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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
STOP TRANSFERS STRIKES
ConciIiatory Labor Court Formed In
Chicago which May Avert
overt War.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Under ARRANGEMENTS
which have just been perfected by the as
sociated teaming interests clearing house
for labor troubles has been formed.
Ever since the teamsters formed into
unions their cooperation has been sought
by nearly every other labor organization in
the time OF trouble The most serious case
was when the freight handlers were out last
summer and the commission drivers and
truck teamsters struck In sympathy with
them.
In the fuutre when teamsters are re-
quested to take up the grievances OF an
other union they will refer the troubled
union to the advisory board OF employers.
Here the matter in dispute will be taken
up and the employer requested to appear
and state his side of the case. An effort
will be made to settle the matter in this
hearing, but II this is not successful both
parties will be requested to submit the case
to the teamsters' arbitration board and
agree to abide by its decision.
Amy union which refuses to take such a
course, will be deprived OF the support OF
the teamsters, while il the employer shall
prove unwilling he may be boycotted by the
teamsters.
John G.. Driscoll, the secretary treas
urer of the associated teaming interests.
by virtue of the new arrangement. will be-
come a sort of labor commissioner for Chi
Cago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TUMULT IN THE REICHSTAe
Trouble Is Caused by Failure 10
Recognize Member who Has
Right TO Floor.

BERLIN Dec 4.-The ReichstaR was II
a state Of Wild tumut today for few min
utes over a slight misuEderstandinE as
to who had the right to the floor, Herr
Singer, socialist had arranged with Pres
dent Won Ballestram for recognition at
certain juncture
Meanwhile the president left the chair
after explaining to Vice President Won
Stollberg- -Werngerode, who had the next
right to the floor, but the vice president
recognized Herr SPAIN. Of the center party.
Herr Singer started to mount the steps to
the tribune and the vice president told him
to sit down.
Herr Singer, in some surprise, stopped on
the steps and Herr SPAIN took the tribune
and began his speech, with Herr Singer
loudly protesting, for which the vice presi-
dent called him to order, saying his turn
for recognition would come later.
The members Of the ReichstaR we're by
that time in such state OF passion and
tension that they all sprang to their feet
the socialists shouting in support Of Herr
Singer and the members Of the center and
right parties supporting the vice presi-
dent. who ordered Herr Singer TO leave the
house.
Herr Singer, however. defed him and as
the rules do not provide for the arrest or
removal Of recalcitrant members the vice
president was powerless except to suspend
the session for half an hour
At the expiration OF that time business
was quietly resumed, with the reading OF
the reports OF members Of the tariff com
mittee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
GERMANY is NOT SATISFIED
Reply of Venezuela f. Regarded M.
Only n subterfuge to Gain
More Time.

BERLIN, Dec 4.-The note OF President
Castro OF Venezuela, presented to the Ger
man minister at Caracas a week ago, is
not satisfactory to the German government.
1t is deemed inadequate and as being es-
pecially designed to gain further time. Its
partial acceptance OF the German demands
was coupled with conditions that are unac-
ceptable.
The exchange OF views with the British
Foreign ONCE has resulted in a decision to
proceed with the joint action. An ulti-
matum will almost certainly be presented in
a few days.
The phrasing Of the note is the subject Of
the present correspondence between the re-
spective governments, whose action will not
await the arrival in the West Indies of the
cruisers Amazon, Niobe and Ariadne, as
Germany already has an ample force there.
The departure OF these cruisers has been
indefinitely postponed.
A seemingly inspired article in the Co
logne Gazette today says: Despite Ger
many's patience with Venezuela. all thought
has been abandoned Of a peaceful settle
ment," and that Venezuela has treated Ger
many in a manner almost insulting be-
cause Venezuela published oficial communi-
cations without Germany's consent, coupled
with improper comments. .f-s
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
In his circular he say
COLD SNAP SWEEPS KANSAS
Zero Weather is Experienced, but
Finds CattIemen Amply
Prepared.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. Dec. 4.-Today was the
coldest OF the season, degrees below zero.
TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. Zero weather is
reported from a number of localities in
northern Kansas, but the sudden fall In
temperature is believed to have caught but
few cattlemen unprepared. In Kiowa
county in the southwestern part Of the
state the supply of coal for general con-
sumption is scant
LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 4.-La Crosse and
vicinity experienced the coldest weather OF
the season this morning. when the mercury
in the Weather bureau thermometer
dropped to the zero mark. Instruments
about town showed as low as 10 below zero.
The Weather bureau promises that the
temperature will rise within twenty four
hours and that more snow will fall shortly.
JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 4.-General rain,
sleet and snow prevailed throughout the
state today. This is the earliest snow
known here in years. Business is practi-
eally at a standstill, telegraph wires are
prostrated and railway trafic has been
impeded.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 4.-Sleet and rain
fell all morning in the territory adjacent
to Memphis. Telegraphic communication
is crippled south and west Of Memphis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
NIECE IDENTIFIES THE DEAD
Claims She Got Letter Returned for
Murdered Aunt IndOrsed by
Prisoner.

BOSTON, Dec. 4.-The trial OF ]. Wilfred
Blondin on the charge of wife murder is
beginning to take definite shape. 1t was
established today that Mrs Blondin was
killed by strangulation and her head was
cut off after death with a sharp instru-
ment, probably a jack knife.
The attorney general proceeded to intro
duce evidence to prove the identity Of the
woman and to show that a letter written
to her by her niece. Miss Casey, subse-
quent to the alleged murder was returned
TO the writer bearing the Endorsement.
Gone to Canada" in Blondin's handwrit-
ing.
Some details in the life OF the murdered
woman were given by the niece and many
articles of clothing were identified by her.
The DISCRIMINATION Of Miss Casey was
searching and the questions Of counsel for
the defense gave an inkling of a possible
defense. He tried to shake Miss Casey .
positive Identification until 1t seemed as
il he meant to show that Mrs. Blondin was
still alive.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BATES JOINS CANTEEN CRY
Quotes Figures showing Less of Disci-
pline Following Abolition of
OmciaI Bars.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.--Genersl Bates,
paymaster general Of the army, has written
to Adjutant General Corbin in regard to
the army canteen question as follows:
The War department. In recommending
the restoration Of the canteen, claims that
II improves discipline, lessons desertion and
that II decreases fines and forfeitures by
courts-martial on account of breaches Of
military discipline resulting from the use
Of intoXicants.
This appears to be fully borne cut by the
records of the paymaster generals officers,
which show that the -paymaster of the
army collected S462,69S fIom 5000 enlisted
men during the last year in which the
canteen was in force on account of home
dues, fines and forfeitures, while during
the fiscal year 1902, since the canteen was
abolished there was collected by pay
masters from about 10000 enlisted men on
the same account S632, ,l25
The fact therefore appears tndisputable
by the figures cited that the fines and for
FIXTURES imposed upon and collected from
the enlisted men Of the army were vastly
increased during the year subsequent to
the abolition OF the canteen, which in
crease cannot be well attributed to any
other cause than the effects of an uncon-
trolled liquor traffic in connection with
military posts which traf1c appears to
seriously affect the discipline and morals OF
the army.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
MINISTER TO JAPAN is DEAD
Alfred Buck Taken Suddenly Ill
While on Hunting Trip and
Expires.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The japanese
minister called at the State department in
haste today to communicate to Secretary
Hay a cablegram he had received from the
minister of foreign affairs at Toxic dated
today, stating that while Mr.. Buck, the
United States minister to japan, was on a
hunting trip this afternoon he was taken
suddenly i'll and expired. -"
The service OF the deceased minister
covered a critical and important chapter
Of Japanese history.
The State department will take the
necessary steps to see that Mr.. Bucks
remains are brought to this country for
interment, II his family so desire. Hunt
ington Wilson, the secretary Of legation,
was designated as charge.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 4.-Hon. Alfred E.
Buck was about 60 years OF age and was a
leader in republican politics in Georgia,
In 1897 he was appointed by President
Mckinley as minister to Japan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
TROOP TRANSPORTS IN DANGER
Root Considers Giving Business TO
Seattle Line Instead of Gov
ernment ships.

WASHINGTON, Dec. A-secretary Root
had a conference today with Quartermaster
General Ludington and Colonel Pattington,
in charge OF the army transport service,
with regard to the transportation Of troops
and supplies to the Philippines.
The lowest bid received was that OF the
Boston company running between Seattle
and Manila. 1t was below regular CONNER
cial rates.
The main question to be determined is
whether the rates offered would Justify the
abandonment Of the army transport service.
Although no bid was received from San
Francisco the business interests Of that
city are actively opposing the transfer Of
the business.
The officers OF the quartermaster's de-
partment are said to oppose the discon-
tinuance Of the army transport service.
Although Secretary Root has committed
himself in favor OF private lines, he is not
yet prepared to act and has called for ad-
ditional data as to the effect of the ac-
ceptance Of the Boston company's bid.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
FLOOD WATERS WASH NEGROES
Louisiana River Rises Rapidly and
Over1ows Black Mems
Homes.

SHREVEPORT, La, Dec 4.-The Red
river continues to rise at Shreveport and
points above. 1t will go above the danger
line here tonight. The bottom lands, in
habited principally by negroes, are rapidly
filling with water. number of families
have been forced to leave their homes and
as further rise Of five feet is predicted,
hundreds are preparing TO move to higher
points.
The gap in the levee at Belcher, twenty
miles above Shreveport is reported to be
widening. There appears to be no imme-
date danger to life, though there will be
considerable suffering and heavy crop and
live stock losses. Relief measures are
being taken.
Snow and rain continue to swell the
waters. No fear is entertained for the
safety of Shreveport, except in those hol-
lows inhabited by negroes, into which the
water is already backing.
Captain Potter of Memphis, United States
engineer for the Third district, with q
government relief boat is expected to ar
rive tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
GREAT PREACHER is MoURNED
Memorial and Funeral Services for
DIR. Parker Are Held In
London Temple.

LONDON, Dec. "A memorial servics
for the late DIR. Parker was held In the
City Temple this morning. Il was an i'm
pressive demonstration. The temple was
filled with flowers and crowded with per-
sonal friends OF the deceased and repre-
sentatives OF a score OF religious organiza-
tions.
The streets outside the building were
filled with crowds who were unable to
enter and who waited In the biting wind to
see the coffin carried out for interment
at Hampstead. The music included DR..
Parker's favorite hymn and Tennyson's
Crossing the Bar" DR.. Clifford and DR..
Robertson Nicoll offciated.
DR.. Nicoll who preached the funeral
sermon said:
The Christian church has mourned one
of its greatest preachers, and free church
men must feel how rich they had been
and how poor they have now become.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
RATE ON COAL is INCREASING
Lake FreiEhts Jump from Thirty
Cents TO one Dollar Per
Ton.

DULUTH, Mimi. Dec. 4.-The Pittsburg
Steamship company has just closed a con-
tract to bring TO the head Of Lake Superior
this fall 100000 tons OF coal, mostly an
thracite. the freight rate being 81 a ton.
Coal has been carried up ell the year
at 80 cents ton, but the western shortage
and the urgency Of western shippers led
TO this price.
All the twenty 10 twenty-five ships that
bring up this coal will remain here for
the winter. and all the coal will be de-
livered in tie next fifteen days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
SUGAR PRICES ARE BOOSTED
western Refining Company Adds
Forty Cents on All Refined
Goods.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 4.-The Western
Sugar Refining company today sent out cir
culars to all the wholesale grocery houses
in California. Oregon, Nevada and Wash
ington, notifying them that until further
notice the price OF all grades of refined
sugar would stand advanced 4Oc per IOC
pounds.
All grades OF refined sugar we're advanced
ten points in New York yesterday, an ac-
tion which. apparently, caused the increase
Of prices here today.
Local dealers say they would not be sur
prised II the western company were tc
raise prices again in the near future, as
the market is still 80 cents per 100 pounds
less than the rates in New York, which il
unusual.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
". G. GOODNOW, NJ. d.
f. A. GARDNER, NJ. ID.
T NFtnnNAT AZ II

DR.. Gardner made two visits to mis- pa
tient during the evening, leaving the first
time at half past s. Later he and Drs.
Goodnow and Mcdonald came and remained
at the hotel for nearly two hours, some
Of the time with Mr.. Reed and the re-
mainder of the time in consultation.
Dr. Gardner was not disposed to talk
about the case or to add anything to the
bulletin, saying it contained an exact
statement Of Mr.. Reeds condition.
He did say, however, that MIR. Reed s
condition was critical, but that IL was bet
ter than at O'Clock this afternoon. In
some respects Mr.. Reed was better than
last night and in some worse. He was
better as far as the appendicitis symptoms
was concerned, but the uraemic features
gave the case a graver aspect.
After Issuing the bulletin the doctor
went home for the night, leaving his as
sistant, DR.. Bishop, with Mr.. Reed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
SHAMROCK NEARLY BURNED
Firemen Fight Fierce Flames for an
Hour and just Succeed in
Saving Challenger.

LONDON. Dec. 4.--Shsmrock III had a
narrow escape from being burned tonight
in a fire which did great damage to Denny's
shipyards at Dumbarton Only strenuous
efforts saved the challenger, now we'll ad-
vanced in its construction.
Redhot cinders were blown on the roof
and sides OF the shed In which Shamrock
III is being built. The fre was fercest in
the htter's shop and the wind blew In the
direction OF Shamroek's shed, which is only
thirty yards distant, for an hour. A spe-
cial force Of men had hard work to save
the challenger. Eventually the filters
shop was Quilted, but the hre was got under
control.
All the material parts of Shamrock III
are safe, although the construction Of the
yacht will be delayed for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
SEEK TO BUY A COMPETITOR
ChicREo-OmRha Lines Make Active
Ebert to Secure Chicago
Great western.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-(Special Telegram)
Wall street interests we'll informed in
Chicago Great Western matters announced
today that within sixty days there have
been active efforts to secure control Of the
Great Western property by other roads.
The extension to Omaha will be opened in
the spring and the road will be a more
important factor than ever in northwestern
trafhc. 1t is regarded as altogether prob
able that 1t will not be many months be-
fore II passes into the control of one of
the big systems. 1t was thought the North
western was the system after the line. but
this is auhoriatively denied today by off,
cials Of that road and Wall street is look
ing elsewhere.
CHICAGO, Dec. "A p. Stickney, presi-
dent Of the Chicago & Great Western, has
issued a circular to stockholders requesting
them to send him proxies for the special
meeting on February IS. This meeting will
vote on the proposition to increase the
common stock from 100000 to $50, ,OOO,- =
600.
In his circular he says:
The company has arranged with the pro-
prietors of the Mason City & Fort Dodge
railroad company to extend its lines 10
Omaha and Sioux City and to purchase and
improve certain branch lines belonging 10
this company, together making a system
of about sos miles, connecting with the
main lines OF the Chicago & Great Western
at Oelwein, Ia, and at Hayheld. Mimi
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
ANARCHIST is CLOSELY HELD
Man who Intended to XIII King
Alfonso Believed to he FeIEn-
ing Insanity.

MADRID, Dec. 4.-PereE Pulgar. the
anarchist, arrested recently at orenE, and
who said he intended to kill King Alfonso,
is held in close confinement.
1t is learned that In spite Of his claim to
be a citizen Of Argentine he is a spaniard
22 years old.
The police are searching for his ae-
completes and 1t is thought the investign-
tion will result in unearthinE an impor-
tant plot The ofiicials believe that Pulsar
is feigning insanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BAR BAD IMMIGRANTS OUT
Authorities Make Move to stop Illegal
Entry TO Country at Land
Frontiers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The commission
ers OF immigration who have been in con-
ference with Commissioner General Sar-
gent, concluded their work today.
1t is understood the department now has
specific information as to points on the
Canadian and Mexican borders where immi-
grants have been crossing quite unmolested.
Arrangements are therefore being made to
close these runways and establish a more
rigid inspection of the frontiers.
The immigration bill now pending in the
senate was also discussed and several sug-
gestions bearing principally on the admin
istration features will be made to the i'm
migration commission, which meets on
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
FIRST DREXEL MEDAL GIVEN
Prof HeiIpreIcht HOnored for His
Archaeological Research at
Nippur.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.-Prof H. V.
Heilpreicht was tonight awarded the Lucy
Wharton Drexel medal for his excavations
at Nippur and his publications on the sub
ject by the University of Pennsylvania.
The fund for the medals was established
last month by Lucy Wharton Drexel. who
donated 81 900, the income Of which is to
be expended for medals to be awarded
once a year for the best archaeological
excavation or for the best publication
based on archaeological excavations by an
English speaking scholar
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
SENATE DOES LITTLE WORK
Receives Bills, Petitions and ResOlu-
tions, Considers in Private
and AdIOurns.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The senate was
in session today one hour and fve minutes,
most of which time was spent behind
closed doors. After the reception of a
number of bills and petitions and the adop-
tion of a concurrent resolution calling on
the president for the papers in the Plus
fund case, Mr.. Beveridge read the resolu-
tions favoring the admission of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory as one state.
The senate then went into executive ses-
sion and at 1850 adjourned until Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
REED SUFFERS Bad RELAPSE
Condition Of Former Speaker IL New Re-
~ ported Critical
m IS HOLD LENGTHY CONSULTATION
Issue n @ue Bulletin, but state
VerbRh. while Statement
IL tt Does Not
Te All!

WASHINGTON, Dec. AT II 30 tonight
the condition OF ex-Speaker Thomas b.
Reed was reported critical.
A few minutes before that Dr. Gardner,
one of the attending physicians. handed
the following bulletin to the press:
At 10 7. m. Mr. Reeds condition Is as fol-
lows; Temperature, 100 rs; pulse, IS; res
piration, "a.
Mr. Reed suffered from some degree of
uraemic coma during the afternoon, but
his mind Is again clear this evening.
His appendicial symptoms are rapidly sub
siding and his appendicitis is not an impor-
tant factor in his condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
KEPT BUSY SHAKING HANDS
President Receives Nurses and SANTA
rians in Audience at white
House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-President Roose-
welt today received the members OF the
Spanish War Nursess association, now in
session. Nearly 100 paid their respects to
the president, while he shook hands with
and extended a pleasant personal greeting
to each.
Later in the day DR.. Walter Weyman
presented TO the president about fifty dele
gates to the Pan-American Sanitary con-
ference, now being held in Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
STANLEY DETAINED AT HOME
Cannot Attend Reciprocity Convention
Called In Detroit at His
Instance.

Topeka, Kan. Dec. 4.-Goyernor Stan
ley has cancelled his engagement to ap-
pear at the National Reciprocity League
meeting in Detroit next Wednesday, where
he was to make an address.
He is a candidate for the United States
senate and the campaign for that ONCE
is livening up to such an extent that he
cannot well leave the state at present,
though he issued the call for the meeting
that resulted in the organization of the
league.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
ASTRONOMER SEES NEW COMET
Washington Man Observes Celestial
Traveller Discovered in France
on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The United
States naval observatory reports that W.
w Dinwiddie last night observed the comet
discovered by Giscobini a. Nice on Tuesday.
The comet is nearly on a straight line
Joining Troeyon and Sirius and is about
one-third Of the distance from Trocyon to
Sirius. 1t, is moving northwest.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Movements of ocean Vessels Dec. 4

At New rk-Arrived-Teutonic, from
Liverpool iceland, from Antwerp.
At Liverpool-Arrived-M Majestic, from
New York; Roman, from Montreal Sailed
bohemia. for New York: Pretorian, for
Halifax and ST. John; Rhynland. for Phil
adephia. via Queenstown.
At London-Sailed-Minn for New
York.
At Cherbourg-sailed-Kro Prinz Will
h I'M, from Bremen and Southampton, for
- aW York
At n-sailed-Oceanic, for New
York.
At St Vincent c. V.-Arrived-
hall, from San Francisco.
At Naples'-Arriyed-T from New
York
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
NOT WILLING TO ARBITRATE
Great britain Does Not Think Sugar
Question Proper one for The,
Hague Tribunal.

LONDON. Dec. 4.-Replying 70 q question
today in the House Of Commons on the sub
iect Of Russias oier TO submit the ques-
tion OF Russian sugar and ali other goods
10 the arbitration Of The Hague tribunal,
Lord Cranborne. under foreign secretary,
said the government had informed Russia
Il did not consider the question a proper
one for arbitration. but that Great Britain
was still ready 10 renounee the commercial
treaty OF 1859 II Russia 80 desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

CONDITION OF THE WEATHER


Forecast for Nebraeka-Snow Friday;
Colder In West Portion. Saturday, Fair.