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Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
is AGAIN INDICTED
Former Chicago Banker is Accused
by Grand Jury of Many
Onenses.

CHICAGO, April 5.-The federal grand
jury today returned an indictment contain
ing 175 counts against John r. Walsh the
former president OF the Chicago National
bank. The counts charge misapplication OF
funds and credits of the bank and also al
lege that he made false entries in his re-
ports to the comptroller OF the currency.
Between fifty and sixty transactions are
covered in the Indictment the aggregate
sum involved being about SS,5OO,OOO. The
specific charges are that sums OF money
were credited TO the personal account OF
President Walsh as the result OF memoran-
dunn note transactions, that other sums
were placed TO his personal credit as the
result Of the sales of certain bonds to the
bank, and that payments OF money were
made by him from the sums credited to
his account following the transactions in
memorandum notes" and the sales Of the
bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
LULL IN GRAIL PRocEEpINes
Ruef Case Continued Until Monday
and Grand Jury Takes short
Recess.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 5.--A lull in the
bribery graft proceedings came today, the
grand jury having adjourned from Thurs
day until Saturday afternoon. and the
sessions OF Judge DUNES court have been
suspended until Monday.
Special Agent Burns received a telegram
from his son In Toledo. o., saying that
George Detwiler, brother of A. X Detwiler,
had agreed to confer with the ietter's at
torneys in an effort to arrange the fugl-
tive's bail bonds and facilitate his sur
render to the California authorities.
Chief Justice Beatty Of the state supreme
court said that Ruefs application for
writ of habeas corpus releasing him from
the custody Of Elisor Biggy will likely be
decided next Monday, its determination
having been delayed by the illness Of As
sistant Justice Angellotti Presiding Judge
Cooper Of the district court OF appeals
stated that a decision may be expected
some time next week in the appeal OF At
torney Shortridge from the order of Su-
perior Judge Dunno committing him to the
county jail for contempt
Ruef exchanged his Fillmore street prison
chamber for the dentists chair today for an
hour or two, making the trip in his own
automobile under the eyes of Elisor Biggy
and a guard.
Assistant District Attorney Heney issued
statement that the grand jury has under
consideration eight more indictments
against "high officials" five in connection
with the Home Telephone company and
three in connection with the Pacific states
company.
1t has just been learned that the Tex
boss" will present contract in evidence
l., N,a
case now before the court and also on the
other indictments charging him with extor-
ton in the French restaurant cases, show
ing that he was retained as counsel for
the men whom he is accused Of mulcting.
This contract will show, 1t is claimed by
Ruef's attorneys, that he was retained to
act as counsel for the restauranters for
two years for an ANNUAL salary Of 5000.
They will contend that the significant detail
OF the contract was made to extend be-
yond the life Of the administration Of
Mayor Schmitz and this shows that the re-
lations between Ruef and the restaurant
men were the ordinary relations between
an attorney and his clients. The prosecu-
ton, while refusing to discuss this con-
tract declares that 1t can prove to the
jury that the political affinity between
Ruef and Schmitz was used as club over
the heads of the restaurant Keepers TO
force from them the 5000 yearly re
tainer."
The case of Louis Glass, former manager
Of the Pacific States Telephone and Tele-
graph company. under nine indictments for
bribery, has been postponed until next
Thursday. It is not known yet what Glass
will plead to the charge now before the
court.
The case of A. X. Detweiler Of Toledo,
indicted In connection with the Home Tel
ephone company franchise, has also been
postponed until the same date.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
ALLEGES RATE NOT KNOWN
standard OIL Company Rnises Point
which Jury May Not Hear
Argued.

CHICAGO. April 5,--A discussion as to
the right of the defense TO introduce evi-
dence showing that the defendant did not
know the lawful rate on oil from Chap
pelle, H., to st, Louis occupied the early
session of the court in the trial OF the
Standard OIL company, charged with ae-
cepting Illegal rates on oil shipments. The
question arose during the testimony OF A.
q. Persons, a rate clerk employed by the
standard oil company. He said that the
tariff on which the indictment was based
was not received by the Standard OIL com
pany until two years from the time Il was
issued.
The government attorneys moved that
the answer be stricken from the records
as irrelevant, but the attorneys for the
company insisted that It was one OF the
most important features OF the case mas
much as the indictment charges that the
company ''wilfully and knowingly used
the Illegal rate.
do you think?" asked Judge Lands OF
the defendantS attorneys, that the de-
fendant would be JUSTIFIED II 1t were shown
that he was ignorant OF the rate2'
The jury was excused and the attorneys
entered upon extended arguments regard
ing the Importance Of the evidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
COLONEL HUTsoN is INDICTED
Assistant AdJutnnt General of West
Virginia is Charged with
EmbeEHIement.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 5.-The
military board of survey which has been
investigating the accounts of the assistant
adjutant general OF this state, appeared
before the grand jury this afternoon and
secured the indictment Of Colonel A. g.
Hutson. who has held that ONCE during
three state administrations, on the charge
of embezzlement of $780, A warrant was
issued and he was arrested.
The indictment covers but one specifca-
ton and while the state officials and board
of survey are reticent. 1t has become gem
orally understood the trouble has extended
over a period OF years and that the amount
may reach or exceed $4,000.
During the Spanish-American war Colo
mel Hutson served as captain OF Company
II, Second West Virginia regiment, and re-
ceived his present appointment IN 1899, hav-
ing held II continuously ever since. He
has during that time had virtual control
Of the ONCE. Tonight Colonel Hutson was
released under $4,000 bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
NEBRASKA GIRLS SUICIDE
Helen Cochran of Fullerton, n Nurse
in st. Louis Snnitarium, Takes
CarbOlic Acid.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April Especial Tele-
gram)-Helen Cochran, a nurse, killed her
self today in Dr. Casey's sanitarium, by
swallowing carbolic acid. Her associates
in the institution believe her mind was
weakened by some circumstance OF which
they were ignorant, because she often re-
ferred to a wrong she had done them and
which had been done her. She left the
following note to DR.. and Mrs. Casey:
Il have disgraced myself with you and
all others. You know all about me- 1
can't stay here. I have no place else to
go. You can send word to my mother
whose address I will give you-Mrs. A. c.
Loucks, Fullerton, Neb., Box 263. For
give me for all the wrong I have done
you, for God knows l meant no harm"
She also left a note to Jenny" whose
identity is unknown. saying: III you see
the party tell him 1 am sorry he did not
receive it in the way It was given"
She had been employed at the place
about one year, DR.. Casey taking hold Of
the institution March TO- He bought it
from DR.. e. ]. Dennis, and a newspaper
clipping reporting the guilty plea of a DR..
Dennis in a Chicago court was found in
the dead womans apartment.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
czAR PROPOSES TO ABDICATE
London Paper Says His Mind Is Fall
ing and Grand Duke Michael
VIII BE Regent.

LONDON, April 5.-The Daily Mirror
claims to be in a position to announce on
the highest authority that the emperor
Of Russia proposes to abdicate within
month and that Grand Duke Michael will
be appointed regent during the infancy Of
the czarevitch. For the past three or four
weeks, the paper says, events in this direc-
ton have been proceeding with lightning
rapidity in st. Petersburg. but the secret
has been well kept
Lately" says the paper. "the emperor's
mind has given way even more completely,
and he has shown himself incapable Of
performing the smallest duties of his rank"
The lower house OF parliament Is to be
abolished and there will be formed a mill
tary dictatorship with the object OF stamp
ing out revolution and putting an end to
anarchy in Russia, The paper declares
further that marriage has been arranged
between Grand Duke Michael and Princess
Victoria Of schleswig-H -Holstein and that the
visit to London Of the dowager empress
Of Russia was chiefly for the purpose of
negotiating this marriage.
Count Benkendorff, tho Russian ambassa-
dor to Great Britain. In an Interview re-
garding the story published in the Daily
Mirror expressed surprise Herewith and
said he had heard nothing officially or
otherwise to confirm these statements. He
did not believe them. but on the contrary
discredited the story entirely.
Baron Sternberg, the Russian consul gem
eral here. when questioned regarding this
story said 1t was all rubbish"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
MORMON CONFERENCE BEGINS
II Issues an Address ssyins that
Promises Regarding PoIygamy
Have Been Kept.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 5,-The seventy
eighth annual conference OF the church OF
Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints began
here today in the Mormon tabernacle, rep
resentatives from Mormon colonies all over
the world being present. All the services
OF the general conference will be open to
the public except the meetings OF the
priesthood, to be held tomorrow.
President Joseph e. Smith made the an
nouncement that the church had completely
paid up its 100000 bonded indebtedness
A lengthy address to the world was
adopted setting forth the principles Of
Mormonism, protesting against criticism
brought against the church. proclaiming
loyalty to the United States and declaring
that the church has kept the pledge given
when statehood for Utah was made possible
on condition that pOlygamy be abandoned.
Apostle Reed Smoot was among the
church dignitaries present.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Arguments on Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific Consolidation
Concluded.

WASHINGTON. April 5-After two days
OF argument, the Interstate Commerce COM
mission today concluded its hearing In the
investigation Of the transactions OF r. H.
Hartman In Southern Pacific and Chicago
a Alton securities and took the case under
advisement. There were three addresses
today one by Attorney John G. Ainburn IN
defense OF Mr.. Harriman's course and one
each BY Special Attorneys c. A. Severance
and Frank c. KellogE IN criticism OF H.
Mr.. Milburn enlarged upon the contention
that the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
had not been competing lines before their
consolidation. but urged that even II they
were. one OF them had the right 70 pur-
chase the property OF the other. Messrs.
Severance and Kellogg contended for the
applicability Of the antitrust law 10 the
purchase OF the Southern Pacific by the
Union Pacinc and Mr., kellogg criticised
sharply Mr.. Harriman's dealings in the
ChtcaEo 4 Alton securities
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
CANADA WILL GET BISON
Herd OF Four Hundred in Montana 10
BE sold to Dominion Cow
ernment.

DENVER, Colo, April 5.-Howard Eaton
OF Wolf, Mont, announced here today
that the herd of between 400 and 500 bison
owned by Michael Pablow and now at the
Flathead reservation, thirty-hve miles
west of Missoula, Mont, is about TO pass
into possession OF the Canadian govern
ment, to which Pablow has given an option
for the purchase Of the animals Some
time ago Mr.. Eaton secured an option on
the herd at valuation OF $500 a head and
presented II TO the United States govern
ment. President Roosevelt was desirous
OF preserving 70 the United States the
herd, comprising one-half OF all the bison
surviving In this country. Mr.. Eaton said,
but no appropriation was made for the
purpose,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
PART or FOUR TOWNS DEVASTATED

NEW ORLEANS. April 5.-Probsbly if-
teen lives were lost today by a tornado
which swept across portions of three gulf
states, which was traceable for a distance
of 300 miles The tornado moved from
west to east crossing the southern ex-
tremities Of Louisiana and Mississippi and
striking into Alabama for a short distance.
Portions Of four towns were devastated
and damage approximatinE half a million
dollars was done.
The tornado began at Alexandria, La.
soon after 1 o'clock this morning, instantly
killing four persons there, fatally injuring
three and seriously injuring thirteen others.
Soon after daylight It neared the Missis-
gippi river, killing FIVE persons at Jackson.
La, while at Bayou Sara. La, at least
half dozen others are reported killed.
There was one fatal injury at Jackson.
The tornado next appeared at Carson,
Miss. where great property damage was
done. About noon near Selma, Ala. the
inhabitants saw whirllng clouds rise into
the air and the storm disappeared.
List of victims.
The dead:
oMER BECK, white.
MATHEW DUNNE, white.
GYDIA HARDING. colored, of Alexan-
THREE FEMALES, inmates of the in
sane asylum, names unknown, Jackson, La.
TWO NEGROES at Jackson, La.
SEVERAL NEGROES near Bayou Sara
La.
Fatally injured;
Miss Mary Lea Of Jackson, La.
Three negroes at Alexandria
Seriously injured:
Mrs. Omer Beck and two children.
Mrs. Frank Hertens
Mrs. Matthew Dunn.
L. f. Convilion, wife and four children.
Francis Demicio Of Alexandria.
Edward Steward, white, Of Alexandria.
H II. Ferguson of Jackson.
A. B. Grothers of Bayou Sara, La
About twenty homes in Alexandria were
completely demolished. fifty were damaged
and altogether about 100 buildings were
seriously wrecked, including several busi-
ness houses.
Several houses were blown down at Pine
VILE ana injuries were reported, The hail
did much damage to crops.
Insane Asylum wrecked.
The insane asylum at jackson, La, was
almost wholly wrecked, with loss OF about
100000 In addition to the three female
inmates killed many sustained injuries.
Two negroes were killed on a nearby plan
tation, while reports from the surrounding
country indicate that there was probably
more loss OF life among the negroes. whose
himsy cabins quickly collapsed before the
wind.
At Bayou Sara several passengers on
the steamer Betsy Ann had thrilling es-
cape. The Betsy Ann was reduced almost
to total wreck. While the breaking tim
bers both from the steamer and from the
shore few through the air, the crew got
all the passengers safely ashore. Hardly
a member Of the crew escaped without
bruises.
At Carson. Miss. the Mississippi Central
railroad depot was blown down, also a
church. school house and two business
buildings and several cabins.
From Carson the storm crossed the state
line into Alabama, where 1t began to lose
much OF It's destructive power.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
ROYALTY LEAVES ENGLAND
Queen Alexandra, DOwager of Russia
and Princess Victoria Go
to Continent,

LONDON, April 4.-Quevn Alexandra, the
dowager empress OF Russia and Princess
Victoria left London for the continent this
morning The queen and her sister will
separate at Calais, the former and Princess
Victoria proceeding to Toulon, where they
viii Join Edward prior to the meeting be-
tween the latter and King Alfonso at
Cartegena. The dowager empress will go
10 Biarritz.
The same extraordinary precautions
were taken for the safety of the dowager
empress as marked her arrival in Eng
land. No one was admitted TO the rail-
road station except on written authority
and the railroad platform was closely pa
trolled. Several Russians who arrived in
England after the advent OF the dowager
empress have been kept under close sur
veillance.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
WICHITA GETS CONCESSION
Commerce Commission Orders Rate ON
Cotton Goods Reduced to
Omaha Basis.

WASHINGTON, April 6-The freight rate
on cotton piece goods from producing points
in Texas 70 Wichita, Kan, was today or
dered reduced from s6 cents 20 50 cents per
100 pounds. by decision rendered by Com
missioner Prouty for the Interstate Com
merce commission. The effect Of the decis-
ion Is to put Wichita jobbers on a COM
petitivs footing with those Of Kansas city
ana 81. Louis. Omaha and Chicago.
The complaint Of the rate was mads by
the Johnston -Larimer Dry Goods company
against the Atchison. Topeka & santa Fe
Railway company and otherA
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
GOVERNOR SIGNS GIBSON BILL
Prevents Brewers from Owning sa-
looms or Renting Building for
saloon Purposes.
CFrom a stan Correspondent

LINCOLN, April 5.-(special Telegram.) -
Governor Sheldon signed the Gibson brewer
BILL known as s. f. 70. late this evening
The bin prevents brewers from engaging
in the retail liquor business OF having any
interest IN any building In which a saloOn
- conducted.
Among the bills signed by the governor
tonight were the pure food bill and the one
reducing express rates q Per cent
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
GIFT TO CARNEGIE INSTITUTE
FouRder Adds six MiIIions TO Endow-
meat and Establishes Pension
Fund.

PITTsBURG. Pa. April 5.-w. n. Frew,
president OF the board OF trustees Of the
Carnegie institute, made public a letter
today he received from Andrew Carnegie
announcing that Mr.. Carnegie has made
an endowment OF $4,000 70 the institute.
This gift is IN addition to the 1900 900
given by Mr.. Carnegie some time ago.
Mr.. Carnegie also establishes pension
for the beneht OF those connected with the
institute.
The gift today consists OF 100000 OF
United States Steel corporation : per cent
bonds and p.O00O00 In cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
JAPAN AT CONSTANTlNOPLE
MikadO Wants an Embassy in Turkey
the Same as other
Powers.

LONDON. April 5.-Japan has opened ne
gotiations with Turkey. according 10 a spe-
cial dispatch from Constantinople, with the
view to establishing embassies OF the two
countries at the respective capitals. Rus
sia, It is stated, raised objections. but
Japan insists that It is entitled TO the
same representation on the Bosphorus as
the other great powers.
Turkey is the only prominent country
IN which Japan Is not represented by an
accredited legation, its interests in Turkey
at present being under the protection Of
the British ambassador.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
CoURT-MARTlAL FOR FREMONT
Son OF Famous General 20 Answer
Charges CROWNS Ont OF Petition
in Bankruptcy.

NEW YORK. April b.-Major General
Fred d. Grant today appointed court
martial 10 try Major Francis p. Fremont
Of the Fifth infantry on charges growing
out OF his petition In bankruptcy last year
Major Fremont Is the son OF the late
General John c. Fremont and has lately
returned from Cuba to meet the charges
pending against him. Captain William J.
GLASGOW Of the Thirteenth cavalry viii act
as judge advocate.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06
NotabIes Hold Celebration.

LONDON. April 5--LOrd Lister the cole-
brated surgeon and Algernon Charles swim
burne. the poet, are today celebrating.
respectively their eightieth and seventieth
birthdayA Both are IN excellent health.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-06

spent waiting for and acting on confer
ence reports on appropriation bills and
hour is late before final adjournment is
reached. Romance of the session is the
wedding Of Senator Glover and Miss John
son, who met for the first time at the
governors reception. Page
DOMESTIC.
Four companies Of militia under arms
ready to assist officials of Lorain, o., in
preserving order. More strike breakers
brought in without serious trouble.
Page 1
Tornado sweeps portions of Louisiana,
Mississippi and Alabama, killing fifteen
persons and injuring many. The prop
erty loss is estimated at S500,000.
Page /
Ruef case is continued until Monday.
Page 1
Attorney Jerome will not apply for writ
of prohibition in Thaw case and trial
may end next week Page A
John r. Walsh is indicted on IT'S counts
for illegal banking in Chicago. Page 1
Senator Penrose declares he knew moth
ing of "rich mans conspiracy" against
Roosevelt. Page
Fifth district womans clubs meet at
Holdrege, with eight towns represented.
Mrs. Hartsough of Minden presides.
Five new clubs have Joined federation
during year. Page 3
Helen Cochran, a nurse in DR.. Casey's
| sanitarium at st. Louis, kills herself by
swallowing carbolic acid. Her mother
lives at Fullerton, Neb. Page 1
Wisconsin wins in debate from Me-
braska. Rago
Queen of Great Britain goes to France
to meet king and both will go to Spain
Page /
Japan proposes to establish an embassy
at Constantinopies Page
London papers say czar's mind is fail
ing and that he will abdicate within a
month. Grand Duke Michael will be ap-
pointed regent. Page 1
Members of the new board of Fire and
Police Commissioners take the common
! ground that higher respect for the law
must be cultivated and that while more
/ latitude might be acceptable, laws as they
/ exist must be enforced. Page 8
] Frank Little is burned at a FIRE on North
Sixteenth street, which has its origin in
the lighting of can of gasoline. Page
Railroads make big passenger revenues
! for the month of March, during part of
/ which the 2-cent fare law was in effect
showing It has not yet reduced earnings
Page IS
! Huntington, Hoyt, Reid and Todd. land
men indicted by the federal grand jury
with Bartlett Richards and W. @. Com
stock, now face trial in the federal court
Page
SPORT. =.
Official announcement that Topeka is to
remain in the Western association this
! year at least Page z
Omaha shuts out Comiskey's Lanigans.
wham Creighton gives a close rub
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