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THE OMAHA DA ILY REE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1903 ALL READY TO TALK AND EAT Program for Banque: o Younz M Republican Club is Arranged. TEACHERS PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR Meet of Soclety of Charities and rections Just Clencd the Most Successfal in Tta His. tory. N (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Feb. 7.—(Special )—The Young Men's Republican club. which will give a banquet on the evenfug of February bas appointed fhe .ollowing committees and arranged the folloxing program: Th plans of the committee loclude an informal reception in the parlors of the hotel, be- gioning at 8:30 p. m. the reception com- mittee Including Speaker Mockett of the house of representatives, Senator O'Nefll Mon. J. C. F. McKesson, C. Y. Smith and George H, Risser. 1t is expected that covers will be lald for 200 bangueters The distribution of tickets is in the hands | of & committee comprising Beman C. Fox, George H. Risser and Jobn H. Fawell. No tickets“will be s0ld after Wednesday even- ing, February 11. The guests will be seated at 930 p. m. and the sentiments and responees I be as tollows “Our Nation's Need,” Governor J. H. Mickey; “Abraham Lincoln,” eral Willlam B. Rose; ship,” Country, county; “A Man of Yesterday and for All Time,” Representative George M. Spur- lock of Cass county; “The Young Man in Politics,” Julige E. P. Holmes. Teuchers Prepare for Next Meetin The old and new executive board of the State Teachers' association met last night Among the names mentioned for speakers for the next meeting were: Ex-Chancellor James Canfield, Preeident Eliot of Har vard and Senator Beveridge of Indian: The date of the meeting was fixed. No action was taken regarding the place of meeting, but it s considered a foregone conclusion by the committee that It will convene in Lincoln. The mew commitiee consists of C. A. Fulmer of Pawnee City, president of the association; W. M. Kern of Columbus, vice president: D. C. 0'Connor of Norfolk, Jamss E. Dalzell of Syracuse and E. J. Bodwell of Omaba. Mr. Kern was chosen secretary of the committee. Before the meeting the old committee mot and received the report of the audil- ing committee and passed resolutions of thanks to Superintendent J. D. French, the retiring president, the trustees of St. Paul's church and Prof. Willard Kimball for courtesies cxtended during the meeting of the association. Joslyn Wi His C In the sult of Welsh against Joslyn for $300,000 damages because of an alleged breach of contract, a jury in the federal court today decided in favor of the de- fendant. The plaintiff claimed that Joslyn st one time agreed to sell to him stock of the Western Newspaper Union to the amount of over 6,000 shares for §750,000, but that he failed to do according to his agreement; that the stock subsequently rose in value and that the plaintift lost in profits thereby the sum of $300,000. It appeared from the testimony offered that the only evidence of any such agree- ment was letters and telegrams, and after bearing the -evidence the jury found this morning that there was no evidence of a contract having been entered into. Wind Up on Charities. The conference of the State Board of Sharities and Corrections closed its ‘session iast night by, ihe election of the following sficers: President, Chief of Police H. V. Hoagland; vice president, Mrs. Zara A. Wilson; secretary, John Davis; treasurer, 2. E. Prevy; eunrolling clerk, Mrs. Eva C. fohnson; executive committee, E. Benja- min Andrews, J. H. Mickey and A. W. Tlark. All of tho above elected officers wre from Lincoln except A. W. Clark, who ® from Omaba. Judge J. L. Kinne of Des Moines gave an wddress on “The Humane, Efficient and Economic Administration of State Institu- Jons.” He compared the various systems »f conducting state institutions, basing his semarks on his own personal experiences s & member of the Board of Control of lowa. He thought the Board of Coptrol he most humane, efficient and economic way 10 care for the wards of the state. The trustee system be declared to be bad, mce the trustees were usually busy men ind could not give the nacessary time to :he work. The Board of Control should be aken out of politics and the men made to teel sure of thefr position before they sould /o eficlent work. All contracts should be given after being bid for in the nost public manner. He declared the sys- :em in Jowa the best that had been tried, 104 it is worked on business principles and not hampered by politic A resolution to the legislature asking bat it be made a felony for any officer or mploye in any state institution to strike r in any way injure m patient, was re- lerred to a committee. Motions were sassed commending the work of the so- siety of the friendlees and thanking the sitizens of Lincoln for the kind treatment fiven the members of the conference while = the eity. Chancellor Andrews expressed regret that 3¢ had been unable to be present to give ais address and make other remarks com- mending the work of the conference. The meeting mext year will be held i Lin- seln during the first part of February. In speaking of the meeting of the State “Patriotie Citizen- Captain P. James Cosgrave: Judge | payment | tlon of David City | that the first interment under the suspices Deputy Atterney Gen- | o “Our | Aarcn Wall of Sherman | | ofcers Bossd of Charities and Corrections wus held here thie week, Secretary which said Vor Jae first time had in he the history of the heartr. substantial a local committes bere. All the expen ded for. The openiup ses welcomed by Maynr W I H. Mickey with a the great importance conference we ela and - co-oy of twenty hre s were tully prov sion was 1oyally nett and Gos vrusual feeling ef the work FROM MARRIAGE TO THE GRAVE When of One bers Assoiation Falls Start AmotWer One. DAVID CiTY, Neb. b, (Specinl.)— About cne year age there was organized in David City a marriage assoelation. The pien of the association was*to admit un- married to membership on the 1 a stipulated fee, and the pay ment of $1 month thereafter, and if a member married he -vorld r:deive the sum of $200 at the expiration of iwo years provided he remained a member in good rsons | stancing The society died for want of support and nqw scme of the same persons who were he prombters of the marriage association have adopted articles assoclating them- | selves together under the name and style of “The Harrison Mutua Neb.’ Bur It As is presumed the new organization will be the re- mains of the marriage asosciation. The by- laws of the new association provide that the membership fee shall be from 5 to 10 cents, according to age, and upon the death of a member the assoclation will pa funeral expenses to the amount of $10 for those 10 years of age and over, and $30 Sor (hese wnler 10 Féats of 4GS The 4o sessments in cese of the death of a member are from 6 cents 1o 12 cents, according to the age of the member vssed. The of the association are L president; W. C. Buchta, vice F. A. Nieman, secretary and A Hughes, president treasurer Says Wife Has Bad Temper. WAHOO, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special.)—John Berauek of Morse Bluft ie in the district court with his answer in the action brought against him by his wife, Albina Beranek. to secure divorce from him on account of extreme cruelty. In his answer he states, after admitting the marriage and the pos- session of real estate, that the plaintiff is a woman of ungovernable temper, petu- lant, and has for many years past quar- reled with and abused the “defendant by the use of vile, scurrilous language, cal- culated to anger him and to cause a con- stant feeling of estrangement between them; that she has unduly influenced tra children against him and alienated some of them from the defendant; that this 18 the fourth suit for diverce he has been called upon to defend, and in all prior cases she bas returned to him and condoned the cause; that her actions in frequently goIng into court in this manner has co the plaintiff $1,000 Real Estate Hol FREMONT, Neo., Feb. T.—(Special)—A real estate deal of more than ordinary size was closed up here yesterday Peterson s0ld his farm of 400 acres west of the city and bordering on the Platte to M. G. Soyder for $15,000. As part of the consideration ke takes some property south of the city belonging to Mr. Snyder. As considerable of the Peterson land is sandy the price is considersd & high on There seems to be no falling off in pric of good farm lands in this county, many people expected. A forty-acre tract south of Scribner changed bands this week &t $40 per acre, the highest price for which any distinctly farm land has sold in the county. Finds Father's Body by Accident. HARVARD, Neb., Feb. T7.—(Speclal)— Miss Bertha Hancock of Danesville, Liv- ingston county, N. Y., Is visiting in H vard, after an absence of seven years. Miss Hancock came from Kansas OCity, Mo., where she went to personally look afer the burial of her fither, the late Grotious 8. Hancock, whose body lay for several days in the Stewart undertaking rooms awaiting positive evidence of whether In a trance or dead. Mr. Han- cock left surviving him a wife ind daugh- ter, who knew nothing of his whereabouts until advised by friends in Harvard, who had seen the notice of his death in the Kansas City papers. To Select New Comnty Clerk. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Spe- clal.)—The county commissioners will meet next Monday to select a successor to County Clerk Young. Severzl applications are already on file, with chances about even between Frank M. Cook and Charles Busch, the present deputy county clerk As the republicane have a majority on the Board .of Commissioners it is very prob. able that they will select Freak Cook. Membership Rapldly Growing. BEATRICE. Neb, Feb. 7.—(Special)— Beatrice Federal union No. 10692 held a largely attended meeting last night, which was addressed by a number of prominent laboring men. The membership of the union is increasing rapidly and it promises to be one of the largest labor organizations | in the state in a short time. Preacher to Go on Flatform. BEATRICE, Neb. Feb (Special.)— Rev. Samuel P. Benbrook of Wymore, ac- quitted in district court yesterday of the charge of shooting at Dr. Johnson with intent to kill, has decided to enter the THAT THROATTICKLING It’s first, the throat; Then, the bronchial tubes; Next, the lungs; At last, Consumption. There's nothing so bad for a cough as coughing! There's nothing so good for a cough as — Aycr’s Cherry Pectoral The best time to take it is when the cold first comes on, when the trouble is in the throat. Throat tickling, throat colds, throat coughs are zll easily controlled with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Docto.s first prescribed nhn.;fiwmqo They use it more today than ever. They know its ingredients. They understand bow it heals con- gested membranes and overcomes inflammation. Ask your own ductor about using this medicine for colds, coughs, and all lung troubles. 3. C. AYER 00., Lowsii, Mase. Sl ST AN A £ A Dy e AFPORTE. Davis | Mem- | Nieman & Sacrider, undertaker. Andrew | | tecture fleld. He has had large circulars | printed bearing a halftone picture of him- : and the subjects on which be ex o lectute. Me will go under the of Samuel P. Benbrook, the Mis- sissippi eyclone lecturer ENDORSE EXPERIMENT STATION ¥ 1 Adopts Comp! mentary Reso- welf name | Johmson Couwsty mers .l | n TECUMSEH, N egram )—The twentieth county farmers’ instt in this ¢ tonight after a splendid sek.! sion of three days’ @ tion. During the | progress of the meeting today the follow complimentary resolutions to | of the Nebraska State Ex at Lincoln were passed Feb. (Speciel Tel annual Johnson | e came to a close ing the management periments] farm uran‘m-usty very calizing the vast importance o the peo- ple of this commonwea'th that is derived rom information disseminated by the carefully conducted operations of our State > .rm. " iherefors sons cultural and | agri- | raaits that our te and house of be requested ved, P ody of and he the lesls ature | and urged to use their bes: efforts to se- | cure all appropriations for the continu- | ance of experimental work of such great moment to the people of this great state. Officers were elected for the comitg year today. The attendance at the institute has been large throughout, the couri room not being | large enough seat the multitude of | peopie | The leading ‘opic for consideration at the morning session yesterday was ““Farm | Life as Allled to Christianity and Our| Church Institutions,” by Rev. F. P. Blake- more, pastor of the Tecumseh Methodist church. In the afternoon Miss Bouton of the State university gave a very interest- ing talk on “Domestic Science in Bduca- | tional Work,” and Prof: L. C. Burnett of | | Nebraska City enlightened those present {by an able Viscussion on the subject of “Washing of .Cultivated Land Foreman Perrin of the State Experimental farm was present and aired his vicws upon “Pas. tures and Pasture Grasses.” In the evening Prof. C. N. Anderson of the Tecumseh city schools read an interest- ing paper on “To What Extent is the High School Preparing the Boys and Cirls for | Making a Living?" He was followed by Dr. A. Ross Hill of the State university, in an unusuall: bright adaress upon “Can- ada and Her People.” Dr. Hill's effort was very instructive and he entertained his ]Audicnco in royal style. As a slight departure from the order ‘nl on~ person for one subject this morning {the topic of “Marketing the Product of | | Our Orchards,” wae discussed by the fol- lowing local orchardists: A. L. Russell, G. W. Dement and P. J. Turner. Other |g3ners were presented on “What Kind of an Efucatfon is Necessary in Farm Life?" by Miss Angie Erwin of Tecumseh, on “Do- | mestic Science in Relation to the Home,” | by Miss Bouton, and a paper on “The Home | | makers of Today,” by Mrs. Anna Lapperson | of Tecumseh, former president of the Fed- erated Women's clubs of Nebraska. These were followed by one of the most prominent efforts of the session, a paper by Mrs. Nellle Folson Burnett of Lincoln, wife of Prof. Burnett. It was the closing Dumber of the session and the audience was highly entertained and went home with the feeling that the b a distinct success. cultural | Will Quaran M'COOL JUNCTION, clal)—W. K. Williams, chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, in company with the secretary of the State Board ot Health, today visited McCool, where it in Droposed to quarantine the town, or quar- antine the cases of smallpox in and around ! McCool. There has been a controversy be- tween the village board of McCool and the county board over paying the expenses, and consequently the smallpox cases have mot been quarantined and the citizens of Me- Cool are very fearful of a spread of the disease. An employe of the bowling alley 1s sup- posed to have brought smallpox to McCool. The citizens have closed the churches and schools, but have not closed the bowling alley, saloon and other public places. Death Follows Drunken Spree. BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—J. E. Shaw, for the last six months a resident of DeWitt, was fo:nd dead this morning in Ross' livery barn, where he spent the night with a friend. He had been on & drunken spree for a week and | was given shelter because it was feared be | would freeze to death if allowed to wander | about the street. When the liveryman left | him at 9 o'clock this morning Shaw seemed | to be recovering from his drunken stupor, but ar hour later he was dead. He was a blacksmith and workel for Jack Paine Nothing ie known of his family. He was | 55 years' of age. The coromer decided mot to hold an inguest Marched Agsinst Mormoms. | FREMONT, Neb., .Feb. T.—(Special)— Willlam Blair, &n old soldier. who is now living in thie city, is, he says, one of the | tew survivors of Colonel W. P. Johoston cxpedition against the Mormons in 1857. He served ten years in the Fourth regu- lar cavalry, two years in the navy end thirty-five years ago located im Saunders county, Nebraska. The old man, who is | upward of 70 years of age, “says that he has fought Comenche, Apache and Sfoux In- diens, and was in a large number of bat- tles in the civil war, but the Johnston ex- pedition was the worst experience be ever bad. Nebraska City Diverce Cases. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb (8pe- clal.)—The.following cases have been dis- posed of in district court this week: Rena Nesbitt against Jobn P. Nesbitt, decree of divorce granted; Marie C. Corbett against George Corbett, decree of divorce granted and restoration of maiden name to plaintiff; Edward B. Cowles against Thomas Majors, sale of property confirmed; James H Catron agsinst Willlam Brower, sheriff, | dismissed at cost of platntifl. Beatrice Man Comi Omaha. BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special.)— Prof. C. A. Pearson, for two years director of the manual training department in the Beatrice public schools, has resigned his position 1o mccept a similer ome in the Omaba schools. He left today to assume bis new duties. dren by Pacumonia. Neb. Feb. Special Telegram.)—Last Saturday the infant son of Henry Stander, living west of this plase, died of pneumonia and today his little girl of 3 years died of the same disease. The children bad whooping cough and it de- veloped inlo pneumonis. Loses Twe Chi LOVISVILLE. Snow is Heavy In Cuming County. WEST POINT, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special )— Snow is again falling, two inches more covering the drifts of Tuesday. Much in- convenience is being expericnced by farm- ¢rs in getting 1o town. The temperature is moderate es Lecture to BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special)— Prof. Bruner addressed the teachers of the city in the high school room yesterday on “Insect Life” His lecture was very interesting snd much enjoyed by the teachers present. e Teachers. { tend any banquet i gle. | come lke BRYAN REFUSES DINNER BID Finds @rover Oleveland is Also Invited and Declimes to Attend. SENDS ULTIMATUM TO IROQUOIS CLUB Former Pres Name He: Defeated Cand e Decldes to Keep Away » wt of Speakers a from Love t. CHICAGO, Feb day declared that William J. Bryan to he wouM refuse to at to which Gruver Cleve- land was invited. Mr. Bryan's declara- tion was made through an intimate frisnd 1o the officers of the Iroquols club, waich intended to invite Brysn, Cleveland and other democratic leaders to a banguet to be held on Jackson's birthday, March 16. it had been proposed to make this ban- | quet che occasion for a national demo- eratic love feast. The banquet committee of the club had prepared a list of prom | inent democrats to whom invitations to bs | present and deliver addresses were to be | was | sent. The first mame on the list that of former President Grover Cleveland The second was that of William J. Bryan Cleveland Enough by Himself. Mr. Bryan passed through the city on | his way to Indians. He saw the list speakers that had been published in the | morning papers and immediately declared that he would not attend “What nead is there of inviting anyon: else 10 & banquet at which Grover Cleve- | land is to be present?”’ he asked, and then requested a friend to bave his name struck | off the list | In compliance with Mr. Bryan's wish, | Judge Tuley, president of the lroquols | club, was told of his intentions in the afternoon. Judge Tuley wiN refer the question of the invitation to the banquet committee. Among those who are to be Invited are: | Groven Cleveland, Horace Boies, David B Mill, J. J. Hill, Richard Olney, W. C. Whitney, Danfel Lamont, Doa M. Dick- inson, Henry Watterson, ex-Attorney General Harmon and Senator Bailey Man Killed Near Hastings Proves to Be David W. Nicholas of Kenesaw. gram.)—The mangled remains picked up on | | | | | IDENTIFY THE TRAIN VIiCTIM| KELLEY, STIGER & CO. Advance Sale of New and ! Exclusive Spring Novelties |New Ginghams — |« § | wide stripes, all—yard New Waist Ginghams— "I‘In- most attractive styles it ha show-—very large assortment |New White Waistings— | Comprising Oxford weaves in p ized Damask Madras, Merceri ized Oxford Etamine, at yard Comprising all shades in Duckin Suiting at, yard, 55 New Dimities, new Ondule de Soie, new Rilk Tissu dines, new White Embroidered and attractive designs. out at once in order to make Toile, 'u Nord and Seersucker Ginghams, the largest stock and | best styles ever shown, from the tiny check to the extreme | 18 ever Ween our good fortune to | all in 32 inches wide, at, yd 28¢ lain and ured, genuine Mercer zed Striped Repe-tee and Mercer- , 90¢, 45c and. ...... New Skirt and Costume Goods— ¢, Flaked Suiting, Voile Melange, Plain Linens, Mercerized Corded Stripe Linens and Donegal tistes, new Tissues, new and fancy eg, new Mercerized Black Grena- Swiss, etc., in highly fashionable Blanket and Comfort Sale. One hundred and ten pairs of Wool Blankets to be closed room for our new spring stock. The following reductions should make them move lively—— 4 All Wool Blankets that sold for HASTINGS, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special Tele- | A]] Wool Blanket? that sold for $6.5¢ $5.00 now—pair ) now—pair. . the B. & M. railroad track last night after ‘ All Wool Blankets that sold for $9.00 now—pair. . the arrival of Burlington train No. 3 have been identified as those of David W. Nich- olas, an old soldier of Kenesaw. At tbe coroner's inquest today Mr. Nicholas' pen- sion papers were found in a part of his coat, and they assisted in establishing his identity. The verdict of the coroner's jury | was to the effect that David W. Nicholas | came to his death last might by accident- | ally falling from the train a short time be- | fore It entered the rallway yards. No | blame was placed. | Daniel Nicholas, & brother of the de- ceased, came to Hestings this :sorning from Kenesaw and identified the remains, which were shipped to Kenesaw this afternoon for burial, The deceased leaves two daugh- | ters, one son and ome brother to survive him. A rumor-is going around to the effect that the deceased had been receiving & pen- sion from Andrew Carnegie because of a close friendship. This is erroneous, and mo Aoubt originated from the fact that Mr. Samuel Nicholls of Kenesaw i drawing & pemsion of $500 annuaily-because he was able to prove that he came to America on the same ship which brought M- Carne- Mr. Nicholls claims to be the omly man in Nebraska who has this distinction. Sues a Saloon Keeper. FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 7.—(Special)— Mrs. Sarah Grove has brought suit in the district court against Oswald Mueller and N. J. Ronia, saloon keeper, and thelr | bondsmen for $1,200 damages alleged to have been caused by their selling liquor to her mon. Ervin Grove, after he had | been put on the black list. She alleges | that her son, who is 29 years old, formerly earned from §75 to $100 per month and contributed largely to the support of her- sclf and her minor daughter. In December | last she had him put on the black list, but | she alleges be still continued to proc intoxicating liquor from defendgnt's sa- = | Silkoline Covered Comforts that | Bilkoline Covered Comforts that New Spring and black and white. | Kilkoline Covered Comforts that sold for $2.00 now—each. . 1.39! { sold for $2.25 now each..1.68 -1.85 sold for $2.75 now—each. Shirt Waists In all the new materials—Oxfords, Matting, etc—all white New Spring Laces [First showing new Paris lace novelties White, b cream, and | Antique, Clu Guipure, Irish Crochet, Venetian Point, Para- guay and Filet Effects. in detachable spraye, fruits tional ecru ers and conven- designs—motifs, galoons, insertions and wide bands—elegant effects—at 35c, 50 65c, The, $1.00, $1.25 up to $6.50 a yard New Normandy, Antique, French, English and German Vals, Point de Paris, Cluny, Maltese, Tor- chon and Medici Laces—in vari- ous widths to match. See the wonderful values we are showing at 4 yard New Chiffon Vzils Hemstitched, borders, 60c, be, Tc, 8c, 10c," 12%c, 15c and 25c a tucked and chenille dottod all colors, very latest ideas, at a0c, 5e, §5¢ and $1.00 each New Embroideries Many very late novelties have just been added to the stock and will be on sale Mon- day. Fine Swiss and Nainsook matched sets new beadings, galoons, insertions, wide bands, motifs, etc. ALL AT VERY REA- SONABLE PRICES. Ladies’ Neckwear SILK EMBROIDERED STOCKS—with deep pointed fronts, designs, ete., white, black and new | combinations—Special 60c each. FINE EMBROIDERED LAWN TURN- OVER COLLARS—very deinty new designs, regular 20c values, only 12%c each. MOUSSELINE ruit color NEW DRESS GOODS AND SiLKS, FOULARDS, ETC. One week more of our Great Discount Sale, half regular price on all our ladies’ and misses’ jackets & long coats CORNER FARNAM AND I5TH STREETS ~ - - Mortreal Strest Oar Company Onos More Bigns Treaty with Union Leaders { MEN REJECT FIRST PACT WITH CONTEMPT Decide to Remnain Out Till tional rrender is Secured in lcons, und had no meney to contribute for ber support. She says she is an invalid | and without means. i BOER QUARREL GROWS DEEPER% Brothers Dewet and Their Followers Drift Further Apart as Res of Conference, BLOOMFONTEIN, Orange River (ol Feb. 7.—The conference here yesterda: between Mr. Chamberlain and the deputa- tion headed by Christian Dewet, has fur- ther widened the breach between the two Boer factions. X i Christian Dewet, who spoke after Mr. Chamberlain, sald: “His remarks would mustard after meat,” and con- cluded with asserjing that mo co-operation | of the Boers waf possible so long as Piet Dewet and Christian Dewet, both repre- sented the people. The country would not be ruled by them but would rule them. He would net rest | until he had caused a rebellion, mot an armed rebellion, bu. & rebellion of agi-| tation and discontent against the govern- | ment. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER s ow Predicted for Tomorrew. i — | WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Forecast | For Nebraska, North and South Dakota— | Fair and warmer Sunday; snow Monday, | ¥For lowa—Fair In west, snow In east | portion Sunday; Monday, fair and warmer. | For Kansas—Fair and warmer Sunday; | Monday, fair. For Illinois—Rain or snow, Zollowed by clearing Sunday; Monday, fair; brisk east to northeast winds, becoming variable | For Missouri—Fair in west, rain or snow | in east portion Sunday. Monday, fair For Montata—Fair and warmer in east Tain or snow in west portion Sunday; spow and colder Monday. For Wyoming and Colorado—Fair and warmer Sunday; snew &nd colder Monday. | Leeal Record. | OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAL. OMAHA, Feb. 7.—Offcial record of tem- perature’ aud pracipitution compared with | the corresponding day of the I-st three | vears 1908. 190z 1901 1900, n% B ¥ W 5 Maximum temperature Minimum temperature sean temperature = Precipitation o T Record of temperature and b-rv"m at Omaba for this day and since 19 Wormal temperature Deficiency for the day Total excess since March 1 Normal precipitation Deficiency for the day ation reh 1, m 03 tnck a2 inch | cent | provided Spite of Advice Tendered by Omcials. MONTREAL, Feb. T yorted settlement last night the strect car men continued on strike throughout the day, only signing the peace pact late at | night At a conference between strike leaders, representatives of the street railway com- | pany and members of the civic committee, the strike leaders accepted an offer, made by the committee, to give the men 10 per increase in wages and permit the organization of a union. will be permitted to exist, it will not.be officially récognized by the company. discharged men will be reinstated. The committee promised to do all in its power to induce the men to return o wor at once. Stand Out for Details The strikers started the day by refusing to ratify the terms agreed upca by their committee and President Forget of the railway company late last night President Forget met a committee of the | strikers last night at the request of Mayor Cochran. After some discussion President ready to grant the wen an advance of 10 dismissa) had been for just fause The committee seemed well satisfied with the terms and it was generally believed that the end of the strike was in sight. A meeting of the employes was calied at 10:30 . m. to ratify the ter@s of settlement It s0on became apparent that a majord of the men would be satisfied with nothing short of a complete capitulstion on the part of the rallway company. Speeches were made urging the men (o refuse (he terms unless they Included certain articles of the men's demands, which required an increase in the working force of the company and that no suspensions, whatever, were to be made permanent. Conservative leaders among the m urged the strikers o accept the conces- sions, but they were cried down and wher « vote was taken the proposed basis settiement was defeated WATER TO COOL RIOT FEVER — rrducn o} Conmecticut Authorities Call Out te Curb Strikers' Am WATERBURY. Conn., Feb antiel- pation of disturbances tonight by etrike sympathizers, Sheriff Dunham { summeoned 100 aadit!inel deputies The fire hoard has directed ihat firemen has Total rainfall since March 1 Deficlency since March 1 Deficlency for cor. period. 1% Deficlenicy for cov. period. 1901 T indicates trace of |-recipitation L A WELSH, Local Forecast Oficlal. 30.40 inches 8 inch 620 inches 15 inch try the effect of sireams of water in dis persing any mob. The entire force of reg- | ular and special policemen s held on duty tonight, aud the two local companies of militis are stationed at the armory. STRIKE 1S SETTLED AGAIN| Uncondi- | In spite of the re-| While the union | an| HOKISES HAVE FR-ENCH DISEASE | Maladie Duchoit | Gains Fobthold in | seuts Dakota | | nd Government Tries to Sta 1t out. | HOT SPRINGS, S. D., Feb. 7.—(Epecial.) 1 —This portion of the state is quite aroused over the order from the Department of Ag- riculture relative to the new horse die- | ease, as it directly afte Cusier county, besides the Indian reserva- tions In South Dekota. The disease has | been prevalent for a long time, although { mobody knew what it was until the gov- | ernment sent its inspectors here to make an examination. The disease Is known as | maladie duchoit, an infectious venereal dis- ease brought to thie country from France a number of years ago. It s said to be ¥ very hard diseuse to cradicate once it gets |a foothold, and the manner in which horses | ran at large upon the range has permitted |1t to spread to quite an extensive area, | although not & large proportion of the horses have become infected. The govern- ment has ordered that no horse shall be ofiered for shipment or be transported or driven or tralled or otherwise removed from any of the infected sections unless they shall have been inspected by an in- { spector of the bureau of animal industry tion jssued by said inspector. Fotaf bt Bemedict:ne Sisters’ Hospita HOT SPRINGS, 8. D., Feb. {Special.) —The hospital and sanitarium at this place conducted by the Benedictine sisters has just celebrated its first anpiversary and makes @ gratifying report. The hospital has been the recipinent of valuable gifts toward its equipment from Rt. Rev. Bishop | Forget announced that the company was|O'Gorman of Sioux ‘Falls and other prom- inent churchmen. Rooms have been fur- *| per cent, recognize the union and reinstate | nished by railway firemen, engineers and | the men vecently discharged unless their | other organizations In all 309 patients d during the year. The of stone and cost about | have boen admit | new building is | $15,000 { Change in Nor | TYNDALL, 8. D Feb. 7.—(Special.)— Prof. Ayres is a new member of the fac- ulty at the Springfield Normal school in | place of Miss Swezy, who resigned on ac- | count of 11l health. Facuity. Paper Changes Editors. NDALL, §. D., Feb. 7.—(Special)— Robinscn has assumed the editor- the Avon Clarion, Bditor R. H retiring to Lecome postmaster. TY w. J ship of | Fult 1 Meetings. §. D., Feb. 7.—(Special.) services will begin here HOT SPRINGS | Ynion revival i | 1 ! s Fall River and | Sunday evening, all the churches taking part. They securcd e services of Rev. J. A. Sutton of Deadwood and the min | isters are enticipating large results from | their united efforts IROSCOE HERREID LAID TO REST Friends from All Parts of South Da- | kotn Attend Funeral wnd Comin in Banked with Flowers. PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 7.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The funeral of Roscoe Herreid at | this city this afternoon was attended by | people from all parts of the state and the | large parlor and galleries of the Locke | botel were packed with friends of Gov- ervor and Mrs. Herreid and old school metes of Roscoe. A special train this | afternoon brought s large delegation of old nelghbors from Eurcka, among them | company of the Pirst regiment, the gov- {ernor's guards. The floral offerings came trom friends ull over the norihwest and the coffin was banked with flowers. Tho | service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Van- | derics of Huron, Rev. Mr. Monigomery of Aberdeen and Rev. Mr. Lyman of this city Mr. Lyman delivering the funerq) address The remains were accompanfed te River- side cemetery by Troop B, acting as a guard x | 2nd eccompanied by e certificate of inspec- | of Lomor, and a large party of friends { where a simple ceremony was performed at | the grave. . 1COAL CUT OFF FROM OFFICES Elevator Men Give Team: of Strike and Tugmen May Be Ived. rol CHICAGO, Fsb. 7.—Up to midnight, al- though the managers had held another conference, no offer was made 1o the strik- Ing elevator men and ‘janitors, who bave turned their affalrs over to & committee of teamsters. The teamsters are mow in absolute con- trol of the situation. All coal suppiies are completely shut off from the buildings and it an sttempt is made to secure power from the Chicago Edison company the tug- men and freight handlers will apparently be fnvolved in the struggle and the coal supply of the power companies be also shut off. Pelee Contl: Active. PARIS, Feb. 7.—The governor of the Island of Martinigue In & dispateh to (he Colonial office apnounces that the Moun' Pelee volcano continues active, that its summit is constantly changing in shape and that masses of incandescent matter are thrown out Sale Ten Million Boxes aYear. YHE FANILY'S FAVORITE BEDIOINE | CANDY CATHARTIC I Dreggists

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