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Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
PACIFIC MAIL FIGHTS BACK
Manager says Delay In Freight IN
Due to Panama Railway.

Due to Panama Railway.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Robert p.
Schwerin, manager OF the Pacific Mail
Steamship company, was before the senate
committee on international relations today.
His attention was called to n statement
by Secretary Taft criticlsng the service
between Panama and San Francisco for It's
part in contributing to the congestion of
freight at Panama. In reply he said
Secretary Taft's statement was made
either through malice intended to injure
an American industry or through ignorance
OF the cause Of the difficulties of which
he has complained
Continuing he said that the Pacific Mail
Steamship company operates nine regular
steamers on the Pacific coast, which steam
ers sail on schedules, providing Honduras
Mexico and other countries whose ports
are entered. The schedules provide for
connections with the steamers of the Pan
anna Steamship company from New York
by means of the railroad across the 18TH
mus. The schedules require the companies
to make connections and exchange freight
said Mr.. Schwerin.
description of the conditions on the
isthln@ls. since the Canal commission took
charge of the Panama railway was given
by Mr. Schwerin. He said that freight
had accumulated on the ~narves, all COM
mercial shipments having been held up by
the movement of canal materials, and the
difficulty, Mr.. Schwerin asserted, was due
to ''culpable negligence on the part of the
managing officials of the Panama railroad
and utter Indifference to their obligations
as a common carriet."
1t became the understanding that the
United States had bought the railroad to
build the canal and cared nothing for the
commercial business across the isthmus.
Commercial business was neglected, and It
was said by Secretary Taft, Mr.. Wallace
Admiral Walker and others connected with
the building of the canal that commerce
was secondary to the movement of canal
material. 1t was that Indifference that
brought about the congestion.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
PROBING SECURITIES MYSTERY
New York OhiciaIs Searching for
Owner of Austrian Bonds Found
In Trunk

NEW YORK, Jan. Sl.-The Austrian con-
sulate caused cablegrams to be sent today
to Plymouth Bolougne and Rotterdam to
intercept there two passengers who sailed
from New York today on the steamer Rot
terdam and who are supposed to know
something about the 100000 worth of Aus
TRAN bonds and railroad securities found
beneath the false bottom of trunk which
was brought into this country on a steamer
from Europe and seized by government Off
Gals. The trunk was in the possession of
Isaac Heicher, who, when the bonds were
found, said they belonged to another pas
senger who could not be found. The Gus
toms officials now believe that two men
who sailed on the Rotterdam today are
the real owners of the trunk One of them,
who registered on the Rotterdam's list as
c. Wittenberg, came over on the steamer
with Heicher.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
WIDE RANCE Or RATE DEBATE
CONTINUED from First Page

much to annihilate sectional prejudices.
but he had done many things to commend
him to democrats.
Il doubt" he said. impressively.
whether II the democratic party had sue
ceeded in electing its candidate in 1904
we would find him striving earnestly,
as zealously and as fearlessly in sustaining
the rights Of all the people against those
who unite to Cypress the masses as is the
present chief executive"
lie also commended the president for in
ltiating the merger suits and for his posi-
ton in support of railroad legislation.
which, he said. lis giving life to demo-
cratic principle"
For three or four years he added, ''the
president had been carrying on a struggle
with the money power. the like of which
had not been known since the days of An
drew Jackson"
He believed the west to be behind the
president in his stand and he added the
opinion that IL the real sentiments of the
people OF the south could be ascertained
they would be found also to be favorable to
the president
Mr.. Patterson resumed his discussion Of
the attitude of the president. saying that
he did not consider him a perfect man. He
knew him to be emotional and at times
hasty, but he had no doubt of his patriot
ism.
He reiterat ted his confidence in the presi-
dents sincerity and patriotism. adding
that "if he is ambitious to attain niche
in the nations pantheon alongside of
Washington, Jefferson. Jackson and Lin
coin he could not be blamed
whether he will attain that ambition re-
mains to be seem he said. Meantime he
said, he deemed it his duty to give the
president such support as he could when
he believed him to be right and to oppose
him when he believed him to be wrong.
Mr.. Hepburn sought to secure an agree
ment to vote on the pure food bill on Feb
| ruary Z. but Mr.. Teller objected, saying
that he is prepared now to vote on the
bill. but that he objects to the method sug-
gested for securing the disposition Of u
measure before the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
CHANGE IN COURT MARTIAL
Captain Rees Reiieyed as Presiding
Omcer on Account Of
sons DeHth.

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jan. 31.-At the court
martial this morning the judge advocate
Tread a letter from Superintendent Sands
in which Captain C. p. Rees, president OF
the court, was excused from duty temper
arily, and Commander Valentine. S. Nelson,
the member of the, next in rank. was as
signed as presidents Captain Rees has
been called TO Portland. Me, by the death
OF son, his only child.
The proceedings of yesterday in the case
of Midshipfnan George H. Melvin We're
approved. ~
At l0:l5 the court closed for the CON
sideration Of a verdict
Upon conclusion of the trial of Mdship-
man Desaausu the court took up the case
of Midshipnan William Boyd, jr., of Peoria,
ILL.,. a member of the second class. Mid
shipman Boyd chose TO exercise the right
of defending himself in propria persona.
1t was announced that when the trial OF
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
THOMPSON, [SElplzm &C@
Howard and Sixteenth Streets

Midshpman Boyd has been finished the
court-martiai will adjourn for two weeks
to avoid interference with the examinations
which began today.
The prospective adjournment of the court
martial is particularly pleasing to the MEM
bers of the first class, as it will insure the
fact that all of them who have not been
tried so far will graduate, even if they sub
sequently have to face charges.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Midshipman
Ned Leroy Chaplin frst-class and ap-
pointed from California, has been dismissed
from the naval academy for hazing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
OUTPUT OF PACKING HOUSES
Number of Hogs Marketed Consid-
erabIy Below the Same Period
Last Year.

s@CINCINNATIt Jan. ,sA.--tSpecial Tele-
a1am.1--Price Current SAYS There is not
much change IN ther aggregate number of
record for tbs, week, tails considerably
short Of the So5rfrsesbpbhaing ppsriod last year
when 1t was larger than for any subse-
auent week to thc END, of the season.
Total western packing Was $4,000, COM
pared with 6sO,0OO the preceding week and
$4,000 last Year. Since November the
total is 100000 against $4,000 a year
ago. Prominent places compare as fol-
lnMe L., y - - - ~
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
ST. LOUIS PATROLMAN SWEARS
Mound city Bobby Fined $50 for
Violating boards order Against
Profanity.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Jan. efficiently the
Board of Police Commissioners issued an
order prohibiting policemen from swearing
while on duty and tonight Chief of Police
Kelly issued an order that policemen shall
arrest all persons who may be heard using
profane language on the streets and in
public places. After the police boards
order was issued one patrolman swore and
was fined $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
senate CONFIRMS Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The senate, in
executive session today, confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
Frank w Barnes, collector of customs,
district of San Diego. Cal; Calvin F.. Villas,
assayer, in charge of assay Office at Seat
tie. Wash.
Postmasters: Iowa - Lyman Beers, Gil
more City; John j. Clark, Bedford; w. s.
hontas; Frank A. Large. Rock Valley;
Lucy B. Smith, Sioux Rapids: w r..
Prewitt Onawa; l.. w. Chandler, Fonda.
Eansas-Joseph f. Humphrey, Nickerson:
Robert ]. Smith. Wellington. Nebraska
Robert d. Thompson. North Platte. Colo
RADIO Edwin Price, Grand Junction.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
BEcHEL ON TRIAL FOR BRIBERY
Farmer Omaha Man in Trouble for
Part in Minneapolis Insur-
auee DeuI

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. sl,-W. F. Bechel,
former president of the Northwestern Life
Insurance company, and Elmer II. Dearth,
former state insurance commissioner were
arrnigned today on two indictments charg-
ing bribery, Bechel was charged with Civ
ing and Dearth with receiving the bride.
Both pleaded not guilty
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Gunther and black sura Fight.

NEWCASTLE, Pa, Jan. 3l.-George
Gunther of this city, welterweight cham
pion Of Australia, and Joe Blackburn of
tonight before a large crowd. While no de-
cision was given. the Philadelphian had the
better of the fight and was fresh at the
end. while Gunther showed signs OF weak
ness and was in evident distress. especially
In the last three rounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
All Over Laces and Embroider-
ed Chiffon.

We present the foremost novelties intro
duced for spring in the style centers of
America and Europe.
Novelty lace all overs, in cream, white
and black, 800 to 5000 yard.
Embroidered chiffon all overs. in blue,
black, gray and white s2.25 to $3.50 yard
Fancy braid appllques, in a wide range
Of styles and weaves, SOC. 75c, $lOO yard.
Novelty lace appliques, beautiful effects.
in new laces, 75c to $3.50 yard, from to 8
inches wide.
Fancy silk appliques in green and white,
and lavender and white. woven with tim
sci. $500 per yard
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Our Art Department.

Worthy Of your special notice is our art
depe rtment on the second floor Here are
TO be found artistic novelties in every con-
ceivable form all bright with newness ana
beauty.
NEW STAMPED HEDEBo EMBRol-
DERY-shirt waist patterns, baby hoods,
hat patterns and center pieces, all stamped
in pretty designs ready for embroidering.
NEW CUT wORK-In center pieces,
dollies and baby hoods.
NEW CENTER PIECES IN SHADOW
EMBROIDERY.
New cords, pillow ruffling pillow tops
stamped and tinted for embroidery.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. a.-After
a memorial service today in the death
chamber, at which all the members OF
the royal family now in this city were
present, the body of King Christian was
placed in coffin. King Frederick has is
sued a decree of amnesty releasing many
offenders.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Nominations by President.

WASHINGTON. Jan. H.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
Third Secretary of Embassy, |. Grant
Smith, Pennsylvania, to Great Britain.
Consul General-Amos II. Wilder, Wis
consin, at Hong Kong. China.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
FIRE RECORD.
Butte Reduction Works.

BUTTE Mont, Jan. 31.-Fire of unknown
origin partially destroyed Senator w. A.
Clark's Butte reduction works today. The
fire resisted all efforts of the 1remen until
1T had enveloped the concentrator building
in which it started and the latse elevator
used for conveying concentrates" Al II.
Wethy, local manager for Senator Clark,
estiDlated the. loss. at $500, O0o only partially
insured The nlant- will be rebuilt.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01

Since the second robbery, extra police have
been engaged, the alley has been lighted,
night watchmen have made more frequent
calls and other measures taken to prevent
repetition.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
B, ,Thirty building. in 81. Albnn..

HUNTINGTON, w VA. jan 3L--Fire
today destroyed about thirty buildings
covering an area of two squares in the
town of st. Adams on the Chesapeake &
Ohio, about thirty-eight miles south of
here. The loss is about $4,000. The town
has no water system or fire department
and insurance companies have for years
refused to place risks IN ST. Adams.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Opening Display Of New Spring
Dress Goods and Silks
Thursday.

Let your shopping list for Thursday read
> $50 to Thompson Belden & Co. first"
Take time to view this beautiful exhibit
pf dress goods and silks, respondent in
their bloom of newness And what n time
40 see them, just when they are here in
such an abundance of colorings, patterns
and cloths. 1t will prove a mutual pleas
ure for you to visit this. department Thurs
day and select among the choice creations
from the worlds best weavers, your spring
purchases. f-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Mis-. Converge Broke Leg.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. - Miss Shelby
Converse, daughter of Admiral Converse,
who was thrown from her horse, broke a
bone Just below the knee. the surgeons dis
covered today.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01

partment of the Iowa state normal FACULTY
died al noon today at Iowa City after a
surgical operation. She left two children,
brother at Iowa City and a brother in
London. England. t..
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Illinois state Barns.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Jan. 31.-Fire
which started at midnight at the State
Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Jacksonville
was confined to the barns, which were de-
stroyed with cattle and horses. Loss,
$4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Bee. January 81, 1906.
SPECIAL SHOWING OF
NeWSpring Fashions Thursday

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the hat
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Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
DEATH RECORD.
Nir.. Loui. BeEeman

CEDAR FALLS. Ia, Jan. a.-(Special
Telegram. Mrs Begeman, wife of Prof
Louis Begeman OF the physical science de-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Newest Novelties in Dress
Trimmings

Here indeed is where artistic taste in Sc
lection Is paramount and nowhere IN
Omaha win you find such an elaborate
display of the proper new, things for spring
wear as we now offer. We have en-
deavored to secure the best productions
obtanable to display at this, our opening
date and how beautiful is the result.
New Persian band trimmings, so eagerly
sought for by women of good taste, in
straight and scolloped edges, interviewed
with gold and silver tinsel wesvings. 60c,
roc. 9Oc slOO to $500 a yard.
Gold and silver Cloth-The demand for
this trimming is very large, but we knew
1t would be, and are prepared-22 inches
widtll--$3.50 per yard
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
STICKS TO HIS STORY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

given by Swift and Company to the gov
eminent had been accurate, as he had ex-
pccted to be called upon later to swear
to II.
The court adjourned for the day with Mr..
Swift still on the stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Newest New Things in Skirts,
Suits. Waists and Goats.

We have received within the last few
days hundreds Of new waists, in all the
dainty styles and colofings. Handsome
new creations in white waists, beautifully
lnarn and trimmed a 90 10 S1SnO
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Special.

and-embroidered pillow tops in conven-
tional and floral designs, regular IS value,
$3.50
A large display of new center pieces for
eyelet work now ready.
Note-Miss Steenstrup, expert needlework
Instructor, gives free detailed instructions
in all new embroidery designing, including
the new eyelet, Hedebo, Hardanger, cut
work and shadow embroidery branches,
each afternoon from 9 to 3. You are in
vited to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
The New Suits, The New Skirts,
The New Goats.

Await your most critical inspection. They
are the achievements of men whose lives
have been devoted to the making of
wornen's garments in the style centers of
tho world.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01

take LAXATIVE BRoMO ouininA Tablets
Druggists refund money II II fails 10 cure.
" w Groves sisrstUr is on each box &c
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
The New Negligee Gowns.

IN white Swiss. Japanese silk and varied
other fabrics, now ready FOR your approval
IN our spacious second floor. Prices range
from 1915 to s25,0e. with wide range of
newest novelties pficed all the way be-
ty-aen ... p OH. iff
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-01
Our New Millinery Department
Opens on or About March
First.

This is news which will be welcomed by
hundreds of Omaha ladies who are al
ready assured of it's perfectness, since 1t
will be maintained upon the standard of
this stores policy. Ever and always the
BEST for the LEAST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-15
LOCAL MENTION.

George Stans1eld found it necessary
this morning to kill his horse, an
animal that he has had IN his possess
sion for many years. The horse was
kicked by another horse yesterday and
his leg was broken.
There are nineteen cases of diph-
iberia in the city at present. six were
released from quarantine but the fol-
lowing new cases were reported late
today: VIM. Sampson, 1912 West
Sixth avenue. Usher. 1903 Kansas
avenue; John Doster, 1856 Woodward
avenue; J. H Woods, -11Ts Woodward
avenue.
yet until the. books at the commits
sioner of elections office close. You
Will find the books at the entrance to
the Auditorium.
The United States district court is
in session at LeavenWorth this week
and all the court officials have gone
to that place.
Luther Bailey will ask the aid of the
council in making the gas company
take out its reducing station III front
Of his residence. Bailey says it is
against the franchise.
The Sheldon Congress Of Mothers will
hold its first parents meeting OF the
season Friday evening, October IS, at
the kindergarten, corner Of King and
Lincoln streets.
The Ohio club will hold its annual
meeting this evening at III West
Sixth street Mrs. Helen Bushnell
will sing a solo at this time and Miss
Cora Lanhan, the well known eloeu-
ZIONIST, will recite. There viii also be
other numbers on the programme. The
president viii give his annual review
of the years work. All Ohioians are
invited to be present.
The money for the last dividend.
the Is per cent, of the First National
bank viii be reay, for istributioH by
about the first Of next month The
clerks are now filing out the checks.
The Western avenue paving trouble
has not ceased yet by any means. R
L. Sare, who is asking for a retention
of the curve in the pavement, and who
was turned down in the report of the
streets and walks committee will ap-
pear at this evenings council meeting
and carry on his fight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-15
TIME CARD FINISHED.
only Two Changes Affecting santa Re
Trains Here.

At the time card meeting Of the Off
Gals Of the operating department or the
santa Fe here last week only two
changes were made which affected the
schedules of trains passing through To-
pekaL. The changes win be effective
on and after November T.
No. viii pass through Topeka %
minutes later than heretofore. arriving
at lis and departing at LAO O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Trains 9 and 10 will run to ElPaso
instead of Denver as was done during
the summer months when Colorado
travel was heavy. Train 9 will pass
through Topeka at the usual time and
viii carry Pullman cars for California
which will be switched to train No
at Albuquerque. and No will continue
to FL Paso. Stub trains will make the
Lenver connection at La Junta.
Eastbound, No. 10 from FL Paso, will
do the local work for train No 2 as far
east as Newton, Kansas. and viii run
over the mporia-Ottawa cut-off, as it
did last winter, instead of passing
through Topeka as it has during the
summer months.
All other trains win be continued on
the same schedule as has existed here
tOfere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-15
How te Honse PouItry.

If houses for poultry are to be built
attend to the matter at once. before cold
weather interferes with outside work.
Everything Should be in readiness for
your fotsl5 by the coming Of cold Weato-
erssrfI6T you have. houses already, go over
them andiFsee that they are in perfect
repair.
In building, the first thing to DO is to
select a proper location. The ideal one
is the south slope Of hill. The next
best one is place protected from cold
winds by buildings on the north ana
west If no facilities for Shelter are at
hand, the north wall Of the building
must be made of extra thickness EsV-
ergFeen trees make an excellent wind
break, and would advise planting
them for future protection, no matter
how thick you make the walls of your
house.
Be very sure that whatever location
you select has perfect drainage. This Is
matter Of the greatest importance.
Leading poultrynen agree that more
sicl<neEs among fowls originates from
dap2p7 esss 1ha.p from all other causes
More and more the opinion grows
among Practical poultry growers that
the best house for fowls consists Of
closed room, IN which they may roost.
lay and remain in cold weather If hey
choose to do 50, and a shed opening
to the south, where they can scratch
and gun themselves to their liking.
There should be an opening bet Ween
this Shed and the closed room. through
which the fowls may have lee egress
during the day, but which should bs
closed at night III cold weather. and for
the protection OF the hens from in
t-uders. The shed floor should be COW
cred with chef straw or leaves. to tha
depth OF I'VE or SIX inches. If road
dust OF sand il mixed with 1t. the bet
ter the fowls viii he suited If grain Is
scattered oyer the litter. the fowls VIII
busy themselves scratching for it. and
this open air exercise will be q etrong
factor IN keeping the flock healthy It
will also result in a larger yield Of eggs.
II an egg-pF0dueing diet is given IN
connection with it.-Eben E. Rexford
in Making the Country Home, in The
Outing Magazine for October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-15
VOTE ON LIGHT PLANT.
Proposition May Be Submitted This
FAN.

The. voters of Topeka will have put
before them at this fall election on
November the question of voting
$4,000 bonds for a new municipal
electric light plant of 500 lights ca
pacity if a resolution which has been
prepared will pass the council meet
ing this evening. The resolution win
call for a special election on Novem-
Der 6, the same date as the county
election, to decide the question of vot-
ing bonds for the entire rehabilitation
of the electric light plant which is
badly run down and inadequate for the
needs of growing Topeka.
Councilman S T. Howe has pre-
pared the resolution. IF the engineers
estimate calls for a smaller amount
than SIS, 000itwilI be covered in this
resolution explained Councilman
Howe. ''The resolution states that
SIS, 600 or so much thereof as shall be
necessary under the engineers esti-
mate shall be voted for under the bond
election, If it's less than SIS, 600 only
that amount Will need devoted for, 1t
strikes me that we should vote on this
at the November election. The spring
election is too far off and special
election on any other but a regular
election day would prove costly BY
holding it this fall We will be able to
gain in time and the cost will be
materially reduced for the special cleo
ton