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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
PREsIDENT Greatly PLEAsEp
OmciaI Party Returns to Washington
from Review of Pacific
Fleet

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 17.-with an
enthusiastic wave OF his high hat and
hearty goodbye as he was piped over the
side of the cruiser yacht Mayfiower, Presl-
dent Roosevelt ended with evidence of great
satisfaction his trip of farewell to the
Pacific bound battle feet shortly after s
o'clock this morning. The Mayfiower came
alongside the Washington navy yard dock
at s:25 o'clock The White House carriage
was in waiting, as were the conveysnces
Of the secretary of the navy and other
officials who were the guests of the presl-
dent on the trip. No one left the ship until
the president had taken his seat in his
open carriage with Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss
Roosevelt and Miss Robinson. The presi-
did not wait for the debarkation of the rest
OF the official party, but started at once
for the White House. where he arrived at
s.45 o'clock. Just before leaving the dock
Of the Mayfower a wireless message was
placed in the hands Of the president, pre-
sumably a last word from the fleet.
Not word has come to the Navy de-
partment from the Atlantic feet since It
left the Virginia capes yesterday up to 10
o'clock today Wireless messages, how
ever, are known to have passed today be-
tween some one Of the vessels and the
wireless station at Norfolk, but they were
not relayed to Washington. According to
the sailing program to be followed, the
fleet has now steamed about 22O knots and
It is expected has already crossed the gulf
stream.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
CoLoRED MEN ELEcFRocUTED
Charles Gibson and stephen Dorsey
Suffer for Murder, One Claim
ing InnOcense.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. T-Charles Glib
son and Stephen Dorsey. colored, were cleo
trocuted at the state prison today for the
murder of Mrs. Edward Horner and Vic
toria Natoliy the latter a servant girl em-
ployed by Mrs. Horner. The murders were
committed in connection with a robbery of
the Horner home near Camden last August.
Gibson was electrocuted first and Dorsey a
few minutes later. The men were accom-
panied by Rev. Jacob Il. Dunn, a col
ored minister. The current was turned on
and In Gibson's case at four minutes before
6 o'clock and in Dorsey's case eight minutes
later. Both men died instantly. The cleo
trocutions were witnessed by Edward Hor-
ner. husband of one of the murdered
women. During the night Dorsey wrote
letter to Principal Keeper Osborn, in
which he declared himself innocent. He
did not deny. however. being present when
the women were killed. Gibson wrote a
number Of letters. one of them to Horner
In his letter Gibson admitted the crime and
said he fred the barn and then went TO the
house where he killed Mrs. Horner and
then the servant girl. Gibson also. said that
Dorsey was in the house with him when the
murders were committed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
FORTUNE GONE, A BANKRUPT
Charles Van studdifOrd Asks Relief
From Debt, While Wife il
on StnEe.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. H.-Charles Van stud
diford, husband Of Grace Van Studdiford,
the actress, and a member of one of the
best known families in the city fled a
petition yesterday in the United States
district court asking to be adjudged a
bankrupt. The petition states that most
Of the liabilities are judgments obtained
against the petitioner and the NJ. A. Wolff
Realty company, Of which he was for a
time an officer and active member Mr..
Van Studdlford said that the action was
taken TO clear up the judgments against
himself and the real estate company. His
liabilities are S12,S53, while his assets are
only S16S.
AS young man Van Studdiford was con-
sideped one of the wealthiest real estate
owners in st. Louis. He wooed Gracia
Vive, a comic opera singer. and they were
married. Mrs. Van Studdifond left the
stage and they were prominent in St. Louis
society for several years.
Through connection with an unsuccessful
realty company Van Studdiford lost his
fortune ana his wife returned to the stare
ana in two years had won a second compe-
tenoe for herself and husband. She left
the stage again and they built a country
home, which Mrs. Van Studdiford named
"Atlasta Place" They were finally forced
to sell this home and Mrs. Van Studdiford
went back on the stage. where she is now,
and her husband has gone into bankruptcy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
ARMY CANTEEN A NECESSITY
Recently Formed in New
York TO work for Its Reels
tRbliHhment.

NEW YORK, Dec 17.-The Army Can
teen association has just formed in New
York for the purpose of working for the
re-establishment OF the canteen at army
posts. The association will he Incorporated
and will use its efforts to induce congress
to repeal the law forbldding the sale of
beer and light wines at army posts Henry
p. Frick. lawyer and leading spirit in the
new association. has this to say about it,
THE abolition of the canteen is conceded
by military men of long experience to have
been one of the most unwise movements
ever put into effect by congress. 1t is re-
sponsible in large measure for the pres
ent depleted condition of the ranks today.
This is the opinion of General ]. Franklin
Bell. chief of staff of the army; General
George b. Loud OF New York, president
of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry asso-
citation, and Secretary Taft, and s en-
bodied in all the reports Of the commanding
generals of the various departments Of
the United States army. These include
General Greedy, commanding the Depart
ment of the Columbia; General Grant, COM
manding the Department of the East; Cen
eral Frederick Funston, commanding the
Department Of California, and the Judge
advocate of the army.
practical students of military life say
without dissenting voice that the resto-
ration of the canteen is actually necessary
to minimize deserhon and encourage en-
listment,"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
THIS FLEET HAS EASY TASK
Admiral ROjestvenslxy Says Trip to
Pacific May he AccOmplisheI
Easily.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. H.-Admiral
Rojestvensky, who during the Russo
Japanese war led the Ill starred Russian
fleet around Africa to ultimate defeat at
the hands of the Japanese in the Sea of
Japan, is keenly interested in the cruise of
the American battleship squadron. He
talked today with the correspondent Of the
Associated Press on the matter He, after
outlining some of the difficulties the Ameri-
can vessels would have to overcome, said
he considered the voyage to the Pacific to
be entirely practicable. 1T can be made
safely either in time of peace or in time of
war" said Rojestvensky. Sheltered har-
bors are available for coaling and there
is no fear of interference on the part of
any OF the South American governments.
The passage of the straits of Magellan,
especially in summer time, presents no diff
hculty to a skilled commander This ex-
pedition differs from the trip of the Baltic
feet. in that we were obliged to coal at
sea, We Were not permitted to linger for
even one day in tho unfrequented bay of
AMMAN without bTusque orders from the
French governor and the English admiral
to move on"
According TO Admiral Rojestvensky the
chief criterion OF the success of the voyage
will be Rear Admiral Evans ability to
bring every vessel of the squadron to the
various stopping places on scheduled time
The struggling due to mechanical defects
he said, will be hard to overcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
Liquor Resolution by TiIIman
COMMITTEES oE THE SENATE
Burkett Leaves Pensions Committee
brown Given New ChairmRnship.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Deg. 17-The re-
publican senators held caucus today and
accepted the report from the committee Oh
the assignment OF senators to committees.
Many changes were made in assignments
to chairmanships and new senators Sc
cured the following chairmanships:
Bourne OF Oregon, fisheries; Dixon of
Montana, civil service examination; Borah
of Idaho, weights and measures.
Several new committees have been cre-
ated for the purpose Of giving chairman
ships to new republican senators. Senator
Briggs is at the head of one, called eN-
penditures in the Treasury department;
Senator Brown of Nebraska has eXDendi-
lures in the Department Of Justice, and
Senator Guggenheim of Colorado, eXpendI-
lures in the Navy department.
Senator Carter of Montana goes on the
committee on foreign relations; Senator
Fulton OF Oregon on judiciary; Senators
Warner and Burkett go on the COMMITTEES
on public buildings and grounds. The COM
mittee on pensions loses Senator Burkett
of Nebraska and adds Senator Curtis OF
Kansas Senators Burkett and LaFollette
leave the committee on claims. and Sen
ators Borah and Guggenheim take MEM
berships. The vacancy on District of Col
umbia goes TO Senator Carter of Montana.
Senators Gamble and Gugsenheim are new
members on the committee TO audit and
control the contingent expenses Of the sen
ate. and Senator Warren leaves that com
mitree The new senators have committee
assignments as follows:
Borah-Claims, education and labor, ex-
penditures In Navy department irrigation,
revision OF laws OF the United States.
Bourne-COast defenses, expenditures in
Department Of Justice, postoffices and
roads. public health and national quaran-
tine, railroads.
BTiggs-Canadian relations, fisheries, inn
migration library, transportation routes TO
the seaboaTd.
BrOwn-Civil service and retrenchment
corporations OF District OF Columbia, Indian
affairs, Mississippi river and its tTbu-
taries revolutionary claims
DiNon--Expenditures in Interior deTart-
ment. Indian depredatiOns, standards,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
laps WILL NOT BE TRAPPED
Refuse to Give Canadian Minister
Written Understanding
Emigration Question.

TOXIC, Dec. n.-Rudolph Lemieux, Ca
madam postmaster general and minister of
labor was rendered farewell banquet
last night, which was attended by 200 lead
ing citizens and officials, including Sir
Claud Macdonald, the British ambassador
Foreign Minister Hayashi was not present
Minister Lemleux proposed the health of
the emperor of Japan and Baron Tanaka
of the imperial household proposed a toast
to the king of England. No speeches were
made.
Minister Lemieux will receive the assur-
ance that Japan will limit emigration to
British Columbia. but will not change the
treaty. memorandum to be given him
includes the program for the future, but
is not intended as a formal note. He has
been Informed by the Japanese Foreign
office that Canada will get exactly the
same concessions as already have been
granted to the United States. Through
American Ambassador OBrien he asked
for a written understanding, but this was
positively declined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
CoRTELY0U CONFINED TO BED
severe Attack of Grippe COmpeIs Sec
rotary of Treasury to Pre-
serve Health.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 17.-secretary
Cortelyou is confined to his bed with a
severe attack of the grippe. Under the
advice OF his physician he will remain at
home for at least a week. His attack last
night was quite severe and his physicians
orders are imperative. During his absence
from the department, Assistant Secretary
Edwards will be acting secretary of the
treasury.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf is de-
tanned at his home with an attack of la
grippe. When he returned from Norfolk
today, where he went with the president
and party, he was compelled to take to
his bed. The secretary was unable, ac-
cording to reports from Norfolk, to leave
the cabin of the Mayflower to review the
feet, having been indisposed before he
left Washington
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
MORE SCHOOLS FOR FILIPINoS
Assembly at Manila Votes to Spend
Million Dollars in This
Direction.

MANILA Dec. 1.-THE first bill to come
up for final reading in the assembly, ap-
propriating 100000 for the construction OF
schools in the outlying barrios, or villages
viii secure an unanimous vote, II having
been supported by the committee TO which
Il had been referred without a dissenting
voice, II is now ready for passage.
The committee and the assembly are pre-
pairing Instructions for the delegates to
Washington. The principal matters which
congress will be asked to grant include
tariff reform and the abolition of the head
tax charged visitors from Hong Kong and
Japanese povts. The delegates will leave
for America on December 2l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
SOUTH DAKOTA CORN SHOW
Splendid Exhibit Made of Products of
Soil of the Northern
state.

MITCHELL, S. D., Dec. l7.-(special
Telegram THE second annual corn show
Of the South Dakota Corn Growers and
Breeders association opened this afternoon
in the city hall with very large attendance
of farmers and others interested in corn
development. There are $50 entries in corn
corn exhibit and dozen counties have
made exhibits I'm the contest for prizes
Notwithstanding the seemingly bad year,
the corn displayed is Of an excellent stand
ard.
The address Of welcome was delivered by
Mayor Bronson and he was followed by
Hon j. w. Parmely Of Ipswichs The after
noon was taken up with a corn school con-
Quoted by Prof. N. l.. Bowman OF the Iowa
Agricultural college
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
MACON is NOT IN THE RACE
WhedOn Denies that He Ever suR-
Eested HIS Name In that
Connection,

LINCOLN, Neb Dec. 17-Charles E.
Magoon, governor Of cuba does not aspire
to the republican nomination for presl-
dency. on the contrary, Governor MaEoon
considers any mention OF his name in that
connection as an absurdity and as placing
him In false and ridiculous position. This
in effect is what he today wired to his
former law partner I'm Lincoln, Charles Q.
Whedon. In his telegram he quotes a press
dispatch in which Mr.. whedon is repre-
sonted as pushing his name for the nomina-
ton Mr.. Magoons telegram is as follows:
Havana, Dec. II, Whedon, Lincoln, Neb.-
Associated Press dispatch from Lincoln re-
cciVed here says: &c o. WhedOn, law part
ner of Magoon governor OF Cuba, actively
pushing Magoon for presidency. Has writ
ten members republican state central com
mittee asking them" ! know this must be
establish it's falslty. The absurdity OF the
statement would refute n in the mind Of
anyone who knows you but Associated
and the publication Of such dispatches
makes me appear ridiculous. MAGOON.
MIR. whedon was asked this evening II
he had made any effort in Governor Ma
goons behalf and his reply was an en-
phatic negative. He said; THE statement
is absolutely and unqualihedly false. You
cannot make the denial too plain or en-
phatic."
Mr.. whedon wired a disclaimer to Mr..
Magoon and tonight asked that he be
quoted as saying that he never thought OF
the governor in connection with the nomi-
nation. The activity of Mr.. Whedon, who
Is prominent as a Nebraska republican,
has been to commit the party in this state
to the direct primary plan in an effort to
learn the choice Tor president of the repub-
lican voters of the state. Mr.. Whedon be-
lieves every voter should be given the
right to express his preference and he has
written TO every member OF the state cen
tral committee asking that his recommended
tipn ha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
CHICAGO ONE PER CENT DRIER
City CeuneiI Adds q square Nile 10
the section where NO Liquor
Ia Sold.

CHICAGO, Dec. H,-Chicago today has
one more square mile OF dry territory
than It had yesterday. Last night the
square mile almost per cent OF the entire
city was added TO the prohibition area by
the city council
No oratory marked the addition TO the
city's prohibition districts. Without COM
ment other than that the district had been
canvassed and that prohibition was the
desire OF lie residents. the vote was or
dered taken. The result was that BY 81
ayes 70 Is nays Chicago Is per cent drier
than ever before
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
CHINESE ON AMERICAN BASIS
Catholic Bishops I'm Philippines Win
Important Victory by
This Action.

MANILA Dec. 1.-THE first provincial
council of the Catholic church in the his
tory Of the Philippines is now in session
in this city. The bishops and clergy are
considering matters important to the Chi
nese, of which the most important event
is the placing OF the Chinese upon an Amer
ican basis throughout.
The Spanish and other clergy conform, II
is understood, with this action, which is
the result of direct instructions given by
Pope Plus to his delegate here.
A magnificent torchlight procession of
5000 men, women and children took place
in honor of the event. which is considered
a complete victory for the American bishops,
who control the Chinese affairs here. The
opposition to the measure is principally
from foreign priests in outlying districts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
SHELTER CITY BANK CLOSES
state InstitutIO nat Durango, Colo,
susBendS BeoOuse of Land
Fraud Cases,

DURANGO Cole Dec. l7.-The Smelter
City bank of Durango, state Institution
capital $4,000, failed to open this morning
No statement OF its assets or liabilities has
been given out, but the deposits are be-
neved not TO exceed Sl0OOOa
Charles Mcconnell, president OF the bank
said that all liabilities would be paid in
full. Lack Of confidence. due, II is said. to
the indictments Of prominent citizens on
charges Of land frauds under the federal
laws, led TO the suspension OF the smelter
city, as well as the Colorado bank, which
failed last week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
CHINESE THINK OF BOYCOTT
Mass Meeting at Canton 10 Protest
AGAINST OVeFhRuIiDs JunIs
by British.

CANTON, China, Dec 17-At a Chinese
mass meeting held here today the high
handed overhauling" Of suspected launches
and junks on the West river by British
warships was denounced. the ostensible
purpose OF the patroling being TO put a
stop TO piracy. The meeting decided to
adopt resolution to declare a boycott
upon British manufacturers and 10 inaugu.
rate strike among the Chinese IN the EN-
pioy OF Englishmen II the British flotina
IS not Withdrawn from the river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
MORE MINERS GOING TO WORK
General Funston and Governor Sparks
Prepare 20 Leave GOldheId
To-day.

GOLDFIELD, New, Dec. l7.-More men
are reported at work In the mines and at
the mill OF the Consolidated company than
on any day since the reopening Of the mine
on Thursday last. The Nevada Goldfeld
Reduction works started up this morning
with eight men. The strike breakers are
expected TO arrive today from ARIZONA
The Roosevelt commission today is con-
sidering the statement Of the Mine Owners
association. General Funston and Governor
Sparks will leave Goldfield tomorrow morn
ing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18

NEW YORK, Dec. 17-Mme Melba. the
prima donna, will not sing In America this
winter. u was expected that she would
Opera house and a short concert season.
but she has notified her manager that her
fathers health Is such that she cannot
remain IN her home near Melbourne Aus
tralla, AL WintaE,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18

Congressman Pollard promised coNeteo
place on committee on agriculture.
Burkett denies responsibility for organ
ization Of Hughes club at Lincoln and
mention of his name for vice president.
Gamble and Kittredge fight grows warm.
Page 1
Justice Gould at Washington restrains
the American Federation of Labor and
members Of the executive committee from
use OF the boycott. Page /
President Roosevelt is greatly pleased
at the fleet that started on the Pacific
voyage yesterday. Page /
The new double eagles being coined at
Washington are satisfactory to bankers
and artists. Page q
Secretary Taft will arrive in New York
Friday. Page 1
Independence of negro minstrel in the
south costs him his life. Page 1
One square mile Of territory in Chicago
has been added to the dry territory by act
of the city council Page l
smelter City bank of Durango has
closed. Page 1
Persia makes appeal to the world for
aid in securing a constitution from the
shah Page
Japanese statesmen refuse to give
written memorandum of promise in the
immigration matter. Page
Chinese have been placed on an Ameri-
can basis by the Catholics of the Philip
pine Islands. Page /
Chinese are seriously considering estab-
fishing a boycott against Great Britain.
Page /
Admiral Rojestvensky thinks the trip of
the American fleet may easily be accom-
plished. Page 1
State officials object to ruling which
prevents them drawing salaries In ed
vance. -Railway commission inspects de-
pot at P1easantda1e against which COM
plant has been made. Page 3
A large reward will be offered by The
citizens near Rosalie for the unraveiing
of the mystery Of the disappearance of
Lille Olson. Page
LOCAL.
Hartman lines show a gain in gross
receipts for October, but the net receipts
for the month show a loss. Union Pacific
gained $S15,OO0 gross, and decreased
S335,OOO net. Expense for maintenance of
way given as reason for the decreases.
Page
Omaha bankers differ as TO the advisi-
bility Of establishing a central bank, but
those who heartily favor such an institu-
for years to come, the feeling agai 1st
Capitalization" being too strong. Page
Boys arrested in Fillmore county for
circulating old Merchants and Plant srs'
State bank of Georgia" bills are believed
TO be the tools Of a well organized gang,
which has a supply of the money to pass
on the. unsuspecting. Page
Greater funds viii be needed to run the
city departments next year, as the wages
of fremen advance and extra policemen
will be put on duty. Substations of the
Police department, If established, will also
add TO the cost of city government
Page 2
Husbands are now assisting their wives
do Christmas shopping as the stores keep
open evenings for the next week. and
cruising among the bargain counters and
watching the shows In the windows will
be the favorite passtime of omahana,
Page
CoArGBRCIAL AND mDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 8
Grain markets Page 8
Stocks and bonds. Page 8
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
INDEPENDENCE COSTS LIFE
Negro MInstreIs Acts Resented by
| Louisiana Whites-LynchinE
Results Quickly.

SHREVEPORT. La, Dec ia negro
member OF a travelling minstrel troupe.
who gave hts name as Homer Rogers was
hanged by a mob In Morehouse Parish last
night and his body riddled with bullets.
AS far as can be ascertained the lynching
resulted when Rogers resented remark
made by a white man declaring that he
was a Yankee Niger and did not talk
any impudence,"
This is the third lynching in Morehouse
Parish IN ten days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
TAFT WILL ARRIVE FRIDAY
steamer President Grant, with Secre-
tary ON Board, Reports by
wireless.

CAPE RACE. n. r.. Dec. 1.-THE
steamer President Grant, from Hamburg
for New York, having Secretary Taft on
board, was in communication with the Mar
conf station today. The Grant will reach
New York Friday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
Fast service During winter.

PITTSBURG, Dec T.-Transportatiou
officials Of all divisions Of the Pennsylvania
lines west are meeting here today. ImpOr-
tant questions pertaining 10 the operation
OF both freight ard passenger trains are
being discussed, and arrangements will b6
made TO maintain the fast service through
out the winter season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18
LAWSON VISITS WHITE HOUSE
Boston Financier Makes an Early
Morning Call Upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt,
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17-President
Roosevelt's earliest caller today was
Thomas W. Lawson OF Boston. on leaving
the White House Mr. Lawson said that he
did not care to discuss the object OF his
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-18

'ecast till p. m. Wednesday,
, OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
'TY-Wednesday, fair and continued
9BRAsKA-wednesday, generally
IOWA-Wednesday, generally fair.
mperature at Omaha yesterday: