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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
ALTON MEN CLAIM IMMUNITY
Indicted OmcinIs AIIege that Improper
Means Were Used in Securing
Evidences.

CHICAGO. Jan. 81. n. Faithorn Fred
A. Wann and the Chicago & Alton railroad.
indicted several weeks ago after a lengthy
investigation BY the federal grand jury, on
a charge OF having granted rebates to the
Schwarzschild s. Suzberger Packing COM
pany, today demanded immunity from
further prosecution by the United States
in three special pleas in bar filed in the
United States court
All three In their pleas claim immunity
on the grounds that three employees OF the
indicted railroads testified before the grand
jury, presenting documentary evidence in
the shape OF books and records of the road
which were used by the jury in returning
the indictments and that these books are
being held by the government and are being
used in preparing the case for trial.
This claim is similar to the one made by
the defendant packers in the beef case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
FREIGHT RATES IN KANSAS
Organization 10 Promote Protective
Legislation VIII he Organized
in wichita Today.

WICHITA. Kan. Jan. 9.-Many delegates
have already arrived I'm the city TO attend
the state freight rate convention which
meets here tomorrow. The convention will
be held for the purpose OF forming a state
organization to influence freight rate legis-
lation, both in the state legislature and in
congress. 1t is expected that fully 900
delegates will be I'm attendance at the con-
vention representing commercial and farm
ers' organizations from all parts OF the
state.
The principal speakers will be former
Governor Van Zant OF Minnesota and
Speaker I. L. Lenroot OF the Wisconsin
house Governor Hoch and other promi-
nent men OF Kansas are also on the pro-
gram. II is probable that J. l. Bristoyg
eH-fourth assistant postmaster general VIII
be elected permanent chairman Of the con
vsnt5on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
FIGHT FOR COAST TERMINAL
Western Pacihc Aggre,siveIy Pushing
Its Construction work at
Oakland, Cal.

OAKLAND. Cal. Jan. e.-Colonei Heuer.
the United States engineer IN charge OF
harbor improvements on this coast. today
received from the War department the
maps Of projected improvements in Oak
land harbor filed by the Western Pacific
and Southern Pacific railroad companies.
They are alleged to show much variation
from the claims heretofore attributed TO
the contending companies.
The Western Pacific railroad today made
an important move in the contest for SUI
premacy at West Oakland. Vice President
Bogue of the Western Pacific. through his
attorney, filed with the, city council two
applications for franchises In the disputed
territory. The FIRST application is for a
franchise to construct a railroad beginning
a First and Union streets. thence running
southwesterly across the property of the
Southern Pacific company near the Peralta
street slip and running thence along the
north retaining wall of Oakland harbor TO
the lighthouse. The second application is
for a franchise to erect a passenger station
at the end of the retaining wall, also
wharves and four docks II Is proposed 70
make this the terminal station Of the West
ern Pacific.
There has been no cessation of the active
work of the Western Pacific company along
the outer portion OF the United States re-
tanning wall on the northern side of the
harbor.
Gangs Of men were kept busy today ex-
tending the trackage already laid. unload
ing a steamer full of lumber which is said
to be destined for a bulkhead of which
only the piles have now been driven, and
carrying on other operations in connection
with the plans of the company.
A deputy sheriff visited the scene of
operations today, but stated that he did not
intend to interfere with the work in prog-
ress He said the Western Pacific COM
pany was apparently outside the jurisdic-
tion of the injunction he was expected to
enforce, working on federal property over
which the state courts have no control.
The Southern Pacific company this morn.
ing began active work on the erection of
Its new machine shops or II site Rcross
which the Western Pacific has asked fo- a
right of way in recent condemnation suits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
BRITISH CAMPAIGN ACTIVE
several Districts with Prominent
Candidates VIII Hold EIec-
tions Saturday.

LONDON. Jan. e.-Some changes are in
Volved In the latest arrangement for the be-
ginning or the elections. The first election
Will take place at Ipswich January r. There
appears to be some difference OF opinion
regarding the legality of such an early date
but all four candidates for Ipswich have
agreed not to raise this question of legality.
Some twenty-five elections In various dis
trtcts will take place January 13, includ-
Ing all the districts of Manchester in which
city former Premier Balfour and Winston
Spencer Churchill are running Captain
Cecil William Norton. Junior lord ot the
treasury and George wyndham, former
chief secretary for Ireland, are also among
the candidates for election January l3 The
polling at Greenwich, where Lord Hugh
Cecil. leader of the conservative free trad
ers, is running against liberal and a
Chamberainite. will take place January is.
On the latter date also elections will be
held in a large number of the outlying di-
visions OF London and throughout the coun-
try, the results of which will show the
drift OF the popular vote.
Among the contestants on January Is
will be II, o. Arnold Forester. former sec
retary of war; John Herbert Gladstone. sec
retary for home affairs: General Balfour.
former president OF the Board of Trade (;
James Bryce, chief secretary for Ireland,
and Sir Henry Hartley Fowler, chancellor
OF the Duchy of Lancaster.
A number OF prominent leaders on both
sides addressed large meetings tonight.
Among these was Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman. the premier. who spoke at Liv-
erpool where he hectored by the
woman suffragists The premier said that
personally he was in favor OF suffrage for
women but that he declined to pledge his
party in the matter. Several OF the women
were elected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
WILL TURN GRAIN TO GULF
Western Roads Refuse TO Put on
Through Rates to Atlantic Coast
On january Is.

CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Western railroads to-
day decided not TO put in through rates
on grain from Missouri river territory to
the eastern seaboard on January 10, not
withstanding previous agreement TO do
so. This decision was reached at a meeting
of traffic men. at which It developed that
the eastern roads were still demanding their
full local rates from Chicago to the sea-
board on grain originating at the Missouri
river. The abrogation Of the agreement
has developed a condition that probably
will turn a great amount of grain toward
the gulf ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
UTTER WILL BE CONSERVATIVE
I'm Insurance Hearing to Re-
- quire New Law.

.a $50
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Jan. s-rhe an
nual message OF Governor George ii. Utter
to the Rhode Island Legislature was read
today in both branches.
During the last few months public atten-
ton has been drawn to the business meth
DDS of certain life insurance companies
which have solicited and are still soliciting
business i'm this state The Investigation
which has brought to light these methods
has apparently been thorough and without
prejudice. AS result of the revelations
made and of the suspicious aroused there
is throughout the country growing belief
that Legislative action should be taken TO
protect the interests of policy holders
While / would not approve or oppose any
such legisla ton before knowing it's exact
and full import. would warn at this time
against hasty action on a matter OF great
Importance. The opinion here expressed is
in agreement with that Of our own insur-
ance commissioner. At the present time
the reasons are not sufficiently understood
to warrant the making OF extensive Changes
In our insurance laws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
NINE FIREMEN ARE INJURED
Burning of sta ble In New York Cause.
Panic Among Tenement
DweIIers,

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Nine fremen were
injured. one Of them seriously, by a falling
wall at fire I'm a stable i'm the heart of
the east aide tenement district tonight.
More dangerous than the fire itself was
tho threatened panic and stampede among
the occupants of the tenement houses I'm the
neighborhoOd. Al the first fash Of flame
men and women In the tenements began 10
throw their belongings, furniture and all.
into the streets, endangering the lives OF
the scores who were running to the scene
of the fire.
The blase was in the densAly popua ted
section ~ Cherry hill, bug was soon ex-
tinguished
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
FENCERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Three Montana Sheepmen Deny In
lawful Occupation of Public
Domain.

ST. PAUL, Jan. "a special to the Dis
patch from Helena, Mont, says N B.
Smith, w. W. Slatt and W. j. Walsh, the
former two members OF the Smith Sheep
company, one of the largest concerns in
the state were in the United States court
today and pleaded not guilty to indict-
ments returned by the recent grand jury
charging them with unlswfully fencing the
public domain. This leaves ten more Of the
secret indictments yet to be made public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
NoRD ARRESTED IN NEW YORK
Man Wanted in Lincoln for EmbeEIIe-
ment Was About to Sail for
sweden.

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Detectives OF the
central once tonight arrested man who
gave his name as Charles Nord, who they
say is wanted at lincoln, Neb., on a charge
of embeLzling N,+O When searched at
headquarters II Is said he was found 20
have travellers check book issued by an
express company, calling for 81 100 In va
rious sums. He had also a ticket for
Stockholm, Sweden.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Message from the Dewey.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-News from III.
dry dock Dewey reached the Navy depart
ment in a wireless message. from Com
mander Halsey, commanding the Des
pes Moines. on Culebrs. which he had in
tercepted from the United States shin
Graeier. The message said that the Poto-
mac, which put into Bermuda. had jolned
the neet, which was making about thr..
knots an houxr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Schooner L. Ashore.

CAPE HENRY, Va. Jan s--The schooner
Fannie Palmer went ashore three-quarters
Of mile north Of Little Island life saving
station at O'Clock this morning. The YES
sci is lying near the beach and pounding
heavily One man was landed in a breeches
buoy with message TO the owner. Others
OF the crew refused to land
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
CRUSHED III DEATH
Landslide Carries Several Houses Ipt.
Clay Pit at Hsvsrstrsw, N. ].
SEVENTEEN PERSONS PROBABLY DEAD
Debris Takes Fire and Break in Main
Hindss Work Of Firemen.
SEVERAL BODIES ARE INClNERATED
Catastrophe Occurs While Most of Victims
Are Asleep
HOUSES FALL OVER SIXTY FEET
BODIES ARE NcINERArtD
HOUSES FALL OVER SIXTY FEET
tp to Late Hour Tuesday Night None
of the Bodies Had Been Recov-
ered-Another Cave-in
Feared.

HANERSTRAW, n. Y. Jan e-ToniRht
seventeen persons are missing and are be-
lieved TO have gone to their death when
thirteen houses on Rockland street in Hav-
erstraw toppled over last night into a pit
sixty feet deep which had been cut out by
clay diggers in connection with the brick
making Industry here. Twelve of the per
sons missing were occupants of the fallen
houses nve were among the rescuers who
went TO the aid of neighbors after the first
house fell and we're carried down when the
twelve other houses went crashing over the
precipice. The wreckage quickly caught
hre and those who were in the mass were
either crushed or burned to death Tonight
there is grave fear of another cavein along
the same street and the occupants OF seven
or eight houses have moved away. Others
are keeping an all night vigil ready to
alarm their neighbors in case OF impending
danger.
List of Missing.
The missing to night all of whom are
believed to be dead. are as follows:
HARRIS NELSON, a merchant
BENJAMIN NELSON. his son.
MRS. SILVERMAN AND YOUNG son.
CHARLES COHEN AND WIFE
JOHN b. BEAUCHAMP.
A. PROVITCH AND DAUGHTER.
ABRAHAM DIAS.
JOSEPH ALBERT.
JOHN McMURRAY.
BARTLEY McGOVERN.
MRS. JOSEPH DALEY.
REV MIR. ALDEN, a Jewish rabbi.
The landslide which carried away the thir-
teen houses was caused by the falling In of
the bank under which the excavators of the
brick manufacturers had been working for
number of years. The ground began
cracking and showing seams at noon yes
terday and some of the occupants of houses
along the bank took warning and left
Others believed that nothing serious would
happen and remained.
When the breakage occurred in the long
line OF land which formed the ragged edge
Of Rockland street one house toppled over
into the pit with all who were living within
Its walls The occupants of the other
houses prepared to leave their homes in the
face of a binding snowstorm. number
uf people who. lived nearby rushed to their
aid and were assisting them to get out
when twelve more houses went down, car
rying with them not only the families who
occupied them, but several of those who
had gone to, their assistance. Overturned
stoves set fire to the buildings. The land
slide broke the water main. thus cutting
on the entire supply and the fire depart
ment was helpless.
Tonight relatives and friends OF those
buried beneath the ruins are still watching
for the bodies OF the dead to be brought
out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
ISRAEL DURHAM HAS ENOUGH
Former Leader of PhiIadeIphia
Machine Decides to Let Friends
Make Peace.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. s-The Evening
Bulletin today publishes the following:
Israel W. Dunham. realizing that the
disruption OF the organization Of which he
was once the undisputed leader Is com
captured by the Lincoln republicans has
released his friends from their oblizationS
70 himsen He has told them to look out
best terms possible with the men who arr
's&ok of The new ward leaders comhlna
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 9-Seventy-
fve union printers employed on the Gazette
newspaper are on strike today. Trouble
arose in the job Office over an apprentice
and the newspaper stan OF machine men
was called out in sympathy The Gazette
proprietors have declared their establish
ment an open shop and announce that their
paper will be published as usual
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

At New York-Arrived: Aguria, from
Naples, etc.
Al Trieste-Arrived: Pannonia, from
New York.
AT werp-Arriyed: ICELAND, from New
York. via Dover.
At Genoa-saied: Nespolitan Prince for
New York. Stella. for New York
Al Havre-Sailed: Sarmatian, for Hall
fax.
At Hsmburg-sailed: Bulgsrls, for New
Al LysrPool' sailsdi Ivernia, Tor Bos-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Troops Expected at Maniln.

MANILA. Jan s.-rhe arrival OF the
transports Meade. Fitzpatrick and McClei-
Ian at Manila with troops from the United
states Is expected II is expected that
they will remain here 10 provide against
an emergency requiring the transports alton
OF troopA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
BRYAN at notIo.

MANILA, Jan. s.William J. Bryan was
given banquet at IloiIo on Monday In
speech he said that the officials and
other citizens Of the islands were repre-
sentative Americans who had the best
interests Of the Philippines and natives at
heart. Today the Bryan party is crossing
the heart of the island of Mindanao.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES
Attitude Of This Government In
Moroccan Conference Arouses
Discussion.

PARIS, Jan. s-M Reveil, former gov
erno Algiers and head OF the French
dele n to the Moroccan conference at
Algt accompanied by a numerous
SUITE Paris today for Spain His de-
part { vas the occasion of a notab ble gath.
erin = officials, including representatives
OF : Ter Rouvier and all the cabinet
men NJ. st. Rene Tailandier, who was
Ere envoy to Morocco throughout the
cont rsy. and numerous military and
civi officials. The farewell showed the
deeI crest and concern felt over the
rest If the conference as involving
Fra German relations. NJ. Regnault,
the Sv~Ond French delegate, leaves tenor
row.
The party will stop at Madrid IN order
to participate in the wedding Of Infanta
Maria Teresa, January u to Prince Ferdi-
nand Of Bavaria, reaching Algeciras Janu-
airy Is.
The role Of the United States at the Nor
ocean conference arouses much discussion
and some apprehension in which the offl-
cials and diplomats are taking an active
part. This is due mainly to the dispatches
printed in London papers and reproduced
here. purporting to give the American poll
icy One dispatch stating that the United
caused unfavorable comment, but a dis
patch from Madrid to the London Times
printed today, saying that the United
States will support Great Britain. Russia
Italy and Spain in the concert with France
counteracted the first impression and
caused more favorable comment.
The various outlines of the American
policy are misleading through confusion on
the main issues before the conference and
ineXactness concerning American inten-
uons. As matter of fact the only ques-
tions in which the United States delegates
are likely to take an important part are:
First control of the police
Second-The open door.
Thtrd-Protection of the Jewish residents
In Morocco.
However, 1t should be understood that
the first two questions are the most deli
cate In the Franco German controversy
France maintains that its special position
In Morocco warrants II In undertaking a
general surveillance OF the police and other
branches of Moroccan administration
Germany has contested this. maintaining
that the powers should participate In an in
ternational control.
Concerning the open door, France advo-
Gates the thirty years open door clause in
the Anglo French agreement, whereas Ger
many advocates the open door without
limit Therefore the action of the United
States delegates. being favorable to inter-
national control OF the police and unlim-
tied open door may have an indirect ef-
feet in ranging them on one side or the
other in the Franco German controversy.
Relative to the Jewish phase OF the
question. Jacob Schiff OF New York has
urged this theory upon the authorities in
-a Slai rtrf.NY IL,
that this will have a sequel at the confer
ence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
poumer CandIdatr for Pre.ia.nt

PARIS, Jan, S.-M. Doumer was toda :
elected 10 the Chamber of Deputies by a
small majority over NJ. Ssrrien. The re-
suit insures NJ. Doumers candidacy for the
presidency OF the republic January Is and
also indicates NJ. sarrien's growing strength
as a presidential candidate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Action of Com mittee.

All matters relating to the Panama canal
the management of the Panama railroad
will be investigated by the senate commit
tee on interoceanc canals. This was de-
cided today at the first meeting OF the
committee.
The investigation Will begin on Tuesday
next although there may be special
meeting in the interim to take up the nom-
nations of canal commissioners.
When the committee was called tr order
there were present Senators Millard. chair
man; kittredge Hopkins, Knox, Morgan,
Taliaferro and German. The nominations
Of commissioners were taken up, but on
account of the number of absentees and the
fact that 1t had been intimated that it
might be desired to have hearings In re-
gard to one or more OF them, they were
laid over for the present. The formation
OF program in regard TO canal affairs
was then considered
All members of the committee agreed
there should be an inquiry and the scope
was considered at length There seemed
to be sentiment I'm favor OF reviewing
the work Of the Canal commission from its
inception. Senator German drafted reso-
luton for introduction in the senate by
Chairman Millard. giving the committee
authority 10 engage in such an inquiry
IL was informally agreed that the question
OF salaries should be one Of the questions
considered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
SENATE TO INVESTIGATE
All Matters Relating to Panama Canal to
Cone Before Comnittes.
HEARING WILL PROBABLY START TUESDAY
Interoceanic Canal Committee DE-
cides on Plan. but May Meet
Sooner to Consider Nomi-
nations by President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-The senate to-
day adopted two resolutions of inquiry. One
OF them authorizes an investigation by the
committee on interoceanic canals into the
general conduct of the affairs Of the Pan
ANA canal and the other an inquiry by
the finance committee into the question of
the exchange rate on money on the 18TH
mus. The first resolution was reported
from the canal committee by It's chairman,
Mr. Millard. and the second is a resolu-
ton presented yesterday by Mr.. Bailey
with the provision relative to the sale of
the Panama railway bonds omitted.
The remainder of the open session was
devoted to a speech by Mr.. Morgan on the
railroad rate question. He advocated the
settlement OF all differences over rates in
the courts according to common law meth
DDS as calculated to do away with much
awkward machinery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
President Dimes with shaw.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt tonight
were entertained at dinner by Secretary
and Mrs. Shaw. Other guests were the
speaker OF the house and Miss Cannon.
Senator and Mrs. Dolliver. Senator and
Mrs. Kean, Representative and Mrs. Con-
ner and several Of the assistant secretaries
and ethsr oficisls or the treasury,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-30
GAELS PLAN WELCOME
FOR LEADER HYDE
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR DUE
IN FEBRUARY
Through His Efforts $4,000 Students
Are Now Studying ceItic-AII
Irish-Americans Invited to Assist
In Celebration

To welcome Dr. Douglas Hyde, the
Gaelic scholar and leader OF the Gaelic
revival, O'Growney branch of the
Gaelic league has taken the prelim-
mary steps toward large mass meet
ing at which Dr. Hyde will deliver
an address. Prominent citizens will
assist Right Rev. Bishop Conaty to act
as honorary president Of the commit
tee. A meeting was held in Burbank
hall, at which representatives were
present from the Gaelic league, Celtic
club, Ancient Order Of Hibernians,
Welsh-American club, Caledonia club
and kindred organizations.
The following officers were elected:
Joseph Scott, president; H. w. O'Mel-
veny, vice president; James G. Kays,
treasurer; DR.. ]. w. Jones, secretary;
w. Joseph Ford, assistant secretary, in
charge of the official HEADQUARTERS.
1t is planned that Los Angeles shall
not be behind the larger eastern cities
in their welcome to DR.. Hyde, and
everything will be done to make it a
memorab BILE one.
DR.. Hyde is now conceded by all Sec
tionS as the great leader of the Gaelic
revival. His departure from Dublin,
Ireland, was in the nature of a ver-
table triumph, which continued from
Dublin to Queenstown. He has been
and has been invited to address the
students OF the university, where he
delivered course of lectures. Travel
ing west he has met a continuous
ovation
DR.. Hyde is the son of Protestant
clergyman. but having secured the con-
fidence and Endorsement OF the Catholic
hierarchy and clergy Of Ireland, while
not political leader in any sense of
the term, has accomplished all that
they desire to do and has done more
than any one man to allay religious
prejudices. Through his efforts $1,000
students are now studying the Gaelic
language in Ireland the tongue having
been introduced in 5000 of the national
schools.
The exact date of DIR. Hydes visit
here has not yet been determined, but
1t is thought 1t will be about the middle
of February. An executive committee
will be appointed and all citizens of
Irish extraction will be invited to
assist.
officers of the local O'Growney
branch of the Gaelic league in charge
of the reception are: Lawrence Bran
nick, president; Miss X. Murphy, vice
president; Miss Annie Haskins, record
ing secretary; M. Dolan, financial sec
retary; w. Joseph Ford, treasurer, and
A. J. Murphy, librarian.