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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
MORMON APPEALS TO KAISER
Missionary Requests German Emperor to
Tolerate His Faith.
DECLARES THAT TEACHINGS Arc MORAL
saints Expected America TO Intervene,
but ~ All Efforts Fail VIII Leave
Quietly In Accordance
with orders.

BERLIN, April 26.--Hugh ]. Cannon. Nor
mon missionary, intends to appeal to En-
peror William for permission for the Nor
mons to remain In Germany, hoping that
his maiesty's policy Of religious tolerance
may include the Mormons.
In his petition Mr.. Cannon sets forth the
morality OF Mormon doctrines and refers
to the inability OF his adversaries to cite
ings have been subverslve Of the laws Of
the state or orderly citizenship. He de-
clares also that by the command OF the
supreme head OF the church. polygamy Is
not taught. Mr.. Cannon last Wednesday
sent to the emperor and the empress copies
OF the Book Of Mormon In German. II no
aid is extended to the Mormon mission
aries by Emperor william, and IL the
orders Of expulsion are enforced, all the
missionaries will leave quietly.
Mr.. Cannon expects the United States to
intervene in cases where missionaries have
been maltreated. as for instance the affair
at olsenbruek, PrusslG, last January. when
two missionaries were dragged through the
streets Of the town and imprisoned for
three days. They were deported to Han
over, where they were again placed In Jail
and later sent on to Hamburg. Afidavits
OF these occurrences have been forwarded
to Senators Kearns and Smoot, who, It is
stated here, have asked Secretary Hay to
demand an apology from Germany in this
matter on the ground that American cit
liens were treated brutAlly.
Among the converts to MNmonism made
in Germany are several policemen who werd
sent to observe the missionary meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
COLUMBUS FIRE COSTS LIFE
Daniel Lewis Killed by Falling wall
While Three BuiIdings Are
Being Destroyed.

COLUMBUS, o.. April 96.-Fire early to-
day destroyed the Brunson and Union
Clothing company buildings at High and
Long streets and several smaller structures
and damaged the Nicholas block, entailing
a loss OF 100000 Daniel Lewis. captain
OF engine company No, II. was caught un-
der a falling wall and instantly killed. His
body was cremated in the ruins.
A feature OF the FIRE was the rescue of
Phillip s. Nation, lodger. from q room on
the fourth floor of the Brunson building
The water tower was plsying a stream into
the flaming front Of ths building when a
man in underclothes appeared at a window
on the fourth floor, raised the sash and
waved his hand. The fremen quickly
raised an extension ladder Several timea
the man ran back into the room and re-
turned with an arm full OF clothes which
he threw to the street. Just as the top Of
the ladder touched the window sill he re-
appeared wearing derby hat and before
the fremen could reach him he deeended
the ladder. HE
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
THEY AWAIT THE PRESIDENT
Good Readers in Convention at st.
Louis Expect Him Before
Adjournment.

ST. LOUIS. April 26.-The National and
International Good Roads convention will
convene here tomorrow morning for a ses-
sion Of three days. This melting probably
will be the most important since the ad-
vent OF the organization, whose purpose
is the betterment Of the highways Of the
country. ..t-.-.
Large delegations from nearly all the
states are expected to be present. Presi-
dent w. H. Moore will preside at the open
ing of the convention and addresses Of well
come will be delivered by Mayor Wells and
Governor Dockery Many prominent men
will make addresses during the convention,
among them being President Roosevelt,
General Miles, General 'Fitzhugh Lee, Hon.
Andrew Pattullo. member Of the Canadian
Parliament; William J.. Bryan, United
States Senator John W., Daniel Of Virginia,
Hon. Winston Churchill Hon. Carter H.
Harrison and others. ;r~ rStv. .-.s
Two sessions will be held daily at 10! a.
IN. and'2 na M and on Wednesday afternoon
at 4:SO O'clock President Roosevelt will con-
clude the convention With an address,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
CUBAN DRUG STORES CLOSE
Refuse to Sell Medicines TIL New
stamp Tax is Re-
s.. ..rs,o-. moved.

HAVANA. April 26.-Protests are being
made throughout the island against the
taxes imposed by the newly created pro-
'vinclaf guverntnents. @@
JG The drug stofet' 6f Havana and it's sub
uFbs, almest without execution were Fclosed
today In protest, against the stamp sax OF
2 cents on every package Of patent medi-
cine sold. The druggists, following the ex-
ample Of the theater- managers. have
sought to have this tax rescinded, but the
provincial council has refused their re-
quest. Today 1t was almost impossible to
procure medicines in Havana, except at the
free municipal dispensaries OF which there
is one In every ward. Many Of the drug
gists declare they are ready TO remain
closed until General NuneE. civil governor
of Havana, or President Palma vetoes the
tax. General NuneE says he approves
these taxes, which have been imposed
where they were least burdensome, namely,
upon amusements,' gambling and the sale
Of patent medicines.
A big demonstration was held in the
plaza at Matanzas this evening to protest
against the imposition of the taxes In Ma
tanzas province. Here the taxes are on
certain articles Of necessity and they are
declared to be contrary to the purpose OF
the new provincial law. Some radical op-
position newspapers are advocating the
abolishment Of the provincial governments.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
sociaI;sts in Mass MeetinE.

washington hall was we'll filled last
night with the Omaha socialists, who had
gathered there to express their disapproval
Of the arrests OF members Of their party
last week for speaking on the streets.
William Mailly, national secretary Of the
party, opened proceedings. He said that
the recent arrests had a deep significance
because American citizens were being de-
prived OF their rights OF free speech. He
introduced William II. Moore. socialist
candidate for mayor. who spoke briefly, say
ing that II elected he would work only for
the laboring man. ]. Edward Morgan. state
secretary; Bernard MeCanrey, W. e. Clark
and others spoke. collection Was taken
up 10. defray the expense iof getting out q
campaign paper next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
ROOSEVELT FAMILY HELPS
All Members Contribute TO Fair Held
to Raise Fund for New .i..
Parish.

NEW YORK, April 26.--The Roosevelt
family from the president down has pre-
sented gifts to the fair given to raise funds
for the newly formed parish Of st. Michaels.
The president sent his photograph in gilt
frame, with autograph attached, Mrs.
Roosevelt sent a desk screen Of four panels,
each panel consisting Of a portrait worked
In silks of various colors, The portraits
are those Of the queen of England, the en-
press of Germany, the Queen of Holland
and Mrs Roosevelt. Miss Alice Roose-
welt sent set of cut-glass salve Jars, with
silver tops, and two Porto Rican hats
which have been converted into work bss-
kets by Miss Rooseyelts own hands. The
gifts will be raf1ed fors .s
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
DOMINICAN REBELS VIcroRS
President is Completely Vanquished
and Provisional Government
Formed.

SAN DOMINGO, April 22.-(Delayed in
Transmission.)- )-The government forces at
Barahona, San Pedro Mahoris and Seib
have Joined the revolutionists and in the
northern part OF the island the overthrow
OF President Vasquez is complete.
A provisional government has been
formed.
SAN DOMINGO. April 21.-(Delayed in
Transmission.) 1.-The government garrisons
at Aqua de Compostuela Boni and San
Cristobal have Joined the revolutionary
movement and the garrison at Barahona is
expected to follow their example. The
revolutionary gunboat Independence has
proceeded to San Pedro de Macoris to re-
claim that port.
1t is rumored here that President Vas
quez and his followers are in the northern
part Of the island, but communication has
been INTERRUPTED.
In San Domingo City the misery is great
some 300 families having been rendered
homeless through the burning of the sub
urbs of San Carlos. The wounded men in
the hospitals here are suffering from the
lack Of proper food and medical attendance.
The departure yesterday Of the United
States cruiser Atlanta is much regretted
because OF the assistance It's hospital stan
INAuSASu NAS hNuHueus 4uG city Is bIOhlnk
more quiet and business is reyiving.
SAN DOMINGO, april 19.-(Delayed in
Transmission. )-As a result OF the fighting
between government forces and the revo-
lutionists. which occurred here yesterday
the government has abandoned San Carlos
and Guibiba, and the houses are now oc-
cupied by the rebels, who became pos
sessed OF the ammunition. rifles and cannon
left by the government forces. The where
abouts Of President Vasquez and his fol-
lowers is not known. but II is believed
they have gone to San Pedro de Maeoris,
The lighting yesterday has entirely
changed the situation here and II Is hoped
! order will soon be restored. The hospital,
are hlled with wounded. The losses sus-
tained by the government were heavy.
CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayu Thursday, April
2S.-(Delayed In Transmission. 1.-The Ger
man cruiser Vineta, which called at Porl
! Au Prince. brings details of the fghtinl
at San Domingo on April IS. President
Vasquez and his forces attacked the city
vigorously at In the morning After Sc
we're hghting. which lasted for one hour
| the government forces succeeded in gainins
an entrance to the city. They we're quickl,
driven out. however. leaving behind many
/ dead or wounded. The death OF Casimeirt
\ Corderio. minister OF the interior. is con,
i hrmed.
After being driven from the city tn,
government troops we're seized with pani'
and at 10 President VasqueE had about hin
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
AMERICANS KNOW NO ART
French Lecturer Says United states
Appreciates, but Does Not
Understand.

Copyright, 1903, by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS. April 9s--(New York World
Cablegram. Special Telegram.)-" sang Of
dreams and found that the giants Of Wall
street could gaze In ecstasy upon the ir-
ridescent lines of q soap bubble" Count
Robert De Montesquiou FeBenial tells the
Paris newspapers on his return from New
York.
my impressions Of America" he con-
tinues, ARE both strong and agreeable.
Those business men over there have a
great appreciation OF the beautiful, only
they do not always know what It is. They
understand and admire the dellcacy Of po-
etio thought, OF dreams and the pursuit Of
the ideal. .4., ....,
my lectures were crowded with the
flower Of American society, art and letters,
at IS a head. and was charmed by the
silence with which they listened to me,
breaking into discreet applause only at ap-
propriate moments. feared that q people
whose whole life spelt money would not
understand me, and was agreeably sur
prised to find that was mistaken.
II was appalled, by the perseverance and
enterprise Of the American journalist. Pro-
teststions on my part were wasted on the
desert air. / have brought back with me
a collection Of $50 portraits and caricatures
OF myself, culled from the pages Of the
American newspapers. On the whole, how
ever, was delighted, enchanted, and what
did it matter II l did not wear hortensia
in my buttonhole as some facetious re-
porters said did?
whoever says 1t is easy to go to the
United states and talk poetry have no idea
of what 1t is like, or how ardent a battle
must be waged In the cause Of the beauti-
full by him who would come out victorious.
have succeeded, It is true, but my an
guish has been great.
Unlike others who have gone to America
to address public already prepared to re-
ceive them, educated up to the subjects upon
which they were to hold forth. went in
search Of a public which perhaps did not
exist at all.
Think what it meant to storm that land
of business with poetry and dreams alone
as weapons. II was madness, but 1t had
been my desire for years.
The count says he will go to America
again soon. +s-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
MILLIoNAIRE'S BODY FOUND
Lucky BOatman Gets Five thousand
Dollars for Landing Corpse of
MISSING New Yorker.

NEW YORK. April as-The body Of
Adolph e. openhym, the wealthy merchant,
who is believed to have jumped into the
Harlem from High bridge on March 80.
was found within short distance OF the
bridge today by boAtman. who will receive
q reward OF 5000.
Ever since Mr.. openhym's disappearance
constant search Of the waters Of the Har-
lem has been kept up. A steam launch
chartered by the missing mans family pa
trolled the river night and day, and scores
Of boatmen. stimulated by the tffer Of
$1,000 for the recovery Of the body, swept
the river bed with graphing irons.
The body came to the surface today
alongside the boat Of John Meehan, who
had been prominent among the searchers
from the first. On II were found all the
jewelry Mr.. openhym wore when he left
home. Mr. openhym was reputed to be a
millionaire, and was for many years prom
inent In the silk business.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27

days. ofhcers and delegates are arriving
in large numbers. The headquarters Of the
tin workers association are now located at
Wheeling w Va. and there is not likely
to be a change made. The officers will 20
into session tomorrow ss a council and
wage committee The most important bus
mess OF the convention will be the sdop,ion
OF wage scale for 1908 and 1905. The
prerent wage schedule will expire on July
IL and by that time the new wage schedule
will have been presented to the manutae-
turers. the largest concern being the
American Tin Plate company. with about
275 mills. Among them the Tin Plate
Workers association controls s5 per cent
OF the total number and controls all Of
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
LUMBER PRICES MAY GROW
Increases in the Wages OF Crews on
Lake transportation Given
as Cause.

CHICAGO. April 2s.-rhere is every pros
pect that lumber will be more costly in
the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys than
It was last year because of the increases
in the wages OF the crews in lake trans
portation service and the higher price OF
fuel. An increase from S275 TO So a thou
sand on lumber from Lake Superior and
Lake Michigan ports to Chicago and Lake
Erie ports is favored by leading members
OF the Lumber Carriers association. which
controls $50 members in the lumber trades.
May the executive board will meet in
Detroit and the higher rate probably will
be authorized then.
II rates do not 60 up. Il is said that many
ships will be put out OF commission because
the advance in wages alone clips on the
profit that would have been made by trans
porting the timber at the rates charged
last summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
PHILOSOPHICAL soCIETY's DAY
new York Entertains Delegates 20
Annual Convention, witch Elects
Committee Members.

NEW YORK, April Ss,-The Theosophical
society in America held it's annual conven-
tion today for the purpose Of eleoting oer-
tain oficers for the ensuing year Dr. A.
P. Buckman OF Fort Wayne. IND. chairman
of the convention. presided at the meeting,
which was attended by twenty eight dele
gates from the theosophicai societies In
all parts OF the United States. The follow
ing members Of the executive committee
were elected: Mrs. v. John. New York;
Charles B. v. Johnson. New York; Mrs. Z.
D. Moffatt. Or. A. p, Buckman, Fort Wayne,
Ind; w. Dewey, San Pedro, CAL; w. ID.
Butler, Indianapolis; J. ssweIl. Louisville,
Ky; DR.. P. H. Hyatt, New York (secre-
tary); H. B. Mitchell, New York Ctreas-
urer).
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
KRoNSTADT RIOT is FIERCE
Late Reports show that ii Was Par
ticipated I'm by Twelve Thousand
Infuriated Persons.

BERLIN, April 2s.-The Lokal Anzeiger
has published details of the recent disor-
ders at Kronstadt, Russia, which began
in a brawl between troops and marines and
during which, It is said, some officers were
killed.
The paper says the trouble developed into
a regular riot in which $4,000 persons took
part. The rioters tore up paving stones
and wrecked houses. An attempt to quell
the disorder with the fire brigade failed
the fre apparatus being destroyed by the
infuriated mob. Several police offlcers were
wounded Finally, Admiral Lavroff, in COM
mand OF the fortress at Kronstadt, arrived
on the scene with a party Of armed men
who fred blank volleys at the rioters and
restored order.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
RELIANCE AGAIN SHOWS WELL
Cup Defender Has = Sunday Afternoon
spin with satiSfactoFY
Results.

BRISTOL. r. /, April se-The cup de-
fender Reliance was taken out for another
spin lasting two hours this afternoon and
on the whole proved, as Il did yesterday,
n atm and powerful craft. 1t was very fast
in beating and reaching.
Under small sail IL left its anchorage
shortly after 2 o'clock and beat down to
the lower bay in a light southwest wind,
When IL came abeam OF Musselbed light II
caught a slant OF wind and reached over
10 Prudence island. making long and short
legs almost down 70 Gould island. Then II
was brought about and started on reach
back to Bristol setting It's balloon 80 top
said for the first time and entering Bristol
harbor by Papposesqua channel, a course
not usually followed by the Herreshof
boats they having used the east channel
Designer Herreshon was at the wheel on
the trip.
The breeze throughout the afternoon was
about seven knots and the water was
smooth. The balloon jib topsail set finely.
The other sails did not seem to set quite
as we'll as yesterday, which might have
been due to the fact that the wind was
not so strong. Reliance was sitter than
yesterday standing almost upright. The
crew wore their blue suits and watch caps.
the latter carnation and black (the Iselin
colors), for the FIRST time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
SEEKS NEW POSTAL LAWYER
Payne Talks with Knox About Tenn
DOrary Legal Head for
Department.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Postmaster
General Payne had a talk with Attorney
General Knox today about suitable man
to put in charge Of the legal division Of
the Postoffiee department. AS General
Tyner. the assistant attorney general, has
been removed. and Mr.. ChristIancy, the
oficer temporarily In charge, is to remain
away pending the Investigation, II becomes
imperative to provide another man in the
place, at least temporarily. The question
OF the selection Of someone to succeed
General Tyner permanently Will be taken
UP by Postmaster General Payne soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27
LYNCH NEGRO, BURN TENTS
Angry Illinois Farmers Av'nge Assault on.
Infant White Girl.
BLACKS FIRE OFTEN ON INVADING MOB
shsts Are Retained and COIored Men
Cut ana Run, Leaving Canvas
Residences for Crowd
20 Destroy.

THEBEs, ILL.,, April 2e.--An unknown
negro, aged about IL, was lynohed by q
mob OF angry farmers near Santa Fe this
afternoon for attempting TO assault the To-
year-old daughter OF Brandon Davis. The
lynching was followed by a general on
slaught on a colony Of negroes living in
tents, engaged In bridge &C nstruction. ThF
tents we're burned and many negroes wero
shot. but so far as known none we're killed.
Hundreds Of shots we're exchanged. & no
whites were hurt
Brandon Davis lives ono mile east OF
Santa Fe. a small village. While his TO-
year-old daughter was In the barnyard to-
day the negro aecosted her. she rau, but
he seized her, and her screams brought her
mother to the rescue. when the negro fed.
Omcers were notified and were soon in
pursuit. News Of the assault speedily
spread among the neighboring farmers and
resulted In an angry mob EtSrting in search
Of the AssRilant. .........
The negro was meanwhile captured by
ofiiccrs and being brought to Santa Fe
when the mob was met. scrimmage fol-
lowed, during which the farmers secured
the negro He confessed to the crime, but
begged for mercy. Without a word the
mob started toward the new bridge being
constructed across the Mississippi, where
he was hanged 70 an cak tree, without
ceremony or delay. After the body had
dangled in the air a few moments II was
riddled with bullets. The oficers endeav-
cred to disperse the mob, but their efforts
we're unavalling
A rush was made for q colony Of sew
eral hundred negroes employed on bridge
construction. living IN tents near the
bridge. The negroes saw the mob coming
and opened fre. The whites hred with
effect and many OF the negroes were shot
down, none OF the mob being injured.
The mob pressed forward under ths'
steady hrs until the negroes turned and
ned toward nearby wood taking their
wounded with them. The mob then fell
upon the tents and burned them. After ac-
complishing a general work Of destruction
the angry population dispersed. Extra po-
lice were sworn in and tonight the village
is under heavy guard
Excitement is intense, Santa Fe is a
village In the extreme southwestern por-
tion Of Illinois. near the Chicago & Eastern
Illinois railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27

not more than hfty faithful followers. He
was forced to Zee, abandoning his arms
and supplies. The disaster TO the govern
ment troops was complete and the success
Of the revolutionists overwhelming When
Vineta left San Domingo on the goth quiet
had been restored In the city. Provisions
were scarce and dear.
The foreign consuls at Monte Crisu have
asked for the presence Of warships. Monte
Cristi is surrounded by the rebels and the
lack Of provisions Is beginning to be felt
Water is sold there at 40 cents per Ave
gallons. The plan OF the revolutionists
would seem to be TO starve out Monte
Cristi and force II to surrender. The
rebels around Monte Cristi are commanded
by General Canavarro
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-27


number Of people that naturally will gather
to see the president, Chief Donahue, who
will ride at the head OF a platoon Of police
in the front ranks, repeats his suggestion
that people refrain from crowding as much
as possible, both for reasons Of safety and
convenience. The chief insists that people
line up on the sides OF the streets along
which the president is to pass without
packing. and that By so doing all will have
ample opportunity to see the chief magis-
trate. Every effort will be made by the
police to prevent crowdipg on the Tenth
street viaduct. down which the presidents
procession will pass from the Union station.
Weather Forecaster Welsh makes the
pleasing prediction that the day will be
propitious. so far as climatic conditions
are concerned; that while there may be 0
little wind and some clouds. no severe
weather is anticipated.
Mayor Moores' oficial request that the
city be appropriately decorated in honor OF
the president meets cordial response and
there will be no dearth Of the American
colors. The knights Of Ak-Sar-Ben have
had charge of the decoration OF their den,
and that is assurance enough that the work
will be well done.
Doors open at 1880 O'Clock.
The president will go from the Omaha
club, where he dimes at $3.50, directly to
the Coliseum, at Twentieth and Lake
streets and begin his address at $3.50. The
doors will be opened at 1880 and a band
will furnish music until the arrival Of the
president and his party.
Arrangements have been made for the
knights Of Ak-Ssr-Ben, the old soldiers
and others holding reserved seat tickets
to enter the Coliseum at the large private
entrance on Twentieth street. Those wish
ing gallery seats will enter at the main
entrance on Twentieth street and general
admission to the main floor will be by the
same entrance.
AS President Roosevelt is an honorary
member Of the Union Veterans union, this
guard Of honor from that union has been
selected for the occasion, and those com
posing the guard are requested TO meet
promptly at the large entrance at the Coll
scum at o'clock, where they will be sup
piled with tickets for admission:
Major General d. NJ. Haverly, division
commander; Brigadier General John II
Berger, brigade commander; Colonel J. #
Hopper, assistant adJutant general; Colone
general; Colonel w. 8. Asqulth, First regi,
ment; Colonel Samuel f. Moore, Second
regiment; Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Hun
ter, Second regiment; John II. Butler, j
b. Driesbach, Charles j. Green, Fred j
Etter and Maynard Mayberry.