Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 27, 1903, Page 7

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: ! Uikt TO RAISE BLOCKADE Speedy Bettlement of Venezuelan Trouble Likely to Be Effected. BOWEN'S PROPOSALS ARE SATISFACTORY ; Per Cent of Cu; Cabel ~ at Puert Guayra, to e by Col Powers. wONDON, Jan. 26.—It was learned today by a representative of the Associated Press that Great Britaln and Germany have in formed their representatives at Washing- ton that they consider Minister Bowen's proposals regarding Venezuola's guaranties to form a satisfactory basis for further ne- gotiations. In addition to the offer of part of the cus- toms of La Guayra and Puerto Cabello as a guaranty, Mr. Bowen informed the powers that several New York oants had cxpressed their willingness to underrak: the pay- ment of the first claims demanded by the powers upon the basis of such a guaranty. As s0on as the powers hear of the con- sent of reliable houses to guarantee iha payment of the first claims the blockade will be raised. This Is expected to be within two or three days In the event of this arrangement being concluded, it is supposed that (ks cuetoms of the two ports mention:d will be admin- istered jointly by represen:atives of the powers and of the banks concarned At the German embassy hers it was sald there was no reason whatever for w con- tinuance of the blockade, “‘only the pcwers are not satisfled that the guaranty is not merely offered with the object of get- | ting rid of them.” It is understood here that (he hanks re- ferred to by Mr. Bowen are J. and W. Solig- man & Co. and J. P. Morean & Co. Offers Customs Recelipts. WABHINGTON, Jan, 26.—Mr. Bowen, act- ing for Venezuela, in return for the raising of the blockade, pledges 30 per cent of the receipts of the ports of Puerto Cabello and La Guayra, the same to te collected by a Joint commission, made up of one repre- sentative of each af the powers having clafms against Venesmela. It is understood that the allies, while considerably sbating their demands for a eash payment from Venezuela, still adhere to the principle of the ultimatum so fa1 as 1t involves the payment of some money on claims of such character as do not admit of_question. Upon the amount of these claims will de- pend Mr. Bowen's success in removing the blockade, for it is beileved that he has contrived the means to secure some cash from President Cdstro, realized upon forced loans, and more is likely to be derived from Interests In this country concerneC in the re-establishment of order in Venez- uele and the dissipation of the present international complications. Up to the close of the day formal notice of the acceptance of his proposition had not come to Mr. Bowen from the repre- sentatives of the allles here. However, ouch unofficial information as reached Mr. Bowen confirmed him in the belief that the pending controversy would be “settled soon and satistactorily.” The Itallan government all along has favored an honorable compromise and has let its allles know the favor with which it regarded the Bowen proposition, while profassing a willingness to defer to their views In the matter. It 1s hoped now thit a cash payment will be dispense with, as the customs re- ceipts offered would quickly defray the pressing individual claims of the allies. The lifting of the blockade would not mean the withdrawal of the allled fleets, it 1s understood that not only will the British American fleet remain in its ac- customed winter quarters, in the Car- ribbean sea. but the German government will depart from its policy to get along without station fleets, and continue the present squadron in American waters as a permanent fleet. There is no information in Washington to justify the positive statement con.ained in a dispatch from Caracas that the Vene- zuelan blockade will be raised on Wedres- day, though Mr. Bowen is hopeful that such will be the case. Agree to Raise Blockade. BERLIN, Jan. 26.—Written declarations regarding the raising of the blockade in Venezuelan ports have been exchanged be- tween Mr. Bowen and the representa- tives of Greas Britain, Germany and Italy. In their declarations the representatives of the Buropean governments promise to consent to the immediate ralsing of the blockade as soon as an agreement is con- cluded between them and Mr. Bowen em- bodylng the conditions lald down by the powars. These conditions chiefly relate to the guaranties to be furnished by Venezuela, which has offered a portion of the customs revenues of La Guayra and Puerto Cabello. A question which is being considered is whether the allies shall establish an inter- naticnal commission for receiving the cus toms or whether some neutral agent shall be appointed. If the latter course is do- clded upon it Is believed that some Ameri- can authority will be chosen, perhaps Mr. Bowen. The proposal contemplates dividing the allies’ claims into three grades and that each be treated separately and in propor- tion to its validity. Only a portion of the Venezuelan reve- nues will be avallable for the payment of the clalms, because of the large part al ready hypothecated as security for foreign loans. A lively exchange of telegrams oceurred between Germany and Great Britatn on Saturday before (he acceptance of Mr. Bowen's proposition cabled from Washing- ton. It is explained that Great Britain's acceptance would be forwarded to Wash- ington first, because Mr. Bowen submitted his proposal t: Ambassador Herbert before seeing Count Quadt. Tho Itallen attitude 18 10 acoept any arrangement agreeable to Great Britaln and Germany. As scon as the payment of the first grade claims Is disposed of the arrangement for the sec- ond will be proceeded with with each power separately. The alliance between Grect Britain and Germany may have to be de- fnitely ended 50 soon as the guarantee 1s BECOMING ¢ A MOTHER of the suffering and danger in store of all pleasant anticipations of the coming event, and casts over her & shadow of gloom which cannot be shaken off. have found that the use of Mother’s Friend during pregnancy robs confinement of all pain and danger, and child. This scientific liniment time of their most critical trial, carry women safely through the gently prepares the system for the coming event, prevents ‘‘morning MOTHER’S sickness,”” and other dis- comforts of this period. Sold by all druggists at $1.00 per bottle. Book containing valuable information free, The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atiaats, Ga. { raise the blockade, but asked a preliminary | KEEP IT BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE What They Are—W Assessment for 1892, 749,235.00 340,765.00 64,400.00 147,875.00 142,060.00 740,721.00 176,050.00 244,4065.00 657,127.00 R18,682.00 227,370.00 6,020.00 563,560.00 438,418.00 726.402.00 832,942.00 181,600.00 284,065.00 288,625.00 £69,025.00 403,550.00 206,509.50 218,165.00 £64,368.50 761,004.00 190,392.00 731,400,00 205,008.00 128,520.00 268,400.00 760,710.00 16,485.00 83,820.00 108,115.00 190,065.00 504,768.50 320,308.00 345,012.00 87,770.00 203,388.00 877,076.00 105,630.00 878,145.00 503,194.00 275,136.00 397,744.00 465,512.50 425,372.60 138,300.00 1,198,447.00 840,533.00 281,605.00 B88,767.00 1652,730.00 362,670.00 596,828.00 532,185.00 390,924.00 175,400.00 181,5660.00 283,600.00 582,574.00 £4,870.00 217,079.00 300,060.00 116,600.00 557,617.00 606,713.00 408,748.00 County. Ad Antelope Miles. m 132,07 Diaine Nox Butte Brown Raftale Burt . Doone . natier Cans x Cedar Chase ..... Cherry .. Cheyenne Clay ... Colfax .. on Canter .. Dakota Dawson Dawes . Deuel . Dixon ... Dodg Douglas . Dundy Fillmore Franklin Frontier Furnas Gage . Garfield Gosper .. Grant ., Greeley . Hall ..., Hamilton ¥ n Hayes ... Hiteheock Holt . Hooker Howard Jeferson 00,74 26.58 45.45 . 81.89 106.02 4154 127.88 40.34 32.18 62.37 158.04 471 20,58 30.80 51.85 74.08 66.83 81.65 12.69 49.16 77.68 20.18 91.20 105.83 B8.46 70.81 4175 88.15 27.06 208.94 105.35 58.46 Laneaster . Lincoln Madison Merriek Nance Nemaha Nuckolls Otoe Pawnee Perking Phelps Pierce Piatte Polk Red Willow.. Richardson Rock Scotts Blu Soward . Sheridan Sherman Stoux .. Stanton Thayer Thomas .. 412,700.00 330,416.00 2120,035.00 217,950.00 114,000.00 454,180.00 116,650.00 £4,400.00 164,256.00 267,000.00 227,700.00 814,887.00 11,760.00 443,622.00 $20,380,681.00 Average assessment per mile, 1902 st a be... y ansessed, wi 'Nebraska Railroad Assessments—What They Have Been— hat They Should Be. Assessment Should Be. # 1,284,390.11 205,402, 55,200.00 148,560.00 Miles, 182.07 72.87 18.40 .oz 28.50 108,10 a5.21 50.99 184.27 124.24 47.30 216,018.00 62,560.00 150,404.00 102,024,000 1,858,764.76 241,288.71 BE2,405.10 1,052,712.50 1,141,147.00 245,838,50 £6,440.00 521,288,785 1,089,910.40 TT4448.41 408,300.40 179,388.46 470,226.00 325,528.80 1,214,446.00 265,308.75 525,060, 314,085.88 T35,026.85 1,067,565.52 782,322.82 834,188.33 B27,8TR.48 96,390.00 208,018.05 2,620,736.27 12,610.00 62,490.00 92,670.00 308,471.60 1,046,549.71 1,108,249.53 710,882.00 87,770.00 639,252.98 316,086.25 90,540.00 1,279,3564.20 1,161,201.79 991,062.52 467,300.44 815,452.80 T11,164.40 167,456.78 2,820,812.11 1,201,586.80 407,187.33 1,022,156.28 717,491.60 D85,526.44 778,070.18 1,843,535.55 BT8,008.95 131,850.06 136,470.19 244,472.32 1,316,550.25 336,970.03 641,261.29 1,185,582.48 106,980.00 D45.772.38 832,063.75 1,015,634.63 120,150.00 343,618.84 206,585.00 4P0,463.60 198,180.00 110,779.02 034,046.08 99,900.00 115,644.88 268,282.40 157,000.47 811,904.54 902,237.07 10,080.00 630,710.08 181,455.00 491,188.00 NO2,614.20 204,780.00 55,440.00 405,750.00 609,366.00 645,5610.10 272,494.00 144,686.00 807,108.80 263.,022.00 498,801,650 220,124.00 262,248.00 251,646.00 453,922.00 745,581.00 186,080.00 626,924.50 185,601.00 110,848.60 262,207.00 763,042.00 12,676.80 71,868.50 105,026.00 161,861.40 450,570.00 280,567.00 817,976.60 a7,770.00 194,070.00 267,282.00 102,612.00 802,191.40 BRT,983.00 258,280.00 56,500.00 406,506.00 354,858.00 120,824.00 1,205,807.20 705,604.50 215,009.00 518,018.40 118,700.00 362,211.00 517,110.50 525,453.00 369,377,00 161,282.650 150,767.00 206,620.00 4665,608.00 76,648.00 200,673.00 401,007.00 83,252.00 527.873.20 5681,670.00 547,601.80 £86,110.00 $32,580,00 271,842.00 188,382.80 170,642.00 85,960.00 415,604.50 118,220.00 87,776.00 146,044.40 280,600.00 2116,808.00 287.353.50 10,214.40 353,202.00 17116 417 2083 80.80 51.85 T4 66.33 81.56 12.60 49.10 77.62 80.18 01.20 11041 58.46 70.52 41.62 se.21 27.08 228.16 106.35 68.46 68,33 33.04 78.07 139,00 112.20 87.10 43.85 45.39 50.30 07.18 21.40 50.46 80.36 23.12 82.73 08.40 85.80 40.05 85.06 77.65 57.87 $20,580,692.70 $52,808,002.55 . .$3,367.06 4,661.57 9,322.14 The figures above presented are carefully compiled from reports of the state auditor, the bulletins issued by authority stockholders published within the past year. proof that the aggregato true value of ral after deducting operating expenses of the rallroads and the reports to thelr These documents afford conclusive Iroads in Nebraska based on net earnings. betterments and taxes paid, oxceeds $312,000,000. An inspection cf the table herewith presented shows just how much each county has lost by gradual reduction of the railroad assessment within the past ten years, the aggregate apportionment of rallroad assessments to each county for the year 1902 and what the aggregate assessment should be if the railroads were assessed At one-sixth of their value based on net earnings. that have not reported met earnings, whi entire railroad mileage in the state, is based upon property. The appraisement of railroads ch constitute less than one-sixth of the the value of their tangible signed and the consequent raising of the blockade occurs. French Government Not Advised. PARIS, Jan. 26.—The French government 1s not fully advised in regard to the prog- | ress of the Venezuelan negotiations. The | repo=ts received indicate that considerable | friction arese at the first meeting between Minister Bowen and the representatives of the allies. When Mr. Bowen announced that Presi- dent Castro expected him to raise tbe | blockade ns a preliminary to further nego- | tlations the allies' representatives replied | that Prosident Castro was not in a position to lay down conditions. Subsecuently a better feellng was estab- lished, as the representatives of the allies were satisfied that Mr. Bowen's request was not in the nature of a demand It appears that Great Britain desires to | | that Vemezuela guaranty the paymert of $100,000 as compensation for one of thelr ships seized on the ground that it carried arms to the revolutionists. The reports also show several points of divergence between the German and British positions. ROME, Jan. 26.—The Itallan government Is an ordeal which ali women upFro-ch with indescribable fear, for nothing compares with the pain and horror of child-birth., The thought for her, robs the expectant mother Thousands of women | and insures safety to life of mother is a god-send to all women at the Not unlfy does Mother's Friend perils of child-birth, but its use | the blockads [1s ready to accept the proposition of Mr. Bowen (0 set apart a ceriain percentage of the customs receipts of La Guayra and Puerto Cabello as a guarantse and to raise which, it 1s understood here, will cease ms soon as Germany agrees to the propositions. The foreign warships, however, will remain in Venezuelan waters. Explosion on Venezuelan Ship, LA GUAYRA, Jan. 26.—The explosion of a tubeyof one of the bollers of Zumbador, one of the Verezuelan war ships captured by the British naval forces, on Saturday night, killed a stoker. The British criuser Charybdis, the tor- pedo boat destroyer Rocket, and Seamore, flylng the British flag, arrived here yester- day. After a short stay Charybdis and Rocket left for an unknown destination, The war ships in the harbor are Tribune, Seamora, Zumbador and Restaurador. Fort ix Blown Up. NEW YORK, Jan, 26.—Persons in close touch with the blockading forces say, ac- cording to the Herald's Puerto Cabello, Venesuela, correspondent, that Fort San which commands the entrance to Lake Maracaibo, has been captured by the Germans and been blown up. They also report that the German gunboat Panther bas been disabled and Is being towed by the German cruiser Falke to Willemstad, Curacao. President Castro's troops have been de- feated by the Venesuelan revolutionists in an important battle about forty miles west of Puerto Cabello, says a dispatch to the Herald from Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Scattering bodies of the defeated govewn- ment soldiers are arriving in Puero Cabello. Their commanding gemeral was captured by the revolutionists No Veuom in "Em. No poisonous purgati King's New Life Pill; they cure or no pay. by Kuhn & Co. Given More Time. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. 2.-—The upreme court today granted the eleven rallroads of Missourl, which Attorney Gen- eral Crow is seeking to oust for making a enter into Dr. Easy, but prompt; Only 2ec. For sale FRIEND consignment charge of §2 at St. Louis for ahipment over thelr lines. two weeks further time o file their returns to the offices. House Gewmittes Submite Manifesto on | Trust Evil to Congress. NEGROES SEEK RIGHTS AS CITIZENS Clalm South Dis Men and Praise minates AlL Roosevelt Agn Colore in Directions tor Hin Determined Stand. WASHINGTON, Jan, 26.—A report p pared by Representative Littlcfield company the anti-trust bill was presented today by Representative Overstreet (Ind.) Speaking of the bill reported it says | The aggregation of large capital, larg volume of buein-ss on a s margin EIVing fair returrcs to the capital invested with ‘a_reduction in price to the mer {8 what fs termed the new phase of moaern industrial development #nd the cory form of organization, with i:s evils o1 over capitaiization, is the mediam through which | the development has largeiy taken place. | Theoreticaily this looks well and works well, but the chief ultimate result in whicn the public has an abiding Interest, the re duction of price to the consumer, is in practice seldom attained. This result alone | can justify this phase of Industrial de velopment from the public stancpoint. 1t i | not believed that any of these corporations ever have been dominated Ly or organized for the altrulstic purposes of reducing prices to the consumer. The controliing purpose of such organization is believed to | be, what it naturally would be, the profl of the parties thereto As capital I8 entitied to a falr return the public ia vitally interested in the amount o capital necessary to carry on a given en terprise. Such falr return is n proper cle ment of the cost of the article and the pub lic must pay for it and the other elements of cost involved when it buys the article To what extent we are now paying ex orbitant prices to produce ubnormal r turns no one can tell, as No reports are made to any authority, siate ational that give any adequate Information on that point. This Is one of the things (hat this bill seeks to accomplish. It fe through the facility offered for overcapitalization that the promoters of great combinations get thelr enormous fees. Overcapitalization furnishe opportunity fer concealing character of the enterprise it was first employed for that purpose There are instances whee corporations have Increased their capital 100 per cent, in order that what was really, say a 13 per cent dividend, would appear (o be only § per. cent, and thus ayoided the danger of making thelr employes uneasy and restive because they were not receiving in waxes a falr proportion or the earmings the business. Publicity, by creating an intelligent pub- lic sentimént, will go far toward amelio- rating oppressive conditions. 1f it 1s a fac that competitiors are ruthlessly destroyed | and prices increased in order that enor mous returns may be realized on a rela- tively insignificant Investment and t¥ searchlight of publicity can be turned thereon, it is doubtful if the persons who are responeible for such a reprehensible condition could withstand the well directed | indignation that would thus be uroused 1t is not claimed that publicity is a cure all. It is hoped, however, that by Its ay plication the operation of natural laws | may in an appreciable degree alleviate existing conditions. Negroes Seek Rights conventent the profitabie It s said that The executive committee of the National Afro-American Council today urged the senate to confirm the nomination of Dr W. D. Crum to be collector of customs at | Charleston, §. and. adopted an address to the country on the race question in general. The address is signed by Alex- ander Walters, chairman of the executive | committee; Cyrus Field Adams, secretary, and Willlam A. Pledge, acting president of the National Afro-American Council The address is in part as follows A systematic effort has been Inaugurated | on the part of the routh to withdraw the franchise from the Afro-Americans of that section and to reduce fhem to a position of absolute subservieney, - It has been openly declared by some of the most prominent leaders of the south that it was the intention of the friimers of the new constitutions-to disfranechise 4 many Afro- Americans as possible and leave every Cau- casian_in full possession of the suffrag: The effect has been that not only has th Afro-American been disfranchised, but also that a very large number of Caucasians who, previous to the adoption of these constitutions, participated in clections, have ceased to register and vote. We contend for our constitutional rights on the ground that the right of suffrage has been conferred upon Its cltizens by the tederal government. We heartily commend the Afro-Ameri- cans of Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana and other states who are secking redress through the courts. We call the attentlon of the country to a condition of service on many farms in a number of southern states resembling the old peonage system and ask for legislation to_remedy the evil. We heartily endorse the dellverances of President Roosevelt with reference to the fitness for appointment to office and the attitude of the federal government toward all citizens, regardless of race or color. He has imparted new life and vigor to the time-honored principles and traditions of human rights, and has given hope spiration to & people struggling hero beneath the burden of hate and proscrip- tion. We commend Theodore Roosevelt to the affection and confidence of our people regardless of party affillation. Americans to Dig Canal The senate committee on inter-oceanic canals today authorized a favorable report on the bill prohibiting contracts in relation to the Panama canal being granted to any but American citizens. Europe Ignores Parcels Postofiice. The United States Is awaiting advices from European nations regarding the pro- posed inauguration of an international parcels post. None of the countries ap- proached has responded. Reduce Philipp] Expenses. A general order in the interest of econ- omy and efficiency in the Philippines has | been lssued by General Baldwin, com- manding the department of Visayas. The order says that an imperative necessity has | arisen for general reduction throughout the department in the amounts now paid for rent of quarters, storehouses and other buildings. It 1s Intended to move all troops now oc- cupying etations which are now to be aban- doned to the sites selected for permanent posts as rapldly as possible, and put them in camp or cantonment during the struction of such posts. Storehouses where in use are to be reduced or combined and every foot of available space employed to this end, teatage being used for every pos- sible purpose. White House Expenses con- ow. Colonel Theodore Bingham, superintend- ent of public buildings and grounds In Washing.on, In his report to congress asks for an appropriation of $110,264 for the White House, against $35,000 for the present year. He says “the recent changes in the White House have resu'ted in a building far more expensive to maintain, and that more help will be needed in the laundry owing to the large family which occupl the White "fouse and the large amount of entertaining done.” Moore to Be Brigadler General Edward M. Hayes, re- cently promoted, was retired today, and Colonel Charlas L. Davis, Fifth infantry, will be promoted to the vacancy. Other of- ficers to be promoted and retired are General. Colonel Joseph Fariey of the Ordnance department and Colonel M. C Foote. Colonel Francis Moore of the Eighteenth cavalry will receive the permagent pro. motion as brigadier general, and will be assigned to the command ol & military de- partment in the Philippines. Dakotsa Man Appointed. The senate today confirmed the follow- ing appointments: Willlam A.' Richard, commissioner of the general land office; J. B. Barber, postmaster at Rapid City, & D. Machinery. A joint exhibition of the canning machin. YUESDAY, JANUARY CAPITAL CONCEALS PROFITS | | affecting the | welson, | satd | the court of twenty years ago by which the o and | week Canada will be held here during the beginning February President | Roosevelt has promised press an elec trle button in the White House which will start the machitery the exhibition Lews Cash for bill reported \y carries $1,003,943, t s than the current law Forts tortifi to the ng $20: ‘\ T ations he | o1 Bl Overrides Towa Decision. mittee reported a brought supreme could not ¢ liquors bill to meet by the de he effect that with the In in original packages intoxicating liquors im state into another to the 1 the etate into house to ary about ision court to states terfere The bil ported Jurisdic which eubjects from fon hey cne of arc the import Two to Live and One to Die. The pres ent he George who were Oklahoma, and Pobruary 12. In of Homer Bird convicted of murder in Alaska, the presi- dent declined to interfere, and he will be ged within a few weeks. to lite im prenounced James Brum of murder in to be hanged has commuted death sentence lay and convicted cod the case pr against Bar: mett, senter Roosevelt Goes to Canton. President Hoosevelt will leave shortly after midnight for Canton, O., to attend the banquet in commemoration of the birth day of the late President given night. The president wili respond to the toast, “William McKinley." ary Root will speak for “The . *sey." Court tomorrow cre Favors Settlers, The United rendered th States supreme court today sugh Justice Harlan an opinion Northern Pacific railroad land grant The case was that of and Henry who located upon unsurveyed land the Narthern Pacific grant in the torritory of Washington in 1881. This was after the railroad had filed its gencral map showing its promised line, but before it had filed its map of definite loca- Peter within company | tion In the opinion handed down today it was held that the title of the settlers was better than that of the railroad company, and that until the definite was filed congress had control of the lands within the grant regardless of the general map. In a dissenting opinion Justice Brewer the opinfon reverses the judgment of map ne Interfor department had cver since been controiled in dealing with disputes between the railroad company and settlers like the Nelsons. Mkins Bil is Favored. The senate committee on interstate com- merce today unanimously agreed to report the Elkins anti-turst bill with some amend- ments that a subcommittee is perfecting. Cannl Treaty Possibly Veid. Senator Morgan oceanic canal the senate a dentials of chairman of the inter- committee, today offered in resolution questioning the cre Thomas Herran, charge McKinley, to be | | | | profouna d'affaires of Colombia, who recently signed | with treaty. Mr. Aldrich immediately made the point that the subject must be considered in ex- ecutive session and the senate went into executive session on motion of Mr. Hale The point which Senator Morgan made was that the validity of the government, which accredited Herran to the United States, was Coubtful and that it should be inquired into by the United States. As soon as the doors were closed Mr. Morgan took the floor and discussed the subject at some length. He said there had not been an election in Colombia since 1898, and that it was questionable whether the present acting government had author- ity to send a representative to the United Statee. Senator Morgan's resolution relating to Senor Herran was, after considerable dis- cusslon in executive session, referred to the committee on forelgn relations. Secretary Hay the isthmian The Cruiser Brooklyn Rebuilt, Improvements costing a half million dol- lars have just been made on the cruiser Brooklyn. Her decks have been rebuilt and all placed by steel. To rebuild the system after it has become weakened by sickness or neglect you cannot find a better medicine than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. During its fifty years' experience it has never failed in cases of headache, dizziness, in- digestion, dyspepsia or constipation. It is therefore deserving of a fair trial. For sale by druggists. NAVAJOES SUFFER HUNGER Drouth Destroys Crops and K Stock, 1 Starve. s o Leaving tans to DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 26.—The Navajo Indians In their reservation in New Mexjco, sixty or seventy miles south of Durango, are in a starving condition. The story Is given on the authority of white residents of that section. Some of the children wear nothing but calico shirts and many are naked. From three to five inches of snow has fallen on several occasions. In numerous lodges the Indlans are without a crumb to eat. Many are wandering about begging. The drouth of last left them without crops and the rivers and springs dried up, their stock perishing for food and drink The squaws bave heen unable to get mat with which to weave blankets. They have given up all their cheap silver jewelry and trinkets for flour and meat long ago, and the traders cannot carry them. season the wooden apartments have been re- canal | | people which | meeting held | Peckham in the chair. | and perhaps waning to extinction. I '} | 77 Va7 Y IR Hnlr riches, 2NN Gray hair, thin hair, N 0 short hair. Hair poverty, pride poverty,style poverty. Look old at forty. hair pride, hair style. 47 Look young at sixty. The difference? Ayer’s Hair Vigor A genuine hair food. Stops falling of the hair, makes the hair grow, and always re- stores color. ¢ My hair Vll or. 1. Alldrogglsts. J.C.AYERCO,, Lowell, Mass. as very short before I used Ayer's Hair It is now four inches below my waist, and now its growth is due to your Vigor. Mrs. Ed. Masure, Midway, Kans. PAY HOMAGE T0 HEWITI Roosevelt and Oleveland Unite in Enlogiz'ng Late New York Mayor. LIFE IS HERITAGE OF HONOR TO NATION President and His Predecessor Both Clatm America May Work Domne y Dead Steel Magnate, NEW YORK Hewitt Grover Jan. 26.—The late Abram §. was eulogized by former President Cleveland tonight at a memorial at the City club, with Mr. Addresses were also made by Edward Sheppard and E. R, T. Gould. Richard Watson Giider read a poem, “The Great Citizen,” which he wrote for Mr. Hewitt's funeral. The following letter Rooseyelt was read My Dear Mr. Peckham: I wish there wae some way fn which 1 could express my sense of personal bereavement in the death of Abram 8. Hewltt and above all my feelings as a citizen of what we all owe him. His presemce has been in the sense of the word an inspiration to cent performance of duty to all wh 1, well to the state, and the memor life is m heritage’ of honor for the THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Cleveland was referred to by Mr. Peckham as “occupying a seat of supreme Judicial position from which he calmly and placidly observed the affairs of the nation.” from President Fear for Future Time Mr. Cleveland said in part: The tribute of sadness which here pre- vails {8 but a subdued ¢cho of the sorrow of thousands of our fellow countrymen who are mourning the death of a good man and & useful cttizen. “The unfversal grief that has troubled this great city, where Abram 8. Hewlft lived so long and wrought so well, indicates the true value of his life, Todiy we find welcome consolation in the thought that our distinguished fellow citi- zen, though dead, is not entirely lost to us We have fallen upon a time when many disturbances in the currents of our social, political and industrial life nearly give rise 10 the fear that the stalwart and patriotic popular views necessary to our national success and happiness are growing weak But the dead whom we here lament 1s not lost to us. We are taught by the spontaneous tribute paid on every side to his elvic use- fulness that the American people still beau- tifully dwell on his disinterested service for the public weal and that patriotic im- pulse and high aspirations still have an abiding place in the hearts of our country- men. 1 belleve T but volce your thoughts when I say that Mr. Hewitt has taught us not only how to live, but also how to die. As members of a natlon more favored by God than any other which He has permitted to exist, let us realize our obligations to make safe 'and secure the government by the has_been entrusted to our keeping. Let us remember that we can thrive and grow only in the atmosphere of popular devotion and unselfish attachment and above all things let us open our ears to such influences and teachings as emanate from the life and death which we today memorialize. Drives All Before it. Aches and palns fly before Bucklen's Anica Salve. 8o do sores, pimples, bolls, corns and piles, or no pay. For sale by Kuhn & Co. FIRE RECORD. Incendiaries Burn Homens. CRESTON, Ia, Jan. 26.—(Special)— The home of Ed White, who lives near Afton, was completely destroyed by fire last night, with all its contents, while ke was in town attending the bedside of his eick father, and none of the family was at home. The fire seemed to have caught in a shed kitchen that had had no fire in it since last summer. A strange coincidence and one that points very strongly to ihs idea that it was set afire s that the home 2be. | Neb., | cansing se of his tance brother Lew, who lives a short dis« from him, was destroyed in cxactly tho same manuer a fiw pights ago while he, too, was in town at the bedside of bis father and his family away Elevator and Contents, HURON, 8. D., Jan. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A defective flue in the office caused the total destruction of the John Blair ela- vator at Sheffield, eight miles east of here, this morning. Eleven thousand bushels of wheat and grain were stored in the struc. ture. The loss will reach $12,000; insurance, $800 on bullding in St. Paul Fire and Ma- rine; no insurance on grain or fixtures. Royal Arcanum Smoker, very largely attended ker was glven b fic councll, Royal Arc ning, in the assembly hall of the Schlitz hotel. - During the evening an interesting program, consisting of selections by e Laurel Male quartet and Gellen- beck's Banjo orchestra, a mandolin solo by H. H. Elliott and impersonations by M. Alns ley Scott, formerly a member of the Billy Emerson Minstrel company, was given, A 8. Howell of Boston, the well known im- personator, entertained with several of his beat efforts and also contributed a_short address. The master of ceremonies was W. F. Wappich Following the program ught refreshments w served LOCAL BREVITIES. Civil service examinations will be held at Omaha March 10 for the position of field matron in the Indian service. Salary, $50 | per month. Frank Hale, giving his residence as South Omaha, was arrested by Officer Mansfield Monday evening, charged with having de- frauded Rev. Fredricks of that city out of a board bill. He will be taken to South Omaha this morning. Michael Welch called at police headquar- ters vesterday afternoon and reported that he had been assaulted by Fred K. Nestu bush. The accused was arrested by Dete tives Savage and Davis on the charge of having assaulted Welch with intent to do great bodily harm. From 200 to 260 repiibficans are expécted to attend the banquet of the McKinley club at the Millard hotel Thursday night. Over 150 tickets have alfeady been ®old,’ and_those who have not et secured their cards may do so at thy Heaton-McGinn or the Myers-Dillon drug stores. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Hee Building company yesterday. the direcs tors and_officers of the corporation wera re-elected: Edward Rosewater, president; Qeorge W. Lininger, vice president; C. C. Rosewater, secretary and (reasurer, and tf. A. Haskell and Bruno Tzschuck as the other directors, The conference of the northern Nebraska aistrict of the Reorganized Church of Lat- ter Day Saints will convene at 1518 North Twenty-first street at 7:30 Friday evening, January 3, holding over Sunday. Saturday afterncon will_be devoted to convention work of the Sunday School assoclation. Following the conference work ~revivai services will be held, While attempting to chmb into a coal wagon to ride to his home H. Crosby, re- slding near Thirtieth and Burdette streets, accldentally slipped and fell o the pave: { ment, striking his head on the car ratl. His | left ¢ar wae nearly torn from his head. He | was ‘removed to the police station, whera he was cared for by Police Surgeon lahn, | later being removed to his home. After two weeks' searching Detectives | savage, Davis, Heitfeld and Donohue suc- ceeded 'in_locating and arresting M Hanscom Monday afternoon for Fremont officers. is sald to have been'a pal of Char . who recontly | robbed a store n Fremont and secured $50 |in gold. Miller was arrested, tried and con- vieted and fx serving his sentence The accidental ignition of gasolene In tho | apartments occupled by Mrs. Maud Olm- | stead at 617 South Sixteenth street, called | the fire department at b:34 yesterduy even- ling. The bla used little damago. Dur- ing the run to the fire Fireman David L. Camp of truck No. 4, aceldentally fell to the pavement, striking on his head a vé injuries. 11e was removed and the mem! enjoyable ers of num, to his home, Frank Gilroy, hotel, fell against hst cornér_of Tenth and Davenpor last evening and broke his nose. removed to the police station, where his in- juries were dressed by Police Surgeon Hahn. He was luter locked up on the charge of drunkenness. During the time ne was being searched he attempted conceal 30 cents in his -mouth and acci- tentally “swallowing the money, made it necessary to ring in another hurry cail for the physiclan to prevent mm from chol rder at Ivory. ar the strests, He was ery and eupplies assoclation of America FEBRUARY I7th to 22nd $29.50 Round Trip OMAHA TO NEW ORLEANS Long limit allowed returning in both directions Stopovers Particu- lars and copy of Mardi Gras Booklet at 1402 Farpam St, or write, W. H. BRILL, D. P. A,, OMAHA, NEB