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Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Fair Monday aud Tuesday.
THOUSANDS VISIT THE DRAKE
Flagship of Prince Louis u the
Center of Attraction In New
York.

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-F1ve thousand
persons visited the armored cruiser Drake,
the flagship of Rear Admiral Prince Louis
of Battenberg, between the hours Of and
O'Clock today a crowd numbering half
as many were waiting outside the Cunard
pier, where the Drake is berthed. with the
hope of going on board when the squad of
police at the entrance announced at
o'clock that the ship was closed to visitors
for the day.
The prince went for an automobile ride
in the afternoon. and was the guest of
Mayor Mcclellan I'm the afternoon. A mis-
take about the time the morning service
began prevented the prince from worship
ing in old Trinity, as he had planned.
Thinking service began at II O'Clock, he
made arrangements to leave the ship at
1O:45 Just about that time he received
note from the British consul general in
forming him that 1890 was the hour for
service and asking the cause Of his delay.
The prince regretted the mistake and rather
than put I'm an appearance when the service
was half over decided to remain on board
and spent the remainder OF the morning
answering many letters
The visitors to the Drake today were
much interested in the portable ball room,
which had been put in place and extends
for seventy feet along the boat deck. 1t
is enclosed in heavy red and white striped
canvas and the interior is decorated with
British and American flags. The first dance
in the ball room will be given tomorrow
evening, when the warrant officers of the
Drake will entertain 300 warrant officers
from the other American and British war
ships. The grand ball which the prince
gives on Tuesday night will be a brilliant
affair
The prince and Admiral Evans, with their
flag and commanding officers, will attend
the dinner at Coney island which the Amer
lean blueiackets will give to the British
sailors The commanding and Junior Of
ficcrs OF the British and American squad
rons are being constantly entertained in
New York by friends at luncheons, dinners
and theater parties. The warrant officers
of the American squadron are also enter
tanning the British warrant officers ex-
tensiVely.
Sailors from the British cruiser Cumber.
land today saved the lives of fourteen per.
sons who were upset in a catboat while or
their way to view the combined fleets Fl
the North river. When the boat, which haC
come from Staten island and contained
eight men, three women and three children
capsized wrile going about. a boat from
the cumherland went 70 Che Rescue. ans
succeeded in bringing all safely to shore
f. Dimmick, a seaman on the Bedford
| jumped overheard and rescued boy WHIT
was thrown into the water by the swamp
ing of a small boat alongside the ship
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
FAIRBANKS TALKS TO Y. M. C. A.
Vice President Says safety of Nation
Lies in Educational Citizen
ship.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12.-At meeting
held at English's opera house this after
noon under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian association. Vice President
Charles Fairbanks delivered an address be-
fore 1000 people. The address was well
coined by hearty APPLAUSE He said in
part:
our safety lies in an educated citizen
ship. The best interests of labor are to
be conserved and advanced through the
instrumentality of the schoolhouse. There
is no better code by which TO live than the
golden rule.
at has been the guide OF millions in
ages past, and It will ciPssinue TO guide
the conduct OF millions YET to be.
"'If you can do no kindly act to your
brother. act not at all. I am a firm be-
lever that, as Speople, we are growing
in grace and expanding in all the ways
which make for better men and better
women. for more and better homes. for a
better city. a better state and better
country"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
DETROIT MAN SHOOTS WIFE
Gun Discharged While He Was
Teaching Her How 10 Use IL as
Protection Against Burglars

DETROIT, Nov. Thames 7. Thorburn
president OF the William H. Elliott COM
pany of this city, today accidentally shot
and killed his wife at their home on Second
avenue. The Thorburn home was robbed
recently and with his wifes request Mr.
Thorburn only last night brought home a
new revolver TO be kept in the house for
her protection. Soon after they rose today
Mr.. Thorburn carefully explained 10 his
wife how the weapon worked and then re-
loaded It. He noticed a spot OF oil on the
revolver as he was about TO put il away
and undertook to wipe II on In some man
ner the cloth caught the trigger and ex-
ploded a cartridge, the bullet striking Mrs.
Thorburn in the temple and instantly kill
ing her. A 6-year-old daughter lay in her
bed in the same room when the tragedy oc-
CURED. Mr.. ThoTburn Is nearly erazed over
the accident
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
LABOR MEN AT PITTSBURG
Convention of American Federation
Opens at smoky City Thfs
Morning.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 12-Au the plans for
the opening OF the twenty-fifth annual con-
vention of the American Federation of
Labor have been completed, and tomorrow
morning the delegates quartered in the
hotels of the city will cUngregate at the
Colonial hotel from which point, headed by
a special band of Is members, composed OF
union musicians, they will march TO old
city hall, where the formal ceremonies will
take place.
The credentials committee practically
completed its work, and little delay in open
ing the convention tomorrow Is expected
The list OF delegates was completed to-
night by the arrival of William Mosses
from Leeds England David Gilmour, gen
eral secretary of the Miners union Of Scot
land, and William V. Todd of Toronto.
Canada, representing the building trades OF
the Dominion.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
ELECTRICAL SHOW in CHICAGO
Large Demand from Exhibitions and
Educational Institutions for
Space.

CHICAGO. Nov. 12.-From the present
outlook the electrical exposition to be held
here inBJanuary promises TO surpass any
thing of the kind ever attempted in this
country. The exposition will be held in
the Coliseum, where 5000 square feet are
available for the display of the various
exhibits. Even at this. early date it is
evident that this vast space will be made
quate to accommodate the varied interests
that wish TO make a display at the expo
sition, as applications have already been
received by the management calling for
more room than the building affords. Many
OF the leading schools and colleges through
out the country will make educational eX-
hibits along technical lines. Among those
institutions Of learning which will partici-
pate are the Universities Of Illinois, Wis
consin, Purdue, Cornell Columbia, Massa-
chusetts, Institute of Technology and Ar
mour and Lewis institutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
NO MORE LISTS OF PENSIONERS
Secretary Hitchcock Directs chat No
Further Names Be Furnished to
Political Managers

WASHINGTON, Nov l.. - Secretary
Hitchcock has given directions 70 the ON
cials OF the pension ONCE 10 hereafter
refuse applications for lists Of persons
drawing pensions from the government, on
the ground that the practice may lead to
abuse.
The secretary has repeatedly declined TO
furnish such lists 70 persons applying for
them, but no direct orders refusing such
applications have been issued. II any ex-
ceptions 10 this rule are made, It is stated
they will be only to furnish such lists
to members of both political parties al the
same time.
The order on this subject grew out OF
reports affecting the alleged misuse OF such
lists IN the recent campaign in Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
NAVY NEEDS PAYMASTERS
Secretary BOnapurte Arranges TO
Secure Them BY Competitive
Examinations.

WASHINGTON. Nos i2.-Announcement
is made by the secretary OF the navy that
a competitive examination win be held at
the navy yard in this city. beginning Jam
uary next, to fill twelve vacancies in
the grade OF assistant paymaster i'm the
navy. Applications for position to take
this examination will be received by the
assistant secretary Of the navy up to and
including December i5 1906
THE merit system recently inaugurated
has been found so successful" the Navy
department announces. "in securing the
best material for navy pay officers that
Secretary Bonaparte has determined 10
continue the plan and hereafter hll all
vacancies in the pay corps with sole re-
gard to the personal merit and apparent
aptitude of the candidate without refer
enco to any other consideration. Applica-
tions are being received in considerable
numbers from young men all over the
United States who realize that If they
are within the legal age. more than z
and less than 26. of fair education, good
intelligence. perfect physique and unim-
peachable character and antecedents. their
own merits will determine whether they
pass and also the rank they secure"
The class of twenty-three newly ap-
pointed assistant paymasters commissioned
in July was recently graduated from the
naval pay officers school in this city con-
Quoted by officers Of the paymaster gem
erals staff and under the immediate or
ders Of the secretary of the navy and
the chief of the bureau OF navigation.
These officers will shortly be distributed
10 the service. taking the places Of about
the same number of uninstructed assistant
sea and ordered TO Washington in time
to take the next course OF instruction at
the school beginning tho middle OF next
February.
An assistant paymaster is commissioned
officer in the navy and has the rank of
ensign, which corresponds in grade and
pay to a second lieutenant in the army
the pay of an assistant payInaster being
81 $40 per annum at sea. or $1,000 per an
mum and quarters or communication thereof
at $2i per month while on shore duty.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
INTER CHURCH CONFERENCE
Prominent Workers from Many De-
nominations viii Meet at New
York TO Discuss Federation.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12-The inter-church
conference on federation will open its ses-
sions Wednesday evening at Carnegie hall
]. C. Cady, the president Of the National
Federation Of churches will preside at the
opening session, when a letter Of greeting
from President Roosevelt will be lead.
State and city officials and leading
cIergymen will present addresses Of well
come and on Thursday morning the active
work Of the conference will begin with
DIR. Washington GLADDEN. of Columbus in
the chair,
Among the speakers during the week are
Justices John NJ. Harlan, and David ].
Brewer of the supreme court OF the United
States John WanamHker OF Philadelphia :
Judge Grosscup of the United States cir
cult court, Chicago; Bishop Henry W.
Warren Of Denver, c. B. Galloway Of
Jackson Miss; w f. Mcdowell Of Chi
cago, L. r. Hendricks OF Kansas City, and
John II, Vincent Of indianapolis
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
DIAMOND PRICES ARE HIGHER
Price of Gem Surprises Dealers
who Expected IL to Go
Lower.

LONDON. Nov. 12-Cspecial Cablegram to
The Bee.)-Some few years ago there was
a general impression among dealers IN
precious stones that the value of the dia-
mond, in view Of the constant and in
creasing supply and the indestructlbility Of
the article, must necessarily decrease. So
far from this being the case the value
OF diamonds within the last ten years has
increased enormously and this accretion in
value bids fair to continue.
The reason for this abnormal state OF
the trade is declared by experts 10 be due
TO a new and apparently ineXhaustible
market in the United States.
America is undoubtedly far and away
our best market" said the London repre-
sentative of a firm which deals with a
large part of the diamond output. "The
great majority of the best stones mined
in South Africa are sent to the states,
not less in fact than fve-eighths of the
total value. Several Amsterdam firms have
recently established diamond cutting works
In New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
MERlWETHER UNDER ARREST
Midshipman Accused of Causing
Death of James X. Branch Com
fined TO His Room.

ANNAPOLIS Nd, Nov. l2.-Midshipman
Minor Meriwether, jr, was placed under
arrest today to await his trial by court
martial for engaging in a istic combat
with Midshipman James r. Branch, jr..
who died OF his injuries.
The arrest OF young Meriwether occurred
shortly after the receipt of the order from
the Navy department. He is confined to
his room under what is known in the SER
vice as a military arrest"
Mr.. Meriwether, ST, arrived at Annapo-
lis tonight and had a talk with his son.
II is said that evidence will be adduced
before the court that win place Merl-
wethers case in a better light than has
been indicated
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
UNION PRINTERS HOLD SESSION
Executive Council and Presidents
from C.ty Locals Discuss
Progress of Strike.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 12-The ex-
ecutive council of the International Typo
graphical union met in Indianapolis yes
terday with the presidents OF unions in
number OF the larger cities.
The conference was called to discuss the
strike OF union printers precipitated some
time ago by the eight-hour movement.
Members of the conference said tonight
that reports brought by the presidents from
their respective cities We're very hattering.
The eight-hour system is Ia go into effect
January / and the conference voted to con-
tinue the strike after that date unless the
establishments affected by the movement
are willing TO yield.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
TAMMANY HALL WILL FIGHT
Committee Takes Position that state
Law says Ballot Boxes Must
Not he Opened.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Charles II. Knox,
chairman OF the Tammany hail law COM
mittee, announced today that every step
taken by Hearst and the Municipal owner
ship league for "a recount Of the votes cast
at the recent election would be bitterly
opposed Mir. Knox says that the basis
for the opposition would be the decision OF
the court Of appeals in 1904 written by
Judge A. b. Parker. now Mayor McClel-
lan's senior counsel This decision was
against the of the ballot boxes.
and is. accor : Mr. Knox. the law OF
the state no : he language of the de-
cision was I { effect that the opening
of the ballot was fraught with great
danger and advisable.
The camp managers Of the NUM-
cipal Owne league continued their
activity tod preparing the contest to
be made bi the board of county can
vassers thi K on the mayorality cleo
ton. The committee held it's quar-
ters open ceited additional afidavits
in alleged of election fraud Twelve
of the successful candidates for aldermen.
who were elected either on the municipal
league ticket, or republicans who had re-
ceived the Endorsement of the league met
at the Hoffman house for a conference.
1t was decided by them to act a unit
In the body, and by fuslng with the
straight republican aldermen the league
hopes TO control the board.
1t was also decided at this conference
to permanently keep up the organization
Of the league. and plans and policies for
future political action were discussed.
Mr. Hearst gave out statement tonight
advising against the further holding OF
mass meetings of protest "in the present
excited state Of the public mind"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
EXCHANGE OF PROFESSORS
Speyer BndswS Chair Of American Histsry
in University of Berlin.
KNOWN As ROOSEVELT PRoFESSoRsHlP
German Teachers in Return to Reside
at Columbia University and Give
Lectures on History of
Germany.

NEW YORK. Nov 12.-Announcement
was made today that James Speyer OF
New York has given to the trustees OF
Columbia university. New York, the sum
OF $50OO0 to endow the Theodore Roosevelt
professorship of American history and in
stitutons in the University Of Berlin, in
accordance with a plan proposed by the
German emperor, who received President
Butler in audience at wilhelmshoe in Au-
gust last Incumbents of the professorship
will be appointed by the Prussian ministry
of education, with the emperor's sanction,
upon the nomination of the trustees OF
Columbia university. The term OF Office
of each incumbent will be. Que year and
incumbents will be so chosen that in sue
cessive years the fields Of American history,
American constitutional and administrative
law, American economic and sociological
problems and movements, American educa-
tion and American contributions to science,
technology. the arts and literature. will
be the subject of instruction. 1t is pro-
posed in this way TO present in a series
Of years to German university students an
outline of American history and institu-
tions. Nominations will not be confined
to the members of the staff of Columbia
university, but professors in any American
institution of learning or scholars unat-
taohed to any university will be eligible for
| nomination.
German Chair In Columbia.
The German government, in return. will
establish at Columbia university profes-
sorship Of German history and institu-
/ tions, to the incumbent the same general
| conditions will apply as to the incumbent
| of the Theodore Roosevelt professorship
! The appointee to the chair in Columbia
| university will lecture in English.
! President Roosevelt assented TO the re-
| quest of Mr.. Speyer to attach his name to
the chair and the German emperor promptly
! gave approval to the suggestion. The
| trustees of Columbia university have noml-
mated as the first incumbent Of the chair
John William Burgess, Phi. D., L. L. D.,
! Ruggles professor of political science and
! constitutional law and dean of the faculty
! OF political science in Columbia university,
and it is expected that his appointment
| will shortly be made by the Prussan
ministry of education. Prof. Burgess will
enter upon his duties at the University of
| instruction in American constitutional his
tory
In making the announcement President
| Butler said in behalf of the trustees:
| Mr.. Speyer's gift seems to us both strik-
ing in its originality and splendid in its
possibilities. We ere not without hope that
! put in position to make similar arrange
| ments with the University of Paris and
\ with an English university, possibly the
/ University Of -Lopdon.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13

At New York-Arrivcd: Italia. from Ma
pies; Caledonia, from Glasgow; Minnetonka,
from London; Citta di NaDOh. from Naples.
At LiveTpoOl-Sailed: George for New
York. Arrived: ottawa, from Montreal; ;
Armenian, from New York.
Al DoYer-Sailed Finland. for New York:
Pennsylvania, Tor New York.
At Queenstown-Sailed: Caronia, for New
York.
At MOvile-Sailed: Astoria for New
York. Arrived: Columbia, from New York
Al Genoa-Arriyed: Romantic from Bos-
ton.
York.
At Boulogne-sailed. Noordam. for New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Lid ON nt IndinnnnoIin.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. l2-The Nicholson
liquor law. which provides for the closing
Of saloons from II p, m. 10 5 a. m. on week
days and from IL p. m. Saturday night until
o'clock Monday morning was rigidlS
enforced in indianapolis today. But five arr
rests were made for iufractions Of the law
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
steeI Truat BuNs Mountnin.

Ell PASO, Tex. Nov. 12-NeWs has come
from Mexico that the United states Steel
company has purchased the famous solid
iron mountain at Durango, the richest Of
It's kind in the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Circus Train wrecked Near Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Nov. IA special 10
the Commercial-Appeal from Arkansas
City Ark. reports the wrccking Of circus
train near that place tonight. Several em-
plOyes are reported missing and number
OF animals killed. Many Of the animals
escaped.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
ChIcaso slnagogues Crowded.

CHICAGO, Nov. l2.-Every synagogue IN
Chicago was crowded today by mourners
who came to listen to speakers describe the
horrors of the Jewish massacres in Russia
In all Jewish places of worship subscrip-
ton sheets were circulated, In addition
to this over $2.OOO in cash was added TO the
fund of $1,000 raised yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13

WASHINGTON. Nov. 12-simon Wolf Of
this city, as one Of the members of the
executive committee OF the B'Nai BIRTH
society, has telegraphed to Adolph Kraus of
Chicago. president Of the BNai BIRTH,
his consent to make a donation OF $1,000 out
Of the treasury OF the society for the re-
lief OF the victims of the Russian atrocities
Mr. Wolf said other members of the ex-
ecutive committee would do likewise Mr.
Wolf stated that the relief fund is growing
rapidly and that he has received circular
letter sent all Jewish congregations in the
United States, asking that they raise money
for the relief Of the Russian Jews Mr.
Wolf added that Washington will do as
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Contributes Literally.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov. 12.-At largely
attended meeting of the committee ap-
pointed for the purpose of raising funds
for the Jews i'm Russia, held in Oheb
Shalem temple today, over 5000 was sub
scribed
representative character Of those who at
tended and made addresses. The amount
named was subscribed in less than halt
an hour. simultaneously a special meet
ing OF the Baltimore section, Council Of
Jewish Women, was held at the residence
of the president and "a substantial addi-
tion TO the fund was made.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13

SContinued On Second Page.l
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Several Railroads and Pab't Brewery
Company Are Defendants.
BREWERS OWN REFRIGERATOR CAR LINE
This Company Hss Contract for Shipment
Of Gu put of PAbst Plant.
ROADS PAY CsMMlssIOH FOR BUSINESS
Attorney General Holds that This
In Eject Results In
Rebate 10 the
shipper.

NAsIIINGTON, Nov. i2.--Attorney Gen
eral Moody today made a statement with
regard TO the petition which will be filed
by his direction in the circuit court for
the eastern district OF Wisconsin, brought
under the Elkins law, to test the Legality
Of certain commissions paid by railroads
(after the receipt OF the published rates.
10 a private car transit company con-
trolled by stockholders Of the corporation
shipping freight in those cars over the
railroad lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
In making the announcement President
ElltInr saId IN hnhalf nf the LrlIstnns.

Mr.. Speyer's gift seems To us both strik-
ing i'm its originality and splendid in its
possibilities. We ere not without hope that
before long Columbia university will be
put in position to make similar arrange
ments with the University of Paris and
with an English university, possibly the
University Of London.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13

Continued on Second Page. }
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13
Two Meetings in st. Louis.

Jews of this city attended a mass meet
ing in Forest Street temple this evening
in memory of their brethren who have
been killed in Russia. Rabbi Margolles
was the principal speaker Rabbi Ravin-
son made an address in Hebrew, and dur
ing most of his remarks the edifce re-
sounded with the crying Of the grief
stricken Jews. The sum of $541 was col
lected at the meeting and will be for
warded TO Jacob H. Schin in New York
Tomorrow has been appointed day OF
fasting and prayer by the Jews of this
city.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-13

a second Finland The Russian govern
mcnt I'm d strongly worded communication
published this morning serves notice on
the Polish nationalists that for good Or
IN. the ancient kingdom OF Poland has
now become, an integral part OF the Rus
sian empire. and that while the govern
ment intends to fully observe the national
rights OF Poland any attempt 10 wrest
Polish autonomy from the emperor would
be considered an act OF revolt and would
lead the Poles into the sorrowful paths
trodden by them lu 1891 and 1859.
The Russian authorities TSeVgRizs The