Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 1, 1902, Page 4

THE OMAHA DAILY B SUNDAY, JUN NE 1, 1902 Boore of Buildings Wreoked, but Fortunately ‘ No Lives Were Lost in the Wreckage. STRIKES THICKLY SETTLED DISTRICT | Lead, Terraville and Are in the Path of the Tw ~Two Men Injured in a Butcher Shop. LEAD, §. D., May 81.—(Speclal Telegram.) ~A destructive tornado started this after- noon from Nevada gulch, a few mfles above this eity, and though its pathway was ibrough one of the most thickly settled por- ons of the county and is strewn with wreckage, no lives were lost. It struck the north part of the city at 1 Yelock and cut a swath through a number of small bulldings, threw a traln of box- sars from the tracks of the Elkhorn ralircad 04 then jumped over the divide Into Terr rille. Here it wrought the greatest damage, dreaking in the walls of the engine house of the Monroe mill, displaced one of the big engines, tore off part of the root of the mill building and wrecked about 500 feet of trestle. It completely wrecked the butcher shop of Willlam Adams, catching Adams, Everett Peterson and a little girl in the rulns. Adams had both legs broken and Peterson was injured so badly that he may die. In Terraville it demolished three bufld- ings and damaged a score of others, but the people mentioned were the only ones in- Jured. From Terraville it jumped to Central City, Iwhere 1t tore down five houses and several barns. damaged the' Portland and the Cook mills and wasted its energles against the aide of a mountain The first report stated that several had ®een killed and after a view of the wreck- age in the three towns the wonder Is that there had not been. The property damage will amount to $160,000. It is raining hard and storming bere tonight. WASHITA RIVER IS RAMPANT Rises Sixteen Feet in Three Hours, Overflowing Large Area of Ground. ANADARKO, Okl, May 31.—In three hours last night the Washita river at this Ht rose nearly sixteen feet, carrying Oftns of tents and outbulldings on the lowlands and flooding the town to a depth of four feet or more. People in the bot- toms had barely time to escape to high ground and a number were forced to climb trees. Boats were secured and several people In perilous positions were rescued, one woman with a 3-week-old baby being taken from the branches of a tree. It 1s believed no lives were lost, though many people are homeless. ‘Today the water Is receding. The flood is the worst in twenty years. The river north of Ana- darko 1s a mile wide and is overflowing, destroying crops. Oune mile of track on the Rock Island road was washed out and the Presbyterian Indlan mission grounds and the government Indian school and farm are Under water. $45.00 to Portlan Oregon AND RETURN from Omaha and all other Missouri river points. Tickets on sale May 27 to June 8, lmit sixty days; July 18 to 21, limit Sep- tember 15. These rates apply through Col- orado and Utah via the Denver & Rio Grande and Rlo Grand Western, “the Beenic Line of the World, which ses the most famous poin of in- terest In the Rocky mountain region and you should see that your tick- ets read via this route in order to make your trip the most emjoyable. See your lo- cal ticket agent for free illustrated liter- ature or write 8. K. Hooper, G. P. & T. A., Deaver, Colo. There’s only one Stonecypher. He prints. |Gradaating Exercixes in Nebraska Schools Enliven Smouldering Parental Pride. | AURORA, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)~Tha commencement exercises of the Aurora High school were held in the opera house last night, There were thirteen members of the class, belog the smallest graduated for several years. The diplomas were pre- | sented by the president of the school board, 1. N. Jones. STROMSBURG, Neb., May 31.—(Special.) ~The commencement exercises occurrel here Thursday night at the opera house | with a large and appreciative audience. |Th!rfi were ten gradustes. The class ex- ercises were held at 2 o'clock. In the | evening Prof. E. A. Davison of the State university delivered an able address. The musical part of the program was well re- celved SEWARD, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)—The graduating exercises of the high school occurred at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday evening. The class was | quite large this year, consisting of eight. Dr. B. M. Long of Lincoln gave an in- | structive address to the graduates and | Judge C. E. Holland presented the diplo- mas. The exercises of the evening varied from those usually given, in that only two of the class took part in the program. COZAD, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)—The | commencement exercises of the Cozad High | school were held here last evening in the Methodist Episcopal church. A class of ilnurlern graduates delivered orations to a crowded house. The class comprised twelve young women and two young men. SCHUYLER, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)— Graduating exercises of the Schuyler High school occurred Friday night in Bohman's opera house. The High school girls’ chorus and a girls’ sextet supplied the musle. W. K. Fowler, state superintendent of public | instruction, was present and delivered a | short address and presented the diplomas. There were nine graduates. STANTON, Neb, May 31.—(Spectal.)— Commencement exercises of the Stanton High school were held at Germania hall Thursday evening. There were but two graduates. Hon. W. W. Young, president of the school board, presented the gradu- ates with diplomas, making & short and appropriate address. The teachers of the school gave a reception to the graduates, juniors, members of the Board of Educa- tion and Invited guests, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Klopp. PONCA, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)—Com- mencement exercises of the Ponca High school were held last evening. The orator of the evening was Hon. H. H. Wilson ot Lincoln, who spoke on the “True Ideal of Education.” There were four graduates. EMERSON, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)— Graduating exercises of the Emerson public schools occurred last evening, the opera house being filled with friends of the pu- plls. The graduating class was composed of six. HEBRON, Neb,, May 31.—(Special.)—An interesting address was dellvered to the High school graduating class last evening at the Christian church by Rev. E. F. Trefs of Omaha. After the address F. A. Powell, president of the Board of Directors, in a few well-chosen remarks, presented the graduates with their diplomas. Mosher Suit on Trial SEWARD, Neb., May 31.—(Special.)—~The case of the Staplehurst Bank against C. W. Mosher and others was taken up in dis- trict court Wednesday morning, the grand jury hearing the evidence all day Thursday until 4 o'clock, when court adjourned un- til Monday morning. The trial is expected to last about two weeks and the inquiry to extend over a perlod of ten or twelve years. This case, together with several others, grew out of the failure of the Cap- ital National bank of Lincoln in 1893. Chicage 160 Miles Nearer. The “Transmissour! Limited” on the Northwestern line only makes the trip in ELEVEN HOURS, Omaha § p.'m., arriving Chicago 7 mext morning. City office, 1401-1403 Farnam st. ORIENTAL DISPLAY SPEGIA full line of For the week coming we will display a ORIENTAL RUGS Carpet, Rug, Matting and Curtain Advantages. 1,000 yards China Matting, others ask double, our price .. 9312 Tapestry Brussels Rugs .. 9x12 Axminster Rugs ........ 9x12 Wilton Rugs 26-inch Smyrna Ru Velvet Carpet Tapestry Brussels Carpet . Room Size All Wool Art Squares Gteet 8 Carpet Sweeper SIDEBOARDS Commencing Monday we are golng to put on sale a few aldeboards at less than they can be bought at wholesale. Sideboard, with bevel plate mirror, 1ix24, base 20x42, double serpentine fop brackets on each side for ...$ 8olld oak Sideboard, bevel drawer lined, base twenty our 1 finely carved, this plate mirgor, nsm) vull-nem one drawer {lne . ches x 8 feet Poreh Shades 0.00 plate mirror, serpentine top, with double swell front, A inches, fiebosrd” for s“ (1]1] Solld oak Sideboard, with French bevel, seeeei100 rices 1d oak Sideboard, with canopy top, 27 2 R ‘rench plate mirror, one drawer lined, double swell front, 20,50 el ] beautitul design for . A 3 . : = tension Table, with five- Extension Tables Extension Table, well made, legs bolted 80 as to make table stand firm, extends 6-ft., price 34 bl Solid oak six foot Extension Table, well made and finely fin ished, for h Round rxu-nnnn Table, solid oak, with quartered oak band, nicely Doi: finel; finished to) torty- ished. This table is chea t u?’n when " &uo 814, goes In this sale d $I0.50 “Fabi Solld oak Round Extension Table, m‘;‘ ‘}:“‘, ,"';:{, ":,‘;," e hape With pedestal center, finely polished when closed, patent sides, This s one of the leaders, * §] This table for . hOU for ... . SHIVERICK FURNITURE H ——'—_—-—* PRISON LABOR CONTRACTS Governor Proposes to Test One Held by Lee Brown Company. DEMANDS MORE MONEY PER DAY FOR MEN Award Made by State Board of Public Lands and Bulldl Not Meet with Approval of Executive. (From a Staft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, May 81.—(Special.)—It is not unlikely that a legal test will be made of the prison labor contract recently made with the Lee Broom and Duster company by the State Board of Public Lands and Bulldings. Governor Savage Insists that the company should pay at least 10 cents more per day for each convict's labor than it Is required to pay under the contract glven by the board. Under the former agreement the Lee company pald 50 cents per man. The Board of Public Lands and Bulldings about two months ago, when that agreement ex- pired, entered into another contract, which reduced the rate to 45 cents, but raised the minimum number of convicts to be employed from seventy-five to 125, glving five free “runners.’” The governor pro- tested and succeeded in having the contract ecalled. The provision for the five free “runners,” or chore men, was stricken out, as were also several other conditions, but the price per man and the minimum to be amployed were allowed to remain un- changed. Again the governor protested, but as the contract in this amended form was again signed by the majority of the board, the Lee company presumed it was legal and began operations. It 1s sald that the governor bas asked for legal advice and that if he finds he has authority to do so may order a test made. He Insists that the company should pay at least 65 cents per man. He calls attention to the fact that the company is furnished power and a bullding for its machinery free of cost and further alleges that the convict labor s costing the company about one-fourth of what citizen labor would cor A day's work at the peni- tentlary consists in the making of four dozen broom For overtime work the company pays the convicts individually at the rate of 60 cents per day. The contract under which the Lee com- pany I8 operating Is for three years. All members of the board, excepting the gov- ernor, assert that It is the best possible arrangement that could have been made, as there were no other bidders for the labor. They regret that the price to be paid I8 less than under the old contract, but they assert that the increase in the number of men required to be employed will more than make up for that decrease. Statement from Andrews. Chancellor Andrews has given the fol- lowing statement for publication: Save upon intimation that the regents wish it, or upon the failure of my health, or that of those near me, it is not my in- tention to quit the service'of the University of Nebraska for a number of years. The considerations which have led me to fear of late that such a change might possibly be imminent have not )een n saiary or position, as many seem to su but o"::l" of a purely personal an domelllc nature. ‘The many llndl)’ expreulonl which have recently reach from students, col- leagues, re:enu nnd neighbors touch and lr:mdnnco me and are profoundly appreci- ated. Watson Making Record. Deputy Labor Commissioner Watson has demonstrated that he is not afraid to have the courts pass upon the validity of any law affecting his department. When he assumed his duties he proceeded under the theory that the laws were there to e enforced and when he found that he could overcome the obstacles in no other way he went into court. This is just what his fusion predecessor strived not to do. Mr. Kent, who held the title of deputy labor commissioner under the Holcomb and Poynter administration: performed no service which wi of any value to the state. His statistics were incomplete and therefore worthless, but the expenditures for the publication of these figures were up to the limit and he won the distinction of issuing a blennial report bigger than that of any other state department. ‘The most trouble has been experienced by the department officials under the law which requires county asseseors to gather agricultural and Industrial statistics. The fusion commissioner succeeded usually in getting about one-third of the countles to comply with this, but the others absolutely refused. Mr. Kent wrote them polite letters and even threatened mandamus proceedings against the most obstinate, but there is no record of any such proceedings having been begun. It is related that Mr. Kent was cautioned at the time he began his dutles not to allow the law to be tested in court. Attor- neys told him that it would be declared unconstitutional and then his job would be gone. And so it was that the laws were not enforced. He made an earnest effort to have the clerks and assessors of the various counties submit peacefully, but he carefully evaded legal proceedings. Since Mr. Watson was appolinted by Gov- ernor Dietrich last year the law relating to the gathering of agricultural and indus- trial statistics has been taken to the su- preme court and held constitutional. The validity of the female labor law is involved in a case now held under advisement by the supreme court and it Is sald that the fire escape law and the compulsory educa- tion law will also be put to a test. Mr. Watson is a blacksmlith by trade and he bas carried some of the sturdy prineiples of that business into his office at the head of the Bureau of Labor and Industrial Sta- tistics. “If we can't get out figures t are worth something we ought to know it says Mr. Watson. “If the laws are uncon- stitutional we might as well close up the office, and I'll go back to horse shoelng.” Corporation Laws Favorable. Promoters of financlal enterprises have Qiscovered that the corporation lawa of Ne- braska are more liberal than those of most of the western states and that they are tak- ing advantage of this condition Is readily seen by an examination of the articles of the new companies that are fled from day to day in the secretary of state's office. A week ago a party of California investors banded themselves together under the Ne- braska laws for the transaction of business in their own state and the only conditions imposed were that they abide by the Ne- braske laws and maintain an office some- where in the state. This company will do a general lumber business and its interes are practically all in California. Other in- ances of the same kind are mumerous, there being on an average of at least one non-resident company organized each week. One reason why the Nebraska laws are tempting is that they make no provision for supervision. They require annual publica- tion of a statement of indebtedness, but the state authorities have no way of ascertaln- ing whether or not this section of the law is obeyed. The corporations are not re- aquired to report changes in their manage- ment. transfers of stock or even chang! in their directory. They file articles at the time of organization and make no further l-honu unless they decre or increase their capital stock or make essential changes in their business. Upwards of 20,000 corporations have been licensed to 4o business in this but it i not belfeved that more than ome-third of them are now in existence. Some have falled, others have comsolidated and still others baye removed from the state, while not a small number have gone voluntarily out of business. But so far as the state knows they are all alive and transacting business ‘as provided for by their articles The fees recelved in the secretary of state's office during the year 1901 about equal all of the fees received in the same depart- ment during the four years of the fusion administration. Among them were several big payments for recording the articles of rallroad companies, one being for $10,000. A few weeks ago a party of Chicago in- vestors organized a gas company under the laws of Nebraska. They do mot propose to conduct or operate a gas plant in this city, where they will maintain an office, but will merely hold securities of other gas com- panies, and it {s admitted that most of their business will come from outside of braska, and, in fact, be transacted outside of the state. Hearing on the complaiet of Lloyd Chap- man of York against the Interstate Mutual Hall Insurance company of Omaha has been set by Deputy Insurance Auditor Bab- cock for June 16. The officlals decline to divulge the nature of the complaint. State Treasurer Stuefer has issued a call for warrants registered from 81,581 to 82,- 118, aggregating $50,000. Interest will cease on June 16. Miss Edith Smith of this city has been appointed stenographer in the ofl inspec- tion department to succeed Mrs. Grace Wilson, resigned. CADETS HAVE A SHAM BATTLE One Man Stabbed in the Leg with a Bayonet the Sum of the Casualties. SEWARD, Neb., May 31.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The expected sham battle occurred this afternoon. The battalion was dividcd into attacking and defending parties. The attacking company came down che Tlue river and made an advance on the camp. A skirmish line was sent out in advance and a larger force was held for reserve. All the men were supplied with five rounds of blanks. The sun had come out hot after noon and the boys sweltered and wilted charging out in the hot sun. The rules of the battle were that whatever force kad the largest number at the race track bad the honors of capture. Owing to some mis- understanding and a series of flukes the attacking force gained possession of the camp. In a general charge &and mixup through the misunderstanding one man of Company D was accidentally stabbed twice in the calf of the leg with a bayonet. This was the only accident. The injured man went to Lincoln this afternoon. The battalion made up a picked nine this afternoon and defeated the Seward nine by a score of 8 to 5. The playing was fast and furious. The officers sat in court-martial this morning investigating an alleged case of a noncommissioned officer interfering with the guard. A sentinel last night was re- lleved of his gun by the use of a well planned trick. The gun was found in a first sergeant's tent and he wae charged with complicity in the e On investiga- tion there was not enough evidence to con- viet him. An officer was also implicated, but he was dismissed. The court-martial was conducted by Commandant Smoke in the regulation order. Officers and witnesses were all duly sworn in. This was for the schooling of officers. Nothing eerfous was attached charges under the clrcumstances. In the ball game this afternoon Major Hull suffered a fracture of one of the bones of the right forearm. While batting the ball struck him. A number of the cadets have, with spe- clal permission, returned home today. This evening a dance Is in progrees at the camp, where a large dancing platform is put to use. Large crowds are visiting the camp, though the lines are closed. Because of a planned night sham battle the cadets are required to be in early tonight, Company C gained the honors in target practice, the average score being high, and a private making 2¢ out of a possible 25 points. No university people visited the camp, as was expected, Tomorrow's program will be services by the college Young Men's Christian association in the morning; Cap- tain Smoke Wwill speak and camp will be broken about the middle of the afternoon. A speclal will carry the cadets to Lincoln. GOVERNOR GETS HOT SHOT Asked by COadet Prisomer to Grant Pardon—Good Scores at Target Practice. to the CAMP E. BENJAMIN ANDREWS, SEW- ARD, Neb.,, May 31.—(Special.)—The uni- versity cadets are getting all the benefit of a military camp. Visitors to the camp are pleased with the discipline, order and cleanliness. The standing joke is mess. Along about meal times they all line up and guess by the odors what the dinmer will be. The usual fare is diversified by the presents of edibles furnished by ad- miring young women of Seward. Two companies, have had target practice at a range of 100 yard: ‘There is considerable rivalry among the companies In seelng who can have the best appearing street. As a result the ap- pearance of the camp is pretty clean. An amusing incldent was told by Gov- ernor Savage of his visit to the Omaha High school cadet camp. He was passing by the guard tent and observed a cadet lylng on his back under guard. “Hello, there,” saild the governor, “why don't you go on parade?’ “He's arrested and under guard,” a sentinel. “Say, governor,” sald brightening up, ‘‘can’t out?” Governor Savage took this as quite a joke and has been relating it to friends. The fair grounds were thronged with crowds of people from Seward and the surrounding country. Many of the cadets spent & part of thelr time making ac- quaintances. A couple of nights ago a cadet saluted the officer of the day a few minutes b fore taps and explained that he and a comrade had been busily engaged with two young women near the camp and had not noticed the flight of time. He pleaded that he be given permission to take them home. The request was refused and with down- cast countenance the cadet private saun- tered off to his quarters. He did mot re- malin there long, however, but escaped through the lines only to see the faint out- lines of the oficer and the “other fellow' escorting the young women away. Company B had target practice this morning. Privates Towne and McCalbun made scores of 22 out of a possible 25 Corporal Shaply made 21. Several scores of 20 were made. At naon the women of Seward sent down a consignment of ples for the cadets. These were given out after noon mess and were disposed of in short order. sald the prisoner, you pardon me Grayho &t = Bargain, FOR SALE—Latest model type. A, G combination grapbopbone, which ol large and small records; list pric Thie is especially designed for concert pur- poses, having & thirty-six-ineh bern and stand. It aleo imcludes twenty large Edl- #on records and carrylog case of tw four records. The machive is entirely wnd hes mever been used. Will sell at & bargain. Address X 86, la care of The Des. Schmoller & Mueller, Largest Piano Dealers in the West, FACTORY ROOM MAKING .- PIANO SALE Tomorrow workmen commence remodeling the interior of our building to suit the convenience of our new factory. There is still We about 50 pianos occupying ftoor space that we must have. have determined to clear these out at once. THE PRICES ARE CUT TO THE MARROW A Few of the Many Gentle Reminders Former Prices Not Thought of Profits Not Figured Terms $10 Cash and Terms $1 to $5 Cash $1.00 per Waek — Room is the All and 25¢ to 75¢ per Week 1 flat top 1 wodera dive< " 3 00 Absorbing Thought prsdiid 8 [m this week— : at . 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Some first-class See our Opal and Wilke Re- frlw;w"- vfmvlfllflv lined Blcycles will be sold at cost to with heavy plate glass. cduce stock. If you are look $13.60 for our celebrated Peerless—capacity 85 pounds— st 44 highest grade box—packed with mineral wool. ing for bargains you surely cap $4.50 for our Badger Ice chest—made of ash. get them. Refrigerators Sold on Payments. | . line Goods Memmeocks Louis Flescher, asoline A largo varlety at remarkadly low 1, es—They ra in The improved 1902 Quick Meal and sy Ay g by W ssg 1622 Capitol Ave. Reliable Gasoline and Blue Flame N \ Tire Vi Z Oit Btoves have no squals. The Lawm Mowers Just Put In—Automobile Tire Vulean Cabinet style has large oven for Ball-Bearing Pennsylvania and izer. Give us your work. roasting and baking and the only Great American Mowers—we sell ——— tisfactory broiler to be found In {xteen-ineh Faire ::y.g::ollne stove. We have made :,i:e:, st et 83.15 If You Can SPECIAL LOW PRICES on all these goods. They range in sz 45 Hose price up from........... L) We are headquarters for good Hose. b o Ga¢ Dpuanint o gt Bnie Remember Ovens 20c per foot down & ‘, fesratatinsese tipsipatnaresiisng : the name of Shrader you can get & large All varfeties of polished steel ovens Freezers ,,.,,) :1,, (,,,l cream ':.’,:,M,,’,:m;z";,:. for use on gas, gasoline Pt b e T arsaniats - ana erushed fruit. No soda in i o e P ey R[] [ S Poul Netti POR.cerrerssnrsnsannsndee ' termilk, Milk Shakes. If you wish to . pint, qui ol e lce ¢ h WY PRNS Water Coolers P e Wire Screen Galvanized or porcelaln—Ilined— L’.:l\emg“‘q: TA‘:«",‘;;_‘”\;"J'T.:nfl .;‘:m:lx:\::r . from $16.50 down e faa 7 ] $1.65 Fourteenth and Farnam Streets. NOW ! WhMAL? o S5 M000 wakh aspel. . 4 flities for the execution et for what you pay. We have special fac .’,::-.r orders (he many years of practical training in this line of busi- enables us to give you the very best. It is owiug to the facts that we feel warranted in speaking to the public at large . SHRADER | 24th and Seward Sts. All drugs cut prices. “In the time to place your orders with us. We pre especially anxlous for you to do thi o help you to declde ax to 220 and 222 South I6th Street Thfl Bflfl f(l[ A“ NWS THE MOYER STATIONERY CO.,