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Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS.
AIM OF NEW TRAFFIC LEAGUE
It's Members VIII EndcnvOr TO Cor
rect Abuses Practiced by
the Railroads.

CHICAGO, Aug. T-The National In
dustrial Traffic league which was organ
lied here August 2. will hold its second
meeting at the Great Northern hotel at 10
o'clock Thursday morning Its members
will represent the leading shippers and
receivers of freight in the largest trans
portation centers OF the United States.
The need of the present time in the in
dustrial and transportation world is a
we'll defined movement toward education
In tho business methods that will lead, in
a mutual benefit, toward that cooperation
which will constantly widen the field of
possible success" said J. J. Lincoln, pres
ident of the new league and traffic mana
ger OF the ST. Louis Merchants exchange.
While believing that by friendly confer
ence with the railroads much good for both
them and the shippers may be ac-
complshed, the National Industrial Traffic
league proposes to present to the Inter
state Commerce commission the practices
of railroads which the shippers believe
are unfair and which the railroads refuse
to change The league also proposes to
secure amendments to the Interstate com
merce law in cases where. in its opinion
1t Is unfair to the shippers. and also TO
have the commission amend or rescind
some of its rulings which the league be-
lieves imposes on shippers obligations
which should be assumed by the railroads.
Special committees of the league will meet
tomorrow to prepare reports to be pre-
sented to the league In general session
Thursday, on various matters to be pre-
sented to the Interstate Commerce COM
mission.
"The coat of arms of the National In
dustrial Traffic league does not consist. as
some folks have imagined of a bed slat
held on high by a Hercules typifying the
united shipping interests standing over a
prostrate railroad president" declared a
local member of the league.
"Our act is to unite the shippers in de-
manding what is fair from the railroads
and to securue It by friendly conference
not by using a club. Disputes which we
are unable to settle with the roads we pro-
pose to carry to the Interstate Commerce
commission"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
CRATTAN COMES THURSDAY
Kansas Attorney to Take Testimony
Of officials of Omaha.
PULLMAN COMPANY IS CITED
sunhower state Commissioners OBJ
Ject to Cars Running Empty
when other Cars on Train
Are Crowded.

TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. 27.-The state Board
of Railroad commissioners today ordered
the twelve railroad companies doing busi-
ness in Kansas to answer to the 2-cent
fare complaint recently filed by Attorney
Grattan, on or before Tuesday, September
g. @. f. Grattan, attorney for the board
and E. c. Sinner. secretary. leave Thurs
day for Omaha, where they Will take the
testimony of the railroad officials and
officers of the Nebraska board concerning
the conditions existing in Nebraska, for
the purpose of showing that conditions In
Nebraska are similar to those in Kansas
and that the railroads of this state can
as we'll afford to establish a 2-cent rate
in Kansas as in Nebraska.
Notice was sent to the Pullman Car com
pany today by the State Board of Railway
commissioners that It is the wish of the
board that the Pullman company arrange
matters so that the passengers may be
admitted to and carried on deadhead Pull
man cars at the usual Pullman rates in
stead of sending these cars through on
crowded trains, locked and empty. 1t is
likely that the roads and the Pullman COM
pany will resist such an order.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
WAR MADE ON BLACK HAND
Eastern secret Service Omeiais HaVS
Much Information Concerning
Organization.

HARRISBURG. Pa. Aug. H.-Eneetive
war. Il is announced, is being waKed
against the Black Hand throughout Penn
sylvania by the state constabulary and
the indications are that the troops will
soon rid the commonwealth OF its muir
derous organisations. The state police au-
thorities are in possession of Information
that Black Hand operations are directed
from central headquarters in New York
and that the agents actually engaged in
the work OF intimidation are not all for
eiRners, some Americans being implicated
For several months the state police de-
partment has been directing its attention
largely 10 these operations and today II
is said to be IN possession OF mass OF
information which will lead to the arrest
and conviction OF the ringleaders. More
than ffty arrests have been made by the
state police in the last six months in con-
nection with Black Hand operations.
Nearly all have been.fned or imprisoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
MEETING PoRTENToUs ONE.
French Newspapers Wondering what
Agreement Has Been Reached
with Germany.

PARIS, Aug. 27.--The French newspapers
are energetcaly occupied discussing the
recent interview between the French am
bassador to Germany. Jules Cambou, and
Prince Won Buelow, the imperial chancel-
lor. at Nordenrick. which is now deemed
to have been of the greatest Importance
to Germany and France. Extensive specu-
lations are made regarding the scope of the
interview and its probable effect on the
relations between the two countries. The
majority Of the papers express the opinion
that there was something more specific be-
hind the meeting than an exchange of
amicable sentiments. as alleged in the off,
cial note on the subject, and It Is intimated
that an understanding was reached be-
tween the two statesmen on the subject
Of Morocco.
Dispatches received here from Madrid
today say that the Spanish cabinet has
taken action on the subject of Morocco,
but add that the step taken is of such
delicate character as to render 1t un-
able to publish details.
PARIS, Aug. 2.-vice Admiral Philibert
cables from Casablanca that all the
Moroccan ports remain calm, that there
has been no further fighting at Casa
blanca, and that the French scouting par
ties are not encounterirg any resistance.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
COLONEL PROTECTS MARINE
Man Who Shot Tormentors at Brook
lyn VIII Not Now BE
Surrendered.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Colonel p Sin
clair Murphy, commander of the United
States marines, on duty at the New York
navy yard in Brooklyn. declined today 20
surrender to the Brooklyn police Michael
Marino the marine who shot and wounded
two men who were among a crowd which
was jeering at the marine last night. Col
onel Murphy told the detectives today that
he would not give up the accused without
the order of Admiral Caspar Goodrich
commanding the navy yard. who, he said,
might have to refer the case to washing
ton.
Colonel Murphy said that hoodlums have
often jeered at and stoned the marines on
guard at the point where the shooting oc-
Cured and that Marino may have fired
in self-defense, as he is entitled TO do under
the regulations of the marine corps. Marino
is under arrest in the navy yard. The VIC
Tins are not fatally wounded
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
SHARP FIGHT IN AFRICA
French and MOOrs Meet Near the
Camp of General
Drudo.

CASABLANCA, Aug. PA sharp en-
gagement between the French and the
Moors took place yesterday afternoon
about six miles from General Drude's
camp. A accommodating party of Spahis
came in touch with the enemy, who
opened a heavy fire on the cavalrymen.
The latter replied with effect, but re-
treated under instructions. with tho OBJ
ject Of attracting the attention OF the
French commander to the Moors' ad-
vance. Reinforcements with artillery
were promptly forwarded to the scene
of the fighting and the Moorish force
was driven back into the hills No loss
on the French side was reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
AD MEN AT CINCINNATI
Third Annual Convention of Assoc
ciated Clubs Considers Questions
of Importance.

CINCINNATI. Aug. 27.-The third annual
convention of the Associated Advertising
Clubs of America opened its sessions here
this afternoon with large delegations pres
ent from all parts Of the country. Each
delegation has adopted numerous devices
for advertising it's particular city and all
declared themselves present for a good
time and for the interchange of ideas.
State and national regulation OF adver-
tising was one of the most generally d's-
cussed topics before the convention was
called to order aud President Aubuchon Of
ST. Louis announced that he would later
introduce a resolution favoring such ac-
ton. Proposed changes I'm the copyright
laws also were under disoU-cion.
Tonight a river boat ride and reception
at the Pen and Pencil club were the social
features.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
ALLOTMENT OF NEW JUDGES
United states willinE 10 Have Four
Appointed for Countries on
This side of Water.

THE HAGUE. Aug. H-Joseph II. Choate
and James Brown Scott for the American
delegation to the peace conference have
brought up a new proposition with respect
TO the allotment OF judges for the interna-
tional high court OF justice. In this prop
osition the United States announces the
willingness OF all countries OF the Ameri-
can continent including the United states
10 have four judges appointed for the
twenty-one countries Of the continent, on
ale understanding that this viii reduce the
number OF judges to fifteen.
The proposal does not go any further
but Il Il Understood that the Americans
.hops the other continents win take sim
liar action that Asia win be allotted two
Judges and BuEV
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
PASSENGERS ESCAPE INJURY
ST. Paul Train Strikes Loaded Troll
ley at La Crosse and One
Man iH Hurt.

LA CROSSE, Wis. Aug. 27.-One man
was dangerously injured and sixty-five
persons were badly shaken up and mar
rowly escaped death when st. Paul train
crashed into a street car on a crossing in
North La Crosse today. A great panic
ensued among the passengers and for
time it was feared that many had been
killed and ambulances and a corps OF ply
scians were hastily dispatched to the scene
The bulk OF the passengers. however, had
miraculously escaped injury. James Gas
kel, aged so. had both legs broken and
crushed and was taken to a hospital in a
serious condition The other passengers
received only scratches
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
Switch Flies Open After Engine and
Baggage Cars Pass.
SECRETARY AIDS PASSENGERS
People Shaken Up and Train Delayed
Three Hours.
CHANGE OF PROGRAM FOLLOWS
Cabinet Omcer Holds Public Recep-
tion at Hotel in Place OF
Driving over the City
Boulevards.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 2.-Passenger train
No. lO9 of the Frisco road, carrying secre-
tary of War William II. Taft. was wrecked
at p m. near the depot at Spring Hill
Kan. None of the passengers or trainmen
was hurt.
A switch flew open after the engine and
baggage car had passed them. The mail
car was derailed and dragged 500 feet over
the ties. The passengers were shaken up,
although the train was running slowly.
Secretary Taft aided in rescuing timid pas
sengers.
Secretary Taft was enroute from Spring
field. Mo- to Kansas City when the wreck
occurred His train was due here at $3.50.
but the wreck delayed him three hours. ne
cessitating a change in the plans for his
entertainment here An automobile tour OF
the boulevards of the city was abandoned
and a public reception at the Hotel Balti-
more was held at a later hour than the
time first scheduled. United States Sen
ator Warner and other prominent Missouri
republicans were in the Taft party.
Spring Hill is twenty-five miles south
west of this city in Johnson county, Kan
sas.
TIN Dinner Pail Luncheon.
FORT SCOTT, Kan. Aug. 27.-Secretary
Taft was given an unique reception when
he passed through Fort Scott. commit
tee Of citizens, bringing a luncheon in
massive tin bucket met the train at noon.
The bucket. constructed strictly after the
style of the laboring mans dinner pail,
with coffee cup on top, tray, etc, would
hold six gallons and was made to typify
the full dinner pail campaign. The pail
bore the inscription Fort Scott, Taft 19os''
and was presented to the secretary who
received it with rare good humor and ate
with evident relish the splendid luncheon
1t contained.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
TROUBLE ON A WARSHIF
The OmcerS and Men of the Raleigh
Want shore Leave at
Honolulu.

HONOLULU Aug H.-The officers and
men OF the United States cruiser Raleigh
complain OF having no shore leave for the
past two months. As result there hat
almost been a mutiny on board and the
coaIing Of the cruiser has been delayed.
WASHINGTON. Aug 27.-No advicei
have been received at the Navy depart
ment concerning the report OF threatened
mutiny on board the cruiser Raleigh
now stationed at Honolulu. II is said
here that any dificulty concerning shore
leave or any interference with the coa,s
ing Of the vessel would be settled by the
commander.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Efforts of United states and Mexico
Have Proved Successful
in south.

CITY OF MEXICO. Aug. 27.-It is an
nounced here that peace in Central Amerlsa
is now assured through the Intervention of
the United States and Mexico. Formal
statements giving details will probably be
issued within a few days
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
FOUR ARE BURNED TO DEATH
Hemmed In All Sides, Three
Women and Man Die at
Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY o. T., Aug. n
Searching for an exit from the death trap
that confronted them and hemmed In on
all sides, four persons were burned 10 death
early today in a fire on East Grand avenue.
The dead:
LILLIAN RAVE.
VERGIE WALLACE
SADIE WARD,
WALTER WARD.
The nre is believed 70 have been Of In
eendiary origin
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
TACTICAL POINTS IN ISSUE
Navy Makes Pacific Trip by Hardest
Route in Order to solve
Problem.

NEW YORK, Aug. H.-Congressman En-
nest w. Roberts of Massachusetts, mem
her of the house committee on naval al
fairs who is here with fellow members OF
the committee, investigating the needs Oh
the Brooklyn navy yard, said that the trip
of the battleship fleet through the straits
of Magellan is for tactical reasons alone.
1--WE have all read with interest the dis
cussion of the two routes.'' said Repre-
sentative Roberts, now there Is not one
OF us who does not believe that the Suez
route Is both easier and cheaper, but the
navy wishes now to work out some tactical
problems while we are at peace problems
that might become strategical ones in time
of war.
TT is best that they should go by tho
hard route, II we wish to so designate It,
Not only will the ships be tried out on the
long runs, but the voyage will determine
some of our needs in the Pacific, particu-
larly in the way OF coaling stations on the
mainland. have not the slightest doubt
that 1000 900 will be used up in the Pa
cihc route. 1t will be costly, but II the
naval tacticians wish to determine certain
things, now is the time"
Representative Foss of Illinois, chairman
Of the committee made the announcement
that the committee would probably ask for
four more battleships at the next session
of congress. He said: 1--WE may as well
make up our minds now that It is neces-
sary to maintain a large fleet in the Pa
cihc. Our interests are too great on that
coast to do otherwise.
"It is probable that the committee will
ask for four battleships to be Of more than
2ooOO tons, and 25.OOo tons II practicable.
OF course what the temper OF the four hun
dred members It is yet conjecture. but we
feel that at least two great ships will be
h,iiIt
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
CAR LEANS ON SToLYPIN
Expresses Hope that Premier's Work
May Bc Crowned with
Success.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 27.-In tele-
graphing congratulations to Premier Stoly-
pin. on the anniversary of the attempt to
blow up the villa of the premier with
bombs the Car said: Il offer a thankful
prayer to. God. who saved your life that
lie may crown your work with success"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
SUM OF LOST MONEY SHRINKS
Money stolen In Robbery of Regis
tered Mail Pouch is Now
Put at Only $3.50.

CHICAGO. Aug. H.-Three ciphers have
disappeared from the amount taken in the
alleged $4,000 mail robbery on the Chi
cago. Burlington g. Quincy railway train
recently The official count OF the lost
money is $3.50. Postofice Inspector KIM
ball yesterday received word from the Off
cials at Denver that they had not yet
found the thief OF the two mail pouches
stolen. but that they had found that the
amount Of money stolen was only $50
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
LINES BUSY CUTTING RATES
Transatlantic Companies Likely soon
to Give BnrgR l Tickets TO
Travellers.

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-Shipping men are
watching with interest the transatlantic
steamship war, which continues to grow
Every day has it's developments now as one
line after another cuts the rate. II the
conflict keeps up much longer bargain
hunters will get a chance to go to Europe
on shopping expeditions at cheap rates.
The causes of the fight are many and
varied The steerage rate war, which
brought the trouble to head, is the direct
result of the refusal of one of the con-
tinental lines to permit the Russian volun-
teer fleet 20 enter the steamship conference
and thus have access to the conference
agent and the general business. The so
called conference was established by agree
ment among the lines for the purpose or
settling differences, distributing business
and maintaining rates. 1t has now col
lapsed.
Other alleged causes for the fight are the
entrance of the new Cunarder Lusitana
into the competition, and the trouble which
strated months ago over a protest by the
German lines against the White Star lines
minimum rate for steamers of the Arabic
and Baltic class-boats that draw the finest
class of tourists. but for which the COM
pany demand from the other lines diff
ferental on account of the slower speed
of these steamers. John lee. vice presl-
dent of the International Mercantile Marine
company in speaking of the trouble said:
| There has been an understanding among
the North Atlantic companies but there
was nothing binding nothing to prevent
them from doing what they are doing now.
What the end will be is not difficult to
forecast. After every company has lost
about as much money as It feels It can
AFFORD there will be meetings and conces-
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
TWO ARE KILLED IN IOWA
SON of Hotel Keeper and Italian
Workman Are struck by
Gers.

MARsHALLTOWN, Ia, Aug. N,-ClIf-
ford Atwood. the S-year-old son Of the pro-
prietor OF a hotel at Montour, fourteen
miles east of here, was instantly killed by
Northwestern freight train at the Main
street crossing. Paiquadi Zella, aged %
years an Italian track laborer, who at
tempted to rescue the child. was also In
stantly killed
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
KAISER THANKFUL FOR PEACE
Says in speech that Condition Is Due
to Heaven and swords of
TroOps.

BERLIN, Aug. 2-Emperor William, in
replying to an address of welcome by the
burgomaster of Hanover yesterday, said;
I'VE have to thank the gracious dispensa-
ton OF heaven and also the swords of our
trusty troops that it has been possible to
maintain peace so long"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
DOMESTIC,


Attorney Grattan of the Kansas Rail-
road commission comes to Omaha Thurs
day TO take testimony regarding the
2-cent passenger fare rate. Page
Train carrying Secretary of wor Taft
is wrecked at Spring Hill, Kan. No one is
injured. Page 1
Interstate Commerce commission hear
complaint Of Black Hills of discrlm-
Z tion In freight rates. Page i
: )fflcials at Chicago say that the gum
= money lost in the robbery at Denver
: as only $3.50. Page i
; Railroads are seeking to secure non
Increment of the law that compels
hem to post all tariffs. Page /
United States and Mexico have brought
about peace in Central America Page 1
New York financiers will buy the recent
issue of s4O,OOO,O0O bonds, realizing the
credit Of the city is at stake. Page
President Small of the Telegraphers
union declares the men will remain out
until December, when their case will be
presented to congress. Page 1
Federal Judge Pritchard at Asheville,
n. c., renders decision upholding author
ity of his court in the railway hight
Page 1
negro at Easton, Pa, narrow Wy es-
after having killed an officer Page
Nelson Morris, the Chicago packer, died
after several weeks illness. Page
Many technical points in naval pro-
cedure will be settled by the trip of the
battleship fleet to the Pacific waters.
Page
Secret service officers are making sue
cessful war upon the Black Hand in the
eastern states. Page l
Four persons are burned to death in
Oklahoma City fre. Page /
r. w. Breckenridge of Omaha presents
the report of the committee on insurance
to the National Bar association at Port
land, Me, which causes a warm debate.
Page 1
The body Of Miss Agnes Mcguire,
Brooklyn schoo Teacher. was found in
Lake Hopatcong, N. j. Page 2
Arrest of Gustave Lang in Philadelphia
will be big aid to crusade Of postal au-
thorities to prevent mailing of objection
able postal cards. Page
roREIGN.
French and Moors have sharp fight near
camp OF French commander and Moors
are driven to the hills. rage
Irish nationalist member of Parliament
arrested and held for trial In Ireland
on a charge of melting a riot. Authuri-
ties take especial steps to police certain
districts OF Ireland. Page
Transatlantic lines are businly engaged
cutting steamship rates. Page
Mexico objects to the international court
Of Justice and further discussion of the
allotment of judges takes place at The
Hague. Page
French newspapers regard the resent
meeting of diplomatic representatives Of
France and Germany as full of portcnt.
Page
NEBRASKA
Testimony before the Nebraska Railway
commission reveals that the Standard OIL
company can handle oil in wagons more
cheaply than competitor can send 1t by
freight under rates charged. Page 3
Attorney general asked to take action
to compel mayor and county attorney at
Schuyler to enforce provisions of tho
slocumb law. Regents of university con-
sent to file vouchers with state auditor.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
NELSON MORRIS is DEAD
Chicago Packer Passes Away in CHI
cagO After Illness of Sew
eraI Weeks.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2.-Nelson Morris. the
we'll known packer of this city died today
after an illness of several weeks Mr. Nor
ris was a victim of heart disease compli-
Gated with kidney troubles. Nelson Nor
ris was born in the Black Forest, Germany.
in 1870 He came to this country when
eleven years of age, landing In philadelphia
without a cent of money His first WORK
was at Lakeville. Conn, where he hauied
coal for S. a month. Later he worked his
way to Buffalo on a canal boat and from
there walked to Chicago. He went to work
in the stock yards here for IS a month the
first year His first packing house was
opened in 1862. Ever since that time he
had been prominent in the packing indus
tries and his fortune at the time OF his
death was estimated at many millions
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28

Mr. Morris was one OF the pioneers OF
the great packing industry. one OF the
great triumvirate consisting OF q. F.
Swift. p. D. Armour and Nelson Morris, ha
being the last survivor of the trio. 1t was
through these men the packing industry
received it's highest development. and ex-
pressions of regret at Mr.. Morris death
we're general in South Omaha packing cir
cles
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
Both Ideas Present.

Here then, Is a clear recognition OF the
first idea II is the Affirmative duty or
see that railways do not impose upon
the public unreasonable or discriminauve
further examination of the statute
shows that the second idea Is also p-es-
ent This commission is not merely
act but Is also constituted a quasi
judicial tribunal with authority TO ait
as arbitrator between the railroad and the
people The act provides that any party
may complain TO the commission that
a railway subject 20 its jurisdiction is
ir Violation OF the terms OF the statute,
sucS complaint, shall proceed TO investi-
gate and determine the matter. The pro-
cesdings under this provision assume
Omaha daily bee., 1907-08-28
SUMMARY OF THE BEE

"wednesday, August 2s. 1907.
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