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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST
Fair In West. showers In East Por-
ton Thursday. Friday Fnir.
ICE COMPANY FROZEN OUT
Independent Dealer at Kansas city
Tells of Methods of Alleged
Combine.

KANSAS CITY, Aug AT the ice
hearing today f. T. Street, now an en-.
ploye of the city testified that in 1895
he and two other men organized the Con-
sumers Ice company to handle natural
ice and small quantity of artificial ice.
They bought natural ice in Illinois ami
shipped II here at a cost of about S2.25
a ton. They sold IL at SO a ton to ped
dlers and large buyers.
In June, 1905, the witness said. w. F.
Lyons came to them with the proposition
to raise the price to $3.50 per ton for
natural and 81 for artificial ice. When
his company refused, witness said, Lyons
called again, with the warning that If
they did not raise the prices the People $
company would undersell them and drive
them out of business.
Street said that after he and his as
sistants had repeatedly refused to raise
the price OF ice the Peoples company cut
the price to 81 a ton and eventually this
Consumers Ice company was driven out
of business
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
ROW IN COTTON ASSOCIATION
secretary Attempts 60 Attack Con-
Ere~sman VINE chnrRes Him with %.
DeaIinasin Futures.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1.-The Southern
cotton association, through a committee
named by President Jordan began today an
investigation Of the charges made on the
moor OF the house of representatives that
certain officers have been in cotton brok-
erage concern and also have been engaged
In specializing in cotton futures.
Inc charge was made by Representa- tive
j. B, Anderson OF Chatham county, He
made statement of some length, charging
that Richard Cheatham, secretary of the
association, speculated in cotton futures.
that he put up about $1,000 as margins
and the account was carried in the name
OF Michael O'Grady. During the making
OF the statement, Mr.. Cheatham became
incensed at what was said concerning him.
self, and 1t was only with some dificultv
that a personal encounter was prevented
between the two men.
MT Anderson also charged that Arthur
A. Fairchild. whose name appears as the
member of the publicity bureau of the
Southern Cotton association, is the owner
of one-eighth of the stock of the Piedmont
brokerage company, an Atlanta institution,
which makes a speciality of handling cot.
ton futures. It was stated that Mr.. Fair.
child has recently disposed of his interest
IN the concern.
Mr.. Cheatham produced in his defense q
statement In which he declared:
Il do not at the present time nor have
l directly or indirectly in any manner
owned any part or any interest in a buckle,
shop or gambling house.
Il have never speculated I'm cotton fu.
lures for my own personal gain"
MT oGrady Of Chattanooga was on hand
to substantiate the statement of Mr. Cheat
ham that the "O'Grady'' account was
handled by Mr.. Cheatham for him as ar
act of friendship.
The charge that Fairchild owned an in.
terest in the Piedmont brokerage compan,
was not denied. although It was declared
that the interest was disposed Of some tim,
ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
LIGHT ON OREGON FRAUDS
Sufferer from Illegal Fencing Tells
of Futile Efforts to Arouse
Federal OmcIaIs.

PORTLAND, Ore, Avg. l-E. A. Put
nam, a rancher who suffered by the Butte
Creek Land, Livestock and Lumber COM
pany's system of public land fencing, went
onto the witness stand in the trial of II.
p. Hendrix today and told of the futile
efforts on his part to bring the Oregon
federal authorities into action to break
the monopoly Of the public pastures; told
how he wrote to John H. Hall, then United
States district attorney, in 1900, and in 1902
to Clark K. Loomis. a special agent who
is now under indictment. He told how he
wrote to Representative Blnger Hermann,
then commissioner of the general land
office and got no results.
He told how he then wrote to Congress-
man Williamson. with the same lack of
result. Then he in 1902 wrote to Secretary
Hitchcock of the Interior department.
Harry Swift, a special agent. then visited
the place and later Special Agent f. w.
Dixon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
BULLETIN.

HELSINGFORs. Finland, Aug News
OF the revolt here caused the greatest eX-
element at Cronstadt, especially in view
OF the report that mutiny of the crews
OF warships was proceeding at Cronstadt
and that the revolutionists were working
hard 20 persuade the troops there to mu-
tiny and refuse TO fire on the warships.
Precautions were hastily taken by the au-
th0rities at Cronstadt.
The breach blocks of the guns on board
some Of the warships were removed, while
detachnlents OF troops were sent on board
other ships.
y. ma heavy cannonading is in
progress in Sveaborg, showing that the
nght for the possession of the fertilization
ts still In progress. 1t is impossible from
the shore TO ascertain the exact situation.
The only reinforcements which have ar
rived here are two COMPANIES of the Fin
nish regiment. which reached here today.
General Baron Saltza, commander of the
Twenty army corps. is on his way
here from villmanstrand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
PERSIAN GRAND VIZIER
ed Dowleh in once and
nd PIacate MuIIshs
II at Kun.

TEREh ~ STA Aug. 1.-Mushir ed
Dowleh ha IN appointed grand vizier
and retains zoe portfolio of foreign affairs
which he held under Ain ed Douleh, the
retiring grand vizer.
An important functionary has been sent
to Kun, where the mullahs recently es-
tablished themselves as a protest against
the governments actions. to endeavor to
persuade the mullshs to return here. The
bazars have been closed and there has
been a complete stagnation of business
since the departure.
The refugees under the protection of the
British legation now number nearly $4,000
1t is believed that the new grand vizieI
intends to initiate political and financial
reforms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
TWO NEGRO MINERS SHOT
strike Breakers Going TO Work In
Kentucky Killed by Two
Men on Road.

CINCINNATI, Aug. IA special from
sturgis, Ky, says two negro coal miners.
en- route here from Providence late yester-
day, We're held up In the road near Rock
Springs and rddled with bullets by two
men with Winchesters. one Of the miners
was able to make his way to town, though
dangerously wounded The other was
brought In a dying condition. Harvey
Springer and Bob Hall. active members OF
the miners union, were arrested and taksu
10 the Morganfield Jail.
A farmer eyewitness says the two men
were in a buggy, that they had guns and
stopped the negroes in the road. inquir.
ing II they were going to sturgis TO work
for the West Kentucky Coal company
The negroes gave an evasive reply. where
upon 10th men shot at them. one negro
fell instantly, the other ran and was dis.
abled at the third shot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
SESSION BARREN OF RESULTS
InteFstate Commerce Commission and
Railway Men Unable 10 Get
Together on Plans.

WASHINGTON Aug, l-Atter a further
conference OF two hours and a half today.
the railroad Officials who have been dis
cussing with the Interstate Commerce COM
mission the enforcement Of the new rail-
road rate law adjourned their meeting
Little of a definite nature was accom-
plished at the conference. After discussing
some details today It was decided that a
committee OF six railroad officials. two from
each OF the great trafhc divisions OF the
country, the northern. western and south
ern, should be appointed to confer further
with the commission regarding the details
OF the enforcement of the rate law This
committee viii be named in q few days
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
CHICAGO GRAND Jury DRAWN
InveStIEatiOn of standard oil ana
Railroad Deals VIII Begin
Monday Morning

CHICAGO, Aug. THE names OF twenty
three men who will sit on the federal
grand jury who will hear testimony Mon
day in connection with the charges against
the Standard oil company and a number
OF railroads entering in Chicago. were
drawn from the jury box in the United
States district court today.
Attorney John S. Miller. counsel for tho
Standard OIL company, has already taken
up the case. He has ordered a certified
copy OF the order summoning the grand
jury and will watch the action OF the gov
ernment throughout the various stages OF
the case
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
MANEUvER PLANS COMPLETE
All Branches of FIELD Service Are in
Evidence on Indiana
Grounds

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON, Near
indianapolis, Ind. Aug. with the arrival
Of the Twenty-seventh United States in
fantry regiment from Fort Sheridan today
the camp Of instruction for the troops Of
the United States army in the department
Of the lakes commanded by Brigadier Gen
eral William II. Carter was organized and
final arrangements for the summer
maneuvers were completed IN detail
The Michigan guard will arrive August
to remain one week. The Indian National
Guard will reach camp August u and will
also maneuver with the regulars for a
week The second Illinois regiment and the
second Wisconsin regiment, national guard
will come later.
In camp are the Twenty-seventh United
States infantry, and Twenty-eighth United
States infantry, the third squadron OF the
Second United States cavslary and Twelfth
and Twenty-first United States batteries,
Field artillery, composing tine tenth bat
TALON, two battalions OF the Fourth United
States infantry, company United States
Signal corps and detachment of the
United States Hospital corps.
Michigan National guard will consist
Of three regiments Of infantry. one battery
of artillery, one troop of cavalry and one
company each of the Signal corps. the
Hospital corps and the Engineer corps.
Brigadier General Charles w Harrah will
be in command.
Immediately after the arrival Of the
Michigan troops Brigadier General Carter
viii begin the work OF instruction as fixed
IN the schedule prepared by the general
stan. All officers who have been assigned
heIe Tor duty as umpires and instructors
VIII have arrived by that time.
MOUNT CR E7TrNr
e Wittenmyer, commander of the Fifth
infantry, L. s. A.. who is the rniIitar,, soo-
retary here and a member OF the star Of
Major General Grant, states that thus far
there are 4,sOO troops in Camp Roosevelt
including 5000 regulars and l. 300 militiam,n
from the District of Columbia and Dcla-
ware
Inc first great maneuvers of the conn
blned regulars and militiamen took placs
| today. NN
CHATTANOOGA. Aug. IA council OF
war was held last night on the historic
battlefield of Chickamauga, but this Tins
| II was to decide the movement Of troons in
time OF peace theoretically appearing for
war. As result four regiments Of infantry
the seventeenth United States. Seyentv-arsi
| virginia, Third South Carolina and Second
Alabama, today marched as near the east.
erh edse OF the reservation as possible
each under the supervision of two regular
officers, Supposed to be nearing an enemy
strong advance guard was thrown out
IN accordance with technical rules. This
AFTERNOON the process will be reversed. the
commands marching in retreat protected
ny q rear guard, the cavalry engaged in
screening and accommodating duty. The ar.
! tillery took the field and the engineers en-.
gagged in camp construction. All this wo.L
Is leading up to battle on Friday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
COPPER COMPANY ORGANIZES
Ten Million Dollar Concern with
Mines in Mexico Files Papers
In Duluth.

ST. PAUL. Aug Incorporation papers
Of the Cananea Central Copper company of
Duluth were filed with the secretary OF
state today. The capital stock is &1O.OSO 900
A Ming fee Of S5,025 was paid into the state
treasury.
The directors Of the new company are W.
c. Greene, Cananea, Mexico; j. d. Ryan,
Butte, Mont; James Hoaston. Calumet,
Mich, and c, a, Duncan, G. A. Tomlinson,
]. B. Cotton. W. A, Olcott, T. F. Cole and
c. A. Congdon, all OF Duluth.
Duluth is the headquarters of the concern.
The mining properties controlled by the
Cananea Central Mining company are To-
Gated at Cananea, Mexico. and the presence
OF w. c. Greene on the board OF directors
OF the company lends color TO a report that
has been in circulation that the Greene con-
solidated copper property located at Can
anea may be taken into the concern.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
HARTMAN REACHING SOUTH
Company Organized to BuiId a Line
from Kansas City TO the
Gulf.

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. IA charter was
granted the Missouri River and Gulf Ril-
way company today, which proposes to
build railroad from Kansas City through
the counties on the eastern end Of Kansas,
through Indian territory and to Dennison,
Tex, with branch line running 10 Shreve-
port, La, and another branch through
Cherokee county into Missouri, with its
terminus at Joplin.
The company is organized with a capital
stock of 100000, and the directors named
in the papers are: r. r. Swinney OF Kan
sas City Mo-; c. X. Wells, A. L. Berger.
C. N Prouty. X. L. Browne. b. r. Lane
and Winfield Freeman OF Kansas City,
Kans.
1t is thought this company is subsd-
iary one, organized by Hartman interests,
giving the Union Pacific an outlet TO the
gulf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Custer Old settlers Celebrate.

BROKEN BOW, Neb., Aug. 1.-(SpecaI
Telegram THE old settlers anniversary
was celebrated here today in a fitting man
ner. The town is crowded with people
from all parts Of the county. while the city
park is artistically decorated with bunting
and flags. Speeches were delivered in the
afternoon by prominent citizens and old
residents and a concert given by Taylor's
juvenile band. A big dance is in progress
this evening at the opera house. The ball
game between Broken Bow and Ansley was
won by the latter team, with a score OF
II to ?. Batteries: Jones and Gadd Kerr
and Greer. Umpire: Wilson.
dollars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Montana Aner Taxes.

BUTTE. Mont, Aug, l.-Resident stock
taxation on that stock Is the opinion handed
down yesterday by Attorney General AIbert
]. Galen In response to a query from W ID
Clark, chairman OF the board OF county
commissioners Of Silver Bow county Al
present, according to the commissioner.
about 100000 worth OF Amalgamated
United Copper and other mining stocks,
held by residence OF Butte are escapinT
taxation and II was the desire OF the com
missioneTs to ascertain whether or not
under the Montana statutes stock OF a
foreign corporation whose property was
located in the state could be assessed The
.4h>-~--~<a " Of great hnnortAnea
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
HENRY WULFF MUST PAY UP
state of Illinois Given Judgment for
S6.632.4 20 Against Former
Treasurer.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Aug. 1.-The state
OF Illinois today secured judgment against
former State Treasurer Henry Wuln and
Floyd K. Whittemore, his bondsman, for
s6.532.4O before Judge Creighton In the
Sangamon circuit court. The judgment
was excepted 10 by the defendants and an
appeal was taken to the state supreme
court. The suit was filed by the state of
Illinois TO recover fees held by former
state Treasurer Wuln before prohibited
by a special act of the legislature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
"RourdIDr TN" PuIajanes.

MANILA, Aug. 1.-General Lee, comman-
der of the American forces on the island
Of Leyte, has telegraphed to General Wood
that he has 500 regular troops, besides a
number Of scouts and constabulary, ready
to begin a movement to round up the
rebellious Pulajanes. The municipal presi-
dents charge that the recent outbreak was
caused by the action OF Governor Deveyra
in disarming the monicipal police Of many
towns. thus leaving the homes of the peo-
pie practically unguarded
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
MAGOON FOR PHILIPPINES
RumOr Eebraskan is to Be Transferred from
His Post at Panama
WELL FITTED FOR PLACE IN ORIENT
Former Position in war Department
Gave Him Opportunity to Become
Familiar with Philippine
Affairs.
CFrom a stan Correspondent.l J

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-There are persistent rumors that
Judge Charles e. Magoon of Nebraska.
who holds the dual position of governor of
tho Panama Canal zone and United States
minister to Panama, is to be appointed a
member Of the Philippines commission and
vice governor general of the Philippines,
with a view to his ultimate appointment
as governor general of our far eastern
possessions. 1t is not expected that Ma
goon will be relieved from his duties in
Panama before the FIRST Of September, but
it is understood his transfer has been
agreed upon by President Roosevelt and
Secretary Taft. The fact is that Magoon
has made good in the isthmus. He has de-
veloped exceptional qualities both as a
diplomat and as an executive officer and
he Is held in large esteem by the Pana-
mans. He Is just and fearless. qualiica-
tions which the president particularly ad-
mires, and the first Philippine assembly
will be the upper house of the Philippine
legislature. it is important that the Philip
pine commission should be of the very
highest type, and the president. 1t is now
understood, is casting about for men of
ability to ill these very trying positions
During his service in the War department
Judge Magoon had occasion to make q
close study of the Philippines. and it is
questioned II there is any man in the
country who is as thoroughly equipped for
the place at the head of the Philippine
government as Charley" Magoon OF Ne
braska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
WILSON STARTS ON A TRIP
Secretary of Agriculture TO Pay "Sur-
prise" visit 20 Several Pack
ing Houses.

WASHINGTON. Aug. l--secretary VIII
son left here today to pay a surprise visit
Of inspection to several slaughtering and
packing houses in the east
Upon leaving his Office the secretary gave
instructions that TO ali inquiries regarding
him the answer should be that he had gone
away and IL was not known when ne would
return.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
snnnirh RornItr at Come..

COwES Isle of Wight Aug, 1.-The
king and queen of Spain arrived today on
the Spanish royal yacht Giralda, escorted
by the armored cruiser Princessa de Astu-
rias. Salutes were exchanged and there
was great display of bunting afloat and
ashore as a welcome to the sovereigns,
who will remain here over Cowes yacht
ing week. King Alfonso intends to build
a racing yacht to compete here in 1907,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
MARGRAvE DIES FROM INJURIES
Prominent StOckman of Richardson
County Killed In Runaway.

RULO, Neb., Aug. 1.-(Special.)-w A.
Margrave died at 5 p. m. yesterday even
ing. Mr. Margrave was about 50 years old
and one of the wealthest men in south
eastern Nebraska. While returning from
Preston. Nsb.. to his home Saturday his
team became unmanageable and ran away.
He was dragged over the dashboard. The
double tree broke and a large silver was
forced into his body. He suffered intense
pain until death relieved him. He leaves
widow and four children. He was an
old settler and was appointed overseer Of
the Indian interests. Much land came
under his control and many opportunities
were offered to him,and ne never let a
chance slip without being improved. He
amassed a fortune Of at least a million
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
steamer. LOST An Foa.

ST. JOHNS N. F., Aug. The freight
steamer Cyril from Miramichi, bound for
England ran ashore today at Portuguese
Cove west OF Cape Race during a fog.
The crew was rescued, but the steamer will
probably be a total loss. Two other
steamers in the fog of Cape Race have
been whistlng and It is feared they may
meet the same fate that befell the Cyril.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Athletes Death Sh.pIcIous.

VIENNA, Aug. Louis Winans Trotter
Wigwag, holder OF the union record, died
suddenly at Baden, near here, yesterday.
Wigwag was engaged to take part in a
big championship race today and his death
caused sensation, accompanied by sus-
plcions Of poisoning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
BIGELOW ESTATE SETTLED
Creditors of Bankrupt Bank DefauIter
Win Get Little Less Than
Twelve Per Cent.

MILWAUKEE,, Aug 1.-The mat ac-
count of the trustee of the bankrupt es-
tate OF Frank C. Bigelow. the dsfaulting
bank president who is now serving a
sentence in Fort Leavenworth. was fled
today. The trustee says that there is
sufficient money on hand to pay a final
dividend OF l.22 per cent, making a total
dividend OF li.t2 per cent On approved
claims sgEregating Ss,242.25B.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
HVII,ETTN.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.--11:55 D. M
The general telegraph ofice Of st. Peters
burg and surrounding buildings were oc-
cupied by detachments OF guards just be-
fore midnight tonight The authorities ev-
identity fear a general attempt to cut COM
munication between the capital and the in
terror.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 1.-secretary
Root from the palace steps today reviewed
1000 of the garrison of Rio de Janelro,
followed by 5000 police, cavalry and ma
rines, who defiled down Central avenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
BULLETIN,

81. PETERSBURG. Aug. $50 p. M
Telephone communication with Cronstadt
has been restored and at o'clock this
evening a telephone message to the Asso-
ciated Press announced that no disturbance
had occurred there during the day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
FiIipinos Protest Against Baker.

MANILA, Aug. IA protest against the
return to the Philippines of Captain d. ].
Baker of the Twenty-sixth infantry, an
assistant director of the constabulary, was
published today by Filipino newspaper
Captain Baker is now on leave Of absence
in the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Legation Guards Reduced.

PEKING, Aug. i.-Minister Rockhil re-
ceived word today that in accordance with
his advice only rs marines will be sent
as a legation guard at this city to relieve
the guard now on duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
BULLETIN.

HELsINGFORS. Aug is p. m.-The
cannonade at sveaborg continued during all
the afternoon. The powder magazine in the
possession Of the insurgents has exploded.
1t is impossible to determine how this will
affect the mutiny.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Government Collier Ashore.

BLOCK ISLAND. r. l., Aug l.-During
Nero Tan ashore today near South Light
Its position was considered dangerous az
u appeared 10 have struck rock and had
listed badly. It carried 1000 tons OF coal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Grand Trunk win INV car.

MONTREAL. Aug THE directors OF
the Grand Trunk Pacific railway have de-
cided to spend s15,OO0.OOO on rolling stock
to be paid for by the issue of per cent
debenture stock on the road. The expense
will be extended over a period OF two
years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-02
Abandonment Of the Conflict Probably Du,
TO This Cause,
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN cRoNsTAOT
Soldiers Sent Aboard warIhips and Breect
Blocks of Guns Removed,
TROOPS GUARD THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE
81. PetersburE Central station and
Surrounding Buildings Occupied
by Soldiers shortly Before
MidniRht.
BULLETIN.

HELsINGFoRs, August 2-12:9s a. m
1t was rumored at a late hour last night
that the sveaborg mutineers had sur.
rendered.