ‘The dead are: CAPTAIN ROBERT PARDY of Marine City. MRS. PARDY. ALEXANDER MORRIS, his stepson, aged 16 years. Dick Burke, a sallor of Port Huron, sur- vived the wreck and was brought to San- dusky today by the life-saving crew from that port, who had tried several times during the night to reach the wreck. According to Burke's story, when the boat seemed hopelessly in the power of the fearful storm the party got Into the rig- ging. the captain, his wife and Morris on theh lee side of the boat. he boat soon filled with water and fell over onto the lee side, throwing the three persons into the water and drowning them almost im- mediately. Burke retained his position on the rigging, having fallen asleep from exhaustion, and was thus found by the life- saving crew today, GRANT GUN NEARLY FINISHED to Hurl Shell s tor Fort Sixteen-Inch Canon Fifteen M Hamilton. TROY, N. Y. April 27.—The authorities at the Waterville arsenal expect to com- plete work on the 16-inch gun to be placed at Fort Hamilton, in New York harbor, by June 1. The gun, which has been in the course of comstruction about four years, will be sent first to Sandy Hook for proving. Last week the war department decided to mount the gun on a disappear- ing carriage. Its first trial is eagerly awaited by all the gunmakers of the world. It is clalmed that the gun will hurl a sbell twenty-one miles. This s disputed by the Krupps, who claim it will not throw the shot more than fifteen mil In order to discharge the gun it will require 1,000 pounds of powder and a 30,000 pound pro- jectile. The gun when completed will welgh 150 tons TWENTY-ONE CARS DESTROYED Up Wreek Frelght Train on the Lake Shore Road. Plled in of KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 27.—A freight #reck occurred oo the Lake Bhore and Michigan Southern road at the anm Rap- nd Iudiana crossing vening. ity cars were piled up lnd twelve cars burned. One man is missiog. The loss is very bheavy. { Tuesday DEATHTAKESMORTON Ex-Becretary of Agriculture and Founder of Arbor Day Dies at Lake Forrest. PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF HIS SON Illness Dates Bnck Several Months and Decline Unchecked from First, DEATH IS DUE TO CEREBRAL THROMBUS Stroke of Apoplexy Last Woek Hastoned End of Noted Nobraskan, WILL BE BURIED AT HIS OLD HOME Rema (Y ake Forrest T Atternoon for Family Residenc: Arbor Lodge, Near Ne- braska City. CHICAGO, April 27.—Hon. J. Sterling Mor- ton, former secretary of agriculture, died At 4:30 this afternoon at Lake Forest, at | the home of his son, Mark Morton For several weeks Mr. Morton had been gradually falling The interment will be at Nebraska City. A special train bearing the remains of Mr. Morton and members of his family and friends will leave Lake Foregt at 4 o'clock afternoon for Nebraska City. Death was due to cerebral thrombus. Mr. | Mcrton begun ailing several months ago and in hopes that a change of climate would re. store hie health ne went to the Olty of Mex- ico, nccompanied by his son, Paul Morten, vice president of the Santa Fe road. Mr. Morton continued to grow worse in the southern country and six weeks ago he re- turned to his old home In Nebraska. He then returned to Chicao, where it was be- lfeved he would have better medical atten- tion. After he arrived here he improved somewhat, and 1t was thought he would en- tirely recover. ULast week he esuffered a stroke of apoplexy, from which he never re- covered. He suffered a second stroke today and, as he had become so weak from his long sickness, it proved fatal. His three sons, Paul Morton, Joy Morton and Mark Morton, were at the bedside when the end came. Wife Credited with Arbor Da NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, April 27.— (Special Telegram.)—Word was received here this afternoon that Hon, J. Sterling Morton, ex-secretary of agriculture, had died at the home of his third son, Mar! in Lake Forest, Ill, this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, after on illness of several months. Last Tuesday was his seventieth birthday and the usual celebration was omitted here out of respect to Mr. Morton conditiun. The fact that he was in a dangerous condition was not generally known here, as the reports from his bed- side were to the effect that he was doing nicely and the speclalists who had charge of the case reported that they expected to have him out and pbout in a short time. The news of his death came as & shoek to every one and tonight groups of men may be seen standing about the streets with sorrowful faces talking in subdued tones of the friend that had gone. He came to Nebraska in 1854 and settled with his wife on the farm that has been his home ever since and which, by the force of the man, has become known throughout the country. The first Arbor Day was celebrated at this home by the tamily long before it became a world holl- day. The conception of Arbor Day was one of the flashes of genius which Br. Morton always attributed to his wife. It was to her ajso that Arbor Lodge owes its name, but te Mr. Morton belongs the fame that has been shed from its hospita- ble doors. On this farm the four sons. Joy, Paul, Mark and Carl were born and grew up to carry the name of Morton out into the world. Joy Morton is mow one of the powerful figures in Chicago finance. Paul Morton is vice president of the Santa Fe raliroad and Mark is at the head of several of the great Morton Industries. (Carl, the youngest and best loved, is dead, having passed away at Waukeegan, Ill., a year ago last January. since his coming to Nebrasks J. Sterling Morton has been a mighty factor in the development of the state. A man of powerful phyelque and more powerful mentally, he bas brought his whole strength to bear on the problem of con- verting the trackless plain into & garden of plenty. How well he has wrought can be seen by a glance at the highly culti- vated acres at Arbor Lodge. How thor- oughly he is loved can be seen tonight in the sorrowful faces of the men and women | who walk quietly through the streets. The young men of Nebraska are more particularly indebted to Mr. Morton. To them he has ever been a resource upos . which they might draw for help in getting a start in the world and all over the United States are young men and women who are winniug for themselves golden honors, apd who, were they asked for the keynote to their success, would say that to J. Sterling Mor- ton they owed their start and the incentive to go on and win. He has sald to them all the secret of all successes was work, work, work. His own life was an example of the value of this maxim that was constantly before them. A man of the most catholic tasts and the widest scholarship, he welcome: all men, and particularly young men, to come to him for advice and help. The strength of his convictions were such that when he had settled In his own mind the right and wrong of a matter it was almost impossible to change him and no amount of abuse could swerve h'm an inch from the course he had laid down. N Upon his retirement from public life he organized and started the Conservative, and about one year ago he purchased the Tri- bune, an eveniug paper. The Overland theater, one of the neatest and most com- plete playhouses in the west, was erected by him that the people of Nebrasks City might have the educational advantage of such an institution. He was interested in & pumber of other industries that are now, in course of construction or only belug cow templated, among them belng & crematory which was one of his pet ideas. The news of his death was -nnou“lgi trom the pulpits of the various chijce, tkis evening. and tar The remains will be brought bh$™n " burlal, and tbe funeral will tabed to Wednesday afternoon, when lll.‘ ke, business in the city will be clo respect to our greatest citizen, “u'”‘ml: more. . D He had been alling ever si of his son Carl, who had m‘%”'.“‘.‘ companion since the death ) rL- eighteen years before, u,ufl tracted a severs cojd, whic) a congestion of the bronei the geauls that deatd Josulted, MINE Tablets £ 1n ong dax.