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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
CABINET CRISIS is ON IN Japan
KatsurR MINISTRY r. said to he on Eve
of Defeat over the Naval and
Land Tax Measures.

TOXIC, Dec. 18.-(via la B. C..
Dec. 2s.)-The Katsura cab. flsy -ught
to be on the eve Of defeat owe. ~ .. ~
and the land tax bills. II defeate,- "
combination Of political parties the
Will be dissolved and a new election hello.
The situation is being watched with keen
est interest.
Apropos Of the naval increment bill a
rumor emanating from San Francisco that
Japan was preparing to send permanent
squadrons to Esquimalt and Europe is said
to be without foundation. The Japan
Foreign office denied that Japan has any
ambitions that way and says its only OBJ
iect In increasing it's navy is to maintain
the status quo in the far east in which
all commercial nations are interested.
TOXIC, japan. Dec. 2s.-The imperial
Diet reassembled today. The house OF rep
resentatives was Immediately dissolved by
imperial order. and the house Of peers was
prorogued. The elections have been fixed
for February.
The dissolution of the Diet is due to the
opposition of the party leaders to the gov
ernments plan to raise the money for the
naval program by increasing the land tax
The leaders refused the governments offer
to compromise by reducing this tax. The
opposition desired that the land tax be
abolished, and that the funds for the naval
increase be secured from other sources.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
He APPEALS FOR PUBLIc's AID
Caleb Powers seeks Assistance from
People Outside of Kentucky to
Pay for HIS Defense.

GEORGETOWN. KY, Dec. 2S.-Ex-secre-
tary OF State Caleb Powers, who has had
two trials and now awaits in Jail here his
third trial for completely in the murder
Of the late Governor William Goebel, today
issued the following appeal to the public:
II have had written a number OF letters
to different states asking for financial aid
in my coming trial for alleged completely
in the Goebel murder. portion OF the
press has, through a Misunderstanding Of
the facts, attempted TO thwart my plan for
raising the much-needed money with which
to defend myself, by circulating a report
that these letters were not genuine because
signed by different persons for me.
1T is true that many OF the letters were
signed by different persons, because 1t was
impossible for one person to send them
out in the limited time before my next
trial, but all Of these letters are genuine,
II have been continuously in the jails
Of this state for nearly three years. My
means are exhausted. The generosity OF
Kentucky has been taxed to the utmost in
my former so-called trials. In few
weeks l am again to be tried for my life.
Hence my appeal now to my friends out
side Of Kentucky"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
HERBERT MAKES EXPLANATION
Says His Acceptance of Colorado q
Southern Position IL Due Only 20
Amount of salary.

DENVER, Dec. gs.-James NJ. Herbert.
general manager of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad, who is to become general
manager of the Colorado & Southern and
vice president of the Foft Worth q Denver
City on January 1, returned TO Denver
from a trip to Joplin, Mo-, today Tonight
Mr.. Herbert dictated the following state
ment:
Two weeks ago, unsolicited, the office
Of vice president and general manager Of
the Colorado & Southern and vice president
of the Fort Worth & Denver City, carrying
with It some attractive features, was ten
dered me. l asked time to consider, which
was granted, following which l accepted.
There has been no friction between myself
and higher Denver & Rio Grande officers.
Salary was the paramount issue with me-
There is absolutely no friction as between
the Colorado & Southern and the Denver
& Rio Grande interests. have placed my
resignation as director Of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron company In the hands OF Mr.
Clement, who is Mr.. Gould's representa-
tive in that company, for such action as he
deems advisable"
Mr.. Herbert said further that the report
that General Hawley had in any way in
fiuenced his appointment with the Hawley
roads is unfounded.
''It has been said," said Mr.. Herbert
"that such was the case, and that the re-
cent Colorado Fuel and Iron company fight
prompted this. There is absolutely not a
particle OF foundation for such a report
am Mr.. Trumbulls appointee. never
had any conference with Hawley, and will
have nothing to do with him when / accept
my new position
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
TRANSPORT SHERMAN ON ROCK
Passengers TerrOriEed, but the Calm
Judgment of Omcers Avoids
Any Casualties.

MANILA, Dec. 2S.-The United States
transport Sherman struck a rock near San
Bernardino light, south of Luzon, Friday
night The transport sustained a heavy
shock and some OF It's plates we're dam
aged. After the accident twenty three
inches Of water was found in its forward
bilges, but vas controlled by steGdy pump
ing. The steamer proceeded for Manila
under It's own steam and arrived here to-
day.
When Sherman struck the passengers
on board were terrified, but there was no
disorder They promptly took their sta
tions with life preservers on in the small
boats. The officers OF Sherman handled
the situation splendidly.
Sherman's cargo was not damaged and It
probably will not be necessary for It to
dock at Hong Kong.
Governor Tafts energetic expedition look
ing to the suppression OF Ladronism has
produced unusual activity in this direction
Numerous municipal presidentes in the
provinces Of Cavite and Rial are assisting
the native constabulary in running down
the bandits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
HOW MAJOR LIU WAS BEHEADED
Details of Execution of Chinese Army
Omcer who Refused to Protect
British Missionaries.

VICTORIA, Dec. 2s.-According to ad-
vices received by the steamer Tartar, the
Human correspondents Of the Shanghai pa
pers send particulars regarding the execu-
tion Of Major Liu, the Chen Chau military
officer who refused to protect the murdered
missionaries, Bruce and Lewis, from the
mob, and whose execution was demanded
by the British government and China forced
to accede to It after a naval demonstration
at Hankow. The condemned man was re-
moved from the yamen in a chair, after
which he was taken to place outside the
walls to the place of execution.
The execution was witnessed by a large
number Of foreigners. After the execu-
tion the remains were rolled in a red
wrapper and all day a continual line OF
people wept bitterly before the coffin.
Before leaving Pekin for Washington, Su
Liang Cheng. who will replace WI Ting
fang, was given 1000 taels and a large
bouquet by the empress dowager. with
whom he was in audience for some hours.
News was received from Bangkok of a
collision in the mouth OF the Menam river
between the North German Lloyd steamer
Phra Ehim Clio and the East Indian COM
pany's steamer Kelantan, the latter sinking
In few minutes. No lives were lost.
The bark Aberystewick Castle, which was
di5masted $50 miles of Yokohama ON a
voyage from the Globes to Eureka, as be-
fore reported. has been sold to Japan at
Yokohama and the crew sent to New York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
IMPETUS TO COKE INDUSTRY
Cessation of Service of FriclS Company
to Consumers Results I'm Estab-
fishing New Ovens.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 2S.-with the closing
Of the present year the H. c. Frick Coke
company passes from the service OF the
general coke consumers OF the country and
Will devote its energies to supplying the
constituent companies of the United States
Steel corporation.
The removal Of this large supply of coke
from the Independent field has done more
to stir up capital for new coke operations
than anything that has occurred in years.
During the past month or six weeks there
have been several public announcements
Of the plans of new corporations to develop
coking plants in the western Pennsylvnia
field, as we'll as in West Virginia.
The latest to appear is that OF the Union
Coking and Coal company OF New York.
This corporation has been formed during
the past few weeks by eastern men and
has secured 5000 acres Of fine West Vir-
ginit coal land along the line of the West
Virginia Central railroad. The first part
Of the coke oven equipment for the new
company will contain no less than 1000
ovens. The capital Of the company for the
present will be $2.5OO,0OO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
WOMAN CHANGES MIND AGAIN
Renews Charge of Murder Against
Her Husband, hut Authorities
Do Not Believe II.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 2S.-(Spe-
cial.)-In the case Of @. A. Baxter. the aged
negro charged by his wife with the murder
OF their 4-months old babe, who was induced
TO plead guilty to the charge of manslaugh-
ter, though he insisted on innocence Of
crime while pleading, who was sentenced
to ten years in the penitentiary and then
exonerated by the testimony OF the same
woman who had made the charge, an ap-
plication has now been fled in the district
court asking to withdraw the plea Of guilty,
set aside the sentence and reopen the case.
Judge Thompson will take the case under
advisement until January 8. County At
torney Horth states that he will not prose-
cute the case any further; II the plea is
set aside and the sentence cancelled he
will permit that to settle the case, though
the woman is now said to again incline to
her first story. Since then, however, she
has been in the jail with her husband,
having for a time no other place to be
housed,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
STRATT0N WILL CASE TODAY
Hearing on Protest Against Admission
to Probate VIII BE Begun at
Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 2s.-The real
battle for the stratton millions will begin
tomorrow when the hearing on the admis-
sion Of the will Of w. S. Stratton 10 probate
comes up in the county court. Prominent
lawyers from all over the state, including
United States Senator Patterson, are as
sembling in the city, and the prospects are
that the hearing will be long drawn out.
The protest against the admission OF the
will to probate was one OF the hrst steps
taken by the attorneys for Harry Stratton,
the contestant Of the will, and II was based
upon numerous grounds. Young Stratton
and his bride from Oshkosh, Wis, arrived
hearing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
HER IDENTITY is DISCLOSED
Death by Suicide of DOIIie Earl, n
Burlesque Actress, Reveals Sad
History of Her Failure.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2S.-Dollie Earl,
the actress who last night committed sui
eide in her dressing room at a burlesque
theater here, was today identified as Dollie
Allen, daughter of Mrs. T. J. Allen OF
Rochester NJ Y. The identification was
made by Mrs. F. Meyers of this city, who
said she had known the actress since child
hood.
Mrs. Meyers stated also that Miss Allen
was married to a Mr. Bowsmith, a New
York business man. Her grandfather was
John Tallinger, who, according to Mrs. Mey-
ers, was wealthy merchant Of Rochester
and who at his death left his business to
T. ]. Allen. the girls father.
Dollie Earl, as she was known on the
stage, formerly sang with some of the lead
ing comic opera companies, but about eight
years ago her voice failed and she ap-
peared with various burlesque companies.
The coroner has not yet heard from any
OF her relatives
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
COWBOY SERIOUSLY INJURED
BuckinE BrOnchO Falls on Him and
Ruptures Blood Vessel
I'm Leg.

HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 2s.-(special Tel
egram. )-Barney Pierson, a cowboy who is
well known throughout the western part
of Nebraska and eastern Colorado, was
badly injured here today by having a bron-
cho fall on him. He was riding a wild
and bucking broncho when the animal fell
and crushed him to the earth.
For nearly five minutes he held the
launches of the horse of his chest with
his left hand and thus prevented the ami
NAL from crushing in his chest. When he
was finally released from his dangerous
position 1t was found that the blood yes
sells Of his right leg had been badly rup-
tured and he was otherwise injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
MINERS WILL ASK MORE PAY
Secretary OF Illinois Workers Says
Operators Are Making Greater
PrOhts Than Ever Before.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Dec. 2S.-W. ID.
Ryan, secretary treasurer Of the United
Nine Workers of Illinois. in a statement
today, says that the miners OF the United
States will make a demand for a material
increase in wages at the national conven-
tion at Indianapolis on January 49,
Mr. Ryan says that the operators are re-
eeiving a larger price for coal than ever
before, and they cannot make the excuse
that the mines are not payins expenses.
Mr.. Ryan says that the convention will
produce hgures to show the total cost Of
mining a ton Of coal and give the public
an idea Of the profit being reaped by the
operators. Mr.. Ryan will attend the con-
vention and no doubt lead the hght for
higher wages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
Imperial Assembly Driven Away in
Greatest Disorder
GATES Of FEE CLOSED AGAINST ENEMY
European Oslony of 800 Persons Are Be-
lesguered in Town.
PoPUlAcE is SAID TO Be DlSLoYAL
Pretender H. Advancing Upon the city
with Horde of Followers and
situation r. Decidedly Critical
for Those within walls.

LONDON, Dec. 2s.--The complete rout at
Taxa OF the Moorish imperial assembly by
rebels under the leadership Of the pretender
TO the throne, which was reported December
%, has been oficially confirmed. The i'm
perial forces abandoned their guns rifles,
ammunition, tents and beasts OF burden
and fed precipitately to Fec.
TANGIER, Morocco, Dec. 2S.-On Decem-
Der 20, 10000 shereefan troops, commanded
by a brother of the sultan's minister of
war, received orders to concentrate and
take the offensive against the pretender at
Taxa. Before the Shereefans moved upon
him the pretender attacked them with large
bodies Of cavalry. The imperial army was
surrounded, completely routed and fed in
disorder toward Fee, abandoning all nate
rials Of war The first fugitives arrived at
Fee on the morning Of December "a.
The gates OF Fec at present are shut
Shops there are closed and the population
is greatly excited, but there has been no
disorder
The European colony of Fee. embodyIng
about 500 persons. is taking no steps to
leave the town and appears to be satisfied
that 1t is in no imminent danger. although
the situation Is regarded as serious. 1t
is said that the pretender's followers have
cess and he is already negotiating with the
tribes of Wedmaweb valley. The popuia-
tion Of Fee is reported to be generally
hostile to the sultan and ready to acclaim
any pretender who will guarantee the town
from pillage.
No details Of the imperial losses have
yet been received here, but II is rumored
that 1000 OF the sultans soldiers we're
killed or wounded. The authorities here are
trying to minimize the disaster. It is said
that a section Of the imperial troops sent
es reinforcements deserted to the rebels
and aided in driving the local troops back
20 Fee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
Not so Bad as He ThouEht.

YORK. Neb.. Dec. 2s.-(special.) )-cadia
seholley, the young man from the west
who wanted his associates to believe that
he was really bad man from the west, is
in Jail and at times cries over his mis-
fortunes. Cadis, in a spirit Of bravado and
to show that he was really bad, stole James
Grier's buggy and a set Of harness from
Brittain's livery barn. He got as far as
the neighborhood OF Henderson when John
Afnebaugh captured the property and tel
ephoned officials here to catch Scholley,
who was on his way back TO York. scholley
was captured. and when pun in Jail he COM
menced 10 cry and has been doing a good
Job Of crying ever since. He has been
sentenced for sixty days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
Dewey Greeted Mt Ponce.

PONCE Porto Rica. Dec. 2S.-Admiral
Dewey arrived here yesterday evening from
San Juan and received an ovation. He
was warmly greeted by a committee Of ma
tive ofhcials and citizens and was escorted
by them from Juana Diaz to Ponce. TIE
city was decorated In honor OF the ad-
miral's arrival. which was followed by a
procession with bands of music through
the streets. Later the admiral boarded
the United States steamer Maynower and
sailed for Culebra
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
UNIQUE PLACE OF WORSHIP
st. Paul Citizens witness Opening of
Magnificent New Peoples Church
Costing over 100000.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 2S.-The new
Peoples church, which replaces the struc-
ture burned about year ago, was opened
today with appropriate religious ceremo-
nies. The church is an imposing structs Ee,
erected at a cost of over 100000, and is
unique in that its interior decorations pay
tribute to the great teachers Of all recog-
nized religions and creeds. Placed at In
tervals around the semi-eircle Of the audi
torium are two tiers Of stained glass win
dows that have been given to the church
by the various nationalities and religious
denominations In st. Paul. There, in their
order are Hebrews, Roman Catholics, 1tal-
ians, Swiss, German, Methodists. Congre-
gationRlists, Unitarians, Baptists, Presby-
terians, Bohemians, Swedes, French, Irish.
English, Norweglans and Afro-Amerioans.
other windows represent missions, pa
triotism, labor. the great teachers (which
bear the names OF zoroaster, Confucius
Buddha and Mohammed). philanthropy and
invention.
The great pipe organ. to cost $4,000. is
TO be installed later.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
REBELS ADVANCING UPON FEz
80 Says London Times Correspondent
who FIees from oity, which He
Declares fs DisIoyal.

LONDON, Dec. 2e.-In a dispatch from
Fec. dated December 2S. the correspondent
of the Times declares he believes the sit
uation TO be critical
II have reasons to doubt the loyalty OF
the Inhabitants Of Fez," says the corre-
Bpondent. Both the government and the
Europeans here ridicule my anticipation
Of an acute crisis and my estimate of the
pretender's strength. / am leaving Fez
Immediately"
The Times is publishing a dispatch from
Tangier. dated December "a, in which the
correspondent says:
II got away from Fee Just In time. /
arrived here this morning with the first
news of the disaster. The rebels are re-
ported to be marching on Fez, which Is
incapable of defense for more than a few
days, owing to it's position. the absolute
lack OF a supply Of provisions and the ruin
GUS state Of the town walls.
"The population will remain loyal only
as long as the sultan can protect and feed
them. A few days OF siege means starva-
tion. The sultan may attempt to escape,
hut in that case the populace will recognize
the pretender.
''The sultRn's troops were disastrously
routed, the remnant fed to Fez, abandon
aus oNeiSNhihb' othheiy' NehtS' IiheS' am
munition, money and stores. Practically
the whole army was routed. as compar-
atively few troops were left in FeZ.
"The road from Fee to Tangler is open
and safe at present, but the pretenders
prestige will receive an enormous stimulus
and loyal tribes will join his cause. II the
sultan escapes or can defend Fez, the
south will support him. in which case civil
war Is Inevitable"
Mr.. Harris. the correspondent of the
Times at Fec, is said to be a confidential
adviser Of the sultan OF Morocco.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
DUTY ON TEA CREATES FURoRE
japanese Merchants Are Thrown Into
Conformation by Imposition
of Ten Cent Tax.

YOKOHAMA. Dec. 21 (VIa Victoria, B.
c., Dec. 2s).-The report that the United
States will impose the duty Of 10 cents a
pound on tea now held In bond, even
though withdrawal may not take place un-
til after January 1, when duty is removed
on new arrivals, has caused CONSERVATION
among merchants.
The tea merchants. jobbers, grocers and
others interested win endeavor to induce
the government to withhold such action,
which has come upon the market like a
thunderbolt. The tea tax in America,
which was one Of the Spanish American
war taxes, is to be raised January /, and
in the event OF that a large amount has
been placed in bond In American seaports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
LEOPOLD FIGHTS AGAINST EXILE
Arehduke Refuses 90 sign Away His
Rights as an Austrian
Subject.

VIENNA. Dec. 29-Aocording to an In
terview published here. Archduke Leopold
has refused to sign renuneiation OF his
rights as an Austrian subject. Emperor
Francis Joseph insists that the archduke
resign everything and never return to Aus
tria Tho archduke claims the payment Of
his appanage and declares that he will take
every legal step TO fight against exile. He
says he viii never abandon his rights as
an Austrian subject
GENEVA. Dec. 2s-Newspapers here al
lege that the Swiss government has re-
fused the request OF the German legation
TO expel the crown princess Of saxony from
Switzerland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
DISCLOSE HORRIBLE CRIMES
Authorities of Osaka, Japan, Learn
of MerciIess Slaughter of 800
Helpless Babes.

VICTORIA, b. c.. Dec. 2s.-Correspond-
ence OF the Associated Press received from
Osaka by the steamer Tar includes
details Of a horrible baby farming con-
spiracy in Osaka. An elderly woman, her
married daughter and husband and two
other persons have been arrested for in
fanticide, and 1t is learned that since they
started operations this year 800 children
were killed.
1he Japan Times has an account of a
Japanese Of Koohi having been married to
a corpse. The bride-elect committed sui
eide on the evening of her marriage. The
body was recovered and at the request of
the dead girls parents the ceremony took
place between the living and the dead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
PLANS FOR A BIG WOLF HUNT
Fall River County stOckmen Propose
TO Round Up the Entire
County.

HOT SPRINGS, s, D.. Dec. 2s.-(speciaI.)
Owing to the ravages of the wolves on
young stock in Fall River county. the
County Stock association has arranged for
general wolf hunt, TO take place Janu-
airy s. A pack Of fine hounds has been Sc
cured from Missouri and a good time and
profitable hunt is anticipated Starting
places have been designated on the out
skirts Of the county, from which the hunt
ers will close In until they round up
somewhere near the center.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-12-29
HUMBERTS NEARING PARIS
French Capital Agog with Expectancy Over
Their Approach.
AUTHORITIES ARE GROWING ANXIOUS
attempts to Bring Them Secretly
lied when Train Crossed Span
9FrOntier and Its Delay
Became known.

PARIS, Dec. 2s.-The train bringing TO
Paris the members of the Humbert family,
who were arrested in Madrid, was due to
arrive at 452 tomorrow morning, but owing
to an accident to a brake, 1t was two hours
late at the Spanish frontier, thereby miss
Ing connections with the Paris train at
Bordeaux
In their anxiety to avoid the assembling
OF crowds and demonstrations on the ar
rival Of the Humberts, the authorities here
refuse to say at what station the prison.
ers will leave the train. These precau-
tions probably will be defeated by the
delay in arriving, as IT now seems prob
able that the train will reach Paris in
broad daylight, instead of, as intended,
in the early morning.
1t is possible that the prisoners will be
taken from the train at some station out
side the city and thence conveyed secretly
to prison. Cells at the Conciergsrie have
been prepared for their reception.
At Hendaye, on the Spanish frontier the
car containing the prisoners was detached
from the Madrid train outside the station
on the Spanish side Of the frontier and
the Humberts were hurried into French
car held in readiness and handed over to
the French officials. After this had been
done the Spanish police retired.
The change OF cars was accomplished so
rapidly that the waiting crowd barely
caught a glimpse of the party, but it
greeted the prisoners with ironical cheer
ing. This greatly enraged Nine. Humbert.
After the car had been attached to tho
French train the train proceeded.
Crowds had gathered at the various sta
tions, hoping to see the Humberts. They
were disappointed, however, as the blinds
Of the car were kept closely drawn.
At Bordeaux the Humberts' car was at
tached to the fast train. which is scheduled
to arrive here at 1880 tomorrow