Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 24, 1902, Page 1

[ THE OMAHA f)AILY BEE. _ ESTABLISHED JUN NE 19, 1871. OMAHA, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 1902— TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. HONOR TO ROOSEVELT Elsborate Bnnqnat on Gaulois Given by French Delegates to President, LARGE NUMBER OF NOTABLES PRESENT ! Admiral Dewey, General . Miles, Oabinet Officers and Many Women Attend. .ARD[NT FELICITATIONS ARE EXCHANGED oo M Oambon, for President Loubet, Pays High Tribute to Roosevelt. 'EXAMPLE OF POPULAR LIBERTY FOR WORLD America’s Chief Magistrate Replies with Cordial for France ip of Na- a Present. ANNAPOLIE, May 23.—The luncheon given today on board the French battieship Gaulois, in henor of President Rogsevelt, was one of the most memorable incidents ©f the visit of the distinguished French soldiers and sallors to this country, who are here to join in the celebration of the uovelling of the monument to the memory ©of General Rochambeau, which takes place 1o Wachington tomorrow. The niembers of the French and American commissions arrived from Washington an hour in advance of the presidential train. They were met at the station, escorted Lo the steamters Gloucester and Standish, and conveyed to the French battleship, lying in the Annapolis roads. Governor Smith of Maryland joined the commissiomers and guests at the whart. President Roosevelt and his party of American officials arrived at 11:30. They were driven to the naval academy through % double line of marines and national guardsmen; thence to the whart, reviewing the battalion of cadets enroute. Boarding the dispatch boat Dolphin the party wi the side of the “pride of the French Presidential Salute. As Dolphin approached the anchora ground of Gaulols and the American escort- ing squadron Olympia, Alabama and Kear- sarge, a presidential salute was fired and the comtinuous detonation furnished a strong reminder of an up-to-date naval battle. As soom as the president came aboard Gaulo sccompanied by his daughter and Secretaries Root and Moody, he was met by Ambassador Cambon, Gen- eral Brugere and Admiral Fournier and es- corted to the cabin of the officers. Here a general handshaking, congrat®ations aad preliminary refreshments ensued. Then fol- Jowed the luncheon iendered to President Roosevelt by the French ambassador. The banguet hall had been Improvised upon the ample after-deck of Gaulols. This was sccomplished by stretching overhead and at the side & coplous supply of French end American bunting, the colors of the two republics being thus blended with ar- tistic and impressible effect. . TMiuminations of Interfor. The interior was illuminated by electric lights, while a plentiful supply of wax candles cast a mellow radiance over the tables. The decorations were American Beauty and Jaogueminot roses. Three whirling electrie fans cooled the somewlat torrid atmosphere and the band discoursadl martial music from the lower deck. The tables were arranged in the shape of an trregular parailelogram to suit the con- tour of the tapering after-deck of Gaulols. President Roosevelt occupled the mjddie seat at the head of the, table. Extending above his head were two momster twelve- inch guns, protruding from the rear turret, but those grim reminders of French prowess were offset at the foot of the tabl where there confromted Mr. Roosevelt a splendid display of the American colors. ‘with the eagle with outstretched wings, the national coat-of-arms and the motto, Pluribus Unum,"” in brilliant electric lights. Other Netable Guests. The chief guest of honor mext to Presi- @ent Roosevelt was Governor John Walter Smith of Maryland, who was assigned a geat near the chief magistrate and who Governor Smith. Immediately opposite the president was Madam Cambon, wife of the French ambassador, and upon her right Mrs. Root, wife of the secretary of war, anfl ou hef left Mrs. Lodge, wife of the Massachusetts eenator. Next to Mrs. Lodge ‘was General Brugere, commander of tie Frepch armies, and to the left of Mrs. was Admiral Fournier, inspector of the French navy. the de'icacies of a choice French mesu had been discussed, Ambassador Cam- bon arose and in the mame of President Loubet of the French republic bid a hearty welcome to all were present. He was especlally complimentary in his allusions to President Roosevelt, in whose hands he said the precious liberties of the American people were safe. President of Glorious Republic. He eloguently alluded to the historic oc- casion which had called them together and the hope and belief that the splendid friendship between the French and American people which had continued un- broken for more than a century would con- tinue for generations. He concluded by offering & toast, “To the president of the glorious American republic, which had set the example of popular liberty not only for France, but for the whole werld." In proposing the health of President Roosevelt, Ambassador Cambon said that in extending the invitation to the chief magistrate of the United States he wished to emphasize the fuct that be was acting as the direct and perscnal representative of President Loubet of the Fremch repubd- e . President Roosevell Replies. President Roosevelt replied in bis hap- plest veln, although spesking with unusual deliberation, as though he measured every word. After expressing the appreclation of the American people for the friendly spirit which prompted the sending of a battieship and so many Ulustrious soldiers a0d satlors to the upvelling of the Roch- ambeau statue, the president said: Mr. Ambassador. we appreciate what Franoe has dobe i sending to our shores on this occasion such & ificent war- snip, wnd we appreciate choloe of those who were sent, and M. Cambon. we thank you for your happy ood Judgment e e e 5 the wuspicious occasion of the unvelling of the Rochumbesu sta hundred valor of the ...-3.... xer accord! EARTHQUAKE DESTROYS CITY ‘ According to Wholly Ob- literntes Quezaltenango in Dispateh 1 Central Amerien. HAMBURG. May 23.—A special dispat to the Hamburg Boersenhalle from Guat mnln says that the town of Quezaltenango been wholly destroyed by an earth- qun. which iasted three-quarters of a minute. Business is entirely suspended in Guatemala, and a great part of the coftee crop there has been destroyed WASHINGTON, May 23.—The earthquake reported in the Hamburg dispatches re- garding the destruction of the city of Quez- altenango, Guatemaia, was identified here as that which really occurred on April 18 and which has been described to some extent in the American newspapers. 1n- formation received bere at the Guatema) legation shows that the city was wholly stroyed and that San Marcos and sev other towns were partially destroyed. . Guatemala authorities decided to recon- struct the city of Quezaltenango on the plains eome distance from the site of the original place. Reports regarding the de- struction o life are incomplete, but they in- dicate thai a. least several thousand per- sons were killed and the property lose ap- proximated $50,000,000 in the April earth- quake. A It was reported from Guatemala Ci Guatemala, April 20, that shocks, which were general throughout that country on April 1£, 19 and 20, partly ob- literated the town of Quezaltenango and badly damaged Amatitlan, Solola, Nahula, Santa Lucla and San Juan. Two hundred persons were reported killed, mostly women and many people were injured Quezaltenango has a population of about 25,000 people, is handsomely built and well paved and has a richly decorated cathedral, several other churches and a fine city hall. LOUBET DRINKS TO THE CZAR Ruler of Russia Responds Toast to the Fremch Nation. with & ST. PETERSBURG, May 2 squadron left Cronstadt this France. The czar, M. Loubet and the czar- ina proceeded together on the royal yacht Alexandria and boarded the armored cruiser, Montcalm, where the president entertained their majesties at lunch. M. Loubet toasted the czar, as follows Bire: In coming on board Montcalm with her majesty the czarina you have done the French navy an honor which it will profoundly appreciate. The sentiment of our sailors for their brave comrades of the Russian navy makes itself manifest upon every occasion that offers. Whether in the Mediterranean or elsewhere their fraternity evinces the unibn of their coun- tries. 1 shall carry away & warm and im- perishable memory of my visit 4o this hos- gn-mr empire and France, which has eard with joy the weicome extended to its representative, will remain faithful to the alllauce, of which Russia, in common with France, so fully appreciates the bene- fit. 1 drink to the long life and glory of the valiant Russian navy. The czar replied: It is infinitely acceptable to the ezarina and my self to find ourselves on board of this fine vessel We thank you cordially earthquake | RECARD THE WAR AT AN END Formal Declaration of Any Amity, However, is 8till Lacking. STATEMENT HOURLY LOOKED Despite the Aftrica the Com England Fight Progresses. Conferences in South dent Air in stin LONDON, May 23.—Peace in South Africa |1s regarded as assured, but an official declaration to that effect is still lacking, and there is nothing official to indicate when an appouncement may be expected. injon is divided as to whether a state- e situation will be issued tonight, { meeting, or whether it meeting of the nday. he best that only | the basis of “ms will be laid be- | tore the ministers, ki that if they are ac- cepted the discussion of the details may still occupy some time, during which, pre- sumably, an armistice will be declared. Meanwhile, outside the Boer commandoes immediately connected with the peace ne- gotiations, fighting continues. vi couts surprised Fouche' | Colony Wednesday last and captured most of the Boer supplies. Greater public interest was manifested in this meeting of the cabinet than has been the case in any meeting since the early stages of the war. The ministers reached Downing street from all parts of the country and were greeted by hundreds of people anxious for some sign of the probable trend of affairs. The Stock exchange has fully made up its mind how things are going and declares that the bmsis of peace was signed at Pretoria yesterday. Regards War as Ended. The cabinet meeting adjourned at 5:10 p. m. The Associated Press has ascertained that the government regards the War as practically ended Advices received by the War office indi- cat that whatever decision the Vereenig- ing conferences may arrive at, most, if not all, of the Boer leaders who went to Pre- toria will not continue the fight. The pree- ent negotiations were merely for the pur- pose of enabling the Boer leaders to “save their faces.” After they learn the results of this afternoon’s meeting of the cabinet the Boer leaders are expected to announce their reluctant acquieecence With the British terms The War office does not expect any seri- ous defections from the rank and file on the action taken by Genmerals Botba and Dewet Action is being taken at Downing street to prevent premature publication, owing to a possibility that a portion of the Vereenig- ing delegates might bolt and continue the struggle without their leaders. Privately, however, confidence is expressed in official circles that everything is over but the shouting. Interesting references to peace are con- talned in a letter from Klerksdorp, dated for your visit, President, and beg you I Tover o ‘most Tty reotings a8 well as our best wishes to France, friend and stendfast ally of Rt % raise my lass o the prosperity of glorious navy of France. i IRELAND IS NOW MENTIONED May Be Named Successor Late Arch. bishop Corrigan. ROME, May 23 —The vatican is dis- cussing the probability of the archdiocese of New York sending in the name of Arch- bllhoy Ireland of St. Paul, Minn., with the of Bishop Charles McDonpell of hmllyn und Auxiliary John M. Farley as candidates from whom the propaganda shall select a successer to the late Archbishop Corrigan. ¥ The belief in this possibility is based on the idea that the Catholics of the arch- diocese are ambitious to have a cardinal as the archbishop and that nome of the Ameri- can archbishops or bishops bave such a g00d ‘chance of obtaining the scarlet ber- retta as Archbishop Ireland. NEW YORK, May 23.—Father Lavelle, rector of St. Patrick's cathedral, this city, said he had not heard any of those in au- thority here express the wish that the province of New York be presided over by cardipal. Father Lavelle sald that since the death of Archbishop Corrigan the only question considered was the selection of | names to be presented to the pope for his action. It was also said that the initiative in the creation of & cardinal rests with the vatican. PROGRESS IN PHILIPPINES Pacification in Ascendancy and Batangas Wil Have Civil Gov- ernment July 4. MANILA, May 23.—A civil government will be insugurated in Batangas province July 4 The step could be immediately taken, so far as pacification of that part of the island s concerned, but some de- talls of the system need perfecting and the United States commission thinks it best &t present to leave Batangas under mili- tary control, which is operating most sat- istactorily. The industrial conditions sre improving rapidly. Crops have been planted through- out Batangas and will mature in August. Other provinces report a marked diminu- tion of ladronism, especially in Léyte and Cavite provinces, where the ladrones had chiefly flourished heretofore. JAPAN WANTS LARGE LOAN Needs One Hundred Million Dollars te Buw Ratlways and Operate Mines. SEATTLE. Wash. May 23.—Count Mat- sukaus, the prime minister of Japan, with the Japanese minister of finance, is now in the United States for the purpose of negotiating & loan of §100,000,000 with which to bulld ships and rallways and to carry on mining operations in Japan. This statement is made upon the authority of Theophile Gollier, the attache of the Bel- glan legation in Toklo, who, with his wife, rrived in Seattle on the mer Shinano Maru from Japan. Peince Henry's Eguadren Salls, DUBLIN, May 23.—The squadron of Ger- man warships commanded by Prince Henry of Prussia salled from Kingstown todsy for Kiel —— Dedication of Obie Monuments. CINCINNATI, May 22—The ded! ston < the Oble monuments 'in the Shiloh National tary parl set for June 6 and L George K. Nash will pn-nx me te to the national government. are thirty-eight monuments for Ohio troops. All bul one are in place. April 25. 1t says: Seventy to elghty thousand British troops are here walting for General Delarey s an- swer from the peace conference, and every hour we are expecting them (the Boers) to march in and surrender. We have actually sent out wagon loads of clothes to enable them to come in tidy; there is every pros- goct of peace. Lord Kitchener cames here om Pretoria_every other day, and seems to be in particularly good spirits. He actvally smiles, and that's a thing he not often does. We attach at importance to these smiles, n peace. SUBMERGED BY THE RAINS Great Loss Sustained in Northwestern lowa om Account of - Floods. in rega ST. PAUL, Minn, May 23.—The entire northeastern portion of lowa is half sub- merged from the recent heavy rains, and immense financial Josses have been sus- tained. Jesse A. Gregg of St. Paul has re- turned from the inundated district and re- ports great destruction of property. On Wednesday morning over six inches of rain fell in two bours. The water formed in the low places until all barriers were over- flowed and then rushed down the creek beds and ravines, pouring & great torrenmt into & stream called the Dry Rock, running through Decorah and other towns in the vicinity. Streets became impassable, and owing to the high wind the situation for three hours was one of great peril to every one. As far as Mr. Gregg could learn only two lives were lost. A mother, aroused by the en- croachment of the water into the house, leaped from her bed in the dark with her child in her arms and apparently went out doors. The child fell into the water and in the darkness the mother was unable to io- cate the little one, who was drowned A large egg warehouse, located about half a mile from the torrent, was swept away and an old man drowped. Between Conover and Decorah, s distance of nine miles, seven miles of track owned by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road were washed out. Sixteen iron bridges in and about Decorah were destroyed. The stream which overfiowed fts banks runs through a portion of the residence district and the railroad district of the town and great damage was done to private and rall- Toad property. There were six washouts between Austin and Preston on the open prairie. Ten miles of track was destroyed on the lowa and Mipnesota division of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad. Mr. Gregg says the damage at Decorah i estimated &t $600,000. At Decorab houses were washed from fourdations and people residing on the flats fled to the hills for safety. More loss of Iife is feared, all points have not been heard from. At Fort Atkinson eleven ca were washed into the stream and loss of stock is reported throughout the country. WORST FLOODS IN OKLAHCMA Deluge Assumes Alarming Propor- u Much Damage Already Being Dome. GUTHRIE, Okl, May 23.—The rivers today reached the highest point since the flood bezan and the present Indication of more rain is alerming, as it means that the Cottonwood and Cimarren will flood the en- tire country, and like reports are received trom the Canadian and Washita rivers At no time have such floods been knowe i Okiaboma. Near Virglula City, Peler Barry, & farmer, was killed by lightning. Instructor Hangs Himself to Tree. SUSBQUEHANNA. Pa.. 2. —Prot. Benton E. James, for many years principai of the Montrose High school committed sulcide last night by hanging himself to & e, 1= the outairte -t was found today. Temporary sanity caused by 1l heaith 1s supposed b Le the cause. Brof James was one of the ablest wnd beat known instructors in north- ern Penneylvi e was & former lntendent of Susquebanus county. ao¥ FOR | | Tock, whose father, Wong Quing Skim. MARTIN HELPS THE CHINAMEN Secures Admisssion for One Deadwood to Born in Who Went China. (From a Staft Correspondent.) WABHINGTON, May 23 —(Special Tele- gram.)—Representative Martin of South Da kote has had a considerable business to do for his Chinese conetituents in Deadwood since he arrived here for the session Some time ago he secured the release of a young Chipaman, who was born in Dead- wood, but who, on returning to the United States, wae denied mdmiseion. The latest case called to his attention is that of Sam i a prominent merchant of Deadwood. Skim has lived in this country for twenty years His son was born in Ohina and 4= sbout 18 years of age. He sought admission on the ground that ae he is under the age his father's residence is recogmized under the law &s his own. Mr. Martin took up the case today with Secretary Shaw of the treasury. Young Tock will probably permitted to land and proceed to father's home. A civil service examination will be held at South Omaha on July 1 for the position of watchman and fireman in the custodian service at that place. W. S. Shipp bas been designated as a member of the civil service board for the postofiice at Mount Pleasant, In Rural free delivery service will be estab. lished July 1 at Beacon, Mahaska county. la.; arem covered, sixty-two square miles; population, 1,791. The postoffice at Ferry will be suppiied by rural carrier. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska—Har- rison, Sioux county, H. A. Priddy, vice A. J. Bogart, resigned. lowa—Seney, Plym- outh county, Jonathan Alderson The postoffice at Indianapolis, county, la., has been discontinued The comptrollcr of the currency has ex- tended the corporate existemce of the First National bank of Lemars, Ia., untfl the close of business on May 23, 1922 The First National bank of Chicago has been approved as reserve agent for the First National bank of Swea City ana Glidden, Ta. 0. J. Sagge of Center Point, 8. D., has been appointed railway mail clerk. Clyde T. Mastin and George 8. Anderson have been appointed substitute letter car. riers at Kearney, Neb.; James E. Coener, a substitute clerk in the postoffice at Cedar Rapids, and Martin S. Lucas, & stamper in the postoffice at Clarinda. The abstract of the condition of the na. tional banks of Nebraska, exclusive of Omaha and. Lincoln, at the close of busi- ness on April 30, as reported to the comp- troller of the currency, shows an average reserve held at 32.41 per cent, against 33.13 per cent on February 25. Loans and dis. counts increased from $22,697,544 to $23.- 568,270; gold coin, from $744,705 to $752,378; total specle, from $1,062,669 to $1,070,821; lawful money reserve, from 31,665,781 to $1,754,863; individual deposits, from $2¢. 071,181 to $25,126.21 Representative Burkett will leave for home Sunday evening to be present at his district convention, which meets in Linceln Tuesday evening. J. R. Van Boskirk has been recommended for register of the land office at Alliance to succeed F. M. Dorrington. Both of the Nebraska senators joined in u- recom- méndation. A rural free delivery route has Ibeen or- dered established at Funk, Phelps county. PRESBYTERIAN ROUTINE WORK be his Mahaska Many Reports Are mitted a posed Of by the As- sembly. NEW YORK, May 23.—The Presbyterian general assembly resumed its sessions to- day with a good attendance and the mod- erator, Rev. Dr. Van Dyke, called up the report of the special committee on Sab- bath observance as the special order of the day. The report was read by James Yere- ance. The general service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Hall Young of Alaska, who, with other speakers, made grateful refer- ence to ihe accomplishment of creed re- vision. During the consideration of the report of the epecial committee on Sabbath observ- ance, R. M. Carethers of Grand Rapids, N. D., moved to strike out a part of the report in which card parties on the Sab- bath are condemned. “It would convey the idea that the genmeral assembly of this church approves of card parties on other days of the week,” said Mr. Carethers. The amendment was accepted. After the adoption of the Sabbath obser- wation report, the moderator administered & rebuke to some commissioners, who, he sald, were members of a judicial commis- sicn and vet could not be found when called for. “You are here to get through with the work of the assembly,” he sald. “‘That is what the church sent you »ere for, breth ren, and not merely to have a good time The report of the standing committee on church erection was next called up. The report, which was presented by the chair- man, the Rev. Dr. Arthur C. McMillan of this city, states that all churches estab- lished sooner or later cebe to exist, but that this is no reason to cease to aid in building new omes. The report commends the work of the Board of Church Erection during the year. The board commenced the year with $192,275 and spent $205,269. The board be- gios the coming year with an empty treas- ury and only contributions received after the annual report had been completed ena- bled it to report no debt. Two hundred and fifty-nine churches were aided during the year to ereft mew structures. The re- port with its recommendations was adopted. Rev. Dr. Hubbell of the New York Sabbath committee was then imtro- duced and briefly detalled the work of that organization. Dr. Hubbell said the police department hal helped them very much in their work. “Even Devery used to help us,” he said. Judge Robert N. Wilson read the report of the speclal committee on.vacancies and supplies. NEBRASKA MAN ON PROGRAM Rev. Dr. J. W. Conley Delivers Ad- Bap- ST. PAUL, Mion., May 23.—The morning session of the American Baptist Publication society began with devotional services at 10 o'clock, following which came the Sunday school session. Rev, Dr. J. W. Conley of Nebraska deliv- ered an address on “The Sunday Schosl aud the Denominational Life," Turesher, Esq., of Obio on “How Can Sua- dsy School Work Be Improved?™ The report of the cummitiee on publishing was presented, callmg sttention to that branch of the society’s work, which is highly commended by the commities for its careful business mapsgement and the suc- cess of its various eplerprises. Mr. Armstrong of Missour! closed the moruing sesslon Wik an address, J ( \ | Senmior Vice Commande STEELE HEADS GRAND ARMY Lieutenant Governor Elected Oommander Over Judge Lee 8, Estelle. { MRS, KINNEY PRESIDENT RELIEF CORPS Next Encampment of Grand Army and Meetings of Auxiliary Bodies Go to Fremont—1 ™ GRAND ARMY OFFICERS, bep-nmen Commander s ALVIN F. STEELE, Fairbury S 8 PETERS Junior Vice Commander r. W KENNY, Blair Chaplain . . RE M. TAYLOR, Blue Springs Medical Director DR. F. 0. BURDICK Council of Administration W WITH, Omaha (Post No. 282) E. Ashland Omaha SARNER, Lincoln (Post No, T. J. THOMAS, Harvard Assistant Adjutan{_ General MART HOWE Quartermaster General B. TOMPSON Lincoln Assistant Fairbury Judge Advocate JUDGE J.'8. FAWCETT, Omaha Inepector General...... WILLIAM H, BARGER, Heb ate-at-Large to National Encamp- ent JUDGE LEE 8. ESTELLE Other Delegates s on Omaha Mulford coin (Post 2% Omaha (Post No. ) SON, Fairbury JOHN LETT, York. SBACH. Omaha (Post No, T S, Lincoln (Post No. 219 WOMAN'S RLuEF CORPS Department President 110) AIMEE KENNY, Blalr Senjor V' ) TULIA NODDINGS, Rising City Treasurer.. MRS E. PAYNE Chaplain... MRS, ELIZA PATCH, Omaha Executive Committee MRS. MARY MORGAN, Alm ESTELLE LUGLA OMB, York. NA AYERS, Omaha. Lyane. T, Creighton. WEALTHY KEMP, Fremont ANNA ASKWITH. Omaha Instructor. TTA BROOKS, University Place Installation Officer..... MRS. SARAH SW. Secretary Councillor. Patriotic MISS .....MRS. RARF}R Kearney Inspector.. MRS. MAYME CLE Delegate-at-Large to National MRS. HA Meet g IR RRIETTE LUCE, Republican City 0’!h#r I‘Ielafn TGUSTA PHRHART‘T Stanton MRS MARTE PITE. O MRS RIETTA HARROP. bincoln MRS. VESTA D. HUNGATE, Omaha. MISS BALLARD. Today the veterans of the department of Nebraska, with their aides of the Women's Relief corps and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, leave Omahe, after an en- campment that they pronounce the greatest and most successful since the one in Omaha ten years ago, before death had decimated the ranks so seriously. Joint installation at Washington Hall last evening ended the program, the last day having been devoted to the election and appointment of those officers whose names appear above, and to the adoption of resolutions. At noon the encampment delegates had elected the most imporiant of thelr execu- tives and chosen Fremont as the place for the twenty-seventh annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, the twen- tieth session of the Woman's Relief corps and the twelfth session of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Comrades Work Harmoniously. At Washington hall the comrades worked with energy and with decided differences of opinion, but without the slightest rup- ture of good feeling. The election of offi- cers was one of the most important ever | beld, as by it there was broken the old rule of rotation in office—a rule that fis said to have been observed ever since the first election by the Nebraska department. | When the session was called to order by Commander Wilcox there were 407 voting delegates on the floor and many veterans in the gallery. The first business was the legalizing of the postponed date of the present encampment, such postponement having been taken from May 14, that Na- tional Commander Torrance might be pres- ent. The comrades then received the greetings of the Woman's Reliet Corps, presented by a visiting committee composed of Mrs. Wainwright of Blair, Mrs. Sweet of Creigh- ton, Mrs. Cleaver of Neligh, Mrs. Rapp of Omaha and Mrs. Josle Bemmett. Judge Fewcett responded. To convey a similar compliment to the Woman's Relief Corps Commander Wilcox dispatched a committee composed of S. D. Davis, Jobn Reese, Dr. Stone and Dr. Brothers, who took with them & check for the $300 given the corps by & vote Thursda; Election of Commander. ‘When the election of department com- mander was taken up only two names were proposed, that of Lieutenant Governor Steele, submitted by Hon. J. B. Strode of Lincoln, and that of Judge Lee S. Estelle | of Omaha, proposed by John Lett of York, post 32 Of the 365 votes cast Steele received 209 and Estelle 156. The judge was on his feet instantly and with the most cordial of smiles shouted that he wanted the vote made unanimous and that the mew com- mander could have no more ardent or faith- ful supporter than bhe. The assembly cheered both the victor and the vanquished and stood to make the vole unanimous. Mr. Steele, in accepting the bonor, sald it pleased him more than would an election to the office of governor of the state. Past Department Commander Joe Teeters of Lincoln then moved the abandonment of that system of rotation in office by which the subordinate commanders have been sscending to the superior office. It received seconds from balf a dozen parts of the bouse instantly. Judge Fawcett offered an amendment that would make it not impossible for such ascendancy to occur, but the whole matter was tabled on motion of Harmon Bross. Sentiment Against Rotat! The sentiment was apparently against further rotation, however, for the senior vice elected was not former Junior Vice Maxim, but S. 8. Peters of Beatrice, elected by scclamstion. In nominsting <him Dr. Brothers stated that Peters enlisted in the Second Ohlo cavalry when 14 years old and later enlisted with the regulars, serving fourteen years in all It was also an election by scclamation that made F. W. Kenney of Blair junior vice, after being nominated by Judge Faw- | cett. He was & saflor and it was bis wife who was elected piesidént of the Woman's Rellet corps Thursday. For medical director the nominees were Dr. F. O. Burdick of Omaha, who received and Dr. W. H. Baowell of ho received 103. For chaplain the nominees were Rev. Harmon Bross of Lincoln. who has been chaplain: Rev. Presson of Milford and Rev. Taylor of Biue Springs. The first two de- (Continued on Fourth Page.) Beatrice | CONDITION OF THE WEATHER Forecast for Nebrask: Generally Fair, Temperature Yesterday: TRasnanw- papEgEgEag”’ HILL APPROVES EXPENDITURE Continuation of Double Track the Re- sult of His ection Tour. CHICAGO, May 23.—(Special Telegram.)— James J. Hil given bis approval to ex- teneive betterments for the Burlington property, which were partially planned be- fore the change in the ownmership of the system. It was partially with a view of de- termining whether these improvements were warranted by existing conditions that Mr. Hill undertook the present trip of in- spection. The main work which has re- ceived Mr. Hill's sanction is the double tracking, grading, straightening, re-track- ing and re-ballasting of the main line from | Red Oak to the Missouri river. This work | will cost several million dollars and will make the Burlington a double-track system between Chicago and the river. After see- ing the country through which the main line of the Burlington passes Mr. Hill be- came enthusiastic. He anld the officials who were with him that the immense amount of money that they had expended {in the last few years was wholly justified by the country tributary to the road. He not only approved of the plans presented | by the managemeut, but went further and authorized the additional expenditure PUTS HONG KONG ON PEDESTAL Bishop Thoburn Says Human Life is Safer in Chinese City Than in Chicago. WASHINGTON, May 23.—Bishop Tho- burn continued his testimony before the Philippine committee of the semate today. He was examined about various phases of the situation and especially as to the rights of the United States to dominate the Philippine islands. He said in reply chaos would result to one question that if England were to withdraw from India. England had ad- vanced civilization in the far east. Hong Kong and other places were made great points of commerce. Hong Kong wi sald, better governed than Chicago and human life was safer there than in Chi- cago. He said that the United States had more rights in the Philippines than it had over the Indians, because the islands were acquired by treaty. He was asked as to whether he thought strong countries had the right to subjugate weaker ones. by force, and sald the ques- tion did not apply to the United States and the Philippines because the islands were acquired by treaty. The committee refused to call as wit- nesses senators and members who had vis- ited the islands. FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM Fred M. Gale of Peoris, Ill, Shoots Himself in Chicage Hotel. CHICAGO, May 23.—Fred M. Gale, be- lieved to have been a bookkeeper of Peoria, I, wae found today in his room at the Great Northern hotel with a revolver clasped in his right hand and a bullet wound in his right temple. A physician was summoned, but life had been extinet for several hours. | On a table were found & mnote and & stamped and addressed letter. The note read “Notity Herman 8. Payne, 6448 Woodlawn avenue.” The letter ad- dressed to A. D. Rhinesmith, 504 Main street, Peoria, Il PEORIA, Ill., May 23.—Fred Gale resided in Peoria until about two months ago, when he told his employers he had a better posi- |tion in Chicago as = bookkeeper. About two years ago he was married to a Miss Sanensac and the marriage is said to have been an unfortunste one. It is believed here that his suicide may be attributed to trouble with his wife. He was & son of Edward Gale, who died a Denver a few months ago, and where the | remainder of the family now reside. They were formerly of some prominence in Pooria. MEETS DEATH WITH CURSE Murderer Pays Fenalty of Orime Scaffold at Whateom, Washington. WHATCOM, Wash., May 23.—Alfred Hamilton, alias Alfred Hawkins, was hanged this morning for the murder of D. M. Woodbury at Anacortes, September T, 1899. His neck was broken by the fall. He cursed the sheriff when be read the death warrant to him and rushed up the ecaffold stairs two steps at & time. Alfred Hamllton, alias Alfred Hawkin: murdered D. M. Woodbury in Anacortes, Skagit county, Wash., September 7, 1838. Hamilton, who was & fisherman, went into Anacortes on the morning of September 6. After disposing of his catch for more than |$1,000 he started out to “hold up"” the town. | After getting well under the influence of liguor during that day and the next fore- Dpoon he enforced his commands at the point of & pistol. On the afternoon of September 7 the city marshal attempted to arrest him, |tut Hamilton got the drop on the officer and marched hilm into a neighboring bulld- ing. Woodbury followed and expostulated with Hamilton, who shot him fatally. FORECAST- OF THE WEATHER Generally Fair Weather is Promised for Nebraska on Saturday and Sumday. WASHINGTON, May 23.—Forecast For lows Missouri—Generally fair Saturday and Sunday | For Nebraska, Kansss, South Dakota, In- |@ian Territory, Oklahoma and Arkansas— Generally fair SBaturday and Sunday. For Wyoming—Fair Saturday;, warmer in southern portion; Sunday fair. For Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Western Texas—Generally fair Saturday and Sunday. THOMAS’ WANTS IN SENATE Former Govermor of Coloradsp An- nounces His Camdidacy for Teller's Place. DENVER, May 25.—Former Gevernor Charles . Thomas today announced bis candidacy for election to the United Btates as & democrai 10 sucveed Semator Teller. | upon receipt BURIED IN THE MINE One Hundred and Fifty Men in Shaft When Terrible Explotion Ocours, SIXTEEN OF THEM MAKE THEIR ESCAPE Remainder Are Imprisoned and There is Bmall Hope of Bafety, BOY WHO ESCAPES SUCCUMBS TO SHOCK Thres Openings to the Shafts Are Blooked by the Accident, ONLY SIX BODIES SO FAR RECOVERED Cause of the Explost Been Fire Dam Mateh in Ham Employe, is Saia Have FERNIE, B. C., May 33.—A terrible ex- plosion occurred at 7 o'clock last evening in No. 2 mine, which is connected with No. § shaft and aieo with the high-line shaft, All three openings were blocked. One hundred and fifty men were in the mine at work at the time of the explosion. Of this number sixteen escaped from No. 3 before the cave-t The remainder are prisoners and small hope is entertained for their safety. Good order prevails and everything pos- sible is being done to relieve the situation. The fan was disabled, but was quickly re- stored. No. 3 is expected to be opened ®oon. A boy, one of those who escaped, bas since died. A In Eastern British Columbis. SEATTLE, Wash., May 23.—Fernie is & town in the eastern part of the province of British Columbia, on the Crow's Nest Pass branch of the Canadian Pacific railway. It lies in the center of a country very rich in coal deposits. The veins extend east- ward into the neighboring territory of Al- berta. The building of the raflway, four years ago, was followed by the operation of the coal mines, which belonged to & com= pany composed largely of Toronto capital- ists. These are the coai fields that J. J, Hill was reported to have gained control of a year or so ago. Its omly industry is mining and its population is about 5,000, Most of the miners are foreign bora. NANAIMO, B. C., May 23.—~Immediately of the Fernle mine disaster news Mayor Maneon of this city, which has a population of about 1,000 coal miners, authorized the taking of subscriptions at the gates leading to the grounds, where & celebration is being held today and to- morrow. The amount will be devoted to alleviating the suffering at Fernie. VICTORIA, B. C., May 28—William Fernie, one of the original owners of the Crow's Nest mines, received a telegram from Fernie this morning, saying that a explosion had occurred in Nos. 2 and 3 slopes, resulting in the death of 125 men. The mines affected are situated on Coal creek, six miles from Fernie. No. 2 tun- pel is two miles long and No. 3 about {he seme length. From these two mines No. 1 most of the coml of the distriet taken. It is said by men who visited the mine that another explosion was expected. Only One Slow Wire Working. VANCOUVER, B. C., May 23.—Prospects are poor for getting a story of the mime disaster from Fernie for some hours. There is only one slow wire and it is choked up with private messages. The company will not accept any specials until this wire is clear. A private dispatch just received here says that every ome in the mine was killed. So far only six bodies have been ré- covered. The cause of the explosion 1s sald to have been the presence of fire damp, ignited by a match with which a miner was lighting a pipe in deflance of orders. A tremendous explosion occurred in No. 2 mine, followed in a few seconds by another explosion in No. 2, which 18 connected by a short tunnel. The majority of the men were in No. 2. Bvery family in the little town is directly affected by the calamity and the entire -urvwlv popu- lation is in a state of frenzy. VICTORIA, B. C, May 23.—This is the first serious accident which bas occurred in these mines, which have only been opemed for a couple of years. Particulars are not obtainable here, Fernie being 100 miles from the regular télegraph office. TRAGEDY ENDS THEIR LIVES Murder and Suicide Plamned by Couple of South Bend, Indiana. SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 23.—Joha W. Curry, aged 31, a carpenter, shot and killed his sweetheart, Susanne Kecskemet!, aged 16, early todsy and then shot himself with the same revolver. Curry and the girl, with her parents, all epparently in good spirits, sat on the porch until midnight, when the family retired. About five minutes later the mother heard three shots. She gave the matter but little thought, however, and went to asleep., At 2 o'clock she awoke, and, looking out, saw the bodies of her dsughter and Curry on the ground. The couple evidently had planned to die together. The girl had laid her best dress aad underclothing on a chair in the parior and the man was attired in his best clothes, They apparently had lala on the ground side by side. He then evidently placed the 38-caliber revolver over her heart and fired twice. Both bullets, not sn ineh apart, passed through her body and buried themselves in the ground. He then shot bimself in the mouth, His right band still clutched the weapon, There was no indication of & struggle and Do reason for the tragedy is known, BORAX AS A__PHESERVATNE Valdity of Law Prohibiting Its Use s to Be Tested. ST. PAUL, Minp., May 25.—The test case which decide the validity of the law pro- hibiting the use of preservatives i food products will be argued before the state supreme court. The cases were those of the state against C. F. Wagenhals and J. M. Rumberg, who appealed from the musicipal court of Minneapolis, io which they were fined for using preservatives. Rome G. Brown of Minneapoiis argued thet borax is barmiess and thit to prevent it use and to allow salt 1o be used as & preservative was & discrimination which made the preservatives act unconstitutional. Attorney Gepersl Dotiglas argued that borax was frequently injurious to heaith and that it was ne discrimination to allow the use of salt as & preservative, as it is & necessity for health, wheress borsx is mot required by lhe human system. a