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Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
WELLS FARGO ANNUAL MEETING
Samuel Untermyer and william Nell
son Cromwell Represent Rival
Members of Holders of stock.

NEW YORK Aug. 9.-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of Wells, Fargo &
Co. was held here today Samuel Inter
myer was present as counsel for Walter
c. Stokes and the stockholders who have
been trying to induce the company to in
crease it's dividend Mr.. Untermyer de-
manded that a third inspector OF elections
be named to represent the interests for
whom he appeared. william Nelson Crom-
well, counsel for the other interests, OPP
posed the motion. but Mr. Babcock. rep
resenting the stock interests, was allowed
to sit as an observer of elections.
Mr.. Cromwell presented ticket for cleo
ton as directors composed of members of
the present board as follows:
f. II. Hartman, Dudley Evans, John J.
McCook, William F. Herrin, r. s. Lovett,
II. b. Parsons. H z. Huntington, George
schnitt, w. V. S. Thorne, w. T. Van Brunt
and w. D. Cornish.
Mr. Stokes nominated the Following ticket;
Dudley Evans, II. b. Parsons e. H
HARTMAN, F. d Underwood, Walter c,
roy, George II. Robinson, Richard II. Litch-
field, George L. Shepley, A. w. Damon, AL
bert c. Bostwick and Philip j. Ross
The annual report of Wells-Fargo g. Co
showed gross receipts for the year of $1s,-
66SOS5, an increase over last year of $751;,
an increase of $l,6S4, ,2O3 The net earnings
for the year were S2,544945. an increase OF
S12s, ,63S. The expenditure for new equip
ment was $55772s.
Mr.. Untermyer asked for an explanation
regarding the small increases in the ne
receipts. President Evans said 1t was due
largely to large purchases of equipment
The Stokes interests demanded that a com
mittee be appointed to conduct a genera
investigation of the company's affairs to re
port at an adjourned meeting Mr.. Crom
well denied that such course was neces
sary, but finally suggested the following
committee:
j. B. Holland, S. Fond, Admiral Brown
son and r. W. Pomery.
Mr.. Untermyer proposed a COMMITTEES
composed of w. c. Stokes, C. II. Robinson
w. B. Stone, Charles H. Williams and JohI
II. King.
Samuel Cntermyer stated that the capita
of the company is SsOOo.O0O and the surplus
is $1,000. 900. making a total of so. 900
and on this. he said, the company annually
earned $4,000 in interest in one year. This
he said. is only 21k per cent at a time
when money loaned at s to per cent
He asked the directors TO name the brokeri
to whom the money had been loaned, bu
the names were not given.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
TRANSFERS ROW CONTINUES
"ReEulRr" Faction Re-elects Presi-
dent shea and Boilers VIII
Organize Rival Union.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9-Cornelius p Shea was
elected to succeed himself as president Of
the International Brotherhood Of Team
sters in the convention Of that body here
today The delegation who bolted yestcr-
day continued to absent themselves and
took no part in the election. The vote for
president stood I5S for shea and 10 for John
White of New York. The entire ticket
named or approved by Shea went through
without any serious opposition. c. F..
O'Neill Of Buffalo and ]. Geary of St. Paul
were made vice presidents and James
welch Of New Orleans and John Longstreet
of Cincinnati were elected trustees. The
other Offices went TO Chicago men. The
victory won by Shea in the convention Is
marred only by the dlssension which led to
the withdrawal yesterday of nearly nifty
delegates and the launching Of q movement
to organize a rival international union. The
secession movement was kept alive today
by a number of shea's chief enemies, VINO
have enlisted the disqualified delegates
from New York, San Francisco and st.
Louis. and declare they will elect officers
Of their own and try to undermine the old
organization.
1t was stated tonight that the convention
of the seceders would continue for sew
eral days Todays session OF this body
was devoted to the framing Of the consti-
tuition. Not much progress was made and
it will take several meetings before the
new body will be ready for the election of
officers.
In the meantime Frank Morrison, secre-
tary. and John B. Lennon, treasurer, OF
the American Federation Of Labor. will en-
deavor to bring about an adjustment OF
the split in the teamsters' ranks.
The officers elected by the regular fac
tion were:
President, c. P Shea Boston; vice presi-
dents Edward Mullen Chicago; ]. II. Nc
Carthy. Chicago; George Il. Golden, Chi
cago; c. f. O'Neill. Buffalo. w. j. Glib
bons, Chicago and ]. Geary, St. Paul
( secretary-treasurer, Thomas L. Hughes
Chicago; auditor, George w. Briggs, Chi.
cago; trustees. James Welch. New Orleans
John Longstreet Cincinnati, and John But
| Ter, Chicago delegates to the American
7 Federation of Labor, Emmet Flood, Chi
cago; Lawrence Grace, Providence, r. l.
4 T. Toone, Washington. d. c., and Thomat
| Barry, Chicago.
| Sheas convention listened to reports oi
officers as a preliminary TO the election
I Secretary Hughes report showed the or
, ganization had gained in membership from
1900 at the beginning OF his term to 5000
Albert Dijeau, the San Francisco repre-
sentative whose credentials were ques
| toned. was seated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
KANSAS CITY GETS CHEAP GAS
Thirty-Year Franchise for Twenty
Five-Cent Fuel 10 BE signed
by MAYOR.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. s.-Ksnsas City
won its long night for cheap gas when
Mayor Beardsley today promised 20 sign
the so-called Fleming Wilson natural gas
ordinance. granting a franchise 10 a syn
dicate OF Chicago capitalists and passed
by the city council last night. The fran
chise is 70 run for thirty years ana II
provides that as long as the supply of
natural gas is reasonably accessible II is to
be furnished at Is cents per 1000 cubic feet
for domestic consumption and at 10 cents
for manufacturing purposes II the natural
gas supply fails then artificial gas is to
be furnished at 70 cents a 1000 cubic feet
The city may purchase the gas works at
any time. providing the grantees receive
their profits for ten years.
The Kansas City CMo) Gas company now
holds a franchise 10 furnish gas At 81 10 Der
1000 feet The new ordinance will be
signed as soon as IL reaches the mayor,
which probably VIII bs tOmorToWs
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
REPORTS AT RIO JANElRo
Tribunal at The Hague TO BE Notified
of Action of Confer
ence.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug s.-The report
OF the pecuniary claims committee OF
the Pan-American conference presented at
today's session recommends the extension
ana the withdrawal Of all notifications for
five years Of the treaty OF arbitration
for pecuniary claims" agreed upon at the
Mexican conference between the different
republics.
The commercial committees report rec
ommends the inclusion IN the bureau Of
the American republics Of permanent in
spector who shall collect matter for the
consideration Of the conference.
The conference decided today that The
Hague tribunal shall be informed Of the ar
bitration conclusions Of the conference
through the Brazilian secretary OF state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
THREATS AGAINST GRAND JURY
Springfield, Mo-, Say They VIII
Hang Members of Panel.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Aug. s.-The task
of selecting 100 men for jury service from
whom 10 choose a Jury in the trial of
Hill Gooch and Doss Gailbraith, charged
with first degree murder on the allegation
Of having led the mob which lynched three
negroes here on the night OF April Il last
was begun today. T. H Grantham,
former sheriff. began the task of selecting
the 100 men for jury service. He must
have theu in court Saturday morning.
Grantham was appointed elisor after the
defense had succeeded in having Sheriff
Horner and Coroner Matthews disqualified
from summonins the extra talesmen.
After the hearing from a city official OF
threats against members of the grand jury
which indicted Hill, Gooch and Doss Gal
braith, Assistant Attorney General Ken
nish left for Jefferson City to confer with
Governor Folk on the situation.
The threat, as told TO Mr.. Kennish, is as
follows;
IL one Of those men who are on trial
for negro killing is convicted there will
be a rope hung TO the light tower in the
the grand jury that indicted them and
therein be another one for Governor
Folk"
Mr. Kennish left after long conference
with the prosecuting attorney. Patterson,
sherin Horner and the other attorneys as
sociated with Patterson and Kennish In the
mob cases.
Twenty-Five extra deputies have been
sworn in 10 guard the trial proceedings.
and II was stated at the sherins ONCE
today that as soon as the actual work
of getting jury Is begun and the trial
under way this number Of deputies will
he increased TO probably 100
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
MAYOR RECEIVES STOLEN SToK
w. w. Denny Of WnIiStoR, n. D.,
Found Guilty of Cooperating
with Cattle Thieves.

wILLIsTON, n. D.. Aug s.-W. W.
Denny, mayor Of williston. and a promi-
nent banker has been found guilty on a
charge OF receiving stolen property. The
case has been before the public for about
a year. It was charged by the authorities
Of Valley county, Mont, that Denny was
the head OF band u horse and cattle
"rustlers," and that he disposed OF the
booty surreptitiously acquired by the gang
Denny is out on S2.5Oo bail and It u said
that an sagesI Will b taksA
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
BRYAN COMMITTEE MEETS
New Workers Expect 800 Nebras<Ans
at Madison Square Garden
Reception.

NEW YORK, Aug Sat a meeting Of the
executive committee of the William j.
Bryan reception committee today the fol-
lowing additional members were elected:
Colonel DrinkwateT of Massachusetts,; ex-
Governor Benton Mcmillan of Tennessee;
State Senator Thomas F. Grady of New
York; Father Ducey and Colonel Jacob
Rupert Thomas F. Smith was chosen
recording secretary to serve at the recep-
tion at Madison Square Garden.
Judge Feitner reported that an effort
would be made to seat all delegations by
states as far as possible.
George w. Seeney, chairman Of the COM
mittee on hotel arrangements, reported that
from what he had learned there, at least
500 people will come from Nebraska to vel
come Mr.. Bryan on his return to America.
The executive committee has asked John
c. Collins to cali upon hotel men for sub
scrptions to the reception fund
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
MANY TEACHERS WOULD COME
Thousands of Applications Made for
Trip TO America to study
schools.

LONDON, Aug 9.-Thoussnds Of applica-
tions are being made by teachers in all
parts Of the kingdom 70 take part in the
excursions to the United States which are
being arranged for the coming fall and
winter.
Unless something arises making Il i'm
possible 90 send greater number, about
800 teachers, representing every class, from
indergarten teachers 10 professors Of
'gland's greatest universities will be In
. led in the tours. II is planned that the
- party, numbering about thirty, shall
Z. =. pr America November 90, and from
=. 1til the end of March similar parties
-: weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
SAYS HE'S FROM LINCOLN
Man I'm Jail at Cleveland for
Larceny Claims 10 BE
NebFaSkan.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 9-"To be or not
to be-" Shall l end this life, filled with
burdens, or live on and on?"
This was the note found on Fred c.
Parker. in his cell at Central police sta
ton.
Not many years ago Parker was a dis
trict attorney in Nebraska, he says, with
headquarters at Lincoln, where William
Jennings Bryan knew him. On July 20, he
drifted into Cleveland, stole coat and
was arrested. Parker, however, was so
i'll that he was sent to a hospital for treat
ment. When brought into court today he
was far from well. and told the story OF
stealing the coat, which he wanted 10 sell
in order TO procure money for food. He
was sent TO the workhouse
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
WISCONSIN RATES ARE LOWER
Railway Commission 10 Take Cent a
BusheI from Cost of Grain
TRANSPORTATION

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. s.-A special from
Madison, wis, says: Grain rates for the
state of Wisconsin viii be reduced prac-
tically cent per bushel by an opinion Of
the railway commission, handed down to-
day.
In view Of the fact that Wisconsin will
ship l75.OoOO0o bushels OF grain this year
the reduced rate VIII cause a large saving
ts the shippers throughout Tie stAts.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
REFINED OIL PRICES LOWER
All Grades Are Reduced Half a Cent n
Gallon by standard
Company,

CLEVELAND Aug. s.-The Standard Oil
company today reduced the selling price
OF ell grades OF refined oil \ cent per gall
lon. The new quotations follow:
Ohio state test, cents: Water White,
Ohio state test, 10 cents; Headlight, IT'S
degrees, IL cents, and Eocene, II cents
Quotations on gasoline and naphtha are
unchanged.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan, Aug. s--Tne
Prairie oil and Gas company, a branch Of
the Standard, today announced a reduction
in western oils OF cents to IS cents for
refined and 80 cents for fuel oil
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
storm in WI.cnnnin

JANESVILLE, Wis, Aug s-This city
was visited last night by a rainstorm that
places. the damage amounting to several
thousand dollars, The water Is so deep in
are swimming there today The river ts
so high that several factories have been
compelled TO close. Reports from the
10 crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Murder and suicide.

CINCINNATI, Aug. s.-Thomas McKenna
waiter at the Grand hotel, threw his
s-year-old child from the third-stOry win
dow pf his home az l00s Johns street today
and Jumped from the window 10 the side
walk below. The child was dead when
picked up. while McKenna died on the wav
to the hospital. McKenna Is believed 10
have been mentally dsrAnEsd-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
No PoI,.b Ri.bon N.med.

ROME. Aug. 9.-The announcement made
in Toledo, o., yesterday that Bishop Jo-
seph Weber OF Lemberg, Galica. Austria.
had been appointed by the pope as bishop
for the United States to look after the
welfare Of the Poles in America is incor-
rect. No Polish bishop has been appointed
for America.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
French President Meets Americans.

PARIS. Aug. 9.--President Fallieres at
the Elysee palace today received deputa-
ton of the committee of the st. Louis ex-
position, consisting OF d. r. Francis, Hugh
Breckenridge. Charles II. Jones, Louis d.
Dozier, r. NJ FELTON, and Estus ]. Wade
In the absence of Ambassador Nc
Cormick. Secretary Vignaud introduced the
deputation. which presented the president
with a gold medal commemorative of the
exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
FuneraIs This Afternoon.

The funerals will take place this after
noon at . O'Clock instead OF Saturday, as
preferred by the surviving members OF the
stricken family. The reason for the early
funeral was the state Of the children, upon
which no work Of embaIming could be done
DIT r. 1. Wheeler will preach the funeral
sermon. The burial will be in Greenwood
cemetery on Center street. The services
will be held at the Brewer undertaking
parlOrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
nCH AND STATE CLASH
Spanish Cabinet Minister Resigns
when Discussion of Civil Mar
riages IL In Progress.

MADRID, Aug. 9.-The cabinet today dis
cussed the protest of the papal nuncio
against the governments action in deny
ing the right of the clergy 10 refuse burial
in consecrated ground to those married
civilly. 1t was decided by the ministers
to maintain absolutely the rights of the
civil authorities.
During the discussion Minister OF JUS
tice Count Romanones announced his
resignation.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
BRYAN'S DEMAND is APPROVED
sAnGamOn County. Illinois, Democrats
Endorse Call for Resignation
of Roger saIIivan.

sPRINGFIELD, H.. Aug. s.-Democrats
OF Sangamon county In convention today
endorsed Bryan for president. endorsed
Bryan's demand that Roger Sullivan resign
as member OF the national committee from
Illinois and instructed delegates TO the state
convention 20 use their efforts to depose
Sullivan. The convention also endorsed Al
fred orendorff OF this city for United states
senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Artists Barred from pivorce Court.

LONDON, Aug 9-The president of the
divorce court today announced that the
court had decided that hereafter newspaper
artists shall not be allowed to make
sketches in court, since the practice was
embarrassing and prejudiced witnesses and
because it was not in the public interest to
pictorially draw attention TO divorce cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
New Grand Dnchess.

IsCHL, Austria, Aug. s-The Arch
duchess Maria Valoria, youngest daughter
OF Emperor Francis Joseph and wife OF
Archduke Franz Salvador of Austria -Tus-
cany, gave birth to a daughter today
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Onto Man KnIer =, C.r.

ERIE. Pa, Aug. 9.-Abram Goldsmith OF
Cleveland. o.. wealthy manufacturer OF
Women's garments. was killed while at
70 board q morning Lake Shore
train here today. Goldsmith lost his foot
ing and WAS thrown under the wheels.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Toronto Cnrpenters strike

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. s-The carpenters
OF this city went on strike today for IS
cents an hour and recognition Of the union.
over 1000 men are out.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
nrItt ma HanIon Mntcheh.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug a-The Bulletin
today says that Jimmy Britt and Eddie
Hanlon have been matched for a glove con-
test on September 10. None Of the details
- - match has yet been giysn cut
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Situation in Russia Proper said to Be
Improving.
GUARD REGIMENTS IN SUMMER CAMP
Emperor Will Spend Five Days with
Soldiers at Tsarskoe selo.
COURT CIRCLES HOPE FOR CALM DAYS
Government Getting Ready TO Fight
Counter Revolutions with Same
ERerEy IL Has shown
Against Radicals.


ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. s.-The after
noon papers report that 200 persons have
been killed or wounded during renewed
fighting between Tartars and Armenians in
the Shusha district of Caucasia
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Pope IL Not Ill.

ROME, Aug. 9.-There is no truth in the
report that the pope is indsposed. He is
enjoying his usual health.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
GOVERNMENT TO BUY SILVER
Hundred Thousand Ounces Week Needed
for Subsidiary Coinage.
WILL RECEIVE BIDS EVERY WEDNESDAY
Purchases WIN he Distributed So as
TO Not Disturb Market-First of
Kind for Thirteen
Years.

WASHINGTON, Aug. e.-For the frst
time In thirteen years the government an
nounced today its purpose to purchase
silver for subsidiary coinage purposes.
Tenders are invited at the office of the
director of the mint in this city on
Wednesday, August 10, up to l o'clock p.
m, and every Wednesday thereafter until
further notice, These tenders are to be
for delivery at the Philadelphia, New Or
leans or Denver mints, settlement to be
on the New York basis of bullion guaran-
teed 99s fine. The treasury reserves the
right to reject all tenders or accept such
part of any tenders as may suit it's con-
We Gnience, 1t is understood that, anticip1t-
ing it's temperance as a purchaser might
temporarily disturb the market unduly, tho
treasury has obtained control of consid-
erable amounts for future delivery, so
that It is in position to drop out of the
market for several months if desirable.
The average requirements of the treasury
throughout the year will probably not eX-
ceed 100000 ounces per week, and it will
be the policy OF the department. while
keeping a reasonable amount in hand, TO
so distribute its purchases throughout the
year that its demand will be uniform and
not an element of uncertainty in the mar
ket
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10

FORT WILLIAM, Ont, Aug. s-Ths
steamer America arrived at Fort William
today and cleared for Duluth. No arrest
of President Steinslaud occurred here.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-10
Arreata at Mosco,N.

MOSCOW, Aug. S-The resumption Of
work here was complete today, but arrests
of agitators and chiefs OF workmen's or
ganizations continue Many of the more
active OF the workmen have been ex-
PEELED from the city.
RIGA Russia, Aug, "A police patrol
guarding the railroad was fred upon from
ambush yesterday One man was killed
and one wounded.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-07-12

bodice lines, with the long swcepins
folds OF the skirt attached. The mater
iai Is 70 drapod AZ to present an unbro.
ken strnight front. from the tucker
decorated corsaEe TO the foot line
Beautifully adjusted leg-of-mutton
sleeves Of gold brocadc meet fitted fore
arm coverings OF cloth OF gold, the lat
ter extending in shaped circular flares.
well drawn down over the knucklcs.
ending Just touch OF uching to
soften the effect
A classic drapery Of gobelIn blue
crepe. dcftiy touched with embroidery
of deeper tone. accentuates the beauty
Of the ensemble This cloak hangs In
long straight lines over the gown. be-
ing but loosely caught together at the
sides with tapestry blue cords and tas-
sells With this r. worn dog collar Of
pearls
other feminine accessories. quite out
of the ordinary. are the jewelLstudded
cloth -ofgold chateiaine bag. SUSPENDED
on long. dangling gold chain. and
several plain linked gold chains worn
in festoons over the corsage.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-07-12

assumes an added phase OF enjoyment
to womsnkind. Sara Bernhardt's crea'
lions are curiously Interesting from the
point OF view that they serve as an adj
vance courier OF what may be accom-.
IpIished by women who effect the hour
glass figure as that demanded by fash
ion purveyors. Her carriage Ia lofty,
her cheat Is high. her waist line ample.
and her head well poised-quite the
reverse. you will observe from The
figure usually attributed TO French
women. But how unfettered r. Bern.
hardt's every action. and how splendid
her movements In other words. she
has mastered no absolutely the art OF
dressing we'll that once clothed. she is
utterly ohIivious OF her adornnents.
A UNIQUE INNOVATION.
Novel indeed Is the hip swathIng OF
all Mme. Bcrnhardt's gowns and all
her frocks are set up on classical lines.
The bodiccs show waist lines either
below her natural bust or we'll down
on her abdomen. preferably the latter
style. ~ II gives her body that hygi-
snic poise which every woman's better
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-07-12

AT early dawn the country inn wal
all alive. The archer was ar merry a
grlg. and having kissed the matror
and chased the maid up the ladder
once more. he went out 10 the brook
and came back with the water dripping
from his face and hair.
-Hola, my man Of peace" he cried
10 Aileyne. whittier are you bent this
morning."
ITO 1nnstead My brother Simon
Edficson Is socman there. and i go 70
bide with him for a while"
The archer and Horde John placed a
land upon either shoulder and led the
boy OF 70 the hoard. where some
smoking fish. dish OF spinach. and =
jug OF milk were laid out for their
breakfast
Il should not be surprised TO learn,
mon camarade." said the soldier. as he
heaped a slice OF the fish upon
AIleyne's tranchoir OF bread. that
you could read written things"
:. .lou pfno3 / u nsIInpsa 20 s1Sqlo1q
ussq sABu 1Vul 3uIsss.. .psIsAsus ~
1T would be shame 20 the good
their clerk this ten years"
The bowman looked at him with
great respect. Think Of that" said
be. And you with not a hair 10 your
face. and a skin like a girl can
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