Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 27, 1902, Page 7

- v e —. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: WEDNESDAY, PRESIDENT BURT ARRESTED Judgs Berks Issues Ten Warrants for Union Pacific President. FALSE IMPRISONMENT IS THE CHARGE Ten Strike Breakers from Indinnapolis File Complaints, Alleging that Union Pacific Deprived Them of Thelr Liberty. President Horace G. Burt will appear ba- tore Judge Berka in police court Wednes- fay morning at 9 o'clock to answer to the ctharge of false imprisonment priferred against him by ten men whom the Union Pacific imported Into Omeka from Indian- apolis to become employes in the shops in place of strikers. Warrants for the arrest of Mr. Burt and W. Arnett, general employment agent of the Union Pacific, were issued by Judge Berka yesterday morning upon the com- plaints of these ten men. The warrants were placed in the hands of Detective Drummy for service. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon President Burt, accompa- nied by Bdson Rich, one of the Unlon Pacific attorneys, and Charles L. Dundey, also an attorney, walked into the police station and gave himself up, say'ng he understood a warrant had been fesued for him. Drummy had started down to the Union Pacific headquarters to serve the warrants, when he met Mr. Burt and his Iawyers going to the police station. He did not serve the warrants, therefore, until the station was reached. President Burt listened attentively to the reading of the papers. He then gave bond of $1,000 and was released to appear in po- lice court in the morning. His attorneys, Rich and Dundey, signed the bond. When the preliminaries were over Presi- dent Burt smiled and, with his hat in hand, walked into Captain Mostyn's private office, apparently the least concerned man In the station over what had taken place. He ap- peared in a very good humor, but declined to make any statement. He took a seat in the captain's office, picked up a copy of The Morning Bee and read the account of his Interview of the day before and also the ac- count of the action planned against him, of which lils arrest was the outcome. He smiled and commented freely upon the facts published. As soon as the bond was signed the president, with his lawyers, left the station, bidding the captaln and other offi- cers adleu. Arnett Out of Town. It is understood that Mr. Armett left the eity Monday night. Comes now Millard F. Kidd, being duly eworn, deposes and one Horace G. Burt, president of the Union Pacific Rallroad company, and one W. Ar- nett, general employment agent for the same corporation, did within the city limits of the city of Omaha make an unlawful as- sault upon Millard F. Kidd, and him, the sald Millard F. Kidd, there and then un- lawfully and Injuriously, agalnst the will and without the consent of him, the sald Millard F. Kidd, and against the laws of the state of Nebraska and without any warrant, suihority or jusuiiabie cause whatever, did unlawfully imprison, confine and detain for a long time, to-wit, for the space of twenty- four hours. This is & copy of & complaint, ten of which were yesterday flled against Pres- ident Burt and W. Arnett of the Unlon cific Rallroad company by the following named men, who, with eight others were imported to the city Sunday from Indian- apolis to take pla of strikers in the Millard F. Kidd, Lewis Gilliand, Ila Farrell, W. T. Shipley, Ed Smith, Willlard Burns, Oscar Dewitt, James Sargent, Mal- colm Worthington and Lewis Lo As bas been published in The Bee four of the men went to work in the Omaha shops and did not therefore join in the action against the company. The other four did not appear and swear to complaints terday morning, although they were in the group that consulted ihe county attorney Monday. Judge Issues Warrants. The complaiuts were made out in the county attorney’s office, the case being placed in the hands of Deputy County At- torney Thomas, and were sworn to before Police Judge Berka, who lssued warrants of arrest for President Burt and Mr. Arnett. The charge preferred In these com- plaints Is that of false imprisonment and 1s brought on the allegation that the men were locked In the cars in which they were being brought to Omaha by the com- pany's officlals and were denled their Prevent Baldncss OINTMENT (500.), 80 in. Ill-(-.ll-u‘ Curioura Rmso! FiLia'(30.), 10 ool a0d cloanse the bisod: Quwsevaa l-nwnl‘uu(l\ouuhn(‘u«fi economical subd- celebrated 'dI-hl-ll blood cures. In screw-cap vials, price, liberty for that length of time. ey compiata of lostn 4 sach ;,,“':::]fm' COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS deposited on securing the promise of work in the Unlon Pacific shops at 32 cents and 39 cents an hour and their regular positions back in Indiana, they are unable now to proceed with any action designed to remunerate them for these lo The crime alleged against the umcllll Is & misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of from $100 to $500 or a term of im- prisonment in the county jall of not more than one year. President Kennedy of the boller makers fs in recelpt of a letter from Chey- enne, two days late, which states that but five men are now employed in the shops at | Laramle. The picket force there and at Cheyenne s said to be greatly enlarged. A decided slump was experienced In the Omaba shop force yesterday. Twenty-‘our mwen in all left and joined the striksrs. Nine of this number had just come into the city during the day, forming part of a group of fiteen imported from the east. Despite the trouble threatening the officials over .h» re- cent importations from Indianapolis, -hera- fore, the tide of immigration continues. Besides those who deserted the ranks at the shops the force was reduced by twenty- five others who were shipped by the con- pany to North Platte, where they will be put to work. LARGEST SINCE FIRST NIGHT Attendance at M a Gradu Not since the opening night of the Mu- sical Festival large a crowd present as there was last night. This crowd was almost as large as that of the first night, and was an increase of fully 20 per cent of the next largest at- tendance. This increase in the attendance has been gradual since the opening night, there being a larger attendance at each matinee and concert since the opening. Saturday night will be devoted to popu music. The booths last night were more generously patronized than on former oc- casions, and the women in charge were kept busy during the entire evening. These programs will be carried out this afternoon and tonight: MATINEE, March—Kilarity ... Overture—Semiramide, Flute Bclo—?r-y-r, gnor Grand Selection—Martha .Flotow Bolos by Signori Palma and Liberatore. PART 1L March—The Buffaloes. Intermezzo—La Rose. Funeral March. Gloconda. . Galop—Dances of the Hours. EVENING. Symphonic March—Dlayoll Ros: Overture—Saracen Slave. Trumpet Solb——.}luly City Minuet Imann -Paderewski The Story of Plarru(. ..Costa omime ope: Incidental oboe solos by lumn Ferullo. PART IL Polka—The Butterfiies. Harp Eulo—seleclsd Signor Setaro. Sextet—Lucfa. Donlzett| Signori De ‘Mitris, Di Natale, Marino, Clll‘u Greco and DI Fulvio, March—A Frangesa. EIGHTH WARD CLUB ELECTS Republican Body Selects C. J. An son President to cceed E. M. Tracy. Rivela .Costa An election of officers of the Eighth Ward Republican club was held Jast night and the occaslon brought out one of the largest crowds which has ever met In the present club rooms.. Before. the business of the evening was taken up the hall was loased for the ecampaign and permanent quarters were established at Twenty-second and Cuming streets. The candid for president were C. J. Anderson and E. M. Tracy. There were 184 votes cast, of which Anderson re- celved 122 and Tracy 62, the former being declared elected. Mr. Anderson took charge of the m ing and upon motion of W. J. Broatch a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Tracy, the retiring president. E. B. Zimmerman was elected first vice prosident by acclamation., Samuel B. Leon- ard was elected second vice president in the same manner, W. F. Cowger was chosen secretary in llke manne: C M Weed was chosen assistant secretary. For treasurer, Charles Leslie was selected by acclamation. The club then adjourned for one week. Two C At & meeting of the Republican club of the west end of the Seventh and Ninth wards last night, a vote of endorsement was given the candidacy of Frank G. Davie for the legislature and W. A. DeBord for county attorney. . FIRE RECORD. Prairie Du Chien M1\ PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis, Aug. 26— Fire late tonight in the Prairle Du Chien Woolen mills caused a damage of fully $150,000. The main building of the plant, which contains the offices, hing rooms and shipping rooms on the first floor, the carding and picking rooms on the second floor and the drylng room and pants de- partment on the third floor, and the build- ing contalning the washing rooms, dye rooms and wool rooms, and the large ware- house, where hundreds of bales of wool were atored, were destroyed. The mill wa: of the largest in the state. About 100 persons were employed in the works. Fire at Rossland, B. C, ROSSLAND, B. C., Aug. 26.—One of the beat portions of this place was wiped out by fire yesterday. Half a dosen business houses were destroyed. The loss Is $100,000. Work New Game in Omahn. Eddie Moore and G. W. Russell were ar- niaht for working on some ha "Pisiness man o ek hick I thouim in_local police circles to be new. {he day atter 1 lvance agents of Ring- clre through the cllx -llck\u Illholrlghl in store dow: siving out com imentary tlckets for lege ol 80 omx I'Io well dubu:‘a » usl- The Pllr & d to ha vs nd- l ickets for !h lo mn sh: Which' they obtained in "fim n Fratern Union D.l.ll en. s B ol ymore ose! gl convention. The were R. E. McKelvy and R O. Mondamin and Banner lodges, Omaha. LOCAL BREVITIES. Dr. C. s Df 2016 Lake street has returned trom Tows L Id under the aus- vard Republican clyb ruuy lt 8 ool h:k r. #t Lincoin hall, Bixth Plerce sireets, Allnxlnflldll- are mp-cmally invited to atte Floyd J. Campbell has filed suit in the aiserie coun againet the Omaha Nnunnn bank and First Natlonal o recover which ke alleges to ‘be due him as one of the cred- itors of M. Vetter & Co., insolvent. Ates “stlocted fo represent this dlstrict |" ¥ 0 Balley of Mayor Bends in Oommunioation en Police Oommissioners’ Balaries. BARELY A QUORUM AT THE MEETING Contract with Western Anchor Company for Street Signs in Ap proved—Routine Matters Take Up Time, On bebalf of the Board of Fire and Pollce Commissioners appointed by him, Mayor Moores has notified the city council In a communication received last evening that that body maintains its position and rights as the only legally existing Board of Fire end Police Commissioners of the eity of Omaha d the claim of its members to draw salaries as such. The full text of this communication is as follows: In accordance with the action taken by the Board of Fire and Police Commis- sloners of the city of Omaha, duly ap- pointed by the mayor and city councll and comprised of the mayor, exgice chaje. man_of Kennedy, #aid boa Ay atthey H. Coll(nl. P.mru C. Heatey and orge ead, 1" beg to tnform your honnruble body that sald board in holding regular sessions at the office of the mayor in ‘the ety hall on Monday of each wegk. 1 further give notice, in accordance wAth the action of sald board, that each of the members clatm to h lawful members of are entitled to the salary provided by law, I am directed to notify you that each of sald members claim such sala: You are further notified that any allow- ance or yment of salary to the parties recently ‘appolnted by the governor as mbers of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Omaha il "be unau thorized and unlawful. The mayor's communication was without discussion placed on file. Several Members Away. With President Karr still away and Messrs. Zimman and Has gone to Grand Rapids to attend the convention of the League of American Municipalities, and Mr. Burkley absent, there was barely a quorum present and the council took very little action of a decisive character. Mr. Mount presided. A proposition was recelved from the Omaha Realty company for the settlement of general and special taxes now standing agalnst a number of parcels of property in varfous parts of the city owned by that company. In its communication, which is signed by A. P. Dodge, ir., the company re- lates that the regular taxes on the property amount in all to $1,374.60, and the penalties and {nterest on those taxes to $3,311.96, be- sides which there are special taxes, chiefly for paving and curb and gutter work, which, without interest, amount to $18,602.68. The company proposes to the council to pay $20,891.68 in full settlement of these taxes and urges as an argument in favor of the offer the statement that many of the special assessments were in districts where for some technical defect the proceedings of the council have or would be declared by court to be Invalid and the assessments thereby nullified. It s suggested that the amount offered is probably much more than the company would be compelled to pay if it ould be constrained to contest the taxes court. The communication was referred to the judiclary committee and the assist- ant city attorney. The appointment by the mayor of John C. Lynch as a member of the board for the examination of plumbers was approved. Contract for Street Signs. The contract between the city and the Wi rn Anchor Fence company for the of placing street signs throughout the city was presented by the city attor- ney, executed on the part of the company and accompanied by the bond of the com- pany for the faithful performance of the contract, and the bond and contract were approved by the council. A report from the city attorney recom- mending the payment to the Barber As- phalt company of the sum of $2,804.08 from the judgment fund, that amount being the reserve for the repaving of Cuming street from Thirty-second to Fortleth street, was adopted. From the South Omaha Land company was recelved a communication urging that Tiwentieth street to the north line of South Omaha and Twenty-third street from Vinton to the north line of South Omaha be paved. It was placed on file. A delegation from the Prospect Hill Im- provement club, of which Charles Unitt was spokesman, urged the council to come to the rellef of the Prospect Hill dis- trict in the matter of much needed im- provements of various kinds. Mr. Unitt represented that the sewer which has been so kindly granted by the council at the request of the improvement club had been found to be ineffective by reason of poor water service. The streets also needed (rldlnr and there was much need of sidewalks in some places. The matter of water supply was referred to the com- mittee on fire, water and police to report at the mext meeting. An invitation from Tel Jed Sokol—the Bohemian Gymnastic club—to the mem- bers of the council to attend an enter- tainment at Bohemian Turner hall, South Thirteenth street near Dore: on Sunday, September 7, at 2 o'clock p. m. was ac- cented. HYMENEAL. Prentke-Mor: A pretty 6 o'clock wedding was solemn- ized on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Morris of 1135 Park which united their daughter, Miss Hattie Morris, and Mr. David Prentke of Cleveland, O. Only about twenty-five were present and they were from the relatives and nearer friends. It was one of the home affairs that are the more impressive for their simplicity. The opening chords of the bridal chorus from “Lohengrin announced the coming of the bridal party, which descended the stalrway, crossing the reception hall and front parlor between the graduated row of palms that formed an aisle to the far corner of the room, where a canopy of ferns, smilax and white blossoms was sup- ported by white pillars and under which the marriage vows were sald, Rabbl Abram Simon ofelating. The bride was gowned in white organ- dle over white taffeta, with trimmings of lace, and carried a bible and a few spraye of swansonia. She was attended by her ister, Miss Jullette Morris, as mald of honor, her gown being of white crepe with trimmings of applique. Mr. Marcus Feder of Cleveland act best man. supper followed, the entire company being seated at one long table, which was handsomely trimmed with arches of green, studded with white blossoms. Mr. and Mrs. Prentke left last evening for an extended tour through the east and will be at home after October 1 in Cleveland, O. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. d Mrs. Morris and will be greatly missed fn Jewish soclal circles, of which she has been & favorite since her introduction. Mr. Prentke is one of Cleveland’s promi- ment young business men, being at the head of the wholesale jewelry firm that bears” his name. . Baldwin-Crittenden. CRETE, Neb., Aug. 26.—(Special.)—George W. Baldwin and Mi Myrtie Crittenden, both of this place, were married here at robn today, Rev. G. W. Mitchell of Franklin, aseisted by H. A. Freuch of Linceln, officiat- { ing. About fifty relatives and friends were present at the ceremony. Mr. Baldwin 18 a well known lumberman of Orete, having been in that business for a number of years. Miss Crittenden s well known in the educational circles of the state, having been preceptress and in- structor in Frankiin academy for five years. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin left this afternoon for & two weoke' trip to Salt Lake Oity, after which they will be at home here in Crete. Intima PIERRE, S. D., Aug. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A telegram received from Toledo, today announces the marriage at that place this morning of Judge H. G. Fuller of the state supreme court to Mrs. Lucy Warburton, both residents of this city and well known over the state. NO LIMIT TO EXTRAVAGANCE According to New York Judge Hus- less Expenses of His Wife, NEW YORK, Aug. Justice Spring of the New York supreme court, sitting in the appellate division, has handed down a de- cision in which he holds that gross ex- travagance and forgery committed by a wife to ralse money do not in this state constitute a cause for action for a limited divoree. He, therefore, refuses to reverse the action of the lower court, which dismissed the complaint in & sult brought on the grounds mentioned. In discussing the case, Justice Spring Is quoted as having sal A husband takes a wife for better or Forse, and because she does not conform Jer expenditures to his notions of economy is not a ground for castin, rom him. MISSING BOY FOUND ALIVE AUGUST 27, 190 AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA Mayor Koutaky Oalls on Oitisens to Observe Laber Day. FORMAL PROCLAMATION IS ISSUED School In accordance with former customs, Mayor Koutsky this morning issued this proclamation in connection with the ob- servance of Labor day on the first Monday in September: Whereas, ' Under the laws of the state of Nebraska the first Monday In the month of Beptember in each year is declared to be And s set aside as a icgal holiday and known as and, Whereas, Such a-y 1885 destgnated and set apart roper recognition of labor, who by their energies and toll are yearly buflding up this country and Improvin and developing the material, wealth an resources of the nation, and whose num- X Koutsky, mayor of the ¢ty of South Omaha, heréby request \hn uond-y. Iegmmb-r 1, be properly ob- rved, md o that end the several offices hy be closed and further request that bulln-ll houses and business the- of sald city be closed between the ours of 8 a. m. and 6 p. m, and that all or 1 E‘ ons join in and partake of the festivi- 8 and ‘enjoyments of said oceasion. Dated at South Omaha this #ith August, 1902, President A. V. Miller of the Board of Bducation has been directed by members of the board to proceed at once to secure & number of outside rooms for the accom- uri Horse T Murder is Now Held for Brutality, ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.—A speclal to the Post-Dispatch from DeSoto, Mo., says: Con- stable Fulcher of this city, who has been out with a posse hunting for the boy who was supposed to bave been kidnaped and murdered by Charles Fulkerson, a horse trader, near this eity Friday night, d covered that the boy i alive. He was seen in Bonne Terre Saturday morning. The boy, who refused to give his name, sald he lived at Kennett, Mo, Fulkerson, who, the boy sald, owed him money, took the boy to the woods and beat him, telling him he would kill him if he ever turned up again. Fulkerson is in jail at Hills- boro. FORGER IS NOT UNDER PAY|* Story that Bankers Agree to Br! Noted Crook Let Them Alone is Not True. to NEW YORK, Aug. 26.—James R. Branch, secretary of the American Bankers' associa- tion, today gave the following statement to the Associated Press \.X‘ has appeaied in a govd Pap: eifact that Charles who ll serving a sentence for 1l be paid saiary, of pension, y Ihs Amerlmn Blnlur-' association to stop his career in crime, is Ablollll ly “1- true He is now at Ban Quentit ornia. DEATH RECORD. Gives Estate to Charity. CANTON, 0., Aug.| 26.—Mrs. Kate B. Aultman, widow of Gernelius Aultman, died today, aged 74. She léaves an estate valued at $850,000, most of which is distributed in public bequests. The deceased gives $100, 000 to the Aultman hospital, $25,000 to ti public library and $25,000 to the First Meth- odist Episcopal church of this city. Mount Unlon college receives $25,000. The residue of the estate, estimated at $100,000, is to be used to establish a home in Canton for’ homeless aged women. Ex-Governor Hoadly. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. 26.—A special dispatch to the Democrat and Chronicle from Watkins says that ex-Governor George Headly of Oblo, died at that place this even- ing, aged 76 years. He and his family had been at Watkins for several weeks. The remains will be taken to Cincinnati for interment. The ex-governor had been il for gome time and came east for his health. He grew worse day by day and died at § o'clock this evening. Orrin L. Sturtevant, York. YORK, Neb., Aug. 26.—(Special.)—Orrin L. Sturtevant died last evening at his home on East Hill. Mr. Sturtevant was an old soldler, serving three years in the civil war in Company H, Ninety-second Il- linols, enlisting at Rochelle. He leaves a wife and one son. The deceased was a Mason and the members of that order had charge of the funeral, which occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Peter 8. Hoe. NEW YORK, Aug. 26.—Peter 8. Hoe, the last surviving member of the original firm of R. Hoe & Co., manufacturers of print- ing presses, is dead at Upper Mont Clalr, N. J., from heart fallure. Mr, Hoe was born in New York eighty-one years ago. In 1890 he retired from the firm and has Ifved since then in New Jersey. FORT CALHOUN, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Spe- clal.)—Marion Trisler, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Trisler, died at 8t. Jo- seph hospital in Omaba August 22, aged 12 years. Thett. D. re(umm o )ur nouu 1524 Bouth Twenty-fith tween b and 6 o'clock runrflly lftnrnool‘ o C. Bothwell '\kmmu boys 40 about 10 and i yur- -f‘ vn‘ at Twentieth Anfl chknr -tm fnd South Twent e house at return and -Ado n G low by which lluy Iud en- Illly nn‘u ihroven th fered.” They had part Bouse, but did met abtain n any’ two were arrested a couple Steal & Bunch of Pe Dr F J. Despecher and hm|d, hlvl home, ‘ebs nl fl’vm lh M On & camping px. e They roturned " Mhday hey found ihat the house had been i tered and about worth of pennies l‘k'll As & revolver ai various other ti 8 use- Lo a burgldy were 1ying ‘Sbout and. were not taken, tl has come to the con. Chusion that the m.m were. small boys ‘The pennies taken n one of which was rlufl 'llh the Amollnl $8.90, which it contained. Search fo Iverware. The police have been asked to locate vari- us articles of stolen latel; m ‘ouncil Blufts a eh Ih. authol nl hat ity Beueve wiil be found in Omahs ops. Last night at about 10 Silock , -llvor Lieepot and e number o or! I sboona. were' ek - n Bouss of 3 Johnno it §| Avenue. on the m llu iar um- andevere reel’ d'nce. 10 Blufl r-el Marriage Licenses. Licenses to wed were issued yo.’orday to the following: Name and Residence. John C. Oat, Wahoo, Neb. Edith Knapp, Ithaca. Neb. Jou Marek, ha st N B i Bonilmln Bl-kk Onuh.. Alolse Hejdek, Omaha.. modation of puplls at the opening of the schools here on September 2. While a number of additions to buildings are in course of comstruction, it is asserted that these cannot be completed in time, and therefore other rooms will be needed for puplls to occupy until commencement, or rather the close of the first semester. It s understood that the rental of the rooms authorized will only be temporary, as the addition to the bufldings now being bullt will be ready for occupancy not later than the commencement of the second semester, No Ci Although the city council ordered some changes made 1n the court room some weeks ago, start has been made and no bids for the work have been asked for. The reso- lution passed contemplates the change of the position of the rallings in order to more room for the public and to pro- vide seats for visitors. Some changes were also ordered regarding the location of the mayor's and the police judge's desks. Some of the members of the council want to know why the orders have not been carried out. ‘Want Street Graded. A petition has been filed with the eity clerk, signed by a number of property own- ers asking for the grading of B street from Twenty-third to Twenty-fourth. This mat- ter wiren properiy brought before the coun- cll will be reterred to the city engineer and the city attorney. A report will be re- quired from these officials before the coun- ell will direct the city attorney to draft the ordinance necessary for the work. As the district is such a short one some of the members of the council are of the opinion that the work could be done with the street grader and & little financial assistance on the side from those interested in the prop- erty on sale in this vicinity. Decrease Wi, out. ‘With yesterday's receipts of 25,644 head of sheep the decreasé was wived out and a comparison with the same date last year shows a healthy increase in the receipts of cattle, hogs and sheep. This is especlally gratitylng to commission men doing busi- ness at the yards and to the management & well. While the big run of sheep rather crowded the alleys for a short time there Wwas Do congestion, as the big barns will hold double the number received yesterday. Seeking Information. Officers and members of the South Omaha Cavalry troop are seeking information from the adjutant general of the state of Ne- ‘braska in regard to the request for the troop to go to Fort Riley, during the ma- neuvers the latter part of September. What the troop wants to know is whether it will be required to take its horses and equin- ment or will these be furnished at Riley. The officers of the troop intend golng to ‘witness the maneuvers, but if it will be necessary for the troop to carry its equip- meny and convey horses the expense will be more than the troop can afford at this time, Magic City Gossip. Mrs. John Flynn is visiting in Missour!. Jay Willlams was reported on the sick lst yesterday. Mr. and Mra. A. T. Everett announce the birth of a son. The banks lnd city bullding will be closed on Labor Day. Mr. and l(rl L. C. Gibson are back from an_eastern trip. The young nn ot Mr. and Mrs. James V. Chisek is quln sicl Willtam P. nnon of Loulsville, Ky., 1s here visiting Ond and relatives. Ed Newville has taken out a permit for a stone bullding at Polk and Raflroad -trnu A case of scarlet fever was reported yes- es Yet. terday lt thc home of John Wolmsey, ‘Twent: h and PdTk streets, wry, one of the well known ! South Omaha, is at Excelsior Sprin MeDonald has returned from an ex- tonda led eastern trip and will remain for e looking after his property in- opping for a o terest By tion of the Board of Education, Miss Mary Rawley has been transferred from the unassigned list to the regular teachers' list. STRIKERS SEE PLACES FILLED LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 26.—The American Iron and Bteel Manufacturing company tonight etarted a set of rolling mills with negro laborers imported from Reading and other places. The three plants have been idle since May 1, the company refusing to grant an increase to the puddlers. One thousand men struck and fully twice that Dumber were thrown out of work by the shutd: of the mills. The strikers are greatly aroused over the new turn of affairs Mitchell Ha s Visitor. WILKESBARRE, Aug. 26.—Charles 8. Veasey, the mysterious visitor who came t this city and held a two hours' confereno with President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, last night, returned to New York today. He declied to say who he repre- sented or what his mission was. Mr. Mitch- ell sald Mr. Vessey's visit to town had uothing to do with a settlement of the coal strike, The authorities of the Lackawanna com- pany threaten to enter sult against the au- thorities of Duryea borough. It is alleged that & number of constables of the borough arrested two employes of the company without cause. Soldiers Prev. » Outbreak. SUMMIT HILL, Pa, Aug. 26.—Excite- ment prevalls throughout the Panther At daybreak the strikers assembled to prevent nonunion men from going to work. Anticlpating trouble, Major Gearhart sent two com- panies of soldiers in trolley cars from the camp o Manila park to this place and their presence prevented a possible out- break. Several nonunionists had been at- tacked and the town was in a turmoil. The eoldiers escorted the workmen through the mob that had collected and placed them In safety on the cars which carried them to thetr work. creek district today. MAY TIE UP STREET CARS Chleago in Gr Danger of Trouble that Will Precipitate Strike on All of the Lines. CHICAGO, Aug. 26.—Grave possibilities of a strike that may tle up all the street rall- way lines of the west and north sides of tEis city confront the officials of the Unlon Traction company. Today by an overwhelming vote the local union of the Amalgemated Assoclation of Street Car Employes refused to accept the proposition made by President Roach sev- eral days ago. The overtures of the com- pany, which included an increase of 1 cent an hour in wages, the dissolution of a rival employes' association and the employment of none but union men was ballotted on by nearly 3,000 men yesterday. The votes were counted this morning and although no public statement was made of the vote it was estimated that the radical men carried the referendum against the company by nearly ten to ome. An agree- ment between the union and the rallway company exists whereby disagreement shail be settied by arbitration. m Mahon, international president of the street car men, exerted his influence to avert any strike action and to urge that the union live up to its laws. A rupture, however, ocourred between the local oficials and President Mahon and he left their meet- Ing with a statement that if the men struck Without trying arbitration the general unton would not support them in the issue. Strikers Placed Under Arreat. HAZLETON, Pa., Aug. 26.—Suspecting that another attempt would be made to resume operations at the No. 40 colllery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company today, many strikers' pickets were stationed along all of the approaches to the mine. Most of the nonunionists who attempted to reach the colllery were turned back, but no serious trouble occurred. strikers who are alleged to have particl- pated in yesterday's riot at No. 40 col- Hery areé under arrest. Other arrests are expected. Machinists’ Helpers Strike, DENISON, Tex., Aug. 26.—The ma- chinists’ helpers of the Missourl, Kansas & Texas railroad, to the number of 100, went on a strike today. The helpers asked for a 15-per cent Increase. NO INVITATION TO AMERICA State Department Denles Rumor of United Action in Ven esuela. V/ASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—In view of cable reports from Europe indicating that a movement is on foot to have t States join Germany, Fr: powers with a view to suppressing the disorder In Venezuela, it is learned at the State department that no euch move as the one suggested has taken official form. It is the belief of officials that the report gro out of the request made by some of the foreign powers about a month ago that the United Btates join fn a declara- tlon that the blockade established by the Venezuelan goverpment was ineffective. At that time the American government de- clined to enter into a comcert for this declaration, on the theory that if the Venezuelan blockade was ineffective it was quite needless to make an internationai declaration of this fact, as the ineffective- ness of the blockade would serve all of the practical needs of commerce. Since then there have been no steps taken by the forelgn powers toward a concert of action with the United States relative to Vene- zuela, CHANGES IN BIG NAVAL GUNS Length Inerea loeity to Give Greater Ve- Penetra- tion, WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—Connecticut and Loulslana, the two new battleships author- ized by the t naval appropriation bill, will carry the most powerful guns, meas- ured by caliber, In the world. With the bullding of each new set of battleships Ad- miral O'Nell, chief of the Bureau of Ord- nance, has tried to increase the power of the main batteries, and for Connecticut and Loulslana he intends to increase the length of the big turret guns to forty-five caliber. Heretofore the longest naval guns ride >0ap: It cleans the most delicate fabrics— but never injures Svfl(“:;:nplny built have been only forty caliber. Not only will this lengthening of the gune increase their efficlency as to range and velocity (and therefore pene- trating power), but it will constitute a distinct advantage to he ships. The muz- ales of guns of forty callber, when swung broadside, just reach the rail, and the sido blast when fired prevents the use of sece ondary guns immediately below. By in« creasing the length to forty-five caliber the muzzles of the guns are carried well outboard. Some Improvements also will be made to secure higher initial velocity. INTERNAL REVENUE IS LESS July Collections Compared with Same Month Last Year. times thelr Show Decreas WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—The monthly statement of the collections of internal revenue shows that for the month of July the total amount of collections were $22,- 236,325, a decrease as compared with July, 1901, of $7,107,587. The receipts from the several sources of revenue are given as follows: Spirits $11,636,197, Increase $1,401,764; tobacco $3,- 428,887, decrease $46,783; fermented liquors $6,006,418, decrease $3,724,000; oleomargar- ine $144,846, decrease $261,156; adulterated and process or renovated butter $8,083, law in force only since July 1; misc $051,956, decrease $4,485,442. Topeka for Wireless Tests. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26—The gunboat Topeka, which s on its way north from Venezuela, will be used in the wireless telegraph teets. It will go to Norfolk for repairs and will be equipped With & mast for wireless telegraph purposes, after which it will be uscd in establishing communica- tion between the shore at Annapolis and the sea. Later another vessel will be a signed to work with It in sea communlc: tion. WEIDENFELD WON'T TESTIFY KFurnishes Another Tangle in Peter Power Suit to Prevent Merger. the NEW YORK, Aug. 26.—There was a hear- Ing today in the proceedings begun in the suit of Peter Power to prevent the North- ern Pacific Railroad company from trans- ferring its stock to the Northern Securiti company. Mr. Guthrie opened the session by calling Camille Weldenteld to the stand, but Treadwell Cleveland, of counsel for Weldenfeld, sald that Mr. Weidenfeld had been required to appear tomorrow to siga his testimony, and not today and that Mr, Weldenfeld would not testify further. Mr. Guthrie read a letter to the ex- aminer explaining his reasons for calling Mr. Weldenfeld and sald: “‘Mr. Weidenfeld I8 in court, I ask him to take the stand.” “Mr. Weldenfeld declines to take the stand,” Mr. Cleveland replied. ““He has re. tained General Tracey as counsel since ths examination of Mr. Thomas. General Tracey is not here and Mr. Weldenteld will not take the stand.” At this juncture Attorney Paul M. Fulles offered the testimony of . Mortimer M. Boutwell of Minneapolls and A. W. Bulkley of Chicago, as to the conversations which took place in Chicago as to Peter Power's ownership of Northern Pacific stock. For- mer Judge Cady of counsel for George Al- fred Lamb, replied that Mr. Lamb's ca 4id not require the calling of these wit. nesses. Then Mr. Cleveland In a long ad- dress charged Lamb with being the In. stigator of the “Peter Power" cgse. Mr. Guthrie was offered by Boutwell and Mr, Bulkley given an opportunity ta take the stand on Thursday and the hearing/ was adjourned until Thursday. SANDBAGGED ON BROADWAY Fred West of Boston Dies at toga from Effects of Womn Recetv: NEW YORK, Aug. 26—Fred West of Boston is dead at Saratoga from the effects of being sandbagged, says an Albany dis- patch to the Times. 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