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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
WILLIAMSON CASE ARGUED
Attorneys for Oregon COnEresEman
Tell the Jury that Crime Has
Not Been Proved.

PORTLAND, Ore, July 13.-Arguments
began today in the trial of Congressman
Williamson and Messrs. Van Gesner and
Biggs, charged with subornaton of perjury
in connection with the land frauds. Attor-
ney Bennett, for the defense, charged that
the indictment was defective, in that 1t did
not sufficiently state the crime charged,
and he maintained that the government
had failed to prove a conspiracy among the
defendants to suborn perjury.
United States District Attorney Heney,
for the prosecution, declared that the guilt
of the defendants has been positively es-
tablished. He insisted that the association
of Congressman Williamson with the other
defendants had been established and that
there was ample evidence of his completely
in the conspiracy alleged,
At the conclusion of Mr. Heney's argu-
ment Judge DeHaven ruled that sufficient
evidence of an discriminating nature had
been produced by the prosecution to war
rant the case going to the jury and that
the defense could not at this time attack
the validity of the indictments. He there
fore ordered the defense to proceed Judge
Bennett stated that the defense was not
ready and requested a continuance until
tomorrow morning, when the introduction
of evidence will be taken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
ALBRIGHT is NOT GUILTY
Jury Acquits Former Sc. Louis omciaI
of Charge of Accepting
n Brtbe.

TROY, Mo, July 13.-After celebrating
an hour and a half a verdict of acquittal
was returned by the jury in the case of T.
Edward Albright. former member of the
st. Louis house of delegates, charged with
bribery in connection with the passage OF
the bill granting a franchise to the ST.
Louis & Suburban Railway company.
Albright took the stand in his own defense
today. He was asked if he had been pres
ent at any meeting of the combine" when
1t was announced that the suburban bill
had been introduced and the sum of $40. .OOC
could be obtained by the combine.
mo, sir" responded the defendant.
He denied that he was present at any
meeting of the house of delegate members
when Doodle was talked Of.
Did you at any time take a bribe to
cast your vote for the suburban bill, or
did you promise to accept gratuity or re-
ward for voting for this bill?' was asked.
mo, never; swear to that; never" he
answered.
You took $500 for voting for the city
lighting bill. didn't your" asked Circuit
Attorney Sager.
II did not" was the quick reply before
Albrights counsel could object. The OBJ
lection was sustained and then long ar
gument ensued, the c. art finally ruling
that the state could not question Albright
on collateral matters
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
STORM IN FRENCH CHAMBER
Discussion of Amnesty Bill PrOvOkes
violent Attack on Cen
eraI Andre.

PARIS, July 13-Parliament adjourned
for the summer recess tonight after an ex-
citing scene in the chamber over the CLAUSE
In the amnesty bill passed by the Senate
Wednesday reinstating those convicted OF
drawing up secret reports concerning the
conduct of army officers during which NJ.
Lasies, anti-Semlte violently attocked Cen
eral Andre, former minister of war, calling
him reptile"
NJ. Berteaux. the minister of war, Wig
orously defended his predecessor and stated
that he declined to continue his support of
the governments amnesty bill in conse-
quence of the charges made. The minister
then left the chamber
M. Berteaux's action aroused such confu-
sion that the sitting was suspended and at
an impromptu ministerial council It was
decided to withdraw the bill.
On the resumption of the sitting Premier
Rouvier announced the prorogation of the
Chamber thus annulling the amnesty bill.
In order, however. not to disappoint the
public on the occasion of the national hoi-
iday tomorrow, It has been arranged that
the amnesties be granted by presidential
decree. There was some gossip in the lob
bies tonight regarding the resignation Of
NJ. Berteaux. but it is thought that such
resignation is unlikely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
COLLISION IN DEPOT YARDS
Misplaced switch Lets Light Train
Bump Into switch Engine
Head On,

head-end collision occurred at the Union
Pacific passenger yards. just west of the
depot, about o'clock Thursday evening
between train No. ? of the Illinois Central
and the Union Pacific switch engine No
l2O1, the front end of each engine being de-
moished
The Illinois Central train was coming I'm
from the Council Bluffs yards. the crew
just making up their train before leaving
for the east at 1850 p. m. Those who saw
the collision say the man I'm the signal
tower, Just west of the depot left the
wrong switch open, thus throwing the pas
senger train into the switch engine No
one was on the train except the train
crew. Brakeman T. H. Hopkins was thrown
violently against the side OF the car. sus-
tanning severe cut on his right eye and a
painful bruise on his chest He was at
tended by DR.. Smith of the Union Pacific
company, and was later removed to HIS
home in Council Bluffs. No one else on
the train was injured. The engine was IN
charge Of Engineer Frank Hinman and
Fireman Andy Fisher and the train was
I'm charge Of Conductor N. p. O'IIara.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
.ELKS PUSHING THEIR WORK
Grand Lodge VIII Endeavor to Bring
Session TO ClOse before
Morning.

BUFFALO, N Y. July 13.-Wben the
grand lodge Of Elks met today Il was with
the intention OF completing business be-
fore final adjournment. even II a night
session should be necessary. It Is under
stood no important changes will be recon-
mended bY the ritual committee.
1t was voted to repeal two rules adopted
at last years meeting at Cincinnati making
the decisions Of the committee on laws and
the committee on grievance and appeals
final These rules left no right of appeal
to the grand lodge and proved objection
able.
The proposal to cut down the size of
the grand lodge by limiting its membership
was then taken up
At the afternoon grand lodge session
the southern lodges led a fight to secure
passage of a resolution debarring saloon
keepers and others connected with the
liquor traffic from membership in the or
der.
The northern lodges opposed such a
movement. The matter was laid over. II
will probably come up at Denver next
year. A resolution to affiliate with the
Canadian Order of Elks was defeated.
The committee on parade prizes an
nounced its decisions as follows:
Best appearing lodge in parade, Toledo,
No. 3d. first prize of $500,
awarded to Cleveland lodge No 49,
Greatest mileage, $500, El Paso lodge,
No. 1S7.
Lodge accompanied by greatest number
of ladies', $500, Bridgeport. Conn, No 1877
Lodge havi tg greatest number in line,
nearby lodges barred, $500 Erie, Pa, No. g..
line, home lodges barred, Rochester, first;
Lockport, second.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
RECEIVER FOR DEVLIN
Chicago Banks VIII Advance Money
to Keep Mines I'm that state
Running.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 13.-From informa-
ton received here today by Cyrus Leland,
receiver in bankruptcy for c. ]. Devlin, it
is understood Walter Reeves of Streator,
ILL.,, will be appointed by the proper court
as the receiver of the Illinois creditors I'm
der this arrangement the payroll of the
miners in Illinois will be taken care of by
Chicago banks. This two weeks payroll,
falling due on Saturday, amounts to about
$4,000. Mr. Leland said:
Yesterday afternoon 1t was suggested to
the attorneys for the receivers that 1t might
be well to have another receiver appointed
from the fact that when the trustees are
elected there will be either one or three
and in that way IL will be better TO have
one from Illinois as a third trustee It has
been agreed upon in Chicago to appoint
Walter Reeves of Streator as third receiver
and II is expected that he will be appointed
by the proper court. The Chicago banks
Will take care Of the Illinois payroll.
Governor Hoch has concluded that he can
not compel T. T. Kelly, state treasurer, to
repair the S1.OOO,OOO bond he gave when ne
went into office. This is the bond, half of
which was signed by c. ]. Devlin. When
Mr.. Devlin failed the governor asked that
Kelly repair the bond Immediately.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
GERMAN-SWEDISH ALLIANCE
'Overe Meet at GeHe and Discuss
Te of Contemplated Pact
Between Nations.

STOC , )LM. July 13-The Associated
Press I Die to state on good authority
that rman-Swedish alliance is seri-
ously nplated.
The ion, Il is said. was discussed at
confert : between Emperor William and
King on board the imperial yacht
Hohen IN at Ge1e today. The confer
ence lt for four hours. King oscar and
his T1 will remain with Emperor Will
liam Until he departs from Gefe Friday
afternoon.
Besides Emperor Williams personal visit
Germany will soon make the greatest naval
demonstration in its history in Swedish
waters on July % six battleships will ar
rive at Goteborg and eight cruisers at
Uddevalla, while on August seven battle
ships, ten cruisers and a torpedo boat
squadron is due at Stockholm and Norr-
koping and five battleships at Karlskrona.
The government has granted these squad
rons permission to enter war ports.
GEFLE, Sweden. July 13.-King oscar
and Crown Prince Gustave arrived this
afternoon and visited Emperor william
and Prince Won Buelow, the German I'm
perial chancellor, on board the yacht
Hohenzollern. The warships in the harbor
and the yachts Of the rulers hoisted the
flags Of both nations. while the bands
played the respective national anthems.
Emperor william gave dinner on board
the Hohenzollern to the king and the crown
prince who will return to Stockholm to-
morrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
LAWSON AT TWIN CITIES
Author of Frenzied Finance Says He
VIII Psy Back Money He Took
from the People.

ST. PAUL, MINI, July 13-"I have no
political ambitions. l could not accept DO
litical office were 1t rendered me. 1 have
work cut out which even If 1 devote eight
cen hours per day TO It will last me until
1 am over 80 years old-too old to think OF
political honors."
So said Thomas w. Lawson in an ad-
dress to a large audience at the Peoples
church in this city tonight Mr. Lawson
did not deliver a set speech; he talked in
formally in a conversational tone, devoting
his time 10 answering a series of questions
propounded 20 him by local newspaper.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 13-Thomas w.
Lawson of "Frenzied Finance" was the
guest of the Minneapolis Commercial club
today and spoke to 300 members of the
club after luncheon. He said
I'm not afraid of personal violence. /
came out here unguarded. 1 have several
millions myself and l wronged the Amer
ican people In getting 1t. But | didn I
know II at the time. When the time comes
l will give that money back to them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
EDWARD CUDAHY NOT WORRIED
Says Indictment of Himself and other
Packers VIII Not Affect
Industry.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, July 13.-(special TeIe-
gram-)-Edward A. Cudahy. vice president
of the Cudahy Packing comapny and man
ager of the companys western plants,
is in Sioux City upon an inspection tour
and VIII leave tomorrow morning for
Omaha. Mr.. Cudahy does not seem to be
at all excited about the recent wholesale
indictment Of packers, including himself,
in Chicago. When he was asked whether
1t would have any effect on the industry
he said: Not jot." Mr.. Cudahy begged
TO be excused from discussing the matter
in detail, but his actions indicated he did
not take very serious view OF il.
Mr. Cudahy made the announcement that
his company would make impro ovements
aggregating 100000 in Sioux City and
that the plant would be as large as the
companys South Omaha plant. He said
the present force Of 900 men would be
doubled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14


If you hear the music Of a band on Far
nam street today it is boosting the Young
Mems Christian association building fund.
If you hear a series of diabolic screeches
at irregular intervals it is the huge siren
at the Bemis Omaha Bag company's plant
shrieking out the $1,000 minutes as they are
licked of by the big clock in front OF head
quarters.
The manager of the Tri-City band has
offered the services of his musicians and
the band will play as it rides up and down
Farnam street in a bandwagon drawn by
horses from the Palace stables. One of
the workers proposes to have the steam
siren of the Bemis Omaha Bag company
blow signal every time $1,000 is registered
on the clock. This will be done If connec-
tion can be made with the whistle this
morning.
Today is to be the big day. There prom
ises to be revival of enthusiasm which is
expected to result in the acquisition in one
day of almost all the last $4,000 to be
raised.
Big Gifts of Thursday.
Tolf Hansen of the Calumet coffee house
put his name down for $500 Thursday aft
ernoon and caused the hand OF the clock
to move half a minute.
Byrne * Hammer made a SUBSCRIPTION OF
$500
Thursday forenoon a committee secured
subscription of 5000 from the Omaha
Hydraulic Pressed Brick company
The Western Union Telegraph company
will help the good cause by allowing the
hustlers the free use of it's wires. A large
number of people who are expected to help
are temporarily out of the city and can
only be reached this week by wire.
The young mems committee up to date
has secured SIG, 1880 The sum of 5,7ss
was subscribed yesterday and the total is
now $76,s545O
Persons who have not subscribed are
urged by the campaign committee to send
in their subscriptions by telephone, mail OF
messenger. The telephone number is 6274.
At $3.50 a. m. a rally will take place at the
headquarters in the Barker block, Fiji
teenth and Farnam streets. The board Of
directors, the members of the citizens
committee, the members of the young
mems committee and other public-spirted
citizens will be there. Every man who is
willing to help further the campaign in
any way is asked to be present. The object
in view is to get the 100000 raised by FRI
day evening instead of Saturday evening.
The campaign is exciting great interest
at other associations where funds are to be
raised, especially at Duluth and Denver.
Secretary Philip Bevis of Duluth will be
here Friday to learn how the work is car
ried on and Secretary w. NJ. Danner also
is exDected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
CATHOLIC EDUCATORS ADJOURN
Commission viii BE Appointed to
Prepare Series of Textbooks
Resolutions Adopted.

NEW YORK. July lS-The final session
of the Catholic Educational association's s
convention today was occupied with a dis
cussion OF Catholic text books
Rev. Thomas ]. O'Brien OF Brooklyn said
a commission would be appointed 10 pre-
pare a series Of good text books for Catho-
lie schools.
The conventions hnal act was the adop-
ton Of resolutions commenting the counties
which maintain religious and seculsr in
suuction simultaneously in the elementary
schools, recommending more colleges.
higher education In Catholic branches and
the introduction Of ecclesiastic. art and
architecture into Catholic seminary courses.
The place Of the next convention was left
for the executive committee 10 decide
Among the officers elected in the seminary
department was Vice President Very Rev.
c. n. Muson. c. NJ. OF the Kenrick semi
nary, 81. Lou
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST
Fair Friday ana saturday.
HIGH WIND AND HEAVY RAIN
Early Evening storm Does Much
Damage to shade Trees and
the Like.

Omaha and vicinity was visited by a wind
ana rainstorm that shook the town while
1t lasted and caused considerable damage.
According to the government report, the
wind blew at the rate OF siNty-four miles
per hour between S:55 and D. m., when
most of the damage was done. Gathering
clouds in the early evening foretold Of
rain, but there was no indication of the
heavy wind which accompanied it, Con-
tinuous lightning and thunder marked its
approach. Up to 10 o'clock O.73 inches Of
water fell and OF this O.631s inches fell dur
ing twenty minutes.
Reports at the dispatchers office of the
Omaha road indicate that the heaviest Of
the rain fell in Omaha. Only little rain
is reported at Herman, with a smart
shower at Calhoun, getting worse as It
came to Omaha. Just north of the city the
storm was severe.
Many trees in the northern part Of the
city were ruined by the wind and some
damage was done. A large limb Of a tree
fell across the trolley wire Of the Florence
line at Twenty-fifth and Fort streets in
such way that 1t was thoroughly charged
with electricity. The power had to be
shut of before it could be removed with
safety.
The yard Of City Clerk Elbourn. 25Sl
trees, as well as the yards of many Of
his neighbors. A large sign was blown
down at Cunning and Seventeenth streets.
but no one was injured. Many of the
trees on Spaulding street from Twenty
fourth to Twenty seventh were badly torn
The large new sign recently placed on
the Third floor front of the Peoples Furni-
ture store at Sixteenth and Farnam was
blown down with injury to no one.
AS South Omaha car was passing down
Ames avenue at Twenty-second street a
large limb blew from one of the big cot
! tonwood trees at that point and fell on
top Of the car. The car was pulled ahead
and the branch rolled off without doing
much damage.
Davenport street between Thirty-frst and
Thirty-third showed the effects of the
storm and several big limbs were wrenched
from the trees. The window on the Capt.
tol avenue side of Goldsmth's saloon, on
the corner of Ninth and Capitol avenue,
was blown in during the height of the
storm and everything in the place became
wet goods. The saloon of MCKINNEY &
Caldwell across the street was also noticed
by the wind TO the extent of a broken
pane.
The storm came from the north and
looked more severe as It approached than
1t did after 1t had reached Omaha. The
wires are down to Rlair and -nathlng can
be learned of the extent OF the storm at
that point Millard was struck hard, and
| the wind did not leave Fremont, Schuyler
or Wahoo unnoticed
Many Omaha people were caught AT
Krug park, where the storm was quite
severe, some of the larger trees being
blown down.
The heavy rain broke a window in the
! basement off of the alley in the Boston
Store and a large quantity of mud and
water was washed into the place and con-
siderable damage done to the goods, but
just how much could not be determined
last night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
STRIKE IN INSANE ASYLUM
Attendants at Florida Institution
Walk Out Because Discharge OF
BoOISkeeDer is Refused.

CHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla, July "a
Thirty attendants at the state insane asy-
lum walked out as a result OF failure of
the management to discharge d. w. Var
brough, bookkeeper, and his wife. The
trouble grew out Of a recent legislative
investigation Of the affairs OF the asylum.
the committee charging Il condition of
gross immortality. As the report specified
no names all the attendants felt Il reflected
on them. The report is said TO have been
founded on testimony given by Yarbrough
Superintendent Whitner was asked to dis
charge Yarbrough and on his failure 70 do
so the attendants left
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
THIRTEEN DEATHS IN NEW YORK
showers Bring Little Relief to Suf-
ferers from Intense HeRt-Many
PrOstratiOns Reported.

NEW YORK, July 13.-Thirteen deaths at
trbuted to the hot weather were recorded
in New York today, A score or more of
persons were overcome in Brooklyn by the
heat and are under treatment in the city
hospitals.
Despite a drenching rainfall during the
forenoon and scattered showers throughout
the day the thermometer rose TO a maxi
mum Of 50 degrees. During the afternoon
the drop was more decided than for the
last five days and tonight strong westerly
breeze is bringing a share of relief
The high humidity and the continuance
throughout the night Of temperatures vary
ing only slightly from those of the hottest
hours of the day have caused the heavy
fatality attending the present hot spell in
this city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
PHYSICIANS ELECT OFFICERS
DIR. w. j. Mayo of Rochester, MINI,
Chosen President of American
Medical AssOciatiOn.

PORTLAND, Ore, July 1S.-The fifty
sixth session of the American Medical as
sociation ended today after the election OF
the following officers:
President DR.. William ]. Mayo, Roch-
ester MINI; first vice president Briga-
dier General Walter Wyman, Washington,
d. c.; second vice president Dr. e a. j.
Mackenzie Portland; third vice president.
DR.. Eugene S. Talbot, Chicago; fourth
vice president. DR.. Edwin D. Martin New
Orleaus; general secretary, DR.. George
L. H. simmons, Chicago; treasurer Dr.
Frank Billings Chicago; members Board
of Directors. Or. +, f. Montgomery, PENN
sylvania; DR.. A. l. Wright, Iowa and Dr.
II. L. F. Johnson, District OF Columbia
The Society for the Study and Cure Of
Inebriety. an ahiliated body TO that OF the
American Medical association. at its con-
cluding session elected the following ofi-
GERS:
Honorary president, II. d. Didama syra-
cuse, n. Y; honorary vice president H o.
Marcy, Boston; president, W. s. Hall Chi
caso; vice presidents, ID. L. Mason, Brook
lyn; T. A. McNicholl New York City; ID.
Dewitt Rees. Courtland, N Y: John Mad
den; secretary, 7. ID. Crothiers Hartford.
Conn; corresponding secretary, {. s. Stew
art, Battle Creek Mich; @. w. Webster,
Chicago, ILL.,. executive committee, l. D.
Mason, T. A. McNicholl, A. r. Ellsworth,
T. ID. Crothiers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
CHRISTENING OF THE KANSAS
Governor HOch FavOrs the Use of
Waterfalls Daughter is sponsor
for the ship.

TOPEKA, Kan, July l3.-Governor Hoch
has asked the builders of the battleship
Kansas the date of whose launching has
been fiNed for August r. to postpone the
event few days in order that he may lie
present. Miss Anna Hoch, the governor s
daughter, has been selected as sponsor Tor
the ship.
My preference" said the governor, is
that the ship be christened with water. II
the matter is left TO me l shall certainly
rule that only water be used II. however,
IL is the custom Of the Navy department to
christen the boat otherwise, and II has the
say in the matter, then, Of course I shall
be guided by the departments suggestions.' %
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
LYNCHING is THREATENED
Surviving HighwaymRn Who Killed
Railroad EmPIOye May he
Hung by Mob.

WINFIELD. Kan. July iS.-There were
threats during the night Of lynching VIII
liam Chadburn, the surviving bandit, who
shot and killed Detective Calhoun yester-
day, and he was guarded closely al a
physicians Office by the sheriff and a force
OF deputies until he could be taken TO
jail at Sedan today for safe keeping He
may recover from his wounds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
LAND FRAUDS IN IDAHO
Federal Grand Jury at Boise Returns
Eight Indietments-rriaIs VIII
Take Place al Moscow.

BOISE, Idaho. July l3.--The federal grand
jury made It's report today and was dis
charged. Eight indictments were returned
warrants OF arrest were issued and the
amount Of bonds 10 be required was axed
The indictments returned are supposed 70
be In connection with the alleged land
frauds In the Lewiston district The per
sons indicted and to be arrested will be
tried before Federal Judge Beatty at Mos
cow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
WRITERS ELECT OFFICERS
Mrs. Isabel Richey of PIhttsmOuth
Chosen vice President of West
ern Association.

WINoNA LAKE, Ind, July l3.-Among
the officers elected by the Western Associa-
ton OF Writers In convention here were
Vice President Susan X. Glaspell OF Daven-
port Ia, Eugene r. Ware Of Topeka. Kan.
and Mrs. Isabel Richey OF Plattsmouth,
Neb
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Movements OF ocean vesseIs July n.

At New York-Arrived: Cedric, from Llv-
erpool: Pennsylvania, from Hamburg
Deutschland, from Hamburg.
Al Queenstown-Arrived Republic, from
Boston.
Al Ponta Del Gada-Arrived: Romanic,
from New York
At Liverpool-sailed; Kensington, for
NJ zeal; Tunlsian, for Montreal