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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
GERMANY SEEKS NEW TREATY
kRiser's Government Declares ne
would willingly sign TnriT
Agreement with America.

BERLIN, Jan. 15.-The debate in the
Relchstag on the most favored national
treaties was continued today.
Herr Bernstein, socialist. said the reso-
luton meant a tariff war, and that tariff
wars should not be entered upon lightly
with a country like the United States, or
with Argentine. whence Germany drew a
large supply of wool. The suspension Of
the most favored nation treatment in the
case Of Chile had resulted in decreasing
Germany's relative exports TO that coun-
try, yet Germany continued buying nitrate
Of soda there in the same way. Germany
must have American wheat. Neither Rus
STA nor Austria was able to supply enough.
Therefore a trade war would mean deerer
bread.
Count Won Manitz, the agrarian leader,
expressed establishment that the govern
ment had not denounced the treaties be-
fore December 81, considering that agri-
cultural products In Germany did not pay
for the cost of production.
This year Is wholly uniustifed," he said,
for the United States has much greater
interest in trading with Germany than we
with them"
Further, referring to the home secre-
tary's declaration that the United States
was no longer entitled to the most IA
vored nation treatment. he criticized the
government for emitting to inform the
Reichstag in due time Of its suspension.
Count Podowasky Wesner again discussed
the treaty relations with the United States,
saying the government would be glad to
conclude a tariff treaty with america. Pro-
ceeding, he said:
experimenting my remarks Of yesterday
let me add that the existing commercial
relations with the United States rest on the
treaty with Prussia made in 1928, the
validity of which was upheld by the Reich
stag i'm 1885. We were of the opinion that
the most favored nation principle existed
Internationally. In order words, that all
concessions made By one of the states TO
other, whether such concessions. were made
before the treaty or afterward. But the
United States was of a different opinion.
Then came the Dingley tariff, under
which the United States government on
cluded two treaties with France and a
Acting upon our Interpretation of the
treaty we asked for Germany the conces-
sionS made to France, ard IT was then the
United States divergent views came to our
that the most favored nation principle re-
ferred only to conditions antecedent to the
treaty of 1928.
We then began negotiations to remove
this point of controversy by maintaining
the status quo toward the United States,
but upon the condition thai the United
States grant us the same concessions as
made to France under the Dingley tarin.
The American government did so, but we
regarded II as undesirable to lay the agree
ment before the Reichstag, because, as a
matter of fact, the United States conceded
nothing new.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
PASSENGER DIES IN TERROR
Fright in Storm IN Board Ocean
Vessel Results in Heart
Failure.

NEW YORK. Jan. IS, - The Spanish
steamer Montevideo has arrived from Cadiz
after what its commander said was the
worst voyage he ever made.
Merli Francesca, a native OF Italy, one
Of 100 steerage passengers, died Of heart
disease. su%perindueed by terror. on the
twelfth day out.
Heavy seas boarded the vessel, smashing
a deck house, a section Of the starboard
rail and lifting the starboard lifeboats out
Of their checks.
The water rushed through every possible
opening tc below decks and soon everything
above and below was a mass Of ice.
The steerage passengers we're terror
stricken. They spent most Of their time
on their knees before rudely constructed
shrlnes, which they placed in every corner
OF the steerage.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16

most important measures which was intro
duSed In. that body was by Anderson OF
Saline. to make county treasurers and their
SSadsmen responsible for personal taxes
which It is the duty OF the treasurer to col
iect and which they failed OF neglected
to 10.
0NeiIl Of Lancaster introduced a bill
which would prohibit an person under the
akd OF IS from operating an elevator.
Names the ~,Fusionists.
The fusion members Of the senate have.
already been dubbed the xxx brand"
The member from Boyd, who carries a
Mocha-Java name. was the inspiration. as
sisted by a mistake OF the secretary Of
state in enrolling the name. On the slip
prepared the name is spelled Coffee" but
the senator assures his colleagues that he
IS not the product Of a bean, but a Coffey.
whether he belongs TO the xxx or some
other branch Of the family, Mr.. Coney is
the youngest member OF the senate, and
like the youngest member OF the house, is
q years Of age. He represents about 5000
votes, scattered over Holt, Garfield,
wheeler, Boyd and Keya Paha counties
And a majority Of these voters are repub-
ltcan, or, at least, a majority OF them
voted for Governor Mickey. Mr.. Coffey is
a hardware merchant at Spencer. Boyd
county, and besides is a director in the
Boyd County bank, a member Of the school
board and a village trustee. Since coming
TO Lincoln he has been placed upon seven
committees, and is chairman of the com
inittee on public charities and corrections.
Senator Coffey is preparing a bill to es-
tablish a police court In all towns and viii
lagos. The ehactment Of such a-law, he
Eaid, would prevent so many changes Of
venue from one Justice Of the peace to an
other, thus preventing delays and often the
defeat of Justice. g.
The committee on charter revision Of
South Omaha, headed by Mayor Koutsky
and a.. H.. Murdoch. held a protracted star
chamber session with the Douglas dele
cation this afternoon and tonight. The
committee brought, WITH. it a bill for char
ter amendments which was submitted to
the delegation. It will likely be introduced
the FIRST OF the. week.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
MONEY FOR HER PETS
Peculiar VIII of Mrs. Charlotte M.
HOyt is Filed at Tim,
Ohio.

TIFFIN, o., Jan. 15.-What purports to
be the last will of Mrs. Charlotte NJ, Hoyt.
wife OF the New York multimillionaire,
was filed today, dated September Q, 1909.
II post dates the other two Wills.
Judge Dunn Of Tim. who was in charge
of her interests since her removal to Tihn
two years ago. is bequeathed the residue
OF the estate, valued at several hundred
thousand dollars.
Her father, Casper Guss Of Tim, gets
800 a month during his life, and the New
York Humane society $50 per month for
the care Of her pets.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16


county treasurer and his bondsmen respon-
sible for personal taxes, unless treasurer
proceeds against delinquents as provided
by the law.
s.. f.. A.. by BeRhtol OF Lancaster-Act 20
require county treasurers to have and keep
an official seal.
s. +. As, by Jennings Of T~hayer-Act to
amend section 2, chapter lxxviii. Compiled
Statutes, entitled Roads changing width
Of public roads from sixty-six TO forty-four
feet.
S. r 20, by Howell-Act to amend section
u, subdivision II chapter xxx, Compiled
Statutes. and TO provide for school districts
NJ metropolitan cities, paying the cost of
the bond furnished by the treasurer, allow
ing school board to fix bond.
S, +. 30. by Sheldon of Cass-Act to au-
thorize the boards OF county commissioner
or supervisors to make contracts for the
construction and reparatinn of bridges;
empowering county commissioners to use
their own judgment whether to contract
work or purchase material and employ
labor; changes two-thirds Of the levy OF
the current year to 50 per cent before con-
tract is let.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
POLICE ACCUSED OF BRIBERY
Berlin Newspaper Creates Sensation
by Making Charges Against
Certain Omcers.

BERLIN, Jan. 15.-The local sensation
Of the day is a page exposure Of Vorwaerts,
the socialist organ, which, In the past has
been able to gain possession Of important
circulars and information, of what purports
to be an attempt on the part Of the political
police to bride one OF its employees 70 re-
veal the secrets Of its ofice.
The employee referred to, a man named
stofen, was offered SIS monthly for his
services. He accepted the first bride and
turned the money over to his paper, which
warned the police agents that all the in
formation possible on this and other sub
jects will be published.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
WILL IGNORE SENATE RULES
Colorado Lieutenant Governor Causes
Sensation in the LegfslR-
tnre HnIIs.

DENVER, Jan 1~5.-Lieutenant Governor
Haggott caused a sensation in the senate
today by declaring that he would refuse to
recognize the senate rules insofar as they
provide for the assumption by the secretary
OF the senate OF the duties OF presiding
unconstitutional.
No occasion for a test has so far arisen.
but II Is thought probable that serious
trouble will occur II both sides remain firm.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
FAMILY TRAGEDY is COMPLETE
Hugh; Tevis Dies I'm Honeymoon, wife
Follows and Now Daughter
Also Passes Away.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Alice Boslt
TeVis, the 1O-year-old daughter Of the late
Hugh Tevis. died today Of acute Bright's
disease. Her mother was Alice Boalt
Tevis, who died shortly after the birth Of
her daughter and her father. Hugh Tevis.
who married Miss Baxter, a famous Denver
beauty, died in Japan while on the honey
moon. He left half his immense fortune to
the little girl who passed away today.
The dead girl was hsiress to several mill
lions, having inherited vast wealth from
relatives. t
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
steamer % ON Fire.

TRALEE, Ireland, Jan. 1b.-The British
steamer Manchester Merchant, from New
Orleans. December q. for Manchester. an
chored In Dingle bay today on fire. At
tempts are being made 10 scIttle IL. The
crew has been landed. The hre broke out
anuarY u
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16

Fin prompt. sure cure In Buoklen's
AFniea salYe, also eczema, salt rheum,
burns, bruises and piles. or no pay. 25c.
For sale BY Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16

no CIRE a GOLD IN \ OAT
Take Laxative Promo ouinIne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails 10
cure. z W. Groves signature is on each
box 25e.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
Chiefs of COnstabuIary.

A favorable report today was authorized
by the senate committee on military affairs
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16
Fears Financial Panic,

Mr.. Lane said experience had shown that
adversely usually followed prosperity, and
looked forward to a great panic, the great
est ever known, because Of the expansion
we have had.
He considered reciprocity Of immeasure-
able benefit to the country at large.
The report OF the committee on immi-
grafton laws, submitted by G. Waldo Smith
Of New York, was adopted. 1t urged on
congress the Importance of prompt and
favorable action to prohibit undesirable
immigration by means of educational tests
and favored a more stringent naturalization
law. .,rsN
postal affairs, submitted a report. urging
universal 1-cent domestic letter postage.
Tho report was adopted unanimously.
Monopoly Keeps Up Price.
An extended hearing was given today by
the house ways and means committee to
representative of manufacturing interests
fayoring the passage OF the drawback bill.
w. H. seaver of the National Wire com
many said that steel billets and raw mate
rial cost about $40 a ton less abroad than
at home, and in answer to a question added:
cat the present time we can buy it abroad
and pay the duty cheaper than we can buy
It at home."
Conditions, however, he said, were some
what abnormal.
us there any one company or corpora
ton that controls the price Of raw material
in, this country?" was asked.
st should say yes" replied Mr.. seaver;
that being the United States Steel cor
poration."
what has been the action toward rails
ing or lowering priest" Mr.. G%rosvenor
asked.
Their policy has been to retain the
prices at such a high level that the inde-
pendent concerns have found 1t very dim
cult to live" replied Mr.. seaver.
Representative Swanson (Pa.) asked Mr..
Seaver:
''When you sell your finished product do
you sell it abroad at less than you sell It
at ome?"
Eyes, sir" was the reply, because we
get the benefit OF the drawback"
The manufacturers argued that the pass
age Of the bill would greatly increase the
export business Of the country.
f. II. Cramp Of the shipbuilding firm said
that steel billets cost S27 a ton abroad and
$45 here. 1t cost more under ordinary con-
ditions to build ships here than abroad,
because. OF the higher price OF labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-16

A minority report was submitted, signed
by John Hopwell, Henry w. Peabody and
]. T. McHugh, which read:
We concur in the foregoing except the
cl9stng lines, Of the hrst resolution
The majority report was unanimously
adopted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Christian Church Notes.

The people who gathered at the
Christian Church last Tuesday after
noon enjoyed one of the richest treats
combined with soul inspiring in
struction. James Small a christian
evangelist of Columbus, Ind. deliver
ed sermon address upon ''the reality
of the unseen" and for an hour kept
the interest at white heat with thrilling
instruction, poetic flights and bursts
of pure Irish wit that scintillated like
the light of the diamond or blazed like
the opal.
Miss Mabel Phillis, of Braddock,
Pa. who has magnificent sympathetic
voice and splendid technique, sang
two beautiful solos with such pathos
as only pure christian spirit can
give. She also sang duet with Mr..
Harry ID. Fitch. the singer who is as
sisting Rev. Mccormick in his evan.
gelistic meetings, and their voices
blended in the perfect harmony attain
ed only by culture.
They were supported by Miss Grace
Mccormick at the piano who is ar
exceptionally fine accompanist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
M. {. Appointments.

The M. +. conference of the Des
Moines conference closed its sessions
at Indianola Monday. Among the
appointments we note the following:
Audubon, A. A. Walburn; Adair,
G. w. Crafts; Anita, ID. A. Allen;
4. Atlantic, Geo. M. Hughes; Audubon
circuit, f. w. Bates; Dedham, A. j.
Mathews; Extra, G. f. Nichols; Guth-
rie Center, G. p. Frye; Harlan, T.
Mex. Stuart; Kirkman and Irwin, w.
f. Howe; Manning, Alex. Bennett;
North Branch, r. B. Hughes; Wiota,
j. w. Caldwell; Boone, First church,
]. b. Harris; Carroll, J. w. Abel;
Coon Rapids, J. w Stocksbury; Deni-
son, Emory Miller; Shenandoah, w.
NJ. Dudley; Clarinda, f. E. Ilgenfritz;
Corning, w. II. Shipman; Dallas,
Geo. Weyrauch; Winterset, II. w.
Matheny. p. J. Vollmar was appoint
ed conference evangelist.
Rev. A. A. Walburn comes to Au-
dubon from Coin, Page county, hav-
ing served there four years. The
church there is on the same grade as
the Audubon appointment. Mr.. Wal
burn is middle aged man and is
highly spoken of by those who know
him. He will not be here in time for
services next Sunday, but will arrive
with his family early next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
G. M. & ST. p. at Manning.
GOING WEST.
Trick. q. par.. ca lmcr.

Paris is full Of counterfeit coins, and
the cabmen make use Of them quite in
geniously. You take two franc fiacre
ride, and when You reach your hotel
you in the generosity of your heart
give the cabman 3 francs.
You have just got within the yesti-
bule when you notice the cabuian has
followed you.
He apologies, but the coin you have
given him is bad. You look at it. Yes,
1t is bad. 1t is nothing but bit of
lead.
You are pretty certain in your mind
that it isn't the coin you gave the man
which In ninety-nine cases out of a
hundred 1t isn't-but you don't care to
haggle In hotel corridor and be sub
jected to the ignominious glances of
other folks as foreigner who gives
poor French cab drivers bad moneyA So
you take the bit Of lead and give good
coin.
OF course the cabman has changed
the coin. You gave him perfectly
good three franc piece at the start,
which he has in his pocket, and he has
bluffed you into giving him another 3
francs In exchange for useless bit of
lead. To visitors to Paris let this be a
warning
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Du chaiiIu,. Vain HUM.

Paul Du Chaillu was the most gal
liant of bachelors and always openly
confessed that he was quite unable to
resist the wiles of the fair sex, so much
30 that he had lover been able to
choose between them. On one occasion
when he was 1.-THE lion" at a reception
given by some intimate friends In New
York the hostess In presenting him to
one of her guests said:
LET me present you to Mrs. -.
You must know her, Paul, because she
has just written book"
"a book, madam he exclaimed.
Then, indeed, am most delighted to
meet her. / once made book myself
But what is the title of your bookY'
"The name of 1t is What One Wom-
an Thinks" was the smiling response
"Ah, indeed, and most interesting!
What One Woman Thinksr" repeated
the great explorer. And then, with a
simulated excitement. he added hastily:
But where can procure copy of
II? must have 1t at once-immediate
ly. All my life / have been trying In
vain to find out what women think, and
If before die / shall succeed in find
ing out just what one woman thinks I
shall then indeed die content"-New
York Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Similarity Of Animal. and Men.

1t has been observed that If the
tanned dog is taken back to the wild
state he loses his voice. These sound
ing voices are produced in the animal
throat in way similar to human Ian
guage, but are not voices proper nor
Languages" proper, and yet they are
full of psychological expression and re-
veal the animals psychic states. If we
tickle chimpanzee in the armpit, the
touch produces a grin ON the face SINH
lar to that of man under like circum-
stances. He also emits laughterlike
sounds. The same Is the case with the
ourang outang. The gorilla knits the
brow when angry, just like men.
We often observe In apes a complete
change in the facial muscles when
something is going to happen, be 1t
agreeable or disagreeable. 1t is SO also
with the child. In apes there is evil
IDENTIFY the same connection between
the facial muscles and vocal muscles as
In man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Anti-SaIoon Meetings.

The rumor thatthere was a probable
ity that the saloon men were going to
circulate petition for saloons in Au-
dubon county has aroused the anti
saloon people to action and three
meetings were held last Sunday in the
NJ. E., Presbyterian and Christian
churches and were addressed by Mr..
G. II. Malone of the Iowa Anti-Saloon
League. He was an eloquent speaker
and aroused much enthusiasm. On
Monday morning temporary organi-
zation for an Audubon county anti
saloon league was affected with the
following officers: President w. G.
Elliott, vice president Mrs. |. A. Hurd,
secretary Rev. NJ. J. Conner, treas
urer ii. A. Arnold. 1t was decided TO
invite Mr.. f. w. Evans, of Des
Moines, to make series of addresses
through out the county in the near
future thus organizing the county and
holding county convention in Audu-
bon in October or November.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Omaha Business Men.

Word was received few days ago
that a special train on the Rock Island
would on Wednesday afternoon bring
o Audubon a large delegation OF
Omaha business men and that they
would be accompanied by the 22nd
regiment band and a quartette. Mayor
Nash got out bills yesterday morning
announcing these facts and inviting
the people out, They were late in ar
irving, about $3.50, thus spelling our
arrangements somewhat, but about
two thousand people were on the street
TO greet them. Flags and decorations
made a holiday appearance and the
Audubon band played some good
music. The crowd stopped in front OF
Hoover's store and was entertained
with music. The object of the trip was
to cultivate business relations with
our people. The Omaha men said it was
the best reception they had had on the
r.. |. line. Mayor Nash, F. S. Watts,
Matt johnson, r. C. Rice and DR..
McLeran accompanied the party to
Atlantic where the Elks of that city
gave them reception last night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Council Bluffs Presbytery

Met with the Columbian church near
Oakland on September 1916. Rev. II.
Hostetler of Council Bluffs was elected
Moderator and Rev. j. w. Hill of
Avoca Temporary Clerk The opening
sermon was by Rev. John MacAlister
of Missouri Valley. Rev. A. ID. Seelig
ives received from the Presbytery of
Platte and arrangements were made
for his installation over the church at
Carson on October 10; the following
committee to have charge of the same;
Rev. w. S. Barnes to preach the
sermon; Rev. G. j. Sonnema to charge
the people; and Rev. j. III. Carpenter
to charge the pastor. Rev. N. II. Miles
received call from the Menlo church
and will be installed by the following
committee on September 81: Rev. u.
Hostetler to preside; Rev. John Mac
Allister to preach the sermon; Rev.
B. +. S. Ely to charge the people
Rev Il. w. Leard to charge the pastor.
The pastoral relation existing between
Rev. w. NJ. Irwin and the church at
Shelby was dissolved to take effect
November l. The work of Iowa Home
Missions was reported in good con-
dition, 81, 002.l1 having been raised
during the year. Most of the churches
have paid apportionment in full.
Those that have are Adair, Avoca,
l Atlantic, Audubon, Columbian, Girls
void, Greenfield. Groveland, Guthrie
Center, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Lone
Star, Marine, Nicola. Those that are
still in arrears are Council Bluffs,
First Carson, Menlo, Shelby, Sharon
| Woodbine, Walnut. These are en-
| joined to pay arrearages as soon as
| possible. Presbytery overturned Synod
| to make provision for more time to
conduct business of Synod and also
| the committee of arrangements to do so
this year.
/ DR.. n. ID. Ewing addressed presby-
terry in behalf of the Corning Academy
which opens this year with large
increase in attendance. 1t was decid-
ed to print the minutes of the Pres
bytery hereafter. Council Bluffs
first was chosen as the place for the
spring meeting. The following are
delegates to the Synod:
MINISTER'S, PRINCAPALs-J. f.
| Hinkhouse Audubon.
| j. N. Currens, Logan.
| II. f. Nicklen, Woodbine.
IL. Hostetler, Council Bluffs.
| ALTERN ATES SC. J. Sonnema, Girls
wold
J. II. Carpenter, Adair.
| ID. ID. Buchanan, Casey.
| A. Aston, Atlantic.
ELDERS, Wilson Burn
side, Audubon.
A. M. Hutchison, Council Bluffs.
A. NJ. Hubbard, Neloa.
I. II. Mcconnell, Griswold.
ALTERNATES H. Cowles, Audi
bon.
w. II. Harrison, Nicola.
r. o. Hyland, Casey,
George Davidson, Missouri Valley.
j. +. Hinkhouse,
Stated Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

A young Eskimo had secretly courted
the daughter of an enemy. The huts
Of the lovers were not far removed,
but one night the terrific cold ripped a
great crevasse in the ice, and the young
mans house was left isolated. A gorge
100 feet deep and twenty feet wide
separated It from the igloo, or hut,
containing his sweetheart, but there
was narrow bridge of ice left across
the crevasse, and this, the young man
found, would bear his weight. Eski-
mos sleep in bags. The lover decided
that he would that night cross the ice
bridge, steal the maiden he loved. bear
her to his hut and then break down the
bridge SO that he and she together
might enjoy their honeymoon unmo-
Tested. He planned very successfully.
He crept in the dead Of night into his
enemy's hut. he snatched up the maid
en- in her sack without awaking any
one, he bore her over the ice bridge
safely, and then he opened the sack to
embrace his bride; but. beholding its
contents, he gave loud cry. 1t was
not the maiden. but her father. that he
had stolen