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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
WHY HOARE LOST HIS JOB
Collector Stephenson Says Politics
Had Nothing to Do With
the Case.

Internal Revenue Collector Elmer B.
Stephenson, when seen regarding a sensa-
tlonal story printed in a Lincoln paper,
stated that the tale was made of whole
cloth.
There is absolutely no truth in the
statements that / in any way Influenced
Mr.. Hoare's political work or that he was
discharged because his political faith did
not coincide with mine,' said Stephenson
yesterday morning.
mi. Hoare was appointed deputy revenue
collector more than four years ago, and Mr..
Houtz fixed Mr.. Hoare's headquarters at
Fremont, Neb., which place has been his
headquarters ever since. Previous to his
appointment by Mr.. Houtz, Mr.. Hoare had
held a position in the government service
in the Interior department. More than a
year ago considerable pressure was invoked
with the purpose Of making a change in Mr..
Hoare's district. but at that time I de-
clined to make the change, and said that 1
thought 1t would be we'll and without detri-
ment to the service for Mr.. Hoare to re-
main and serve out his four-year term.
But l did indicate at that time that at the
end Of the four-year term / would perhaps
make a change, and 1 am only now doing
what l indicated / would do more than a
year ago, and politics had nothing whatever
to do with It.
Neither Senator Willard nor anyone else
has ever asked me to change Mr.. Hoare's
headquarters, nor did l make any change
for a single day. nor did l ever send him
to any other part OF the state than his own
district. II Mr.. Hoare was ever a chair
man OF any political committee, / DO not
know it. Mr.. Hoare, like every other dis
trict deputy, was required to account daily
for his movements and whereabouts, and l
never knowingly undertook to dictate his
actions politically. At a political conven-
tion held In Fremont Mr.. Hoare supported
DR.. Hansen. After Mr.. Mccarthy was nom
mated l suggested to Mr.. Hoare that what
could be done for MIR. Mccarthy consistently
with our oficial positions should be done,
and / am sure that Mr.. Hoare, as we'll as
myself, gave Mccarthy what help he could,
and l have the best of evidence that Mr..
Mccarthy feels grateful for the help rem
dered him. l have a good deal Of conf
dence In Mr.. Hoare's integrity and do not
believe he gave anyone the transformation
that appeared in a Lincoln paper"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
COTTON BROKERSSTEAL NEWS
Obtain Details Of Government Crop Bsti-
mate Before Publication.
TRY TO SELL INFORMATION TO DEALER
Leak is, Used. to Boost Prices Both
in New Hork and Liverpool
Day in Advance of
issue,

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The Journal OF
Commerce will say tomorrow: In recent
years there have been many reports that
the agricultural bureau cotton report has
leaked out, in other words, that it's gem
eral condition has become known to a
favored few before oficial publication, but
never has the belief been more fully held
by the cotton trade than in the instance
Of the report issued by the department on
Wednesday.
II is impossible to give SPECIFIC evidence
that the report was dishonesty made
known, for direct evidence of this charac-
ter could only be received from parties
themselves participating in. the theft. But
the course of Wednesdays market is ac-
cepted as being absolutely and unequivo-
cally decisive that large market interests
had definite information Of the character
OF the reports. In addition the following
specific information is available.
First-The exact figures q O,4l7.0OO bales)
OF the governments estimate were def
nitely known at least twenty minutes be-
port. III.
~second-The news was generally known
before / o'clock that the departmental esti-
mate would be- 10 ,5O0,000 bales.
Third-Advance information regarding the
exact character of the report was offered
early In the forenoon to a large commits
sion house, which refused to enter into
negotiations or consider the purchase OF
the stolen information.
But the best evidence. that the informa-
ton was dishonesty circulated was con
tained in the action of the market itself,
and there are many responsible members OF
the New York cotton trade who believe the
leak" occurred not on Wednesday morn
ing, but some time on Tuesday, az there Is
every evidence that both the New York
and Liverpool markets were forced up to a
selling basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
MRS. zoRN WITHDRAWS SUIT
VIII Not Press Divorce Proceedings
Against Husband, Under Charge
of Murder.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. AIRS. Zorn today
withdrew her suit, filed yesterday, asking
a divorce from her husband, Or. Louis zorn,
and for the return of a fortune left by her
father. once a wealthy st. Louisan, and
which, 1t is asserted. was worth $3.50 900.
DR.. Zorn, who has been held in the county
Jail charged with murder in the first degree
for having shot his tenant, Albert sechrest,
was permitted to return to his home today
under guard and see his wife. The inter-
view resulted in Mrs. Zorn deciding to with
drew her suit.
Mrs. sechrest. who is the states principa
witness in the case against zorn, caused a
sensation ten days ago by throwing a note
pinned to a hat into the Missouri river at
Leayenworth stating that she had drowned
herself and, baby. Later both were found
at the home Of the womah's parents al
Lincoln, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
CONTEMPT CASE GOES OVER
strikers Must Wait Until Jury Trial
IL over before They Get
Hearing.

The contempt case against the striking
Union Pacific employees. charging them with
disregarding the terms OF the injunction
issued by Judge Munger, was to have been
called in federal court yesterday morning,
but the trial Of a case before a jury which
has been in progress since Saturday made
1t impossible to call 1t for hearing at this
time, and it is understood that it will not
come up until the jury trial is completed,
which may be some time Friday
Speaking of the case an attorney for the
defendants said: 1--WE cannot see where
the striking employees who have been en-
Joined have violated the terms Of the in
junction. 1t appears to be an attempt Of
the attorneys of the railroad to have the
terms. OF the injunction made moEe sweep
ing"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
JOKE is CAUSE OF DEATH
Companions Blow Up Man with Pneu-
matte Air Pump, with n
Fatal Result.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Harry Ruit, an
employe Of a locomotive works in Paterson.
N. j., today died as a result Of a practical
Joke played on him by FIVE of his fellow
workmen.
They were arrested charged with causing
his. death, 1t is alleged that they blew
up" Wright with an air pump TO- a pressure
Of 10 pounds to the inch.
The young mans stomach became greatly
d!stended and after several hours of great
suffering he died.
When the accused we're arraigned IN
court the dead boys father rushed at one
Of them, named Dorm, knocked him down
and started to kick him. The father was
restrained by the court officers.
The Ave men were held without bail on
the charge of manslaughter.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BISHOP DUBS GAMES SELFISH
College Men should Give More
to Missions and Less to
Foot Ball.

NEW YORK. Dec. 4-"Training of Mis-
sionaries" was the principal topic Of dis
cusssion by the Protestant Episcopal mis-
sion conference at the Church Of Zion and
Timothy today. The discussion was led
by the lord bishop Of Thetford.
81 don't know how II is here" said his
lordship, but with us there is a great
dearth and a growing scarcity OF men
fitted for the ministry"
The speaker added that parents when
planning the future of their children often
considered only trade and commerce and
left out the most sacred profession Of all,
the ministry. He further said that boys
at school and young men at college ARE
a most selfish class. Look what they spend
on their games, on football!"
1t has been calculated that there is one
missionary to every 10000 heather. and
he advocated training natives as mission
aries.
What we want most in the mission
fields" said he. fare colleges where the
native children can be educated in Chris
tianity."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TREATY NAY Be READY
RumOrs that Cuban Reciprocity is Arranged
Are Partially Confirmed,
SENATORS AGREE TO SUPPORT PROPOSAL
CAN on President ans As
%sistHnce In R%atityinR Any Rea-
onabIe which May
he Decided on I'm

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The report from
London that the, reciprocity treaty with
Cuba will be signed today receives partial
confirmation here.
The latest adv.ces from Mr.. Squieres,
dated about two days ago, we're to the ef-
feet that in his judgment the treaty would
be completed and ready for signature in
the course Of three or four days.
II is understood that Il does not
differ materially from the outline draft
which was prepared here.
President Roosevelt Is assured that IL
the negotiations are concluded satisfactorily
the treaty will be ratified by the senate
during the present session.
While many senators we're. and still
are, opposed to direct legislation on Cuban
reciprocity, some Of them, at least, and
perhaps q majority Of republicans, will vote
TO ratify a reasonable treaty.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia, who
led the anti-Cuban reciprocity forces in
the senate last session, had an extended
interview with the president today.
He informed Mr.. Roosevelt that he would
support a proper Cuban reciprocity treaty
and expressed the belief that such a
treaty would be ratified by the senate soon
after its presentation. Such a solution OF
the commercial obligations OF the United
States to Cuba would be entirely s~atisfac-
tory to Senator Elkins and many Of his
colleagues who opposed the enactment OF
direct legislation because they feared such
action would open up a tariff controversy.
which, in the view of strong advocates Of
the protection system, might prove em-
barrassing, II not dangerous, to the repub-
licans. '[a
President Roosevelt, it is understood, has
received assurances from other senators
who last spring opposed reciprocity legis-
lation that they will support by voice and
vote a Cuban reciprocity treaty.
Havana Congress Causes Hitch.
HAVANA, Dec. 4.-The reciprocity nego-
tiattons are practically at a standstill, the
Cubans desiring to await the outcome OF
the bill introduced in the house of repre-
sentatives providing for a committee to
draw up a bill defining the limits Of the
concessions which the Cuban government
| can offer. A committee Of the house began
the study Of the question today.
It is known that Seniors Zaldo and Monies
have reached a satisfactory agreement with
General Bliss and that practically all that
is left to be done is to sign the agreement,
but they do not wish to assume any respon-
sibility, especially since the recent cabinet
crisis and in view of the apparent deter
mination on the part Of the nationalist
party to oppose the government.
In a discussion in the senate today Senior
Sanguilly said an agreement signed by
President Palma and Secretary zaldo and
Senior Montes would not be binding and
that the matter must be brought before
both houses. Congress-, he said, should be
informed regarding the particulars of the
proposed treaty in order that 1t might in
diligently discuss the changes in the
tariff. =
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
THREE THOUSAND ARE DEAD
Latest Estimate of Number of Persons
Losing Their Lives in Erup- .
ton of santa Maria.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4-From the
Guatemalan coast the Pacific Mail steamer
City OF Sydney brings the news hat the
deaths resulting from the recent eruption
of Santa Maria volcano number about 1900,
This estimate is based upon the latest
Information that had been received at San
Jose, Guatemala, previous to the steamers
departure for this port, but II is accom-
panied by the statement of Guatemalans
h reliable information was still dificult
to obtain.
This death list is considerably smaller
than that previously reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
WANTS PRINCESS RELEASED
Lieutenant Who EIOped with Royal
Lady Says She is wrongly In
generated in Asylum.

VIENNA, Dec. 1.-THE papers here al
lege that Lieutenant Massarisch, who eloped
with Princess Louise Of Coburg and was
sentenced for forging the signature Of
Princess Stephanie, recently made an in
efectual attempt to rescue Princess Louise
from the insane asylum near Dresden,
where she has been confined since the
elopement.
Massarisch maintains that She is sane.
The authorities are said to have forcibly
prevented her from joining him. Accord.
ing to other accounts, however, Princess
Louise refused to accompany him. T..
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TO STOCK RAISERS
Salmon Addresses State Sanitary Commits
sion at Chicago Show,
ILLINOIS EXHIBITORS TAKE MOST PRIZES
Awards Leave Iowa Severely Alone
for nay, Being Distributed over
other Central western states
and Ontario Instead. 80.

CHICAGO. Dec, 4,-This was a banner
day at the International Live Stock exposi-
ton, 10000 people passing through the turn
stiles. In the Dexter park amphitheater
the crowd was so dense tonight that a police
reserve was sent into the ring to prevent
a crush and to lend assistance in case of an
emergency. No accidents occurred, how
ever, and the cheers of the multitude were
deafening as the prize winners composing
the evenings parade passed along the ex-
hibition space.
The judging Of sheep carcasses at the
packing house was one of the attractive
features of the day. a large crowd gather
ing to witness the selection Of the winner.
The cattle and swine tests will be made
tomorrow.
Messrs. Spoor and Skinner Of the exposi-
ton and A. G. Leonard OF the Union Stock
Yards company gave q dinner tonight to
the railroad live stocktagents attending the
exposition, at which several matters OF i'm
portance to the guests we're discussed.
This afternoon DR.. d. e. Salmon. chief
Of the bureau Of animal industry, addressed
a meeting OF the state sanitary commits
sions and a number Of representatives were
present from Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee
and Kansas.
Awards today were as follows:
CATTLE.
Polled Durhams-Bulls 3 years old or
over: First, Milton, ]. w. Jennings, King
ley, Ill.
Herefords-Senior, heifer calf dropped be-
tween September l, 1901, and January l.
1902: First, Beau's Queen, Stewar &
Hutcheon, Greenwood, Mo.
-Polled Durhbms-Bull 2 years old and
under 3 years: First, Tippecanoe Hth.
Fletcher Hines, Hallet Park, Ind. Bull
! year old and under 2 years: First. Field
Marshal, oscar Hadley, Plainfeld, Ind.
Senior champion male: Tippecanoe 44th.
Fletcher S. Hines. Bull 2 years old or over,
to be selected, designated: First, Tippe-
canoe 44th.
Galloways-Bull 3 years old or over: First,
Druid of Castlemill, o.. II. Swigart. Cham
paign, Ill. Bull 2 years old and under
3 years.: First. Worthy III, c.. E. Clark,
st. Cloud, MINI.
Herefords-Senior yearling, dropped be-
tween September 1, 1900, and January !,
1901 First, queen OF Beauty, e. w. Bowen,
HORSES.
Clydesdales - Special flly ,foal: First,
Princess Mcqueen, Graham Bros, Clare
mont, ont. Champion stallion, any age:
Young Mcqueen, Graham Bros. Best Ally
foal: First, Princess Mcqueen, Graham
Bros.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
SAYS MAILS ARE DELAYED
Member7i6f House of Commons Sus-
Eests >Detehtion is in Interest
Of Steamship Line ...-

LONDON Dec. ,4-When asked by Jo-
seph Howard, conservative. in the House
Of Commons today, why the Australasian
mails were delayed at New York so that
they can he forwarded by a New York
line of steamers, Postmaster General
Chamberlain said he was quite unaware Of
any such detention.
AS a matter Of fact, he added, the Cunard
line steamers brought most Of the Aus
tralasian uails to this country and there
seemed no ground whatever to make the
suggested representations on the subject
to the United States postal authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TELL THEIR WAGES
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from the bltuminous men for miners idle,
owing to the recent strike. The secretary
reported between 5000 and 5000 out Of
work in schbylkill, Northumberland, Co.
lumbia and Dauphin counties. Each local
is at present looking after idle members,
Miners Instantly Killed.
HAZLEToN. Pa, Dec. 4.-Elmer Kisch-
ner, aged 80, a boss carpenter. and Gustave
Strack, aged 10. we're instantly killed to-
day while descending the Cranberry mine
in a car. az
Several other men in the car escaped
serious injury. The men we're on their
way to the bottom Of the slope for the
purpose of building platforms for the cree
tion OF pumps that had been removed dur
ing the strike. 80.
When near the bottom of the slope the
car wal struck by a runaway truck.
Kischner and Straek were knocked from
the car and instantly killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
FIGHT FOR DRUNKEN VETERANS
Grand Army Claims that Discharged
q Drinkers Should BE Cared
For.

MARION, Ind, Dec. "A committee has
been appointed from the local post of the
Grand Army of the Republic to investigate
the charges made by several veterans of
the civil war who have been discharged
from the National Home for disabled Vol
unteer Soldiers for drunkenness.
The Grand Army Of the Republic claims
that the home was established for men
who we're unable to take care of them
selves and say that 1t is their intention
Of taking the matter before congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
ORDER A GENERAL STRIKE
MarseiIles seamen Appeal to Com
rades in other Ports TO
Quit work ,

MARsEILLEs. Dec. 1.-THE ship owners
made a proposition to the strikers tonight
which was in the nature Of a compromise,
but the strikers committee refused, as it
rejects the majority Of the demands.
A meeting OF strikers was held this even
ing at which an address was adopted APP
pealing to all captains, engineers and sail
ors in France to make common cause with
the movement here BY ordering a general
cessation OF work.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
REVIVE HISTORIC MEMORY
Women Remember eneraI washing
toms Farewell Address to
His Officers.

NEW YORK. Dec, A-The third celebra-
tion OF the anniversary Of WashinRt0n's
farewell address to his officers in the long
room Of Fraunches' tavern was held this
afternoon in the same room, by the Wom-
ans auxiliary to the Society for the Pres
ervation Of Scenic and Historic Places and
Objects.
1t is the intention to restore the tavern
to it's original design and surround It with
a park.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TRAcKMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Wilson is Continued as President
of Americas Section
Hands.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 4.-The Brotherhood OF
Railway Trackmen today elected ohicers
as follows: President, John 7. Wilson. st.
Louis; vice president, j. W. Davenport,
sanditer, N. c.; secretary and treasurer.
C. Boyle, ST. Louis, Executive committee:
J.. c. Lambert. Jasper, Ala; s. e. Halves.
Bath, Ca; ]. S. Eastman, Jomfranoose, VT;
r. F. Ferguson, Port Arthur. Ont.
All the committee reports were approved
and the meeting adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
HOLDS SPANISH LAW NO GOOD
California Prisoner Claims Release,
as He Was Sentenced Under
Foreign Act.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Edward John
son has p%etitioned the supreme court OF
the District of Columbia for a writ OF ha-
beas corpus.
johnson and. two, other seamen were con-
victed Of robbery in the island Of Guam and
sentenced to long terms.
Johnson's petition states that they we're
tried under the laws Of Spain In spite Of the
fact that Guam was American territory
at the time. . -
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BIG GUN READY TO TEST
Arrives at sandy Heck and VIII BE
Subject of Interesting EI-
Periments.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The 16-lnch gun
built at this WaterYleit arsenal arrived at
Sandy Hook today. The gun was transferred
to two cars and hauled to the proving
ground, where II will be tested.
The FIRST test is the powder test, which
will determine the maximum amount OF
the explosive which can be used in firing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
FAIRBURY IS TO THE FORE
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hand, the surveyor apparently holds that
they are not sample in a strict construction
Of the law, and therefore dutiable. The de-
partment has no information as to the
case, and at the instance OF Representative
Hull has wired Redmon to forward a re-
port setting forth the facts in the matter.
Rejects widows Land Entry.
Secretary Hitchcock today affirmed the
decision of the general land office in re-
jecting the application of Charlie F. Rugg,
assignee Of Dolly Matthias, for soldiers ad-
ditional homestead entry for certain land
in the Cheyenne, Wyo, land district. He
holds that neither the widow nor the SOL
der had any rights to assign.
Minor Mention.
Rev. A. A. walburn Of Coin. Ia, is In the
city on a short tour Of relaxation from his
ministerial duties.
Mrs. Henderson, wife Of the speaker. is
expected TO arrive in Washington about the
. middle Of next week.
A postofice has been established at
A., Lanesboro, Carroll county, Ia, with Charles
H. Peters as postmaster.
The postofice at Lafayette, Linn county,
Ia, has been ordered discontinued and mail
sent to Alburnett.
The corporate existence Of the Fremont
National bank of Fremont, Neb., has been
extended until the close of business De-
cember 4. 1922.
DR.. George B. Dent has been appointed
a pension examining surgeon at North
Platte and Dr. b.. b. Baker at Lexington,
Neb.
Mrs. Nellie Cobb Of Tomah, Wis, has
been reinstated as baker at Yankton In
dian school, South Dakota. and Miss Naomi
Kairbo of Wyandotte, Mimi, appointed
teacher at Sac and Fox, in Iowa,
]. G. Henderson OF Iowa City, Ia, has
been appointed an aid in geodetie survey
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BUFFALO HERD CANNOT LAND
Foot and Mouth Disease VIII DIsAF-
range the Plans of a Wild
West show.

LONDON, Dec. 4.-Mr. Hanbury, presi-
dent of the Board Of Agriculture, has de-
eIded that owing TO the existence Of the
fOot>and mouth disease in some Of the New
England states he will be unable TO per-
init the landing in England OF a herd Of
bufialoss belonging to the wild West show,
which opens in London on December 2e.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
LIKE SINGLE STATE IDEA
Indian Territory Residents welcome
Committees Proposal of Union
with oklahoma.

ARDMoRE. l. T.. Dec. THE PROPOSE
tion to combine Indian Territory and Okla
homa as a single state is generally favored
throughout this section.
There was great rejoicing in the towns
Whe the senate committee on territories
favOrably reported the bill providing for
single statehood. An organization will be
perfected Immediately TO work for single
statehood. which up to the present time
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
suItan pefent. RebeI..

MADRID. Dec. A-Advices from Tangier
today say the forces Of the sultan Of MORO
have, after heavy fighting, finally defeated
the rebels in the zenmour territory. The
sultan narrowly escaped capture and his
troops sustained heavy losses. The pre-
tender 70 the throne remains al taxa.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BRITISH GOVERNMENT FIRM
western Cattle Passing Through New
England are Not Permitted
TO Land.

BOSTON, Dec. A-Local steamship agents
were informed today from London that the
British government had positively refused
to relax its order against the shipment Of
cattle in bond through Maine and also that
prohibiting the loading OF cattle at Ca
madam ports on vessels clearing from New
England ports. This put a stop TO the pro-
ceedings which had begun to have western
cattle shipped to Montreal and thence to
Portland.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
CUDAHYS ARE IN THE SCHEME
Packing Company Interested I'm Pro-
posed New Depot and Terminal
at KansRs City.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 1.-THE Cudahy
Packing company. It Is intimated today, Is
interested In the Union Depot. Bridge and
Terminal company Of Kansas City, which
holds valuable bridge and terminal prop
critics on both sides of the Missouri river
here.
II had previously been asserted that
Swift, Armour. Nelson Morris. the Rock
Island system. the Kansas City. Mexico &
Orient and other railways were Interested.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
RAISES FINE LEGAL POINT
Honolulu Attorney Demurs to Indict-
ment for Assisting Territorial
Treasurer to Escape.

HONOLULU, Nov. 26.-(via San Fran
cisco, Dec. All. Alfred Magoon. the at
torney indicted for assisting Treasurer
Wright to escape, knowing that he had COM
mitted a felony, has demurred to the in
dictment on the ground that he cannot be
convicted until after Wright has been con-
vieted, and it is thereby shown that he had
indeed committed a felony,
The Hawaii senate adjourned today until
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.