Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 7, 1902, Page 1

0 _LAW TO_ACT, ON ,..::—im Wfl@"o IECENE‘COIm[E | Abendns Pt o #V1a i gl Wam’smm ZerZswoone . e W Fflifiumnd Indignation - Prevails Over Hm'mdhg :.nlq. WCEI ARRESTED SHOWING A PISTOL Mitehell Pledges Co-opera- Strike Sympathizers, | | * ol 1 NEWY YORK, June 6~The Board of frade and Traosportation received a tele- from President Roosevelt today ap- sing them that he would be glad to re- eive the committee appointed by the board Fnd appoint a committes to take steps looking toward the settlement of the an- racite coal miners’ strike. The telegram, which was elgned by orge B. Cortelyou, secrotary to the presi- fi:nl. polnted out that the law empowering be president to mct in instances similar the anthracite miners' strike was re- led in 1898, but added that the presi- lent would be glad to see the committee, 1f was declded to visit him. After considering the fact that the law d been repealed the committee decided ot to visit the president. WASHINGTON, June 6.—After a confer- pnce with the members of his cabinet to- y President Roosevelt decided that there no legal ground for ineerference by him §n'the settlement of the dispute between the Kkoal operators and the striking miners. The resolutions of the New York Board ©f Trade and Transportation, requesting the president to appoint a commission to visit the anthracite region and investigate the situation, were discussed at great length, but as the law of 1892, which conferred au- thority upon the president to appoint such an officer, has been repealed, the president bas no desire to assume the responsibility which the New York board of trade sug- gested. Riots Likely to Ocem ‘WILKESBARRE, Pa., June 6.—The shool- Yng affray at the Stanton colliery at South Wilkesbarre last night, in which a 13-year- ©ld boy was seriously wounded by coal and qron policemen, has stirred up this com- junity more than enmy other happening mpince the coal striké began mearly four weeks ago. Although the region is quiet today, there s an ugly feeling among the thousands of men. The strikers have the utmost con- tempt for the deputies and iron police and trouble can be started at the least provocation. The condition of the boy re- mains critical. The police were fortunate in getting the four men who were accused of doing the ®hooting safely away from the colliery. A crowd of several thousand persons re- mained in the vicinity for hours after the shooting, not aware that the men had been quietly taken from the place. There wa slso a throng at the police station a midnight, waiting for the prisomers, but the men were hustled into the station so quietly that the crowd could not get the men. At § o'clock today another coal and fron policeman was arrested for coming out of the Stanton colliery and flourishing a revolver in a threatening manver. fes Call on the Sheriff. Sherift Jacobs of this county, had a par- ticularly busy time last night. He wae called upon by several companies to pro- tect their property. Men were sent to some localities where trouble was looked for pre- pared to read the riot act, but this was Dot done. The coal operators hereabouts deplore last night's occurrence, but they feel that 1 coal and iron police cannot be held responsible for what may take place. There “ have been many attempts made at arson. Hundreds of yards of fencing surround- ing oollieries have been burned by boys and young men. The coal companies’ of- cials hold the mine workers’ responsible for all the disturbances. They argue that if the strikers wish to keep the peace they should prevent their sons from starting troubl There was no change today as far as the strike of the engineers, firemen and pump- men is concerned. President Mitchell had nothing to give out. The sheriff calied ca President Mitchell today for the purjos; of enlisting the aid of the national striks Jeader in preventing any further overt acts upon the part of the idie men and boys. Mr. Mitchell assured the sheriff that he would do all in his power to have the men keep the peace, and that striking miners would be asked to help guard company property from destruction. All the local unions, at the request of President Mitchell, today appointed “guard” committees, whose duty it will be during the period of the strike to prevent persons from destroylng property, and more especially to keep children away from the collleries. Mr. iMtchell, In speaking of the appointment of the com- mittees, sald: It is unsafe for children or anyone else 10 walk along the streets or roads border- collieries, and for “hat reason, particu- rly. we decided 1o have commitices keep persons away {rom the mines. The eity's Tesponsible men, who have been employed by the companies to do police duty, are not to be trusted. & Down Small Screens. SCRANTON, Pa., Jupe §.—Shutting down ©f the small screens and culm washeries erected at some of the refuse piles of long- abandoned drifts and tunnels is now engag- ing attention from the coal strikers of the Lackawauna valley. There are perbaps & score of these, working with six to ten men each, :nd their trade is chiefly to farmers . In every sec- tion where these exist the several local unions (bereabouts bave begun their clos- ing. Those at Carbondale, Jeremin, Peck- wille and Taylor were all reported today as being closed The Luserve, a small screen in North Beranton, was closed yesterday, but its Owners put on & new force of workmen lo- day and are equipping them with guus and 14 them to work the place at all hazards. L screens about 100 tons dally, most of which goes to the Scranten Rallway com- peny. The strikers in North Scranton plan a march on the place this afterncon and are confident they will close it up. Some per- sons look for trouble. District President Nicholls said reports costinue to come of Ooe—— m-u—-.m ) OMAHA, ®MAHA DAILY BEE. SATURDAY MORN ING, JUNE 7, 1902—-TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE NEW CABIN Head e By Pl Combes, Premier, Pros A grenst Exa NlcoPrestder Vi/tenate, — ”’"1, “itt,, PARIS, Tune €.—Senator . ‘| sive republican and ex-vice pres s,/ senate, who yesterday accepted the © forming & new cabinet, has been eng. all day, today in conferring with politic friends and tonight the formation of a minlsiry 4s assured. After a meeting held at 9 o’clock tonight at the ministry of posts, which was attended by the cabinet, M. Combes was asked to join the cabinet, which was then semi-officlally announced, as fol- lows: M. Combes, premler and minister of public worship. Senor Valle, minister of justice. M. Delcasse, minister of foreign affairs. General Andre, minister of war. Deputy Maruejoules, who was minister of commerce In the Brisson cabinet, minister of marine. Senator Chaumle, minister of public in- struction. Deputy Pelletan, minister of public works. Deputy Dernourge, minister of industries Deputy Troutllet, who was minister of colonles in the Brisson cabinet, minister of commerce. Deputy Mougeout, minister of sgriculture. Deputy Rouveir probably will accept the portfolio of minister of finance. M. Combes will meet M. Rouvier again tomorrow morning in this connection, as he 18 anxious to have him as financial minister. The diffculty in M. Rouvier's accepting this post lles in the progressive income law, which the radi bave put in the front rank of their program but which M. Rouvier opposes. M. Combes is endeavoring to ar- range a compromise on this point, The ministry thus formed bas & ivery strong radical and radical-socialist element in i, M. Delcasse, M. Rouvier and M. Chaumie representing the purely republican side. The decrees announcing the appointment of the new ministers will be published in the officlal journal next Sunday morning. The ministerial declaration will be very explicit regarding the application of the law of sessions and will urge the neceseity for reform in taxation, which is demanded by the radical majority. It will also take into consideration the possession of rail- roads by the state. PELEE IS AGAIN ACTIVE Volacnie Outbursts Appear to Coln- eclde with Cl Prres- FORT DE FRANCE, Island of Martinique, June 6—10:15 &. m.—A volcanic outburst from Mont Pelee today resulted in the formation of a heavy cloud, similar to that of May 20 last, though It was not so dense. No stones fell, and when the cloud had spread over Fort de France, half an hour later, there was no panic here. It is noted at Fort de France that the volcanic outbursts coincide with the changes of the moon. KINGSTON, Island of St. Vincent, Wednesday, June 4.—Vessels leaving the island of Martinique have experienced up- beavals snd agitations of the sea, pointing to submarine eruptions, between Mar- tinique and St. Lucla. In the island of St. Vincent the shining fleece clouds which bave been continually rising and spreading in the direction of the Soufriere volcano since May 16 and which have been mistaken for tropical clouds have proved to be steam emitted from the crater, from which flashes of flame are issuing nightly. This, combined with renewed vibrations in the fire zome, has increased apprehensions that there may be another eruption of the Soufriere shortly. The eruptions at Martinique seem to re- lieve the St. Vincent volcano materially. Connection between the two volcanoes is | indisputable, as every eruption in Mar- tinique 18 accompanied by seismic and at- mospheric disturbances here. Edmund O. Hovey, assistant curator of the American Museum of Natural History; | Dr. Thomas Augustus Jagger, assistant geologist of the United States geological survey, and George C. Curtis are endeavor- ing to ascend the eastern side of the Soutriere. They are today etill awaiting an opportunity to make the ascent. CRONJE IS VERY RETICENT He and Other OfMcers, However, Say that They Will Be Glad to Get Back He HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 6.—The Boer officers who have been living in the prison camps on the islands near here have been allowed their liberty on parole. Several of them came ashore here today and were interviewed. Generals Cronje, Wessels, Botha others were very reticent, but they said they were glad the war was over and would be delighted to get back to their | bhomes. It is understood that the rank and file of the Boers will be allowed ashore in batches of ten. The officers have been in- vited to an “at bome" at Government house tomorrow. LONDON, June 6.—The War office has cabled congratulations to Lord Kitchener on the energy, skill and patience with which he conducted the long campaign in South Africa, and has asked him to com- municate to the troops the government's profound sense of their spirit of endur. ance, bravery and discipline, and glso of their humanity, shown throughout the try~ ing period. Lord Kitchener replied, in be. half of the army in South Africa, tendering | his sincere thanks for the congratulations | of the government, which, he was sure, | the troops would recelve with great satis- | faction. MUST FACE TREASON CHARGE Lymeh to Be Arrested if He Attempts to Take Sei Par- Hament. LONDON, June 6.—According to a news agency, Colopel Arthur Lynch, whe fought with the Boers in South Africa and was | elected in November last to represent Gal- | wa' in the House of Commo aod who, It | was announced last night in & dispateh to | the Associated Press from Paris, bad de- cided to go to London early next week and attempt to take his seat in the bouse, will Dot be aliowed to carry out his intention. | He will be arrested, it is sald, on the charge of treason Immediately after landing in England. A sherp watch is being kept for Colonel Lynch and if be reaches West- minster it will be by strategem. Challenged to Fight Duel. ROME, June §.—As a sequel to a heated discussion i the lobby of the Chamber of Deputles, on the subject of Eritrean (Italian East Africa), badget, Sgr. Franchetti, a member of the chamber, bas challenged | farmer of Elkhorn township, lost six head | Mitchell | violent wind storm came up first and the the foreign minister, Sgr. Prinett), to L & duel. o4 maven Inches of Water Falls at Cortland, Neb,, in a Few Hours, | JOWA AND DAKOTA GET THEIR SHARES * iridges Washed Out and Tra Are Delayed for M ; Hour: 'a BEATRICE, Neb., June 8.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Later particulars from Cortland concerning the cloudburst are that eleven inches of water fell between 4 and 10 p. m. The Union Pacific roadbed between Princeton and Pickrell is badly damaged and over 500 yards of track washed away. Passenger train No. 43 is stalled between Cortland and Pickrell and freight No. 36 northbound 1s tied up at Pickrell. Oving to a washout on the south end, the Burlington sent its main lime trains through here last night and this morning The Burlington bridge morth of town is under water and upsafe. The morn- ing passenger for Omaha got through all right, also a stock extra. Beatrice is practically isolated. Tele- phone and telegraph service is interfered with considerably. The high water from Cortland reached here at § o'clock this morning flooding the residence district along the creek bot- tom. Inhabitants had been warned, how- ever, and they escaped with their effects before the tidal wave reached the city. The water s still rising and much damage will result in this vicinity. It is impossible to estimate the damage done by the storm at this time, but it will doubtless reach a large sum. It is esti- mated that at least seven inches of water fell during the hour of rain. st. P Flooded. ST. PAUL, Neb., June 6.—A rainfall of between three and four inches within four hours bas caused a flood in this part of Central Nebraska. The town of Dannebrog. ten miles from here, was inundated by a rise of Oak creek. At 6 o'clock this evening the water stood three feet deep in the streets and was steadily rising. It was en- tering the first floors of stores and resi- dences and people were moving to higher ground. The railroads are suffering, the Union Pacific having its tracks washed out and the Burlington losing a bridge between Farwell and Ashton. Much stock has been drowned. Yow Suffers Severely. DES MOINES, June 6.—(Special.)—Dur- ing practically all of Thursday night and until daylight this morning there was a rainstorm prevailing all over lowa, one of the heaviest ever known in the state. Not all sections of the state were affected alfke, Did Not A Ordered to W President. ry that He Was ton by CHICAGO, June 6.—General Miles left for Washington over the Penneylvania road at 5:30 p. m. He was seen at the Auditorium by the Aseoclated Press correspondent just before be left and said: “I bave been mis- quoted. I did not say that I had been or- dered to Washington. 1 did not say that 1 would not attend the exercises at West Poln General Miles refused to be further in- terviewed WASHINGTON, June 6.—Secretary Root stated that Gemeral Miles has not been summoned to Washington. The general, it is said, is now eproute from Fort Riley, Kan., te West Point, in response to an invitation to attend the centemnial cele- bration there next week. The statement attributed to Gemeral Miles in Chicago, to the effect that he was called to Washington, was exhibited to every officer of the War department, who could by any possibility have handled any order to General Miles, and by each and all of them positively denied. It is etated that mo person connected with the administration has sent any order to General Miles from Washington since his departure on his present trip, nor bas the War department communicated with him. The intimation fs that any recall, such as referred to by General Miles, must bave come from eome of his friends or tamily. It is sald in another quarter that Lieu- tenant General Miles only desired to see a portion of the fleld gun tests at Fort Riley, which took place the first day. He in- tended to come east again to West Point, stopping at Chicago to look into some pri- vate matters, and at Syracuse, N. Y., where a reception Is to be tendered him, MARK TWAIN AT PILOT WHEEL Riverman-Humorist Guides, de Rochambeau the Boat. Famous While Counte Christen ST. LOUIS, June 6.—Mark Twain at the pilot wheel for the last time on the Mis- sissippl river and the Countess de Rocham- beau christening the craft with the name of the world-famous Missourian, thus im- mortalizing the old boat, were the stirring sights on the river excursion today in honor of the Loulsiana Purchase exposition's di tinguished French guests. Mr. Clemens’ farewell to the historic steamer was im- pressive. He was at the wheel for nearly kalt an hour. Soundings were taken by the captain of the vessel and the result of each throw of the lead was called up to the pilot house in the usual way, the pilot responding as was the custom i the days, forty years ago, when Mr. Clemens was & pilot on the river: M-a-r-k T-w-a-i-n, but from nearly every part of the state the rainfall was reported unusually large. In Des Moines there was 2.15 inches of water fell during the night. It came stead- ily, 80 that at no time was the city flooded and no serious damage was done. The Weather bureau reports 5.24 inches at Clarinda, which was the heaviest in the styte. At Carroll the rainfall reached a total of 3.10 inches, and while no reports were received from several points to the Dortheast, it was evident that the heaviest part of the storm occurred along the line of the Great Westérn west of Dubuque. At Gladbrook and Reinbeck the storm was so severe and came with such violence th the wagon and railroad bridges were | washed out in great numbers. At LaPorte, on the lne of the Burlington, Cedar Rapida & Northern, a railroad bridge was swept away. The trains on the Tama branch of the Northwestern had to be abandoned. No trains came into Des Moines from the north on the Great Western until late to- The Illinols Central lost a large amount of track near Masonville. The damage nmear Des Moines was confined to crops. A brilliant electrical display ac- companied the rainstorms here and else- where. The heavy storms have done some injury to the fruit crop of the state, though the reports for June 1 indicate that the crop was generally better than for the preceding month. The percentages reported to the secretary of the State Horticultural so- clety were: Apples, 51; American plums, 37, Buropean plums, 35; Japanese plumes, 35; cherries, 48; grapes, 70; currants, 70; Ted raspberries, 42; black raspberries, 57; blackberries, Great Damage to Railroad WEBSTER CITY, Ia., June 6.—(Special Telegram.)—A veritable cloudburst struck the city at 6:30 last night; rain fell in shéets for half an hour and was followed by s high wind and an electrical storm. The Baptist church was struck by lightning and the steeple split from top to bottom. FORT DODGE, Ia., June 6.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Anthony Sheker, a prominent of horses valued at $300, which were struck by lightning Thureday evening. The bolt struck & cupola and followed the track of & bay fork to the horses’ stalls. Mr. Sheker had just left the barn when the accident happened. The loss is covered by imsur- ance. MARSHALLTOWN, Ia., June 6.—This section of lowa is MMterally deluged and great damage to property and growing crops will result. A cloudburst occurred at Glad- brook, washing out several miles of rail- road track on both the Chicago & North- western and the Chicago Great Western. It also did great damage to crops. The bridge on the Northwestern was washed out near Gladbrook and came rushing down| the streem, collided with the Great West- ern bridge, carrying it entirely away. All trains on both roads are delayed many hour Heavy damage is reported on other roads. The lowa river is higher here than for years, submerging crops and threatening the residents of low-lying localities. Corn fields in many parts kre four feet under water. Stock is being rescued by boats. Boniford Langdon, a T7-year-old boy, fell from a tree top while trying to cross & creek and was swept away and drowned. Devasta » at M ell. MITCHELL, S. D., June 6.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The worst rain storm that bas visited this section in years descended on this morning at 4:350 o'clock. A | rain followed. Immediately after the rain tell in torrepts and with beating foree for three-quarters of an hour. The wireets were turned into & run- ning river, as the sewer was inadequate to carry off the immense volume of water. Practically every basement on Maln street is full of water and immense damage is done to stock stored in them. In a great many residences situsted on low lands in the city the water stands in the cellars about even with the foors. Considerable damage was done 1o trees by the wind and bundreds of them are Iying on the ground. At the outset of the . 4Continued on Third Faged q-u-a-r-t-e-r. T-w-e, fi-v-e. A-n-d o-n-e b-a-l-f, s-1-x. F-e-e-t. The steamboat used for the excursion Writes a Oomnitnont that He Has Had Enough of Public Life. NOT LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER OFFICE Says Ie Cannot Stand FHard Campaign- ing and is Willing te Give Other Ambitions Men & Chance, (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, June 6€.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Representative Stark of the Fourth Nebraska district will not be a candidate for renomination to the Fifty-eighth con- gress. This decision was reached after ma ture deliberation and is no sudden deter- mination on the part of the Hamilton county congressman to quit public life. In a let- ter directed to F. J. Birss of Hebron Judge Stark any nomination, among other things, says am not vnmindtul of the fact that for ten years the office has been held by a man trom Hamilton county and while appreciat- g all the kindly things that have been said and done for me, it is only fair that other counties in the district have a chance. While 1 was born and reared in the east it Eas no particular charm for me. I am of the west western and personally shall re- Joice when I am only an elector in Nebraska, there to act my part as best 1 can and at last be laid away in the bosom of the state that I love so well. Whoever our people select as the nominee for congress I shall do all in my power to help elect him, but I am not a candidate.” Gives Others a Chance. Judge Stark epoke feelingly today of his resolution to quit the hails of congrese. He said be knew that herculean efforts would be made by the republicans to carry the Fourth district, but he believed he could be elected if nominated, but by a re- duced majority. This, he said, had no band in helping him to decide not to run again, but the fact that he was getting along in years aad he could not stand the strain of hard campalgning as he once could aseisted him in making up his mind. “Then, again,” said he, “I believe in giv- ing other parts of the district a chance. My party has been exceptionally good to me and their loyalty is very dear to me. 1 make this aanouncement so that when the congressional committees of the people's in- Fourth Nebraska district meet in Seward next Tuesday to arrange the time and place for holding the congressional con- ventions, they will know of my determina- tion to quit the active, husy life of a mem- ber of congress for the quietude of my bome."” When Judge Stark's determination to leave congress at the end of his term be- came known both republicans and demo- crats came up to shake his hand and wish him euccess in the life he has planned for was the city's harbor boat, an old craft that has been used for washing the levees, extinguishing fires on the river front asd doing other municipal service for -many years. The christening of the bowt wis Mayor Rolla Wells' idea. The trip was made up and down the river front, the boat going as far north as the junction of the Mississippi and M1 sour{ rivers. The excursionists embraced the Rochambeau party, a number of Mr. Clemens’ relatives and personal friends and representatives of the city of St. Louis and the Loulsiana Purchase exposition. A luncheon was had on the boat during which Mark Twain, David R. Francis, pres dent of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company; Mr. Michel, commissioner gen- eral from France to the Loulsiana Purchase exposition; Mayor Rolla Wells, M. Guilte- min, first secretary of the French embassy at Washington, and Alexander N. Ne Menil of St. Louls made speeches ERUPTION IS NOT DANGEROUS Stream of Hot Alr Issues from Cracks in the Mountains of New Mexico. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., June 6.—Dr. C. L. Herrick, from the New Mexico uni- versity and one of the most eminent geologists in the west, after carefully ex- amining the supposed volcano crater, fif- teen miles from Gallup, gives a description of the locality and says: Here there is a fold and fault, which is interesting because of the metamorphirm which is going on. From the cracks in the sandstone overlying the lignite there issues a constant stream of heated air, sulphurous oxide and vapor. The solfataric action may be attributed to the siow oxidation of shales in the presence of water. From this oint eastward is a serles of cracks that Rave peen filled with iron and lime, serving still more to show that along this fold and break water at one time ascended. Dr. Herrick does not believe there is any poseibility of dangerous eruption from this crevice. SEATTLE, Wash., June 6.—Mount Re- doubt, Mount Illama and Mount Augustine, in Cook inlet, Alaska, have been throwing | off smoke and steam for the last several months, according to advices brought down on the steamer Bertha. Mount Redoubt threw out & sprinkling of ashes that fell around Bertha ten days ag BUYS STOCK FOR PROTECTION Union Pacific Increases Its Holdings of South. Pacific by Fifteen Million: NEW YORK, Jupe 6 —The Evening Post today says The Union Pacific Rallroad company has increased its holdings of Southern Pacific stock from $75,000,000 to $90,000,000. It was intimated today that the additional purchases bad been made to provide against the probability of several interests secur- ing a block of Southern Pacific shares to the detriment of the Union Pacific property. No formal announcement has yet been made of the new purchases. An officer of the company admitted, however, that the stock bad been secured, adding that the de- talls probably would be given out at the pext annual meeting.” NEGRO LYNCHED FOR MURDER White Woman and CHARLESTON, 8. C., June 6—Jim Black, & negro, implicated in the murder of the wife of J. K. Jones, a section master of the Atlantic Coast line, was hanged near Ravenal late last night by a mob of men who secured him from & posse of officers enroute to jall. Black committed the crime some weeks a0 and escaped, but was captured near Savancah yesterday and was belng brought to Ravenal for coufinement. Thé negro confessed Lis crime, Saming aBotber negro a5 a3 acopmplics, ~ e R himself, which he quaintly says will be practicing some law, writing life and fire insurance, buying a few farms and making loans on the finest farm lands in all out- doors. Free Delivery at York. The postmaster gemeral has ordered the establishment of free delivery service at York, Neb., on September 1, with three carriers, one eubstitute and thirty-six let- ter boxes. The tree delivery which will be instituted at York on Septe-ber 1 was largely brought about by the activity and ability of T. M. Sedgwick, who went about meeting the re- quirements of the Postoffice department i & most systematic manner. When Congrees- man Stark called up the papers yesterday in the case it was found that Mr. Sedgwick ad anticipated all requirements of the de- partment. changes In salaries of presidential ters in South Dakota were an- nounced today: Increase—Brookings, Faulk- ton and Groton, $200 each; Aberdeen, Alex- andria, Armour, Beresford, Britton, Can- ton, Centerville, Chamberlain, Clark, Cus- ter, Deadwood, Dell Rapids, Desmet, Elk- ton, Flandreau, Gettysburg, Hot Springs, Howard, Huron, Lead, Madieon, Millbank, Mitchell, Parker, Plerre, Plankton, Red- fleld, Sisseton and Woonsocket, $100 each. Decrease—Beadle and Eureka, $100 each. Miss Lucy A. Blair of Plerre. 8. D., been appointed cook at the Fort Shaw In- dian school, Montana, and Miss Sarah M. Castle of Winnebago appointed cook at the Winnebago school, Nebraska. The comptroller of the currency has ap- proved the Tootle-Lemon National bank of St. Joseph as reserve agent for the Farm- ers' National bank of Pawnee City, Neb. A postoffice has been established at Big Muddy, Converse county, Wyo., with Jobn C. A Stowitts as postmaster. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska—S. L. Usher, Hewitt, Sloux count, vice C. H. Grewell, resigned. South Dakota—Nels Haugen, Hartford, Minnebaha county. Wy- oming—C. Nevin, Wall Rock, Sweetwater county. Captain E. Hapton, Twenty-first infantry, 1s relieved of duty at Columbus barracks and, upon expiration of his leave, will join his company ia the Department of Da- kota. Hazleton No Surprise. The recommendation of State Senator A. §. Hazleton for postmaster at Council Bluffs in place of 1. M. Treynor did mot come as any surprise tQ those in Washington who bave been following the drift of lowa poli- tics. Senator Dietrich made the following recommendations for postmasters today: L. §. Callaghan, at Germantown, reappoint- ment; John H. Waterman, at Beaver Cros ing, reappointment; J. C. Frahm, at Malmo, vice J. P. Frostrom, resigned. Miss Gertrude Dietrich, daughter of the senator from Nebraska, bas joined her father here, baving returned from her school at Bryn Mawr today. Hull Goes on a Visit. Representative Hull of the Des Moines istrict bas gome to the famous Geneseo valley in New York as a guest of Represent- ative Wadsworth of Geneseo. Charles 8. Goodrich and his bride, who are on their homeymoon, are in Washing- ton seelng the sights. They go from here to New York and thence up the Hudson. Among the surgeons from the Missour! valley in attendance upon the annual meet- ing of the Association of Military Surgeons are Arthur L. Wright, Jowa National Guard, Carroll, Ia; J. M. Barstow, lowa National Guard, Council Blufls; D. S. Falrchild, lowa National Guard, Clinton, la.; Carroll D. Evans, Nebraska National Guard, Columbus, R. Harvey Reed, Wyomiog National M. A. Newell, Wyo- ming Naticnal Guard, Sheridan. Bills introduced by Senator Kittredge were passed by the senate today increasing the pension of N. W. Wade to $12 and that of William D. Stites to $20. Five Officers Drowned. GLJON, Spain, June 6.—A boat containing eight Spanmish artiliery officers was run down by & steamer today and five of the oficers were drowned. in stating he is mot a candidate for | dependent and democratic parties for the | Forec for Showers and Saturday. Nebraska—Fair in Cooler in South Sunduy Falr. North, Portion Temperature at O; oracasun~ l!!!!!! MEET NEXT TIME IN INDIANA Travelers Select Convention Place and Choose ¥ PORTLAND, Ore., June 6.—The national convention of the Travelers' Protective assoclation today selected Indianapolis as the place of meeting fn 1903 and elected the following officers President, Howard W. Peake, Texas; first vice president, Robert W. Simons, Califor- | nia; second vice president, E. W. Donhem, Ohlo; third vice president, Robert Lee Willey, Georgia; fourth vice president, Louls Oche, Loulsiana; 8fth vice president, D. R. Havener, Minnesota. National dl- rectors: J. W. McDonald, Missouri; Ben- jamin G. Thompson, Indlana; C. Frank Wizzon, Illinois. Chairman committee on rallways, J. D. Stacy, §r., Illinois; chairman press committee, R. G. Hodgin, Nebraska chairman hotel committee, Nelson Gray Kentucky; cbairman employment commit- tee, George W. Smith, Missouri; pational chaplain, Rev. Virgil Tovie, Indiana. INDICT INSURANCE UNION Illinois Attorney General Insists the Organization Tr CHICAGO, June 6.—(Special Telegram.)— Attorney General Hamlin has begun ac- tion against the Western Insurance unfon, which he charges with conspiracy. J. M. Decamp of Cincinnat! is president and John Marshall, ir., of Chicago, secretary of the union. The attorney general will seek to enjoin its control of fire insurance rates and the test suft has been started in Belleville, 11l The union, which includes 110 companies, is declared to be a trust by the attorney general. He says the companies have com- bined in violation of the state anti-trust law to keep up rates at an agreed level. Affidavits fros: 1«0 companies that were forced by the union (o pay fines of $1,000 for cutting the agreed rates are said to be in the hands of the attorney general to be used in evidence. IT AMOUNTS TO A FORTUNE Pittaburg Doctor Astonishes Estate with Size of His BUL Magee PITSBURG, June 6.—The bill of Dr. W. C. Browning of Philadeiphia, for §190,070 for professional services in attending State Senator Chris L. Magee during the long ill- ness which resulted in his death, came be- fore Judge Over of the county orphans’ court today. The executors had refused to pay the bill, averring that it was exorbi- tant. + Counsel for Dr. Browning stated before the opening of the hearing that Dr. Brown- ing's clalms against the Magee estate ag- gregated $350,000, but he would not make public the items which go to make the clalme. Attorneys for the estate say they have recelved no notice that the claim had been increased. HORSE TRAIN Accldent Kills jures Many Men Horses. IS WRECKED Ome Man and In- BELLEFONTAINE, 0., June 6.—A spe- clal horse train on the Cleveland, Cincin- patl, Chicago & St. Louis railroad w wrecked near Mix station, killing one man, injuring several others and injuring about twenty valuable horses out of the ninety- one on the traln. Brakeman James Bor- den of Anwnia was killed and Engineer Danel Dunker and Fireman George Boyer, both of Bellefontaine, were badly injured. The following horse owners were injured, none serious. H. 8. Argyles, Nashville. J. 0. Ogles, Fort Worth, Tex. J. M. Garth, Charlotteville, Va. J. W. Pangle, Washington, D. C. The special express was enroute from | St. Louts to Fort Erle and jumped the track at high speed. KIDNAPED CHILD AT HOME Margaret Taylor, Stolen by Aunt Four Years Ago, Given an Ovation. CINCINNATI, O., June §.—Margaret Tay- lor, who was kidnaped from this city over four years ago, arrived here today, ace companied by ber parents and her brother, Bdward, aged 3 years, whom she never had When the party reached their home in Cumminsville, there was an ovation of nelghbors and sympathizing friends. Interest mow here centers in the extradl- tion of the aunt, Clara Taylor, from Italy, and the application at Columbus for the pardon of the grandmother and Miss Frances Taylor, another aunt. TURN DOWN THE FEDERATION Western Miners Refuse to Afiliate with American Lab Organization. DENVER, June 6.—The Western Federa- tion of Mimers, in convention here today, rejected an invitation to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, from which organization they broke away in 1896, Action which probably will bring the western miners into closer touch with the United Mine Workers' of America was taken today when the convention voted for interchbangeable cards between the two organizations. RUMOR KENDRICK HAS QuIT Report Says Santa Fe Officlal signed to Aceept a Posit in Eure Re. TOPEKA, June 6.—There is a well-defined rumor here in Santa Fe raliroad circles that Third Vice President Kendrick bhas resigned and has accepted & position al European representative of the Westing- bhouse Alr Brake compsny. None of the officials of the company bere could confirm the rumor topight. It is reported from Chicago also and is believed by Jocal rall- Toad meu 1o be Wue S o cory ET FOR LOUBET | MANY DESTRLCTI\E STORMS |WILES DENIES THE REPORT STARK IS NOT A CANDIDATE |CONDITION OF THE WEATHER| FIVE CENTS. 'BOARD TRlES AGAIN Amends Answer to Kn.ndmnl Issned at Instance of Bes Building Company. RAILROAD ATTORNEYS IN CONFERENCE After Executive Session with Members of the Board New Answer is Filed, DODGES ON QUESTION OF FRANCHISES By Implication S8ays They Were Considersd in Making Assessment. EARNINGS PART BASIS FOR VALUATION Intimation that Rallroads Will Come tend This is an Assessment of alue of the Fran- ses of the Roads. (From a Staft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, June 6.—(Special.)—In & doe= ument filed in the supreme court this afte ernoon the State Board of Equalization sets forth that in fixing the raflroad and telee graph valuation of the state it took into consideration and did assess the value of all the properties of the various corpora= tions, and that in making up the valua~ tion or assessment it examined and com- eidered the returns made by the come paniee, together with rellable information obtained from other sources. It is further represented that the board did mot believe that under the law defining its powers and dutles it had authority to value and assess extra corporate franchises of the com- panies separately and apart from thelr tangible -property The showing is .nade in the case inetitu- tuted against the board by The Bee Build- ing company, and is in the nature of am emended answer to an alternative writ of mandamus. This alternative writ requires the board to reconvene and reassess the rallroad and telegraph property, and to in- clude the franchises In the valuation, or to appear In court and show cause why ft does not do s0. The attorney general filed an anewer to the writ last week, in which he gave the court to understand that the board had declined to either value or as- sese the franchises of the companies. The reason given for the declaration was that the board doubted that it had authority to assess anything but the tangible property. Result of a Conference. The action of the board in filling the amended answer was the result of a con= ference with representatives of the vari- seen till they met in New York this week. | ous railroad corporations. The meeting was held in the governor's office, begine ning at 10:30 and lasting until nearly 1 o'clock this afternoon. The amended ans: wer will take the place of the original doe- ument, which will either be withdrawn or allowed to die in the court files. The railroad representatives came to plead for relief from that section of the attorney general's original answer which declared that the board bad declined to assess the franchises of the corporations. They contended that the board had con~ sidered and aseessed the franchises, note wthstanding the attorney general's state- ment to the contrary. “There is a wide difference of opinion as to what constitutes franchise,” sald one of the attorneys. ““We want the board to show to the supreme court that it took into consideration the returns of the coms panies as to tangible property, that it con- sidered the earnings and revenues of the companles and, in fact, all reliable infor- mation that could be obtained regarding the valuation. Then we will present our argument to the supreme court as to what constitutes the franchise. We insist th the franchises have been asseseed, but that is for the court to determine.” The particular clause of the attorney general's first answer which aroused the rallroads follows What Roads Objected To. The respondents further show court that at the time sald representing the reiator herein, appeared berre sald board and requested and de- manded these respondents s such board to assess the franchises of the corporations mentioned in the amdavit of the relator they had, and still have, Woubts as £o whether they had the legal authority under the mections of the statute referred 1o to value and assess the franchises of corporations, and for the rensor that Poard had Such doubts of e Juriediotio and powers 1t declined to comply with sal Teavest and demand of relator's representa- ve. Those who attended the conference were Governor Savage, Auditor Weston, Treas- urer Stuefer, comprising the State Board of Equalization; John N. Baldwin of Coun~ cll Bluffs, representing the Union Pacific; J. E. Kelby of Omaha, representing the Burlington; Ben White of Omaha, repre- senting the Elkhorn and Omaha roads; J. W. Orr of Atchison, representing the M sour! Pacific; Frank Ransom, representi the Pullman company; Attorney General Prout, and several railroad tax commis- sioners. The deliberations were behind closed doors. The meeting was entirely unexpected to outsiders. Auditor Weston said he was notified by the rallroads at 5 o'clock last night that they wanted a hearing this morn- ing, but insisted that he knew nothing of it before that time. Mr. Baldwin and another attorney arrived at the state house & few minutes after 10 o'clock and went direetly to the office of Auditor Weston. Mr. Kelby had already arrived in the department, The three attorneys then went to the ex~ ecutive department and without waiting to be announced entered the governor's prie vate office. They were joined a few min- utes later by Ben White and Treasurer Stuefer, who came in together, and later by Auditor Weston, Frank Ransom and Mr. Orr of Atchison brought up the rear of the procession. The attorney general was later summoned. Stuefer Did Not U stand. Treasurer Stuefer said this afternoon that he was unable to say what bad transpired at the meeting. “The lawyers talked over legal questions and I canmot tell you what they are, because I don't understand them," replied Mr. Stuefer in response to an ine quiry. Auditor Weston exhibited more knowledge of the proceedings, however, and declared that the board had agreed to the fillng of an amended answer, which would show in detail what the board had done. “I & stil] of the same opinion regarding the duties and powers of the board,” sald he. ““The hearing this morning was not for the purpose of getting a reconsideration, but simply to bave an answer filed in the su. preme court which sets forth the tacts.” Briefly stated, the action of the Board of Bqualization today amounts to this: The new answer sets forth that the board, in fixing the valuation of ralirosd and tele. graph property, took into considerstion all returns made by the companies, together with all other information that was ob- tained, and gives the lmpression that the franchises were included in the considera- tom. This sbowing s & subsiitule for Lhat to the . Rosewater,