Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 18, 1903, Page 2

Tel €18-60. During July and August We C New Everythi lose Saturdays at 1 p. m. Bee, Aug. 17, 1008 Black Goods ng that is new for the new au- tumn and winter tailored suits-—all the rough weaves and zibelines, imported broad cloths, and Worumbo Venetians—any of which are quite the proper thing for the Norfolk, Prince Albert or w aist length jacket. Prices range from 75¢ for 44 inches wide and $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.756 and $2 for 50 inch wide materials. The more dressy weaves consist of silk warp Crepe de Chine, Eolian, Carita and Crepe Eolians—all entirely different weaves— they are the most dressy and the most clinging weaves on the market. For tucking, shirring and cascading these cloths have no rival. Prices range $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.25 and $2.50 per yard. Voiles, Etamines and all the new transparent cloths of the season at 50c, 60c, $1, $1.25, $1 .50, $1.75 and $2 per yard Tuonrson, BeLoen &Ca 'Y. M. C. A. Building, Corner Sixteenth and Douglas Sts troduction of amendments to the treaty was objected to. President Recelves News. OYSTER BAY, Aug. 17.—-On the return of the president to Sagamore Hill this evening he found walting him the news of the rejection of the Colombian canal treaty. ‘While he was natyprally disappeinted, ho does not desire at this time to make any comments upon it. When It, was learned recently that the Colorfiblan congress intended to amend the treaty it was understood that an Intima- tian was conveyed to the Colomblan govern- ment that such amendments as were pro- posed would be unsatisfactory to the Amer- jcan government. The rejectian of the treaty followed. HOLDS A WOMAN FOR RANSOM Unidentified Bandit Captures Iowan, Demanding Fifty Thousand for Her Return. DAVENPORT, la, Aug. 17.—A report comes from SBunbury, Ia., of the kidnapin late last night of Mrs. John Hilsrow, wife of a, wealthy farmer, and an attempt to extort $50,000 ransom from her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Hilsrow were decoved from their home by a man who said their son ‘was {ll in a nearby town." While they were driving along the road with the stranger Hilsrow, who {8 0ld and feeble, was thrown from the buggy and was told that his wife would be held until he brought the money to & certain secluded spot. Mrs. Hilsrow ‘was imprisoned in the cellar of a deserted farm house. During last night, while her captor was away from the house, she made her escape, running to & farm house in the neighbor- hood. In the meantime her husband had communicated with the county authorities, but no trace of the kidnaper could be faund. Mrs. Hilsrow is in a critical con- dition from exposure. ALICE DOVEY MAKES A HIT f Opera. PHILADELFHIA, T¢legram.)—Nfxon & new production of Willlam Spencer's chatming comedy opera, “Miss Bob White' yhich opened the Park theatér tonight received an absolute ovation from & house that was packed to suffocation. All the pretty members of the opera were encored and the comedy went with a vim and snap that augers well for all concerned. The favorites in the cast were very cordially greeted, Miss ‘Dorothy Hunting as Bob White, justified all the ggod things sald of her. Alice Dovey, of Plattsmouth, Neb,, as Golden Rod was an ideal littie Quaker majden and sang her score beautifully. OMAHA STUDENT IS HONORED Takes Highest Rank in Year's Studies at Mt. De Chantel Convent s Aug. 17.—(Special ‘Telegram.)—Moynt DeChantel convent here was the scene of a solemn yet brilllant exercise today when the degrees were con- ferred on the faithful students of the last year. The highest honor, the white vell of the nativitiation, was conferred on Miss Mary Alcysious Miller of Omaha. Tho ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McCartrie of Washington, D. C. TWIGG'S NINTH VICTIM DEAD Still Another Must Succumb Before Band Concert Fusill List is Full WINFIELD, Kan, Aug. 17.-Otls Cartor, | & billposter, one of the persons shot by Gilbert Twigg at the band concert last week, died today, being the ninth vietim to succumb. Everett Ridgeway is dying. The other twenty-fivo wounded will recover. e ———— “1 have found out a gift for my fair"’ Willam Shenstone sang thus in the cighteenth century, To-day the place ** where the wood-pigeons breed,'” would be insignificant in his eyes compared to the place where Gorham Silverware may be obtained, and it i3 to be obtained at all responsible jewelers”, For wedding, birthday and holiday gifts silver, by et.m':.r'l:’x,oufi consent, is peguliarly fitted. The best silver is the Gor- ham,whichalways bears this trade-mark TURES PILLAGE VILLAGES Both Sides in the Macedonian Embroglio Perpetrate Outrages. SULTAN CALLS OUT 52,000 MORE MEN Powers Exchange Views, but Do Not Belleve that the Trouble Wil Spread or Involve Peace of Europe. USKUB, Aug. 17.~8ix hundred bashi ba- gouks, under the command of Albanian chiefs, who are notoriously cruel, have pil- laged and destroyed a number of Chris- tian villages in the districts of Debre and Oksida. The Turkish authorities connived at the outrages and furnished the bashi bagouks with old uniforms, in order that they might appear to be regular soldiers. BOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 17 e forelgn diplomats here are anxiously watching for the effect of the memorandum the govern- ment has presented to the powers on the condition of affairs in Mace- donia. They fear it may excite popular opinion in Bulgaria, and point out that such emphatic, outspoken criticlsm I3 usually reserved for manifestos ssued on the eve of war, although it is regarded as belng quite improbable that the memoran- dum was a prelude, in the present case, to anything more serious than increased tension. Most of the diplomatic representa- tives at Sofla visited the foreign ofMce here today and recelved assurances of the for- eign. minister that Bulgaria had not the slightest desire to antd§onize Turkey or any other power, but merely wished to show unmistakably where the responsibility for the Mq onlan revolution belonged. Orders have been issued for the mobiliza- tion tomorrow of two divisions of reserves. It is rumored that they will be employed |in strengthening the forces along the frontier to prevent the passage of Bul- garian bands .into Macedonia. The offi- clals, however, say this rumor Is un- founded and that the reserves are called out to undergo their customary training of Sultan Calls Out Troops. CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 17.—An im- perfal irade has been issued calling out fifty-two -additional battalions of troops (about 52,000 men). from, the European pro- vinces of Turkey, in consequence ef the spread of insurrection in Macedonla. These troops comprise twenty battalions of reserves of the first class from the Adri- anople and Salonica army corps. The by ance are reserves of the recond class. A dispatch from Salonica says two per- sons were killed, a number injured and several cars were destroyed by an ex- plosion yesterday on the rallroad between Amatora and Karasonli, The managers of the raliroads have noti- fled the porte that they disclaim responsi: bility for the damage done to the Mnes or fpr the injuries sustained by officials while the present conditicns prevail in Macedonla. No Fear ifelt in London. LONDON, Aug. 17.—According to in- formation in possession of diplomats in London, there is no reason at this moment to fear the danger of differences between the powers In pect to Macedonla, or that i the trouble wiil spread beyond the confines of Turkey. One of these, who is partici- | pating In the exchange of notes regarding the situation, sad: ' The powers { Nothing o are soting has developed to cause suspicion on motives underlying the flm‘nld- made by Russia on the porte. A full ex- change of views has occurred between the powers interested. r. Balfour's statement in the commons tiining Great Britain's attitude, and the a and Russia to Bul- ria prove that these three nations a n accord and the advices received at my Fra 'd German! ussia “’é Turkey an neral eon- prevent complications ave Sharacter that every ef- made e powers to main- R R e - ourt e Ruassian squadron will' reach whatever point has been selected. There is ne doubt that th *flo object of t movement s urleundsntlnd that Russia’s must complied with without ay. 1 have confirmatory advices as to the eral character of the revolution. Turkey as a fre¢ hand so far as the military operdtions within its own territory are con- eerned, but the suppression of the revolt in not & matter of & week and the longer it drags on the greater the fea Il?u'rn tional complications, which all the powers are zealously laboring to prevent. Reumania Orders Amms - BUCHAREST, Roumania, Aug. 17.—Ac ing War Minister Pratiano has ordered the government powder factory and small arms ammunition depot to prepare a large quan- tity of ammunition immediately, Fear Bulgaria Will Be Defeated. ROME, Aug. 17.—~The memorandum of the Bulgarian government to the powers re- garding the situation in Macedonis has pro- duced a great effect here. The general Impression is (hat the Buigarian govern- ment is no longer able to hold back popu- lar feeling which, unless it is repressed in tme will lead to & war with Turkey. The fate of Bulgaria In that event, it Is thought, would probably be the same as that of Greece In the last war with Turkey. The Itallan government is exchanging views on the subject with Vienna and Lon- dpn. HYMENEAL. Sehuli-Cory. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Aug 17.—(Spe- cial)~Nathan fichulz and Miss Frances Cory, daughter of John Cory, of this city, were married In the Episcopal church yesterday, Rev. H. B. Burgess officlating. Weat-Wernts. James Robert West and Miss Clara E, Wernts were married by Rev. Charles W, Bavidge at his home on Leavenworth street Baturday evening. THE WARSHIPS 1IN COLLISION Torpedo Boats Ram Each Other During Presidential Review. VESSELS PRESENT MAGNIFICENT SIGHT OYSTER BAY, N. Y., Aug. 17.—For the first, time in the history of the country the president of the United States today reviewed and Inspected, in time of peace, a great fleet of United States warships. The ceremony was a magnificent and im- pressive naval spectacle. It was wnmarred by the slightest mishap until just at its conclusion, when the torpedo boat de- stroyer Barry rammed the destroyer De- eatur, fortunately, however, doing litte damage. The first squadron of destroyers was ap- proaching Mayflower at full speed in close formation. Orders were signalled from De- catur to form a wed In executing the orders Decatur swung across the bow of Barry, An instant later. Barry rammed it on the starboard side. ' Decatur llsted sharply to port and seemed to be In se fous distress. Mayflower's boats were manned instantly, but were not lowered, as Decatur was seen to right itself. In a few minutes it holsted a signal of .‘‘no serfous damage,” and later steamed along- side Mayflower and Lieutenant Chandler reported that while his ship had recelved a bad bump on the starboard quarter it was not materially damaged. Barry, which struck Decatur a glancing blow, had its bow crumpled but was not injured other- wise. The accident put a sudden stop to the maneuvers of the dertroyers squadron. Twenty-One Vescela in Line. Twenty-one warships, drawn up in four parallel columns, a mile long, and Includ- ing some of the best fighting ships In the navy, resting on the glassy surface of Long Island sound, composed the picture which President Roosevelt was called on to in- spect. ;. Two parallel columns of battleships and crulsers, headed by Kearsarge, Rear Ad- miral Barker's flagship, flapked by files of destroyers, composing the North Atlantic fleet, covered the placid sound for two miles off shore, from picturesque Lioyds Neck, and blockading the mouth of Oyster Bay, presented a splendid marine speo- tacle, abundantly suggestive of America's sea power. Good Weather for Review. Fairer weather for the review could not have been asked. When the president boarded Mayflower's launch at the J. West Roosevelt landing there was hardly a ripple to wrinkle the surface of the water. Mayflower lay in the mouth of Oyster Bay. Nearby was Dolphin, with Secretary Moody, Admiral Dewey and rear admirals on board. Before the president arrivéd Becretary Moody, Admiral Dewey, Rear Admiral Taylor, chief of the Bureau of Navigation; Rear Admiral Rodgers, commandant of the New York navy yard; Captain Brownson, commandant of the Naval academy; Gen- eral Chaffee, 8ir Thomas Lipton, Colonel Sherman-Crawford of the Royal Ulster Yacht club, C. Oliver Iselin, W. Butler Duncan, Woodbury Kane and Commodore Fredefick C. Bourne of the New York Yacht club were taken on board May- flower. As the president stepped on the deck of Mayflower its guns spoke the first salute of the morning. Leaving anchora, Dol phin passed Mayflower, saluting as it went by Then Mayflowér steamed down the bay, followed by the president's yacht Sylph, having guests of the president on board. White Clad Sallors Salute. With the president’s flag flying from its main truck Mayflower steamed slowly off to the east end of the right column, made a sweeping curve and moved down through the lane between the finst column of battle- ships and crulsers and the first column of destroyers. Lines of white clad sallors manned the rails, superstructure, fighting tops and yards of the white fleet and dotted the rails of the dark-hulled destroyers. A twelve-pounder gun in Kearsarge's seo- ondary battery spurted a little flash of flame and smoke and the succession of presidential salutes began. While the smoke was drifting from Kearsarge's guns the band 'struck up-“Columbia” and the sallors gave the president a ringing cheer as Mayflower moved by. At a speed of three miles an hour the president's flagship proceeded down the lane and, as it ap- proached, the guns of each of the ships in turn spoke in salute, their bands and the cheers of the sailors joining iIn the tributes. The guns of the destroyers were silent. President Passes Down Line. From the bridge of Mayflower President Roosevelt, surrounded by agroup of ad- mirals and guests, acknowledged the ga- lutes. At the end of the lane Mayflower turned and passed down the line between the second column of cruisers and second lne of destroyers. One after another the guns of Dolphin, Panther, Prairle, Yankee, Topeka and Olympia ealuted until, having encircled the fleet and completed the first | N, part of the review, Mayflower stopped at the head of the two columns between Kearsarge and Olympla. As a naval ple- ture it was splendid and inspiring. TLaunches put oft from the warships and | ! scurried over to Mayflower, carrying the cpmmanders and flag ofcers to pay their respects to the president with whom they lunched. This formality completed the president boarded Mayflower's launch and was con- veyed to Kearsarge, to return the oficfal call. Twenty-one guns from the secondary battery spoke an officlal welcome and an equal number at parting. In turn he vis- ited each of the battieships and crulsers, the ceremony being repeated in each in- stance. Vessels Pass In Review. On the return of the president to May- flower the vessel got under way and steamed eastward for several miles coming to anchor then in order that the fleet might pass in review. The vessels of Lhe fleet welghed. anchor and in a single column headed by K steamed slowly past Mayflower. The yards and ralls of ry vessél were manned, the marines were paraded and the bands played: “Hail Columbia.”" President Roosevelt, with his Aistinguished naval guests reviewed the fleet from Mayflower's bridge. At the eonclusion of the review the prin- cipal guests of the president, except Ad- miral Dewey and Captain Brownson left Mayflower. Secretary Moody, General Chaffee, Assistant Secretary Sanger and General Barry went aboard Dolphin while Bir Thomas Lipton boarded Erin and Privateer. Mayflower returned to its anchorage In Oyster Bay, the president, Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Alice Roosevelt, Admiral Dewey and Captain Browson leaving the ship at § to the thunder of a final presidential salute. ——— Denver Woman Killed {n Rusaway, DENVER, Aug. 17.—Mrs. Edwin H. Rob- ris, 8 well known y soe 64 Were today Trom & ractuped shul ah dislocat, her husband s ering from A ouider’ the n—-;l of & runa; 'fl," m{l dent. o erly w anchs, Ripp of Kalamasoo, Mich. Nerts 1n the ‘son of the late Caesar RobeFta )\ OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1903, ALMOST REACHES THE MARK Ak-Sar-Ben Roster CHimb! Toward the of Knights is 500 Line. “Twelve hundred and sixty-fiv S0 declared the grand muft! at the den last night. Last year at this time there were 23 pald memberships in the Knights of Ak-S8ar-Ben. The mark set for this year is, as herétofore announced, 1600, and the grand mufti urged that this number be reached immediately, as the time for initia- tions is growing short. Aside Yrom the short business session, the meeting was unusually attractive, the games and sports of ancient Rome, with several new quirls and quirks, going with great vim. Count von Maul-Esel was the principal speaker of the evening and his address was greatly appreciated, although not all could understand it, as he spoke In Ger- mpn. But he was liberally applauded, and those understanding thé language willingly translated the best points to their less for- tunate brethren. At ita close an informal reception was held. Rev. Francis 8. White of Omaha, Captain A. G. Fisher of Chadron, A. Mandelberg of Omaha, George A. Burlinghot of Beatrice, A. A. Green of Chicago and B. A. Benson of Omaha also spoke briefly under the head of “the good of the order." f The tennis players from Kansas, Illinols and other states attending the tournament were at the den in force, and greatly en- joyed the games, entering into them with the zest shown only by athletes. Special features will be provided for the meeting next Monday night, and every member who can possibly do so is expected to bring a friend along with him to enjoy them. Among the visitors from Nebraska were: J. U, Buek, Naponee; P. O. Woodward, Helvidere, C. J. Bwanson, Oakland; R. Al Smith, Tekamah; W. F. Chamberiain, Hastings; F. B. Ireland, Dorchester; Win: koepke, ' Leigh; George A. Berlinghot Beatride; J. G. Lowe, Lineoln; M. J. Lip- man, Bassett; Howard Clark, Gretna; L. J. Rodeman, Giltner; M. B, McDonald, Merringard; 'Tom Bannigan, Columbus; A Keonkel. North Platte; C. B. Comptony, B. F. Bell, Robert McWhorter, A, H. Howard, G, A 'Binpis, Waterloo; W. F. Dawson Linwood; Jay SinClair, 'Kearney; I. Ray mond, Lincoli; C. 0. Glover, Giither: J. L. Btrickler, Cotesfield; George Derling, Al- lMance; J, H. Beiser, Harrjson; Charles Coffee, Chadron; J. C. Shunafeldt, Charlcs P. Brésee, Ben Robbins, Rushville; H. D. Thomas M. Huntinglon Gor- codienry, Harrlson: Nick 4. North Platte; ' Frank Currie Crawford: ‘Charles Davigan, Chadron; Ed F, Bchesnig, Beatrice; Bmil Reichardt, Fort Crook, C. I, Harrison, Norfolk; E. A’ Par- sons, North Platte; Nick Cook, 'Kennard. i Ed’ Renpard, F. Philbrook, yon, G, P. Shirley, Mis: . Adair, George F. James Jensen, Roe- &8 Shenandoah; Alof Remeler, Maine; A J. B, Balley, Onawa; E. H. Rothert, Schriver, Glenwood From Wyoming: J. F. Mills, Sheridan; Charles Brown, Rawlins; J. Jenne, Douglas G, T, Schroefel, F. E. Jandt, B. F. Hummel, F. W. DeCastro, Lusk; George Rhine, Evanston. ; Btuart; M, B. Des Moines; 8. K. From Kansas: John Suedders, Marys- ville; W. W, Guthrie, W. G. Beitzell, Atchi- sgon; H. O. Copeland, H. D. Copeland, Fred Eberhardt, . _Eberhardt, rank Hber- hardt, John J. Eberhardt, Saiina, From other states came: J. M. Thomson, Wallace, Boston: R. G. . ; John Main, Detroit; D. A Lanlzpson, Pittsburg; W. J. Marcom, Hartford, Conn.: Louis Bernstein and Law. rence Rosenthal, Cincinngti; L. B. Her- man, Buffalo: H. Kuhle, Salem, 8. D.; R. W. Speirs, Ree Heights, 8. D.: E. A, Tyler. M. N. Coé, F. L. Petteé, Charles E. Preyn A. A Green, George Campbell, D. K. 8olo! mon, 3 Klopp. P. 8. Reed and Chris. topher Campbell, Chicago; G. P. Hollean, H. Osborn and W. R. Gallaway, Denver Brevaore, . B, Kansas City. . Johne, Lake City., Minn.: J. O, Ko La Crol Wis.; W. T, Scully, St. FAuI Minneapolis: ‘¥, Chalafant, Ka) City. s M. Lewis. Buftton, Ind. Herbert Ja: bs, Eczemu—No Cure. Yo fay, Your druggist will refund your money it PAZO OINTMENT {ails to.cure Ringworm, Tetter, Old Ulcers and Sores, Pimples and Blackheads on the face, and all skin ‘dls. eases. 50 cents. '‘BULLETIN ON WINTER WHEAT Union Pacific Collects Statisties Cov- and Nebrasks Yielas, ering Kan General Passenger Agent Lomax of the Union Pacifi®h will soon fssue “Agricultural Bulletin No. 17," of the serfes, dealing this ‘time with the yleld of winter wheat in Kansas and Nebraska. It is carefully com- plled by counties from returns gathered by the statisticians of his department, and 1s rather under than over the facts. It summarizes. the situation follows: Acreage Average Total Yield. us) Bushels, Kansas 101,727,717 Nebraska’ 208,718 Totals It is noted that in the two states there is an increase in acreage over the reports of Jast year of 233,839 acres (199,012 acres in Kansas and 34827 In Nebraska). Comment- ing on this the bulletin sayw: Anyone who examines the tabular state- ment by counties will see that the increase has taken place In the western portions of h state. It seems to be demonstrated that the western counties of both Kansas and Nebraska are destined to excel in the production of winter wheat, thus proving untrue the statement that west of the 100th meridian land is unsuitable for rafs- ing of crops. nfil the production of winter wheat in Kan- sas and Nebraska as cnmm\r.% with its total production In the United States and orth America and the world some inter- esting facts appear. The combined winter wheat in Kansas and Nebr; Afth of the t y for i802 over sixth of the total yield for North America n and over one twenty-third of the total ‘yleld made by all the wheat lands of the world last year. One secms justified In asserting that more careful attention to the selection of seed and better methods of preparing land for seeding will in t next ten years vastly increase the yicld of winter wheat in Kansas and Nebraska, will not only keep them in the front rank of wheat producing states, but will place them a long distance in advance of all other states in the union and of all other coun- tries of the same area In the world. e —————— WON'T MIX ad Food and Good Health Won't Mix. Tle human stomach stands much abuse but it won't return good health If you give it vad food. Y 1t you feed right you will feel right for pruper food and a good mind is the sure riad to health. “A year ago I became much alarmed about my health for I begar te suffer after each meal no maticr bow lMttle 1 ate,” says a Denver woman, *I lost my appetite and the very thought of food grew distasteful, with the result that 1 was not nourished and got weak snd thin, My home cares were very heavy for beside a large family of my own I have alse to logk out for an aged mother. There was no one to shoulder my house- hold burdens and come what might I must bear them and this thought nearly drove me frantic when I realized that my health was breaking down, “1 read an article in the paper about some one with trouble just like mine being cured on the food Grape-Nuts and acting on this suggestion I gave Grape-Nuts a trial. The first dish of this delicious food told me I had struck the right thing. My uricomfortable feelings in stomach and brain disappeared as if by magic and in an incredibly short space of time | was Since then I have gained t through hard work and realize | am a very differ. ent woman, all due to the splendid food Name given by Postum Ce., Trial will prove TRAINS SUPPLANT TROOPS War Department Proposes to Gridiron Lugon with Railroad Tracks. INTEREST ON ROADS TO BE GUARANTEED Negotiations Already Under Way Seem to Presage E of Active Work y Commencement Construction Philippines, WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.—Secretary Roet bas been in correspondence with Governor Taft in connection with the construction of a system of rallroads in the islands amounting to some 600 miles. It is proposed to build a line from Manila north through Luzon to the harbor at the northernmost end of the island. Another projected line 18 a branch from this north and south line over the mountains to the eastern coas! Another proposed line is from Manila sout to Batangas. It has been suggested also that g line be constructed along the west coast of Luzon from Dagupan, the present terminus of the Manila, and Dagupan road, to the north end of the isjand. These propo- sitions, which have been considered by the secretary of war and the governor of the Philippines, contemplate aid by the Philip- pine government in the construction of the roads. It s expected that a guarantee of the Interest on the cost of the roads in case the roads prove unable to pay such Interest out of the earntngs will be suficient to induce capital to invest in the different enterprises. The Philippine government could not make grants-of land to ald in the construction of the road, but it could grant rights bf way. It has been determined that the Philip- pine government has the authority to guar- antee the !nterest on the railroad bonds, the payment of Interest to constitute a lien on the raflroad property. The secretary of war believes that the construction of these roads would be of immense berefit and would settle for all time ths question of possible insurrections in the fsland of Luzon. Save Cost of Soldiers. For police and patrol of the lsland the roads, it Is belleved, would be far superfor to a regiment of soldiers, while the cost of a regiment would be nearly double the interest the government would pay on the cost of rallroad construction. The secre- tary says the railroads in Cuba have elimi- nated the prospects of disturbances in that portion of the fsland where constructed. He thinks a similar result would follow the construetipn of railroads in the Philippines. Engineers have been making aurveys in the :slands and railroad men have béen in consultation with the secretary of war on the rubject, which has veached such a stage that it is belleved construction work may start speedily. Some of the projects for railroads include the construction of short lines in' Min- danao, but these are not considered of such importance as those ofLuzon. In connect!on with the proposed system of railroads, Secretary Root and Governor Taft have been considering the claim of the Manila & Dagupan raflroad against the United States. The road has made a claim for damages by insurgents beforc and since the occupation and under the Paris peace treaty. Secretary Root has refused to approve the plan of settlement, because there s a clause in the charter of the road that it shall become the property of the government at.the end of fifty years and one of the articles of agreement in the settlement which was. insisted on by the rajlroad company was that the government should relinguish all claim, under, the, ALty year provision. a e . *“Printing Tenders Quashed. The postmaster gencral has cancelled all bids for printing in connection with the money order system, except that on which the award to Paul Herman for money order forms was made. New advertisements will call for bids for printing sbout 600 money order forms on paper without a water mark, The last specifications required'a spocial water mark, thus confining the bldding to a !imited number of firms able to obtain this speclal paper. The new money order forms will be on paper of the best quality, but will not have the distinctive mark. The bids will be opened on September 5 and the awards will be made by the 15th. It is expected that there will be less delay in Aling requisitiops for blanks under the new system. Heretofore Wynkopp, Hollen- back & Co. have had most of the contracts. Oontracts Are Oancelled, By order of Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling, the contracts with the Crescent Ship Building company of Elizabethport, N. J., for the gonstruction of the ¢ruiser Chattanooga and the torpedo boats Nichok sen and O'Brien have been cancelled. The vessels, which have been launched, will be completed at a government yard. Seeretaries May Override Law. Secretary Root today received from the Department of Justice an opinion”of one of the attorneys general relative to the effect of the District of Columbia statute miiking Saturday @ half holiday in the Dis- trict and its application to the national departments. The opinion says the statute applies to the departments, but the heads of the de- partments under other laws may compel work from ‘clerké 6n Saturday afternoon and all other holldays when necessary and further that seven hours of work each day Is required of government clerks. sachusctts to Go to Ney York. Captain Bmory, commanding the battle- ship Indiana has advised the Navy depart- ment that the battleship ‘Massachusetts can probably be repaired sufficiently to get under way from Bar Harbor for Now York by Thursday. docked there and the full extent of its damages learned. Surcharged Stamps Barred. The Postoffice department has ordered that on and after October 1 United States .postage stamps surcharged “Fhilippines” shall not be accepted for postage on matter mailed for the United States and United States postage stamps without the Philip- pine overprint shall mot be accepted in the Philippine islands. DEATH RECORD. James Delapey. = BELGRADE, Neb., Aug. 17.—(Special)— James Delaney, a ploneer of Nance county, died yesterday. He owned a large landed ate and was one of Nance county's first sottlers and citizens. He leaves a family of seven children, all grown, to mourn his dimise. v Moses Polloek. PHILADELPHIA, Auk. 17.-Moses Pol- lock, sald to be the oldest publisher and bookseller in the United States, is dead at his home here. Me was born in 1817 and spent seventy-two years in the book busi- ness. Most of the great American Nbraries were Indebted to his collections. Saves Life by Killing Aunother. YOUNGSTOWN, 0., Aug. 17.—William Burns, stationary engineer employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Rallroad company, nri Girard, today, saved his life by killing an Matlan workmin with whom he quar- reled on Sunday. The laborer had knocked him down and stabbed him W ulled & revolver, and shot illine his assallant. Massachusetts will be | CENTRAL PARK IMPROVERS on Perti- nent Toples. The largest meeting in its history was held by the Central Park Improvement club at the Congregational church, corner of Forty-second and Saratoga streets, last evening. The church was crowded and the regular order of business was given over to an open meoting, which was addressed hy Judge Slabaugh, president of the Central Fedetation of Improvement Clubs. Fd F. Morearty and Frank Weaver also spoke, the latter in the Interest of the Omaha Blectric Light and Power company. Judge Slabaugh's address was in the nature of an explanation of the purposes and objects of the central club, which, he #ald, represented the combined strength ot all the independent clubs. He likened im- provement clubs to the dynamos of muniel- pal enterprise, because they worked to- gether for the general good. Improvement means not only street grades, sidewalks, street cars and viaducts and bridges, but 1t means art and beauty In thelr construc- tion: not merely utility, but beauty as well. The central club is in reality the clearing house of all improvement clubs. Mr. Morearty spoke of the importance and necessity of improvement clubs and the great work they are capable of accomplish- ing for the adornment of the city. They are the bane of the politicians and ward bosses and are coming to be considered tho strongest factor in municipal affairs. Mr. Weaver sald he was present In the Interest of the elfctric light company. He | £ald that the proposition of the gompany for lighting the city is not yet before the council. He would be glad to present to the club at Its next meeting the facts and figures of what the electrio light company proposed to do, In order that the club may act comprehensively upon any recommenda- tions that it may be disposed to make to the council in the premises. Following Mr. Weay address the women served a lunch of cake and lemon- ade to the club and visitors. While no special business was transacted, the question of the wants of Central Park were Informally discussed. The principal want at this time is street car connection with the city. Two propositions for the extension of the Ames avenue line are being considered. One is that the line be cbntinued from Thirty-sixth to Thirty- seventh on Ames, thence on Thirty-seventh | to Fowler, thence to Thirty-ninth, thence | to Grand avenue and west on Grand avenue to Forty-second street. The other is to extend thé Ames street line direct west from Thirty-sixth to Forty-second street at Fontanglle park. A large number of persons signed the clut roll 4nd paid the requisite fee. The club 18 but three months old and Is already | Very active one. Much is needed out there | in the way of {improvements and the Cen- | tral Park people are bound to have them. The regular business meeting of the clu’ will be held next Monday evéning. HANDSOME NEW STREET SIGN, Milwankee Road Installs Most Artistic | ted Announcement in the City. | It was late last night when Eugene Duval and Court Carrier of the Milwaukee went | home, and. later still before they ciozed their eyes in aleep. And even When they aid finally succumb to the persistent woo- ings of the drowsy god, their dreams were roseate indeed, for they were colored by recollections of the new street sign which shone forth in front of the Milwaukee up- town office for the first time last night. It is by far the most artistic iffaminated sign in Omaha and one of the prettiest ever shown anywhere, It is In keeping with the other appointments of the new city offices of the Milwaukee and is. constructed of glass and metal of finest workmanship, showing the Milwaukee coat-of-arms—the white lettering on the background of deep carmine. When the electric lights were turned on for the first time last night the pretty effect was generally commented upon by the people who throng the busiest corner in Omaha. ) SHEEP BUSINESS DECLINES | Prominent Industry of Idahd Not as Good as Formerly, Says Bolse Man. John Gary, a leading sheep man of Boise, | 1daho, s o guest at the Merchants. He says of the sheep interests up In that lo- cality: U “The sheep industry is not the most en- couraging business with us just now. Wool | brings only 13 cents there and we have very iittle sale for wethers. We are hav- ing no trouble With the cattle men, as ours is almost exclusively a sheep country. There was g law enacted by the state leg- {slature lagt year to permit no sheep within two miles of a residence, but if it was rigldly enforced it would drive all the sheep out of Idaho. We raise lots of al- falfa along the Snake and Boise rivers and new irrigation ditches are now being bullt in both of these valleys, Some cattle are raised in our vicinity, but not many. Some farming Is done along the valleys. We do | ot raise much wheat." IFORMER OMAHA MAN DEAD Prof. P. J. Borne, Aged Elght-Fiv, Dies in Spokane and Will Be Buried Here. Samuel Borne of Coroner Brailey's office | yesterday recelved & telegram from Spokane, announcing the sudden death | there of his aged father, Prof. P. J. Borne. | Mr. Borne left yesterday afternoon for Spokane and will bring back the remains to this city for interment as Omaha was | the place of residence of the family. There are three sons and four daughters and the widow left here Prof. Borne, who was 8 years old, lived in Omaha twenty-three years and about twenty-one years ago went west. The In- formation contalned In the telegram was very meagre and from the first it was thought that there had been foul play, but the second message proved this un- true. Deceased had been recently for some time in a hospital . The Great Parks of Colorado constitute one of her chief glorles. They contain flelds, forests, and plains; they are watered by creeks and rivers, and con tain villages and farm-houses: they have springs and lakes where hotels and other places of entertainment are found for those seeking health and recreation To enable people to reach thess favored localities without unnecessary expenditure of time or money, the UNION PACIFIC has put into effect very low rates and splendid train service from Missouri river to Denver Accommodations are provided for all sses of passengers on thesc trains, the including free reclining chair buffet smoking cars, day coaches, etc 224 Farnam street; o equipment cars, dining cars, drawing-room sleeper: City ticket office, ‘phone 31€. 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