Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 1, 1903, Page 3

vl 2 —— THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1903. REPORT ON HOME BUILDERS Btate Banking Board Gets After the Home Oc-ope-at ve Concerns LEGITIMATE ASSOCIATIONS PROSPER Major Hodg! of the Second In- fantry Tenders His Resign 1t in Aceepted by the Governor. (From a Staff Correspondent.) | LINCOLN, Feb. 28.—(Special.)—The an- mual report of the state banking board, showing the condition of the building and loan associations, which was compiled rix months ago, has just been received by the board from the printers and today s being matled out over the state. The report covers the business done by the various bullding and loan associations for the year ending June 1, 1902. It shows that the bullding and loan associations over the state are in a very healthy condition and that they have been much strengthened The increases during the last year are as tollows: Loans ... Capital ‘stock ... $166,402.75 30, 585,00 ecelpte and disbursements 94745 umber of shares of stock in force ... ¢ 10,088.0) And anincrease of neariy $00,000 in re- sources. In view of recent bills introduced in the legislature the report is interesting at this time. It goes after the home co-operative companies in no uncertain language. ‘‘No less than twenty of these corapanies have attempted to do business in the state, some of which I regret to say are of Nebraska origin,” saia Mr. Royse. “The majority, however, were the product or other states. To promove the interests of these fraudu- lent institutions, representatives were sent out over the state with attractive lit- erature presenting high sounding names and pictures of palatial residences, gal- anized with glittering promises impos- sible of fulfiliment, proclaiming a mission of generosity. Some of these companies g0 forth with circulars representing that it has been for years the study of the promotors to devise some plan whereby tho man of moderate means could secure a home more quickly than the slow process of undivided saving, that the principal of the plan offered is old, tried and true.” “It has been demonstrated,” continues the report, “‘by tables furnished by expert accountants that some of the contract holders in these institutions could expect 1o rellef or assistance in the ordinary term of a life time. The department is doing everything in its power to prevent the operation of thess concerns within the state.” The following table shows a history of the bullding and loan associations from 1892 to 1902, No. of No. of Assocla- Shares Total tlons. in Force. Assets. T 45,012 8 5 81 il 6 o 0 0 5 58 Wesleyn On the question, “Resolved, That a Re- vision of the Tariff is the Best Practical Method of Dealing with the Trusts,” Wes- leyan college last night, in debate, was worsted by Morningside college of Sioux City, Ia., recelving the unanimous vote of the judges. Wesleyan took the affirmative «#ide of the question. The contestants were: ‘Wesleyan, Huntington, Hunt and Taylor; Morningside, Mossman, Young and Harzell. Governor Mickey presided. Today the rep- resentatives of the lowa college visited the state house and later went to the peni- tentiary, accompanied by a number of the students of Wesleyan. Jennie Thomas Improvin, The condition of Jennie Thomas, who shot and killed Fred Broderson and then shot herselt, is somewhat improved, though Dr. Holoke said today that it was impos- sible to suy whether she would recover. The father of the wounded woman called upon her this morning, but she was loath to discuss with him the detalls of the tragedy. The funeral of Broderson will occur Mon- day afternoon from the undertaking rooms of W. G. Roberts. Rev. George Allenback ' of the German Lutheran church will of- | ficiate. The interment will be at Wyuka. | The hour of the funeral hi not yet been decided, as It 18 not knawn at what time & brother from South Dakota will arrive. Watson Quits Oflce, n, deputy labor commissioner it two years, turned over his ©fce today to Bert Bush of Omaha, re- cently appolnted by Governor Mickey, and left tonight for Omaha. Mr. Watson has not yet decided what he will do, but for the present will remain in Omaha. The committee appointed by the senate is still investigating the office to see whether its continuance is justifiable, but will not be Teady to report until the middle of next week. Major Hidgins Resigns. Major Eli Hodgins of the Second infantry Las resigned aud his resignation was ac- cepted today. Major Hodgins has been connected with the Millard Rifies of Omaha, Baving been detalled by the department for that position. He gave no reasons for Tesigning. General Culver has {ssued an HALF A CENTURY. A Promitnent Pol At a recent club dinner given by news- paper men at Washington the conversation turned upon the subject of testimonlals and their value in newspaper advertlsing. “I do not believe,” sald a prominent poli- | ticlan who was present, “that one news- | paper testimonial in a hundred is gen- ulne.” The owner of one of the largest new papers in the country was present and took up the subject vigorously, finally agreeing to let his opponent select any testimonial in bis paper and wagering to establish its genuineness to the politician's satistaction. Quite by accldent the case of Mr. Newton | K. Young of Pennington. N. J. was se- lected. He bad been complotely cured of & case of kemorrhoids, or piles, by the uss of Pyramid Pile Cure. The politician wi especially skeptical regarding this case, @s it was alleged Mr. Young was a man over eighty years of age and had been cured of plles after fifty years of awful suffering and when all other remedies had falled. It was agreed thai the politiclan should write to Mr. Geo. W. Scarborough, Ph. G., a promicent resident of Penning- ton, and that the result of the controversy should rest upon bis reply. The follow- was Mr. Scarborough's answer Dear Sir—Mr. Newton K. Young of this who has been a sufferer with piles for per- who bad been a sufferer with piles for per- haps half a century, bas been completely cured by the use of Pyramid Pile Cure. 1 felt especially interested in the case, as it upon my recommendation that Mr. Young began the use of the remedy after haviog used so wmany others. Yours re- specttully, Geo. W. Scarborough, Ph. G.” The Pyramid Drug Company of Marshall, Mich., have this letter in thelr possession and are willing to guarantee with a bick- ing of one thousand dollars the geauineness of Mr, Scarborough's testimony, | absence of some members of the executive | | Amelent | Beulah, | The couple were married at Beaver Creek, order for an election to fill the vacaney, | to be held March 11. The election M-rd! to canvass the vote will be composed of the adjutant general, Captain George A Eberly of the Stanton Rifles and First Lieutenant W. R. McLaughlin of the First regiment The business meeting of the State His- torical society announced for today has ben postponed until Monday because of the | board. Several of the members took dinner at the Commercial club and discussed In- | formally some of the questions that will likely come be‘ore the board. Those pres- ent of the executive board were: Governor Mickey, C. J. Bowlby of Crete, H W. Cald- | well and Messrs. Barrett, Sheidcn and | Blackman, in charge of the historical | library at the State university i RAISE A THOUSAND ON SPOT| Funds for State ¥. M. C. A. Work Gen- erously For hcoming When Con- Appealed To. vention Ix BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The morning session of the Young | Men's Christian association state conven- tion opened with an address by Henry Ostrom on *Conscience,” and the business | session that followed was interesting. T. C. Marsh read the report of the committee | on state work. | The committee recommended that $2,800 be expended for state work, $1,000 to be | raised on the floor of the convention. | The report of the committee was adopted | and $992.50 was at once pledged, several | contributions of cash being received. A strong appeal was made by M:. Water- man of Lincoln for an assoclation at Bea- trice. The provisional committee appointed some time ago will present a plan for an association here before the convention ad- Journs. M. W Robinson's address on ‘‘Boys’ Work” was very Interesting and showed what was being accomplished. At 2 p. m. a business seasion was held, at which various reports were read and ac- cepted. Thd report of the treasurer showed | that $2,282 had been expended in state | work. The Omaha association has ralsed | $1,500 and will ask the state to contribute $500 to co-operate with the association in sending W. W. Lockwood of Omaha to China as a Young Men's Christian asso- clation missionary. A meseage was received from Governor J. H. Mickey tonight stating that he was called to Burlington, Ia., to attend a funeral and could not be here tomorrow. On account of iliness, Rev. Fletcher LeWharton, the main speaker of the after- noon, was unable to attend the conventlon. The attendance today was large. The delegates were entertained at supper by women of the Presbyterian and Episco palian churches. LOSS COVERED BY INSURANCE Buildings Destroyed at Ha Be Rebullt—Total Lo mated at $35,000, HASTINGS, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—Further investigation of last night’s fire places the full loss at $35,000, practically all of which is covered by in- surance. Reconstruction of the damaged property will begin at once. The destruc- tion of the Shedd building, in which the business college was locatéd, caused about 100 students to lose their books, in value aggregating about $800. Arrangements have been made to conduct the business college in the Central block, sessions to be- gin Monday. ngs Wi Esti- Yankton, Norfolk & Southern. SUTTON, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special.)—That there will be active work begun on the new railroad which will be built from Cana to the gulf within the mext few years the Yankton, Norfolk & Southern, can be plainly seen by those in touch with H. Leone Miller, who is managing the affairs of the company at this point. The buflding that will be used for the general offices of the company has been remodeled and will in a few days be fitted with first-class fur- niture of the latest pattern. That some strong financial concery is behind this en- terprise can no longer be doubted. Gen- eral Manager Miller is now securing a large force of engineers and right-of-way men to push the work as fast as possible. The company's officers and engineers will make an inspection of the line about March 14, ginning at Yankton and touching at the following points: Aten, Crofton, Wa Osmond, Plerce, Hadar, Norfolk, Emerick, Newman's Grove, Looking Glass, Genoa, Arborville, Henderson, Sutton, Ong, Davenport, Deshler, Chester, Belle- ville and Coneordia. Family is Unfortunate. GREENWOOD, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special.) ~—That misfortunes do not come singly to some people is Illustrated In the case of “Jack” Pope, a farmer living northwest of Greenwood. Last .summer his wife died, leaving a large family gf small children Late in the fall Mr. Pope, while going home from town with a load of lumber, fell off the wagon and under the wheels, crush- ing one of his legs so badly that he has been in the hospital at Omaha all winter, just returning a week ago. Thic week his house burned to the ground and many of the family goods were destroyed. The family lived on a rented farm and their last disaster leaves them homeless and destitute. Mr. Pope is just able to walk some on his crutches. Celebrate Golden Wedding. BEATRICE, Neb.,, Feb. 28.—(Special.) - Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Faulder, old and re- spected residents of this city, celebrated their golden wedding yesterday by giving a dinner to their children and grandchil- dren, numbering in all about Aifty. Mr. and Mrs. Faulder are the parents of eleven children, nine of whom were present yester- day to help celebrate the memorable event. Md., in 1853, and located in Polo, IIL, in 1874. 1In 1878 they located in Gage county, where they have since resided and where they are honored and respected by all. Objeet to Posting Thelr Namens. YORK, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special.)—Many of the farmers in this county are objecting to the posting of names and addresses of York county farmers, who get their mail on rural free delivery routes. They do not want their mall boxes filled with cir culars and advertising matter. The post- office department has heretofore refused to give the names and addresses of pa- trons, and the new order requiring no by publication posted in the office giving pestofice addresses is not liked » of Herman Feast. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. clal.)—Teutonia lodge No. 27, Sons of Her- man, gave a banquet this evening at the Hotel Schaden, Hon. John Mattes, jr., act- Ing as toastmaster. Responses were made by Jacob Buetler, Hon, Theodore Webring and other guests. Several members from out of town were present to make the oc- casion a matter for remembrance in the or- der. This lodge has & large membership among the Germans of this county. Smallpox at Uarneston. BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 25.—(Special)— Four well-defined cases of smallpox are re. ported at Barneston, in the south par: of this county. Dr. Towne, president of the State Board of Health, has been notified and will make an investigation. Feb. 28.—(Spe- | rim fire. | on the evening before.” LILLIE TRIAL NEARS 115 END Defence Rosts Tta Oase and State Takes Evidenos in Rebut.al. TESTIMONY AS TO REVOLVER TESTS| Weapon Produced in Court by Witness—Jury is View the Taken to e Be DAVID CITY, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Speeial.) —The conclusion of the testimony for the defense in the Lillie murder trial at 4 o'clock today gives promise that the case will be concluded within a few days. Noth- ing material was developed in today's proceedings, the testimony given being chiefly as to the details of revolver tests which were made with a view to discover- ing the effects of the bullet on the curiain and window. The first witness of the morning was Arthur Warren, recalled. He sald “1 and several others made some tests on a lace curtain with 32 long cartridges, Some tests were made with 32 short cartridges. We put a curtain up in front of a window. There were four lights in the window, ten by twelve. We fired one shot In each pane of glass. I do not know what kind of powder the cartridges were loaded with. We got the cartridges at two different hardware stores in town.” ldentifies Curtain and Sash. Witness identified the lace curtain and window sash with which the tests were made. He sald the distance between the | curtain and window sash when the tests were made was five inches. The tests were made at a distance of three feet, two feet, one foot, and three inches. At a dis- tance of three feet and two feet there was no discoloration of the curtaln or glass; at a distnace of one foot it burned a hole in the curtain about the size of a silver dollar. At a distance of three inches it blew the curtain through the gl From the shot fired at a distance of three inches and one foot there is a powder burn or smoke on the glass and curtain. At a distance of two feet and three feet there was no discoloration of either curtain or glass. On cross-exarination witness sald: “Yes, we made other tests with other revolvers and other curtains.” Witness denied that they had used a re- volver belonging to Policeman Taddiken, and also positively denled that one of the revolvers exploded when they were making the test “The cartridges we used had the ends cut offt. I do mot believe a blunt bullet would make a different hole from the sharp polated bullet. I did all of the shooting myself.” Witness here produced one of the re- volvers with which the tests were made. It s quite rusty and from its appearance had not been used for several years. It 1s of a pattern that was probably used prior to the civil war. Its appearance in court suggested the report that it had probably seen service In the revolutionary war. This auclent weapon was identified by the witness and admitted In evidence. Continuing witness said: “I, Dr. Hewitt, and Walter King made other tests with a curtain, window and screen.” Witness was excused before identifying 1 White Shirt Waistings— Black on white oxford, dot wide, only, yard or dresses, only, yard ............c.... elaborate designs, only yard popular styles, only, yard black on white, only, yard... 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Arthur Warren, recalled, sald: “I have made other tests than those I have testified to. I think Walter King and W. E. Hewitt made the memoranda. 1 did tha shooting We used rim and center-fire long car- tridges. These tests were made fn the cellar at the Lillle residence on the 26th of this month.” Witness identified the window and screen upon which the other | tests were made. “The screen was thres inches hack of the window. We did use a curtain in making those tests. The re- | volver used was the one now in evidence. | The first test we made at a distance of eight inches. The hole In the window is about the size of a ellver dolicr. second shot that w same revolver, at a distance of eleven inches. The hole Is rather oblong, about | one by one-half inches. The next test we made was with the same revolver at a distance of twenty-nine inches from the . This hole {s about the size of a silver dollar. The next test we made was at a distance of four feet five inches, with the same revolver and same kind of & car- tridge as all other tests were made. The hole made is about the size of a silver half doilar. On the first two tests made there are some slight powder burns or smoke on the glass. The holes in the screen range from one-half to one inch. The | fired was with the | Swears to the Weapon On cross-examination Warren said: *Y, the shots were fired from the revolver now in evidence. I think W. R. Heath spoke to me about making the tests. 1 think it is the same Heath that takes care of the bloodhounds. “Yes, sir, we got one gun from Zeilinger and someone brought another ome. I do Dot remember who It was. We made no tests with curtains that day In the cel. lar. Yes, I have taken considerable interest in this case in the way of making tests, and have made lots of tests that have not been produced in court. Sam Lillle fur- nished the cariridges. I bave put in a little time ip making tests. I think on five different days I have made tests. 1 never received any pay from anyone. Julia Sands testified that she had done | washing for the Lillie family for one year, and remembered one Lime Mr. Lillie was lylng on the lounge and Mrs. Lillle was sitting by his side talking to him, When court convened this afternoon Ar- thur Myait, S. C. Bennison, E. A. Cram and others testified that the character and standing of Mrs. Lillle was gocd W. F. Hewit testified as to the tes:s made on the window sash and sereen in the cellar | at the Llllie residence and corroborated Witness Werren on this point. On cross- examination witness sald: “Either Sam Lillie or Mr. Hill requesied me to help make the tests. There 1s no window to the cellar. We used a lamp. The lamp was eight or nine feet from where we were meking the tests. Walt King and Mr. Hill were there. Arthur Warren and 1 went down together. 1 assisted in making an- other test at Woodward's office. This was W. R. Hoath was recalled. He examined the lock sald to have been taken from the south kitchen door at the Lillie home and sald: “Yes sir, 1 have seen it before. I took it off and delivered it to Mr. Miller at his offce.” On cross-examination witness sald: “I did pot put that key in there. I do not remember when I took it off, but It was before this trial commenced.” Mat Miller of counsel for the defense sald: “This lock bas been in my posses- sion ever since a few days after the pre- liminary hearing. It is in the same con- dition, so far as I know." 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I answered your question both attorney and witn I know 1f there was dirt in the hole where the shaft was I could not unlock it with the Instrument I used here.” Precisely at 4 o'clock the defense rested and the taking of rebuttal testimony by the state was commenced. L. C. Ren sald: “I remember the time that J. 8. Hill and ] examined the door and lock of the kitchen door. Tais was on October 29 and not on the 24th, as Mr. Hill sald. We only made this examination once.” C. W. Derby said: “I remember the oc- casion of Mr. Ren cxamining the kitchen 1 was there in the kitchen at the time. It on the 29th day of | October. 1 had a conversation with Arthur Warren prior to the time wé made the tests in the courthouse. He sald he had a revolver that would burn a curtain away. 1 asked him to loan it to us. He said it was an old gun and he did not think I could use it; that he had shot it after night, that it made a sheet of fire as large | as a ‘man's hat and five or six feet long. | At the time we made the tests in the base- ment Mr. Warren wi there. He did not offer me the use of his gun. 1 positively aid tell him that T would not use that gun.” Mrs. L. C. Ren said: “I was at the Lillle residence the day of the murder. I arrived there about 8 o'clock. I went to the hos- pital and went with Mrs. Georgla Leeper in her buggy about 11 o'ciock. Mrs. Lillie was at home at this time and had been at home for about two hours. When we got to the hospital I went in a few moments. Mrs. Leeper sat in the buggy. She then took me home. I got home at 11:30." The Lillie bedroom was put in the same condition it was on the morning of the murder and the jury, in charge of Deputy Sheriff Varin and Bailifft Hockworth, viewed the room and premises. Counsel for the state say it will only re- | quire a short time to conclude the re- buttal. Public Schools Entertainment. SHELTON, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special)— The public schools today united and gave a specially prepared program to the Grand Army and Woman's Relief Corps out of appreciation for a large new flag which was made by the corps women and pre- | sented to the school to use on all public days on the school house flagstaff, Speeches | and vocal and instrumental music was ren- dered by the scholars from the various rooms. Snow Storm Lasts a Whele Day. | GRANT, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Nearly a foot of snow fell during the tlizzard on Thursday, which lasted twenty-four hours. The train and mail service was badly delayed and there s much suffering and loss among stock. WACO, Neb., ¥eb. 28.—(Npecial)-The last fall of snow was about four inches on the level. This insures another large | yield of winter wheat | Small Blaze at Fremont. { FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special.)— | The fire department was called out this afterncon by a small blaze in Dierk's barber shop In the basement of the Com- mercigl National bank. It was extin- guished without much damage being done. | Loss $25, and fully covered by imsurance. | The fire caused considerable 'xrllememl in the bank building and for a time looked | like a serious one. | Mild and Not Spreadin |had his trial { county court room, M'COOL JUNCTION, Neb., Feb. 28.— (Special.)—No mew cases of smallpox ar breaking out here or io the neighborhood is smallpox already. A strict quarantine is kept over each house In which there is smallpox. The disease is in a very mild form. SCHOOL TEACHER ON TRIAL Jury Disagrees as to Whether He in Guilty of Using Whip .Too Severely. BLAIR, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Ralph Benedict, a school teacher from the Whitford school district No. 4, this county, who was arrested about two weeks ago on a charge of cruelly whipping Ellle J. Reynolds, the 13-year-old daugh- ter of County Supervisor Frank Reynolds, here today before County Judge C. G. Marshall. The jury, after being out three hours, tonight disagreed and Benedict will have to stand trial again. The teacher's main defense was that the girl had been disobedient and saucy in her language to him during the whole term of school. The crowd was so large that| Judge Marshall had to adjourn to the much Interest being | taker in the outcome of the case. The county teachers' institute was in session here today and hurried through with thelr program and attended the trial in a body. | Arrested for Desertion and Larcenmy. | FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 28.—(Special.)—A | man who is said to be Charles Hammond, | a deserter from Fort Russell, Wyo., was | arrested here today. He !s also charged | with the larceny of a suit of citizen's clothes and & bicycle with which to eseape from the fort. The man has been stopping in this city for several days. Farewell to General Booth. | NEW YORK, Feb. 28.—General Booth will bld fareweil to his followers on Tues- | day in the Metropolitan Opera house. His | subordinates are planning a midnight fare- well procession, to be formed as soon ae the public meefing is over. They hope to have elght divisions here from the differ- ent states. Those divisions it is planne to form in a parade which the general will review from the Salvation Army head- | quarters. | | FORECAST OF THE WEATHER | Warmer in Nebraska Today = Tomorrow in Also. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—Forecast i For Nebraska, North and South Dakota— Fair and warmer Sunday; Monday, fal For lowa—Fair and continued cold Sun- day, except warmer in morthwest portion; Monday, fair and warmer. | For Colorado and Wyoming--Fair Sun- day; Monday, fair and warmer in east por- tion For Missouri—Falr Sunday; Monday, fair and . warmer. For Kan and warmer. | today. —Fair Sunday: Monday, fair Loeal Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Feb. %.—Official record of tem- perature and p ecipitation compared with the corresponding Jay of the last three yeurs 1903, 197 1901 1900 Maximum temperature ... 19 38 4 Minimum temperature ... 11 2 32 Mean temperature B » 8 3 Precipitation w T NN Record of temperature and precipitation at Omaha for this day and since March 1, | 1962, Normal temperature o9 Deficlency for the day e e "Total excess since March 1 : 210 Normal precipitation wrecrenee 08 ineh Deficiency for the day ... 3 inch Precipitation since March 1. 0.8 inch Deficlency since March 1 3 inch Deficiency for cor. perfod, 1%02... 6.74 Inches Deficlency for cor. period. 1901... "4 inch T inaicates trece of precipitation L WELSH, Local Forecast Ofctal. | ways, arnam and Fifteenth Streets. NEBRASKA CITY HAS A FIRE auk Building Destroyed by Blase Which Threatens Business Portion. ASSISTS THE FLAMES HIGH WIND Firemen Are Given Great Credit for Preventing the Fire from Spre ing and Wiping Out the Town. NEBRASKA CITY, Feb. 28.—(Spectal Tel- egram.)—Fire early this morning destroyed the Merchants' National completely gutting the bullding. A high wind prevailed at the time which made it almost impossible for the firemen to con- trol the flames. The building Is in the center of the busi- ness portion of the city, and for a time it was thought the whole city would be swept away. The loss to the bank consisted of office furniture and the bullding, the vault and all important papers being saved. The offices in the second story were occu- pled by Dr. Stockert and were completely gutted. The bank this morning moved into the Mulball building and business is being transacted as usual Great credit is given to the firemen for thetr work in confining the fire to this single building. A conservative estimate of the loss Is $6,000, divided as follows: Merchants' bank bullding and fxtures, $3,500; J. Sichl, dam- age by water, $500; Vreeland's cyclone store, damage by water and smoke, $1,000; Dr. C. F. Stockert, library, office and house- hold fixtures, $1,000. Block in Lead Burned. LEAD, 8. D., Feb. 28.—(Special Telegram.) ~—Fire this morning destroyed the Bretel block on upper Main street. Loss, $11,000. ANTI-COMPACT BILL PASSES Senate Also Disposes of a Number of Other Bills from the House. PIERRE, 8. D., Feb. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The senate was only stirred once that being on the anti-compact in- surance bill, which was up for final action. The amendments which were inserted by the senate committee yesterday were stricken out and the bill passed as it came from the house. Moody, Dillon and Bot- tum supported the measure and Northrup opposed it on the final debate. The senate made laws by passing house bills allowing the incorporation of cities with 250 popu- lation; authorizing boards of trustees of towns to establish fire limits; providing for organization of electric street rail- establishing & state board of phar- macy; prohibiting the use of firearms by children under 15 years of age; providing for a commission to locate the boundary between South Dakota and Nebraska; ap propriating money for Oliver Gibbs; grant- ing circuit courts power to change names of persons and places; providing cause for challenge of jurors and fixing penalties for soliciting places on juries, Several new senate bills were presented, one being to appropriate money for the importation of broad-tailed sheep for the agricultural college experiment stlion. The bouse held a morning session at which appropriation bills were passed carry~ ing $10,000 for the building at the asylum of Gary and $85,000 for the insane hos- pital at Yankton. The bill to provide an appropriation of $57,000 for an insane hos- pital at Redfield was, on motion of Brown bank building, | of Sanborn, continued to Tuesday, March 3. This action was opposed by Bromley and Longstaff, and the latter attempted to secure reconsideration, but falled by a vote of 42 to 34. This being the last day for introduction of house bills a number were presented, among them being bills to prevent the sale of liquor by slot devices and the anti-foot ball bill again. A number of house bills of no general importance were passed and the equal suffrage resolution gave Bromley a chance to display oratory in a flowery sddress supporting the measure, after an amendment by Goddard had been drafted in which he sought to submit the question to the women of the state as to their wishes. Several others spoke for the bill, but it was defeated by 47 to 35. The house resolution to memorialize con- ress for constitutional amendment for election of senators by direct vote of the people carried by 72 to 7. The house made laws of senate bills fixing terms of court in the Eighth circuit and extending to towns the same control of artesian waters as is granted to town- ships. After a wrangle all the building appropriations reported by the house com- mittée yesterday were put over to Tuesday for consideration. President Johnson Calls Meeting. NEW YORK, Feb. 28.—President Ban Johnson has called the spring meeting of the American league for next Thursday, March 6, at the Fifth Avenue hotel. At this meeting Johnson will make known the location “of the local ~American league ounds. THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL Preserving Health and Beauty. Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in nature, but few realize its value when taken into the human syetem for the same cleansing purpose. Chorcoal is a remedy that the more you take of it the better; it is not a drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impuri- ties always present in the stomach and fn- testines and carries them out of the system. Charcosl sweetens the breath cfter smok- ing and drinking or after eating onlons snd other odorous vegetables. Charcoal effectually clears and improves the complexion, it whitens the teeth and | further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartie. It absorbs the !njurious gases which col- lect In the stomach and bowels; it disin- tects the mouth and throat from the p> son of catarrh. All druggists sell charcoal In one form er another, but probably the best charcoa! and the most for tke money fs Stuart's Ab- sorbent Lozenges; they are comp:sed of the fincet powdered willow charcoal and other barmless antiseptics In tablet form, or, | rather, in the form of large, pleasant tast- ing lozenges, the charcoal being mixed wita homey. The dally use of these lozenges will s20n tell in a much mproved condition of ths general health, better complexion, sweeter breath and purer blocd, and the beauty cf it fs, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, buf, on the contrary, great Denefit, A Buffalo physician, in speaking of the benefits of charcoal, says 1 adiise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all patlents suffering from gas in the stomach snd bow- els, and to clear the complexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; I also b lieve the liver is greatly bemefited by the dally use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores, and although in ome & & patent preparation, yet | be- lieve I get more and better charcoal in Stuart’s Absorbent Lozenges thas 1o say of the other charcoal tablets’