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ed to these communications.” T sald that might be the case, but not from Eng. land, | On Beptember 27 Vice Admiral Douglass suggested to the admiralty that It would be cessary, in order to bring effective pros- sute on Venezuela, to blockade the ports of La Guayra, Puerto Cabello and Mara- ealbo, towsrd the end of November, and seizo all Venezuelan gunboats “until the @emands are complied with.” Lord Lansdowne, on October 22, said the blockade was open to some objection, but endorsed the seizure of the vessels In another communication, dated Novem- ber 17, Lord Lansdowne sald that Germany concurred In the view that joint action should be maintained until the demands or | both governments were satisfied. After settling with Germany the mode of prodedurs and the Instructions to be sent to the naval commanders, Lord La downe, on November 27, informed Mr. Haggeard thereof, and gave Instructions as to NWis course regarding the presentation of the ultimatum and the minister’'s de- parture from Caracas, whigh have been since followed out. Commons Discusses Affa The House 6f Commons was crowded this evening when the Vemesuelan matter came up for debate. Henry White, the Amer- fcan charge d'affairs, had a. seat in. the diplomatic gallery. Lord Cranborne explained that the pa- pers were most voluminous and those .| sued_today were only & summary., Gr Britath had to perform police duty and to prevent Venezuela from breaking thé law of nations,. The United Btates took the seasible view that Great Britain's Insist- ance that Veneguela should meet her en- gogements was fot an infraction of the Monroe doctrine. “No country fas been more anxious than Great Britain,”' seid he, “to assist the Ameriean government in maintaining that doctrine.” Continuing, he said the British govern- ment had displayed great forbearance, and 1t was only after Venezuela had been thrice summoned to do right that the government had been driven to strong measures. The liberal leader, Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman, voiced his strong dissatistac- tion at Lord Cranborne’s speech and com- plained of lack of information. Mr, Balfour declared there was no ju tifiation for the assumption that the gov- ernment was prepared to go to war for the | Vénezuelan bondholders. The crux of the matter was a series of outrages by Vene- | zuela on British seamen and ship owners, | for which not only had compensation been | refused, but Great Britain's remonstrance had been entirely disregarded. In so far as the financial claims were | concerned, the government was prepared | to agree 0 a tribunal to assess them equitably. He added that the United States govern- | ment had not suggested arbitration, and It | was unfortunate Venesuela should not have | thought of the advantages of arbitration | during the long period covered by the con- | troversy, but on the contrary should have | refused all explanation or apology until| actuelly engaged In hostilities. LONDON, Deg. 16.—With the exception of what Is termed Lord Cranborne’s un- fortunate remarks about It being Great Britain's ‘Quty to police the nations, gen- eral Approval is expressed in this morn- ing's papers, with the tone of the govern- ment's explanations. Situation in Caraeas, CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 15.—inaction reigns in government circles here. The officials do not know what to do and are depending entirely upon the United States to assist them. A movement is on foot here, headed by | prominent doctors and. lawyers, to request President Castro to reslgn and to ask Viee President Ramon Ayala to assume tho presidency and form a cabinet without | party tendencles. It is also proposed to | summon congress to.appoint a temporary president and arrange the questions jn dis- pute in & manner satisfactory to all con- cernpd. Géneral Hernandez el Mocho, who ban just been released from prison at Mara caybo, {8 expected at Caracas tomorrow. His partisans are very active and further trouble s apprehended. The - Venesuclan - government aunounces that Great Britaln has opened the naviga tion of the Orinoco river. Two war ships will Patrol the mouth of the river and thn river itself. This measure applies only to foreign ships. Vessels fiying the Vene- suelan flag are excluded. Forts of Maracaybo Threatened. The government reports that the German crulser Panther is going to Maracaybo to destroy the forts there. Mr. Bowen, at the request of the Dutch minister, Dr. Van Leyden, who is sick at Curacoa, has taken charge of Dutch interests here. The leading merchants of La Guayra ai rived here Jast night, abandoning that port, owing to fear that it will be shelled today. At 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon four loud explosions alarmed the city of Puerto tigation it was found that bad blown up the sub- terranean prison cells of Castle Libertabor with 'dynamite. They also burned all the wooden bulldings surrounding the castle and carried away everything that could be Gansported. Ntaly Joins Allles. BERLIW, Dec. 15.—The foreign office to- day stated that Italy would participate in the blockade by agreement with the allies and that a portion of the coast would b Assigned to Itallan ships. The proceedings agalnst Venezuela thus become in every respect tripartite. In official quarters here it is sald the Venesuelan vessels sunk off La Guayrs were old and worthlew: reve- nue cutters and unfit to go to sea, and that the other ships captured have been sent to a certain West Indain port to be refitted for use during the blockade. The destruction of the Venezuelan craft, | it s added, was Hecessar~ in order to proveht them from falling into the hands of the Venesuelans, as the German vessels bad to léave La Guayra. propbsition, through Mr. submit the questions in @spute to asbitration has now been re- celved here. The Foreign office says thi will not delay Germany's and Great Britain’s measures previously decided upon. The officials here do mot indicate what will be the final decision in the arbitration “‘Hamlet' with Hamlet left out” - —Sir Waiter Seott Suggests silverware which is not « Gorham " Silver ‘Then the cssential attri- bute of the finest silver- ware, the Gorham trade- mark, is left out. Insist on n.:n. it on every piece An responsidle Jewelers proposition, but it was apparéntly made teo late to affect the general situation. BERLIN, Deo. 16.—Colonel Vertinke, first ofcer of the German cruiser Vinetta, has been ordered home and placed on walting orders. Minister Not on COr ROME, Déc. 15.—The statement published in the United States today that Semor De- riva, the mianister of Italy at Caracas, had | gone on board the Italian cruiser Glovanni | Butsan at La Guayra was incorrect. | In the Chamber of Deputies the foreign minister reviewed the causes leading up to the Anglo-German action and sald | “Italy claims damages for its citizens who sustained losses during the insurrec- tion which has disturbed the republic since April, the Italian minister at Caracas hav- ing exhausted all efforts to bring about a friendly adjustment, presented. A list of | claims reduced to a mintmum ot $2,810,250 bolivar Cantro Issues Manifesto, NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—The following presidential manifesto is now being pro- fusely distributed here, says a World dls- patch from Caracas; Another act of very grave nature on the | part of .the perfidious foreigner has just been effected against the city of Puerto Cabello, viz.: The bombardment of that port by the combined fieets of England and Germany wllhnul'll\{ previous declaration of war or the fulfiliment of any of the formalities established by law for carrylng on an act of force. It I» no longer an act against the gov- ernment and the people of Veneguela but against. the general principles of clviliza- tion and againet those natinms who have valuable assets in hau port, and who, therefare, have a perfect right to expect the fulfiliment of the necessary formalities in such cases, which were utterly ignored as no time was given for the withdrawal | of women and children from the dangers | of_the bombardment. This not only was cowardly, but it 1s an {nsult to all the nations, and I denounce it | as euch in the name of the principies of civilization professed by Venczuela The august shades of our liberators are no doubt rising from their tombs, majestic and severe, to awaken in the Venezuelans in these solemn moments the love of their country, which s once more under paintul trial. 1 call on you to answer to thelr summons. Argeatine May Offer Ald, The Herald correspondent in Caracas says he has learned on reliable au- thority that the government of Ar- | gentina, in a dispatch from DBuenos Ayres, has instructed its consular repre- sentative to report to Buenos Ayres as early as possible what appears to be the attitude of the United States and what view that government fs likely to take of its obligations under the Monroe doctrine in the face of the aggressive action of Great Britain and Germany. Should the United States decide to re- main impassive the government of of Argentina, feeling that the autonomy of all the South American states s jeopardized, s preparing to take a decided stand by the side of Venezuela and to offer assistance to President Castro, It fs believed Chili also entertalns simi- lar intentions and many cable messages have been exchanged between officlal rep- resentatives of the Venezuelan government and those of Chili. Intense excitement the situation in Venezuela, say ama correspondent of the Herald: Colombians feel they are juatified iIn being alarmed over the sitvation. It is pointed out that Colombia may soon:be brought to account for hundreds of German and PBritish claims, which will be rigor- ously disputed. These alleged debts, whicl grew out of the late revolution,are sald to be jmaginary, yet with the present interpretation of the Monroe doctrine Colombians feel that they are at tha mercy of the capriclous whims of European powers. WASHINGTON, ‘Deo: has confirmed the press.reports to the effect that the guns of the allied fleet. which bom- barded Puerto Cabello on Sunday, were di- rected entirely at the fortifications and not at the town. Regrettable ag it was, this statement re- Ieves the affair of the first suspicion that it constituted a violation of international law, in the fact that twenty-four hours notice was not served of the bombard- ment, The situation 1s causing considerable comment among senators, and there is an indication that a resolution of fnauiry may be introduced at an early gay. This pro- ceeding, In all probability, would have been Instituted today but for the fact that assurances were received from the State department that its information is meager. It the subject comes up it will probably be dealt with in executive session. Among the representatives who have dis- cussed the question with President Roose- velt the question is regarded as eerious, but it is not believed the United States will become involved. Ecuador to Take & Hand. GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Dec. 15.—A pa- triotic demonstration took place here last night. A large number of people who had attended a meeting went to the Venezuelan and all the other South American consul- ates, shouting, “Long live Castro,” “Long live Venezuela,” “Long live the South American country.” The participants before dirpersing adopted a resolution asking President Lopez to protest officially against the ac- tion of the allled powers. er. contlnues here ovef the Pan- ‘15Mr. Bowen Eecsema, No Cure, No Pay. Your druggist will refund your money if PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure ringworm, tetter, old ulce nd es, plmples and blackheads on the face, and all skin dis cases. 50 cents. THREE LIVES LOST IN FIRE Mother and Two Children Are Burned to Death in New York Tenement. | NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Three lives wers lost in a tenement house -fire in First avenue, near Ope Hundred and Twenty- sixth street, today. The dead: MRS. MARY BOND, 32 years old, RAYMOND BOND, 7 years old. ROSE BOND, § years old. Edward Bond was severely burned about | the hands and face while trying to save | bis family, and Helen Bond, 2 years old, was also severely burned. The loss on the building and contents was | $8,000. The Bonds lived on the top floor of ylh. tenement, which was five stories high. There were sixteen families In the kcuss, but all except the Bonds got out safely. SNYDER TAKES AN APPEAL Louis | Promoter, ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.—Judge Ryan today overruled the motion for a new trial filed by attorneys for>Robert M. Snyder, the banker and premoter of New York and Kansas City, convicted of bribery, and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Motion for arrest of judgment was filed and overruled. Suyder was then formally senfenced to five years in the Missour! peni- tentiary. Snyder's attornéys gave notice of an ap- peal to the supreme court. Spyder s at liberty on bond. Moutaus Man Must H BUTTE, Mé#¥j Dec. 15.—Charles Lennox wae, pentens murder of Jai Junction last spring. S SR THE OMAHA DAILY BEH: MOSBY IS NOT OUT OF FAVOR Beoretary Hitohoook Takes Oooasion to Oompliment Him on His Work. MILLARD HOLDS UP MOSLEY APPOINTMENT Congressman Burkett Takes Up Case of Alex Schiegel and He is Ordered Sworn Into omee. (From a Staft Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—(Special Tela- gram.)—Senator Millard has ed the Postoffice department to defer action on the recommendation of Moseley for post- master at South Omaha until he can have a conference with the postmaster general. Colonel John 8. Mosby {s again in W ington, and today reported at the general land office. The sudden appearance of Colonel Mosby In Washington has given rise to the story that Mr. Mosby, becauso of some rather breezy Interviews printed while the colonel was en route to Omaha, has been recalled by Secretary Hitcheock, in order that censure might be admin- Istered. Secretary Hitchcock, however, to- day eald that this was not true. ‘‘Colonel Mosby was sent to Omaha upon a special mission, with instructions to report to the general land office upon its completion,” sald Mr. Hitchcock. “The fact thal he re- turns. at this time is omly an indication he has accomplished his mission d re- turns to report. Colonel Mosby has ac- complished a good work, and . the story that he is In bad odor with this depart- ment I wish to deny most emphatically,” Colonel Mosby will bave a conference with Secretary Hitcheock tomorrow on sev- eral questions growing out of the illegal tencing. Millard Denles Differences. A local paper yesterday states that there were growing differences between Senator Millard and Representative-elect J. J. Me- Carthy of the Third district over the post- masterships, and especially over the pos:- mastership at Ponca, Mr. McCarthy's home town. Senator Millard, who was at the capitol today, after several days' fllness, sald, in reply to the statement that the Ponca postofice matter as between Mc- Carthy and himself had never been dls- cussed; that he had announced to all can- didates for the postmasterships who had addressed him on the subject that they would first have to secure the recommenda- tion of Mr. McCarthy beforé any action of his would be taken. While the Ponca of- fice has never been up for consideration, still it would properly come within the terms expressed to candidates throughout the Third district. The term of the pres- ent incumbent at Ponca expires next month. Widow Stays in Phillppines. The friends of Mrs. D. C. Montgomery, wite of the principal of schools in the Philippines who was murdered by ladrones, have been anxlous to secure information as to Mrs Montgomery's future movements and to arrange ~for her transportation. Senator Millard bas taken the matter up with the War department. Today Judge Taft cabled the department that it wae Mrs. Montgomery’s intention to remain in the Philippines. It is thought here that in view of her failure to accompany the body of her dead husband to the states she will remain until the remains are per- mitted to leave under present regulations. Sehlexel Gets the Place. Representative Burkett has taken a h‘l‘nd in, the controversy growing out of the“ap- polntment of Aleyander ‘Schlegel of Lin- coln to & position ih the surveyor general's office in Idaho. Mr. Schiegel, immediately after the breaking out of the Spanish- American war, went to Porto Rico in a government capacity. After the termina- tion of hostilities he returned to the United States and was transferred to the classified service and placed under the general land office. Some little time ago he was sent to Bolse, 1daho, to become chief clerk in the surveyor general's office in that state. The surveyor general refused to permit Mr. Schlegel to qualify as chiet clerk on the grounds that he was opposed to civil service reform and he proposed to have a chiet clerk of his own choosing. Mr. Burkett saw Commissioner Hermana and after explaining the circumstances a peremptory order was issued directing the surveyor general to swear in Mr. Schlegel at once. New Fixtures for Plattsmout It is Mr. Burkett's desire that the post- office at Plattsmouth be returnished and fitted up in keeping with the bullding n which it is located and its importance as cone of the leading offices in his district. The interfor furnishings of the postof- fice are represented to be anllrely» inade- quate and that they are an eyesore to the public. Consequently he will ask the Postoffice department for an appropriation of $1,000 to $1,200 and that & ten-year lease be made of the present location at an annual rental of this amount of money, ®0 that the owner of the building may place the room occupled in complete re- pair, Representative Haugen of the Fourth Towa district wi among the guests of honor at a smoker by Norska Silska in honor of Bjornson's 70th anniversary Sat- urday evening. In addition to Mr. Haugen there were present Senators Nelson and Dolliver and Representatives Dahl and Eddy. . Representative Smith of Council Blufts, speaking of the nomination of Leander M. Schubert to be surveyor of customs at the | port of Council Bluffs, said that it was a | reappointment, the appointment having been made shortly before the close of the last session of congress, but that the pri ident v4s unable, in the press of busin to send the nomination to the senate in time for confirmation. Judge Smith sald that Mr. Schubert had been surveyor of customs for the last five years. On behalf of Wheeler H. Peckham, F. D. McKenney of this city made a motion today in the supreme court in the case of South Dakots against North Carolina, fixing the time for srgument in this caf The suit is sn original action brought for the pur- pore of making North Carolina pay some ‘hl its old obligations. w. Baldwin of Burlington, Ia., is in ‘Washington ¢ a few days. Urging nd L e BILL A committee from the Nebraska Stock Growers' assoclation, consisting of A. 8. Reed of Alliance, Danlel Hill of Gordon and | Bartlett Richards were interviewing con- | gressmen today in the interests of the new | 1and leasing bill, which they belleve will | be a benefit to both the government amd | eattlemen. They were around getting the | views of the committee on public lands | well as caliing upon representatives trom the cattle growing states. The delegation trom Nebraska expects to be in Washing- ton for severa: days. Miss Gertrude Dietrich is in Washington this evening as the guest of the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at a dinner, - Miss Dietrich will return to her school at Bryn Mawr tomorrow. Lindsay Feels Satisfied. State Chairman H. C. Lindsay left yes- terday for Nebraska. He was feeling well satisfied with conditions respecting his can- didacy for the distriet attormeyship. He will in all probability return to Washing- ton after the holidays. Senator Dietrich, wottug Tor Senator Mi- Today | TUKSDAY, lard, today introduced bills to peneion the tollowing residents of Omaha: Henry Rus- sell, at $30, and Thomas Cosgrove, $25. Representative Martin _today recom mended for appolftment F. H. Fulten to be posttaster at Aven, 8. D. Postmasters appointed: Towa, Fri Boone cowmty, C. B. Balley; Mount Unfon, Henry county, J. A. Matthews; Redfield, Dallas county, Mrs. Nancy B. Winters. Wyoming, Big Muddy, Converse county, Charles B. King. Merritt M. Cooney, Coon Raplds, Ia., has been admitted to practice before the In- terior department. The postmaster gemeral has ordered on March 1 a consolidation of the postoffice at Walsh, Appanoose county, with the post- office at Centerville, Ia, and in licu thereof the establishment of station No. 1 at Waleh, with factlities for the transa tion of money order and registry busines: and for the sale of postal supplies. postofice at Bristol, Worth county, Ia., has been discontinued, LEANDER M. SHUBERT NAMED Nominated by the Presi veyor ot Custor WASHINGTON, ), today sent the followi the menate: Collector of Customs—Morton Tower, for the district of southern Oregon. Surveyors of Customs—Leander M. Bhu- bert, port of Council Bluffs, Ia.; James H. Bolton, port of Sloux City, Ia. Burveygr_General of North Dakota—E. 8. ‘Willlams, North Dakota. Counsefs—Tloyd * C. Griscam, Pennsyl- vania minister to Japan: Richmond Pear- son, North Caroliria, minister to Persia, Postmasters: South Dakota—N. H. Bonham, Deadwood. Oklahoma—Elmer B. Brown, Outahoma; h, Billings; George Colorado—Daniel Stone, Trinidad, Tilinois—Thomas M. Crossman, Edwards- ville; Harry M. Martin. Shelbyville. lowa—Niles 1. Brownell, Pomeroy: F_Clark, Tabor. Missouri—John L. Scemits, Chillicothe. Nebraska—Donald MeLeod, Schuyler. The senate today confirmed the following appointment Postmastets Nebraska—D. Swanson, Fremont. Towa—B. H. Tamplin, Hull; J. L. Whee- lock, Hartle: Kansas—J. E. Nichols, Atwood, Consul General—George Bawtere, New York, at Guayaquil, Ecuado Interstate Commerce Commission—Martin A. Knapp, New York. lonels' to be Brigadler Generals—H. §. Hasbrouck, Artillery corps; Rebert M. O'Relliey, ' assistant _eurgeon general; Thomas . Ward, J. P, Sanger, Amos 8. Kim- ball, Chambers M. McKibbin, ~William Quinton, John 1. Rogers and C. C. Hood. WILL PUSH SPANISH TREATY Senate Hopes to Dispose of Document Before Christ- ma 15.~The president appointments to New WASHINGTON, Dee. 15.—If opportunity offers there will bé an effort to secure the ratification of the mew treaty with Spain before the adfoutnment of congress for Christmas. No qpposition bas developed, but the document and the accompanying papers 1l considerable space, requiring time to read #nd investigate. The treaty wae signed at Madrfid on July 3 and con- tains thirty-oné articles, ‘comprising the usual demands of & treaty meant to insure amicable relatfons’” between nations. In addition theré is dn informhl agree- ment confirmifig the new relationship be- tween the two countries created by the war with Spain,"and declaring the Paris peace treaty to beé still fn effect. NO .FUNERAL _PLANS YET Arrangements. to He Postponed Until the Arrival of General Fred D, Grant. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—The arrange- ments for the fufieral of Mrs. Julla Dent Grant, the widow of the former president, will not be made until Brigagler General Fred D. Grant, ane of her sons, arrives {rom the west. It is expected he will reach here Thurs- day. The president will take no action on the death of Mrs. Grant beyond the sending of & handsome floral piece from the White House conservatories, conveying an expre: sign of his grief and that of Mrs. Roose- velt. ] CARS TO BE DISINFECTED Cattle Coaches Unloaded in England Must Be Cleansed Before Proceedin, New WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—The Depart- ment of Agriculture will {seue an order tomorrow requiring that all frelght cars unloaded in the reglon affected with the foot and mouth dieease shall be disinfected before proceeding. An exception will be made in the case of cars arriving at official abbatolr points, where the cars may be unloaded and imm diately sealed for forwarding. DEAN CAMPBELL FAIR DEAD (Continued from First Page.) not enjoyed a full meal during that day. These have bBeen sérved always under his personal direction and have been followsd by heart-to-heart talks with partakers. Home for Tolling Wo In September of last year he established, on Eighteenth street, just off of St. Mary's avenue, a home for toiling womankind, the project being the outcome of frequent ap~ peals to him for & place where those of small ary might feel secure and at home. The votien spirit of bread brotherly de- made him an advocate of fraternal tions and he was a member of the Knights-of Honor, the Royal Templars, the Knights of the Macoabees, the Knights of endent Order d the Anclent Order of United Workmen. Once each year he con- ducted & special service for such organiza- tions, inviting them to attend in & body. The contribution of the day was given to those who, through misfortune, had been unable to keep their lodge dues paid in full. The money was given them as & loan and when they had repald it it was given to others similarly circumstanced, so es- tablishing & perpetual funa. Sincere 1o impulse of brotherhood, ho was none the less attached to his family—a fact evidenced by the visit he made his mother in Ireland every year until ber death twelve years ago. The dean crossed the Atlantie ocean fifty-two times, and not fo- trequently it was only to see her for such time % elapsed between the arrival and departure of his boa MORGAN FORMS NEW TRUST CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—G. W/ Perkins of the fnancial house of J. P. Morgan & Co. s sald to have completed the details of the mew harvester company today. Mr. Perkins arrived in Chicago on Satur- day night and went to the Chicago club, but his presence was kept seoret. DEUCEMBER 16, 1902. YUKON INDIANS DON PAINT Take to, Warpath, Murder Two Men and Loot Btore. TRIPLE EXECUTION CAUSES OUTBREAK Mounted Police Mobilize d Take Steps for Immediate Suppression of In ection of Hinakos on Little Salmon River, DAWSON, Dec. 156.—Keen excitement and appreliension prevail at White Horse and various points along the line of ¢ | government trall at tbe report that a band | | of Hiuako Indians has taken the warpath between the Little Salmon and Petty rivers. A store la reported to have been looted and burned, the proprietor killed and another man fatally injured. The Little Salmon Indians are sald to be panic-stricken at the outbreak and are sending their squaws and children to the police detachment Tanalus, near the Yukon crossing, for protection. Major Cuthbert has been fully apprised of the report by wire and has issued an order mobilizing the men in his command, and in case the news of the outbreak is confirmed will leave for Selkirk immedi- ately with fitty men, It is stated that 150 to 200 Indians are in the hostile parties, headed by two well known chiefs. At last accounts they were | holding a war dance and had worked them- selves Into a murderous frenzy. Trouble with the Indians in this reglon bas been expected for a long time, because three of their number were hanged in 1809 for the murder of a prospector on the Little Salmon, While Major Cuthbert {s rather reticent | s regards details, it is known that the | first news of the reported uprising and murder reached here yesterday morning from White Horse. PAY FAIR WAGES OR oUIT (Continued from First Page.) had to stand up all the time and recelved 65 cents a night. Judge Gray appeared indignant. He asked where ber father worked, and she told him in the mines, lnd.lhen he added: “I would like t0 see the fathers of these girls. It may be a necessity to eend them to the mills, but I don’t think a father has a right to coin the flesh and blood of his children into money. It's an outrage. I would like to see what instincts he has. His honor seemed quite angry as he spoke, but, though they remained silent, the other commissioners apparently shared bis views. Mr, Darrow sald it was not altogether the fault of the parents, as the employers were to blame for not paying enough wages to permit a man to keep his chil- dren in school. Judge Gray replied: “That may be, but there are miners who receive enough pay to enable them-to keep their children out of the workhouse." A small Slavonian girl, aged 12, who also worked twelve hours each night, recelved 3 cents an hour. She was asked whether her father owned the house she lived in, and she replied: ““Yes, Judge Gray, who was standing up and leaning over to get the girl's answer, | straightened up at this, and as he walked | to his seat, remarked: “Well, I'd like to | see her father.” Another 13-year-old girl sald she worked | all night in the silk mill at Dunmore for 66 | cents a uight. Judge Gray—Does your father own his house? | “Yes, sir; he's my stepfather.” “He 18 your stepfather? I thought so.” Judge Gray inquired as to the law in Pennsylvania regarding child labor at night. One statute was found which par- tially covered the case, snd th. chairman remarkod that It seemed the statutes of Penpsylvania did not bother anyone. Mr. Darrow remarked that the laws could not enforce themselves. TOWNSMEN HONOR MITCHELL Present Him with Silver Plate Engrossed Congratulatory Resolutions. CHICAGO, Dec. 15.—John Mitchell, presi- | dent of the United Mine Workers, was | given & warm welcome on hia return to | his old home in Spring Valley. The day | was observed as a hollday and business was suspended in his honor. It is estimated | that 8,000 persons took part n the parade that escorted tho labor leader through the | principal business stre The feature this afternoon was the presentation of two sets of resolutions, one by citizens and labor organizations of Spring Valley and the other by the Trad and Labor counctl. The former was cngraved on & large sil- ver tray, part of a set of five pleces pre- sented to President Mitchell, and congratu- lated him upon the auccess achieved for th miners in the Pennsylvania fleld. The other was embossed on aluminum and en- cased in & massive frame. PULLMAN MEN MAKE DEMAND Ask Shorter Hours and No Sunday Work, with Offer of Strike, CHICAGO, Dec. 15.—Eight thousand em- ployes of the Pullman company are pro- paring to support a demand for shorter hours and mo Sunday work. Foremen in all the ghops were notified today that in- dividually the men would not report for Sunday work hereatter. The Pullman compsny has never recog- nized any of the unions, and no recoguition | has been asked 1n this | Later it 1s tho purposs of the unions to | formulate & night scale providing for a slight advance, and submit it to the com- pany. Twenty different crafts or trades em- ployed in the shops have been organized. STONECUTTERS SETTLE STRIKE World's Falr Workmen Lose Appeal te Union amd So Return to Work ST. LOUIS, Dec. 16.—The strike of stone- cutters working on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Liberal Arts bullding was ended today. The trouble arose some weeks ago | upon the stonecutters demanding that the | cutting should be done here instead of at New Bedford, Ind. The matter was referred to the National | Btonecutters' union, and ite decision that the stome must be cut in New Bedford has ended the dificulty. VANDERBILT IS NO WORSE ess, There Are Unfavo: toms No More Bullet Wil Be Issued. NEW YORK, Dee. 15.—At the home of | Mean | 8t. Paul, snowing. condition and that unless a change for the worse should oceur no more bulletins would be lssued. FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTS General Luddington Ships Dest Sult So Service. Says OMetal WASHINGTON, Dee. 15.—General M. I Luddington, quartermaster general of the army, before the house committee on mill- tary affairs today advocated continuing the transport service under tbe control of the War department. He said the cost of the service as now conducted was about $3,000 less than any of the estimates submitted by private con- cerns and it would be in the interest of soldiers and the service for the War de- partment to operate its own line, even if it cost more. Speaking of carrylng private parties on government transports, he said the number was insignificant, and whatever abuses had occurred in that direction had already been corrected. FIFTY Many I BURIED IN RUINS ured but no Ome Killed in Collapse of a Roof in P elphia. PHILADELPHIA, Deec. 15.—The roof of | the Pennsylvania railroad roundhouse at the Powellton avenue station, West Phila- delphia, collapsed this afternoon, burying fifty men in the ruins. A number of injured have been faken out and removed to hos- pitals. Nobody was killed as a result of the ac- eldent. Thirty locomotives were damaged by the falling roof. Firemen succeeded in subduing the flames before they made great headway. Driv A Berore i Aches and pains fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 8o do sores, pimples, bolls, corns and piles, or no pay. 25c. For sale by Kuhn & Co. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Fair Today in Nebraska and Western lown and Warmer To- morrow, WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—Forocast: Nebraska, South Dakota and Kans Falr Tuesday; Wednesday, fair, warmer. lowa—Falr in west; clearing in east por- tion Tuesday; colder in central and east portions; Wednesday, fair, with rising tem- pérature. % Colorado—Fair fair, warmer. Montana—Watmer Tuesday; Wednesday, falr in east; rain or snow in west portion. Wyoming--Fair Tuesday; warmer in west portion; Wednesday, fair, warmer. Tllinois—Snow and colder Tuesday, cept fair in extreme south’ portion to high west to northwest winds near Lake Michigan; Wednesday, falr, Missouri—Fair Tuesday; colder in east portion; Wednesday, fair, warmer in west poreton. Tuesday; Wednesday, ex- “ocal Recor: OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Dec. 18—-Official record of tem- Rerature’ and, precipltation compared with the corresponding day of the last three years: 1902, 1901, 1900. 1899, 2% M B % 2 -1 2 Maximum temperature. Minimym_ temperature. emperature. MY Precipitation ... T T Record of temperature and precipltation at Omalia for this day and aince March.1, Normat' temperature Deficiency for the da; | Fotal excess sin Normal precipit: Excess for the da Total rainfall since March 1 Deficlency since March 1. g Deficlency for cor. perlod, 1901. ... 6.04 inches Excess for cor. perfed, 100, .06 inch Reports from Stations at 7 P, M, 82 inch e amizsdwa, “uonwidpaid e ...mvd -viodway wnupxely CONDITION OF THE WEATHER. Omaha, cloudy Valentine, clear North Platte, clear. Cheyenne, clear Salt Lake City, clear. Rapld City, clear. Huron, snowing Williston, clear Chicago, cloudy St. Loufs,cloudy... Davenport, cloudy..... Kansas City, snowing Havre, clear. Helena, clear. Bismarck, cloudy Galveston, clear.. 3332Rarrikaz33e2R T Indicates trace of precipitation. — Zero. You have been to Murope. You have seen California Colorado, Why mot try Mex- ico? It is worth while. The curious architecture; the vast plazas, where the en- tire population of the city gathers nightly to listen to the stirring straios of a mili- tary band; the rare beauty of the women; the plcturesque attire of the men; the primi- tive methods of agriculture— these are only a few of the scores of things that can be seen and enjoyed in Mexico in MID-WINTER. Cut out this ad, send it to us, and we will mail you a book - about Mexico. Tells just what you waat to know. Ticket Office, 1323 Farnam St. OrAHA, NEB. will be pleased with that She certalnly EOX OF CANDY you give her for Christmas if it is Kuhn & Co, Druggists Cornelius Vanderbllt it was sald today that there was Do change in Mr. Vaoderblit's I5th and Douglas Sts. ONLY FIVE MORE DAYS A. Hospe’s “End of the Year Sale” of Good Pianos. It Will Close Saturday Numerous finlbes. Kimballs, Kran= ich & Bach and Other Pianos, To Be Closed Out at Greatly Reduced Prices, - Casti* dr Easy Payments. it We offer our patrons until Saturday, the closing day of this sale; some very extra- ordinary price reductions in the highest claes planos made. 4 g This “End of the‘Year Sal was inau- gurated to clear out . largé~number of “odds and ends, it were, some makes we will not cmfry tegulhrly in the future and odd styles.of all makes, We have quite ‘a number of these left which will go at nearly balf price, but from now until Saturday the price induce- ments we offer 4n fine, new ‘up-to-date styles of Knabes, Kimballs, Hallet & Davis, Kranich & Bach, Mathushek and other planos will be of special interest to those who want the highest class planos in most artistic cases. In our elegant plano parlors, second floor, you will find these handsome pianos all marked In plain figures, showing extraor- dinary reductions from the regular retail prices. Six new inetpensive cased upright pi- anos, of thoroughly dependable tone quality, to clear out at wholesale prices A pretty but plain golden oak-cased up- right plano, worth $185; our price this week, $140. Payments, §5 monthly or cash. A medium size (in helght) upright plano, manufacturer's sample, made to sell at $260; price this week, $175. Payments $6 monthly or cash. A large size parlor upright, discontinued style of a distingulshed manufagturer; for- mer price, $325; price this week, only $188, Payments $6 per month or cash. A large cabinet grand upright piano, in a very handsome mabogany case, art or dull finish, one HBoston's favorite makes, tormer price, price this week, $285, cash, or payments $8 ‘monthly. Organs-in good playing condition for $18, 1421 and 3§23, and new organs reduced to $37, $43, $61 to $63. Payments $2.50 to $5 monthly. Early Investigation of these special bar- gains offered for the, closing days of this sale Is advisable. . . Open evenings &1l this’ week. 1513-1515, Dosiglas. Street ATHLETES TO KEEP IN GOOD TRIM MUST LOOK WELL TO THE CONDITION OF THE SKIN. TO THIS, BATH SHOU. E 'WITH HAND SAPOLIO All QGrocers and Druggists A SKIN OF BEAUTY. IS A JOY FOREVER Dl. T. FELIX GOURAUD'S ORIENTAL AM, OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER =84 £ 3l / and defies dotection. it bas stood th tast aty-tie yeim and 1e w0 W “Asyou ladies will use them, i Fecom. mend ‘GOURAUD'S Ci " as the least harmtui of ail the skin preparations.” For le by all druggists and fancy goods deal- ers in_the U, nd Euroj FERD. HOPK %7 Great Iones AMUSEMENTS, BOYD'S! "~ miaar Return_engagement of lho. GORDON-SHAY GRAND OPERA CO. Tonight—"I'"PAGALIACCI" and LERIA RUSTICANA. Wednesday — Mat, — “IL. TROVATORE." Wednesday th—flclmumgm P{lflc:e’ll:ufllrulln Matinee, Zc, Wo—night ¢ e i THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY. The romantic drama, “THE POWER BE. HIND THE THRONE' with Katheriné Willerd and s big company . Prices—2%c, B¢, Thc and $1.00. MARY MUNCHHOFF in.concert at BOYD’S, ‘DEC. 23d Prices—25¢, e, Toc, $1.00, $1.50. Reserved seats' on sale’ at the box office AVAL- 1691, unda sday, Baturday, 16; Every Night, 5715 HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE e & CO. Three Navarca ¥%; Josephine Babel, Miles Stav. Dilion Bros. and the Kin- odrome. PRICES—10c, e, We. nisn Dou, OMAHA, Omaha's Leadin Seass las Bt ) The WILLAR SPEGIAL FEATUL LUNCHEON, FIFTY CENTS. 1230 % 2 p. m SUNDAY, 00 p. m. DINNER, o A b Steadlly increasing business ha & llote tated An enlargement of this cafe, doubling its former’ capueity. HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. THE PARK HOTEL &% CLASS L C“"n v"v’u}n of Ner ngm "3 X cent emen (dyfn Jan. 3rd to May 15th, ” nder N *n?.‘.‘ 3R Brant, Lessoes. . R, Hay