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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
FRENcHMAN IN DISGRACE
President Roosevelt Resents Untruth-
ent of n Partisan Newspaper.

OYSTER BAY. L. l., Sept. 1s.-President
Roosevelt has denounced as a fabrication
and wholly without foundation in truth the
report OF an interview with him regarding
the terms of peace between Russia and
japan published today in the Petit Partisan
OF Paris and cabled to America and pub
lished here this morning.
AS soon as the purported interview was
called to his attention the president directed
Secretary Loeb to send to the correspondent
OF the Petit Parisien. who was received at
Sycamore Hill, the following telegram:
OYSTER BAY, Sept I3 l905.-Gaston
Richard, Hotel Lafayette, New York, n. Y:
The president directs me 10 say TO you that
the alleged interview with him published
In this mornings papers Is not only an alb
solute fabrication wholly without basis of
truth, but that your conduct in obtaining
permission 10 sec him under false pretenses
Is thoroughly dishonorable When YOU
came to see the president you informed him
that you We're the grandson OF Marshal
Augereau; that you had been at the battle
of Mukden with the Russian army and with
the japanese army afterward that you un-
derstood thoroughly that YOU could have
no interview OF any kind and that you sim
these circumstances the president received
you and listened 10, your account OF your
and spoke TO you also OF the deeds OF Mar
shal Augereau and Of Napoleons other
generals The president had no conversa-
! tion with you about the terms OF peace and
your account of your alleged interview with
him is a fabrication from beginning to end
without any foundation in fact: and both
your untruthfulness and your obtaining
permis~'~- 20 see him under false pFetenses
the president considers highly dishonora Bile
NII.IIAM LOEB, JR,, Secretary
NEW YORK Sept. 13.-Gaston Richard,
correspondent Of the Petit Parisien, sailed
for Europe yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
BARON KoMURA IMPROVING
Hts Physicians Unable to Agree aa TO
whether He Has Typhoid
Fever or Not.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13-Baron Komura
the japanese peace envoy, who was re-
ported today to be suffering from typhoid
fever, although the consulting physicians
are not a unit on this point was said to
be in a satisfactory condition. Baron
Komura is at the waldorf-Astoria hotel.
and his return to Japan has been in
definitely postponed, although most MEM
bers Of his suite will sail for home tomor-
row. the date originally planned for the
departure of the mission
Many messages of inquiry as to Baron
Komura's condition, including one from
President Roosevelt, reached the hotel to-
day. Flowers and cards have been left by
many friends.
Tonight Mr. Sato, spokesman for the
japanese party, issued the following state
ment: O.
Doctors Delafeld, Brewer and Pritchard
saw Baron Komura in consultation again
at p. m. They announce the baron's con-
dition to be favorable, no new symptoms
having developed and the patient having
passed a very comfortable day. They are
Iiii uItiiiilous IN the opinion that the oaron
condition indicates nothing alarming or
serious at present
Continuing Mr. sato said that the physi-
clans were not sureathat the baron had
typhoid fever and thst he might be suffer-
ing from complications from gall stones.
Two nurses are in constant attendance.
Among those who called to inquire after
Baron Komura tonight was Baron de
Rosen, one Of the Ftissisn peace ENJOYS.
He had a short talk With Mr.. Takahira
Minister Takshira will go to Washington
tomorrow on business. He will not return
unless there is a serious turn in Baron
Komura's condition
A cablegram was rHeived late in the
day from Baroness Kdinura. inquiring as
TO her husbands condition The japanese
were much pleased With the receipt Of the
cabiegran1. as dispatches Had been received
in this city reporting that baroness Komurs
and her children had been murdered.
Jacob II. Schiff called upon Baron Ko-
mura today and being unable to see him.
talked with Mr. Takahira instead. Mr..
Sato, the Japanese party's spokesman, an
nounced that the conference related to
financial matters. II has been decided that
part of the japanese mission will return
Immediately to Japan as originally planned,
while Mr.. Takahira will remain in this
country with Baron Komura.
In addition to Mr.. Takahira, Mr.. Sato and
two secretaries will also remain in New
York with Baron Komura.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
OBJECT TO CONTRACT SYSTEM
Building Council Would Have Public
Works Constructed Direct by
the Government

DENVER, Colo, Sept. lS.-The Interna-
tional Building Trades Council revised its
constitution today. The principal revision
is in regard TO public works. The body
has taken a strong stand against the
award OF general contracts for municipal
and state buildings and improvements. The
constitution as revised makes the abolition
OF the contract system the principal OBJ
jects OF the councils endeavor. The es-
tablishment OF a universal eight-hour day.
the settlement Of all disputes and Affairs
arising with the body itself without the
interference of outside bodies are two other
amendments adopted. Outside OF these
matters the new constitution, so far Es
prepared. makes no radical changes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
PRESIDENT URGES SPEED
Requests Consulting Engineers Of Canal TO
Hurry Their Work.
DESIRES TO STUDY THEIR REPORT
Members Told TO Give Facts and Con-
illusions Rather Than what
They Think IL Desired
by Government.
DESIRES TO STUDY THEIR REPORT

WASHINGTON. Sept. l3-Upon the oc-
casion OF the recent visit of the members
OF the board Of consulting engineers Of the
isthmian canal at Oyster Bay the presi-
dent addressed to them a few remarks
which will be printed shortly and presented
70 the different members. After bidding
them welcome he urged them to use all
the speed they could safely make in coming
to conclusion as TO the best plan for
digging the canal so that he might have
ample time for studying the report before
sending II to congress.
He did not express himself in favor Of
either lock canal or a sea-level canal
and refrained from any technical observa-
tions, but urged the members to state
their opinion without the slightest hesita-
tion and to send him reports. not as he
should like TO get them. but a he ought to
get them. The members OF the board have
nearly all returned TO Washington. but
It has not yet been decided when the next
meeting will be held. They will for some
days occupy themselves studying the diff
ferent plans and data with which they
have been provided.
Postal Receipts of cities.
Postal receipts for the fifty largest cities
In the United states, compiled by the third
assistant postmaster general, aggregated
for the month OF August S,Sl9l5l, against
$5,SS4 ,9l7 for the corresponding month OF
1904, or an increase OF sO7 per cent. The
highest percentage of increase shown by
any city was at Portland Ore. where the
Lewis and Clark exposition raised the re-
ceipts to A4s65, an increase of 54G per
cent over the receipts for August, 1904.
The next largest increase was 25.5l per
cent, at Los Angeles Cal The only cities
showing decreases are st. Louis, No, due
TO the heavy receipts last year on account
OF the Louisiana Purchase exposition in
that city, and Peoria, Ill, and st. Joseph,
Mo.
The receipts Of the five large cities were
as follows:
New York, Sl,ls76s7; Chicago, $3.50, 400 /;
Philadelphia, $3T1 1855; Boston, $685., OBS: st
Louis, $3.50 403
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
CHOLERA CASES INCREASING
Vice Chancellor of German Empire IL
Personally Visiting the In
fected Districts

BROMBERG. Sept 13.-Four fresh cases
Of cholera have been reported from three
places in this district.
POSEN. Prussia, Sept. 1G-Vice ChanceI-
lor Count Won Posadowsky- -wehner. who is
visiting the cholera Infected provinces. has
arrived here.
BERLIN, Sept. l3-The oficial bulletin
issued today announces that hfteen new
cases OF cholera and four deaths occurred
between noon yesterday and noon today.
OF the fresh cases one each occurred in
the districts OF F1atow, stuhm. Obernik.
CEarnikau. Wirsitz and Bromberg. three In
the Marienwerder district. four in the
Graudenz district and two I'm the Schubin
district. -Four cases previously included in
the reports OF cholera turn out not 10 be
cholera. The totals therefore TO date are
Iz cases and Sixty-fys deaths.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
SWEDEN ONLY DESIRES PEACE
omciaIs DisHvOw Desire TO Oppose
Arbitration Treaty with Nor
way at Proper Time.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. lS,--Politicai
ofhcials disavow any desire on the part OF
Sweden 10 oppose the arbitration treaty
demanded by Norway but they point out
that only the preliminary negotiations in
regard TO the form and contents OF such
treaty can be discussed at present, as the
conclusion of treaty is impossible until
Norway has accepted Sweden's conditions
and the latter has recognized Norway as
an independent sovereign state. The swed-
ish intentions It is declared, are wholly
pacific.
KARLSTAD, Sweden, Sept. ls.-The Nor
wegian and Swedish delegates appointed TO
discuss the dissolution OF Norway and
Sweden have all arrived here to resume
the negotiations.
two hours session was held before
lunch. when the delegates adjourned for
the afternoon. The same secrecy was OBJ
served as 20 the course OF the negotiations
as at the previous meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
FREIGHT MEN MAY NOT STRIKE
Attitude OF Employers More ConeiI-
iatOry and Threatened waIkout
May BE AveFted.

CHICAGO, Sept. lS.-The relations be-
tween the railroad companies and their
union freight handlers, who are demand
Ing an increase OF 10 per cent in wages,
assumed more coEeiliatory aspect today,
and the indications tonight are that the
threatened strike will be averted. Although
refusing to treat directly with the Freight
Handlers union, the railroads have agreed
70 meet the employees as individuals. and
arrangements have been made by the union
TO have a committee from each OF the
freight houses meet the ohieials tomorrow
In an EFFORT TO make some sort OF an
agreement.
The general managers OF the railroads.
IL was said tonight, would at tomorrow's 5
meeting agree 10 sign a working agree
ment similar TO that which expired last
June. but would refuse 10 recognize the
union OF agree 20 any increase In the wage
scale. Heretofore the roads have been un-
WillinE ~ renew the agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
RoSEN VISITS THE PRESIDENT
Russian Ambassador Takes Luncheon
at Sycamore Hill and Holds
Conference.

OYSTER BAY, L. l., Sept 13-Baron
Rosen, the Russian ambassador, and as
sociate of NJ. Witte as Russian peace
plenipotentiary at the Portsmouth confer
ence, was guest today OF the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt at luncheon. The engage
ment was made on the request OF Ambas-
sador Rosen. but the nature of his mission
here is not disclosed.
Ambassador Rosen arrived here from New
York on the II. 70 y. IN. train and was con-
veyed to Sycamore Hill in one OF the presi-
dents carriages, which was in waiting for
him. He said he had come TO take luncheon
with the president, but declined to discuss
the specific object OF his visit.
How soon will the imperial ordinance
abolishing Russian retaliatory treaties on
American machinery go into effect" the
ambassador was asked.
Just as soon as passed." he replied.
THE precise date l do not know"
On the eve of his departure from America
NJ. Witte, the Russian peace plenipotenti-
ary extends to President Roosevelt by
telegraph his heartfelt thanks" for the
cordial welcome and the uniform courtesy
given to the ENJOYS by the American gov
eminent and people. The text Of NJ
Whites message to the president was fol-
lows:
NEW YORK, Sept. 10. lsO5.-President
society of the United States / beg in my
own name and on behalf OF my fellow
workers TO utter my heartfelt thanks to
you, Mr.. President. to the government of
the United States and the whole American
nation for the cordial welcome given to
us on our arrival and the uniform courtesy
memory Of which will live in our hearts
forever. WITTE.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
PROFITS OF NEW YORK LIFE
Treasurer RandOIph's Testimony
Shows Very satisfactory Results
from Operations.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13-(Special Tele-
gram. .)-Treasurer Edmund d. Randolph
has concluded his testimony before the
legislative investigating committee. It ap-
pears that the New York Life has been in
about eighty syndicate operations and that
the profit for policy holders realized is
s., 10000. The company has not invested in
or loaned upon stocks of any kind since
1859. 1t realized a profit from its stock hold
ings OF $4,000. Treasurer Randolph tes-
tihed that he had no syndicate relations
himself Of a personal character. and that
his sole compensation was his salary The
stocks sold by the company since 1901 were
those received as proits from syndicate
operations. and were Immediately sold in
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
PRIMARY ELECTION FORUM

An important primary election
will be held i'm this city and county
next Tuesday to nominate candi-
dates ON all tickets.
That the voters may exercise
their franchise intelligently re-
quires them to be fully informed
of the character and records of
the men seeking their suffrage
and OF the issues or policies in
volved.
Only few days remain for this
campaign of education.
To help the voters weigh the
claims of different candidates, The
Bee will open its columns to a
primary election forum
The Bee herewith invites con-
tributions from readers in the
shape of short signed articles
not TO exceed 300 wOrds-telling
p why candidates should or should
not be favored
The articles must contain moth
ing libelous and real name of
writer must be given, although it
may be for good reason withheld
from publication on request.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
WILLIAMSoN'S THIRD TRIAL
school Teacher Testihes that He
Agreed 20 Prove Up Claim and
Sell IL 10 Defendants.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. I3-Joel f.
Calvin, a school teachers OF Prineville,
Ore. is the first new witness which the
government has presented in the third
trial OF Congressman John n. william
son, d. n. Gessner and Marion r. Biggs
on the charge of having conspired to de-
fraud the government Of a part of it's
public domain. Calvin testified that IL
was understood between him and Gessner
that Calvin should locate and prove up a
claim and then convey II TO Williamson
and GessneT.
The trial is proceeding slowly. the evil
dence being merely a repetition OF that
which was heard in the preceding trials.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST
showers Thursday and Cooler In West
Portion. Friday Fair.
NASH'S SUCCESSOR CHOSEN
Mccormick of salt Lake Succeeds
Omaha Man as Director of
Smelling Company.

NEW YORK, Sept. l3-The report OF the
American Smelling and Refining company
for the year ending April 80 was made
public today. II showed net earnings for
the year OF S,S s1l, an increase Of 1898 .2SS
as compared with the preceding year After
payments Of S2l6,S15 for the employees profit
sharing fund. SlO63.eS3 for new construc-
tion and improvements and metal stock
account and 100000 for dividends, there
was surplus for the year Of S6lS,9ll, a
decrease Of S347S25
The dividend payments of 100000 repre-
sented an increase Of $1.25O,O00 over the
payments for 1894. An increase Of 80. ,270
In the company's investment account is
explained to be due to the purchase Of
5000 shares OF series b" preferred stock
OF the American Shelters Securities COM
pany. The report sets forth also that the
company has acquired 1880 shares OF the
common stock of the American Smelters
Securities company. and the value OF this
stock is not shown in the investment ac-
count Of the American Smelling and Re
hning company.
Al the annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers OF the American Smelling and Refining
company in Jersey City today the retiring
board of directors was reelected with the
exception that w. S. Mccormick OF Salt
Lake City was elected in the place OF Ed
mund w. Nash, deceased.
Mr.. Mccormick married a sister Of Mrs
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Contract Surgeon James S. Kennedy
Ordered from Fort Grant
10 Omaha.
CFrom a stan Correspondent0

WASHINGTON, Sept. l3.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Contract Surgeon James S. Ken
nedy will upon the abandonment Of Fort
Grant, Ariz.. proceed TO Fort Omaha for
duty.
Postmasters appointed: Iowa. Norwich.
Page county. 7. G. Gwynn, vice F. l.. John
son resigned. South Dakota, Tislo, Camp
bell county, Gustav f. Brorby, vice Peter
skartveat, resigned. Wyoming Hazelton.
johnson county, Warren c. Crosby. vice
Walter b. Kipp. resigned
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
LOSS OF LIFE is LIGHTER
First Estimate of Number Killed on
Japanese BAttIeship Reduced
Nearly One-HaIf.

WASHINGTON. Sept. lathe bureau Of
naval intelligence today received advices
by cable from the American naval attache
at Toxic TO the effect that the loss In
killed and missing on the battleship Mikasa
was 256. The wounded numbered 343. The
cause Of the accident cannot be ascer-
tained until the Mikasa is ioated. Admiral
Togo was not on board at the time OF the
disaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
Movements OF ocean YesseI. Sent. II.

Al New York-ATrived: Italia. from
Naples; Lombardia, from Naples. Sailed
Californian, for San Diego: Majestic for
Liverpool; Potsdam. for Rotterdam; Hellig
Olav. for Copenhagen.
Al oueenstown-sailed: Ivernia. for Bos-
ton
At Southampton-Sailed: Kron Prinz
Wilhelm, for New York
Al LiverpOol-ATriVed Caronia, from
New York; Friesland. from PHILADELPHIA
Oceanic from New York
At HamburE-Sailed: Mora, for Seattle
Al Glasgow-Sailed: Partisan, for New
York.
Al Vanoouver-ArTived: Empress Of
India, from Yokohama
AT pover-Arrived: Pennsylvania. from
New York
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
EXECUTION IN COLORADO
Joseph Johnson, Who killed John r.
Fox at Trinidad, is Hanged
at Canyon City.

CANYON CITY, Colo. Sept. ls-Joseph
Johnson was hanged in the penitentiary
here tonight for the murder at Trinidad
last April OF John F. Fox former treas
urer of Las Animas county. johnson was
angry with Fox because the latter OBJ
jected TO him being deputized 10 bring
back from California a prisoner.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
BURNS TO DEATH
Charles Low Wife and Baby Are
Cremated iR Their Home Near
Derby Iowa.

CHARLTON. Ia. Sept. ls.-Charles Low.
wife and baby, residing near Derby. were
burned 20 death in their home this fore
noon Low was starting a hre with kero-
sene when the can exploded and set the
house on hrs
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
ST. LOUIS PRINTERS STRIKE
Nine Hundred Men Employed In Job
Omces VIII Not Resume
work To-day.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 13--After session last
ing several hours. the St Louis Typothetae
tonight unanimously voted against the
eight-hour proposition, thus bringing to a
crisis the controversy between the employ
ers and the local job nrinters. Following
this action the executive committee Of
Typographical union No S began calling
out its members and It is expected that II
will be general tomorrow. The total num-
prlnters involved Is estimated at
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
Protest from Underwriters.

LONDON. Sept. l3,-The announcement
that by the terms of the Russo-Japanese
armistice protocol, maritime captures will
not he suspended. created CONSERVATION
at Lloyds today owing 10 the fact that
some assurances had recently been effected
at peace" rates. II has been suggested
that the underwriters hold o meeting and
send protest to the japanese govern
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14

printers involved is estimated at
5KA, Kan. Sept lS.-The Typo
cal union members will strike in
Offices in the city at : o'clock to-
e. morning unless contract for an
lour day is agreed to by the en-
= before that time. The employers,
the meeting. again refused TO make
)ntract, 80 the men will refuse to
work in the morning Seven ofices
g men will be affected.
v HAVEN, Conn, Sept 13-The first
OF printers in this city. under the
move OF the typographical union for an
sight-hour day schedule, occurred today
when the men employed in the composing
department at the printing shop Of c. G,
whaples & Co. walked cut, the firm hav-
ing refused to sign the contract demanded.
CHICAGO. Sept. IA general strike Of
printers in Chicago. which will be part of
a similar movement throughout the cOun-
try will be called tomorrow against all
book and Job printing firms that refuse to
sign the union agreement providing for an
eight-hour day. Three hundred Chicago
concerns. employing 1000 printers will be
asked to grant the union demand. A
strike is on at present against nineteen Of
the thirty-seven firms belonging to the
Chicago Typothetae and II involves $50
members Of the union. All the remaining
firms have agreed to either install the
eight-hour day January ! next or have
promised to hold aloof from the fight be-
ing waged between the union and the
typothetae.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14

Mr.. Mccormick married a sister Of Mrs.
Ben Gallagher Of Omaha. but he never was
in business in Omaha and is not known here
outside of a few friends
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14

Among the early arrivals today was W.
II Harrison, general manager" OF the
senate two years ago. Senator Harrison y
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14

IcOntlnued On Second PaSe.l
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-14
Army Omcers Meet.

MUKDEN, Sept. l3.-2 p. m.-Genera
Fukushlma, representing Field Marshal
Oyama, and the Russian commissioners mel
at Shaboth. station north of Chanting
at 10 O'Clock this morning. 1t probably
will take several days TO arrange the de.
tails of the armistice which they are &c
prepare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-28
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
EAST VASShtBoRO.

Ei"yn Goddard of Lyna. Mass. Was IN,
guest OF friends i'll tn" village. the mas,
week. returning TO his business. Fridap
The members of VassaIboro Gr,pp,. a..
recelIlng ihe approximations of thcil
friends on beirE the recipients Of tho firs,
prize. 500, or their exhibit at the Cent
t Mai.S ,, lar. Ihey are justly pleased al
an, MISS So susan sa, Hoyt is slowly improving
may soon he cut again 'ope 81"
! J. "; B 3 e. of Washington. 3. g.
: "sain ~ II Ola nome for a short visit,
keyy. Mr., Mead Of Boston. ana MI
Mead are the guests OF Mrs, Venora ! M
Mr. N,, Mead spoke very acceptably. sunday nd ",
mornlr& NJ Friends church, ~ ''d Il;
seph Biackledg" Of Michiean IL Il, ;. 10, 30
an interesting sermon $3.50 CAV,
CoIbn dI if.' fa! has decided 10 enter
The service { at the NJ E. church W. -.
tastiIy decorated fF NOR The church was
hlrs ard presented an attractiWr n n rngeaa-
ance Rev r. a, colpitts sno lt I nnnear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-28

commander Cram. and Chief of Staff.
Orrin Kicker. Of the Maine :. of V. re-
turned. yesterday. from the National
cncamrment Of the order at Gcttys-
burg, and reports a most delightful
time. The Maine representatives num-
bered about 35. and Joined the Massa-
chusetts delegates in Boston. making
the trip together. from Boston. In
private cars. over the Royal Blue line.
While the main object of the sojourII
Of the delegates. was the cncampment,
they enjoyed themselves to the limit,
visiting Harpers Ferry. Philadelphia.
New York and Washington. In speak
ING Of the work Of the convention, Com
mander Cram said that the Maine dele
gates had accomplished much in elect
ing Arthur n. Soule to the office of
Senior Vice Commander of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-28
WE WANT TO INFORM YOU THAT

The department to make a thorough
investigation, and Surt. Rice comes
here with instructions to do this.
1t is possible that it may be nccc3-
sary To esta blish a star route between
Augusta and Weeks Mills. with Il stage
leaving Augusta in the morning. prob
ably about 6 O'Clock. and returning at
night. This route however. is not de-
cided upon. It is thought that the
cause of some OF the complaints may
be removed by changing the hours of
departure of certain z. F. d. routes,
and ore or more Of the stage routes.