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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
BAINBRlGF HAS NOT RESIGNED
Secretary of United states Legation
in Pekln Arrives in Council
BIuns.

Hon. W. e. Bainbrige, second secretary Of
the American legation at Pckin, China, ar
rived in Council Bluffs at 9 o'clock this
morning. accompanied by J. W. Ragsdale,
United states consul at Tlen Tsin, China.
Messrs. Bainbrige and Ragsdale are on their
way to Washington and will leave for there
Friday, after spending the time until then
with friends here.
Messrs. Bainbrige and Ragsdale we're ap-
pointed commissioners to investigate the
claims of American citizens arising from
losses incurred during the Boxer rebellion.
They began their Investigations on May 1
and concluded the work on November II.
Two hundred and twenty claims were con-
sidered, aggregating $4,000, 900. OF these the
commissioners recommended that claims to
the amount of $1,000, 900 be paid to United
States citizens and $400 900 in addition to
Chinese subjects who were at the time Of
the loss in the employ of the United States.
Regarding the report that he had rendered
his resignation or intended to tender the
same, Mr.. Bainbrige said that there was
absolutely no foundation for this report
He said that his future plans were unde-
termined and beyond this declined to make
any statement until after he had reported to
the department at Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
DEATH LIST WILL REACH FOUR
Collision on PennsyIvaniR Results in
One Person Killed, Three Fatally
and a Score Painfully Hurt.

SHARON, Pa, Dec. 30.-In a head-on col
lison on the Pennsylvania, one and one
half miles west OF West Middlesex tonight,
the engineer of the passenger train, Neal
Daugherty OF Erie was killed, four persons
were seriously injured and almost a score
more were hurt. The wreck was caused
through a misunderstanding of orders.
Both engines were demolished and are
lying on their sides in the ditch. while
the express baggage and smoking cars are
badly wrecked.
Following is list of the dead and in
jured.
NEAL DAUGHERTY of Erie, body not
recovered.
The injured:
Engineer shallenberger. probably fatally.
Robert Williams Of Erie, fireman pas
senger train; serious.
George Gibson OF Erie. fireman freight
train; serious.
Samuel ], Mcdonald of Greenvllle, ex-
press messenger; serious.
Six Of the injured we're brought to the
Sharon hospital on a special train. OF
the injured Samuel Mcdonald, George Glib
son and Engineer Shallenberger will die.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
Denies An DeniaIs.

The abortive attempt of Hartman ana
other Union Pacific men in New York to
deny any knowledge OF the intended con-
ference, as was reported in the press dis
patches, become rather ludierious when Il
is positively known that President Burt
not only knew the conference was to be
held, but helped to arrange for IT. and not
only was aware that the strikers from
Omaha and Kansas City we're sending dele
gates, but saw that those delegates were
not prevented from reaching New York,
the scene of the conference.
''I can think OF no reason why Burt and
Hartman would want TO assume this In
different attitude, unless 1t was their
scheme to convey the impression 70 the
public that the conference was forced upon
them at the urgent solicitation OF the
strikers" said a strike leader. But II we
should chose TO divulge certain secrets
which Mr.. Burt has seen At to repose in us,
we would make him look rather cheap and
reflect a similar shadow upon his big chief.
f. II. Hartman. The fact is that this con-
ference was called by the Union Pacific
people. Whether Burt OF Hartman issued
the actual order OF request / can't say, but
do know this: Some OF our men could
not see their way clear, on the spur OF the
moment. to get TO New York, until a way
was pointed out to them by President Burt.
They went then gladly. I know Of no reason
for holding this conference in the east un-
less II be that Burt and Hartman think
they will stand a better chance OF blufnng
our men into accepting the short end e
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
NEBRASKAN PENNED IN FEZ
Two Missionaries from This State and One
from Iowa in Danger.
.ANATlcAL REBELS THREATENING THEM
One of Parties Sent Out by
u ing Headquarters at
KS City Writes of
Their situation.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-Eight mis-
sionaries who are working in Morocco under
the direction Of the Gospel Missionary
Union, whose headquarters are in Kansas
City, are believed to be In peril They are
George c. Reed Of Kansas City, formerly OF
Nebraska. stationed at Fee; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. oliver and Maude Grey Of Emporia,
Kas.; Irene Ward. Avoca, Ia, and Nellie
Allison Of Alabama
Another party, now at Mequinez, is COM
posed OF F. c. Eynart Of Kansas City and
Victor Swanson of Nebraska This town
is forty miles west of Fee.
A letter from Mr.. Reed at Fee, dated
December 4, to George s. Fisher, president
Of the union, has Just been received. Mr..
Reed writes:
Word to hand indicates that the sultan
is retiring TO Fee from Mequinez instead OF
going to Rabst. The fight last Sunday east
OF here was a serious reverse for the gov
ernment and estimates of loss vary, some
quitting It at 500 on the army side-probably
one-half to two-thirds Of that number"
Mr. Fisher believes that Christian mis-
sionaries would be slain II captured by the
fanatical rebels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
SULTAN A PRISONER IN FEz
Ruler of Morocco IL Being Closely
Pressed by Followers of
the Pretender.

MADRID, Dec. 3O.-It is reported here
that the sultan of Morocco has been foiled
in an attempt to break out of Fee by the
body which is investing that city.
A dispatch from Tangiers, Morocco, today
announced that the rebels had cut the aque-
duct which supplied Fee with water and
added that the city was now practically
without water.
IL was further asserted that unless the
Kabyleh tribesmen from the south come to
the succor OF Fee the place must surrender
within three days.
The hostility against the sultan is spread
ing in Fee. The Moors are exhibiting pho
tographs Of him arrayed in ridiculous garb.
The sultan yesterday assembled the mobiles
OF the besieged town at the palace and ex-
horted them not to despair assuring the
chiefs that the imperial troops ultimately
will triumph.
Great Britain and France have notified
Spain that they have no intention of taking
any advantage Of the situation in Morocco
and that they desire the maintenance of the
status quo in the event OF the sultan being
dethroned and his place taken by the pre-
tender.
These communications have reassured
the Spanish government, witch is thus re-
lieved OF fears Of international complica-
tions.
TANGIER, Morocco, Dec. 3O-Foreigners
in the interior of Morocco have been ad-
vised to make for the coast, as provisions
are scarce and communications are almost
closed.
The pretender has been reported to be
twenty miles from Fec.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
OPERATORS PREPARING CASE
Employers side of Coal strike VIII
Consume Ten Days or Two Weeks
of Time of Commfssion.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec sO.--A conference
of anthracite coal operators aud their at
torneys was held here today to arrange for
the presentation of the mine owners side
Of the controversy to the commission when
that body convenes here next Tuesday.
The conference was called by Simon P.
Wolverton of Sunbury. counsel for the Phil
adelphia & Reading Railway company. and
continued from until o'clock. James II.
Torrey, representing the Delaware & Hud-
son company, presided. James Burr, coun-
sci for the New York. Ontario q Western,
was secretary. Samuel Dickinson, attorney
for this city, represented John Markle, the
Independent operator Of Hazleton.
Among the others present were Henry c.
Reynolds of the Enterprise Coal company,
John B. Kerr, New York, Ontario G. West
ern; Francis I. Gowen. for the Lehigh VAL
ley; Colonel Everett Warren. for the Erie; !;
w. w. Ross, for the Delaware, Lackawanna
Western; Ira H. Burns. for several in
dependent operators, and John T. Lenihap,
for the nonunion mine workers. After the
conference had adjourned Mr.. wolverton
gave out the following statement:
"The testimony on the part OF the non
union miners is not complete. Tuesday,
when the commission sits, the nonunion
mems counsel will submit further test
mony which will probably consume day or
two. Then the operators will open and
proceed with evidence, which will be pre-
sented by companies in the following or
der: Delaware G. Hudson, Erie, Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western, Lehigh Valley, Le-
high Coal and Iron, Lehigh & Wilkes
barre, Independent operators and Philadel-
phia G. Reading Coal and Iron company.
The presentation of the operators side will
occupy ten days or two weeks-perhaps
more"
Judge Hand of Scranton, attorney for the
Connell Coal and Coke company, said: "It
is necessary that we prove to the commits
sion that there is no blacklist and no dis
elimination against union men, Most of
those who attended the conference left for
their homes tonight. Members of the an
thracite coal commission and several of
the lawyers have secured rooms at the Con-
tinental hotel, which will be the headQuar-
ters of the commission"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
TARIFF ON COAL AND BEEF
American Free Trade League Asks
Congress to Remove Duties With
out Further Delay.

BOSTON. Dec. 3O.-At a meeting in
Fanueil hall today called by the American
Free Trade league the following resolutions
were adopted
Whereas. The tariff duties upon beef and
coal by assisting the extortions of monop-
oily, or by Withholding relief from them,
have. proved a serious hardship for our
people, and,
Whereas, Such abundant evidence Is
easily accessible to congress that investi-
cation need not cause delay in the removal
OF this hardship.
Resolved. That as American citizens we
ask that the tariff duty on beef and coal be
now removed.
Resolved, That the tariff duties in gen.
eral be postponed we urge that an excep-
tion De made I'm the case of these duties
upon beef and coal and that they be re-
moved and those articles placed on the free
list at the present session of congress.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent TO each United States senator
and member of the house of representa-
lives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
VERDICT ON ONTARIO WRECK
COrOner's Jury Not Agreed as to Re-
sDonsibiIity Between Carson and
Kerr for Disastef.

WYOMING. Ont, Dec. 30.-The coroner s
jury which has been investigating the
wreck at Wanstead last Friday night, in
which twenty eight lives we're lost, brought
in a verdict shortly before midnight to-
night. The verdict is as follows:
We find that Arthur F. Rickett was killed
In the collision at Wanstead on the even
ing OF Friday, December 26 1902; that said
collision was caused by wrong orders being
given No. 8 at Watford. Responsibility for
the issuance of wrong orders we are not
agreed upon as between Operator Carson
and Dispatcher Kerr. That after No. s
had left Watford by the issu suance OF
wrong orders, we consider that the acct
dent could have been aYerted by the OPP
ton had the railway company had more
experienced operators at those points Zone
being but a boy of l6), at each OF which
places the. dispatcher having had ample
time TO do Il and endeaYored to get the on
posing trains stopped
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
WHERE PROFESSORS DISAGREE
Eliot and Huffcut Differ on what Pro-
fessiOnRI schools Should Require
as to Admission.

NEW YORK, Dec. SO.-The second ses-
sion Of the conference of the American
Association of Universities took place to-
day at Columbia university. The subject
discussed was The Requirements for Ad-
mission to the Professional Schools" There
were two papers read-oue from Harvard,
by President Eliot, and the other from
Cornell, by Professor Huffcut of that insti-
tuition.
President Eliot in his paper advocated
strongly that professional schools require
bachelors degrees, but omitted from his
list engineering, chemistry and architec-
ture.
Professor Huffcut took directly the op-
poslte view. He said that students re-
ceived from high schools had shown no
difference in the result of their work in
the university from those admitted with
bachelor degrees. discussion followed
the reading of the papers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
THREATENS TO SHELL TOWN
German Wnrship Commanders Mail
Detained by MaracaibO POST
master Proposes Retaliation.

LONDON, Dec. 3l.--A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Willemstad, Curacao, dated
yesterday, says: THE postmaster Of Mara
caibo Venezuela, having detained corre-
spondence belonging to German merchants,
German cruiser Fake threatens In conse-
quenco to lombard the town"
CARACAS, Dec. 30.-President Castro ar
rived here this morning. At 8 O'Clock United
States Minister Bowen called on the presi-
dent and communicated to him the recon-
mendatioD that issues between Venezuela
and the allies be taken to the international
peace court Mt The Hague. Venezuela g
answer will be received tomorrow at II
o'clock.
The victory gained by the government at
Barquisimo argues for President Castro's
continuance in power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
Italy Not Planning for War.

ROME, Dec. 30.-It is said that Italy is
not making any warlike preparations in
connection with the situation in Morocco.
From an authoritative source the Associ-
ated Press has received the following:
Italy, not being interested in the Morocco
question, will limit herself to watching
events"
Under the Franco-Italian agreement in
regard to the Mediterranean, under which
Italy undertakes to respect French aspira-
tions in Morocco in return for analogous
French undertakings regarding TripolI
Italy has no direct interest in the Moroccan
situation. 1t also can be said that Italy
has no intention Of occupying Tripoli un-
less obliged to do so in order to prevent
other powers from settling there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
MISSOURI IN SUPREME COURT
Suit Attacking Its state Board of
Equalization Is Filed by a St.
Louis Property Owner.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-In the United
States supreme court there was filed for
dOcketing a case attacking the course OF
the state board OF equalization OF the state
OF Missouri In the matter OF the rate OF
taxation in the city OF st. Louis.
The proceeding was instituted by William
Preston Hill, a property owner OF that
city. who charges that by placing the as
sessment Of the property OF corporations
doing business In the city at from one
fourth TO one-half OF their real value, great
injury Is done TO other taxpayers. His
original petition for a writ OF mandamus
was quashed by the state supreme court
and Mr.. Hill asks the federal court to as
sumo jurisdiction on the ground that the
proceeding was unconstitutional in that Il
deprives him Of property without due pro-
cess OF Law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
scHALKBURGER ASKS RELIEF
Appeals to Government 10 he Merciful
to Those who Fought for
Boer Cause.

CAPEToWN, Dec. 3O.-General Schalk-
burger, former acting president of the
former Orange Free State. in an open let
ter, published in onsiand, appeals to the
government to be merciful to those who
suffered as result Of their devotion to the
Boer cause and to remove the grievances
which now make it impossible to live up to
the motto, forgive and forget"
In conclusion General schalkburger ex-
presses the hope that "the people will show
that the power Of the rule in South Africa
lies in the Afrikander who will remain
loyal while righteousness remains, and
while his rightful portion is allotted him. a."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
TRIP PROVES A FAILURE
Reports Made to Trade Unions by Eng
Iish Labor Commissioners Con-
tain Contradictions.

LONDON, Dec, S0-The reports made by
Mr.. Mosely's commissioners to the trades
unions on the result Of their observations
in the United States contain more contra
dictions than points OF agreement.
The closest approach to a common under
standing is the opinion that the domestic
demand for manufactures Of all kinds in
the United States is so great that there is
no immediate prospect OF the displacement
OF British by American goods, either here or
in neutral markets.
When the American home trade falls OF 1t
is admitted that the surplus products will
be sent to England and to neutral markets
with most damaging effects upon British
trade.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
HUMBERTS CHIEF ATTRACTION
Noted Prisoners Continue TO Absorb a
Large Portion of Public At
tentiOn I'm Paris.

PARIS, Dec. SO.-The Humberts continue
to absorb attention here. Minister Of
Justice Velle brought the subject before
the council of ministers today, saying he
had given 10000 to the special police to
assist in the arrest Of the principals In
the famous safe frauds.
This is additional to the $1,000 reward
offered for their capture, which has not
yet been paid, owing to conflicting claims.
1t Is expected that the prosecution of
the Humberts will not begin for several
days. The prisoners have SO far declined
to name their lawyers and the court has
designated Maitre chenu to appear In their
behalf.
The Humbert safe, which was alleged to
contain 500 GEO. has been removed to the
Monte Carlo theater, where 1t will be the
chief attraction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
NATURAL GAS WRECKS HOUSE
Leaks Into a Cellar and Il Exploded
by the Flame OF Lighted
Lamp.

DELAWARE, o., Dec. sO.-when Miss
Helen HURLEY went to the cellar this morn
Ing 10 start the IRE q terrific explosion OF
natural gas occurred from her lighted lamp
and wrecked three sides Of the house.
Five members OF the family were blown
through ;he house and Miss HURLEY was
fatally injured and her mother seriously
hurt The other three were slightly in
jured.
Gas had leaked into the cellar aud nlled
the house during the night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
LoRENz OFFICIALLY THANKED
Aldermen OF New York City Present
Him with Resolutions ExtOIIinE
HIS Work Among Poor.

NEW YORK. Dec. s0.-Professor Adolph
Lorenz was today presented with the reso-
lutlons recently passed by the board OF
aldermen extolling the work he has done In
this city, particularly for the poor.
After a luncheon at the Hardware club
the surgeon was escorted 10 the city hall
where Alderman Walkley delivered an ad-
dress and Alderman Sullivan presented the
album containing the engrossed address.
Professor Lorenz replied. thanking the
aldermen and expressing his pleasure at
the reception rendered him in the United
States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
ST. JOSEPH FACES COAL FAMINE
No Anthracite TO He Had and Rail-
roads Are COnfiscating All Soft
Coal iR sight.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-The people OF
st. Joseph are confronted with most seri-
Gus coal famine.
Anthracite coal cannot be had at any
price. The supply OF soft coal is almost
exhausted and IL the railroads continue to
confscate coal as they have been during
the last few days there will be no soft coal
in the city.
scft coal yesterday sold at &425. 81 and
1915 a wagon load, which averaged a ton.
Anthracite coal was quoted at s12 per ton,
but there Is none.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
ARMY IS TO BE REDUCED
Revelation I'm Colombia Practically
Ended by Surrender of Arms
to Government.

PANAMA, Colombia, Dec. S0.-The Co
lombian army, by the recent national de-
cree. has been reduced to $4,000 men.
The government commissioners have re-
ceived up to date from the surrendered
revolutionists twenty-three field pieces,
s.s23 rifles and over 1000. 900 rounds of am
munition. not counting what is on board
the steamers.
been abolished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
DIES OF A PISTOL WOUND
seIf-Inhicted by Francis C. Beach, n
Prominent Citizen of New
Haven.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Dec. sO.-Francis
G. Beach, a prominent citizen of New
Haven, died today from pistol shot, self
inflicted, December 4, during a At OF tenn
porary alteration. resulting from illness.
During the second administration of Pres
ident Cleveland he was postmaster here.
He was well known in military circles, hav-
ing been a captain OF Connecticut volun-
teers In the war with Spain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
CoACHMAN KILLED BY RoBBER
Dead Body, FriEhtfuIIy MutiIated, is
Found i'm Yard of st. Louis
Householder.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. SO.-The dead body of
Orrin Worthen, coachman, was found in
the back yard OF his employers residence
in the West End today horribly mutilated.
Evidences OF terrific struggle with his
murderer were apparent.
The police believe that robbery prompted
the crime. Worthen's throat was cut. stab
wounds we're In his face and his head had
been crushed with some heavy weapon.
No one heard the combat and the body
laid for number Of hours before being
discovered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
MUST BUY COAL ON MARKET
Anthracite COmpanies' Sales Agents
Agree Not to Renew Contracts
with Large Consumers.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. S0.-The sales
agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany and anthracite coal companies met to-
day and decided to continue the present
circular prices during the month of Janu-
airy. The sales agents also declined to
renew any Of the expiring contracts with
large consumers OF anthracite, which ac-
tion will compel all consumers to purchase
coal in the open market 1t is said the
Philadelphia & Reading will take similar
action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
They Move for statehood.

MUSKOGEE. l. T., Dec 30.-The Indian
Territory statehood convention held at
Eufala today was participated in by repre-
sentatives OF ten towns and cities Resolu.
uOns were passed favorfhg admission with
Oklahoma under the Beveridse bill with
delegates and constitutional rights but
opposing 10 II under any other conditions.
Arrangements were made for a large dele
cation from Indian Territory 10 attend the
Oklahoma City convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
FIGHT ENDS IN A, TRAGEDY
Ohio Man is Shot and Killed by on
GERS While Resisting
Arrest.

BETHEL. o.. Dec. 3O.-T. T. Sims was
shot today while resisting arrest. Sims and
Earl McKibbon had a desperate fight with
weapons on the street.
McKibbon swOre out a warrant for the ar
rest Of Sims and when Marshal George Glare
and Constable Hannah attempted to make
the arrest they we're fired on.
They shot Sims four times before he fell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
Movement. of ocean vessels Dec. q,

At Harwich--Arrived: Polam Hall, from
Portland via st. Vincent Q. V.
At St. Vincent, G. V.-Safled: Norman
Isles. from Antwerp for Portland, ore.
AT LverpoOl-Arrived: Ivernia, from
Boston via Queenstown.
At Glasgow-Arrived: Tauric, from
Liverpool
At New York-Arrived: Pottsdam, from
At Hong KOng-Arrived: Empress OF
China, from Vancouver via Yokohama
At LondOD-Arrived: MOnos, from Ta-
coma via Valparaiso and HaVre
Al Yokohama-Sailed: Empress OF Japan
from Hong Kong, for Vancouver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
WANT A BoER GENERAL
british Government Anxious 10 Secure
Services of VnjOen, Now in
United states.

LONDON, Dec. SO.-The British govern
ment is trying to secure the services Of
General Ben Vilioen. who is now touring
the UHited States, to command the Boer
forces which are going to SOmaliland.
II was General viljoen who suggested EN-
ploying the Beers against the Somalis. but
the authorities at that time were not pre-
pared to accept his offer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
To submit Claims to court.

PARIS. Dec. sO.-France and Guatemala
have agreed TO submit to the international
arbitration court at The Hague the French
claims against Guatemala. They are SINH
lar to those against Venezuela. The terms
OF he protocol are now being discussed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-31
CONDITION OF The WEATHER


Forecast for Nebraska-Fair Wednesday
and Warmer I'm West Portion; Thursday
Fair